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Temporary taxi licence proposed to reduce pressure in Lanzarote

Lanzarote’s Cabildo and Tourist Promotion Society have urged local councils to grant temporary taxi licences to cover periods of high demand.

Temporary taxi licence proposed to reduce pressure in Lanzarote

Lanzarote’s Cabildo and Tourist Promotion Society have urged local councils to grant temporary taxi licences to cover periods of high demand.

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It might just be coming home…

It’s all shaping up well for an England vs Spain World Cup final on the 19th July.

Pedro Sánchez and family to return to Lanzarote

Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, will return to Lanzarote once again with his family for their summer holidays.

Indoor Activities Are a Lifesaver During Costa Teguise’s Hottest Summer Days

As temperatures climb and the school holidays begin, families are looking for fun ways to escape the midday heat without cutting the day short.

Rancho Texas Honours Local Icon and Reveals Historic New Attraction

Rancho Texas has unveiled two significant new additions, combining a tribute to one of its most recognisable personalities with a new historical feature celebrating the Canary Islands’ connection to Texas.

Lanzarote Cabildo allocates €53 million surplus to housing, transport, water and local projects

The Lanzarote Cabildo has approved the allocation of more than €53 million from its budget surplus, with the largest investments directed towards housing, public transport, water infrastructure and municipal projects.

Prison Sentences for Lanzarote Gang That Posed as Police During Brutal Home Raid

The Canarian High Court of Justice has upheld almost all of the prison sentences imposed on the gang responsible for a violent home invasion in San Bartolomé in January 2016. The group, made up of eight people including the attackers and their accomplices, posed as police officers before carrying out a prolonged assault, torture, and robbery.

Four-year-old girl drowns at hotel swimming pool in Puerto del Carmen

A four-year-old girl drowned in a swimming pool in a hotel in Puerto del Carmen on Sunday.

What Happens After Completion? The Overlooked Part of Owning a Holiday Home

Receiving the keys to a property in Lanzarote is an exciting milestone, but for second home owners, the next chapter is often just as important as the purchase itself.

Orange Heat Alert Remains in Place Until Tomorrow

An orange heat alert remains in place for today and tomorrow on Lanzarote, although it initially appears that the heatwave is not going to be as intense as expected.

VIDEO: Guardia Civil Investigating Video of Man Stabbing Front Door in Punta Mujeres

The Guardia Civil is investigating the identity of a man captured in a viral video repeatedly stabbing the front door of a house in the northern Lanzarote village of Punta Mujeres.

53 migrants rescued from inflatable boat off Lanzarote

Maritime Rescue responded to a distress call on Sunday evening after a small migrant boat encountered difficulties off the northern coast of Lanzarote.

San Bartolomé Launches Summer Campaign to Boost Local Shopping

San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento has launched a new initiative to encourage residents and visitors to support local businesses during the summer sales season. The campaign will run until 2 August, offering shoppers the chance to win one of eight €100 gift vouchers.

Father and son rescued after being swept out to sea at Famara

A father and his son, who had been swept out to sea at Famara beach, were rescued by surf school monitors on Saturday.

Live parking information coming to Costa Teguise

In a few weeks, capacity control systems should be operational at two busy carparks in Costa Teguise.

Why July Is the Perfect Time to Give Your Lanzarote Garden a Summer Refresh

As outdoor living reaches its peak in July, now is the ideal time for homeowners to make the most of their gardens with plants and landscaping suited to Lanzarote's unique climate.