Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 21 - 27 January 2016 Issue 1594 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1594

21 - 27 January 2016

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

RIP Daddy TRIBUTES for slain Brit in Villamartin Plaza

By Gemma Quinn A flood of tributes have poured in for British Dad Scott Waring, who was killed in a Villamartin bar, as family and friends grieved his tragic passing. The 40-year-old, who had a young daughter, was reportedly attacked with a broken bottle during a brawl at the bar in Villamartin Plaza. He was pronounced dead at the scene with the news send-

ing shockwaves across the British community in Spain and the UK. Tributes have adorned the site of the tragedy with the words â€˜Our beautiful boy. Miss you dearly. RIP Daddyâ€™ An unnamed 29-year-old Brit, said to be on holiday, has been remanded in custody by an Orihuela judge on suspicion of murder. The accused handed himself into police after hearing investigators were looking for him, but has not admitted any

involvement in the crime, claiming he has no full recollection of the incident. The owner of the pub was also arrested under suspicions he attempted to cover up the

crime by disposing of the weapon. He has since been released on bail, while another Brit, a 39-year-old woman, was cleared of any wrongdoing.

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School investments SCHOOLS and colleges will have more money for investment in Alicante Province. The investment limit of schools for repairs exceeding the normal maintenance of the centre and to purchase

furniture and teaching equipment is to be doubled. It gives centres more control and they can now spend €18,570 in investments without having to make special applications for the money.

Park heating WINTER heating has been installed at the Terra Natura wildlife park in Murcia. Some of the animals are sensitive to the lower temperatures and now the giraffe pen will be kept to a minimum temperature of 15 degrees thanks to fan heaters. Special attention is also being given to the small primates and reptiles who suffer in the cold.

Tractor crushed man A MAN, aged 30, has died in Torre Pacheco after a tractor fell on top of him in the countryside near Balsicas. It is not clear how the trac-

tor fell on the man, but emergency paramedics on the scene said there was nothing they could do to save the man’s life.

Building inspections ALICANTE is to conduct a census of the city’s property to determine its age in a bid to ensure that all properties over 50 years of age are subjected to the necessary technical inspections. Alicante Province currently has about 90,000 buildings that should be inspected having been constructed before 1965.

OPTIMISTIC: Mayor Bascuñana (left) is joined by Councillor Miguel Angel Fernandez in announcing they have applied for EU funding for the DUSI plan.

Orihuela wants EU funding for projects WILL have to wait six months to find out if they are selected for funding By Gemma Quinn ORIHUELA wants Europe to finance 13 projects. Mayor Emilio Bascuñana (PP) presented his public commitment to “jump on the bandwagon of Europe” as he said he is confident that the European Union would help finance the so-called Urban Develop-

ment Sustainable Integrated Plan (DUSI) which has 13 projects in its portfolio. Of these, some are the current government’s own plans and others have been inherited and are pending execution from under Monica Lorente’s time as mayor. The plans have an estimated cost of €30 million and a term of five years for implementation. The City said they would pay half and

hope the EU will pay the rest if approved. The mayor said they have to wait six months to find out if they are selected for funding after presenting the plans in Madrid but said: “We are very optimistic.” The mayor said his main concern now is employment and through any of 13 projects the conditions exist to generate wealth and jobs.

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El Corte Ingles fights against Sunday closing JOBS would be lost if the store was unable to open

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By Linda Hall EL CORTE INGLES has appealed against Alicante City’s ban on Sunday opening in Avenida Maisonnave. The town hall provided insufficient reasons for the veto which lacks convincing technical reports, the chain store’s legal advisers maintained. They said if El Corte Ingles closes on Sundays and national holidays apart from the permitted 10 days each year, the chain will lose an annual €5.4 million and also put 170 jobs at risk. The company is confident that its appeal to the regional government’s economy department will be settled favourably within a month. If not it will apply to the CNMC, Spain’s Markets and Competition Regulator but does not

SUNDAY FIGHT: El Corte Ingles is fighting the ban on Sunday opening. plan to take legal action. Excluding big stores in the heart of the city’s shopping area from opening on Sundays is intended to draw shoppers to smaller businesses although

many in the centre want them to remain open to attract custom. Others would prefer only shops along the Rambla and seafront to open on Sundays

and national holidays: “We don’t want any Sunday opening at all,” said Luis Luna, president of the Maisonnave association of small and medium sized shops.

Woman shot by pellet in Elche A WOMAN was hit by a pellet in the street in Elche. She was crossing Avenida Mestre Melchor Botella de Carrus in the city when she heard a blast and felt a sud-

den pain in her leg. The metal pellet, believed to have been shot from a window or roof of a nearby building, was removed from her leg at the health c e ntre be fore s he ma de a n offic ia l

complaint to police in an attempt to find the person who shot her and prevent others from being injured. Police have now opened an investigation into the incident.

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Expat equality ASSOCIATION unites in funding battle By Gemma Quinn INTERNATIONAL residents are taking their future into their own hands and have formed a new residents association for La Marina, Oasis and La Escuera. The Marina Urbanisation Resident’s Association (MURA) was formed at a public meeting on Monday evening (January 18) as more than 160 residents voted to set up the association. The meeting was opened by George Scammell, who has been active in forging the group as a response to inadequate services, with those received in the village rarely reaching the urbanisations: “We want this association to speak on everyone’s behalf and get our point across to the council. There are 10,000 homes on the urbanisation and 2,000 people living in the village.” He continued that, despite

ASSOCIATION: Voted in favour of setting up MURA. this strong holding, the urbanisations were often seen as the poor relation. “We had a 20 per cent rise in Suma bills this year and yet properties in the village had an 8 per cent rise. Where is this money being spent?” Continual issues on the church remain unfinished, while there is a lack of facilities, particularly for the youth, and few transport links from the urbanisations down to the village.

Drug traffickers caught by police POLICE caught the leaders of a group of drug traffickers red-handed as they circulated hundreds of grams of cocaine in their vehicles. The criminal organisation was dedicated to drug trafficking between Madrid and Valencia and a total of nine arrests were made. Three homes were also searched in Madrid and Elche with officers seizing phones, equipment for handling and dealing with drugs, precision scales and a vehicle.

