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From Scorching Heat to Sudden Storms: Alicante Braces for Heavy Rains
PUBLISHED: 2025-08-20 08:20:29After days of scorching temperatures, the weather shifts with the risk of heavy downpours in the north of the province.
The endless heatwave that left Alicante sweltering under red alerts for extreme temperatures is finally giving way—but not without new risks. Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a yellow weather warning for Wednesday, forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorms across the northern coast of the province.
According to Aemet, rainfall could reach up to 20 liters per square meter in just one hour. The advisory covers the northern Marina Baixa, the Marina Alta, and parts of l’Alcoià and El Comtat, and will remain in effect from 2 p.m. until midnight on Wednesday.
Further showers are also possible on Thursday and Friday, particularly in the north, though no additional alerts have yet been issued.
Heatwave eases at lastTuesday finally brought some relief from the suffocating heat that gripped the province in recent days. Overnight lows, however, remained oppressive—27 to 28 degrees in places such as Alicante city and Benidorm.
Daytime highs dropped sharply from the 45°C recorded on Monday in Orihuela to a still-hot but more “normal” 35°C on Tuesday. The Avamet monitoring network reported the day’s highest temperature in Xàbia (35.5°C), followed by Pedreguer (35.2°C), Orihuela (35.1°C), Villena (34.9°C), Beneixama (34.7°C), Callosa d’en Sarrià (34.5°C), Altea and Benidorm (34.4°C), Ondara (34.2°C), and Crevillent (34.1°C).
Shelter in Elche during the heatwaveIn Elche, the municipal heatwave plan provided critical support for vulnerable residents. A total of 55 people sought assistance at the Centro de Acogida y Pernocta run by Fundación Conciénciate. The facility, which has operated as a round-the-clock climate refuge during the alert, offered food, cold water, fruit, hygiene services, laundry, phone charging, and overnight shelter.
Although the city council deactivated the Cecopal emergency coordination center on Tuesday as temperatures fell, the shelter remains open with adjusted hours, continuing to assist those most affected. Support was also reinforced by Cruz Roja and Cáritas.
Even with the respite, parts of the municipality still experienced highs above 34°C, particularly in outlying areas such as Matola and Peña de las Águilas.
Property Development in Orihuela Costa Shrinks Natural Ravine, Increases Risk of Flooding
PUBLISHED: 2025-08-20 09:52:58A new tourist housing development in Playa Flamenca has taken over 11,000 square meters of land in the natural valley of the Cañada de la Mosca and Toro ravines, dramatically reducing the drainage capacity of one of Orihuela Costa’s most fragile waterways.
Although the project holds all the required municipal and regional permits, it narrowly skirts the geomorphological risk zones established in 2015 by the Territorial Action Plan against Flood Risk (Patricova). The plans, based on the outdated 1990 General Urban Development Plan, have allowed construction to proceed despite growing evidence of climate vulnerability on the Mediterranean coast.
A Funnel for FloodwatersUrban planners and environmental experts warn that by raising the ground level with massive earth fills and narrowing the natural valley, the development creates a dangerous funnel effect. While the new homes themselves are unlikely to flood, the water that once spread through a broad ravine will now be forced downstream into narrower sections, heightening the risk of flash floods in Playa Flamenca and at La Mosca beach.
That beach has already shown signs of fragility: last July, after just 40 litres per square metre of rainfall, stormwaters damaged restrooms and lifeguard huts, forcing a two-day closure.
From Natural Ravine to Concrete EmbankmentsTo make room for the two residential blocks, developers built an artificial slope several metres high to level the terrain with the street, essentially walling off part of the ravine. A large acoustic barrier has also been erected along the N-332 highway, though already vandalized, leaving residents facing a concrete wall instead of the natural landscape.
The ravine itself runs for just over two kilometres to the sea, but decades of unplanned development have already eroded its natural function. In the 1990s, housing projects near Los Dolses consumed large sections of the valley. Now, with this new project, yet another section of Orihuela’s coastline loses its natural drainage and ecological buffer.
