In the Murcia region, the Seprona unit of the Guardia Civil reported a rise in environmental crime investigations, with one hundred sixty four individuals being scrutinised in the past year. This represents an eighteen per cent increase from the previous year, with six of those cases connected to intentional forest fires. Among the illicit activities detected were clandestine extractions of groundwater for agricultural use and the illegal construction of buildings in natural spaces, which breaches local regulations. Additionally, the Seprona […]

Users of the RM-three hundred fifteen road connecting Mazarrón and Las Ventas are voicing their frustration over the deteriorating conditions of the route. Residents and the Mazarrón Town Council have campaigned for repairs for several years without any concrete action from the authorities. The road has become increasingly dangerous, prompting more demands for immediate attention. The Department of Development and Infrastructure has yet to provide a timeline for when they will address the issue, leaving local users feeling neglected. In […]

The tragic death of a twenty-seven year old woman has stirred a strong sense of community solidarity as residents rallied together to find her missing dog, which had fled the scene of the accident. Following her untimely passing, local groups took it upon themselves to search the surrounding areas. Their efforts culminated in a heart-wrenching discovery several days later when the beloved pet was found deceased next to an irrigation pond. This incident has highlighted the close-knit nature of the […]

The historic tall ship Pascual Flores is set to arrive at Marina Salinas in Torrevieja on Sunday, the ninth of November, around thirteen hundred hours. This arrival marks the culmination of an extensive European tour during which the vessel visited twenty-one ports across France, the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain. The Pascual Flores garnered attention by participating in major events, including the Sail Amsterdam 2025 and the Tall Ship Race 2025, where it excelled in its […]

The National Police have launched an investigation after a young woman has been found dead with dozens of stab wounds in a flat in Alicante. The woman, aged 29 and originally from Argentina, was discovered at about five thirty in the afternoon on Cánovas del Castillo in the Carolinas Altas neighbourhood. Her 34-year-old partner has been found hanged in the same home. The couple had been reportedly separating but continued to live together. Their three-year-old son was in a nursery […]

A powerful noise heard yesterday afternoon across parts of southern Alicante surprised and worried many residents, with some initially believing it could have been an explosion. The sound was reported shortly after four o’clock, particularly in the Torrevieja area, and prompted widespread comment on social media. The boom is thought to have been caused by military aircraft involved in ongoing NATO training exercises. Experts say the noise can occur when aircraft break the sound barrier, creating intense shockwaves that are […]

A 67-year-old woman has been seriously injured after being struck by a lorry in the centre of Mazarrón, in the Murcia region. The incident happened shortly before 11am on Wednesday in Calle Vía. Several witnesses alerted the 1-1-2 emergency coordination centre after the collision. Local Police and Civil Guard patrols were sent to the scene, along with Civil Protection personnel, a Red Cross ambulance and a Mobile Emergency Unit staffed by the 061 emergency service. Paramedics stabilised the woman at […]

Torrevieja Council has approved the tender process for a new service to deliver universal drug and addiction prevention programmes in the city’s primary and secondary schools. The contract will run initially for two years, covering 2026 and 2027, with the option to extend for a further two years until 2029. The sessions will be tailored to each educational stage and follow programmes designed by the Council’s Community Prevention Unit for Addictive Behaviours. The initiative aims to promote healthy lifestyles, strengthen […]

The Guardia Civil has referred its findings to the judicial authorities after a teacher at IES Luis Manzanares in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, was allegedly assaulted by a minor pupil. The incident happened during a physical education class on Friday, while students were carrying out a series of exercises. After the teacher filed a formal complaint, officers opened an investigation and have now submitted the case to the courts, according to sources. The Region of Murcia’s Education Department has launched an […]