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What’s in a name?

Many have noticed that Spanish news reports of the Queen’s death referred to her as Reina Isabel II, and not Elizabeth.

Rosana recognised

Arrecife singer/songwriter Rosana Arbelo was officially named as Favoured Daughter of Arrecife last night in an event at the recently-renovated Islote de la Fermina.

Passports and coins to change

Tens of million of British holiday-makers have passed through the island’s airport, almost all of them bearing a passport that requires them to be allowed to pass without let or hindrance “in the Name of Her Majesty.” These words will now change.

Mancha Blanca Crafts Fair now open

Today we visited the opening of the Mancha Blanca Crafts Fair and toured the rows of stalls to look at what was on offer. Here’s what to expect:

Leeds University students conduct fieldwork in Lanzarote

Geophysics students from Leeds University have arrived on Lanzarote to conduct fieldwork and gain practical work experience, thanks to a collaboration agreement with La Casa de los Volcanes.

Fish stolen from Playa Quemada fish farm

The Tías Guardia Civil caught two men with 90 kilos of sea bass in their car at the end of last month. The fish had been stolen from the cages at Playa Quemada.

Roadworks begin in Haría

The Haría Ayuntamiento have announced that their roadworks plan has started this week, which will see the improvement of several streets in the municipality.

Car rolls into the Arrecife Marina

Yesterday, a car parked at the Marina Lanzarote rolled into the water after the driver forgot to engage the handbrake.

70 years of change

The Queen never visited Lanzarote, but her passing prompts us to reflect on the massive changes that occurred during her reign.

Cabildo shares condolences for Queen Elizabeth II’s passing

The Cabildo have shared their condolences for Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away yesterday at Balmoral at the age of 96.