Recurring Pattern of Environmental NeglectThis is not an isolated case. In La Cuerda, another residential project has filled the slopes of the Cañada de la Posposa ravine, destabilizing its outlet at Cala Bosque (La Zenia beach). Across Orihuela Costa, similar practices—occupying ravine slopes without officially invading public land—have repeatedly narrowed natural waterways.
The consequences are already visible in silted channels, recurring storm damage, and chronic sewage overflows from pumping stations unable to cope with summer demand.
Despite repeated problems, none of the ravines along Orihuela Costa—from the Rio Nacimiento in Campoamor to the Cañada Hermosa—have been properly demarcated by the Segura River Hydrographic Confederation. This absence of clear protection has allowed thousands of homes to be built in sensitive zones, undermining both public safety and environmental resilience.
Short-Term Profits, Long-Term RisksWhile Orihuela City Council insists the Playa Flamenca project is legal and respects planning rules, critics argue that relying on outdated planning tools while ignoring flood-risk warnings is reckless in the face of climate change.
Each new development may bring immediate economic gains, but cumulatively they erode natural defenses, turning ravines into urbanized choke points that can no longer absorb or channel stormwater.
For Orihuela’s coastline—already plagued by sewage spills, beach closures, and storm damage—the latest project is yet another step in prioritizing concrete over climate resilience.
Type 1 diabetes reversed in adult
PUBLISHED: 2025-08-20 21:48:23A groundbreaking medical case has shown that a man with type 1 diabetes is now producing his own insulin after receiving genetically engineered islet cell transplants, without requiring lifelong immunosuppressive drugs. This development may represent a major step forward in diabetes treatment.
Type 1 diabetes occurs when a patient’s immune system destroys specialised cells, called islet cells, in their pancreas that are responsible for producing insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. The condition can be managed with regular doses of synthetic insulin, but there is currently no cure. Islet cell transplants can provide a longer-term supply of insulin for people with type 1 diabetes. However, after receiving a transplant, the patient’s immune system can recognise the new cells as foreign, triggering a response that can destroy the transplanted tissue. As a result, transplant patients must take immunosuppressive drugs for the rest of their lives, leaving them more susceptible to infections.
To overcome these hurdles, scientists in Sweden and the United States transplanted islet cells from a donor’s pancreas that had been genetically modified using CRISPR technology to suppress rejection by the recipient’s immune system. This is the first time the treatment has been tested on a human. Twelve weeks after receiving the genetically modified cells, the transplant recipient has continued to produce insulin without an immune response. The study, although preliminary, suggested that genetically engineering transplant cells to evade the recipient’s immune system is a valuable tool for avoiding rejection of new cells or organs.
In this new approach, the researchers used CRISPR to create three changes to the genetic code of the donated cells to reduce the likelihood of an immune attack. Two of these edits lowered the levels of proteins on the surface of the cells that signal to white blood cells whether a cell is foreign. A third edit boosted production of a protein that discourages attack from other immune cells called CD47. The genetically edited cells were then injected into the man’s forearm. His body left the modified cells alone, and the surviving cells produced insulin as normal. Although the man was given a low dose of the edited cells and will still require daily insulin treatment, the case suggests that the procedure can be performed safely.
The researchers’ next step is to carry out follow-up studies to determine whether the cells can survive in the long term, which could make disease management easier and potentially provide a cure. They also need to test whether the approach works in other patients. This study represents a promising development in the search for a cure for type 1 diabetes. While more research is needed to confirm the long-term effectiveness and safety of this treatment, the results so far are encouraging. If subsequent trials are successful, this approach could lead to a significant improvement in the quality of life for people with type 1 diabetes.
The medical case can be read here
First shake-up since the 1980s: DVLA rewrites classic car rules
PUBLISHED: 2025-08-20 22:01:29If you tinker with old cars, this is the story you’ve been waiting for. For the first time since the 1980s, the DVLA is modernising how classic and historic vehicles are registered ' real changes, not tinkering round the edges.
