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Court bans woman accused of throwing dogs from eighth floor in Alicante from owning pets
The Provincial Court of Alicante has banned a woman accused of throwing her two dogs from an eighth-floor window in Albufereta from owning pets.
Three over laundry thefts worth over 4,000€ in Marina Alta
Three people have been arrested in El Verger, Pedreguer and Gata de Gorgos for allegedly stealing over 4000€ from laundries in Marina Alta.
Missing teenager found safe and well in Calpe after more than a year
A 16-year-old girl missing from Calpe for over a year has been located safe and well by National Police and Guardia Civil.
Business owner sentenced in Alicante for employing ten workers without social security registration
A 42-year-old business owner in Alicante receives a suspended prison sentence and fine after admitting to employing ten unregistered workers.
First phase of the 2026 asphalt operation in Benidorm to cover a dozen streets and avenues
Benidorm City Council approves the first phase of the 2026 asphalt operation covering twelve streets and avenues.

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.
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Today, National Police make an arrest in Denia over alleged trial threats, and an Alicante court sentences a builder over unregistered staff.
We also look at Benidorm’s €1.3 million road resurfacing plan and the debate around management costs for Rojales consumer vouchers.
Closer to home, Torrevieja secures a €12,000 grant for stray cat colonies and prepares for its inaugural Health Fair at the International Auditorium on 29 October.
Catch up on all the top local stories in just a few minutes.


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Court bans woman accused of throwing dogs from eighth floor in Alicante from owning pets
The Provincial Court of Alicante has banned a woman accused of throwing her two dogs from an eighth-floor window in Albufereta from owning pets.
Three over laundry thefts worth over 4,000€ in Marina Alta
Three people have been arrested in El Verger, Pedreguer and Gata de Gorgos for allegedly stealing over 4000€ from laundries in Marina Alta.
Missing teenager found safe and well in Calpe after more than a year
A 16-year-old girl missing from Calpe for over a year has been located safe and well by National Police and Guardia Civil.
Business owner sentenced in Alicante for employing ten workers without social security registration
A 42-year-old business owner in Alicante receives a suspended prison sentence and fine after admitting to employing ten unregistered workers.
First phase of the 2026 asphalt operation in Benidorm to cover a dozen streets and avenues
Benidorm City Council approves the first phase of the 2026 asphalt operation covering twelve streets and avenues.
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Business owner sentenced in Alicante for employing ten workers without social security registration
A 42-year-old business owner in Alicante receives a suspended prison sentence and fine after admitting to employing ten unregistered workers.
