The Latest News from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca
Orange weather warning issued as temperatures set to hit 39 degrees
An amber weather warning has been issued for Alicante and Elche as extreme temperatures hit 39 degrees.
June registers highest road traffic death toll in sixteen years
June has ended a downward trend in Spanish road deaths, recording 142 fatalities in the highest toll for the month in 16 years.
Anti-corruption prosecutor dismisses complaint against El Campello Mayor and officials
The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has completely dismissed a malfeasance complaint against the mayor and officials of El Campello regarding wastewater spills.
Javea police launch crackdown on unbearable motorbike noise
Javea police are launching an intensive crackdown on local motorbike noise over the coming weeks.
Benijófar launches plot scheme for young residents to build their own homes
Benijófar Council is offering 30 public land plots for young residents to build homes without land costs.

A daily round-up of the latest news from Torrevieja and the surrounding area on Spain’s Costa Blanca, presented by Riley Via-Silva.
Each episode brings together the key local stories of the day, from community updates and developments to wider news across Alicante province. The focus is on clear, simple reporting delivered in a relaxed and conversational style, making it easy to stay informed without the noise of traditional news formats.
Published Monday to Friday, this is a quick and reliable way to keep up with what is happening in and around Torrevieja.
In tonight’s update with Riley Via, we cover the temporary freeze on the €5.4 million Sector 25 park renovation in Torrevieja due to missing ministry approvals, and look ahead to the newly approved 2027 commercial calendar for the Valencian Community, which introduces emergency weather flexibility.
Widening out across the Alicante province, we look at the massive surge and complications surrounding migrant regularisation applications, alongside the latest updates from the ITV Vega Baja tax trial involving Orihuela's mayor. On a more serious note, an investigation is underway after a body was discovered at Acequion beach this morning. Finally, we close with a bizarre crime story from Elche, where a burglar was caught after leaving his mobile phone at the scene and calling it to ask for it back!
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Orange weather warning issued as temperatures set to hit 39 degrees
An amber weather warning has been issued for Alicante and Elche as extreme temperatures hit 39 degrees.
June registers highest road traffic death toll in sixteen years
June has ended a downward trend in Spanish road deaths, recording 142 fatalities in the highest toll for the month in 16 years.
Anti-corruption prosecutor dismisses complaint against El Campello Mayor and officials
The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has completely dismissed a malfeasance complaint against the mayor and officials of El Campello regarding wastewater...
Javea police launch crackdown on unbearable motorbike noise
Javea police are launching an intensive crackdown on local motorbike noise over the coming weeks.
Benijófar launches plot scheme for young residents to build their own homes
Benijófar Council is offering 30 public land plots for young residents to build homes without land costs.
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