Flight from Glasgow to Alicante diverted in Newcastle due to 'medical emergency' A RYANAIR flight from Glasgow to Alicante has been diverted to Newcastle following a medical emergency The National (Scotland) · Oct 26
Severe flooding in eastern Spain and UK hit by first named storm of winter Storm Adam brings torrential rain to Valencia, Alicante and Balearic Islands, as Storm Austen strikes England and Wales The Guardian - UK · Oct 23
Residents clean up as deadly floods devastate eastern Spain Residents of Els Poblets, near Alicante, cleared mud and wrecked furniture on Monday after floods in eastern Spain left at least two people dead. Euronews · Oct 20
Southern Valencia coast on alert as storm Adam may dump 300 mm of rain in 12 hours The peak of this new DANA will come between Sunday and Monday, bringing heavy rain to Ibiza and Formentera and also to Alicante, Murcia and Almeria. Euronews · Oct 18
Lionel Messi nears deal to acquire Spanish club Eldense Lionel Messi is reportedly close to acquiring Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense. He has agreed in principle to purchase all shares from the current majority owner. This potential deal is subject to approval from Spain's High Council for Sports. Messi already owns fifth-tier Spanish side UE Cornella and will gain… The Economic Times · Sep 9
The thrills and feasts of Spanish summer From Alicante to Valencia, fireworks and food turn the start of summer into a gloriously communal ritual Salon · Aug 11
Bank of Spain warns of 750,000-home shortfall: half concentrated in six provinces Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Valencia, Murcia and Málaga have the biggest gap (52.5%) between homes built and new households, especially in their capitals, home to up to 36% of families. Euronews · Jun 18
2,000-year-old Roman marble bust found on Alicante beach may depict the goddess Venus Construction work on a stretch of beach in Alicante has ended up paused after something hard, pale, and unexpectedly shaped turned up in the sand. It wasn’t immediately clear what the object was, and for a short while it seemed to have been treated as just another awkward obstruction in… The Times of India · Jun 1
Could a second May heatwave be declared in London? Two more hot days in store after temperature hits 31.1C London warmer than a string of southern European hotspots including Alicante, Ibiza and Barcelona Evening Standard · May 28
Scottish mum stuck abroad after baby falls foul of UK dual nationality rules Sarah Schloegl was unable to board flight home from Spain as 11-month-old lacked documents needed under new rules The Guardian - UK · May 6
I went on my first cruise in my 30s – here’s why every millennial should take one Cruise companies are trying to shake off stereotypes to attract a younger crowd – after sailing solo from Livorno to Alicante on a luxury small ship, Deborah Cicurel is a convert The Independent UK · May 5
Watch Us Try To Figure Out if Triumph’s Trident 660 Breaks the Boundaries as a First Big Bike in Spain I headed to Alicante, Spain, for the global launch of the 2026 Triumph Trident 660 and questioned if it had too much power for a first big bike or redefines the category. RideApart · Apr 18
Watch Triumph’s Trident 800 Struggle To Keep Its Front Wheel Down With Us During Spanish Launch I tested the all-new Triumph Trident 800 at its launch in Alicante, Spain. You can watch my review and listen to my initial thoughts here. RideApart · Apr 4
Watch 2026 Triumph's Tiger Sport 660 Shred Miles With Us Behind the Bars in Spain Watch RideApart's review of the 2026 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 at its global press launch in Alicante, Spain. RideApart · Mar 20
RideApart · Mar 18 2026 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 Review: The First Big Bike That Could Be Your Last I tested Triumph's 2026 Tiger Sport 660 around the mesmerizing blacktop of Alicante, Spain. Somewhere along the route, I lost sight of who this bike was made for.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 I lived in Spain for two years and Elche is a green, sunny paradise Verdant, calmer and infinitely more interesting than Alicante – Phil Thomas argues the case for visiting the city’s forgotten neighbour
The Times of India · Mar 12 A small town in Spain is home to a 3,000-year-old space treasure Nestled in the sun-drenched plains of Alicante province, the quaint Spanish town of Villena guards a secret that bridges earth and sky. Back in 1963, workers digging a gravel pit stumbled upon the treasure of Villena, a dazzling hoard of over sixty (60) Bronze Age artefacts weighing nearly 10 kilograms,…
The Times of India · Jan 26 This 3,000-year-old treasure in Spain was made with iron that fell from the sky For decades, the Villena Treasure has been examined and valued, most notably its gold. The trove, discovered in Alicante in 1963, contains dozens of well crafted items that are consistent with researchers' expectations for the Late Bronze Age. However, two little pieces never quite fit. They were dull, rusted, and…
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Passengers stranded in airport stairwell as Jet2 flight takes off without them More than 30 people were left in Manchester on Monday
The Independent UK · Jan 13 Airport chaos as UK flights to popular Spanish destination diverted Exclusive: Around 1,200 British passengers have had their flights rerouted, with a similar number waiting to fly home
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2025 ‘Alicante cuisine epitomises the Mediterranean’: a gastronomic journey in south-east Spain The Alicante region is renowned for its rice and seafood dishes. Less well known is that its restaurant scene has a wealth of talented female chefs, a rarity in Spain
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025 Wetherspoons to open first pub in Spain – offering garlic prawns and beer from 6am Opening in Alicante airport is the chain’s first move into mainland Europe, and will offer outdoor drinking
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 Popular Spanish airport closed for hours after drone sighting The flying drone was discovered near Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport
International Business Times UK · Oct 10, 2025 Spain Weather Warnings Issued: Could Storm Alice Ruin Your Autumn Holiday Plans? Storm Alice triggers yellow and orange weather warnings across Spain, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and potential flash floods to tourist areas.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025 Ryanair diverts flight to Alicante after stag party causes chaos on board The plane landed in Toulouse after a group of men became disruptive, Ryanair said