This is Torrevieja News - Thursday 20 August 2026

Join Riley for today's daily news round-up from Torrevieja and across the Costa Blanca.In this episode:• Brilla Torrevieja Festival: 25,000 music fans celebrate a stellar sixth edition at Parque Antonio Soria.• Transport Delays: The new Torrevieja municipal bus station project faces a delay until at least 2028.• Vega Baja Waste: The regional consortium handles over 97,000 tonnes of refuse in the first six months.• Summer Heatwave: Sizzling overnight temperatures reach up to 39 degrees across the Valencian Community.• Energy Costs: Electricity bills surge by 17.3% to cross the €100 mark this August.• Emergency Services: Two people hospitalised after a collision on the N-332, and nearly a kilo of cocaine is uncovered in a repossessed rental car.• Health Advice from Quirónsalud Torrevieja: Essential tips on protecting loved ones with Alzheimer's from extreme heat and dehydration. Brought to you by White Doves — specialists in funeral plans, wills, and probate. Visit whitedoves.es for more information, and read full local coverage at thisistorrevieja.com.