The Plaza de España in Lorca is full of people celebrating the first day of Christmas
Hundreds of locals flock to the centre of Lorca as the Christmas spirit gets into full swing   Lorca city council’s determined commitment to hold great events in the monumental areas of the town is paying off after..

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Blanket ban on expanding polluting pig farms in the Region of Murcia
To reduce nitrate pollution, the Region of Murcia will restrict water supplies so that no new pig farms can be built The Region of Murcia is embarking on an unprecedented battle against nitrate pollution, with stringent..

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Lorca revives its old town with new housing plans following 2011 earthquakes
The renovations mark a turning point for the recovery of the historic centre of Lorca The historic centre of Lorca is set for a major revival as the reclassification of ruined properties, damaged by the devastating 2011..

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Lorca gives out portable ashtrays to tackle cigarette butt littering
It is part of a campaign to promote cleaner streets The Lorca City Council, in collaboration with the Ávora Association and the Región de Murcia Limpia Association, has launched an innovative campaign to combat litter..

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Man in Lorca caught keeping four Iberian wolves as pets
The wild animals were kept captive in a fenced plot next to his home   The Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia, in collaboration with vets from the City Council of Lorca, have just carried out ‘Operation Lupus’..

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Two more Iberian lynxes have been released in the highlands of Lorca
The release follows controversy after many lynxes this year have succumbed to fatal traffic accidents   Damán and Nota are the names of the two Iberian Lynxes that have been released in the highlands of Lorca. Their..

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Rising seas will consume large areas of the Murcia coast by 2050
18 square kilometres could be lost to the sea by 2100 due to climate change   The coastal areas of San Pedro del Pinatar, San Javier, Los Alcázares and Cartagena on the Mar Menor are set to be the most heavily affected..

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Lorca city is preparing to introduce its Low Emissions Zone for cars
The ayuntamiento has presented its project for the Low Emission Zone to overhaul mobility and urban sustainability in the city Lorca has developed its Zona de Bajas Emisiones (Low Emission Zone or ZBE) project for the..

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Lorca invests 60,000 euros in new fire protection system for the Teatro Guerra
The current system is 38 years old and needs replacing  Lorca City Council has reported that it is going to immediately undertake an investment of around 60,000 euros with the aim of providing the Teatro Guerra theatre..

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The massive Thursday market in Lorca prepares for a Three Kings bonanza edition on January 4
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..

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Lorca tourist office to re-open in the Palacio de Guevara
The refurbished palace welcomes back Lorca tourist office After the long refurbishment and restoration of the monumental Palacio de Guevara in Lorca the tourist office will be moving back to the building, offering services..

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4 historic monuments and heritage sites in Murcia at risk of disappearing
The state of ruin of the structures has prompted their inclusion on the Red Heritage List Four architectural buildings in the Region of Murcia are very different from each other in terms of time period and design, but..

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Lorca unveils spectacular new rural walking route in Zarzadilla de Totana
Magnificent views over the countryside in the north of the municipality of Lorca The Town Hall of Lorca has unveiled a new and spectacular fully signposted walking route in the north of the vast municipality (the second largest..

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Illegally modified electric scooters cause more road accidents
Young riders in the Region of Murcia are modifying their scooters to go faster, and they are becoming more fashionable amongst drug dealers Police sources in Murcia have reported that more people are trying to pimp their..

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