Yellow weather warning issued for Lanzarote as winds set to reach 70km/h
Here are the details of when and where it comes into effect…
131 migrants intercepted in two boats off the coast of Lanzarote
The two groups are all of North African and sub-Saharan African origin including seven children and eight women…
Five-year-old in critical condition after near drowning in hotel pool in Lanzarote
Parents and guardians are urged to maintain constant supervision whenever children are in or near swimming pools, even for short periods…
Playa Blanca Beach closed due to sewage spill
It has been caused by caused by a blockage in the local drainage network…
Lanzarote Cabildo calls for 75% airport parking discount for residents
This is to help people that have to travel for business or other commitments, and airport workers who get no concession…
Man faces eight years in jail over drugs hidden in onion and potato boxes in Lanzarote
Large quantities of cocaine, cannabis and MDMA worth €370,000 were found hidden inside the boxes when he was searched…
Dead shark found on the coast of Lanzarote
It was on one of Lanzarote’s best-known coastal areas, famous for its long beach and surfing…
Four-year-old girl dies after hotel pool incident in Playa Blanca
Paramedics were unable to revive the child and her death was confirmed at the scene…
Missing person found safe after major search operation in Lanzarote
They were found slightly disorientated in a remote rocky area after firefighters, mountain rescue teams and drone operators joined the search…
Two loggerhead turtles returned to the sea after recovering from serious injuries
Their release concludes months of rehabilitation in Lanzarote with a heartwarming success story on World Sea Turtle Day…
72-year-old rescued after low tide leaves her trapped in Lanzarote harbour
A passer-by raised the alarm after spotting the woman unable to move in the mud at Charco de San Ginés…
145 migrants rescued in 24 hours off coast of Lanzarote
Two boats were found hours apart, carrying men, women and children attempting the crossing from Africa…
Multi-car pile-up in Lanzarote leaves 5 injured
Two people had to be rescued from their vehicle after becoming trapped following the impact…
Driver arrested after running from police in Lanzarote
Officers seized suspected drugs and reported the driver after a positive roadside drug test…
Two killed and child injured in major crash involving bus and three cars in Lanzarote
The tragic accident occurred on the LZ-2 road in the municipality of Yaiza…
Strong winds cause several incidents in Lanzarote
The Sonidos Líquidos music festival was cancelled due to the weather conditions…
Escaped prisoner caught after committing burglary again in Lanzarote
Authorities say the suspect had been missing from prison since failing to return from authorised work leave…
Wheelchair user misses flight after being left behind at Lanzarote airport
She had booked special assistance for her flight to Bristol but was reportedly forgotten by airport staff…
Driver injured after car flips over in Costa Teguise
The 44-year-old was able to escape before being treated by paramedics and taken to hospital…
Fire destroys part of Papagayo Shopping Centre in Playa Blanca
No injuries were reported, but the fire caused extensive damage to two commercial premises…
