News of the day 7 October 2016
News / Latest headlines
Weather
Cloud and rain in Majorca until the middle of October
Aemet is suggesting that there will be rain at times until at least 16 October with temperatures below normal for the time of year.
Society
UK government to give back British foreign residents the right to vote
The government today published detailed plans on how it will deliver its commitment to allow all expats to vote in parliamentary elections
Tourist tax
Tourist tax may rise in 2017
Each of the three parties in the government "pact" - PSOE, Més and Podemos - is said to be in favour of increasing the tourist tax rate.
Police
Eight-year-old girl beaten up in school playground
The girl was apparently pinned down and kicked repeatedly in what was said to have been a dispute over a ball.
Education
Balearics education - the worst in Europe
The Balearics is at the very bottom of an index of education that covers all other Spanish regions and all EU countries.
News / Comment
Comment
Vote for life
If we had all been able to vote, then the outcome of the referendum may have been very different.
Jason Moore