The Leader News Updates

CURRENT AND UPCOMING WEATHER CONDITIONS February 22, 2025 The day will bring varied weather conditions. Early in the morning, expect a very cloudy sky with minimum temperatures around 11°C. As the day progresses, temperatures will peak at 17°C, with dense cloud cover persisting. There is a 45% chance of rain,… Read more »

The Euro millions results, lottery winning numbers, and prize breakdown are published shortly after each Euromillions draw which take place in Paris at 21:00 on Tuesday and Friday evenings. The Euro Millions lottery is played across nine European countries. These are Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain, and the… Read more »

The council gives the green light to a new budget of nearly €117 million, with support from the PP, Vox, and Ciudadanos in an extraordinary session that also names Amadeo Valoria as Caballero Cubierto. Orihuela now has its second consecutive budget in less than a year, after not updating its… Read more »

Mojácar Council has announced the imminent opening of the municipality’s first dog beach on Macenas beach, a project that will be completed in 2025 in response to the growing demand for public spaces adapted to pets. This initiative reinforces Mojácar’s commitment to family and sustainable tourism, consolidating its position as… Read more »

When clowns take over a government, it ceases to function as a governing body and instead turns into a circus, albeit one run by supposedly educated individuals, many with university degrees and business qualifications. Yet, competence seems to be the one thing missing from their credentials. How can so many… Read more »

The La Marina Golf Society commenced their match at 11.00am at Lo Romero, one of our favourite venues on the Costa Blanca where the course was once again immaculate. The format included two teams balanced by handicap, with the Captain, Alan Craig, and Vice-Captain, Sue Lyall, drawing a team of… Read more »

Carp-r-Us had not fished the ‘Mercadona’ stretch of the Canal du Prospect since last Autumn. Consequently two working parties had visited it in the previous fortnight to clear overhanging bushes and lots of streamer weed in order to reopen the numbered pegs. Amongst the debris removed was a large but… Read more »

On February 15, Pilar de la Horadada joined the global observance of International Childhood Cancer Day, raising awareness about the challenges faced by affected families. As part of this initiative, local schools participated in “The Strength of the Golden Ribbon”, an activity aimed at symbolizing support for children and families… Read more »

This March, Turismo Orihuela is offering a variety of cultural, historical, nature, and gastronomic tours, allowing visitors to explore the best of the municipality. New this month is the “Expansion of Orihuela and Its Historical Context” tour, concluding with a wine tasting on Sunday, March 9. Another culinary experience includes… Read more »

Norwich Airport has warmly welcomed Ryanair’s decision to add a third weekly flight to Alicante this summer, providing even more choice for passengers travelling to the popular Spanish destination. The new Friday service will operate from 6 June to 24 October, complementing Ryanair’s existing Wednesday and Sunday flights. Ryanair first… Read more »