Almoradí Town Council has presented new bins and collection vehicles as part of a wide-ranging upgrade to its municipal waste and street cleaning service. The initiative forms part of a ten-year contract awarded to PreZero and is designed to modernise the system and improve the separation of waste fractions across the town. The plan includes the replacement of 228 general waste containers and the provision of new bins for businesses in industrial estates and outlying rural areas. The workforce will […]

More than 3,000 ladybirds have been released across Murcia’s community gardens to help protect plants from aphids and other harmful insects. The Ayuntamiento is repeating the initiative for a second consecutive year, choosing a natural solution instead of chemical products. The first release took place on Monday morning at Molino del Amor, where Councillor for Urban Planning, Agriculture and Environment Antonio Navarro joined the distribution of nearly 200 insects. He said the measure reflects the council’s commitment to sustainable and […]

Spanish National Police have arrested a 51-year-old man in Alicante on suspicion of impersonating a public official after allegedly posing as an officer to “have a laugh”. Officers from the Citizen Security unit said they saw a vehicle on a public road using a blue rotating light to stop another car. Believing it to be a police vehicle, they pulled up alongside it. The driver then accelerated away while removing and switching off the light. Police followed the car and […]

Elche Council has launched proceedings to amend its General Urban Development Plan in order to regulate vehicle parking sites near Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport. The move aims to bring order to a growing activity in the area which, according to the municipal government, shows a high level of non-compliance with planning regulations. Mayor Pablo Ruz informed the full council that more than 100 parking sites are currently operating around the airport, many of them in a legal grey area and […]

The La Mata and Torrelamata Residents’ Association has submitted a detailed proposal to Torrevieja Council aimed at improving quality of life and strengthening the district’s historic and cultural identity. The document sets out measures focused on urban planning, mobility, sustainability and local economic development. Among the headline proposals is the enhancement of the Roman Port area, including the possible creation of a daytime marina for small boats, alongside historical signage and landscape integration. The association also wants improvements to public […]

Torrevieja Local Police have seized more than 300 items of suspected counterfeit clothing following a routine traffic stop in the town. The incident began when a driver failed to stop at a junction at Avenida de la Purísima and Calle Goleta. Officers intercepted the vehicle in Calle Pedro Lorca and carried out an identification check. During a search of the car, police discovered a large quantity of textile goods, including football shirts, sports trousers and swimwear bearing the logos of […]

Torrevieja Council has launched its admissions campaign for the 2026/2027 academic year, aimed at families enrolling children in Infant, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form education. The process comes amid unprecedented demographic growth in the town, placing significant pressure on local schools. Applications for Infant and Primary begin on 7 May, with places published the same day. The submission period runs until 18 May, with final lists released on 18 June. For Secondary and Sixth Form, applications open from 21 May […]

Torrevieja has retained six Blue Flags for its beaches in 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the leading tourist destinations in the Valencian Community. The international award recognises high standards in water quality, safety, accessibility, public services and environmental management. The beaches awarded this year are Cala Piteras, Los Náufragos, El Cura, Los Locos, Cabo Cervera and La Mata-Sur. The Blue Flags are granted by the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC) under strict criteria, including water excellence, […]

A sixth-form student from Torrejón de Ardoz in Madrid has been selected to take part in a prestigious national space initiative. Alejandro Mena, who is in his second year of Bachillerato, is among 30 students chosen for the ‘Astronaut for a Day’ programme organised by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. The group includes 25 sixth-form students and five university students from across Spain. The initiative aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in science and space exploration, […]