The beaches of Águilas will implement new facilities aimed at improving accessibility for all visitors this summer. Councillor for Tourism and Inclusion, José Antonio Consentino, made the announcement on Wednesday, outlining plans to introduce specialised amphibious wheelchairs and flexible walkways. These additions are intended to provide enhanced access to the beach and water for individuals with reduced mobility. The local council has acquired eight amphibious crutches in various sizes, crafted […]

Local Police in Pilar de la Horadada have intercepted two drivers in the last forty eight hours for significant violations of the alcohol limit. The first incident involved a woman who recorded an alcohol level of zero point ninety seven milligrams per litre, well above the permissible limit. The second driver, a man, was found to have a dangerously high level of one point sixty four milligrams per litre, which […]

The City Council of Torrevieja has officially opened a new skatepark located at the Torrealmendros flood pond. This installation is part of a larger project aimed at enhancing and integrating the park's landscape, with an investment of seven hundred thousand euros. The flood pond serves to manage twelve thousand cubic metres of water, aiming to prevent flooding in the Torreta Florida urbanisation, although further improvements are necessary. The new skatepark […]

The Town Hall of Orihuela has announced plans to distribute seven hundred fifty-eight new waste bins throughout the municipality, beginning this June. The new bins include four hundred thirty-two units specifically for recycling materials, such as containers and paper, and three hundred twenty-six units for general waste. This effort is part of a larger initiative to improve selective waste collection and achieve compliance with environmental standards. Rocío Ortuño, the councillor […]

A company based in Alicante is facing serious legal scrutiny after being accused of fraudulently selling nearly two thousand tonnes of bananas as Plátano de Canarias, which has Protected Designation of Origin status. The Civil Guard launched an investigation following a complaint from the Association of Producers of Plátano de Canarias, highlighting that the company was trading bananas without the necessary authorisation, which had been previously suspended due to irregularities. […]

San Javier's local police has officially introduced four new Ford Kuga patrol vehicles to their fleet. The initiative was announced by Mayor José Miguel Luengo and Councillor responsible for Local Police, Alba Sánchez. The modern hybrid patrol cars, now fully operational, come equipped with advanced safety features tailored for policing duties. This acquisition is part of a commitment to enhance the efficiency and safety of police operations in the region. […]

National Police have conducted a significant operation in Cartagena, resulting in the discovery of Spain's first known illegal opium poppy cultivation. The farm, located in the area of El Beal, was raided by police who found over five hundred opium poppy plants, specifically the species Papaver somniferum. Currently, two brothers have been arrested in connection with this cultivation. Details of the operation remain under judicial secrecy as investigations continue. Sources […]