Torrevieja’s Local Government Board has approved the lease of a three-storey building in Calle Joaquín Chapaprieta to create new municipal offices, including a Local Police post in the heart of the town. Councillor Federico Alarcón said the decision, approved on Sunday, forms part of the government’s plan to strengthen public safety by increasing police presence in one of the busiest commercial and pedestrian areas. The building is considered strategically located and is in good condition, requiring only internal adaptation works. […]

A 78-year-old man has been investigated by the Guardia Civil for alleged animal cruelty after his dog was found seriously injured in Torrevieja. The investigation began on 13 April after workers at a municipal animal shelter reported that a dog had been found wandering in a poor condition. The animal had visible injuries and was taken to a veterinary clinic for urgent treatment. Veterinary staff discovered the dog was wearing a spiked punishment collar. When it was removed, they found […]

Thousands of people flocked to Parque Antonio Soria on Saturday evening for one of the standout days of this year’s Feria de Mayo in Torrevieja. After heavy rain on Friday, the sunshine returned, helping to create a lively and festive atmosphere that lasted well into the night. Casetas were busy from mid-afternoon, serving tapas, montaditos and drinks, while sevillanas were danced across the fairground. The central stage once again became a focal point, with Maribel López and Francisco Reyes hosting […]

Rojales Town Council has won national recognition in the tenth edition of the Good Local Practices Awards against Violence towards Women. The competition is organised by the Ministry of Equality and the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces, highlighting outstanding local initiatives across Spain. The award was granted for the programme “Alone: Prevention of Suicidal Ideation due to Gender-Based Violence”, in the category focused on breaking the silence through awareness and prevention. The federation praised the quality, innovation and effectiveness […]

Drivers in Los Alcázares are being warned to ease off the accelerator as the council launches a week-long speed control campaign across the municipality. The initiative runs from 8 to 15 May and will involve rotating traffic checkpoints on roads where excessive speeding has repeatedly been detected. The council says the campaign is designed to be preventative and dissuasive, rather than purely punitive, with the aim of improving road safety and reducing risky driving behaviour. Officials have reminded motorists that […]

Guardia Civil have arrested a man in connection with a violent robbery at the home of an elderly woman in San Javier in 2021. The suspect was identified following fresh DNA analysis carried out as part of Operation ‘Ayuno 26’, which remains ongoing. The investigation began five years ago after the victim opened her front door on 8 May 2021 to a man pretending to be a delivery driver. Moments later, three masked men forced their way inside and threatened […]

A storm moved from south to north across the Vega Baja on Thursday, bringing intense rain and electrical activity from midday until late afternoon. The Proyecto Mastral rain gauge network recorded peak accumulations of 50 litres per square metre in Almoradí. More than 20 litres were measured in Sierra Escalona in Pilar de la Horadada and in Los Balcones, south of Torrevieja. In contrast, inland areas saw far less rain, with central Orihuela recording none at all. The forecast had […]

Beach user satisfaction in Orihuela dropped to 67.72% during the 2025 high season, according to a new council-commissioned survey. The figure is the lowest recorded since 2009, when satisfaction stood at 83.1%, with a peak of 90% in 2021. The study was based on 1,382 questionnaires carried out between 15 June and 15 September under a three-year contract worth 36,000 euros. Cala Capitán received the highest overall rating at 81.1%, followed by La Caleta, Cala Bosque and La Glea. Barranco […]

Two associations in San Miguel de Salinas have submitted objections against an application to legalise an Olympic shooting range built on 61,555 square metres of land near Sierra Escalona. The San Miguel Arcángel residents’ association and Friends of Sierra Escalona (ASE) are urging the Valencian government to reject the project’s Declaration of Community Interest (DIC). They argue that more than half the site affects strategic forest land protected under the regional forest action plan, and warn of very high erosion […]