Murcia and Cartagena are among the Spanish cities lagging behind on air quality, according to a new report by environmental group Ecologistas en Acción. The analysis reviewed data from official air quality monitoring stations in around twenty medium and large cities during 2025 and found that all exceeded the stricter nitrogen dioxide limits set to become law across the European Union by 2030. Nitrogen dioxide, or NO₂, is a toxic gas produced mainly by vehicle exhausts, particularly in busy urban […]

Spanish National Police have arrested four people in the town of Orihuela following a violent robbery at a private home. The suspects include three men and one woman, who are accused of acting together during the incident. Police say a man and a woman forced their way into the victim’s home after pushing the door open. Once inside, they allegedly held a knife to the victim’s neck and demanded money and banking documents. During the robbery, the pair took a […]

Residents living in the centre of Mazarrón have complained about a serious rat infestation close to the town hall, which they say has been ongoing for around a year. Neighbours on Pablo Picasso Street report that rodents are entering homes, moving across rooftops, patios and pavements, and creating a public health risk. Those affected say they are unable to open windows because rats get inside, and that the animals are frequently seen outside, particularly at sunset. Residents claim the situation […]

The High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community has rejected an appeal by residents of a housing development in Orihuela against the reopening of the coastal promenade between La Caleta and Cabo Roig. The ruling confirms an earlier judgment from a court in Elche and supports the decision taken by Orihuela City Council to restore public access to the route, which reopened in August 2025. The case focused on a municipal project creating a pedestrian link of around thirty […]

Spanish National Police have arrested a man accused of shooting another man in the leg in the San Antón district of Cartagena. Investigators believe the incident followed an argument over the return of a vehicle that had been lent to the victim. Police were alerted on Sunday the fourth of January at around eight in the evening, after reports of an injured man at the scene. Officers attended alongside emergency medical services, who treated the victim before transferring him to […]

Families at the Playas de Orihuela primary school say children are continuing lessons in freezing conditions, with the school’s heating system still not working after the Christmas holidays. The return to classes has coincided with very low temperatures, with morning readings close to three degrees, and pupils spending hours in coats and blankets. The parents’ association says the boiler has been out of action since March 2024 and that repeated complaints and formal requests to the council have failed to […]

Spain’s Civil Guard has arrested the skipper of a small boat intercepted in waters off La Unión, in the Murcia region, with seven migrants on board from North Africa. The arrest follows an operation after officers detected a suspicious vessel heading towards the beach at El Lastre in Portmán. All seven people were reported to be in good health when they reached the shore. They were taken to Red Cross facilities to receive medical checks and assistance, according to the […]

Local Police in Rojales have highlighted a happy ending after a neighbour rescued a dog that had fallen into one of the town’s irrigation channels. The incident took place on 31 December, when the animal, named Edurne, was unable to escape on her own. Thanks to the quick and selfless action of the resident, the dog was brought to safety. After the rescue, the neighbour contacted Local Police to report the situation, as there were concerns the animal may have […]

Torre Pacheco Council has completed the first phase of eleven smart pedestrian crossings in several busy streets across the town centre. The project forms part of the European-funded Pasos hacia el Futuro scheme and has required an investment of €29,000 from the NextGeneration programme under the national Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. The initiative aims to strengthen road safety in areas with high footfall, particularly for older pedestrians, who are statistically the most at risk of accidents. Each crossing is […]