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Cabildo candidate warns of island of 200,000 residents

Yoné Caraballo of the New Canaries /Canarian Block party has called for a change of direction in policy to prevent the current tourism model from leading to an island of 200,000 residents.

Yaiza Mayor calls for action on social housing projects

Yaiza Mayor Óscar Noda has called on the Cabildo, the Canarian Government and the Canarian Housing Institute to tackle the delays that are stalling two important housing projects in Playa Blanca.

Turtle rescued near Costa Teguise

Firefighters yesterday rescued an injured turtle that had been found near Los Ancones, near Costa Teguise.

Man arrested for mistreating dog

A man has been arrested in San Bartolomé for the presumed mistreatment of a nine-month-old podenco dog.

Costa Teguise/Arrecife roundabout changes

Changes to the roundabout between Arrecife and Costa Teguise appear to be functioning well so far.

Haria poison warning

Sara Animal Shelter has issued a warning after two reported cases of dog poisoning were registered in the municipality of Haría.

Yaiza calls for action on plastic waste

Yaiza Ayuntamiento has called for local supermarkets to install heavy-lidded waste containers outside their branches to prevent plastic waste.

Lanzarote loses 1,000 Holiday Rentals in a year

Lanzarote has lost over 1,000 holiday rentals in the last year, according to figures provided by the Canarian Institute of Statistics.

Solar and wind subsidies available

The Cabildo of Lanzarote has made €500,000 available to subsidise solar and wind energy installations for individuals and businesses.

Onions and lemons up, tomatoes down

Green onions, lemons and cabbages are the groceries that have seen the greatest price increase in the last 12 months, according to the Canarian Institute of Statistics.