After a ‘once-in-a-generation’ call for evidence that drew 1,350 responses from owners, restorers and trade bodies, ministers have signed off a cleaner, less fussy rulebook that lands on August 26, 2025. The headline? Less red tape, clearer rules and no more automatic loss of identity when you’ve done major, legitimate work to keep an older car on the road.
Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads, framed it neatly: this is about cutting needless paperwork and making life easier for people who preserve the country’s motoring heritage ' whether you’re returning a barn-find to factory spec or future-proofing it with batteries. And for once, the detail actually matches the promise.
What exactly changes for classic car registration in 2025
Start with the everyday stuff. If you carry out like-for-like repairs or restorations ' the sort of work any sensible owner undertakes to keep a car straight and safe ' you won’t need to notify the DVLA any more, so long as the car still looks as it did when it left the factory and nothing on the V5C changes. Replacing rotten wings with identical panels, rebuilding a period-correct engine, re-trimming to original pattern: that’s now treated as routine maintenance, not a bureaucratic incident.
The anxiety point for many owners has always been identity. Under the old regime, heavy structural work could push you into a grey area where a cherished classic ended up wearing a Q-plate. The new guidance moves firmly the other way: if a vehicle has had significant structural modifications, it can keep its original VIN and registration number, provided the registered keeper tells the DVLA what’s been done. That’s the crucial pivot—keepers must notify the agency about substantive changes, but the default is now to retain the car’s identity.
And yes, the electric elephant in the garage is finally addressed. Classic cars converted to electric power will be able to keep their original identity, again with notification. No automatic Q-plate, no assumption that you’ve created a different car. You’ll still have to meet roadworthiness standards and inform your insurer, but administratively the door is open, not slammed.
Like-for-like repairs, big mods and EV conversions: what you must tell DVLA
This isn’t a free-for-all; it’s a common-sense tidy-up. If any logbook details change ' body type, colour, engine number where recorded—you still update the V5C. If you’ve carried out structural work or an EV swap, you notify the DVLA so the vehicle’s identity is preserved under the new rules. That’s the trade: transparency over transformation, with the reward being the original plates and VIN staying put.
In practice, keeping things smooth is about decent documentation. Take a few before-and-after photos, keep invoices and a simple work summary. It speeds conversations with the DVLA, helps insurers price risk sensibly, and protects provenance ' which matters when you come to value or sell the car. None of this relaxes MOT, safety or insurance law. Your classic still needs to stop straight, light the road and be insured as it sits today. The agency’s shift is about registration identity, not a licence to cut corners.
The DVLA’s own chief executive, Tim Moss, says the updated policies offer clearer registration processes that reflect modern restoration and modification practice, helping to safeguard the UK’s rich automotive history. That “reflect modern practice” line is key: restorations today are often meticulous, sometimes high-tech, and occasionally electric. The system is finally catching up.
Why it matters: values, insurance and a £4bn UK industry
It’s tempting to file this under enthusiast paperwork, but there’s a bigger canvas. The Historic & Classic Vehicles Alliance (HCVA) puts the sector at around £4 billion a year, supporting more than 115,000 jobs and keeping specialist skills worth roughly £335 million annually alive. There are an estimated 3.1 million classic and historic vehicles in Britain—everything from pre-war veterans to eighties icons now crawling out of lock-ups at an alarming rate. When policy aligns with how these cars are actually maintained and used, you keep workshops busy, apprentices learning, and cars on the road rather than stuck in limbo.
Identity is the bedrock of value. Knowing that major structural repairs or a carefully executed EV conversion won’t automatically cost a car its history is confidence-boosting for owners and insurers alike. As HCVA boss Dale Keller put it, the positive impact shouldn’t be underestimated: clearer, kinder rules mean more cars remain roadworthy and relevant for decades to come.
So what should you do between now and August 26, 2025? If you’re mid-resto and everything is like-for-like, carry on; you won’t be writing to Swansea when you fit the factory-spec bits. If you’re planning serious structural work or going electric, plan the admin with the same care you plan the build: notify the DVLA, keep your photos and receipts, and speak to your insurer before the first shakedown run. If any V5C detail will change, make a note to update it when the spanners go back in the drawer.
