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Local Police in El Vendrell thwart an illegal occupation of a home

Officers accessed the property through a window after receiving a tip-off from local residents.

21 September 2026Local

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Affordable housing allocation begins in Calafell

Llogueralia company is already contacting the first 110 people on the list for the rental housing development.

19 September 2026Local

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Two Men Arrested for Looting Underwater Archaeological Site in Calafell

Mossos d'Esquadra seized ancient coins and jewelry during an illegal underwater survey off the coast of Tarragona.

30 August 2026Local

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Joc de Cartes arrives in Calafell to find the best fish stew

The TV3 program, presented by Marc Ribas, will test three local restaurants in a gastronomic competition focused on maritime tradition.

26 August 2026Culture

Construction of a large rainwater tank under the Parc dels Enamorats in Coma-ruga.

El Vendrell to Build Large Rainwater Tank in Coma-ruga

The infrastructure will be located under the Parc dels Enamorats to address recent flooding.

26 August 2026Local

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Storm on the Costa Daurada: 16 beaches with red flags and 42 with yellow

Rain and wind have severely affected the Tarragona coastline, forcing the prohibition of swimming in several areas and urging extreme caution.

25 August 2026Local

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Colla Vella achieves 4de9 without support in L'Arboç; Verds complete 3de10fm

The Colla Vella of Valls repeats a complex 'castell' in under 24 hours, while the Castellers de Vilafranca achieve their second 3de10 with 'folre i manilles' of the season.

23 August 2026Local

Flooded underground parking in El Vendrell with cars submerged in water.

Firefighters rescue 30 flooded cars in El Vendrell

Torrential rains have submerged an underground car park and damaged dozens of vehicles in Coma-ruga and Sant Salvador.

22 August 2026Local

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Explosion in El Vendrell apartment injures woman

Firefighters rule out gas leak and structural damage after incident on Sant Xavier street, number 40.

22 August 2026Local

Young people walking in torrential rain towards a gas station in El Vendrell.

Downpour in El Vendrell: Nightclub Evacuated, 100 Youths Moved to Shelter

Torrential rains forced the evacuation of the Macarella Club in Coma-ruga, with attendees transferred to the Pla de Mar school until circulation was restored.

22 August 2026Local

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Torrential Rains Set Records: Up to 200 Liters in El Vendrell and Torredembarra

Intense precipitation has caused flooding, disrupting rail and road traffic, and leaving images of damage along the coast of Tarragonès and Baix Penedès.

22 August 2026Local

Flooded streets on the coast of El Vendrell due to torrential rains.

Torrential Rains Flood El Vendrell Coast with Over 140 mm of Rain

El Vendrell accumulates over 130 litres in a few hours, causing flooding of ground floors, streets, and disrupting rail traffic.

22 August 2026Local

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