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SANTA ROSALIA LAKE & LIFE RESORT, LOCAL NEWS

¡Vamos, España! Spain face off against Argentina in the World Cup finalEngland's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak, setting up a Spain v Argentina final Spain now knows exactly who stands between them and World Cup glory after Argentina booked their place in Sunday's final in New York with one of the great comeback.. 17/07/2026

Murcia weather forecast July 16-19: Third heatwave on the wayTemperatures could climb past 42°C in many parts of Murcia this weekend Weather alerts for high temperatures on Thursday July 16 The Region of Murcia is in for another stretch of scorching hot weather over the next few days, with.. 16/07/2026

Nearly 300 loggerhead turtles returned to the sea from Murcia's coastline since 2019The Region of Murcia is becoming one of the Mediterranean's most important breeding areas for loggerhead turtles Murcia has become one of the most important places for the vulnerable loggerhead turtles to nest in the western Mediterranean.. 15/07/2026

Murcia braces for hottest day of the summer with highs of 44°CAn orange warning is in force across parts of inland Murcia, where temperatures could climb to some of the highest levels seen this summer Several parts of the Region of Murcia are facing what could be the hottest day of the summer so far, with temperatures.. 15/07/2026

Sexual offence convictions in Spain rise 14% in a year, with one in ten offenders under 18New INE figures show a record number of people sentenced for crimes against sexual freedom in 2025, with Murcia also reaching its highest total since records began Behind every conviction statistic is a victim, and the figures published this week by Spain.. 15/07/2026

Mediterranean now hotter than ever as huge warm-water patch developsThe first 30°C reading of the summer has been recorded in Mallorca as experts track a growing area of exceptionally warm water Sea temperature forecast for this Saturday Only a couple of weeks ago, scientists were warning that Mediterranean.. 15/07/2026

International scientists gather at the Mar Menor to help predict the Mediterranean's futureScientists and researchers from Spain, the United States, Ireland and Cyprus are working alongside the Technical University of Cartagena on the Living Lab project to help protect Mediterranean coastlines from environmental issues The Mar Menor.. 14/07/2026

Leaked internal document warns of serious shortcomings in Murcia fire serviceA leaked report signed by six senior officers claims staff shortages, ageing vehicles, outdated equipment and long response times are putting increasing pressure on Murcia's fire service An internal report backed by six of the ten senior officers.. 14/07/2026

Spain launches a new crackdown on drink and drug driving this week, and the numbers behind it make sobering readingAlcohol was present in 28% of all traffic accidents in 2024, and deaths involving drunk drivers rose 9% in a single year The DGT has launched a new week-long campaign targeting alcohol and drug use behind the wheel, running from Monday until Sunday July.. 14/07/2026

Yes, the Spanish Christmas Lottery is already on sale and yes, it really is only JulyWith 162 days to go until the December 22 draw, tickets are already flying and this year's adverts are already turning heads People always say Christmas comes earlier every year, and here in Spain they might actually have a point. It's only Monday.. 13/07/2026

Bin charges in Murcia could soon depend on how much rubbish YOU produceThe regional government wants to improve recycling rates by encouraging councils to introduce bin charges based on the amount of waste households produce, rather than a fixed annual fee The way households pay for their rubbish could change in the.. 13/07/2026

Another heatwave builds for Murcia: Weekly weather forecast July 13-16Monday starts hot but manageable, before temperatures surge back towards 42ºC by midweek The Region of Murcia has barely drawn breath since the extraordinary heatwave of last week before a second major heat episode begins to build. According.. 13/07/2026

Summer of 2026 in Spain set to be the most expensive on record for cooling your homeHouseholds across Spain are feeling the pinch as air conditioning use collides with record electricity prices Staying cool this summer is costing Spanish households more than ever before. Back to back heatwaves have pushed demand for air conditioning.. 13/07/2026

Spanish wages fail to keep pace with inflation and rising cost of livingThe OECD says inflation has wiped out much of the benefit of recent pay rises, leaving many workers with less spending power than before the pandemic Spain has become one of Europe's fastest-growing economies, yet many workers are still finding..

One in four drivers in Murcia gets behind the wheel while taking medication that affects their drivingA new study reveals a largely invisible road safety risk, and the over-55s are the group most likely to be affected Most drivers are well aware of the dangers of drink-driving or using a mobile phone at the wheel. But a new report suggests there's.. 10/07/2026

New study identifies hidden pollution source beneath the Mar MenorA new study by the University of Barcelona suggests underground water flowing through the seabed is carrying up to 90% of the harmful nutrients entering the Mar Menor The Mar Menor continues to surprise scientists, with new research suggesting.. 10/07/2026

Spain braces for second nationwide train strike day as summer holiday exodus beginsMinimum services of up to 75% will be in place on commuter and high-speed trains across Spain The Railway Union is pressing ahead with a second day of strikes on Wednesday July 15, timed to land right in the middle of one of the busiest days of the.. 10/07/2026

Three towns in the Region of Murcia among the cheapest places to rent anywhere in SpainA new study by property portal Idealista found that average rents in the Region of Murcia's most affordable municipalities start at just €7.20 per square metre a month Property prices in the Region of Murcia have been making headlines.. 10/07/2026

Spain's points-based driving licence turns 20: Has it actually cut road deaths?From nearly 4,500 deaths a year to under 1,800, the points licence has reshaped driving culture across Spain Spain's points-based driving licence system has just turned 20 and it's fair to say it's come a long way from its rocky start... 10/07/2026

Spain's sick leave bill has tripled in a decade and now costs an estimated €33 billion a yearThe number of episodes has risen 84% since 2017, mental health cases are the fastest growing category, and the debate about what is driving it has become deeply political Spain's sick leave problem has landed firmly in the political spotlight. Opposition.. 10/07/2026
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