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Revving up for Christmas! Santas on bikes help those in needThe annual Papanoelada Motera returns to Los Alcázares, collecting food donations for local families The annual Papanoelada Motera (Motorbike Santa Run) returned to Los Alcázares on December 13. Despite the threat of rain dozens of.. 15/12/2025

Fourth lane on Murcia-Cartagena A‑30 motorway moves forwardContract signed to add a fourth lane between southern Murcia and the MU‑30 junction Back in April, the Ministry of Transport announced plans to add a fourth lane on the A‑30 between southern Murcia and the MU‑30 junction near Alcantarilla.. 15/12/2025

Man arrested for public exposure and aggressive behaviour in Santiago de la RiberaA man caused disturbances at a pharmacy and a nearby park, exposing himself in public and threatening officers A man was arrested on Monday December 8 in Santiago de la Ribera, San Javier, after causing disturbances at a pharmacy and later in a.. 12/12/2025

Snap a selfie at San Javier Library's Christmas TreeThe library's annual tree made from stacked books is back, along with surprise giveaways and special activities 'Tis the season to be reading, and to celebrate the library in San Javier has set up its annual Christmas tree made.. 12/12/2025

A season of kindness: HELP Murcia Mar Menor and the community give backWith Christmas approaching, HELP Murcia Mar Menor has shared and received support that will make a real difference to families across the Region In the run-up to Christmas, which is a time when many families feel the strain more than ever, HELP Murcia.. 12/12/2025

Mar Menor begins showing early signs of recoveryNew IEO findings point to the first modest recovery of native seagrass since the 2016 collapse The poor old Mar Menor may finally be turning a corner. A new report from the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC) shows the first.. 12/12/2025

San Javier Airport's forgotten planes up for auction A Cessna Skyhawk and Piper Navajo, abandoned for years at San Javier Airport, are now being offered at auction by Aena A rare opportunity is up for grabs at San Javier Airport but it is also a bittersweet reminder of the former glory days of the.. 11/12/2025

Freak equipment failure and safety lapses led to Cueva del Agua diver tragedyRare equipment failure combined with serious safety violations led to the tragedy that claimed life of 37-year-old Lorena in Cartagena New expert reports have shed light on the tragic death of Lorena, the 37-year-old diver who died in the Cueva del.. 10/12/2025

Boutique cruises bring the big bucks to CartagenaSmaller luxury boutique cruises are making a big difference to Cartagena’s local economy The big cruise liners usually make the headlines in Cartagena for their size and the number of passengers they bring in. But sometimes less is more.. 09/12/2025

Christmas is all around in San Pedro del PinatarThousands gathered in the town centre as San Pedro del Pinatar celebrated the start of the festive season in style Christmas spirit arrived in San Pedro del Pinatar on December 5 when thousands gathered in the Plaza de la Constitución to.. 09/12/2025

Pilar de la Horadada unwraps Christmas with family fun and magical new eventsFull programme of concerts, films, parades and activities runs until Three Kings Day Pilar de la Horadada has kicked off the festive season with its Christmas lights and Municipal Nativity Scene, and the Ayuntamiento's Festivals Department has a packed.. 09/12/2025

La Manga transport stays affordable with €421,000 budget boost for 2026Discounts maintained on key bus lines while culture and sports get extra funding Great news for La Manga and Cabo de Palos residents: the La Manga Consortium's Board has approved a healthy €421,000 budget for 2026, up 4.71% from last year. This.. 09/12/2025

Cartagena hospital fire prompts camera surveillance and facade review amid negligence claimsHealth Minister announces tobacco crackdown and safety upgrades after suspected cigarette start Health authorities in Murcia are taking tough new steps to prevent fires in hospitals after a blaze at Santa Lucía University General Hospital in Cartagena.. 05/12/2025

Torre Pacheco prepares to install smart pedestrian crossings on busy Roldán streetsThe new mobility project aims to make walking around Roldán safer and more appealing for residents and visitors Torre Pacheco Town Council is moving ahead with plans to transform several intersections in Roldán by installing new smart.. 03/12/2025

The deadline to pay non-resident property taxes in Spain is the end of this yearHomeowners who live abroad but own property in Spain need to be sure they have paid their requisite taxes before December 31, 2025 For anyone who owns property in Spain yet lives abroad for most of the year, the tax responsibilities can sometimes.. 03/12/2025

Spain celebrates International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3Spain will join the rest of the world to spotlight disability rights, inclusion and accessibility for all The International Day of People with disabilities is a day to raise awareness about disability rights and to highlight the difficulties they.. 02/12/2025

Cabo de Palos favourite Café Bar Yemanjá is closing for the winter break on December 9Café Bar Yemanjá will be open again come March The customer favourite of all foodies in the know in Cabo de Palos, Café Bar Yemanjá, is once again shutting its doors for a bit of a winter break this December, to reopen in March.. 01/12/2025

Cartagena's S-81 submarine returns home after first NATO missionThe Cartagena-made submarine was on a fact-finding mission of the Mediterranean   Cartagena’s pride and joy, the S-81 Isaac Peral submarine, returned home after completing its first international operational mission with NATO. The S.. 01/12/2025

Santa Lucía Hospital had polyurethane cladding in its walls, like in fatal Valencia tower fireA day after the fire, health services have returned to normal in the Cartagena hospital, although investigations are turning up potentially worrying safety factors Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena is returning to normal activity following this..

IN PHOTOS: What Santa Lucía Hospital looks like now The Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena, Murcia was the site of a large fire on Wednesday November 26 Much of Block 5 of the hospital was affected 113 patients across four floors had to be evacuated Investigators.. 27/11/2025