Murcia invests €10million to improve roads in 9 municipalitiesThe 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 €9.2 million. These.. 15/08/2025
Murcia-Almería train line pushed back to 2027After 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 Almería, with the.. 14/08/2025
When to get the best view of the shooting star show of the summerMake 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 de San Lorenzo.. 12/08/2025
Shark sighting sparks beach drama in MazarrónBathers 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 a shark, estimated.. 08/08/2025
Camposol residents demand urgent meeting to halt biogas plant plansFears 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 from residents of.. 06/08/2025
New bike lane planned for old Águilas road in LorcaAt the same time, Lorca City Council will resurface the road following resident complaints A new cycle lane is on the way for Lorca as the City Council has just opened the tender process for a works contract on the old Águilas road. The lane.. 05/08/2025
Suspect arrested after violent robbery on Lorca streetLorca police arrested a man following a city-centre attack on local woman A 47-year-old woman was attacked and robbed in broad daylight on Calle José María Zarauz in the centre of Lorca at the weekend. Local Police have arrested a young.. 05/08/2025
Blue zone free parking in Lorca throughout AugustNo need to pay in designated spaces in Lorca during the whole month August has arrived and for drivers in Lorca that can mean only one thing: completely free parking in all blue zones. Drivers in Lorca can park for free in the city&rsquo.. 04/08/2025
Lorca Castle gets brand-new children's playgroundThe 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 playground designed.. 28/07/2025
Controversy surrounds new biogas and biomethane plant projects in Mazarrón and LorcaEcologists 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 have come under fire from environmental.. 25/07/2025
Extra lifeguards on duty to protect beachgoers in Lorca this summerThe 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, now has.. 02/07/2025
New shops opening at Parque Almenara in the coming weeksThe 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 centre, which has steadily.. 06/06/2025
Murcia gains three more Blue Flags this year, bringing its total to 36Cartagena 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 seven for marinas. According..
National Geographic's best beaches in Spain for 2025 include one in MurciaThe 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 heats up, many of us.. 09/05/2025
Caser Residencial expands care offering in Lorca with upgraded psychogeriatric unitAdditional 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 expansion of its psychogeriatric.. 07/05/2025
Forest fire surveillance network activated in the Region of MurciaThe 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 start of the medium fire danger.. 28/04/2025
High-speed rail derails: AVE between Murcia and Almería delayed beyond 2026Experts 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 that the AVE line.. 25/04/2025