Former councillor Jeff Wiszniewski was also present, and said whilst he will not be on the committee of the new association, he will be on hand for guidance using his previous experience. “The resident’s association is about coming together and uniting as one voice. It is about trying to get a level playing field so that in the future we can avoid separation and have a more visible equality,” he said.

Toddler dies of meningitis A TODDLER has died of meningitis in Elche’s Vinalopo Hospital. The two year-old girl was admitted with a fever and vomiting and died the following day. The hospital said the youngster had an unusual aggressive infection but was noncontagious. They described the case as “very strange and unusual.”

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Quicker payments ORIHUELA is working on a new protocol of paying invoices to suppliers in a bid to reduce the payment time to less than 30 days.

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Help Tasha come home YOU can make a real difference if you attend one of the fundraisers By Gemma Quinn A COMMUNITY is rallying round to help bring a young woman home from hospital. Natasha Lynch, known as Tasha, from Urbanisation La Marina, was rushed to hospital in October 2015 with breathing difficulties. After five weeks fighting for her life in intensive care, she was found to be suffering from Myasthenia Crisis which was trying to stop her lungs working. Doctors also diagnosed three incurable illnesses; Hemplegic Migraines, Myasthenia Gravis and Transverse Myalitis. Still in Torrevieja Hospital, Tasha has been undergoing a wide range of treatments, including chemotherapy, to try and bring the diseases under control. Her family hope to bring her home as soon as possible as she is slowly making

TASHA: Needs help preparing to come home from hospital. progress, but to do this, help is needed to make life comfortable for the 22-year-old. She will need a BPAP machine overnight which helps her to breathe while asleep, therefore allowing her lungs to rest enough for her to breathe normally during the day time. In addition to this

machine, she is also in need of a high backed mobility scooter, to give her some important independence as she currently has no movement from her waist down. As a result a Go Fund Me page has been set up to help raise €8,000, which will also be used to make the neces-

sary adjustments to her home. Friends describe Tasha as “vibrant, friendly and caring” and say she has kept her positive outlook and sense of humour throughout her illness

and diagnosis. Businesses in La Marina have already made donations and are carrying out collections, including at Em’s Dreams who helped with the idea of fundraising and The Final Whistle where Tasha worked, with her family thanking the owners for their continued support at this time. They are planning a street party to raise funds with neighbouring bars and are just awaiting town hall permission. The Madhouse in Villamartin is hosting a fundraiser on January 28 at 7.30pm and The Fire Station Bar and Coffee Shop in La Zenia are hosting an event on February 6 from 8pm. More details of all events can be seen on the Help Tasha Come Home Facebook page, or visit https://www. gofundme.com/wexb7wzw for more information.

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Volvo Ocean Race generated €274m HAD a positive impact on employment in the region By Gemma Quinn THE Volvo Ocean Race is reported to have generated €274 million in its last three editions launched in Alicante, from 2008 to 2014. For every euro invested in the event the Valencia Region earned a return of €8.67. Its impact on employment was equivalent to the creation of 4,833 jobs a year in Valencia,

according to data from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the largest professional services firm in the world. The data, revealed in Alicante, was part of the economic impact study of the last three editions of the race. The breakdown shows that the round the world yacht race had an economic impact of €89.20 million in Valencia in 2008-09 (conducted by Deloitte),

€89.27 million in 2011-12 (PwC) and €95.58 million in 2014-15 (PwC). “There are few events in Spain that can show these ratios of profitability,” said PwC director Jordi Esteve. The report also notes that more than a million people visited Alicante during the last three editions of the race from Alicante. On average, 25 per cent were foreigners.

Hospitality sector shows growth ALICANTE’S provincial hospitality sector has shown once again that it has become an ‘engine’ of jobs, and has been one that has best weathered the economic crisis. Data from the Social Security Treasury

showed that the sector ended last year with a total of 63,011 employees, which represented a growth of 8.4 per cent compared to the previous year, which resulted in 3,868 new jobs between employed workers and freelancers.

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Costa Blancaâ€™s FITUR 2016 plan INTERNATIONAL fair bids to boost Valenciaâ€™s tourism

TOURISM MEETING: Plan for Fitur 2016 announced for the Costa Blanca. By Gemma Quinn TOWNS from across the Costa Blanca are being represented at FITUR 2016, an international fair in Madrid that hosts the global tourism industry. Prior to the event, a meeting was held at the CDT Valencian Agency of Tourism in Denia, chaired by the President of Government, Ximo Puig.

With councillors for tourism in Torrevieja, Orihuela and Elche also in attendance, the meeting reported that the Valencia stand at FITUR will be a business centre available for tour operators rather than just a tourist showcase. The meeting also presented the video with which the Valencian Community will be promoted this year.

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Alicante 10th for cruises THE Port of Alicante last year catered to 48 cruise vessels and a total, until November 2015, of 79,061 passengers. State Ports said this represents a growth of 128 per cent and has led Alicante to climb two positions in the national ranking, placing it in 10th position for cruises. This year, with further focus on cruise tourism, Alicante is expected to welcome even more cruise ships and passengers. In Spain during the first 11 months of last year, passenger traffic reached 7.87 million people, Barcelona, the Balearic Islands, the Bay of Cadiz, Malaga and Valencia are the leading ports in terms of passengers.

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US fugitive arrested in Alicante MAN could have been living in the area for several years under a false identity By Gemma Quinn NATIONAL POLICE in Alicante have arrested a fugitive wanted in the USA for drug traf-

ficking and illegal possession of weapons. The man was wanted under an international arrest warrant after being sentenced for trying to smuggle 13 kilos of cocaine through

Miami International Airport and for being in possession of a gun, but he later fled. He was arrested by officers in Urbanova, Alicante and could have been in the area for several

years under a false identity. The detainee is now under the instruction of the Central Court of Instruction of Madrid waiting to be extradited to the United States.

