The worst effects of DANA Alice in the province of Alicante have passed. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has eased warnings. In fact, on the southern coast—the hardest hit area, with flooded streets and overflowing boulevards in Pilar de la Horadada—all alerts were deactivated at 10am on Saturday.
The municipality of Vega Baja has gradually returned to normal after a night in which levels reached nearly 150 litres per square meter in just 24 hours. Most municipalities in the province have already begun to recover from the heavy rains. Roads returned to normal on 11th October, with only the AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada remaining closed at the time.
Pilar de la Horadada was one of the hardest hit in the province, with the urban promenade completely
overflowing during the early hours of Saturday the morning.
Storm Alice hit this municipality with full force, forcing the activation of a level 1 flood emergency and the evacuation of 72 people from several areas of the municipality Torrevieja has returned to normal. Municipal services have been working since Friday night to fully restore the city. The cleaning and waste collection service has replaced the displaced containers and has begun removing mud and debris from the most affected areas.
Public lighting is being reviewed following damage caused by the rains, while parks and gardens have reopened to the public, except for specific areas such as the children’s area in Parque de las Naciones and the pump track in Parque de La Siesta (at time of writing).
The municipal animal shelter has resumed normal operations, and all animals are in good condition. In addition, the emergency shelter for homeless people, set up at the
Tavi Sports Palace and Carmona, has cared for 47 people during the storm.
Mayor Eduardo Dolón thanked the CECOPAL (National Emergency Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities), Civil Protection, Local Police, Red Cross, and municipal services teams for their “great professionalism and commitment to the city during the most difficult days.”
In Orihuela, the Councillor for Emergencies, Víctor Valverde,
confirmed that the municipality has ended the torrential rain alert period after constant monitoring of riverbeds and gullies throughout the rains. Emergency teams have maintained a particularly vigilant watch over the Nacimiento River and coastal gullies.
On the coast, municipal crews and the road maintenance company have been working since early hours on Saturday to clear mud and remove fences from the affected streets.
Orihuela Costa celebrated Spain’s National Day
For the second consecutive year, Orihuela Costa celebrated Hispanic Heritage Day with a musical event highlighting the unity, brotherhood, and coexistence among the di erent cultures found in the area. The event, organised by the Orihuela Costa Council took place on Sunday, 12th October and featured the Algorfa Cultural and Musical Society’s band.
At 12 noon, the parade began, with local authorities and residents, accompanied by the band, marching through the streets from Orihuela Costa Town Hall to Zenia Boulevard. Once there, at 1pm their was a concert on the centre’s main stage, featuring a repertoire paying tribute to Spanish, Latin American, and Hispanic popular music.
This included emblematic works such as España Cañí, La Zarzuela y el Pasodoble, Medley Boleros, Homage to Mexico, Fiesta en España, El Manisero, Santana a Portrait, and Viva España. The program combined pasodobles, zarzuelas, and boleros with Latin American sounds and popular songs, re ecting the spirit of cultural unity that the day symbolises.
Guardamar market closed after 30 years with no license
The ea market in Guardamar, next to the N332, has been closed by the police after Town Hall o cials realised that it had been operating for 30 years without a license. El Fogon, has attracted visitors from far and near to its location opposite the Santa Ana industrial estate every Sunday.
It is believed that a closure decree was issued to the owner, who didn´t submit the correct paperwork in response. This meant the licensing application wasn´t approved and no operating licence has been granted. After the legal deadline
expired, the site was closed to the public. However, the owners reopened the market, using new documentation to support the move. This was deemed unacceptable by the municipal technicians, as the le had been closed.
Mayor José Luis Sáez conrmed that the local authority has been trying “for many years” to get the operators to legalise their situation. He told regional daily newspaper Informaction: “We’ve repeatedly asked for the necessary paperwork to reglarise the market, but there has been no way to achieve it.”
New seals were put in place two weeks ago on the 20,000 squared metre, fenced plot. Despite this, by Saturday, many of the seals had disappeared, and several restaurants with terraces were preparing to open for business on Sunday.
Legally the company can take action and request precautionary measures against the closure decreed by the municipality, in order to have some option of reopening a new case and requesting precautionary measures while the matter is resolved.
The Mayor added that he is
not aware, at this time, that the company has requested precautionary measures to halt this closure decree and the subsequent sealing of the facilities. He explained that the main obstacle to legalising the market is the land’s current classi cation as ‘developable’. This means it is reserved for future urban development and cannot be used for any type of commercial activity.
Spain rocked by breast cancer screening scandal
Spain has been rocked by a healthcare scandal after authorities in Andalusia admitted that thousands of women were never informed of their breast cancer screening results.
Officials in the southern region, governed by the right-wing People’s Party (PP), revealed that around 2,000 women had not been notified in recent years of the outcomes of mammograms conducted in public hospitals.
The results that were not shared with women involved inconclusive screenings that should have triggered follow-up tests – a lapse that may have allowed some cancer cases to go undetected and untreated.
Under Spain’s decentralised system, regional governments are in charge of public healthcare. However, the controversy has quickly escalated into a national issue. Health Minister
Mónica García said on social media that she had ordered all regional governments to provide updated data on cancer screening ‘to strengthen surveillance’.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also seized on the scandal in parliament, accusing opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo of having ‘defended the interests of private healthcare’.
In Seville, the breast cancer association Amama announced plans to take legal action against the Andalusian government. ‘Women continue to live with cancer without knowing,’ said the group’s president, Ángela Claverol, speaking to Antena 3 television.
Manuel Jiménez Soto, Amama’s lawyer, said: ‘We must assume responsibilities, I don’t care if they are political. The ones I seek are civil and criminal, which are the ones that can compensate
for the damage and harm they have caused to these women.’
Public anger erupted in response to the revelation, with thousands of women taking to the streets in several Andalusian cities.
In Seville, protesters dressed in pink carried placards reading ‘your handling kills us’. One demonstrator who had undergone a double mastectomy was seen embracing another breast cancer patient.
Under mounting pressure, Andalusian regional leader Juanma Moreno announced the resignation of his health minister, Rocío Hernández.
Earlier the government spokeswoman Carolina España said that 119 additional professionals would be assigned to strengthen breast cancer units and that a ‘thorough analysis’ was underway to determine exactly what went wrong.
Spanish government approves legalised use of cannabis for medical purposes
Spain’s cabinet has given the green light to a royal decree authorising the medical use of cannabis-based medicines – a landmark move that formally regulates a treatment long surrounded by debate.
Proposed by the Ministry of Health, the measure permits these products to be prescribed only for patients with clearly de ned medical conditions and under strict supervision. Among the illnesses covered are chronic pain, severe forms of epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
Health Minister Mónica García said that ‘a precise dosage’ will be administered in each case to guarantee both safety and e cacy.
Overseeing will fall to the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS), which will maintain a
register detailing the speci c formulas used in treatments.
Each product must comply with limits on cannabis content and maintain prescribed proportions of THC and CBD. Should the THC concentration exceed 0.2%, it will be subject to a higher tax rate throughout the supply chain – from manufacture to sale.
While cannabis remains tightly controlled at the international level, the new decree cites scienti c studies indicating that it can relieve chronic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and refractory epilepsy.
Its medical use, however, will be strictly monitored to ensure prescriptions are limited to approved cases and that doses do not risk dependency. Every patient’s progress will be overseen by a physician, who will evaluate
therapeutic outcomes and watch for any side e ects.
The regulation is set to take e ect immediately, granting Spain’s regional health authorities access to a tracking system that supervises the distribution of these products. The framework also allows for remote access to medication for patients living in hard-to-reach or underserved areas.
O cials describe the reform as a long-awaited breakthrough – one that paves the way for more individualised treatments grounded in scienti c evidence.
It also marks the country’s rst step toward legitimising a substance that, until now, has been widely stigmatised. According to the Ministry of Health, this is an opportunity to prove both the reliability and the therapeutic value of cannabis-derived medicines.
Trump suggests Spain should be ‘thrown out’ of NATO due to low defence spend
US President Donald Trump has hinted that Spain could face expulsion from NATO because of its reluctance to meet the alliance’s new, higher defence spending benchmark that he pushed through earlier this year.
‘We had one laggard, it was Spain,’ Trump told reporters in the Oval O ce. ‘They have no excuse not to do this, but that’s all right. Maybe you should throw them out of NATO frankly.’
In June, the 32-member North Atlantic Treaty Organisation agreed to a dramatic increase in defence spending targets for the coming decade after intense pressure from Trump, who at the time warned that Madrid could face trade repercussions for resisting the new goal of allocating 5% of its GDP to defence.
Spain’s socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has maintained that Spain does not need to meet that headline gure, as the country remains among
NATO’s lowest spenders in proportional defence outlay.
