MURCIA SOUTH WEST

Águilas steps up rural road maintenance ahead of storm seasonMaintenance crews will focus on clearing ditches and vegetation along 100 kilometres of routes throughout Águilas The Department of Agriculture in Águilas has started a new round of cleaning and maintenance works along the municipality.. 12/09/2025

Lorca's medieval museum delayed until late 2026 amid funding shortfall€500,000 needed to complete ambitious exhibition featuring advanced 14th-century gallery Ambitious plans for the Ciufront Medieval Museum in Lorca have hit a major delay, with organisers confirming that the much-loved museum will not be ready to.. 11/09/2025

Lorca makes buses free as Saharan dust pushes air quality to alert levelMeasures rolled out to shield residents as PM10 particles spike in city The city of Lorca is offering free urban transport and parking on ORA-regulated spaces in La Alberca and Los Ángeles, with the town now sitting at air quality alert level 3.. 10/09/2025

Opposition to Mazarrón Biogas plant escalates to legal actionAn open meeting is planned to address the legal option aimed at halting biogas plant proposed near numerous residential areas What started as a wave of signatures on a petition against the planned biogas plant in Mazarrón is now moving toward.. 10/09/2025

If you have stepchildren in Spain, Thy Will Be Done can help drastically reduce inheritance taxBritish stepchildren in Spain can avoid massive tax bills through professional legal adoption service British expats living in Spain with stepchildren face a significant inheritance tax challenge that could cost their families tens of thousands of.. 09/09/2025

Jump into September with unbeatable deals at TJ Electricals, Euronics CamposolTop-quality home appliances at great prices – ready to upgrade your living space this autumn September is the perfect time to refresh your home with the latest tech and appliances. At TJ Electricals, Euronics Camposol, the team has lined up some.. 09/09/2025

Archaeological findings at the Isla del Fraile in Águilas “could help re-write the history of the Mediterranean”!It is now confirmed that human activity continued on the small island well into the 6th century The 2025 archaeological dig at the Isla del Fraile, the small island just off the coast of Águilas in the south-west of Murcia, has resulted in the.. 09/09/2025

Lorca enjoys a successful summer for domestic and international tourismA notable increase in non-Spanish visitors contributed to the popularity of Lorca during July and August Figures released by the Town Hall of Lorca show that the number of tourists visiting the city during the summer, as measured by enquiries at the tourist.. 08/09/2025

Crumbling buildings in Lorca's Old Town to be replaced by new homesLorca City Council has ordered the owners to rebuild or give up their land The historic heart of Lorca is about to see another major step forward in its long road to recovery. At the start of the new political year, Mayor Fulgencio Gil has confirmed.. 08/09/2025

CAME's Instituto Dermoestético brings expert cosmetic care to MazarrónBook your appointment today for personalised skin and aesthetic treatments   Did you know the best specialists in dermatology and plastic surgery are now seeing patients in Mazarrón? Instituto Dermoestético by CAME, directed by Dr.. 05/09/2025

Jumilla calls for later bus to Yecla as Lorca revives key rural routesResidents demand extended evening bus service to Yecla while Lorca reinstates historic line to northern districts Residents of Jumilla are renewing calls for an extension to the bus timetable connecting their town with Yecla in the evenings. Currently.. 04/09/2025

Suspects arrested for stealing almost €50,000 in Mazarrón and OrihuelaVictims were followed after taking money out of banks Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia have arrested three alleged members of a gang of thieves from Chile known as “Los Fantasmas” (the ghosts), which has already been broken up.. 04/09/2025

Harness the power of the sun with Ecocorp Solar in Puerto LumbrerasExpert solar solutions with top-quality equipment and personalised service If you’re thinking about solar energy, there’s never been a better time to go solar in sunny southern Spain. Ecocorp Solar recently completed their second installation.. 03/09/2025

Lorca lifeguards deliver safe summer despite unpredictable seas and shark sightingEighty-three successful interventions highlight teamwork amid challenging beach conditions This summer’s rescue and surveillance plan on Lorca’s beaches wrapped up with a total of 83 lifeguard interventions between Saturday June 21 and Saturday.. 03/09/2025

Paws and Snores: Complete pet care you can rely on in CamposolTrusted, personalised pet services from dog sitting to social clubs – all with your animal’s wellbeing at heart Whether you’re looking for a trustworthy pet sitter, a place for your dog to socialise, or a safe space for training and exercise..

Investigators suspect more than one person involved in Camposol double deathPolice are not ruling out further arrests in the Camposol case of the two missing men who were found dead in a house   Investigators working on the case of the two bodies discovered in a squatted ‘okupa’ house on the Camposol.. 02/09/2025

Don't wait until the cold weather arrives to get your heating system servicedIt will be getting colder again before we know it... beat the rush and have your boiler serviced early! Camposol Heating & Maintenance S.L (CHM) will be carrying out routine maintenance on heating systems throughout September. This is the ideal.. 02/09/2025

Bodies found in Camposol house believed to be those of missing foreignersAuthorities are continuing their investigation into the disappearance and deaths of the two Ecuadorian men who went missing four months ago The Guardia Civil has discovered two dead bodies in a house in Sector D of the Camposol urbanisation, where.. 30/08/2025

Experienced criminals arrested for burglaries in Puerto de MazarrónTwo young men were identified from CCTV footage at the scenes of the crimes Security camera footage of the suspects An investigation by Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia has detained two experienced criminals on suspicion of burgling a.. 29/08/2025

Águilas presents suggested snorkelling routes at 13 beach locationsEasy underwater tourism for all the family along the Mediterranean coast of Águilas The routes are In their drive to encourage “blue tourism”, the Town Hall of Águilas has created a guide to snorkelling at 13 of the beaches in.. 29/08/2025