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1.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Lorca awake on Christmas DayA 1.9 magnitude earthquake was felt early on Christmas morning, but caused no injuries or damage to the city Usually, it's children shaking you awake on Christmas morning. But in Lorca this year, the culprit was a small earthquake.. 26/12/2025

Record numbers for Griffon Vultures in the Murcia RegionThree young Griffon Vultures were released in Lorca as the population in Murcia hits its highest numbers ever Good news for birds isn’t something you often hear about around Christmas, considering the star of the Christmas dinner. But.. 24/12/2025

What's new for English-language TV in Spain 2026: Changes you have to be aware of to television for expats in Murcia and SpainA look back at the history of UK TV in southern Spain, and a clear guide to the upcoming 2026 changes affecting English-language television services across Murcia and Spain, from Rainbow Satellites Spanish television access for expats is set to undergo.. 23/12/2025

Merry Christmas and a big thank you from Camposol TodayFrom all of us at Camposol Today, wishing you a wonderful festive season and a prosperous 2026 As we draw near the end of 2025, we can reflect on the past year and honestly say that Camposol Today is really starting to “take shape”! &.. 22/12/2025

Mazarrón Council secures emergency aid to repair collapsing road in Camposol urbanisationEmergency flood response funds from the national government will be used to repair the vital Camposol road after the damage caused by Storm Emilia In the days immediately after Storm Emilia battered Murcia, Mazarrón Council’s structural.. 22/12/2025

Camposol garden waste and furniture collection point closes after fireMazarrón Council has informed the Camposol Business Association of the imminent closure of the waste collection point after the fire brigade issued a clean-up notice Following a fire at the garden waste and old furniture collection point on.. 22/12/2025

Volunteer kennel managers wanted at Noah's ARC dog rescue, MazarrónThis is a live-in position for volunteers at the well-known rescue centre near Mazarrón Noah’s ARC, a registered dog rescue charity, is currently looking for volunteer kennel managers to join its team at its rescue centre in El Saladillo.. 22/12/2025

Hugo's Home Farm hosts festive Christmas party to raise funds for animal rescueNine days of family fun with alpaca photos, bouncy castle and elf hunt in Murcia Hugo's Home Farm in Sangonera La Verde is throwing open its gates for a special Christmas celebration running across nine days this festive season, with all donations.. 18/12/2025

Festive cheer and friendly service at TJ Electricals CamposolPop in this Christmas season and shop local for all your electrical needs If you’re spending the festive season here in Mazarrón, you’ll be pleased to know that TJ Electricals/Euronics Camposol is on hand to keep your home running smoothly.. 17/12/2025

Watch! Dramatic dawn rescue as Storm Emilia floods Murcia roadsA couple was swept away in Águilas after the rambla del Cocón burst its banks   A couple had a miraculous escape in the early hours of Tuesday December 16 when their car was swept away by raging waters in Águilas.. 17/12/2025

Ecocorp Solar shares festive wishes for a Happy Christmas and greener New YearHelping homes across southern Spain shine with cleaner, smarter energy this festive season Ecocorp Solar is sending warm Christmas wishes to all their clients, partners and friends as they wrap up another year of helping households across Spain embrace.. 16/12/2025

Team Decklid donates €2,030 to MABS MazarrónAnother generous donation from the Mazarrón garage supporting Race for Life 2025   Decklid Auto Services has made another generous contribution to the local community, delivering €2,030 in sponsorship funds raised for Race for Life.. 15/12/2025

Águilas looks to grow and modernise its tourist accommodationA new study has revealed that Águilas needs more beds to meet demand during the peak season Águilas Town Council has completed a study looking at how to increase and improve tourist accommodation in the municipality. The aim is to help.. 15/12/2025

13 typical stews and casseroles in the Region of Murcia!A range of traditional one-pot dishes characterizes different areas of the Costa Cálida and Murcia Whether you want to call them stews, casseroles or hotpots, the dishes made by “throwing everything in the pot” are among the most characteristic..

Planning permission granted for 96-room hotel at Condado de AlhamaThe project forms part of the Alhama Nature development plan for Condado de Alhama A 2023 mockup of what the Alhama Nature project will look like   Alhama de Murcia Town Council has approved planning permission for the new 5-star hotel.. 15/12/2025

No let-up in the social activities schedule over Christmas at the DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia residence for the elderly!Festive activities to promote social and emotional wellbeing for residents at DomusVI centres all over Spain Christmas means many different things to different people, but for the dedicated staff at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia the traditional aspects and.. 14/12/2025

Warm December weather triggers more migrant boats arriving in MurciaUnseasonably calm seas are extending the crossing season as more boats reach Cartagena For the second week in a row, unusually warm weather along Spain’s south-eastern coastline is driving a fresh spike in small boats attempting the journey from.. 11/12/2025

'I have done it for the last 15 years': The guerrilla Camposol recycling scheme that fills a hole in Mazarrón waste managementCamposol resident Ann Wamsley makes her own Christmas cards for sale, and also runs a unique recycling system to dispose of them after the festive season   We all know that rubbish, and the disposal of it, can sometimes be a hot topic in Spain.. 11/12/2025

Barking up the right tree: Dog and pet care businesses are booming in CamposolIt seems like Camposol is really going to the dogs as companies like Paws & Snores and Wagging Tails grow to serve the needs of the community's pet owners A dog is a man's best friend, but not just a friend; our pets are part of the family.. 11/12/2025

Where to eat in and around Camposol this Christmas and New Year's 2025-26Get stuffed full of stuffing and turkey this Christmas with a slap-up meals at one of these Camposol and Mazarrón restaurants... Ah, there's no time like the festive period for overindulging in food, drink and fine living, and this year.. 11/12/2025