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Heat eases off on Lanzarote

Weather will remain warm for much of the week, according to Spanish weather agency AEMET. However, it will not reach the stifling temperatures of the last two weeks.

Car flips in Arrecife

A car flipped on Arrecife's outer ring road (Circunvalación) yesterday evening.

Migrant centre full

The Temporary Attention Centre for Foreigners, a compound of tents near the police station in Arrecife, is now full, and newly arrived boats containing migrants are now being redirected to Fuerteventura.

Cruisers in Playa Blanca for 2024/25

Playa Blanca is being prepared to receive cruisers by the 2024/25 cruise season, with recent actions by the Cabildo and Yaiza Ayuntamiento aimed at preparing the ground.

World Rescue Challenge

Rescue professionals from around the world will arrive on Lanzarote this week for the World Rescue Challenge.

Fly-tipper identified

Arrecife Local Police have identified the person responsible for leaving a large amount of household furniture and appliances on the side of a public road in Argana Alta.

Human trafficking organisation dismantled

25 victims of a human trafficking operation have been freed by the Guardia Civil after a series of property searches in Lanzarote and Gran Canaria.

XXIV Isla de Lobos – Fuerteventura swim this weekend

This Sunday the competitive swim between the Isla de Lobos and Fuerteventura will see over 250 swimmers take on the challenge.

Hot weekend ahead, rain to come

More heat is forecast for the weekend, but the weather is predicted to change early next week as the wind changes to a southerly, bringing rainfall.

Descent of the Gracioseras

Around 30 islanders from La Graciosa, mostly women, will make their way down the steep Famara cliffside tomorrow for the second annual Descent of the Gracioseras.