On this page you can access the podcasts I am involved in, including my own. Be sure to follow whatever takes your fancy!
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.
Join Riley Via for your daily news update from Torrevieja and across the Vega Baja and Alicante province:
• Fake Police Lorry Heist: Armed robbers mimic unmarked police vehicles to steal nearly 1 million euro worth of designer clothes near Alicante.• Tougher Fines for Attacking Medics: Regional health laws introduce penalties of up to 60,000 euro for physical or verbal abuse against medical professionals.• Rojales Police Overtime Walkout: More than 70 per cent of local officers refuse voluntary shifts for municipal events following disputes over frozen pay and political handling.• Casa Grande Redevelopment Approved: A 1.54 million euro contract is awarded to revamp roads and pavements across eight streets in Torrevieja's main industrial park.• National Health Congress in Torrevieja: The International Auditorium prepares to host the Spanish Suicidology Society on 25 September.• Stolen Parrot Reunited: Police in Elche track down a stolen 800-euro pet named Pongo after home security cameras capture the bird-napping.
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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.
