Lanzarote restaurant wins best burger in the Canaries prize
Leo’s Burgers in Costa Teguise has been awarded “the best burger in the Canaries” at the La Laguna Burger Fest in Tenerife.
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Patera rescued three miles off Órzola coast
Lanzarote’s Emergency Consortium have announced that Salvamento Marítimo rescued a patera with 46 people on board this morning.
60-year-old arrested for drug trafficking
A 60-year-old man has been arrested after the National Police found 511 grams of cocaine and 100,000 euros cash hidden in his home.
Creciendo Yaiza athletes return with medals
Two Lanzarote locals have returned from the Special Olympics Games in Barcelona with medals for the 25-metre crawl swim and the 50-metre sprint.
Arrecife disability access addressed
Central Arrecife has long been a nightmare for parents with pushchairs and wheelchair users, because of streets with extremely narrow pavements and various other obstacles. However, that will soon change.
Famous Spanish director arrives on Lanzarote
Spain’s best known film director, Pedro Almodóvar, is currently spending a holiday on Lanzarote.
Tinajo recycling point
Tinajo has opened a disposal area with large skips for the disposal of appliances, metals, building rubble, garden waste and other household items.
Fine weather ahead
Fine warm weather is predicted top continue for the week ahead, according to Spanish weather agency AEMET.
Playa Blanca sports centre nearly complete
The new 7-million-euro sports centre being built in Playa Blanca is 90% complete and will open soon. Here’s all you need to know.
Tahíche prison inmates fight staff
Trade union TAMPM (Association of Penitentiary Workers) has denounced a recent fight between inmates and prison staff at the Tahíche prison, which saw four staff members injured.