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Cartagena is Spain’s 2nd cheapest port CARTAGENA in the Murcia Region is the second cheapest port for passenger ships and the third for cargo ships in Spain. Only the port of Tarragona is cheaper for passenger ships and the Balearics and Huelva cheaper for cargo ships, according to port authorities. Cartagena port authorities also offer discounts of between 30 and 40 per cent on taxes for cruise ships, depending on the number of stops. They also offer discounts of between 15 and 40 per cent for ships transporting containers, and between 20 and 40 per cent for vessels designed to carry RORO (roll-on-roll-off), wheeled freight that is driven on and off on its own wheels. Ships transporting live animals, scrap-iron, steel and lead products can get a 20 per cent discount. Those that transport cereals, animal fodder and fertilizer get a 10 per cent discount. Fruit, vegetable and frozen fish transporter ships get 15 per cent
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Underwater danger A DIVER found a practice missile off the coast of Cabo Cervera (Torrevieja). He was able to carry it to the beach where Guardia Civil cordoned off the area until the group Tedax identified the object as a mortar shell.
Doggone! A SIX-LEGGED dog has been born in Lorca. Its owner, a Marchena farmer, said that the puppy has two hindquarters. He said he was concerned for its health.
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AN Elche man accused of swindling €5,000 from 25 people was arrested by the National Police. He allegedly promised work at an alcohol and drug addiction centre in exchange for money.
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New train connects Murcia and Zaragoza RENFE, the Spanish national railway network, is offering a new daily service between Murcia and Zaragoza. The eight-hour journey will include stops in Orihuela, Alicante, Valencia and Teruel, among others. It will leave Carmen Station in Murcia at 5.55am and arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias at 2.08pm. The cost of the journey is €59, according to Renfe’s website, and it can also reach Huesca, north of Zaragoza. The return journey leaves Zaragoza at 11.25am and arrives at 7.30pm, and costs €44.55. Trains operating this route are Series 599 and can reach speeds of 160km per hour. The new trains come with a new and ‘comfortable’ interior design, 17-
NEW ROUTE: Daily service between Murcia and Zaragoza. inch monitors, and adaptable tables, plugs, reading lights, footrests,
hangers and anchorage for bicycles. A central carriage has been adapted for people with disabilities. Another has a multipurpose area with vending machines. Each train offers 183 places in tourist class only and has a video surveillance system for he became ‘very aggressive’ and security of passengers. sexually assaulted her, according to It is possible to reserve the prosecutor. a seat up to 70 days in When the woman called out to a advance via website man walking his dog nearby, the www.renfe.com, by calling accused allegedly punched her. He 902 320 320, at train then ran off with her bag, but was stations or through a caught by local police. travel agent.
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A proper defence THE Elche Bar Association held a free legal assistance and court-appointed attorney day. According to participants, the group’s intention was to remind citizens of the importance and fundamental nature of the right to a proper defence.
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Man faces 12 years for sexual assault and theft A SENEGALESE man is facing 12 years in prison if found guilty of sexually assaulting a prostitute in Torrevieja and stealing her bag. The incident took place in May 2011 when the accused allegedly offered to pay the victim for sex. When she asked for the €30 upfront
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PROCESSING delays of youth bus passes resulted in long queues at the urban bus office in Elche. Many people wishing to buy or renew their Lliure Bus passes became disgruntled by the lengthy wait.
Pool rescue FIREFIGHTERS rescued a woman who fell into an empty swimming pool at her property in Elche while cleaning it. Her son called them after failing to get her out himself. She was taken to hospital to be treated for a broken ankle.
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Traffic lights go dark in Alicante ALICANTE City Council has estimated that it will spend approximately €1.5 million on traffic light maintenance this year. With IVA (VAT) increasing three points soon, many governing bodies are looking to make cuts wherever they can. Councillor for Traffic Juan Seva has ordered the shutdown of a series of
traffic lights which he deemed ‘unnecessary’ for regulating traffic. Without this cutback, Alicante would be looking at a budget of €2.8 million for traffic light conservation alone. Seva defended his decision to abolish the lights he found excessive in order to ‘optimise resources’. The traffic councillor pointed out that each time a traffic light was shut down, ‘there is a
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technical investigation that demonstrates its lack of necessity’. However, those opposing the changes have reported heavy traffic during rush hour. The Urban Attention Council denied to El Mundo that the actions are part of a plan to save energy and the disconnecting of traffic lights can only be attributed to the Traffic Council.
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Bullfight ban request THE speaker of the leftist political party, IU, has asked Alicante City Council to prohibit any bullfights or related activities during the rural event La Canyada del Fenollar (July 27-28) to ‘avoid’ the animals’ being an ‘object of abuse’.
Hashish arrests ALICANTE Police made three arrests on two separate occasions; two Moroccan men were accused of selling hashish from their home, and a youth, aged 17, was allegedly caught with 92.3g of the substance
Snuffed out FIREFIGHTERS put out the flames coming from an attic apartment on Calle Andromeda in Alicante. No one was injured. The blaze appeared to have started in the kitchen, possibly from a household appliance, according to the authorities.
FASHION FLAIR: Victorio y Lucchino designs are feeling the pinch, but Mango (inset) are flying the flag.
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HE world of fashion may be glamorous, but there is more to it than colour fads and designs. While Zara, Mango and Bershka continue to keep the Spanish flag flying high in the global fashion world, some national firms are facing increasing pressures in the difficult economic times. The Sevilla-based Victorio y Lucchino fashion house has now been forced to announce staff cutbacks though it says it has a ‘solvent viability plan which guarantees the continuity of the firm’. However, it has refused to comment on bank-
ruptcy proceedings it is involved in through creditors. Created by Jose Víctor Rodriguez Caro and Jose Luis Medina del Corral in the 70s, V&L’s two male founders married in 2007. Over the years they have designed dresses for royalty and celebrities, with singer Whitney Houston wearing one of their designs in The Bodyguard. In recent times Adolfo Dominguez was also forced to close almost 50 stores and was absent from Madrid Fashion Week, while designer Amaya Arzuaga closed her factories in Burgos because ‘producing fashion in Spain is too expensive’.
Dad’s eviction delayed 3 months
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AN ALICANTE man was granted another three months in his home after neighbours and social groups protested against his eviction for non-payment of his mortgage. Francisco Andres Perez Gomis is an unemployed father of two girls, aged six and 14. Unable to pay the €700 mortgage for his Calle Jacinto Maltes flat from his €420 unemployment cheque, Francisco was faced with eviction. Thanks to protests by neighbours and the groups 15M, Stop Eviction, and Take the Square, the financial entities agreed to grant him three months’ grace to sort out his debt.
DOCTORS and nurses in the Pulmonology unit at Alicante University General Hospital recently completed a nine-month long training programme to better treat patients with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COLD).
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BSHF, the building and social housing foundation, has included a building in Alicante’s Plaza de America among the 12 finalists for the World Habitat Award. The prize highlights the most innovative housing solutions.
Bad move FERNANDO LLOPIS of Alicante’s liberal Union, Progressive and Democracy Party (UPD) has criticised the Conservative Popular Party’s (PP) proposed tax increase, suggesting it should have been done during better economic times.
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Outdoor toilet URINE-STAINED pavements near El Palmeral School in Alicante were cause for complaint by the San Gabriel Neighbours Association and Councillor Gabriel Moreno who demanded the proper disinfection of the ‘unhygienic’ area.
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Jose Javier Hombrados, Spanish handball player, after seeing the clothes, designed by Bosco, which will be worn by the Spanish Olympic team at London 2012.
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in Spain neither 450,000 youths work nor study, according
to the president of the Spanish Economic and Social Council, Marcos Peña, who said that this is one of the matters which most worries the European Union.
THE public prosecutor is seeking four to 16 years in prison for the leading council members of communications firm, Metrored, for alleged tax fraud.
Summer fun THIS summer ‘Port Magic,’ located in the Volvo area of Alicante Port, will be offering entertainment for all ages in two forms: a funfair, which is open until September 30, and the Rody Aragon circus, available until July 22.
City veg SIX organic vegetable gardens may be planted in the city of Alicante if the law proposed by the Commitment Coalition’s Luis Falco and Natxo Bellido is passed.
and finally... GUARDIA CIVIL seized a nine-month-old lioness which was found on an urbanisation in Badajoz. The owner of the property, who bought the feline for €2,500, initially claimed that he had bred the lioness himself. He has been charged with violating smuggling laws.
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Language holidays LANGUAGE courses as part of package tours for foreign tourists will be on offer in Elche as of next year. Mediterranea Languages will be promoting their idea - which was the winner of ‘Business of the Month’ in May, an award given out by Elche’s Business and Employment Department - with publicity campaigns and through the internet and social networks. While the language school Mediterranea Languages is primarily targeting people aged 18 to 28, this offer will also be available to other age groups, according to one of the project’s creators, Javier PeĂąafiel.
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FLASHBACK: Shoppers flocked to recent store openings.
Staff sought for new Primark in Orihuela ORIHUELA is the location for one of five new Primark stores to open this summer. The others are in Badajoz, Pamplona, Valladolid and
Zaragoza. The Irish clothing chain has begun the selection process for shop assistants and managers. They are looking for people who
are ‘not afraid of responsibility, have experience and can work under pressure’, it says on the Primark website. The store in Orihuela is located in La Zenia Boulevard Commercial Centre. Earlier this year, Primark than 30 fraudulent purchases with opened a store in the cards in commercial centres in Alicante, receiving CVs Torrevieja, Orihuela and Murcia. from more than 21,000 Most of the victims were North applicants for just 166 Americans, Swedes and Finns. jobs.
Credit card fraudster sentenced AN Estonian resident of Orihuela Costa has been convicted of credit card fraud. The former soldier has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
During his arrest in 2007, 32 cloned cards were seized together with material used to copy them and forged passports. He is believed to have carried out more
A GREY squirrel jumped into a paint pot in Cullompton, Devon. The rodent may have camouflaged itself in order to avoid being culled, as its species is said to carry squirrel pox that could potentially kill its red counterpart.
Pizza pigeon FIRE crews in England closed off a road and mounted an 11-man rescue operation in Bournemouth, Dorset, to come to the aid of a pigeon trapped above a local pizza restaurant.
Book rage A MAN, 31, was charged with common assault after being appalled to discover that his partner of five years refused to stop reading the erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey.
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HOLIDAY LETS: Average two-bedroomed apartment is €498 a week. Aragon (€555), Castilla y Leon (€563) and Castilla-La Mancha (€598). The Balearics was the most expensive at €1,248, followed by
Cataluña (€969), Basque Country (€929), Madrid (€805) and Valencia (€749). Andalucia is the seventh most expensive at €727. The cheapest region to rent a three-bedroomed apartment is Navarra at €573, followed by Castilla of the Masterpieces of y Leon (€650), Castilla-La the Oral and Intangible Mancha (€699), Aragon Heritage of Humanity in (€710) and Asturias 2001. (€739). It commemorates the Murcia is the seventh cheapest at €804. Assumption of Mary.
Elx Mystery Play in Elche PREPARATIONS for the upcoming Elx Mystery Play, which will be enacted in the Basilica de Santa Maria in Elche, are under way.
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Murcia good value for holiday rental properties MURCIA is one of the cheapest regions for holiday rental properties, while Valencia is one of the most expensive. Other regions where holiday rentals are cheap include Cantabria, Extremadura and Galica, according to travel website TripAdvisor.com. The Balearic Islands is the most expensive, followed by Cataluña, the Canary Islands, Andalucia, the Basque Country and Valencia. TripAdvisor published the average prices for these holiday rental properties between June 9 and August 31. Murcia is the cheapest for a twobedroomed apartment at €498 a week, followed by Navarra (€526),
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‘Prostitute ring’ - five arrested FIVE Bulgarians were arrested in Torrevieja for allegedly sexually exploiting women for 16 hours a day in exchange for food. Three of the detainees were men and two were women. The ‘prostitution ring’ operated in the Vega Baja area and reportedly obtained earnings of between €3,000 and €6,000 a day through its victims. The women, all from eastern European countries, mainly Bulgaria, reportedly lived in semi-slave conditions and were forced to work in clubs or on public streets offering sex in exchange for food or tobacco. The victims were
believed to be sold in their home countries by a criminal group who had ‘complete rights’ over them or ‘tricked’ them with the promise of dignified work in Spain. Once in Spain their personal documents were taken off them and they were forced into prostitution. They were also allegedly threatened and physically and sexually assaulted by members of the organisation. This criminal organisation is believed to have been operating in Spain since 2007. They controlled a group of around 10 women working in different parts of the Vega Baja.
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Motorway mop-up POLICE arrived at a crash in Western Germany to find the autobahn drenched in a salad dressing-style spill after a truck loaded with mustard and vinegar skidded and crashed into a tunnel.
Ape escape FIVE chimpanzees broke out of their enclosure at Hanover’s Experience Zoo in Germany, injuring a fiveyear-old girl and sparking a temporary evacuation of 2,500 visitors.
Mum sued A GERMAN court made a woman pay her daughter €600 in damages after she put photos of her daughter in a bikini on Facebook complete with mocking comments underneath.
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PILAR DE LA HORADADA: There are six municipal car parks.
Safest places to park this summer THE safest place to park one’s car in Pilar de la Horadada this summer is reportedly in six municipal parking areas covered by Caritas. Two of these parking areas are in Las Higuericas, two in Riomar and two by Mil Palmeras Beach. So far this year, there have only been three cases of robberies from inside vehicles parked in these areas. This is around a 95 per cent decrease compared to previous years, according to Citizen Security Councillor Francisco Lancharro. This is believed to be thanks to extra surveillance in the area.
