Frank Leavers: Is it possible to win or lose with good grace, yet still care?
Has sport become soulless? Frank Leavers reflects on the slow death of sporting heroism and unselfishness.
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Summer Blog: My gym shame and other embarrassments!
Find out what happened during Frank Leavers' first experience in a gym.
Confidential: More persistent "Pinging" - Plus, an attemted scam
Frank Leavers' return to the UK is not going as he had hoped...
Frank Leavers: Getting hot & bothered and slightly ‘bolshie’ back in Blighty!
"You really can’t go back ‘home’ again and expect it to be the same as it was two decades ago."
Confidential: Britain's "Pingdemic" and my part in its popularity - Plus, driving to Ms Maisie!
What was it like for Frank Leavers to return to the UK after two years?
Frank Leavers: It is decision time - Come on don't procrastinate!
In a persons average lifespan they will spend 2 years dithering over what, or what not to do.
Confidential: As I was saying before i was rudely interrupted!
Frank Leavers experiences the summer in Mallorca
Frank Talking: Pessimism is so passé - so cheer up will you?
Are you a glass half-full person or a glass half-empty person?
Confidential: The worrying world of wine and the protocol of buying a round of drinks!
Frank Leavers presents his guide on how to buy drinks in Mallorca.
Frank Talking: New technology and some embarrassing confessions
Come on, I can’t be alone in this pathetic inability to engage in this sort of stuff can I - surely?
Confidential: Who is coming here on holiday and other interesting stuff!
Which categories of British tourists will make the effort to come to these shores?
Confidential: Is ageing a state of mind? Hey, I do hope so!
Frank Leavers comes face to face with the number XX.
Confidential: The knock-on affects of dirty rain - Plus, travel contradictions continue
Frank leavers on the recent dirty deluge, plus mess of mixed messages.
Frank Talking: Is it time to get-rid? Come on you should try it
The trouble is, this is not as easy as it might seem...
Confidential: Don't drive so close to me - and some other irritations!
Find out what drives Frank Leavers crazy!!!!
Frank Talking: The times they are a Changing!
Is this fashionable ‘Woke’ attitude to life is becoming counter productive? Frank Leavers' thoughts
Confidential: A small town syndrome - plus, facemarks and fags!
Frank Leavers meets the Brits in Mallorca.
Frank Talking: When this is all over - Let's learn the lessons
Do we really understand how Covid has changed the order-of-things in our lives for now - and in the future?
Confidential: Graffiti: isn't it about time something was done about it? Plus - Mask-less tourists!
Frank Leavers' views on the problem-solving skills of the police and preening local politicians.
Frank Talking: Don't stop the music
Our columnist Frank Leavers talks about how musical preferences change through the ages.
Confidential: Covid-19 travel - the plan is that there isn't a plan!
Our Columnist Frank Leavers comments on the overcomplicated and tortuous process of trying to travel plus Cricket in Mallorca.
Frank Talking: Gentlemen - is it time to unveil the new you?
Our columnist Frank Leavers is ready to reinvent himself with the help of a style book; trying to be a little more presentable.
Confidential: Cricket returns to Mallorca - Also, it must be time to "Open up" all sport!
Our columnist Frank Leavers comments on the annual inter-island cricket competition and the banning of team sports in the UK.
Frank Talking: Politics and Boris - You really couldn't make it up!
Our columnist Frank Leavers analyses the key to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's popularity.
Confidential: We're free - but, free to do what? Plus - revenue raising fines
Frank Leavers opinion on "Freedom" after the state of alarm and the revenue raising behind the new speed limits.
Frank Talking: Anyone for tennis? Oh I say!
Our columnist Frank Leavers on his experiences playing tennis/padel in Mallorca.
Confidential: Are you a travel optimist or pessimist? plus - trying not to be "Rubbish" at Re-cycling
Frank Leavers comments on all the confusing signals coming from governments about where and when we can travel.
Frank Talking: I'm sorry, but could you please say that again?
Frank Leavers views on how the new generations speak unintelligible English.
Viewpoint: if you get the call, get it done!
"I must say the whole process was incredibly straightforward"
Confidential: Mallorca ex-pats; the shape of things to come
Frank Leavers on the current situation of the British expatriated comunity living in Mallorca.
Frank Talking: I want to make a complaint about people who complain!
Our columnist Frank Leavers talks about those who live in an endless spiral of complaining.
Confidential: Are you a full-on power walker? - Plus, Stop pointing at me!
