Efigenia Torres Martín, one of the most respected craftswomen on the island, has died at the age of 75.

An opinion poll has predicted a hung parliament followiung the Canarian Governemtn elections in May. Opposing blocs of parties are predicted to tie, each winning 35 seats of the 70-seat legislature.

The presence of Portuguese Man of War jellyfish has been reported at Famara beach for the first time in several months. Although the jellyfish are not plentiful, beach users are advised to taker care when entering ther water or walking barefoot, as they can cause painful stings.

Unemployment fell by 505 people in Lanzarote last month, official statistics show. The decrease in unemployment was spread evenly over all areas of the island. There are 8,834 officially unemployed on the island in March, with Arrecife…

San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento has announced the resurfacing of the track that leads up to Montaña de Mina.

César Manrique's wind toys at the airport and the Tahiche roundabout are not likely to be replaced before the end of the year, Canarias7 reports.

A 60-year-old British woman was rushed to hospital yesterday after suffering signs of drowning at Playa de las Cucharras in Costa Teguise.

Long traffic queues have returned to the island's tourist centres as Lanzarote fills up for the Easter holidays.

The Flower Power garden centre in Macher has a fantastic range of plant pots and outdoor furniture for your garden, however, did you know that their Decorando shop next door has a stunning range of indoor decorative plant pots?

Spanish President, Pedro Sánchez, will enjoy a few days off during the Easter break the Palace at Las Maretas (The King’s House) near Costa Teguise.

Lanzarote's Tourist Federation has confirmed that bookings for the island have increased in recent weeks, and predicts that the island will see 85% capacity during the Easter Holidays.

Scientists from the Upper Council of Scientific Research have denounced a planned shooting range in La Degollada, Yaiza, because of the presence of endangered Hubara bustards in the area.

Today, April 6th and tomorrow, the 7th, are Holy Thursday and Good Friday and, in Spain, both days are public holidays.

Local fire fighters rescued a hiker on Montaña Roja in Playa Blanca yesterday afternoon.