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Benidorm police raid shops selling thousands of fake items in British tourist area of Spain’s Costa Blanca

EIGHT Benidorm traders in the resort’s Rincon de Loix area have been arrested for selling fake goods, including unapproved COVID-19 masks. The shop owners, based in a key British tourist zone, are

20 Nov, 2020 @ 14:15

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

Another big weekly fall in new COVID-19 cases is reported in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Curve goes up again on new COVID-19 cases on Spain’s Costa Blanca

NEW COVID-19 cases have rebounded upwards to 773 in Alicante Province according to the regional health ministry’s report last night(November 19). That compares to 640 seven days earlier and 557 on Wednesday

20 Nov, 2020 @ 11:37

COVID-19 curfews end with nightlife late openings permitted in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Regional president says ‘expect restrictions’ over the Christmas holidays in Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE Costa Blanca will see restrictions on the number of people that can get together for Christmas parties and family gatherings. Valencia’s president, Ximo Puig, told reporters today(November 19) that a final

19 Nov, 2020 @ 20:30

Are you a ‘Swallow’ or do you actually ‘live’ in Spain? What does Brexit mean for you from January 1st 2020?

The term ‘Swallow’ is used to describe a certain type of Brit we find here in Spain. I first heard it used by the British Consul at a seminar where we were

19 Nov, 2020 @ 17:07

Alicante·Asturias·Barcelona·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Madrid·Mallorca·Valencia

Big blast rips through Torrevieja apartment block on Spain’s Costa Blanca

BUTANO gas cannisters inside a Torrevieja flat may have sparked a big explosion this morning(November 19) that destroyed two apartments. Nobody was injured as the blast ripped out at 6.20am on Calle

19 Nov, 2020 @ 12:41

Costa Blanca·Lead·Torrevieja

Hospital admissions dip below '300' mark as COVID-19 cases continue falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID-19 case numbers are continuing to flatten out in Spain’s Valencian Community

NEW COVID-19 infections in the Valencian Community show a marginal fall over a week as case rises are slowing flattening out. A national survey also shows that Alicante Province is doing well

19 Nov, 2020 @ 11:56

Elderly Foreigners Targetted By Female Pickpockets On Spain S Costa Blanca

Elderly foreigners robbed in broad daylight by female pickpockets on Spain’s Costa Blanca

TWO Romanian female pickpockets have been charged with 11 counts of fraud and theft in the Marina Alta area of the Costa Blanca. The Guardia Civil said they targeted elderly non-Spaniards in

19 Nov, 2020 @ 08:45

British fugitive fleeing assault charges is arrested in expat area of Spain’s Costa Blanca

A BRITISH man wanted by Essex police over serious assault charges has been arrested on the Costa Blanca. The 34-year-old fugitive was detained by the Policia Nacional on the La Marina urbanisation

18 Nov, 2020 @ 13:12

Two years of daily Covid-19 infection figure announcements ends in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Upward trend in new COVID-19 cases is slowing down in Spain’s Valencian Community

1,850 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Valencian Community over a 24-hour period according to the latest figures released last night(November 17). On a week-to-week basis, that’s 491 fewer cases than

18 Nov, 2020 @ 11:32

Spain PM Pedro Sanchez sends heartfelt letter to 11-year-old victim of vicious homophobic attack

The young boy had to be hospitalised after a bully called him a ‘fag**t’ and repeatedly punched his face so hard he broke in his nasal septum

18 Nov, 2020 @ 09:30

International Drugs Gang Used A Warehouse On Spain S Costa Blanca In Big Swiss Export Racket

Smell leads to downfall of international drugs gang exporting to Switzerland from Spain’s Costa Blanca

A STENCH of marijuana wafting out of an Alicante area warehouse has led to the downfall of a major drugs supply line to Switzerland. Drugs worth potentially €750,000 on the Swiss black

17 Nov, 2020 @ 19:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

A major occasion for the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy in Spain

THE SENIOR chaplain of the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy of the Holy Spirit had a day to remember last week, when his post was relicensed for a further five years. Father Marcus

17 Nov, 2020 @ 18:30

Border closure on Spain’s Costa Blanca is set to be extended into December

THE Valencian Community border is set to remain shut until December 9. The closure came into force on October 30 in a move to reduce COVID-19 cases coming into the region. It

