In today's Torrevieja news round-up with Riley Via:

• Horrific past revealed: The driver who ploughed into five cyclists in Murcia was on day release for a 2013 hammer murder in Jacarilla.

• Healthcare inquiry: The Valencian Ombudsman investigates doctor shortages in Vega Baja emergency services following union complaints.

• Housing activist mourned: The 87-year-old Madrid tenant evicted on a stretcher has passed away in hospital.

• Police seizure: Torrevieja Local Police intercept 314 pairs of suspected counterfeit trainers during a routine vehicle checkpoint.

• Port fair returns: Torrevieja's traditional fairground returns to the revamped harbour area following an 11.1 million euro investment.

• Monumental art: Three iconic sculptures by Manolo Valdés valued at over 2.5 million euro are secured for the seafront through to 2027.

• Maritime open day: The Guardia Civil offers free public tours aboard the patrol vessel Río Oja in Alicante harbour this Friday.

• Travel warning: Long weekend getaway traffic begins this afternoon and evening, lasting through until Monday.

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