MAZARRON, LOCAL NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFO.

Spain decides Spanish is too hard, makes English official languageThe government has decided to make English one of its co-official languages like Catalán and Gallego, after having recognised that Spanish is too difficult for foreigners to learn, in a move that will doubtless make integration easier for immigrants.. 28/12/2025

2025 Spain news: The year in reviewThe apagón, Torre Pacheco riots… what a year it’s been! These are all the main news stories from around Spain which we’ve reported on over the course of the year As the year draws to a close, it feels like 2025 has packed.. 26/12/2025

Centuries-old Murcian boules-style game officially protectedMurcia’s traditional game, played with wooden pins and balls, has been officially recognised for its cultural and historical value Did you know that Murcia has its own traditional bowling game, the bolos huertanos? Similar to boules.. 24/12/2025

Record numbers for Griffon Vultures in the Murcia RegionThree young Griffon Vultures were released in Lorca as the population in Murcia hits its highest numbers ever Good news for birds isn’t something you often hear about around Christmas, considering the star of the Christmas dinner. But.. 24/12/2025

Rain and storms on Christmas Day: Murcia weekly weather forecast December 22-28There is more rain forecast for the end of this week, and chilly conditions without much change in temperatures Minimum and maximum temperatures in Murcia, Wednesday December 24   The weather forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 22/12/2025

Camposol garden waste and furniture collection point closes after fireMazarrón Council has informed the Camposol Business Association of the imminent closure of the waste collection point after the fire brigade issued a clean-up notice Following a fire at the garden waste and old furniture collection point on.. 22/12/2025

Volunteer kennel managers wanted at Noah's ARC dog rescue, MazarrónThis is a live-in position for volunteers at the well-known rescue centre near Mazarrón Noah’s ARC, a registered dog rescue charity, is currently looking for volunteer kennel managers to join its team at its rescue centre in El Saladillo.. 22/12/2025

Judge rules health service must pay up over manhood surgery surpriseMurcia patient awarded €20,000 for inadequate details on Peyronie's procedure A Murcia court has ruled that the Murcian Health Service must pay a patient €20,000 because doctors failed to properly warn him about key risks before surgery.. 19/12/2025

Hugo's Home Farm hosts festive Christmas party to raise funds for animal rescueNine days of family fun with alpaca photos, bouncy castle and elf hunt in Murcia Hugo's Home Farm in Sangonera La Verde is throwing open its gates for a special Christmas celebration running across nine days this festive season, with all donations.. 18/12/2025

Murcia Photo of the Year 2025: Vote for your favourite!Here are the top 12 images of the year taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) take pleasure in sharing the club’s Photo of the Year competition with the Murcia Today.. 18/12/2025

Festive cheer and friendly service at TJ Electricals CamposolPop in this Christmas season and shop local for all your electrical needs If you’re spending the festive season here in Mazarrón, you’ll be pleased to know that TJ Electricals/Euronics Camposol is on hand to keep your home running smoothly.. 17/12/2025

Watch! Dramatic dawn rescue as Storm Emilia floods Murcia roadsA couple was swept away in Águilas after the rambla del Cocón burst its banks   A couple had a miraculous escape in the early hours of Tuesday December 16 when their car was swept away by raging waters in Águilas.. 17/12/2025

Almost half of drivers killed in Murcia in 2024 had alcohol or drugs in their systemTraffic chiefs launch new campaign as shocking figures reveal the deadly mix of drink, drugs and driving Nearly half of the drivers killed on roads in the Region of Murcia in 2024 had been drinking or taking drugs, according to worrying new figures released.. 16/12/2025

Christmas holidays and final public holidays for 2025 in MurciaHere’s when schools break up and which towns still have one more festive day off With Christmas fast approaching, families across the Region of Murcia are getting ready to wind down, finalise travel plans and make the most of the festive season... 16/12/2025

Team Decklid donates €2,030 to MABS MazarrónAnother generous donation from the Mazarrón garage supporting Race for Life 2025   Decklid Auto Services has made another generous contribution to the local community, delivering €2,030 in sponsorship funds raised for Race for Life.. 15/12/2025

Burglaries in Murcia homes and businesses declineThe trend towards going cashless and the installation of more home alarms has reduced break-ins in Murcia Burglaries at businesses and homes in the Region of Murcia have been falling over the last decade. Figures from the Interior Ministry's.. 15/12/2025

Warm December weather triggers more migrant boats arriving in MurciaUnseasonably calm seas are extending the crossing season as more boats reach Cartagena For the second week in a row, unusually warm weather along Spain’s south-eastern coastline is driving a fresh spike in small boats attempting the journey from.. 11/12/2025

'I have done it for the last 15 years': The guerrilla Camposol recycling scheme that fills a hole in Mazarrón waste managementCamposol resident Ann Wamsley makes her own Christmas cards for sale, and also runs a unique recycling system to dispose of them after the festive season   We all know that rubbish, and the disposal of it, can sometimes be a hot topic in Spain.. 11/12/2025

Barking up the right tree: Dog and pet care businesses are booming in CamposolIt seems like Camposol is really going to the dogs as companies like Paws & Snores and Wagging Tails grow to serve the needs of the community's pet owners A dog is a man's best friend, but not just a friend; our pets are part of the family.. 11/12/2025

Where to eat in and around Camposol this Christmas and New Year's 2025-26Get stuffed full of stuffing and turkey this Christmas with a slap-up meals at one of these Camposol and Mazarrón restaurants... Ah, there's no time like the festive period for overindulging in food, drink and fine living, and this year.. 11/12/2025