The Scrapbook with Mark Nolan

In this episode, we bust the myth of Facebook’s organic reach for small businesses in Spain. Many cafés, bars, and local services believe that posting on their Page will reach all their followers. In reality, organic reach is down to one to three percent — meaning most posts are never seen. Using the example of a Costa Blanca café, we show how only a handful of followers may ever notice a post, wh...

To celebrate 25 years of excellence, Quironsalud Torrevieja Hospital has unveiled a commemorative mural tracing its most important milestones. From pioneering cancer treatments and robotic surgery to embracing artificial intelligence in healthcare, the hospital has consistently led the way in medical innovation. In this episode, we take a closer look at the anniversary celebrations, the stories be...

The week of 15 to 21 September brings high politics, economic decisions and public demonstrations. Spain resumes its full autumn agenda, the UK hosts a Trump state visit amid crucial data releases, Europe braces for strikes, and global courtrooms deliver historic rulings. Thanks for listening, please remember to follow for more. Or not. Your choice. But thanks anyway.

In this week's episode, we put the spotlight on the school run, delving into the rules and responsibilities for all road users. We cover essential safety tips for parents and children who walk or cycle to school, including the legal requirements for helmets and lights, and the importance of visibility. We also provide clear guidance for drivers on how to interact safely with vulnerable road users,...

From record‑clean electricity in Britain to Spain’s surge in travellers and classroom resilience lessons, it has been a week of practical progress. Here are the stories worth your time. Thanks for listening, please remember to follow for more. Or not. Your choice. But thanks anyway.

This week on Advertising Trends Weekly: Spain’s streaming shift as Netflix removes its ad‑free Basic plan; the UK’s ASA faces criticism over claims about its regulatory reach; and ad‑tiers continue to surge across Western Europe. Mark Nolan explores what these changes mean for viewers, brands and regulation. Thanks for listening, please remember to follow for more. Or not. Your choice. But thanks...

The week ahead in the news from the UK and Spain, plus driving in Spain, and the road traffic forecast. A busy early-autumn agenda led by Spain, with corporate results and a grand-tour finale, while the UK weighs key debates and data, Europe focuses on policy signals, and the rest of the world delivers headline political and cultural moments. This week marks a significant shift in Spain's road tra...

In this week's N332 Driving in Spain Podcast , we dive into the latest road safety news and traffic updates from Spain and the UK, including the DGT's "Special August Operations" and a Bank Holiday traffic warning in the UK. Our main features include crucial advice on what to do if you are caught in a wildfire while driving, an explanation of the dangerous "rebound effect" of stimulants like coffe...

This week on Advertising Trends Weekly: UK regulators clamp down on thin-model imagery and ban a Sanex ad over racial stereotyping. Spain proposes a bold ban on fossil-fuel advertising, while traditional television struggles and digital ad spend soars. A two-minute snapshot of the headlines reshaping advertising in the UK and Spain. For more like this, visit MadBlackCat.com Thanks for listening, p...

This fortnight’s trends highlight the continued evolution of short-form content. TikTok thrives on movement, storytelling, and confessions, while Instagram leans into humour, drama, and fashion-forward reveals. Dance routines and transformation edits remain as popular as ever, but there’s also a noticeable move towards storytelling, comedy, and even a bit of nostalgia. Let’s take a closer look at...

Late summer warms up with Spain’s Vuelta start, Málaga’s street fair , and rising travel alerts. Across Europe, diplomats, festivals, and economic indicators keep communities alert—and connected.   I also have the driving weather and road forecast from N332 . Thanks for listening, please remember to follow for more. Or not. Your choice. But thanks anyway.

Inb the news for the week of 11 to 17 August, we will see major court rulings, key economic updates, and international sports fixtures across Spain, the UK, and Europe. With Spain marking Assumption Day on Friday as a national holiday, the week closes on a positive note with cultural celebrations such as Málaga’s August Fair bringing colour and energy to the height of summer. From the world of ent...

