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.
Police
Body of a man found floating in the sea off Llucmajor
The body, in an advanced state of decomposition, was found by two fishermen at 10am in the area of Cap de Regana.
Crime
British suspect maintains it was a “sex game which got out of control”
Guardia Civil investigators maintain that the death occurred following a heated row over money.
Entertainment
Spotlight on Majorca-filmed BBC drama
Not long to wait now until the new BBC series The Night Manager hits the TV screens across the US, Canada, Australia and the UK.
Society
Balearic population continues to grow despite fall in EU residents
The third largest group is from the UK, the 15,505 British citizens also being a lower number than previously.
Tourism
Britain’s finest sailing for Palma
Cunard and P&O are going to be operating their flagship cruise liners in the Western Mediterranean this summer and Palma is going to be featuring on their itineries.
Tourism
Britons forecast to boost tourism spending this year
The average Briton will spend £1,243 on their main holiday next year - 8% more than in 2015.
Will jobs be enough?
Spain saw a record fall in the number of unemployed but will that swing it for the PP?
Transport
Passengers subdue man who tries to open door on flight from Palma to Ibiza
The group of passengers reacted extremely quickly and that, according to the Guardia Civil, proved crucial.
Entertainment
BBC thriller shot in Majorca will hit screens in the UK in April
Tom Hiddleston says: "Jonathan Pine is the most mysterious and complex kind of British hero.”
Entertainment
Award-winning Majorcan photographer pays tribute to close friend Lemmy
Only a few months ago, Pep shot the band’s latest, and perhaps last, official music video here in Majorca.
Fairs and Fiestas
Palma prepares for the Three Kings
The Three Kings will arrive by boat in the old port of Palma in front of La Lonja at 6pm on 5 January.
Tourism
Britons snapping up Balearic bargains
“As soon as the turkey was wolfed down, the all-out frenzy of 2016 holiday booking began”
What is the US doing in UK?
So, we have learned this week that US security agents are active in the UK.
Tourism
Branson "delighted" to be back in Majorca
Branson’s privately owned collection of award-winning luxury hotels and retreats, Virgin Limited Edition, is excited by the prospect of relaunching the project.
Crime
National Police open suspected homicide case in Palma
The police discovered the body of a 45-year-old women amongst the smoke and a mattress on fire.
Society
Balearics crosses its fingers for the big El Gordo lottery draw
Long lines formed as people hoped to buy a winning share in El Gordo, which will hand out 2.24 billion euros.
Business
British investment company wants Festival Park
Meyer Bergman has made an offer to purchase the Festival Park retail and leisure centre in Marratxi for an estimated 105 million euros.
Transport
Briton flying high in Majorca
Balearic Helicopters has entered in to a joint venture with the highly experienced and prestigious Whizzard Helicopters which is based in Welshpool.
- 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
Interfere or not to interfere
The European Union is at it again, telling people what to do while not getting involved.
Humphrey Carter 16/01/2016 00:00