La Manga and Cabo de Palos rentals under pressure as summer rush sees homes book out months in advance
Estate agents report that July and August are already almost fully booked, with two-week stays now dominating the market as traditional longer summer holidays fade The..

Temperatures top 30 degrees as Murcia approaches summer heat: May 18-21 weather forecast
Maximum temperatures during the day are forecast to rise above 30ºC/86ºF almost every day from now on Murcia weather forecast, Thursday May 21   It seems like..

San Pedro del Pinatar works towards 'universal accessibility' throughout the town
The local council continues work on accessibility across the town, as well as other projects such as bike lane upgrades and removal of overhead wiring The town council..

Spain commits almost €4 million to dog shelters and feral cat colonies
The new grant programme will help rescue centres and local councils care for abandoned animals across Spain If you're an animal lover, this one will put a smile on your..

Your supermarket shop in Spain just got pricier again
Tomatoes, eggs, fish and even wine have all seen noticeable price rises over the past year Anyone who feels like their weekly supermarket bill in Spain keeps creeping up is..

Could your fingerprint replace your bank PIN? The new payment trend arriving in Spain
Faster checkouts, fewer passwords and a new way to pay that could soon become the norm The days of trying to remember your bank card PIN every time you pay for shopping could..

Drivers in Spain face tougher ITV tests under sweeping EU reforms
The new rules will bring stricter inspections to Spain and could even allow motorists to get an ITV abroad Drivers in Spain could soon face a very different, and possibly..

Panoramic lift officially presented in Puerto de Mazarrón
Great views over the Bay of Mazarrón from this new urban facility alongside the Rihuete beach The Mayor of Mazarrón, Ginés Campillo, has finally visited the new panoramic..

Hundreds checked as San Javier seizes 55 electric scooters in new crackdown
Policía Local say dozens of scooters have already been removed for failing to meet new legal requirements Electric scooter users in San Javier are being urged to make sure..

Spain sees surge in racist social media posts as more than 1,000 hateful messages appear every day
New figures show most abuse targets North Africans and Muslims, while campaigners push for stronger action online More than 105,000 racist and xenophobic messages were detected..

Fourth measles case confirmed as Alcantarilla outbreak investigation continues
The latest case involves an adult woman linked to earlier patients, while authorities say the source of infection is still unknown Health authorities in Murcia have confirmed..

Murcia's Northwest Ring Road cuts traffic jams by more than half in first weeks
New figures show major improvements around Espinardo and the A-7 after long-awaited road fully opened in March Murcia’s long-awaited Northwest Ring Road is already making..

New nocturnal illumination for Lorca castle
The complete extent of the old defensive wall now stands out over Lorca during the hours of darkness Lorca castle has unveiled a new LED illumination system which has transformed..

San Javier puts the brakes on new building in La Manga with a one-year moratorium
The pause on new permits is the first step towards permanently banning residential development on undeveloped land along the 15km strip San Javier Town Council has approved..

Murcia calls for inspection of Russian shipwreck amid nuclear fears
The regional government wants answers after new reports raised questions about the cargo aboard the Ursa Major The Regional Government of Murcia is demanding an immediate inspection..

Los Canales pools set to reopen this summer in Cartagena
The Ayuntamiento is preparing a new access fee as it gets ready to run the sports and leisure complex from mid-June A familiar summer favourite is set to return in Cartagena..

Murcia police arrest two Irish nationals in international drug smuggling operation
Investigators in Murcia and Valencia found cocaine, heroin and marijuana hidden inside household appliances Two Irish nationals have been arrested in the south of Spain..

Spain electricity and gas bills set to rise again as VAT returns to 21% in June
The end of temporary tax reductions is expected to push up household bills across Spain again from next month Households across Spain are set to feel another hit to their..

More rain and falling temps this weekend: Murcia weather forecast May 14-17
Next week’s weather forecast looks substantially drier, but for this weekend some rainstorms are expected Murcia weather forecast, Friday May 15   Over the course..

San Javier launches its first ever local bus service with beach routes
More than 40 bus stops are planned for San Javier’s beaches, residential areas and the town centre San Javier is preparing to launch its first-ever urban bus service..

Bouncing back: Jumilla swimming pool getting ready for summer, rebuilding after fire
Jumilla’s popular summer pool complex has undergone a €66,000 makeover after fire damage left fencing and trees destroyed Jumilla’s open-air municipal summer swimming..

Cartagena cracks down on dog poop with fines of up to €1,500
Officials in Cartagena are handing out bags and water bottles as part of a new push to keep the streets clean Cartagena City Council has launched a new campaign aimed at..

Two more minor earthquakes recorded overnight in Totana
Small earthquakes were recorded in the early hours, with two light tremors measuring 1.6 and 2.0 reported by Spain's National Geographic Institute Two minor earthquakes..

Cartagena rolls out beach improvements ahead of the summer
Assisted bathing service to launch at Cabo de Palos for the first time, and a dog washing station is planned as Cartagena prepares for the summer The Levante beach in Cabo..