Canarian President Ángel Victor Torres has said that he expects the Spanish Health Ministry to relax the rules requiring that British children over the age of 12 be double-jabbed on entry to Spain.

The latin word canariensis indicates that something comes from the Canary islands, and is found in the latin names of several of the native species on these islands.

Mask use will no longer be compulsory outdoors in Spain, probably from Wednesday next week. Meanwhile. on the Canaries, the regional government has withdrawn the Covid pass system and extended opening hours.

The rumours surrounding a Lanzarote Primark branch have started again. This time, rumours say that the clothing giant will feature in Arrecife’s new Open Mall, close to the bus station.

Spain's Health Minister, Carolina Darias, has ruled out the withdrawal of the mask law that requires masks to be worn outdoors.

AEMET have issued a yellow weather warning for tomorrow.

You might know you have a leak. You might suspect it but not be sure. You might not know at all. Whatever the situation, Canary Detect pinpoint the location of leaks, pipes and cables quickly, efficiently and without the need for extensive digging and probing.

José Luís Aparício, the director of the Hospital Dr Jose Molina Orosa in Arrecife, has said “Figures are clearly decreasing. The indicators are falling as sharply as they once rose. The situation is much better, but the fight isn’t quite over yet.”

New traffic laws will be valid on Spanish roads from next month, and reflect an increasing “zero tolerance” approach to mobile phone use while at the wheel, and a more aggressive approach to those who use speed trap detectors.

As golf adopts complex new handicap systems, Paul Kelly of the Las Palmeras Golf Society remembers some wise advice from a 7-year-old.

U.D. Lanzarote’s form continues to improve as they move up to fourth spot in the Tercera Division (fourth tier) and remain unbeaten in their last five matches, winning three of those and all without conceding a goal. Ian Lane reports.

People between the ages of 18 and 39 are now able to receive their booster vaccine.

Lanzarote's Cabildo has pledged that the drive-in Covid test centre at the Recinto Ferial in Arrecife will remain where it is.

The Canarian Government has approved a plan that will reduce the amount of landfill waste, encourage recycling and introduce a “let the polluter pay” policy.