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Two arrested for shooting Irishman in the head in Orihuela CostaThe 21-year-old victim was gunned down close to Zenia Boulevard shopping centre A young Irish man remains in critical condition after being shot in the head in the Orihuela Costa area on the night of Wednesday May 13. The shooting took place close.. 27/05/2025

Rock music royalty Unrisen Queen return to the stage in Murcia this June!Win tickets to their concert in Santomera on June 14 and read all about them in this interview with lead guitarist Pasku Frutos A kind of magic is coming; the incredible music of the one-and-only Queen brought to you by a band from Murcia.. 26/05/2025

Shooting and attempted kidnapping set off alarm bells in Orihuela CostaOrihuela Costa residents are demanding a larger police presence as serious crime skyrockets Tensions are rising in Orihuela Costa following a wave of terrifying crimes, including a shooting and an attempted kidnapping in the last few days. These shocking.. 23/05/2025

AP-7 motorway closure to repair crash damage may not take as long as fearedThe concessionary has indicated that work may only take two weeks rather than two months Damage to the AP-7 motorway tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada, which was caused by a fatal truck crash, will mean that the carriageway from Alicante towards.. 22/05/2025

Man arrested after more than 50 religious statues stolen from cemeteries in Murcia and OrihuelaPolice recover sacred images worth €100,000, some dating back 150 years   A 49-year-old man from Murcia has been arrested by the Guardia Civil following a string of thefts from cemeteries in the Murcia region and Orihuela, where more than.. 22/05/2025

Tourist, 64, drowns in Orihuela Costa communal poolThe French man may have suffered a stroke in San Miguel de Salinas A 64-year-old French man has died in Orihuela Costa after drowning in a community swimming pool in San Miguel de Salinas, between calles Los Pinos and Los Cerezos.   A call.. 22/05/2025

Summer entertainment 2025 in Los Alcázares takes shape with Tina Turner, Robbie Williams and Backstreet Boys tribute acts in AugustThe Mar Menor Music Legends event in Los Alcázares also includes a mega disco nostalgia party The Town Hall of Los Alcázares has confirmed that one of the main events taking place in the municipality during the summer season is once again.. 20/05/2025

Lighting up could cost you 750 euros on these Alicante beachesTwo towns in the province will actually fine beachgoers for smoking this summer   If you are heading to the beach this summer in the province of Alicante, you might want to think twice before lighting up. While many towns along the coast are part.. 19/05/2025

British nationals among 17 arrested as Guardia Civil shuts down cannabis clubs in Vega BajaSeventeen arrested and six clubs closed in Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar del Segura, and Rojales after year-long investigation   Six cannabis clubs in the Vega Baja area have been closed and 17 people arrested following a major investigation.. 14/05/2025

Torrevieja rescue turtle returns to the sea after two-month recovery'Nuca' the loggerhead turtle is released back into the wild after a dramatic rescue and two-month recovery   A loggerhead turtle rescued off the coast of Torrevieja earlier this year has been released back into the sea following two months.. 13/05/2025

Thinking of air conditioning? Here's why you might want to consider a heat pump instead...Before you commit to cooling alone, find out how a heat pump could heat, cool and cut your energy bills   When the Spanish sun beats down, installing air conditioning can feel like the only option. But before you go ahead with your order, it&rsquo.. 12/05/2025

Dozens evacuated as wildfire threatens homes near Orihuela Costa golf resortThe huge blaze broke out in scrub land near the well-known Las Ramblas Golf Course   A huge wildfire caused quite a scare on Sunday evening, May 11, near the Las Ramblas Golf Club in Orihuela Costa, prompting emergency services to step in quickly.. 12/05/2025

Less than two weeks to go until the launch of Airport Buses: All the details you need to knowAirport Buses is set to launch its full transfer service to and from Murcia International Airport, a convenient, comfortable and customer-focused travel option for passengers The countdown is on for the much-anticipated launch of Airport Buses, a.. 10/05/2025

VIDEO: Driver killed in Costa Blanca tunnel explosionA truck carrying flammable material overturned in the AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada   🚨 ACCIDENTE EN EL TÚNEL DEL PILAR DE LA HORADADA ➡️El conductor de un camión que transportaba productos inflamables ha muerto.. 09/05/2025

Alicante province tops Blue Flag beaches leaderboardFind out which new beaches have gained or regained the prestigious award, and which have lost theirs in 2025 Poniente beach in Benidorm With a total of 89 Blue Flags, Alicante has received more of these distinctions than any other province.. 08/05/2025

Orihuela Costa residents object to housing development plans in flood-risk areaResidents and ecologists argue this coastal area “is already overcrowded and overdeveloped” Residents and ecologists are opposing plans to increase the number of houses to be built on land in Campoamor, Orihuela Costa, which they argue.. 07/05/2025

Costa Blanca biker group donates uniforms to Torrevieja Alzheimer's Day CentreThe funds raised will go towards buying new staff uniforms for 2025 The Costa Blanca Rawhiders local motorcycle group in Alicante has once again shown its ongoing commitment to the community with a charitable visit to the Torrevieja Alzheimer&rsquo.. 05/05/2025

Who cares for the carer? Temporary respite breaks for the elderly at the DomusVi residence in MurciaDomusVi Ciudad de Murcia offers a rest for carers and a home from home for those in need of care This is the time of year when for many of us our thoughts begin to turn to holidays, the Easter break whetting our appetite for a well-deserved summer break!..

Heat pumps, the new way to heat and cool homes that everyone is talking aboutNeed air conditioning for your home in Spain this summer? Heat pumps offer a smarter, more efficient way to stay cool and comfortable all year round... As temperatures begin to climb on the approach to summer, many homeowners in Spain start thinking about.. 08/04/2025

Mouth-watering Menú del Día at Thai Food Khon Kaen TorreviejaEnjoy an authentic Thai starter, main, dessert and drink in the heart of Torrevieja for just €17 Discover the authentic tastes of Thailand in the heart of Torrevieja. Thai Food Khon Kaen Torrevieja, a restaurant dedicated to serving authentic.. 01/04/2025