Plans to rid the Mar Menor of illegal boats

NEW BERTHS: To be created in the Mar Menor. THE Mar Menor is to recover traditional docks to create new berths. The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructures, Francisco Bernabe was in San Pedro del Pinatar and said: “The Mar Menor recovers the stamp of traditional docks to create new berths in the lagoon, which will be linked to the activity of the sailing schools and tourist centres. “We are committed to providing the best possible protection and promotion of the lagoon, which is important for the recovery of this infrastructure in its traditional character.”

Bernabe met with the government team of San Pedro, businessmen and traders from the local entrepreneurs union, to discuss the plans and explain how he hopes the move to change the infrastructure will “contribute to ending illegal moorings in the Mar Menor, as part of these vessels will have a new berth. “The regional government will soon begin to undertake the first actions aimed at the implementation of such initiatives intended to put an end to 3,000 boats moored illegally in the Mar Menor,” he added.

Hiring of disabled workers increases THE hiring of workers with physical or mental disabilities in Alicante Province and across the Valencia Region has reached record highs in the last year. Official data from the State Employment Public Service (Sepe) show that last year there were 8,753 workers with disabilities in the region, a 16 per cent increase from the previous year.

The Adecco Foundation released a report on the figures and said there is a ‘gradual change of mentality in the corporate culture of companies, who are beginning to understand that the employment of people with disabilities adds value not only from the legal standpoint and tax credits, but also from a social perspective.’ However, the main organisation of pro-physically disabled

associations across the province, UPAPSA, is wary of the statistics and said they are ‘still healing the wounds of the crisis’ as workers were particularly affected by the crisis and traditionally occupied the least stable jobs. The association said most of the new jobs for the disabled are actually in special employment centres and not in small and medium sized companies.

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Consumers office moves to centre NEW location means the services are more accessible to citizens By Gemma Quinn THE new OMIC, Municipal Office of Consumer Information, has been opened in its new location of the La Plasa indoor market in the city. Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon said the office was moved to the heart of Torrevieja so it was more accessible to citizens, as they are “obliged by law” to offer the consumer service in an area with a population of over 50,000 inhabitants. The mayor added: “The OMIC is an essential public service that we provide to consumers. By having it here in the centre it is part of the commitment of the government to encouraging people to come here, participate in leisure, business activities

LA PLASA: The mayor visits the OMIC team in their new office. and social life of Torrevieja.” The purpose of the OMIC is to inform and guide consumers and users about their rights, receive complaints and claims,

and offer education and training in consumer affairs. They also collaborate with the Arbitration Board of Alicante and can help mediate be-

tween parties to resolve certain conflicts and issues. The OMIC office in La Plasa, in Calle Joaquin Chapaprieta, is open from 8am-2pm.

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Royal Yacht Club’s 50th anniversary A MONOGRAPH is being prepared to mark the occasion By Gemma Quinn TO mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Yacht Club, Torrevieja is preparing a monograph dedicated to the history of the Nautical Club Torrevieja. The archive will date the club since its official birth in 1966, encompassing the various sociocultural, economic and purely sporting aspects of the entity.

Councillor for Heritage and Archives, Victor Ferrandez, said it aims to “highlight the importance of this organisation in the daily life of our town, and it is in that context in which technical and public employees of the municipal archives are developing an extraordinary task.” He added: “The archive is a great idea to make the information and documents accessible to all and show the influence of the activity of the Yacht Club in Torrevieja.”

Calls for council to expand the bridge crossing the N-332 THERE are calls for a pedestrian footpath to be installed on the bridge connecting Torre de la Horadada with Pilar de la Horadada across the N-332. The bridge is a busy thoroughfare for vehicles across the busy N-332 by the Alpuente store, but there is no room for pedestrians or cyclists.

PP spokesman and former mayor of Pilar, Fidel Ros, said the bridge has been in operation for more than 25 years, and at a recent council plenary meeting the motion to carry out improvements which includes the introduction of a footpath, was withdrawn at the very last minute because the current Socialist mayor said he was unaware of the project.

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Balance of trade in entertainment zone WORKING to help curb the spread of street parties By Gemma Quinn THE Spanish Society of Criminology and Security are working with Alicante to help curb the spread of the ‘botellon’ night time street parties and gatherings. The proposals include plans to develop a schedule of practices for students and to improve coexistence and deal with other issues that may arise such as neighbourhood disputes.

The town hall has also said it is planning meetings with neighbours and restaurateurs in the Tardeo area and will enhance security. It comes as councillor of Planning, Miguel Angel Pavon, detailed his plan for the suspension of licences for new pubs and nightclubs in the city centre. Spokesman for the ruling tripartite Natxo Bellido, said their goal is to find a ‘balance of trade’ in the area.

Largest nucleus of jobs appears in the industrial park of Elche ELCHE has the largest nucleus of jobs concentrated in one area in the whole of Alicante Province. Elche’s Business Park, close to Torrellano, is reported as having the most workers, with the council estimating around 10,000 people

work in the industrial estate. The area is close to both Elche, Alicante and the airport and has attracted all types of businesses in the last 15 years from offices and logistic centres to shop outlets, especially shoe stores. It is now home to nearly

580 companies. The industrial zone first began to be developed in 1990 on a site of 1.2 million square metres. The second phase of expansion saw a further 645,000 square metres developed between 2001 and 2002.

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Hotel occupancy boost EVENTS and conferences helped to increase overnight stays

BUSINESS MEETINGS: Although they boosted occupancy levels, much still remains to be done. By Gemma Quinn EVENTS and conferences helped boost hotel occupancy in Murcia last year, leading to a 6.7 per cent increase compared to 2014. April and May were the months where the most overnight stays were recorded thanks to the holding of the SOS 4.8 music festival in the first weekend of May and numerous conferences and business meetings. April saw an average occupancy of 63.41 per cent and May 64.73 per cent. August had the lowest overnight stays as most head

to the Mar Menor coastal areas. The figures have been welcomed by the Association of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation of Murcia (Ashomur). President of the group, Carmen Ayala said: “We are reasonably optimistic, but much remains to be done to continue to make our resorts and hotels more profitable.” Ayala highlighted the improvement in weekend figures with occupancy reaching an average of 58.51 per cent, six percentage points higher than in 2014: “The growth in our sector is seen when there is a great cultural offering,” Ayala said.

