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Film locations on show THE Pedro Gilabert Museum in Arboleas is currently displaying images from the second edition of the International Photographic Competition, Film Locations in Almeria. The exhibition runs until October 27.
Natural death A MAN who was found dead in his car on an industrial estate in Huercal Almeria on Saturday, died of natural causes.
Bar fire FIREFIGHTERS and police were called out to the Mirador Bar in Huercal-Overa after a fryer caught fire in the kitchen. Fortunately noone was hurt in the incident.
Next up THE next Liga game for UD Almeria is at home on Sunday at 5pm against Rayo Vallecano.
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Expatriate homes torn down on judge’s orders By Stephen Lear
TWO homes owned by British expatriates have been reduced to rubble after a planning row. The bulldozers moved in and demolished the properties in Las Terreras, Cantoria, which were illegally built but bought in good faith. Former Mayor of Cantoria Pedro Llamas was jailed for two years in a case relating to the situation. Neighbours were left stunned on Monday at what they were seeing. With a strong security presence, representatives of the Junta de Andalucia fulfilled the demolition order which had been hanging
over two of the four homes built by a local builder. Within a matter of 40 minutes the properties, belonging to retired Britons, were reduced to rubble. It is believed that three of the four families affected have returned to the UK. In August 2004, the Junta opened disciplinary proceedings against the builder following a complaint by the Guardia Civil’s Service for the Protection of Nature (Seprona) for clearing the land without permission. It ended with the builder being fined, ordered to restore the area to its previous state and compensate the owners.
Maura Hillen, spokesperson for Urbanisticos Abuses Almanzora No (AUAN), visited the site and found that there were only heaps of rubble and some personal items, testimony that people had once lived there. She said: “The judge’s order indicates that the buyers purchased the property in good faith, so they must be compensated. But it seems the town hall is not responsible and the developer is insolvent. “This is an attack on human rights. Nobody knows how to compensate these families and all they have left is rubble.” Hillen added.
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Golfers targeted by tourism chiefs A FAMILIARISATION trip has introduced 12 British tour operators to the potential the province of Almeria has to offer to the world of golf. Provincial Tourism of Almeria had designed a package of visits to golf courses, giving the visitors the opportunity to find out about the different features offered by each course. Along with the variety and quality of the courses in the province, the group were told about the ‘pull factors’, including the excellent all-year-round climate that Almeria offers and the value for money for golf tourists. The group viewed the trip very positively, and as well as the golf courses and facilities, highlighted above all the friendliness of the people, the
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peaceful surroundings, the great natural environments in which the courses were located and the quality of Spanish cuisine. In addition, the tour operators got to know about hotels and
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NEWS On tour HOUSE MUSIC DJ Javi Reina brings his Supermartxe World Tour to Huercal-Overa tomorrow night (Friday) at 10.30pm in the concert tent of the Feria. Eye Eye SIX out of10 Almerienses need glasses to rectify their vision according to a study presented for World Vision Day. Seven out of 10 agree that the Almeria sunlight is too bright. Senegal date THE national government’s sub delegate of Almeria, Andres Garcia Lorca, has had a meeting with representatives of the Association of Senegalese with the aim of strengthening relationships with the African country. Clean up THE town hall of Nijar has begun a clean up campaign, clearing rubbish from areas of land in the town. The mayor has called upon citizens to denounce anyone caught dumping rubbish. Seron tourism THE town hall of Seron had a stand at the Feria of Interior Tourism held in Jaen to promote Seron as a tourist destination.
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First motor fair for Almeria THE Palacio de Congresos of El Toyo is hosting its first Motor Fair, Toyomotor Almeria. The event starts today (Thursday) and continues until Sunday. Five hundred cars and 150 motorcycles will be on display and will feature all major brands offering great deals for people interested in
purchasing a vehicle. Head of Almeria Tourism, Juan Jose Alonso said: “This type of event shows collaboration within an industry that has been hard hit by the crisis and will highlight all the best products to the public. “It is a major event with all kinds of activities planned, such as a race
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SPANISH bodega has a corking chance of being named the European Winery of the Year. The Marqués de Riscal vineyard in La Rioja has been nominated for the prestigious award by the US Wine Enthusiast magazine. Each year, it honours individuals and companies who have had outstanding achievements in the wine world with the Wine Star Awards. The Spanish winery may be mulling over its chance of winning, but it is facing tough competition from Axa Millesimes (France), Joao Portugal Ramos (Portugal), Produttori del Barbaresco (Italy) and Vins de Michel Gassier (France). The winners will no doubt be raising a glass when they are announced in the special Wine Star Award issue of December 3.
And they will be toasting their success when presented with their Wine Star Award trophies at a gala black-tie dinner in New York City on January 27, 2014. Founded in 1858, Marques de Riscal winery is the oldest in La Rioja and straddles the line between tradition and innovation. The historic cellars feature the latest technology, the hotel aesthetics are stunning and the highly-rated wines are expressive of classic Rioja winemaking. Last year, Marques de Riscal increased its sales in the US by 5.7 per cent to 129,000 crates. In 1998, Marqués de Riscal became the first winery to combine its production space with leisure and created ‘Wine City’, which aims to promote wine, its history, culture and philosophy.
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Quote of the Week THE prosecution is not treating the Infanta Cristina in an unequal or more positive manner.’ General State Prosecutor, Eduardo Torres-Dulce, regarding the Noos case in which her husband, Iñaki Urdangarin is charged.
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Divers found LOCAL Police in Carboneras found two divers in good health after they got lost when practising diving off the island of San Andres.
Trophy invite UD Almeria have been invited to provide the opposition for Sevilla in the seventh Trofeo Antonio Puerta in memory of their former player. The game will be played on November 14.
Fiesta dates THE Feria of Huercal-Overa got underway yesterday (Wednesday) and continues until Tuesday, October 22.
All that jazz THE Sant Andreu Jazz Band play a concert in aid of the Red Cross on Saturday at 9.30pm in the Teatro Auditorio of Roquetas de Mar.
Wizard act SPANISH rockers Mago de Oz will be performing in Huercal-Overa on Saturday night at 10.30pm as part of the town’s Feria activities. The concert takes place in the concert tent of the Feria.
Lactose rise BETWEEN January and July, 73 Almeria companies exported almost 6.5 million kilos of lactose products, predominantly goats milk and cheese, a 430 per cent increase. Gas supply POWER company Endesa has invested €30 million in Almeria laying 82 kilometres of pipes with the objective of supplying gas to the Retamar and El Toyo area of the city.
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Oil paintings THE Archaeology Museum in Almeria currently has on display 35 oil paintings by Almeria Artist Juan Ruiz Miralles until November 17.
Hot shots FRONT-RUNNER: Marqués de Riscal
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per cent of children between 10 and 15 in Spain have access to a mobile phone with internet connection, either their own or their parents’, according to the National Institute of Statistics. Between the ages of 14 and 15, the percentage is as high as 82.
EL PALMERAL in Almeria City hosted a 3x3 basketball tournament with 130 teams taking part.
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Guitar classic FIFTY-FIVE guitarists from 25 countries will take part in the 13th Julian Arcas guitar competition which starts today (Thursday) in Almeria City.
Culture time THE government of Almeria has announced its autumn culture programme ‘Boreas,’ which will provide 160 activities in 76 towns.
Big turnout MORE than 1,000 athletes took part in the third edition of the Mountain Bike and Road Race Challenge held in El Toyo at the weekend.
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Cemetery controversy HUMAN remains have been put into bags and thrown in the corner while extension and improvement works are carried out at a local cemetery. This is the claim made by Carmen Mellado, a Socialist councillor in Cantoria, who added that the Conservative Partido Popular is ‘disrespecting the dead’. Town hall staff have been working at the cemetery for more than a year ‘without any justification’, according to the leader of the opposition, while the area as a whole is full of ‘weeds and rubbish’. The PSOE has bemoaned ‘the lack of respect for the dead’, to the extent of removing human remains from graves and putting them into bags. Mellado added: “The PP has given orders to build toilets on top of the tomb in which the body of the first Countess of La Algaida
RESPECT ISSUES: Improvement works at the cemetery. and first Marquesa del Almanzora, Catalina Navarro Casanova, has allegedly lain for 100 years. “The workers say they have not removed the remains of this historic woman, and we fear that they are still there,” said Mellado. However, the mayor of Cantoria, Gaspar Masegosa, has hit back at these allegations, saying: “The removal of the remains from the niches which have been moved, has in all cases been done with the permission of the families, and all who wished to be present have been present.” He added: “Even the Socialist councillor
who is making these claims gave us permission just like the rest, and witnessed how the work in Cantoria was being carried out. Therefore, I cannot understand how she can say this. “These are despicable claims. We’re talking about a very sensitive issue for citizens and you cannot say in any case that we do not respect the living or the dead.” According to reports, work has been carried out by a specialist company in the afternoon and in the presence of family members. “Nobody has complained; on the contrary, they are all happy now the deceased can rest in the conditions that they deserve,” said Masegosa. With reference to the tomb of the Marquesa de Almanzora, the mayor said: “She (Mellado) is well aware that the remains of the marquesa are not there. She knows that the family moved them to Cuevas del Almanzora many years ago.”
NEWS Guardia Civil celebrate their day THE Guardia Civil celebrated their patron saint’s day at the weekend. This year was especially poignant as it was the 100th anniversary since the Virgen del Pilar was named as Patron Saint of the Guardia Civil by King Alfonso XIII on February 8, 1913. Almeria’s central government representative, Andres Garcia Lorca, attended an event in Almeria City. While there he said the institution is focusing on youth problems. It is working closely with schools, parents and parents associations to deliver talks and lectures on internet risks, drugs and alcohol, bullying, racial violence and youth gangs.
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Calendar girls at the wheel WOMEN taxi drivers in Almeria City have joined together and published a calendar for the year 2014. The aim is to raise funds for childhood cancer research and leukaemia, as well as raising awareness in the concept that ‘investing in research is investing in life’. A total of 11 women have posed for the calendar, which will go
on sale for just 50 cents, and will be available in taxis throughout the city. So far, 5,000 copies have been printed with the hope of raising €2,500 to be allocated entirely to the Research Foundation against Cancer, a non-profit nationwide charity dedicated to the promotion and development of research to eliminate cancer.
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The ‘Exodus’ effect on the economy FILMING on the Sir Ridley Scott blockbuster Exodus is set to start very soon, with sources claiming October 22 as the start date. As the day approaches, increasingly accurate data about its economic impact in Spain and Almeria is coming to the fore. The president of the Andalucia Film Commission, Carlos Rosado, has revealed some of these figures according to data provided by the producers of Exodus. The direct investment budget will exceed €43 million in Spain, with 38 per cent of the production budget going on wages and salaries. This means around 500 work contracts in Almeria and around 400 in Fuerteventura with a duration of between three and four months. Added to that figure are 8,000 work contracts for extras on a day-to-day basis.
Another €4 million should be spent on accommodation and restaurants in the province. While the shooting of the film will last until January 2014, 90 per cent of the income will be in 2013. Revenue for the State in 2013 will be approximately €3.15 million in payments of income tax for individuals on work performance. The State will also receive €2.5 million from employer contributions to Social Security, with a further €650,000 in contributions from the workforce. Construction costs account for 30 per cent, mostly to carpenters, plasterers and painters, and 17 per cent is the cost of materials and equipment in the construction sector. This sector has been amongst the hardest hit by the current economic crisis, particularly in Almeria.
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Gergal manhunt is over after 74 hours THE man who allegedly killed his sister with a shotgun in a Gergal street and injured two others has been arrested. After 74 hours on the run during which time Juan Leon Castillo, alias Cascapolos, led the police a merry dance, he was finally caught on a hillside on the outskirts of the town. Sixty hours after the killing,
witnesses saw him enter the basement of a property; ironically, the property of the neighbour wounded during the attack. From there he made his way to his own house. Officers cordoned off all access to the town’s main square and adjoining streets. House by house, agents alerted
residents to the risk. Some left their homes with suitcases or bags and others closed doors and windows. More than 50 officers surrounded the house where the fugitive was hiding and then began negotiations. A few hundred yards from the crime scene, photographers and television cameras waited for developments. And in the silence of the night an agent at the window of the house tried to speak with Leon. But despite officers talking to him every 20 to 30 minutes, he managed to escape the police cordon. The thieves entered the facility It was not until a at around 2.30am by picking locks neighbour spotted him and caused damage in many of the and reported the sighting club’s offices. to police that the search It so happens that the Almeria resumed. Tennis Club is celebrating its 40th He was eventually anniversary this year. caught hiding in a gully So far there have been no near the town and was arrests. arrested.
