A dog has died following an alleged drowning incident at Aguamarga beach in Alicante, leading to calls for stronger penalties for animal abuse. Political party PACMA reports that a woman repeatedly submerged the dog in the water, prompting outrage from witnesses in the area. After being rescued, the dog was rushed to a veterinary clinic but died due to excessive fluid in its lungs. Local authorities are now investigating, and […]

Two British men are currently on trial in Alicante, facing serious charges of raping a British woman in a hotel room in Benidorm. The alleged incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, November 5, two thousand twenty-three, following a night out at a local nightclub. The woman claims she blacked out after being offered a drink and repeatedly found the men taking turns with her as she lost consciousness. […]

The local council in Elche has launched an important health initiative by installing forty semi-automatic defibrillators in solar-powered totems throughout various public spaces. Inma Mora, the health councillor, highlighted that these devices include a direct connection to emergency services, allowing immediate guidance on how to use the defibrillator effectively. This connection is aimed at ensuring the safest use possible during emergencies. Many of the new solar-powered defibrillators are located at […]

Today marks the beginning of university entrance exams for nearly one thousand five hundred students from educational centres throughout Vega Baja. Students are assembled to take important steps towards their futures through higher education. The examinations are being held at two main locations: Orihuela and Torrevieja. In Orihuela, nine hundred thirty-four students will be taking their exams at two sites associated with Miguel Hernández University of Elche. The first site, […]

The summer season has been marked by the opening of lifeguard posts at three popular beaches in Los Alcázares, along the scenic Mar Menor. Starting from first July, lifeguard services will expand across the entire seven-kilometre stretch of coastline. Councillor María José Benzal confirmed that the posts are currently stationed at Los Narejos, Las Palmeras, and Playa Manzanares, operating daily from eleven in the morning until seven in the evening. […]

The Nature Protection Service of the Civil Guard has shut down a mechanic workshop in Algorfa operating without the necessary licenses. The operator, a forty-two-year-old man from Torrevieja, may face fines ranging from two thousand and one to one hundred thousand euros for serious violations of environmental laws. This unlicensed operation represents a significant risk to both the environment and vehicle owners. During an inspection, officers discovered that the operator […]