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…

Worrying recent figures show that health workers and care home staff account for 20% of Spanish coronavirus cases, while the proportion is even higher on the Canaries. Inadequate protection material, defective face masks and lack of…

The British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliot, has estimated that “a few hundred” British expats have been infected by the coronavirus and around “30 or 40” have died of the virus. In an interview with voxpopuli.com, Elliot said…

Everyone on Lanzarote and the Canaries should know the 112 number for emergencies off by heart, especially if they're used to the 999 number in the UK. 112 was established as a universal emergency number in EU countries in 1972, and…

“Will I be able to go for a run?”, “When will my children be allowed to go out to play?” , “When can I buy some new clothes?”  Questions such as these are on everyone's lips as the third extension of the lockdown approaches,…

Thousands of residents and tourists who had never experienced a calima before were treated to a doozie in late February, and homeowners were left with a wearying task once the dust settled. Overall, an estimated 21,000 tonnes of dust…

Our football correspondent, Ian Lane, wrote this report in the early days of the lockdown. However, any further football this season – from UD Lanzarote or anyone else - now seems unlikely. Only two matches have been played since my…