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60-year-old arrested for drug trafficking

A 60-year-old man has been arrested after the National Police found 511 grams of cocaine and 100,000 euros cash hidden in his home.

Creciendo Yaiza athletes return with medals

Two Lanzarote locals have returned from the Special Olympics Games in Barcelona with medals for the 25-metre crawl swim and the 50-metre sprint.

Arrecife disability access addressed

Central Arrecife has long been a nightmare for parents with pushchairs and wheelchair users, because of streets with extremely narrow pavements and various other obstacles. However, that will soon change.

Famous Spanish director arrives on Lanzarote

Spain's best known film director, Pedro Almodóvar, is currently spending a holiday on Lanzarote.

Tinajo recycling point

Tinajo has opened a disposal area with large skips for the disposal of appliances, metals, building rubble, garden waste and other household items.

Fine weather ahead

Fine warm weather is predicted top continue for the week ahead, according to Spanish weather agency AEMET.

Playa Blanca sports centre nearly complete

The new 7-million-euro sports centre being built in Playa Blanca is 90% complete and will open soon. Here’s all you need to know.

Tahíche prison inmates fight staff

Trade union TAMPM (Association of Penitentiary Workers) has denounced a recent fight between inmates and prison staff at the Tahíche prison, which saw four staff members injured.

Diesel spill

A spill of diesel oil closed the Arrecife to Costa Teguise roundabout for three hours yesterday afternoon.

Jable Case to be heard

The Jable Case will go to court next week in Gran Canaria, as Lanzarote's longest and largest corruption case draws to an end.