Emergencies
Minorca fire was started by a banger
The forest fire in Minorca has been brought under control, and the extent of the damage is now being put at a lower amount than earlier - almost 37 hectares (around 90 acres).
Tourism
Tour operator demand will keep hotels open until mid-November
Inma Benito, president of the Majorca Hoteliers Federation, says that some establishments were able to open earlier and will be able to close later.
Weather
Hotter than usual in September as records melt
The Aemet meteorology agency points out that September records have been broken in parts of Majorca.
Police
Drunk driver hits two officers before crashing after police chase
The driver of the Mercedes drove straight into the two officers and continued at high speed through the streets of Arenal and onto the Llucmajor motorway.
Retail
Town hall to regulate the appearance of Palma's shop exteriors
This revised ordinance is still at an early stage of being drafted and it won't only apply to the old part of the city: the whole of the Palma municipal area will be covered.
Comment
Tourism promotion for the low-season
We want more visitors, not necessarily in the summer but certainly during the winter.
Jason Moore