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British family in ‘nightmarish’ limbo as insurance assessors still to evaluate ruined home three weeks after catastrophic floods

A BRITISH couple who lost ‘everything’ in their Vega Baja villa during last month’s devastating floods are STILL in limbo as insurance assessors are yet

4 Oct, 2019 @ 20:21

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Brits help restore Costa Blanca community of 140 left with only ‘one working kitchen’ after September floods

CARING listeners of an English-language radio station have rallied round to donate furniture, electrical items and cleaning equipment to an urbanisation left with just ‘one

1 Oct, 2019 @ 14:49

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Councillor says Costa Blanca floods were a ‘humanitarian crisis’ largely ignored by world media

A BRITISH councillor has called the gota fría catastrophe ‘a humanitarian crisis’ largely ignored from international media. Darren Parmenter, British San Fulgencio Councillor for International

30 Sep, 2019 @ 14:33

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

West Nile virus threat level is raised to four in several areas of Malaga province - including the capital

Up to a BILLION ‘aggressive’ tiger mosquitoes ‘set to swarm Spain’s Costa Blanca’ after devastating gota fria floods create perfect breeding environment

The worst flooding in 140 years has left scores of muddy lagoons, the perfect breeding ground for the blood-sucking pests

26 Sep, 2019 @ 12:28

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Roman map shows flood-hit regions of the Costa Blanca were part of the Med just 2,000 years ago

THE Vega Baja region is prone to flooding because it was once part of the Mediterranean Sea, a Roman-era map of the area shows. The

17 Sep, 2019 @ 16:41

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Thousands help rebuild Spain’s Costa Blanca after six die in floods following worst storm for 140 years

South East Spain starts to recover in short break from lethal floods and storms

16 Sep, 2019 @ 11:59

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

At least six feared dead in Costa Blanca flooding after roads, railways and airports close

SIX people have died following two days of the worst flooding on record to hit the Costa Blanca flooding. Emergency services and the military stepped

14 Sep, 2019 @ 17:09

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

OPINION: Are storm drains to blame for the severity of damage to British expat businesses in the Costa Blanca floods?

While many of us are still dealing with damp basements and insurance claims, we should take note of the municipal elections coming up on May

14 May, 2019 @ 09:30

Costa Blanca·Opinion

WATCH: Videos pour in as ‘gota fria’ drenches Javea and Denia on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A RED alert warning has been issued as torrential rains create flash floods on Spain’s Costa Blanca. Coastal towns in the Marina Alta comarca of

22 Apr, 2019 @ 00:52

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Marina Alta on RED ALERT as heavy rains cause flash floods along Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE Marina Alta and La Sofar comarca’s on Spain’s Costa Blanca have been put on RED ALERT as heavy rains risk flash floods. Spain’s state

22 Apr, 2019 @ 00:05

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

‘Level 1 emergency’ declared as largest Easter storm in 73 years hits the Costa Blanca

WHAT was that saying about the rain in Spain? Since Thursday, the Costa Blanca has been hit by the largest April storm in 73 years

21 Apr, 2019 @ 11:49

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

ORANGE ALERT: Balearics and Andalucia on standby for strong winds and rain tomorrow while snow predicted across Spain

SPAIN’S weather agency AEMET have warned that the Balearics and parts of Andalucia will be on orange alert tomorrow, meaning ‘important risk’. An AEMET spokesperson

13 Dec, 2018 @ 15:15

Environment·Lead·Mallorca·Nature

IN VIDEOS: Streets of Marbella turned into rivers as Spain’s Costa del Sol remains on orange alert

https://www.facebook.com/RoberRomanOrtiz/videos/vb.771090385/10160961840245386/?type=2&theater THIS is the moment rain began pummelling Marbella from the early hours of this morning. A series of videos shared on social

18 Nov, 2018 @ 12:30

Environment·Lead·Malaga

DROP OF COMMON SENSE: Are humans to blame for the floods that have ravaged Spain’s Costa del Sol?

Heavy rainfall is not a recent phenomenon, but Mediterranean sea warming and building in the wrong places is adding to the recent flooding problems, writes

11 Nov, 2018 @ 14:03

Environment·Lead·Malaga·Nature·Opinion

Disaster zone declared in Spain’s Malaga, Sevilla and Cadiz as flood costs soar past €30 million

SPAIN’S government has declared areas of Malaga, Sevilla and Cadiz as disaster zones following last month’s flash floods. According to the Insurance Compensation Consortium, there

2 Nov, 2018 @ 16:49

Lead·Malaga·Sevilla

THANK YOU: Irish expat left without home receives dozens of donations as more than €1,500 raised in Olive Press appeal following Malaga floods

But Trish McGough still needs your help to restore her home and buy clothes and furniture

31 Oct, 2018 @ 14:38

Lead·Malaga·Other News

Hundreds of piglets drown at farm in Teba during Malaga floods (WARNING: Distressing image)

The animals drowned after the town of Teba, north of Marbella was hit by over 400 litres of rain per square metre in just 24

24 Oct, 2018 @ 17:54

Environment·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: Marbella flooded following heavy rainfall and yellow weather warning

https://www.facebook.com/melissa.vanbastelaer.1/videos/pcb.1414443745357566/575079462948920/?type=3&theater&ifg=1 THIS is the moment Marbella streets became flooded today following heavy rainfall. https://www.facebook.com/melissa.vanbastelaer.1/videos/pcb.1414443745357566/575079539615579/?type=3&theater&ifg=1 The footage and photos, shared by Melissa Van Bastelaer on