The US president – who has frequently hinted that Washington might withhold its military protection from European allies that fail to invest more in defence – forced through the commitment requiring members to dedicate 5% of GDP to security-related spending. The move is widely viewed as central to keeping Trump engaged with the alliance.
Under the new agreement, the 5% target
includes 3.5% for core military spending and an additional 1.5% for broader areas such as infrastructure and cybersecurity.
This replaces NATO’s previous guideline of 2%, rst established in 2014.
According to Spanish media reports, ‘government sources’ have communicated that they are ‘utterly reassured’ and stressed that Spain ‘is a full member and committed to NATO’, saying that the country is meeting its capacity objectives ‘as much as the United States’.
Gradual roll out for entry/exit system in Spain
The British ambassador to Spain, Alex Ellis, spoke to SUR in English this week about the coming into force of the EU’s new Entry/Exit system for nonEU residents this coming Sunday, 12th October.
Sources from Malaga Airport con rmed that the recording of travel document data, ngerprints and captured facial images, among other information that will be required from nonEU passengers, would not be starting this weekend on the Costa del Sol, but would be rolled out gradually over the next few months.
Alex Ellis con rms this:
“Essentially the entry into force is being staggered over six months. I think Madrid is rst on Sunday and with only roughly 10 per cent of the passengers.”
“The Spanish authorities have obviously been preparing for a while but they want to take
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it step by step,” said the ambassador, describing two main issues: the sheer volume of passengers travelling between the two countries - 18.4 million visitors from UK to Spain last year - and “it’s an IT system and that always takes a bit of work”.
“There are an awful lot of airports and ports.
I think Spain and the UK have more ights between each other than any other two countries so there’s a lot to cover,” said Ellis.
The ambassador is keen to reiterate one of the current major concerns of the British consulates around Spain: “There are still a lot of residents who don’t yet have a TIE [foreigners ID card] and that is important because having that is a proof of residency which enables you not to have to go through the same processes as a British passport holder who is not a resident in Spain.”
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Ellis clari ed that while applying for a TIE was not compulsory for British residents previously holding an EU green document, they will need one to be recognised as resident in the EU by the EES system.
Not having this could lead to their data being entered in the system for nonresidents and eventually being considered as an overstaying visitor.
Non-residents are only allowed to be in the EU for 90 out of 180 days, something the ambassador con rms is unlikely to change: “The rst summit since the UK left the EU took place in May of this year and a few agreements were reached and more were launched but that is not one of the things envisaged. I think that your readers should work on the assumption that that 90-day rule will remain,” said the ambassador.
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Spain investigated after fining low-cost airlines
The European Commission has decided to initiate infringement proceedings against Spain because of the sanctions it enacted against ve low-cost airlines. Spanish authorities ned the carriers following their decision to impose additional charges on passengers for extra hand luggage.
However, Brussels argues that, although the Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that baggage must, in principle, be free of charge, this guarantee must respect reasonable requirements relating to the weight, dimensions and security of the baggage. Baggage that exceeds these “reasonable” requirements, the Commission’s statement reads, “is subject to the freedom to set prices”.
Spain now has two months to respond to the Commission and provide adequate justi cation or remedy for its decision.
The procedure has hit hard at one of the agship policy initiatives of the Spanish Minister for Social Rights
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and Consumer A airs, Pablo Bustinduy, who has been ercely attacked by Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary.
“This is hurting European consumers, and you don’t have to listen to me anymore: the Commission has con rmed that these measures are illegal,” O’Leary told a press conference.
Bustinduy described it as “regrettable” that the Commission has decided to “openly position itself as the multinationals’ defence lawyer”. The minister claims that the arguments of Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the European Commissioner for Tourism, side with the budget airlines, without considering contributions from consumer associations or the Spanish government.
“We know that we move in an environment where there are great interests at stake,” said the Madrid politician.
His ministry has assured that the recently opened case does not a ect the sanctions against the ve airlines already ned, which are currently being appealed in the High Court of Justice of Madrid and in the National Court of Appeals.
The government ned ve low-cost airlines 11 months ago for what it considered to be illegal surcharging of passengers, among other irregularities. The sanctions punished the charging of a supplement for hand luggage in the cabin; the fees for reserving adjacent seats in the case of minors, dependent persons and their companions; the impossibility of paying in cash; and the imposition of disproportionate fees on passengers for the physical printing of boarding cards.
Consumer A airs also criticises the lack of clarity in the prices published in the o ers on their websites.
Ryanair received the largest ne, €107,775,777, which represents 60 per cent of the total. It was followed by Vueling, with €39,264,412, and EasyJet, with €29,094,441.
Two other airlines were also ned, although with much smaller amounts: Norwegian, with €1,610,001, and Volotea, with €1,189,000.
Spain’s national electricity grid has experienced signi cant voltage swings over the past two weeks, the country’s competition watchdog has said – fuelling fears of another mass power failure like the one that paralysed the Iberian Peninsula in late April.
The 28th April outage – described as Europe’s most severe blackout in two decades – shut down transport systems, disrupted internet and telephone networks, and left large areas of mainland Spain and Portugal without power.
A European expert panel reported last week that ‘cascading overvoltages’ were to blame for the April incident. Its conclusions matched those of a Spanish government report released in June, which also identi ed ‘overvoltage’ as the cause. Overvoltage occurs when excessive electrical current runs through the grid, overwhelming equipment. It can result from oversupply surges, lightning strikes, or failures in protective systems.
Spanish investigators also found that large power swings had been detected moments before the April
blackout, triggering a domino e ect of shutdowns across the grid.
In a recently published document, the CNMC watchdog said grid operator Red Eléctrica (REE) had noti ed it of ‘sudden voltage variations’ detected recently.
‘Although the voltages always remained within the established margins, they can potentially trigger disconnections of demand and/or generation that end up destabilising the electrical system,’ the CNMC quoted REE as saying.
The April crisis reignited debate about Spain’s reliance on renewable energy and its plan to phase out nuclear power, but the government and several experts have dismissed claims that the energy transition made the grid more vulnerable.
According to the CNMC, REE linked the recent disturbances to ‘sudden changes in programming, in particular of renewable generation, as well as the response time of generation supplying dynamic voltage control’.
Because renewable sources ‘do not regulate voltage continuously’, their growing role in the system
Spain’s grid operator warns of risk of another blackout
‘increases the probability that increasingly large variations in their production happen’, REE noted. The operator warned that such swings ‘can have an impact in the security of the supply’ unless urgent corrective measures are adopted.
In a post on social media platform X, REE issued a ‘message of reassurance’, stating: ‘We have not spoken of any risk of a blackout, neither imminent nor widespread. We have recently observed voltage variations that must be avoided, but which have not posed a risk to supply, as they have remained within acceptable limits’.
REE has proposed technical rule changes to allow better real-time management of power imbalances and to curb sudden voltage spikes. The CNMC said it will open a public consultation on these operational adjustments until 15th October to evaluate their potential e ects, noting that the measures would be temporary.
ADAPT Theatre Group is open to all
There is so much more to putting on any show than the actors who appear on stage, comparisons with oating swans and icebergs come to mind! The ADAPT Theatre Group is always on the lookout for new people to come along and help, and not only those who like to make fools of themselves on stage!
After our open day held last May, we were delighted to welcome new members to work on prop construction (a particular challenge for Jack and the Beanstalk!) costume making as well as marketing and publicity drives, and we would like to thank them all now for coming along and lending us a hand.
Our door is always open for new members and there are many opportunities to help out, including front of house support, ticket sales and general moving and carrying. Only with that help can our dame, our principal boy and all our other traditional characters strut their stu with con dence on the stage.
The ADAPT Theatre Group has now moved to the bigger and brighter Geli Albaladejo theatre after 14 years of sell-out performances in the town’s Casa de Cultura. This change will be exciting and full of new technical and artistic challenges, thus enhancing the audience experience.
The performances of Jack and the Beanstalk will be on
28th November at 7 p.m. and 29th November at 12 noon and 7 p.m. at the Geli Albaladejo Theatre, Avda de los Flamencos, San Pedro del Pinatar. Tickets priced at 5€ are available from: Bar Amigos Avda Las Salinas, San Pedro; Mail Pinatar (SEUR) c/ Reyes Católicos, San Pedro and they can also can be reserved by WhatsApp or phone from Eric on 656 36 10 98.
DISCOVER ONE OF COSTA BLANCA’S HIDDEN GEMS
Tucked away in the picturesque area of La Vall d’Ebo, close to Pego, you will be amazed to nd the Caves of Rull. They were discovered in 1919 by José Vicente Mengual (known as Uncle Rull) when he was hunting with his dog following a rabbit. The rabbit entered a hole, into which he also made a ferret go in to try and get it out, but neither of them came out.
