160 people rescued from two boats northeast of Lanzarote
Rescue crews were heading out to locate one boat with 107 people onboard, when they unexpectedly encountered another…
Festival-goer found dead behind stage during Lanzarote celebrations
A concert was halted after the 24-year-old was discovered close to the main stage…
British man found dead at his home in Costa Teguise
A British man aged around 75 has been found dead at his home in Costa Teguise after emergency services were called this morning...
Illegal buggy excursion ends with €600 fine in Lanzarote amid growing controversy
This is one of only two sanctioning proceedings opened by the Cabildo despite long-running complaints about the impact of the vehicles…
Two arrested after teenager stabbed in Costa Teguise
Police say an argument between two groups escalated into violence near a popular nightlife area…
22 extra buses laid on as thousands prepare for Lanzarote’s biggest fiesta weekend
There are extra buses and taxis until 5am and these roads will be closed as the public are urged to use public transport…
Lanzarote wine harvest bounces back with more than 3 million kilos of grapes
The island’s wine industry is celebrating a dramatic recovery after two disappointing seasons – and the quality is looking excellent too…
60-year-old hiker dies after helicopter rescue in Lanzarote
The woman died after suffering a cardiac arrest while hiking near Femés in Lanzarote despite an emergency helicopter rescue
Playa Blanca beach closed after sewage spill in Lanzarote
Swimming has been temporarily banned at the small beach in Playa Blanca after a pumping-station failure caused sewage to enter the water…
Bus driver threatened with knife in Puerto del Carmen
He was allegedly threatened after asking a group of young passengers to stop smoking and causing a disturbance…
UPDATE: 5-year-old boy dies after drowning in Lanzarote hotel swimming pool
Despite the efforts of emergency services and medical teams, the boy was unable to recover and has died…
VIDEO: Two people face fines after dumping washing machine in Lanzarote
A resident filmed the incident, helping police track down those responsible…
5-year-old child in critical condition after drowning incident at hotel pool in Lanzarote
Once stabilised the child was flown by helicopter to the children’s hospital in Gran Canaria for specialist treatment…
78-year-old swimmer found dead off Lanzarote coast after major search operation
He failed to return from a swim after going into the water at a beach in Puerto del Carmen…
Huge crowds cheer on first wacky car race in Lanzarote
The engineless vehicles were powered entirely by gravity and judged on speed and design
Man leaves 3 dogs in open car boot while shopping in Lanzarote
Police have started proceedings against the owner for an animal welfare offence…
