Jenni Kingan had been visiting the north of Mallorca on holiday for several years before deciding 18 months ago to move here permanently. Accordingly, she sold her business in Scotland and has now opened up her Casa de Patchwork in Pollensa.

In 1980 I was an instrument-maker in America. One rainy day I queued up at a record store to catch a singer's autograph. It is the only autograph I have ever sought. And the musician? Luciano Pavarotti.

Seven intrepid swimmers took to the waters of Pollensa Bay on Monday September 3rd to swim across from Barcares to Tamarells for charity.

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