ALCOY, LOCAL NEWS AND WHAT'S ON

Alicante's pet population booms with nearly half a million registered dogs and catsA 14% rise in a year sees furry friends become more popular than ever across the province Pet ownership is clearly on the rise in Alicante province, with the latest figures showing a total of 487,587 registered dogs and cats. That's a healthy 14%.. 31/03/2026

Alicante's natural parks remain closed amid extreme fire risk and looming stormsHeatwave triggers maximum alert and park closures with thunderstorms forecast to bring added danger Due to the ongoing extreme risk of forest fires, natural parks in Alicante remain closed as authorities take precautions against the effects of a severe.. 19/08/2025

What was the connection between Terry Venables and Spain?England and Barca manager Terry Venables passed away recently, but do you know how else he is linked to Spain? Former England manager Terry Venables, who passed away this Saturday November 25, was intimately linked to Spain, not only through his football.. 29/11/2023