MURCIA NEWS

Águilas Town Hall encourages residents to prepare Xmas gifts for children in need this yearBoxes must be delivered for distribution in less well-off nations by 28th November The new Mayor of Águilas, Cristóbal Casado, has officially launched the annual “Niño de Navidad” campaign, supporting a worthy charity.. 16/10/2025

Body of foreign resident found floating in Águilas portThe corpse was pulled from the water on Wednesday afternoon The lifeless body of a man was found on the afternoon of Wednesday October 15 floating in the waters of the fishing port of Águilas.   The grim discovery of a corpse drifting.. 16/10/2025

Second victim in Lorca double murder was allegedly involved in drug dealingGuardia Civil are investigating whether body in car boot was connected to shooting of Italian alleged mobster on same day nearby  The Guardia Civil has identified the second fatality in the double murder case in Lorca, whose body was discovered.. 14/10/2025

Second lynx litter born as part of the Lorca highlands reintroduction projectThe three adorable kittens were born to Tahúlla, a lynx released in the Region of Murcia in 2023 For a project that’s had more ups and downs than the Lorca highlands themselves, the European Life LynxConnect programme in the Region of.. 14/10/2025

Camposol volunteers raise €1,000 for Hugo's Home Farm animal rescueLocal volunteers organised raffles and table top sales to support rescue centre caring for horses, alpacas and more Sometimes the best ideas come from the most unlikely places. For Roberta Gillen, Karen Mathews, Julie Brockbank and Lisa Morris, inspiration.. 10/10/2025

Lorca's magnificent Excolegiata de San Patricio gets essential façade restorationOne of the Region of Murcia's finest baroque masterpieces has been carefully treated to prevent damage to its historic stonework Of all the historic and monumental buildings that grace the city of Lorca, perhaps none is more important than the.. 09/10/2025

Lorca issues over 1,000 fines as scooter rules tightenSafety campaign leads to surge in penalties as authorities enforce electric scooter laws The Ayuntamiento of Lorca has stepped up enforcement of local rules on electric scooters, issuing more than 400 fines so far this year and 1,027 in total since the.. 09/10/2025

Italian mafia link to Lorca double shooting murdersGuardia Civil sources identify one victim as notorious suspected gangster out on bail Archive photo of forensics officers examining a car The identity of one of two men who were shot dead in Lorca on Tuesday has opened a new line of investigation.. 08/10/2025

New Camposol Legal Platform against proposed biogas plantResidents, associations and local businesses unite to defend the environment and quality of life in Camposol The newly formed Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas, promoted by the GREEN CAMPOSOL Association, will initiate legal proceedings challenging.. 07/10/2025

Coastal law clash puts 400 Murcia families at risk of losing their beach homesPolitical fight over Spain’s shoreline rules leaves residents worried about demolition orders and the future of their properties About 400 families living by the sea in the Region of Murcia, in places like Cabo de Palos, Los Nietos, El Portú.. 07/10/2025

Lorca remains without commuter and AVE trains after four yearsThere is still no concrete date for the arrival of the high-speed AVE in Lorca On October 1, 2021, the rail service to Lorca was halted. At that time it was said that the Cercanías service would be restored within two years but four years later.. 02/10/2025

Read the October edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the October issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and help you find lots of ideas to incorporate in to your home and your life.   Featured in this months issue:   Discover.. 02/10/2025

Cervantes Avenue reopens in Lorca after three-month closureAyuntamiento confirms another shutdown in 2026 but with new diversion routes to reduce disruption Cervantes Avenue in Lorca reopened to traffic on Tuesday September 30, after being closed for three months while Adif continued work to bury the high-speed.. 01/10/2025

Lorca's 'El Cejo' hike draws a crowd for annual walking adventureMore than 250 walkers enjoyed the JDG’s scenic route through the Guadalentín valley to Peñarrubia’s iconic sandstone wall The hills around Lorca came alive on Sunday as the beloved popular hike to El Cejo de los Enamorados made.. 30/09/2025

Lorca battles growing problem of dumped mattresses and furniture15 new cameras to target littering hotspots as mattress dumping reaches record levels The problem of abandoned mattresses and old furniture piling up on the streets of Lorca is getting worse, with no signs of slowing down. Every day, workers with the.. 29/09/2025

Perfect timing to hit the beach: the Region of Murcia is gearing up for an Indian SummerWith temperatures rising, quieter beaches in Murcia are ready to be explored After a welcome break from the summer heat, the Region of Murcia is set to enjoy a touch of Indian Summer - a brief return of warm weather perfect for beach lovers. While July.. 26/09/2025

Mercadona set to buy over 11,000 tonnes of Murcia grapes in 2025Grape sales in the Region of Murcia get a boost from the beloved midnight tradition Mercadona is upping its grape purchases from the Region of Murcia for 2025, with plans to buy more than 11,000 tonnes - that’s nearly a 10% rise on last year and.. 24/09/2025

Campoder unveils 178km of scenic trails with hands-on exhibition through MurciaEight towns invite residents and visitors to explore the region’s wild side If you fancy stretching your legs or hopping on a bike through some of Murcia’s prettiest corners, there’s something new to try. The Campoder Trail Network has.. 19/09/2025

Getting away from it all in the mountains of Sierra EspuñaThe “green heart” of the Region of Murcia is a must for lovers of the great outdoors all year round! The Regional Park of Sierra Espuña is one of the great natural treasures of the Region of Murcia, with its marvellous landscapes, innumerable..

DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia adapts daily routines to protect residents from the worst of the heatNo effort is being spared in the prevention of dehydration among DomusVi residents All over Spain this summer, and particularly during what has so far been a blistering month of August, most of us have been adapting our daily routines in order to avoid the..