Anna Nicholas: My Column
Anna Nicholas’s views on some of the stories of the week.
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At last there is hope!
But honestly, is any of this feasible? Are governments really that bright? Columnist and writer Anna Nicholas thinks it’s very doubtful.
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Getting your package delivered or not?
Anna Nicholas’s second Majorca based crime novel, Haunted Magpie, is published this November. It will be available at Universal Bookshop, Portals Nous & Come In & Llibres Colom in Palma, also at all good UK bookshops & via amazon.
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Cummings-Gate
The antics of Cummings and his kind has rightfully enraged those who steadfastly
adhered to government guidelines even at the expense of never being able to say goodbye
to those they loved.
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What a muddle
I’m not sure whether Boris Johnson has just thrown all his cards in the air and handed the rulebook to a bunch of mad men but it certainly seems that way.
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Brainless professors
It’s good to get some laughs during lockdown. It certainly beats the relentless drudgery of the day to day corona news.
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Freedom?
I was confused about the one km radius edict. Did that mean that I’d have to run around in circles for one hour?
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I’m a celebrity, get me out of here!
I haven’t watched television for many years now so am spared a lot of unctuous mewling from these spoilt, out of touch oafs on popular talk shows and breakfast time programmes.
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Walking the walk
At subliminal level, the public is reverting to caveman mode, unconsciously thinking of survival and how best to cope in a world of uncertainty.
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Hospital Pizza Express
The haves and have-nots will have a totally different experience at this time, just like the passengers did on the fateful Titanic.
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A song and dance about humanity
We need solidarity, kindness and humour like never before. There ain’t no room for irritation or froideur.
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Life goes by
For now, this is a golden opportunity to listen to silence, embrace one’s family and friends and reach out to those in need even virtually.
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Comrades in arms
I have been impressed by the plucky spirit of the expats on Majorca and the social media community as a whole.
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Love in the time of Coronavirus
"Loneliness would hurt them far more than the virus."
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The fragility of life
Calls for more media control after Caroline Flack's death, coal and wood fire ban, homeless people in Palma and sharing trend is catching up.
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Braving it out
Weekly columnist writes about the carefully crafted PR move, Valentine's Day fervor, wild dogs on the loose and the long goodbye by Harry and Meghan.
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Pet hates
Anna Nicholas’s first Majorca based crime novel, The Devil’s Horn, is out now. It’s available at all good bookshops & via amazon.
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In celebration of Nicholas Parsons, CBE - A life well lived
Last summer we met for the last time, though we stayed in touch by email.
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Welcome to the roaring twenties
The mounting row between the United States and Iran is concerning.
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Reasons to be cheerful
Anna Nicholas’s first Majorca based crime novel, The Devil’s Horn, is out now. It’s available at all good bookshops & via amazon.
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Stormy Times
Don’t miss the glorious Hotel Gloria Sant Jaume Christmas market in Carrer Sant Jaume in Palma on Sunday from 12-8pm. I shall be popping along to sign books and check out the stalls from 6-8pm.
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Trust the community
It all seems much easier when you can just pop by your village branch and have a chat with friendly members of staff whose names you know.
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The show must go on
Anna Nicholas’s Majorca-based debut crime novel, The Devil’s Horn, is out now. It’s available at all good bookshops locally such as Come In, Universal, El Corte Ingles and via Amazon.
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Luckily, the Neolithic temple has become visible once more due to the drought in the western part of the peninsula.
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Iman Barlow and her boxer boyfriend bravely thwarted a robbery here in Majorca.
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Anna Nicholas’s latest Majorca title is A Chorus of Cockerels. Her first crime novel, The Devil’s Horn, will be published October 10. Follow her at telegraph.co.uk
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Anna talks about tourists, the environment and getting back to life here on the island.
Participate
Will you still book holiday to Mallorca despite British Minister's warning?
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Should the Balearics be isolated to contain coronavirus?
News
Check the classifieds today
Whatever you’re looking for we’ve got it covered in our Classified Ads.
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Mallorca Weather Forecast for Monday
It's wet and very, very windy in Mallorca today with a high of 17 degrees.
To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.
Community
Brexit – For thousands of UK nationals in Spain there is still time to act
This means for UK nationals, who were unable to begin or complete the process of applying for residency in Spain and the new TIE card, there is still time to act.
Lifestyle
Films in English and Norwegian in Palma
Find out what films are playing in English, Norwegian and Swedish this week in Palma. Films will be updated on Friday January 29.
Lifestyle
Life is a challenge in Soller this week
Life goes on in the Soller Valley in all the ways that life does. Illness, work, weddings and day to day routines in these difficult times.
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Where to go to order out on the island
Takeaway is considered the new Date Night, even on your own. New restrictions may have forced many restaurants and bars to close their doors, but these resourceful eateries have developed excellent takeaway options to suit all tastes.
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The last of the lockdowns?
So, what to do? Although the regulations aren’t currently as limiting as they were back in March 2020 when we were completely confined to the homestead, we are once again being encouraged to ‘STAY HOME’.
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A few tips on Tipping
Andrew Valente explains everything you need to know about tipping in Spain and how restaurants work in general.
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If only we had known
"I decided for next week to write a little about some of my fellow Scandinavians and to find us all some good news"
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Cold comfort for change...
"If you follow these basic rules, your care will be repaid with clear-looking, healthy broths with flavours that are true and clean."
Sports
Spanish federation apologises to Tennis Australia over player quarantine
The Australian Open begins on Feb. 8 in Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria.
Lifestyle
Step by Step: The Power of Walking
Ideally, walking at least 30 minutes a day can do everything to improve your health.
Sports
Mallorca level at the top after 1-3 win in Madrid
"In 20 minutes all the doubts generated since the end of 2020 were quickly dispersed."
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The political virus
The far right party VOX has been rather quiet, but its woken up again
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Interview with showrunner and lead writer Dan Sefton
"I think Mallorca deserves a big bounce back in 2021. It’s a lovely place to go.”
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Vaccination go slow
The Balearics has got to speed up its vaccination programme.
Community
Winter Wonderland - Queen’s College nursery children have great time learning about winter
One of their favourite Ice Castle activities is to become an arctic explorer and sketch what they can see in their make-believe space.
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The vaccine passport trap
The vaccine passport will only work if vaccinations are speeded up.
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An American Presidential inauguration - British Style
This week our columnist Frank Leavers tells us what his thoughts are on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Fat Shaming.