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94% vote in Alicante president JOSE CISCAR was named the Alicante provincial president of Conservative political party, PP with 94.47 per cent of the votes in his favour. Of the 1,068 votes cast, the provincial executive commission led by Ciscar raked in 1,009 in their favour, while 43 were blank votes, and 11 were against them. Upon winning the election, Ciscar presented an organisation chart introducing more than 70 individuals, in order to ‘cover all sectors’, as he explained. Among those included on Ciscar’s executive team are his ‘number two,’ Jose Juan Zaplana,
as provincial general secretary and Orihuela’s Eva Ortiz as general provincial vice secretary. Another five vice secretaries were appointed for different sectors. The hosting mayor and president to the committee, Luisa Pastor, emphasised that the PP is ‘more united than ever’ and requested that people ‘lend a hand’ in order to resolve societal problems in this time of economic crisis. She explained: “No one wants more taxes, but where there once was income, now there are problems on a level that nobody could have imagined.”
SCANDINAVIAN PRESS Stories making headlines in Denmark, Norway and Sweden
Appeal for lost teddy SWEDEN - Police in Stockholm have launched an appeal to find a missing teddy bear. A picture of the missing bear appeared on Facebook after a little girl lost it on the Swedish island of Kungsholmen.
Tigers kill man DENMARK - A young man who was not employed by the Copenhagen Zoo, was found dead in the tiger enclosure by zoo keepers as they arrived for work..
Sausage stir SWEDEN - A street vendor’s advertisement featuring the full, red lips of a woman wrapped around a thick sausage has caused a stir in a Swedish town, leaving gender experts outraged.
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Woman gives back â‚Ź20,000 to owner A WOMAN who found â‚Ź20,000 and personal documentation in a bag in Rojales returned it to its owner. The woman, who is separated with three children, is from Almoradi. She had parked her car in the residential area of Ciudad Quesada where she works as a cleaner and getting out she found a leather bag. Moments before she had seen a man who had been talking on the phone drive out of the parking spot. She took the bag to one of the properties where she worked and opening it found nearly â‚Ź20,000, various cheques, and documentation, including contact details of the bag’s owner. When she first saw the money she “couldn’t breathe,â€? she told Spanish Press. Before handing over the bag to the owner they asked him to describe the bag, and asked to see a photo identification so that they could compare it to the documents they
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MONEY-BACK: Bag of cash was found. found in the bag. The owner is a businessman in Torrevieja who had reported the bag stolen. When asked about her decision to return the money she said that regardless of the economic situation she “would not have been able to sleep� if she had kept the money and would do the same thing again.
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15 minutes of fame for your house on ITV1 goes really, but what we need are people who are passionate about their YOUR fifteen minutes of fame could be home and are interested in a bit of fun beckoning if you live in an interesting competition by inviting three others to property and wish to share it with the judge their home and in turn going to their houses and giving their opinions world! The fifth series of ITV1’s hugely and scores.” They are still looking for popular daytime show ‘May The contributors to be a part of Best House Win’ is filming their Costa Blanca shows here next month. that shall be filming ‘May The Best House Win’ The quirkier or through the first half of is coming to Spain to film more different August. 10 episodes and they are the better It’s a look at the varying really keen to find a few views people have on more English-speaking interior design and what contributors who would like to makes a home a home. show off their home and compare If you’re interested in maybe winning it to others in their region, with the a grand and certainly enjoying that 15chance to win €1,000 along the way! The producers are after a variety of minutes of fame, then drop a quick houses from self-built bungalows to big email to costablancatv@me.com with refurbishments and colour-themed flats your address, type of property, a to villas filled with artifacts and objects couple of photos and a few words as to why your property should feature on of desire. In fact, the quirkier or more different the show plus your contact details, and the better but as they say, “anything the producer will be in touch. By Keith Nicol
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Man arrested in connection with fire at property is accused of attempted murder A MAN was arrested in connection with a fire allegedly set at his home while his ex partner, her current partner and four
children were inside. The fire was reportedly started around 1.30am from inside the property in Torre Pacheco, Murcia.
Once they realised the property was on fire, the two adults helped the children get out and then called the fire department.
The 40-year-old Ecuadorian, who has a previous restraining order, is accused of attempted murder.
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Rope jump record AT a festival in Tver, Russia, 133 people set a new record for the number of people rope jumping at once. Rope jumping is where people jump from a bridge tied to a safety cord.
Briber jailed THE Dorogomilovsky District Court sentenced Turkish citizen Okan Yunalan for receiving a 6.5 million ruble (â‚Ź160,000) bribe from a company looking to rent two premises in a mega complex in Moscow.
POPULAR: Tickets are selling fast.
Electronic and ‘indie’ festival TORREVIEJA will be hosting one of the most important independent ‘indie’ and electronic music festivals on Saturday August 11. Among the artists performing are Ivan Ferreiro, Madrid group The Zombie Kids, Spanish poprock indie group Love of
Lesbian, British techno and breakbeat group Orbital, DJ Tiga, German house duo Booka Shade, Ciberpunkers, Dubsidia and Varry Brava. The area also has a swimming pool where festival goers can cool off and dance in the pool if they prefer.
More expensive to dine in Murcia WHILE it is now slightly more expensive to go out in the Murcia region, clothing and household goods are cheaper. Recreational and cultural activities increased the most in June, by 0.7 per cent, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). Food and non-alcoholic drinks, hotels, cafes, and restaurant prices increased by 0.4 per cent while alcohol and tobacco by 0.2 per cent. On the other hand, prices for household items and teaching fell by 1.7 per cent.
Pussy Riot THREE members of the Russian punk group Pussy Riot could face up to seven years in jail for taking part in an impromptu performance and causing significant damage to the sacred values of The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow.
Star returns REGINA SPEKTOR, the Moscow-born, New York-based singer songwriter, has returned to Russia for the first time since she emigrated to perform in St Petersburg and Moscow.
Illegal arrest LEFT FRONT leader Sergei Udaltsov is seeking 10 million rubles (â‚Ź300,000) in compensation from the state after the Supreme Court ruled that he was illegally arrested in December.
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Celebrations at an end for Ambassador THE Spanish Ambassador in Poland was dismissed after he was seen on TV partying during a Euro 2012 match when Spain played Croatia. Francisco Fernandez, who had been Ambassador in Poland since 2008, was dismissed on the orders of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo. He was seen on a sports programme on the ‘Intereconomia TV’ channel at his residence in Poland, toasting with champagne and handing out gifts during the match. He also said, “we are going to beat the French�. He was wearing a Spanish football t-shirt which had been given to him by national goalkeeper, Iker Casillas and put a t-shirt on one
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Francisco Fernandez partying at Euro 2012. of his female guests. Fernandez, 67, told the Spanish press that he “doesn’t understand� why he has been dismissed. He explained that he organised a dinner at his residence for people who wanted to see the match and that his actions stemmed only from his “pride to be Spanish�. Before being Ambassador in Poland he was Head of Protocol for the Royal Family in Spain and Ambassador
Two arrested after spate of burglaries TWO Romanians were arrested in connection with a wave of burglaries of commercial establishments in Alicante and Murcia. One of the suspects was arrested in Alicante City and the other in Torrevieja. Access to the properties burgled was gained by creating a hole in the building’s walls or ceilings. One of the establishments affected was a jewellery store and a computer shop in Calle Gerona, Cartagena and a perfume store in Murcia City. At the two properties of the detainees, officers reportedly seized the stolen items including numerous perfumes, creams and lingerie, as well as various mobile phones. The investigation is still open and further arrests have not been ruled out.
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PLAYA DEL CURA: Habaneras on the Beach.
8,000 attend the 20th Habaneras EIGHT THOUSAND people packed the Playa del Cura beach for the 20th Habaneras on the Beach. Complete with deck chairs, blankets, enough food for the entire weekend and drinks to match, the thousands watched seven choirs performing the most popular of Habanera songs as a taster to next week’s main event. The performance was free and the choirs performed for almost two hours with a refreshing breeze that made the occasion even more special.
Habaneras on the Beach has become one of the summer highlights and this year included performances by the children’s choir Francisco Vallejos, the coral Bella Torrevieja, Nuevo Amanecer, the Coro ‘Cecilio Gallego’, the Asociación Amas de Casa plus ‘Potalaspuntosemos,’ and ‘Brea y Sal.’ The evening was a showcase of the most popular songs in the unique style known as Havana, with the performance serving as a prologue to the 58th International Contest of Habanera and Polyphony.
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Pipes and Drums THIS Saturday at The Lounge Bar – next to Mercadona near San Jaime Hospital – in Torrevieja there is entertainment including Pipes and Drums, 70s Band, among others. Raffle and donations go to Torrevieja Alzheimer’s.
Traffic jam A SERIOUS traffic jam was caused by a two-car accident on the road that joins Los Balcones and Avenida Gregorio Maranon in Torrevieja.
No happiness AFTER much criticism for its poor condition, the fishing boat ‘La Alegria’ or ‘Happiness’ was destroyed. The 64year-old vessel was resurfaced in 2010 after sinking near the Torrevieja fishing port.
SCENERY: Freewheelers and Jaguar enthusiasts at the Casa La Pedrera.
Grand Designs take a front seat
THE Freewheelers with friends from the Jaguar enthusiasts saw 25 cars set off through Los Montesinos on their way to Torremendo and the great lake that is Embalse de la Pedrera. This is considered the
best direction to approach the lake as the view expands as you approach. A short pause was made to take in the beautiful panoramic scenery before them and the many shades of blue/green in the water
then it was on to Casa La Pedrera and the site of the Grand Designs house featured on UK TV some time ago and where a BBQ had been arranged and another opportunity to view the lake from a different angle.
EMAUS Children’s musical surprise THE Charity EMAUS children’s home in Elche, Biax Vinalopo, got a musical surprise when ‘The Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir’ donated musical instruments bought by the choir. This came about because a member of the choir, Wes Elton, saw an ad asking for any donations of musical instruments for a
childrens home. The EMAUS centre runs almost entirely on voluntary donations, none of the staff get paid and just give their own time. The home caters for about 30 youngsters, mainly Spanish, who have various difficulties at home. The choir voted to immediately donate €500 for this very worthy cause and the instruments, selected after discussions between Cris Jonson, a musician and a volunteer music teacher at the school, and fundraiser couple of hours a week Cathy Glennon consisted by helping clients in of; Bongos with chrome their own homes with a stands, a pair of Tom Toms, variety of tasks that several sets of Maracas would help the HAH and Castanets, five team a lot. Tambourines, a couple of You don’t need to Guiro’s, have any qualifications, “The children never get although if you do have anything new,” said Cris care experience this Jonson. To see new things would be an advantage. taken out of the boxes for If you can offer any the first time was a rare care/practical help, experience for them!” This please contact Lesley on presentation follows a very 968 134 978, email successful summer concert by the choir which helpathomespain@gmail generated €2,400 for .com MABS.
Help At Home Volunteer Plea THE HAH team are asking for volunteers to help their clients in their homes at the moment. Several families are being helped, most of them serious cases, and the charities resources are stretched to the limit. Many volunteers are away at the moment, and, until they can get these clients back on their feet, they will be struggling to take on new clients. If you can spare a
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Stat of week The VAT rise from Monday will increase fuel prices between two and three cents per litre. Fuel prices went up 3 per cent last week, with diesel reaching €1.324 and petrol €1.398.
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IVA tax rises hit all pockets Increases cut consumer spending and add to the family cost of living IVA increases announced by the government could add €415€600 to an average family’s annual budget. The 18 per cent IVA rate on items has been increased to 21 per cent by Rajoy as part of new sweeping austerity measures, while the 8 per cent rate charged
on items and services has been increased to 10 per cent. However, the super-reduced 4 per cent rate levied on basics including bread, milk, cheese, eggs, fruit and vegetables as well as medicines, books, newspapers and social housing remains unchanged.
A €48.3bn holiday feel BY EWN Business Reporter SPAIN earned the second highest amount from international tourism in the world during 2011. With receipts of $59.9 billion (€48.3bn), only the United States with receipts of $116.3 billion (€93.7 bn) earned more. International tourism earnings grew to €740 billion in 2011, corresponding to an increase in real terms of 3.8 per cent from 2010, according to the World Tourism Organisation. Following Spain in the league table of earners was France with $53.8 billion (€43.3bn) with China $48.5 billion (€39.1) and Italy $43 billion (€34.6b) also
making it into the World’s Top five destinations by international tourism receipts. In 2011, there were more than 983 million international tourist arrivals worldwide, representing a growth of 4.6 per cent compared to 940 million in 2010. The growth of international tourism receipts of €740 billion corresponded with an increase of 3.8 per cent on 2010. In 2011, international travel demand continued to recover from the losses resulting from the recession, where tourism suffered a strong slowdown from the second half of 2008 through to the end of 2009.
According to consumer groups, OCU, CEACCU and FACUA the tax increases will discourage spending and reduce purchasing power. Raising IVA was “negative, counter-productive and unjust,” warned CEACCU, and would hit vulnerable families the hardest. OCU and CEACCU based their
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A PENSION aged couple in the UK need £231 (€277) a week to achieve an acceptable standard of living, according to a report.
Port talks SOME BUSINESSMEN headed by the mayor of Malaga have visited Tangiers to discuss co-operation on construction of a new port planned in the Moroccan city.
Farm takeover A FARM in Cordoba has been taken over by workers under the slogan ‘Land for those who work it.’ The Junta de Andalucia failed to sell the land at auction.
