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British police officers in London

Unstoppable urban theft

“To help tackle the problem of increasing street crime, several of my friends have invested in the trendy new key tag doing the rounds on social media that has a loud bleeper alarm and flashing light...”

Anna Nicholas

Playa de Palma, Mallorca

Mallorca takes Berlin; the Balearics do not

92% of German tourists in the Balearics come to Mallorca. For the UK, the percentage is far lower.

Andrew Ede

End this Brexit madness now

Where is the brave new world they promised?

Jason Moore

Shorter working week in Spain will not work

Shorter working week in Spain will not work

Is the cost of employees having a more comfortable life passed on the customer?

Humphrey Carter

The debate over school holiday restrictions

From August 2024, the fine for school absences across the UK will be £80 if paid within 21 days, or £160 if paid within 28 days.

Richie Prior

What time do you have dinner of an evening?

Rrom spring through to autumn here in Mallorca, sitting down to dine dark into the night, was and always will be rather sexy.

Frank Leavers

Eating Jamon Serrano

Jamon Jamon in Mallorca

“Mallorcans aren’t afraid to splash out on something which they consider to be really special.”

Peter Clover

General view of Soller

Reflections on life in the Soller Valley

Stories, realities, and celebrations.

Shirley Roberts

Doggie doo

I never seem to catch the ignorant dog-owning delinquent in the act...

Sarah Forge

Playa de Palma, Mallorca

Where's the passion for improving Mallorca's mature resorts?

Investment is required in improving many resorts in comprehensive fashion rather than in piecemeal fashion.

Andrew Ede

A Taxi-ing problem

Taxi licences cost a fortune so it’s nigh impossible for young Mallorcans to take up the profession unless they are prepared to be in debt for decades or borrow their parent’s licence and car, which many do.

Anna Nicholas

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