News

Diver’s body recovered

The body of a diver was recovered yesterday afternoon at Playa Chica, Puerto del Carmen.

The Cabildo committed to a safe Mancha Blanca

The Cabildo have announced that the upcoming pilgrimage to Mancha Blanca, on September 10th, will be supervised by more than 150 personnel including security, health, technical and volunteer staff, to ensure a day with no incidents.

Tías opens clothes bank for vulnerable families

The Tías Ayuntamiento’s Social Services department, headed by Nicolás Saavedra, have published the details for a new clothes bank in which donations are accepted and will be distributed to families in need.

Arrecife opens registration for 2nd Speed Painting Contest

The Arrecife Ayuntamiento have opened registration for the 2nd edition of the Concurso de Pintura Rápida, Speed Painting Contest, that will take place in September.

Young boy stable after flight diversion to Lanzarote

Last week a flight between Tenerife Norte and Alicante diverted to Lanzarote after a 2-year-old boy suffered a seizure. He was seen to by medical staff at the airport and is reported to be stable.

Lanzarote schools send 2,400 pairs of shoes to Equatorial Guinea

This year, 39 schools in Lanzarote have collaborated to send more than 2,400 pairs of shoes to Equatorial Guinea in central Africa.

Lanzarote road bike tours

Make new friendships and discover Lanzarote on a bike with Bike Sensations. Check out their road bike tours to learn more about the unique ways of experiencing the island.

Don’t miss Pastora Soler and Marta Sánchez at the Fiesta de Los Remedios

Last week, the Yaiza Ayuntamiento published the events programme for this year’s Fiestas de Los Remedios. The events start tomorrow, including performances from former Spanish Eurovision contestant Pastora Soler.

Second lamppost crash in Playa Blanca

A second lamppost has been hit in Playa Blanca, this time with the driver abandoning the vehicles before emergency services arrived.

An illegal end

The Sun newspaper reported yesterday that the ashes of Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, had recently been scattered on a Lanzarote beach, an illegal act under local law.