55,252 apply for 380 jobs at Ikea
JOB HOPES: Ikea Málaga was also inundated by applicants when it set-up.
IT’S happening all over again. Five years ago when Ikea prepared to open its new outlet in Malaga thousands of applicants applied for the hundreds of jobs. With times now even more difficult due to the ongoing economic downturn, Ikea has now received 55,252 applications for 380 jobs advertised last month for its new store in Sabadell, Barcelona, which is due to open later this year.
estimates of an extra €415 and €600 statistics for average family spending. OCU predicted that regardless of the final figure, higher IVA meant that families already affected by the economic crisis would consume less through cutting back further.
AUSTERITY MOVES: Rajoy has raised IVA.
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READERS were advised by you (Issue 1408) that if a non-resident, they could use their foreign plated car for up to six months in any calendar year. I am informed by the police that the car must additionally be road legal in its country of origin. In the case of a British registered vehicle, it must have a current road tax disc and a current MOT where necessary, plus valid insurance. If this is correct, I feel it should have been included. RW (Benalmadena) The police are quite right and I should have included this in my column. You and the A vehicle which does not meet the legal Law in Spain requirements in its By David Searl country of registration does not suddenly become ‘legal’ when it is driven in Spain. Keep in mind that the valid insurance means insurance from the vehicle’s country of registration in order to comply with European Union directives. I have received several queries on this subject from people in similar circumstances who wished to keep their UK-registered car year-round in Spain for use on their visits, which did not total more than six months. In principle, they can do this. But the car must return to the UK for its MOT and these owners must also tax the car in the UK. In addition it is necessary to inform the UK department of vehicles that the car has been ‘permanently’ exported, which means more than one year. So it is not so simple. Motorists can have their vehicle impounded subject to stiff fines if the police stop them. And the police are checking foreignregistered vehicles more closely all the time. My recommendation is to take the car back to its home country, sell it, and buy a Spanish car to use while here.
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A hefty €12,000 retirement price PENSIONERS older than 75 have seen their savings drop from an average of £22,500 (€28,489) to £12,998 (€16,478) in the last two years, Aviva’s latest Real Retirement report found.
£££ EIGHTEEN MILLION homeowners are five years into a 17-year slump with average property values not returning to their 2007 peak until 2024 once inflation has been taken into account, according to Price Waterhouse Coopers.
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place by Google and BBC iPlayer, according to the YouGov poll.
£££ SAVERS have earned £1.36 (€1.72) a year on every £100 (€126) stowed in the typical pension since 2007, well below the £5 (€6.33) they should expect, Money Mail found.
£££ BETWEEN April and June, the economy shrank 0.2 per cent, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research.
Europe like a ship without rudder and also a captain THE Libor scandal hitting banks in the UK and America appeared temporarily to take the heat off the Eurozone. But appearances can be deceptive, and while our eyes were off the EU ball, the ongoing crisis involving not only Greece but also Spain and Italy - were becoming more intense and agitated. So were disagreements on fiscal union between the Germanic, Dutch and Finnish bloc and the other Eurozone leaders, The most recent meeting of EU heads of state (number 20) held in Brussels at the end of last month had been called in response to pleas by Spain and Italy for urgent EU aid in bringing down the cost of borrowing. The international markets had already decided that the proposed banking sector rescue fund would not do the trick, and things had begun to look bleak. With Greece’s new government still dragging its feet and requesting that the Troika bail-out should run on into 2017, together with the news that France was halving its growth forecast, it was clear to everyone that firm decisions were not being made or enforced. Merkel had travelled to Brussels with her mind already made up - no matter what pleas or demands came from Spain and Italy - she was determined to hold fast and to reject anything that even hinted at fiscal union (unless Germany controlled it) or Eurobonds. The wrangling continued behind closed doors into the small hours of CYRIL HOU / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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the morning, ending with the EU trumpeting success because Merkel had apparently given in on several previously ‘non-negotiable’ points. The other Eurozone leaders were jubilant, calling this ‘summit’ a real breakthrough, but Merkel, on arriving back in Berlin, insisted she had given way on nothing. She has now been summoned by Joachim Glauck, the German president, to clarify precisely what she did, or did not, agree to; and to add to the confusion the country’s constitutional court is being convened for what has been called a ‘crucial meeting’ to declare on the legality or otherwise, of the European Stability Mechanism’s (ESM) supposed ability to access the EU’s bail-out funds. The EU is demanding that this court should find in favour of the ESM, but many Germans, impatient with the EU’s apparent disregard for the primacy of the
court and its upholding of the terms of the German Constitution, are pointing out that the business of these judges is to decide and declare on points of law, not to make policy at the behest of the EU. The ESM is also being challenged in the courts by various groups comprising left-wing politicians, businessmen, and citizens on the grounds that in its present form it violates the Bundedstag’s sovereign budgetary control, all creating delays which could rumble on for weeks, if not months, while the international bond traders lurk uneasily in the shadows. Clearly, this confusion cannot continue. Greece, despite not having managed to keep its austerity promises, is pressing for the next tranche of ‘Troika’ funds, whilst Spain and Italy go about utilising support. Meanwhile France, once Germany’s bulwark, is suffering, with the country’s economic growth figures indicating a slide into recession. Europe is like a ship without a rudder. Worse still, there’s no one on the bridge.
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The history Wealth tax (Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio) used to be applied everywhere in Spain until 2008 when the Spanish government established a tax credit of 100%. Although no-one had to pay wealth tax anymore, it was not actually abolished and we always knew it would be simple for the government to reinstate it at short notice. This is exactly what happened last September, when José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s government announced that the tax would be reinstated as a temporary measure to “reinforce budget stability”. It was (and so far still is) planned to only apply for 2011 and 2012 (i.e. assets held at 31st December 2011 and 2012, with tax payable in 2012 and 2013). Wealth tax is, however, one of the taxes that can be varied by region, and the Comunidad Valenciana (Valencia, Alicante and Castellón provinces), Islas Baleares and Madrid declared last year that they would continue to
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www.euroweeklynews.com WHEN wealth tax was reinstated in Spain last year, residents of the Comunidad Valenciana breathed a sigh of relief when the local government decided to spare them the unpopular tax. Even up to April this year, it was still insisting that it would not apply the tax. However, in the end its debt levels left it with little option but to backtrack and apply wealth tax. This affects wealthy people living in the Valencia, Alicante and Castellón provinces.
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apply the 100% tax credit. Residents of these regions therefore did not pay any wealth tax, regardless of wealth. Valencia today At the end of April the Valencia government announced its Financial Economic Rebalancing Plan, “Planifica GVA 2012-2014”. It was approved in June, but still has to be passed into law. Valencia has the second highest debt of all the Spanish regions. Its economic plan aims to meet the deficit target of 1.5% set by the Central Government. The measures will generate over €1 billion of extra tax revenue, coupled with €1.2 billion of spending cuts. As part of the measures, the local government will stop applying the 100% credit on wealth tax. So if your worldwide chargeable wealth amounts to more than the thresholds (see below), then you
will have to pay the tax. It will apply for assets as at 31st December 2012, so the tax will be payable in 2013. Valencia has also not closed the door on the state government extending the measure to an additional year if necessary, something which would hardly be surprising given the state of Spain’s finances. Valencia expects to raise around €71 million of extra tax revenue from wealth tax next year and the proceeds will be used to stimulate the economy. Although the Council had been opposed to reinstating the tax, it now accepts the need to increase revenue and that “those who have more must contribute more.” This trend of increasing taxes on the wealthy to help governments improve their budget deficits is something we are seeing throughout Europe, and are likely to see more of. Planifica GVA 2012-2014 also includes an increase in property transfer tax (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales) from 7% to 8% from 2013. It is expected to generate €44.5 million next year. New environmental taxes will raise €8 million this year and then €32 million over the next two years.
Wealth tax rules and rates Spanish wealth tax is payable based on assets held at 31st December each year. Spanish residents are liable on their worldwide assets, while nonresidents are only liable tax on Spanish assets. When the tax was reinstated last year, the allowances were increased from the previous regime. Residents now have an individual allowance of €700,000, plus a main home allowance of €300,000. A married couple whose main home is worth at least €600,000 and is held in joint names therefore have a combined allowance of €2 million. Non residents do not receive the main home allowance, but they do benefit from the €700,000 individual allowance. The state tax rates are those that applied back in 2007. The progressive rates of tax range from 0.2% to 2.5%. Chargeable assets include property, savings, investments and all financial assets, vehicles, jewellery, antiques, furs, etc. Property is valued at the highest of the officially registered Valor Catastral, or the value taken into account for any other tax purposes or the price in the purchase agreement.
Liabilities in general reduce taxable wealth, but not where it is a loan used to buy an asset covered by exemptions. So you will not receive a deduction for a mortgage on your main home. For a non-resident, only Spanish liabilities are taken into account. You may well be affected by wealth tax, and should consult an experienced tax and wealth management advisory firm like Blevins Franks to establish if you can lower your liability. Blevins Franks specialises in understanding the interaction of Spanish and UK tax and the implications for British expatriates, and could help you mitigate higher taxes on your savings and investments.
The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual must take personalised advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com
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NINETY-FOUR bank managers in Spain were fined last year for ‘serious’ or ‘very serious’ offences by the Bank of Spain. This was a more than 40 per cent rise in the number fined in 2010, and was in addition to sanctions against 11 banks as corporate entities. But the Bank of Spain’s annual memorandum also reveals that 336 credit and finance providers are now subject to supervision, three fewer than in 2010. This figure includes 29 savings banks which, although retaining their credit company status, ceased offering direct finance last year, passing these operations to banks following restructuring of the financial services industry.
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The women who need to work on making love a top priority! SO what do us women spend our money on? Lunches out, shopping, handbags, or cars maybe? Well it seems rich ladies in China are indulging in all of the above but still lack one thing in their lives. Romance. A look According to at finance a new report, for females well-heeled and successful Jane Plunkett businesswomen jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews. in China are com spending their bundles of cash on the chance for love. Dating is big business in China, a nation reputedly home to 180 million single people. The founder of one of China’s biggest online dating sites recently reported that his company was making annual profits of about €24 million from its registered
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Economics bunker the Madrid Masters THE 2012 Madrid Masters golf tournament due to be held in September has been cancelled due to the present financial crisis. The event was last year sponsored by Bankia, which in May received a €23.5 billion bailout.
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WEALTHY SMILE: Some rich women have everything...except a husband. users. And it appears that rich ladies without a ‘Plus One’ are not ashamed to use these services to try to find their Prince Charming. One popular online dating website in China recently announced a global manhunt on behalf of 36 female millionaires who have made fortunes from their country’s economic boom but
have failed to find love. The mission apparently is to find suitable husbands for some of the most eligible women in China. This brings up a recurring theme. Is it possible to be a successful businesswoman and also find time for love and a family? Or are executive women destined to a life with a place setting for one? From looking at my inner circle of female friends it’s obvious that sacrifices do have to be made if a woman wants to be top in her profession or business. A friend of mine is about to walk up the aisle, but at 37 years old and with no desire to give up her executive position, children will probably never be an option for the couple. Another single friend is totally open to a relationship, but as working hours dictate her existence, her social life rarely gets a look in. Busy and professional women are successful because they know how to prioritise, so it’s important to use these same skills to find a loving partner. Be open-minded about a little intermix between work and play and don’t rule out meeting Mr Right in a work situation. Be social and learn how to say ‘no’ and make time for some romance.
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Tourists snap-up smart trend and pack up the cameras FEWER British tourists are packing their cameras and camcorders this summer, instead relying on their smartphones for holiday pictures. Once an essential for every summer holiday, new research shows that digital camera sales have fallen by as much as 29 per cent since 2006. Furthermore 8 per cent of adults in the UK - equating to three million consumers - now say they are likely to use a smartphone instead of replacing their current camera when it breaks. Indeed, the future is looking far from flash for the digital camera market.
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While the market was valued at an impressive ÂŁ843 million (â‚Ź1.071bn) back in 2006, by 2016 it is forecast to have declined to just over half a billion (ÂŁ523 million, â‚Ź648.5m). In addition, the picture is no more positive for camcorders, which have experienced a 21 per cent decline in sales over five years, down from ÂŁ354 million (â‚Ź438m) in 2006 to ÂŁ279 million (â‚Ź346m) in 2011. Samuel Gee, Technology Analyst at Mintel, a leading global supplier of consumer, product and media intelligence, said: “Although smartphone cameras do not typically match the quality of output of dedicated devices, the technology is consistently improving, as the quality of camera image output becomes too high for consumers to reliably distinguish between competitors. “Dedicated device manufacturers investing in digital services and including social connectivity and image-editing features in upcoming devices will remain a more enticing proposition in the face of gently growing opposition.â€? Some 21 per cent of all camera and camcorder owners agree that smartphones are a better long-term investment than a camera or camcorder. However, while there is a trend towards using smartphones for photo taking, more than seven in 10 strongly agree that the quality of photos is better on a digital camera or camcorder than a smartphone. Once, the photo shop was an essential port of call for any returning holidaymaker, but today just 23 per cent of camera owners take their photos to be developed there. While four in 10 digital camera owners print their photos at home using their printer, 27 per cent of consumers prefer to look at photos on a computer screen rather than print them out. The top five things consumers do with photos and videos once taken, are 1. Save on a computer (78 per cent) 2. Send them by email (53 per cent) 3. Upload to social networks (50 per cent) 4. Print at home using a printer (42 per cent) and 5. Burn them to a CD or DVD (36 per cent).
