Yesterday, hospitals across our Regions faced a significant challenge as a blackout affected their operations. Thanks to backup generators, most hospitals were able to maintain some level of service, although many scheduled surgeries were suspended. By the evening, the Arrixaca Hospital regained its electric supply, while others continued operating on generators to ensure urgent care was not compromised. Staff worked diligently to manage the situation, particularly in emergency departments where the safety of patients was a top priority. Those requiring […]

A sixty-four-year-old woman has been detained in Benidorm, Alicante, for the alleged murder of a sixty-six-year-old woman. The incident took place in an apartment in the Rincón de Loix area, known for being frequented by British tourists. Authorities were notified by a third visitor from the United Kingdom, who reported that her friend had confessed to killing another woman by strangling her with a vacuum cleaner cord. Local police first responded to the scene, but the National Police have since […]

The Council of Los Montesinos has actively participated in a demonstration called by the Platform for Public and Quality Health, aimed at demanding increased investment in the Torrevieja Health Department and its hospital. The local administration emphasised their commitment by providing land for the expansion of the medical consultation centre, highlighting the growing need due to the municipality's population increase. Despite these efforts, the Council reiterated that health competencies are exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Valencian Government. They stressed […]

A tragic incident occurred on Friday, 14th November, when a twenty-two year old man lost his life after a palm tree fell on his vehicle in Torrevieja, Alicante. The accident took place on the CV-905 road, right in front of a shopping centre. Emergency services, including the Provincial Consortium of Firefighters of Alicante and the Information and Coordination Centre for Emergencies, were notified at five oh seven in the afternoon. Upon arrival, a unit from the SAMU and another from […]

Two hundred and thirty-eight driving schools across the Region of Murcia have registered their interest in a new government initiative aimed at supporting young people as they work towards their driving licence. The programme was introduced in November by the regional president, Fernando López Miras, as part of a wider effort to improve mobility and training opportunities for young residents. According to regional officials, the scheme is intended to make lessons and testing more affordable by offering financial assistance and […]

Spain has announced plans to ban children under the age of sixteen from using social media, in a move that would make it the first European country to introduce such restrictions. The measures are due to begin next week and form part of a broader crackdown on major technology companies. Speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said social media platforms had failed to protect users, particularly children, from harm. He said companies would be […]

The Town Hall of Los Alcázares and the Asociación Prometeo have once again launched the “Crecemos Juntos” – or “Growing Together” – initiative, aimed at encouraging young people to take an active role in protecting the local environment. The scheme gives children the opportunity to “adopt” a tree, which will be marked with a plaque bearing their name. By doing so, participants make a personal commitment to caring for nature and helping to improve the appearance of the municipality. This […]

Dolores will host the VIII Fiesta Gastrocultural Fin de Campaña de la Alcachofa from 23 to 26 April 2026, placing the artichoke back at the centre of the town’s social and cultural life. Over four days, residents and visitors will enjoy a programme combining food, family activities, music and tradition. The festival opens on Thursday evening with an official presentation led by Mayor Joaquín Hernández, followed by a round table featuring leading chefs and food and agriculture experts. Throughout the […]

On Saturday, the eighth of March, twenty twenty-five, news broke that the local council intends to increase its firefighting staff. The council has announced a public job offer to recruit twenty three new firefighters, alongside promoting eighteen existing staff members. This initiative aims to replace retiring personnel and bolster the operational capacity of the firefighting service. Currently, the firefighter team consists of approximately ninety six individuals. Head of the Fire Brigade, Francisco Gómez-Ávalos, confirmed that the selection process for promoting […]