Island Connections

 Four tried and tested ways to improve your bank balance from the comfort of your own home.

This issue our resident diarist reveals her stylish secrets, explains why Botox for feet is never a good idea… and talks about her husband 

Our resident diarist tells us why it’s best to find out who your celebrity client is before agreeing to work with them.

Phil Bean has lived on Mallorca for five years. He works in sales and as The Mobile Butler, providing care and other services. He is also a presenter on English Radio Mallorca, where he is known as “Bishop Beany”.   

There are people here on Mallorca who work to improve the lives of children, not just over Christmas but throughout the year. Their work reaches far beyond this island to touch young people all around the world.

Each October, the charity Breast Cancer Care holds its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign. Highlighting the importance of their message, Mallorca resident, Jo Ryan shares her own inspirational story about beating the disease.

Mallorca welcomed one of the British greats of the sport of kings, for an “Evening with Joseph William Calzaghe” – the longest-reigning boxing world champion in recent years.  

As the UK media spotlight falls on one of its own, Barrie Stuart muses on the ongoing phone hacking scandal.

Andratx art gallery owner, Sascha Augustin, shares his story that took him from Austria to Mallorca.

Chris Mann was originally born in the UK but emigrated to Canada with his family in 1969. Well known on the island for his latest role in the hit show Come Fly With Me, he has been singing Frank Sinatra's songbook for more than 11 years.