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Wind damage

Yesterday's strong winds caused a palm tree to fall onto the Calle Las Cuestas in Yaiza. The incident took place at around 8.30 pm, and firemen were called out to clear the road. No one was injured.

Ademal denounce Cabildo

Animal rights organisation ADEMAL has issued a formal denouncement against Lanzarote's Cabildo for failure to comply with Spanish hunting laws.

Princesa Yaiza Hotel rooftop fire

The emergency services were called to a fire on the Princesa Yaiza hotel roof yesterday afternoon.

Wind warning extended

The yellow wind alert issued by AEMET for Lanzarote has been extended to midday on Wednesday, as the island is combed by high winds.

Palm tree collapse

The crown of a palm tree fell on a pavement in Costa Teguise yesterday. No one was injured.

Good grape harvest predicted

Lanzarote's wine harvest is expected to at least match the amount harvested last year, according to the island's Wine Council.

Wind alert

Increasingly strong winds are forecast to reach gusts of up to 75 kph tomorrow, according to AEMET.

Food fair in San Bartolomé

The AgroCanarias fair is now open in San Bartolomé, with food tasting, live music and a market offering Canarian products.

New foot passenger ferry

Fred Olsen have invested €3.5 million in a new mini-ferry that will transport foot passengers between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

Illegal fishing investigated

The Guardia Civil's wildlife division, Seprona, is investigating a company based in Playa Blanca which is suspected of organising tourist excursions to fish for protected species.