VIDEO! Chaos on Murcia coast as 125 litres of rain flood streets in Los Alcázares
Flooded roads, hail and school evacuations were reported as the storm swept across the Mar Menor area   The Region of Murcia’s coastline has already taken a battering..

Murcia farmers warn lemon virus could spread fast without urgent action
Asaja says seven cases have now been detected and is calling for a phytosanitary alert and stronger controls Asaja Murcia has raised the alarm over the spread of citrus yellow..

Los Alcázares launches week-long speed crackdown for drivers
The campaign will run from May 8 to 15 on roads where excessive speeding has repeatedly been detected Drivers in Los Alcázares are being warned to ease off the accelerator..

Weather warnings for rain, storms and hail across Murcia: Weekend forecast May 7-10
Take precaution when on the roads or out and about when the forecast is for rain this heavy Murcia weather forecast, Thursday May 7   It looks like we’ve got one..

Historic Jumilla Castle set for new archaeological investigation
Funded through European development programmes, the five-month project will focus on both excavation work and long-term conservation of the historic site Jumilla is getting..

Mercadona changes home delivery rules leaving some shoppers stranded in Spain
Shoppers now face checking store by store across Spain to see whether deliveries are still available Mercadona shoppers across Spain are facing a frustrating new change..

Search continues for missing Mazarrón man after a house fire in La Atalaya
Emergency services are searching the area around La Atalaya, after a 56-year-old man was reported missing following a house fire that destroyed part of the property Emergency..

Hantavirus cruise ship set to dock in Tenerife as quarantine plan moves ahead
The MV Hondius is due in Granadilla on Saturday, with British passengers also affected by the outbreak and health authorities insisting the risk remains low Spain is preparing..

Lorca undertakes urgent repairs on the historic Porche de San Antonio city gate
The gate dates from the Moorish rule of Lorca but was affected by torrential rain in 2025 The Town Hall of Lorca has announced an 18,000-euros emergency action to protect the..

Your chance to shape Alhama de Murcia's future as budget opens to public vote
Neighbourhood meetings and an online platform will allow residents to put forward ideas and vote on future investment projects Residents of Alhama de Murcia once again..

Important progress in the fight against the Camposol biogas plant
Indications that the biogas plant company may be seeking an alternative location At a public meeting held on 1st May in the local golf club the Camposol Legal Platform against..

Primark plans fresh new look for Cartagena store in €85 million investment push
The retailer’s latest plan will update 11 Spanish stores and bring new openings across Portugal Primark is giving its Cartagena store a makeover as part of a wider €85..

Defunct Camposol Hospital up for auction after lasting just six months before going bankrupt
The Guadalentín Hospital was supposed to revolutionise healthcare in southwest Murcia, but it never even reached full capacity It was supposed to be a revolution in healthcare..

Controversy grows over solar farm in protected Mar Menor zone near La Manga Club
Work has resumed on two 10-hectare solar farms near the Mar Menor following a court ruling that found the projects met regional environmental requirements The Mar Menor..

Murcia leads Spain as resale property prices rise by 23%
New data shows Murcia leading the national housing market, outpacing all other regions in year-on-year price growth According to new data released by Spanish property portal..

€8.5 million housing development approved near Cartagena Port
187 homes are planned in the Santa Lucía area of Cartagena and are part of a major investment, which includes the waterfront and public services The Cartagena Council..

Why scientists are trying to bring back the Mediterranean Prawn to the Mar Menor
The University of Murcia is leading a €450,000 research project to achieve the first captive breeding of the Mediterranean prawn The Mediterranean prawn has traditionally..

New LED lighting brings a fresh look to the Los Alcázares seafront while cutting energy costs
The 240 new lights will cut the town's energy use by over 46% and save Los Alcázares around €3,200 a year The seafront in Los Alcázares has a noticeably fresher look..

Balcony laundry ban returns as new rules come into force in Puerto Lumbreras
Updated ordinance introduces fines, noise controls and stricter rules on public behaviour Residents in Puerto Lumbreras are being warned that a new set of local rules will..

2.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Cieza during the early hours of the morning
Another tremor measuring 1.5 magnitude took place at 4:55am between Alhama de Murcia and Totana A mild earthquake was felt in Cieza in the early hours of Wednesday morning..

How HELP Murcia Mar Menor has been making a difference across the Region
From nappies in Cartagena to a special walker for a little boy with a rare condition, here's what the charity has been up to lately Founded in 2002, HELP Murcia Mar Menor..

Murcia basks in the fourth warmest April since records began
The average daytime temperature in the Region of Murcia during the month was 22.8ºC According to the experts at the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), most of Spain..

The number of beachside Blue Flags in Águilas rises to 12 in 2026
Águilas is now the third most decorated town in the whole of Spain! Águilas The town and municipality of Águilas has been awarded 152 of the coveted Blue Flags this year..

Record 41 Blue Flags for the Region of Murcia in 2026
Águilas is now the third most decorated town in the whole of Spain with Cartagena hot on its heels Murcia has had its best ever year for Blue Flag awards, with 41 flags..