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Richie with the Mayor of Calvia Juan Antonio Amengual

From coffee to Calvia’s transformation

Last week, I interviewed Juan Antonio to look back on his first 18 months in power.

Richie Prior

Christmas lights in Soller

Christmas in the Soller Valley: Tradition, triumphs, and a touch of perspective

Christmas is a mixed goody bag for us all which becomes three holidays in Soller.

Shirley Roberts

Christmas and internet devices for children

Santa on Smart-time

With Christmas looming just behind those smoking chimney pots, there has been recent media concern as to whether children as young as ‘five’ should be given smart-devices as Christmas prezzies!

Peter Clover

Christmas windows and shoppers in central London

London lights and yuletide musings: Festive tales from the capital

Experience the magic of London during December, from dazzling Christmas lights and festive office parties to economic challenges and beauty trends.

Anna Nicholas

So why doesn’t Starmer put his hands up, be honest and got for it - dump Brexit?

Go for it Starmer, stuff Brexit for Christmas

All those who thought Brexit was about getting the UK’s borders back, well that’s the best joke going to come out of a Christmas cracker this year.

Humphrey Carter

Balearic President Marga Prohens during the PP Christmas dinner

Prohens’ bold move to secure stability for the Balearics

A budget is essential not just for advancing projects in the new year but also for providing stability and security to the citizens.

The 90-day rule, implemented after Brexit, directly affects British citizens who own second homes in the European Union

Easier paperwork for all…except the Brits

Spanish government makes it easier to work in Spain but not for all.

Jason Moore

My tree went up early November. It’s never too early for a sprinkling of some much-needed Christmas cheer!”

Too soon for Christmas?

Here in Mallorca we are lucky to have the best of both worlds.

Peter Clover

People in the Plaza de Sóller enjoying a sunny day after the intense cold of recent days

Why are the young people leaving Soller?

The young people of Mallorca have to find their own way to live their lives and earn enough to fund it.

Shirley Roberts

Tourists walking around Palma

Mallorca’s six per cent tourism inspectors

Over 3,000 inspections but only a fraction of them have been processed.

Andrew Ede

Prohens observes the conversation between Sagreras and Negueruela

What a right old mess in the Balearics

The islands are now facing the possibility of early elections after the big split.

Jason Moore