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Recyclable waste collection workers announce strike action

Workers involved with the collection of glass, plastic and paper waste have announced a strike at the beginning of October.

Recyclable waste collection workers announce strike action

Workers involved with the collection of glass, plastic and paper waste have announced a strike at the beginning of October.

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A matter of life and death

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Many foreign residents on Lanzarote have discovered that post-death procedures and customs are slightly different on Lanzarote. But they are also something that many will have to face up to at some point. We spoke to Funeraria Arroyo about the process.

Feathered can-openers

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Lanzarote ravens are the first in the world to be scientifically observed opening cans with their beaks. We spoke to one of the scientists who helped make the discovery.

18 Holes of Fun

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Indoor Crazy Minigolf, on Puerto del Carmens seafront, has been open for a year now. The only 18-hole course on the island, it’s small but perfectly formed and a fun way for adults and families to pass a bit of time.

Tackling the housing crisis

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The Canarian Government has approved a new housing bill that seeks to “respond to the principal problem” of housing on the islands during an acute housing crisis.

It’s not too late to claim

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If you bought your home before 2019 and had to pay all the expenses of the mortgage loan, you’re still in time to claim and recover the amounts. You can do this even if your mortgage is already paid off or you have sold the property, writes Erardo Ferrer of Lanzarote Abogados.

Four-way battle for promotion

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It has been a fascinating season in the Tercera Division (fifth tier) with the top four sides CD Tenerife B, Yaiza, UD Las Palmas B and Lanzarote battling for top spot. Ian lane reports.

Yacht runs aground in Playa Blanca

A catamaran has run aground on the stone breakwater at Marina Rubicón, Playa Blanca.

Woman injured in underpass car crash

A woman was treated for whiplash injuries yesterday after her car flipped onto its side at the bridge where the LZ-40 passes under the LZ-2 main road on the way to Puerto del Carmen.

Clocks go forward tonight

Don't forget that the clocks go forward an hour at 2 am tonight.

Easter Charity Fun Day at Hankey Panky’s

Hankey Panky’s in the C.C. Montaña Tropical, Puerto del Carmen, are hosting an Easter Charity Fun Day this Saturday in aid of La Casa de Las Estrellas animal sanctuary.

Smoking terrace ban request

The Canaries will ask the Spanish government to prohibit smoking on bar and restaurant terraces, at bus stops and at sporting events at a meeting of regional health authorities next week.

Unsettled Easter weekend on Lanzarote

Lanzarote will continue under a yellow alert for rough seas until tomorrow afternoon as the island heads into an unsettled Easter weekend, with the swiftly changing bright sunshine, showers, and grey skies typical of this time of year.

Manrique waterfall to return

The Cabildo and Arrecife Ayuntamiento have announced their intention to renovate the waterfall at the Charco de San Ginés.

Card payment on buses from April

Passengers on Lanzarote's buses will be able to pay for fares using bank cards from April onwards.

Airport attacker flees Lanzarote

The Scottish tourist who head-butted a Guardia Civil officer and was later released from hospital has flown back to the UK and is likely to escape justice.