The Leader News Updates

Three forest firefighting units remain on-site along Avenida Las Ramblas de Oleza on Monday to prevent reignition after Sunday’s blaze.Updated: May 12, 2025 – 4.00 PM The wildfire that broke out Sunday in Orihuela Costa, near Avenida Las Ramblas de Oleza, scorched three hectares and impacted five homes—four with damage… Read more »

A fast-moving wildfire erupted Sunday evening in the Las Ramblas area of Orihuela Costa, prompting the evacuation of 50 residents and reigniting controversy over the potential rezoning of forest land for future urban development. The fire broke out around 6:00 p.m. near the Tajo-Segura water canal, in an area previously… Read more »

A wildfire broke out on Sunday evening in the scrubland surrounding the Las Ramblas Golf Course complex, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and prompting an immediate emergency response. The fire is currently burning its way through dry, overgrown vegetation and threatening nearby residential properties as it advances rapidly… Read more »

The prestigious Únicas 2025 community award was presented to Orihuela Costa resident Katalin Konkoly on Friday night in Orihuela. The award recognises women making a meaningful impact across the municipality. Following the horrendous fire in the AP-7 tunnel at Pilar de la Horadada, Nabil Bouderrah, a Moroccan national who lives… Read more »

Indalo Bowls Club, Costa Almería – May 5th to 11th By Freddie Willey The 2025 Spanish National Singles competition kicked off on Monday, May 5th at Indalo Bowls Club, located in Costa Almeria. The event began with round-robin matches across both the men’s and ladies’ leagues, which are scheduled to… Read more »

NOVELDA UNION – 1  CD THADER – 2 BY STEVE HIBBERD A neutral inside Estadio La Magdelena last Saturday evening, could easily have mistaken Novelda as the team with nothing to play for, whilst Thader were desperate for points to guarantee at least a play-off slot.  But, in reality, it… Read more »

The Orihuela local government has taken its first major step toward overhauling the management of its waste collection and street cleaning services, along with the maintenance of coastal roads. A special council meeting has been scheduled for next Wednesday to approve the changes, following a preparatory information session and spokesperson… Read more »

In a chilling case of gender-based violence, a man has admitted in court to kidnapping and brutally beating his ex-partner, holding her captive for 15 terrifying hours in a locked room in Torrevieja. The shocking confession came during his trial at the Alicante Provincial Court, where he accepted a plea… Read more »

Katalin Konkoly Recognised for Outstanding Community Service By Norah Bond Katalin Konkoly, a long-standing volunteer and community leader in Orihuela Costa, has been honoured with the prestigious Únicas 2025 Award for Citizen Participation. The award, presented at the Únicas Gala held in the historic La Lonja Auditorium in Orihuela city,… Read more »

Orihuela has announced a major investment of nearly €600,000 to modernize the municipality’s outdated traffic light system, many of which are over 40 years old. The comprehensive upgrade includes the replacement of old equipment with LED technology, remote management systems, and enhanced accessibility features. Councillor Mónica Pastor emphasized the urgency… Read more »