Thieves force open safe at Almeria Tennis Club THIEVES broke into the offices of a tennis club and stole an estimated €1,000 after forcing open a safe. A Guardia Civil investigation has been launched into the robbery which occurred in the early hours of Monday morning at Almeria Tennis Club based in Huercal de Almeria.
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Almeria’s world champion sails in HE is one of the best windsurfers of all time and the only Spaniard that has managed to take the title of world champion in this discipline. Now a documentary has traced his career and shows spectacular footage shot in different parts of the world from Hawaii to Almerimar.
Victor Fernandez is the star of ‘Below the Surface’, a 40-minute film which premiered on Thursday at the Auditorium Theatre in El Ejido. Although entry was offered free of charge, a symbolic contribution of one euro was made to benefit the Association for the Fight Against Cancer after the film’s director, Andre Paskowski, died of cancer this summer. “It means a lot to me that people from my land can see this documentary A PLAN to expand the Garrucha promenade has which shows my start in moved a step closer. windsurfing, my family The town hall has cleared a hurdle that paves the and friends. They can see way for implementation of the project. how I’ve grown and how Specifically, the council has managed to get the this sport can take you to provincial government of Almeria to hand over different parts of the ownership of the 5107 road which runs between the world,” said Victor, who Jesus Nazareno castle and the town of Mojacar, an currently ranks fourth in essential step to advance the project, which has the world. been on hold since 2003. The film shows the best The change of ownership of the road, already an windsurfing extreme urban highway, was recently approved in full and the manoeuvres in places like project will be undertaken by the General Coasts Maui (Hawaii), Gran Directorate. The expansion will connect the existing Canaria, Peru and his ‘paseo’ at the edge of Garrucha with Mojacar. home territory Almerimar.
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Starring role for palm tree fronds ALMERIA CITY HALL, through the services of the Department of Environment and Agriculture, has pruned 1,200 palm trees located in different parts of the capital. Specifically, 623 are in Parque Nicolas Salmerón, and 426 line the Avenida Federico Garcia Lorca.
FILM ROLE: Palm cuttings. The remaining palm trees are the 127 in
Catalan honour for Y viva España singer THE Catalan government has awarded the Medalla al Trabajo President Macia medal to Almeria singer Manolo Escobar for his work ethic and contribution to the promotion of the Catalan economy. Manolo is nearly 82 and is one of the best known singers in Spain. Among his hits are ‘Mi carro’, ‘Porompompero’, and ‘Y viva España’. Although Escobar was born in Las Norias de Daza, El Ejido, in 1931, at the age of 14 he moved with his brothers to Catalonia, where he lived in Barcelona and Badalona until 1963.
Avenida Cabo de Gata and 24 are in Cathedral Square. The Environment Department has reported that a total of 6,500 branches have been pruned and delivered to the producer in charge of the filming of Sir Ridley Scott’s latest blockbuster, Exodus, who made contact with Almeria City Hall asking for the fronds to use on set. The work consisted mainly of cleaning and pruning the leaves, and the removal of branches from the date palms. Councillor for the Environment Esteban Rodriguez explained that this work is usually done on an annual basis with the dual purpose of improving the palms’ appearance and for safety reasons, as many of the dead branches of can easily fall off.
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Bottle top campaign BOTTLE tops are being collected for charity by the town hall of Cuevas de Almanzora, the School of Music, Dance and Theatre, schools and the Health Centre.
Flower power ALMERIA City Hall planted 6,200 flowers to form four Spanish flags for the national holiday, the Dia de la Hispanidad on Saturday.
Giant crane ALMERIA port received the world’s second largest crane vessel, the Saipem 7000, last week. The crane, with a lifting capacity of 14,000 tonnes at 42 metres, is heading for Nigerian waters.
HUERCAL-OVERA: More than 400 keen cyclists took part in the fiesta.
A big turn out for bicycle day MORE than 400 keen cyclists took part in the Huercal-Overa bicycle fiesta. Children and adults cycled through the streets of the town and there was also an event that covered a 35 kilometre bike ride with a competitive two kilometre race. The circuit passed through the town, and amongst the large group of participants was
the mayor, Domingo Fernández, who did not miss the opportunity to join up with fellow cycling fans. The start and finish point was Constitution Plaza and whole families, and groups of friends took part. Prizes were awarded to the youngest participant, who was aged just 11 months, and the eldest participant and also to the most unusual mode of
bicycle transport, which was a restored bicycle with a cart to transport a child. At the main trophy presentation the mayor praised the ‘great’ atmosphere which he said had ‘authentic sportsmen who enjoy cycling.’ He also praised the ‘extraordinary atmosphere’ of the urban bike ride where many parents were accompanied by their children.
Anyone up for tennis? A NEW Tennis and Paddle Sports Club has opened in Vera Playa.
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The club 40 Nada have set up Tennis Academy for all ages and are offering open mornings with an approved Tennis and Paddle coach. Classes are from 9am to 11am, membership is not required and everybody will be made welcome. As a special opening offer the club is offering a free Tennis or Paddle Lesson on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 11am to 1pm and is valid for the rest of October.
For more details ring Alvaro who speaks English on 600 565 284. The new club is behind the Consum Supermarket in Vera Playa.
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Car blast SWEDEN - A powerful explosion caused by a car bomb has seriously damaged the Swedish Consulate in Libya.
Salmon cull NORWAY - The government has ordered the killing of nearly two million farmed salmon infested with sea lice.
Waste not... DENMARK - Rub&Stub, a Copenhagen restaurant, has attracted media attention for serving dishes made from food discarded by supermarkets.
Mean girls SWEDEN - Two teenage girls have been sentenced to community service and ordered to pay another girl compensation after hijacking her Facebook account and posting naked pictures of her.
Tourist dies NORWAY - A Spanish tourist, aged 26, died after falling from Preacher’s Pulpit scenic cliff in the county of Rogaland.
Bomb arrest DENMARK - The alleged mastermind behind a suicide attack on the Danish Embassy in Islamabad in 2008 has been arrested in Pakistan.
Money-spinners COMPANIES owned by glamour couple The Beckhams turn over nearly £100,000 (€118,000) a day. Papers lodged with Companies House showed David and Victoria’s companies took £35.1 million (€41.34 million) last year.
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DENMARK - Grid operator Energynet has reached an agreement with the UK’s National Grid to build a submarine electricity link which could supply up to 1,400 MW of electricity to the UK.
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NEARLY 32,600 asylum seekers have been waiting for a decision since 2011, a UK’s Home Affairs Committee heard. It was also told that gays and lesbians fleeing persecution abroad were being asked to ‘prove’ their sexuality.
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some batteries and old speakers, the wires of which had aroused suspicion.
Think first LONDON Fire Brigade has made public a video of some of its most time-wasting calls. These include a woman calling after dropping her phone down a toilet, a man wanting to retrieve a shoe from a garage roof, and shooing rats out of a kitchen.
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ZOMBIE killing videogame Dead Rising 3 will not be launched in Germany after an entertainment software self-regulation body banned its release.
Animal rights GERMANY and Gabon have called for a resolution against poaching and illegal animal trading at the UN General Assembly.
Unity Day AT least 700,000 people took part in Berlin’s Unity Day celebrations to commemorate German reunification in 1990.
David Beckham. A PARLIAMENTARY committee has said sweeping anti-terror powers allowing police THE case of a bishop to detain travellers at ports and airports for up to six hours, fingerprint them, take DNA from Limburg who spent €31 million to refurbish his and download data from their phones and residence and offices is to laptops are illegal. be brought before Pope Victoria Beckham. Francis by the head of Germany's Roman Catholic AN army bomb disposal unit swung into action POLICE are warning the public in Church. and blew up a child’s buggy. The bomb disposal Kent to take care of their heating oil experts were called to Scarborough’s Miss Selfridge’s as winter approaches. Up to £90,000, store. After a controlled explosion the discarded (€106,000) worth of heating oil was buggy, left behind the store, was found to contain stolen from homes and businesses last winter. GERMANY has made a plea to the Ukrainian Government to release former Prime Minister RESS Yulia Tymoshenko from jail. Tymoshenko was sentenced to seven years in prison in 2011 for crimes RUSSIAN police have identified teenagers as RUSSIAN investigators claim to have found hard related to a 2009 gas deal the authors of a series of bomb hoaxes at five drugs on the ship seized from environmental group with Russia. schools in the city of Taganrog. Apparently they Greenpeace when activists were protesting against made them to get more time to play online oil drilling in the Arctic. games. AN old soldier claims he was told to stay seated while the national anthem was played at a Path to Peace concert to pay tribute to the armed forces. Doug Speller, 74, said a council official told him he could not stand at the Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, event for health and safety reasons.
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Star chief OLEG OSTAPENKO has been named new head of the state space agency Roscosmos. Ostapenko was previously Deputy Defence Minister.
Flushed down A TOILET malfunction forced a Boeing-787 Dreamliner passenger jet heading to Tokyo to make an emergency landing at Domodedovo Airport. Ostapenko. BombOleg hoaxes
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Dairy protest ONE man and four women have been arrested for illegally demonstrating against milk fat in Moscow.
Wealth inequality AN annual global wealth study published by Swiss group Credit Suisse has revealed that Russia has the highest level of wealth inequality - the financial gap between the richest and poorest in society - in the world.
GERMANY has rejected a banking union proposal made by European Commissioner Michel Barnier which would supervise and deal with troubled banks at a European level.
Forget me not... A NEWLY-MARRIED man left his wife at a petrol station toilet in Hesse for five hours on their honeymoon. He realised she was not with him after driving 200 kilometres.
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120kph over A DRIVER was caught by Local Police doing 160kph on the old Llucmajor road in Son Ferriol, in an area where the speed limit is 40kph.
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A MAN, 30, has been sentenced to two years in prison for sexually abusing a mentally disabled girl, aged 14, in Manacor in November 2012.
ALMOST half of Javea’s Local Police have put their names down for an English course. The 35 members of the force will be attending lessons given by a group of volunteers to assist them in communicating with tourists and foreign residents.
A MAN who claimed to be “looking for ghosts” has been sentenced to four months in prison for breaking into La Misericordia building in Palma last year.
Not forgotten THE family of British woman Monique Tennant, 45, who went missing from Can Picafort in October 2007 has asked Guardia Civil to continue searching for her.
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Facing jail ALCAUCIN’S former mayor Jose Manuel Martin Alba is facing a 226 year prison sentence for his implication in the ‘Arcos’ urban planning corruption case. He has been accused of fraud, bribery, money laundering and influence peddling.
€1m fine A FRENCH man has been fined €1 million and sentenced to three years and three months in prison for trying to smuggle 338 kilograms of hashish into Spain through the port of Motril.
Drugs ‘mule’ dies GUARDIA CIVIL are investigating the death of a drugs ‘mule’ in Algarrobo who was hiding 60 hashish pellets in his body.
More users MORE than 245,000 people used the port of Motril during the first eight months of the year, according to the State Port Authority. That is 25 per cent more than last year.
Mugger arrested A VELEZ-MALAGA resident has been remanded in custody charged with robbery with violence and illegal weapon possession for reportedly mugging three women.
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A MAN, 33, has been reported missing from Lloseta. He is 1.7 metres tall and was wearing a green t-shirt and blue shorts.
recommended by the Japanese travel publication, Transit. It is one of 20 modern and traditional Spanish buildings that tourists should visit, the journal said.
HASSAN ES SAMI, aged 22 was found guilty of murdering Elena Florentin Dumitrache and her seven-year-old son Constantine in Polop in July 2011. He received a 36 year prison sentence.
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TOP CHOICE: More Russian and Nordic visitors are arriving through Alicante airport.
Costa Blanca’s a top Nordic choice THE Costa Blanca is the top destination for Nordic visitors on mainland Spain. Between January and August this year 435,087 visitors from Nordic countries moved through Alicante-Elche airport with around 32,000 citizens from Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden now regularly working in the province. Last year these tourists spent around €600 million. Only the Canary Islands saw more visitors from those regions. Russians are also choosing the Costa Blanca to escape their cooler climes with around 90,000 citizens passing through the airport this year. A Ukrainian agent based in El Campello said travel habits of the Russians are not unlike that of the Spanish, with them wanting to enjoy good food and leisure activities and a safe place for their families. As a result of the increase in Russian visitors, Benidorm Tourism Foundation has announced it will be appearing in a national Russian television programme next month with an average 155 million viewers. The Provincial Tourism Board is also attending a travel fair in St. Petersburg to promote the area to tour operators and the general public.
