UK car impounded in Spain
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September26, 2016
Dear Sir
The article in issue 2207of the Costa News regarding the UK pensioner whose car was impounded whilst visiting Alicante-Elche airport raises a...
PSOE descends into chaos
SPAIN’S Socialist party (PSOE) went into meltdown this week as civil war broke out between two opposing factions.
Full story in today’s Costa Blanca News.
Calling all models
A FRONT-PAGE model is being sought for the Christmas edition of El Portal de la Marina shopping centre's magazine in a competition through its...
Fish perish in park lake
A CONCERNED Benijófar resident contacted CBNews on Tuesday when he was shocked to see dozens of dead fish in the Cañada Marsa park lake.
Full...
The voice of the streets
AROUND 1,000 Las Marinas residents have signed a petition against plans to build a four-storey apartment block on the Blay Beach esplanade.
The beach has...
On prom
THE REPAIRS at La Mata promenade are underway.
Full story in Friday’s Costa Blanca News (south edition)
A sweeter Christmas
'TURRÓN', by far the most popular Spanish Christmas treat, will be cheaper this year.
Falling almond prices registered since July will lower the average price...
New beach for Altea
FOLLOWING a €4.6 million project, the new beach in Altea was officially inaugurated last week.
Previously a lagoon known as 'El Charco', it attracted much...
Suspected British paedophile arrested
A BRITISH citizen wanted in the UK for alleged sexual abuse of children has been arrested in Alicante province.
Full story in Friday’s Costa Blanca...
Builder to suspend payments
THE PROMOTER and builder Peinsa from San Javier has applied for voluntary suspension of payments.
The decision will affect hundreds of expats who bought an...
Banned drug on
Almoradi
September 22, 2016
My British partner recently underwent (hopefully) successful total knee-replacement surgery at Vega Baja hospital.
On our way home, we stopped at a local...
I’m scared
Albir
September 22, 2016
Dear editor,
I’m sure you are aware of the ‘new’ cycling route that joins Albir with Benidorm through the protected Sierra Helada nature...
Cycling pushed down our throats
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September 18, 2016
Is there anyone who can tell me why cycling is pushed down our throats?
I for one find them a damn nuisance (and...
Banks have to pay up
A LANDMARK judgment from the Supreme Court (TS) is forcing banks to refund deposits which buyers put down on off-plan housing developments that were...
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Simone Biles along with the American team with their gold medals
Photo: @simonebiles
After three full days of competition, up to midnight on...
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