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.
Catch up on the latest news from around Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province for Thursday, 30 July 2026! In today's bulletin with Riley Via:
• La Mata Restoration: Sueña Torrevieja proposes a comprehensive restoration plan for the historic Plaza del Embarcadero.• Orihuela Voucher Scheme: A new €880,000 initiative offers residents 50% off consumer vouchers to support local trade.• EU Funding for Elche: Over €732,000 secured for new electric buses, digital study hubs, and smart traffic cameras.• Pop Culture Showcase: Europe's largest collecting event, 'Icons', debuts across Alicante and Elche this August.• Wildlife Protection: A loggerhead turtle nest containing 61 eggs is successfully relocated and protected on Muchavista beach in El Campello.
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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.
Summer is finally here, and if you're anything like me,you've probably already got plans.
Maybe you're driving to the beach.
Maybe you're heading to a festival.
Maybe it's a weekend away with friends.
Or maybe you've just passed your test and this is your firstproper road trip.
Whatever you're doing, this weekend is the first of threebig traffic operations organised by Spain's DGT because millions of people will be travelling at the same time.
