News of the day 30 September 2017
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Emergencies
Woman serious after being knocked down by a dustcart
A 71-year-old woman was knocked down by a dustcart and dragged some fifteen metres yesterday morning.
Holiday rentals
Rentals legislation led to immediate loss of 22% of places
According to Terraferida, there was a 22% reduction in the number of places on Airbnb within three days of the legislation coming into force.
Police
Summer security good but not perfect in Palma
Antoni Noguera: "These incidents give the city an image we don't want. So, we will make improvements and bring in greater police strength."
Food and drink
Balearic bartenders proclaimed best in Spain
Another set of titles has just been won by bar managers at Ginbo and Chapeau in Palma.
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Warm welcome
Tourists will always be more than welcome to these shores.
Jason Moore