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Back to school

Spain’s kids head back to school this month after the marathon ten-week summer holidays. It can be a difficult adjustment, especially for those facing new schools, but here are a few ways to make it go as smoothly as possible.

CACT report huge increase in visitors

The CACT have announced that they received 90,000 more visitors in June and July than the same period in 2019.

Los Dolores fiesta events programme

The Tinajo Ayuntamiento have just released the events programme for the upcoming Fiesta de Nuestra Señora Los Dolores in September. The Mancha Blanca Crafts Fair is included among other events, check the full list:

More rubbish containers burned

Firefighters have reported another night of fires, with rubbish container fires in Arrecife and Costa Teguise.

Step back in time

A five-year project will attempt to restore the landscape of 70 years ago on La Graciosa.

Ryanair rethink

Ryanair has admitted that Brexit has not affected the number of British tourists holidaying on Lanzarote, as figures currently match or even exceed those before the pandemic.

Diver’s body recovered

The body of a diver was recovered yesterday afternoon at Playa Chica, Puerto del Carmen.

The Cabildo committed to a safe Mancha Blanca

The Cabildo have announced that the upcoming pilgrimage to Mancha Blanca, on September 10th, will be supervised by more than 150 personnel including security, health, technical and volunteer staff, to ensure a day with no incidents.

Tías opens clothes bank for vulnerable families

The Tías Ayuntamiento’s Social Services department, headed by Nicolás Saavedra, have published the details for a new clothes bank in which donations are accepted and will be distributed to families in need.

Arrecife opens registration for 2nd Speed Painting Contest

The Arrecife Ayuntamiento have opened registration for the 2nd edition of the Concurso de Pintura Rápida, Speed Painting Contest, that will take place in September.