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New 700-bed hotel authorised in Lanzarote amidst overcrowding debate
New 700-bed hotel authorised in Lanzarote amidst overcrowding debate

The 5-star resort will be situated next to the new Barcelo hotel in Playa Blanca…

The residential complex with 43 key boxes at the door for holidaymakers
The residential complex with 43 key boxes at the door for holidaymakers

This image highlights the housing problem and is an example of why people are having to resort to living in campervans, cars and tents…

Scottish tourist wanted by the police for headbutt has fled the island
Scottish tourist wanted by the police for headbutt has fled the island

It has been reported that the man wanted by the Guardia Civil ‘jumped on a plane to London’ as soon as he was ‘released’…

Police are hunting a Scottish holidaymaker who headbutted a Guardia Civil officer
Police are hunting a Scottish holidaymaker who headbutted a Guardia Civil officer

He was causing a disturbance on a plane last Friday when he assaulted the policeman, but someone allegedly ‘wrongly’ released him…

Lanzarote activates the Emergency Plan due to "risk of flooding"
Lanzarote activates the Emergency Plan due to "risk of flooding"

All recreational, sports, educational, and cultural activities outdoors have been cancelled for today…

Prosecutors want 7 years in prison plus fines for owners of a cannabis club in Lanzarote
Prosecutors want 7 years in prison plus fines for owners of a cannabis club in Lanzarote

They say that the president and secretary of the association operated with a “total disregard for the health of others” without a licence…

Guests complain of ‘seagull problem’ at new Barcelo hotel
Guests complain of ‘seagull problem’ at new Barcelo hotel

They can spread diseases and bacteria in the water that are potentially harmful to humans, especially children…

Young British woman involved in Playa Blanca Accidents unable to testify due to anxiety
Young British woman involved in Playa Blanca Accidents unable to testify due to anxiety

The judge has determined that she has to sign in court on the 1st and 15th of each month and has had her passport confiscated…

British tourist hospitalised after falling from a balcony in Playa Blanca
British tourist hospitalised after falling from a balcony in Playa Blanca

The fire brigade had to clear access for medical personnel to treat her as she landed on difficult terrain…

5-month-old baby is killed as car ploughs into a group of British tourists in Lanzarote
5-month-old baby is killed as car ploughs into a group of British tourists in Lanzarote

UPDATE: The driver of the car has been confirmed as British resident living in Lanzarote...

Stranded dolphin found washed up on a beach in the Canary Islands
Stranded dolphin found washed up on a beach in the Canary Islands

Once removed it will be taken for a necropsy which will determine the possible causes of its stranding and death…

Emergency landing for Ryanair flight from the Canary Islands to Manchester
Emergency landing for Ryanair flight from the Canary Islands to Manchester

Crew asked air traffic control for support due to a passenger on board needing urgent medical assistance…

Hotel offers 500 euro bonus to employees if they find a new member of staff
Hotel offers 500 euro bonus to employees if they find a new member of staff

The Barceló Playa Blanca, Lanzarote's largest hotel, is resorting to desperate measures as they can’t find the workers they need…

Haria Council wants new regulations to limit buggies
Haria Council wants new regulations to limit buggies

They want changes due to the impact on public roads and the negative environmental effects on trails…

Intense weather conditions forecast for Lanzarote this weekend
Intense weather conditions forecast for Lanzarote this weekend

5-metre waves, rain, and strong winds are expected from today…

Bizarre 'Sky Cabin' offered on Airbnb in Lanzarote's protected area causes outrage
Bizarre 'Sky Cabin' offered on Airbnb in Lanzarote's protected area causes outrage

The small wooden hut has an ‘al fresco’ rubbish bin as the toilet!

An Italian fugitive is arrested in the Canary Islands after 30 years on the run
An Italian fugitive is arrested in the Canary Islands after 30 years on the run

He has been wanted for murder and drug smuggling offences between 1988 and 1995…

Canary Islands Government takes bold steps to address housing crisis in Lanzarote
Canary Islands Government takes bold steps to address housing crisis in Lanzarote

Over 1,800 people are currently officially registered as housing seekers in Lanzarote…

Sailboat runs aground at Papagayo beach after unsuccessful rescue efforts
Sailboat runs aground at Papagayo beach after unsuccessful rescue efforts

The two crew members managed to get to safety but maritime rescue couldn’t save the boat due to the amount of water it had taken on…

New sewage discharges force beach closure in Punta Mujeres
New sewage discharges force beach closure in Punta Mujeres

Swimming is prohibited in the area until further notice from the council and health authorities…