Football Fiasco
The TV presenter’s tweet had compared the rhetoric of the Conservatives’ immigration policy to the language of Nazis.
Don’t drive so close to me!
The last time I remember such crazy conditions was probably about 12 years ago and more recently we have suffered a flooded orchard.
A walk in the park
“Many observers are desperately hoping the Sussexes will sue the programme makers in order to offer further ammunition against them and to keep the global gag and humiliation going...”
Fawlty Logic
“I was horrified to read that comedic actor, John Cleese, intended to bring back the series but in a modern context with him playing a grumpy boutique hotel owner alongside a never before revealed daughter.”
Going spare
“Laying bare the sorry tale in his biography, Spare, Harry never thought to warn the mother of two that he was about to blow the lid on their secret...”
Troubled waters
Maxwell must rue the day she ever became embroiled in the nefarious affairs of financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
Spare Heir?
Various media surveys prior to Christmas showed that even the Americans were tiring of the endless unleashing of emotions from the hapless duo...
Christmas Cheer, never fear
Harry’s tedious autobiography, Spare, is shortly to hit the shelves but at least over the festive season there will be a little respite for M&H-weary Brits, and the Royals, for that matter.
Korean Magic in Mallorca
It was a delight to find a taste of Korea in Santa Ponsa set in the most magicalsurroundings and with exemplary yet relaxed and warm service.
In Truss we trust?
With 132,000 vacancies in the NHS, one in nine on a medical procedure waiting list, and with A&E departments overrun, she’ll have her work cut out.
The good old days
I lived during an era when none of us habitually used mobiles or computers and we didn’t have ‘trigger warnings’ on literature...
Ice would be nice
My favourite story this week has been how Spain is apparently completely running out of ice, causing untold misery to many British holidaymakers.
Whatever the weather
There have been murky tales of melting rail lines, out-of-control forest fires, drownings in natural lakes, closed schools and surgeries and people becoming perilously overcome by heat.
Ready for Rishi?
For now, only Rishi seems ready for the challenge and he has the resources to give it his all.
Memory lane
As visitors pour into Soller, many having valiantly battled through huge queues at Palma airport, it has given me time to reflect on the Soller of today.
The summer of discontent
Transport chiefs have already rattled the government’s cage but more workers across many public sector professions are ready to down tools.
The show goes on
This week in My Column we talk about Boris Johnson, the children of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Mallorca hot weather and the upcoming event at the Museu Fundación Juan March with the Bulletin is interviewing me in relaxed fashion about Mallorca and my books.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt
Comment
Off Beat
The British police, particularly the Met, need to be reminded why they exist and who they’re supposed to serve.
Anna Nicholas 23/03/2023 15:19