Costa Blanca News
- Goodbye to Max, the homeless man who lived among books on the streets of Alicante
by Derek Appleton on February 11, 2026 at 16:00The unoccupied bench on Doctor Gadea Avenue was tough to miss yesterday, Tuesday February 9th. Where cardboard boxes, tarpaulins, and an impressive collection of books had piled up for years, This […]
- Cirque du Soleil will remain in Alicante until 2028by Derek Appleton on February 11, 2026 at 15:00
The Alicante City Council confirmed yesterday, Tuesday February 9th, that Cirque du Soleil will continue in the city until 2028, after the local governing body approved the first extension of This […]
- Algerian man sent to prison for setting fire to a house he was evicted fromby Derek Appleton on February 11, 2026 at 14:00
Last week, a duty court in Alicante sentenced a 33-year-old Algerian man arrested by the National Police for lighting a fire in a residence when four people were inside. The This article, Algerian […]
- National Police dismantle a criminal group dedicated to burglaries in gambling halls in Orihuela and Murciaby Derek Appleton on February 11, 2026 at 13:00
The National Police have busted a criminal organisation that targeted gaming establishments. The group travelled throughout Murcia and the province of Alicante, with one of the thefts taking place at […]
- Health service will charge for consultations and operations related to traffic accidentsby Derek Appleton on February 11, 2026 at 12:00
The Valencian government has approved the continuation of two healthcare agreements for traffic accident victims for the years 2026-2029. It has specifically authorised the signing of a new […]
Latest Spanish News
- Opposition Parties Unite Against Proposed Charges for Orihuela Sports Clubsby Staff Reporter on August 28, 2026 at 14:16
Orihuela’s opposition parties have accused the PP-Vox municipal government of placing further financial pressure on local sports clubs by demanding advance payment for using council-owned […]
- Major Guardia Civil Operation for Alicante Stage of La Vueltaby Staff Reporter on August 28, 2026 at 14:10
A large Guardia Civil security operation will be deployed when La Vuelta a España travels through Alicante province on Sunday, August 30. The ninth stage of the 81st edition of the Spanish cycling […]
- Smyth Keeps His Cool to Win Sheerins George Bailey Trophyby Staff Reporter on August 28, 2026 at 14:03
Sheerin’s Golf Society George Bailey Trophy 19th August at Las Colinas Many Thanks to John Clark for sponsoring the first George Bailey Trophy. This was a rearranged course, 20 players took part […]
Latest UK News
- Strong winds and thunderstorms kick off the bank holiday weekendon August 29, 2026 at 00:53
Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor explains.
- Trump’s proposed arch backed despite adverse effects on DC sightlinesby Matthew Daly on August 29, 2026 at 00:52
The structure could alter visual connections between some of Washington’s iconic landmarks
- Mountain of broken fridges growing across England and Waleson August 29, 2026 at 00:51
This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of fridges and freezers breaking down.
Latest European News
- Europe's royal houses and world leaders mourn the death of Norway's King Harald Von August 28, 2026 at 20:34
Europe's oldest reigning monarch, King Harald had been in hospital in Oslo since 17 August, suffering from haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells.
- Ceuta warns it is 'on the brink of collapse' as Spain seeks Frontex and Europol helpon August 28, 2026 at 19:14
Meanwhile, Spain's interior minister called for calm after Ceuta residents clashed with police during protests against migrants who have remained in the enclave following a mass influx.
Latest World News
- Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes kingon August 28, 2026 at 20:40
Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.
- Number of missing in Nepal floods passes 2,400 as UNICEF says 17,000 children need aidon August 28, 2026 at 19:56
Rescuers were battling through mud even as the threat of new floods loomed, with emergency teams recovering 586 bodies so far and some of the dead swept downstream as far away as India.
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