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New Police Vehicles, Bus Time Upgrades, and Major Court Rulings | This is Torrevieja Daily News Round-Up Get the latest evening update for Wednesday 10 June 2026 with presenter Riley Via . In tonight's bulletin, we look at Torrevieja City Council investing over €325,000 in eight new Local Police vehicles to modernize the fleet. We also celebrate a massive victory for commuters in Los Montesino...

Stay up to date with the latest local updates on the Torrevieja evening news round-up for Tuesday 9 June 2026, presented by Riley Via. In tonight's bulletin, we look at a novel solution to summer pests as the University of Alicante develops an eco-friendly, electromagnetic buoy system to safely deter jellyfish from local bathing waters. In La Mata, Torrevieja City Council has agreed to pay 7,0...

Here is your evening news round-up for Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province for Monday 8 June 2026. In local news, Torrevieja has brought forward the closure of its pool following an air conditioning duct collapse, while the outdoor municipal pools have reopened today. Meanwhile, six town councils in the Vega Baja have launched official complaints over major deficiencies and underfunding in...

Port Shopping Centre Opening, Beach Rescue, and Ghost Hotel Raid Join Riley for a relaxed look back at the biggest stories shaping Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province this week. We kick off with Torrevieja City Council ordering the immediate demolition of an illegal seafront terrace and the arrest of two individuals behind a series of violent jewelry thefts targeting elderly residents. As t...

Join Riley for this weekend’s round-up of events across Spain and Torrevieja! We cover the traffic impact of the Papal visit in Madrid, family-friendly rock in Alicante, an ABBA tribute show in Torrevieja, and our local Gastronomic Days. Tune in for everything you need to plan your perfect weekend.

In today's bulletin, Riley covers the police raid on a "ghost hotel" in La Mata, the traffic chaos caused by a new AI traffic light system at Punta Prima, and a dramatic 80km police chase ending near Alicante. We also look at the crackdown on illegal street vending in Torrevieja and an arrest in Elche following a nightclub theft. Visit This is Torrevieja for more details on these sto...

Torrevieja Daily News Round-Up: Crime, La Mata Rescue and San Juan Beach Makes History In tonight's bulletin, presenter Riley Via brings you the latest local updates from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province for Thursday 4 June 2026. We lead with local surfers praised for rescuing a swimmer in distress at La Mata beach. Wider regional stories feature the announcement of the 2026 LGTBIQ+...

In tonight's bulletin, presenter Riley brings you the latest news from Torrevieja and across the Alicante province. We lead with the highly anticipated opening date for the new €61 million Paseo del Mar shopping centre in Torrevieja's port area, which is set to create at least 400 new jobs when it launches next week. Meanwhile, Torrevieja has been selected as the first pilot city in the Va...

In this evening’s round-up with Riley , we share the news that Torrevieja City Council has approved essential funding for a €16 million EPSAR wastewater project to upgrade major pumping stations at the seafront and Torreta Florida, effectively preventing future sewage spills. Meanwhile, a major €10.3 million public tender has been launched to manage Torrevieja’s Municipal Theatre, International Au...

In tonight's bulletin, presenter ⁠Riley ⁠ brings you the latest ⁠news updates from Torrevieja and across the Alicante province⁠ . We lead with Torrevieja City Council ordering the immediate demolition of an illegal, €26,932 seafront restaurant terrace due to critical fire safety violations. In regional updates, hospitals in Alicante are set to receive the lion's share of health investment...

In today’s update, Torrevieja prepares to host 548 students at the International Auditorium for the EBAU university entrance exams next week, complete with a major security and transport operation. Nearby, Los Montesinos welcomes choirs from Torrevieja, Elche, and Crevillente for a provincial musical event this Saturday, while Elche launches a brand-new home meal service for elderly nutrition. On...

This week on This is Torrevieja , Riley rounds up the best events for the weekend of the 29th of May. We look at the Rugby SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, the massive Spring Festival in Alicante, and some fantastic local performances at the International Auditorium and Municipal Theater in Torrevieja. Tune in for all the details on what is happening across Spain and the Costa Blanca.

