On Sunday evening, La Manga experienced significant traffic congestion following a series of minor collisions near the exit, prompting local residents to urge authorities for increased police presence during peak hours. Although none of the incidents were severe, the line of vehicles was reported to have stretched all the way to the seventh kilometre, as holidaymakers made their way home after a day at the beach. Traffic jams in La […]

This week sees the public exhibition of plans for the first section of a long-awaited dual carriageway project on the RM-332 regional road between Mazarrón and Puerto de Mazarrón. This initial stretch of three point seven kilometres is particularly urgent, as it handles the highest volume of traffic along this busy route. The estimated budget for this section is twenty-seven point five million euros, excluding an additional two point five […]

The Torrevieja City Council has recently approved the fifth modified project for the urbanisation of the port and its adjacent areas, resulting in an additional cost of four hundred and eighty-six thousand six hundred and sixty-six euros—an increase of eighteen point three per cent over the original budget. This modification intends to adjust the foundation of the Levante Pier ramp according to the outcomes of geotechnical tests that were not […]

The town hall of Orihuela has announced the introduction of a new municipal vehicle fleet comprising fifty-four vehicles, acquired through a financial leasing system known as renting. This initiative, which involves an investment of three point two million euros, is part of a strategy to modernise municipal mobility resources, improve safety, and minimise environmental impact. The new fleet includes various types of vehicles tailored to meet the specific requirements of […]

Mercedes González, the director general of the Guardia Civil, will visit the Torre Pacheco barracks on Tuesday to congratulate officers on their efforts in a recent operation that led to several arrests. The disturbances in Torre Pacheco began in mid-July following a violent attack by three individuals against an elderly man, who sustained various injuries. The Guardia Civil has identified approximately three hundred individuals associated with these disturbances. Last week, […]

Over the weekend, the Local Police in San Javier seized a large quantity of contraband goods from a vehicle with British registration. Officers discovered six hundred and thirty-one packets of tobacco and one hundred and eighty-two electronic cigarettes lacking proper documentation and sanitary control. The incident involved four Romanian nationals, two men and two women, who were found concealing the illicit materials. The police initiated the stop after noticing the […]

Guardamar del Segura in Alicante has implemented a ban on pyrotechnics during the Moros y Cristianos fiesta, aligning with new animal welfare legislation. The restriction was put in place for the Christian Entrance and Moorish Entrance parades, which took place on twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh of July respectively. Both parades started at eight in the evening, half an hour earlier than in previous years, to help prevent the events from running […]

The Reggaeton Beach Festival has wrapped up its third edition in Torrevieja, attracting more than twenty-four thousand attendees to the revitalised Parque Antonio Soria. Held on the twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh of July, festival-goers enjoyed an incredible line-up featuring popular artists such as Bryant Myers, Justin Quiles, and Sech, all while surrounded by a completely transformed venue. The redeveloped Parque Antonio Soria showcased the new Super Stage, which featured large screens, […]

Mayor Pedro Javier Sánchez of San Pedro del Pinatar recently visited the ongoing construction of the new Sala 112 at the Integrated Security Centre. This upgrade represents a significant enhancement to local emergency services, as the new facility will double the available space, allowing for improved coordination and response to emergencies. The local council has allocated over sixty-six thousand euros for these renovations, which include civil works and the installation […]