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THE HC International Hospital, Marbella, is offering until Saturday free mammograms for women who fulfil a series of medical requirements and have a prescription.
THE EU Parliament has requested information about the ‘Stolen Babies’ cases in Andalucia in order to investigate those shelved by the Spanish courts.
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THE Malaga Association for Women Operated for Breast Cancer will create a human pink ribbon in the city’s Plaza de la Constitucion on Saturday to support the fight against the disease.
WORK on the Malaga Metro to take it as far as the Alameda Principal is due to start next summer, according to the Junta de Andalucia and the city hall.
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MORE than 3,000 trees have been planted in Estepona thanks to the ‘Plan Arbol’
Must-see LA NUCIA’S El Tossal social centre was
Ryan-gone ALICANTE-ELCHE airport has lost another domestic route. The Ryanair link to Santiago de Compostela (Galicia) ceases operating on November 4.
Train trade THE Vossloh plant in Albuixech (Valencia) won a €250 million order to build 70 locomotives for South Africa between next year and 2016.
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Sea rescue EIGHTEEN male immigrants were rescued at sea, 50 miles off Cartagena. All were in good health and are awaiting deportation to their country of origin.
Pedal power MORE than 250 people took part in Orihuela’s cycling tour around the city’s streets to mark World Car Free Day.
PAH protesters ALMOST 50 protesters from the Platform of People Affected by Mortgages (PAH) were evicted from a Murcia bank by police.
Long lived THIRTY residents in Torrevieja are over 100 years old. According to updated data from the Census and Statistics Department of the municipality, there are 22 women and eight men who have passed the milestone age out of the 107,000 registered residents. The eldest, Josefina Blanco, is 107.
Busy Benidorm OVERNIGHT stays in Benidorm holiday apartments reached 87.3 per cent occupancy in September, the best for the month in the last six years.
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Discover the natural park THE Sierra Maria natural park in Los Velez has been promoted with a visual display in the Music, Dance and Theatre School of Roquetas de Mar under the slogan ‘Descubrelo’ (Discover it!).
Lorry fire THE A7 motorway near to Vicar was closed for several hours early on Sunday morning due to a lorry fire.
Road death ONE person was killed and another seriously injured when their car left the road on the A358 in the vicinity of Dalias.
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Disabled to join cast of Exodus EXODUS, the epic directed by Sir Ridley Scott, has chosen the headquarters of association for the disabled, Verdiblanca, to cast a number of extras with disabilities.
A dozen people have passed through the facilities of the institution in the first selection. The production team has been taking photographs and interviewing applicants. Those
selected will test shortly for costume and make-up. If they are finally chosen, they will be seen as survivors of a battle to be waged in the desert of Almeria. According to a press
15 arrested as police break up petrol stealing network GUARDIA CIVIL have dismantled a criminal gang which allegedly stole diesel from a national oil transport and distribution company. Fifteen people have been arrested in the so-called Carafe Operation including their alleged leader, a Lithuanian man, who is claimed to specialise in this type of theft. According to the Guardia Civil, the organisation accessed pipelines by digging three-metre holes in difficult to access areas.
SEIZED: 6,500 litres of diesel worth €10,000. They extracted the fuel by making precise perforations in the pipes, Guardia Civil sources
added. The tools used for making the holes were reportedly provided by two men from Huelva, who
statement by Verdiblanca, the production team of Exodus were looking for limb amputees and people with facial impairments to represent maimed soldiers returning from war, making it clear that Sir Ridley Scott wants as much realism as possible in the film.
have also been arrested. The extracted diesel was then allegedly sold to a transportation company in La Rinconada, Sevilla. The illegal organisation was in the process of setting up a company through which to launder the illicit money, when it was found out, the Guardia Civil stated. Seven vehicles, mobile phones and 6,500 litres of diesel worth €10,000 were seized in the operation. The suspects have been remanded in custody.
Scottish society A NEW society for Scottish residents in the area has been started with a view to introducing fellow Scots to each other and giving advice on living in Spain. If you would like to help or join, please contact: scottishsocietymoja car@gmail.com
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MADRID’S Barajas airport was used by 11.7 per cent fewer passengers in August. Passenger traffic there has fallen by 20.4 per cent since 2011.
Delivery companies thrown a lifeline Despite the growing importance of direct purchases, transactions between companies provide the bulk of internet-related business. Last year’s total turnover from storing, transporting and distributing goods ordered on the internet rose to €855 million. An 8 per cent overall increase is predicted for this year.
Fertility rates hit by poor economy THE fertility rate of Spanish women has fallen since the crisis. The highest figure during the last decade was 1.36 children for every Spanish woman of child-bearing age, recorded in 2008 by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The higher rate amongst foreign women in Spain was at its greatest in 2002, with 1.86 children per woman. By 2012 the overall fertility rates for both had fallen to 1.28 and 1.54 respectively. The harder a country’s economy is hit, the greater the decrease in fertility, concluded ‘Focus on Spanish society,’ a report from the Funcas think-tank. In 2011, Spanish women who worked had 1.91 children while unemployed women had 0.80, Funcas found. This was in direct contrast to Germany, Austria and Norway with their generous social benefits for families and children. Germany has a fertility rate of 0.88 for women who work and 2.66 amongst those who do not. Funcas also pointed out that Spain has a high proportion of couples in the 25-49 age group where both work full-time and have children under six. Again, this pattern is not repeated in countries like Gemany or Austria.
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Price fixing investigation SPANISH multinational Abengoa, owner of Europe’s biggest bioethanol plant is under investigation by Brussels. It is suspected of possible manipulation of oil and biofuel prices.
Needy growth AN annual report by Catholic charity Caritas claims that more than 6 per cent of Spain’s population lives on €307 a month or less. It adds that the number of ‘severely poor’ people in the country doubled between 2008 and 2012.
AENA spending out of control AENA, Spain’s airport and air navigation operator, spends €863,200 a year on 83 cars for executives. It is one of Spain’s most unprofitable state-owned companies, owing €12.57 billion by the end of 2012. Ten per cent of its staff were made redundant last year. “AENA is outside public control,” said Pere Macias, an MP for CiU in the central
parliament in Madrid. “Its executives act as though they are employed by a private company,” he declared. Last year, prompted by adverse publicity, the company cancelled its Financial Director’s five-year car hire contract. The luxury vehicle with leather upholstery and a silk-lined roof would have cost the company €70,422.
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Online shopping boost TRANSPORT of internet merchandise is throwing a lifeline to the logistics’ sector. Deliveries grew by 7.5 per cent last year compared with 2011. Clothes, household articles, electronic items, IT-related goods and books account for most online consumer purchases.
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FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL BUSINESS EXTRA
Branching out in Russia RUSSIA is now Cortefiel clothing chain’s third biggest market after China and Mexico. It plans to have 200 shops in Russia by 2016.
IVA respite THERE will be no increase in Spain’s 21 per cent IVA value added tax. It is already “high and expensive,” said Treasury minister Cristobal Montoro.
Car-park plans TOLL-ROAD operator Isolux has put in a €136 million bid to run the car parks at Spain’s 72 high speed AVE train stations.
Sale made ONE of Spains’ top 10 shopping centres has been bought for €162 million. The Parque Principado Shopping Centre in Asturias, is now owned by Intu Properties.
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Get back to financial basics WITH the internet, newspapers, magazines and advertising it’s easy to stumble across financial advice these days, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we take it on board. It is all too easy to walk around in a daze, paying little attention to how we spend our earnings and this, of course, can lead to financial disaster. Establishing a good healthy financial situation takes a lot of hard work and attention in the beginning. But once a good system is in place, it becomes much easier to save money and spend wisely. Starting off on a solid financial footing is all about getting the basics right. There is a lot of overwhelming financial advice circulating out there, but there are some fundamental principles that you shouldn’t overlook. For example, remember there is no such thing as quick and easy money. If someone says they can double your money with no risk, then turn the other way. Doubling money in such a short space of time equals more risk,
Loose change A look at finance for females Jane Plunkett jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com
not zero risk. Any investment with such an unrealistic target is sure to disappoint. Next, sort out what’s important and what’s not. These days we are so caught up by the glam and glitter of all the nice products bombarded at us from the TV and that dazzle us in the shops. If a savings plan is going to take shape it means taking a step back and really debating a purchase before handing over the cash. Ask yourself if you really need it. Just because the rest of the world has a shiny new object does not mean you have to have it too. Don’t pay attention to everyone else; just worry about yourself and your goals. Even if you’re dealing with paying off loans or credit card bills, don’t let
that stop you from saving. It may seem like a good idea to get loans out of the way before saving, but that’s not always the case. It takes time to form a habit, and training yourself to save is a great habit to form. So start now. Following these simple basic steps will help you towards a less stressful financial future.
SAVE: Get accustomed to good practices.
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Spanish held back as I in 5 fall below most basic reading level SPAIN is near the bottom of the list in a new survey of literacy and numeracy levels amongst adults in developed countries. That means the country, along with Italy, could be being held back in the fight to emerge from economic hardship. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Survey of Adult Skills measured the skills of 16 to 65-year-olds across 24 countries and looked at how literacy, numeracy and problem-solving is used at work. The results reveal the challenges some major economies face in boosting their skills levels. In reading, more than one in five adults in Italy (27.7 per cent), Spain (27.5 per cent) and France (21.6 per cent) perform at or below the most basic level, compared with one in 20 Japanese (4.9 per cent) and one in 10 Finns (10.6 per cent). Almost one in three adults in Italy (31.7 per cent), Spain (30.6 per cent) and the USA (28.7 per cent) perform at or below the most basic level of numeracy, compared to around one in 10 in Japan (8.2 per cent), Finland (12.8 per cent) and the Czech Republic (12.8 per cent). The Survey also reveals the extent of the ‘digital divide,’ with millions failing to master
even simple computer skills, such as using a computer mouse. This ranges from nearly one in four adults in Italy, Korea, Poland, the Slovak Republic and Spain to one in 14 adults in the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. It provides clear evidence of how developing and using skills improves employment prospects and quality of life as well as boosting economic growth. It helps countries set meaningful targets benchmarked against the achievements of the world’s CD ght OE Copyri
leading skills systems and to develop relevant policy responses. “Too many people are being left behind today,” said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría: “With effective education and life-long learning everyone can develop their full potential. “The benefits are clear, not only for individuals, but also for societies and for the economy.” Launching the report in Brussels with with Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, Mr. Gurría added. “Learning does not stop at school: governments, businesses and people can and must continue investing in skills throughout life.” HELD BACK: “Too many left behind” said OECD’s SecretaryGeneral Angel Gurría.
Investors say yes INVESTORS have given a vote of confidence to Spain by snapping up 31-year government bonds. It was Spain’s first new long term bond since 2009. IT was more than three times oversubscribed, with the Spanish treasury receiving €10 and the Treasury received €10 billion in offers, more than three times what it had planned to sell, half from foreign investors. Spain will pay around 5.2 per cent interest, a huge improvement on the 7 per cent for 10 year bonds it was forced to pay last year. Spain’s financial problems are easing as the European Central Bank has backed the euro and markets are flooded with liquidity by the USA and Japan.
OPINION & COMMENT
Look to the future to be a big success SOME people are never happy. For years I have heard people moaning about how the local council does nothing to help the town’s businesses. Now, Fuengirola Town Hall is digging up two streets to put in new pipes and re-lay/ pedestrianise the area near the port. This will revitalise those streets and should bring back trade thought lost forever. But when I talk to local businesses they moan. They would rather, it seems, stay in a tatty, rundown street than put up with some inconvenience. They are missing the bigger picture. Once the work is done they will have businesses on attractive streets, near the port and just off the paseo that could become a goldmine for gogetting businesses. Take the blinkers off and look to the future! You will be thankful in a couple of months. J Johnson, Fuengirola (Malaga)
Scam or rip-off? I AM still not sure if this is a scam or a rip-off as it starts out in the usual fashion. The phone rang and when I answered it, I was told that Repsol were calling to check the gas installation. A short time later, two men turned up with what appeared to be the correct paperwork and badges, etc, so I let them in. They inspected the installation and produced some kind of filter they said had to be fitted, one to each appliance. I was told it would be €300 to fit the two filters I needed. Being a retired engineer I looked at the filters and decided that a price of €50 might have been more in order considering the amount of work involved was no more than half an hour. So I said no. At this they started throwing their tools back into their bag and muttering about coming to take the bottles
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away within 48 hours. The next day, the phone rang and someone at the other end started to say that someone would be coming for my bottles. I told them not to bother and rang off. Just to be on the safe side, I checked with the main Repsol agent in Fuengirola, my solicitor and even the Local Police, who all informed me that no one can take the bottles from you if you have a contract with Repsol. I am still not sure if it was a scam or a rip-off. Roy Baugh, Torreblanca (Malaga)) Editor’s note: Fake gasmen are a well-known scam in Spain. Appointments for a safety check should be made directly with the office of the local gas supply company, who will arrange a proper contract and invoice.
