SAN JAVIER, LOCAL NEWS

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through musicAllan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often told through extraordinary headlines about drugs, prison, a jailhouse.. 05/06/2026

Princess Leonor awarded Gold Medal and named Adoptive Daughter of San JavierPrincess Leonor received a great reception in San Javier as they recognised her military training and the special connection with the Royal Family It's been a busy few weeks for Princess Leonor, who recently completed her parachute training.. 04/06/2026

Measles outbreak in Alcantarilla rises to 14 confirmed casesHealth authorities confirm 14 cases and say a further 29 are still under investigation as epidemiological teams search for the source of infection The current chain of infections is the largest recorded since 2010, when 96 cases were reported in.. 04/06/2026

Murcia weekend weather forecast June 4-7A warm and largely settled weekend awaits the Region, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 30s and barely a cloud in the sky After a pleasantly sunny start to June, the good weather is set to continue right through the weekend and into early next week.. 04/06/2026

Princess Leonor completes parachute training as her time in Murcia draws to a closePrincess Leonor has completed parachute training at Alcantarilla Air Base and received several civic honours, including the title of adopted daughter of San Javier Princess Leonor has completed her basic parachute training at the Méndez.. 03/06/2026

Murcia once again reports the highest property price increase in SpainLatest data shows second-hand properties in the Murcia Region continue to rise far above the national average Second-hand property prices in the Region of Murcia have risen more than anywhere else in Spain over the past year, according to the latest.. 03/06/2026

Major wildfire near Murcia City forces evacuations as more than 110 hectares burnFlames came within metres of homes in Los Garres as residents joined firefighters in efforts to protect properties A major wildfire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, May 2, in the protected Carrascoy-El Valle natural park near Los Garres, sending.. 03/06/2026

Seven arrested for migrant smuggling using 'taxi boats' in Murcia, Almería and AlicanteA joint operation by Spanish and European police dismantles a suspected organised crime network moving migrants from North Africa to southern Spain A suspected criminal network accused of smuggling migrants into Spain using high-speed 'taxi.. 02/06/2026

Summer arrives in Murcia: Weather forecast June 1-4The Region of Murcia steps into meteorological summer with clear skies, hot temperatures and virtually no rain Murcia weather forecast, Tuesday June 2   June 1 marks the start of meteorological summer and, true to form, the Region of.. 01/06/2026

Murcia's beaches fall short on accessibility for people with reduced mobilityOnly 17 of 74 beaches assessed offer full independent access, leaving thousands unable to enjoy the sea on equal terms For thousands of people with reduced mobility in the Region of Murcia, getting to the beach means dragging themselves across scorching.. 01/06/2026

Cartagena Port gains ground despite global uncertaintyDespite all the noise in global trade, Cartagena continues to perform well compared to other Spanish ports, with increases in cargo volumes and exports At the end of the first four months of 2026, activity at the Port of has continued to hold its.. 29/05/2026

Spanish morning show mistakes Irish comedy sketch for genuine sunburn competitionAnyone who has spent a summer in Spain will understand exactly why Spanish television thought the sketch might actually be real Ireland is experiencing a heatwave at the moment, and in between articles about how the country is somehow hotter than.. 29/05/2026

San Javier unveils new green area designed to help prevent floodingThe Vereda del Vinco project combines flood protection with accessible green spaces and play areas San Javier has just completed a new €550,000 flood prevention project designed to help manage heavy rainfall and reduce flooding in one of the.. 28/05/2026

Rescued loggerhead turtle heads back into the sea at CalblanqueThe first adult loggerhead turtle of the year treated at the El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre was returned to the Mediterranean The adult female turtle was spotted swimming at the surface near the La Azohía tuna trap fishery. Staff raised.. 28/05/2026

Murcia government to clamp down on wastewater dumping and coastal pollutionThe long-awaited regulation will tighten controls on pollution entering the sea, covering wastewater plants, desalination facilities and industrial sites Murcia is preparing a new regional law to regulate pollution that flows into the sea from.. 27/05/2026

British landlords in Spain may have overpaid tax since BrexitHere's how to claim back before it's too late Thousands of British property owners renting out across Spain may have been overpaying tax since Brexit – not through any error of their own, but due to a rule that a Spanish.. 27/05/2026

Murcia restaurants and bars struggle to find staff for the summer seasonEmployers warn they are being forced to recruit inexperienced workers and train them on the job to cope The hospitality sector in the Region of Murcia is heading into the summer season facing a growing shortage of qualified workers, as employers.. 27/05/2026

Police called to reports of a 'tiger' roaming rooftops in MurciaResidents in Molina de Segura contacted police after spotting what they believed was a dangerous animal roaming across rooftops Residents in the town of Molina de Segura got quite a fright this week after several people became convinced there was.. 27/05/2026

Stuck for a gift idea this summer? Raquel Tours Murcia has just launched its new gift card!Give someone the freedom to choose their own adventure, from beach trips and sunsets to guided day tours across southern Spain Finding the perfect gift isn't always easy, but if you know someone who loves getting out and exploring, Raquel Tours Murcia..

Move over Silicon Valley: A Murcia startup is at the heart of the AI boomFreepik has rebranded under the name of Murcia-based AI startup Magnific following its acquisition Two local lads from Murcia are taking the world by storm. Javi López and Emilio Nicolás founded Magnific, an AI tool that improves.. 26/05/2026