The legend of Tomir in Caravaca de la Cruz
A sleeping giant protects the city of Caravaca against invaders! The legend of the giant Tomir was first recounted by chronicler Manuel Guerrero Torres and tells the story..

More than 262,000 hectares burned by wildfires across Spain this year
Spain has recorded 43 major forest fires this year, while a change in the weather could bring some relief to fire-hit areas this weekend Spain has seen more than 262,000..

Cartagena beaches closed after sea suddenly retreats from La Manga coastline
Swimming has been banned from La Manga to El Portús as Civil Protection monitors an unusual change in sea level The sea has suddenly pulled back by several metres along..

Murcia beer named best in its class at World Beer Awards
The Murcia-brewed lager was created to mark the company's 60th anniversary A beer brewed in Murcia has been named the best in the world in its category, after Estrella..

House prices are up 22% in Murcia, but most buyers aren't borrowing
More than half of homes bought in the Region were paid for without a mortgage despite the rising prices Buying a home in the Region of Murcia is becoming more expensive..

TKO Mystery Voice competition winner celebrates with €500 prize
After more than three months of clues and guesses, one TKO Radio listener finally walked away with the €500 prize After more than three months of guessing, the mystery..

Rapid response from firefighters stops Bullas blaze reaching homes
Across Spain, more than 262,000 hectares have been burned by wildfires so far this year Quick action from emergency crews has stopped an agricultural fire that broke out..

Navy submarines Isaac Peral and Narciso Monturiol sail together in Cartagena for the first time
The two S-80 submarines were spotted training side by side between Escombreras Island and Cabo Tiñoso The Spanish Navy's first two S-80 class submarines, the Isaac Peral..

Dreaded mud rain to hit three regions of southern Spain this Friday
A mix of rain and Saharan dust could leave cars and patios covered in a reddish mess Spain is ending August with what meteorologist Evelio Gómez describes as a very changeable..

Mazarrón residents demand action over floating parties damaging the coast
Locals and environmental groups say a lack of surveillance is putting the protected Posidonia meadows at risk What's normally one of the most peaceful spots on the Region..

Four Murcia beaches closed to swimmers as sea conditions turn treacherous on August 27
San Javier, Los Alcázares and San Pedro del Pinatar are the only municipalities with green flags across the board Sea conditions have taken a turn for the worse across..

Los Alcázares prepares for autumn rains with major works on key flood defence planned
The four-kilometre D7 channel intercepts rainwater runoff before it reaches Los Alcázares and carries it towards the Rambla del Albujón When heavy rain arrives, water..

Murcia's tropical nights are becoming the new summer normal
The Region could be heading towards 'hellish nights' as minimum temperatures continue to rise For many people living in the Region of Murcia, summer nights have always..

Mortgages in Spain are getting harder to secure as house prices continue to soar
Banks are still lending more, but buyers are being asked to find bigger deposits as the average mortgage reaches a record €176,453 Anyone hoping to buy a home in Spain..

Dust, thunder and a 10-degree swing before the sun returns: Murcia weather forecast Aug 27-30
Rain and thunderstorms are expected in parts of Murcia before high pressure brings clearer skies for the weekend Weather forecast late on Thursday evening   The..

Spain's housing shortage hits another bizarre obstacle as lack of electricity capacity blocks 80,000 homes
New homes planned in provinces like Murcia, Alicante and Valencia are being held up because the electricity grid can’t currently support them Spain desperately needs..

STO Media Group is looking for sales talent across Alicante, Murcia and Almería
STO Media Group is looking for motivated field sales and telesales representatives to promote its growing portfolio of media brands Do you have a natural talent for sales..

Car flips upside down after crash on La Manga's Gran Vía
The accident resulted in no serious injuries but caused long traffic delays A dramatic crash early on the morning of Wednesday August 26 shook residents of La Manga and..

WATCH: 50 illegal immigrants reach Cartagena beach
The landing is the third of its kind on the Cartagena coast in just over a week   Otra lancha rápida con inmigrantes ha llegado esta mañana a las costas de la #Regi..

Boeing 747 abandoned at Valencia Airport for 18 years could finally be on its way out
The huge cargo aircraft was owned by a businessman from Yecla, Murcia, and has been sitting at Manises since 2008 For 18 years, a huge Boeing 747 has been sitting at Valencia..

Blue zone parking could be extended every summer in La Manga and Cabo de Palos
Cartagena City Council is considering more seasonal paid parking to tackle the huge increase in visitors during summer Cartagena City Council is considering expanding blue..

Águilas digs deeper into the Roman and early medieval past
The annual archaeological dig begins on the Isla del Fraile In recent years it has become ever clearer that the Isla del Fraile, which is just a few metres from the mainland..

British cruise giant Queen Anne docks in Cartagena alongside luxury liner Allura
Cartagena's port welcomed more than 4,000 cruise passengers in a single day as two of the world's most modern ships called in Tuesday August 25 was one of the busiest days..

Murcia's new Guardia Civil patrol boat still can't catch the fastest drug trafficking boats
The vessel was brought in to strengthen coastal surveillance, but guards say it cannot keep up with boats capable of reaching 130 kilometres per hour   A new Guardia..