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Ouigo cancels all train services between Alicante and Madrid due to drivers strike
Ouigo cancels all train services between Alicante and Madrid for 30 October and 2 November due to a drivers strike following a National Court ruling.
Torrevieja tourist train stops town centre routes after council denies contract extension
Torrevieja council stops town center tourist train routes after rejecting a contract extension for the operator.
From heart health to emotional wellbeing: the perimenopause and menopause changes many women are unaware of
Specialists at Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital explain how hormonal changes during perimenopause can affect cardiovascular health, emotional wellbeing and metabolism, and what women can do to reduce the associated health risks. To mark World...
Police officers in Calpe save ten-month-old baby found unconscious and not breathing
Two local police officers in Calpe have revived a ten-month-old baby found unconscious and without breathing on the street.
Body of missing Xixona police officer found during hiking trip in Polop
The body of a missing local police officer from Xixona has been discovered following a hiking search in Polop.

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.
This is Torrevieja News Briefing – Friday 30 October 2026
Guardia Civil Arrests Armed Robber: A fifty-one-year-old man is in provisional detention after allegedly robbing a bank at gunpoint in Cocentaina and stealing 1,500 euro.
High Court Orders Retrial: The Valencian Community High Court overturned a couple's conviction for a murder in Alicante due to procedural flaws in the jury's verdict, ordering a complete retrial.
Ouigo Train Suspensions: Rail services between Alicante and Madrid are suspended today and on Monday due to a drivers strike, affecting nearly 20,000 travellers who are eligible for refunds and compensation.
Municipal Event Suspensions: Torrevieja Council has suspended all public events, including the Halloween parade and health fair, until the 31st of October following three days of national mourning for a high-speed rail accident in Urda.
Tourist Train Route Changes: Trainvision's town centre tourist train routes in Torrevieja remain suspended following a contract dispute, though its private salt lake tours continue to operate.
Cemetery Niches Declared in Ruin: Torrevieja Town Hall has initiated procedures regarding 66 niches in the older section of the municipal cemetery.
Port Redevelopment Green Spaces: The Paseo de La Libertad redesign will triple landscaped areas to 1,550 square metres, incorporating permanent vegetation-covered pergolas and shaded seating.


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Ouigo cancels all train services between Alicante and Madrid due to drivers strike
Ouigo cancels all train services between Alicante and Madrid for 30 October and 2 November due to a drivers strike following a National Court ruling.
Torrevieja tourist train stops town centre routes after council denies contract extension
Torrevieja council stops town center tourist train routes after rejecting a contract extension for the operator.
From heart health to emotional wellbeing: the perimenopause and menopause changes many women are unaware of
Specialists at Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital explain how hormonal changes during perimenopause can affect cardiovascular health, emotional wellbeing and...
Police officers in Calpe save ten-month-old baby found unconscious and not breathing
Two local police officers in Calpe have revived a ten-month-old baby found unconscious and without breathing on the street.
Body of missing Xixona police officer found during hiking trip in Polop
The body of a missing local police officer from Xixona has been discovered following a hiking search in Polop.
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Torrevieja begins issuing €200 fines to buyers of unauthorised street vendors
Torrevieja police enforce 200€ fines for buying from unlicensed street sellers on the seafront.
