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New Playa Honda park making good progress

Cabildo Vice President, Jacobo Medina, has stated that the work on Playa Honda’s new urban park is making good progress and is on schedule.

Comedian Joe Lycett films travel show episode on Lanzarote

Popular British comedian, Joe Lycett, has recently filmed on Lanzarote for his travel show “Travel Man: 48 Hours in…”, which is now available on Channel 4’s website.

Islote del Francés owner appeals against decision

One of the owners of the El Islote del Francés in Arrecife has appealed against the city's decision to declare the area for public use.

César Manrique Foundation criticise rental law proposal

The César Manrique Foundation (FCM) has criticised the Canarian Government's proposed new holiday rental law, accusing it of serving the interests of big hotel chains and ignoring small owners.

Playa Blanca among the most sustainable travel locations in Spain

Playa Blanca has ranked in the top 20 most sustainable travel locations in Spain, according to Booking.com’s latest travel report.

Elderly man trapped after car accident in Haría

An elderly man found himself trapped between his car and a wall in Haría yesterday morning.

Playa Blanca pet owners beware

The Doggys del Sur charity in Yaiza have posted a notice to Facebook warning Playa Blanca pet owners about a treat found with a metal pin in it on the streets in Las Coloradas.

Arrecife demolishes part of unsafe building

This morning, Arrecife Ayuntamiento have demolished part of an unsafe, abandoned building in on calle Perú to improve public safety.

Eleven women freed from criminal organisation in Arrecife

The National Police have freed eleven women from the control of a criminal organisation in Arrecife that sought out vulnerable women from Colombia and Venezuela.

Emergency services called to large fire in Arrecife

Last night fire fighters were called to a large fire near the Punto Limpio de Maneje in Arrecife.