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Dehydrated hiker rescued in Caldera Blanca

A hiker was rescued at Caldera Blanca yesterday afternoon, after becoming dehydrated with no water on a day in which temperatures reached the 35 degrees Celsius.

Seven years for sexual assault

A masseur who sexually assaulted a female client in Puerto del Carmen was sentenced to seven years in prison in a Las Palmas court yesterday.

Volcano access monitors announced

The Cabildo has announced that monitors will be appointed to control parking and access to the Volcán del Cuervo and the Caldera Blanca. Access to both natural areas will be permitted between the hours of 8am and 7pm.

César Manrique Foundation supports tourism demonstration

The César Manrique Foundation (FCM), which guards the legacy and vision of the artist who transformed Lanzarote, has issued a statement declaring its support for the planned demonstrations against mass tourism on April 20th.

More scaremongering in the British press

In the last few days, British news sources have published a number of articles about a non-existent “warning” to holiday makers concerning Moroccan military manoeuvres in waters 125 kilometres south of the Canaries.

Missing man found

It was confirmed last night that 78-year-old Rafael Vidal has been found.

Roadwork progress in Arrecife

Cabildo vice-president and head of public works, Jacobo Medina, is pleased with the progress of the roadworks on Calle Periodista Viera and Calle José Betancort, near the El Almacén in Arrecife.

Australian model enjoys Lanzarote

Australian model, Gabriella Brooks, has recently shared photos of her trip to Lanzarote on Instagram.

Manrique sculpture in repair after wind damage

Staff from the Centres of Art, Culture and Tourism (CACT) have removed parts of Manrique’s sculpture at the Casa-Museo del Campesino after it was damaged by 85 km/h winds experienced yesterday.

Lanzarote Cabildo offers updates via WhatsApp

The Cabildo have announced a new method of delivering current news and events to Lanzarote locals, through WhatsApp. The new method allows users to receive alerts from the Cabildo directly to their mobiles.