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VIDEO: The new fire in Tenerife is raised to a Level 2 emergency
VIDEO: The new fire in Tenerife is raised to a Level 2 emergency

The Guardia Civil have been activated for more evacuations and the army are on their way to help…

FIRE UPDATE: 2,600 people are evacuated because of the new fires
FIRE UPDATE: 2,600 people are evacuated because of the new fires

The Cabildo has confirmed that residents of Santa Ursula and La Orotava have been told to leave their homes as a preventive measure…

VIDEO: Two new fires break out in the forests of Tenerife
VIDEO: Two new fires break out in the forests of Tenerife

Firefighters are working in both areas to stabilise the blazes which are being fuelled by the hot dry air…

The Guardia Civil arrest drug dealer in Playa Las Americas
The Guardia Civil arrest drug dealer in Playa Las Americas

The resident of Tenerife South was in possession of MDMA, cocaine, heroin, and 500 euros cash…

11-year-old Autistic boy 'sexually assaulted' at a hotel in Costa Adeje
11-year-old Autistic boy 'sexually assaulted' at a hotel in Costa Adeje

The boy's family 'chased the suspect out of the hotel when they saw the attack' in the south of Tenerife…

A huge meteor crosses the skies of the Canary Islands
A huge meteor crosses the skies of the Canary Islands

The photo of the spectacular glow was captured by renowned photographer David del Rosario, from Montaña La Breña…

Two men stabbed in broad daylight in a brawl on a Costa Adeje street
Two men stabbed in broad daylight in a brawl on a Costa Adeje street

One suffered serious injuries from stab wounds to the stomach and was rushed to hospital…

Tragedy in South Tenerife: Swimmer drowns at Montaña Amarilla Beach
Tragedy in South Tenerife: Swimmer drowns at Montaña Amarilla Beach

Despite the efforts of witnesses who attempted to save his life until the arrival of medical personnel, the man couldn’t be revived…

El Medano beaches reopened in the south of Tenerife
El Medano beaches reopened in the south of Tenerife

Counter-analysis results confirm that the water quality is suitable again for swimming…

Investigation reopened into hit and run death in the south of Tenerife
Investigation reopened into hit and run death in the south of Tenerife

Michelle Exton suffered fatal head injuries when a van veered off the road hitting her and her 76-year-old mother…

Man arrested for assaulting and robbing a Lottery ticket seller in Tenerife
Man arrested for assaulting and robbing a Lottery ticket seller in Tenerife

The 24-year-old suspect has been handed over to judicial authorities by the police…

Two beaches in the south of Tenerife are closed due to the presence of faecal discharges
Two beaches in the south of Tenerife are closed due to the presence of faecal discharges

The Council has enforced temporary closures and raised red flags prohibiting swimming until more tests are done…

The main beach of Playa Jardín is closed due to contamination levels
The main beach of Playa Jardín is closed due to contamination levels

The council have said it is forbidden to go into the water until new tests show that levels have returned to normal…

Motorbikes, bicycles, and large buses are restricted from accessing Teide until December
Motorbikes, bicycles, and large buses are restricted from accessing Teide until December

The Cabildo is investing over two million euros in new safety barriers for 17 kilometres of roads damaged by the forest fire…

From Humour to horror: Joe Cawley’s ‘Eyes of Glass’ is Tenerife’s must-read of the year!
From Humour to horror: Joe Cawley’s ‘Eyes of Glass’ is Tenerife’s must-read of the year!

The renowned Tenerife author has teamed up with Gemma Metcalfe to release a gripping new thriller…

VIDEO: 30 years ago today Michael Jackson 'Thrilled' Tenerife
VIDEO: 30 years ago today Michael Jackson 'Thrilled' Tenerife

He performed his only concert in Europe as part of Santa Cruz's 500th Anniversary celebrations…

VIDEO: Police detain wanted Slovakian fugitive in Costa Adeje
VIDEO: Police detain wanted Slovakian fugitive in Costa Adeje

He had been working discreetly as a waiter in a restaurant in Las Americas and faces 5 years in jail…

Cabildo makes it easier to get a free bus pass to encourage use of Public Transport
Cabildo makes it easier to get a free bus pass to encourage use of Public Transport

From October 1st you only need to do 10 trips a month (not 15) to get a free pass…

A patera arrives in southern Tenerife carrying 19 sub-Saharan migrants
A patera arrives in southern Tenerife carrying 19 sub-Saharan migrants

The boat was escorted by Maritime Rescue to the port of Los Cristianos, where the occupants disembarked…

Staff at a gym in Tenerife save man's life after a heart attack while training
Staff at a gym in Tenerife save man's life after a heart attack while training

They used a defibrillator to revive the 46-year-old client who was taken to hospital in critical condition…