News

Two fires in the daytime

Emergency services were alerted to two fires today, in the daytime. Of the recent increase in fires the two newest incidents are some of the first to occur in the daytime.

Autism-friendly fair in Playa Blanca

Today the Yaiza Ayuntamiento have put in place a date for which those on the autism spectrum can enjoy the Playa Blanca fair with reduced lights and less noise.

Cabildo agree to invest 2.4 million euros

This Monday the Lanzarote Cabildo has agreed to invest 2.4 million euros to improve the roads and surrounding area in San Bartolomé.

Arrecife Ayutamiento’s 2.5-million-euro roadworks plan

The Arrecife Aytuntamiento have recently put out to tender the first phase of their 2.5 million euro asphalting plan which includes street resurfacing, pavement renovations as well as landscaping and irrigation works.

Two arrested for assault in Arrecife

Two men aged 26 and 28 were arrested yesterday after assaulting a man in Arrecife and for allegedly stealing a mobile phone from a taxi driver.

Rubbish bins removed from Famara

After Famara residents complained about the placement of rubbish bins on Famara beach, the bins have been removed with informative signs put in their place.

Plane diverts after minor falls unconscious

Yesterday afternoon a flight that had left the César Manrique Airport bound for Tenerife South had to double-back on itself and land 18 minutes into the flight after a minor had fallen unconscious.

Another patera intercepted

In addition to the patera that was recently rescued just 25 miles off the coast of Lanzarote, another patera has been intercepted by Salvamar with 46 onboard.

Famous actor filming in the Canaries

The actor, Jason Flemyng, who featured in the films “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels”, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and “Boiling Point” is currently filming for a new television series in Tenerife.

Patera brings 54

Yesterday the Maritime Rescue Service attended a patera carrying 54 people that was approximately 25 miles off the coast of Lanzarote, including two minors and a pregnant woman.