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The Torrent road on the Barranco del Poyo

Destructive hurricane leaves at least 51 dead in the Valencian Community

Kevin Reardon - 30/10/2024

Putin’s Luxurious summer bolthole in Altea

Spain is experiencing its most devastating DANA in a century, leaving a trail of death and destruction

Spain Death Toll Exceeds 100 as Blame Game gets underway

With over 70 deaths and dozens still missing Valencia Bears the Brunt as devastating Floods Ravage Spain

The controversy has stirred unease among Spain’s coastal business community and tourism industry, both of which heavily rely on the allure of beach bars to attract visitors.

EU Threatens Future of Spain “chiringuito” Beach Bars

At least 13 feared dead in Valencia due to flash flooding

At least 13 feared dead in Valencia due to flash flooding

Staff Reporter - 30/10/2024 0

Flamenco demonstration in Sevilla

@leadernewspaper - 12/11/2020 1

The primary obstacle lies in the lack of suitable land to accommodate the expansion of the road.

N-332 Road Widening in Torrevieja Delayed due to lack of land

Staff Reporter - 19/10/2024 0

Altea Hills, an urban conservation community where it is estimated that around 25% of the residents are of Russian nationality.

Russian Oligarch has four properties seized in Alicante

Kevin Reardon - 01/05/2022 0

Elon Musk: “Spain could supply Europe’s energy needs”

Elon Musk: “Spain could supply Europe’s energy needs”

Kevin Reardon - 05/04/2022 0

WEDNESDAY LATEST - Transport strike in Spain

WEDNESDAY LATEST – Transport strike in Spain

Kevin Reardon - 23/03/2022 0

Hundreds of local police and volunteers join the aid operation in...

Kevin Reardon - 02/11/2024 0

William Leverkus lived during the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) in Cartagena

The Civil War Diaries of Consul William Leverkus MBE

@leadernewspaper - 29/09/2021 0

Alicante-Elche airport to increase police personnel at passport control

Alicante-Elche airport to increase security personnel at passport control

Andrew Atkinson - 15/06/2022 0

Spain wants Covid to be treated like flu

Spain wants Covid to be treated like flu

Kevin Reardon - 12/01/2022 0

Valencia running out of tears as 89 still missing

Valencia running out of tears as 89 still missing

Staff Reporter - 06/11/2024 0

The main entrance to the social security centre

Spanish government plans immigrant reception centre in Torrevieja

Staff Reporter - 21/11/2024 0

Vaccinated Brits could spend £10b - if Spain introduces Vaccine Passport Scheme for summer

Vaccinated Brits could spend £10b – if Spain introduces Vaccine Passport...

@leadernewspaper - 15/03/2021 0

The United Kingdom remains the largest nationality despite a population decrease

Foreign Population in Alicante: A Growing Trend

Kevin Reardon - 07/11/2024 0

Small businesses are still strugling despite the billions received in Spain from the EU

EU bailout funds being distributed to the super-rich

@leadernewspaper - 03/12/2020 0

Alicante Tourism asks for safe corridors

Alicante Tourism asks for safe corridors

@leadernewspaper - 14/04/2021 0

Genis Boadella, PDeCAT deputy.

Proposed motion to evict squatters in Spain within 48 hours

Andrew Atkinson - 12/07/2022 0

Carolina Gracia of the PSOE with Jose Aix, spokesman for Ciudadanos in Orihuela

Political earthquake in Orihuela

Kevin Reardon - 10/04/2022 0

It was said that the time that the suspensions had as much to do with political considerations as scientific ones

AstraZeneca vaccinations stall because of decisions made by politicians and not...

@leadernewspaper - 21/03/2021 0

Court Reopens Investigation into Santa Pola Terrorist Attack

Court Reopens Investigation into Santa Pola Terrorist Attack

Mark Nolan - 30/03/2022 0

Additional 3,500 summer police in tourist spots - including Costa Blanca

Additional 3,500 summer police in tourist spots – including Costa Blanca

Andrew Atkinson - 29/06/2022 0

Workers demonstrating during Barcelona's General strike

Judge confirms Russian interference in Catalonia independence bid

@leadernewspaper - 01/11/2020 0

The purpose is to facilitate the cross-checking of data to verify the residence that appears in the census database of the people registered in the SIP.

Consell approves Community check of SIP Cards

Kevin Reardon - 04/12/2024 0

Low Emission Zones Will Become More Restrictive

Mark Nolan - 17/10/2022 0

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

Spain bid to slash energy bills up to 40% amid record price levels

Spain bid to slash energy prices by up to 40%

Andrew Atkinson - 07/06/2022 0

Orihuela's Message of Peace and Hope

Orihuela’s Message of Peace and Hope

Kevin Reardon - 06/03/2022 0

In Torrevieja alone, foreign buyers purchased 3,117 homes in the first half of 2024, according to data from the Notarial College of Valencia.

International buyers dominate over 80% of the Alicante property market

Kevin Reardon - 17/01/2025 0

Covid Passports to Stay in Valencia For Now

Covid Passports to Stay in Valencia For Now

Mark Nolan - 20/01/2022 0

In Alicante province, progress remains uneven among the eight eligible municipalities.

Low Emissions Zones: Alicante Province Faces Delays

Staff Reporter - 01/01/2025 0

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