MAZARRON, NEWS SOUTH WEST MURCIA

Alhama de Murcia ramps up investment with record budget and new public facilitiesAlhama Town Council has earmarked millions for improved services, housing and infrastructure Alhama de Murcia is entering a new phase of investment with a record-breaking municipal budget and a series of major projects aimed at improving everyday.. 24/04/2026

Águilas sets new record for blood donations in 'donate for art' campaignA total of 187 people donated blood during the event held at the Infanta Doña Elena Auditorium, with 54 first-time donors taking part Águilas has once again proven the strength of its community spirit following a record-breaking turnout.. 22/04/2026

Three dead and two survivors rescued from drifting migrant boat off Cartagena coastAuthorities are investigating whether more dead bodies may have been tossed in the sea after the vessel was found adrift for up to 20 days The dangers of crossing the Mediterranean have once again come into sharp focus after a small migrant boat carrying.. 21/04/2026

Could Spain's Mediterranean coast face powerful tsunamis in the future?Research from Murcia highlights ancient tsunami evidence at Cape Cope and warns that rising sea levels and coastal development could increase future risk Research conducted in the Region of Murcia suggests that a future tsunami along the Mediterranean.. 21/04/2026

One of Murcia's seaside towns nominated as among the best beach destinations in SpainNational Geographic readers have shortlisted the town alongside some of Spain's most popular coastal destinations As temperatures start to rise and the first warm, spring-like days get people thinking about beach trips again, attention naturally.. 17/04/2026

Camposol B Clean volunteers roll up their sleeves for another big tidy-upWork has focused on the rambla along C/Sierra de la Torrecilla, and more work is planned in the coming weeks For the past three weeks, the Camposol B Clean volunteer group has been working along Calle Sierra de la Torrecilla, focusing on the area.. 17/04/2026

Stress testing: Dozens of lorries park on new Alhama de Murcia AVE bridge to test its durabilityLorry load tests on the Murcia-Almería line check the strength of a new viaduct as work continues on the Mediterranean Corridor Spain's Transport Minister Óscar Puente shared some striking images of load testing on a high-speed.. 17/04/2026

Access to Bolnuevo coves to close as safety works beginThe five-kilometre coastal track between Bolnuevo and Cañada de Gallego affected by rain damage, will be closed for several weeks The access road to the Bolnuevo coves in Mazarrón will be closed for the next few weeks while work starts.. 16/04/2026

Mercadona agrees to deliver to Camposol, HDA and surrounding areaOnline orders with home delivery to southwest Murcia resorts will be available once again Since we all discovered the ease and convenience of shopping online and having your weekly shop delivered to your door, there could be no going back to the nuisance.. 16/04/2026

Mazarrón backs support space for cancer patients at Cartagena hospitalThe initiative aims to provide a dedicated area for patients and families facing long waits during treatment The Town Hall of Mazarrón has expressed its support for a new social and healthcare initiative at Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena.. 15/04/2026

May 1 Public meeting announced by Camposol Legal Platform Against BiogasThe Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas calls a public meeting to explain the next steps after the recently commissioned report In the wake of the technical report commissioned by the Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas into the plans submitted.. 15/04/2026

Alhama de Murcia strengthens Local Police with new vehicles and high-tech dronesThe new equipment will be used for searches, traffic incidents and monitoring hard-to-reach rural areas, including during emergencies Alhama de Murcia has added two new patrol vehicles and a set of modern drones to its Local Police force, to improve.. 14/04/2026

A greener future planned for Lorca Castle with new restoration projectThe €136,000 project will restore both the interior and outer slopes of the castle, including its butterfly garden and surrounding green areas The city of Lorca has started work on a new project that will see the landscape around its famous.. 13/04/2026

Dead dolphin removed from beach in LorcaThe animal was found at the Playa de los Hierros beach in Calnegre A dead dolphin was found on Thursday April 9 on the shore of a beach in Lorca, according to sources from the environmental association Amacope.   The animal was found at.. 13/04/2026

Scared of the dentist? Spanish research says a good podcast could be all you needOdontophobia affects one in six people in Spain, but researchers at a Spanish university think they've cracked it If going to the dentist fills you with dread, you're in very good company. Odontophobia, the clinical term for an irrational.. 25/03/2026

Taquilla Tickets opens new office at Condado de Alhama's Al KasarSame friendly service and opening hours, just a brand new home inside the Town Hall offices at Al Kasar Taquilla Tickets has a new home inside the Ayuntamiento offies at Condado de Alhama, but customers can still expect the same friendly service that.. 12/03/2026

Traffic diversions and disruptions on the A-7 road in Murcia between now and MayMajor work on the new train line is underway in the area over the next two months, meaning road closures and alternative routes Traffic diversions and temporary closures will come into force on the A-7 autovía in Totana from this Thursday March.. 04/03/2026

Los Palacios Gardening and Community Group weekly library open on Camposol AGrab a bargain every Friday, support your local group and help keep Camposol beautiful The Los Palacios Gardening and Community Group on Camposol Sector A is holding its weekly library every Friday from 10am to 12.30pm.   Located in the.. 12/02/2026

Mazarrón panto group raises €1,400 for charity with hilarious jokes and ugly sistersCloud 9 Drama Group's Cinderella had audiences in stitches at La Molata near Alhama de Murcia A pantomime performance in Murcia has raised more than €1,400 for local charities while keeping audiences in stitches with cheeky humour and plenty.. 02/02/2026

FixTech wins Spain Prestige Awards 2025/26 in computer repair categoryThe Murcia-based company has been recognised for its trusted computer repair support across the Region A Murcia-based computer repair business has picked up national recognition after winning the Computer Repair category at the Spain Prestige Awards.. 28/01/2026