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Mask free

THE Minister of Health Carolina Darias has confirmed that the requirement to use masks on public transport was no longer necessary from Wednesday, February 8. The change means that no masks will need to be worn on aeroplanes, buses and trains, however, remain mandatory in health centres, hospitals and pharmacies.

Helping hand

LOCAL charity, HELP Vega Baja have launched an appeal for a new volunteer to moderate and administer their Facebook page ‘HELP CARERS CONNECT’ which supports carers in the area. Anyone interested can get in touch by email: presi dent@helpvegabaja.com.

Business bonus

ELCHE City Council has announced a funding boost for businesses who open up on the newly refurbished Calle Olegario Domarco Sellés. The street received an investment of €500,000 to pedestrianise it.

Sunny outlook

A FUN and friendly local singing group is inviting all music lovers to get involved. The Sunshine Singers rehearse every Thursday from 3pm­5pm at the Sports Complex in La Marina. The social group is welcoming and does not require auditions.

School success

TORREVIEJA is famous for its incredible diversity, including in education, and a local school was recently selected as the second­best public school in the country. The CEIP Ciudad del Mar reached the prestigious position in the list of 28,458 schools.

Teerrific funds

SUNNY CORNER Golf Society handed over a cheque for €850 to Elche Children’s Home last week. The money was raised during the group’s December golf day last year.