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Bells chiming A NEW modern iron bell tower has been installed in the parish of San Jose in Callosa de Segura to mark its 50th anniversary. The town had held a number of events to help raise funds to finance the new bell tower.

PP complaint A COURT is to investigate Benferri’s PSOE Mayor Luis Vicente Mateo, following a complaint by a PP councillor of alleged manipulation of documents, which later disappeared.

City health ORIHUELA Mayor Emilio Bascuñana will be part of the health council for the area along with other associations in the city. The mayor was formally head of the Vega Baja Hospital.

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AREA has not been mentioned in the mayo THE CLARO party has criticised the lack of vision for the Orihuela Costa in 2016. The Popular Party Mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana, has set out his priorities for the year, and CLARO said the most striking was the complete absence of a mention of Orihuela Costa. They said: “Other party leaders in similar messages showed the same lack of concern for the area of the municipality with a population equal to that of the city, which contributes over 60 per cent of the income via taxes.” CLARO said an illustration of how the Orihuela Town Hall favours selected areas of the municipality and not Orihuela Costa, can be seen in the decision this month to allocate €330,000 to improvements in a main city square, Santa Lucia, and certain villages. In Santa Lucia square the cobble

CALA CAPITAN: Walkway is stones, which were only placed seven years ago, will be replaced by tarmac, whilst Orihuela Costa needs improvements to the streets of innumerable urbanisations.

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s still waiting for repairs. The Cala Capitan section of Orihuela Costa’s seaside walkway remains closed for the third year due to failure to repair the damage and danger to pedestri-

ans from cliff falls. In an interview in January, one of the three recently appointed political assistants to Orihuela Costa’s Coordinating councillor

presented an ambitious list of all the things needed in Orihuela Costa. CLARO said: “In the present political context, there is no chance of correcting the problems of deficiencies in the areas of health, sports and education which he cited, or, as he continued, meeting the need for a second health centre, a nautical sports centre, increased Local Police, an emergency services centre, and parks and gardens which would be the envy of La Manga de Mar Menor and Benidorm, plus a mega natural park in Cala Mosca. All of these are admirable ambitions for which CLARO has been fighting for years, but the sad fact is that his political masters in Orihuela and the other Orihuela political parties simply do not listen.”

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Fall in passengers for San Javier AIRPORT numbers down in 2015 By Gemma Quinn WHILST Alicante-Elche airport boasted having more than 10 million passengers in 2015, across the border in Murcia it was a different story with San Javier airport recording a fall of 2.5 per cent in passengers.

San Javier was one of 15 airports to see a fall in passengers. However, across the Aena network, the airports they manage fared well with a total of 207.4 million passengers in 2015, representing an increase of 5.9 per cent over the previous year.

This was the second best year in its history after the figure reached 210.4 million travellers in 2007 passing through their airports. The busiest day for flights last year was recorded on August 28, with a total of 6,752 movements.

Alicanteâ€™s ageing population ALICANTE Province is getting older. There are now 508 centenarians in the province, 339 women and 169 men. Over the last few months, 119 people celebrated their 100th birthday in the province and just over 19 per cent of the registered population are aged over 65. According to the INE Spanish Statistics Office, the population is now ageing and for the

first time since 1999 there were more deaths than births. A total of 8,286 people died and 7,312 babies were born during the first half of 2015, with the majority of deaths occurring between January and March. This tendency is repeated in INEâ€™s figures for the Valencian Community's three provinces with a total of 23,863 deaths and 29,913 births.

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Research centre was left to rot BUILDING now houses gardening equipment THE Hort del Gat, emblematic building in Elche now lies in ruin, abandoned for four years. It was once the home of the Phoenix Station until 2011; a research centre working on finding the solution to the threat of the red palm weevil. With microscopes, samples and scientific notes still lying around, it is now used to store items and equipment for the

Department of Parks and Gardens. The tripartite ruling council, made up of the PSOE, Compromis and Ilicitanos por Elche party, which discovered the abandoned building, said it is an example of the ‘laziness’ of the previous PP council. Councillor Hector Diaz said: “Once the Phoenix Station was removed, there was no action to

keep the building secure or to prevent theft, so it is in a dilapidated state that cannot be fixed with minimal investments.” The town hall is to work on recovering the building as best they can using their own resources and municipal workers to make repairs and tidy it up as they try to find subsidies that could be used to return the building to its dignity.

Redovan is back in their hands REDOVAN has recovered the ‘Magister Montesinos’ dating from 1795. The book is 64 pages and is the oldest document in the town that charts the history

of Redovan through the ‘Magister Monestinos,’ a character in the 18th century who toured the Vega Baja visiting churches and learning more about their origins.

The tales make up a compendium of 20 volumes and Redovan is number 10. Some of the text is difficult to read and the town hall is to provide a translation.

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Vinalopo hospital improves equipment MODERNISATION means fewer infants will require intensive care treatment in Alicante By Gemma Quinn ELCHE’S Vinalopo Hospital has improved its equipment to treat children with bronchiolitis, a viral illness that can be of high-risk

Winter finally arrives on the Costa Blanca LAST week the Euro Weekly News reported on the warmest winter temperatures in decades, but that blissful balmy weather came to an end this week as temperatures plummeted in Alicante Province. As many parts of the UK were blanketed in snow, the real winter also arrived on the Costa Blanca thanks to the arrival of an Arctic chill, with the town of Villena recording the coolest temperatures of the province, reaching minus 9.1 degrees, cooler than normal for this time of year. Thermometers also dropped below zero in the Marina Alta and further south in Matola, temperatures dropped to minus 2.6. At Alicante Elche airport, minus 0.2 degrees was as cold as it got. Temperatures raised slightly at the start of this week with the highest temperature recorded being in Orihuela at 17 degrees. Elche, Torrevieja and Alicante reached 15 degrees.

