A new children's book by a Lanzarote writer and artist aims to explain and remember the 2020 lockdown, when children helped to save the world. The coronavirus lockdown is likely to live in our memories for the rest of our lives. But…

As thousands of islanders headed outside for their first run or walk for seven weeks, Spain's President Pedro Sánchez faces an uphill task marshalling support for a further extension to the state of alarm. In Arrecife, scores of people…

Tomorrow, after 48 days of strict lockdown, most people in Spain will finally be able to leave the house for walks or exercise.  The Spanish Health Minister, Salvador Illa, yesterday announced the time-slots when various groups of people will…

Since 2006 Flower Power Jardines s.l. advises you in all questions around your garden. In our garden centre you will find plants such as shrubs, flowers, fruit and olive trees, herbs, but also garden decorations such as pots, Buddhas,…

The Guardia Civil have reminded motorists about the rules for overtaking cyclists - a very frequent occurrence on Lanzarote's roads. The Guardia Civil have reminded drivers that they must keep a distance of 1.5 metres between their car…

Canarian business representatives have strongly criticised the Spanish government's four stage plan to leave the lockdown, and have stressed that it must guarantee the continuance of ERTE (furlough) schemes to ensure that many businesses survive. The…

Spain's President Pedro Sánchez yesterday announced a four-stage plan for leaving the lockdown. The plan should last from six to eight weeks. Sánchez said the aim of the plan was to “to get Spain going again while protecting the health…

Spanish, British and Irish sport lovers are united in mourning for Michael Robinson, the ex-footballer and TV presenter whose death of skin cancer at the age of 61 was announced today. Robinson was once the most expensive teenage footballer…

Spain's Health Minister, Salvador Illa, has asked regional authorities to  propose fixed time-slots during which different groups of people may leave their homes. The idea of time slots is being considered after fears among experts…

How do I catch coronavirus? Coronavirus is transmitted by saliva or mucus from an infected person. It can be picked up in the air, on hands or skin, or on surfaces that have been exposed to droplets of infected material. To stop transmission,…

The Canarian Health Council will today commence random COVID 19 tests on Lanzarote and other islands, as part of a national project to establish the extent of infection in Spain. All over the world, experts agree that official figures…

We received a great response to our appeal for photos for the cover of our May edition, but after looking at all the entries closely, it's fair to say that four fantastic shots stood out. Benno Hessler's stunning landscape shot shows…

Spain's President Pedro Sánchez has announced that adults will be permitted to leave the house for walks or exercise from May 2nd “as long as the evolution of the pandemic is favourable, which it continues to be up until now.” Sánchez…

In just three months the coronavirus has utterly changed our world. Even now the speed and scope of recent events seem incredible, and the consequences are sure to be felt for years. Here’s a swift recap of the main events so far (from the…