The Latest News from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca
Traffic collision on the N-332 in Elche leaves one man dead
A 66-year-old man has died following a morning traffic collision on the N-332 road in El Altet, Elche.
Why dog owners in Elche face fines of up to 750€ despite no water rule
Dog owners in Elche are not forced to use water for pet urine, but can still face fines of up to 750€.
Torrevieja still lacks an approved earthquake plan 15 years after regional mandate
Torrevieja remains the largest Spanish municipality in a high seismic risk zone without an approved earthquake plan.
Benidorm Council will launch a new employment youth programme
Benidorm will introduce a new 12-month youth employment and sports training initiative in 2027 supported by regional grant funding.
Minimum prison sentences handed to gang over violent Vega Baja robberies and Dolores arms stash
Four men have received suspended sentences in Alicante for violent robberies in San Miguel de Salinas and storing weapons in Dolores.

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.
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Heading into the weekend, Riley Via-Silva breaks down everything you need to know for your journeys across Spain this Friday, 6 November.
We take a look at European flight corridors into holiday gateways including Palma de Mallorca, Malaga, and Madrid, where routine flow management and autumn demand are in play.
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Traffic collision on the N-332 in Elche leaves one man dead
A 66-year-old man has died following a morning traffic collision on the N-332 road in El Altet, Elche.
Why dog owners in Elche face fines of up to 750€ despite no water rule
Dog owners in Elche are not forced to use water for pet urine, but can still face fines of up to 750€.
Torrevieja still lacks an approved earthquake plan 15 years after regional mandate
Torrevieja remains the largest Spanish municipality in a high seismic risk zone without an approved earthquake plan.
Benidorm Council will launch a new employment youth programme
Benidorm will introduce a new 12-month youth employment and sports training initiative in 2027 supported by regional grant funding.
Minimum prison sentences handed to gang over violent Vega Baja robberies and Dolores arms stash
Four men have received suspended sentences in Alicante for violent robberies in San Miguel de Salinas and storing weapons in Dolores.
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Further extension announced for redevelopment works at Torrevieja waterfront
Redevelopment works at Torrevieja port and Customs House face a fourth extension, pushing completion to 21 November.
