MURCIA SOUTH WEST

Jumilla joins new network of historic town centres in the Region of MurciaThe aim is to continue preserving and making the most of the historical heritage of the old centre of Jumilla The Town Hall of Jumilla is proud to have become one of the founder members of a new network entitled the Red de Municipios con Casco Histó.. 20/10/2025

Camposol B Clean Gardening volunteers spring back into actionThe dedicated gardening group has thrown itself into a hedge-trimming marathon after a well-deserved summer break The B Clean volunteers have emerged from summer hibernation and are now catching up with a few necessary jobs around Camposol Sector.. 17/10/2025

Sierra Espuña receives €1.6 million to combat devastating pine beetle outbreakDrought and pests have already killed 1.3 million trees across the Region of Murcia Sierra Espuña's forests have been suffering for years now, with brown, dying trees blotting the otherwise picture-perfect landscape everywhere you look... 17/10/2025

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

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

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

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

Videos & pics: Dana Alice batters Murcia and AlicanteFlights cancelled, roads flooded and cars submerged as DANA Alice takes hold in southern Spain, with the worst yet to come   Dana Alice has arrived with a vengeance in the south of Spain and Thursday's deluge is just a taste of what&#.. 10/10/2025

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

November 27 Free original version screening of Chaplin’s City Lights in Cartagena94 years after its release this Chaplin classic returns to Cartagena The Filmoteca Regional La Filmoteca Regional de Murcia is holding a new season of free screenings of classic movies in Cartagena this autumn, all at the Fundación Mediterráneo..

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

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

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

British tabloid hails Murcia as top winter destinationNational newspaper highlights winter climate, cuisine, heritage and natural spaces, and cheap new off-season flights Murcia has been given a glowing recommendation by the Daily Mirror, which hails the region as a perfect off-season destination.. 08/10/2025

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

Balay promotions now live at TJ Electricals Euronics CamposolSave up to €250 on selected cooking, washing and drying appliances If it’s time to upgrade your home appliances, the friendly team at TJ Electricals, Euronics Camposol have a great reason to visit now. This family-run store, part of Europe.. 07/10/2025

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

Get cosy this autumn with Branded HomewareYour local Camposol shop for bedding, towels and everything you need to stay warm and comfortable   As the cooler evenings settle in and the summer heat slowly fades, many of us naturally reach for an extra blanket or start looking around our homes..

Lorca's Christmas lights set to dazzle with a fresh look and giant treeCity centre and old town go glam with a record budget and festive reboot Lorca is gearing up for a sparkling Christmas, with the official lights switch-on planned for Saturday November 29. That’s not all – this year’s light show will.. 03/10/2025

Autumn blooms and warm scents at Garden Boutique florists, MazarrónCelebrate the season with golden flowers, spicy vanillas and berry-rich fragrances to brighten your home As the days grow shorter and leaves turn to shades of gold, amber and russet, Garden Boutique in Mazarrón invites you to embrace the beauty.. 02/10/2025