The Guardia Civil has discovered a hidden flock of 29 sheep and goats on an agricultural property in San Miguel de Salinas. The animals had no documentation, identification or veterinary control. Officers have immobilised the flock as a precaution while health authorities determine their status. The discovery was made by officers from SEPRONA in Guardamar during a routine inspection to monitor animal health conditions and the use of agricultural products. Inside a fenced enclosure concealed among trees, officers found seven […]

A 25-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting his partner at a campsite in Guardamar del Segura, in the province of Alicante. According to sources close to the investigation, the incident took place on Friday afternoon. The suspect is said to have fled the scene in a van following the alleged attack. He was intercepted and arrested shortly afterwards by Local Police officers in neighbouring Santa Pola. Emergency services treated the victim at the scene. She was later discharged […]

Eleven people have been rescued from the water after a catamaran began sinking off Tabarca Island, near Santa Pola in Alicante province. Maritime Rescue said it received an alert from the Valencian Emergency Coordination Centre on Saturday evening. The Salvamar Leo lifeboat, the Helimer 220 helicopter, a Guardia Civil patrol boat, the vessel Speis II and firefighters from Alicante City Council were sent to the scene. Fire crews confirmed that all eleven occupants were pulled from the sea wearing life […]

The High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community has dismissed an appeal by a resident of Babilonia beach in Guardamar against a fine imposed for dumping stones on the sand. The court confirmed a 2,910-euro penalty and ordered the removal of the material from public maritime-terrestrial land. The case dates back to April 2021, when coastal authorities reported a pile of stones placed in front of a row of seafront homes. The deposit followed a strong storm and was […]

Orihuela Council has prepared a new park-and-ride car park next to La Glea beach in Orihuela Costa, providing space for 205 vehicles. The measure is designed to make parking easier during the busy summer season and to reduce congestion in one of the most popular areas of the coastline. The works have been promoted by the Departments of Infrastructure and Coast and carried out by the public company Ecoplan. Of the 205 spaces, six are reserved for people with reduced […]

Two people have been reported by the Guardia Civil for allegedly catching more than 60 kilogrammes of fish illegally in waters off El Gorguel, Cartagena. The intervention took place last Sunday during a routine maritime surveillance patrol. Officers from the Maritime Service spotted a recreational vessel sailing near the El Gorguel aquaculture zone, a protected area where fishing is restricted. After identifying the vessel, officers found six large specimens of Atlantic bonito (Euthynnus alletteratus) on board, weighing more than 60 […]

San Miguel de Salinas Council has issued a formal notice to the company contracted to provide waste collection and street cleaning services, calling on it to comply fully with the terms of the current agreement. In an official statement, the council said the action reflects its commitment to guaranteeing a high-quality service and protecting the general interest of residents. It described waste collection and street cleaning as essential services for maintaining cleanliness and public health across the municipality. The local […]

Habaneras Shopping Centre in Torrevieja has confirmed that Primor will open its first store in the town. The well-known Spanish perfumery and cosmetics chain will occupy a unit of 370.81 m² on the first floor of the centre. Customers will be able to choose from a broad selection of perfumery, make-up, cosmetics, facial care and personal hygiene products. The store will stock a wide range of national and international brands, catering for different needs and budgets. Centre managers say the […]

No one has been seriously injured following a dramatic road traffic collision on the N-332 in La Mata on Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened at around 2pm when, for reasons still under investigation, a car crossed the central reservation into the opposite carriageway and collided front-side with a van travelling correctly in the other direction. The impact caused significant damage to both vehicles and initially raised fears that people could be trapped. Several witnesses alerted the 112 Emergency Coordination Centre. […]