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.
Winter flights
Bulletin to quiz Scottish minister for infrastructure over lack of winter flights
The Bulletin, on behalf of its readers, has been pushing and campaigning for more direct winter flights from the UK as a whole for the past three years.
Crime
Seven members of organised criminal gang arrested
Seven people are arrested every day in Spain for corruption according to central government.
Beaches
Balearics has best beaches in the world
Ses Illetes beach in Formentera was voted the best in Europe and the seventh best in the world.
Entertainment
Majorca thriller hits the BBC this Sunday night
The Night Manager stars Olivia Colman, Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie, who all came to Majorca last year.
Tourism
The sun shines as Jet2 launches Majorca's package holiday season
It was the first time ever that British holidaymakers have come to Palma on organised city-break weekends
Tourism
Balearics registered second highest tourist spend increase in 2015
The British were responsible for spending the most in December: 708 million, an increase of 19%.
Tourism
Now the rush is on to book a cheap flight to the Balearics
The airlines are just filling their boots.
Tourism
Britons advised to book their Spanish holidays as soon as possible
Amidst fears that Spain could be sold out by the end of this month, ABTA tried to ease people’s fears and calm the stampede for holidays.
Transport
Training flight low over Palma causes public alarm
The Boeing 777-300 was actually on a training flight but flying as low as 450 to 500 metres.
Tourist tax
Hoteliers to cover cost of the tourist tax this year
One per cent of hoteliers’ profits will go towards absorbing the cost of the tourist tax this year.
Police
22-year-old killed in car crash
The total number of lives that have been lost on Majorca’s roads since the start of the year is now four.
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?
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca
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