Two hikers have been rescued after becoming exhausted and dehydrated at the bottom of a ravine in the Fausilla area of Cartagena. Emergency services said the incident happened on Monday afternoon in a part of the ravine described as very difficult to access. The pair were unable to make their way out and required assistance. Firefighters were deployed to the scene and managed to reach the hikers before bringing them to safety. Authorities have not reported any serious injuries, but […]

Cartagena City Council has called on the Ministry for Ecological Transition to take urgent action at the Mar Menor South wastewater treatment plant following the latest pollution incident at Cala Reona. In just one week, three beaches in the municipality have been closed, creating uncertainty at the start of the summer season. The first closure took place on Tuesday 30 June at Mar de Cristal, where a red flag was raised after water quality tests showed E. coli levels above […]

A series of fires in Orihuela Costa between May and July over the past three years has raised fresh concerns about safety and prevention measures along the coast. The most recent incident on Sunday saw flames engulf woodland close to residential areas and the Villamartín golf course. Some residents left their homes voluntarily as a precaution. Just hours earlier, a car caught fire at the AP-7 toll in La Zenia. Previous incidents include a June 2023 fire in the rambla […]

The second heatwave of the summer is continuing across the province of Valencia, with an orange weather alert in place for extreme temperatures. Forecasters say the episode will last at least three days, with thermometers once again climbing above 40C in parts of the province. Many towns are expected to see highs of around 37C, while large areas of Valencia could reach between 39C and 40C. The most intense heat is forecast in the south, where temperatures may range from […]

A vegetation fire in Catral has led to a large emergency response near the El Hondo natural park. The alert was received at 4.33pm on Monday. The fire is located on Camino del Hondo, in an area close to the road to Dolores, according to the Alicante Provincial Firefighters’ Consortium. The operation was still under way at the time of the latest update. Three heavy rural fire engines have been deployed, along with an MV8 helicopter. A sub-officer, a sergeant, […]

Local Police in Orihuela have arrested a man on suspicion of an offence against industrial property after seizing a large shipment of suspected counterfeit goods. The operation took place at the municipal vehicle depot in Orihuela Costa. The owner of a van attended the site to recover his vehicle, which had previously been immobilised for not having compulsory insurance. During the handover, officers noticed that the rear doors were not closing properly. When they asked the owner to secure the […]

Torrevieja City Council has taken a further step towards expanding Torrevieja University Hospital after the mayor, Eduardo Dolón, signed a decree to begin formal processing of an urban planning agreement for the early transfer of land. The agreement allows for the voluntary early transfer of a public service plot known as PQM-1, located in Sector S-29 La Ceñuela. The site covers 11,492 square metres and is owned by Explotaciones Agrícolas La Ceñuela, S.L., which is also the area’s development agent. […]

A driver has died after a single-vehicle crash on the RM-605 between Los Dolores and the district of El Plan in Cartagena. Emergency services were alerted at 4.51pm on Saturday by several calls to the 112 emergency number reporting that a car had left the road near the AP-7 motorway. Callers said the vehicle had overturned and that the sole occupant was trapped and unconscious inside. Firefighters from Cartagena City Council attended the scene alongside Local Police, the Guardia Civil […]

Torrevieja Council has presented the implementation timetable for its new Municipal Urban Transport Service, marking what officials describe as the most significant transformation of the town’s public transport in decades. The phased plan will culminate in 2027 with a larger, more efficient and more sustainable network. The first phase will begin on 27 July 2026, when the new network comes into operation with a provisional fleet of 32 low-emission buses. The model will include 12 lines — nine daytime and […]