Tunnel repairs MURCIA needs to take ‘urgent measures’ to improve the Ronda Norte tunnel to reduce the amount of accidents. A local group are petitioning the Department of Traffic, saying “traffic accidents happen at this point regularly.” Councillor Alicia Morales said they have asked for a technical report on the dangers of the tunnel, and measures should be taken to reduce accidents.

to infants and toddlers. By modernising equipment for oxygen therapy to help treat youngsters and ease their respiratory distress, it is hoped to avoid complications and the need to transfer patients to the

paediatric intensive care unit in Alicante. The emergency department of the Vinalopo Hospital has reported a recent surge in cases, but experts estimate that the highest peak of patients is yet to come.

“When the winter season arrives there is much bronchiolitis and, in general other respiratory infections such as pneumonia, and the incidence has remained high,” said the head of Paediatric Department at the Vinalopo, Simona Mas.

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Cycling safety is promoted in Elche ALL secondary schools to offer course By Gemma Quinn CYCLING proficiency is to be expanded to all secondary schools in Elche as the city launches its ‘Bicielx’ plan. Local Police, part of the Cycling Unit, will offer training on road safety for bicycle users at all public and private secondary schools in the city and districts. Councillor for Mobility, Esther Diaz, said the plan is about

promoting and improving road safety as well as promoting “young people’s use of bicycles in the city and improve sustainable mobility.” Elche is one of the few municipalities offering the courses to all secondary institutions in order to minimise the daily risks. The tripartite ruling council aims to expand these courses to users of the public transport

system and all private bike users. The schools project will be divided into two parts, one theoretical, in which students are offered basic notions of regulation and the proper use of bicycles in the city in coexistence with other users of the public highway. The practical part consists of a bike ride between 18 and 30km to learn more about the rules of the road.

Continued support for rehab centre ORIHUELA’S councillor for Social Welfare, SabinaGoretti Galindo, has visited the Centre for Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CRIS) to see how it works.

During the visit with the centre’s director, Alberto Moragriega, the councillor praised CRIS for its “daily work” saying it will continue to have the support of the So-

cial Welfare Department. The centre uses different workshops to help people develop skills such as painting, cooking, self-esteem and acceptance.

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Station does not comply ALICANTE Council agreed that the AVE railway station does not comply with noise pollution regulations. Decibels registered in apartments adjoining the station were higher than permitted, revealed City Planning councillor Miguel Angel Pavon. Findings will be remitted to the Ministry of Public Work with a request to reduce the acoustic contamination residents must endure as a result of the train network. The ‘Plataforma Renfe’ support group for residents, reminded Spain’s track operator ADIF it should carry out an environmental impact assessment.

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Thanks to restaurant for helping STAFF went above and beyond ONE couple have praised a local restaurant for going out of their way to help bring them a little Christmas cheer. Whilst Sheila Bentley’s partner Lionel was in hospital for a month before Christmas, her brother came over to support her. One night they needed something to eat so tried a local restaurant just opened called X-KLUSIV in Benimar II. Enjoying it so much, Sheila booked in for Christmas Day, but two days before she realised Lionel would not be up for making the trip and she went back and asked for a take away Christmas dinner. Sheila said: “Lionel was in a wheelchair with an oxygen machine beside him, so I went to the restaurant and when I explained the problem they were happy to oblige. On Christmas Day the staff were wonderful, we had two large plates, starter and dessert packed up. The staff even helped me to position it all safely in the car.”

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Fiesta Kings to be crowned A BREAK of tradition in this year’s fiestas in Ricote FIESTAS are under way in the Murcian town of Ricote, but this year there will not be the traditional crowning of the Fiesta Queens. Mayor Celedonio Moreno said this is because no girls or young ladies in the town showed any interested in joining the celebrations as Fiesta Queens so as a result, three young men will be crowned as Fiesta Kings instead. The town’s fiestas are in honour of their patro n , S an S e ba s tia n. The e ve nts c ontinue tonight (Thursday) with a musical theatre perfo rman ce i n the M unic ipa l A uditorium a t 10pm. Tomorrow (Friday) there is a solemn procession at 7.30pm followed by fireworks. There is a parade of carriages departing from Avenida Valle de Ricote at 4pm on Saturday J a n u a ry 2 3, follow e d by a s ole mn ma s s a t 7.30pm and concert by Zekron at 11pm in the Plaza de Abastos. The fiestas conclude on Sunday January 24 at 10.30am with a guided visit around Ricote for residents and visitors by local historians. It departs from the Plaza de Santiago. At 5pm there is a children’s show in the Municipal Auditorium.

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Granada ski trip is back on ACTIVITY is open to people of all ages By Gemma Quinn THE CIAJ Youth Centre in Torrevieja has rescheduled the ski trip due to take place last weekend but which was cancelled due to the lack of snow. Councillor for Youth and Sports, Pablo Hernandez Samper, announced that the Youth Council, through the CIAJ, has reopened the registration period for the 2016 ski trip, which as long as the

weather permits, will now take place from March 4-6. The cost is €167 for adults, €82 for children up to the age of five and €114 for children aged from six to 12 years and there is a special price of €95 for those who want to enjoy the weekend in the Sierra Nevada, but do not want to ski. The cost includes transport from Torrevieja and accommodation in a four star hotel

in the city of Granada with rooms on a half board basis and ski lift passes. This activity is open to people of all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult, preferably registered in Torrevieja, places are limited, and the registration period is now open. For more information contact the CIAJ on 965 714 072, or WhatsApp 606 055 291 or email ciaj@torrevieja.eu.

Totana features on lottery tickets TOTANA is being featured on national Spanish lottery tickets to promote the town’s Carnival fiestas. All ONCE lottery tickets for the draw on February 4 will feature an image celebrating Totana and the town’s own Carnival celebra-

tions. Totana’s main Carnival parades take place on February 6 and 7 with the masked fiesta taking place on February 9. It is the third time the town has featured on ONCE lottery tickets.

