Torrevieja Council has unanimously approved a Municipal Action Plan to address flood risk, following a vote at Monday’s ordinary plenary session. The plan was supported by all political groups and is designed to strengthen prevention, coordination and emergency response during episodes of heavy rain. The municipality has long been classified as high risk for flooding, particularly in urbanised areas near the Torrevieja lagoon. Regional legislation dating back to 1999 required a local flood plan, and subsequent updates, including changes to […]

A woman has been stabilised after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest while travelling in a taxi on Monday morning. The incident happened near the town’s bus station, where a rapid and coordinated response proved crucial in saving her life. The taxi driver recognised the seriousness of the situation and alerted an off-duty police officer. The officer immediately activated the emergency protocol, and two patrol cars were dispatched to the scene. Officers removed the woman from the vehicle and began CPR while […]

Violence at IES Playa Flamenca has raised significant concerns among parents and the local community. Recent incidents of fights and disturbances have surged following the tragic death of fifteen-year-old Cloe, allegedly at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. The police have increased their presence at the school; however, many parents feel that measures taken so far are not adequate to address the ongoing issues. Reports indicate a pattern of young people engaging in fights, often egged on by onlookers, with many […]

Torrevieja's municipal coffers will benefit from one point four million euros over the next four years through contracts awarded for food and drink services at local beaches. The bidding process faced delays, missing out on the Easter holidays, yet businesses showed significant interest. Results indicate that the city will earn four times more than the minimum set for each contract. Ten lots were put up for tender, each corresponding to a beach bar, with seven located at La Mata beach, […]

Residents and holidaymakers in San Roque are voicing their frustration as the summer progresses and the beach remains largely inaccessible. Typically bustling with beachgoers and umbrellas, the shoreline is now almost deserted due to the absence of essential walkways needed to navigate the rocky terrain safely. This lack of accessibility has not only deterred visitors but has also raised concerns among local residents. The Torrevieja Town Hall has yet to install the customary walkways, an initiative that locals have relied […]

La Siesta park in Torrevieja will host the inaugural Sports Fair on Saturday, the twentieth of September, designed for children from the age of five. The event will run from ten o'clock in the morning until two o'clock in the afternoon and will provide an opportunity to practice over twenty-five different sports disciplines. In addition to numerous activities, the fair will include exhibitions, lucky draws, and various surprises for all attendees. To participate, individuals must collect their sports passport starting […]

A woman has been rescued following a harrowing week of captivity and sexual abuse at a drug den in Juan XXIII. The victim, who is fifty years old, reported that she was kidnapped on the first of November by a man she did not previously know, who used the assistance of two young accomplices to keep her imprisoned. The alleged perpetrator, already detained for unrelated matters, faces serious charges following the police operation on the morning of November seventh. Upon […]

Regional members of the Health and Social Policy Committee have approved a motion from the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) urging the regional government to open immediately a health centre in Los Alcázares offering round‑the‑clock emergency care. Manuel Sevilla has said a cut presented as temporary in 2011 has become a permanent sentence for a town with more than 20,000 registered residents and peaks above 100,000 in summer. An amendment from Vox, accepted by PSOE, guarantees a mobile emergency unit […]

More than eleven thousand runners are expected to take part this Sunday in the TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon, one of the region’s biggest mass participation sporting events. The race takes place entirely within the city of Murcia and includes three distances: the full marathon, the half marathon and a ten kilometre run. The full marathon covers forty-two point one nine five kilometres and is officially certified by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation and the Athletics Federation of the Region […]