Son of murdered woman planned to run away
The 16-year-old had been saving up in order to run away from home.
Emergencies
British baby serious after Sa Calobra fall
The child slipped from his mother's hold and fell six metres.
Emergencies
Residents to claim because of effects of burst pipe
The residents of the building which had to be evacuated are to make claims for damage.
Police
Playa de Palma arrests for theft and drugs
Police presence in Playa de Palma has been stepped up for the tourism season.
Politics
You decide: Vote 2019
Bulletin brings together the principal parties in the local election campaign with each party producing a two minute video in English on why you should vote for them.
Crime
Arenal woman could have been dead for four days
Police now suspect that Gloria Zavala was killed on the Friday before her body was discovered.
Emergencies
Burst pipe cuts Palma water supply
Garages were inundated, a building had to be evacuated and electricity supplies were cut.
Nautical
Nautical sector attacks inaction over illegal spills
The government is accused of focusing on illegal anchoring and ignoring contamination.
Law
Spanish government may challenge Balearic waste law
There are differing interpretations when it comes to plastic bags and to taxing waste.
Nautical
Rise in reports of illegal boat charter
There are fewer "pirate charters" but the complaints have risen.
Beaches
Walkers group says there is public way to Cala Varques beach
Pro Camins Públics is adamant that there is evidence of public right of way through the Cala Varques finca.
Tourism
Majorcan fam trip for US tourism influencers
Writers and tour operators are being introduced to Majorca.
Crime
Police believe son of murdered woman may have fled
An international search warrant has been issued for 16-year-old Pedro.
Tourist tax
Almost 70% of residents support the tourist tax
The Balearic tourism agency's survey finds 68.6% agreeing with the tourist tax.
Transport
Over 500 new charging points for the Balearics
The government is to provide 8.7 million euros for the installation of 561 new charging points.
Beaches
Owner closes access to Cala Varques
The owner has had enough of the lack of control in accessing Cala Varques.
Services
Palma walls graffiti will be removed within a week
Bureaucracy has meant delays to the removal of graffiti from protected structures.
Emergencies
Crew evacuated from burning cargo ship
The ship, with its load of over 1,800 cars, was later towed by tug to Palma.
Police
Police hunt son of Arenal woman
The body of Gloria Francisca Zavala was discovered early on Wednesday morning.
Police
Suspected rape after Soller fiesta
The Guardia Civil were called around eleven o'clock, after the Soller Es Firó.
Hotels
Council finalising procedures for Branson eco-hotel
The green light for Richard Branson's Son Bunyola looks certain to be given shortly.
Crime
Discovery of woman's body in plastic bags in Arenal
The body has been identified as that of a 53-year-old South American woman, Gloria Francisca Zavala.
Crime
Customs intercept boat with five tonnes of hash
The operation by the Customs Service is one of the most significant ever.
Transport
Proposal for the metro to go to Badia Gran
A train powered by hydrogen would go along the coast past Arenal.
Holiday rentals
Measures needed for troublesome holiday rentals
The Habtur holiday rentals association says that licences should be withdrawn.
Infrastructure
Still no barriers for Sa Rapita bike lane
Temporary barriers to separate the road and bike lane were promised last July.
Magalluf
Magalluf bars fined for breaching noise regulations
Most of the fines are for not closing doors at midnight.
Travel
UK airport passengers increased ten per cent in April
Passengers numbers in Palma rose 12% between January and April.
Property
Significant decrease in Balearic property sales to foreigners
The Balearics showed the second steepest decline in sales in the second half of 2018.
Police
Second "Viagra" arrest in a few days
Over 4,500 Kamagra and Cialis pills were in a "suspicious" package.
News
What's on in Majorca: 20-26 May
The elections this weekend have had an impact on fairs. At least least three which would normally take place this weekend have been held over. The big survivor is the Binissalem stone fair. Alaro's May fiesta, replete with Cossier folk dancers, also goes ahead. Otherwise, a leading name in contemporary folk music, Emily Barker, is in Palma, and there is a major benefit concert at Palma Auditorium.
Sports
Salva Sevilla settles it for Mallorca
Following a narrow 1-0 win against Almeria, Mallorca are in fourth place with the play-off dream very much a reality.