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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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Dr José Molina Orosa hospital opens new family room

The Dr José Molina Orosa hospital in Arrecife announced the opening of its new family room that allows families with young children to relax in for those that have to come to the hospital regularly.

Mattress fire at Casa del Mar migrant centre

The emergency services were alerted to the Casa del Mar migrant youth centre in Arrecife last night after reports of a mattress fire.

Fire fighters secure falling debris from building in Arrecife

Fire fighters were called to the Avenida Fred Olsen last night after reports that debris was falling from the apartment building near the bus interchange onto the pavement below.

Cabildo to transform calle José Betancort in Teguise

The Cabildo have announced that a plan transform calle José Betancort in Teguise by widening pavements to improve mobility is in motion.

Yellow wind warning this Saturday

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

Puerto del Carmen reinforces taxis and buses for Carnival

Tías Ayuntamiento want to avoid transport issues for the upcoming carnival celebrations and have informed residents and tourists about the temporary bus and taxi changes.

Famara parking controversy

An online petition by residents of Caleta de Famara seeks to reverse Teguise Ayuntamiento's decision to add parking spaces to the village.

Arrecife says “Adios” to the Sardine

Arrecife cremated its huge cardboard sardine yesterday, a sad event that marked the end of the capital's carnival.

Two car fires and a rubbish bin fire yesterday

The emergency services were alerted to a car that was on fire in Punta Mujeres shortly followed by another report of a vehicle fire in Arrecife yesterday.

Haría stops swimming at Punta Mujeres after sewage spill

Haría Ayuntamiento have announced the temporary closure of the coastline of Punta Mujeres after another sewage spill.

Five people rescued from sailboat stranded at Isla de Lobos

Salvamento Marítimo rescued five crew members on a sailboat that was stranded at Isla de Lobos between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Novios de Mojón

Do you know about the Novios de El Mojón (Lovers of El Mojón)? Here’s where they came from and what they symbolise.

Burial of the Sardine this evening in Arrecife

Arrecife's carnival comes to an end this evening with what is one of the strangest traditions of the season - The Burial of the Sardine.

Car that crashed into Orvecame was “fleeing from police”

The car that crashed into the display window of Orvecame-Cicar in Playa Honda yesterday morning was fleeing from a Guardia Civil checkpoint, it has been revealed.

Hiker rescued in Los Ajaches

A hiker was rescued by emergency services yesterday after suffering a fall In Los Ajaches in Playa Blanca.