Crime
Jail and no bail for accused who torched partner
"I just lost it. I went out, had a few beers, four I think, and then a few trippys (drugs)."
Crime
Widespread outrage over Alcudia domestic violence
On seeing the approaching Guardia Civil vehicle, the boyfriend threw himself in front of the Jeep, claiming that he wanted to die "because she has left me for another".
Crime
Woman escapes after being set alight by partner in Alcudia
The woman was doused in what is thought to have been petrol by her partner and then set alight. Amazingly, she managed to escape from the burning property.
Alcudia
Alcudia promises "maximum control" for Bellevue student "festival"
Vallori said that if there is a repetition of problems, "measures" will be taken, stressing that there is to be "maximum control".
Alcudia
Town hall supports Bellevue businesses over new bridge
The bridges are not something over which the town hall has any real power, as they are the responsibility of the Costas Authority.
Alcudia
Businesses concerned about losses because of new Alcudia bridge
Bar and shop owners along Pedro Mas y Reus say that the bridge will divert tourists away from their businesses.
Northern News Spotlight
Birdwatching Britons flocking to the north of Majorca
Birdwatching becomes a new tourism product for Alcudia.
Environment
Measures being taken to stop Alcudia goats damaging cars
There is strict management of the goat population in La Victoria, with weekly hunts meaning that there is not an issue of overpopulation.
Northern News Spotlight
Magellan ship to visit Alcudia
The ship will be visiting the port of Alcudia, its only stop in the Balearics, on 30 March. It will stay until 3 April.
Northern News Spotlight
Second fire in Albufera in a week
The alarm was raised shortly before midday yesterday.
Northern News Spotlight
Alcudia's wood is going
Work on the removal of the wooden walkway on Alcudia's Paseo Marítimo is due to start this week.
Tourism
Alcudia to undergo a major facelift
A four-year project, in four phases, that will transform the whole of Bellevue into four-star accommodation.
Northern News Spotlight
Alcudia business owners seek action on all-inclusive
A commission of half-a-dozen business owners in the Bellevue-Magic main tourism centre of Alcudia is to meet with the town's mayor.
Northern News Spotlight
Possibilities for the tourist tax in Alcudia and Pollensa
Everyone seems to want a piece of the tourist tax pie, and it's not even been implemented yet.
Northern News Spotlight
Alcudia Maristany project is revived
Under the former ecotax, a plan that would have cost over nine million euros was developed.
Northern News Spotlight
Parliament to discuss Alcudia high-voltage cabling
As the period of suspension is almost up, parents have been pressing to have a meeting with President Armengol.
Northern News Spotlight
Poblat GESA is up for sale
The land has been put up for sale at a price of 3.1 million euros.
Northern News Spotlight
Nordesport investigation could widen to Pollensa
The Alternativa denounced contracts that the town hall had entered into, and these included Nordesport.
Northern News Spotlight
New agreement sought for Cap Pinar access
Environment minister, Vicenç Vidal, wants to start "from scratch" in coming to an accord with the military.
Northern News Spotlight
Ironman brings an economic benefit of over eight million euros
Alcudia town hall wants a more detailed study into the economic impact of the Ironman events that are staged twice a year.
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