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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.

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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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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.

RideApart

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 Independent UK

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

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 Times of India

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

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

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‘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

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

The flying drone was discovered near Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

International Business Times UK

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.

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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Spanish police drag drunken British stag do off Ryanair flight to Alicante

‘It was carnage', said a passenger on the flight from Leeds Bradford

The Independent UK

Beaches closed in Spanish holiday spot after dangerous and rare sea slug spotted

Creatures are known for their painful sting, which can cause nausea, pain and vomiting, found on beach in Alicante

International Business Times UK

EasyJet 'Super Cheap' Flights Now Available For 2026 Travel Plans: Where Should You Go?

EasyJet's summer 2026 flight sale offers millions of super-cheap seats from £30 ($40). Book early for Malta, Barcelona, or Alicante. Sale starts 22 July 2025

Evening Standard

Chaos as easyJet flight from Alicante to Manchester diverts to Gatwick after mid-air medical emergency

Flight U25521 declared an emergency while flying over the south coast of Britain

Evening Standard

Funeral takes place for Belfast man murdered in Spain

John George’s family were involved in a high profile search for the father-of-two after he was reported missing in Alicante in December.

Evening Standard

Family to gather for funeral of murder victim John George

Mr George, 37, a father-of-two, also known as John Hardy, had been on holiday in Alicante when he was reported missing in December.

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