The next day he tried to get some stones out of the hole and came across the cave that now bears his nickname. By the mid-1960s the cave was adapted for visitors and its facilities were renovated again in 1995 when a more educa-
tional and safe tour was created. Highlights include observing the various stalagmites, stalactites, and columns. The 45-minute tour is a circular route with paved walkways and steps that criss-cross the interior enabling visitors to admire this magni cent underground landscape from di erent perspectives. Opening times are 11am6:30pm daily, with an entrance fee of 7€ for adults and 5€ for children & pensioners (cash accepted only).
Location: Cueva del Rull, CV-712, km 13, La Vall d’Ebo, Alicante. More great ideas for places to visit on the Costa Blanca can be found on the website costablancascene.com
Civil Guard probes illegal mobile home complex on flood prone land
The Civil Guard has launched an investigation into those responsible for an illegal residential complex built on undeveloped and oodprone land in a municipality within the Vega Baja region of Alicante. The site, which housed over 60 people, was found to have serious urban planning, environmental, and safety violations.
The investigation began after authorities received an anonymous complaint about untreated wastewater being dumped into a local irrigation ditch, known as an azarbe. The Nature Protection Team (EPRONA) of the Alicante Civil Guard responded to the report, launching Operation Castramar to identify the source of the pollution. Their investigation revealed that the wastewater originated from a mobile home complex operating without any legal authorization.
Environmental experts con rmed that the discharged water contained pollutants capable of damaging the surrounding ecosystem and agricultural land, posing a signi cant
risk to both the environment and local farming activities.
During their inspection, o cers discovered a large complex consisting of around 60 mobile homes installed on unzoned land within a ood-risk area. Despite lacking any urban planning permits, the site functioned as a fully equipped residential area, with paved streets, a reception o ce, a barrestaurant, showers, restrooms, swimming pools, and sports facilities. Many of the mobile homes had also been expanded with unauthorized extensions, including porches, terraces, and garages.
Investigators found that all buildings were connected to essential water, electricity, and sewage systems, e ectively creating an illegal permanent settlement. Around 60 residents were registered at the same address, highlighting the scale of the unapproved development.
The complex’s manager allegedly used various tactics to continue operating despite the violations, including
registering new businesses and acquiring nearby plots of land to expand operations. The mobile homes were also advertised through a website managed by a British company, which reportedly helped attract new clients.
Between 2024 and 2025, EPRONA investigated 20 individuals aged between 35 and 88, including landowners, site managers, landlords, and mobile home owners. All face charges related to crimes against land use and urban planning, while two individuals are also accused of environmental o enses for their direct role in the wastewater discharge.
The case has been referred to the Environmental Section of the Alicante Provincial Prosecutor’s O ce and remains under review by the Torrevieja Investigative Court. Meanwhile, the local council has ordered the closure of the site, and the Valencian Land Protection Agency has been noti ed to oversee the restoration of the a ected land.
GBP
This week’s market narrative has been shaped more by international developments than domestic ones. Sterling weakened against the US dollar, reaching multi-month lows, though it managed a modest gain versus the euro.
Domestically, the UK party conference season concluded with the Conservative Party proposing two notable policy ideas: a potential withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the abolition of stamp duty on residential property. While these announcements generated headlines, their market impact was limited.
On the economic front, the RICS house price balance for September showed a slight improvement compared to August. However, business sentiment deteriorated further. The ICAEW’s Q3 business con dence index fell to its lowest level in nearly three years, marking a fth consecutive quarterly decline. A key concern cited by respondents was the rising tax burden, with dissatisfaction on this point reaching a record high.
From the Bank of England, Catherine Mann cautioned that in ation expectations remain elevated, reinforcing the need for a restrictive monetary stance to return in ation to target. Her comments, while consistent with the Bank’s broader messaging, may temper expectations of a near-term rate cut, particularly given the narrow margin in August’s vote.
Looking ahead to the week beginning 13 October, several key data releases are scheduled:
• Tuesday: Labour market data for August and September. Recent indicators suggest job losses may be slowing, and vacancy levels could be stabilising.
Thursday: GDP and industrial production gures for August. With July’s GDP at, a modest rebound is anticipated.
Should the data con rm a gradual recovery in
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labour market conditions and economic activity, sterling may nd some support - particularly in the context of ongoing scal and political uncertainty in the euro area and the US.
EUR
The euro area’s headline development this week was political rather than economic. French Prime Minister Lecornu resigned following internal cabinet divisions and the departure of Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire. The resulting political uncertainty weighed on French equities and the euro. The incoming administration inherits the same challenge: securing parliamentary approval for the 2026 budget while maintaining a commitment to scal consolidation.
From the European Central Bank, remarks from Chief Economist Philip Lane, President Christine Lagarde, and Vice President Luis de Guindos reinforced a consistent message. Lane noted that in ation risks are now more balanced, Lagarde reiterated the datadependent nature of future policy moves, and de Guindos echoed both positions.
Economic data o ered little support to the euro. While Sentix investor con dence improved marginally, it failed to move markets. More notably, industrial production in Germany and Italy declined unexpectedly in August - an unwelcome development for the region’s growth outlook.
For the week ahead, attention turns to: German ZEW survey (October): Gauging sentiment among nancial market experts.
• Euro area industrial production (August): A key indicator of regional output.
• Final euro area CPI (September): O ering con rmation - or revision - of earlier in ation estimates.
Given recent trends, expectations for a europositive surprise remain low.
Skeletal remains of man missing for 15 years found in Valencia flat
Local Police in Spain’s Valencia region have discovered the skeletal remains of a man believed to have been dead for around 15 years inside his at in the Turia area. The grim nd came to light after torrential rains that have battered the eastern Mediterranean since 9 October caused ooding and structural issues in several buildings across the city.
According to reports from local media outlets including Levante-EMV and Las Provincias, the discovery was made in a building on Calle Luis Fenollet. Heavy downpours had blocked the drainage system, ooding the terrace of the man’s apartment. Concerned residents noticed the problem and alerted the authorities, leading to the unexpected discovery.
Local Police o cers responded to the call and
entered the property, where they found skeletal remains inside. Fire ghters were also deployed to assist in accessing the at safely. After the remains were located, the National Police took over the investigation to determine the identity of the deceased and the cause of death.
Early reports suggest that the remains belong to a man named Antonio, born in 1936, who had not been seen or heard from by his friends or neighbours for many years. According to initial ndings, there were no immediate signs of violence, and investigators believe the man may have died of natural causes sometime between 2008 and 2010.
Residents of the building expressed shock at the discovery, noting that the at had remained closed and apparently abandoned for more than a decade. Some neighbours assumed
that Antonio had moved away or been taken to a care home, as he had lived alone and kept to himself.
Police are now working to con rm the man’s identity through forensic testing and DNA analysis. The remains have been transferred to the Institute of Legal Medicine in Valencia, where an autopsy will be carried out to establish the precise cause and date of death.
Authorities are also reviewing municipal records to determine whether the at had been o cially listed as unoccupied and whether any family members can be located. The case has drawn attention to issues of social isolation among the elderly, particularly in urban areas where residents may go unnoticed for long periods of time.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Spanish police warn of rising online sexual abuse targeting children in video games
Spain’s National Police have issued a serious warning about the growing prevalence of sexual abuse and grooming in online spaces, particularly within popular video games such as Fortnite, where minors are the main targets.
The alert follows a recent investigation that uncovered a man who had stalked and groomed dozens of children through Fortnite, ultimately sexually assaulting a seven-yearold boy in Malaga, where he was hiding. Police emphasize that this is not an isolated case, but part of a wider trend of exploitation in online gaming environments.
Offenders often pose as young players, using false identities to gain children’s trust. They lure victims by offering digital rewards— such as coins, skins, or
in-game advantages—in exchange for images or videos of a sexual nature. These games, designed as spaces for creativity and social interaction, have become vulnerable environments due to their open access and lack of strict age verification.
One of the main risks arises when minors falsely declare they are older during registration, which disables automatic parental protections and grants them access to unsafe chat functions. Police urge families to ensure that children use their real ages when creating accounts so that built-in safety systems remain active.
Authorities also highlight the difficulty of prosecuting these crimes when offenders and victims are in different countries, as crossborder investigations
require international judicial cooperation, often delaying justice.
To protect children, the National Police recommend that parents maintain open communication about online use, monitor devices regularly, use parental controls, and report any suspicious behaviour immediately. Warning signs of abuse may include sudden behavioural changes, secrecy about device use, unexplained spending, or an obsessive focus on virtual rewards.
Police stress that safeguarding children online requires joint efforts from families, educators, and digital platforms to prevent predators from exploiting minors’ vulnerability in virtual worlds.
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Orihuela to host 9th annual breast cancer awareness march
Orihuela will once again turn pink on Sunday, October 19, as the city hosts its 9th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Run and Walk, coinciding with World Breast Cancer Day. The event, organized by the Departments of Health and Sports in collaboration with the Orihuela Association of Community Health (AECC) and the Tragamillas Club, aims to promote prevention, solidarity, and community participation in the ght against breast cancer.
