£1m card winner wanted by police (BBC - England)
Posted 09/01/2008 23:58:01 GMT
A judge has ordered the arrest of a £1m scratch card winning Cornwall woman after she went on holiday instead of giving evidence in court. Chip shop worker Leah Sumray 21 ignored a witness summons and went to Fuerteventura instead of Truro Crown Court in Cornwall.
Ryanair to double passengers by 2012 (Business World)
Posted 10/05/2007 16:58:00 GMT
Ryanair today said it expects to double the number of passengers it carries annually to 100 000 over the next five years. Speaking at an airline industry conference in the Netherlands Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary said the number of bases will be increased from around 19 or 20 to 40 over the same period.
Over 3,800 Moroccan illegal immigrants repatriated up to November (Maghreb Arabe Presse)
Posted 12/12/2006 18:58:05 GMT
According to official figures revealed on Monday, among the 12,171 illegal immigrants repatriated up to October, 9,460 came from African countries and 1,763 came from Romania.
Morocco-Canary Island ferry to start in 2007 (Afrol)
Posted 22/11/2006 19:58:01 GMT
A final decision to launch a ferry route between the Spanish Canary Island of Fuerteventura and the southern-most port of Morocco Tarfaya has been made. The new line which is to transport both persons and goods is to be inaugurated no later than next summer the autonomous government of the Canary Islands has announced.
Saharawis Flee to Spain (Prensa Latina Africa/Middle East News)
Posted 22/11/2006 16:58:01 GMT
The daily states that about a hundred wood and Zodiac boats have arrived on beaches of Fuerteventura Lanzarote and Gran Canaria with dozens of people on board. According to the publication the rhythm of that traffic has been progressively increasing with 70 of 100 boats arriving in these last four months.
13 bodies found on boat (News 24 World News)
Posted 08/09/2006 21:58:01 GMT
Fuerteventura - Rescuers on Thursday found 13 bodies and at least four people suffering from severe hypothermia in a boat that was towed to this island in Spain's Canary archipelago emergency services officials said. But civil guard officials said the vessel which had a total of 33 people aboard was unlikely to be the one they have been searching for since Tuesday.
Aid worker tells of migrant ordeal (BBC World)
Posted 31/08/2006 19:58:00 GMT
Austin Wainwright a worker with the Spanish Red Cross describes helping African migrants who arrive in the Canary Islands after days at sea in small boats. The basic story most of the people tell is that they would rather die trying to make it to Europe than to stay in their country.
Iberia baggage handlers' strike in Fuerteventura may affect 150 flights a day (Forbes Business)
Posted 24/08/2006 08:58:05 GMT
The strike has been called for Saturday Sept 2 and Monday Sept 4 two of the busiest days at the airport the newspaper said. Iberia has been hit by a slew of industrial action by both pilots and ground crew the worst of which caused the direct cancellation of around 240 flights a day for three days in July costing an estimated 15-25 mll eur.
Illegal immigrants shipping to Canary Isles triple (expatica.com Spain News)
Posted 09/08/2006 15:58:00 GMT
Triple the amount of illegal immigrants have arrived by boat on the Canary Isles this year compared to last year. On Wednesday the Canary Isles government said it had counted a total of 14,589 immigrants between the start of this year and Sunday.
France double victory at Kiteboarding Speed Grand Prix (Global Surf News)
Posted 07/08/2006 09:58:01 GMT
Today Fuerteventura saw one of the most successful events in the history of speedkiting. During the last 5 days 11 races have been started, a number that hasn't been seen before at a speed event ever.
ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix - Results (Boards Online)
Posted 02/08/2006 16:58:00 GMT
Double world record holder Finian Maynard from take top honours at the ISA Speed event at the first round of the 2006 series.
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam - Final Day (Boards Online)
Posted 01/08/2006 07:58:00 GMT
Venezuelan Freestyle sensation Jose Estredo wins his first PWA Grand Slam after securing victory in the second double elimination in Sotavento.
The 2006 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam - Day 9 Results (Global Surf News)
Posted 31/07/2006 14:58:05 GMT
Jose Estredo wins the double elimination at Sotavento after a nail- biting re-sail with Taty Frans.
Kitesurfing Kite World Cup: Same Spot New Sport (Extreme Sports 365)
Posted 31/07/2006 10:58:01 GMT
Running the whole of this week from August 1st - August 5th, the competition attracts the biggest names in the pro game.
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day Nine (Boards Online)
Posted 31/07/2006 08:58:05 GMT
Jose Estredo wins the double elimination at Sotavento after a nail-biting re-sail with Taty Frans.
Club VASS Team fly the flag for Britain in Fuerteventura (Boards Online)
Posted 31/07/2006 07:58:02 GMT
Team Riders Andy Bubble Chambers and Simon Hurrey are flying the flag at this years PWA freestyle competition.
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day Eight (Boards Online)
Posted 31/07/2006 07:58:01 GMT
Jose Estredo and Sara-Quita Offringa stay un-challenged for now as a lack of wind stops the double elimination being completed at Sotavento.
