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Police arrest cleaner following alleged sexual assault at CAMP Santa Faz in Alicante
A cleaner at the CAMP Santa Faz facility in Alicante has been arrested by National Police following an alleged sexual assault on a female resident with intellectual disabilities.
Aena starts land acquisition process for Alicante airport expansion
Aena launches expropriation process for 88,000 square metres of land in Elche to enable the Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport expansion.
Fugitive wanted in Romania for public order offences arrested in Benidorm
A 41-year-old fugitive wanted by Romania for public order offences has been arrested by National Police officers in Benidorm.
Man arrested after crossing paths with canine unit dog Kata
A fugitive was arrested in Alicante after a police dog detected 678 grammes of cocaine in his suitcase at the bus station.
PSOE in Orihuela criticises local authorities over low emission zone failures
The Socialist Party in Orihuela criticises the local council as the Ombudsman prepares to report the municipality's low emission zone delays to the Cortes.

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.
Stay up to date with the latest local news for Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province for Monday 19 October, presented by Riley Via.
In today’s bulletin: a weather alert as emergency services handle 168 incidents after torrential weekend downpours, Renfe train drivers call a 24-hour national strike, and police dismantle a counterfeit goods operation in Alicante.
Plus, Aena moves forward with a major expansion at Alicante-Elche airport, Torrevieja tenders key contracts for the La Mata health centre expansion and the future €10.8 million Alzheimer's day centre, and police in Sax fish an alligator out of the riverbed.
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Police arrest cleaner following alleged sexual assault at CAMP Santa Faz in Alicante
A cleaner at the CAMP Santa Faz facility in Alicante has been arrested by National Police following an alleged sexual assault on a female resident with...
Aena starts land acquisition process for Alicante airport expansion
Aena launches expropriation process for 88,000 square metres of land in Elche to enable the Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport expansion.
Fugitive wanted in Romania for public order offences arrested in Benidorm
A 41-year-old fugitive wanted by Romania for public order offences has been arrested by National Police officers in Benidorm.
Man arrested after crossing paths with canine unit dog Kata
A fugitive was arrested in Alicante after a police dog detected 678 grammes of cocaine in his suitcase at the bus station.
PSOE in Orihuela criticises local authorities over low emission zone failures
The Socialist Party in Orihuela criticises the local council as the Ombudsman prepares to report the municipality's low emission zone delays to the Cortes.
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Mother and two children arrested in Torrevieja rental scam
A mother and her two children have been arrested over a series of property rental scams in Torrevieja.
