LOS ALCÁZARES, LOCAL NEWS

Read the June edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the June issue of Home & Living This edition is not only full of inspiring home and living articles, but you'll find so much more.....   • We start with looking at Barcelona in June. Vibrant, elegant, creative and.. 04/06/2026

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

Segura basin stays steady at 60% as summer water supply holds firmStrong reserves and stable transfers mean no shortages expected for the year ahead The Segura basin, which supplies water to both Murcia and Alicante, is heading into summer on a reassuring note, with water supplies holding steady and no risk.. 02/06/2026

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 lifeguard service begins in Los AlcázaresLookout stations are now manned at three of the main beaches of Los Alcázares Summer has now officially started in Los Alcázares – as if you needed telling, with the weather forecast set the way it is for the first week of June! &ndash.. 02/06/2026

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.. 01/06/2026

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

The Ola Azul open-air swimming pool in Los Alcázares opens on June 1The pool is a popular spot to spend a relaxing summer’s day in Los Alcázares With May now over, the summer is beginning to heat up along the shore of the Mar Menor and good news for those in and around Los Alcázares is that the iconic.. 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

Generous golf club fundraiser pays for surgery for 12-year-old rescue dog at PAPS shelter, MurciaSandy Clare of El Valle Golf Club raised €500 for PAPS, covering the cost of elbow surgery for long-term resident Greta There's a heartwarming story coming out of El Valle Golf Club this week after former club treasurer Sandy Clare raised.. 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

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

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