After four decades of muddle, the DVLA has finally brought classic-car registration into the modern era. Like-for-like fixes won’t trigger paperwork, big builds and EV swaps can keep their identity, and the rules are clear enough to follow without a legal helpline. For a community that keeps Britain’s moving museum alive, it means more time in the garage and on the road—and far less time wrestling forms.
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17-year-old arrested over spanish wildfires
PUBLISHED: 2025-08-20 21:31:00A 17-year-old has been arrested in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, on suspicion of deliberately starting several wildfires in the city. The arrest follows a series of fires that took place between August 7 and 17, which have caused concern among local authorities and residents.
The minor is believed to have been responsible for at least seven fires in the Vidán and La Rocha Nova neighbourhoods. During the arrest, authorities found the youth in possession of two lighters, which were reportedly used to ignite the fires. The flames affected an estimated 1.36 hectares of land, including forested areas and green spaces near residential zones. Collaboration between the National Police and the Local Police of Santiago de Compostela was instrumental in identifying and apprehending the suspect. Community members also played a key role by providing information that aided the investigation. Following the arrest, the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office ordered the placement of the youth in a juvenile detention centre while investigations continue.
This case forms part of a wider pattern of arson-related incidents in Galicia and other parts of Spain during the summer months. Authorities have reported multiple arrests of individuals accused of deliberately setting fires, some of which have caused significant damage to land and property, and in some instances, posed a danger to human life. These incidents have highlighted the challenges faced by local fire services and law enforcement in preventing and responding to deliberate fires, especially during periods of high temperatures and dry conditions.
Officials have emphasised the importance of vigilance and community cooperation in preventing wildfires. Arson not only threatens property and natural landscapes but also endangers residents and emergency personnel. Rapid intervention by fire services in Santiago de Compostela limited the spread of the blazes, preventing greater destruction and potential injuries.
The authorities continue to investigate whether the minor acted alone or if others were involved in the fires. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are urging the public to report any suspicious activity that could lead to wildfires. These efforts are part of a broader campaign to address the ongoing risk of deliberate fires in Spain, where summer conditions make forested and rural areas particularly vulnerable. As investigations progress, the case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of arson. The detention of a minor in connection with multiple wildfires underscores the need for continued public awareness, prompt law enforcement action, and the vital role of community support in safeguarding both people and the environment.
Foreign visitors flying to Spain rose by 6% during first seven months of 2025
PUBLISHED: 2025-08-20 05:00:00SPAIN welcomed 63.7 million overseas visitors flying into the country between January and July this year.
That’s a 6% rise compared to the same period last year- according to figures from Turespaña released by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism.
In the month of July alone, the number of air passengers arriving from international airports was 11.7 million- up annually by 4.3%.
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The United Kingdom led the pack last month with 2.7 million passengers, representing 23.1% of arrivals and a year-on-year increase of 4%.
Germany accounted for 1.6 million travellers, equivalent to 13.4% of the total and down 0.6% on last year.
Italy contributed 9.8% of total passengers in July at 1.1 million, followed by France with 867,965 people.
Trends from further afield saw increases from China, South Korea and Columbia, as well as a recovery in the Japanese market.
Six regions- Madrid, Catalunya, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Andalucia and the Valencian Community ' accounted for 97% of all arrivals in July.
All reported increases, with the most notable in the Valencian Community (+8.2%) and lowest in the Balearic Islands (+1.2%).
By airports, Madrid had 2.2 million passengers arriving last month(+2.5%), closely followed by Barcelona with nearly two million international passengers (+4.9%), and Palma, with 1.8 million (+0.8%).
Alicante-Elche airport registered the largest year-on-year increase, with 8.3% more passengers than in July last year.
