As 2022 shuffles off and 2023 bounds in, we take a look at some of the main issues and events that have defined Lanzarote in the last 12 months, as well as take a peek at what the year ahead has in store.

We'd like to start the New Year with a splash, and so we've decided to revive our selfie competition and get a close look at Gazette readers enjoying this fantastic island. Winners will win a fantastic trip to Rancho Texas!

In May this year, Lanzarote's strict rules on advertising will be suspended and the island will be decked with posters, banners, flags and other political advertising. This is all part of a democratic process that will dictate the next four years of policy in Lanzarote and the Canaries – the local elections on Sunday, May 28th.

The removal of two statues from the underwater Atlantic Museum in Playa Blanca has been condemned by diving schools, but it's just the latest episode in a long tale of political rivalry involving public artworks.

Yesterday, firefighters were called to another rubbish bin fire on Calle Manuel de Falla in Arrecife.

This Tuesday, the emergency services were called to an accident in which a car had become stuck on top of the crash barrier.

This Tuesday, the emergency services were called to a crash on the LZ-40 in Puerto del Carmen.

The team at Bike Sensations have published a video wishing all their friends and clients a very happy new year. The cycling year comes to an end, and it’s been a busy one for the team at Bike Sensations. They hold guided bike tours…

Yesterday morning, firefighters were called to a rubbish bin fire on Calle Tenderete in Arrecife.

Don’t forget that AEMET still have an active weather warning today until 9pm.

This Tuesday, the island of La Graciosa recorded wind speeds of up to 95km/h according to AEMET.

This Monday, strong winds on the island forced three flights to divert to Fuerteventura from Newcastle, Stanstead, and Bilbao.

The El Quemao break at La Santa has not let surfing fans down, providing perfect conditions and tubes galore for the first day of the Billabong Quemao Class surf competition.

High winds and calima conditions will continue today on Lanzarote, with the island on a yellow alert – the lowest level of warning