Lanzarote's population increased by almost 3,000 people in 2023, reaching a total of 159,021 - the highest the island has ever recorded.

The Three Kings visited every corner of Lanzarote yesterday, as Christmas reached its climax on the island.

A man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil and Yaiza local police for attempted murder after being found trying to flee to Fuerteventura on the ferry.

Bathing has been prohibited at two beaches in Costa Teguise following a sewage leak 50 metres offshore.

Spain's Association of Family Doctors has called for the re-introduction of face mask use in health centres following a recent rise in Covid infections.

The Three Kings arrive on Lanzarote today, making the wishes of hundreds of children come true – especially if they like boiled sweets.

Firefighters were called to a car fire in Órzola yesterday morning.

A cyclist has been taken to the Dr Jose Molina Orosa Hospital in Arrecife after suffering a head injury at the roundabout before Yaiza yesterday morning.

A tourist had to be rescued by the emergency services after an accident at Playa del Pozo in Playa Blanca.

The Lanzarote Airport recorded 275 national and international flights over the New Years weekend.

The Lanzarote Data Centre have released tourism figures for November last year.

A 40-year-old man has been arrested by the Yaiza local police after driving recklessly while fleeing police and testing positive for cocaine.

A fight involving a dozen people on New Years Day has left one injured at the Centro de Salud de Tías.

Spanish actress and model, Ester Expósito, enjoyed New Years celebrations on Lanzarote.