Santa Pola has revived one of the most popular events in its sporting calendar, with nearly 2,500 runners taking part in the first 10K Santa Pola Summer Race on Sunday night. The event, organised by the local athletics club at the request of the Town Hall, brings back the spirit of the iconic night race that drew large crowds in the early 2010s. Before the 9pm start on Avenida Fernando Pérez Ojeda, runners observed a minute’s silence in memory of […]

Alicante’s Local Police have taken part this week in an international exchange with officers from Austin, Texas, and the German state of Hessen as part of the Star Internacional programme. Three American officers and one German officer joined the initiative. During their stay, they accompanied a municipal patrol on duty at Postiguet beach and visited the Local Police headquarters to learn more about the force’s facilities and technical resources. Star Internacional is a non-profit association made up of officers from […]

The Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia has arrested a British man and woman on suspicion of attempted murder in San Javier. The arrests form part of Operation Esbroya 24, an investigation linked to a serious incident which took place in November 2024 in the district of Santiago de la Ribera. According to investigators, the two suspects are alleged to have been involved in the attack. Both were detained by officers in Murcia and are being treated as suspected […]

More than 200 National Police officers have carried out a large-scale anti-piracy operation at the Sunday market held near the Martínez Valero stadium in Elche, Alicante. The deployment focused on identifying counterfeit products linked to the forthcoming World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The operation took place in the busy market area beneath the stadium, a location known for its high number of stalls and strong footfall. Europol, Interpol and the European Anti-Fraud Office, known as OLAF, […]

Thousands filled Vista Alegre promenade on Sunday night as Torrevieja hosted the fifth edition of Torrevieja Weekend. The event, led by designer Eduardo Navarrete, transformed the city’s seafront into a spectacular open-air catwalk celebrating fashion, entrepreneurship and local commerce. The gala was presented by Raquel Sánchez Silva and Eduardo Navarrete, and featured runway shows from local shops and Torrevieja designers. Organisers once again highlighted the importance of supporting small businesses as a key driver of the city’s economy and social […]

Aquópolis Torrevieja has hosted the first edition of its Children’s and Youth Aquathlon, attracting 101 participants aged between 6 and 17. The event took place yesterday morning inside the water park and is described as the first competition of its kind in the local area. Young athletes completed a run–swim–run course, with distances adapted to each age category. Organisers said the format allowed many participants to experience their first multi-discipline competition, while promoting effort, teamwork and respect. Beyond the competitive […]

Three people have been remanded in custody following a National Police operation to dismantle an alleged illegal immigration and drug trafficking network operating in Alicante province and beyond. Two of those arrested in Alicante, Torrevieja and San Vicente were ordered into provisional custody without bail yesterday by a court in Dénia, which is overseeing the investigation. Five suspects appeared before the court, while others were released after giving statements to police. A further arrest was made in Vitoria. That suspect […]

An artificial intelligence-based traffic light system has been installed at the Punta Prima roundabout on the N-332, between Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa. The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility says the €357,534 project, funded through the EU Recovery Plan, is the first roundabout in Spain to use this technology. The scheme includes traffic lights at all approaches, cameras and traffic data sensors, and an AI control system that automatically adjusts signal timings according to real traffic flow. The ministry says […]

Six 15-year-old teenagers have been injured after being struck by a car while celebrating a birthday in Cartagena. The incident happened on Thursday evening in Camino Calera, in the Barrio Peral area of the city. The group, made up of four boys and two girls, were reportedly outside a local venue when the vehicle hit them. Emergency services were called to the scene and treated the teenagers for various injuries. The extent of those injuries has not been confirmed. Police […]