CEHEGÍN, LOCAL NEWS AND WHATS ON

Baa-ckup arrives to help fight forest fires in rural Murcia!It's sheep to the rescue in Murcia as the government turns to our woolly friends to help reduce wildfire risk, protect forests and support rural communities Disclaimer: Not real depiction of firefighting sheep A new plan in the Region.. 27/02/2026

5G high-speed internet coming to a town near you as Murcia expands coverageThanks to recent rollouts by MasOrange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, rural towns are finally getting high-speed internet Telecoms in the Region of Murcia are moving fast, and 5G is no longer just for the cities. Thanks to recent rollouts by.. 23/02/2026

Protected birds at risk as dangerous power lines in Murcia remain unsafe after crucial deadlineA year-long deadline to adapt dangerous high-voltage lines has passed, and around 50 owners still haven't submitted safety plans The regional government has been pushing for safer power lines across Murcia to protect local wildlife, but many.. 23/02/2026

Carlos Alcaraz continues his winning streak with a win at the Doha ATP 500The 22-year-old World No.1 from El Palmar in Murcia extended his unbeaten start to the year, beating Arthur Fils to claim his ninth ATP 500 title Not long after becoming the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam, Carlos Alcaraz added.. 23/02/2026

Murcia steps up wild boar controls as 20,000 culled each yearEight new trap cages added amid swine fever concerns and growing urban incursions Wild boar wandering into housing estates, rooting through farmland and appearing on local roads are no longer rare sights in parts of the Region of Murcia. Now, authorities.. 23/02/2026

Over 10,000 hospital appointments cancelled in Murcia as doctors' strike hitsThis is the fifth strike since June and has disrupted thousands of consultations, diagnostic tests and surgery appointments Murcia's hospitals have felt the full impact of a national doctors' strike this week, with thousands of appointments.. 20/02/2026

More than 100 residents evacuated in Cieza as 38-metre chimney threatens to collapseEmergency crews cleared around 40 homes in Cieza after residents reported the structure swaying and engineers confirmed a real risk of collapse More than 100 residents were asked to leave their homes in the town of Cieza on Monday night, February.. 17/02/2026

Murcia will reduce class sizes for children starting Primary school in SeptemberClass sizes will drop from 25 to 22, giving teachers more time to support each child from the start Starting next September 2026/2027, children in Murcia who are beginning the first year of Primary school will be in slightly smaller classes. The.. 16/02/2026

Court investigates the death of a young English teacher in Murcia hospital Authorities have launched an inquiry following the death of a 24-year-old Filipina English teacher at Virgen de La Arrixaca Hospital A 24-year-old Filipina English teacher has died at Murcia's Virgen de La Arrixaca hospital, prompting a court.. 12/02/2026

Ryanair confirms Corvera Airport safe from cuts: UK and Ireland summer 2026 routes announcedRyanair is keeping eight international routes from Murcia this summer, with 48 weekly flights and expected passenger growth of 12% For now, Murcia has stayed on the right side of Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. The always interesting Irish airline.. 05/02/2026

Nearly 40 beaches, museums and walking routes across Murcia to become more accessibleMore than €1 million will be invested to improve access to some of the most important cultural, historic and natural sites across the region Winter in the Region of Murcia is a great time to get out and about. The weather is perfect for walking.. 14/01/2026

February 27 The Ignis String Quartet in concert in CaravacaClassical music at the recently re-opened Teatro Thullier in Caravaca de la Cruz The Ignis String Quartet came about as the merging of two generations: four young musical talents and one established classical maestro, namely cellist Marek Jerie of the famous..

February 28 Guided tour of the old town centre of MoratallaHistory, fabulous views and the local cultural identity all on a 2-hour visit to Moratalla! This guided tour of Moratalla on Saturday 28th February is a chance to immerse yourself in the natural and cultural identity of the town during a 3-kilometre walk with..

February 28 St John’s Passion by Murani in Caravaca de la CruzA Lent performance in the magnificent Caravaca church of El Salvador Two free concerts are being given over the weekend of 28th February and 1st March featuring the Passion of St John by composer Juan Miguel Murani, whose stellar musical career continues..

February 28 Querida Agatha, a drama based on Agatha Christi in CaravacaCan writer Benito Pérez Galdós save Agatha Christie’s life at the recently re-opened Teatro Thullier in Caravaca de la Cruz While staying at the Hotel Taoro in Tenerife, Agatha Christie finds that she can’t sleep as she turns over..

March 1 Pop rock for children in CaravacaEl Pequeño Mundo de la Música at the recently re-opened Teatro Thullier in Caravaca de la Cruz El Pequeño Mundo de la Música is a show based on 12 original songs, each with its own audiovisual effects and theatrical presentation..

March 1 Come and taste the traditional winter dish of migas at the El Zacatin arts and crafts market in BullasThe March artisan market in Bullas highlights the culinary speciality of migas - perfect for a late winter day! Bullas is hosting its monthly El Zacatín artisan market on Sunday 1st March between 9.00 and 14.00 in the squares around the Plaza..

March 10 to 13 Free classical Spanish guitar concerts in Caravaca de la CruzFour superb recitals at various historic locations in the centre of Caravaca The annual “Ciudad de Caravaca” classical guitar festival returns for its 13th edition between 10th and 13th March, with four free evening concerts scheduled during the..

March 21 Guided tour of the Villa Vieja Moorish remains in CalasparraA great way to start a day exploring in and around the town of Calasparra The Villa Vieja just outside Calasparra in north-western Murcia is the area where the Moors first settled, and although it is now in ruins it is regarded as the origin of the town, located..

April 11 to 20 Semana Santa 2026 in Caravaca de la CruzThe main processions in Caravaca are on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Easter Week In the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz the first known documentary references to the celebration of Semana Santa, or Easter Week, date back to the 16th century, and..