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Spain's road rules are changing on 1 October 2026, with important new requirements affecting drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists, electric-scooter users and other vulnerable road users.

In this adult-facing episode, Mark from the N332 Road Safety Project explains the key changes in straightforward language, with additional context and practical explanations to help you understand not just what is changing, but why it matters on the road.

Whether you drive, cycle, ride a motorcycle or use an electric scooter, this is a useful opportunity to get up to speed before the new rules take effect.

Understand the change. Share the information. Make the roads safer.

It was not a vest. It was not a construction jacket. It was a wedding dress.

In the 1930s, Bob Switzer dyed his wife Patricia’s white gown in daylight-fluorescent paint just to see if the chemical formula worked. That was how Day-Glo was born.

Mark showed me pedestrian crash statistics for late October, but you do not need to dress children in builder vests to keep them safe. An irradiated bride costume is brilliant, dramatic, and visible from hundreds of metres away.

Does your Halloween costume work in the dark, or does it disappear the moment you step off the sidewalk?

Hi everyone, it is Riley here with your extended weekend travel briefing for Friday, the 30th of October, 2026.

As the Todos los Santos holiday weekend gets underway, the DGT expects over 5.3 million vehicle journeys across the national network. In this special edition, we cover the traffic operation, regional holiday extensions, cemetery access advice, and special municipal bus services, alongside the latest updates on European airspace conditions and driving weather across Spain.

For comprehensive guides and more details, head over to RileyVia.com and N332.es.

This is Torrevieja News Briefing – Friday 30 October 2026

• Guardia Civil Arrests Armed Robber: A fifty-one-year-old man is in provisional detention after allegedly robbing a bank at gunpoint in Cocentaina and stealing 1,500 euro.

• High Court Orders Retrial: The Valencian Community High Court overturned a couple's conviction for a murder in Alicante due to procedural flaws in the jury's verdict, ordering a complete retrial.

• Ouigo Train Suspensions: Rail services between Alicante and Madrid are suspended today and on Monday due to a drivers strike, affecting nearly 20,000 travellers who are eligible for refunds and compensation.

• Municipal Event Suspensions: Torrevieja Council has suspended all public events, including the Halloween parade and health fair, until the 31st of October following three days of national mourning for a high-speed rail accident in Urda.

• Tourist Train Route Changes: Trainvision's town centre tourist train routes in Torrevieja remain suspended following a contract dispute, though its private salt lake tours continue to operate.

• Cemetery Niches Declared in Ruin: Torrevieja Town Hall has initiated procedures regarding 66 niches in the older section of the municipal cemetery.

• Port Redevelopment Green Spaces: The Paseo de La Libertad redesign will triple landscaped areas to 1,550 square metres, incorporating permanent vegetation-covered pergolas and shaded seating.

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Expat Lifestyle Podcast, hosted by Moira Carmenate and featuring Mark Nolan.

In this powerful and often emotional discussion, Moira and Mark tackle a subject affecting thousands of people across Spain and beyond: fraud, scams, and the exploitation of vulnerable people.

From fake carers and financial deception to emotional “shock call” scams and online manipulation, this episode explores the many ways fraudsters operate — and why anyone can become a target. The conversation looks particularly at the risks faced by older expats, isolated individuals, and families trying to navigate life in another country.

Together, they discuss:

• The rise of fraudulent care providers
• Emotional manipulation scams targeting parents and older people
• Online deception and fake business credibility
• Why people often feel embarrassed to report fraud
• The psychology scammers exploit
• The importance of due diligence and trust
• Practical warning signs and red flags to look out for

This episode is not designed to frighten people — it is designed to empower them.

Fraud today is sophisticated, organised, and often emotionally targeted. Awareness is one of the strongest forms of protection.

This is only the beginning of a much larger conversation, and future episodes will explore different types of scams and protection strategies in greater detail.

Questions, experiences, or topics you would like covered in future episodes can be sent to: podcasts@madblackcat.com

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A proposed reduction in Spain’s drink-driving limit promised a clear message: zero alcohol, zero risk. So why did it fail?

In this episode of Unscripted, Mark Nolan explores the real reason the law did not pass and why the answer is both logical and deeply frustrating. From misconceptions about alcohol limits to the uncomfortable truth about human behaviour, this is not just a discussion about legislation, but about responsibility.

Mark challenges the idea that lowering limits alone changes behaviour, while firmly arguing that it still matters. Education, perception, and personal decision-making sit at the heart of the issue and the consequences of getting it wrong are far greater than many are willing to admit.

This is a candid, thought-provoking reflection on road safety, policy, and the simple truth that often gets ignored:

If you are driving, do not drink. If you drink, do not drive.

Join Mark for a gentle bedtime journey into the world of one of Silvamere’s most fascinating visitors – the hedgehog.

As the sun sets and the forest grows quiet, we’ll discover how hedgehogs explore, where they live, what they eat, and why they are such important members of the natural world.

Featuring calming narration, relaxing music from Sounds from Silvamere Forest, and beautiful wildlife and Silvamere-inspired visuals, this peaceful story is designed to help young listeners slow down, relax, and wonder.

Perfect for quiet time, bedtime, or simply taking a few minutes to enjoy nature.

Goodnight, hedgehog. And goodnight, friends.

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The school bell is ringing, and Silvamere's roads are getting very busy!

In this episode, I explain why big vehicles take so long to stop and why school buses create hidden blind spots on the street.

Learn how grown-ups and children can work together to stay alert and safe on the school run.

For more stories, games, and road safety activities, ask a grown-up to visit traffordandfriends.com and N332 with you today!