17 Nov, 2020 @ 13:58

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia

Skeleton found in ancient castle reveals ‘violent’ death of 14th century man on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A SKELETON found within part of the ancient castle in Guardamar del Segura has revealed a gruesome death. Found in 2019, the bones were exhumed from the pit in which he was

17 Nov, 2020 @ 13:30

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

Latest COVID-19 figures show a seven-day slowdown on Spain’s Costa Blanca

NEW COVID-19 infections have shown a fall on a week-to-week basis in Alicante Province. The Monday(November 16) evening report from the Valencian Health Ministry reported 204 new positives in the area, compared

17 Nov, 2020 @ 11:09

Deer rescued after surprise stroll down local streets on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A DEER caused a commotion in San Fulgencio on the southern Costa Blanca, after residents spotted it walking on the street. Members of an animal charity phoned the Policia Local to report

16 Nov, 2020 @ 21:00

Muslim cleric found not guilty of creating jihadist terror group on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A MUSLIM cleric based on the Costa Blanca has been cleared by the National Court in Madrid of setting up a terrorist organisation and harbouring terrorists. One of the judges, Angel Hurtado,

16 Nov, 2020 @ 17:45

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Benidorm Scammers Netted Over A 1 Million By Accessing Bank Accounts On Spain S Costa Blanca

Benidorm scammers stole over €1 million by hijacking bank accounts on Spain’s Costa Blanca

OVER €1 million was stolen from bank accounts in a major scam run by Benidorm-based internet fraudsters Four Spaniards aged between 34 and 71 have been arrested in the resort for running

16 Nov, 2020 @ 15:45

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

Family Loan Sharks Used Guns To Extort High Interest Repayments On Spain S Costa Blanca

Family of loan sharks used gun threats to extort high interest repayments on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THREE loan sharks who threatened violence against debtors have been arrested in Benejuzar on the Costa Blanca. The Policia Nacional detained the trio, all members of the same family, after an Elche

16 Nov, 2020 @ 14:15

Sterile nuts lead to COVID-19-free elevator on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A COSTA BLANCA company that makes machines to process nuts has come up with a patent for a coronavirus-free elevator. The creation has come from Denia-based inventor, Jose Roig. He runs the

16 Nov, 2020 @ 12:49

Young Mother Of Two Knifed To Death In Street On Spain S Costa Blanca

Young mother knifed to death in motiveless street assault on Spain’s Costa Blanca

HUNDREDS of people turned out on Saturday(November 14) for a minute’s silence in memory of a young mother who was stabbed to death in a Costa Blanca street. The motiveless attack came

16 Nov, 2020 @ 11:55

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Costa Blanca Golf Resort Repeats Double Success In Top Awards To Become Best In Spain Again

Costa Blanca golf resort repeats success in top awards to become best in Spain again

A COSTA BLANCA golf resort has hit the jackpot for the second year running to win two prestigious international awards. La Finca Golf in Algorfa has walked away with ‘Spain’s Leading Sports

15 Nov, 2020 @ 09:15

Costa Blanca·Lead·Sport·Travel News

Benidorm Model With Down S Syndrome Gets Top International Award In Virtual Ceremony At Home On Spain S Costa Blanca

Benidorm model with Down’s syndrome to get top award via virtual ceremony beamed into her home on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A BENIDORM model with Down’s syndrome will get a prestigious award in the early hours of Sunday morning(November 15) for being ‘an example to follow’. 23-year-old Marian Avila will receive the 2020

14 Nov, 2020 @ 15:30

Benidorm·Celebrity·Costa Blanca

Woman who planned on joining terrorists in Syria arrested in Spain

A YOUNG woman who was planning to join jihadist terrorists in Syria has been arrested in Spain. Police say the woman – born and raised in Europe – had been rapidly radicalised

14 Nov, 2020 @ 15:05

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia

Spain's favourite Christmas toys revealed as sales are set to rise by 2%

Toys are ‘essential’ in pre-Christmas plea from national makers group based in Spain’s Costa Blanca

SPAIN’S toy manufacturers want their products to be classified as ‘essential items’ so that festive sales can continue unhindered during the pandemic restrictions. The Costa Blanca-based Spanish Association of Toy Manufacturers(AEFJ) has

14 Nov, 2020 @ 09:15