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Islands of passion

A Canarian professor has written a book that analyses the role of the Canary Islands in British romantic fiction.

Car flips in Puerto del Carmen

A car flipped over on Calle Argentina in Puerto del Carmen in the early hours of Saturday morning. The driver was able to escape from the vehicle without assistance.

74 arrive on patera

Maritime Rescue services yesterday intercepted an inflatable craft carrying 74 people, 16 miles south-east of Lanzarote.

Who will be mayor?

Lists of candidates for next May's mayoral elections are being finalised, and give a good idea of what the main battles on the island will be.

Meteorite falls

The Canarian Astrophysics Institute (ICA) has said that a meteorite that passed over Gran Canaria before falling into the sea is the first recorded in the Canaries.

Demolition to start

The Coast and Sea Department has commenced the demolition of parts of the Aparthotel Fariones that were built illegally on public land.

Rain to come

Lanzarote will see some showers over this weekend. Get the umbrellas out!

And they’re off!!!

The Font Vella International Marathon has already started and will fill Lanzarote's seafront promenades from Costa Teguise to Martagorda with athletes.

Stratvs Tour

Last month, we took a guided tour of Bodegas Stratvs, the stunning winery that has raised the bar for quality on Lanzarote.

Bus engine fire

Last night the local fire service in Tías were called to an incident involving a bus Puerto del Carmen.