From summer storms and travel chaos to international road safety updates and what’s happening this week across the UK and Spain, Mark Nolan delivers a fast-paced podcast packed with useful insight, helpful advice, and breaking news. Thanks for listening, please remember to follow for more. Or not. Your choice. But thanks anyway.

This week’s road safety podcast covers some of the best recent developments in global projects — from a VR-powered traffic park in India to reduced crash rates in Texas and Glasgow’s expanding 20 mph zones.  Then, we head over to Spain to look at what’s been featured on the N332 website : why giving way to pedestrians is more than just a zebra crossing rule, how to spot tyre trouble before summer...

Today, I reveal the secret I couldn´t tell you last time, about what exactly was in the envelope from Amazon. It is something we have been asked for, and now it is a reality, with much more to come! Thanks for listening, please remember to follow for more. Or not. Your choice. But thanks anyway.

Here is a brief explanation of some of the projects we are developing this summer as part of the N332 Road Safety Campaign. There is also an accompanying video on the website, and YouTube. Thanks for listening, please remember to follow for more. Or not. Your choice. But thanks anyway.

SPEED is the focus of attention by the traffic police all this week, with the Guardia Civil, assisted by colleagues in the Local and Regional Police in places, monitoring for excessive and inappropriate speed more closely. Some schools in the UK have already finished for Easter, and so tourists are arriving in many places in preparation for the celebrations. You can read the full details on the N3...

The weekends will still be busy on the roads of Spain, with traffic heading towards the coast initially, then back inland at the end of the weekend.  This weekend also sees the clocks put forward, which can have an impact on driving and road safety. Thanks for listening, please remember to follow for more. Or not. Your choice. But thanks anyway.

A holiday weekend for some, with celebrations around St Patrick´s Day which is on Monday, and Father´s Day in Spain on Wednesday, the roads of Spain might be a little busier than usual. We also have the flight update for Spain, the UK and Europe for Friday 14 March 2025. Thanks for listening, please remember to follow for more. Or not. Your choice. But thanks anyway.

All this week, as part of a European Traffic Police initiative, the Guardia Civil in Spain will be checking on seat belt use in vehicles. Thanks for listening, please remember to follow for more. Or not. Your choice. But thanks anyway.

This is the N332 Traffic Update for week commencing Sunday 8 December 2024. We are just coming out of the first holiday period of the season, with Constitution Day celebrated on Friday and the religious holiday of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, which means the roads will still be particularly busy in places like shopping and leisure facilities, and towns and cities where holidays are celebra...

It is one of those key weeks this week when we start a new quarter, so lots of financial bodies are preparing with brand new spreadsheets. In the business sector, the results of Solaria and Tesco will stand out, along with Nike, among others. As will the payment of dividends by Banco Sabadell and Ebro Foods. We will break down what is happening in Spain, Europe, the UK and beyond each day this wee...

Updated weekly, on a Sunday, this is the latest N332 Traffic Update for driving in Spain, with information on the planned situation on the roads for the week ahead, and any campaigns that are currently running that might require extra attention, as well as what we have got planned on the N332 website with articles related to driving in Spain and Spanish Traffic Law. For the latest updates, visit t...

It’s an important week for the tourism sector in Spain as hotel occupancy figures are published ahead of World Tourism Day, and a big week for Keir Starmer in the UK as he delivers his conference speech before jetting off to the United Nations where the UN General Assembly’s General Debate is set to take place. This is The Week Ahead, back after the summer break, in Spain, the UK, and some parts o...

Could This Week be Decisive of Divisive for Europe? This is The Week Ahead.   As we build up the last leg of the run up to the European Elections, there will be a lot of focus on the candidates this week. There are also elections this week in Belgium, Switzerland, Cyprus, and Hungary. I suppose, on the subject of elections, we cannon not mention the televised debate in the UK this week, although i...