Frank Leavers views on those (overly) dedicated hill walkers and unsustainable restrictions on Mallorca.
Come on, please don't act your age!
Age related socially driven activities have changed quite considerably over the past twenty to thirty years...
When does development turn into over-development?
There seems to be a frantic desire to build, build, build...
Could a consequence of Covid-19 be extreme tediousness?
The very fact that most of us are having to spend much more time than usual with our nearest and dearest has come at a price.
Are you Staying Local? Plus - getting the size right and motorcycle mayhem!
"The lockdowns have had a number of effects on us all. Some well recorded, others less so, because the feelings that are induced just creep up on you."
Please be "humour aware" before you laugh!
But according to comedians such as John Cleese, our sense of humour is being hi-jacked by those who believe that humour must never be cruel or edgy.
Look out, there are tourists about! plus - a property sales surge?
If government allow island travel and tourism to go ahead, it is hardly the fault of those arriving here...
An order - Followed by a counter-order - equals disorder!
One thing is for sure though, there is no one single reaction to what is happening in the world at the moment.
A shorter working week: the winners and losers. Plus, Easter tourism and Euthanasia!
It was my understanding the island based tourism industry were keen to downplay Easter holidays this year.
SPECIAL
Your Bulletin Summer Special
Your ultimate guide to the big events on the island this summer.
Lifestyle
Get the Mallorca Beach App!
The App also has a location map and offers information on toilets, restaurants and disabled access points.
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Are you still dreaming of a Mallorca summer holiday?
Lifestyle
Bargains for today!
Are you in need of a new sofa, this beautiful blue one may be just the thing.
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Are you rushing back to the UK from Mallorca?
What's on
What's On Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 August
This week the 60th Pollensa Festival kicks off.
What's on
Films in English for Friday 29 July to Thursday 5 August
Take a look at the new releases and also check the line up of films being screened in English at the Atlàntida Film Festival that ends this weekend.
Lifestyle
Spicy fried calamari with squid-ink aioli
Marc Fosh: "Every time I pick up an octopus or a squid I can’t help thinking that something so ugly couldn’t possibly taste so good"
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Summer Blog: Magalluf is truly beautiful...
Will there be a before and after? Amanda Jeffrey's views on the transformation of Magalluf
Lifestyle
Wild Mallorca: The citrinus star and crowns!
"This is one of the beautiful sides of nature which we all get to hear on this beautiful island"
Lifestyle
Majorca Mallorca: Question, question…
Do you have questions on travel quarantine, PCR, antigen, where to go to get the test, what to expect to pay, and what to do if they test positive, what to do when they get back to the UK after their holiday? If the answer is yes, find out more with Vicki McLeod who has the latest information here.
News
Inside Sport: A Day In The Life Of The Tokyo Commentator
Eurosport comentator James Parrack on the most successful British swimming team in history.
Lifestyle
Enjoying Mallorca: Alcudia Bay - wrecks and obelisks
There is much to be discovered in the sea around the island and especially in the bay of Alcudia.
Lifestyle
Where to go out to eat in Mallorca
Going out to eat this weekend but don't know where? Take a look at our restaurant guide for some ideas.
Lifestyle
Food: The calamar adventure
"Some nations still seem to be a little nervous about things with tentacles, especially the British"
Kids Zone
News from Queen’s College
This adventure only added to their enjoyment; who needs a water squirter anyway?!
News
Fan's view: Real Mallorca make it five from five after 1-2 win in France
Mallorca still unbeaten in pre-season. Will they stay fit for our first La Liga game against Real Betis?
Lifestyle
Spotlight on Soller: Ups and downs of Soller Valley life this week
Is this all just the madness of summer?
Lifestyle
The restaurant review: Scrummy pork fillet was Sky-high special
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Are the restaurant's incredible views on a par with the food?
News
Viewpoint: Reactivation - but how real is it?
It will take several quarters yet for there to be genuine talk of reactivation.
Lifestyle
Gardening in Mallorca: August is finally here so it’s time for sowing vegetable seeds
"Believe it or not, now in August we are really into the time for sowing vegetable seeds"
News
Viewpoint: The game of holidays
Thousands of Britons are still dreaming of a Majorcan holiday, but what a nightmare.
Kids Zone
Learning can be such fun!
Cutting, counting, experimenting, building, problem solving and investigating real problems to find appropriate solutions helps to make learning meaningful.
News
When it was Americans who behaved badly in Mallorca
In the US, public opinion was scandalised by press reporting of the case.