Author
Richie Prior
Richie Prior

Comment

Hidden costs of low-cost airlines: The flight booking frustration

I’m not being funny but it’s all self check-in now at most airports so by the time I get on the plane I actually feel like I work for the company.

Richie Prior 20/10/2023 15:42

Comment

How amazing is the weather in Mallorca!

I’ve said this on many occasions that Magalluf and Palmanova were thriving winter destinations when I arrived on the island in 1990.

Richie Prior 13/10/2023 13:22

Comment

Is VAR ruining the game?

I find myself not celebrating a goal anymore because I’m looking to see if there was an offside, a foul, a handball or something else untoward leading up to the ball going in.

Richie Prior 06/10/2023 10:29

Comment

"I may be biased but Mallorca has lots of things to brag about"

It’s no wonder that other countries and athletes look at Mallorca as a place to come and train.

Richie Prior 02/10/2023 13:08

Comment

So has the "tourism excesses" been a success?

I do hope they get rid of the red zone map so all of us in the area of Magalluf can become “responsible”.

Richie Prior 25/09/2023 10:57

Comment

The hunt is on for Luis Rubiales replacement

He decided to tell Piers Morgan in an interview that he was quitting but added he would be denying the charges of sexual assault brought forward by the Spanish player Jenni Hermoso.

Richie Prior 18/09/2023 12:01

Comment

September reflections: navigating challenges

So basically if you get fired tomorrow the money you were paid on ERTE would be discounted from your PARO which in most people’s cases means you’ll hardly get anything.

Richie Prior 08/09/2023 13:03

Comment

Empowering the future for Women's football in Mallorca

Two of the women in Spains starting line up started their football here in Mallorca so let’s hope for many more in years to come.

Richie Prior 25/08/2023 13:09

Comment

Women's World Cup: It’s the Lionesses versus La Roja on Sunday

I’m in a little dilemma, my country of birth is going to play in the Women’s World Cup Final against the country that has been my home for the last 34 years. Where will my allegiance fall?

Richie Prior 18/08/2023 13:15

Comment

I’ve been lucky in my life to meet some amazing people

This past week has been no exception, with Peter Crouch, Abbey Clancy and their kids visiting Pirates Adventure.

Richie Prior 11/08/2023 11:23

Comment

A winter World Cup? It will never work

I actually think the winter World Cup wasn’t such a bad thing...

Richie Prior 04/08/2023 16:00

Comment

Can't vote anywhere!

I think that as a resident who has lived here for 33 years and pays taxes here in Spain but does not want to give up my British citizenship I should be able to vote.

Richie Prior 28/07/2023 11:05

Comment

Do you have sympathy with the Just Stop Oil protesters?

We absolutely should be investing in clean, alternative energy, but we’re simply not at a place to just stop using fossil fuels at this moment in time.

Richie Prior 24/07/2023 17:11

Comment

It's too hot to sleep in Mallorca!

Here are a few tips to keep yourself or your bedroom cool.

Richie Prior 14/07/2023 13:19

Comment

Famous celebs and their quirky requests

Find out which band requested there be no brown M&M’s in the backstage area!

Richie Prior 06/07/2023 16:14

Comment

Elton John's songs have stood the tests of time

I found the lyrics hard to understand at times, he can’t hit the high notes anymore, he was definitely reading the words at some points and unfortunately his knees have gone making him incapable of moving around.

Richie Prior 29/06/2023 15:09

Comment

Lads get scammed but....

Now the newspapers love to bash Magalluf but I have a story that whilst it started off bad, had a good ending.

Richie Prior 23/06/2023 11:39

A safer Magalluf

After 30 years of working in Magalluf, the Director of Pirates says new laws are working

He thinks the campaigns to increase awareness to the dangers of excess drinking etc. are worthy and have worked.

Richie Prior 24/03/2023 10:54

Lifestyle

Liam "The Bull" Jones: A champion in the making

Liam is from the Rhondda Valley in Wales and has been coming to Mallorca on and off all his life as his parents have a place on the island.

Richie Prior 21/10/2022 22:28

Football

A beautiful place of contrast

If you need me to convince you any more about our status as a leading sporting destination then ask the many sports men and women from the island.

Richie Prior 27/10/2021 15:00