Yaiza Mayor Óscar Noda has presented a motion to the Cabildo to change the name of Lanzarote’s dump to avoid confusion with the Zonzamas archaeological site.

Three men and a woman were rescued from the sea after their boat caught fire off the shore of Puerto Calero yesterday evening.

Cabildo president Oswaldo Betancort has requested a meeting with Spain’s airport authority AENA to discuss the future of César Manrique Airport.

Guardia Civil officers in Yaiza have arrested a couple who committed at least 17 burglaries and thefts in Playa Blanca.

Socialist members of Lanzarote’s Cabildo have proposed a formal request for the Canarian Government to purchase Calle Santa Cruz de Marcenado 9 in central Madrid, where a 1954 mural by César Manrique is in danger of disappearing.

The roundabout at Costa Teguise’s Punto Limpio (recycling centre) is expected to be completed this month, earlier than scheduled. Lighting will be installed shortly afterwards.

Civil Protection yesterday declared that “communications are fully restored” following Monday’s massive power cut in mainland Spain.

Arrecife will start celebrating its April Fair this Friday.

Who wouldn’t love owning a sun-drenched villa in Lanzarote? The ocean views, the tranquil pace of life, the escape from everyday stress—it’s paradise. But here’s the reality: a home left unattended, even in paradise, isn’t trouble-free.

The Flower Power garden centre in Macher is one of the most beautiful centres on the island and is a visual treat for visitors.

A freak rainstorm caused widespread chaos in Costa Teguise and Arrecife last month.

A Lanzarote resident is appealing for donations and assistance to create a network of emergency defibrillator machines on the island.

Lanzarote’s wind farms have increased energy production, and the entry of four more turbines into operation will further boost renewables, but the island remains heavily reliant on imported fuel oil.

Rita Hernández is a well-known face in Teguise politics and business, occupying council positions under three separate parties. Appointed Councillor of Tourism, Beaches and Planning in 2023, we spoke to her just four days after April’s floods caused chaos in Costa Teguise.