Pret a Manger: Popular British sandwich chain to open across Spain
THE hugely popular British high street sandwich and coffee chain Pret A Manger is to open outlets across Spain and could change the way Spaniards
Police close down big drugs ‘supermarket’ operating in centre of Spain’s Valencia City
THE Policia Nacional have arrested eight men who operated a drugs ‘supermarket’ out of a squatted house in the centre of Valencia City. All of
Mother arrested for killing young son and abusing twin brother on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A 27-month-old boy died in Bigastro on Saturday and his twin brother suffered various injuries after alleged systematic assaults by their mother. A woman, 32,
Police arrest 14 illegal migrants posing as refugees fleeing war in Ukraine after they presented false documents in Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca
MORE than a dozen people in Alicante have been arrested for posing as Ukrainians using fraudulent documents in order to stay in Spain illegally. The
Spain’s Guardia Civil investigate after woman’s body found in Guadiana River
THE Guardia Civil is investigating after a woman’s body was found in the Guadiana River on the Portuguese shore. The body of a middle-aged woman
SERIOUS NEGLIGENCE: Three arrested for forest fire in Spain’s Pujerra
THE Guardia Civil have arrested this Tuesday, June 14, three men for their alleged connection with the Sierra Bermeja forest fire. Initial investigations by the
EXPLAINER: What are the rules for expat Brits regarding voting in elections in Spain?
A NEW ruling by the European Court of Justice issued has stirred up emotions among British residents in Europe as it states that an “automatic
Costa del Sol beaches ‘black flagged’ over polluting sunscreen
THE Ecologists in Action organisation hands out two black flags per province in Spain each year for beaches which are not meeting environmental standards. The
Heatwave hell: Spain sizzles in hottest temperatures ever recorded in June
HIGH temperatures continued across Spain in what has officially been declared a record-breaking heatwave for June. The mercury soared to over 40ºC in much of
Two Costa Blanca beaches in Spain shamed with ‘black flag’ awards due to sewage dumped into sea
TWO Alicante Province beaches have been awarded Black Flags for 2022 by environmental group, Ecologists in Action. Cala Lanuza(pictured) and Cala Baeza between El Campello
Live long and prosper on Spain’s Costa Blanca as people aged 100 years and over triples in two decades
THE number of people aged 100 years and over has tripled over two decades in Alicante Province. Figures from the National Institute of Statistics(INE) show
Legal blow for Brexiteer ‘bad boy’ Arron Banks who used Rock businesses to fund Leave campaign
THE multimillionaire Brexit backer Arron Banks has lost his libel action against freelance journalist Carole Cadwalladr, in what has been hailed as a significant decision
Doctors from across Spain’s Costa Blanca to prop up Torrevieja Hospital staff numbers this summer
DOCTORS from Alicante Province hospitals will be drafted in to boost staffing at Torrevieja Hospital during the summer holiday season. Valencia’s new Health Minister, Miguel
Incidence of skin cancer in Spain’s Malaga has increased 15-fold in 50 years experts warn
IN celebration of Skin Cancer Prevention Day, yesterday, Monday June 13, the dermatology department of the Clinical Hospital in Malaga organised a series of activities
Familes in drunken brawl over loud music at Holy Communion celebration in Spain’s Valencia area
EIGHT police patrols rushed to a Gandia restaurant on Sunday after a mass fight broke out over the music being too loud. Two families from
Exposure is Key to Language Learning: Why is it Important?
How many languages do you speak? If you are like most people, the answer is probably one or two. There is no doubt that learning
Strawberry Supermoon: When and where to see it in Spain
MOON lovers have a date today with a strawberry moon—one of three that will take place this year, 2022. This type of moon, the biggest
Higher than normal number of jellyfish expected along Spain’s Costa del Sol this summer experts warn
MARINE conservation experts from the Aula del Mar in Malaga have said the presence of jellyfish on the Costa del Sol this summer may be
Franco supporter from Spain’s Valencia faces prison for making death threats against Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez
A 51-year-old man from Paterna, Valencia Province, goes on trial on Thursday for posting social media death threats against Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez. Prosecutors have
Mass vehicle test scam sees defective cars getting ‘pass’ certificates in Spain’s Mar Menor area
A massive scam has been uncovered at San Javier’s ITV vehicle testing station in the Murcia region, with defective cars sailing through road safety checks.
ROCKING IN: Former President Barack Obama heads for Spanish hotel where Guns N’Roses, Peter Andre and Gareth Bale normally stay
HE is easily the hippest of ex-presidents, so it’s no surprise to learn he’s staying at a hotel normally frequented by rock and football stars.
Crooked electrician steals tonnes of copper cable from Costa Blanca communities in Spain
AN experienced electrical installer stole 1.8 tonnes of copper cable from urbanisations across Alicante Province. He caused over €40,000 of damage and sold the wire
Ryanair cabin crew in Spain call six days of strikes threatening travel chaos at start of summer holidays
UNIONS for Ryanair staff in Spain have announced six days of strikes in late June and early July after negotiations with management over pay collapsed.
Love Island returns to Spain’s Mallorca
LOVE ISLAND contestants were welcomed into a brand new Mallorcan villa on Monday June 6. Previously, every Love Island series since the show’s relaunch in
What Tool Can Save a Lot of Time and Money for Students?
As a student, you are always looking for ways to save time and money. Well, there is a tool that can help with both of
Dangerous dogs escape and attack passers-by in Valencia area of Spain
THE owner of seven dangerous dogs in Beniarjo has been arrested after his animals kept escaping and attacking people. A 36-year-old Spaniard has been arrested