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Edition 1132 of the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader Newspaper 15 – 21 June 2026

Staff Reporter - 14/06/2026

Caselles began swimming in 1998 following medical advice. As a teenager, he was diagnosed with hip dysplasia, a condition in which the head of the femur does not fit correctly into the pelvic socket. It caused instability, pain, joint deterioration and a permanent limp.

Disabled Orihuela Swimmer Takes on Loch Ness Challenge

Staff Reporter - 14/06/2026

Thanks to the generosity of players, sponsors and Bonalba Golf Resort, the Tournament expects to have raised over €6,000 for the Valencian Masonic Charity Fund

Masonic Charity Golf Tournament 2026 Sets New Record at Bonalba Golf Resort

King Felipe offered Pope Leo the use of his private aircraft for the journey back to Rome.

King Felipe to the Pope’s Rescue After Technical Fault Grounds Flight

Applicants competing for eight new Orihuela taxi licences say the exam focused on obscure local knowledge while ignoring the reality of modern GPS navigation.

ORIHUELA TAXI TEST FURY AS 20 OF 22 DRIVERS FAIL OVER ‘RIDICULOUS’ QUESTIONS

Judge Calama said the possession of high-value luxury goods, combined with an apparent lack of tax records showing how they were acquired, provided grounds for further investigation.

FORMER PM ZAPATERO FACES JEWELLERY SMUGGLING PROBE

According to the CMA, Ryanair’s terms state that an adult must sit with children aged between two and 11. The airline arranges this through what it calls a “mandatory family seat”, for which the accompanying adult is charged.

Ryanair Faces Watchdog Probe Over Family Seat Charges

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The only publication you need for the latest English-language news, sport and events from across Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Pilar de la Horadada, Mar Menor,...

Disabled Orihuela Swimmer Takes on Loch Ness Challenge

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Juanjo Caselles is preparing for one of the world’s toughest open-water swims: a 36-kilometre crossing of Scotland’s Loch Ness. Orihuela swimmer Juan José “Juanjo” Caselles...

King Felipe to the Pope’s Rescue After Technical Fault Grounds Flight

14/06/2026

ORIHUELA TAXI TEST FURY AS 20 OF 22 DRIVERS FAIL OVER...

13/06/2026

FORMER PM ZAPATERO FACES JEWELLERY SMUGGLING PROBE

13/06/2026

Ryanair Faces Watchdog Probe Over Family Seat Charges

13/06/2026

The case centres on the purchase of 100,000 promotional diaries, which the vehicle inspection station said were intended as gifts for customers. The company paid €17 for each diary, although the tax inspector said their real market price was less than €1.30.

Cash Trail Deepens Case Against Orihuela Mayor Vegara

12/06/2026

The birds had been taken in two separate incidents. Thirteen pigeons were stolen from a pigeon loft, while a further 21 were taken from a private home.

Guardia Civil recovers 34 stolen racing pigeons

12/06/2026

Torrevieja Council’s Parks and Gardens Department has carried out a series of improvement and maintenance works at the Aromatic Park, one of the city’s most recognisable and distinctive green areas.

Torrevieja carries out new improvements at Aromatic Park to strengthen its...

12/06/2026

The main aim of the project is to improve road and pedestrian safety, particularly in busy areas used regularly by residents, visitors and tourists. At the same time, the council says the initia-tive introduces a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly solution for public light-ing along the coastline.

New Solar Lights Brighten Up Orihuela Costa

12/06/2026

The new service represents a significant improvement in public transport links between Orihuela and Alicante, Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, the University of Alicante, Orihuela Costa and numerous municipalities across the Vega Baja.

New bus service increases frequencies and expands destinations for Orihuela residents

12/06/2026

Paseo del Mar has officially opened its doors on the Dique de Levante promenade in Torrevieja, on Thursday evening, marking the arrival of a major new leisure, dining and social destination beside the city’s port.

Paseo del Mar Opens in Torrevieja, Bringing a New Seafront Destination...

12/06/2026

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One thing which brings tears to my eyes is thinking about a smaller hen which has to lay a large egg!

TONY MAYES RANT – NATION ON THE EDGE

Staff Reporter - 11/06/2026 0

Each day when I switch on the TV to hear the latest news it seems that every story is of yet more violence. The Northern...

Turnkey office solutions refer to ready-to-use workspaces that enable businesses to begin operations with minimal preparation time.

Turnkey office solutions and the future of workplace flexibility

Staff Reporter - 10/06/2026 0

The modern office market is changing rapidly as businesses seek greater flexibility, faster occupancy, and more efficient use of resources. Traditional office leasing models,...

Number ten Downing Street, once the pinnacle in leadership of the world, now has the mentality of a four-year-old who frequently says his dad was a tool maker; perhaps he means a fool maker.

His father was a Fool maker

10/06/2026

The devastated family of murdered Belfast father-of-two John George have been hit by a new wave of cruelty after vile online trolls allegedly sent disturbing threats about his body and remains.

Grieving Family of Murdered Belfast Father, John George, Targeted by Sick...

09/06/2026

A British man and woman have been arrested in Spain over a chilling alleged assassination attempt in which a man was shot four times in the back outside his own home.

British Pair Arrested at Alicante Airport Over Santiago de la Ribera...

07/06/2026

King Felipe to the Pope’s Rescue After Technical Fault Grounds Flight

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Pope Leo XIV’s aircraft was unable to leave Tenerife — prompting Spain’s King Felipe VI to offer the pontiff his own plane for the...

Budapest has become one of Central Europe’s most attractive business destinations, offering international companies a dynamic economic environment, skilled workforce, and excellent infrastructure.

Corvin Offices: Redefining the modern office experience in Budapest

Contributor - 12/06/2026 0

Budapest has become one of Central Europe’s most attractive business destinations, offering international companies a dynamic economic environment, skilled workforce, and excellent infrastructure. As...