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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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Land granted for Playa Blanca school

Yaiza Mayor Óscar Noda has announced that he will transfer council-owned land to the Canarian Government so that a secondary school can be constructed in Playa Blanca.

Construction worker faints on site in Playa Honda

The emergency services were called to Playa Honda yesterday after a construction worker had fainted on site.

Aldi look to open supermarket in Playa Blanca

Yaiza Ayuntamiento have announced that Aldi are looking to open a new supermarket in Playa Blanca in an unused plot of land at the entrance to the town from Femes.

Yellow coastal alert this Saturday

Spain’s meteorological agency (AEMET) will activate a yellow coastal warning this Saturday.

Haría reopens bathing at Punta Mujeres

Haría Ayuntamiento have reopened bathing at Punta Mujeres after a sewage spill was detected last week.

Chambermaids a “dangerous profession”

Trade unions have requested that the work of hotel chambermaids is classed as a “dangerous profession”, in order to allow earlier retirement.

71-year-old woman rescued at Las Grietas

A 71-year-old British woman was rescued from Las Grietas yesterday after falling and twisting her ankle.

César Manrique Foundation opposes building plans

The César Manrique Foundation has released a video protesting against Canarian Government plans to reclassify rural land to build social housing.

Woman hit by bus in Costa Teguise dies

The woman who was hit by a bus in Costa Teguise yesterday has tragically passed away in hospital after sustaining serious injuries.

Arrecife records 13% increase in cruise passenger arrivals

Arrecife recorded a 13% increase in cruise passenger arrivals in January with more than 70,000 passengers visiting the capital.

Woman in serious condition after being hit by bus in Costa Teguise

A woman has been taken to the Dr Jose Molina Orosa hospital and is in critical condition after being hit by a bus in Costa Teguise.

Turtle found dead at Arrecife

The emergency services were alerted to a dead turtle spotted along Arrecife’s coast yesterday.

New lighting for Costa Teguise promenade

Teguise Council has announced that €806,000 will be spent on renewing the lighting on the resort's beachfront promenade.

Haria’s iconic photographer dies

Javier Reyes Acuña, the photographer who captured post-war Haría and La Graciosa for posterity, has died at the age of 97.

Canary Vision Pro – Reality you can truly see

Turismo de Islas Canarias have unveiled their answer to Apple’s new Vision Pro VR headset, which may give the tech giant some serious competition.