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.
In tonight's round-up, Riley covers the newly approved construction plans for the Torrevieja Sea and Salt Museum complex, alongside details on why the local port and fishing pier redevelopment has faced another delay until August.
We also dive into the controversy surrounding Orihuela's taxi licensing exams after 20 out of 22 applicants failed due to intense local trivia questions.
Widening out across the Alicante province, we explore a new report detailing the growing threat of summer squatting in second homes, a high-profile trial where a married couple faces three years in prison for failing to register 24 workers, and a neighbourhood party dispute that ended in gunfire and nine arrests.
Finally, we look at the arrest of three men in Torrevieja behind a massive national banking scam.
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.
With a massive 24-hour European road safety marathon launching this Friday, Riley unpacks the raw reality of driving under the influence.
Moving past the standard warnings, this episode breaks down the silent peer pressure that dictates a night out and explores the terrifying cognitive delusions behind both alcohol and drug-driving.
Why does mixing substances multiply your crash risk by 30 times? And why does warning other drivers about police checkpoints make you complicit in a potential tragedy?
No filter, no lectures—just the hard facts on why the only safe limit is zero.
Hit play, protect everyone, and let’s clear the wreckage off our roads.
