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Into the play-off zone

In the last game of the year, on 17th December, UD Lanzarote confirmed their status as serious contenders with a superb 1-4 away victory against the much-fancied UD Tamaraceite, as Argentine striker Di Renzo banged in a hat trick and lifted his team into the play-off zone. Ian Lane reports:

February Carnival Dates

This year's carnival season will be the first fully unrestricted one for four years, so get those masks on and get ready to party! Here’s the dates you need to know:

Fish farm company selected

The Canarian Government has selected the Yaizatun SA company to carry out fish farming in a zone further off the coast of Lanzarote.

Arrest made and fires put out

The National Police have arrested a man alleged of setting a van on fire in Arrecife last Saturday.

A cycling trip around Europe

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Attention all keen cyclists! Bike Sensations are inviting YOU to join them on a 7-day cycling trip to Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany. There are only 17 spots so if you want to join you best be quick!

Air controllers strike

Passengers flying between the Canaries or to mainland Spain have been advised to stay updated on the status of their flights by air controllers, who are staging strike action today, 30th January. The strike does not appear to directly affect international flights.

Romina case report

The report into the delays in the Romina Celeste case has concluded that there were no faults in the four-year investigation, causing the lawyer for the victim's family to allege a whitewash.

Death in the Canaries

A fascinating new exhibition titled Memento Mori: The Customs and Culture of Death in the Canary Islands was launched at the Casa Amarilla on Arrecife's main shopping street, Calle Real, yesterday.

Harvest time!

Lanzarote's wine harvest in late June and July is claimed to be the earliest in Europe, but Bodega El Grifo have jumped the gun by six months again with the gathering of grapes for their winter vintage.

Air Europa resume Barcelona flights

Air Europa have announced that they will be resuming direct flights between Lanzarote and Barcelona from this summer.