Fish Farm waste forces closure of 17 beaches in Gran Canaria
Oily organic waste, believed to be decomposing fish remains from offshore fish farms have been washed up along the coastline…
Electric scooter rider injured in collision with car in Maspalomas
After being stabilised the 20-year-old was taken to hospital for further treatment…
Ten youths investigated for serious bullying of teenager in Gran Canaria
Footage shared on social media captures the alleged bully forcing the boy to smoke and repeat degrading phrases…
Landlord arrested in Gran Canaria for forcing tenant into sex to avoid eviction
He told her that she would be thrown out of the property if she refused…
Man arrested in Puerto Rico with marijuana, hashish and cocaine found in hire car
He tried to run and threw away his car keys before the local police discovered the drugs…
Motorcyclist dies after falling down hillside in Gran Canaria
The 40-year-old suffered fatal injuries after losing control and falling down a slope on Calle Arolas…
Man crashes into 15 cars during police chase in Gran Canaria
The stolen vehicle was used in a robbery in Mogán and found with cash, a knife, and a screwdriver inside…
Four arrested for 15 violent robberies across Gran Canaria
The gang have been linked to threatening staff with knives at betting shops, petrol stations and supermarkets…
Tourist tax raises over €662,000 for Mogan Council in first seven months
All of the money will be reinvested in tourist services and infrastructure from the €0.15 daily charge for holidaymakers…
Work to begin on two new viaducts linking Agaete and La Aldea
The Canary Islands Government has approved an additional €28 million for the project to start this month…
Five exotic cats rescued in Gran Canaria
Three people are under investigation for illegally keeping and breeding the wild cats without permits…
Stacking stones at Maspalomas Beach harms wildlife and weakens the coast
While just moving a few stones might seem harmless, experts warn that it causes long-term issues…
Decomposed body found on Las Palmas seafront
It was discovered by an off-duty policemen who noticed a strange smell while walking along the promenade…
Three earthquakes are felt by residents of several towns in Gran Canaria
The strongest measure 2.9 on the Richter scale in the northwest of the island…
Doctor arrested for allegedly sexually abusing patients in Gran Canaria
Police say the doctor told women to undress for “massages” and allegedly put one patient’s toes in his mouth during a consultation…
Group of youths attack two migrant teenagers in a park in Gran Canaria
The police are looking for up to twenty suspects after a brutal street attack that spread from the park to a youth shelter…
20-year-old drowns at La Laja Beach despite rescue efforts
He had been playing in the sea with a friend when, for reasons still under investigation, he began having difficulty staying afloat…
‘Skateboard Thief’ caught after string of car break-ins in Gran Canaria
CCTV footage proved crucial in identifying the thief who allegedly carried out 14 thefts…
‘Housing First’ programme launches in Gran Canaria to tackle rising homelessness
After a 47% increase in people sleeping on the streets, the cabildo is finally rolling out a housing-led support programme…
Cars damaged in rockfall on motorway in Gran Canaria
A vehicle was left stranded and traffic was brought to a standstill after rocks crashed onto the busy road…
