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Motorcyclist injured on dirt track

A motorcyclist has been taken to the hospital in Arrecife after suffering an injury while riding a motocross bike on a track in Mala.

Car accident in Playa Blanca

The emergency services were called to a car that had hit a lamppost and overturned in Playa Blanca yesterday evening.

Four pateras in a day

Four pateras containing 160 migrants were intercepted off the coasts of Lanzarote yesterday.

Doña Efigenia dies

Efigenia Torres Martín, one of the most respected craftswomen on the island, has died at the age of 75.

Election knife edge

An opinion poll has predicted a hung parliament followiung the Canarian Governemtn elections in May. Opposing blocs of parties are predicted to tie, each winning 35 seats of the 70-seat legislature.

Jellyfish at Famara

The presence of Portuguese Man of War jellyfish has been reported at Famara beach for the first time in several months. Although the jellyfish are not plentiful, beach users are advised to taker care when entering ther water or walking barefoot, as they can cause painful stings.

Unemployment falls

Unemployment fell by 505 people in Lanzarote last month, official statistics show. The decrease in unemployment was spread evenly over all areas of the island. There are 8,834 officially unemployed on the island in March, with Arrecife…

Montaña de Mina road resurfaced

San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento has announced the resurfacing of the track that leads up to Montaña de Mina.

Wind Toys delay

César Manrique's wind toys at the airport and the Tahiche roundabout are not likely to be replaced before the end of the year, Canarias7 reports.

Beach rescue

A 60-year-old British woman was rushed to hospital yesterday after suffering signs of drowning at Playa de las Cucharras in Costa Teguise.