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Spain migrant crisis: Mallorca boosts aid for migrants housed in ferry terminals
PUBLISHED: 2025-08-20 14:44:12The Spanish Government delegate in the Balearics, Alfonso Rodríguez Badal, confirmed on Wednesday that the central government is increasing the resources for first aid to migrants who arrive irregularly on the islands’ coasts. Rodríguez Badal held a meeting with the heads of the National Police, Guard Civil, Maritime Authority and Maritime Rescue, who carry out emergency and rescue operations when migrants arrive in small boats, and also met with representatives of the Red Cross, the organisation contracted by the Spanish Government to provide first aid to these people. The aim of these meetings, which are part of the regular working meetings held with these bodies, is to take stock of the latest migratory episode recorded in the region during August and to coordinate the implementation, as of this Wednesday, of new resources to assist migrants during their transit to the mainland, so that they can join the humanitarian assistance network. The delegate has conveyed to the heads of the institutions and entities participating in the emergency protocol his appreciation for the intense and continuous work carried out by the personnel in response to the peak in irregular migration by sea to the Balearics. Since 1 August, 1,243 people have arrived in the Balearics by small boats. The growing presence of vulnerable profiles among these migrants, which has been observed during 2025, has made it necessary to resize the resources for first aid and assistance, especially those intended for people in transit to the mainland to go to the reception centres assigned to them in each case. In response to the intensification of the flow of arrivals, at the end of July, an agreement was reached with the Balearic Port Authority to temporarily open its maritime ferry stations in Mallorca and Ibiza at night, as well as a space in Formentera, to provide shelter for migrants in transit who have to spend the night on the islands, while waiting for the Ministry of Migration to complete the installation of modular spaces that will provide this service on a permanent basis. Within the framework of the declaration of this migration emergency, a 24-hour maintenance, cleaning and security service is being provided through Tragsa. In addition, the volume of resources provided through the Red Cross has been increased to ensure that these people receive water and food while waiting at the port terminals, in order to adapt to the higher number of arrivals recorded in recent weeks. From this Wednesday, three meals a day will be provided to migrants who have to spend more than one night at one of the maritime stations. In general, with the exception of minors who are taken into the care of the islands, most of those who arrive in the Balearics by boat leave the islands within 24 hours. The Government delegate in the Balearics also highlighted and thanked the work of the volunteers who have joined the emergency services and the role of civil society, through NGOs, which have been actively involved from the outset and have supported the work of the institutions responsible for migration management. Rodríguez Badal stressed that this ‘is a real phenomenon, to which the Spanish Government is providing solutions, with the invaluable collaboration of these entities’, praising ‘the coordinated action of all, which has made it possible to provide the most efficient response possible to a phenomenon that must be addressed collectively and without partisan tensions’. In this regard, the delegate warned those responsible for the Balearic Government that ‘they still have time to decide whether they want to be part of this coordinated and effective action or to continue, alone, down the unproductive path of political confrontation in the face of any emergency situation’.
Spain crime: Mallorca arrests for attempted shooting in Palma
PUBLISHED: 2025-08-20 13:06:44The National Police have arrested three people for allegedly attempting to shoot the same man on two separate occasions in the Son Gotleu neighbourhood of Palma. The main suspect is charged with attempted murder, illegal possession of weapons and bodily harm. A second man is also charged with attempted murder and a woman with illegal possession of weapons. According to the Balearic Police Headquarters, the incidents took place in two separate incidents, both in the Son Gotleu neighbourhood. The first occurred at around 6.45 a.m. on 16 June, when three people, the main suspect and two of his relatives, went to meet the victim armed with a shotgun and several knives. At one point, several shots were fired, hitting the victim. The officers went to the scene after receiving several calls from neighbours, but once there they were not helped by any members of the public. However, they found a knife and a razor blade in the vicinity. They then went to a hospital, where they found the victim with several shotgun pellets embedded in his leg, who explained what had happened to the officers. The Balearic Islands Police Headquarters Robbery Squad then took over the investigation of the case. The officers managed to identify the suspects and found out that the main suspect was an old acquaintance of the victim, with whom he had had several altercations and disputes. Investigators determined that one of the alleged perpetrators of the assault had fired the shots, that another had been involved in some way, and that the woman - the first suspect’s partner - had wrapped the shotgun in a blanket to prevent it from being found by the police. During the investigation, a second incident occurred at around 9.15 p.m. on Saturday, also in Son Gotleu. On this occasion, the main suspect took advantage of the fact that the victim was in a bar with several other people and fired indiscriminately at them, causing panic in the establishment. The victim was shot in the leg and had to be treated in hospital, while three other customers were injured by pellets. The shooter fled the scene in a vehicle. The following day, at around 2.50 p.m., a patrol from the Manacor police station located one of the suspects and arrested him. Several knives and ammunition were found inside his vehicle. On Monday, officers from the Robbery Squad arrested the other two suspects, who had already been located. The investigation remains open to clarify the facts.
