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The Latest Breaking News from Gran Canaria

Bemused tourists surrounded by protestors on beach as Spanish locals call for change

Protesters appeared on a beach while tourists were sunbathing and chanted ‘This beach is ours’

The Independent UK

Thousands Protest In Spain's Canary Islands Against Mass Tourism

Thousands of flag-waving demonstrators hit the streets across Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday to demand restrictions to the mass tourism they say is overwhelming their Atlantic archipelago.

International Business Times

Canary Islands: UK holidaymakers warned over anti-tourism protests

Demonstrations are due to take place in Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura

The Independent UK

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Race of Champions: What is the famous motoring event?

Australia will make its debut hosting the historic Race of Champions in 2025 as the motorsport event will head to Sydney’s Accor Stadium.

Autosport

Call it the Dauwalter effect: The North Face Transgrancanaria race sells out at unprecedented pace

All 4,600 bibs associated with the event have sold out six months in advance

Advnture

Seeking a new adventure? Gran Canaria's hiking festival offers a chance to discover the island's wild side on foot

Now in its 13th year, the festival is back with four new routes to discover various terrains

Advnture

Spanish police share aerial footage of hammerhead shark off Gran Canaria after sighting closes tourist beach

Bathers rushed to get out of water after hammerhead shark spotted

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Boeing 737 flight to Gran Canaria just cleared end of runway by ten feet, report reveals

The jet was carrying 163 passengers to Las Palmas when the near-miss glitch occurred

Evening Standard

Disaster narrowly avoided as plane clears Bristol Airport runway with just seconds to spare

Boeing aircraft, operated by TUI, departed for Las Palmas, Gran Canaria with 163 passengers on board when it struggled to take off

The Independent UK

Hiking in Gran Canaria: we uncover hidden treasures in a wild and welcoming land

We head to Gran Canaria and discover why this island has been captivating adventurers for centuries

Advnture

British rower found dead on boat while attempting Atlantic charity challenge

Body of Michael Holt, who had been rowing solo between Gran Canaria and Barbados, found by fishing vessel crew

The Guardian - UK

8 of the best things to do in Gran Canaria

The Canary island holds some of the Spanish archipelago’s most striking nature, enchanting towns and an action-packed capital city

The Independent UK

Where is hot in Europe in December? 8 best European holiday destinations for sunny weather

You don’t need to change hemispheres to swap festive fun for festive sun

The Independent UK

Refugees FOUND at sea in 15-day search for boats missing with 300 migrants on board

A boat with around 200 people on has been found more than 80 miles south of Gran Canaria, according the Spanish Maritime Rescue Service

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Liverpool Echo

A Place in the Sun's Ben Hillman taken aback by complaint from buyers who live in caravan

The host was baffled during the search in Gran Canaria

Wales Online

Mum trapped in Gran Canaria after falling seriously ill while on holiday

Karen went to her room to rest, but when Isy checked on her Karen was unconscious and not breathing

Daily Mirror

Brit mum trapped in Gran Canaria and can't talk after falling ill on dream family holiday

Karen McIntee and her sister Isy Macleod flew to Gran Canaria for what they hoped would be a relaxing holiday - but had only been on the sun-drenched island for a few days when Karen began feeling unwell

Manchester Evening News

Father-of-two left fighting for life after 30ft horror fall from holiday hotel balcony

Dan Boyle, 31, needs a specialist medical flight to get back home and friends are raising funds

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Reuters

Spain probing African migrant voyage after reported Moroccan gunfire

(This May 26 story has been refiled to remove the reference to Maleno as Morocco-based in paragraph 10)

Glasgow Live

Mum furious as 'holiday is cut short' and vows never to fly with TUI again

A mum of two has been left furious after her flight to Gran Canaria was delayed by nearly 17 hours after the pilot fell ill causing a diversion to Newcastle - with TUI refusing to offer her a refund.

Manchester Evening News

Mum-of-two furious with TUI as she vows never to holiday with them again

Stacey Young's flight to Gran Canaria had to return to the UK mid-flight after the pilot became ill

Daily Mirror

Mum's fury when 'holiday is cut short' as she vows NEVER to fly with TUI again

Stacey Young, 37, and her family saw their arrival in Gran Canaria delayed by nearly 17 hours after the pilot fell ill and had to turn the plane around - but TUI has refused her a refund

Daily Record

Mum fumes after TUI 'refuse refund on diverted flight' that delayed holiday by 16 hours

Stacey Young splashed out on a £2,000 all-inclusive holiday to Gran Canaria with her family but was left 'fuming' at the delay due to the pilot's illness.

Liverpool Echo

Mum vows 'never to fly with TUI again' after holiday is 'cut short'

Stacey Young spent £2,000 on a trip to Gran Canaria for her family but said she will never fly with Tui again

Chronicle Live

Mum hits out as TUI refuses refund for flight which diverted back to Newcastle after pilot fell ill

The TUI flight to Gran Canaria returned to Newcastle mid-flight after the pilot became ill, meaning holidaymakers were delayed almost 17 hours

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