23 Oct, 2018 @ 13:28

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Tributes pour in for fireman killed in Malaga floods as body is laid to rest and three days of mourning announced

TRIBUTES have been pouring in for the fireman killed in Malaga’s devastating floods at the weekend. https://www.facebook.com/mvmovimientovictoria/posts/440462936480896 Jose Gil, 47, died after his fire

22 Oct, 2018 @ 16:31

Lead·Malaga

Devastating Malaga floods leave more than €30 million in damages as government set to declare it a disaster zone

THIS weekend’s heavy downpour and flash floods have caused around €32 million in damage. According to the Insurance Compensation Consortium, there is set to be

22 Oct, 2018 @ 12:13

Environment·Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: Body of firefighter found after disappearing in extreme floods in Spain’s Andalucia

Three days of official mourning have been declared in honour of the 'Antequerano who has died in the act of service'

21 Oct, 2018 @ 12:42

Lead

60 tourists and residents rescued from roofs and vehicles in Mallorca as island battered again by flash floods

SOME 60 residents and tourists have been rescued from their cars and roofs from flash floods tearing through Mallorca today. It comes just a week

19 Oct, 2018 @ 19:21

Lead·Mallorca

MISSING: Fears for elderly British expat not seen since flash floods hit inland Malaga

A BRITISH man is believed to be missing from Malaga. https://www.facebook.com/OrgullososDeCoin/posts/2300353899993341 Roger Hanks, 73, has not been seen since flash floods wreaked havoc on

16 Oct, 2018 @ 12:03

Lead·Malaga

Young boy Arthur Robinson feared dead after Mallorca floods rescuers find his backpack and extend search out to sea

THE search for the young boy still missing following Mallorca’s floods will be extended 14km out to sea today. It comes after rescuers searching for

14 Oct, 2018 @ 12:12

Lead·Mallorca·National News

IN PICS: How biblical floods wreaked havoc on Mallorca and why they could be more frequent in the future

People are still missing, including a five-year-old boy

11 Oct, 2018 @ 12:09

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

Boy, 5, still missing as Pedro Sanchez arrives in Mallorca to assess the damage of deadly floods

SPAIN’S prime minister has landed in Mallorca to visit the areas affected by last night’s floods. Conociendo desde el centro de mando las últimas noticias

10 Oct, 2018 @ 19:55

Lead·Mallorca

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British family in ‘nightmarish’ limbo as insurance assessors still to evaluate ruined home three weeks after catastrophic floods

Brits help restore Costa Blanca community of 140 left with only ‘one working kitchen’ after September floods

Councillor says Costa Blanca floods were a ‘humanitarian crisis’ largely ignored by world media

Up to a BILLION ‘aggressive’ tiger mosquitoes ‘set to swarm Spain’s Costa Blanca’ after devastating gota fria floods create perfect breeding environment

Roman map shows flood-hit regions of the Costa Blanca were part of the Med just 2,000 years ago

Thousands help rebuild Spain’s Costa Blanca after six die in floods following worst storm for 140 years

At least six feared dead in Costa Blanca flooding after roads, railways and airports close

OPINION: Are storm drains to blame for the severity of damage to British expat businesses in the Costa Blanca floods?

WATCH: Videos pour in as ‘gota fria’ drenches Javea and Denia on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Marina Alta on RED ALERT as heavy rains cause flash floods along Spain’s Costa Blanca

‘Level 1 emergency’ declared as largest Easter storm in 73 years hits the Costa Blanca

ORANGE ALERT: Balearics and Andalucia on standby for strong winds and rain tomorrow while snow predicted across Spain

IN VIDEOS: Streets of Marbella turned into rivers as Spain’s Costa del Sol remains on orange alert

DROP OF COMMON SENSE: Are humans to blame for the floods that have ravaged Spain’s Costa del Sol?

Disaster zone declared in Spain’s Malaga, Sevilla and Cadiz as flood costs soar past €30 million

THANK YOU: Irish expat left without home receives dozens of donations as more than €1,500 raised in Olive Press appeal following Malaga floods

Hundreds of piglets drown at farm in Teba during Malaga floods (WARNING: Distressing image)

WATCH: Marbella flooded following heavy rainfall and yellow weather warning

Tributes pour in for fireman killed in Malaga floods as body is laid to rest and three days of mourning announced

Devastating Malaga floods leave more than €30 million in damages as government set to declare it a disaster zone

BREAKING: Body of firefighter found after disappearing in extreme floods in Spain’s Andalucia

60 tourists and residents rescued from roofs and vehicles in Mallorca as island battered again by flash floods

MISSING: Fears for elderly British expat not seen since flash floods hit inland Malaga

Young boy Arthur Robinson feared dead after Mallorca floods rescuers find his backpack and extend search out to sea

IN PICS: How biblical floods wreaked havoc on Mallorca and why they could be more frequent in the future

Boy, 5, still missing as Pedro Sanchez arrives in Mallorca to assess the damage of deadly floods

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Cooking dinner at home once a week could help stave off dementia risk, new study reveals

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