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Recognised illustrator Paco Saéz returned to his hometown —San Miguel de Salinas— to exhibit his work. After being nominated for a prestigious Goya for his short film Madrid 2120, Saéz looked towards poetry for inspiration. The cartoonist returned to his old stomping ground, where he displayed a dozen illustrations based on verses written by Spanish […]

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THE works of artist Manuel Zambrana are now on show at Orihuela’s new Museum of the Nativity Scene on Spain’s Costa Blanca. There are 34 dioramas made by the local artist that will be on permanent display from Tuesdays to Sundays. It is located in the former hermitage of the Holy Sepulchre. “Manuel Zambrana is […]

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ORIHUELA council on Spain’s Costa Blanca has installed seven electric vehicle recharging points.  Together with the Valencian Institute of Business Competitiveness (IVACE) which has subsidised the seven latest generation electric charging points, one has been installed in Orihuela, another one on the coast and five in different districts of the municipality: La Murada, Torremendo, San […]

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ALTHOUGH only recently formed, the Royal British Legion Concert Band has continued to grow and its 18 musicians and resident singer Valerie Lynch have been invited to perform at a number of events. In the run up to Christmas they have been honing their carol skills and are returning to the La Zenia Boulevard on […]

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THE BROTHERHOODS of Holy Week in Torrevieja recently held a meeting with the presence of its president, Ignacio Suárez and the consiliario, Manuel Martínez, as well as representatives of the Junta Mayor of Brotherhoods. In it, he announced the appointment of the preacher of the next Holy Week in Torrevieja 2020 as the priest, Miguel Ángel Cerezo Saura. Miguel Ángel […]

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ANDANTE International Choir, a chorus comprised of singers from 10 different countries, performed three concerts on the Costa Blanca early in December, raising €950 for local causes. The choral group, made up of sopranos, altos, tenors and basses living in the area, performed Friday, December 6 at the Orihuela Costa Civic Center, Saturday, December 7 […]

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AS Christmas arrives at the ASOKA animal rescue centre in Orihuela they are organising their ninth Annual Christmas Concert, STAR. According to Nick Moore the concert’s creator, “Star is an event with uplifting and emotional songs that reflect the passion with which ASOKA rescue over 800 animals a year.” It will be special event, even […]

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TWO Romanians have been arrested for touring Spain posing as beggars as cover for them stealing mobile phones from shops.  Alicante Guardia Civil say the detainees stole at least 20 phones from shops in Alicante Crevillent, Alcoy, Albatera, Santa Pola, Elche, Elda, Orihuela and Ibi, in the Valencian cities of Mislata, Chiva, Gandia, Utiel and […]

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WORRIES over Brexit and the collapse of Thomas Cook appear to have been unfounded when it comes to the Costa Blanca tourism sector. Up until the end of October the region welcomed 6 million tourists, an increase of 3.4 per cent over the same period of 2018. This is out of a total of 74.7 […]

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Orihuela honoured the Guardia Civil on a very significant year for the force, as officers celebrate 175 years of service. An impressive commemorative act was prepared in Costa Blanca with more than a hundred officers taking part to mark the 175th anniversary of Spain’s Guardia civil. At the Principe of Asturias roundabout, an impressive monument […]

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