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Gran Canaria takes first step to being a venue for the 2030 World Cup
Gran Canaria takes first step to being a venue for the 2030 World Cup

The official presentation to the Spanish Football Federation regarding plans for the stadium, took place yesterday...

All occupants walk away from a very nasty car accident in Gran Canaria
All occupants walk away from a very nasty car accident in Gran Canaria

Only two of them were slightly injured in the accident and needed further treatment...

Aldi opens their first two stores to the public in Gran Canaria
Aldi opens their first two stores to the public in Gran Canaria

The anticipated arrival of the German supermarket chain is here; Two stores in Tenerife are ready to open too…

Missing tourist is found with sunburn, head injuries and very disoriented
Missing tourist is found with sunburn, head injuries and very disoriented

Rescuers found him at the bottom of a ravine and had to give him part of their uniform to protect him from the sun...

VIDEO: Couple are caught on camera running from the scene of a car accident
VIDEO: Couple are caught on camera running from the scene of a car accident

A neighbour recorded it from her bedroom window after hearing two cars colliding outside her house in Gran Canaria…

La Garita beach is back open to the public after being closed for 10 days
La Garita beach is back open to the public after being closed for 10 days

The Public Health report confirms that the levels of bacteria are now low and that the quality of the water is optimal for bathing...

Two arrested for scamming a million euros posing as stock investors of a US company
Two arrested for scamming a million euros posing as stock investors of a US company

They promised high returns on investment, but spent the money on holidays and a lavish lifestyle across Europe...

Is world cup football coming to the Canary Islands in 2030?
Is world cup football coming to the Canary Islands in 2030?

Gran Canaria presents candidacy for the stadium in Las Palmas to host matches if Spain’s bid is successful...

21-year-old charged for shining a laser pointer at police helicopter during carnival
21-year-old charged for shining a laser pointer at police helicopter during carnival

This is classed as a very serious offence under Spanish Law, with a minimum 30,000 euro fine...

British tourist dies after having heart attack and falling down some stairs
British tourist dies after having heart attack and falling down some stairs

He suffered a head injury in the fall, paramedics tried to save his life but couldn’t resuscitate him...

British man seriously injured after being stabbed in the neck during a fight
British man seriously injured after being stabbed in the neck during a fight

Emergency services treated him at the Plaza de Italia in San Bartolomé de Tirajana before taking him to hospital...

Arrested at the airport with 5kg of cocaine wrapped as a birthday present
Arrested at the airport with 5kg of cocaine wrapped as a birthday present

He was stopped by customs agents after acting suspiciously and flagging up for having a criminal record...

La Garita beach is closed to the public due to a high level of bacteria in the water
La Garita beach is closed to the public due to a high level of bacteria in the water

Sanidad have detected the presence of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus intestinalis during a routine test...

25 banned weapons seized from a family selling them in Gran Canaria
25 banned weapons seized from a family selling them in Gran Canaria

They were advertising stun guns on social media and sending them to buyers by post...

The four Moroccans accused of raping a female tourist are finally convicted
The four Moroccans accused of raping a female tourist are finally convicted

The young woman was left lying on the floor in the corner of a commercial centre after the four of them had taken turns…

GC-1 closures for resurfacing works this week in the south of Gran Canaria
GC-1 closures for resurfacing works this week in the south of Gran Canaria

Diversions will be in place every night this week from 11pm to 6am...

560 kilos of fireworks will be launched for the ‘Noche de Fuegos’ in Las Canteras
560 kilos of fireworks will be launched for the ‘Noche de Fuegos’ in Las Canteras

The capital of Gran Canaria will celebrate its 544th anniversary with a huge firework display on the night of June 23rd...

Dead body found floating a few metres from Canary Islands beach
Dead body found floating a few metres from Canary Islands beach

It was spotted by kitesurfers a few metres from the shore of Media Luna beach...

White van man hits 23 parked cars before finally being stopped by police
White van man hits 23 parked cars before finally being stopped by police

It took several patrol cars to make him stop. He has tested negative for both drugs and alcohol...

Woman crashes car after having heart attack whilst driving
Woman crashes car after having heart attack whilst driving

She crashed into a parked car in Playa Del Ingles. Paramedics managed to revive her and save her life...