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One of the UK’s most wanted fugitives is arrested in Spain
One of the UK’s most wanted fugitives is arrested in Spain

He is wanted for drugs and guns crime and has an international arrest warrant against him...

New cycling law means tougher punishment for drivers who cause accidents
New cycling law means tougher punishment for drivers who cause accidents

Drivers will no longer be exempt from punishment for an accident resulting in loss of life or serious injury...

Thousands protest in Tenerife and Gran Canaria against new building projects
Thousands protest in Tenerife and Gran Canaria against new building projects

The simultaneous demonstrations are against projects that that are destroying the natural countryside...

Latest update on driving licence negotiations from the British Ambassador
Latest update on driving licence negotiations from the British Ambassador

He highlights that some scams are going on and warns people to report it if they are offered a licence for cash…

AEMET forecasts rain in Tenerife and the western islands this weekend
AEMET forecasts rain in Tenerife and the western islands this weekend

Haze is expected in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura which will tend to subside by Sunday evening…

OFFICIAL: Entry restrictions to Spain have finally been lifted
OFFICIAL: Entry restrictions to Spain have finally been lifted

No more vaccination certificates, PCR tests, or recovery certicates needed to visit the Canary Islands...

What to do if an ATM doesn’t correctly dispense your money on your holiday
What to do if an ATM doesn’t correctly dispense your money on your holiday

A Spanish consumer organisation has issued advice on what to do in the event of failed cash withdrawals…

CAUTION: Pickpockets return to the streets of the Canary Islands
CAUTION: Pickpockets return to the streets of the Canary Islands

After a summer in other holiday resorts across Europe, they are returning here to prey on unsuspecting tourists...

Can I vote in the May local elections? Yes you can
Can I vote in the May local elections? Yes you can

Adeje town hall have passed us the information straight from the OCE so that if you are from the UK or Ireland here’s what you need to do…

Ashotel demands more control and regulation of privately owned holiday homes
Ashotel demands more control and regulation of privately owned holiday homes

They are criticizing "illegal tourist exploitation" and want them to have "the same regulations as the rest of us"

The DANA will leave more rain and storms in the Canary Islands this weekend
The DANA will leave more rain and storms in the Canary Islands this weekend

The north of Tenerife had heavy rains on Friday. Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are forecast storms today...

British ex-boxer speaks out after being kicked off Ryanair flight to the Canary Islands
British ex-boxer speaks out after being kicked off Ryanair flight to the Canary Islands

Passengers claim that he had been 'vile and abusive' on board, he says he was upset because someone took his wallet...

Spain announces 3 billion euro aid package to lower electricity bills
Spain announces 3 billion euro aid package to lower electricity bills

The Prime Minister’s new plan extends electricity discounts so that more households and families benefit...

The IGN recorded 330 earthquakes in September, the highest number since January
The IGN recorded 330 earthquakes in September, the highest number since January

In addition to this, subsoil in Adeje, Guía de Isora and Vilaflor moved more than usual...

When can drink driving result in a jail sentence in Spain?
When can drink driving result in a jail sentence in Spain?

Anyone found guilty of driving under the influence of drink or drugs can be sent to prison for between three months and 10 years...

Another DANA will bring more rain to the Canary Islands this week
Another DANA will bring more rain to the Canary Islands this week

The forecast is that it will leave "significant amounts of water" in the most mountainous areas...

Spain and Canaries authorities reach a new agreement to fight illegal immigration
Spain and Canaries authorities reach a new agreement to fight illegal immigration

The islands are receiving 50 millions euros from the Spanish government to subsidise their care when they arrive in the archipelago...

Spains 'only yes is yes' sexual assault law comes into force
Spains 'only yes is yes' sexual assault law comes into force

Under the new law, there are important changes to the jail sentences handed down by the courts for sexual assault...

New campaign to raise awareness of phone use for drivers
New campaign to raise awareness of phone use for drivers

The local police have shared the new signs that are to warn drivers of the dangers of using mobile phones...

Fuel prices continue to drop. 95 octane is now less than 1.10 a litre in some petrol stations
Fuel prices continue to drop. 95 octane is now less than 1.10 a litre in some petrol stations

Here is a complete list of where to find the cheapest fuel near you...