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95-year-old Sheila Johnson paraglides into the record books in Tenerife
95-year-old Sheila Johnson paraglides into the record books in Tenerife

The moment was celebrated in true style with champagne, hugs, and a few happy tears…

Four years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage girl on a bus in Tenerife
Four years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage girl on a bus in Tenerife

The man told his 15-year-old victim that he was looking for a girlfriend and liked "younger girls" while abusing her…

Private investigator reveals Jay Slater armed himself with two knives before disappearing in Tenerife
Private investigator reveals Jay Slater armed himself with two knives before disappearing in Tenerife

He allegedly stole a bag of ketamine from the Airbnb and armed himself “just in case” saying he couldn’t go back there…

VIDEO: Man arrested in south Tenerife after smashing car with dumbbell and threatening locals with knife
VIDEO: Man arrested in south Tenerife after smashing car with dumbbell and threatening locals with knife

The suspect allegedly threatened to kill the car owner while brandishing a knife…

Los Abrigos residents at breaking point over brown tap water as pipe works continue
Los Abrigos residents at breaking point over brown tap water as pipe works continue

The discoloured water, believed to be caused by oxidised material in ageing pipes, has raised concerns over people’s health…

Adeje joins pet identification drive to boost animal safety and welfare
Adeje joins pet identification drive to boost animal safety and welfare

The campaign aims to make it easier to locate lost pets more effectively…

Hotel workers preparing to strike every Friday during July and August in Tenerife
Hotel workers preparing to strike every Friday during July and August in Tenerife

Their actions will affect thousands of holidaymakers if pay demands are not met…

Driver on the run after high-speed police chase on TF-1 motorway
Driver on the run after high-speed police chase on TF-1 motorway

The pursuit on the Tenerife motorway was caught on camera but the suspect escaped in busy traffic…

The number of VV beds in Tenerife is now close to the number of hotel beds available
The number of VV beds in Tenerife is now close to the number of hotel beds available

Holiday Lets have increased by 30% in the last six years, whereas hotel beds which have only grown by 1% since 2019…

Over 1,000 volunteers join coastal clean-up across Tenerife for World Oceans Day
Over 1,000 volunteers join coastal clean-up across Tenerife for World Oceans Day

Island-wide initiative marks record participation under the theme ‘Reconnect with the Tide’…

Motorcyclist airlifted to Tenerife in critical condition after serious crash
Motorcyclist airlifted to Tenerife in critical condition after serious crash

He was flown from La Gomera due to the seriousness of his injuries…

Divers collected 45 kilos of rubbish in one day from two popular beaches in the Canary Islands
Divers collected 45 kilos of rubbish in one day from two popular beaches in the Canary Islands

Marine litter kills over a million birds and 100,000 sea turtles in Spain every year…

Small group stages protest at Mount Teide despite official postponement
Small group stages protest at Mount Teide despite official postponement

"Let it be clear, we will not stop," declare activists…

Tenerife Cabildo to spend €2.8 million on new seats for the Heliodoro Stadium
Tenerife Cabildo to spend €2.8 million on new seats for the Heliodoro Stadium

The upgrade is intended to bring the facility up to modern standards of quality, comfort, and accessibility for fans…

Teide earthquake 'Unusual but Not Alarming' says IGN director
Teide earthquake 'Unusual but Not Alarming' says IGN director

It was located slightly east, in the Montaña Rajada area, not at the base of Teide where shallower quakes are usually detected…

Lorry fire near petrol station sparks panic in Tenerife
Lorry fire near petrol station sparks panic in Tenerife

Thick plumes of smoke could be seen rising from the vehicle, which led to a flood of calls to the 112 emergency call centre…

Man arrested for killing his mother in Tenerife
Man arrested for killing his mother in Tenerife

Paramedics rushed to the scene but were unable to save the woman, who had been stabbed several times…

Demolition begins on Puerto de la Cruz bus station after 16 years of neglect
Demolition begins on Puerto de la Cruz bus station after 16 years of neglect

The goal is to breathe new life into the run-down site and turn it into a thriving business centre…

Tenerife Viking takes 2nd place in Móstoles Strongman Showdown
Tenerife Viking takes 2nd place in Móstoles Strongman Showdown

Despite a 20-year age gap and a searing 40°C heat, the Brit more than held his own against a competitive field…

Canary Islands Health Service ordered to pay €146,000 in compensation after baby dies
Canary Islands Health Service ordered to pay €146,000 in compensation after baby dies

Medical staff at Candelaria hospital in Tenerife failed to carry out a caesarean section in time to save its life…