A BRITISH bookmaker operating in Gibraltar is in trouble with the UK taxman who claim that Stan James transferred part of its business in 2000 to avoid paying UK gaming tax. Normally, Gibraltar–based firms pay only 22 per cent corporation tax on profits, though a company believed to have moved offshore to The Rock purely to avoid paying higher tax in the UK faces an additional tax.
â‚Ź1m games MORE than 7,000 video games have been sold by a French collector for over â‚Ź1 million to a Canadian eBay bidder.
Date rescue ‘THE Bad Date Rescue’ application has been launched by dating website eHarmony providing users with an iPhone call to graciously allow them to finish a date that is not going well.
Blood drive BRAZILIAN football club Vitoria has removed its trademark red hoops from shirts, with the colour added back gradually as fans donate blood.
All aboard! GIBRALTAR is to abolish import duty on yachts over 18 metres and cut it from 12-6 per cent on vessels under 18 metres.
Deadly idea A US funeral company in Carolina is opening a coffee shop offering clients a fireplace, TV and WiFi.
Sweet start A BREAKFAST sandwich consisting of sausage, egg, cheese and two waffles has been added to the menu by a US fast-food restaurant.
Top teens YOUNG entrepreneurs from Gibraltar won a production award at the Young Enterprise UK awards in London. Team Impulse - nine boys and one girl all aged 17 and still at school designed, developed and produced the Y-Tangle, that prevents earphone cords from knotting up.
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How a circling eagle led to down-to-earth politics A circling eagle led Carole Saunders into charity work and then local politics. Nicole Hallett reports. How did you become President of the Cultural and Ecological Association of Calpe (ACEC)? A circling golden eagle inspired me to join when I discovered the Salinas was only under the protection of the town hall. I eventually became President of the ACEC, and I went on to form the cultural side which tries to protect local culture including the Roman ruins. Why did you later set up Friends of the Children of Emaus? After a radio interview about a fundraising concert, people started giving me donations. By law, if you collect money for charity you have to form an association and keep accounts. To fundraise for a charity on your doorstep is very inspiring.
How did you get involved with politics? Politicians I met through ACEC said I should get involved. I failed to be elected as an Independent with the BLOC party and Greens in 2007, but last year I helped form the Independents with Greens party. I am the Councillor for Associations, Citizens Participation and Local Agenda 21, which I hope to get fully running and get voted back in the next elections. Previous jobs? In the UK I owned a restaurant for 10 years and also worked in marketing for a clothing manufacturer. Here in Spain I have run a golf club bar with outside catering and also sold advertising. Greatest achievement? Getting voted into the town council of a foreign country.
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EWN COMMENT Size does NOT matter THE Bank of Spain intends to oblige banks to make the small print on contracts readable to protect clients and ensure that loans are ‘responsible’. But evicted mortgageholders, purchasers of CAM preference shares or Bank of Madrid nonvoting shares would still have gone ahead if the
print was six inches high because they were given a hard sell. Font size is no match for honest explanations.
A change of diet SPAIN’S €100 billion bank bailout involves more than last week’s VAT hike and tougher lives for civil servants. Banks and the economy itself will have the Troika breathing down their necks because there is no such thing as a free lunch where Eurogroup money is concerned. Nevertheless, it is challenging to picture them relishing Brussels’ fat-free detox diet after the addictive junk-food of the property boom’s feeding-frenzy.
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Tramline a drain on funds and a doomed project
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I READ that Velez-Malaga Mayor Francisco Delgado has again asked the Junta de Andalucia for help to sustain the local tramlines (Axarquia, Issue 1409). It was an ill-conceived project which should never have got off the ground. It started in the middle of Torre del Mar instead of providing an interchange at the bus station and terminated away from Velez centre. It ran on a limited service and if one was missed, passengers had to wait 30 minutes for the next service. If the tram was used to travel to the regional hospital, passengers had a longer walk up hill than travelling by bus. The population of the area was insufficient as, if comparisons had been made with other countries throughout the world with successful services of this nature, they were built only in centres of huge urban populations. The building of lines in Malaga is justified as it connects the city centre with residential areas, hospitals, university buildings and out of town centre commercial complexes and provides an interchange with the major rail and bus stations. As someone now retired who spent their working life in the field of transport and tourism I welcome the return of tramway and metro services but only where justified. This doomed project will never be profitable and would always be a drain on public expenditure. Peter Wilkinson, Nerja (Malaga)
Brave act RG must be congratulated on her actions with regards to the death of the little dog that was dragged behind a car in Pedreguer (Costa Blanca North, Issue 1407). Firstly she tried to stop the driver, confronted him and then made a denuncia to the environmental arm of the Guardia Civil. I like to think that any person witnessing such a distressing act would have done the same; sadly, I don’t think so many would. Perhaps this would be through the usual ‘don’t want to get involved’ attitude or because they do not know what to do. Any act of cruelty or mistreatment of an animal should be reported. At this time of year animals get abandoned; they are left tied up without water or food or shelter from the elements, locked in sheds, or kicked and beaten.
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19 - 25 July 2012 Costa Blanca South why the nation should set up a periodical desk at town halls for the English. The English cannot dictate any more; no more Empire! What you would like to do is just as was done in Shanghai; all the parks, cinemas, restaurants, and clubs with a sign saying ‘No Chinese, No dogs’. Here you would like it to read ‘No Spanish, Only English’. Veronique Nedelec, by email Editor’s note: The Shanghai sign referred to above is believed to be a myth. In Colonial times Bund Park had a list of rules, a photograph of which shows that the park was reserved for the foreign community and that dogs and bikes were not permitted.
PAWS, the Mojacar based animal rescue charity, has appealed to the public to stop discarding unwanted animals, with many left near the shelter in the middle of the night. Volunteers, many in their teens or early 20s, are working in the heat and staying up at night to nurse young puppies and kittens, that need emergency care. WH
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Every case - together with dates, times, addresses and names if possible - should be reported to the Guardia Civil/Seprona. Google ‘Seprona’ and read about the cases they have dealt with and the resulting fines. RG was very brave and her official report hopefully will result in the apprehension of someone. Pamela Dawson Tasker, by email
Pleasing to see WHILE on the beach at Papillon in Elviria I saw the local police stop and confiscate the items a ‘Looky looky’ man was trying to sell. I must admit I am pleased to say that I am happy for the police to be finally getting rid of the problem. Rob Gander, by email
Sky-high exchange WE went to book our air tickets on Ryanair as we think it is the better deal if we can beat the company at its own game by taking no luggage, no prior booking, no selecting seat, etc. However, when we last booked we
pressed the key to find the total cost and something popped up that I did not foresee, the exchange rate I had to pay for using my Spanish credit card, which was €1.37 to the British pound. I think this is well over what we get in exchange at banks. So, please be aware when booking flights from the UK you will save a lot using English credit cards. P E Kerr, Playa Flamenca (Alicante)
Word of warning WHEN I bought six cans of beer from a busy supermarket in Albox I was charged for 24. However, I did not notice this until I got home and checked the bill and could not return for a few days. When I eventually drove there again and asked how I could get a refund for their mistake, the manager said it was not their fault, saying I should call customer services. I have tried six times and all I get is a message saying there is nobody available to answer my call, try again later, and their website doesn’t work. I hope that this experience will serve as a warning to others to check their bill before leaving the shop. Bar Hall, Lubrin (Almeria)
No more Empire IN response to Mike Walsh’s Images of Spain (Issue 1409), I do not see
Remember sense NO, N Gonzales (Letters Issue 1409 ), Spain does not display signs warning of pickpockets in shops and at markets, and neither do they display signs at airports and border crossings that proclaim. ‘Welcome to Spain but don’t forget your common sense.’ Ken Bethell, Puerto de Mazarron (Alicante)
Cyclists beware HOW can Mr Thomson (Letters, Issue 1409 ) expect courtesies from motorists, when cyclists show none to us or pedestrians? Cyclists cross pedestrian crossings when mothers with children and the elderly are there. They have no regard for traffic lights, one-way streets, or cars trying to overtake while cycling three abreast, and they often ignore cycle lanes. I have had my car scratched by a very rude cyclist, but no way to claim as they have no insurance. Nor do they pay road tax. In general most are a menace on the roads. N Henson, Benalmadena (Malaga)
Deadly poor CONCERNING the letter from T Davies on the death penalty ( Issue 1409 ) and the frosty reception he received from a group of lawyers when he said hanging should be restored for murder. He should understand that there is no money to be made by lawyers from the dead. J Glazer, Nerja (Malaga)
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A new contender for the ‘most griped at’ award
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT FREE SPEECH: Everyone is entitled to readers I appear to have. Secondly, I am also is black, white, yellow or ‘amazed’ at the number green. I don’t give two bits that accuse me of racism. if someone is Catholic, Well, let’s just get the Protestant, Muslim or definition straight. Racism Methodist. I don’t give my is when someone is opinions about who people derogatory towards are, but what people do. another simply because It’s the actions of folk that they are who they are. I invoke my reactions. If I have never done this in my feel the antics of some life. I don’t care if a person need to be brought to the
air their opinion. attention of readers and they happen to be of a certain type or come from a particular background, so be it. I don’t single out people because of colour, creed or race. In fact, if you look back over the years, it is the Brits themselves who have borne the greatest brunt of my dissensions
and I’m one of the most patriotic Englishmen you could hope to find. One of the downsides of modern society is people’s tendency to scream racism whenever home truths are aired. Well, I’ve experienced true racism, both in Rhodesia and South Africa, and I can assure you there is simply no comparison between that sort of unacceptable horror and people simply airing their opinion in public. I’m sorry if anyone takes offence, but they are of course my own opinions and if anyone feels the cap fits, well‌ Anyone is free to write in. If their opinions are relevant, interesting and fairly short they stand a fair chance of being published; that’s what free speech is all about. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
WHAT a pathetic article Leapy Lee wrote on Germany’s shock when Italy beat them in the Eurocup (Issue 1409). Everyone interested in sport wants their team to win and is a bit put out when they don’t. Nothing stopped working in Germany afterwards and they took it in their stride. As long as nationalism is confined to the sports field we are safe. Why does Lee spring a ‘Third World War’ on us? I am British and worked in Germany for some nine years and was very happy. We are in a mess in Europe with all economies under stress. Our eventual escape will be in part thanks to German initiative and taxpayers.
LETTERS TO LEAPY
VER the years I have received tons of correspondence relating to my column: thank you all for that. Up to now my biggest response was when I scribed that, in my opinion, all dangerous breeds of dogs should be either put down or put in a zoo. That remark, I seem to recall, took up a special EWN page to accommodate the resulting onslaught of ‘slings and arrows’: ‘My kootchie coo Rottweiler ‘Fang’ wouldn’t hurt a fly’, etc, etc. Well, since my recent piece on our friends from Alemania, lo and behold yet another is reaching for the coveted title of ‘most griped at’. Firstly, I am, to use an overworked word, amazed at the amount of German
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N the UK recently, an off the road biker, screaming across parkland, was near throttled by an outraged pedestrian’s dog lead. If he expected sympathy, he was to be disappointed. The majority of newspaper readers were right behind the saboteur. Living in a white Spanish pueblo, every five minutes the peace was shattered by the ear-splitting row By Mike Walsh from the smallest and near slowest vehicle on the road; you call it a www.michaelwalsh.es motorbike; I call it a twowheeled pain in the neck. What do bike riders get out of it? Hardly faster than a cyclist yet they sound like a Harrier Jet’s take-off. MOTORBIKE: 2-wheeled pain in the neck! I suppose it creates the illusion of speed. Dream on. If they can throttle their Vlasta Parkanova, nodded through an order tinny toy bikes why can’t we throttle for Spanish made C-295M military transport their necks? planes. She is accused by the Organised Crime and Financial Crimes Unit of abuse of power and misappropriation of public funds. Why stop at this? It is a scandal so many parliamentarians are allowed links and goodness knows what else with commercial concerns they legislate on. The West’s THE Czech government could be brought parliamentary system is riddled with down over accusations government minister, corruption.
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Have scammers tricked you too? I
HAVE an uncle who lives in Nigeria. Called Fredderick. Yes, really. That’s how he spells his name. Oh, and I’m Norra. Anyway, I got an email from my uncle in Nigeria yesterday. Not only did he introduce himself and apologise for not getting in contact with me earlier in my ‘lifetime,’ he wants to send me money. Lots of money. £1.5 million to be exact.
Breaking Views NORA JOHNSON Nora, who has lived on the Costa del Sol for a number of years, is the author of psychological suspense and crime thrillers.
And he only needs me to send him a mere £150 so he can prepare the parcel to send me the money! What, you’ve got an uncle in Nigeria, too? The one who needed money from you because he was stranded in London when he got mugged and lost all his cash and credit cards? And an aunt as well? The one who’s always sending you those nice emails? Isn’t it surprising how so many of us have relatives in Nigeria – aren’t we just one big happy family?! Every day, millions of people get these bogus ‘419’ emails (so-called after a section of Nigeria’s legal code) promising millions. They’re such obvious scams it’s hard to imagine anyone would fall for them. Yet police estimate that, every year, US citizens alone are conned out of some $200m. And, according to
SCAM MAIL: Millions of people receive bogus emails. the British National Criminal Intelligence Service, the average loss in the UK is £35,000. The sender claims to be a banker, bureaucrat or royal toadie, wanting to move vast sums your way. But there’s no money to be moved – except yours. Palms must be greased, imaginary legal documents acquired – all with your dosh. I’ve written before about this - it’s clearly not going to go away - and scam-baiting (antiscammers replying to scammers and turning the
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4.00pm - midnight 7:10pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:20pm Regional News All the latest local news. 7:25pm Weather The latest weather information. 7:30pm Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Archaeologist Indy finds out that his dad is missing. 9:25pm The National Lottery: Secret Fortune High-tension game show. 10:20pm Casualty 11:10pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 11:25pm Weather The latest weather information. 11:30pm Mrs. Brown's Boys Comedy series about a loud-mouthed Irish matriarch. Agnes Brown thinks everyone has gone mad.
