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A fine carnival!

Arrecife's big carnival parade, which hit the street yesterday evening, was a huge success, filling the capital's Rambla Medular with fantastic costumes, movement and riotous noise. The weather was kind, and the massive event took place without any major incidents.

Arrecife’s Carnival hits the streets

Arrecife celebrated its Day Carnival yesterday with a parade, a food fair and a concert in the Parque Ramirez Cerda.

Investigation into collapse

Arrecife Ayuntamiento has pledged an investigation into the incident in which part of the raised seating area at the Recinto Ferial collapsed on Wednesday night, injuring three people. However, the council has also stated that events will continue as planned.

Carnival collapse

Three people were injured last night when part of the raised seating area at the Recinto Ferial in Arrecife collapsed during a carnival event.

Two cars set on fire

Yesterday morning, the emergency services were called to a vehicle fire on Calle Portugal in Arrecife.

Container fire extinguished

Last night, the emergency services were alerted to another rubbish container fire in Arrecife.

Body found in apartment

Yesterday, the emergency services were alerted to an apartment on Calle La Inés, in Arrecife, where they would find a lifeless body.

Playing for Ukraine

A special musical performance by will take place on Wednesday 15th February at 7pm at the EOI (Escuela Oficial de Idiomas, or Official Language School) in Arrecife.

Arrecife gets the party started

Arrecife's carnival got under way on Saturday evening and will continue until a week on Wednesday.

Missing child appears

A 13-year-old boy from Arrecife who went missing on Wednesday has turned up safe and sound at his grandmother's house, and appears to have some explaining to do.