News of the day 17 August 2018
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Transport
New record for passenger numbers at Palma airport
The highest number of people in the Balearics - residents, tourists and others - is always registered on a day in the middle of August.
Beaches
Palma beaches will have to close for the next two summers
Fixing the problem with the spills is going to take some time.
Crime
Arrests for hostess club credit-card scam
Clients were drugged and withdrawals were made from their credit cards.
Police
Tourist detained for alleged rape
The 21-year-old German was arrested in Playa de Palma on Wednesday.
Celebrities
Nick Grimshaw parties once more in Deya
The Geldofs were among those at the party for the BBC Radio One presenter.
News / Comment
Edition of 17 August 2018
Comment
Booze and balls
Something needs to be done about alcohol and sport on the park, not so much off it.
Humphrey Carter