The second phase of the Easter Special Traffic Operation begins at 15:00 this Wednesday across the Region of Murcia. Traffic authorities expect around 455,000 journeys on regional roads before the operation concludes at midnight on Monday 6 April. Extra control, regulation and surveillance measures will be in place on major routes. The Guardia Civil’s Traffic Division will deploy 232 officers, supported by the Levante Traffic Management Centre and variable message signs on key roads. Fixed and average-speed cameras will operate […]

The Guardia Civil have arrested three men over a burglary at a farmhouse in Hondón de los Frailes, in the province of Alicante. The investigation began after the break-in was reported on 24 February. Intruders are believed to have forced entry to the property and stolen several items, including a hunting shotgun, an air rifle and copper wiring. Officers from the ROCA rural crime team in Ibi and the investigation unit in Aspe led the inquiry. Part of the stolen […]

Pet ownership across Alicante province has risen sharply, with official figures showing 487,587 registered dogs and cats — a 14% increase in just one year. That equates to roughly one pet for every four residents, underlining the growing role animals play in family life. Dogs remain the clear favourite, with 387,248 registered after 28,467 new additions in 2025. More than 330 breeds are recorded, although mixed-breed dogs form the largest group. Cats, however, have seen the fastest growth, rising by […]

Business owners in the small town centre of San Fulgencio have raised concerns after an intensive inspection campaign in early March resulted in substantial proposed fines for a range of local shops. The inspections were carried out by the National Police unit attached to the Valencian regional authority. They followed a December incident in which the unit’s chief, Fernando Gómez, was fined €120 by the Local Police for allegedly dumping rubble and furniture in a domestic waste container. Reports say […]

A five-month-old baby remains in intensive care after being bitten on the head by a dog in the town of Abanilla over the weekend. The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to establish the exact circumstances of the attack. Officers have confirmed that the animal involved is considered a potentially dangerous breed under Spanish regulations. The child was initially treated by emergency services before being transferred to Doctor Balmis Hospital in Alicante. Hospital sources say the baby remains in a […]

Orihuela City Council has awarded five lots of a €3,493,788 contract to modernise its street cleaning and urban waste collection service. The investment, the largest since the service was municipalised, will allow almost the entire fleet to be renewed during 2026. The contract includes seven refuse collection lorries, three 3,500‑kilo open trucks, four sweepers, a water tanker lorry and a hydro-cleaning unit. Several specialist firms secured different lots, following strong interest from across the sector when the tender was launched […]

The Guardia Civil has dismantled two cannabis associations in Orihuela Costa as part of an operation targeting suspected drug trafficking. Six people – three men and three women aged between 37 and 66 – were arrested, while five others remain under investigation for alleged offences against public health and membership of a criminal group. The investigation began in January, led by the ROCA team in Torrevieja, which analysed the activities of cannabis associations operating in the area. Officers concluded that […]

San Javier Town Council has announced plans to create new shaded seating areas in La Manga del Mar Menor, aiming to make the area more liveable during the sweltering summer months. The scheme will focus on land around the municipal sports centre and several other underused plots across the urban area. The project includes installing pergolas, planting additional trees and laying specially designed paving to reduce heat build-up. The council hopes the measures will help tackle the urban heat island […]

A woman has filed a criminal complaint with an investigating court in Elx, accusing National Police officers of forcing entry into her home by mistake during an anti-drugs operation in the Carrús district. The complaint alleges breaches of fundamental rights, including the inviolability of the home and personal liberty. According to the filing, the incident happened at around 6.20am on 17 March while she was at home with her grandchildren, aged six and eleven. Her lawyers claim between 12 and […]