Health Councillor Irene Celdrán highlighted the importance of early detection, encouraging everyone to prioritize their health. “Taking care of yourself and getting regular checkups is not sel sh—it’s an act of love and responsibility toward yourself and your loved ones,” she said.
The AECC has invited the community to “stick out their chests” and join the march to transform Orihuela into a “pink tide” in support of those a ected by breast
cancer and their families.
The 5K race and walk will start at 10:00 a.m. from the Glorieta (Avenida de España). Organizers expect record participation this year. Due to ongoing works on the Calvo Sotelo promenade, the route will feature a minor adjustment.
Participants aged 14 and older can register online at www.tragamillas.org or in person at the AECC o ce in the Ociopía Shopping Center, Paula Ópticos, and Urban tness.
The registration fee is 10 euros for both the run and the walk, and
trophies will be awarded across six categories.
Sports Councillor Víctor Sigüenza encouraged residents to join the event, describing it as “a perfect combination of sport, solidarity, and awareness.”
Adding an artistic touch, the Orihuela School of Art and Advanced Design (EASDO) will present a live performance at the Glorieta Gabriel Miró, inspired by its Fashion Design program. The act will pay tribute to those who have battled breast cancer, using creativity to promote awareness and hope.
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Quirónsalud Torrevieja celebrates 25 years with ‘RELATES’ exhibition honoring patients and professionals
To commemorate its 25th anniversary, Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital has inaugurated RELATES, a moving photographic exhibition that pays tribute to the hospital’s patients and professionals who have shared journeys of recovery, resilience, and trust over the years.
The exhibition, located in the hospital’s main hall and open to the public until December 31, showcases a collection of portraits that merge the faces of patients and healthcare professionals. This artistic fusion symbolizes the bond that forms between those who heal and those who provide care — a union that re ects the hospital’s philosophy of combining science, humanity, and hope.
Each photograph in RELATES represents a story of overcoming illness. Visitors can deepen their experience by scanning a QR code displayed beside each image, which links to the rst-person testimonies of patients and professionals. These audiovisual stories, available on the website nuestrahistoriatusalud. com/altas , share inspiring accounts of perseverance, teamwork, and gratitude.
The online platform also includes a detailed timeline of Quirónsalud Torrevieja’s healthcare and technological milestones over the past quarter-century. Presented in Spanish and English, this digital archive illustrates the hospital’s continuous evolution since its opening, highlighting advances in medical technology, research, and patient-centered care.
Hospital representatives emphasized that RELATES re ects
Quirónsalud’s commitment to people-centered medicine — an approach that integrates cutting-
edge innovation with empathy and personal connection. The exhibition forms part of a broader 25th-anniversary program, which includes social and educational events, as well as tributes to the medical teams who have contributed to the hospital’s success.
According to the hospital’s management, the exhibition is “a heartfelt thank-you to the patients who have trusted us and to the professionals whose dedication has made each recovery possible.”
A Commitment Beyond Torrevieja
Quirónsalud Torrevieja is part of Quirónsalud’s extensive healthcare network in the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia, a group that continues to set benchmarks in medical excellence, technology, and patient care. The network’s hospitals are recognized for their advanced medical equipment, comfortable facilities, and highly trained professionals who prioritize the well-being of every patient.
About Quirónsalud
Quirónsalud is Spain’s leading private healthcare group and, together with its parent company Fresenius-Helios, one of the largest in Europe.
The group employs more than 50,000 professionals across over 180 healthcare centers, including 57 hospitals with more than 8,000 beds. It combines state-of-the-art medical technology with a team of internationally renowned specialists, ensuring the highest standards of healthcare delivery.
Some of its most prestigious hospitals include the Jiménez Díaz Foundation University
Hospital, Teknon Medical Center, Ruber Internacional, Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital, Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital, Dexeus University Hospital, and the General University Hospital of Catalonia, among others.
Quirónsalud is also deeply committed to education and research. Ten of its hospitals are university-a liated, and the group operates the FJD Health Research Institute, accredited by Spain’s State Secretariat for Research, Development, and Innovation. Its research projects span numerous elds, with a strong focus on oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, gynecology, and neurology.
Through its cross-functional networks and collaborative approach, Quirónsalud ensures that clinical knowledge and experience are shared across its centers, fostering innovation and improving patient outcomes.
With RELATES, Quirónsalud Torrevieja not only celebrates its history but also rea rms its ongoing mission — to combine medical excellence with human connection, honoring every patient’s story as part of its 25-year legacy of care and compassion.
31 year old man dies after violent street robbery in Torrevieja
Authorities are investigating a violent robbery that led to the death of a 31-year-old man in the coastal town of Torrevieja, Alicante.The victim, identi ed as a Swedish national, succumbed to his injuries days after being hospitalized following the attack.
According to the Civil Guard, the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, October 3, at around 4:00 a.m. on a public street in Torrevieja. The man was assaulted during what police have described as a “violent robbery.” Emergency services were called to the scene, and the victim was transferred to the Torrevieja General University Hospital, where he received medical treatment for severe injuries resulting from the attack.
Civil Guard seeks public help to find missing man in Torrevieja
The case is currently being handled by the Torrevieja Territorial Judicial Police Team of the Civil Guard, which is collecting witness statements, reviewing security footage from the area, and working to identify and locate those responsible.
Local authorities have not yet released further details regarding possible suspects or arrests. However, police sources con rmed that
Despite e orts by medical personnel, the victim’s condition deteriorated, and his death was con rmed on Tuesday, October 7. The Civil Guard has since launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the robbery and the events that led to the fatal outcome.
the investigation remains active and that all lines of inquiry are being explored.
Residents of Torrevieja have expressed shock over the incident, which has raised concerns about public safety in the area. The Civil Guard has appealed for cooperation from the public, urging anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
The death of the young Swedish man marks a tragic end to what began as a street robbery, leaving the community searching for answers and justice.
Almoradí launches program to prevent teen sexist harassment
The municipality of Almoradí has launched an innovative educational initiative to combat sexual and sexist harassment among adolescents, aiming to better understand the local reality of these situations and provide young people with tools for early detection and prevention.
The project includes four sessions per classroom and is primarily targeted at second-year secondary school students in both public and private schools. However, it may also be extended to third-year students upon request. Beyond schools, the program will reach the Youth Information Center (CIJ) and the School for Adults (EPA), ensuring that older youth also bene t from its preventive message.
According to Youth Councilor Mónica López, “these types of projects are essential for educating people about respect and equality from an early age. We want to provide young people with resources to identify and prevent any sexist or harassing behavior.”
Sessions are held on Fridays, a deliberate choice to coincide with a time when peer social interactions tend to increase. Each meeting focuses on topics such as a ective and sexual education, gender equality, and the prevention of gender-based violence, encouraging re ection, empathy, and open dialogue.
In parallel, the Department of Youth will launch an Audiovisual Awareness Campaign, featuring social media content and posters distributed through municipal channels and public spaces.
Additionally, the city will collect citizen perceptions about safety and harassment, using the data to design future measures that better respond to local needs.
Councilor López highlighted the importance of preventive work, emphasizing that “only by engaging directly with young people can we build a safer, more equal Almoradí—free from all forms of violence.”
This pioneering e ort positions Almoradí as a local leader in youth education for equality and respect.
The Civil Guard is appealing for public assistance in locating Marc Tulloch Hewson, a 63-yearold man who has been missing since September 19 near Torrevieja University Hospital.
At the time of his disappearance, Marc was wearing long black sweatpants, a T-shirt with the words “The Beatles” in white letters, a brown cap, and black shoes.
Investigators from the Torrevieja Territorial Judicial
Police Team are leading the search and have gathered information suggesting that Marc may have been seen the following morning, September 20, in the areas of Jardín del Mar I and Laguna Salada de Torrevieja. Witnesses reportedly spotted him wearing black shorts, barefoot, and without a shirt.
In recent days, search operations have intensi ed, focusing on these areas as well as Orihuela Costa.
The Civil Guard has been working alongside the
Local Police of Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa, conducting area sweeps and interviewing residents.
The National Missing Persons Centre has released Marc’s photo and physical description: he is 1.75 meters tall, slim, with straight blond hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Civil Guard at 965 710 113. Public cooperation is vital to help bring Marc home safely.
Over 70 evacuated in Pilar de la Horadada after torrential rains
More than 70 residents of Pilar de la Horadada were evacuated on Friday night after torrential rains caused severe ooding across the municipality, forcing authorities to activate a Level 1 ood emergency. The storm marked one of the most intense weather events in the Vega Baja region in recent years.
