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Police locate woman after suicide announcement on social media
Officers from the Policía Nacional located and intervened to prevent the suicide of a woman who had posted a video on TikTok announcing her intentions.
- General · alicante
Cabo de la Huerta overflow pipe remains broken and continues discharging waste into the sea
The Cabo de la Huerta wastewater overflow pipe in Alicante remains unrepaired, continuing to discharge waste into the coastline.
- General · alicante
Second negative PCR test for hantavirus for woman admitted to hospital in Alicante
The second PCR test carried out on the woman hospitalised in Alicante has returned a negative result for hantavirus.
- General · alicante
Alicante defines its Huerta agricultural park with 20% private use and car park
Alicante Council is progressing with the design of the future Huerta agricultural park within the Structural General Plan, including 20% of the area for private uses and a car park zone.
- General · elche
A geological route in Elche uncovers the stone of the Lady
Dozens of people took part in a Geoday activity to learn about the geological origin of Spain's most famous Iberian sculpture.
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Air rescue under way to locate three hikers in Sella
Alicante firefighters mobilise helicopter and high-altitude rescue team to search for three missing persons on the Cresta dels Castellets route.
- General · elche
The state of the 'Pisos Rojos' park in Sector V in Elche
Report on the current conditions of the park located in the 'Pisos Rojos' area of Sector V in Elche.
- General · elche
Residents of Elche's 'Pisos Rojos' denounce deterioration of Sector V park
Residents of Sector V in Elche are calling for urgent improvements to the local park, whose deteriorated state poses a risk to people with reduced mobility.
- General · orihuela
Man arrested in Orihuela for assaulting victim at cash machine and forcing him to go home to complete robbery
The Policía Nacional has arrested a 52-year-old man hours after he assaulted another man at a cash machine and forced him to go to his home to complete the robbery.
- General · elche
Elche mayor supports injured Elche Guardia Civil officer in narco-boat pursuit in Huelva
Pablo Ruz has conveyed his support to the Guardia Civil officer from Elche who was injured during a pursuit of a drug-smuggling boat in Huelva, where two colleagues died.
- General · elche
An Elche Secondary School Celebrates 50 Years of Educational History
The IES Carrús in Elche commemorates its half-century trajectory as an educational institution in the city.
- General · alicante
43-year-old man arrested for stealing from paediatric ward of Alicante hospital
The National Police have arrested a man after he was caught stealing personal belongings from a paediatric ward room at a hospital in Alicante.
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Hiking route in Alicante hides a Neolithic cave
A hiking route in the province of Alicante stands out for including access to a Neolithic cave, making it an original choice for this weekend.
- General · elche
Cruz Roja Elche celebrates its World Day with workshops and the Molí Real lit up in red
The local assembly organised training activities in resuscitation and dance at its centre in Carrús, whilst also illuminating the emblematic Molí Real.
- General · elche
Guardia Civil officer from Elche injured in fatal collision during anti-drug operation in Huelva
Two officers killed and two injured, one native of Elche stationed in Dolores, following collision during pursuit of drug boat in waters off Huelva.
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Novelda allocates 412,000 euros to new municipal investments
The Ayuntamiento of Novelda approves a budget amendment of nearly 412,000 euros to finance projects in Sports, Culture, Environment and Planning.
- General · alicante
Council of Secretaries deems Alicante City Council's situation 'irregular'
The national body criticises that the post of municipal secretary has been vacant since 2002 and occupied on a temporary basis by the same person since 2008.
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San Vicente del Raspeig temporarily halts refurbishment of L'Horta school
The first of three major educational projects planned for this year in San Vicente del Raspeig has been suspended for the time being.
- General · alicante
32-year-old Alicante woman monitored at Hospital Sant Joan for possible hantavirus
A 32-year-old patient remains hospitalised under preventive measures after travelling on the same flight as a woman who died from hantavirus.
- General · alicante
The province lacks an effective screening programme for ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer mainly affects women between 50 and 75 years of age and is the most lethal gynaecological tumour, with 80% of cases detected in advanced stages.
- General · alicante
Consell adds UA to mega-project for Montnegre river green corridor
The Consell is reactivating the environmental recovery project for the Montnegre river green corridor, which will span 20 kilometres through six municipalities from Tibi to El Campello.
- General · alicante
Ciudad de la Luz reveals how many people attended 'Tangled' casting in Alicante
Ciudad de la Luz has published the number of participants in the extras casting for Disney's live-action adaptation of 'Tangled', although expectations were lower than in Girona.
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Five Alicante restaurants enter the Michelin Guide 2026
The Michelin Guide 2026 includes five new restaurants from Alicante province, consolidating the region's gastronomic presence in the prestigious guide.
- General · elda
Elda castle to reopen after summer with new rehabilitation works
Elda Town Council has awarded rehabilitation works worth 240,717 euros at the castle, financed with European Next Generation funds.