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Countdown to the polls

In May this year, Lanzarote's strict rules on advertising will be suspended and the island will be decked with posters, banners, flags and other political advertising. This is all part of a democratic process that will dictate the next four years of policy in Lanzarote and the Canaries – the local elections on Sunday, May 28th.

Fall at Los Charcones

A man was rescued from the natural rockpools of Los Charcones after suffering a fall there yesterday afternoon.

Sitting pretty for 2023

Over the last month the Rojillos (the reds) have clawed back a four-point deficit and are now in the playoff positions. Ian Lane reports on UD Lanzarote’s latest ups and downs.

César’s logos

The designs of César Manrique have not just transformed the island; they have also been key in marketing it, with a series of logos that continue to define the island’s tourist image.

Digging deep

The abandoned quarries of Lanzarote offer a clue to traditional building methods, as well as the recent history of the island.

Flying back to the past

Lanzarote's Museo Aeronáutico (Airport Museum) is passed by thousands of cars daily, but only a few end up exploring this fascinating place. That's a shame, because it's a little gem – a step back in time to Lanzarote's earliest days as an air destination.

Playing with fire

The Missfits are three Lanzarote mums who want to bring the best of cabaret and burlesque to Lanzarote. We met up with them recently on the lovely seafront at Playa Honda.

Lanzarote Flavours

Chefs, wine-makers, bakers, farmers and other food producers all laid out their stalls last November for the island's biggest food fair – Cocinas Volcánicas.

2022 review

As 2022 shuffles off and 2023 bounds in, we take a look at some of the main issues and events that have defined Lanzarote in the last 12 months, as well as take a peek at what the year ahead has in store.

Express your selfie!

We'd like to start the New Year with a splash, and so we've decided to revive our selfie competition and get a close look at Gazette readers enjoying this fantastic island. Winners will win a fantastic trip to Rancho Texas!