The day began with steady rain that caused no major issues, but conditions deteriorated rapidly in the late afternoon. According to the local council, by 2:00 p.m. rainfall measurements showed 57.2 mm on the coast, 45.4 mm in the town center, and 8 mm in the higher areas. Later, around 6:52 p.m., the Valencian Government’s Emergency Coordination Center brie y downgraded the rain alert to orange for the southern coast of Alicante. However, a powerful storm cell soon developed over Pilar de la Horadada, unleashing torrential
rain within a short time.
By 10:00 p.m., gauges had recorded 108 mm of rain, which quickly rose to 176 mm in Pinar de Campoverde, 153 mm in the town center, and 112 mm along the coast. Floodwaters began to overwhelm the town’s drainage systems, and several streets were closed as the urban promenade neared capacity.
Authorities activated the Advanced Command Post (PMA) at the Local Police station and ordered the preventive evacuation of the most at-risk neighborhoods: Los Campillos, La Almazara, and Los Villenas. A total of 17 families—72 people including 18 minors, two individuals with reduced mobility, and ve pets— were relocated to the CIS municipal building for safety.
At 2:45 a.m., the Valencian Government o cially declared Flood Emergency Situation 1. The AP-7
motorway tunnel was closed in both directions due to ooding, and while no basements were reported a ected, several vehicles became trapped in mud and standing water.
Throughout the night, re ghters, police, civil protection teams, and municipal services worked tirelessly to clear debris from key roads including Avenida Felipe VI, Avenida de la Torre, Avenida de la Venta, and Avenida de las Salinas.
By 5:45 a.m., authorities authorized residents to return home, though cleanup operations and ood assessments continued. The Pilar de la Horadada City Council has urged residents to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary travel, and rely solely on o cial communication channels for updates as e orts to restore normalcy continue.
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The Menu
Saturday 18th October, Channel 4, 10.00 pm
Expecting nothing less than the best of everything haute cuisine has to o er, a group of ultra-wealthy gastronomes with a demanding palate arrive at the Hawthorn: an exclusive culinary temple run by highly regarded gourmet chef Julian Slowik. And prepared for an exquisite multiple-course meal and the experience of a lifetime, obsessive epicurean Tyler and his unimpressed plus-one Margot enter the private minimalist restaurant. At last, the long wait is over. However, no one knows that the cryptic genius in the kitchen has big plans for tonight.
Pacific Rim Sunday 19th October, ITV2 - 6.55 pm
When monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes, a washedup former pilot and an untested trainee. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting Armageddon.
14:10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 15:10 Countdown
16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:00 Help! We Bought a Village 18:00 Four in a Bed
18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 A Place in the Sun
20:00 Channel 4 News
Wednesday 15th October
09:45 Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:55 Peppa Pig 10:00 Peppa Pig 10:10 Milkshake! Story Den 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:30 Storm Huntley 13:30 Vanessa 14:40 5 News at Lunchtime 14:45 Home and Away 15:20 Seduced By Murder 16:55 The Cruise: Fun-Loving Brits at Sea 18:00 5 News at 5 19:00 The Pyrenees With Michael Portillo 20:00 All Creatures Great &
19:30
Tipping Point
18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News London
19:30 ITV Evening News
20:30 Emmerdale
21:00 Coronation Street
22:00 The Hack
23:00 ITV News at Ten
23:35 ITV News London
23:50 The 1% Club
10:40 Frasier
11:10 Frasier
11:40 Frasier
12:10 Undercover Boss USA
13:05 Channel 4 News Summary
13:10 A New Life in the Sun
14:10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It
15:10 Countdown
16:00 A Place in the Sun
17:00 Help! We Bought a Village
18:00 Four in a Bed
18:30 Come Dine with Me
19:00 A Place in the Sun
20:00 Channel 4 News
21:00 Location, Location, Location
22:00 Grand Designs
23:00 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses
09:55 Peppa Pig 10:00 Peppa Pig
10:05 Milkshake! Story Den 10:15 Jeremy Vine
12:30 Storm Huntley
13:30 Vanessa 14:40 5 News at Lunchtime 14:45 Home and Away 15:20 The Hidden Guest 17:00 The Cruise: Fun-Loving Brits at Sea 18:00 5 News at 5 19:00 The Pyrenees With Michael Portillo
20:00 Call the Bailiffs: Time To Pay Up
21:00 Traffic Cops
22:00 Coastguard SOS: Search & Rescue 23:00 Dead Man Walking: Dan Walker on Death Row
08:20 Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
08:45 The Big Bake 09:40 Billie and Greg: The Family Diaries
The Only Way Is Essex 11:55 The Real Housewives of Potomac 12:50 The Real Housewives of New Jersey 13:45 Buying the View 14:10 Sam and Billie: Sister Act 15:10 The Only Way Is Essex 16:10 The
Thursday 16th October
04:55 Unwind with ITV 06:10 James Martin’s Midweek Menu
07:00 Good Morning Britain 10:00 Lorraine 11:00 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women
14:30 ITV Lunchtime News
14:55 ITV News London
15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal
16:00 Tenable
17:00 Tipping Point
18:00 The Chase
19:00 ITV News London
19:30 ITV Evening News
20:00 Live: International Friendly Football
23:05 ITV News at Ten
23:35 ITV News London
23:50 Batman Begins
Friday 17th October
The Finish Line 15:30 Unbeatable 16:15 Great British Menu
Trawlermen: Hunting the Catch
18:15 Flog It!
19:00 Richard Osman’s House of Games
19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two
20:00 Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens
21:00 Gardeners’ World
22:00 Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen
23:00 Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
23:30 Newsnight 23:58 BBC Weather
07:00 Good Morning Britain
10:00 Lorraine
11:00 This Morning
13:30 Loose Women
14:30 ITV Lunchtime News
14:55 ITV News London
15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal
16:00 Tenable
17:00 Tipping Point
18:00 The Chase
19:00 ITV News London
19:30 ITV Evening News
20:30 Emmerdale
21:00 Coronation Street
22:00 Borderline
23:00 ITV News at Ten
23:30 ITV News London
23:45 Champions: Full Gallop
Gardens
07:30 James Martin’s Great British Adventure 08:30 Jumanji
10:25 ITV News
10:30 James Martin’s Saturday Morning
12:15 ITV Lunchtime News
12:30 Champions: Full Gallop
13:30 Live: ITV Racing Live
18:10 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
19:10 ITV Evening News
19:25 ITV News London
19:35 The Chase: Celebrity Special
20:35 Celebrity Catchphrase 21:35 The 1% Club
22:35 Romesh Ranganathan’s Parents’ Evening
23:35 The Jonathan Ross Show
10:40 Frasier
11:10 Frasier
11:40 Frasier
12:10 Undercover Boss USA
13:05 Channel 4 News
Summary
13:10 A New Life in the Sun
14:10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It
15:10 Countdown
16:00 A Place in the Sun
17:00 Help! We Bought a Village
18:00 Four in a Bed
18:30 Come Dine with Me
19:00 Sun, Sea and Selling Houses
20:00 Channel 4 News
21:00 George Clarke’s Homes in the Wild
22:00 Taskmaster
23:00 The Great British Bake Off
09:40 Everybody Loves
Raymond
10:10 Frasier
11:10 Frasier
11:40 Frasier
12:10 Undercover Boss USA
13:05 Channel 4 News
Summary
13:10 A New Life in the Sun
14:10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It
15:10 Countdown
16:00 A Place in the Sun
17:00 Help! We Bought a Village
18:00 Four in a Bed
18:30 Come Dine with Me
19:00 A Place in the Sun
20:00 Channel 4 News
21:00 The Great British Bake
Off: An Extra Slice
22:00 Gogglebox
23:00 The Last Leg
09:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:25 Frasier 10:55 Frasier 11:25 The Simpsons 11:55 The Simpsons 12:25 Formula 1 12:55 Four in a Bed 13:25 Four in a Bed 13:55 Four in a Bed 14:25 Four in a Bed 15:00 Four in a Bed 15:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 16:30 Location, Location, Location
Kirstie and Phil’s Love It or List It 18:35 Grand Designs
19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Bettany Hughes’ Treasures of the World 21:00 Great British Train Journeys From Above
The Menu
09:30 Milo 09:45 Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom
09:55 Peppa Pig
10:00 Peppa Pig
10:05 Milkshake! Space Explorers 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:30 Storm Huntley
13:30 Vanessa 14:40 5 News at Lunchtime 14:45 Home and Away 15:15 Forever Mine?
