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Tías Local Police talk electric scooter safety to students in Puerto del Carmen

Students at the secondary school in Puerto del Carmen are being given crucial advice on road safety relating to the growing use of electric scooters.

Yaiza mayor calls for cross island support to protect camel riding heritage

The mayor of Yaiza, Óscar Noda, has called for unity between the Lanzarote Cabildo and the island’s seven municipal councils to defend the camel riding sector.

Lanzarote showcases its culinary offerings at Madrid’s Salón Gourmets

The island’s food and wine scene is set to take centre stage at one of Europe’s most prestigious gastronomic fairs. Starting today, Monday 13th April, the “Saborea Lanzarote” brand will be present at the 39th Salón Gourmets in Madrid, showcasing the quality, innovation and distinctive flavours of Lanzarote and La Graciosa.

Conquer the Ironman Route with Bike Sensations

Lanzarote is home to one of the toughest Ironman courses in the world. You don’t have to be a professional to ride it, but you do need a good bike and a bit of determination. Bike Sensations runs regular road bike tours every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and the legendary Ironman route is often on the menu.

How to Get Instant Impact with Adult Fruit Trees

Waiting years for a tree to mature requires patience that most of us do not have. The good news is that you do not need to start from a tiny sapling. Flower Power specialises in adult plants, including fruit trees that are already established and ready to perform.

Wind alert issued on Lanzarote as rain leaves and sunshine returns

This year’s weather roller-coaster continues this week, as the rain leaves but the wind takes a starring role again.

New toilets for Teguise Market

Teguise’s Sunday market will install portable toilets from the end of summer, providing extra conveniences for the thousands of visitors to the town every weekend.

Tinajo rally postponed to protect Hubara bustard nests

The Tinajo Rally, which was scheduled for today, has been postponed due to the presence of Hubara bustard nests on one stretch of the track.

Spain’s ex-Prime Minister calls for more foreign aid to address immigration

Spain’s ex-Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, called for more foreign aid to address the issue of immigration yesterday, while speaking at the Global South Forum at the Castillo de San José in Arrecife.

Fatal bus crash on La Gomera leaves British tourist dead and 27 injured

A British tourist died and 27 more were injured, four seriously, after a tour bus fell down a hillside on the island of La Gomera yesterday afternoon.