Worthwhile fun MY partner and I attended a charity ball at Camping International La Marina in aid of The Butterfly Children. It was an excellent evening
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from the Champagne reception, tasty food charmingly and efficiently served, through to the MC and the entertainment by Bella Luna. There was a short film to explain what the charity is all about. The whole evening was carried out in a very enjoyable and professional manner and I believe somewhere in the region of €4,000 was raised. This is the fourth year that the Ball has been run and Rose and I will definitely be going to next year’s. The Butterfly Children, so named because they suffer from a condition that makes their skin as fragile as a butterfly’s wing, is a very worthwhile cause. The
official name of the charity is DEBRA and they have a charity shop at Pueblo Bravo, Quesada near the Budapest Restaurant just off the Lemon Tree Road. Joseph Billett AKA Joe The Cat Man (By email)
What a waste! SENDING garden waste 50 kilometres for disposal, when the council gets around to it, (Costa Blanca South, Issue 1475) is a waste. Not only is it expensive, the waste makes good compost which could be sold. Orihuela Council really needs to get its act together sometime soon. I am not holding my breath. SE, Orihuela Costa, (Alicante) Editor’s note: The EWN reported on an accumulation of garden waste in the streets of Orihuela Costa.
Quite right CLIVE GRAHAM (Issue 1474) is correct in his contention that overpopulation is the reason for global warming.
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If you watch UK television you cannot fail to notice that at least one quarter of adverts are from charities asking for funds to assist with saving children from poorer countries; well-meaning but misguided intentions. We have been providing funds for generations to save children from various disastrous situations, but those children we have saved will, in 15 years’ time, produce more children, perpetuating the problem. It is a fact of life that any piece of land will only support a certain population and to exceed that number is inviting further disaster. The answer is sex education and contraceptive help. If these well-meaning charities were to guarantee that all funds they receive would be used totally to that end, I would willingly contribute and future generations would only be asked to assist with funds when an unexpected natural disaster occurs. D Blanchette (Torrevieja)
Hounded off NOW I have seen everything! Dogs need to take ID to board a bus (Mallorca, Issue 1475). What if pooch refuses to show it? Will he be hounded off? James Argyle, Palma (Mallorca) Editor’s note: The EWN reported that dogs will be allowed on buses on the Number 30 route to the ‘dog beach’, but only if they have ID.
Mystery bird... I WONDER if any of your readers could help me identify a bird I saw in la Cala de Mijas (Malaga). It was huge and coloured light brown like a young seagull, but had webbed feet and was ringed. It pecked at everyone - at their feet and bottoms - before I managed to walk it back to the beach, where it did a little run and spread its wings and was gone. It was too big to be a young seagull. I was wondering what the bird might be? M Hitchcock, address supplied Editor’s note: Over to you, readers…
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BBC1/ 4:15pm Perfection 5:00pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Ronnie's Animal Crackers 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Miranda 10:00pm Have I Got News for You 10:30pm Citizen Khan 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show
BBC2/ 4:15pm Are You Being Served? 4:45pm 'Allo, 'Allo! 5:15pm Cagney and Lacey 6:00pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Rick Stein's India 9:00pm Mastermind 9:30pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm Natural World 11:00pm QI
ITV/ 4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Gino's Italian Escape 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Piers Morgan's Life Stories 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather
CH4/ 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 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Unreported World 9:00pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 10:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats 10:30pm Man Down 11:00pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man
ITV2/ 4:05pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:10pm The Real Housewives of Orange County 6:05pm Big Rich Texas 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm The X Factor USA
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Saturday BBC1/ 4:15pm Escape to the Country 5:00pm Final Score 6:20pm BBC News 6:30pm Regional News 6:35pm Weather 6:40pm Pointless 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:20pm Atlantis 10:05pm The National Lottery Live 10:15pm Casualty 11:05pm BBC News 11:20pm Weather
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4:15pm Ronnie's Animal Crackers 4:45pm Points of View 5:00pm Lifeline 5:10pm Songs of Praise 5:45pm The Great British Year 6:45pm BBC News 7:05pm Regional News 7:10pm Weather 7:15pm Countryfile 8:15pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:00pm The Paradise 10:00pm By Any Means
5:00pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm A Question of Sport
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4:00pm Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace 6:35pm Regional News and Weather 6:45pm ITV News and Weather 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 7:30pm Fool Britannia 8:00pm The Chase 9:00pm The X Factor 11:05pm The Jonathan Ross Show
4:40pm Fool Britannia 5:10pm All Star Family Fortunes 6:10pm Downton Abbey 7:10pm You've Been Framed! 7:35pm Regional News and Weather 7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Surprise Surprise 9:00pm The X Factor Results Show 10:00pm Downton Abbey
ITV2/ 5:00pm Peter Andre: My Life 6:00pm You've Been Framed! 6:30pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 8:20pm Hulk 11:05pm The Xtra Factor
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5:50pm The House That £100k Built 6:50pm Flog It! 7:50pm Count Arthur Strong 8:20pm Walrus: Two Tonne Tusker 9:20pm Sir David Frost: That Was the Life That Was 10:20pm Frost on Satire 11:20pm The Sarah Millican Slightly Longer Television Programme
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4:15pm Perfection 5:00pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm DIY SOS The Big Build 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News
Having directed, among other comedies, the big hit Ghostbusters and its sequel Ghostbusters II, director Ivan Reitman returned to the scary comedy genre in 2001 with this amusing and light take on an alien bug invasion.
5:00pm Flog It! 6:00pm The Flying Scotsman: A Rail Romance 7:00pm Great British Railway Journeys 7:30pm The Ginge the Geordie and the Geek 8:00pm The Great British Bake Off 9:00pm Dive WWII: Our Secret History 10:00pm The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors
5:30pm Come Dine with Me 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:35pm Come Dine with Me 7:05pm Come Dine with Me 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:05pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 9:00pm Grand Designs 10:00pm Die Hard
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CH4/ 3:25pm The Simpsons 3:55pm Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging 5:55pm Journey to the Center of the Earth 7:45pm Channel 4 News 8:05pm The World's Weirdest Weather 9:00pm Bigfoot Files 10:00pm Homeland
ITV2/ 5:25pm You've Been Framed! 5:55pm The Flintstones 7:45pm Twister 10:00pm The Xtra Factor 11:00pm The Only Way is Essex
Tuesday
BBC2/ 4:45pm 'Allo, 'Allo! 5:15pm Cagney and Lacey 6:00pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Rick Stein's India 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food
ITV/ 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Countrywise 9:30pm Coronation Street
CH4/ 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 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Health Freaks
ITV2/ 4:05pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:10pm The Real Housewives of Orange County 6:05pm Big Rich Texas 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm You've Been Framed!
Wednesday BBC1/ 4:15pm Perfection 5:00pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm Watchdog 10:00pm The Great British Year 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather
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4:15pm Are You Being Served? 4:45pm 'Allo, 'Allo! 5:15pm Cagney and Lacey 6:00pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm The Great British Bake Off 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:00pm The Wrong Mans 10:30pm The Sarah Millican Television Programme 11:00pm Later Live... with Jools Holland 11:30pm Newsnight
4:15pm Are You Being Served? 4:45pm 'Allo, 'Allo! 5:15pm Cagney and Lacey 6:00pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Nigelissima 8:30pm Nigelissima 9:00pm The House That £100k Built 10:00pm Ambassadors 11:00pm The Culture Show 11:30pm Newsnight
ITV/ 4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm UEFA Champions League 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm UEFA Champions League
CH4/ 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 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Double Your House for Half the Money 10:00pm Masters of Sex 11:10pm London Irish
ITV2/ 4:05pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:10pm The Real Housewives of Orange County 6:05pm Big Rich Texas 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Peter Andre: My Life 10:00pm The Magaluf Weekender 11:00pm Celebrity Juice
ITV/ 4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm Exposure
CH4/ 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 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm River Cottage to the Core 10:00pm Grand Designs 11:00pm Gogglebox 11:45pm How to Find the Perfect Flatmate
ITV2/ 4:05pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:10pm The Real Housewives of Orange County 6:05pm Big Rich Texas 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm You've Been Framed! 10:00pm Freshers 11:00pm The Only Way is Essex
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More Families Pay More UK M Inheritance Tax any British expatriates remain liable to UK inheritance tax, where the tax take has been rising over recent years. If you are a British national it is important to understand how this tax, and any changes, will affect your heirs. If you live or own assets in Spain you also need to keep up to date with Spanish succession tax. It applies if the assets are located in Spain (regardless of residence of beneficiary), or if the beneficiary is resident in Spain (worldwide assets). UK inheritance tax is charged on your worldwide estate if you are UK domiciled (UK assets only, if not). The tax rate is 40%, above a tax free threshold. Your spouse is generally exempt (though not always). Crucially, it is based on domicile rather than residence, a much more permanent concept which does not change simply because you left the UK. The basic rule is that you are domiciled in the country you regard as your homeland. Many British expatriates therefore remain liable for
By Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent, Blevins Franks UK inheritance tax. You can however take steps to protect your family from this tax. The tax rate is 40% and has remained unchanged since the late 1980s. A lower 36% rate applies if you leave at least 10% of your estate to charity. The tax free threshold, or ‘nil rate band,’ does change, and affects how many families are caught in the inheritance tax net and how much tax is paid. It used to rise each year with inflation, but has
been frozen at £325,000 since 2009 as part of austerity measures. The March Budget confirmed it would remain frozen until at least 2018. We have warned that freezing the threshold is effectively a tax rise. Now, analysis released by Saffery Champness reveals that HM Revenue & Customs’ tax take increased by 9% in just two years since 2009. (Data is not yet available for the 2011-12 tax year.) The number of estates paying this tax increased by almost 6%. With the freeze scheduled to continue until 2018, more families will be pulled into the inheritance tax net, and tax bills will rise. Rising property prices and asset values rise will also impact on inheritance tax bills. The £325,000 threshold is per individual. Any used portion can
be carried forward and used by the second spouse/civil partner. It is not all bad news. It is often possible to mitigate or avoid this tax with careful planning and professional advice. As an expatriate you may be able to change your domicile. This is hard, but not impossible if you intend to live in Spain permanently and cut ties with the UK. It is complex and professional guidance is essential. HMRC can deem you to be domiciled in the UK even if you consider that you are not - this would have unexpected tax consequences for your heirs. Even if you do change your domicile, you will still be deemed to be UK domiciled for the next three years. Also if you or your spouse return to the UK in future, you are likely
to immediately regain your UK domicile status, plunging you right back into the inheritance tax net. Changing your domicile is not the only way to escape UK inheritance tax. You should seek expert advice from a specialist who is au fait with domicile issues, and how UK inheritance tax and Spanish succession tax interact, so they can recommend the best solutions for your situation. 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 should 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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OPINION & COMMENT
Sticking to his guns LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT
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MAY appear to be thick-skinned and emotionally uncaring when accused of ranting and racism, but I can tell you I most certainly am not. Particularly as far as the latter is concerned. Many of my past correspondents have really hit hard with their nasty accusations, including the occasional death threat. The reason I have stuck to my guns over the years, is not only because I believed I was right, but also because I have been strengthened by the amount of positive support I have received. Support which has far outweighed the dissent. Over the years, literally hundreds of readers have expressed their agreement with my views and have congratulated both me and the Euro Weekly News for having the courage to speak out when they themselves, fearing recriminations, have not been able to do so. I am also of the firm belief that the pen is far mightier than the sword. With the refreshing open discussions that have emerged this week, not only have all those dissenters been put firmly in their place, but also any violent alternatives have at least been put on the back burner for a while. The extremely ‘better late than never’ SKY News poll this week came up with the fact that
RACIST? Immigrant taxi firms. an overwhelming 67 per cent of British people believe enough is enough and drastic, immediate action is needed to curb immigration to Britain’s shores. Personally, I like to hope this is only the beginning of a whole new approach to what is still a growing and extremely worrying problem. In many ways the immigrants have only themselves to blame. There is a wonderful old probably British - saying that you should not bite
the hand that feeds you. In many ways this is exactly what thousands of immigrants have done. Far from integrating with their generous hosts, they have gone out of their way to recreate their own societies, even to forming segregated areas where they endeavour to reproduce the culture and customs of the countries they have actually run away from! Many companies, particularly cab firms, are manned and run exclusively by immigrants. This can only have been achieved by practising racism, something which they are very quick to whine about when they consider it is being instigated by locals, but in fact, they themselves can often be the worst offenders of all. The burka is a racist insult to the British people. It is a completely alien outfit, specifically designed to segregate and separate these people from the culture of Britain. Always in black (not pink or blue or some less intimidating colour, you notice!) it is nothing to do with religion and should be banned completely, except perhaps for specific occasional festivals. The list goes on. The British people have adapted to foreigners long enough. It’s high time they were shown respect, gratitude and reciprocated adaptation from those who wish to live among them.
