Catch up on the latest local news from Torrevieja and across the Alicante province with Riley on today's bulletin.

In today's update:

• Low Festival arrives at Antonio Soria Park this Friday with headlines from Kasabian, The Hives, Editors, and Love of Lesbian.

• Los Montesinos marks 36 years of municipal independence with a fortnight of community events and celebrations.

• Spain's Supreme Court upholds the regional government's decision to bring Torrevieja Hospital back under direct public management.

• Elche enhances its flood prevention system with solar-powered sirens and real-time monitoring cameras across local ravines.

• Guardia Civil officers in Torrevieja arrest a 28-year-old man wanted under European Arrest Warrants.

• Three British nationals are remanded in custody after police seize 100 kilograms of cocaine in Almoradí.

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In today's Torrevieja news roundup with Riley Via, we look at local efforts to preserve traditional salt ship craftsmanship in the Laguna Rosa, and a formal request from La Mata residents for acoustic screens along the N-332.

In regional developments, Elche council agrees unanimously to address airport noise pollution, emergency crews respond to a golf buggy accident in Rojales, and a drug smuggling arrest is made at Corvera airport.

Plus, the latest court updates on an Alicante attack and a Torrevieja court bail ruling.

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Here is your daily news round-up for Torrevieja and the surrounding area:

• Major Cultural Investment: Torrevieja Council approves a €29 million tender for the new Sea and Salt Museum and Habaneras auditorium at Eras de la Sal.

• La Mata Infrastructure: Contract awarded to design a new underground car park and renovated public square at Plaza Encarnación Puchol.

• Cultural Management: Esatur stands as the sole bidder for the management contract covering local theatres and floating museums.

• Community Events: Torrevieja prepares to host a special cultural event to celebrate Peruvian Day.

• Coastline Rescue: Six people rescued safely after a motorboat sinks near Cala del Portitxol in Javea.

• Beach Arrest: A man in his 60s arrested for indecent exposure on Postiguet beach in Alicante.

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The Week Ahead with Riley returns with another thoughtful look at the stories shaping the days ahead.

This week, Riley explores Spain's busy summer travel season, the Bank of England interest rate decisions, the Greater Manchester mayoral election, the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act, the latest global business results from some of the world's biggest companies, and the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games.

Join Riley Via for a relaxed and conversational journey through the week ahead, connecting the headlines with the people and everyday decisions that shape our world.

In today's news update for Friday, 24 July 2026: Torrevieja reaches the halfway mark of the 72nd International Habanera and Polyphony Competition, while a seafront pizzeria on Calle del Mar appeals a council order to remove its long-standing terrace.

Across Alicante province, a rescue helicopter evacuates an injured woman at Fuentes del Algar, and illegal drug adverts targeting Alicante and Elche surface on social media platform X. Plus, National Police dismantle a major cocaine trafficking ring, and a couple are arrested in Alicante following the rescue of an abandoned two-year-old child.Plus events, from the Feast of Saint James and Villajoyosa's Moors and Christians to Torrevieja's Habaneras Contest finale and everything you need to know about local culture, music, and travel impacts.

In today's news roundup for Thursday 23 July 2026, Elche Council closes a second illegal airport car park in Torrellano housing over 3,500 vehicles, while police unions in Alicante demand urgent action over severe staffing shortages.

Plus, an Oldham woman is fined after being drunk on a Manchester to Alicante flight, National Police arrest 29 people in Elche over an 18,000 euro fuel fraud scheme, five men are arrested following a 100 kilo cocaine raid in Almoradí, and a man is arrested in Orihuela following a shooting.

Stay up to date with all the latest local news and regional updates from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca.

Catch up on today's latest news from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca.

In this episode, we discuss the new anti-smoking law banning smoking on beaches and terraces, and the recent price hike bringing a standard 12.5 kilogram butane gas cylinder to 17.83 euro.

We also cover local crime and community updates, including a restraining order sought against a street vendor in Torrevieja, the arrest of a 21-year-old man linked to five home burglaries, and a 61-year-old husband in Almoradi released after an autopsy confirmed his wife passed away from natural causes.

Finally, we report on the rescue of a 27-year-old hiker in Javea.

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In today's This is Torrevieja news for Tuesday, 21st July 2026, we look at a proposal to share a 1.27 million euro windfall among local charities and universities in Torrevieja.

In Elche, 73 schools will benefit from an 884,000 euro investment to improve air conditioning and sun protection.

We also report on a tragic incident at Los Náufragos beach where a 76-year-old swimmer has passed away. Emergency services also conducted a successful helicopter rescue of a 60-year-old woman from Tabarca Island.

Plus, details on a 33-year-old man treated for a head wound in Orihuela, and a major Guardia Civil operation resulting in 17 arrests across Altea and Benidorm.

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In today's daily news round-up for Monday 20 July 2026, Riley brings you the latest from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province.

We start with exciting educational developments as a new UMH campus opens in Torrevieja this September, bringing capacity for 430 students.

We also look at local concerns as Sueña Torrevieja demands answers over the delayed municipal shade plan during the ongoing summer heatwave.

Widening out, there is news of a rabies vaccination campaign in Elche with special prices, dramatic sea rescues involving 11 people off Tabarca and a family of four in Javea, and a man arrested following a hit-and-run at a Guardamar campsite.

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The Week Ahead with Riley returns with a look at another busy week across Spain, the United Kingdom, Europe and the wider world.

This week, Spain continues to welcome millions of summer visitors, Andy Burnham begins his first week as UK Prime Minister, the Farnborough International Air Show showcases the future of aviation, the Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow, and the Tour de France reaches its spectacular finish in Paris.

Join Riley for a relaxed and thoughtful look at the stories, travel updates and events likely to shape the week ahead, with a little curiosity along the way.

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