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Despite Mestre's commitment to addressing long-standing issues, he regularly faces bureaucratic inertia and political opposition that hinders any progress.

Alone on the Frontline as Mestre Battles Municipal Bureaucracy

Staff Reporter - 13/05/2025

‘What’s that you just called me …?’

‘What’s that you just called me …?’

I have considerable sympathy for people who want to get onto the property ladder and buy their own home, only to find they are priced out of the market.

Tony Mayes Weekly Rant – Climbing the Ladder

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to assess the performance of Orihuela's municipal government, led by the coalition of the People's Party (PP) and VOX, a year and a half into their tenure.

Evaluating the Orihuela Municipal Executive: A Year-End Review

The concept of municipal segregation, where regions break away to form independent municipalities, is gaining traction throughout Spain.

“A Nation Divided: The Surge of Segregation Movements Sweeping Across Spain”

Unlike other parts of the municipality, Orihuela Costa stands out for its strong community fabric, where residents' efforts underscore their commitment to maintaining their neighbourhoods, despite the lack of municipal support

Orihuela Costa Residents Asphalt Own Roads in Defiance of Council Inaction

Staff Reporter - 12/12/2024 0

Article of Opinion by Mario Martínez Sobre - President of The Chamber of Commerce

Will Orihuela Become an Industrial City?

Staff Reporter - 08/12/2024 0

Harriet Sperling at Royal Ascot

Royal Focus –The strange evolution of Harriet Sperling – Heir to...

Kevin Reardon - 21/10/2024 0

Four businessmen convicted of paying minors for sex are spared jail

Four Murcia businessmen convicted of paying minors for sex are spared...

Staff Reporter - 08/10/2024 0

Giving Back to the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida

Giving Back to the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida

Kevin Reardon - 21/12/2023 0

Montesinos Musical Group celebrate winning 43rd Valencian Community Music Band Contest

Andrew Atkinson - 23/10/2023 0

The Life of Elche journalist Àngel Castaño Valero.

Andrew Atkinson - 16/10/2023 0

Strictly Spain Christmas Variety spectacular

Staff Reporter - 26/09/2023 0

Football’s Coming Home!

Andrew Atkinson - 24/07/2023 0

Montesinos Local boy takes over as new Club President

Andrew Atkinson - 19/07/2023 0

Former Racing San Miguel coach Willy takes charge at Monte

Andrew Atkinson - 15/07/2023 0

Quesada’s Emilio wins Gold in National Kickboxing Championships

Andrew Atkinson - 26/06/2023 0

Let’s Make An Opera

Andrew Atkinson - 12/06/2023 0

Covid no longer emergency – but Long Covid sufferers struggle

Andrew Atkinson - 29/05/2023 0

Meeting Sir Stanley Matthews

Contributor - 15/05/2023 0

David Pritty meets Sir Kenny Dalglish

@leadernewspaper - 08/05/2023 0

From Montesinos to Manchester

Andrew Atkinson - 25/04/2023 0

Here Comes the Reggae Reggae Man!

Andrew Atkinson - 24/04/2023 0

Hot Chocolate star Greg really proud of daughter Holly

Andrew Atkinson - 19/04/2023 0

Whirlwind success – from performing to 50 – to 3,000 people!

Andrew Atkinson - 12/04/2023 0

Ex-Real Madrid star John Toshack handcuffed to escaped prisoner

Andrew Atkinson - 04/04/2023 0

Former Prime Minister Visits Orihuela Costa

Mark Nolan - 29/03/2023 0

You’ll Never Walk Alone!

Andrew Atkinson - 23/03/2023 0

Goalkeeper – to goalscorer!

Andrew Atkinson - 23/03/2023 0

Warm memories of Spain for Jimmy Cricket

Andrew Atkinson - 08/03/2023 0

The Good Life for Punta Prima star Vincent!

Andrew Atkinson - 06/03/2023 0

Jimmy gives it some welly!

Andrew Atkinson - 01/03/2023 0

Argentinian Lucas’s tearful visit to Spain in place of his father

Andrew Atkinson - 27/02/2023 0

There’s More! – as Jimmy Cricket returns to Spain

Andrew Atkinson - 23/02/2023 0

Reunion in Spain shattered after cancer death in Argentina

Andrew Atkinson - 14/02/2023 0

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