12:00am Live at the Apollo 12:45am Grosse Pointe Blank 2:25am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:30am Faster Higher Stronger: Stories of the Olympic Games 3:30am Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive 4:30am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
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12:45am Kicks 2:05am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 4:35am Pages from Ceefax News and information from the BBC's Teletext service.
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5:20am Deal or No Deal 6:15am Countdown 7:00am Sainsbury's and Channel 4 Presents... 7:05am Sali Mali It's a scorching day and Jackdaw just can't keep cool. 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Paralympic Show 8:00am British Formula Ford 8:25am Mobil 1 The Grid 8:55am The Morning Line 9:55am Ibiza Rocks 10:10am T4 Movie Special 10:40am New Girl 11:15am Revenge 12:15pm Suburgatory 12:45pm Summer Daze with Blackberry 1:20pm The Big Bang Theory 1:55pm The Big Bang Theory 2:20pm The Simpsons 2:55pm Channel 4 Racing
5:45am Wildlife Documentary series about the work of dedicated animal lovers who save injured and orphaned wild animals brought into their sanctuary. SOS 6:10am House Doctor Homeimprovement series. Californian interior designer Ann Maurice works her magic on a house in Spennymoor in County Durham that has been on the market for a while. 11:00am Zoo Days Shorts 11:05am How Do They Do It? 11:35am Big Brother 12:35pm Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol 2:20pm Adventures in Babysitting
4:55pm Sainsbury's London 2012 5:00pm Come Dine with Me 5:30pm Come Dine with Me 6:05pm Come Dine with Me 6:40pm Come Dine with Me 7:10pm Come Dine with Me 7:35pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:05pm 4thought.tv 8:10pm The Million Pound Drop 10:00pm Date Night Tina Fey and Steve Carell star in Shawn Levy's chase comedy. 11:45pm Another 48 Hrs
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4:35am Pages from Ceefax News and information from the BBC's Teletext service. 7:00am The Pingu Show 7:10am Zigby 7:25am Timmy Time 7:35am Dirtgirlworld 7:45am Rastamouse 8:00am Barney's Barrier Reef 8:30am Scoop Children's comedy series about news reporter Digby Digworth. 8:55am The Scooby-Doo Show Cartoon capers with Scooby and the gang. 9:15am Dennis and Gnasher Dennis and Gnasher believe the world truly is their oyster and that kids should make the rules. 9:30am Wingin' It 9:50am Shaun the Sheep 10:00am Friday Download 11:00am Raymond Blanc: The Very Hungry Frenchman 12:00pm Golf 1:35pm Jack 3:25pm Show Me the Monet
4:25am ITV Nightscreen 6:30am ITV Morning News 7:00am CITV 9:25am Dinner Date 10:25am ITV News 10:30am House Gift 11:25am There's No Taste Like Home 12:25pm The Hungry Sailors Dick and James Strawbridge sail around Britain to discover fantastic food. 1:25pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 1:35pm Dickinson's Real Deal Why let your antiques collect dust in the attic when you can sell them? 2:35pm Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 3:35pm TV's Biggest Blockbusters
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5:45am British Olympic Dreams 8:00pm Olympics' Most Amazing Moments 10:00pm Girl Power 11:00pm Family Guy 11:45pm American Dad! 12:30am Snog, Marry, Avoid? 1:00am Live at the Electric 1:30am Girl Power Going for Gold. 2:30am Can Anyone Beat Bolt? 3:25am Cherry Healey: How to Get a Life 4:25am Live at the Electric 4:55am Snog, Marry, Avoid? 5:25am British Olympic Dreams 5:55am British Olympic Dreams
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Disney animation based on the true story of a Native American princess who fell in love with an English sea captain. Though John Smith arrives in the New World in search of gold, Pocahontas teaches him to appreciate life's more natural pleasures.
4:00pm The Simpsons 4:35pm The Simpsons 5:05pm Deal or No Deal 6:05pm Sainsbury's London 2012 6:10pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 6:40pm 4thought.tv 6:45pm Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief 9:00pm Come Dine with Me 10:00pm Thelma's Gypsy Girls 11:00pm Role Models
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Nation shall speak unto nation A
DVANCES in communications threaten yet another trade; this time that of language interpreters. The writing’s been on the wall for some time but some won’t see it until their backs are up against it. When visiting a store I struggled to explain to the assistant what it was I needed. I wrote it down in English; he tapped the words into a handheld keyboard and he had an instant translation in Spanish. I presume that had I been German or Italian it would have translated as easily. My Spanish is short of conversational; I can just about get by but what about those who have been here for years and not yet mastered ‘buenos dias’? Mine isn’t good enough for lengthy discourse with my Spanish-speaking doctor. After all, matters medicine can be difficult to follow even when conversing with a British doctor, if you can find one in England. Basically the tête-à-tête with one’s doctor will be a greeting. You will then clearly set out
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what ails you. Giving it a moment’s thought the doctor will turn to his computer and print the prescription. Vamos! Adios amigo!
My communication solution is to use my typing finger rather than my tongue. Using my laptop keyboard I type my greeting, and whatever bothers me, into Google translate. I render into Spanish then cut, paste and print. I hand the greeting and problem to him in near perfect Spanish; or Russian, if he is Russian.
True, one cannot readily understand his verbal take on my ailment, but it is still a giant step forward in crossing the language barrier. A two-way dialogue whilst useful is not always essential. The technology to hold a conversation with another person in his or her language is already widely used. It will be
commonplace as soon as it is affordable. I imagine it will work something like a mobile phone or iPod. I speak into it in English and my Spanish friend hears me in Spanish; vice versa. My Ukrainian friend Nadia speaks perfect Ukrainian and Russian. Sadly her English is not much better than my Spanish. Yet, by holding keyboard conversation with our fingers her written English is very good and at conversational speed. Using her laptop she speedily copies my English text into her own language and uses the same method to reply by using Google translate. It’s as good as dialogue with a native born English speaker. ‘Nation shall speak (peace) unto nation’ (BBC). Indeed! The latest gadget; Word Lens, has technology already two years old. You point your mobile phone camera lens at Spanish wording and it appears on your screen as English. Learning another’s language will still be an option, but not quite as essential.
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Highway, who very quickly got the house rocking. There was a huge range of favourites that encompassed everything from The Beatles to Deep Purple, David Bowie to Blondie. Star of the show had to be Luis the Spanish lead guitarist who got people cheering. The show raised more than €1,000 for Afghan Heroes. For more information about Afghan Heroes work visit www.afghanheroes.org.uk For upcoming shows email bravojax@hotmail.com or call 697 501 992.
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ANXIOUS: Older women who fear crowds could age quicker than those who do not.
Phobic anxiety could age women by six years
KEEPING calm and relaxed is the way to stave off ageing. Phobic anxiety could trigger premature ageing through damage to one’s cells, researchers found. Older women who are fearful in situations like crowds or heights have shorter telomeres than their calmer peers. Telomeres are the caps on the
ends of chromosomes that protect our genetic material from damage. As people age, their telomeres shorten. Among people of the same age, shortened telomeres have been linked to an increased risk of cancers, heart disease, dementia and overall risk of death. A group from Brigham and
Women’s Hospital, Boston, US, took blood samples from more than 5,000 women aged 42 to 69 years old. The team found having a high phobic anxiety level was associated with significantly shorter telomere lengths. The difference in telomere lengths for women who were highly phobic and those who were not was similar to what was seen for an additional six years of age. “This study is notable for showing a connection between a common form develops in the 30s and 40s. of physiological stress Researchers said those who phobic anxiety - and a carry the mutations will go on plausible mechanism for to develop the disease a lot premature ageing,” said earlier than the more common study author Dr Olivia form of Alzheimer’s, which Okereke. “However, this generally affects people in study’s design cannot their 60s. The study looked at prove which problem came the age the participants’ first, the anxiety or shorter parents were when they telomeres.” developed the disease. The findings have The earliest change is in encouraged researchers to when the spinal fluid levels investigate further the drop. They suggest this can relationship anxiety has be detected 25 years before with telomere length the anticipated age of disease. change.
Early signs of Alzheimer’s A TIMELINE of the unseen progress of Alzheimer’s before
symptoms appear has been put together by the Washington University School of Medicine, US. The team looked at families with genetic risks of the disease. They stated that the signs appeared up to 25 years before the expected onset. A study of 128 people from the UK, US and Australia, showed they had a 50 per cent chance of inheriting one of three mutations that are certain to cause early Alzheimer’s, which often
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Coffee drinking in pregnancy By Temba Mahari WONDER why your children are hyperactive? Well, don’t think it’s all the coffee you were drinking during your pregnancy, say researchers. A study of more than 3,400 five and sixyear-olds has found no evidence that the children’s behavioural problems were related to their mothers’ caffeine intake during pregnancy. The children whose mothers drank around three cups of coffee a day had no greater risk of suffering from inattention than those who had none, said author Eva Loomans, from Tilburg University in the Netherlands. However, she said: “This doesn’t mean that caffeine might not be harmful as they did not look at any other developmental issues besides behaviour.” Loomans cautioned there is still more to be learned about caffeine and children’s long-term development. This study could only look at the overall relationship between mothers’ self-reports of caffeine intake and their reports on their children’s behaviour. That does not necessarily mean caffeine Hyperactivity: No link to mum’s caffeine intake. has no effects, she said.
Glass of wine a day ‘protects women against brittle bones’ GOOD news ladies, having one or two cheeky glasses of wine could protect you against brittle bone disease, scientists believe. A study found those who drank a moderate amount of alcohol were less likely to develop osteoporosis. The condition affects one in three women and one in 12 men in the UK and is becoming more prevalent because of the aging population. It is caused by
bones losing their density making them more vulnerable to fractures. In the US researchers found the bones of women used to having one or two drinks a day several times a week grew weaker once they stopped for two weeks. After they resumed their normal regular drinking their bone’s turnover rates – a measure of density – returned to previous levels.
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Baldness medication could ‘cause impotence’
TRADE OFF: When trying to cure baldness, men should be aware of the side-effects.
nothing has changed. “Even if the side-effects are rare, that doesn’t mean that I should not have been warned. I did have a life before this,” he told Good Morning America. Dr Michael Irwig from the University of Washington recently published a study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine that found the ingredient finasteride, which is found in Propecia, can cause persistent sexual dysfunction, including low sexual desire, erectile dysfunction and problems with orgasms. Even after men had stopped using the drug Dr Irwig noticed that men were still having sexual dysfunction. “I came across a website called propeciahelp.com with more than 1,400 registered users - many young healthy men developed the same sexual side effects from finasteride - and I discovered that nobody Fink believes that the had published a series association does not involve the looking at these men´s speed of the women’s walk, but issues”, said Irwig. instead is linked to the sway or He said that other the wiggle in their hips. doctors who prescribe the So maybe Ricky Martin already medicine should talk about knew this when he co-wrote: “she potential risks, so men can moves, she moves - I go crazy.” make informed decisions.
By Temba Mahari MEN should be aware of the potential sideeffects of medications used to combat baldness. An ingredient in hair-loss treatment Propecia could cause permanent impotence and shrink one’s genitals, scientists claim. Kevin Malley, 30, who says his life was devastated by Propecia, has launched a hunger strike at Merck & Co’s corporate headquarters in protest at the pharmaceutical giant’s failure to acknowledge the hair-loss drug’s role in causing a battery of persistent side-effects, including sexual dysfunction. When he started taking the drug in 2011, which he only planned to use for one year he consulted his doctor and was told the symptoms would disappear after he stopped taking the drug. But he says a year on and
Making the right ‘fertile’ moves GERMAN researchers have found out that men can pick up whether a woman is fertile or not by the way she moves on the dance floor. Researchers from the University of Gottingen shot digital videos of 48 women walking up and down
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CANCER (June 22 - July 23)
This is an emotional week, when it is difficult to keep things to yourself. Get together with others and do a bit of social networking. Talk, and if you cannot bring yourself to confess to a problem, say that it is a friend of yours who has it. Certainly, you need to share this concern to get a balanced picture.
LEO (July 24 - August 23)
There is a highly social week ahead with social gatherings here and there. A trip means that finances start to look brighter. You may find it necessary, if you are to progress, to consider a move to another job or area. Get involved with people who have been in the same situation. This gives you a good guide as to exactly where you want to be.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23)
There is a great impatience this week when someone flatly refuses to see something through to the end. You do not admire sloppiness and your reaction shows this. It may be necessary for you to sort out a situation which has been going on far too long. As you dislike loose ends in any respect, your patience may come to an end.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23)
Energy is high and there is a lot of fun to be had. An invitation sent out brings an old friend to your table. This is not as straightforward as you think it will be. Odd stirrings make you confused.
Just joking Why did the fish get kicked out of the school? Because he was caught with seaweed.
IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: With high energy and sex appeal right through to the end of the year, you are likely to stir things up a bit on the domestic front. Doing something completely out of character should be avoided if possible. If this is not possible, then you may use your charm.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22)
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You feel like a fish out of water in a confused and noisy situation. Perhaps you are not making the right kind of friends, so take control of the quality of people who you associate with. Maybe it is relatives that are causing concern. You cannot choose your relatives, but it is possible to see less of them.
