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Fish farms cleared

The Cabildo has announced that the fish farms at Playa Quemada have now been completely removed. The last nine of 50 underwater cages were removed over recent months.

Migrant charity under investigation

The charity in charge of the hostels in La Santa and Yaiza that are being used to accommodate young unaccompanied migrants is being investigated for accusations of corruption and embezzlement.

Camel apology

The Canarian Camel Raising and Conservation Association has condemned the “bad practices” that were filmed at Timanfaya on Tuesday, when a young camel collapsed twice under the weight of two adult men and was slapped by another handler.

Fined for taxi attack

A 28-year-old Irish tourist has been fined €20,000 after assaulting a taxi driver.

Camel abuse controversy

A video of a young camel buckling under the weight of two grown men at Timanfaya has gone viral and caused angry reactions throughout Spain.

Montaña Mina cordoned off

The road to Montaña Mina has been cordoned off after it was reported that one of the blades of wind turbines on the mountain was whirling uncontrollably and making a strange noise.

Storm Óscar passes by

Storm Óscar appears to have affected Lanzarote minimally, with no rain and a few high winds on Tuesday.

Thief arrested after several burglaries

A thief has been arrested by Arrecife local police after they received reports of several burglaries in the Altavista neighbourhood.

CC/PP Pact agreed for Cabildo and Arrecife

The Coalición Canaria (CC) and the Partido Popular (CC) have reached a pact that will allow them to govern jointly in the Cabildo and in Arrecife's Ayuntamiento.

Dolphins and whales spotted on boat tour

One hundred lucky people were able to see a pod of dolphins swimming while on a boat trip organised by the Lanzarote Cabildo to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the island being recognised as a Biosphere Reserve.