17:00 The Cruise: Fun-Loving Brits at Sea 18:00 5 News at 5 19:00 Portugal with Michael Portillo
20:00 The Taste Test Restaurant 21:00 Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen 22:00 All Creatures Great and Small 23:00 Cause of Death
09:55 Peppa Pig
10:00 Peppa Pig
10:05 Milkshake! Story Den
10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:30 Storm Huntley
13:30 Vanessa
14:40 5 News at Lunchtime 14:45 Home and Away
15:20 A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery 17:00 The Cruise: Fun-Loving Brits at Sea
18:00 5 News at 5
19:00 The Pyrenees With Michael Portillo
20:00 Britain’s Poshest Designer Outlet
21:00 Susan Calman’s Grand Days Out
22:00 Britain’s Most Scenic Counties
23:00 Fawlty Towers: A Very British Comedy
08:00 What’s New ScoobyDoo?
08:20 Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? 08:45 Dinner Date 09:40 Billie and Greg: The Family Diaries 10:35 The Only Way Is Essex 11:20 The Real Housewives of Potomac
08:00 What’s New ScoobyDoo?
08:20 Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
08:45 The Big Bake 09:40 Sam and Billie: Sister Act 10:35 The Only Way Is Essex 11:20 The Real Housewives of Potomac 12:15 The Real Housewives of New Jersey
13:05 Dinner Date 14:05 Sam and Billie: Sister Act 15:05 The Only Way Is Essex 16:05 The Real Housewives of Cheshire 17:05 The Real Housewives of Potomac
18:00 The Real Housewives of New Jersey
19:00 Celebrity Catchphrase 20:00 Deal or No Deal
21:00 The 1% Club
22:00 Big Brother 23:15 Big Brother: Late and Live
08:05 Classic Emmerdale 09:05 Classic Coronation Street 09:35 Classic Coronation Street
10:05 Doc Martin
11:10 The Royal 12:10 Heartbeat 13:15 Heartbeat
14:20 Classic Emmerdale
14:50 Classic Emmerdale 15:20 Classic Coronation Street 15:55 Classic Coronation Street
20:20 Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain 21:00 Pilgrimage 22:00 Rob Brydon’s Honky Tonk Road Trip 23:00 Later ... with Jools
23:45 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Monday 20th October
19:30 ITV Evening News
19:45 ITV News London
19:55 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
21:00 Beat the Chasers
22:00 Frauds
23:00 ITV News
23:20 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
09:05 Everybody Loves Raymond
09:30 Formula 1
11:00 Sunday Brunch
14:00 The Simpsons
14:25 The Simpsons
14:55 Four in a Bed
15:25 Four in a Bed
16:00 Four in a Bed
16:30 Four in a Bed
17:00 Four in a Bed
17:30 Devon and Cornwall
18:20 Channel 4 News
18:50 The Great British Bake Off
19:55 The World’s Biggest Cruise Ship
21:00 Educating Yorkshire
22:00 Hunted 23:00 Gogglebox
08:25 The King of Queens
08:50 Everybody Loves Raymond
This Morning
Loose Women 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV News London
15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point
18:00 The Chase
19:00 ITV News London
19:30 ITV Evening News
20:30 Emmerdale
21:00 Coronation Street
22:00 Frauds
23:00 ITV News at Ten
23:30 ITV News London
23:45 Peston
09:15 Everybody Loves Raymond
09:40 Frasier
10:10 Frasier
10:40 Formula 1
12:10 American Pickers
13:05 Channel 4 News
Summary
13:10 A New Life in the Sun
14:10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It
15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun
17:00 Help! We Bought a Village
18:00 Four in a Bed
18:30 Come Dine with Me
19:00 A Place in the Sun
20:00 Channel 4 News
21:00 Will AI Take My Job?
Dispatches
22:00 Hunted
23:00 Social Media Monsters
08:30 The Adventures of Paddington
09:45
09:55 Come & Play with Pip and Posy 10:00 Peppa Pig 10:05 Milkshake! Story Den 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:30 Storm Huntley 13:30 Vanessa 14:40 5 News at Lunchtime 14:45 Home and Away 15:20 My Family’s Killer Affairs
17:00 The Cruise: Fun-Loving Brits at Sea 18:00 5 News at 5 19:00 Madrid with Michael Portillo
The Only Way Is Essex 16:05 The Real Housewives of Cheshire 17:05 The Real Housewives of Potomac 18:00 The Real Housewives of New Jersey 19:00 Celebrity Catchphrase 20:00 Deal or No Deal
Downton Abbey 17:40 Doc Martin 18:50 Heartbeat 19:55 Heartbeat 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 Lewis
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Meetings at Dilly’s Bar, Av. Castuera, 3, 03184 El Chaparral, Alicante. Group meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 to 12:00. The Next meeting is on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025. You are welcome to attend.
“Can I save my Passwords to my Google account”?
Your saved passwords for your Google account are managed through Google Password Manager. This service syncs your passwords across all your devices where you are signed in to your Google account.
1. Through the web browser
• Go to passwords. google.com in any web browser.
• You will be asked to sign in to your Google account.
• After signing in and
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verifying your identity (you may need to enter your computer’s password, PIN, or use a biometric), you will see a list of all the websites and apps for which you have saved passwords.
• To view a speci c password, click on the entry and then click the eye icon.
2. On your computer using Chrome
• Open Google Chrome.
• Click the three vertical dots (menu icon) in the top-right corner.
• Go to Settings.
• In the left-hand menu, click on Auto ll and passwords.
• Click on Google Password Manager.
• This will take you to the same page as passwords.google. com, where you can view, edit, or delete your saved passwords.
3. On your Android device
• Open the Settings app.
• Scroll down and tap Google.
• Tap Manage your Google Account.
• Navigate to the Security tab.
• Scroll down and tap Password Manager.
• You will be asked to verify your identity.
• You can now see and manage your saved passwords. You will always be required to verify your identity before viewing a saved password. This may
involve re-entering your Google password, using your device’s screen lock (PIN, pattern, or password), or a biometric method such as a ngerprint or face scan. You can use Google Password Manager on an iPhone. To do so, you’ll need to use the Google Chrome app and adjust your iPhone’s settings.
1. Download and set up Chrome: Make sure you have the Google Chrome app installed on your iPhone and are signed in to your Google Account with sync turned on.
1. Enable Auto ll: Go into your iPhone’s Settings.
o Navigate to Passwords.
o Select Password Options or AutoFill Passwords and Passkeys.
o Turn on AutoFill Passwords and Passkeys.
o Select Chrome as the auto ll provider.
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Last few remaining places for New Years Eve
As 2025 winds down, many are already thinking about how to welcome the year ahead. For those seeking a festive night full of music, food, and celebration, Hotel Algorfa is once again hosting its highly anticipated New Year’s Eve extravaganza.
This year’s event promises a packed evening of live entertainment. Guests will enjoy the soulful voice of Wardi alongside a headline performance by Simon Patrick, widely regarded as Europe’s number one Elvis Presley tribute act. From classic ballads to rock-and-roll anthems, the show is set to
deliver all the energy and nostalgia needed to usher in 2026. The celebrations begin at 6 p.m. and carry on until 2 a.m., offering eight hours of nonstop entertainment.
The hotel has designed the night as a fully inclusive experience. Drinks will be served throughout, while a sweet and savory buffet ensures guests can keep their energy up as they sing and dance their way into the new year. The package is priced at €95 per adult, with children under 12 able to join for half the cost, making the event both festive and family-friendly.
With its lively program,
extended hours, and all-inclusive offering, the party has become one of the area’s most sought-after year-end gatherings. Hotel representatives recommend securing tickets early, as demand is expected to be high and availability limited.
Hotel Algorfa’s New Year’s Eve celebration offers more than just a party—it creates memories. Whether you are an Elvis fan eager to sing along to your favorites or simply looking for a joyful way to step into 2026, this event brings together food, music, and community spirit in one unforgettable night.
Britain’s Got Talent star Dave Betton has died at the age of 82.
The singer performed on the show in 2020 with his son Dean, after being persuaded to take to the stage again a decade after retiring from the club circuit.
The father-son duo made it through to the later stages of the competition after receiving a standing ovation from the judges for their performance of Frank Sinatra’s That’s Life.
Lorraine Kelly has broken her silence on ITV’s decision to brutally slash her daytime show, insisting that despite the ‘heartbreaking’ cuts, she won’t be quitting her programme anytime soon.
The TV presenter, 65, saw her titular morning show facing the brunt of the cuts announced in May, with Good Morning Britain now taking her 9-10am slot for 22 weeks of the year.
For the remaining 30 weeks of the year, will present ve days a week, meaning her Friday stand-in presenters Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard are no longer needed for the show.
Molly-Mae Hague has left fans in hysterics on Sunday as she addressed the viral moment her daughter Bambi ‘plotted’ to bite her nursery friends Emily and Dory.
The in uencer, 26, was mum-shamed last month as fans accused her of being ‘too soft’ with parenting her two-year-old daughter.
Now, in a new Instagram post Molly has shared a series of ‘life at the minute’ snaps showing o her lavish lifestyle from private jets, out and about in Paris and spending time with Bambi and partner Tommy Fury.
