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The case, to be heard in the Orihuela Criminal Court No. 1, was due to start this Friday but will now kick off on November 21, with further hearing on November 28.

Orihuela Mayor’s Tax Fraud Trial Delayed Again After Judge Falls Ill

Staff Reporter - 13/11/2025

In this role, García will oversee the coordination of key municipal areas, including Environmental Management, Street Cleaning and Waste Management (RSU), Statistics, Transport, and Public Health.

Garcia Appointed to Lead Orihuela’s Environmental and Public Health Services

The once-grand mid-19th-century mansion and dry-farming estate, historically protected under the General Plan, has mostly collapsed, leaving only scattered ruins.

The Remains of La Casa de los Balcones in Torrevieja

The dispute raises questions about the evenhandedness of Orihuela politicians and local authorities in enforcing court orders.

Builders continue working at Finca Langostina despite court order to stop

The motion failed, falling short by just one vote

Court Fines Mayor and Local Resident Over Town Square Scuffle

Partido Independencia Orihuela Costa (P.I.O.C.), campaign for Independence for the coast.

Corruption comes at a cost – It is the coast that...

@leadernewspaper - 04/10/2020 1

The Orihuela Council is launching a public tender worth €155,000 to hire an external company to organize events aimed at revitalizing local commerce.

Orihuela Tenders for Company to Boost City Commerce

Staff Reporter - 29/07/2025 0

In response to a recent article published by the Orihuela Costa Independence Party (PIOC) in The Leader on September 18, local civic association Unidos por la Costa has released detailed information regarding the upcoming municipal elections, scheduled for May 30, 2027.

Voting Crisis on the Coast as Unidos por la Costa Issues...

Staff Reporter - 24/09/2025 0

Pablo Samper Will Present Full Electoral Team on Sunday

Mark Nolan - 03/05/2023 0

This heartfelt tribute underscored Orihuela's respect, admiration, and gratitude for the National Police’s tireless service and commitment.

Orihuela Honours National Police on 200th Anniversary

Staff Reporter - 21/12/2024 0

The 2024 winner was the Torrevieja florist, Josefa Carmona Melgarejo, in recognition of his long personal and professional career

Application period opens for Torrevieja Woman Of The Year 2025

Staff Reporter - 11/02/2025 0

As Orihuela pushes ahead with digital citizen participation, locals warn that without proper representation, surveys risk becoming yet another Orihuela PR exercises rather than genuine tools for accountability.

Orihuela Survey? Coastal Residents Say City is Out of Touch

Staff Reporter - 13/11/2025 0

District X (Coastal): Develop a park in front of Playa Flamenca Secondary School, featuring play and sports areas for calisthenics.

From Sports Facilities to Public parks: Orihuela Funds Community Projects

Staff Reporter - 26/03/2025 0

Infrastructure Councillor Víctor Valverde emphasised the significance of this project, noting that Orihuela has not seen a resurfacing plan of this scale since 2010.

Largest Road Resurfacing Project in a Decade: Orihuela announces €2.3M Tender

Staff Reporter - 25/02/2025 0

Why the Local Elections are important to you!

Partido Independencia Orihuela Costa - 11/05/2023 0

Over 400 attend PP rally in Pilar de la Horadada despite...

@leadernewspaper - 14/05/2023 0

Peter Houghton will be in the chair, answering questions on a variety of subjects, as they affect residents on the coast.

Residents Surgeries get underway, chaired by Platforma Orihuela Costa

@leadernewspaper - 21/07/2021 0

Motion to remove Orihuela Mayor from Office and replace him with Carolina Gracia

ORIHUELA COSTA EXCLUDED FROM €9.5M PACKAGE OF INVESTMENTS

@leadernewspaper - 18/07/2021 1

This 2.5-kilometer trail has been recognized for its scenic, geological, and cultural value.

Orihuela Costa Awarded the 2025 Blue Trail Distinction

Staff Reporter - 26/03/2025 0

Torrevieja PSOE explains the purpose of its campaign photos

Mark Nolan - 23/05/2023 0

When will the election results be known?

When will the election results be known?

@leadernewspaper - 28/05/2023 0

Galiano Resigns

Galiano Resigns

@leadernewspaper - 07/02/2021 1

The Torrevieja City Council’s strategy to curb illegal street vending along the promenades during the Easter holiday season has shown notable success, thanks to a significant increase in the Local Police force.

Torrevieja Cracks Down on Illegal Street Vending with Increased Police Presence

Staff Reporter - 23/04/2025 0

We await a response from the councillor for Commerce, Vicente Pina Lopez

BONOS ORIHUELA 2024 Campaign of little benefit to Costa Business

Staff Reporter - 13/11/2024 0

Population 536. La Aparecida gets a 55k skatepark

Population 536. La Aparecida gets a 55k skatepark

@leadernewspaper - 05/08/2021 0

Torrevieja Socialists Delay Leadership Election Again

Mark Nolan - 01/12/2022 0

These improvements will enhance luminosity, improve energy efficiency, and align with the municipality's sustainability goals

Lighting Improvements for Coastal Promenades

Staff Reporter - 09/01/2025 0

Council relent as residents demand improved access

Council relent as residents demand improved access

@leadernewspaper - 04/07/2021 0

CLARO 15th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

@leadernewspaper - 12/12/2021 0

Torrevieja City Council has awarded a two-year contract, with an option for two additional years, to Atende for the provision of Home Help Services (SAD). The contract is valued at €881,473 annually, totalling €3,525,892 over the potential four-year period.

Torrevieja contracts it’s Home Help Service for 881,473 euros

Staff Reporter - 06/12/2024 0

Ros (centre) with the mayor of Pilar de la Horadada

New Era for the Partido Popular Youth Wing in Pilar de...

Staff Reporter - 18/05/2025 0

There Is hope for Orihuela Costa

Partido Independencia Orihuela Costa - 25/04/2024 0

The Orihuela council has ordered sealing up of the property abandoned for more than a decade on Calle Nutria on the Orihuela Costa

Council takes action with ‘Casa del Chino’

Staff Reporter - 06/12/2024 0

in January 2022, the council approved the drafting of a project for a new civic centre on Calle Madreperla in La Zenia. Anyone who knows the area knows this is an extremely narrow, congested street, again, showing complete disregard for practical planning or local knowledge. It’s as if they threw darts at a map rather than conducting real site evaluations.

Orihuela Costa Left Behind Again as the Council Splashes Millions on...

Peter Houghton - 05/08/2025 0

Frustration and political tension exploded once again in Orihuela Costa this Monday as more than 300 residents took to the streets in protest

Over 300 Residents Call for Independence and Accountability in Orihuela Costa...

Staff Reporter - 05/05/2025 0

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