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“Kimbo” wins the Travesia A Nado Del Rio

61-year-old Spanish swimming legend Juan Carlos Vallejo was first out of the water in the Travesia A Nado del Rio yesterday.

Scientist dies in fall in Arrecife

A scientist died after falling from the second floor of the Casa de los Arroyo in Arrecife yesterday afternoon.

Camel filmed falling with two tourists on its back

A video showing a camel falling with two tourists on its back has revived controversy about the cruelty of the camel excursions.

Young woman rescued after falling from Arrecife’s pier

A young woman was rescued yesterday after falling five metres from Arrecife’s main pier.

Weekend road closures on Lanzarote

Several roads will be temporarily closed this weekend for the Vuelta Ciclista de Lanzarote, the first edition of an all-island cycle race promoted by Club La Santa.

Sinkhole appears in Arrecife

A sinkhole appeared on the roundabout between calle Tajaraste and calle Campoamor in the Argana Alta neighbourhood of Arrecife yesterday.

Trapped kitten rescued in Arrecife

Firefighters rescued a kitten that was trapped in a car in Arrecife yesterday afternoon.

Tías palm tree action

Tías Ayuntamiento has begun the task of pruning and treating the palm trees in the municipality, starting on the Avenida de las Playas in Puerto del Carmen.

Arrecife celebrates 2024 Tourism Awards

Arrecife yesterday celebrated its 2024 Tourism Awards, giving official recognition to some of the most important names in the life of Lanzarote’s capital city.

Lanzarote petrol subsidy for 2025

The Canarian Government has agreed to extend a petrol subsidy to Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in 2025.