BCM obtains the highest international distinction in nightlife with the ‘Triple Excellence’ certification
PUBLISHED: 2025-08-20 06:58:00The BCM nightclub, part of the Cursach Group, has been recognised this summer with the ‘Triple Excellence’ certification, the highest international recognition in the field of nightlife. This seal endorses its commitment to safety, acoustic quality and excellence in service, consolidating its position as a global benchmark in the sector.
With this distinction, BCM joins a select group of world-renowned venues, such as Ushuaïa Ibiza, Hï Ibiza and DC-10, reinforcing Spain's leadership in quality nightlife. In addition, the nightclub is already listed among the 20 best clubs in the world, according to the 2024 ranking of the Golden Moon Awards.
The ‘Triple Excellence’ certification consists of three international seals:
• International Nightlife Safety Certified (INSC): accredits the implementation of advanced safety measures, such as protocols against sexual assault, defibrillators (AEDs) and specialised staff training.
• International Nightlife Acoustic Quality (INAQ): requires measures to protect the hearing health of customers and workers, control the acoustic impact on the environment and use sound limitation systems.
• International Nightlife Quality Service (INQS): recognises service excellence and commitment to sustainability, including gender equality, accessibility and fair working conditions.
These certifications are awarded after passing rigorous audits carried out by the International Nightlife Association, an entity affiliated with the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
A total commitment to safety, quality and sustainability
For Miguel Pérez-Marsá, CEO of the Cursach Group, this recognition guarantees visitors ‘the highest standards of safety and quality’, enhancing the customer experience and promoting more responsible and value-added tourism. ‘This recognition is an honour for us and encourages us to continue on our path towards excellence,’ he adds.
With this recognition, BCM consolidates its position as one of the safest and highest quality clubs in the world, attracting higher value-added tourism and contributing to the improvement of the image of nightlife in Mallorca.
Internationally, other iconic clubs also hold this distinction, such as HQ2 in Atlantic City, Theatron in Bogotá, Carousel in Sydney and Port du Soleil in Gothenburg. The distinction is expanding to countries such as Mexico, Italy and Argentina, establishing itself as a global tool for promoting safe, sustainable and high-quality venues.
BCM: history, evolution and present
Opened in 1988, BCM became an icon of nightlife in Mallorca and a benchmark on the European circuit. With capacity for thousands of people and a line-up of international artists, it has hosted figures such as David Guetta, Steve Aoki, Hardwell, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Martin Garrix.
Following the pandemic, BCM reopened in 2021 with a revamped image, adapting to new times and standards. In 2025, under new management, the club is undergoing a creative transformation that includes revamping its theme nights, new visual concepts and a more immersive atmosphere. This evolution seeks to offer an even more complete experience, without losing the essence that has taken it to the top of international clubbing.
With its ‘Triple Excellence’ certification, BCM not only strengthens its prestige, but also promotes the improvement of Mallorca's nightlife image, committing to a more professional, safe and sustainable offering.
Check out the BCM calendar and buy your tickets online here: BCM | The Best Club in Mallorca
Costa Calida events & activities
PUBLISHED: 2025-08-20 09:14:19MABS San Javier, a local cancer support charity, is preparing for its annual Picnic in the Park fundraiser this September. The event will take place on September 14 at 3:00pm at La Zona Terraza in Los Narejos.
The charity supports people living with cancer across the region by providing counselling, translators, transport, medical equipment, and complementary therapies. All funds raised go directly toward helping cancer patients and their families through difficult times.
