# The Leader – The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising Page: Feed: --- ## [Sewage Spill Returns to Cala La Mosca as Council Refuses to Close Beach](https://theleader.info/2026/08/20/sewage-spill-returns-to-cala-la-mosca-as-council-refuses-to-close-beach/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter_ Wastewater was again flowing into the sea at Cala La Mosca in Orihuela Costa, raising fresh concerns about pollution at a beach that lost its Blue Flag following previous sewage incidents. Water could be seen travelling approximately 70 metres along the final section of the normally dry ravine before reaching the Mediterranean. The flow had \[…\] The post Sewage Spill Returns to Cala La Mosca as… ## [Torrevieja and Orihuela Lead Spain’s Coastal Property Market](https://theleader.info/2026/08/20/torrevieja-and-orihuela-lead-spains-coastal-property-market/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter_ Torrevieja and Orihuela recorded more residential property sales than any other non-capital coastal municipalities in Spain during the past year, confirming the Costa Blanca’s growing dominance of the country’s second-home market. According to Tinsa’s Housing on the Coast 2026 report, Torrevieja registered 6,913 property transactions, despite sales falling by 4.8% compared with the previous year.… ## [Summer Evenings at the Azure Restaurant by Montepiedra Hotel, Dehesa de Campoamor](https://theleader.info/2026/08/20/summer-evenings-at-the-azure-restaurant-by-montepiedra-hotel-dehesa-de-campoamor/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter_ Summer evenings on the Costa Blanca are made for good food, chilled wine and the chance to slow down as the heat of the day begins to fade. At Azure Restaurante, set within Hotel Montepiedra in Dehesa de Campoamor, guests can enjoy all three in an elegant and relaxed Mediterranean setting. Throughout August, Azure offers \[…\] The post Summer Evenings at the Azure Restaurant by Montepiedra Hotel,… ## [Court Clears Way for Eviction of La Pedrera Campsite Operator](https://theleader.info/2026/08/20/court-clears-way-for-eviction-of-la-pedrera-campsite-operator/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter_ Bigastro City Council has been given permission to proceed with the eviction of the company operating the municipal La Pedrera campsite after a judge rejected an urgent request to suspend the action. The eviction of Gerval 2013 was scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, at 9.30am, with Local Police officers expected to be present. Mayor Teresa \[…\] The post Court Clears Way for Eviction of La Pedrera… ## [Bomb Disposal Experts Destroy Six Decaying Anti-Hail Rockets Found in House](https://theleader.info/2026/08/20/bomb-disposal-experts-destroy-six-decaying-anti-hail-rockets-found-in-house/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter_ Guardia Civil bomb disposal specialists have safely destroyed six badly deteriorated anti-hail rockets discovered inside an old house in Pétrola, Albacete province. The explosives were found by the property’s owner while he was cleaning the unoccupied building. Recognising that the objects could be dangerous, he left them untouched and immediately contacted the Guardia Civil. An \[…\] The post Bomb… ## [Spanish Tourism Leaders Awarded Honorary MBEs for Protecting British Visitors](https://theleader.info/2026/08/20/spanish-tourism-leaders-awarded-honorary-mbes-for-protecting-british-visitors/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter_ Two senior figures from Spain’s tourism and hospitality industries have been awarded honorary MBEs by King Charles III in recognition of their work to improve the safety of British visitors and strengthen relations between Spain and the United Kingdom. Gabriel Escarrer, chairman and chief executive of Meliá Hotels International, and José Luis Benítez, president of \[…\] The post Spanish Tourism… ## [‘How old would you be if you didn’t know your age?’](https://theleader.info/2026/08/20/how-old-would-you-be-if-you-didnt-know-your-age/) _2026-08-20 · Bernie Comaskey_ I was reading something in a magazine last week when I came across what I consider to be one of the greatest lines ever written. It had little to do with the gist of the story and wasn’t attributed to anyone. I actually had flicked over it before its significance registered in slow motion and \[…\] The post ‘How old would you be if you didn’t know your age?’ appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1… ## [Money, Money, Money](https://theleader.info/2026/08/20/money-money-money/) _2026-08-20 · Percy Chattey_ Who remembers that charming film Cabaret, starring Liza Minnelli? It featured some lovely music and memorable songs, including “Money Makes the World Go Round.” Well, money used to go round. When it was spent, it stayed within the system. However, the decline in cash transactions contributes to inflation, as part of the total value of \[…\] The post Money, Money, Money appeared first on The Leader -… ## [EasyJet to End All Flights from Leeds Bradford Airport](https://theleader.info/2026/08/20/easyjet-to-end-all-flights-from-leeds-bradford-airport/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter_ EasyJet has confirmed it will stop operating from Leeds Bradford Airport early next year following a review of its route network. The airline’s final services from the Yorkshire airport will operate on January 5, after which all five of its current routes will be withdrawn. 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