In a coordinated operation, the National Police have arrested three individuals in Rojales and Daya Nueva, including two men and one woman, on suspicion of drug trafficking and public health violations. The arrests follow an in-depth investigation that revealed the existence of several active drug distribution points operating from private residences in both localities. These points acted as distribution centres supplying both end consumers and smaller redistributors in the area. The police began their investigation after receiving information about a […]

On Saturday, the eighteenth of October, Los Montesinos experienced one of the highlights of its patronal festivities, the Carnival Parade. Starting at half past six in the evening, the main streets of the municipality were transformed into a vibrant spectacle filled with colour, joy, and community spirit. Hundreds of locals participated, featuring uniquely crafted floats made by local associations, groups of friends, and festive clubs, all of whom paid meticulous attention to detail. The enthusiastic applause from spectators filled the […]

The Ayuntamient de Torrevieja has made a significant stride in its commitment to affordable housing. During a recent local government meeting chaired by the mayor, councillor and secretary Federico Alarcón announced the approval of a property swap contract. This arrangement will see four municipal plots allocated for the construction of public housing. As a result, the council will receive a total of one hundred and eighty properties in exchange. In total, more than eight hundred public housing units will be […]

The University Hospital of Torrevieja has announced a reduction in its security staff as it faces challenges in managing a new emergency care unit at the Acequión Health Centre, which has been operational since August. The decision comes as the hospital aims to keep the same budget for security despite needing to extend coverage hours. During the day, three security agents will be present instead of four, but this will drop to only two from ten in the evening until […]

The Torrevieja Local Government is set to approve the tender for road resurfacing and accessibility improvements in a meeting scheduled for Friday, 17th October. The project represents a significant municipal investment of six million three hundred and sixty-eight thousand six hundred and seventy euros, divided into two lots. Lot One focuses on the southern areas of the municipality, covering over forty streets and avenues, with an area of one hundred and fourteen thousand eight hundred and fifty-six square metres. Works […]

The controversy surrounding the modification of the partial plan for sector Y-1 in Dehesa de Campoamor continues, as plans are in place to build sixty-four homes instead of the twenty-four previously approved. This area, located near the Nacimiento River, is at risk of flooding, having previously experienced significant overflow during a severe weather event in September 2019. Residents voiced their opposition vehemently after the clearing of the site last April, which led to concerns about safety and environmental implications. Local […]

The abrupt closure of Autoescuelas Jesús, which had branches in several towns across the Alicante province and the Region of Murcia, has left numerous students stranded without classes and at a loss regarding their financial investments. Many individuals have reported having paid deposits of around five hundred euros or more, only to find that promised courses never materialised. The issue first came to light at the end of summer when multiple students arrived at the driving school, only to discover […]

The search for Marc Tulloch Hewson, a sixty-three-year-old British resident who went missing from Torrevieja on the twentieth of September, has ended in heartbreak. Investigators have recovered his remains in a wooded area located near Lago Jardin. This tragic discovery comes nearly a month after an extensive volunteer search campaign, led by friends and family, was launched in response to his disappearance. Local reports indicate that the remains were located hidden behind residential properties, prompting an outpouring of sympathy and […]

The owners of the renowned El Fogón market situated along the N-332 in Guardamar del Segura have asserted that the local council lacks the legal authority to shut down their activities pending a court decision on precautionary measures they have requested. This declaration follows the council's attempts to close the market on two occasions in recent weeks, which the owners argue are unwarranted given a lack of legal judgement. They state that the market will continue to open every Sunday […]