Red Flag fines
FOR the first time ever, Jávea police have fined two bathers €750 each for ignoring the red ‘danger’ flag and going into the sea.
Strong...
Over 2000 at Low Fest beach concert
The famous Low Festival begin with a five-hour non-stop series of concerts on Levante beach promenade in Benidorm last night (Thursday).
Over 2,000 people attended...
Residents reach tipping point
Residents in Orihuela Costa are up in arms due to the poor quality of the street cleaning and refuse, seaweed and garden waste collection...
Hotel from Hell
The company restoring the Arenales del Sol hotel in Elche has been fined €80,000 by the national Costas department over the irregularities that led...
Weed growers smoked out
An international marijuana production gang based in Crevillente has been disbanded by the Guardia Civil.
According to a spokesman for the force, they grew it...
Mar Menor algae fear
Five different species of algae are growing rapidly in the Mar Menor due to the high content of nitrates and chemicals from farm run-off...
Turtle returns home
Coral the loggerhead turtle has been returned to the sea in Torrevieja bay after recovering from an operation at the Oceanographic centre in Valencia.
Costa festival cancelled
Campoamor residents have achieved a bittersweet victory, as the Campoamor Music Festival scheduled for August 3 has been prohibited by Orihuela council.
Town planning councillor...
Record-breaking Low Fest
BENIDORM'S famous Low Festival began on Levante beach promenade yesterday evening (Thursday) and is expected to welcome 75,000 people over the weekend.
Thousands of 'lowers'...
Free healthcare for all
THE REGIONAL government has reminded migrants that everyone has a right to healthcare in the Valencia region.
Health councillor Carmen Montón spoke out after the...
Clampdown on property tax evaders
The Valencia regional government has caught 600 people in Alicante province who failed to pay tax on property purchases, donations and inheritances.
This first clampdown...
Successful move of Altea market
The Tuesday market in Altea - one of the most popular in the area - opened successfully in its now location on Tuesday.
While the...
Liverpool FC legends on the Costa Blanca
TWO Liverpool footballing legends– Roy Evans, who served the club for more than 30 years and Steve McMahon were in Alicante last week.
The pair...
Spain to UK drug route smashed
NATIONAL Police officers this week dismantled the main supply route of hashish to the UK and Holland in a blow that also netted one...
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Benidorm locks-up again
To avoid residents from other regions breaking the lockdown and trying to reach holiday apartments in Benidorm this May 1 holiday weekend, local authorities...
Deep snow in Alicante province
With the north of Alicante province still on red alert for snow today (Monday), around half a metre has fallen in Banyeres de Mariola...
Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
