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Vicki McLeod
Vicki McLeod

Vicki has lived in Mallorca since 2004, she still can't conjugate the past tense in Spanish. 

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The flying princess

Meet Sofia Alixandra, the aerial acrobatic “Princess” in Son Amar’s 2023 show Ohalá.

Vicki McLeod 19/05/2023 06:30

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In the water with... Neil Agius

He is going to attempt to swim 160 km from Mallorca around the west coast of Ibiza touching land on the eastern coast of Ibiza.

Vicki McLeod 12/05/2023 11:35

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Paradise found in Mallorca

When Margaret Whittaker OBE first arrived in Mallorca in the mid 1990s, she could not have foreseen what lay ahead …. A twist of fate that blew her off course, she had no idea that this jewel of an island was about to steal her heart and change her life forever…

Vicki McLeod 08/05/2023 11:59

Latest headlines

Love is in the air at Son Amar launch

Love Island will be filmed on the island from June.

Vicki McLeod 02/05/2023 09:35

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The Crown makes CrossFit history

The Crown, the first CrossFit competition of its kind, saw ten young athletes invited to the island to throw down for the right to the title of “King” and “Queen”.

Vicki McLeod 28/04/2023 13:04

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“We were incredibly lucky to hear a scream in the dark”

Mallorca resident and Yacht Captain Thomas Auckland tells his story of the rescue of 16 people by the crew of S/Y Genevieve off the coast of St Kitts & Nevis.

Vicki McLeod 21/04/2023 12:39

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Making magic happen - Cathy Sasson

I tell myself everyday it doesn’t matter if I like it, what is important is will my customers like it.

Vicki McLeod 14/04/2023 12:42

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Family Values

"We give everyone the same attention regardless of what they are spending."

Vicki McLeod 05/04/2023 11:10

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Evolving with Mallorca

Meet Shane, former Magalluf bar manager and, Connected Mallorca owner.

Vicki McLeod 31/03/2023 10:12

Schools

In the classroom with the founder of Mallorca Tutoring Academy

We work with the Spanish curriculum up to Selectividad, the GCSE and A Level systems, and the International Baccalaureate.

Vicki McLeod 22/03/2023 11:46

Paperwork

Visa España: Navigating the paper trail

Meet Becky and Keri, from Mallorca Solutions where a team of eight now based in Son Bugadelles assist people through the bureaucracy involved in applications for NIE numbers, residency, driving licenses etc.

Vicki McLeod 13/03/2023 15:37

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Eight go into the ring in Mallorca

The event was to raise money for the Cancer Support Group.

Vicki McLeod 07/03/2023 11:59

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Talking with celebrant and end of life doula in Mallorca

The next Death Cafe is in Algaida on February 28 from 11am to 1pm.

Vicki McLeod 27/02/2023 15:40

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Mallorca resident completes the World’s Toughest Row!

Ian and Dan rowed non stop from La Gomera in the Canaries in aid of The Pink Ribbon Foundation which works to support people.

Vicki McLeod 24/02/2023 13:08

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Why are you sitting here in the cafe? I am working....

This week we meet a Mallorca resident who is currently writing his autobiography in between writing novels, and looking to start up a writter’s group in Mallorca.

Vicki McLeod 17/02/2023 15:33

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Taking your dogs and cats from Mallorca to the UK and back again!

This week we talk to a Mallorca resident who runs Magic Car-Pet!

Vicki McLeod 14/02/2023 14:57

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In the circle with ... An Bleu

This week I sit and talk to An about her work supporting international women who are having a baby in Mallorca.

Vicki McLeod 09/02/2023 10:28

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The future is bright for Mallorca’s film industry

We're currently bidding over 20 jobs for commercials, and over 30 jobs for film drama and reality.

Vicki McLeod 03/02/2023 09:00

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"First think, second believe, third dream and finally dare..."

Between his dad and Xavi they have rescued and rehabilitated more than 30 horses sincelaunching Naturacavall in 2019.

Vicki McLeod 08/01/2023 11:36

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In the ring with Ian Bonsall: "Challenge yourself in 2023 to step outside of your comfort zone"

The Find Your Inner Gladiator event asks for volunteers to take part in 10 weeks of free training to then participate in a fight night to raise money for the Cancer Support Group.

Vicki McLeod 27/12/2022 11:45