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Captain of boat carrying 45 people sentenced to four years for illegal immigration
Captain of boat carrying 45 people sentenced to four years for illegal immigration

The boat was intercepted by Maritime Rescue and escorted to Tenerife…

Man dies in fatal collision on the TF-1 motorway in the south of Tenerife
Man dies in fatal collision on the TF-1 motorway in the south of Tenerife

He was confirmed dead by paramedics at the scene of the accident...

Cockroach infestation invades tourist hotspot in Los Abrigos
Cockroach infestation invades tourist hotspot in Los Abrigos

Routine fumigation was carried out in the sewers at the busiest time of day meaning hundreds of cockroaches came out of the drains…

Princess Leonor of Spain makes historic first visit to Tenerife
Princess Leonor of Spain makes historic first visit to Tenerife

She arrived in Santa Cruz aboard a Spanish ship as part of her Naval training before touring the city and meeting the public…

Three pickpockets caught in Tenerife thanks to a video on social media
Three pickpockets caught in Tenerife thanks to a video on social media

They tried to rob an elderly man but were exposed in the video and witnesses were encouraged to come forward…

International criminal group specialising in apartment burglaries arrested in Tenerife
International criminal group specialising in apartment burglaries arrested in Tenerife

The group had been active in other countries and regions of Spain such as Seville, Málaga, and Barcelona…

Three injured in collision between two cars on the TF-1 in Las Chafiras
Three injured in collision between two cars on the TF-1 in Las Chafiras

The three injured people, aged 21, 58, and 73, were all taken to hospital for further treatment…

Police intervene at dangerous rock pools in Tenerife as public ignore they are closed
Police intervene at dangerous rock pools in Tenerife as public ignore they are closed

Both locals and holidaymakers ignored closed signs and weather warnings to swim in the rocks…

Man caught red-handed breaking into cars and stealing valuables in Tenerife
Man caught red-handed breaking into cars and stealing valuables in Tenerife

He was apprehended by two off-duty Guardia Civil officers…

Political alliance in Arona crumbles leaving PP-CC Government dependent on Vox
Political alliance in Arona crumbles leaving PP-CC Government dependent on Vox

Mayor Fatima Lemes has explained her decision expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of the Más Por Arona councillors…

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ filming to take over La Orotava in Tenerife this weekend
‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ filming to take over La Orotava in Tenerife this weekend

The production will bring temporary traffic modifications to the area surrounding the central Plaza de La Constitución…

Tourist arrested for vandalising Gordejuela Ruins in Tenerife
Tourist arrested for vandalising Gordejuela Ruins in Tenerife

He was caught painting graffiti on the privately owned historic pumping station…

Cabildo announces reopening of hiking trails in Teide National Park
Cabildo announces reopening of hiking trails in Teide National Park

Certain paths remain off-limits due to the presence of ice and snow, which poses significant risks to visitors…

Make your voice heard and give your opinion for the Adeje Convive programme 2025
Make your voice heard and give your opinion for the Adeje Convive programme 2025

There is an 'Ideas Lab' taking place on 29th January to review all proposals submitted. Find out more here…

Tenerife Court sentences police officer for abusing ‘looky looky’ man, but rules out hate crime
Tenerife Court sentences police officer for abusing ‘looky looky’ man, but rules out hate crime

According to the testimony, he called him a “black piece of s**t”, smashed his phone, grabbed him by the genitals, and threatened to deport him….

Former CD Tenerife footballer arrested for alleged role in match-fixing scandal
Former CD Tenerife footballer arrested for alleged role in match-fixing scandal

Kike Salas is accused of deliberately receiving yellow cards during games to influence illegal betting…

Las Chafiras supermarket closed by Guardia Civil and 25 tonnes of food destroyed
Las Chafiras supermarket closed by Guardia Civil and 25 tonnes of food destroyed

25,000 kilos of meat and fish unfit for human consumption were seized in a 5 hour inspection…

Tenerife Cabildo to invest €6.5 million in the regeneration of two tourist areas in Adeje and Arona
Tenerife Cabildo to invest €6.5 million in the regeneration of two tourist areas in Adeje and Arona

The work involves the improvement of the seafront in Adeje, and the renovation of the promenade at Playa de Las Vistas in Arona…

Arona loses state quality certifications for three tourist offices
Arona loses state quality certifications for three tourist offices

Controversy arises over municipal decision to abandon prestigious Spanish quality seal…

Father saves newborn daughter’s life with instructions over the phone!
Father saves newborn daughter’s life with instructions over the phone!

His wife went into labour at home and his daughter was born in respiratory arrest, but he managed to deliver her and revive her…