A record number of golfers took part in The Flintstones Rock Café Trophy, a Medal Play tournament which took place on 7th February 2020. The winner was Jean-Francois Crinquand, with an excellent 72 points. Jean-Francois lives in Mácher Bajo with his wife Nicola and their 3 rescued dogs. He’s also the secretary of Las Palmeras […]
After almost a year without a game, Lanzarote Seniors were back in action against La Laguna at the beginning of February, and were hoping to emulate the success of the Juniors this season. And it wasn’t long before the Conejeros were back in the groove again, using their expansive game plan well to stretch the […]
It’s been a strange season for Los Rojillos (The Reds). They have only lost six of their 25 matches but, incredibly, have drawn 15 games which leaves them in 16th spot; just four points clear of the relegation positions in the Tercera División (Fourth Tier). A super 2-0 home win on the 2nd February against […]
Newspapers reported a rapid increase in property sales enquiries following the UK’s exit from the EU on 31st January, but what effects is Brexit really likely to have over the next couple of years? An increase in house sales following Brexit was not really surprising. While there’s plenty left to do, Boris Johnson at least […]
The Bank of Spain has come down against rent controls in large cities after analysing the effect of such measures in Berlin, Paris and other European cities. Rent controls in the overheated urban areas of Madrid and Barcelona are very much on the agenda, as they are one of the main demands of the Socialists’ […]
A new business association named the Canarian Tourist Circle has been set up to represent the interests of smaller rental owners, in contrast to the larger hotel federations. The Circle is headed by Doris Borrego, who is also the President of ASCAV, the long-standing Association of Canarian Holiday Rental Owners, but also represents estate agents, […]
The Fotocasa estate agency has reported that the Canaries still leads Spain in terms of price increases on resold properties, with a rise of 1% in January. Spain as whole saw a fall of 0.3% in the first month of 2020, with the Balearics leading the decrease wiith a -1.5% growth. However, how long this […]
The pound rose to a three-year high against the Euro immediately following Boris Johnson’s victory in the UK General election. Every Briton under the age of 65 now knows what it’s like to be an adult citizen of a non-EU country. And at the moment, it doesn’t feel very different, as the transition period lasts […]
Fortunately, Spain is one of the safest places in the world to give birth. In the first of a new series addressing health issues on Lanzarote, Shaun Addison speaks to three mums who recently got to know the inside of Arrecife’s maternity department about their experiences, options and tips. Carla Sylvester had her first child […]
These two beautiful Labrador/Retriever mixes, a mother and daughter, arrived in Sara together, no longer wanted, last December. They have the wonderfully affectionate, laid- back natures associated with these breeds. Mía will be 12 in June and her daughter Chloe, who misses her familiar surroundings and feels happier when Mía’s around, will be eight in […]
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