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It’s all fun as the carnival begins PROGRAMME of events has now been announced By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA is in Carnival. The programme of events has been announced and the proclamation and coronation of the Carnival Queens has already taken place. The events continue this weekend with the Drag Queen Gala on Saturday January 23, which this time will take place in a marquee at the Eras de la Sal, with seating for 1,600 people, from 9.30pm. Tickets cost €5.

The children’s carnival dance is on Thursday January 28 at 5.30pm in the Eras de la Sal and the dance of the third age is on February 4 at 6pm at the Centro Municipal de Ocio. On February 5 a children’s party is on at the Eras de la Sal. The first Carnival will take place on February 7, leaving from the Plaza Maria Asuncion from 4pm, going along Calle Ramon Gallud and Calle Patricio Perez. Prizes will then be awarded at

8.30pm in the Eras de la Sal. The night parade is on February 13 and leaves from the Plaza Maria Asuncion, at 10pm, following the same route. This year there will be a double prize category in children’s troupes to distinguish between costume and fantasy. There will also be a photography competition on Instagram in collaboration with the Enjoytorrevieja portal with prizes such as a tablet, a smartphone and a camera.

Sports palace now to be renamed TORREVIEJA’S Sports Palace has had the ‘Infanta Cristina’ name removed from the centre. Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon (Greens) announced last October that the reference to the princess would be removed from the flagship

sports facility in light of her being accused of tax crimes along with her husband in the Noos case. The centre will now be called Palacio de los Deportes de Torrevieja.

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Torrevieja’s bid to help pensioners FREE courses now available at town hall By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA is offering free classes for pensioners with yoga, dancing or pottery classes now available. More information can be found in Centro Municipal de Ocio and Centro de la Tercera Edad in Calle San Pascual and more than 400 people have already signed up

for the courses. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, in the Virgen del Carmen cultural centre from 10.30-11.30am and from 11.30am-12.30pm. In Centro de la Tercera Edad in Calle San Pascual yoga classes will be held on the same day from 4.30pm5.30pm and from 5.30pm6.30pm. The centre will host

ceramics and pottery classes Mondays and Fridays from 9.30am-1.30pm. More than 100 pensioners expressed their desire to learn to dance and as a result classes will be held in La Mata’s Town Hall building from 10-11am on Mondays and Wednesdays, and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10.30am-1pm in the Centro Municipal de Ocio.

Three busy years of fundraising for Elche children’s care home FOR the third year running Bar Carmen’s in El Chaparral have been busy fundraising for The Elche Children’s Care Home. It all started three to four months ago when Phil of Bar Carmen’s did a sponsored ‘no alcohol for a week’ which raised €800. Later the total was

raised to a staggering €1,345 through raffles and various events and games. Management and staff of Bar Carmen’s would like to thank their customers for all their support in their fundraising efforts to help the children at the home.

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Generous support for the children’s home SUPPORTERS and fundraisers’ donations kick start 2016 By Gemma Quinn THE Elche Children’s Home has kick started 2016 with a generous influx of donations from supporters and fundraisers. The Friday Weigh In Ladies met with Annette English at Casa Mia in El Chapparal where group leader Caroline Richardson presented Annette with over €150 in cash as well as €220 in Primark gift vouchers and lots of other goodies the ladies had collected for the children. Some ladies from Entre Naranjas who held a fun day in the Alegria Tapas bar also met with Annette and handed over €1,175 and Elaine Madigen handed over €74 on behalf of the Velvetones. Annette said: “I was bowled over by these wonderful acts of kindness so on behalf of the charity thank you all. I know you all worked very hard to raise these funds and I can assure you that every penny will be spent on our chil-

THANK YOU: Iceland’s manager Kyle with the special ‘Thank You’ card from the children presented by David English from the charity. dren. When you meet people like this it certainly makes my job worthwhile.” Thanks also go to Iceland La Marina for their Christmas Appeal collecting

all sorts of extra goodies and treats for the children and to Doing Your Head In Hairdressers in La Marina who made his shop a drop-off point for the charity.

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Valentine dinner dance THE Ex-Servicemen’s Association Mazarron District, which was founded in May 2006, announces their latest forthcoming events. On February 10 at Restaurant Sienna in Mazarron, there is a Valentine’s Dinner and Dance with entertainment by Live and Kicking from 7.30pm. The Mothering Sunday Lunch is at 1.30pm for 2pm on March 6 at the Trevi Restaurant, Camposol B. Call Ian on 629 818 611 or esamd.espana@gmail.com.

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INTERNATIONAL Residents councillor in L’Alfas del Pi, Marisa Cortes, held the first meeting of the year with the associations of European citizens to keep them informed of the activities of the town council, work on integration and to encourage contact between associations.

FIFTY per cent of German, 45 per cent of Italian, 32 per cent of Dutch and 28 per cent of British users of HomeAway website named the Balearic Islands as the destination they were the most interested in last year.

Finishing touches THE council in La Nucia will be putting the finishing touches to the 18 streets they have resurfaced by painting the road markings. This is the last phase of the €240,000 project that has been 100 per cent financed by the council.

Fatal crash A PILOT, his wife and two daughters all died in an accident when their plane crashed in Cuenca on a flight from Mutxamel to Los Oteros Pajares, Leon.

Drain gain BENIDORM will receive €271,008 from the provincial council to overhaul several pumping stations and the town’s waste treatment plant. The contract was awarded last December and work is expected to be finished before summer.

Rights lost A VILLENA man accused of murdering his ex-wife should lose his parental rights over their child, the regional government recommended. Although she died during an argument last December he claimed her death was accidental.

Ducks shot ORNITHOLOGISTS from GOB ecologist group have reported seeing a hunter shoot two red-crested Pochards in the wetlands of Maristany at the weekend.

Council listens FOLLOWING complaints from local residents, a ban on parking outside the cathedral in Palma’s La Seu district due to begin on Monday (January 18) was postponed until February 1.

Tourism promoted THE Balearics are represented at FITUR Madrid and on January 21, whilst concentrating on the Spanish holiday market, they will make a presentation to the world’s press highlighting the cultural and gastronomic benefits of the islands.

