MURCIA NEWS

Revamp for N-342 to bring safer, greener driving between Murcia and AndalucíaMajor eco-friendly upgrade to vital road linking Lorca, Puerto Lumbreras and Cádiz, with improvements set to benefit residents and industry across regions   A substantial facelift is on the way for one of the key highways linking Murcia.. 18/08/2025

STOP BIOGAS: Camposol residents submit hundreds of objections to biomethane plantHundreds of people of different nationalities unite in Camposol to oppose biogas development The Neighbourhood Assembly, held in Camposol on August 14 under the slogan ‘STOP BIOGAS’ and organised by the Camposol Neighbourhood Association.. 18/08/2025

VIDEO: Fireball streaks across Spain and explodes over MurciaExperts confirm it was space debris from a Chinese rocket, not the Perseid meteor shower     What many believed to be an early arrival of the spectacular Perseid meteor shower turned out to be something far more unusual. The brilliant.. 15/08/2025

Free parking at Águilas Plaza for firework night and the Summer CarnivalTwo of the best-attended summer events in Águilas take place this Thursday and Saturday This coming weekend sees the town of Águilas hosting two of its most spectacular events of the summer, with the huge firework display over the bay on.. 13/08/2025

Never too late to learn: Caser Residencial brings digital skills to older adultsInnovative Applícate project helps residents in Lorca and Murcia gain confidence with technology   Technology isn’t only for the young. It can be a powerful way to connect, learn and feel empowered at any stage of life. Last .. 12/08/2025

Águilas opens new running path in a boost to walking and hiking tourismThe municipality of Águilas already boasts numerous established hiking routes El Ayuntamiento de Águilas apuesta por el turismo activo y natural con la construcción de una pista de running conectada a la red de senderos locales Although..

Shark sighting sparks beach drama in MazarrónBathers rush out of the water as two-metre shark swims close to the shore in Puerto de Mazarrón   Swimmers enjoying a sunny afternoon at La Reya beach in Puerto de Mazarrón got quite a shock on Thursday August 7 when a shark, estimated.. 08/08/2025

Águilas installs new charging points for electric vehicles and bicyclesThe new stations will allow up to four electric cars and six e-bikes to charge at once Águilas Town Council has begun installing new charging points for electric vehicles and electric bicycles.   The works are part of the Destination.. 08/08/2025

Alhama steps up mosquito control with early morning fumigationTiger mosquito among targets in ongoing campaign to reduce risk and nuisance this summer   The town of Alhama de Murcia is carrying out a fresh round of fumigation this weekend as part of its ongoing effort to combat mosquitoes, including the.. 07/08/2025

Plans for thermal spa bathing centre in Alhama de Murcia shelved for the time beingThe thermal baths of Alhama have helped define the history of the town over the last two millennia While the remodelling of the central Plaza La Constitución is under way in Alhama de Murcia this summer, a similar project at what used to be the.. 07/08/2025

Camposol residents demand urgent meeting to halt biogas plant plansFears grow in Camposol and Condado de Alhama over biogas plant’s impact on health and property values The proposed construction of a large-scale biogas and biofertiliser plant in Mazarrón has sparked serious backlash from residents of.. 06/08/2025

New bike lane planned for old Águilas road in LorcaAt the same time, Lorca City Council will resurface the road following resident complaints A new cycle lane is on the way for Lorca as the City Council has just opened the tender process for a works contract on the old Águilas road. The lane.. 05/08/2025

Suspect arrested after violent robbery on Lorca streetLorca police arrested a man following a city-centre attack on local woman A 47-year-old woman was attacked and robbed in broad daylight on Calle José María Zarauz in the centre of Lorca at the weekend. Local Police have arrested a young.. 05/08/2025

Águilas is building a two-storey parking garage with space for more than 350 vehiclesThe Águilas fairgrounds will house the new high-rise parking facility complete with shops and rooftop gardens Águilas is set to tackle its chronic parking shortage with the construction of a new high-rise parking lot on municipal land.. 04/08/2025

Blue zone free parking in Lorca throughout AugustNo need to pay in designated spaces in Lorca during the whole month August has arrived and for drivers in Lorca that can mean only one thing: completely free parking in all blue zones.   Drivers in Lorca can park for free in the city&rsquo.. 04/08/2025

New desalination plants planned for Águilas and Torrevieja to increase water supply in Murcia and AlicanteThese major infrastructure projects aim to ease groundwater pressure and provide more fresh water for the area Two large desalination projects are moving forward in Águilas and Torrevieja, with the Confederación Hydrográfica del.. 30/07/2025

Read the August edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the August 2025 issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and give you lots of ideas for your home.   Featured in this month’s issue:   We chat to a couple who bought.. 29/07/2025

FAST Red Folder project officially presented in CamposolMazarrón Town Hall, FAST and other Camposol community partners have joined forces to promote the safety initiative for vulnerable residents The Red Folder Project was officially launched last week at the Los Palacios Social Centre in Camposol.. 29/07/2025

Sign the petition to oppose the planned biogas plant between Camposol and Condado de AlhamaCamposol businesses and residents respond with petition against the proposal to build a biomethane and biofertiliser plant on the urbanisation’s doorstep The proposed biomethane and biofertiliser plant in Mazarrón, plans for which were.. 28/07/2025

Road between Mazarrón and the Port to be widened to two lanesPlans for the first 3.7 kilometres of the new dual carriageway project are going on public display this week as part of a major investment to improve road access A long-awaited project to upgrade and widen the RM-332 regional road between Mazarró.. 28/07/2025