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37-year-old surfer drowned at Famara beach

A 37-year-old Rumanian national drowned yesterday afternoon at Famara beach while surfing. Another man remains missing.

37-year-old surfer drowned at Famara beach

A 37-year-old Rumanian national drowned yesterday afternoon at Famara beach while surfing. Another man remains missing.
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Cyclist injured after motorbike collision in Arrecife

César Manrique Foundation oppose sand extraction from El Jable

Rough seas warning on Lanzarote today and tomorrow

Firemen rescue hiker at Volcán del Cuervo

Firemen rescue dog from Famara cliffs

Haría carnival is here

Who watches over my property when I’m away?

ADEMAL calls sentence for animal abuse case “unacceptable”

ADEMAL has called the sentencing for a recent animal abuse case in Nazaret “unacceptable”.
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Ferry delay after captain was hit by car

The Saturday night ferry from Arrecife to Cadiz was delayed by over 15 hours after the captain was apparently hit by a car.
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Cabildo spends €3.5 million on social housing plots

The Cabildo has spent €3.5 million to acquire plots for social housing in Arrecife.
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Reader solves Puerto del Carmen building mystery

In our August magazine we printed Terry and Carol Coates's appeal for information about the building opposite the San Antonio hotel in Puerto del Carmen.
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Woman rescued in La Graciosa

A woman was rescued yesterday after suffering a dislocated shoulder on Playa Las Conchas in La Graciosa.
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Playa Blanca beach closure not due to sewage

Yaiza Ayuntamiento reopened Playa Blanca’s town beach on Thursday, after it was closed due to water contamination the previous Sunday.
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Passengers disrupt flight to Lanzarote from Belfast

Flight staff were forced to call for police presence at the Lanzarote airport after passengers on a flight from Belfast caused issues on board.
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Dior chooses Lanzarote for cactus project

The French designer brand Dior has chosen Lanzarote for a cactus cultivation project that will be used for men's facial skincare products.
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Timanfaya celebrates 50th anniversary

Timanfaya is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an exhibition devoted to all the workers at the National Park. A series of talks and lectures will follow later in the autumn.
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Islote de Fermina extends hours

The Islote de Fermina in Arrecife will open until midnight on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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Perfume inspection in Arrecife

Arrecife local police have discovered six shops selling potential cancerogenous products, during inspection duties following an EU alert.
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Decanter chooses list of top Lanzarote wines

Decanter writer and wine specialist, Tom Cannavan, has written an article listing established and up-and-coming wine producers on Lanzarote that he believes are leading its viticultural revival. Do you agree with the list?
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Aer Lingus adds four more weekly flights to Lanzarote this winter

Irish airline Aer Lingus has announced it will double its weekly flights to Lanzarote this winter to eight flights per week.
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4-year-old boy in “serious” condition after being resuscitated

A 4-year-old boy is in a serious condition after suffering symptoms of drowning in a swimming pool in a Playa Blanca hotel.
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Parking chaos at Famara

The Salvemos Famara (Let's Save Famara) group has complained about the continued problem of poor parking at Famara beach, with privately-owned cars parked on both sides of the road, and many invading the protected dunes area itself.
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