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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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Rough seas warning

The Canarian Government has declared a pre-alert for rough seas in the Canaries. The warning started at 9 am this morning.

Call for footpath renovation

The Socialist opposition in Teguise has called for renovation and improvements in Costa Teguise's system of footpaths and promenades.

Rowdy passenger arrested

A flight from Luton to Lanzarote was diverted to Portugal on Thursday morning after a fight broke out involving seven passengers.

Gender violence calls increase

Calls to the Canarian Emergency Hotline for Victims of Gender Violence increased by 17% in 2023.

Derby excitement this weekend

Tomorrow's match between CD Unión Sur Yaiza and UD Lanzarote promises to be a thrilling local derby between two evenly matched teams and is sure to attract a big crowd of supporters from all over the island.

Arrecife tent hotel causes controversy

Police in Arrecife have inspected a building in Arrecife where tourists who were offered “shared rooms” on Airbnb discovered several tents.

Evicted squatters refuse accommodation

99 squatters who were evicted from unfinished properties in Playa Blanca on Tuesday are reported to have turned down the offer of temporary accommodation and found alternative arrangements.

Death in Playa Blanca

A 52-year-old man died after falling from a pergola in Playa Blanca on Tuesday.

Action demanded at Las Grietas

The Cabildo has called for a meeting with Tías Ayuntamiento to solve the parking problems at Las Grietas, on the road between Tías and San Bartolomé.

Wind turbine falls

Emergency services have removed the “most dangerous parts” of the wind turbine which fell yesterday, collapsing a power line and leaving parts of Lanzarote without electricity for several hours.

Overnight road closures at Playa Honda

Part of the LZ-2 at Playa Honda will be closed in the evening and nights over the next few days.

Death in Puerto del Carmen

A 50-year-old man died yesterday after suffering a heart attack while bathing in Puerto del Carmen.

Voting rights regained for British citizens living abroad

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British citizens living abroad now have the right to vote in UK elections for life. As result, over three million Britons who have lived abroad for over 15 years may regain the right to vote in what is highly likely to be a general election year.

Lanzarote local features on Giorgio Armani catwalk

Young model from Lanzarote, Lonan Anthony, featured on a catwalk for Giorgio Armani as part of a Fashion Week in Milan yesterday.

San Bartolomé ready for carnival

San Bartolomé has launched its carnival poster for 2024. The theme of the parades will be “The Magical World of Tim Burtolomé” - a tribute to film director Tim Burton.