Yesterday afternoon, a serious accident took place on the CV-905 in Torrevieja, resulting in the tragic death of a driver. The incident occurred when a palm tree, weakened by the red weevil, suddenly collapsed onto a moving vehicle, striking the driver's side directly. Emergency services were alerted at five oh seven and were on the scene until six thirteen. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle and unfortunately died on impact. Fortunately, no other individuals were reported injured in the […]

Two hundred and thirty-eight driving schools across the Region of Murcia have registered their interest in a new government initiative aimed at supporting young people as they work towards their driving licence. The programme was introduced in November by the regional president, Fernando López Miras, as part of a wider effort to improve mobility and training opportunities for young residents. According to regional officials, the scheme is intended to make lessons and testing more affordable by offering financial assistance and […]

More than 150 incidents were dealt with in Alicante after strong winds affected the city overnight and during Saturday, according to the city council. Gusts reached 68 km/h at the Ciudad Jardín weather station and 82 km/h at Miguel Hernández Airport. Despite the scale of the disruption, no injuries were reported. Local Police and Fire Service crews, supported by parks, cleaning and maintenance teams, responded to fallen trees, damaged awnings, streetlights and signage. Among the most serious incidents was the […]

Rojales Town Hall has continued the modernisation of its water infrastructure with the second phase of drainage improvements in the Cuenca Sur urban area, around Plaza de los Suizos and Calle Galicia. The project forms part of the Vega Renhace plan. The scheme has a total investment of 543,887 euros, including a direct grant of 450,000 euros from the Generalitat Valenciana. Five companies submitted bids, and the contract has been awarded to Contratas y Viales de Levante for 398,229 euros, […]

Alicante-Elche Airport has strengthened its position as one of Spain’s busiest airports after recording its highest passenger numbers on record while also improving punctuality. The Costa Blanca hub finished last year just short of the 20 million passenger mark, underlining its growing importance as a major European holiday gateway. Despite handling significantly more traffic, operations have become more efficient. Eurocontrol data shows almost seven out of ten departing flights left within the 15-minute window officially considered on time. On average, […]

La Glea Beach in the Campoamor urbanisation will host the 13th Playas de Orihuela Triathlon on 23 May, one of the standout events in the local and regional sporting calendar. This year’s edition includes a round of the Valencian Triathlon Federation’s Club League for first and third division teams, as well as the first inter-regional meeting between clubs from the Valencian Community and Murcia. The sprint-distance race features a 750-metre swim, a 20 km cycle and a 5 km run, […]

This year, Pilar de la Horadada celebrates its segregation from Orihuela with a significant milestone, as it opens the new cultural centre on the thirtieth of July, 2025. Known as Camme, this modern facility encompasses four thousand two hundred and fifty square metres of space and offers various amenities including museums, study rooms, and a library. The ground floor will house the Gratiniano Baches Ethnological and Archaeological Museum and the Sánchez Lozano Art Museum, along with a temporary exhibitions area. […]

Approximately thirty guests at the Traína Hotel in San Pedro del Pinatar have fallen ill with food poisoning after consuming a dinner that included contaminated mushrooms. The majority of those affected belong to different neocatechumenal communities from Murcia and Pilar de la Horadada in Alicante, and many have sought medical assistance for symptoms like diarrhoea and abdominal pain. The incident occurred over the weekend, prompting local police and health authorities to step in. Health officials have launched an investigation to […]

The Local Government Board of the Town Hall of Torrevieja has awarded the contract for the design of a new indoor swimming pool at the Ciudad Deportiva. The contract, valued at fifty-nine thousand one hundred and fifty-four euros including VAT, has been granted to architect Francisco Miguel Juárez Pozuelo, and the construction is expected to take six months. The new facility will be located behind the Tavi and Carmona Sports Palace and across from the Cecilio Gallego Pavilion, providing a […]