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Film shoots in Alicante generate over 4,100 hotel stays in the first half of 2026
Film shoots in Alicante produced 4,107 hotel stays during the first half of 2026.
Report deems land offered for Torrevieja hospital expansion incompatible with protected natural park
An environmental report deems land offered for the expansion of Torrevieja University Hospital incompatible with natural park regulations.
Benidorm prepares to welcome 20,000 visitors as Pride line-up is announced
Benidorm expects over 20,000 visitors as the town unveils its official 18-party Pride festival line-up.
Man posing as a home buyer arrested after stealing cash and jewellery
A 58-year-old man who posed as a prospective home buyer has been arrested by the Guardia Civil for stealing over 56,000 euro in cash and jewellery across Alicante and Murcia.
San Juan residents demand police controls against street drinking
Playa de San Juan residents back Local Police controls against anti-social street drinking in Alicante.
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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 today's Torrevieja evening update: Plans move forward for a safe, green 800-metre school walking route connecting El Acequión and Inmaculada Concepción primary schools, while Torrevieja prepares for the new academic term with extra classrooms at IES Mare Nostrum amid rising student enrolments.
Plus, a look at national back-to-school spending trends, Benidorm gets ready for its 16th annual Pride festival, Orihuela begins issuing fines for unkempt private land, and concerns are raised over lifeguard facilities in Orihuela Costa.

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Film shoots in Alicante generate over 4,100 hotel stays in the first half of 2026
Film shoots in Alicante produced 4,107 hotel stays during the first half of 2026.
Report deems land offered for Torrevieja hospital expansion incompatible with protected natural park
An environmental report deems land offered for the expansion of Torrevieja University Hospital incompatible with natural park regulations.
Benidorm prepares to welcome 20,000 visitors as Pride line-up is announced
Benidorm expects over 20,000 visitors as the town unveils its official 18-party Pride festival line-up.
Man posing as a home buyer arrested after stealing cash and jewellery
A 58-year-old man who posed as a prospective home buyer has been arrested by the Guardia Civil for stealing over 56,000 euro in cash and jewellery across...
San Juan residents demand police controls against street drinking
Playa de San Juan residents back Local Police controls against anti-social street drinking in Alicante.
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Report deems land offered for Torrevieja hospital expansion incompatible with protected natural park
An environmental report deems land offered for the expansion of Torrevieja University Hospital incompatible with natural park regulations.