Transparency rules ANDRATX Council has approved its new transparency regulations, which requires that a long list of information including council members’ salaries and asset declarations and expenses for publicity campaigns, must be published on the municipal website.

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MUSICIANS Robin George and Fiona Bond, resolutely supported by Axarquia Animal Rescue, called a meeting with the mayor of Periana, Rafael Torrubia Ortigosa. He has granted sanctuary to the village cats and denounced poisoning.

Axarquia road works THE Public Works and Development Board is currently carrying out conservation and improvement work on the road network of Axarquia. The project is almost complete at a cost of €250,000.

Salobreña tourism SALOBREÑA is attending the FITUR exhibition with the construction of the FH1 hotel complex as the main news. Tourism councillor Manuel Guirado claimed this project will “change the financial and touristic development.”

Woman stabbed THE National Police recently investigated the stabbing of a 33-year-old Bolivian woman in Velez-Malaga. Hospital sources reported that the wound was not serious.

Fire in Torrox ON January 17, a 61-year-old man was affected by smoke inhalation as a consequence of a fire in his house in Torrox. The victim was taken to a health centre.

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A FILM partly shot in the Tabernas desert in Almeria is in the running for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, according to the Hollywood Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Danish film A War opened last September at the Venice Film Festival and tells the story of a Danish military company captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Directed by Tobias Lindholm, the film briefly paused in Almeria Province in January 2015 to shoot for one day in the Llano del Buho area in Tabernas. The 88th edition of the glitzy ceremony will take place on February 28, with The Revenant, by Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, leading the nominations.

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Pirate pledge FORCES battling against illegal taxis in Estepona received a major boost as police officers developed new skills during a specialised training course aimed at identifying culprits. The move comes after councillors have pledged to protect professionals from losing out financially to the pirate taxis creeping in on the town.

Five times the charm A LUCKY vendor in Marbella has sold five winning tickets in the charitable ONCE lottery, giving out total prize money of €175,000. Antonio Fernandez Garcia sold the number 29870 five times with a €35,000 prize apiece. The historic lottery helps blind and visually impaired people across Spain with 315 members receiving assistance in Marbella alone.

Help for new parents Fuengirola WHEN babies are born to Albox famifire lies they do not enter the world emptyhanded, they come with a basket of basic products which the council provides to help new parents.

Lucky local winner THE holder of a Euromillions lottery ticket validated in Albox is to receive €67,898 as it is one of nine tickets eligible for a third prize (five correct numbers) in the Friday January 15 draw.

Tidying up SAFETY is the priority as public works in Almeria Province initiated by the Andalucian government will prune the vegetation on key motorways to improve driving conditions and reduce fire risks.

Pet pandemonium AN animal takeover of Pedro Gea Square in Garrucha, Almeria was launched on January 17 during the first Pet Contest organised by the local council on the holiday of San Anton, patron saint of domestic animals.

Scammers caught PROSECUTORS are targeting three men who are accused of masterminding a counterfeit money scheme which saw them scam small businesses with falsified Spanish notes in Almeria in 2011.

A MAN was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in Fuengirola causing the evacuation of neighbours around the sixth floor flat on Inca street as a preventative measure.

San Pedro hit and run A WOMAN has been taken to the Costa del Sol hospital with head injuries after being run over by a vehicle in an alleged hit and run incident. The 60-year-old was walking on a pedestrian crossing by the El Ingenio roundabout in San Pedro when she was hit at high speed by the driver who then left the scene.

Burst pipeline FLOODING damaged homes in Avenida Costa Galera, Estepona following the burst of a portable water pipeline, apparently caused by a power cut on January 15. The water even managed to reach the A7 motorway according to the emergency services, as firefighters, Local Police and workers from the water company fought to contain it.

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Travelling getting a little easier TAKE an easyBus to the airport, an easyJet plane to Barcelona, hire a vehicle through easyCar and then stay at the group’s first easyHotel in Spain, which is planned to open in the city of L’Hospitalet in 2018. easyHotel chief executive Guy Parsons said when announcing building plans “The

a month from wages or €200 from a pension. In addition to the account itself there will also be no charges for use of debit cards, deposit of cheques or transfer of funds in an effort to retain customer loyalty

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is the potential amount Bankia could lose if all of its 2.4 million customers qualify for the no bank charges offer.

strength of the ‘easy’ brand has already driven significant appetite for our hotels from the Spanish market, with Spanish customers currently accounting for 5 per cent of all easyHotel guests.” Subject to planning permission, the 200 room budget hotel is likely to cost in the region of €15 million.

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UK rates unchanged UK INTEREST rates have been left unchanged again at 0.5 per cent by the Bank of England’s rate-setters. Eight of the nine rate-setters on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted for no change, with one voting for a rise on January 14.

UK petrol prices PETROL could soon cost less than bottled water in the UK as the relentless decline in oil prices sends fuel down to 86p (€1.14) a litre, it has been claimed. The wholesale price for Brent crude fell to below $30 (€27.60) a barrel for the first time since 2004, although it did bounce back shortly after, but has fallen by more than 70 per cent since reaching highs of $115 (€106).

World stock markets are falling WITH the exception of the Chinese stock market which has seen a slight recovery after the colossal losses experienced in the first week of January, stock markets around the world have been very nervous and generally show losses,

€549.8 million is the total amount that the 28 convicted defendants in the ‘Malaya’ case have been fined by the Spanish courts. Marbella wants the money but the state will keep it.

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No bail for energy pair THE Former President Felipe Benjumea and the former CEO Manuel Sanchez Ortega of Abengoa, the ailing energy giant which could fall into administration at any time have been refused permission by the courts in Spain to use existing insurance policies as guarantees for their bail. The two men have a very short period of time in which to deposit €11.5m and €4.5m respectively.