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This is a great social week. Your puppy-like enthusiasm attracts others and a barrage of good vibes comes your way. Indeed, your relaxed attitude allows someone close to get their own life a bit more into perspective.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20)
PISCES (February 20 - March 20)
People look to you to guide them through the maze of right and wrong this week. Your talent for bringing humour into the most tense situations is invaluable midweek. Summer is a socialising time for you and it is all steam ahead as you issue invitations and receive some back.
The kind nature that is so much a part of you is only too evident this week. A situation makes you feel frustrated and you need to find a way forward. A bit of expert advice goes a long way even if it does mean that you still have to go it alone. Be strong and remind yourself that this is for someone else.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20)
You like to do your own things in your own way and in your own time. That certainly shows this week. It can cause a bit of a stir with family. Even so, it will inspire someone close to step forward and make their own stand. Put someone straight when they step out of line.
As you prefer living in the here and now, you find it difficult to understand and tolerate people who plot and plan in advance. It is tedious in the extreme to consider every little detail of something which may never happen. Because there is this relaxed attitude, you have developed a larger-than-life personality.
SU DOKU
This time of year reminds you just how much you enjoy home comforts. Plan ahead now for those chilly winter nights when the air is crisp and the wine is mulled. The urge is to work with others this week and that in itself throws up plans for evenings ahead. Having planned a romantic weekend there may need to be some adjustments.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
What has four wheels and flies? A rubbish truck.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Your mind, as ever, is changeable. This is a fun time to dabble at this and that to bring a bit of variety to your life and work. Meeting new people and starting new projects means that it is a busy time at work but the rewards are high.
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With which comedy performers would you principally associate the following catchphrases/quotes?
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HOW TO PLAY Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.
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Born July 23, 1954 she is a Spanish Conservative Popular Party (PP) politician, who has been Mayor of Madrid since December, 2011. She is well known for being married to former Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar, whom she had met during their university postgraduation trip. She has also worked for national television chain Telecinco as a political commenter and is famous for being direct when voicing her personal opinion on matters including gender equality, environmental issues and abortion laws.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19)
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dancing in the water. A passing Spaniard growled: “Hey you two, is that any way to behave? You wouldn’t do that back where you come from.” And that’s the whole point. Living overseas, you get to try things that you’d never normally do. Dancing in the Fountain will be available August 15 from Amazon, and on Kindle and other e-readers.
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Move from the start word (DOGS) to the end word (RACE) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
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1. CATHERINE TATE (Lauren Cooper: The Catherine Tate Show), 2. JOHN CLEESE (Basil Fawlty: Fawlty Towers), 3. CLIVE DUNN (Lance-Corporal Jones: Dad’s Army. They are also the words written on the cover of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy), 4. PAULINE MCLYNN (Mrs Doyle: Father Ted), 5. RICHARD WILSON (Victor Meldrew: One Foot in the Grave), 6. TONY ROBINSON (Baldrick: Blackadder), 7. JOHN INMAN (Mr Humphries: Are You Being Served?), 8. MATT LUCAS (Daffyd Thomas: Little Britain), 9. DAVID JASON (Del-Boy Trotter: Only Fools and Horses), 10. KIRSTEN COOKE (Michelle Dubois: ‘Allo ‘Allo)
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case G) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
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Crosswords CRYPTIC Across 1 Walls formed of legs and forequarters of mutton? (8) 5 Expert witness revealed to be a fool (4) 9 Fellow starting New Deal as a statesman (7) 10 I name new state (5) 11 Tie up in low river (4) 12 Rewrite diverse amendments (7) 15 English flower festival (6) 16 Fix up extremely remarkable couple (6) 19 Sex and dope are wrong, itʼs revealed (7) 21 Coo! luv - starting to look really with it (4) 24 Redesigned River Nile for a big ship (5) 25 Requiring dead engine to be repaired (7) 26 Greek character around a nurse, heʼs a card (4) 27 Loses car damaged by game (8) Down 1 Think about an appendage (8) 2 Chap leaves to gather fruit (7) 3 Sage going out for a long time (4) 4 Crockery from disputed estate (3,3) 6 I put in a movement of the hand to resign (5) 7 Being rank, it is returned by the Queen (4) 8 A doctor I sent to bed drunk (7)
ENGLISH - SPANISH The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English. Across 1 Route (4) 3 Melocotón (5) 6 Peines (5) 8 Gusto (sentido) (5) 10 Garlic (3) 11 Ídolos (5) 12 Anillos (5) 13 Diez (3) 14 To bring (news, luck etc) (5) 15 Onza (5) 16 Margarita (flor) (5) 17 Querer (objeto) (4)
Co d e B r e a ke r 13 A trip with OʼConnor around bypasses (7) 14 Poor glue ruined this introduction (8) 17 Somatic form of nuclear engineering (7) 18 Sheʼs back in academy and then sustained a rupture (6) 20 Gas produced by Norse oxen (5) 22 Fruit found in plumberʼs lunch box (4) 23 Almost take Boyd out of the boneyard (4)
QUICK Across 1 Saunter (6) 4 Shut (6) 9 Flyer (7) 10 Applauds (5) 11 Tight (5) 12 Housing (7) 13 Exciting (11) 18 Well-liked (7) 20 Range (5) 22 Monster (5) 23 Organise (7) 24 Sore (6) 25 Begrudge (6)
Down 1 Recibo (document) (7) 2 Season (for specific activity) (9) 4 Environment (7) 5 Rarely (4,5) 7 Tailors (7) 9 El más fácil (7)
Down 1 Meagre (6) 2 Rule (5) 3 Correspondence (7) 5 Clear-headed (5) 6 Staying power (7) 7 Blueprint (6) 8 Working class (11) 14 Make comprehensible (7) 15 Watch (7) 16 Small peg (6) 17 Discard (6) 19 Supple (5) 21 Snow leopard (5)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS: CRYPTIC - Across 1 Humus, 4 Lancet, 9 Macrame, 10 Annex, 11 Read, 12 Let-down, 13 Was, 14 Mafia, 16 Until, 18 Gas, 19 Forbear, 20 Leer, 23 Clubs, 24 Pinnace, 25 Step-in, 26 Booty. Down: 1 Humdrum, 2 Mecca, 3 Seal, 5 Acanthus, 6 Consort, 7 Toxin, 8 Keels, 13 Water-ski, 15 Fortune, 17 Larceny, 18 Grips, 19 Focus, 21 Erato, 22 Snub. QUICK - Across: 1 Crass, 4 Bent, 9 Regatta, 10 Piano, 11 Get, 12 Lurid, 14 Idiot, 15 Yearn, 16 Opts, 18 Edge, 20 Pains, 22 Agree, 23 Satin, 25 Pro, 26 Flats, 27 Upstage, 29 Soak, 30 Basis. Down: 1 Circle, 2 Anger, 3 Sit, 5 Emptiness, 6 Trading, 7 Magnanimous, 8 Loath, 13 Dyspepsia, 17 Perhaps, 19 Gaffe, 21 Unless, 24 Traps, 28 Sob.
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Hexagram The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (THINGS) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
ENGLISH - SPANISH Across: 1 Moscas, 4 Codo, 8 Stamp, 9 Pulpo, 10 Oreja, 11 Letal, 14 Spots, 16 Irons, 17 Lily, 18 Colour. Down: 1 Mismo, 2 Suave, 3 Applause, 5 Owl, 6 Oro, 7 Apellido, 12 Trozo, 13 Loser, 14 Sol, 15 Oil.
1. Unscramble the name of a current England football international: RANGERS’ RED VET 2. Unscramble the name of a television comedy panel game: GHOST ARSONIST
Play on Words GÂ GATEAUX
NIGHT FLY
Answers: A piece of cake. Fly by night.
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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 16 represents R and 22 represents J, so fill in R every time the figure 16 appears and J every time the figure 22 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
Barest Direst Dishes Estate Hasten Jangle Lunges Noises Nought Ranges Rested Shrink Sister Stingy Tested THINGS(10) Untied Whiten Winter
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Resume, 2 Refuge, 3 Whiten, 4 Course, 5 Strong, 6 Months, 7 Enters, 8 Writer, 9 Severe, 10 Toward, 11 Endure, 12 Steeds, 13 Nearer, 14 Stench, 15 Reacts, 16 Cherry, 17 Rested, 18 Leaned, 19 Recede
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5:40am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters Series dedicated to finding the heirs of people who have died without leaving a will. 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 11:58am BBC News and Weather The most up to date news and weather forecasts. 12:00pm Cowboy Trap 12:45pm You've Been Scammed 1:13pm BBC News and Weather The most up to date news and weather forecasts. 1:15pm Bargain Hunt Game show in which two teams compete for the best bargains before they go up for auction. 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors Drama series set in a busy Midlands medical practice. 3:15pm Escape to the Country
7:25am Timmy Time 7:35am Dirtgirlworld 7:42am Chuggington 7:50am Rastamouse 8:00am Deadly Top 10 8:30am Splatalot 8:42am Shaun the Sheep 8:55am The League of Super Evil 9:05am Frankenstein's Cat 9:15am Pet Squad 9:30am Nina and the Neurons Go Inventing 9:45am Big and Small 10:00am Tinga Tinga Tales 10:10am Little Charley Bear 10:20am Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:30am Bob the Builder: Project Build It 10:45am The Koala Brothers 10:55am Lunar Jim 11:00am Dipdap 11:05am Kerwhizz 11:30am Driver Dan's Story Train 11:40am Waybuloo 12:00pm In the Night Garden 12:30pm Animal Park 1:00pm The Saint Strikes Back 2:05pm The Saint Takes Over 3:15pm The Weakest Link
4:50am ITV Nightscreen 6:30am ITV Morning News 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Let's Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Murder, She Wrote 4:00pm Secret Dealer
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4:00pm Show Me the Monet 5:30pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving. 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Coast 9:00pm Restoration Home 10:00pm Leaving Amish Paradise 11:00pm The Culture Show 11:30pm Newsnight
5:00pm Midsomer Murders In the sleepy village of Martyr Warren, two opposing groups of travellers have set up home. 6:00pm Tipping Point 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Britain's Greatest Gold Medallists 10:00pm Superstar 11:15pm ITV News and Weather 11:50pm A Clockwork Orange
4:00pm World Olympic Dreams Profiles of athletes from around the world as they prepare for London 2012. 4:30pm Olympics 2012 Coverage of the 2012 London Olympics. 7:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 8:00pm The One Show Magazine series featuring a mix of interviews, topical reports and features from around the UK. 8:30pm Britain's Olympic Torch Story 9:00pm EastEnders Another visit to the residents of Albert Square, for a regular dose of drama, excitement and tears. 9:30pm Bert and Dickie 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News All the latest local news. 11:30pm Weather The latest weather information. 11:35pm National Lottery Midweek Draws 11:45pm Have I Got Old News for You t 12:15am EastEnders Omnibus 2:10am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:15am Britain's Lost Routes with Griff Rhys Jones 3:15am Fake Britain Dominic Littlewood investigates scams across the U.K. 4:00am Britain's Heritage Heroes 4:30am Food Factory 5:00am BBC News
BBC3 5:25am Care Home Kids 8:00pm Olympics 2012 10:00pm Cherry Healey: How to Get a Life 11:00pm EastEnders 11:30pm Little Britain 12:00am Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:05am American Dad! 1:30am Cherry Healey: How to Get a Life 2:25am Bad Boy Olympian 3:25am Care Home Kids 4:25am Little Britain 4:50am Live at the Electric 5:20am Bad Boy Olympian
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5:50am Mobil 1 The Grid 6:20am British Formula Ford 6:45am Sainsbury's London 2012 6:50am FIM Superbike World Championship 2012 7:15am The Hoobs 7:40am The Hoobs 8:05am Freshly Squeezed 8:35am According to Jim 9:00am Will and Grace 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Frasier 10:30am Come Dine with Me 11:00am Come Dine with Me 11:30am Come Dine with Me 12:00pm Come Dine with Me 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm A Place in the Sun 2:05pm Quick Bakes with Eric Lanlard 2:25pm The Black Knight
2:00am Super Casino 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Ultimate Police Interceptors 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm The Mentalist
4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks Phoebe excitedly prepares for George’s return, with disastrous consequences. 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not 10:00pm 24 Hours in A and E 11:00pm World's Maddest Job Interview Eight volunteers have five days and one mission: to pass the world’s maddest job interview.
4:15pm Ties That Bind 6:00pm 5 News The latest news coverage. 6:30pm Neighbours Australian soap which follows the daily lives, romances and problems, of several families who live in the fictional Ramsay Street. 7:00pm Home and Away Home and Away chronicles the lives, loves, happiness, and heart-breaks of the residents of Summer Bay, a small coastal town in New South Wales, Australia. 7:30pm 5 News The latest news coverage. 8:00pm Ice Road Truckers: Deadliest Roads 9:00pm Britain's Strangest Pets 10:00pm NCIS A team of special agents, operating outside the military chain of command, must investigate any crime with pieces of evidence connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel. 11:00pm Big Brother
5:00pm Midsomer Murders
10:15am The Wright Stuff With Matthew Wright
In the sleepy village of Martyr Warren, two opposing groups of travellers have set up home.
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12:20am The Odyssey 12:50am The Bridges That Built London - With Dan Cruickshank 1:50am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 5:00am Pages from Ceefax News and information from the BBC's Teletext service.