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he was rushed to hospital hours after branding the NHS a ‘creaking old monster’.
The TV star, 65, needed ‘urgent’ medical treatment on October 5 at Oxford’s John Radcli e Hospital after becoming ‘poorly’.
Jeremy refused to disclose what he was treated for because ‘that’s none of your business’, but he received treatment the same day that his Sunday Times column slating the health service was published.
Marcus Rashford could be forced to shell out millions to complete his dream home, as building work on his £2.5 million eco-friendly home has reportedly been hit by yet more delays.
The footballer, 27, began ‘investing more in property’ at the beginning of 2020, when he bought the site of a former nine-hole golf course and clubhouse in the Cheshire countryside.
Shortly after, construction started on his new wildlife paradise and plans to restore the course were given the green light in February 2022.
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I seriously don’t know what to do about my daughter’s expanding family any more. She has been married and divorced twice and both husbands have had previous marriages with children. Her current partner has also been in several relationships with numerous children resulting from those relationships. In the beginning my husband and I embraced the stepgrandchildren, and treated them as our own, and they are very dear to us; but now we honestly don’t know what to do when it comes to this extended and blended family.... we are now faced with potential great-grandchildren in the mix. We simply cannot afford birthdays and Christmases like we used to. We feel bad because we of course have done it for some, and cannot do it for all; if we don’t treat them all the same it will seem like we don’t care.
from folk who are in exactly the same situation. The only way to proceed when you are retired and on a budget is to talk to the heads of the family. Tell them exactly what you’ve told me, and I very much hope they are understanding. You may have been generous in the past but now you simply cannot extend that generosity to the extended family. You tell me that with rising prices and simply trying to heat your home and eat well over the winter, is taking all of your money. The way to make sure all of your grandchildren don’t miss out is to hold a family gathering where everyone congregates at your home, with the adults discretely bringing a contribution each. We are all in touch by messaging these days, and happy birthday messages can easily be sent by WhatsApp instead of buying expensive cards, as sending by post can cost nearly 10 pounds in the UK these days.
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Heart health by 25 predicts lifetime disease risk
New research underscores the lifelong importance of building heart-healthy habits early — ideally beginning in young adulthood or even earlier. A new 40-year study tracking more than 4,200 adults reveals that patterns of cardiovascular health established by the mid-20s tend to persist for decades, signi cantly shaping the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke later in life.
Published October 6 in JAMA Network Open, the study followed participants aged 18 to 30 for nearly four decades as part of the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) project.
Using the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) scoring system, which evaluates key behaviors such as diet, smoking, sleep, and physical activity alongside clinical measures like cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose, researchers tracked longterm heart health trends.
The ndings revealed
four distinct heart health “trajectories”: persistent high, persistent moderate, moderate declining, and moderate/low declining. Strikingly, by age 25, most participants had already settled into one of these patterns — and few shifted out of them. Those who began adulthood with strong cardiovascular health, re ected in high LE8 scores, largely maintained it over time. Conversely, those with poorer early scores experienced steady declines in both habits and health outcomes.
Summer Sun to Winter Glow
The end of summer often brings with it more than just fading tans and shorter days. Our skin, after weeks of sun, SPF, and perhaps a little indulgence, can start to feel tired — drier than usual, a touch uneven, or simply lacking that natural
brightness we associate with a healthy glow. By October, many of us notice the shift: complexions become more fragile, the cold air creeps in, and central heating only adds to the challenge.
That’s why autumn is the perfect time to pause and reset. Before winter truly arrives, your skin deserves a seasonal switch — and nothing does the job
quite like a professional facial designed to replenish what the summer sun has taken away.
At Indiana’s Hair and Lash Boutique, the emphasis is on treatments that don’t just pamper, but also restore. Their signature glow facials are crafted to deeply hydrate, soothe, and revive the skin, combining nourishing formulas with expert hands. Think gentle exfoliation to smooth away dullness, restorative masks
that replenish moisture, and massage techniques that leave you feeling refreshed from the inside out. The result? Skin that feels balanced, radiant, and resilient — ready to take on the colder months ahead.
Unlike the fleeting results of quick fixes, these facials are about building a foundation for lasting confidence. As Indiana
Experts say the data highlights the critical window of early adulthood for heart disease prevention. According to Dr. Eiman Jahangir of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, who was not involved in the research, “The cardiovascular trajectory established by age 25 is di cult to change. Early education and intervention are necessary.”
Still, the study found that improvements at any stage can yield bene ts, even if they don’t fully erase the risks of poor early habits. Adopting heart-healthy behaviors — such as regular exercise, nutritious eating, su cient sleep, and avoiding smoking — remains worthwhile at any age. But this long-term evidence makes one thing clear: the best defense against heart disease starts early and lasts a lifetime.
The long-term consequences were profound. Participants in the lowest-scoring group faced a tenfold greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life compared with those in the highestscoring group. “The original goal was to understand how healthy young adults develop heart disease by middle age,” explained study coauthor Dr. Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, a cardiologist and epidemiologist at Boston University. “What we found was that early advantage matters — those who started with high scores stayed healthy and had far fewer cardiac events.”
herself often says, beauty is as much about how you feel as how you look. A treatment is more than a moment of selfcare; it’s an investment in your skin’s long-term health and glow.
So, whether you’re recovering from summer sun or simply looking for a way to lift your complexion before the party season begins, October is your moment. Treat yourself to the kind of skincare ritual that not only transforms your skin but also gives you an hour of calm in your busy week.
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Salvatec: breaking barriers and restoring mobility across Spain
Innovation, Quality, and Social Commitment at the Service of Accessibility
In an increasingly inclusive world, accessibility has become a cornerstone of social progress. Every ramp, lift, and mobility device represents more than just convenience — it symbolizes independence, equality, and dignity. Salvatec Accesibilidad stands at the forefront of this mission, o ering innovative solutions to eliminate architectural barriers and enhance the quality of life for people with reduced mobility.
Based in San Javier, Murcia, this Spanish company has established itself as a national benchmark in accessibility, transforming spaces and empowering individuals across Spain.
A Company with Purpose
Founded in 2017 by Vitalie Ungureanu, Salvatec Accesibilidad S.L. was born from a deep commitment to improving daily life for those facing mobility challenges.
What began as a small, passionate team has evolved into a recognized leader in the accessibility sector.
Guided by a philosophy rooted in innovation, quality, and human connection, Salvatec continues to grow while maintaining a personal approach to every project. Under Ungureanu’s direction, the company has cultivated a reputation for reliability, empathy, and technical excellence.
Comprehensive Accessibility Solutions
Salvatec o ers a complete range of products and services designed to make every environment accessible. From private residences to public buildings, each installation is tailored to the unique needs of users and the characteristics of the space. Their catalog includes:
Stairlifts and platform lifts, ideal for homes and residential complexes.
Vertical lifts and pool lifts, ensuring e ortless access to every level and leisure area.
Mobility scooters, powerchairs, and wheelchairs, promoting autonomy and comfort in everyday movement.
Installation, rental, maintenance, and technical support, providing long-term reliability and peace of mind.
In 2022, Salvatec took a major step forward by launching its own line of mobility scooters, designed and manufactured in Spain. This in-house production allows the company to maintain rigorous quality control while o ering competitive prices and modern, e cient designs.
Why Clients Trust Salvatec
Salvatec’s success lies in its ability to combine advanced technology with personalized care. Each customer receives free technical advice and on-site assessment, ensuring that every solution perfectly matches their needs. The company also provides an extended warranty — three years as standard, with an additional year available through annual maintenance — a clear re ection of its con dence in the durability of its products.
With nationwide coverage, Salvatec’s network of o ces and technical professionals guarantees quick, reliable service across Spain. Their unwavering commitment to innovation fuels continuous research and development, keeping them at the cutting edge of accessibility technology.
Transforming Lives Through Accessibility
Beyond equipment and engineering, Salvatec’s true value lies in the human impact of its work. Every installation — whether in a home, a community building, a hotel, or a public space — restores independence, safety, and con dence. The company’s mission is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: accessibility is not a privilege, but a universal right.
Through dedication, innovation, and compassion, Salvatec Accesibilidad continues to rede ne mobility and inclusion — ensuring that freedom of movement is accessible to everyone.
A quarter of a century of innovation, two and a half decades of cutting-edge technology, five lustrums of personalized attention, and above all, 25 years of dedication to service.
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Two-thirds of Spanish drivers still unaware of new V16 emergency light rule
A large majority of drivers in Spain remain confused or unaware of the new emergency warning regulations that will replace the traditional warning triangle with the connected V16 beacon light. A recent study by lighting company Osram reveals that almost two-thirds of drivers do not fully understand the details of the new rule, which could lead to fines of up to €200 starting January 1 next year.
