British motorcyclist dies after ploughing into road sign near Benidorm
A BRITISH motorcyclist died on Monday in the Marina Baixa region of Alicante Province. The Guardia Civil said the 51-year-old man was involved in an
Ukrainian fraudster makes big mistake by going for appointment at Benidorm police station
A UKRAINIAN fugitive accused of a €1 million fraud served himself up on a plate to the police in Benidorm when he went to renew
Spain’s ‘Black Flag’ awards for beach pollution includes one for flood disaster waste in Valencia
THE Ecologistas en Accion group have handed out their ‘Black Flags’ for 2025 to coastal areas of Spain which they say have environmental problems. They
Benidorm high-speed chase ends with car containing 1.5 kilos of ecstasy pills crashing into road sign
A HIGH-SPEED car chase in Benidorm’s streets ended in a vehicle carrying 7,240 ecstasy pills crashing into a road sign. Two men- both aged 35
Illegal street sellers suffer setback as fake goods suppliers are raided on Costa Blanca
A MAJOR supplier of fake goods to illegal street sellers in Costa Blanca tourist areas has been taken down in Elche. Two warehouses containing 36,000
Benidorm plans sparkling clean welcome for tourists this summer
BENIDORM is increasing its street cleaning and waste collection teams from Sunday to meet the demands of the summer holiday season. Staff numbers will rise
Benidorm police seize knives to stop Latino gang showdown on city streets
BENIDORM police prevented a street clash between two Latino groups by seizing their knives including a large machete. Benidorm Policia Local officers spotted around 20
Two Brits cleared of Benidorm group sex attack after languishing in Spanish jail for 20 months
TWO British men have been acquitted of raping a British woman at a Benidorm hotel in November 2023. The duo, whose ages have not been
Two Brits stand trial over alleged Benidorm group sex attack
TWO British tourists have gone on trial for allegedly raping a British woman at a Benidorm hotel in November 2023. The men have been in
Benidorm launches summer beach season with extra staff keeping area safe and clean
BENIDORM’S summer beach season kicked off on Sunday with more staff to keep the area clean and safe until September 30. Lifeguard and rescue teams
Pickpocket couple memorised PIN numbers of elderly people in Costa Blanca shops
A ROMANIAN couple have been arrested in Denia after stealing bank cards from elderly people and clocking up transactions of €10,853. The Policia Nacional said
Melody carries Spain’s hopes TONIGHT in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest
FUENGIROLA’S Melody will be representing Spain this Saturday at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland. The show starts at 9pm and is being held
Benidorm is home to the ‘best hotel’ in Spain, according to TripAdvisor
BENIDORM’S Voramar Hotel has been voted as the ‘Best Hotel in Spain 2024’ by users of the TripAdvisor travel portal. The hotel is situated just
Benidorm will fine electric scooter riders up to €500 if they are delivering goods
BENIDORM is tightening up rules over using electric scooters including fines of up to €500 if they are used to deliver goods. The Policia Local
Bars closed in Benidorm’s ‘English zone’ after police purge against drug trafficking
FOUR bars have been closed in Benidorm’s ‘English Zone’ after police discovered drugs inside them. Seven people of British, Pakistani, and Moroccan nationalities have been
‘Justice for our baby brother’: Hope for British tourist’s family as Spanish police reopen case as murder
WHEN Pontypridd father-of-four Nathan Osman died in Benidorm, Spanish authorities ruled his death ‘accidental’ or even possibly suicide just days after his body was found.
Drugged and drunk British expat leads police on ‘kamikaze’ car chase in Benidorm
A BRITISH motorist fled from a Guardia Civil checkpoint in Benidorm and drove at 150 km/h on the wrong side of the N-332. The 45-year-old
Seaside town crowned Spain’s best for its ‘beautiful beaches and vibrant culture’Â
JUST a short 15km drive from the bustling towers of Benidorm lies the serene, whitewashed jewel of Altea – a small seaside town that has
Benidorm celebrates its 700th birthday TODAY with a present from Spain’s postal service
SPAIN’S postal service- Correos- has issued a commemorative stamp to celebrate the 700th anniversary of Benidorm being founded on May 8, 1325. 72,000 stamps have
Benidorm in line for its first overnight motorhome park with 284 spaces
BENIDORM could get its first overnight motorhome park- following in the footsteps of neighbouring Finestrat and l’Alfas del Pi. Melmus Activos SL has sent a
Relief as Brit who vanished in Benidorm returns home
A BRITISH man who was reported missing at the end of April has now been found and is back home safely, according to a source
Brit mystery as tourist vanishes in Spain
THE family of a British man are very worried after he failed to catch his flight home from Alicante airport three days ago. An appeal
Blow against Benidorm’s thieves as two women who targeted tourists around hotels get city centre ban
TWO thieves who travelled to Benidorm to rob tourists have been barred from the city centre. A judge slapped a restraining order on the women
Stunned Benidorm tourist sees bank app messages about nine transactions made minutes after his credit card was stolen
A FOREIGN tourist in Benidorm had his wallet stolen and got nine transaction notifications using his missing credit card within minutes. Nevertheless, the Policia Nacional
WATCH: Police arrest love-hug robbery gang that struck in tourist areas of Spain and parcelled up stolen goods to Romania
A LOVE-HUG robbery gang has been busted by the Policia Nacional and their Romanian counterparts in an operation coordinated by Europol. 21 arrests have been
Robbery warning to Brits in Spain’s Benidorm: Police recommend avoiding ‘pickpocket alley’
TOURISTS in Benidorm have been warned by the Policia Nacional not to keep their mobile phones in back or easily accessible pockets following yet another