Tickets for the picnic cost €10 and are now on sale at La Zona and the MABS Charity Shop in San Javier. Organisers recommend buying early, as the event is expected to sell out.
Guests can enjoy live entertainment throughout the afternoon. You’re welcome to bring your own picnic food or buy from La Zona on the day. However, drinks must be purchased at the venue. There will also be a raffle and tombola, with all proceeds supporting the charity’s work.
This popular annual event is a great opportunity to have fun and support a worthy cause at the same time.
For more information, email sjpublicity@mabscancerfoundation.org or visit MABS San Javier on Facebook.
Dab’s for MABS
MAZARRON residents are invited to a fundraising event for MABS Mazarrón on September 4. The event will be held at the MABS Respite Home on Avenida de Los Covachos from 1:00pm.
For €5.50 per person, attendees can enjoy bingo and a traditional afternoon tea. There will also be a craft sale featuring handmade items from local artists, giving visitors the chance to browse and buy unique crafts while supporting a good cause.
MABS provides practical help and emotional support to people diagnosed with cancer. This includes advice, companionship, and assistance to make daily life a little easier during treatment and recovery. All funds raised at the event will go directly to these services.
The organisers hope the event will bring the community together. It promises a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where everyone can have fun, meet new people, and support those affected by cancer in the Mazarrón area. For more information, contact the MABS Respite Home directly.
Dead Francos Return
FANS of live music have a treat on Friday, September 19, when punk rock trio Dead Francos plays at Amigos Sports Bar. The band will perform 100 per cent live, bringing their signature energy to the stage.
The show starts at 9:00pm, and Amigos Sports Bar in San Pedro del Pinatar is the perfect spot to catch the performance. Known for hosting great local music, the bar is a favourite for local residents and tourists.
Anyone wanting a guaranteed seat should book a table in advance by calling +34 711 030 712.
Dead Francos are expected to deliver a high-energy set, playing their classic punk rock songs with the same intensity they’re known for. Fans can look forward to a night of music, fun, and a chance to see the band back in action.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or just enjoy live punk rock, this Friday at Amigos Sports Bar in San Pedro del Pinatar promises a memorable night. Don’t miss the return of Dead Francos and their electrifying performance.
Music Night
EL Bar S.C. in San Cayetano is hosting its August Music Night on Saturday, August 30, with Sean Holsgrove back on stage. The evening starts with food from 7:00 to 7:30 pm, including a Ploughman’s Platter and a selection of mini desserts.
The music kicks off at 7:30 pm, giving everyone a chance to enjoy live entertainment and dance to Sean Holsgrove’s performance. Tickets cost €12, and anyone wanting to attend is advised to reserve a table in advance by calling 0034 711 030 590.
El Bar S.C., located at Tarquinales 11, is known for its homemade food and drinks, making it a popular spot in San Cayetano. The August Music Night is part of the bar’s regular events, combining live music with good food for a relaxed evening out.
Whether you are local or just visiting, it’s a chance to enjoy an evening of music and dining in the town.
80s Musical
CARTAGENA will host one of Spain’s most popular musicals on September 13, at the Auditorio Parque Torres. The show, which has already attracted over 300,000 spectators nationwide, promises a night of singing, dancing, and nostalgia.
The musical takes the audience back to the best years of their lives, with a story centred on a group of high school friends reuniting at a bar. The performance features more than 40 hit songs from the 1980s and 1990s, bringing unforgettable memories to life.
Audiences can expect a mix of laughter, energy, and classic tunes from Spain’s famous Gran Vía theatre scene. The show’s goal is simple: to make everyone happy while enjoying an entertaining evening.
Tickets are available online at lagranentrada.com. The performance starts at 9:00pm, giving attendees a chance to experience a full night of music, fun, and nostalgia.
Fans of the 80s and 90s won’t want to miss this chance to relive the decade’s biggest hits in a memorable setting.
With its proven popularity across Spain, this musical is a must-see for anyone wanting to enjoy a night filled with classic songs, dance, and good memories.
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