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Videos & pics: Dana Alice batters Murcia and AlicanteFlights cancelled, roads flooded and cars submerged as DANA Alice takes hold in southern Spain, with the worst yet to come   Dana Alice has arrived with a vengeance in the south of Spain and Thursday's deluge is just a taste of what&#.. 10/10/2025

Camposol volunteers raise €1,000 for Hugo's Home Farm animal rescueLocal volunteers organised raffles and table top sales to support rescue centre caring for horses, alpacas and more Sometimes the best ideas come from the most unlikely places. For Roberta Gillen, Karen Mathews, Julie Brockbank and Lisa Morris, inspiration.. 10/10/2025

November 27 Free original version screening of Chaplin’s City Lights in Cartagena94 years after its release this Chaplin classic returns to Cartagena The Filmoteca Regional La Filmoteca Regional de Murcia is holding a new season of free screenings of classic movies in Cartagena this autumn, all at the Fundación Mediterráneo..

Lorca's magnificent Excolegiata de San Patricio gets essential façade restorationOne of the Region of Murcia's finest baroque masterpieces has been carefully treated to prevent damage to its historic stonework Of all the historic and monumental buildings that grace the city of Lorca, perhaps none is more important than the.. 09/10/2025

Lorca issues over 1,000 fines as scooter rules tightenSafety campaign leads to surge in penalties as authorities enforce electric scooter laws The Ayuntamiento of Lorca has stepped up enforcement of local rules on electric scooters, issuing more than 400 fines so far this year and 1,027 in total since the.. 09/10/2025

Italian mafia link to Lorca double shooting murdersGuardia Civil sources identify one victim as notorious suspected gangster out on bail Archive photo of forensics officers examining a car The identity of one of two men who were shot dead in Lorca on Tuesday has opened a new line of investigation.. 08/10/2025

British tabloid hails Murcia as top winter destinationNational newspaper highlights winter climate, cuisine, heritage and natural spaces, and cheap new off-season flights Murcia has been given a glowing recommendation by the Daily Mirror, which hails the region as a perfect off-season destination.. 08/10/2025

New Camposol Legal Platform against proposed biogas plantResidents, associations and local businesses unite to defend the environment and quality of life in Camposol The newly formed Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas, promoted by the GREEN CAMPOSOL Association, will initiate legal proceedings challenging.. 07/10/2025

Balay promotions now live at TJ Electricals Euronics CamposolSave up to €250 on selected cooking, washing and drying appliances If it’s time to upgrade your home appliances, the friendly team at TJ Electricals, Euronics Camposol have a great reason to visit now. This family-run store, part of Europe.. 07/10/2025

Coastal law clash puts 400 Murcia families at risk of losing their beach homesPolitical fight over Spain’s shoreline rules leaves residents worried about demolition orders and the future of their properties About 400 families living by the sea in the Region of Murcia, in places like Cabo de Palos, Los Nietos, El Portú.. 07/10/2025

Get cosy this autumn with Branded HomewareYour local Camposol shop for bedding, towels and everything you need to stay warm and comfortable   As the cooler evenings settle in and the summer heat slowly fades, many of us naturally reach for an extra blanket or start looking around our homes..

Lorca's Christmas lights set to dazzle with a fresh look and giant treeCity centre and old town go glam with a record budget and festive reboot Lorca is gearing up for a sparkling Christmas, with the official lights switch-on planned for Saturday November 29. That’s not all – this year’s light show will.. 03/10/2025

Lorca remains without commuter and AVE trains after four yearsThere is still no concrete date for the arrival of the high-speed AVE in Lorca On October 1, 2021, the rail service to Lorca was halted. At that time it was said that the Cercanías service would be restored within two years but four years later.. 02/10/2025

Autumn blooms and warm scents at Garden Boutique florists, MazarrónCelebrate the season with golden flowers, spicy vanillas and berry-rich fragrances to brighten your home As the days grow shorter and leaves turn to shades of gold, amber and russet, Garden Boutique in Mazarrón invites you to embrace the beauty.. 02/10/2025

Read the October edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the October issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and help you find lots of ideas to incorporate in to your home and your life.   Featured in this months issue:   Discover.. 02/10/2025

Understanding the differences between car insurance in Spain and the UKA guide from Insure Spain on the key contrasts between UK and Spanish cover Car insurance is a legal requirement in both Spain and the UK, yet the systems in place in each country operate in very different ways. These differences can be seen in how.. 02/10/2025

Cervantes Avenue reopens in Lorca after three-month closureAyuntamiento confirms another shutdown in 2026 but with new diversion routes to reduce disruption Cervantes Avenue in Lorca reopened to traffic on Tuesday September 30, after being closed for three months while Adif continued work to bury the high-speed.. 01/10/2025

Lorca recognises tourism excellence with almost thirty SICTED awardsCeremony honours 26 local businesses and services for their commitment to quality in tourism Lorca has celebrated the hard work and dedication of its local tourism sector with the presentation of nearly thirty SICTED (Integral System of Tourism Quality.. 01/10/2025

Alliance Pioneer Group bringing trusted ambulance care to Spanish residentsExpert transport solutions and compassionate care for patients across Spain and the UK   Alliance Pioneer Group (APG) has made a promising start in building relationships with Spanish clients, delivering a range of high-quality ambulance transport.. 01/10/2025

Lorca's 'El Cejo' hike draws a crowd for annual walking adventureMore than 250 walkers enjoyed the JDG’s scenic route through the Guadalentín valley to Peñarrubia’s iconic sandstone wall The hills around Lorca came alive on Sunday as the beloved popular hike to El Cejo de los Enamorados made.. 30/09/2025