Keep the faith Love Leapy Leapylee2002@gmail.com
LETTERS TO LEAPY
Zzz factor THANK GOD someone else thinks the X Factor is the biggest load of rubbish on UK TV. Maybe I could be the one to commit suicide! But wait a minute, Dr Who is back so all is not lost. Mike Johnson (By email) Editor’s note: Leapy said (Issue 1475) there was danger of a contestant committing suicide due to the ‘cruelty’ of the show.
Burka thanks THANK YOU for your article saying the burka was a ploy to bring in the Islamist message (Issue 1473). This and other articles have proved to me that multi-culturalism is not working very well. The problem being there is no reverse built into the system. Peter Savage, Los Montesinos (Alicante)
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Europe and Cataluña
Duran Lleida: ‘Brussels will not bend the rules for Cataluña’ Cassandra Nash
A weekly look and not entirely impartial reaction - to the Spanish political scene
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URAN LLEIDA shot down in flames the separatists’ belief that Brussels would bend the rules to keep Cataluña within the fold. “It’s impossible to say that Europe will save us a place. Europe left us with bare backsides after the War of Succession in 1714,” he warned. Old rancour lasts for centuries, especially when it’s the result of an unwise choice.
Voices of reason IS the PP milking the Cataluña question for all it’s worth?
Better a sovereignty issue that unites most nonCatalans regardless of ideology, than the corruption issue that temporarily united the entire nation. Meanwhile, voices of reason are becoming more audible and one of them belongs to Josep Duran Lleida. His party Unio Democratica de Catalunya is one half of Convergencia i Unio (CiU), a centre-right nationalist party that is actually an electoral alliance. The other half, Convergencia Democratica de Catalunya is headed by Artur Mas, the regional president. Duran Lleida would settle for leaving conflict to one side, he said recently, and happily accept wider self-government powers. Would Artur Mas settle for this? Possibly, but he has schlepped so far along the
VOICE OF REASON: Duran Lleida is becoming more audible. independence route that turning back would not be easy, even supposing the radical ERC nationalists who shore up CiU would allow him to. And nor does he want to hear the inevitable “We told you so!”
Old loyalties SOMEBODY tried to blow up Senen Pousa who is a Franco-
supporter and proud of it. More accurately somebody tried to blow up the town hall in Beade (Orense). The council is controlled by the PP and Pousa has been mayor for more than 40 years. No-one was hurt and the building remained intact although badly damaged. “They’re not going to change the way I think with bombs,” he said afterwards. Pousa, a Galician who has never hidden his respect and admiration for the dead dictator, another Galician, claims that noone in the party has ever tried to bring him into line. Pousa went even further by claiming “there are many people in the PP who breathe the same air, but say nothing.” It is not an old man like Pousa who endangers democracy. On the contrary, he demonstrates that democracy can absorb and digest eccentrics. The real danger comes from the people who use bombs to make a political point.
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Keeping more than just an eye out for inconsiderate litterbugs By Tony Matthews A FEW weeks ago, here in the EWN, I presented you with a photograph of a horrible litter-site on the TurreMojacar main road. The rubbish, which was strewn alongside a public waste-bin, was actually added to (by local people, known by colleagues of mine) over the next fortnight and the whole lot - a real eyesore for passing motorists - remained there until last Sunday when my wife and I spent an hour, just after midday, cleaning it all up by tossing it into the bin!! This photograph shows you that very same spot as it was on Monday. So why oh why, can’t other folk help to keep our area litter-free? Several people have approached me and said, in so many words: “Have you seen the litter and trash
left down the road?” and “What about the rubbish on the way out of Turre? What a mess!” All I can say is why didn’t YOU do something about it? Why leave it to me? I’m not paid to clean up other people’s litter. If I was, then Turre, parts of Mojacar, Garrucha and Los Gallardos all near to where I live would look pretty tidy for sure. Please take note, especially the respective mayors of Turre and Mojacar... can you sort something out on the litter front? Last Friday, after Turre’s weekly market, council workers were out and about clearing all sorts of trash, litter, waste, etc, from the main street. So why can’t they go on for a few hundred metres more and graft in the same way elsewhere? I presume they are getting paid
Flashback: Page 52, Edition 1473. The roadside before and after (above). for what they do. Without revealing too much information about certain litter louts, here are a few clues as to who they are: (a) He/she has a Marks & Spencer account (bill for £69 paid last month), (b) their
local bank, Unicaja (c) also Cajamar Bank and (d) a package from Assesorios Simon to Carp Metalica Balastegul, Mojacar. And
there is plenty more evidence, including a few pictures. Remember, there are now quite a few pairs of eyes and ears - as well as cameras checking out the litterdumpers; inconsiderate and disrespectful people who are simply not interested in keeping their locality clean and tidy. Let’s name and shame them, shall we? NB: When the cooler weather comes round, I will hopefully be arranging a twohour ‘litter clean up morning’ (Saturday or Sunday), so watch this space. ‘Dave The Hat’, his wife and colleagues from Turre have already said they will assist me and my wife. Thanks, folks!
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Mystery of your missing friends Retribution catches up with you ... in the end of the day Nora Johnson
Breaking Views A Costa del Sol resident for a number of years, Nora is the author of psychological suspense and crime thrillers. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/nora-johnson
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VER wondered what happened to that childhood/teenage friend of yours? The one who suddenly wanted nothing more to do with you? Maybe you’ve since made contact at a school reunion or via Facebook or Friends Reunited? Or maybe you simply haven’t dared - scared of the reason? My latest crime thriller, Retribution - next in the series featuring the 33-yearold journalist, Alice Myers from Soul Stealer - deals precisely with this dilemma. She can’t understand why her closest friend, Ellie, suddenly broke contact years
CRIME THRILLER: The latest book in the series deals with the death of a friend who broke contact.
ago. Is Alice to blame? In unravelling the mystery of Ellie’s unexpected death and the subsequent murders together with DI Neil Hunter, Alice unearths secrets and confronts truths she can hardly believe - with enough red herrings for a Spanish fishing fleet! I’m often asked about my novels. About how much of me and my personal experience goes into them. To give a brief but balanced answer: ‘yes and no.’ Well, I did say brief! Yes, because, inevitably, those you meet do
influence you. No, because the characters eventually created are composites. As for authors who sell in the millions, do they portray themselves as they are or
would like to be? Take the late Stieg Larsson (The Millennium Trilogy). His protagonist, Blomquist, is described as a goodlooking, campaign magazine journalist attractive to women. Larsson was also a campaign magazine journalist. As for his looks, peep at his image on any back cover. Go figure! The names for characters have to be handled with real care, too. Take names like Beckham, Blair or Ramsay. Give any one to a quiet, self-effacing character and all the connotations take over. And in your mind’s eye, all you’ll see is Beckham/ Blair/ Ramsay as, in psychologists’ jargon, feelings of transference take over.
Which brings me on to that old chestnut: writer’s block. Here I’m reminded of (Raymond) Chandler’s Law: “When in doubt, have a man come through a door with a gun in his hand.” Good grief! And, finally, what about the actual writing? Grammar and so on. Which reminds me. Once one of my readers graciously offered to proofread my manuscript and pinpoint any errors in punctuation, spelling and style. Of course i spel perffecttly and theres never no punktuation, erors! so her job was like, :- easy. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.77) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.
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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Having problems with that new computer? Fallen foul of the new mobile phone? That wouldnʼt be surprising this week.
5-Star Quiz BIRD WATCHING 1. What was the name of the British Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions, the Discovery Expedition, 1901-04, and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition, 1910-13? 2. What is the name of the fictional radio and television presenter portrayed by English comedian Steve Coogan and created by Coogan, Armando Iannucci and other show writers for the BBC Radio 4 programme On the Hour? 3. All I Wanna Do (1994), If It Makes You Happy (1996), Everyday Is a Winding Road (1996) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) were all UK Top 20 hit singles for which American musician, singer, songwriter and actress? 4. Which Labour politician was prime minister of Australia from 1983 to 991? 5. Which American stand-up comedian was the host of NBC's The Tonight Show from 1992 to 2009?
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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Although you have the feeling that younger members of the family are not interested in your point of view, this is far off the mark. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The prospect of travel sets you thinking. Have you been spending too much time considering others? Should you take steps now to get time alone then these plans cannot be changed.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) The importance of making the right choices is clear to you. Where to begin seems to be a sticking point. Starting by taking away the things you really do not want is essential.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) With the best will in the world it is only possible to spend money once. We are all guilty of trying to get over this truth, but it never works.
Sudoku 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.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Going over old ground is counter-productive. There is nothing to be gained from repeating methods that did not work in the past. If it is not possible to find a fresh approach then seek the opinions of others. Y
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
VIRGO (August 24 September 23) Getting together with others to entertain is sure to be successful after the 26th. Before that there may be some irritations, particularly with people who refuse to be positive and make decisions.
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Nonagram 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 B) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) This month, there is much to be celebrated. So much has happened in the latter part of the year. Certainly, congratulations are in order.
this week. Some things will go well but other outcomes can be quirky. People change their minds, technology doesn't work, phone calls don't come. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) When it comes to throwing wobblers, please don't. It is so important this week to stay cool and unruffled. Change nothing that you can avoid changing. Even having discussions about change can set your nerves jangling.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) You are in for a bit of a bumpy ride
Coque Malla, is a Spanish musician and actor. Son of Spanish actors Gerardo Malla and Amparo Valle, Malla was the founding member and leader of pop band Los Ronaldos. The band recorded five albums and reached the top of the charts several times until they split in 1998. One of Mallaʼs songs was used for an ad by IKEA in 2010.
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SCORPIO (October 24 November 22) This is a week to let yourself be heard. Be it writing letters, sending emails, making phone calls or making conversation, you must express yourself.
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IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Trust your instincts when making judgements in the months ahead, particularly when meeting new people. Should you feel concern, then sidestep and look ahead.
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LIBRA (September 24 October 23) This is an important week for both your physical health and your mental well-being. Because of things beyond your control, you may have let your diet or exercise slip.