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day Seven (Boards Online)
Posted 31/07/2006 07:58:01 GMT
Taty Frans and Laure Treboux advance through the first double elimination at Sotavento as world champion Ricardo Campello crashes out early once again.
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam - Day 6 (Boards Online)
Posted 28/07/2006 09:58:00 GMT
Big names tumble as young talent forces its way to the top at Sotavento today. Jose Estredo wins the first freestyle single elimination beating Tonky Frans in a thrilling final.
ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix Fuerteventura -Day 6 (Boards Online)
Posted 27/07/2006 20:58:01 GMT
In heavy conditions with breaking waves on the course again Cyril Moussilmani snatched the victory in front of Patrik Diethelm and Finian Maynard.
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam - Day 5 (Boards Online)
Posted 26/07/2006 22:58:05 GMT
Antoine Albeau and Karin Jaggi stamp their authority with final race wins to take the mens and womens event titles. With mistakes all-round it was Finian Maynard who won the battle for second ahead of Micah Buzianis in third.
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam - Day Four (Boards Online)
Posted 26/07/2006 10:58:05 GMT
Nerves strike the top players as mistakes allround see many disqualified. Amongst the guilty Antoine Albeau stays lucky in first position Micah Buzianis fails to capitalise on the mistakes of others in second and Karin Jaggi keeps pole position in the womens competition despite one disqualification.
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam - Day 3 (Boards Online)
Posted 25/07/2006 09:58:01 GMT
Antoine Albeau reclaims the event lead after six races as Bjorn Dunkerbeck slumps to fourth position. A resurgent Micah Buzianis leapfrogs Finian Maynard to take second.
ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix - Day 2 (Boards Online)
Posted 24/07/2006 16:58:05 GMT
The second bullet in a row for Finian Maynard again in front of Patrik Diethelm and Bjorn Dunkerbeck.
ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix sets 3 national records (Global Surf News)
Posted 24/07/2006 15:58:01 GMT
Winds gusting up to 35 knots and breaking waves on the speedcourse made it hard for everyone.
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam - Day Two (Boards Online)
Posted 24/07/2006 10:58:04 GMT
Bjorn Dunkerbeck clings on to the event lead ahead of Finian Maynard in second. Has tour leader Antoine Albeau lost his grip as he sinks to third?
ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix - Day One (Boards Online)
Posted 23/07/2006 22:58:10 GMT
The first days of the Fuerteventura Grand Prix saw difficult conditions for the 87 competitors from all around the world.
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam - Day One (Boards Online)
Posted 23/07/2006 10:14:05 GMT
Bjorn Dunkerbeck fights back to take the event lead at Sotavento whilst tour leader Antoine Albeau has to settle for second after 2 races.
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam - Registration Day (Boards Online)
Posted 22/07/2006 11:39:14 GMT
All the big names and more have thrown down their gauntlets and registered today for the Slalom 42 racing at Sotavento Fuerteventura.
Tenant confesses Swansea couple murder (icWales)
Posted Fri, 21 Jul 2006 08:02:00 GMT
A couple murdered in the Canary Islands, where they lived after leaving Swansea, were buried there yesterday.
Couples funeral (ITV.com)
Posted Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:42:19 GMT
Tina and Brian Johnson who were in their fifties had lived in Fuerteventura for 9 years. Their bodies were found partially covered with rocks. One man's on trial accused of murder another's on bail.
Funeral for island deaths couple (BBC News)
Posted Thu, 20 Jul 2006 06:05:03 GMT
The expat Swansea couple murdered in the Canary Islands will be buried there, five days after their deaths.
Murder charge over island deaths (BBC News)
Posted Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:02:05 GMT
A Spanish court charges a man with the murder of an expatriate Welsh couple on the Canary Islands.
Two due in court over isle deaths (BBC News)
Posted Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:33:50 GMT
One person is released and two men are expected in court over the killing of an expatriate Swansea couple on the Canary Islands.
It's going to get hotter (Express and Star)
Posted Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:37:47 GMT
Heatwave temperatures in the West Midlands are set to reach 35C (95F) this week - before storms and torrential rain bring possible floods. The Government has issued a warning to the vulnerable to stay indoors and keep hydrated as the region faced more steaming hot days and stuffy nights.
Statement from the Johnson family (Government News Network)
Posted Mon, 17 Jul 2006 15:33:48 GMT
The Johnson family would like to express their deepest gratitude to everybody who has helped, and expressed their heartfelt concern. Deepest thanks to everyone who tirelessly searched for Tina & Brian and they are very grateful for all their attention.
British couple found dead in Canaries (ITV.com)
Posted Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:47:56 GMT
A retired British couple who had been missing for several days have been found dead in the Canary Islands. The bodies of Brian and Tina Johnson were discovered on Fuerteventura island.
Couple's bodies found on island (BBC News)
Posted Mon, 17 Jul 2006 07:17:05 GMT
Spanish police investigate the deaths of a couple in their 50s thought to be from Swansea.
Couple's bodies found on island (BBC News)
Posted Mon, 17 Jul 2006 07:14:37 GMT
Two bodies found on a Spanish island are believed to be those of a missing couple, originally from Swansea.
