Death toll now 154 - JK5022
It now transpires that Spanair's MD82 that crashed in Madrid killing 154 passengers had landing gear trouble just a month ago. Last July 26th the plane took off from Palma Mallorca on route to...  more ...
Breaking News:	Spanair JK5022 - 153 dead
Breaking News:	“El Robado” destroyed: a part of Tenerife’s history goes up in flames
Breaking News:	The changing face of Santa Cruz
Breaking News:	Tenerife tourism still a ray of sunshine
Breaking News:	Spanair discount scare denied

Wind those windows up please!
Drivers throughout Spain may be asked to approach cities like Santa Cruz at a lower speed in order to reduce their carbon footprint – and keep their windows closed too.  more ...
Local News:	Titsa is “a raw diamond”
Local News:	Tenerife’s young tourism trends
Local News:	Special fare offer extended
Local News:	Spanish diet should be listed
Local News:	Road Sign Nightmare

What’s in a name?
This wasn’t my intended article this week; but I was intrigued and concerned to read on the BBC web site of a custody case in New Zealand. The child involved was nine years of age and had refused to...  more ...
Business News:	Train when you want with B fit 24 hours
Business News:	The UK bank has opened a new branch in Tenerife - Lloyds TSB, a British bank in Adeje
Business News:	Telefónica tries to scam its own clients in a desperate bid to keep them
Business News:	Taste the fine life at unique restaurant event
Business News:	Romo celebrates 15th anniversary

Puerto Colón- a great day out
As any parent will know, the summer holidays are usually greeted by the kids constantly groaning “we’re bored” , which usually leads to the parent making a knee jerk reaction and dragging them off...  more ...
Feature:	Awakening the charms of picturesque Alcala
Feature:	Walk 1: from Ifonche round the upper part of the Barranco del Infierno
Feature:	How our dolphins can help to save the wildlife world
Feature:	Discovering....Los Gigantes - Where the giant cliffs loom supreme
Feature:	CANARY ISLANDS - GOING BACK IN TIME

The Premier league 08/09: We predict few surprises
Yet another Premiership season is about to kick off, and we believe  that the unusually quiet transfer market will have its effect.  more ...
Sport:	Ref Quiz 02: Penalty Nightmare!
Sport:	Gavin fails to make the weight
Sport:	Faldo calls for García to up his game
Sport:	Ashton Turns down the Olive branch from the RFU
Sport:	You’re the Ref 1: Player waiting to be sent off scores!

Why is the cost of everything going up and up?
Any mild economist can adjust his glasses and explain: there are a number of tangible reasons. The ever-rising price of combustibles such as petrol, diesel fuel and natural gas; the constant...  more ...
Spanish Politics:	Venezuelan dictator Chavez plays the game again
Spanish Politics:	Serial killer Chaos released after 25 murders
Spanish Politics:	Call for Poirot
Spanish Politics:	The Supremo comes up with a few surprises
Spanish Politics:	Our Leader all by himself

A stormy 90th Anniversary in Russia
During the night of 16/17 July, 1918, the Tsar of All The Russias and his empress, their five children, two employees of the royal family and their doctor were shot to death in a cellar at...  more ...
European Focus:	Berlusconi on the (tapped) line
European Focus:	Great Britain: things get worse for G. Brown
European Focus:	E.F. as a gossip column - And now for something completely different:
European Focus:	Ireland
European Focus:	Homosexual couples aren’t less stable: official

Europe and the USA: how did we survive?
Dear friends Johnny and Marti found a friendly message on the Internet which intrigued them, and promptly sent me a copy. The missive is directed to those of us still alive and kicking, who were...  more ...
World Affairs:	Letter from Brussels - “Time to Listen”
World Affairs:	Uneasy lies: housing needs in Britain
World Affairs:	Funny old world
World Affairs:	Funny Old World
World Affairs:	Letter from Brussels - “Flying the same Flag”

US Crackdown on Foreign Bank Accounts by Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent Blevins Franks
Swiss bank UBS is shutting down all private bank accounts held by American residents following pressure from the US government to unveil the secrets of UBS bank accounts belonging to US clients.  more ...
Financial:	Global Property Shares - Recognising the Investment Opportunity by Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent Blevins Franks
Financial:	What lies ahead for the Spanish economy? by Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent Blevins Franks
Financial:	Tax Rate Rises As Savings Tax Directive Is Three Years Old by Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent Blevins Franks
Financial:	Petrol prices fuel protests in Europe by Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent Blevins Franks
Financial:	Bond Funds for Income and Growth – Helping You Beat Inflation by Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent Blevins Franks

Animal anarchy

As zoos go, our house is way down in the league. Nevertheless, though we may not be the safe refuge for every kind of domestic animal that others are, we do our best. You might remember Michael...  more ...

Mecano musical to mesmerize Tenerife

A spectacular new musical which proved a record-breaker in Madrid is on its way to Tenerife.  more ...

Sunday on my mind……with musician Tim Hedges

Jazz musician Tim Hedges is sitting at his keyboard, eating grapes and having a joke with his fellow band members.  more ...

Restaurante Gañanía - A recipe from Head Chef Pedro Rodríguez Dios

Fillet of Bacalao (Cod) on a bed of sweet potato purée  more ...

Face it the natural way

Take a look in your food cupboard and fridge.Do you have some cucumber, an apple, some eggs, a bit of milk, perhaps some honey and a ripe avocado?  more ...

Drivers advice desk by Sue Watts - Tyres

Tyres have been making transportation more efficient and travel more comfortable since they were first invented in 1845. Early tyres were made from latex, a natural extract of the rubber tree.These...  more ...

The english library

For those of our members who have, or are about to have, their families descend on them for the holidays, don’t forget that we also have a large collection of children’s books available, and also...  more ...

Summer nature camp

If you’re a child, what could be nicer than a four-day adventure in the heart of a lush forest learning all about nature and the environment?  more ...

Residents' advice desk - State Pension  by Sue Watts

any British pensioners do not experience any problems when they are eligible to begin drawing their state pension. Over the years they have contributed to the UK social security system and it is...  more ...

Sir, 20-8-08 – Watching IC (Islas Canarias) Television at 3.30 pm – plane crash at Barajas.

What the hell is happening to the safety precautions taken around the world aboard our aeroplanes. Is this accident just a coincidence after my experiences of yesterday or are the technicians...  more ...