A rescue operation in Camposol, Mazarrón led to the successful retrieval of a fifty-seven-year-old man and his dog. Firefighters were alerted at around four forty-five in the afternoon when emergency services received a call about the man who had fallen into an irrigation pond and was clinging to a pipe ten metres deep. Local police and civil protection units were also dispatched to assist. Prior to the firefighters' arrival, a […]

Authorities in Cartagena, Murcia, recently conducted a major operation that resulted in the dismantling of a marijuana grow operation in the Santa Lucía district. On the fourth of March, agents from the National Police and the Tax Agency's Customs Surveillance seized over three hundred marijuana plants during their raid, arresting two individuals suspected of committing crimes against public health and electricity fraud. Investigations led the authorities to identify a fraudulent […]

In Cartagena, abandoned vehicles on the streets have become a source of income for local authorities and a valuable addition to the police fleet. This initiative highlights how managing neglected vehicles can benefit both public resources and law enforcement efforts. Recently, three abandoned cars were identified and subsequently acquired for the local police after following all necessary administrative processes. The local authorities regularly renew their vehicle fleet, but this new […]

The San Miguel de Salinas Residents’ Association has taken action against the permanent approval of the third modification to the housing plan in 'Los Invernaderos'. This appeal follows the rejection of all twenty-one objections submitted by the group. The modifications propose an increase in housing density, concentrating the development into eight tower buildings, which are set to include ground floor and seven additional floors, and positioning the protected homes within […]

Parents in Orihuela Costa are expressing their dissatisfaction with the chaotic start of the newly opened Colegio Número Veinte. After multiple delays, the school officially opened with thirty-three students in early primary, but has faced significant resource shortages, including transport and a full teaching staff. Presently, the school has expanded to accommodate two hundred and twenty children, but lacks essential facilities and answers to many pressing questions. The poorly organised […]

The expansion of the CV-95 road, an essential route connecting Orihuela and Torrevieja, has faced a significant setback in the twenty twenty-five budget presented by the Generalitat Valenciana. A mere three hundred thousand euros have been allocated for the project, a stark contrast to the nineteen point five million euros included in the previous year's budget under the government of Carlos Mazón. This decision has drawn criticism from local politicians […]

The Local Police of Catral have ramped up their traffic controls in a bid to ensure the safety of all residents. Recently, officers noted a concerning rise in drivers exhibiting reckless behaviour and operating vehicles that have undergone unauthorized modifications. Such actions present significant risks not only to drivers but also to pedestrians. In the course of these intensified checks, several vehicles received penalties for not meeting the requirements of […]

A delightful sighting of bottlenose dolphins off the Torrevieja coast has captured the attention of locals and visitors alike. The dolphins were observed near Cabo Cervera, where they exhibited playful acrobatics in the water. Wildlife expert Juan Carlos García was on hand to photograph this engaging display. The presence of these dolphins has been rising, with increasing numbers approaching the shoreline and boats. This behaviour suggests they are becoming more […]