Families of 40 pupils at CEIP Heredades in Almoradí have protested outside the Town Hall after the Generalitat confirmed it will withdraw school transport and dining services for children living in the town centre from the 2026–2027 academic year. Around 100 people attended the demonstration on Monday, reading a manifesto and warning that the loss of both services would make the school “unviable”. They say many families rely on the bus and dining provision to balance work and family life, […]

The Guardia Civil has arrested a 32-year-old man in Dolores in connection with three alleged smishing scams that caused losses of more than 2,000 euros across several provinces. The investigation, known as Nodo_26, began last September after a complaint from a resident of Oliva de la Frontera in Badajoz. The victim had provided bank details after receiving a fraudulent text message posing as a well-known bank. The suspect then created a virtual bank card and withdrew 1,200 euros from a […]

A Northern Irish man accused of shooting dead his friend in Rojales has been sent back to prison after allegedly breaching the conditions of his release. Jonathan Alan S. had been freed on €100,000 bail in December while awaiting trial over the death of fellow Northern Irishman John George Hardy, whose body was found on a lemon farm in January 2025. The investigating judge in Torrevieja revoked his bail on Friday after prosecutors argued he had contacted the victim’s family […]

Spain’s General Directorate of Traffic, the DGT, has launched a special speed control campaign across Alicante province, running until Sunday. A total of 300 Guardia Civil traffic officers, working alongside local police forces, are focusing on interurban roads and stretches considered particularly dangerous. The Subdelegation of the Government in Alicante said the aim is to reduce road deaths and serious injuries. Speeding was a factor in eight of the 38 fatal crashes recorded on interurban roads in the province in […]

Sierra Escalona has reached a key milestone in its bid for full Natural Park status following approval of its Natural Resources Management Plan. The protected mountain range lies between San Miguel de Salinas, Orihuela and Pilar de la Horadada, just inland from coastal areas including Campoamor, Cabo Roig and La Zenia. The plan sets out how the area and its surrounding land will be managed in future. It identifies zones requiring the highest level of protection and establishes rules for […]

Torrevieja Council has submitted a formal request to the Government Sub-delegation and Spain’s Interior Ministry, calling for an increase in Guardia Civil officers in the municipality. The council has described the current situation as one of “extremely serious insecurity”. The move follows a series of recent incidents that have caused concern among residents and visitors. In one case on the town’s seafront, Local Police officers were forced to draw their service weapon while dealing with a man who had caused […]

Expo Torrevieja 2026 has closed after two intense days at the International Auditorium, once again confirming its place as one of the most important dates in the local calendar. Organisers estimated attendance at close to 10,000 visitors, with more than 180 exhibitors taking part. The official opening was led by the mayor, Eduardo Dolón, joined by the provincial deputy for Youth and Culture, Juan de Dios Navarro, and councillors Federico Alarcón and Gitte Lund Thomsen. Over the weekend, visitors explored […]

Torrevieja is set to take a significant step in its economic development with the construction of a major new BAUHAUS store in the La Hoya industrial estate. The official foundation stone ceremony will take place on Thursday 16 April at 12:45pm. The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, and the CEO of BAUHAUS Spain, Bart Ginneberge, are due to attend the event, marking the formal start of one of the town’s most important commercial projects in recent years. The new outlet […]

Torrevieja is facing mounting pressure on its education system as rapid population growth continues to outpace school infrastructure. According to figures presented to the Municipal School Council, 14,488 pupils are enrolled in mainstream education, rising to more than 17,000 when non-compulsory stages are included. That represents an increase of 5,000 students in just three years. The local council has requested the construction of four schools in prefabricated facilities over the past four years. Primary School Number 16 is due to […]