The huge, eight-metre-long mammal was spotted last Friday, showing obvious signs of its injuries. It was dragged on to the shore at the La Jaquita beach, where it was seen by fascinated beach-goers. Unfortunately, though, the lifeless mammal had to be retrieved from the shore-line and carried away. Only a few weeks ago, specialised Tenerife […]
Rayo Majadahonda 1 CD Tenerife 3 TENERIFE secured a vital victory in Madrid, with their first away win of the season, even though they made it difficult for themselves by conceding a goal in the first minute. But battling spirit, along with goals from Nano, Jorge Sáenz and Malbasic, moved them up to 14th in […]
FORMER MotoGP rider Héctor Barberá retired last Sunday after his bike had been stolen from the pits, forcing him to scratch from the SuperSport world championship at MotorLand, in the Alcañiz region of Teruel. Barberá above), who switched to SuperSport last year after being dropped by Moto2 team Pons Racing because of a drink-driving charge […]
EVEN with all those Olympic gold medals and all those world records, it took more than Usain Bolt’s dazzling speed to make him an international icon. It took his personality. The way he turned each race into a theatrical event, preening and posing before settling into the blocks, flashing that megawatt smile as he blazed […]
SPAIN’S former world No.9 tennis star Nicolás Almagro has retired after a “marvellous tournament” at the Murcia Challenger Open, in his home city. “I’m leaving tennis and I want to do it here, at my own Murcia Tennis Club, with my family, my friends, in my city, and at this marvellous tournament,” said the 33-year-old […]
Accion del Sol news WE have been busy again with our educational programme, involving the local school children. With Easter approaching, we have been teaching them how to care for their pets, and also about chickens, and the difference between battery and free-range. We are passionate about educating children, in the hope that the horrendous […]
Cats Welfare news THIS lovely boy is about 10 weeks old and looking for a loving home. He has been deflead and wormed, and we will pay for his first vaccination. If you would like to meet him, please send us a private Facebook message. Please note that there is a minimum adoption fee of […]
K9 animal news HAVE you just adopted a puppy, or are thinking about adopting one? Puppies are very cute, loveable, little animals, but please remember that they do grow up and get bigger. The most important thing to remember is they need to be trained. At K9, we currently have four small puppies, two of […]
Live Arico news THIS is Tammy who was found as a puppy. She suffers a lot in the kennel, and doesn’t understand why she is there. She is a very well behaved dog, and very peaceful and sweet. She urgently needs a foster or forever home. Please help us to find a new family. She […]
Molly’s animal-care news THIS playful girl is approximately three years old and a mixed breed, but we believe she has some boxer in her. She came to the rescue centre after being found wandering in Las Zocas. She could hardly walk, and both her back legs were damaged. With lots of care and treatment from […]
