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Motorcyclist injured in accident in Playa Blanca

A motorcyclist has been taken to the health centre in Playa Blanca after falling off their bike in Faro Park this morning.

Evicted squatters refuse accommodation

99 squatters who were evicted from unfinished properties in Playa Blanca on Tuesday are reported to have turned down the offer of temporary accommodation and found alternative arrangements.

Death in Playa Blanca

A 52-year-old man died after falling from a pergola in Playa Blanca on Tuesday.

Atlantic Museum to “re-open”

Lanzarote's Cabildo has announced that it will “officially re-open” the Atlantic Museum in Playa Blanca, once again including it in the official tourist publicity for the island.

Arrested for attempted murder

A man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil and Yaiza local police for attempted murder after being found trying to flee to Fuerteventura on the ferry.

Tourist rescued at Papagayo

A tourist had to be rescued by the emergency services after an accident at Playa del Pozo in Playa Blanca.

40-year-old man arrested after fleeing from police

A 40-year-old man has been arrested by the Yaiza local police after driving recklessly while fleeing police and testing positive for cocaine.

San Marcial de Rubicón dig – Stage 4

The scientists in charge of the archaeological excavation at San Marical del Rubicón, at Papagayao, announced the fourth stage of their project yesterday.

Is Playa Blanca ready for cruise tourism?

Playa Blanca's new harbour is highly likely to receive its first cruisers in the 2024/25 winter season, as authorities work to prepare the resort as Lanzarote's second cruise destination. But is the southern resort prepared?

Rollover at Papagayo beach

A car flipped over on the road to Papagayo beach yesterday evening.