SOUTH WEST MURCIA

Lorca postpones 2022 Carnival until JuneCovid has forced the celebrations in Lorca, Murcia, to be pushed back Yet another municipality has made the difficult decision to cancel their upcoming Carnival celebrations due to the high number of Covid cases in the Region of Murcia, as the Town.. 27/01/2022

First, second and third Covid vaccines in Aguilas: January 28The vaccinations are going to be administered at the Águilas Plaza Commercial Centre Residents in the municipality of Águilas will be able to get their first, second or third coronavirus jabs during a mass vaccination day this Friday.. 27/01/2022

Camposol expats raise 4,000 euros for cancer charity with bike rideA charity bike ride from Madrid to Mazarrón has raised 4,000 euros for local charity MABS The five Camposol residents who cycled from Madrid to Mazarrón to raise funds for the MABS association have managed to collect an impressive 4.. 27/01/2022

Road closures in Murcia regional park: January 27 and 28Heavy freight traffic means roads in Murcia’s Sierra Espuña will be closed for the next two days Officials from Murcia’s organisation for Protected Natural Areas have released a statement about several road closures in the Sierra.. 27/01/2022

Helicopter rescue for 70-year-old mountain climber in AguilasThe mountainous terrain in Águilas, Murcia, made a land rescue impossible A 70-year-old man was badly injured this Wednesday morning, January 26, after a steep fall on the Cresta del Escribano in the municipality of Águilas.  .. 26/01/2022

VIDEO: drunk Alhama cyclist crashes into pedestrian and gets 1,000-euro finePolice in Alhama de Murcia breathalysed the cyclist after the accident On Tuesday afternoon, January 25, the emergency services were called to an accident involving a cyclist and a pedestrian in the centre of Alhama de Murcia.   A camera.. 26/01/2022

This 26-year-old could be the next Mayor of TotanaPedro José Sánchez, 26, is set to take the reins as Mayor of Totana after the former mayor, 63, died from Covid The governing party in Totana, Ganar Totana IU, has already put forward a formal candidate to replace Juan José C&.. 25/01/2022

Local residents cycle from Madrid to Mazarron for charityFive brave cyclists have made the 500km journey to raise money for MABS Mazarrón Five local residents from Mazarrón who set off on their bikes from the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid last Saturday are due to arrive in Camposol tomorrow.. 25/01/2022

Dance, classical music and exhibitions in Aguilas: January to March 2022The Águilas cultural programme for the beginning of the year is packed full of interesting events for all audiences Águilas Town Hall has presented its quarterly cultural programme for the first three months of this year, including a.. 25/01/2022

Striking hoopoe a rewarding sight in MurciaLook out for this long-billed beauty, with its distinctive crest and hooting song, in Murcia this winter There’s nothing quite like a stroll in the Spanish countryside on a winter’s morning and finding the wealth of natural beauty it has.. 25/01/2022

Lorca prepares for possible snowfallSnowplough teams and two tonnes of salt are on standby in the Murcia town Snow fell at the highest altitudes of Sierra Espuña in the Region of Murcia at the weekend, and whilst no official alert for snowfall has been activated in Lorca, the.. 24/01/2022

Knife-wielding robber targets Alhama de Murcia petrol stationStaff from the Alhama de Murcia petrol station alerted the emergency services On Saturday night, January 22, a criminal wearing a motorbike helmet and a face covering robbed a petrol station in Alhama de Murcia at knife point.   The thief.. 24/01/2022

Cultural programme in Alhama de Murcia: January, February and MarchConcerts, theatre, art exhibitions and more in Alhama de Murcia The Town Hall in Alhama de Murcia has revealed its cultural programme for the first three months of 2022, with a wide selection of exhibitions, theatrical performances, music and monologues.. 20/01/2022

41-year-old woman dies in Mazarron house fireThe blaze broke out a property on Playasol urbanisation in Puerto de Mazarrón A 41-year-old woman has tragically died in an early morning blaze at her home on Playasol urbanisation in Puerto de Mazarrón.   A local policeman.. 20/01/2022

Car bursts into flames after colliding with palm tree in MazarronNo one was injured in the collision near the roundabout in Mazarrón, Murcia A traffic accident on the Alamillo roundabout in Mazarrón resulted in a car becoming engulfed in flames, though fortunately no one was hurt. &.. 20/01/2022

Take part in running and hiking races across Mazarron beaches: January 30There are 3 different races difficulties to choose from in the VIII Cross-Trail Calas De Bolnuevo The VIII Cross-Trail “Calas de Bolnuevo” will be held on January 30 in Mazarrón, and will involve a series of walking and running.. 20/01/2022

Cold snap wreaks havoc on key Murcia artichoke and lettuce cropsFreezing temperatures in the Murcia Region this week will have a knock-on effect on workers and produce prices The recent frosts have caused damage to artichoke and lettuce crops in the area around the Guadalentín river near Lorca. During the.. 19/01/2022

Mazarron demands Covid testing points in the municipalityHealth centres in Mazarrón are struggling to fulfil the demand for Covid tests For the past few weeks, the regional government has organised external Covid testing points in several municipalities which are run by additional 061 emergency.. 19/01/2022

Violent robber who attacked woman in her 90s at her Aguilas home is jailedA neighbour in the Region of Murcia town helped bring the “dangerous criminal” to justice An “experienced and dangerous” criminal who targeted an elderly woman in her 90s, forcing his way into her Águilas home and violently.. 19/01/2022

Age Concern Costa Calida upcoming events in January and February 2022The popular charity based in Mazarrón has a packed schedule of exciting events over the next two months The charity organisation Age Concern Costa Cálida, based in Camposol, has released its agenda of exciting events taking place next.. 19/01/2022