10 new car parks to be built in Palma
At the moment there are 4 free deterrent car parks in Son Moix, Son Fuster, Son Sardina and Son Gibert and two that require payment in sa Riera and Manacor.
PCR tests for England to be scrapped by half-term
The British Government is also removing 47 countries from the ‘Red’ list, leaving just 7 that will require travellers to quarantine on arrival in England.
More harassment allegations at Palma Sports Centre
Three students have accused the two coaches of harassment.
All you need to know about the new UK travel rules
"With half-term and winter sun around the corner, we’re making it easier for families and loved ones to reunite....."
Balearic clubs and discos reopen tonight!
Local and National Police will be on patrol in Palma to make sure no-one is flouting the rules.
Spanish government set to ban smoking on terraces
There was a temporary ban during the pandemic; the government now wants to make it permanent.
Filming of the Crown and Princess Diana's last visit to Mallorca
"She stayed at the Hotel La Residencia...."
Adam Sandler finishes filming Hustle and thanks Mallorca
Adam Sandler is Generation Z's favourite celebrity.
Parents considering protests against school masks rules
Over 6,000 signatures in petitioning for an end to masks having to be worn outdoors.
Why we are facing higher energy bills this winter
One of the ideas, proposed by Spain, is for the EU to buy gas jointly to take advantage of the power of its single market of 450 million consumers
Pregnant woman gets short shrift from Social Services in Palma
The Social Worker in question denies implying that Maria should move house.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, October 8
A notable decrease in the number of Covid patients on wards.
Food poisoning at wedding reception costs restaurant thousands
52 guests went to the doctor with gastric symptoms in the days after the wedding reception
Rail workers threatening to strike over tram operation
The government plans to contract out the tram service to private companies.
Flu and Covid jabs for over-70s from November 4
Two schedules - one for the flu jab only; the other for the Covid and flu jabs.
20 to 39 age group the least vaccinated in the Balearics
66.2% vaccination versus 80.8% for the whole of the target population.
Mallorca staff shortages
It’s not just the UK which is having recruitment problems, so too is Mallorca.
Time for Cressida Dick to leave the Met
This week Donald Trelford talks about the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, Boris Johnson and England Cricket.
The circular tourism minister
This week in tourism: A Mallorca Hoteliers Federation roundtable discussion having come to the unsurprising conclusion that the 2022 season will be highly competitive...
Investing in marine protected areas pays off
We hope the results of this study will contribute to more and better funding.
Filming for 'The Crown' begins in Mallorca next week
The breakdown of the marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles and the death of the 'People’s Princess' is at the heart of season 5
Top drivers take part in the 550 Challenge Rally in Mallorca
“This competition is designed to be the reference test for autumn in the Mediterranean and to serve as a benchmark for teams before the World Rally Championship.."
Where to eat out in Mallorca this weekend!
New restaurants are joining this week's guide. Take a look!
Films in English for Friday 8 until Thursday 14 October
Check out the new times for this week's films that are being screened.
Saturday's weather: Sunny day across Mallorca
Find out what the weather has in store for the next few days. Keep up to date with the latest weather all over Mallorca this weekend via our live webcams, just click here.
Queen’s College raises money for Amiticia
A huge thank you to the Queen’s College community!
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Traffic woes in Mallorca
Local cars driven by local people are causing the gridlock.
Jason Moore