Renfe resumes Spick and span

THE Town Council of San Pedro del Pinatar unveiled an ambitious clean­up plan aimed at enhancing the cleanliness and aesthetics of the town. Led by Mayor Ángela Gaona and Councillor Mayca Egea, the plan involves a comprehensive month­long effort to reinforce the existing cleaning schedule and ensure the town's public spaces are in an optimal state.

The morning shift cleaning service includes an array of cleaning equipment, including vacuum and sweeper machines, and portertype vehicles for waste removal, among others. Ad­ ditionally, the afternoon shift is equipped with a mix of sweepers and cleaning vehicles. To execute the plan successfully, the town’s cleaning company will add extra resources, such as hydro ­ cleaning equipment and electric tricycle­type sweeping teams.

More than 28 dedicated individuals will work throughout San Pedro del Pinatar to carry out this intensive cleaning work. The plan's comprehensive approach involves coordination among all departments to ensure streets, squares, gardens, and street furniture are kept immaculate.

THE World Championship of Sobaos Eaters took place on Thursday, July 27.

Sobaos like a Spanish sponge cake, took centre stage as 30 contestants gather to determine who can consume the most of these delectable treats in just 8 minutes. The previous record of 10 sobaos was shattered last Thursday when a Cartagena native YouTuber, Valentín Carrasco Ferrer, astonished everyone by devouring an impressive 16 sobaos.

Valentín, popular on social media for his food­related content and challenges, explained how he gradually ventured into such contests and realised his remarkable capacity for consuming food without tiring. However, he admitted

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RENFE plans to resume services through Cieza with trains to Albacete, replacing buses when the line reopens in 2024. The Cartagena­Albacete medium­distance line will operate with 599 series railcars as shuttles due to underground works in Murcia and the high­speed connection with Lorca and Almería. Renfe is evaluating services for the traditional line between the Region and Madrid. The reopening benefits Archena, Cieza, and Hellín, regaining commercial railway service temporarily closed last year.

Renfe's proposal suggests two daily railcar trains be­

Man v. Cake

that the dense and filling nature of sobaos made this challenge particularly tough. Despite the risks involved, Valentín's determination paid off as he claimed victory and the grand prize of 1,000 euros!

The competition was organised by Carlos Cobo, the owner of a local sobaos bakery, Sobaos Escojo Artesanos in Cantabria, which aims to promote this traditional delicacy. They have plans to internationalise the competition in 2024, the world will soon witness more astonishing feats of eating prowess!

tween Cartagena and Albacete, with a connection trip to Madrid. The highspeed line through Alicante will handle rail communications between the Region and Madrid, eliminating duplicated routes.

The President of Adif anticipates opening the CiezaHellín line in February, contingent on Barriomar underground works' completion. However, electrifying the Murcia­Albacete line remains pending, it is expected by 2040. The decision to build a double track or retain the single track depends on demand and ongoing studies.

THIS year's 757th anniversary of the September Fair in Murcia promises to be an extraordinary event as the city introduces its latest attraction ­ a magnificent 30­meterhigh panoramic Ferris wheel. Named 'De Murcia al Cielo,' the Ferris wheel is set to become the main highlight of the fair, offering visitors and locals alike a breathtaking bird's ­ eye view of the city.

Located in El Plano de San Francisco, the Ferris wheel boasts 24 transparent cabins, each capable of accommodating up to 144 people. With a 360º view.

Furthermore, the attraction will be air­conditioned and wheelchair­accessible, ensuring that everyone can partake in this experience. Operating from August 31 until September 12, the Ferris wheel will coincide with the Murcia Fair's opening party.