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Alicante electric scooter laws: pre-2024 models have an expiry date and cannot be legalised
Owners of electric scooters in Alicante bought before 2024 face a 2027 deadline as laws prevent the private legalisation of uncertified models.
Five arrested at Alicante-Elche airport for using forged passports
Five family members have been detained at Alicante-Elche airport after National Police discovered they were using forged Bulgarian passports to fly to the UK.
Alicante roadside bull celebrates 70 years of watching over drivers
The iconic Osborne bull that stands as a silent sentry over the roads of Alicante is celebrating its 70th anniversary. This towering black silhouette, which has become an unofficial symbol of the Spanish landscape, first appeared on the...
Almoradí opens first fixed ecopark to serve the Vega Baja region
Almoradí has inaugurated a new 550,000 euro fixed ecopark to provide advanced recycling services for 36,000 residents.
New door-to-door waste collection for 1,600 homes in Santa Pola
Santa Pola Council is introducing a mandatory door-to-door bin collection service for 1,600 homes in narrow streets to improve recycling and cleanliness.

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.
Join Riley for today's local Torrevieja news update for Monday, 18 May 2026.
In this episode, we look at the exciting 10,3 million euro green light for Torrevieja’s future Alto de la Casilla urban park and the fast-tracked implementation of the town's new Low Emission Zone.
We also celebrate the reopening of the storm-damaged Cabo Roig coastal path and the arrival of the region's first LEGO store.
Turning to local justice, National Police smash a 1 million euro property scam targeting Costa Blanca buyers, the Guardia Civil cracks down on dozens of dangerous drivers in Alicante, and eight tourists face immediate expulsion from Spain following dangerous firecracker attacks at the Valencia Fallas festival.

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Alicante electric scooter laws: pre-2024 models have an expiry date and cannot be legalised
Owners of electric scooters in Alicante bought before 2024 face a 2027 deadline as laws prevent the private legalisation of uncertified models.
Five arrested at Alicante-Elche airport for using forged passports
Five family members have been detained at Alicante-Elche airport after National Police discovered they were using forged Bulgarian passports to fly to the UK.
Alicante roadside bull celebrates 70 years of watching over drivers
The iconic Osborne bull that stands as a silent sentry over the roads of Alicante is celebrating its 70th anniversary. This towering black silhouette, which...
Almoradí opens first fixed ecopark to serve the Vega Baja region
Almoradí has inaugurated a new 550,000 euro fixed ecopark to provide advanced recycling services for 36,000 residents.
New door-to-door waste collection for 1,600 homes in Santa Pola
Santa Pola Council is introducing a mandatory door-to-door bin collection service for 1,600 homes in narrow streets to improve recycling and cleanliness.
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Five arrested at Alicante-Elche airport for using forged passports
Five family members have been detained at Alicante-Elche airport after National Police discovered they were using forged Bulgarian passports to fly...
