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.
Terrorism
Security forces have stepped up controls of the Muslim community
For the past couple of months the Guardia Civil and the National Police have increased their vigilance of the Muslim community on the island with special attention being paid to mosques and centres where young Muslims gather for meetings and talks.
Celebrities
Abbey and Peter chill out sailing round Majorca
Abbey Clancy and her footballer hubby Peter Crouch are expecting their third child and have been celebrating with a Majorcan holiday.
Cruising
Starck super yacht in the Balearics
One of Philippe Starck-designed super yachts is currently cruising the Balearics and was phoptographed yesterday off Formentera by Resperalia Cystic Fibrosis Clinic of St Agustin, Majorca, who were enjoying their annual swim around Formentera.
Terrorism
ISIS suspect was planning London-style knife attack in Inca
One of the four terror suspects arrested as part of a Spanish-led pan European anti terrorist operation early on Wednesday morning was planning a stabbing murder spree in Majorca mirroring the London Borough Market carnage, a Spanish judge said.
Court
ISIS suspects in court this morning
The four ISIS suspects arrested as part of a European-wide anti terrorist operation in Majorca on Wednesday morning will this morning appear before the High Court magistrate Santiago Pedraz in Madrid, who will decide on whether to let them walk free or hold them on remand in prison.
Claims
Hundreds of Britons could face jail over false claims
Majorcan hotel Mac Hotels has taken legal action against clients who have stayed at their hotels and then subsequently made a false compensation claim.
Incident
Young man critical after balcony fall
A 20-year-old holiday maker is in a critical condition after falling from a fourth floor balcony at a hotel in Magalluf in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Four ISIS suspects arrested in Majorca
The central government delegate to the Balearics, Maria Salom, was quick to call for calm yesterday after four suspected members of ISIS were arrested on the island.
A packed port of Palma
Yesterday, the Port of Palma witnessed the meeting of some of the most prestigious and luxurious cruise liners afloat in the Mediterranean this year.
Tribute
“I am a Bond girl and always will be
The most photographed woman and actress in the 70’s, Britt Ekland, finally came to Palma yesterday to inaugurate an homage to the late British director, Guy Hamilton, known for his James Bond films and other movie classics.
Police
Police fining Playa de Palma businesses in corruption probe
Despite the pledges and promises from City Hall, the Playa de Palma has become a highly conflictive resort again this summer with Neo Nazis on the loose.
A week of the best of British film in Majorca
The Atlàntida Film Festival opens in Palma this morning with the inauguration of a photographic exhibition at the Casal Solleric entitled “Guy Hamilton, a Director’s Life Behind the Scenes”, with images of Hamilton directing and relaxing with his stars on his sets.
Weather
Balearics on fire red alert this weekend
All town halls were warned yesterday that the risk of forest fires across the Balearics is extremely high this weekend.
False claims
Boris Johnson backs Abta crackdown on false holiday claims
"If the figures were to be believed, the digestive systems of the British people had become the most delicate in the world."
False claims
False compensation claimants facing three years in jail
Abta and travel industry partners launch “Stop Sickness Scams” campaign to crackdown on fake holiday sickness claims ahead of peak season.
Gastronomy
The Hairy Bikers ride into Palma to meet Marc Fosh
David Myers and Simon "Si" King spent the day with Marc Fosh, the first and only British Michelin Star chef in Spain.
Police
Britons arrested at the airport for attacking police
The two drunken Brits began throwing punches at the officers and acting aggressively.
Police
British holidaymaker: "My baby daughter was nearly snatched"
"I saw this woman with very dark skin and blonde hair approaching over my left shoulder. The lady put her arms around her telling us that she was taking her!"
Culture
"I would tear the European Union up and start all over again"
Man of the world, poet, writer and media columnist, Samuel Bressón will soon be presenting his new book in Palma.
Comment
Petty Palma politics
I am sure that the police have got better things to do - boosting numbers in Playa de Palma perhaps.
Humphrey Carter 11/06/2017 00:00