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Man on trial for attempted murder of a female bar owner in Tenerife claims it was self defence
Man on trial for attempted murder of a female bar owner in Tenerife claims it was self defence

It is allegedly over non-payment of a drinks bill and that the woman said she didn’t want locals in her bar, only tourists…

Tenerife Cabildo announces largest forest fire fighting team in history
Tenerife Cabildo announces largest forest fire fighting team in history

From aerial surveillance, a new fleet of fire engines, and 920 emergency personnel, Tenerife is better prepared than ever for wildfires…

Man rescued by firefighters after fall in remote farm in Tenerife
Man rescued by firefighters after fall in remote farm in Tenerife

Fire crews were deployed to the location in the south of the island to try and retrieve him…

VIDEO: Violent brawl breaks out on beach in the south of Tenerife
VIDEO: Violent brawl breaks out on beach in the south of Tenerife

The fight broke out in broad daylight in full view of holidaymakers who rushed to get out of the way…

Drug overdose confirmed as cause of death for two people found dead in apartment in Costa Adeje
Drug overdose confirmed as cause of death for two people found dead in apartment in Costa Adeje

The police were alerted after neighbours reported a strong smell coming from the property…

Protest against sewage discharges into sea in Tenerife: ‘Our beaches are not safe’
Protest against sewage discharges into sea in Tenerife: ‘Our beaches are not safe’

Campaigners say the problem has reached crisis levels, with frequent reports of illness among swimmers and surfers…

Dead baby whale found on Fañabe Beach in Costa Adeje
Dead baby whale found on Fañabe Beach in Costa Adeje

This is the third dead cetacean this week as concerns grow over marine collisions in Canary Waters…

Protest planned at Las Americas beach over illegal wastewater discharges into the sea
Protest planned at Las Americas beach over illegal wastewater discharges into the sea

There are over 190 discharge points into the sea in Tenerife, 66% of them either unauthorised or operating with expired permits…

30 homeless people are living in and around Tenerife South Airport
30 homeless people are living in and around Tenerife South Airport

Cáritas has warned that the number of homeless is growing rapidly due to the housing crisis…

UPDATE: Everything we know about the discovery of two bodies in Caledonia Park
UPDATE: Everything we know about the discovery of two bodies in Caledonia Park

According to police sources, the bodies were already in a state of decomposition and showed clear signs of violent death…

More lane closures announced in both directions of the TF-1 motorway from Monday
More lane closures announced in both directions of the TF-1 motorway from Monday

Motorists are advised to plan for potential delays especially if heading to the Tenerife South Airport…

34-year-old woman killed in motorbike accident in the south of Tenerife
34-year-old woman killed in motorbike accident in the south of Tenerife

Despite performing advanced CPR paramedics were unable to save her…

Police catch two thieves stealing 25 bottles of spirits from a supermarket in Los Cristianos
Police catch two thieves stealing 25 bottles of spirits from a supermarket in Los Cristianos

One suspect was detained out side the shop and the second was found hiding at a bus stop…

Two dead bodies found in an apartment in a resort in the south of Tenerife
Two dead bodies found in an apartment in a resort in the south of Tenerife

A murder investigation has been opened as forensic teams search the area at the complex in San Eugenio…

Tenerife Cabildo dismisses ‘False Rumours’ over alleged sewage discharges at Troya beach
Tenerife Cabildo dismisses ‘False Rumours’ over alleged sewage discharges at Troya beach

They have categorically stated that the Adeje-Arona Wastewater Treatment Plant is operating normally without any issues…

61-year-old man ordered to pay €50,000 for impregnating his teenage niece
61-year-old man ordered to pay €50,000 for impregnating his teenage niece

The victim, a minor with disabilities, was 17 at the time and left pregnant by her uncle…

Three injured in accident on the TF-1 motorway in the south of Tenerife
Three injured in accident on the TF-1 motorway in the south of Tenerife

The collision between two vehicles caused significant delays and traffic jams especially for those going to the airport…

Why do Tenerife and Scotland have the same flag?
Why do Tenerife and Scotland have the same flag?

A white saltire on a blue background links both flags, but for very different reasons. Here’s how it came about…

Las Palomas viewpoint in Costa Adeje nominated for National Architecture Award
Las Palomas viewpoint in Costa Adeje nominated for National Architecture Award

The nomination recognises projects that significantly contribute to social, cultural, and environmental values…

Residents of Los Cristianos unite against the port expansion project
Residents of Los Cristianos unite against the port expansion project

Over 300 people have officially formed a neighbourhood association to demand sustainable alternatives for the coastline…