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Cryptic Across 7 Give the fellow a fresh tea (6) 8 Professional in Egypt formerly creating turmoil (6) 9 Not his in the butcher shop (4) 10 Secretly zany American (2,6) 11 Made a paper copy of inept doctorʼs mess (7) 13 Bent outfit (5) 15 Army divisions ruined Tunis (5) 17 Drinks very softly in Tomʼs nightly haunts (7) 20 With glee, Ted employs a personal representative (8) 21 Oh, I love one particular bit of America (4) 23 Issue a rewrite from down under (6) 24 A public toilet for spies (6) Down 1 Learn off Pat in the Protestant Church (4) 2 Fruit that is caught in shower (6) 3 Award the top journalist, it is deserved (7) 4 Dubious doctor makes duck-call! (5) 5 Mercia has become part of the Ukraine (6)
Quick Across 1 Tuneful (7) 5 Disinterested (5) 8 Speedy warship (7) 9 Dispatches (5) 10 Squander (5) 11 Genuine (7) 12 Insufficient (6) 14 Prejudiced (6) 17 Ahead in time, order or degree (7) 19 Recess (5) 22 Related to kidneys (5) 23 Gambling (7) 24 Requires (5) 25 Capture in a trap (7)
6 Itʼs finely drawn in a fringe area (8) 12 The athlete is out of bed, but he came second (6-2) 14 Female marine became a stoker (7) 16 Fly from the smart sets,
Code Breaker Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 7 represents M and 24 represents P, so fill in M every time the figure 7 appears and P every time the figure 24 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.
eventually (6) 18 False conclusion in sleep, darling (6) 19 Military student from Costa Blanca detective agency (5) 22 I turn to a trifle (4)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Granted, 5 Pasta, 8 Image, 9 Parents, 10 Landlords, 12 Hen, 13 Arrest, 14 Settle, 17 Ate, 18 Practical, 20 Twin tub, 21 Crack, 23 Doses, 24 Reduced. Down: 1 Grill, 2 Aga, 3 Trebles, 4 Deport, 5 Paris, 6 Synthetic, 7 Absence, 11 Nurseries, 13 Adapted, 15 Enticed, 16 Barber, 18 Pates, 19 Liked, 22 Arc. QUICK Across: 1 Cheese, 4 Bolted, 9 Attract, 10 Tramp, 11 Grade, 12 Panther, 13 New Year's Day, 18 Angelic, 20 Share, 22 Omega, 23 Examine, 24 Shower, 25 Infect. Down: 1 Change, 2 Extra, 3 Stately, 5 Often, 6 Trachea, 7 Deport, 8 Stopwatches, 14 El Greco, 15 Sustain, 16 Famous, 17 Defeat, 19 Leave, 21 Arise.
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ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Switch, 4 Wait, 8 Ellas, 9 Temer, 10 Listo, 11 Cesta, 14 Brake, 16 Ileso, 17 Tall, 18 Agosto. Down: 1 Steel, 2 Isles, 3 Customer, 5 Arm, 6 Tar, 7 Stocking, 12 Stews, 13 Apodo, 14 But, 15 All.
Unscramble the name of a famous British journalist, broadcaster, political aide and author: STILL A MACABRE PAL Unscramble the name of a famous musical first produced on Broadway in 1964 (four words): INFERRED FOOTHOLD
Play on Words
English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English. Across 1 Cuttlefish (5) 4 Manzana (fruta) (5) 7 Season (for specific activity) (9) 8 Champiñones (9) 12 Buildings (houses, offices etc) (9) 14 Herramientas (5) 15 January (5) Down 1 Cobertizo (para animales, herramientas) (4) 2 Mascota (animal doméstico) (3) 3 Sillones (9) 4 Pedir perdón (9) 5 Salmo (5) 6 Age (of person, animal, building) (4) 9 Only (5) 10 Carne (4) 11 Celery (4) 13 Ver (persona, objeto) (3)
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 (RELIEF) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues. ADVISE
REASON
ARENAS
RELIEF (10)
AWAKEN
REMAIN
BEASTS
RETAIN
CHOSEN
ROARED
CINDER
SERVER
DESIRE
SHELLS
DETAIL
SINGER
FRINGE
TWEEDS
HEADER
REVO REVO
Answers: Leftovers, Look Back in Anger
Funagram
Down 1 Big parrot (5) 2 Extols (5) 3 Sweet course (7) 4 Stroke lovingly (6) 5 Hump-backed shaggyhaired wild ox (5) 6 Athletes (7) 7 Climb down (7) 12 Spice made from flower of crocus (7) 13 Put in order (7) 15 Sets ablaze (7) 16 Fit for eating (6) 18 Book of maps (5) 20 High quality porcelain (5) 21 Large bird of prey (5)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
ANKOOLGER
1 Unruly, 2 Grisly, 3 Dictum, 4 Tailor, 5 Intent, 6 Mythic, 7 Stereo, 8 Chaste, 9 Retain, 10 Entity, 11 Inmate, 12 Sentry, 13 Morris, 14 Shanty, 15 Strain, 16 Canton, 17 Detent, 18 Carton, 19 Erotic
FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: ALASTAIR CAMPBELL, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
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Will the shutdown in the US affect the rest of the world? WHEN America sneezes, the world catches a cold. With the American Government paralysed and a month-long Government shutdown predicted to knock back the US economy’s growth, are our readers worried about the knock-on effect?
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LREADY deep in recession, can Spain’s fragile economy take another hit if the shutdown snowballs into a financial crisis that affects the whole world? “America thinks its role is to police the world’s actions, but they are not the world’s police,” says ‘El Diablo’, aged 82, from Moraira (Alicante). Having travelled and worked all over the world, including on the Sarir Messla oil fields, he believes the US dollar is about to “go totally bust” and that Spain should focus on its own interests rather than follow or be led by America. “Spain’s biggest mistake was to become part of the EU,” he said. Suzanna Brighten, visiting her holiday home in Benissa (Alicante) from Yorkshire, said:
‘EL DIABLO’: USA not the world’s police.
Norman Clarkson
“America has a massive global impact; rightly or wrongly, that’s how it is.” The 48year-old housewife added: “I don’t think Spain or the UK for that matter, could possibly survive another financial crisis. Things can’t get any worse, can they?” Norman Clarkson, retired, who lives in Arboleas (Almeria), thought military adventures abroad were costing the US more. He said: “The wars in Afghanistan and before that Iraq cost the US billions. They should pull all the troops out. Spain’s problems are caused more by the banks and the construction industry right here rather than outside influences.” Dave Lavelle, who is semi-retired and lives in Partaloa (Almeria), sees more trouble on the way. “Spain will take another hit. The country will survive because it is in the EU. It means more pain for the Spanish people, although many people in my area already live a simple existence,” he said.
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Minding your manners Mike Walsh Mike Walsh. Based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.
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FTER more years than I care to remember, I still recall the elbow in the ribs. “Get up, son. Give the lady your seat.” When I became less of a callow youth, I would volunteer my bus seat without a poke in the ribs. It was, and still is, my second nature to keep open a door for an approaching lady. I help elderly people on or off public transport or I take their bags whilst they alight. I am not sure who gets the warmest glow, them or me. Civility towards others was drummed into me but I confess there have been lapses.
Etiquette might have been the first French word I learnt. As I helped a new member of the staff with her coat, I sensed her body ‘blushing.’ The same happened when I held the car door open for her. She afterwards told me that no one had ever done that for her before. Jayne was in her late 20s. A little before my time true gentlemen got to their feet when a woman arrived in the room. I do recall that when passing a woman a man might doff his cap or at least touch its brim. Conversational good manners have disappeared. It seems that everyone agrees with the principle, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” Do not expect it to be other than fine words. Today there seems to be a streak of almost medieval intolerance shown towards those
ETIQUETTE: True gentlemen stood when a lady entered.
of conflicting view. Unwillingness to simply accept an opinion often leads to a verbal brawl. During the 1930s and earlier, mining villages and similar working class communities across England had their debating societies. Each speaker was accorded civility and debaters’ opinions were respected. One suspects that fear of a punch-up or a visit from ‘Plod’ would discourage such freedom of expression these
days. According to one survey, many young people have never written a handwritten letter. It is inconceivable that they might pen a few expressions of gratitude to someone who had given them a gift, shown a kindness, attended a function or perhaps accommodated them for a few days. Recently our group was disappointed to find a Sunday dinner restaurant fully booked. Stuff happens but given the discourteous brush-off, we will
not be visiting a second time. Many in public service are sadly lacking in people skills. Ironically, it is not the youngsters who tend to be bad mannered; the worst offenders are those old enough to know better. There are of course many exceptions to the rule, but the incivilities of an intolerant or rude minority spoil everyone’s day. Perhaps it is our fault for tolerating the intolerance of others. I no longer do so.
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Heartening news for chocoholics
HEARTY BENEFITS: Flavanols in chocolate.
A NEW variety of dark chocolate is claiming to help improve the health of organs. Acticoca has been developed by Swiss company Barry Callebaut and contains health boosting plant chemicals called flavanols. Research showed it improved the health of hearts, increasing the elasticity of blood vessels by up to 2 per cent, making it easier for blood to flow. Heart attacks were also reduced by 8 per cent. Cocoa beans are
naturally high in flavanols but they are normally lost during processing. Barry Callebaut has now made adjustments to its processing technique, to preserve the benefits. The chocolate is expected to be on sale in the next few months.
Frozen fruit and veg healthier than we thought FROZEN fruit and vegetables may be healthier than fresh produce found in supermarkets. This is the conclusion of two independent studies carried out by Leatherhead Food Research and the University of Chester. Researchers found more Vitamin C, polyphenols, anthocyanins, lutein and beta-carotene in frozen fruit and vegetables. Their fresh counterparts, however, scored worse on these components, said to be good in preventing cancer. The explanation may lie in the length of time that passes from when the produce is picked until it is eaten. It loses some of the nutrients when stored in the supermarket and at home, while frozen vegetables retain their vitamins. FROZEN PEAS: Good value, healthy vegetables.
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Walking can save lives WALKING could save 37,000 lives a year. That’s according to a survey by The Rambler and Macmillan Cancer Support in Britain. The report says just 20 minutes of daily walking could help stop people dying early from heart disease, stroke and cancer. But they found that one in three people barely walks for 30 minutes a week and only one in 20 people in England does enough moderate physical activity, such as walking, to get the health benefits.
LIFESAVING: A daily stroll.
Sprite is number one hangover cure FIZZY drink Sprite has been named as the best hangover cure. Chinese scientists studied 57 drinks including herbal teas and soft drinks. They found that the lemon and lime drink worked best in speeding up the process to help the body break down the alcohol
and recover quicker from the effects. They also discovered that herbal drinks made with hemp seeds actually increased the length of recovery time so a hangover would last for longer.
Vitamin D ‘no effect’ on healthy bones A NEW study has queried the effect of Vitamin D supplements and said that healthy adults do not need to take the substance as it has no beneficial effect on bone density. The University of Auckland analysed 23 studies involving more than 4,000 healthy people. As a result of the findings, the UK guidance for the consumption of Vitamin D is being reviewed. It currently stands at a daily allowance
of 10 micrograms (0.01mg) for pregnant women and people over 65, whilst expert advice is to consume no more than 25 micrograms (0.025mg) a day. Health experts say that the majority of us obtain a healthy amount of Vitamin D from sunshine and foods, and supplements should only be consumed in the form of a daily multi-vitamin or as prescribed by a doctor.
CHEERS: To the end of a hangover.
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Ric Polansky Ric Polansky moved to Mojacar in 1969 as a pioneer developer. He reads extensively and has travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.
THIS new home in Spain was proving to be quite different from what I had known from my past. Cultural differences abounded and ways of interacting were surprisingly different than back home in the US. Wherein ‘class consciousness’ existed in the States, it was largely a threetiered affair, rich, poor and professional learned (lawyers, doctors, tax accountants). In Spain everyone didn’t just mingle with each other, but frequently broke bread and drank together. In the very big fincas (farms) the labourers picked tomatoes and performed their menial tasks while the patron read the newspapers. Come early evening, many of them were sharing tapas and drinking wine late into the night. If enough wine was swallowed, a guitar always appeared and favourite songs and dances were performed. There just didn’t seem to be a fierce, overt ruling
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RESTING PLACE: Franco’s monument. system as I had expected in a totalitarian country. If you were the factory chief, most likely during tapa time one or two of the workers would voice their opinion about relevant topics they might have objected to carrying out during the day. I even noticed this amongst soldiers where rank was clearly demarcated; transgressions were declared to commanders. Furthermore, the lower positions often thought it their self-
righteous duty to announce violations. This quality of constant camaraderie you would guess would result in an ideal world. And so it should have been, if not for the Civil War that brought in an all-powerful, oneman central controlling agency called Franco. He ruled like an octopus with tentacles in every aspect of governing and controlling the grass roots people.
The government was there in the frequent presence of the Guardia Civil watching and waiting to jump in. Informants abounded and you never knew who they were. For ‘el caudillo’ (the generalissimo) your mouth remained tightly sealed. Not even in jest did you speak his name or whisper his name and within that lurked a homespun fear in your heart that wouldn’t allow you to even look at it written on a wall. Franco! The rickety stone bridges still had it scribbled or stencilled as legalised graffiti: “Franco, pan y agua”. No other remedy was required. If you disagreed you were in for a short life, disappearances became the norm while rumours were kept constantly afloat of your pending return. His law was as sanctimonious as any church dogma but more
enforceable. You weren’t allowed to assemble in groups of more than three people and there was definitely no singing in the bars. You worked in the fields and prayed like hell on Sunday. Crime was non existent. Even petty thieving was punishable with vicious beatings. Secondtime offenders got it worse IF they were ever heard of again. Just a handful of books have been written about those times. A collective amnesia is the socially accepted dementia of today. Franco reposes underneath the world’s largest cross, one that even sways in the heavy winds. Only past, aged party officials and curious foreign tourists visit his grave in the bowels of a stone mountain near Madrid. Aptly named Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen) his monument is a reminder of those times wherein more war prisoners laboured to build his tomb than erected the Great Pyramid in Giza.
