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Prosecutors will seek 25-year prison sentence for Brit accused of horrendous Camposol murder of Vanesa in 2022A British man will stand trial accused of killing his wife in Camposol as the Public Prosecutor argues the crime was an act of gender-based violence The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Murcia is seeking a 25-year prison sentence for Michael Carter.. 18/02/2026

WATCH! Two new young Iberian lynxes released in Lorca highlandsWeeka, a female, and her mate Windows have come to Murcia from a specialist breeding centre in Huelva   2026 is off to a promising start for the European LIFE LynxConnect programme as a new breeding pair of cats has just been released into.. 18/02/2026

Free guided tours of Lorca in SpanishTuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca is to book yourself in on one of the free tours offered on..

Guardia Civil seizes fake designer goods worth €116,000 at Puerto de Mazarrón street marketOfficers uncovered hundreds of allegedly counterfeit jewellery items, watches and handbags during a routine inspection at the popular weekly market   Shoppers browsing the weekly market in Puerto de Mazarrón last weekend may have thought.. 16/02/2026

Lorca brings in earlier bin collection times in winter following concerns from elderly residentsThe new rules will allow rubbish to be put out from 5.30pm throughout Lorca during the colder months Lorca City Council is making progress in drafting a new General Ordinance on Street Cleaning and Municipal Waste Management, which will replace and.. 16/02/2026

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 in Almería felt across southeast SpainThe shallow tremor near Tabernas recorded shortly before 1am this morning was noticeable as far away as Jaén, Granada and Murcia An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.3 was recorded in the province of Almería during the early.. 16/02/2026

Cut to internet coming at Condado de AlhamaResidents have been advised of possible service interruptions during scheduled maintenance work Residents at Condado de Alhama Golf Resort in the town of Alhama de Murcia have been advised of a planned internet service interruption later this month.. 16/02/2026

Lorca's fibromyalgia association celebrates brighter future with renewed town supportAyuntamiento renews AFILOR’s lease on its larger La Viña headquarters, giving stability and space for vital therapies and support The Lorca Association of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue (AFILOR) has taken what its president, Antonia Robles.. 16/02/2026

Spain becomes the cheapest solar energy market in Europe as prices hit four-year lowCompanies like Ecocorp Solar can help homeowners in Spain cash in on renewable savings Spain has cemented its position as Europe's cheapest market for solar energy, with long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) now at their lowest prices since 2021..

Mazarrón Town Hall to launch petition for 24/7 A&E services in Puerto de MazarrónEfforts continue to improve health care in the municipality of Mazarrón The Murcia regional health service has been coming in for some stick lately, with doctors and other medical staff threatening strikes, patients being reassigned to new GPs.. 13/02/2026

April 10: Full day trip to Benidorm with Raquel Tours with pickups from Murcia resortsSun, sea and tapas await on a full-day Benidorm adventure with convenient pick-ups from Costa Cálida resorts Pack your sunglasses and your sense of adventure because Raquel Tours is heading to Benidorm on Friday April 10 for a day full of sun.. 13/02/2026

Strong winds force Carnival cancellations and event changes across MurciaOrange weather warnings bring strong winds of up to 90 km/h, prompting councils to postpone Carnival parades and cancel outdoor events Spain's state weather agency, the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet), has issued orange alerts.. 13/02/2026

Los Palacios Gardening and Community Group weekly library open on Camposol AGrab a bargain every Friday, support your local group and help keep Camposol beautiful The Los Palacios Gardening and Community Group on Camposol Sector A is holding its weekly library every Friday from 10am to 12.30pm.   Located in the.. 12/02/2026

Incredible Valentine's Day promotions at Instituto Dermoestético by CAME, CamposolTreat yourself or a loved one this February with unbeatable special offers at Camposol’s favourite beauty clinic Instituto Dermoestético by CAME in Camposol is running a series of Valentine's promotions until Thursday February 20.. 12/02/2026

WIN free tickets to the EQUIMUR Horse Show 12th to 15th March!IFEPA hosts the 30th edition of the second most important annual horse show in Spain The 30th annual EQUIMUR International Thoroughbred Horse Show is being held from 12th to 15th March at the IFEPA exhibition and show venue in Torre Pacheco, along with an..

B Clean team gets to work on latest Camposol gardening projectCamposol residents are invited to support the weekly project with donations or by joining the volunteer group The B Clean volunteer gardening group has begun a new phase of work on Camposol, focusing this week on trimming and clearing the central.. 11/02/2026

Work set to begin on roads to Alhama de Murcia's new train stationThe €2.9m project will add new access roads, roundabouts and better links to make getting to the station far easier After nearly a decade of requests and paperwork, plans to improve access to the future Cercanías train station in Alhama.. 11/02/2026

Camposol Biogas Platform meets Regional MP to discuss proposed Biogas plant and request update on the rambla sagaThe Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas met with a member of the Regional parliament to voice their concerns about the proposed Biogas plant near the Camposol urbanisation The Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas represented by President .. 11/02/2026

Football events on and around Condado de Alhama in 2026It’s set to be a busy year for the resort with loads of competitions and friendlies taking place A packed calendar of grassroots football tournaments, training camps and tours is planned for Condado de Alhama this year, promising a welcome boost.. 11/02/2026

Beautifully upgraded 2-bedroom villa in Camposol for €255,000 with Camposol Property SalesA stunning home where quality truly speaks for itself   If you’ve been dreaming of a ready-to-move-in villa that offers both comfort and class, Camposol Property Sales are proud to present this stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on.. 10/02/2026