Catch up on the latest local news across Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province with Riley Via on This is Torrevieja, proudly supported by White Doves.

In today's bulletin:

• Torrevieja Flat Fire: A man is hospitalised for smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire breaks out in the early hours on Calle Joaquín Chapaprieta.

• Major Drug Bust in Santa Pola: The Guardia Civil seize over 1,100 kilograms of cocaine hidden aboard a fishing vessel, leading to 10 arrests.

• Benijófar Planning Trial: The former mayor appears in court in Elche facing charges over a 20-year-old urban development project.

• San Fulgencio Flood Concerns: The local mayor demands the removal of a temporary bridge narrowing the Azarbe de la Reina channel.

• Alicante Beach Lift Delay: The 70,000 euro project to replace the Raval Roig to Postiguet beach lift returns to square one after failing to attract any bids.

• New Towing Service Contract: Torrevieja tenders a five-year, 5.6 million euro contract for municipal towing and vehicle impound operations.

• Animal Shelter Upgrades: Torrevieja's new animal shelter sees budget adjustments following delays, including measures to safeguard nesting birds.

Read more and stay informed at thisistorrevieja.com.