Car flips in Tinajo
Two people were injured when a car left the road and fell into a volcanic sinkhole in Tinajo yesterday morning.
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Lobos ferry sinks
A tourist ferry to the Isle of Lobos sank yesterday afternoon while carrying 47 passengers and five crew members. All were safely evacuated.
Juanes concert
Tonight’s concert by Juanes at Mancha Blanca is likely to be one of the biggest events of the year.
Pylon protest
Environmental group Ecologistas En Acción have expressed their disagreement with the proposal to place 53 pylons in the Los Ajaches protected area between Macher and Playa Blanca.
Playa Honda Fiestas
The weekend fiestas in Playa Honda begin today, with several events taking place over the following days.
Cabildo extends Papagayo Camping Area open period
The Lanzarote Cabildo have extended the time in which the Papagayo Camping Area will be open, now open until October 1st.
PP denounce lack of rubbish solution
Partido Popular members, Juan Monzón and Guayo Rodríguez, have once again denounced the rubbish collection service in Playa Blanca stating that it has been a week since rubbish has been collected in many streets.
Island holiday today
Today is the Dia de Nuestra Señora de los Volcanes (The Day of Our Lady of the Volcanoes), the annual holiday in honour of Lanzarote’s patron.
Mourning for Mayor
Arrecife has declared three days of official mourning for ex-Mayor José María Espino, who died yesterday at the age of 88.
La Graciosa visitor limit
Socialist councillors on Lanzarote’s Cabildo have proposed a daily limit on visitors to la Graciosa.