Woman killed by own car in tragic San Javier accident
Tow truck driver started vehicle in gear during roadside assistance callout A 79-year-old woman died tragically in Roda, San Javier on Friday afternoon after being run over..

Cartagena house prices hit new records as buying delays cost more each day
Several neighbourhoods are now at all-time highs, with supply shortages continuing to push prices up House prices in Cartagena are continuing their steady climb, with several..

Coastal Murcia to get a battering from rain, wind and storms this week: Weather forecast January 19-22
A massive storm is set to soak all of Spain this Wednesday Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday afternoon, January 21   The rain, thunderstorms and chilly weather..

Date set for opening of Wetherspoon pub at Alicante Airport
A chance for a pint and a feeling of home for UK passengers at Alicante Airport as Wetherspoon confirms opening of its first European pub It’s official: Wetherspoon will..

Fake pet scam in Murcia dismantled by the Guardia Civil
Over 120 victims across Spain, including Murcia, fell prey to a gang selling pets that didn't exist The Guardia Civil has taken down a criminal gang that scammed more than..

Death toll rises to 39 in Spain's worst train accident for over a decade
Special hotlines have been set up for passengers and their families #AccidenteFerroviario | Más de 220 guardias civiles, pertenecientes a unidades de Seguridad Ciudadana..

La Manga del Mar Menor gets its own local police station
The new 24-hour station will bring San Javier’s police closer to residents on the northern half of La Manga La Manga del Mar Menor now has its very own local police station..

Region of Murcia loses almost half of bank branches in ten years as access gap widens
More than 390 bank offices have disappeared across the Region since 2015, leaving some towns with no branches at all and growing concern for older residents Something as everyday..

La Puebla Potato Festival wins national prize!
The festival in the Cartagena countryside generally takes place in June or July The annual Potato Festival in La Puebla, a small town in the countryside between Cartagena and..

Murcia fishermen to strike as EU rules branded “unworkable”
Fresh fish markets to close while fleet protests new catch controls and threat of €5,000 fines Fishermen across the Region of Murcia are planning to tie up their boats and..

Camposol waste collection point to be cleared and opened for garden waste only
Mazarrón Council meets Camposol Business Association with information about how the garden waste collection point will operate The Camposol Business Association have been..

Yecla announces million-euro investment in the ruined Moorish castle
Hisn Yakka gave its name both the castle hill and the town of Yecla itself The Town Hall of Yecla has announced an investment totalling slightly more than a million euros in..

Tragedy in Spain: Train crash kills 39 and leaves hundreds injured in Córdoba
A major rail disaster in southern Spain has left the country in shock and forced the suspension of high-speed services between Madrid and Andalucía BREAKING: Rail service..

Spain's €60 travel pass goes on sale: Everything you need to know
Unlimited travel across Spain for 30 days with the new flat-rate ticket is now available Spain's new Single Transport Pass went on sale this Monday January 12, letting..

Mandatory January 2 electric scooter insurance shelved in Spain
Half a million scooter riders in Spain get a reprieve as traffic bosses admit the national register won't be ready for January deadline Electric scooter owners across Spain..

Spain grants grace period for V-16 beacons
The introduction of the new emergency lights is about “information before fines”, according to Spanish traffic authorities Drivers in Spain who have yet to get their..

Gas station robbery gang smashed across Murcia region and surrounding areas
Guardia Civil arrests four after 50+ break-ins targeting petrol stations and homes The Murcia region and nearby areas can breathe a little easier after the Guardia Civil smashed..

Murcia maps out major nature restoration plans under EU rules
The Mar Menor, riverbanks and grasslands are among the areas set for environmental recovery Plans are now underway to decide which natural areas in the Region of Murcia..

Bizum moves into shops with new tap-to-pay feature
Caja Rural becomes first banking group to roll out contactless Bizum Pay on mobiles Bizum is about to take a significant step forward in how people pay in Spain, with a new..

Murcia and Andalucía face major shortages in residential care places for elderly people
High occupancy in residential care highlights the need for more facilities, while services like Caser Residencial offer alternatives for seniors The Region of Murcia and..

Spain's inflation eases as Murcia gets a break on bills and basics
The cost of living across Spain rose 2.7% in 2025, but the Region of Murcia saw smaller price hikes than most other areas Spain ended 2025 with a gentler rise in prices..

Spain's medical cannabis milestone comes with training warning
Patients and doctors welcome new rules but say specialists must learn to prescribe it Patients and medical groups have cheered a key step towards legal medical cannabis in..

Lorca to receive €1 million to repair roads and infrastructure after March storms
State funding will support repairs as the town continues recovering from heavy rain damage Lorca will soon receive close to €1 million from central government to help repair..

Los Alcázares prepares to showcase its attractions at the FITUR 2026 fair in Madrid
The Berber Pirate Raids fiestas, commitment to diversity and the de-seasonalization of tourism characterize the presentations made by Los Alcázares at the IFEPA venue in Madrid..