A man has died after a tree branch fell on him while pruning work was being carried out at his home in the Villanueva-El Canute area of Beniaján, Murcia. Emergency services received a call at around 2pm on Sunday from a neighbour who raised the alarm. The property owner had reportedly hired contractors to prune trees on his land. For reasons that are still under investigation, one of the branches became detached and fell, striking the man as he was […]

More than 350 personnel will take part in “Torrevieja 2026”, the most ambitious emergency drill ever organised in the city and one of the largest in the Valencian Community. The exercise, coordinated by the Generalitat Valenciana, will take place on Wednesday 4 March. It will simulate a major earthquake with a risk of tsunami along the Alicante coast. The City Council will activate its Municipal Territorial Emergency Plan and the CECOPAL coordination centre, while residents will receive an ES-ALERT message […]

Los Alcázares Town Hall has begun the administrative process to tender construction work on a new cycle lane along the RM-F34, linking the municipality with neighbouring San Javier. The scheme will cover one of the most hazardous sections of the road. The project includes around 300 metres of segregated lane for bicycles and personal mobility vehicles, complete with lighting and vertical and horizontal signage. The investment totals 217,000 euros and aims to encourage safer and more sustainable travel. Mayor Mario […]

Torrevieja’s Local Police have taken part in specialist training on how to respond to marine animal strandings, as part of the city’s commitment to environmental protection. The session was organised by the Oceanogràfic Foundation in Valencia and focused on official protocols for dealing with injured or stranded animals along the coastline. The training was led by Aitor Campos, a veterinarian and member of the foundation’s rescue team. He outlined the procedures activated through the Valencian Community’s Stranding Network, a coordinated […]

A court in Elche has rejected an appeal by former Torrevieja Police commissioner Vicente Gutiérrez to remain in active service beyond the age of 65. The Administrative Court Number One upheld the town hall’s decision to refuse the extension, confirming that specific legislation governing the security forces sets the retirement age for Local Police officers at 65. Gutiérrez, who reached retirement age on 11 April 2025, had sought to extend his service until 66 years and eight months in order […]

Torrevieja Council has launched a new tender to award eight taxi licences after its previous call, issued during the Christmas period, received no applications. Most potential applicants were salaried drivers who said they were unaware of the process. Earlier this year, the council awarded eight of the 16 licences it had initially announced. All the new licences will be Eurotaxis, meaning vehicles must be fully adapted for passengers with reduced mobility, allowing travel in their own wheelchairs. Applications must be […]

A company of Chinese origin has launched plans to develop a 10,000 square metre commercial zone on Avenida de París in the La Rosaleda area of Torrevieja. The plot is currently classified under the town’s 1986 General Urban Development Plan as private cultural and educational land. To allow retail use, the firm has begun the procedure to change the zoning to commercial. Earlier this month, the local government board confirmed that the proposal will be processed through a simplified strategic […]

Murcia City Council has approved a ban on the wearing of the burka, niqab and similar garments that cover the face in municipal buildings. The motion was passed with the support of the PP and Vox, requiring anyone using council facilities to show their face for identification during administrative procedures. Vox said the measure is intended to guarantee the dignity of women “within a system of freedoms” and to strengthen security. The party argued that visual identification in municipal offices […]

Orihuela Local Police have arrested a man for his alleged involvement in a burglary at a home in Orihuela Costa following a police pursuit on Tuesday night. Officers responded to reports of several individuals inside a property on Calle Granizo. When patrols arrived, a vehicle fled the area, leading to a pursuit through nearby roads. Police said the driver carried out dangerous manoeuvres, including driving against traffic and ignoring officers’ instructions, before being stopped. Damage was found to the property’s […]