CAMPOSOL, MAZARRÓN NEWS

Trial begins over death of British woman outside Camposol homeProsecutors allege Michael John C. murdered his partner Vanessa Elisabeth in 2022 and are seeking a 25-year prison sentence A jury trial has begun in Murcia over the death of a British woman outside her home in Camposol, near Mazarrón, in December.. 26/10/2026

Food prices climb again as Spain’s inflation hits the highest since 2023From berries to eggs, nearly 30 everyday products are now more than 5% pricier than a year ago, while fuel costs keep driving the squeeze If your trolley feels heavier on your wallet than it used to, the figures back that up. Spain’s annual inflation.. 23/10/2026

Storm Adam floods homes and roads along the Murcia coastLa Manga and San Pedro del Pinatar among the worst-hit areas after intense rainfall leaves streets flooded and traffic unable to pass Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding across the Murcia Region over the weekend, with coastal towns bearing.. 23/10/2026

Murcia fashion chain Inside opens door to rival takeover bidsPotential buyers have until November 4 to make an offer for the retailer, which already has a proposal that would protect more than 950 jobs The future of Inside, the clothing chain owned by Murcia-based Liwe Española, remains undecided.. 23/10/2026

Murcia president warns of ‘covert closure’ of vital water transferThe suspension of water deliveries following two canal breaks threatens supplies for farms and homes across the Region The suspension of water deliveries through the Tajo-Segura transfer could cost the Region of Murcia €260 million and put.. 22/10/2026

Online errands could save households in Spain €2,140 a yearNew research estimates people save 177 hours annually by managing banking, shopping, insurance and official paperwork digitally Doing the weekly shop, booking a medical appointment or sorting out paperwork no longer has to mean travelling across town... 22/10/2026

Six in ten adults in Murcia have excess weight, but heavy drinking is less commonNew health survey reveals high rates of overweight and obesity alongside one of Spain’s lowest levels of binge drinking Almost 60% of adults in the Region of Murcia are overweight or obese, while the Region records one of Spain’s lowest rates.. 21/10/2026

Murcia Region sees smoking fall to its lowest level as obesity rates remain highThe latest national health survey reveals a record fall in daily smoking, but the Region of Murcia has the third-highest adult obesity rate in Spain Fewer people in the Region of Murcia are smoking every day than at any point since records began.. 21/10/2026

Murcia's income gap widens, but Molina stays on topNew figures show 91% of the Region remains among Spain’s lowest-earning municipalities, while Molina de Segura leads the gross income table Only four of the Region of Murcia’s 45 municipalities have escaped Spain’s lowest income bracket.. 21/10/2026

Murcia Region rental prices pass €800 a month for the first timeTenants face average monthly rents of €801 as 45 people compete for each advertised property and the number of homes available continues to fall Renting a home in the Region of Murcia has become more expensive than ever, with average monthly.. 20/10/2026

Murcia coast hit by more flooding as 13 people are rescued from AP-7 tunnelHeavy rain overnight leaves streets underwater in San Pedro del Pinatar and Los Alcázares, where two schools have suspended classes Storm Adam brought more flooding to the Costa Cálida on Monday night October 19, with streets underwater.. 20/10/2026

Murcia ozone pollution reaches its second-highest level since 2017More than 300,000 people have been exposed to air pollution above the EU’s new health target, as campaigners warn of the risks and demand action More than 300,000 people in the Region of Murcia have breathed air containing ozone pollution above.. 20/10/2026

Immigration is vital to Spain’s growth, says former ECB chiefLuis de Guindos tells business leaders in Murcia that population growth has driven two-thirds of recent economic expansion Immigration has been essential to Spain’s recent economic growth, according to former Economy Minister and former European.. 19/10/2026

National Day parade in Madrid overshadowed by boos, Ceuta crisis and looming electionPedro Sánchez faced familiar jeers as the King and Queen presided over a ceremony marking Spain’s biggest political moment in years Madrid’s streets filled with crowds, horses and aircraft on Monday October 12 for Spain’s.. 16/10/2026

Murcia economy to keep growing faster than the national averageThe Region of Murcia is forecast to create around 12,000 jobs a year for the next three years, with construction and services leading the way The Region of Murcia is expected to keep growing faster than the national average over the next three.. 15/10/2026

Climber rescued from the rock face of Peñas BlancasNumb hands prevented the man from reaching the top of the sheer rock face between Isla Plana and La Azohía An intrepid climber was rescued by firefighters of the Town Hall of Cartagena after nightfall on 14th October after he found himself unable.. 15/10/2026

Murcia bus and tram strikes called off after three-year pay dealWorkers have accepted a 10% rise, although their demand for a fixed annual rest schedule remains unresolved Murcia’s buses, trams and intercity services will not face further Thursday strikes this month after unions and employers reached a preliminary.. 15/10/2026

Spain's inflation hits 4.9% as fuel prices keep risingThe latest figures show how rising energy costs and supermarket prices are squeezing household budgets Rising fuel prices have pushed inflation in Spain to 4.9% in September, adding to the pressure on household budgets as the colder months approach.. 14/10/2026

Cartagena Christmas market returns to Plaza Juan XXIII in DecemberThe 14-stall market will open earlier than usual in Plaza Juan XXIII on December 6 It's not even Halloween yet, and we're already talking about Christmas! But the festive season is just around the corner and will be here before you know.. 13/10/2026

Corvera Airport keeps climbing, with passenger numbers up 7.2% this yearMore than 820,000 travellers have passed through the Murcia terminal so far in 2026, with September flights also on the rise Murcia’s international airport is having a genuinely strong year. Corvera Airport (AIRM) welcomed 822,036 passengers between.. 13/10/2026