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In today's Torrevieja evening update: Plans move forward for a safe, green 800-metre school walking route connecting El Acequión and Inmaculada Concepción primary schools, while Torrevieja prepares for the new academic term with extra classrooms at IES Mare Nostrum amid rising student enrolments.

Plus, a look at national back-to-school spending trends, Benidorm gets ready for its 16th annual Pride festival, Orihuela begins issuing fines for unkempt private land, and concerns are raised over lifeguard facilities in Orihuela Costa.