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Cannon found in Arrecife apartment

Arrecife received a surprise gift yesterday – a vintage cannon that has been assessed as having historical value by Cabildo Heritage staff.

Solis removed from Cabildo

Elena Solis has been removed as the Cabildo's Environmental Councillor at the request of her own party, Podemos. Solis has been at the centre of the controversy surrounding the cancellation of the Isla de Los Volcanos Rally after criticising the extraction of sand from the El Jable region of Lanzarote.

Lanzarote radiotherapy bunker on hold

María del Río, of the Sí Podemos Canarias party, has criticised the situation regarding Lanzarote’s radiotherapy bunker as being unsatisfactory for the islands residents. The bunker in Fuerteventura is already operational, however, Lanzarote will have to wait until the third quarter of 2023.

Stress free gardens this summer

Maintaining your garden in the peak summer temperatures can be a daunting task, however, Flower Power offers all the advice and garden care products that you will need:

Puerto del Carmen festival activities calendar

The Tias Ayuntamiento have presented the events programme for next month’s upcoming fiestas in honour of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, which will begin on the 1st of August. Check out the upcoming events:

Lanzarote hits peak of 41.2 degrees Celsius

According to the Lanzarote Airport station, AEMET recorded a peak temperature of 41.2 degrees Celsius yesterday at 3pm.

The first Lanzaroteños to compete in World Dance Championships

The Mayor of Arrecife, Astrid Pérez, welcomed the first couple to compete in the Campeonato del Mundo de Baile Deportivo from Lanzarote.

Into the deep past

The Canarian Government's Heritage Department is initiating a project to investigate an archeological site in La Degollada for traces of ancient native inhabitants.

CACT tackle grape prices

CACT agree to invest 5000 euros into every bodega that commits to paying 3 euro per kilo of grapes.

One in four islanders take drugs to manage mental health

One in four Lanzarote islanders has taken drugs to manage their mental health, a survey has revealed.