The Ayuntamiento of Pilar de la Horadada has launched a new campaign focused on the identification and neutering of both canine and feline pets. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the significance of pet identification, which includes providing microchips, pet passports, and rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats owned by residents. Additionally, the campaign will offer castration or sterilisation procedures specifically for owned cats. Elisabet Marcos, the councillor for Animal Protection, has emphasised that this campaign provides safety and […]

The town council of Catral has announced a major amendment to its Citizen Coexistence Ordinance, increasing penalties for illegal waste disposal. From the previous fine of two hundred and fifty euros, the new penalty will now be one thousand four hundred euros. This change, approved in a session on the twenty-fifth of September, seeks to reinforce environmental protection in the region. With this new regulation, the council aims to deter ongoing illegal dumping practices, which not only harm the environment […]

Torrevieja is in the process of recovering from heavy rainfall on the twenty-ninth and thirtieth of September, which resulted in as much as seventy-two litres of rain per square metre, with an average of fifty across the municipality. The most intense downpours occurred early on Tuesday morning. Although there have been no serious incidents, damage has been reported at local beaches and in areas typically prone to flooding, particularly where water has inundated avenues and streets. One area heavily affected […]

A fire broke out on Monday in a residence located at one hundred and three Avenue Almoradí in Daya Nueva. Emergency services received the call at eleven fifty-four in the morning. Upon arrival, firefighters immediately began extinguishing the flames and evacuated the occupants. Two individuals were rescued from the property using a ladder and were treated by medical services for potential smoke inhalation. The fire was brought under control by twelve thirty-three and the intervention concluded at two fifty-four in […]

The Almoradí Council has announced the launch of a new phase in its Road Surfacing Plan, which will see twenty-two streets in the municipality receive much-needed repair and resurfacing. The project involves an investment of six hundred and three thousand one hundred and eighty-two euros, targeting streets that have deteriorated significantly in condition and require urgent attention. The council has ensured that underground sewage collectors in these areas are in good condition before commencing work. Infrastructure Councillor Miguel Monge explained […]

Terra Natura Murcia has recently welcomed twelve newborn mini pigs, adding to the popularity of its educational space, La Granja de Tommy. The piglets, which were born from two separate litters, are expected to be a significant draw for families and school groups alike. Their small size and sociable nature have already impressed visitors, who have been eager to observe them in their early days. La Granja de Tommy, a key feature of the park, is regarded as one of […]

In an effort to enhance road safety during the Carthaginians and Romans Festival in Cartagena, three new breathalyser machines have now been installed for public use. Located near the Festero Campground by the Benipila promenade, these machines provide an accessible means for attendees to check their blood alcohol levels for just one euro, offering convenience and peace of mind for festival-goers. The devices, manufactured by the company AlcoholteSA, function similarly to parking meters. Festival-goers simply insert one euro to receive […]

A forty-seven-year-old man has been arrested in Orihuela, Spain, for his suspected involvement in a burglary of five storage rooms located on the rooftop of a building. The incident was reported by the owners, who noticed that the locks of the storage rooms had been forced open. According to their statements, the perpetrator likely accessed the rooftop from adjacent buildings, as there were no signs of forced entry at the terrace door. Following the report, a forensic inspection was conducted […]

The National Police have arrested a thirty-nine-year-old man in Alicante on suspicion of committing eight fraud offences and one of document forgery. This individual reportedly defrauded elderly victims at cash machines using a well-known scam method known as 'seeding', leading to financial losses amounting to twenty-eight thousand five hundred and eighty-seven euros. Notably, eighteen thousand six hundred and eighty euros were stolen from a single victim. The investigation, led by officers from the Judicial Police of the Provincial Commissariat of […]