88% of drivers still rely on warning triangles as their primary means of signaling a breakdown or emergency stop. However, both triangles and nonconnected V16 lights will become invalid from early 2026. Furthermore, over 30% of motorists are unaware that failing to use a properly connected and certified V16 device could result in a fine of up to €200.
will be legally valid. These connected devices automatically transmit the vehicle’s exact, anonymous location to the DGT platform once activated, alerting other drivers and emergency services of an incident. This system enhances safety by reducing the need for motorists to exit their vehicles on busy roads.
The clock is ticking, as from 2026 the use of warning triangles will be completely phased out in favor of the connected V16 beacons. Despite this fast-approaching deadline, awareness among motorists remains low. According to Osram’s survey, 65% of drivers are unaware of the specific requirements of the regulation, and nearly 40% are uncertain about how this change will affect road safety.
The study highlights that
Carlos Garrido, Osram’s sales manager, emphasizes the urgent need for a nationwide awareness campaign to inform drivers about the upcoming transition. He notes that 23% of survey respondents cannot distinguish between a certified and an uncertified V16 beacon. Among those aware of the difference, 73% worry about accidentally purchasing a fake or non-approved device.
Only V16 lights certified under the DGT 3.0 system
“The shift from the traditional warning triangle to the connected V16 light marks a major step forward in road safety,” Garrido explains. “It not only increases vehicle visibility but also protects drivers by eliminating the risk involved in placing warning triangles on the road.”
With the 2026 deadline approaching, experts urge drivers to familiarize themselves with the new regulation and ensure they purchase a certified V16 beacon to avoid fines—and to help make Spain’s roads safer for everyone.
Spain accelerates EV infrastructure but still Lags behind 2030 targets
Passenger car sales in Spain recorded robust growth in September, rising 16.4% yearon-year to reach 85,167 units. This marks the rst month since before the pandemic in which the market has surpassed 2019 levels, overtaking the 81,746 vehicles sold in September that year.
The expansion has been supported by healthy demand for electri ed vehicles, which continue to gain traction and push overall volumes higher. From January to September, cumulative sales climbed to 854,658 units—14.8% more than in the same period last year. This keeps Spain on track to close 2025 with more than 1.1 million passenger car registrations, in line with industry forecasts.
Despite the positive momentum in September, growth is moderating when viewed over the full year, with the pace slowing slightly compared to earlier months.
The private channel remains the main growth engine. Registrations by individual buyers jumped 24.4% in September, reaching 45,566 units. The business sector also contributed to the upswing, posting a 14.8% increase with 36,441 sales. By contrast, the rentals channel su ered a sharp setback, plummeting 33.8% compared to the same month in 2024.
Light commercial vehicle registrations also posted a healthy rise in September, growing 18.2% to 15,161 units. Year-to-date, the segment has accumulated 138,242 registrations, up 13.2% from 2024. Within this category, business demand was the standout performer, soaring 23.2% with 11,369 units sold. Sales to the self-employed and small businesses grew more modestly, by 5.5% and 4.9% respectively.
The broader commercial vehicle market also maintained positive momentum last month.
Registrations of commercial vehicles, buses, coaches, and minibuses increased by 18.2% in September, reaching 3,572 units. Within this group, commercial vehicles recorded the strongest performance, rising 22.8% to 2,745 sales.
Bus and coach registrations grew more modestly, achieving 827 units—up 4.9% compared to September 2024. However, when considering the year-to-date total, the picture is less positive. Overall, 24,227 units were sold in the rst nine months of 2025, representing a 7.7% decline from the same period last year.
With September’s strong results, the Spanish car market continues to recover steadily, driven by private buyers and growing adoption of electri ed vehicles. While rentals remain a weak spot, the sector overall is expected to close the year above one million units for the rst time since before the pandemic.
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Esquina Park Rangers from Rojales, Ciudad Quesada, Alicante
What a day of walking football it was for Esquina Park Rangers, who battled their way through the Hondon Tournament and proudly came away as tournament runners-up! With every game just 15 minutes long, there was no room for error – every touch, tackle and nish mattered.
Match 1 – EPR v Orange Bar EPR got o to a yer when Scott slotted home the opener, sparking celebrations. But Orange Bar struck back with an equaliser, and when Scott missed from the spot after four runs, the score ended 1–1.
Match 2 – EPR v Hondon
Well, let’s just say this one won’t be remembered for excitement! Both sides struggled to nd a breakthrough in a scrappy a air, nishing a at 0–0.
Match 3 – EPR v Fortuna
Things burst into life here. Fred calmly converted a penalty (again after four runs) before Scott doubled the lead. Fortuna’s Red Lion managed to claw one back, but EPR held rm for a gritty 2–1 win.
Match 4 – EPR v San Fulgencio
Scott turned on the style, bagging two superb goals and
sealing a convincing 2–0 victory. Spirits were high and the Rangers marched into the nal full of belief.
The Final – EPR v The Hub
The big showdown. The Hub struck rst and, despite wave after wave of pressure, EPR just couldn’t nd the net. The closest moment came at the very end, when Scott looked certain to equalise – only for The Hub keeper to somehow block with the tip of his big toe! Agony for EPR as it ended 1–0..
The Verdict
Esquina Park Rangers proved once again they can mix it with the best, playing some excellent football and showing real spirit. A runners-up medal is no small achievement – and with Scott in red-hot form, you know this team will be back stronger and hungrier for silverware next time!
Thursday the 6th & Friday 7th Of November Is The Tournament Of The Year .. Esquina Are Holding Their Fourth Annual Tournament At Rojales
This Year There Are 16 Teams Competing Over The Two Days. Teams From Spain, Wales , England & Scotland
San Miguel golf society at La Serena Golf
The sun was intermittent today and I guess we are lucky seeing the weather forecast for the next few days. It was March the last time we were down at La Serena since but it’s a popular course, even with all the water hazards, and my guess is that a fair few balls went to a watery grave. We had 47 join us and the course was in pretty good nick!
Bit of a shorter report today but on to the main stu :
Gold: Gavin Park (34 points)
Silver: Dave Blackburn (39 points and best score of the day)
Bronze: Mick “Captain” Pryke (36 points)
Nearest the Pins from Dave Rowe (3rd), Peter Brammer (9th), Dave Blackburn (15th & 17th). Three Twos this week from Peter Brammer, Marit Rønsen and Dave Blackburn. Guy Wade Palmer took home the “McBride Bottle” and the football card was She eld United won by John Batterby.
Next week we are at El Plantio. It’s one of those marmite courses, some love it and some loathe it.
We also start the “new year” o with our rst blob tin
donation of €200 to the local animal rescue charity, La Finca Castellana. They do amazing work in San Miguel de Salinas rescuing all animals and birds. They have many dogs, cats, birds, donkeys, hedgehogs and horses – to name a few. Their work is incredible and they give great care to all their “visitors”. They are always looking for volunteers and donations. Pictured below is our Secretary, Sandra Dibble, with Becky who manages La Finca Castellana – Brady & Barney just happened to be visiting Edouardo’s Vets and wanted to get in on the action too. Thanks to all our members for their blob donations.
QUICK CROSSWORD
ACROSS 7. Nick(5)
Infested (7)
Anger(7)
Anxiety(5)
Sparing(10)
Equivalent(10)
Adhere(5)
Defame(7)
Expand(7)
Regional(5)
Sterilising(10)
Store (5)
Avoid(4)
Powerful(6)
Drover (8)
Liberty(7)
By merit(10)
Boaster (8)
Give right(7)
Beginning(6)
Coop(5)
Skilled(4)
CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
WORDWHEEL
Using only the letters in the wordwheel, take ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must contain the central letter and at least three others. Letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one nine-letter word in the wheel.
Average: 10 Good: 15
SUDOKU
Fill the grid so that every column, row and 3x3 square includes all the digits from 1 to 9
7. Fastener in the portal at church(5) 8. A room rearranged by us is romantic(7)
& 2Dn. Spirit apparatus even now not within the law(7,5)
It takes place in the seventies(5)
How confrontations are arranged(4,2,4) 15. By which a brother is dispatched(10) 18. In ‘Faustus’, a tangibly evil influence(5)
One broken chair in a hundred is antique(7)
Locksmiths?(7) 22. The first person to follow the gist of the subject(5) DOWN
1. Obvious quarrels, so they make accusations(10)
2. See 9 Across
3. Showing elegant style – the little bird has no end(4)
4. One of the first toys to cause annoyance(6)
5. It sounds a very short preface!(8)
6. Staff pet? It’s far too malodorous(7)
11. Right-handed key(6,4)
13. Was instrumental in fixing the parts (8)
14. Cannons linked with assault(7)
16. Used to convey one in the hunt(6)
17. See 20 Down
20 & 17Dn. Chop up food for the sauce and do something playful(3,1,5)
