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 […]

A fifty-five-year-old woman was injured this morning when her hand became trapped in a machine while she was working on a farm in Yecla. The incident occurred at nine fifty-one and prompted immediate emergency responses. The Regional Emergency Coordination Centre received a call alerting them to the situation, which took place near the N-404 road and the Caserío Umbría del Factor. Witnesses reported that the woman required medical assistance as well as assistance from firefighters to free her trapped limb. […]

On Monday afternoon, unexpected severe weather conditions, characterised by heavy rain and strong gusts of wind, affected the Vega Baja region. As a result, twenty-four out of the twenty-seven municipalities in the area have responded by suspending classes for Tuesday and closing municipal parks and outdoor areas. Exceptions include Pilar de la Horadada, which reported no reasons for closure, and Daya Vieja and Algorfa, the latter deciding to continue educational activities. President of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, visited the most […]

The Guardia Civil has arrested a twenty-seven-year-old man at the port of Denia after seizing over seven kilograms of cocaine concealed within a false compartment of a vehicle. The incident took place on thirty August when officers from the Denia Customs and Border Patrol noticed a car raising their suspicions. During an initial check, the driver spontaneously handed over a jar containing two grams of hashish, prompting further inspection by the officers. Upon searching the car, the Guardia Civil discovered […]

During the local market in Pilar de la Horadada last Sunday, the Local Police removed several second-hand items that lacked an identifiable owner. According to municipal sources, these items were displayed without anyone being able to prove their provenance or ownership at the time of the intervention. The police action followed the usual safety and control protocols, which mandate the preventive removal of any material that is not properly identified for subsequent custody and inspection. The police stress that this […]