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Caravaca's historic San José convent reopens after year-long restorationThe former Convent of San José will reopen with a special concert by early music group Cantoría One of Caravaca de la Cruz’s most important historic buildings will open its doors again on Saturday October 3 after a year of restoration.. 25/09/2026

British musician offers to buy Madrid home to stop 87-year-old woman's evictionJames Rhodes tried to find a way for an 87-year-old woman to remain in the flat where she has lived since 1956 British musician James Rhodes has offered to buy the Madrid home of an 87-year-old woman who was evicted this week after living there.. 25/09/2026

Electric scooters, motorbikes and cyclists in Spain face new road rules from October 1Helmets, gloves, reflective vests and new overtaking rules are among the changes coming into force next week A series of new road rules will come into force across Spain on Thursday October 1, bringing changes for anyone who drives, cycles, rides.. 25/09/2026

Lorca residents could hear sonic booms during Spanish Air Force exercisesSupersonic flights are expected during planned exercises from Monday September 28 to Thursday October 8 People living in parts of Lorca may hear unusually loud bangs over the coming days as the Spanish Air and Space Force carries out a series of military.. 25/09/2026

Jumilla opens the doors to its famous wine route this autumnBodegas Luzón's Vendimia Abierta is just one of the experiences waiting for visitors exploring the wineries and vineyards around Jumilla Jumilla is entering one of the most exciting times of the year for wine lovers, with the annual grape.. 25/09/2026

Mercadona trials new checkout rule that means fully emptying your trolleySome stores are testing a system that could change how you pack away your shopping at the till If you shop at Mercadona, in Spain, you might notice something different at the checkout before too long. The supermarket chain is quietly trialling a new payment.. 24/09/2026

Win free tickets to watch the Champions UK plc European Senior Masters at La Manga Club with Murcia Today Promoted by Champions UK plc and part of the Legends Tour, La Manga Club's biggest commercial golf event returns to the 5-star resort's iconic South Course for the fifth consecutive year from November 5-8.   The start of the championship.. 24/09/2026

Work begins on site of 430 new homes on Mazarrón beachThe land beside El Gachero is being cleaned up but several planning approvals are still needed before building can start Work has begun to decontaminate the site of a planned 430-home development at playa de La Isla in Puerto de Mazarrón, almost.. 24/09/2026

Two dead after migrant boat found drifting off Cabo de PalosRescuers found 17 people on the small boat after receiving an alert from a nearby cruise ship Two migrants have died and another is seriously ill after a small boat carrying 17 people was found drifting around 28 miles off Cabo de Palos.  .. 24/09/2026

Murcia Region given six months to cut GP waiting timesThe regional government has been ordered to draw up a plan to reduce patient lists and improve access to family doctors, paediatricians and nurses People waiting for an appointment with their local doctor could see changes to primary care in the.. 24/09/2026

Schools to stay open despite teachers' strike hitting MurciaMinimum services guarantee basic care for pupils as thousands walk out over job security Schools across the Region of Murcia will remain open this Thursday and Friday, September 24 and 25, even as more than 25,000 teachers are expected to take part in.. 24/09/2026

Murcia weather Sept 24-27: Summer refuses to leave as temperatures soar towards 37°CCaravaca and Yecla could reach 37°C on Friday while coastal areas remain several degrees cooler Autumn may have officially arrived this week, but you wouldn't necessarily know it from the weather in the Region of Murcia. Sunshine, warm temperatures.. 24/09/2026

Turning 65 without a full work record? You may still be entitled to a pensionThe non-contributory pension offers a guaranteed income and free healthcare to those who never built up enough Social Security contributions Not everyone reaches retirement age in Spain with the fifteen years of contributions the general Social Security.. 23/09/2026

October 4 Become a winemaker for the day with Raquel Tours in JumillaRaquel Tours is taking guests to one of Murcia’s famous wine regions for a day of wine, food and Spanish culture Ever wondered what it would be like to make your own wine? Well now you have the chance to find out as Raquel Tours Murcia has a.. 23/09/2026

Mar Menor court ruling over brine dump equivalent to 64 Olympic swimming poolsA Torre Pacheco agricultural company has been held responsible for part of the nitrate pollution entering the lagoon between 2012 and 2016 A Murcia agricultural company has been ordered to pay almost €100,000 for environmental damage caused by.. 23/09/2026

Segura basin starts new hydrological year with reservoirs more than half fullWater reserves have fallen slightly in recent weeks but remain more than half full, with 589 hm³ stored ahead of October Happy hydrological new year! I'm sure you had it marked on the calendar. In case you didn't, it starts on October.. 23/09/2026

Thy Will Be Done says goodbye to beloved Frenchie BennyThe much-loved rescue dog was a familiar face to clients and became affectionately known as “Benny Woofer from Benijófar” A familiar four-legged face from the Costa Blanca business community has sadly passed away, with Thy Will.. 23/09/2026

Murcia's private hospitals among the best rated in the country, new study revealsRegion comes in third nationally, with HLA Hospital La Vega leading the way If you've ever wondered how the Region's private hospitals stack up against the rest of Spain, the answer is rather reassuring. Murcia has come in third out of all Spain.. 23/09/2026

Region of Murcia brings forward flu vaccination campaign amid early season warningPeople aged over 60, pregnant women and those with underlying health conditions can now book their vaccinations Health centres across the Region of Murcia have opened their appointment books for this year’s flu and Covid-19 vaccination campaign.. 23/09/2026

Warm Mediterranean raises risk of intense autumn rain in MurciaAEMET warns that the Region of Murcia has several of the ingredients needed for intense rainfall, with sea temperatures close to 30°C adding extra moisture to the atmosphere The Mediterranean is heading into autumn with sea temperatures.. 23/09/2026