The Latest Breaking News from Murcia

Who is Carlos Alcaraz? Net worth, sponsorships and career highlights

World No1 and Spanish teenage tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz from Murcia has rocketed through the professional circuit since his debut in 2018, racking up 11 titles on the ATP tour including his US Open triumph in 2022 which made him the seventh youngest player in history to win a Grand…

Evening Standard · May 27, 2023

‘This boy was born to be No 1’: the making of Carlos Alcaraz

Those who watched his formative years in a Murcian village reveal how the world No 1 emerged from the grounds of Tiro de Pichón

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023

'Without water, we are nothing!': Spain's crippling drought reignites tensions over Tagus river

An early scorching heatwave across Spain has worsened the impact of the country's long-term drought, causing unprecedented damage to the country's crops. As farmers grow desperate for irrigation, the government's plan to limit the rerouting of water from the nation's longest river – the Tagus – for agricultural purposes lies…

France 24 · May 13, 2023

Lionesses frustrated after Norway's late leveller but Euro 2022 winners end year unbeaten

England impressed in Murcia but a late equaliser from Frida Maanum ensured they were held to a draw by Norway, making it 26 games unbeaten under Sarina Wiegman

Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

England 4-0 Japan: Jess Park scores on debut as Lionesses cruise to another commanding win

Sarina Wiegman’s 25th game in charge of England proved in keeping with the rest of her tenure as the Lionesses romped to a 4-0 win over Japan in Murcia.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2022

Freak bucking bronco accident leaves young boy, 9, dead after paramedics rush to scene

Paramedics were unable to save the nine-year-old boy who suffered a cardiac arrest after falling from a bucking bull ride in the village of Lobosillo near Murcia in south-east Spain

Daily Mirror · Oct 9, 2022

Spanish police investigate ‘mega party’ held in fragile saltwater lagoon

Gathering of as many as 100 boats in protected Mar Menor may have broken environmental laws

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022

Couple's car 'caught speeding' while they holidayed 1,500 miles away in Spain

Gary Thornburn and Clare Beards left their Golf GTI with an airport car service before catching their flight to Murcia on August 3.

Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

Dog swims for two whole days to reach dry land after falling off boat

Jolie the dog appeared last Friday on a beach in Aguilas near the south-east city of Murcia in Spain and was left with local police by well-wishers who found her

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2022

What you can buy for average house price in Bristol - but in Spain

Brits would be forgiven for looking to live elsewhere amid the cost of living crisis, rising petrol costs and rocketing house prices

Bristol Post · Jun 9, 2022