News of the day 7 July 2017
News / Latest headlines
Tourism
Spain is the UK’s favourite destination despite Brexit uncertainty
Simon Manley, the British ambassador to Spain, acknowledged yesterday that Brexit has created uncertainty among expatriate residents.
Terrorism
Majorca ISIS chief in Birmingham appears in court
The Birmingham-based hate-preacher Tarik Chadlioui has been ordered to appear before Westminster Magistrates again on 13 July.
Transport
Monarch to extend flight schedule next year
More than three-quarters of Monarch’s 2018 summer schedule are released today, covering departures from five UK airports.
Transport
Pirate taxi services taking over Playa de Palma
The teams of inspectors which have been deployed to Palma to crackdown on illegal pirate taxi services are having to be moved to Playa de Palma
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
Letters to the Editor
I wonder sometimes am I alone in getting a tad fed up with the constant lamenting and publicity over the death of Princess Diana. 20 years on and it seems to be gaining momentum
Edition of 7 July 2017
Comment
Behaving badly
The British have the reputation as being the bad boys of the Majorcan tourist industry.
Jason Moore