In August twenty twenty-five, the Civil Guard reported that a total of two hundred and sixty-six drivers were placed at the disposal of the judiciary in the Valencia region for suspected road safety offences. In the province of Alicante, eighty-six individuals faced legal action, primarily for driving without a licence or while under the influence of alcohol. The Civil Guard's Traffic Group revealed that thirty-five drivers were apprehended for lacking the necessary permits or licences, with some never having held […]

The municipal Parks and Gardens service in Torrevieja has conducted essential maintenance actions aimed at improving the green spaces in the Urbanisation Los Ángeles, located near the urban centre. Recently, the teams worked on the Avenida de las Alondras and Avenida de las Gaviotas, as well as several plazas in the area, including the Plaza de las Águilas, Plaza de las Palomas, Plaza de las Golondrinas, and Plaza de los Halcones. Their efforts included tree enhancement, mowing, pruning, clearing, and […]

The Guardia Civil has shed light on two violent robberies and one theft by way of force, committed in the towns of Rafal, Granja de Rocamora, and Bigastro, located in the Vega Baja region of Alicante. Investigations began in May twenty twenty-five, after a woman reported that a man violently snatched a gold necklace from her while she was walking in Rafal, resulting in injuries. In June, a similar incident was reported in Granja de Rocamora, where another woman narrowly […]

Emergency services were called on Tuesday, eleven September twenty twenty-five, to the Habaneras building situated on Avenida Gregorio Marañón in Torrevieja after reports of a woman in distress. At approximately five thirty in the afternoon, neighbours observed a significant police and medical presence following the alert that a middle-aged woman had been discovered in the communal pool, exhibiting clear signs of drowning. Emergency call handlers at one hundred and twelve mobilised various patrols from the Local Police and the Civil […]

Asaja Alicante has demanded that the Spanish Government demolish the jetty at Guardamar del Segura due to its detrimental position which is said to cause a 'blocking' effect with river sediments. This issue prevents natural runoff to the sea during heavy rainfall and increases the risk of severe flooding across the Vega Baja area, affecting towns such as San Fulgencio, Dolores, Almoradí, Rojales, and Guardamar. The agricultural association stresses the urgency of a structural solution, especially in light of recent […]

The Town Council of Catral has successfully secured approval from LABORA for a new specialisation in painting as part of its employment workshops. This initiative falls under the mixed Employment-Training programme, known as 'CAPACITA-T', and increases the number of specialisations offered from three to four, which includes gardening, masonry, and administrative roles. This valuable programme is designed for forty individuals from Catral, providing them the opportunity to enhance their skills and gain professional experience. Aimed at young people aged between […]

Firefighters worked tirelessly for almost four hours to extinguish a fire in an underground car park in Orihuela Costa. The alarm was raised at twelve twenty-one yesterday morning on Calle del Mar in Cabo Roig, located in a commercial area known as Aguamarina. Fortunately, due to the time and date, when the area is less crowded than in August, no injuries were reported. The fire destroyed four vehicles and caused damage to an additional ten. The considerable amount of smoke […]

Torrevieja transformed into the epicentre for discussions on the future of residential tourism in the Valencia Community during an event held on Tuesday, September ninth, two thousand twenty-five. The meeting, titled 'Challenges and Opportunities', took place at the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre and was organised by El Español in collaboration with the Generalitat Valenciana. Distinguished representatives from governmental and business sectors related to tourism participated in the event, including Marián Cano, the Consellera of Innovation, Industry, Trade, and Tourism, […]

Two British men were arrested after behaving disruptively on a flight from Leeds-Bradford to Alicante. The pair, part of a stag party, reportedly appeared intoxicated prior to boarding the aircraft. Frustrated passengers described their behaviour as rowdy and disruptive, leading cabin crew to alert authorities before landing. Video footage captured one of the men struggling against a Guardia Civil officer as he was escorted off the plane, with fellow passengers cheering the officers during the incident. Ryanair has reiterated its […]