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Man sets fire to home with his mother still inside in Lanzarote
Man sets fire to home with his mother still inside in Lanzarote

He threatened her with a machete following an argument about money…

Drugs gang busted in Canary Islands after lavish lifestyle gave them away
Drugs gang busted in Canary Islands after lavish lifestyle gave them away

Nine people have been arrested including a local fisherman whose boat was used to bring the drugs into the island…

VIDEO: Police arrest 3 'drunk' passengers as Ryanair plane forced to return to Edinburgh
VIDEO: Police arrest 3 'drunk' passengers as Ryanair plane forced to return to Edinburgh

They were enroute to Lanzarote when the pilot decided to turn round…

The best campsite in the Canary Islands re-opens for the summer
The best campsite in the Canary Islands re-opens for the summer

It has one of the most spectacular views and beaches in the archipelago…

AENA announces free sound proofing for 1,500 homes near Tenerife and Lanzarote Airports
AENA announces free sound proofing for 1,500 homes near Tenerife and Lanzarote Airports

The census includes ‘sensitive use’ buildings and residences which you can still apply for…

Drunk British passenger bites Guardia Civil officer at Lanzarote Airport
Drunk British passenger bites Guardia Civil officer at Lanzarote Airport

Two women were being disruptive before take-off and one refused to get off the plane…

15 ‘recreational’ fishing boats sanctioned up to €60,000 for illegally catching tuna
15 ‘recreational’ fishing boats sanctioned up to €60,000 for illegally catching tuna

None of them have a licence or authorisation needed for trolling and catching this type of fish…

Man released from prison commits 16 robberies in two months
Man released from prison commits 16 robberies in two months

He was only released in March after serving nine years for similar offences…

Passenger arrested at Lanzarote Airport with five blocks of Hashish in his suitcase
Passenger arrested at Lanzarote Airport with five blocks of Hashish in his suitcase

The 24-year-old man thought that if he put his case in the hold it wouldn’t be found…

VIDEO: Sexual exploitation ring dismantled in Lanzarote
VIDEO: Sexual exploitation ring dismantled in Lanzarote

Police have rescued 11 women who were locked in a brothel forced into prostitution to repay debts for moving from South America…

VIDEO: Lanzarote locals angry after man spotted cycling naked around island
VIDEO: Lanzarote locals angry after man spotted cycling naked around island

They are angry that some holidaymakers think they can just do whatever they want saying “he wouldn't do this in his own country”

A mother and son suffer steam burns in Timanfaya National Park
A mother and son suffer steam burns in Timanfaya National Park

Both were taken to Doctor José Molina Orosa Hospital for further treatment…

LANZAROTE FIRE UPDATE: The fire is now classed as ‘under control’
LANZAROTE FIRE UPDATE: The fire is now classed as ‘under control’

The flames have been successfully put out but it will take several days to fully extinguish completely…

Lanzarote on high alert due to fire at landfill site near Costa Teguise
Lanzarote on high alert due to fire at landfill site near Costa Teguise

The public are advised to avoid the area and stay inside with doors and windows shut…

Two legal advisors convicted for falsifying documents to obtain residency papers
Two legal advisors convicted for falsifying documents to obtain residency papers

So far Police have found 22 people they got residency for fraudulently, arrested 55 people, and cancelled 75 Social Security registrations…

Scuba diver dies in Puerto del Carmen following cardiorespiratory arrest
Scuba diver dies in Puerto del Carmen following cardiorespiratory arrest

Paramedics tried to revive him but their efforts were unsuccessful…

Three youths arrested for spree of assaults and robberies in Lanzarote
Three youths arrested for spree of assaults and robberies in Lanzarote

A group of five 18 and 19-year-olds stalked the streets looking for victims and one was involved in a stabbing…

VIDEO: Owner of well-known nightclub is arrested for selling drugs on premises
VIDEO: Owner of well-known nightclub is arrested for selling drugs on premises

Police raided the club and his home finding over 200 grams of cocaine prepared to sell…

British 'drink-driver' accused of killing a 4-month-old baby in Lanzarote finally appears in court
British 'drink-driver' accused of killing a 4-month-old baby in Lanzarote finally appears in court

The tragic incident occurred in March when Olivia Brown's Ford Fiesta mounted the pavement hitting the family walking down the street…

Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of one-year-old baby in Lanzarote
Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of one-year-old baby in Lanzarote

He tried to snatch the baby from her grandmother in broad daylight before four witnesses captured him…