An extremely premature baby born after 24 weeks of pregnancy has had its sight preserved following specialist treatment at Elche General University Hospital. The Generalitat Valenciana has described the case as an example of the care available for babies born at the limits of viability. The baby had advanced retinopathy of prematurity, a condition in which abnormal blood vessel growth can damage the retina and lead to retinal detachment or blindness. Specialists Cristian Fernández and Manuel Baeza administered a biological […]

Two workers at the Go Karts Mar Menor circuit in San Javier were injured on Wednesday night after a dispute over safety rules during a kart race. A group of people reportedly became involved in the argument after allegedly breaching the track’s safety requirements. Both workers suffered blows to the face. The circuit’s security manager was hit after asking one of the alleged attackers to remain in a vehicle.

The Association of Residents and Campoamor Organisations, known as AVA Campoamor, held its second protest on Sunday over accessibility problems and the deterioration of Barranco Rubio beach. Residents, visitors and other beach users again called for a dignified, accessible and safe beach. The association has recognised some progress, but wants the provisional measures introduced so far to become permanent solutions.

Juan José Fausto Giménez has suffered several leg injuries after rescuing two children from the sea at La Manga. He was swimming near the Galúa Hotel on Sunday afternoon when a boy called for help, followed by a girl. Giménez entered the water to rescue both children. He said the large waves made the second rescue particularly difficult, and that he injured his legs while bringing the girl to safety.

Bathers at Mil Palmeras beach in Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante, were given a major fright on Saturday afternoon when a dead tuna washed up on the shoreline. The popular beach is frequented by local residents and holidaymakers, including many visitors from the Region of Murcia. No further information has been reported about the fish or the cause of its death.

A woman who tested positive for cocaine has crashed her car into a restaurant terrace in Torrevieja, Alicante province. The accident happened during the early hours of Monday at the junction of San Pascual and Joaquín Chapaprieta streets. The restaurant was closed at the time, and the driver was not injured. The car was travelling towards Apolo Street before hitting the outdoor area. The impact destroyed two stone planters and a large section of the wooden decking. Police attended to […]

An Orihuela Local Police patrol car has been involved in a serious-looking crash on the N-332, shortly before the Punta Prima roundabout. The collision happened on Sunday morning during a pursuit, according to sources close to the police operation. The sources said officers had ordered a vehicle to stop, but the driver fled. During the pursuit, the patrol car hit a planter on the edge of the road. No injuries have been reported, although the crash alarmed pedestrians in an […]

Torrevieja mayor Eduardo Dolón has again called on the Transport Ministry to tender and build the planned dual carriageway on the N-332 through the municipality. He says the council has requested a meeting with Transport Minister Óscar Puente, or officials from the relevant directorates, more than 100 times without securing a substantive response. The council says the road carries more than 60,000 vehicles a day, with traffic increasing during holiday periods. It says the congestion causes regular queues, longer journeys […]

Guardia Civil officers have arrested a 42-year-old man in Mazarrón, Murcia, on suspicion of making threats with a firearm and drug trafficking. Several residents of an urbanisation reported threats allegedly made by the suspect, who was also linked to the sale of illegal drugs. The investigation began in July. Officers gathered evidence suggesting the man had allegedly threatened victims to stop them reporting the incidents. One of the threats under investigation allegedly involved a firearm. The Guardia Civil also said […]