Humphrey Carter
Deputy Editor
Oxford-born Humphrey Carter joined the Bulletin in 1994 as a photographer, having studied photography, film and psychology in the UK. After having travelled the world and worked in many fields, within months of joining the Bulletin he secured exclusive access to Australia’s most wanted man in Mallorca and ran with the story for the following ten years for the local and international media. He was made Deputy Editor in 1997 and has been sent on numerous overseas assignments - he fronted the multi-media coverage of Real Mallorca’s European football campaign. His work has been featured on the front pages of newspapers and magazines around the world and is a regular commentator for leading international media outlets, in particular television and radio.
Voting
Previous vote registration to be scrapped for foreign resident voting rights
There is renewed commitment by the Cabinet Office to deliver the necessary legislation on foreign-resident voting rights in time for "the next scheduled General Election".
Emergencies
Drunk driver runs over a pedestrian on Palma's Paseo Maritimo
A 25-year-old Dutch tourist was run over along the Paseo Maritimo in the early hours of this morning by a drunk motorcyclist.
Animal welfare
Andratx riverbed cleaning donkeys being targeted
Donkeys' water and hay are being stolen. "We can’t for the life of us understand who would want to steal such things."
Tourism
UK tour operators warning Spanish hoteliers not to be greedy
"The short term fast buck doesn’t last forever and Majorca should have more foresight by now."
Tennis
Rafael Nadal's dream comes true in his home town
"It’s where I live, where I’m going to live, and it’s the only chance to really be involved with the project."
Brexit
No Brexit threat to health care for the moment
Jeremy Hunt confirmed that with regard to health care for British residents living abroad, nothing is going to change until Brexit negotiations are concluded.
For tourists, price is king
Greedy hoteliers, a weak pound against the euro are going to make a tough holiday market for Majorca.
Society
British war veterans conquer the Tramuntana
"I was hit twice in the stomach, once in the side and then blown up by a hand grenade."
Transport
Balearic parliament calls for end to drunkenness on planes
The focus for the moment is on flights to and from the UK and the government intends to work with the UK authorities and airlines.
Tourism
Britons paying 25% more for Majorca in 2017
The combination of an increase in hotel rates and the weak pound could cost Majorca dearly next summer.
Society
Not Forgotten Association: A soldier's story of Afghanistan
"I was happy to have taken it. Could have been a mate."
Sport
Unfinished business for Carlos Moya during Legends Cup
Tim Henman, Carlos Moya and Mats Wilander are among those competing in this year’s Legends Cup ATP Champion Tour Event from 6-9 October in Palma.
Retail
FANtastic: FAN Mallorca Shopping's gala ceremony
Europe's latest, largest and most diverse commercial and entertainment centre, FAN Mallorca Shopping, held a gala inauguration ceremony this evening.
Retail
FAN Mallorca Shopping offers a new retail and entertainment era
After much anticipation, the FAN Mallorca Shopping complex will be opening for business on Thursday (22 September).
Cycling
"Cycling is now taking over from golf in Majorca"
The sector is growing so fast. Never mind the fact that it is in the blood of the locals; Majorca is becoming the destination for cycling tourism and training camps.
Paint Palma proud
Graffiti has been one of the bones of contention this year, but it need not be.
Environment
Taking responsibility for Majorca's environment
"We need to be taking more responsibility for the environment we live in, not blaming tourists. We need them."
Society
From the world's battlefields to the beaches of Majorca
Two groups of British servicemen and women who have been wounded on active service will be arriving on the island with their partners for a week’s holiday.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- End of the Golden Visa....but there is a new way to live in Spain with few problems
- Nautical exodus from Mallorca
- The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars
- Non-resident Britons and Americans buying a property in Spain face massive tax bill, PM announces
Comment
The Spanish experiment
Belgium set a European record with a massive 541 days needed to form a government following a 2010 election. So what’s the rush in Spain?
Humphrey Carter 19/10/2016 00:00