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Santa Claus to switch on Zenia Boulevard Christmas lights on November 14
Christmas is arriving early at Zenia Boulevard this year, with Santa Claus helping to switch on the shopping centre's festive lights on Saturday, November 14....
HCB Benidorm celebrates healthcare excellence with prestigious QH* Award
Four decades of caring for patients, investing in better healthcare and raising clinical standards have earned HCB Benidorm an important new accolade. The hospital has...
Monkey dust warning in Spain as Barcelona hospital treats 130 people in 2026
Doctors are raising the alarm over a highly addictive synthetic drug after cases at a Barcelona hospital increased almost fivefold since 2024, with concerns about...
Three British charity champions receive royal honours at special Mallorca ceremony
Three people whose dedication to helping others has made a lasting difference in Mallorca have been formally presented with royal honours by Britain's Ambassador to...
Algorfa live music nights bring classic rock and Rick Astley tribute this November
Music fans in Algorfa have two nights of live entertainment to look forward to this November, with classic rock favourites and an eighties pop tribute...
Taxi driver pulled alive from beneath overturned lorry in Malaga
A taxi driver is fighting for his life after a lorry overturned and crushed his vehicle beneath its trailer on one of Malaga’s busiest roads....
A fishy festival: Garrucha celebrates its prized red prawns
GARRUCHA celebrated one of its most treasured delicacies at the weekend, when it hosted the sixth Garrucha Red Prawn Gastronomic Festival, turning the town into...
Couple fined €1,200 in Barcelona despite never having driven there
A trip to the postbox has become a source of anxiety for a retired couple in Galicia after Barcelona City Council repeatedly accused them of...
Brits across Spain fall silent for Armistice Day, from the Costa Blanca to Gibraltar
British veterans marched behind bagpipes and flags in Torrevieja on Wednesday November 11, as the town's British community and its council marked Armistice Day side...
Hollywood star Tom Berenger honoured at Almeria Film Festival 2026
TOM BERENGER has taken on assassins, gone head-to-head with the New York Yankees and faced the horrors of the Vietnam war. Now his legacy will...
Mallorca puts plant-based cooking in the spotlight as national vegan championship arrives in Palma
Palma has served up a celebration of plant-based cuisine, welcoming chefs from across Spain for a national competition showcasing innovative cooking, local ingredients and the...
Sax cancer survivor raises €36,200 through Jacqueline’s Charity Shop
What started as one woman's determination to help others after her own battle with cancer has now raised an incredible €36,200. Jacqueline Dale, founder of...
Dénia boat fire destroys catamaran as huge smoke cloud sparks alarm across Costa Blanca
A dramatic boat fire in Dénia has destroyed a catamaran after flames ripped through the vessel in the town's busy marina, sending a huge plume...
127 jobs and cleaner streets: Almunecar launches neighbourhood repair plan until July 2027
Almunecar council has started “Almunecar, barrio a barrio” — “Almunecar, neighbourhood by neighbourhood”. Running from November 2 2026 until July 2027, it will send maintenance...