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Frank Leavers
Frank Leavers

Frank has been writing a number of different columns for the Bulletin for almost 16 years; in that time he has also worked as a radio and television presenter in Mallorca. He has a background in the press, media, politics and public affairs that goes back to the early 1980’s. Alas, he’s getting grumpier as he gets older!

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Power corrupts - absolute power corrupts absolutely!!

Unfortunately, it seems to be the case nowadays that the concept of ‘democracy’ is becoming a movable-feast.

Frank Leavers 11/01/2021 13:24

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A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the......!

Today our columnist Frank Leavers tells us what's the key to weight loss.

Frank Leavers 08/01/2021 12:15

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New Year angst: plus, watching the weather and January japes

Frank Leavers talks about some of the New Year' s resolutions and the weather.

Frank Leavers 06/01/2021 11:00

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Regrets? I’ve had a few - but too few to mention!

A fascinating survey has recently revealed what the Great British public have regretted most over the course of their lives.

Frank Leavers 23/12/2020 16:34

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Some random thoughts from a random brain!

Frank Leavers shares with us some of the issues that have vexed him over the past year or so.

Frank Leavers 18/12/2020 15:20

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Trying to ignore COVID-19 PLUS Brexit and failing miserably!

Today our columnist Frank Leavers tells us what's the reality of Brexit and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Frank Leavers 16/12/2020 12:00

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Come on, speak properly will you?

A poll had apparently revealed what was currently the sexiest British accent.

Frank Leavers 11/12/2020 12:08

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What is so wrong about a stiff upper lip?

Today most young people feel lost and adrift in a modern and uncertain age, worried about the tiny problems of the "First World".

Frank Leavers 07/12/2020 14:50

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The art of putting up Christmas decorations - Plus, the new cintura speed limit

Frank Leavers gives his insight on this year's Christmas decorations and the new speed limits in Palma.

Frank Leavers 02/12/2020 14:01

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Time for a rethink regarding University Education?

Access to university was considered essential for the development of young people, but today it shows the deficiencies.

Frank Leavers 01/12/2020 12:42

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Ladies and Gentlemen: unaccustomed as I am to public speaking...!

Frank Leavers gives some basic rules on how to speak in public to avoid being terrified by the experience.

Frank Leavers 27/11/2020 12:16

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Staying on Covid-19 alert - plus, let's keep it local!

This week our columnist Frank Leavers tells us what his thoughts are on Covid-19 and all its works.

Frank Leavers 25/11/2020 17:15

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Is Walking becoming the new Rock'n Roll?

Today our columnist Frank Leavers tells us what the reality is on the streets of Mallorca.

Frank Leavers 19/11/2020 16:01

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Christmas at home this year? Plus - staying in seems to be the new going out!

For some, a Christmas holiday period spent on the island will be something of a novelty as for many it will be a fairly new experience.

Frank Leavers 11/11/2020 13:05

Frank Confidential

Scooters told to scarper! Plus - public or private? and our light fantastic

Our weekly contributor Frank Leavers shares how he feels about the electric scooter and asks what happens to the migrants that come to the island shores.

Frank Leavers 04/11/2020 15:50

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Late night drinking and the big leak

Perhaps a hands-up ‘mea-culpa’ moment might close down the political frenzy, as often an old fashioned, straightforward apology, goes a long way with ordinary folk you know.

Frank Leavers 27/10/2020 12:40

Sunday Essay

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the…!

The truth is nobody ever appreciates the way that bad news is relayed to them.

Frank Leavers 20/10/2020 15:45

Frank Confidential

Do you check your supermarket receipts? Perhaps you should!

In the three cases I outlined we were overcharged between 90 centimos and the not quite so amusing sum of almost 9 euros!

Frank Leavers 15/10/2020 14:59

Frank Talking

So, guys its ‘like’ speaking the Queens English inn'it?

The trouble is however, no matter how much we traditionalists try to hang onto the rhythms and cadences of our beautiful language, some of us are determined that we all sound like a mid-Atlantic version of ourselves.

Frank Leavers 08/10/2020 12:27

Frank Confidential

The hills are alive with the sound of... Walking!

One of the benefits of a regular walking regime, is that you can wear really sexy ‘walking-wear’ without feeling a fraud.

Frank Leavers 06/10/2020 14:39