Pollensa
Pollensa administration facing vote of no confidence
The rupture at the town hall has been sparked by the UMP's line on property tax.
Tax
No tax rise in Pollensa after UMP withdraws its support
Increased property tax for hotels and other commercial premises has been blocked.
Health
The "silent killer" of diabetes: Free testing in Pollensa
Howard’s blood sugar levels were so high, his doctor immediately sent him to a specialist at hospital. It was that serious.
Police
Palma and Pollensa town halls dismiss police sentenced for kicking prisoner
The court said that the prisoner, who was drunk and tied up, had been the victim of "contemptuous and humiliating" degradation.
Nautical
Pirate charter boats proliferating in Alcudia and Pollensa
Legitimate charter operators want the Guardia Civil to check on the pirates, who "are robbing us of a thousand euros a day through their illegal practices".
Fiestas
More Moors than ever but Dragut still loses Pollensa battle
There were more Moors than ever this year, determined to try and reverse the battle result of a simulation that has been staged since the mid-nineteenth century.
Hiking
Puerto Pollensa dry-stone route is opened
"The opening of this stage is an achievement, but we now have to work on a further extension to the cape of Formentor."
Tourism
Pollensa way ahead in the supply of legal holiday homes
Pollensa has 8,666 tourist places in 1,502 legal houses (villas, chalets).
Emergencies
British woman knocked over and killed in Pollensa road accident
The British tourist was knocked over and killed by a car on the Pollensa-Puerto Pollensa main road on Saturday night.
Cycling
Major improvement planned to Santa Eugenia-Pollensa cycling route
The work on the roads will involve re-tarmacking them, cutting back vegetation and improving signage.
Property
Housing crisis in Pollensa because of holiday rentals
Finding an apartment to rent in Pollensa, a town which has long been one of the principal destinations for holiday rentals, is now almost impossible.
Northern News Spotlight
Illegal billboards in Pollensa will have to go
It is asking owners of land on which the billboards have been placed to "voluntarily" have them removed.
Fairs and Fiestas
New "cavallets" dance in Pollensa
The appearance of these horse figures in Pollensa for Sant Sebastià is unique to the town.
Fairs and Fiestas
Pollensa pine climbs trickier than ever
Lard had been added to the soap, so the tree, stripped of its bark, was extra slippery.
Northern News Spotlight
Preparing for the Sant Antoni Fiestas
The build-up to the Sant Antoni Fiestas (16 / 17 January) contains as much tradition as the fiestas themselves.
Northern News Spotlight
Spring comes early to Puerto Pollensa
The temperature rose to 25 degrees, some ten degrees warmer than normal for the time of year.
Military
UK to join European air chiefs at summit in Formentor
As a complement to the conference, an air show at Son Sant Joan in Palma is being planned.
Northern News Spotlight
Pollensa fair continues to grow
The artisan fair opens at 6pm on Friday (till 10pm).
Northern News Spotlight
Pollensa will have to pay over two million euros for Guillem Cifre green area
This land was included in the town's urban plan of 1991.
Northern News Spotlight
Possibilities for the tourist tax in Alcudia and Pollensa
Everyone seems to want a piece of the tourist tax pie, and it's not even been implemented yet.