The special operation group of Torrevieja’s local police, El Grupo de Refuerzo Operativo (G.R.O.), have had a busy summer dealing with a variety of interventions from forgeries to possession. The unit, which operates as a unique and dedicated team, have planned and executed a total of 17 special operations, in addition to their routine duties, including dealing with illegal street …

Initial plans and preparations are underway for an earthquake emergency drill, which is set to take place on November 14. Last week, the local coordination centre, CECOPAL, was the location where the first working meeting took place in order to start the formal preparations for the drill. The meeting, chaired by the mayor, José Manuel Dolón, is part of the …

The driver of a truck laden with vegetables is no doubt counting his blessings after surviving a major incident involving his vehicle late on Friday night. The fire service report that they were called to a vehicle blaze off the A-7 motorway, between Alicante and Elche, at around 02:45 in the early hours of Saturday …

After many years of discussion and disagreement, on 31st of July, 2018, it entered into law in Spain that all emergency vehicles will use flashing blue lights. The reform is published in Ministerial Order PCI / 810/2018, published in the BOE, modifying several Annexes to the General Vehicle Regulations -RD 2822/1998- among which is Annex …

An articulated truck, loaded with melons, overturned, crashed and burst into flames, blocking the A7 motorway in the area of the Elche university. The incident occurred at around lunchtime on Wednesday, resulting in the truck blocking the entire motorway in Read Full Article...

Around fifteen people were evacuated from their homes in Torrevieja on Sunday after fears for their safety were raised following a forest fire in the naturalpark of Lagunas de la Mata. The fire started at around 15:45 near the junction of Miguel de Unamuno and Pablo Neruda and resulted in 1,500 square metres of natural parkland being destroyed. Eight fire …

Emergency vehicle which are responding to an incident have priority over other vehicles. During any drive we must be forever conscious of our surroundings, allowing all of our senses to combine to provide special and location awareness, so that we Read Full Article...

Mel’s situation finally seems to be improving as she gets closer than ever to being reunited with her son Hunter. Meanwhile, Pam Coker pays a return visit to Walford, but she has a bone...

Brave officers from the Guardia Civil rescued four residents from a burning building in the centre of Torrevieja on Monday. Two of the residents had to be taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation. Among those rescued was an elderly woman with impaired mobility. The incident occurred on Monday evening when the four officers were on patrol in the town …

The police call at the Nazir house and question Zeedan about the break-in at the Bistro. Zeedan confirms that he was working in his food van all evening. To his surprise, Rana steps in...

As Ric defends himself at the coroner’s court, Donna discovers some damning evidence when her testimony conflicts with his. Fearing the worst, Donna tries to help Ric by treating a critical patient in his...

On Friday night, two vehicles belonging to officers from Orihuela´s Local Police were destroyed by fire in a suspected arson attack. The cars were parked outside the Orihuela Costa town hall and were completely destroyed in the incident. Police are Read Full Article...