BBC4 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1977 9:00pm The Joy of Motoring 10:00pm A History of the World in Three Colours 11:00pm The Iceberg That Sank the Titanic 11:50pm Treasures of the Anglo Saxons 12:50am Borgen 1:45am Top of the Pops: 1977 2:15am The Joy of Motoring 3:15am The Iceberg That Sank the Titanic 4:05am A History of the World in Three Colours
12:05am Random Acts 12:10am The Killing 1:05am Summer Daze with Blackberry 1:40am Barclaycard Mercury Prize Sessions 1:55am Ibiza Rocks 2:10am Delilah 2:20am The Bullitts 2:30am Clement Marfo and the Frontline 2:40am Spotlight 2:55am Southland 3:35am The Lobster Club 3:45am Barefoot in the Park 5:35am Deal or No Deal
2:20am Jackpot247 4:00am Analyze This 5:40am ITV Nightscreen
12:00am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:00am Pokerstars The Big Game. 2:00am Super Casino
Satellite channels SKY1 5:35am Airline 6:05am Sell Me the Answer 7:00am My Pet Shame 8:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 9:00am The Glee Project 10:00am Got to Dance 11:00am Chris and Wes: Let's Do This 12:00pm Glee 1:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 2:00pm Got to Dance 3:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew
7:00pm Life as We Know it 9:00pm Paul 10:50pm Morning Glory
11:00pm Sweet Home Alabama
12:50am Wild Cherry 2:20am Jimmy Hollywood 4:20am He Said, She Said
SKY MOVIES DRAMA 4:35am The Age of Innocence 7:00am Win a Date with Tad Hamilton 8:40am Blonde Ambition 10:15am Bird on a Wire 12:10pm Shallow Hal 2:05pm The Romantics 3:45pm Sweet Home Alabama
4:00pm Modern Family 4:30pm The Middle 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm The Middle 6:00pm Futurama 7:00pm Glee 8:00pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Emergency with Angela Griffin 10:00pm Spy 10:30pm The Cafe 11:00pm The Good Guys 12:00am Cop Squad 1:00am UK Border Force 2:55am Dom Joly's Happy Hour 3:55am The Chicago Code 4:45am It's Me or the Dog USA 5:35am Airline
5:40pm 3 Men and a Baby 7:25pm Africa United 9:00pm Shallow Hal
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SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:25am A Quest for Camelot 7:00am The Chaperone 8:45am Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas 10:15am Superman 2 12:25pm The Green Hornet 2:25pm Faster 4:05pm The 13th Warrior 5:50pm Superman 2 8:00pm The Eagle 10:00pm The Green Hornet 12:00am Faster 1:45am The Eagle 3:45am Tremors 5:25am The Chaperone
TCM 6:00am The Champ 8:15am Gunsmoke 9:15am The High Chaparral 10:15am One of Our Spies is Missing 12:00pm Branded 1:45pm Gunsmoke 2:50pm The High Chaparral
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 6:00am Just Wright 7:45am Life as We Know it 9:45am Jake Gyllenhaal/Anne Hathaway Face 2 Face 10:05am The Brady Bunch 10:00pm Movie 11:45am Death Becomes Her 1:35pm Paul 3:25pm Morning Glory The Green
12:55am The Joneses 2:40am Captain America 35mm Special 2:55am Cocktail 4:45am Super 8 35mm Special 5:15am Chasing 3000
4:00pm A Thunder of Drums 6:00pm Hondo and the Apaches 7:45pm Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. 10:00pm Navy Seals
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7 great acts to perform at Lou Lou benefit gig A BENEFIT night for Rockin Lou Lou (Louise) who along with her father Ravin Rupert were injured in a recent motorcycle accident, has been arranged by Jukebox Promotions. Louise is in Torrevieja hospital and may be there for some time with open fractures and bad leg damage. She will not be able to sing or work. “This was a particularly bad accident
Ravin Rupert will be performing at the concert. and Louise will be out of action for at least a
year,” said Peter Day, from Jukebox Legends. “Rupert has recovered well and is now getting back to normal. We are only too happy to arrange this benefit night for Louise and hope that the public will come along and support it. So many of our great local acts have offered their time free to help a stricken colleague.” The benefit show will be on Sunday July 29 at
Viloriens Restaurant in Rojales at 8.30pm (seating at 8pm). Tickets are €5. There will be a couple of great fundraising competitions on the night. Viloriens have offered a very high quality meal with Cava prize along with a great menu del dia prize, both for two people. Jukebox Promotions have added two free tickets to one of their Elvis 35th Anniversary tour events in August. Acts performing on the night include Andy Jones, Red Strokes, Ravin Rupert, Tony Kelly, Jukebox Legends, Pat Martin and Nick Barker. These are just some of the great things happening and all proceeds will go to the benefit.
Tickets at the venue or call 695 135 134. www.jukeboxpromotions .co.uk
Viloriens will also have a fantastic 7pm preshow meal deal on offer at €14.95 for fourcourses plus a glass of wine inclusive for this show. Call 966 712 263 to book this deal.
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Visit DFS Spain for all your furniture needs DFS SPAIN has now been in its new store for a year, just 1000m away from the old store and they are still just 300m from Iceland. The new store has a larger selling area than the last one and many more windows allowing better room setting displays. However, the major difference is that the new store now has a CARPARK not to mention babychange facilities and a kids area. The owners have been in the retail and furniture business since the mid 1980s. DFS Spain not only sell SOFAS and a full range of furniture but also everything else to complete your new home in Spain from shower cubicles to T-spoons and also includes an extensive range of garden furniture. To celebrate the opening of the new
DFS Spain has a wide range of outdoor furniture and beds. store new ranges have been introduced including High Gloss laminate lounge ranges and a Designer Sofa collection. Paul Airey
the owner and Sales Director of DFS stated: “Over the passed nine years I have noticed how difficult it is in Spain to get HARDWOOD furniture at sensible prices. Spain is a very important producer of laminates and therefore the majority of furniture sold in Spain is laminate or part laminate. Where furniture is made from SOLID WOOD it tends to be pine which is a softwood and therefore not very hardwearing. In recent years we have managed to find very good manufacturers of HARDWOOD furniture including Teak and light OAK. Both these woods are very hardwearing and therefore suitable for own or rental use and have been used to make very high quality durable furniture with far more character but at FANTASTIC PRICES. These ranges have sold well since there introduction but there is also an increase in demand for modern gloss colours and so the increase in the NEW STORE display space has allowed us to introduce new very modern ranges.” DFS in the UK are best known for sofas, DFS Spain also have an extensive range including high grade leathers and luxurious fabrics. Many are made locally which means that special sizes and layouts can be produced to ensure they fit correctly into your property. Paul added: “DFS Spain pride ourselves on our LEATHER SOFAS and the quality of the leather used. Our ranges are up to four times thicker than many leathers sold nowadays and so buying leather can still mean buying quality and durability like it used to do 20 years
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www.euroweeklynews.com ago. Technology in the leather finishing industry has meant that one full thickness skin can now be split into several layers of very thin leather which is no more durable than fabric which is not what you expect when you buy leather.” The Designer Collection is new to DFS Spain and contains sofas with a little more style than the usual found in Spain. They are fabric or leather collections and are available in a wide range of finishes and colours. Paul added, “The sofa is usually the largest piece of furniture in the lounge and therefore can be an eyesore or a major FEATURE within the property. The Designer collection will add the WOW factor to any property and at prices that won’t break the bank.” DFS also have a wide range of BEDS including storage beds and Viscolastic (memory Foam) beds. Paul stated: DFS SPAIN bed range has been created with the English person in mind, offering beds with English comfort and quality whilst maintaining the features required for a bed to survive without problems in the Spanish climate. English made beds aren’t geared up to cope with excessive temperatures or humidity but at DFS we combine the two specifications to make comfortable but also suitable beds for Spain.” The newest development in beds is Viscolastic (Memory Foam) and
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If anyone would like more information about sofas or indeed any furniture please feel free to call in and see Paul and his team at DFS Spain in San Javier or visit their web page at www.dfsspain.com which has an extensive range of furniture as well as links to their OFFERS website www.dfsspain.com/offers and their PACKAGES website.
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HE dog is a predator therefore food is of prime importance, not just for survival but as a means of maintaining the social order, (humans observe similar social traditions around food). Recently, a client told me that her husband worked odd hours. Sometimes, because of his working arrangements, they ate their evening meal at 5pm, sometimes at 7pm. The dog was always fed at 6pm.
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Cat patrol OUR rescue cat Snoopy is certainly a smart male cat to be reckoned with; a real cheeky rascal. His favourite ‘hide-out’ place is on top of the (defunct) BBQ area with a ‘birds-eye’ view. He is our radar system and detects anything flying at low level! Jan R van der Vliet, El Mijas-Costa (Malaga) Submit fun pet pictures to petoftheweek@euroweeklynews.com, in as high a resolution as possible. Please include name of the pet, your full name, where you live and if relevant a couple of lines to explain the circumstances of the photo. Due to space restrictions not all submissions will be used.
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If you have any questions, please write to me at connie-pets@euro weeklynews.com I’ll be happy to help.
What she couldn’t understand was why, when they ate early, the dog never begged from the table. When they ate later he always begged, despite the fact he was never given food. Think dog – the Alpha dogs eat first and the pack can have what is left unless he or she decides to have some more. When the family ate first, he was promoted and his instincts told him that he was entitled to the leftovers, which the family were now sharing. It was because of the rituals of eating were performed within an hour of each other, that these instincts were enhanced.
FOOD HABITS: The Alpha dog eats first.
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MAR MENOR: Some areas are still undeveloped.
Major problem for Mar Menor BUYERS are sought for 315 hectares of virgin seafront at El Carmoli on the Mar Menor (Murcia). The asking price is €116 million and its optimistic owners believe it would be ideal for the leisure industry. The land was requisitioned in the 1940s by the Defence ministry for an airport which never progressed beyond a runway of beaten earth for light planes. By the 70s, some owners began using El Carmoli for agricultural purposes with ministry permission. Twenty years later, the lawsuits began. The compulsory purchase should be declared void because the land was never used for the Defence ministry’s purpose, claimed the owners’ heirs. The Supreme Court ruled in their favour and they are now negotiating with the government the terms to reclaim their land. The deeds have yet to be put in their names, and the 100 owners realise that putting up large numbers of homes “could be difficult,” admitted their lawyer
Javier Cons. With almost all of the Mar Menor shoreline built on, El Carmoli should not be hampered by conservation issues, he argued. “It’s a spectacular piece of land and the owners shouldn’t have to pay what no-one else has paid,” Cons maintained. The protection level for marine and wildlife is “secondary,” according to Cons, and there is a good proportion of buildable zones. The owners put forward El Carmoli for Sheldon Adelson’s “Eurovegas” but the offer was rejected because the site is small and the sea too near. Adelson prefers a barren landscape so that visitors concentrate on gambling, Cons explained. El Carmoli is officially designated a Special Protection Area for Birds as well a Wetland according to the Ramsar Convention and a Special Area of Mediterranean Importance. It is also classified as a Nature Reserve and a Site of Community Interest.
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QUALITY SERVICE: David Dale operate 10 vehicles. vehicles of various sizes from small transit vans to the largest trucks the EU will allow on the roads. Four staff work from the furniture store in Almoradi and the sales office is based in Torrevieja. The company pay a great deal of attention to the quality of service they offer being members of The Office of Fair Trading, British Association of Removers and The Road Haulage Association International Section. Their staff are all trained by the
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Official Spanish Top 10 1. Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe 2. Cali & El Dandee – No Hay Dos Sin Tres 3. Loreen – Euphoria 4. Maroon 5 – Payphone 5. Jennifer Lopez – Dance Again 6. Nicki Minaj – Starships 7. Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know 8. Rasel – Me Pones Tierno 9. Paulina Rubio – Boys Will Be Boys 10. José De Rico – Rayos Del Sol
Official UK Top 10 Downloads 1. Florence + The Machine – Spectrum (Say My Name) 2. Maroon 5 – Payphone (feat. Wiz Khalifa) 3. Will.I.Am – This Is Love (feat. Eva Simons) [Radio Edit] 4. Chris Brown – Don't Wake Me Up 5. Flo Rida – Whistle 6. Stooshe – Black Heart 7. Rudimental – Feel the Love 8. Coldplay & Rihanna – Princess of China 9. Nicki Minaj – Pound the Alarm 10. Katy Perry – Wide Awake
Madonna in hot water QUEEN of Pop Madonna could be in a spot of legal bother after using an image of the swastika at one of her concerts in France. Madge already caused controversy with the use of the image in Israel back in June, after it was superimposed on the forehead of the National Front Leader – Marine Le Pen. After the incident, Marine Le Pen is quoted as saying: “If she does that in France, there could be trouble. We’ll be waiting.” Although many political members believed that the incident would not happen again, Madonna proved them wrong during her stop in Paris whilst on her MDNA tour, as the infamous swastika image appeared yet again in a music video as she performed Nobody Knows Me in the Stade de France. According to BBC News, vicepresident of the political party,
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Florian Philippot said: “This is simply just a publicity stunt. It’s another provocation in her world tour in a bid to get people to talk about her.” He also reportedly stated how the National Front could not and would not accept “such an odious comparison.” He continued: “Marine Le Pen will defend her own honour as well as supporters and the millions of National Front voters.” The official website for the political party has reported that a lawsuit against Madonna will be Madonna caused offence in France. filed this week.
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Rebecca Ferguson’s Twitter rant at management team Vibe’s Top tip chosen by Chris Curran The Noisettes – Winner: Is an uplifting, stompy tune, with lyrics which boost the selfesteem, Winner will be the first track to be released from the Noisettes' third album ‘Contact’ which is out on the August 27. The group say it’s a show of support for the UK Olympics; I think it's a possible number one due to the positive edge of the lyrics, which will have women belting it out.