Book release Ric Polansky’s book ‘Ole!: Capturing the Passion of Bullfighters and Aficionados in the 21st Century’ has now been released and is available in Europe on amazon. Within its pages you’ll find the best photos concerning ‘the bulls’ along with erudite writings on the subject.
NEW BOOK: Captures the passion for bullfights. Hemingway’s grandson, Jim Myers, who wrote the biography on the English matador Henry Higgins and many more, said: “I’ve helped on this book and
made a considerable contribution in writing and photos.” You can have a quick peek on: http:// bullfightbook.com/
Grand charity auction for Perros sin casa ON November 8, at the Palms Restaurant, Urcal, at 7pm come along for a fun-filled evening and help to support the local charity Perros sin casa, caring for abandoned dogs in the area. Music and entertainment by DJ Steve King and also coming out of
retirement for one night only ‘The Fill Monty’. Ticket are €6 each, available from The Palm, i-Cafebar, Centro veterinario, and include a hot and cold buffet. If you have something you would like to donate to the auction please call 950 958 133 or 634 316 692.
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Porridge proves popular BREAKFAST classics never die. In fact, some of them are seeing their sales soar in recent years. According to a study carried out by market research company Mintel, porridge sales in the UK almost doubled between 2008 and 2013. Receipts of £241 million (€283 million) were made for selling 81 million kilograms of hot cereals, including porridge, in 2013. One in two Britons eats porridge, Mintel claims.
BENEFICIAL: Oats can lower cholesterol and prolong satiety. Of them, a quarter has a bowl almost every day. By age, 56 per cent of porridge eaters are between 45 and 54, while 39 per cent are aged between 16 and 24.
Mintel analyst Heidi Lanschuetzer attributes the success of porridge to the health benefits of oats. “They can lower cholesterol, as well as
their widely held associations with satiety a factor which is of particular importance when it comes to buying breakfast cereals,” she said.
Snail meat, latest trend A SNAIL craze is hitting the UK. British diners are increasingly demanding the meat of this mollusc, food industry sources claim. Said to be low in fat and packed with proteins, snails are the perfect alternative for those looking for a healthier diet. The demand is so high that farms in the UK are reported to have expanded to supply up to three times more snails. The mollusc meat can now be found in more restaurants, brasseries and even retailers. In certain areas of Southern Spain, snails are traditionally cooked with aromatic herbs and spices, while English chefs feature this
DIET CHOICE: Snails are low in fat. mollusc in modern cuisine dishes. Snail eggs are also being sold.
This delicacy, which resembles caviar, is sold in 75-gram jars for £90 (€106).
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Food of the week Eggs EGGS can be a great way of giving you a healthy boost. Here’s the top five reasons why people should consume more eggs: Vitamins - eggs are a good source of vitamins, packed with B2, B12, A and E. Minerals - eggs are full of phosphorus, iron and zinc; vital for your body. Reducing risk of cancer - whole eggs are one of the best sources of the nutrient choline which is believed to help reduce the risk of breast cancer. Good eyesight egg yolks are also high in zeaxanthin and lutein, which are proven to help ward off problems with sight. Weight loss researchers found that eating eggs at breakfast helps you limit calorie intake all day, by more than 401 calories as you feel full for longer.
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DAILY STAPLE: 42 per cent of Britons claim they couldn’t live without chorizo.
Chorizo makes its way onto the British market CHORIZO has found a place in the average British fridge. The paprika-infused sausage has become a basic component of the daily diet of many Britons, who are attracted to the food’s smoky flavour and versatility. Forty-two per cent of people asked by modern food magazine Olive claimed they couldn’t live
without the Spanish sausage, and sales figures seem to support the statement. British supermarket chain Waitrose claims it sold three times more chorizo in 2012 than in 2008, and it now offers 20 different varieties, including a British version one. American-owned ASDA has seen chorizo sales soar
as well, with a 10 per cent increase this year. The spicy sausage is used by many celebrity chefs in their dishes, which seems to be contributing to its success. In fact, market research company Kantar Worldpanel said earlier this year, chorizo was bought by more than half of British households, overtaking sliced turkey packs.
CADBURY has lost its five-year battle with Nestlé to trademark the colour purple on its chocolate bar wrappers. For almost 100 years Cadbury’s chocolate has used a distinctive purple wrapping in honour of Queen Victoria, but has now lost the exclusive rights to the colour in a court battle. It means that any supermarket or rival can now use ‘Cadbury purple’ on their products.
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Why some diners pick the most fattening dish A STUDY carried out by a professor at the Fuqua School of Business in the US has found out why people order the most fattening meals when dining out. Marketing and Psychology professor Gavan Fitzsimons claims a diner’s decision is not based on his or her cravings, but rather they are influenced by external factors. Fitzsimons points to two factors that determine why people go for the most fattening dishes. The first one is that the mere presence of a healthy alternative on a menu leads many to choose a not-sohealthy option. Across four studies, the American researcher found how more people chose the same unhealthy dish from a
A SERVER: May influence our decisions when dining out. menu with healthier alternatives than from a less healthy one.
In a way, the healthy option gave the diners licence to be tempted, an
effect Fitzsimons described as ‘ironic’. The second factor that can lead to making an indulgent choice is related to the appearance of the person serving the meal. In a paper published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, Fitzsimons argues that the body type of a server can alter both the quantity and specific choices when dining out. In it, he claims that people who are on a diet eat less when the server is heavy, whereas non-dieters eat more. This, according to Fitzsimons, is related to a possible identification with the person serving the meal. Therefore, being aware of these two factors may help people who eat out make the healthiest decision.
France awards Spanish chef an honorary doctorate BASQUE chef Martin Berasategui is to be awarded with an honorary doctorate by the François-
Rabelais University in Tours, France. It is the first time the French institution, a centre
of excellence in food studies, has awarded a chef with this title. Three other chefs will also be awarded this title Japanese chef Kiyomi Mikuni from the Mikuni Hotel in Japan, Swiss Philippe Rochat from the Hotel de Ville restaurant in
Switzerland, and Belgian chef Pierre Wynants, from Comme Chez Soi in Belgium. Berasategui has been chosen for being ‘an excellent food ambassador’. The six-Michelin-starred chef said it was an honour to receive the award.
HONOURED: Basque chef Martin Berasategui.
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The Rose Singers’ concerts ON November 2 you will be able to enjoy a concert ‘The autumn carousel of remembrance’ by the Rose Singers at the Living Water Church in Mojacar at 7.30 pm (Tickets €5). There will be another opportunity to see the Rose Singers on November 8 at 7.30pm at Miraflores, Camping los Gallardos. A raffle for the Royal British Legion will be held on November 8. Pre concert meals available and disabled access. You can purchase your tickets at Gills Linens, Mojacar Playa; Treasure Trove, Turre; Forgetme-not, Las Buganvillas or call Sue on 950 617 737.
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Balearic property prices rising THE average price per square metre of property sold by Mallorca and Ibiza Sotheby’s International Realty this year is €9,000. This puts the Spanish
islands into the same price bracket as certain parts of England’s capital. According to September research from Savills, prime ‘second-hand’
property in south west London is valued between £5,490 and £10,656 per square metre and for the east of the City between £5,382 and £8,503 per
square metre. High prices in London are being blamed on strong overseas demand. Daniel Chavarria Waschke, Managing
Director of Balearics Sotheby’s International Realty, said: “Due to ease of access from most Northern European cities, more than 80 per cent of our buyers are not Spanish. Looking at the year to date, half of all our enquiries are from Britons and Germans, 34 per cent and 21 per cent respectively for Mallorca and 40 per cent and 10 per cent for Ibiza, and they are placing high value on location alongside quality of construction, a considered layout and a superior level of decor. Tastes are more refined and budgets seemingly limitless, but supply is relatively low, hence the surprisingly high property values we’re now experiencing on the islands. “Whilst the assumption may be that it’s Russian
or Middle Eastern buyers who have been spending an average of €9,000 a square metre on property with us this year, that’s not the case,” continued Daniel: “In fact, two thirds of our purchasers have been British, with German, Swedish and the occasional Far Eastern buyer making up the minority third. Brits certainly feature very strongly in 2013. “Whether the balance will switch further afield to China, Hong Kong and Russia when Spain’s new Golden Visa legislation takes effect remains to be seen.” Balearics’ Sotheby’s International Realty has also observed the effects of the ‘crisis’ are no longer being felt in the Balearic property market, and the trend is for bigger, more expensive villas.
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GARDENS have brightened up after the rains No matter how carefully people water during the summer it’s amazing what a few showers of real penetrating rain does to a garden. Moisture gets to all roots, surrounding soil does not dry out to suck away moisture intended for plants, and all leaves get a good wash. Flower buds waiting for ideal warm humid conditions burst into flower and stay out for long periods. As a result gardens are great places to wander round, do essential maintenance in, plant up bulbs shrubs and trees, plant up autumn/over wintering vegetables and entertain one’s friends. Paella entertaining time and book of the month There can be major confusion about what comprises a genuine Valencian paella and this needs correcting. This is especially important as the dish is one of the major international emblems of Spain and most of the ingredients can be grown ecologically in everyone’s gardens. Earlier this year as the confusion exists I compiled the book ‘Your personal guide to making Authentic Valencian Paellas’ which is now being translated to Spanish at the request of local Spaniards. As the weather was warm and dry and many vegetables were readily available on Valencia Day, October 9, I cooked a paella for an international group of friends using as many ingredients as
AUTHENTIC: Dick, his paella and some hungry friends. possible from the garden and following the ingredient preparation guidelines and recipe to the letter. The ingredients available were the last of the tomatoes, butter beans, haricot beans, Perona runner beans, globe artichokes, rabbit and chicken meat, a little from our autumn crocuses, home produced olive oil, garlic, thyme, parsley and the red peppers and rosemary branches to rest on the top while the rice was cooking. This year the rice was from the local Valencian rice fields as there were major germination problems this year with our mini rice field in an old bath. The end result was much appreciated and the above photograph was taken on my basic camera, by my good friend Jurgen Schadeberg, the famous photographer who took the renowned prison cell return photographs of Nelson Mandela, who lunched with me. Incidentally if you live on the Costa Blanca, Jurgen has an exhibition of a selection of his photoraphs in the Gandia Grau campus
of the Polytechnic University of Valencia until the October 31. On this last day one of his films will be shown focusing on African Music. Desserts included a deliciously ripe final melon harvested at the beginning of September and the last of the figs cooked in sweet wine and anis liquor. Planting vegetables this month During the next few weeks a wide variety of vegetable plantlets can be planted up in a veggie plot, raised beds, growing tables or builders’ buckets. There is now available an interesting range of inexpensive coloured builders’ / gardeners’ buckets including attractive green ones if black ones offend your aesthetic tastes. After useful autumn rains we are planting/sowing beetroots, broad beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflowers, dandelions, parsnips, peas, red cabbages, celery, garlic, leeks, lettuces, onions, spinach, radishes and rocket.
