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Taking the stress out of probate and estate administration in SpainThy Will Be Done helps families navigate probate and inheritance across Spain and the UK For many people, dealing with probate and estate administration after the death of a loved one can be daunting on two very different levels.   There.. 25/09/2026

British musician offers to buy Madrid home to stop 87-year-old woman's evictionJames Rhodes tried to find a way for an 87-year-old woman to remain in the flat where she has lived since 1956 British musician James Rhodes has offered to buy the Madrid home of an 87-year-old woman who was evicted this week after living there.. 25/09/2026

Missing Benidorm Brit found watching football in a pub next to his own missing posterGeoff Cumiskey, 58, had his family fearing the worst after disappearing without his passport, phone or money following a missed flight home It could have ended very differently. When Geoff Cumiskey, a 58-year-old from Workington in Cumbria, went missing.. 25/09/2026

Electric scooters, motorbikes and cyclists in Spain face new road rules from October 1Helmets, gloves, reflective vests and new overtaking rules are among the changes coming into force next week A series of new road rules will come into force across Spain on Thursday October 1, bringing changes for anyone who drives, cycles, rides.. 25/09/2026

Mercadona trials new checkout rule that means fully emptying your trolleySome stores are testing a system that could change how you pack away your shopping at the till If you shop at Mercadona, in Spain, you might notice something different at the checkout before too long. The supermarket chain is quietly trialling a new payment.. 24/09/2026

Injured sea turtle rescued from Torrevieja beachBeach cleaners spotted the animal early Tuesday morning and alerted Torrevieja's environmental police An injured sea turtle has been rescued from La Mata beach in Torrevieja after being found with a fishing line wrapped around its neck and a bag.. 24/09/2026

Covid cases jump 125% in just one week across the Valencian CommunityThe rise in coronavirus cases has so far not resulted in a significant increase in hospital admissions Data from the Valencian Community's Surveillance System for Acute Respiratory Infections (SiVIRA) shows that Covid incidence reached 117.2 cases.. 24/09/2026

Heat linked to 586 deaths across Valencia region this summerAlicante recorded 279 of the estimated deaths as the region endured three heatwaves and a record number of exceptionally warm nights Summer may officially be over, but with temperatures still heading for 36°C, it certainly doesn't feel.. 24/09/2026

Alicante weekend weather September 24-27: Temperatures keep climbingTemperatures will hit the mid-30s on Friday before easing back a touch over the weekend, with plenty of sunshine across the Alicante Province Autumn may have arrived this week, but you'd never know it from the weather. It's been warm all.. 24/09/2026

Turning 65 without a full work record? You may still be entitled to a pensionThe non-contributory pension offers a guaranteed income and free healthcare to those who never built up enough Social Security contributions Not everyone reaches retirement age in Spain with the fifteen years of contributions the general Social Security.. 23/09/2026

Alicante's hidden desert where you can walk through dunes beside the MediterraneanDiscover 800 hectares of dunes, pine forest and beaches in this unusual corner of the Costa Blanca You don’t need to fly to the Sahara to experience a landscape of sweeping sand dunes, with one of Alicante’s most unusual natural spaces.. 23/09/2026

Thy Will Be Done says goodbye to beloved Frenchie BennyThe much-loved rescue dog was a familiar face to clients and became affectionately known as “Benny Woofer from Benijófar” A familiar four-legged face from the Costa Blanca business community has sadly passed away, with Thy Will.. 23/09/2026

Flights to Spain could cost £150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposalsThe Climate Change Committee says airlines must pay to clean up their emissions if Heathrow expands, and passengers will likely foot the bill If you fly regularly between Spain and the UK to visit family or friends, a new report from Britain's official.. 22/09/2026

Torrevieja Greenway set for huge €77,000 repair projectPlans will cover the full 6.7km route with work aimed at making it safer and more comfortable for walkers and cyclists Torrevieja’s popular Greenway is set for a major overhaul after the City Council awarded a €77,129 contract to draw up.. 22/09/2026

A 'Godzilla' El Niño is building: What does it mean for Spain?Sea temperatures in the tropical Pacific are rising rapidly, with forecasters watching closely to see how the unusual event develops The unusually warm Pacific is raising questions about what lies ahead for Spain, with forecasts pointing towards.. 22/09/2026

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in placeWhat the new regulation means in practice depends on whether you're a resident, a non-resident or running a business Cash is quietly becoming more complicated across Europe and if you live in Spain or spend significant time here, it's worth.. 22/09/2026

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery billEconomists in Spain warn the surge in agricultural diesel prices could feed through to food prices within months Fuel prices have surged in recent weeks amid renewed conflict in the Middle East and experts warn the increase will not stay confined.. 22/09/2026

Flu and Covid both on the rise again across SpainFlu positivity has doubled in Spain compared to last year while Covid infections are shooting up among infants under one Flu cases exploded across Spain right before Christmas last year, then largely faded from the headlines as spring took hold. Now.. 22/09/2026

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next monthRoyal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally has to tell you about your job. Royal Decree 723/2026 was published in.. 21/09/2026

New veterinary voucher proposed to help struggling pet owners in TorreviejaThe proposal would help cover treatment costs for pets belonging to Torrevieja's most vulnerable residents A motion put forward by Sueña Torrevieja proposes creating a Municipal Veterinary Voucher to help residents on lower incomes cover.. 21/09/2026