With an ambiance to rival fashion-focused locations such as Paris, Milan or Rome, Alicante will play host to the most beautiful designs of the moment for the next couple of weeks, starting off with the Mercado Diseno Alicante. The old bus station on Plaza Seneca is the location, the 5th, 6th and 7th of October …

This weekend if you’re in the region of the city of Alicante, why not pop in to the Laseda Market? This market is aimed at lovers of fashion, art and decoration, and visitors will be able to buy the latest fashions and trends from all these sectors. There is also plenty to keep young children …

Mary calls at Number 8 and Sarah explains how the CPS have had to drop Nathan’s case. Consumed with self loathing, Bethany tells them it’s all her own fault for being so gullible and...

Jenny is upset after being told to move out, but Gemma is sceptical, assuming Jenny will only miss Johnny’s money. Jenny tries to apologise to Johnny, claiming she was only looking out for Eva, but he’s disbelieving. In a bid to make amends with Jenny, Gemma phones Johnny, masquerading as a potential client and arranging […]

The former director of the IVAM, Valencia's premier contemporary art museum, Consuelo Ciscar, has come out in defence of her leadership of the museum, between 2004 and 2014, by responding to the interim report of the General Comptroller of the Generali...

Spectacle Wearer of the Year Competition 2015 starts June 1st. Optical group Specsavers Opticas want to celebrate specs as a fashion statement and great accessory, not merely a visual aid. To highlight and reward the millions of ordinary people in Sp...

Thanks to the generous donations by their supporters Samaritans in Spain are now delighted to be able to provide a free phone number from 1st June. It is 900 525 100

Anyone in need of emotional support can call 24/7 to speak to a trained listener free of charge. All calls are confidential.

More information can be found at www.samaritansinspain.com

For the diary Samaritan's in Spain have a Summer Fayre at their Punta Marina Centre on Saturday 6th June from 10am to 6pm. Sunshine F.M will be entertaining all day with surprise live performers. The fun day will include a fashion show, tombola, cake stall, Indian head massages and much more. Come along with all the family!

Other forthcoming events include restaurants The Vestry (Algorfa) and The Cloisters (San Miguel) hosting Ladies Day at Ascot lunches simultaneously on 18th June. Gentleman are also welcome.Proceeds go to support the work of the Samaritans.

In July the Samaritans will be raising awareness and support for youth issues and are grateful to local rock band "Snowblind" and the Lansdowne at Playa Flamenca for their generous help with an event there 31st July. More details to be announced!

In addition to the new Freephone service there is also an email contact point: pat@samaritansinspain.com

January is a great time to update your look and glasses are a quick and easy way to refresh your style and make a statement, by carrying through some of the latest trends. Natasha Gray, Global Stylist and Frame Communications Manager, from optical br...

From now until 9th November the El Corte Ingles department stores in Alicante, Murcia & Valencia will be promoting British fashion, food and culture. The aim is to showcase the creativity of the UK as part of the “GREAT Britain” campa...

During the first 12 years of our lives, as much as 80% of learning is accomplished through our vision. Yet, one out of every four children has an undetected vision problem that may inhibit their progress. Once children go to school, good eye-sight is...

Jessica Minh Anh to transform the symbol of the fashion capital into a catwalk Global fashion sensation Jessica Minh Anh is set to amaze the world yet again with the first ever fashion phenomenon atop the world famous Eiffel Tower on 31 October 2014. ...

I remember that in late 60s a Neo Malthusian theory came into fashion. According to this, if the population growth had continued the pace of recent years, it would have caused a phenomenon that in those years it was considered terrifying: before the ye...