A 28-year-old woman who was 30 weeks pregnant and her unborn baby have died after she choked at her home in the town of Beniel, Murcia. The Region of Murcia’s Emergency Coordination Centre said the incident happened early on Thursday morning. The woman’s partner called 1-1-2 at 9.05am to report that she was unconscious following a choking episode. A doctor from the 061 service gave cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructions over the phone while crews were dispatched. Four ambulances, including two Mobile […]

National Police have arrested a 59-year-old man in Benidorm on suspicion of fraud, misappropriation and falsifying documents after allegedly renting out properties he did not own. According to the Provincial Police Headquarters, several victims reported paying deposits for long-term or holiday rentals in the Alicante resort, only to discover the properties were not legally available. In one case, a victim paid 650 euros as a deposit for a flat but was later told the owners no longer wished to rent […]

In the early morning of April ninth, two British nationals were apprehended by local police in El Campello, Alicante, while preparing to commit carjacking. Officers stopped their vehicle during a routine checkpoint and found the occupants displaying nervous behaviour. A search of the car revealed an impressive array of tools commonly used for vehicle theft, indicating they were about to carry out a crime. Among the items located were a vehicle cylinder, a car key, a small video camera, and […]

The Guardia Civil has arrested a seventy four year old man in Cartagena for dangerous driving on the AP-Seven motorway. He was reported for driving against traffic, which posed a serious risk to other road users. The incident unfolded in the early hours when traffic control received multiple calls about a vehicle moving in the wrong direction. Traffic units were dispatched to assess the situation and managed to safely stop the offender at kilometre seven hundred ninety nine of the […]

Aire Twenty Five, Spain's largest aerial festival, is set to commence tomorrow in Mar Menor, promising an event that goes beyond simple aerial acrobatics. Organised to celebrate the Fortieth anniversary of the Patrulla Águila, the festival will feature an unprecedented aerial gathering involving Europe's most prominent acrobatic units. The event aims to attract an estimated five hundred thousand visitors, according to anticipations from the Air and Space Army. This significant turnout highlights the appeal of aerial displays and the excitement […]

The Local Police of Orihuela has shared an important reminder regarding the current regulations for using personal mobility vehicles, commonly known as VMPs, such as electric scooters. The initiative aims to enhance road safety and reduce accidents in the area. The police emphasise that various prohibitions are in place to ensure public safety. Notably, it is prohibited to use headphones or mobile phones while operating a VMP. Individuals must be at least sixteen years old to ride, and those under […]

Sueña Torrevieja has given a positive assessment of the council’s decision to launch a call for eight new eurotaxi licences in the municipality. The local political group has described the move as an important step towards improving a service it says is clearly insufficient for the city’s current needs. The expansion forms part of the budget agreements reached for 2026. The party’s spokesperson, Pablo Samper, has said it is right to acknowledge progress when commitments are met. He has stressed […]

Police were called to a violent disturbance on Calle Mayor in La Unión after a high-end vehicle stopped in the middle of the road on Saturday evening. Several men got out and went to a nearby property, before a confrontation broke out moments later. Witnesses described scenes of chaos, with shouting, chases and physical assaults between two groups, including threats made with knives. The most dangerous moment came when another man threw a piece of furniture from a flat window […]

The Government Delegate in the Region of Murcia, Francisco Lucas, has visited the construction site of the new Guardia Civil headquarters in Los Alcázares. The facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 and will allow the local force to expand to 54 officers. Lucas said staffing levels in the town have already increased significantly in recent years. Since 2019, the number of officers has risen by 20, and the creation of the new Main Post will […]