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N332 Driving in Spain
N332 Driving in Spain is the official podcast of the N332 Road Safety Group, bringing you the latest articles on driving in Spain and Spanish Traffic Law from n332.es. Hear expert road safety news, updates on regulations, and practical driving advice, plus global transport developments. Each episode also features a touch of nostalgia with stories from motoring history. Essential listening for residents, visitors, and enthusiasts who want accurate, engaging, and trusted driving information.
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.
Riley´s Road – From N332
A calm, thoughtful road safety podcast for older teens, young adults, and educators. Voiced by Riley Via-Silva, each episode blends practical guidance with behaviour, psychology, and real-world insight from the N332 Road Safety Project. Clear, steady, and grounded in empathy, Riley’s Road helps listeners understand the choices that keep us safe — on the road and beyond.
Following the tragic loss of a motorist in Olivella whose car was swept away by a flooded riera, Riley looks past the technical talk to ask the real question: why do smart people still drive into water?
From the psychology of panic to the life-saving rule of ”pause and assess”, this episode breaks down what actually happens when rising flood water pins your car doors shut, why your windows are your only real way out, and how to spot the Spanish R-100 road sign that tells you a route is completely closed.
Mark has the legal manuals and the mechanical data. Riley has the human reality.
N332 Travel Updates
Stay informed with the N332 Road Safety Group’s official N332 Travel Updates podcast, bringing you the latest travel news across Spain, the UK, and Europe. Each episode covers flight, rail, and ferry disruptions, driving-related weather forecasts, road traffic projections, and anticipated delays.
Hear about traffic police campaigns, safety advice, and general travel updates to help you plan ahead.
Trusted by drivers and travellers for accurate, timely, and practical transport information.
This weekend marks the busiest midsummer roads weekend in Spain, with 15th August a national holiday, the first big batch of domestic tourists heading home, and the next batch heading to the sea and mountains.
Allow extra time for your journey, take your time, breaks, patience, and observe traffic law, as well as planning your journey in advance.
For more details, check the live traffic reports from official sources like the DGT.
Be Safe!
This is Torrevieja News
A daily round-up of the latest news from Torrevieja and the surrounding area on Spain’s Costa Blanca, presented by Riley Via-Silva.
Each episode brings together the key local stories of the day, from community updates and developments to wider news across Alicante province. The focus is on clear, simple reporting delivered in a relaxed and conversational style, making it easy to stay informed without the noise of traditional news formats.
Published Monday to Friday, this is a quick and reliable way to keep up with what is happening in and around Torrevieja.
In today's Torrevieja news bulletin, Riley Via covers an ongoing investigation into a child's suspected drink poisoning in Javea, a major anti-narcotics operation with links to Pilar de la Horadada, and airport theft arrests at Alicante-Elche. Plus, Benidorm's push for plain-clothes beach patrols, police honours in Elche, healthcare funding scrutiny at Torrevieja Hospital, and up to 200 euro in school supply grants now open for local families.
Expat Lifestyle
Expat Lifestyle is a weekly podcast exploring life in Spain and beyond through the voices and experiences of the expatriate community.
Hosted by Moira Carmenate, editor of Expat Lifestyle magazine, the podcast brings together real stories, expert insight, and thoughtful conversation on the issues that matter most to those living abroad.
From everyday living and wellbeing to legal matters, planning, and the practical realities of life in a new country, each episode offers a balanced and engaging perspective—informative, relatable, and grounded in real experience.
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
Mark Nolan’s Podcast
The Scrapbook with Mark Nolan is a collective blend of insight, information, and entertainment, broadcast and available on all major platforms. The podcast brings together trusted elements from across Mark’s projects:
- Road safety and Spanish traffic law from the award-winning n332.es, together with the dedicated N332 Driving in Spain podcast.
- N332 Travel Updates with forecasts for Spain’s roads, driving weather, and long-distance and flight information across Europe.
- The Week Ahead from SpanishVida.com, highlighting what’s coming up in Spain and the UK.
- Local news from Torrevieja and the wider Costa Blanca via thisistorrevieja.com.
- Marketing, advertising, and business focus from Mad Black Cat at madblackcat.com — plus its lifestyle magazine offering lighter diversions in UK and Spanish entertainment, television, cinema, books, social media trends, and updates from the advertising sector.
- And, on occasion, a more personal touch through blogs and blogcasts.
Whether you are navigating Spain’s roads, planning travel across Europe, looking ahead to the week’s news, or simply seeking thoughtful commentary with a dash of entertainment, The Scrapbook with Mark Nolan is your guide — informative, engaging, and always fresh.
A crucial week of policy and transition unfolds as the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve deliver major interest rate verdicts alongside fresh UK inflation and earnings data. The post The Week Ahead: Shifting Baselines and Autumn Horizons first appeared on Mad Black Cat.
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Unscripted – Mark Nolan
As an extension of my more formal podcasts, Unscripted is exactly what the name suggests, just me, Mark Nolan, with a microphone, and my thoughts, nothing specific, nothing planned. No structure, no script.
Just talking through ideas. And yes, in case you have noticed, in the AI avatar I am wearing a dressing gown! Why? Because there’s no plan. That might well be what I’m actually wearing!
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.
Tales from Silvamere
Tales from Silvamere is a calm and engaging audio story series for young children, narrated by Mark Nolan.
Following Trafford and his friends, each episode gently introduces everyday safety through simple storytelling.
Designed for relaxed listening and bedtime, the series helps children build awareness and confidence in a warm, reassuring way, where small discoveries lead to safer choices.
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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Trafford’s Podcast – Trafford and Friends
Hello friends, I’m Trafford the raccoon, and welcome to Trafford and Friends — the fun, kid-friendly podcast that helps children learn about road safety, beach safety, and everyday safety through songs, stories, and adventures!
Each episode is full of music, laughter, and easy-to-understand safety tips for children aged 3 to 8, brought to you by the N332 for Kids team in Spain. Join me and my friends — Riley, Francisco, Tammy, Trent, and Mark — as we explore how to stay safe while having fun, from crossing the road and riding scooters to trick or treating on Halloween!
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!
The Big Late Night Podcast Show (Coming Soon)
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