When do clocks go back this month of March?
Spain is counting down to the start of daylight saving time later this month Just as we were getting used to the winter routine, the clocks are about to change once more..

Murcia remains Spain's most car dependent region
More than 70% of people in Murcia rely on their car every day, and public transport still lags behind the rest of Spain One of the most frustrating things about living..

More rain and storms on the way: Murcia weekly weather forecast March 2-5
Just when you thought we were done with the wet weather, March comes in like a lion Murcia weather warnings, Tuesday March 3   The yellow warnings for strong..

Construction begins on a new retaining wall at Águilas Castle to protect homes from falling rocks
Work on the hillside of Castillo San Juan de las Águilas will improve safety for nearby homes and pedestrians Work has started on a new protective wall along the hillside..

Bryan Adams to return to Murcia on November 6
Tickets for the concert in Murcia will go on sale in early March Canadian star Bryan Adams is returning to the city of Murcia for another concert on 6th November following..

This is where the DGT's newest speed camera is in the Region of Murcia
The DGT has installed 33 new speed cameras across Spain, which go live across Spain this week This week, the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) activated 33 new speed..

Tickets now on sale for the Noches de Camino music festival in Caravaca in June
A wide range of artists such as David Bisbal and Ana Torroja head the bill at the biggest summer event in the north-west of Murcia Although its’ being held for only the third..

Crime falls in Lorca for first time on record as police resources expand
Sexual offences halved and burglaries down while Ayuntamiento invests heavily in equipment and patrols For the first time since records began, crime in Lorca has fallen.  ..

Revival or regulation? Cartagena's kiosks at a crossroads
Hostecar raises concerns while city aims to revive beloved kiosks Exciting changes are on the horizon for Cartagena's kiosks, but not everyone is on board. The Ayuntamiento..

Lorca highlands welcome another young breeding pair of lynx
The two newest additions, Wala and Watu, came to Murcia from the La Olivilla Breeding Centre in Jaén Two more adolescent Iberian lynx were released into the Lorca highlands..

Six planets are lining up in the Spanish sky this February 28
The best views in Spain will be an hour after sunset, according to NASA The universe is handing us a rare treat this Saturday February 28 when six planets will be visible..

Why are smoke alarms still so rare in Spanish homes?
A simple €15 device could cut the number of fire deaths in the country Personal security is front and centre in many Spanish homes, with bars on windows guarding against..

Two people investigated over alleged mutilation of fighting cocks in Torre Pacheco
The Murcia residents stand accused of running cockfights and illegally keeping goldfinches Two residents of Torre Pacheco are under investigation after officers uncovered..

Spain's cars now average 14.6 years old, putting safety at risk
Experts warn older vehicles double fatality risk without modern ADAS systems If you are driving an older car in Spain, you might want to think about that next ITV (Spain’..

Los Alcázares tackles dangerous 'black spot' with new bike lane to San Javier
The town is investing €217,000 in a bike lane that will make part of the RM-F34 safer and link Los Alcázares to San Javier Los Alcázares is moving ahead with plans..

New weather radar will deliver earlier and more accurate storm warnings across the Region of Murcia
State of the art dual technology will improve accuracy in detecting rain, hail and snow in Murcia and Alicante A new weather radar operated by the State Meteorological..

Mar Menor caldero burger divides opinion at Murcia's FBI restaurant
Chef Fran Guerrero's prawn and rice creation sparks 'masterpiece or abomination' debate Have you heard about the latest burger causing a buzz in Murcia? At FBI (Freak Burger..

Cartagena and Granada become latest cities to consider burka and niqab bans
Municipalities across Spain are pressing ahead with bans on face coverings despite a failed national vote Cartagena and Granada have become the latest flashpoints in Spain..

Murcia towns crack top 100 for Spain's hottest property hotspots
Murcia, Cartagena, Molina de Segura and San Javier lead regional surge in buyer demand If you have been following Spain's push to ease the housing crisis with a €23 billion..

Baa-ckup arrives to help fight forest fires in rural Murcia!
It's sheep to the rescue in Murcia as the government turns to our woolly friends to help reduce wildfire risk, protect forests and support rural communities Disclaimer:..

Book your springtime break at La Encarnación tourist apartments on the seafront in Los Alcázares
Local fiestas, the sunniest climate in Europe and plenty of golf opportunities with front line beach accommodation on the shore of the Mar Menor As March begins there is a..

Murcia families lean on electricity voucher as bills hit €85 a month
Over 71,000 households now benefit from the social bonus amid rising energy costs If your electricity bills are feeling the pinch in Murcia, you are not alone. New figures..

San Pedro del Pinatar is building a stunning new viewpoint over its famous flamingo lagoons
An accessible elevated platform will look out over flamingos, herons and the stunning Salinas Regional Park Very soon, visitors will be able to enjoy an unprecedented panoramic..

Murcia police rescue 27 tiny puppies intended for the black market
Dozens of dogs, cats and birds were found crammed into the boot of a car in La Alberca A lucky break during a routine traffic patrol on Wednesday February 25 led to the..