Stay informed with the latest updates from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province in our evening news round-up for May 28, 2026. Today, host Riley covers five essential stories shaping our community. We start with the heartening news that missing British traveller Wendy Iles and her dog have been found safe and well after vanishing on her drive home from Spain. Back in the Valencia region, a n...

In tonight’s This is Torrevieja evening news update, Riley covers the surge in foreign residents in the Alicante province, and the Costa Blanca, with Torrevieja leading Spain in relative growth as the province closes in on 2.1 million residents. We also look at a 1.1 million euro council spend on extra rubbish containers to meet local demand, and clarify the strict microchipping rules under the An...

Catch up on the latest local updates with Riley Via with This is Torrevieja News . In tonight's round-up, we look at the rising frustrations in the La Torreta III neighbourhood as residents mark seven years of unkept redevelopment promises. Meanwhile, electric scooter rentals have finally landed in Orihuela Costa five months behind schedule, just as Alicante police launch a major crackdown on...

In tonight's round-up for Monday 25 May 2026, Riley Via brings you the latest updates from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province, and Costa Blanca. We start with the exciting approval of a new €10.8 million Alzheimer day care centre in Sector 25, before looking into a €133,394 clerical error by Torrevieja Council that has temporarily halted a vital school drug prevention programme. Across...

In Friday's Torrevieja and Costa Blanca news update with Riley, we look at two major tech and community projects shaking up the local area. Torrevieja Council has unveiled an innovative 2 million euro AI-driven plan to support and school young migrants arriving in the city. Meanwhile, a pioneering 409,000 euro artificial intelligence traffic light system is being installed at the Punta Prima r...

Weekend guide to cultural and musical highlights in Torrevieja and Alicante Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province are bursting with activity this weekend, from classical symphonies to lively film festivals and local history days. We’ve got the Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra’s tribute to Brahms, the soulful Habaneras for a sunset, the opening of the 23rd Alicante Film Festival, and a weekend of...

In this evening's update with Riley , we bring you the latest news from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province. We start with fantastic environmental news as reservoirs in the Segura River basin reach 60% capacity, marking the highest water levels seen since 2015. However, a political battle looms as proposed government updates threaten to cut the Tagus-Segura water transfer by half, impac...

Join Riley for tonight's Torrevieja evening news round-up. In local news, Torrevieja Council has issued an immediate pedestrian ban on the hazardous La Hoya bridge over the N-332 due to rising traffic and a total lack of pavements, with a 2.5 million euro replacement project delayed until 2027. Widening out across the Alicante province, Dénia local police launch a crackdown on noisy motorbikes...

In Tuesday's Torrevieja news - Torrevieja Bus Improvements, Butane Price Drops, and CV-95 Expansion Updates Join Riley-Via for Tuesday’s evening round-up from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province. In tonight’s update, we look at the highly anticipated direct bus route connecting La Mata to the Torrevieja University Hospital, alongside a welcome price drop for standard butane cylinders. W...

Join Riley for today's local Torrevieja news update for Monday, 18 May 2026. In this episode, we look at the exciting 10,3 million euro green light for Torrevieja’s future Alto de la Casilla urban park and the fast-tracked implementation of the town's new Low Emission Zone. We also celebrate the reopening of the storm-damaged Cabo Roig coastal path and the arrival of the region's first...

Join Riley for a look at the next three days across Spain and the Torrevieja area! We’re talking about the San Isidro bank holiday traffic, a prestigious guitar festival in Elche, and the colourful pilgrimage in Rojales. Plus, all the details for the Norwegian National Day parade in Torrevieja this Sunday. Stay informed on local events and travel tips for the weekend ahead!

In today’s update for Friday, May 15, Riley covers the start of summer preparations on Torrevieja's beaches and the sudden closure of the local indoor pool. We also look at a major police crackdown on a burglary ring based in the city, an armed ram-raid chase on the AP-7, and a court ruling regarding animal cruelty. Plus, why a former British soap star is on a "most wanted" list of f...

In today’s update, Riley covers the highly anticipated June opening of Torrevieja’s new 61 million euro Paseo del Mar leisure centre and the hundreds of jobs it's set to create. We also look at the "green tide" of teacher protests across Vega Baja, a dramatic helicopter rescue of an 83-year-old hiker, and the new permanent tow truck service coming to the Orihuela Costa. Plus, a court...