Sophie Pierce will be the first person with cystic fibrosis to attempt a 3,200-mile row across the Atlantic Ocean, travelling from Lanzarote to Antigua. At 32 years old, Sophie is a social worker and rowing coach in Pembrokeshire. However, she is also one of 11,000 people in the UK with the most common rare disease.

Spain's Balearics and the Canaries remain some of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits. But holidaymakers have been warned to avoid the islands and instead visit a 'quieter' spot

Residents and tourists are advised to "exercise caution" in coastal areas, especially in regions most exposed to rough sea conditions.

A cockroach infestation took locals and tourists by surprise in Los Abrigos, in the south of Tenerife, on Thursday.

Residents and tourists are advised to "exercise caution" in coastal areas, especially in regions most exposed to rough sea conditions this week.

GANG boss Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is back in Lanzarote — and expects the allegations of money ­laundering against him to be dropped in the next few weeks, pals claim. His legal team on the holiday

The Dubliner, 61, was arrested and imprisoned by the Spanish Guardia Civil in a blaze of publicity in October after he indicated he was planning to run in the General Election

"We fail to understand why passengers at airports are not limited to 2 alcoholic drinks," Ryanair, Europe's biggest airline, said in a statement.

After launching civil proceedings against a "disruptive" passenger, Ryanair says it cannot understand "why passengers at airports are not limited to 2 alcoholic drinks." Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary floated the two-drink limit in August.

February is one of the best times to visit Cape Town, with its warm summer weather and plenty of outdoor adventures. Climb Table Mountain for panoramic views, visit the iconic Cape of Good Hope, or relax on the beautiful beaches of Camps Bay. Cape Town also has a cable car you don’t want to miss.

Leah died on the morning of March 11 2024. Speaking to the ECHO for the first time since her daughter's death, her mum Jenny, 40, praised Leah’s personality and how her positive outlook on life continued despite her condition.

Windstar Cruises is to deploy newly-renovated four-mast sailing ship Wind Star on its first full winter season of sailings in the Canary Islands. Nine 10-day itineraries will run between November 2025 and February 2026.