EDITION 1142 OF THE COSTA BLANCA LEADER NEWSPAPER 24 – 30...
The latest edition brings English-language news, sport and events...
Transport Minister Rules Out Second Runway at Alicante-Elche Airport
Spain’s Transport Minister has rejected renewed calls for a...
Ageing Buses Launch Torrevieja’s €115m Transport Service
Torrevieja’s long-awaited new public transport service has begun operating...
Hundreds Take Protest Dip to Save Guardamar’s Historic Beach Homes
More than 300 people gathered at Babilonia beach in...
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Costa Blanca
EDITION 1142 OF THE COSTA BLANCA LEADER NEWSPAPER 24 – 30 AUGUST 2026
The latest edition brings English-language news, sport and events...
Beaches
Hundreds Take Protest Dip to Save Guardamar’s Historic Beach Homes
More than 300 people gathered at Babilonia beach in...
Accidents
Temporary Third Lane Proposed to Ease Torrevieja’s N-332 Traffic Chaos
A temporary third lane has been suggested as a...
Beaches
Sewage Spill Returns to Cala La Mosca as Council Refuses to Close Beach
Wastewater was again flowing into the sea at Cala...
Awards
Spanish Tourism Leaders Awarded Honorary MBEs for Protecting British Visitors
Two senior figures from Spain’s tourism and hospitality industries...
Tourism Adds Thousands to Spanish House Prices, New Study Claims
Tourism growth is contributing to rising housing costs across Spain, with increased air arrivals adding an estimated €3,800 to the average price of a...
Popular Spanish Property Searches
Crime
Cable Thieves Leave La Murada in the Dark
La Murada football stadium has been left without floodlighting...
End of a Dream: Young Footballers Paid Thousands for False Hope in Alicante
Young Venezuelan footballers and their families allegedly paid as...
German Teenager Choked Unconscious and Robbed in Campoamor
A 16-year-old German tourist has told police he was...
Guardia Civil Seizes 1,000 Litres of Petrol from La Manga Boat-Hire Company
The Guardia Civil has seized more than 1,000 litres...
Business and Economy
Transport Minister Rules Out Second Runway at Alicante-Elche Airport
Spain’s Transport Minister has rejected renewed calls for a...
N-332 Landmark Hotel Set for New Life in Santa Pola
One of Santa Pola’s best-known roadside landmarks is set...
Giant Bluefin Tuna Wash Ashore on Torrevieja and Torre de la Horadada Beaches
Several huge bluefin tuna, some weighing more than 300...
The Benefits of Going the Extra Mile for Your Staff
Many business owners get started, in part, because of...
Education
Spice Girl Geri Halliwell’s Great-Grandfather Executed by Franco Regime
Spice Girls star Geri Halliwell-Horner has family roots in...
Solar Spectacle Becomes a Cloudy Letdown
After months of anticipation, careful planning and endless warnings...
How to Activate Earthquake Alerts on Android and iPhone
Recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia have highlighted how...
Plastic Bags, Mini Toiletries and Wrapped Produce to Disappear Across Spain
Spanish shoppers will face major changes to product packaging...
EntertainmentWhat's On
Torrevieja’s Ukrainian Community to Celebrate 35 Years of Independence
Torrevieja’s Ukrainian community will commemorate the 35th anniversary of...
Solar Spectacle Becomes a Cloudy Letdown
After months of anticipation, careful planning and endless warnings...
Three New Brands Open at Zenia Boulevard
Zenia Boulevard has expanded its retail and restaurant offering...
Restaurants Push Back Against Influencers Seeking Free Meals
A growing number of restaurants are rejecting requests from...
ColumnistsViews & Opinion
‘How old would you be if you didn’t know your age?’
I was reading something in a magazine last week when I came across what I consider to be one of the greatest lines ever...
A Cautionary Tale About Rogue Builders – A true story
It is not uncommon to read of builders trying...
