New monitoring points, track upgrades and pest control measures will be introduced to reduce wildfire danger Spain is bravely enduring one of the worst wildfire seasons in living memory and hardly a corner of the country..

Cyclists in the city centre set for safer, greener connections thanks to a €135,000 upgrade   Cartagena’s cycling network is set for a welcome boost, as the City Hall has just approved a new bike lane to link Espacio..

Lorca currently has the best employment figures it’s seen since 2009 At the end of July, some 3,339 people were out of work in Lorca, 252 fewer than at the end of 2024, according to the latest report from the Observatory..

Major eco-friendly upgrade to vital road linking Lorca, Puerto Lumbreras and Cádiz, with improvements set to benefit residents and industry across regions   A substantial facelift is on the way for one of the key highways..

Hundreds of people of different nationalities unite in Camposol to oppose biogas development The Neighbourhood Assembly, held in Camposol on August 14 under the slogan ‘STOP BIOGAS’ and organised by the Camposol Neighbourhood..

The money will go towards resurfacing, road safety and three new roundabouts across the Region of Murcia The regional government has committed to improving Murcia's road network with the launch of nine new projects worth..

After years of delays and setbacks, the long-promised high-speed rail link between Murcia and Almería is finally taking shape Work is gathering pace on the long-awaited high-speed railway connection between Murcia and..

Make a wish as the Perseids meteor shower is reaching its peak One of the year’s most anticipated astronomical events occurs every August, the Perseids meteor show, which is better known in Spain as “las lágrimas..

Innovative Applícate project helps residents in Lorca and Murcia gain confidence with technology   Technology isn’t only for the young. It can be a powerful way to connect, learn and feel empowered at any stage of life..

Bathers rush out of the water as two-metre shark swims close to the shore in Puerto de Mazarrón   Swimmers enjoying a sunny afternoon at La Reya beach in Puerto de Mazarrón got quite a shock on Thursday August 7 when..

Fears grow in Camposol and Condado de Alhama over biogas plant’s impact on health and property values The proposed construction of a large-scale biogas and biofertiliser plant in Mazarrón has sparked serious backlash..

These major infrastructure projects aim to ease groundwater pressure and provide more fresh water for the area Two large desalination projects are moving forward in Águilas and Torrevieja, with the Confederación Hydrogr..

Camposol businesses and residents respond with petition against the proposal to build a biomethane and biofertiliser plant on the urbanisation’s doorstep The proposed biomethane and biofertiliser plant in Mazarrón..

The shiny new kiddy playpark aims to be a way to boost family-friendly tourism at Lorca’s famous ‘Fortress of the Sun’ Lorca Castle, one of the city’s top tourist landmarks, now features a completely renovated..

Ecologists have raised the alarm over the plans, while authorities are weighing feasibility and the impact of these facilities Plans to construct new biogas and biomethane plants in the southwest of the Region of Murcia..

The municipality now has 15 lifeguards as well as new beach services and facilities for people with limited mobility The coastline of Lorca, which stretches for 10 kilometres from La Galería in Mazarrón to Águilas..

The Lorca shopping centre is on course for some new arrivals very soon Parque Almenara in Lorca is experiencing a new wave of commercial growth, with five more businesses preparing to open in the coming weeks. The shopping..

Cartagena leads the way with 10 flags, while the Mar Menor misses out for the ninth consecutive year   The Region of Murcia will have 36 Blue Flags in summer 2025 – three more than in 2024, including 29 for beaches and..

The prestigious magazine has selected 25 of the country’s finest coastal hideways, as well as compiling individual lists for various autonomous regions, including Murcia The summer is almost upon us and as the weather..

Additional funding will support modernised facilities, greater resident privacy and a focus on active ageing at the Murcia care home The Caser Residencial Alameda nursing home and centre in Lorca has announced a significant..

The strategic monitoring system is ready to detect early signs of smoke as fire risk season begins The Region of Murcia has once again activated its fixed surveillance network to prevent forest fires, coinciding with the..

Experts have confirmed that no concrete end date can be set as the major engineering works remain a long way from finished The long-awaited arrival of high-speed rail to Almería has hit another setback, as experts confirm..

The digital cartography upgrades will guide future housing, business and infrastructure development, mainly in south western Murcia A new €968,000 investment by the Regional Ministry of Development and Infrastructures..

A new visitable wall mural in Lorca’s Río area is just one of a series of actions to revitalise areas outside of the city centre The outlying rural villages that lie around Lorca already had plenty to offer visitors..

Almost 200 stalls are set up every week at the Huerto de la Rueda venue in Lorca Tourist attractions come in many shapes and sizes, and while Lorca is blessed with a castle and a hugely impressive array of baroque architecture..