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Lanzarote rock group DRÛPE release new single

Here’s the intense new single and video from Lanzarote-based rock group DRÛPE.

Manrique wind toy removed for repairs

The César Manrique “Wind toy” at the Montaña Blanca roundabout has been removed for repairs and maintenance by the Cabildo.

Pedro San Ginés elected CC secretary

Pedro San Ginés was yesterday elected as general Secretary of the Coalición Canaria on Lanzarote at the party’s conference in Costa Teguise.

Arrecife pays tribute to Blas Cabrera

Arrecife Ayuntamiento yesterday paid tribute to the “father of Spanish physics”, Blas Cabrera Felipe, and announced its intention to create a room dedicated to his life and work in the seafront building that was once the Parador de Turismo.

Passenger removed from Ryanair flight from Tenerife to Scotland

A British woman was removed from a Ryanair flight from Tenerife to Scotland last week, after reportedly making fake bomb threats and threatening to attack other passengers with a wine bottle.

Rubbish bin fire in Playa Blanca

Fire fighters were called to the Rubicón Shop & Fun centre last night after reports of another rubbish bin fire.

Open Mall shopping centre evacuated after electrical fire

Arrecife’s Open Mall shopping centre was evacuated yesterday afternoon after a fire broke out in its electrical system.

Court ruling on Lanzarote water rates

The Canarian Supreme Court has ruled that Lanzarote’s water supplier, Canal Gestion, has the right to update water rates from 2020 to 2023 and has ordered the island’s Water Consortium to take “the necessary measures” to rectify the situation.

UD Lanzarote appoint new coach for 25/26 season

UD Lanzarote have appointed Ángel López as their coach for the 2025-26 season following the departure of Juan Carlos Socorro.

60% of Airbnbs in Las Palmas province advertise without licences

60% of Airbnbs in the province of Las Palmas advertise without licences, according to a survey commissioned by Hosteltur.