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Tenerife celebrates World Oceans Day with beach cleanup
Tenerife celebrates World Oceans Day with beach cleanup

A ‘mountain’ of plastics, fishing nets, and even a road sign were collected from Almáciga and Benijo beaches…

Eight injured in head-on collision in the south of Tenerife
Eight injured in head-on collision in the south of Tenerife

The incident involved two cars on the TF-82 at approximately 5:15pm…

15 ‘recreational’ fishing boats sanctioned up to €60,000 for illegally catching tuna
15 ‘recreational’ fishing boats sanctioned up to €60,000 for illegally catching tuna

None of them have a licence or authorisation needed for trolling and catching this type of fish…

King Kong, the world's most iconic ‘movie monster’, arrives in Los Cristianos
King Kong, the world's most iconic ‘movie monster’, arrives in Los Cristianos

There is an amazing free exhibition open to the public from this Monday at the Cultural Centre…

Canary Islands see 200% increase in evictions in first quarter of 2024
Canary Islands see 200% increase in evictions in first quarter of 2024

There have been 114 cases in the first three months of this year compared to 38 in the same period in 2023…

Man released from prison commits 16 robberies in two months
Man released from prison commits 16 robberies in two months

He was only released in March after serving nine years for similar offences…

Meningitis outbreak detected at Canary Islands school
Meningitis outbreak detected at Canary Islands school

700 pupils, teachers, and staff are urged to get vaccinated to protect their own health and prevent it spreading…

UK tax update for British expatriates in Spain and the Canary Islands
UK tax update for British expatriates in Spain and the Canary Islands

Here is an in-depth look at the changes and announcements that may affect British expatriates living abroad following the UK budget…

May surprises AEMET with 116% of expected precipitation in the Canary Islands
May surprises AEMET with 116% of expected precipitation in the Canary Islands

It was unexpectedly wet due to a high-pressure front that brought cooler, moister air masses to the archipelago…

Passenger arrested at Lanzarote Airport with five blocks of Hashish in his suitcase
Passenger arrested at Lanzarote Airport with five blocks of Hashish in his suitcase

The 24-year-old man thought that if he put his case in the hold it wouldn’t be found…

Why more industries are going exclusively online
Why more industries are going exclusively online

Many traditional sectors face a tricky decision – to embrace going digital or risk being left behind…

ASCAV applauds the investigation to fine owners of illegal holiday rentals
ASCAV applauds the investigation to fine owners of illegal holiday rentals

The fines are classed as severe up to €100,000 but could be increased to six time the profits earned from rentals…

Cloudy skies and light showers in the Canary Islands this Friday
Cloudy skies and light showers in the Canary Islands this Friday

Here is today’s forecast island by island…

Rowdy British stag-do removed from 'flight from hell' to Tenerife by police
Rowdy British stag-do removed from 'flight from hell' to Tenerife by police

They were drunk proclaiming that they were “going for it in a big way” whilst abusing other passengers and crew…

516 migrants rescued in the last 24 hours with 1 dead and 10 missing
516 migrants rescued in the last 24 hours with 1 dead and 10 missing

The rescue operation involved five boats and a helicopter who worked throughout the night…

How Air Conditioners can impact indoor air quality
How Air Conditioners can impact indoor air quality

As we head towards the hottest time of year, here’s a comprehensive guide into the pros and cons of air conditioning…

The world’s largest sand tapestry is created in Tenerife
The world’s largest sand tapestry is created in Tenerife

La Orotava celebrates Corpus Christi with a stunning creation as recognised by the Guinness Book of Records…

Council launches ‘Arona is your home: pick up your dogs poop’ campaign
Council launches ‘Arona is your home: pick up your dogs poop’ campaign

Fines for not clearing it up range from €500 for first time offenders to €10,000 for repeat offenders…

Good news for holidaymakers as beach workers strike is called off
Good news for holidaymakers as beach workers strike is called off

An agreement has been made with those responsible for sunbeds and umbrellas in San Bartolomé de Tirajana…