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Calm down, dear boy, calm down David THE Dogman Listen to David on TRE every Saturday 10am to 11am Costa del Sol (Gibraltar/Sotogrande) 98.7fm (San Roque to Calahonda) 91.9fm (Calahonda to Motril) 88.9, Costa Calida 92.7fm Costa Blanca (Torrevieja to Elche) 105.1fm (Elche to Calpe) 88.2fm, (Calpe to Gandia & Ibiza) 104.6fm, (Denia to Valencia) 95.3fm Mallorca 103.9fm
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ICHAEL WINNER was a friend of mine so I am certain he will not mind me stealing his wonderful catchphrase ‘Calm down, dear boy, calm down’ when dealing with a greedy eater. I am now writing about my Boy Boy (BB). For those that do not know, he is a Rottweiler who weighs in at 75 kilos, well trained and has never left my side since he was eight weeks old. Readers may remember how BB was rapidly diagnosed with bloat whilst staying at a kennels, and only the speed of response from
the staff to get him to a vet saved his life. I now confess that BB has always been a pain in the neck eater. I bet a lot of you know what I mean! BB always eats slowly and dislikes dried food. I am FAST EATING: A dog compelled to add a little tuna or sardine and then I have to talk to him like a baby to get him to eat it. Now back home after his ordeal, he scoffs his food so quickly without any sardine or tuna added. But rather than being delighted, I am very concerned, knowing that when a dog eats too fast he swallows too much air, which can cause distension of the stomach and predisposing it to twist over on itself. Stomach torsion (bloat) which is not uncommon, can occur a
can swallow too much air. second time if the stomach has not been sewn to the side so that it cannot turn over. Fortunately BB’s stomach is now sewn to the side, but there are other problems associated with fast eating. Next week I will take another look at the consequences of, and tips to prevent, dogs bolting their food.
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Spain’s golden handshake By Mike Walsh A MIXED response follows the Spanish Government’s decision to offer residency rights to wealthy non-EU property buyers. There was a 50-50 split in opinion after the Move Channel canvassed
for reaction from property professionals. The minimum purchase previously set at €160,000 was increased to €500,000. There are no restrictions. A villa can be commercially placed with tenants or the qualifying investment
could be spread over several properties. This may encourage cooperative investment or purchase. If so, the fears of those sharing the views of Matt Oakley of Murcia Golf Properties would be dispelled. He said: “The initiative will have no
The Annual Poppy Appeal kicks off this week THE Mojacar branch of The Royal British Legion in Spain is now out and about distributing poppy boxes to many restaurants, bars, markets and selected businesses. Last year it collected €14,859 and would of course like to beat that figure this year, with members undertaking many sponsored activities. An example would be Maureen Catling and Valerie Quinnell who both jumped out of an aircraft at 15,000 feet above the skies of
Sevilla on June 5. These two brave souls have collected almost €2,000 so far towards our Poppy Appeal! Another couple, Beppie and Peter Grange, have done a 20mile-a-day sponsored walk in Holland this summer and are giving a talk this Thursday. Please show your support so we can make this year a record one, and thanks to all our members and businesses who make this possible.
effect. The price range is too high for the majority of buyers.” A golden visa scheme could fuel rivalry between EU nations offering similar deals. Further inducements such as tax concessions have already been offered. Stuart Markham of Costa Blanca based OP Group said: “The Spanish Government’s aim of opening its borders to foreign investment is good news. We expect an increase in enquiries, mostly Russian and Chinese. “Spain is first choice for several valid reasons apart from the subtropical climate. However, the absurdly high €500,000 requirement could oblige investors to look at rival nations with a more affordable minimum investment limit.”
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Film crew visit the Bull in Albox A FILM crew working for Channel 4 visited the Bull Pub in Albox last week to film part of a programme that follows unusual deliveries across Europe. Based on an American programme called Shipping Wars, the film crew followed one such delivery with the subject being several barrels of London Pride Ale. The film crew followed the journey of the barrels of beer from the Fuller’s brewery in Chiswick to the front door of the Bull Pub in Albox. The owners of the bar, Kevin and Mandie, along with staff members Mark and Ruby, were up extra-early to greet the crew who arrived at sunrise on Market Day. The Bull Pub is, it says, the only bar in Spain that serves London Pride draught cask conditioned ale, and was one of the few things that Kevin missed about the UK. After opening the bar very recently the first thing on the agenda was to get a regular supply of the popular ale. Using a local transport company, the bar has a regular delivery of seven or
BULL PUB: Up and early for filming. eight barrels every week which are picked up and delivered direct from the brewery. The quick turn around ensures that the ale arrives in first class condition so that the many expatriates in the area can enjoy a drop of the premium ale. The film crew has been following drivers around Europe and recently filmed the delivery of a dinosaur sculpture. The programme, which has no working title yet, is expected to be aired early next year.
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Rambla comes under fire THE Albox PP conservative party has denounced the ‘deplorable state’ of the rambla in the town centre which is used as parking. This area, according to the opposition party, lies “unpaved, full of dirt, rocks and dust, with large bumps and potholes that hinder access and make it difficult for daily traffic. “It is causing serious damage to businesses in the area as well as the decline of the weekly Tuesday market.” PP spokesman, Juan Pedro Perez Quiles, stated: “This area should be cared for better because after the PSOE (socialists) eliminated all parking on the main streets, it has become the only existing parking space in an area where the majority of businesses, shops and banks are located. It is also where Albox hosts the weekly market.” “It is essential to facilitate access and parking to encourage and promote our businesses and shops,” said Perez Quiles who bemoaned the “tacky looking image this area offers both neighbours and visitors to Albox.” The PP of Albox demanded that Mayor Rogelio Mena acts with urgency to prevent what they call further damage to businesses due to the image of neglect of the area.
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The turbocharged 3.8litre six-cylinder engine delivers 520 bhp (383 kW) in the open-top 911 Turbo and 560 bhp (412 kW) in the S model. The cars accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 3.5 and 3.2 seconds respectively, reaching a top speed of up to 318 km/h. Both of the new models comply with the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), offering figures of 9.9 l/100 km (equivalent to 231 g/km CO2). The open-top 911 Turbo models come with PDK
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Assembly line 100 years celebration FORD Motor Company has celebrated the 100th anniversary of the moving assembly line designed under the leadership of Henry Ford. The moving assembly line, regarded as the world’s greatest contribution to modern manufacturing, was first used at the Ford Highland Park plant in Michigan. The new process simplified the assembly of the Ford Model T’s 3,000 parts by breaking it into
84 distinct steps performed by groups of workers as a rope pulled the vehicle chassis down the line. This dropped the assembly time for a single vehicle from 12 hours to about 90 minutes. As a consequence, Ford was able to drop the price of the Model T from $850, the equivalent to $20,080 today, to $300 ($7,087). This, considering the average annual income at the
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THE Cortijo Grande Golf Club played three competitions this month. The First Division for the foremost competition was won by John Greaves with 39 points, followed by Bob Winter (37). First place in the Second Division went to Grace Ward (33) followed by Barbara Wardley (33). The second competition saw David Hardy (34) winning First Division, with John Geaves (34) second. The third competition’s First Division was won by Bob Winter (38), with Mike Picken (35) in second. The Cortijo Grande Golf Club would like to remind readers of their Green Jacket Competition taking place this November, to compete please call Patricia on 950 475 509. Visitors and guests are welcome.
Valle del Este Golf THE Valle del Este Golf Society played two individual stableford competitions earlier this month. The first competition was won by Angela Cherry, with Paul Sedge in second place. The second saw 24 players take part and was won by Bill Foster (39) followed by Bryan Brown (36). Next game for the society is tomorrow (Friday). More information: 634 379 887.
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FOOTBALL - After the international break it is back to action in the Premiership. It will be ArsenalNorwich, Chelsea-Cardiff, Everton-Hull, Manchester United-Southampton, Newcastle-Liverpool, Stoke-WBA, SwanseaSunderland and West Ham-Manchester City on Saturday, Aston VillaTottenham on Sunday and Crystal Palace-Fulham on Monday. There’s another London derby in the Championship involving Millwall and QPR, an all-Midland FL1 clash between Wolves and Coventry, while in FL2 Plymouth travel 388 miles north to play Hartlepool who ironically made the 730 mile round-trip to win at Exeter last Saturday. In Scotland, Hibs play SPL leaders Celtic and Rangers entertain Airdrie in SL2. These notes were submitted before Tuesday’s final qualifying group matches for next year’s World Cup. England met Poland at Wembley and having beaten Montenegro 4-1 last
Friday, readers will know if they booked their place in Brazil Also 48 hours ago, other WC qualifiers included Belgium-Wales, FranceFinland, Israel-Northern Ireland, Italy-Armenia, Republic of IrelandKazakhstan, ScotlandCroatia, Spain-Georgia, Sweden-Germany, Switzerland-Slovenia and Turkey-Holland, plus many more. Last Friday Wales, who will not be in Brazil, beat sdgasdg adsgasd gdsdsa
Macedonia, but there was no senior debut for 16 yearold Liverpool winger Harry Wilson. However, he could still become the Principality’s youngest-ever full international - unless he is poached by England, which is a possibility. Elsewhere, the Republic of Ireland lost to Germany and Northern Ireland to Azerbaijan; Spain eased past Belarus and there were wins for Holland and Belgium who look strong right now and must be a sund bet to do well in Rio. MOTOR CYCLING The Spanish trio of Dani Pedrosa, Marc Marquez and
A split TENNIS - Novak Djokovic beat Juan Martin Del Potro in the Shanghai Masters final, and Roger Federer has split with his coach of almost three-and-ahalf years, Paul Annacone.
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DID YOU KNOW? The first 16 year-old to play in the Premiership Aaron Lennon - did so 10 years ago, for Leeds United against his current club Spurs. And in 1993, the lowest-ever attendance at a Premiership match - just 3,039 - saw Wimbledon play Everton at Plough Lane.
Good and bad at Indalo BC
WINNERS: Of the drawn trips competition.
THERE was a good turnout for the Indalo Bowling Club’s Drawn Trips Competition as 48 bowlers competed, with each bowler being drawn to form even balanced teams on playing standard. The competition was won by Keith Lester, Maureen Milsom and Linda Harvey competing against Derek
Jones, Debbie Colquhoun and Terry Kiggin. In the club’s pairs competition a disappointing total of 12 pairs entered the annual contest. Dave Sewell and Barry Jones won the competition with a final score of 20-15 against Steve Grattage and David Northway.
Jorge Lorenzo finished 1-23 in the Malaysian GP in Sepang. Marquez, who leads Lorenzo in the rider’s rankings by 43 points, with Pedrosa a further 11 behind, should clinch the championship in Australia on Sunday. MOTOR SPORT - Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel won Sunday’s Japanese F1 Grand Prix - his ninth victory of the season and his fourth in five years at Sazuka. Team-mate Mark Webber was second with Romain Grosjean (Lotus) third, all three cars being fitted with a Renault engine. Vettel - 90 points clear of Fernando Alonso (297-207) - should clinch his fourth world title in 11 days time in India. Andrew Jordan, after 10 years is the 2013 British Touring Car champion.
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Badgers’ good scores THE Badgers Golf Society hosted their weekly competition at Macenas Golf Resort. The winner was Richard Jones with 40 points, followed by Barbara Goff (36) in second and Chris Chapman (35) in third. The Saturday Roll Up at Macenas was won by Jackie Dale (37), followed by Alan Thomas (35) and Dave Wright (34) placed third. The Badgers Golf Society’s forthcoming fixtures are as follows; Wednesday October 23 Desert Springs, Thursday October 24 AGM at Badgers at 4pm, Wednesday October 30 at Macenas, and Wednesday November 6 at Macenas. Book at Badgers on Mojacar Playa or call 950 478 525 / 686 038 259 or www.badgersmojacar.com.
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WINNERS: Club Captain Brian Saunders, Brian Franklyn, Jane Franklyn, Lyn Band and Rod Band.
Cabrera Turre Open THE Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club held their annual Turre Open competition. The competition saw 28 bowlers take part with a
format of seven ends bowled to the bell. The final was won by Group B Lyn Band, Jane Franklyn, Rod Band and Skip Brian Franklyn who competed against runners up Group A Gill Young, Peter Sands, Trevor Young and Skip Trevor Robinson. Thanks were given on the day to Club Captain Brian Saunders for organising the event.
THE Marina Phoenix Golf Society played an individual stableford competition earlier this month. Terry Oliver was the winner of the Men’s Division with 39 points, followed by Jim Budd (37) in second place, and Ali Mahmud (37) in third. Rosalie Fardon (35) won the Ladies Division, with Margaret Budd (33) placing second and Glennys Oliver (33) in third. The following Team Game was a 2/3 to count played in four balls, won by Rosalie Fardon, Mick Scott, Margaret Budd and Ali Mahmud, with a total of 104 points. Roy Barker,
MARINA PLAYERS: Took part in an individual stableford competition. Brian Iles, Liam MacNamee and Jim Budd (102) were in second place and Steve Dimmock, Steve Entwhistle, Gerry
Byrne and Tony Cordingley (101) in third. The society plays individual games on a Monday and team games
on a Thursday. More information: Jim on 950 162 727 / 600 353 670 or Rosalie on 950 397 117/ 697 512 882.