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Guardia Civil officer run down in Mijas as motorcyclist flees traffic stop
A traffic fine is something most drivers dread. Running over a Guardia Civil officer to avoid one is almost unthinkable. Yet that is exactly what...
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to end baby powder cancer lawsuits
For generations, it was one of the most recognisable products in bathrooms and nurseries around the world. Johnson's Baby Powder became a household staple, trusted...
Two Chilean recluse spiders with a fearsome reputation have reached Portugal
If you have recently seen headlines about one of the world’s most infamous spiders being discovered in Portugal and immediately started checking your shoes before...
Horror in France as five newborn babies discovered inside boxes
A quiet home in southern France has become the centre of a devastating investigation after police discovered the remains of five newborn babies hidden inside...
Amy Winehouse Band to headline summer music night at Los Cucalos
Fans of live music can enjoy an evening of Amy Winehouse classics at Restaurante Los Cucalos in Orihuela Costa this August. Combining top-class entertainment with...
Altea prepares for Castell de l’Olla fireworks display this August
The coastal town of Altea is gearing up to host one of the most visually stunning and widely anticipated social events on the Costa Blanca’s...
Denia gears up for a summer of open-air jazz under the stars
With summer heating up along the Costa Blanca, the town of Denia will transform into a hub for live music with the return of the...
Gatwick Airport’s UK-first robot parking: How it works and who can use it
Parking before a flight at Gatwick Airport could soon mean driving into a private cabin, locking the doors, and leaving. A robot then slides underneath,...
The holiday essential that could be a major fire hazard. Urgent warning for holidaymakers this summer
Holiday bags are packed with passports, chargers and gadgets, with one small item most travellers barely think about sitting at the centre of a major...
The meaning of the march: Thousands take to Palma’s streets to send powerful message
Thousands of people took to the streets of Palma on Sunday July 26 in one of Mallorca's biggest demonstrations against mass tourism, with organisers insisting...
Priscilla Presley arrives in Mallorca for glittering star-studded celebrity gala
Priscilla Presley has arrived on the island ahead of one of the most exclusive social events of the summer, adding another international celebrity name to...
Almuñecar town hall backs initiative for improved dog beach
Local dog owners could soon see a much better spot to walk their pets after councillors in Almuñecar unanimously agreed to explore upgrades and new...
Almuñecar’s surfboard showers attract fresh attention
Colourful surfboard-shaped showers installed on beaches across Almuñecar and La Herradura are attracting fresh attention this summer, several years after they first appeared on the...
Costa Blanca house prices continue rising as Torrevieja and Villena lead the market
House prices across the Costa Blanca continued their upward trend during the first half of 2026, with strong demand pushing values higher in many parts...