X-FACTOR runner up Rebecca Ferguson has sacked her management team and has accused them of making her work to the brink of collapsing, according to reports. Soulful songstress Rebecca began an angry rant via her Twitter account telling her Modest Management team: “See you in court” according to UK news website MailOnline. Her Twitter outburst began with: “Resorting to stalking my Twitter the same people that watched me collapse... And gave me a can of coke and said now go do your interview. “The same people that worked me so much I collapsed and had to say stop!!! I need to see my children you need to give
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JLo quits American Idol Just days after fellow judge Steven Tyler announced he was
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MOUNTAIN VIEW Cat Hotel Professional care near Hondon de las Nieves www.mountain viewcathotel.webs.com 654 155 473 (101958) PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or e-mail us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (95495) SMALL FRIENDLY BRITISH KENNELS individual runs, large exercise area. 25 mins Alicante airport. www.park bark.co.uk 628 244 712 (98429) DEES KENNELS AND CATTERY, family run, with total commitment and individual attention, peace of mind guaranteed, ring for visit, 965 996 807 / 659 991 945 or email jan_wat son@hotmail.co.uk (1003420) PET SITTING in my own home www.preciousperros.moon fruit.com 630 129 478 (94974)
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Property for Rent PENTHOUSE APARTMENT, Formentera del Segura, Costa Blanca – Sleeps 4. Within 5 minutes drive of the beautiful beaches of Guardamar, 5 golf courses within 20 minute drive. Bath/shower, lounge, kitchen/diner. Fully equipped with washing machine, dishwasher & full utensils, TV, DVD. Large terrace with spectacular mountain views. Outdoor furniture, BBQ, sun beds & plunge pool. Many extras including golf clubs & bikes. From only 175 Euros per week. For details email davidrowland30@hotmail.co.u k Tel 634 365 221/634 358 290 (95710)
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TV 118 - studio apartment close to Los Locos, Torrevieja. Furnished, enclosed balcony, com pool, close to all amenities. 295 euros pm + bills. Contract provided. Tel 966 707 074 (89468)
MAN looking for work. 32 years in construction/door work and security. Driver, chauffeur, translator, interpreter. Fluent English/Spanish. Mark 683 318 608 (99191)
SM169 - Montebello, Algorfa 3 bed spacious, unfurnished quad. 2 bathrooms, air con. 550€ pm 965 720 766 (89468)
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LONG TERM rental available. Catral/San Isidro. 3 bed villa, pool, garage, peaceful stunning mountain views. 0044 7797 862 874 (99233)
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JACUZZI, hot tub spas, quality American spas at factory prices, also spares, filters and repairs, used and ex-display spa available. We part ex and buy spas, best prices. Established 9 years in Spain. EUROSPAS 650 722 905 www.eurospas1.com (99051)
STUDIO apartment. Furnished at San Luis, Torrevieja. 20€ a day, 150€ a week, 300€ a month. 653 135 523 (99195) EARN 200-500€. Part time per month. Independent distributors required to run home based business. Flexible opportunity with well established plc. Call 618 990 571 or register at www.thevistagroup.info (99142)
Property for Sale NEAR Villamartin - 3 bed quad €112,000 including furniture. Discount for cash buyer - 965 696 113 pesteels@btinternet .com (98394)
MAN AND VAN UK - Spain. 2 vans travelling twice a month, Murcia - North / South UK. Tel 610 846 260 or 0044 751 918 6355 email van.man@hot mail.co.uk (98430)
CANVASSERS required for Alicante and Murcia airports. Native English speakers only. Full/part time. Good rates. Phone Simon 671 227 230 (99063)
EUROPEAN removals and transport with scheduled UK routes. UK company, fully legal, taking loads from 5kg to 24,000kg. Lowest prices and the best service. 952 816 582 or www.focus-transport.com (96826)
TALENTED professional entertainer wanted for large bar/restaurant for season. Accommodation included, must be good all round entertainer. Almeria area. Tlf: 645 066 538 (99356)
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QUALIFIED SEAMSTRESS. 40 years experience. Turn-ups to tailoring. Patterns taken from your favourite cloths. Reasonable prices. Torrevieja. Sandra: 966 799 188 / 680 486 336 (94856)
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INTER EUROPE REMOVALS, UK-Spain-UK, monthly service from £75 CM3. Door to door service. Full/part loads. Local removals and deliveries. Tlf: 607 016 267 / UK 0044 7791 172 976 www.intereuropere movals.com (99373)
PROMOTER wanted in Torrevieja and Benidorm. Native sales force personnel to work in Tobacco’s shops (Monday Friday). Selling skills, proactive and dynamic. Own car necessary. CV: rh@flash2flash.com (100094)
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to adapt to all conditions of use whether hot or cold countries, and poor roads. With an overall optimised structure of 4.44 metres the 301 can afford class leading occupant space in the rear and a best in class boot volume of 506 dm3 (VDA 210). A wide range of safety equipment is available: ESP, ABS, up to four airbags, emergency braking assistance, ISOFIX, etc. Safe handling combined with high levels of comfort (electronic air conditioning, MP3 audio system with Bluetooth hands-free kit and USB connection, remote opening of the boot, rear parking assistance, etc), the result of Peugeot’s chassis expertise and thus guaranteeing excellent driving pleasure under all conditions.
The range of latest generation petrol and diesel engines on the 301 provides power values ranging from 71 bhp to 115 bhp and manual, piloted or automatic gearboxes. Furthermore, the new Peugeot 301 benefits from a new range of three cylinder petrol engines (1.2 l VTi) which, due to their advanced technology, combine driving pleasure and reduced fuel consumption. The new Peugeot 301 will have its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in September. It will then go on sale from November 1 in Turkey, then into Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Greece, The Middle East, Gulf and African States, as well as in certain Latin American markets.
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•TORREVIEJA COSTA LIONS CLUB: Meet second Tuesday of month, 7.30pm at Cabo Severa Hotel, La Mata. 617 069 064 or email: davedanie@gmail.com. •VELVETONES LADIES HARMONY CHORUS rehearse at El Paraiso Restaurant, Torrevieja, 2pm-4pm. Call 965 327 446. •ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, Orihuela Costa and District meet at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras, third Thursday of month at 7pm. Email helenlloyd1@gmail.com. •LIONS CLUB Torrevieja Costa: 966 789 571 or davedanie@gmail.com. •MABS Cancer Support Group meetings: sue@mabscancersupport.org.
FRIDAY • SHARE AND CARE GROUP: An informal get together for anyone affected by cancer at MABS Cancer Centre, San Javier at 11am. Call 693 795 247. •CANTABILE SINGERS rehearse at Restaurant El Paraiso in Torrevieja, 2pm-5pm. 965 077 457 or jenmorton@hotmail.co.uk or www.cantiblesingers.es. •CHESS CLUB Daya Vieja: 660 825 390. •CYCLING GROUP Rojales: 966 716 442/653 433 933. •CHOIR El Pinar de Campoverde: 966 763 446. •MODEL BOAT BUILDING GROUP Los Alcazares: 968 170 870 or www.rcmarmenor sailinggroup.eu. •PHILIP SCOTT LODGE No 10671 of RAOB now meet at a larger location; Bar Catorce in Benjofor from 7pm–9pm. Call 653 066 919.
Costa Blanca South’s best guide to local non-profit clubs, charities and societies Email whatson@euroweeklynews.com Fax 952 440 887 Post Euro Weekly News, Calle Moscatel 10, P-62, Poligono Industrial Arroyo de la Miel, 29631 Benalmadena, Malaga.
•ANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY of St Peter and St Paul in Torrevieja offers services in six locations. www.c-of-e-torrevieja.com. •BAKER FOUNDATION for Spiritual Awareness, Playa Flamenca: Sunday Service 11am; Clairvoyance Tuesdays 7.15pm; Healing Thursdays 10.30am12pm. 966 760 665. •CHRISTIAN CHURCH English language meets at Alpha Centre, Los Nietos Viejos (Mar Menor) Sundays 10am: 968 133 724 www.losnietoschurch.es. •CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH Pilar de la Horadada: Sunday service 11am; Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 5pm. 966 769 300/650 509 606
Churches or email: communitychurch@gmail.com.
•ROMAN CATHOLIC MASSES in Orihuela Costa: Call Don Joaquin Carlos on Fridays 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
•INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Torrevieja: Sunday service and children’s church 11am; Ladies meeting Thursdays 11am. 966 799 273/660 127 276.
•ST NICHOLAS ECUMENICAL CHURCH Camposol Sundays 10.30am: 968 138 952 or www. stnicholaschurchspain.com.
•ORIHUELA CHURCH SERVICES: Call 966 733 093. •PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Calle Canalejas 3, Pilar de la Horadada: Sun 11am; Thurs 5pm Bible study and Prayer.
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• MABS BOOKS SALE - weather permitting – The Arches Restaurant, Los Alcázares 10am-1pm.
• KNITTING CLUB Mazarron: 619 493 183.
SUNDAY •CYCLING GROUP Rojales: 966 716 442/653 433 933.
MONDAY
•SAMARITANS Drop-in Café: Telephone 902 883 535. • S E W ‘ N ’ S O s Sewing Group (MABS): mabsmurciane@gmail.com. •3A MARINA BAIXA general meetings every fourth Monday of month at Casa del Cultura in Alfaz del Pi at 10.30am. www.u3amarinabaixa.com.
PilarChristian.CommunityChurch@gmail.com or call Reverend Eddie on 966 769 300 or 650 509 606.
•FREE REIKI by The Reiki Healing Association on the first and third Tuesday afternoons of each month. If not well, three free treatments given. Call Age Concern 966 786 887. •SEEKERS LADIES CLUB Torrevieja: 966 784 033.
WEDNESDAY
•ARPO (Association of Retired Police Officers) Costa Blanca South meet second Wednesday of month at Sackos Bar, El Limonar, Torrevieja, at 10.30am. Contact Jim Wood, Secretary on 966 188 369 or email jameswood1226@hotmail.com. •VEGA BAJA ASTRONOMY GROUP meet second Wednesday of month, 3.30pm-5.30pm at Lo Maribou Restaurant in Ciudad Quesada. Contact 965 720 967 or deryjo@gmail.com. •ART WORKSHOP at Cafe Golf, San Javier, 11am – 1pm. €2 donation for by MABS Cancer Support Group. Call 968 192 768.
•TORREVIEJA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68: Services Sunday 10.30am with Communion and children’s Sunday School plus Wednesday 6.30pm.
•BENIMAR SOCIAL CLUB: 660 825 390. •COMPUTER CLUB Torrevieja: 966 700 041 or www.torreviejacomputerclub.com. •FORTUNA LADIES mabsmurciane@gmail.com.
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•MABS VOLUNTEERS MEETING, 11am at Las Claras in Los Alcazares. Call Bev on 693 362 823. •ROUTE 66 BIKERS meet at Monty’s Bar in Urb Montebello, Torrevieja. http://www.wix.com/ davelathamspain/route-66-bikers! •TORREVIEJA RETIRED ACTIVITIES CLUB meet third Wed of month at the International Marina Club bar. Call Neil on 965 008 087. •SAILING ASSOCIATION MAR MENOR (SAMM), Los Alcázares meet second Wednesday of month at Las Claras Cultural Centre at 11am. john.down@sailingmarmenor.com and SHOESTRING Dinghy Sailing Group contact Oakley 965 352 445. •STRICTLY SOCIAL friendship club 966 730 569. •VELVETONES CHOIR is rehearsing at Windsor Bar, San Luis, Torrevieja, 10am-1pm, until further notice. Call 966 785 313.
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Campoamor hosts Elite football event IT’S not been a bad couple of weeks for Spanish football. First they romped to victory over the Italian’s to clinch Euro 2012 and on Sunday won the Euro 2012 under-19 Trophy against Greece. Obviously the Spanish are doing something right and if you have a football mad youngster who you think might have more than average talent, there is one event you probably won’t want to miss; the Elite Stage Acatec 2012. The two day event is not for the fainthearted. It’s designed to both recognise and develop talented
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Any football mad youngster will not want to miss this event. youngsters aged between eight and 13, who will be put through their paces, have one-on-one coaching and tuition and be evaluated by former and current professional coaches and players. The Elite Stage takes place on the weekend of August 25 and 26 at the Hotel Golf Campoamor in Orihuela, which this week hosted the Malaga football
club. The children will learn the keys for becoming a success in the world of football, what it’s like to play in the first division and what is required to be able to reach those levels. The ‘stage’ as it’s called in Spain, features coaches with proven experience with Spanish first and second division teams. Several scouts from La Liga and 2A teams will be
watching on with interest, looking for tomorrow’s academy players, to booster their own squads! There are two prices, €299 for full board, and €219, if no overnight stay at the hotel is required. If you register before August 8 you will receive 20 per cent discount on your registration. For more information visit website: www.stageacatecelite.com.
THE Alicante beach 7’s will be held on the beach at San Juan on Saturday August 4. Kick-off is at 10am through to around 9pm with a break for food and drink. Teams from all over the Valencia Region will be coming as usual. It is the 15th annual tournament organised on the beach at San Juan and if the previous years are anything to go by will be a great day of rugby. Meanwhile, during the summer Centurion Rugby Summer School is holding beach rugby training down in Guardamar in front of the restaurants on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7pm. Training starts back for ITV Orihuela RFC on Wednesday August 29. For more information call 692 767 242.
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