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Iran to invest

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in Spanish oil

HASSAN ROUHANI: It is just a few weeks before the next general election for the President of Iran. tions are relaxed (and the recent arrest and almost immediate release of a US military vessel in Iranian wa-

ters shows how anxious the country is to improve the view that the west has of it), no final contract can be

signed, but the matter has clearly reached the last stages of discussion. With the current very low price of

New refineries are known to be efficient and therefore more profitable than older ones.

crude oil, the Iranian government will not see the volume of foreign currency earning that it had originally hoped for, so it is looking to add value to its exports, especially as new refineries are known to be efficient and therefore more profitable than older ones. It is said that Iran is looking to invest in other external markets and the additional flow of Iranian oil will not help the economy of its traditional ‘sparring partner’ Saudi Arabia which is suffering economically already and all of this is happening just a few weeks before the next general election in Iran.

Homebase may be sold to Australian retailer Credit Chris Warham Shutterstock

IN a statement to the Islamic Republic News Agency on January 9, Deputy Petroleum Minister and Managing Director of National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) Abbas Kazemi said that Iran is to invest in the construction of an oil refinery in Spain. Their ability to do this comes about following the anticipated relaxation of sanctions against Iran thanks to its agreement to drastically reduce its atomic capability. Whilst it is looking for inbound investment as well as sales of oil to the west, it also sees some major advantages to external investment and Spain has shown an early interest in partnering with the country. This is a very sensible move by Iran as by being a 50 per cent investor in the new refinery which is expected to be able to refine 200,000 barrels a day, it is guaranteeing sales of crude oil for use in Spain and its refinery. Until such time as all of the sanc-

Photo Credit UN Photo/Loey Felipe flickr

By John Smith

HOME RETAIL GROUP: Has been in discussions over the sale of DIY business Homebase since September and an offer is being considered. BRITISH company the Home Retail Group, owner of both Argos and Homebase, has revealed that it has been in discussion with Australian retailer Wesfarmers over the sale of DIY business Homebase since September and has received an offer of £340 million (€450 million) for the company which is being considered. Wesfarmers owns both DIY company Bunnings, and the very well-known Coles supermarket chain. According to the BBC, John Walden, chief

executive of Home Retail, said the sale would allow the company to focus on Argos with an improved financial position, which represented “an even greater opportunity for building longterm shareholder value.” Earlier this month, Sainsbury’s said that Home Retail had rejected its bid to buy the Argos chain which it planned to incorporate into its own supermarkets. Perhaps if this sale went through, it would result in two queues for shoppers instead of one at busy periods.

Italian restaurants based in the UK A SPANISH recruitment agency has been given the job of finding up to 300 Spanish employees, especially chefs to work in an expanding chain of Italian style restaurants all over the UK. Formerly known as Bella Pasta, Bella Italia is being relaunched by its owners, the Tragus group, which also owns the Café Rouge and Strada chains. It appears that the chain is looking in Spain because they want staff who are used to working with Mediterranean cuisine, much of which forms the basis of the restaurant’s menu and it is suspected that with the very high level of unemployment in Spain that Spanish chefs will be more affordable, but they will need to have a decent level of English if they wish to be employed.

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Food up, underwear down at Marks and Spencer as it appoints new CEO By John Smith ALTHOUGH it continues to be a popular household name and despite the fact that its food prices are higher than many supermarkets, the food division of Marks and Spencer continues to perform well showing a small overall increase in turnover during 2015 and a phenomenal surge of 17 per cent in the Christmas week. This upswing in food has not been reflected in general merchandise sales which includes underwear as well as clothing, and furnishing shows a 5.8 per cent drop in the last quarter of the year blamed in part on warm December weather as well as unavailability of certain products. In keeping with an announcement made during 2015, the Chief Executive Marc Bolland will step down after six years in the role and will be replaced by another internal promotion in the form of Steve Rowe who is the current executive director of general merchandise and will receive a salary of £810,000 (€1.1 million) from April 2 when he takes over. According to the company chairman Robert

NEW STORE: Marc Bolland (right) at the opening of a Marks and Spencer store.

Food division continues to perform well showing a small overall increase in turnover.

Swannell, investors had not been pushing for Mr Bolland to resign and even though the new CEO has presided over the department which has lost business, the market reacted well with a slight increase in share price. One area that has seen growth is in the internet which has seen an increase of 20 per cent, much of which will be on general merchandise. There is currently only one Marks and Spencer franchise store in mainland Spain which is in La Cañada, Marbella as well as one in Gibraltar, but the company does offer customers based in Spain the opportunity to purchase in Euros from its dedicated site www.marksandspencer.eu/.

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It’s a disgraceful witch-hunt HIT this bunch of pocket-liners where they’ll feel it most LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

I FIND the claims for compensation by families of Iraqi and Afghanistan insurgents killed by British troops, somewhat akin to the car crash ‘victims’ who claim exorbitant whiplash payouts. Actions, often completely unfounded, encouraged by the despicable ‘ambulance chasing’ lawyers, who have sprouted like cancerous tumours since the introduction of the ‘uman rights’ bonanza championed by Cherie Blair. This mercenary and unfeeling bunch will stop at nothing to swell their ever increasing coffers. They have gone to extraordinary lengths in their endless quests of greed to hound and harass our brave servicemen and women, even sinking as low as sending people to knock on doors and encourage the families of insurgents killed in battle to sue the MoD. They have managed to drag up over 1,100

HEROES: Suffer and experience completely undeserved traumas.

compensation claims from the Iraqi war alone. Some of these cases will not be resolved for years. As far as the lawyers are concerned, the longer the better, but for the military personnel

accused it can be a living hell, possibly for the rest of their lives. While our heroes suffer and experience these completely undeserved traumas, many

of the ‘victims’ who have already received payouts, have bought luxury cars and large homes in wealthy areas of Basra. And who foots the bill for this disgusting travesty? Why the good old British taxpayer of course. Who else? To me, the answer to this disgraceful witchhunt, is to place a cap on the fees and remunerations these lawyers and their ‘clients’ receive. Not only should the practice be made far less lucrative, including time duration penalties, but in the event cases are not proven, these exploiting lawyers should themselves be investigated. If then found guilty of any misconduct or questionable actions, subsequently disbarred or struck off altogether. Hit this bunch of pocket-liners where they would feel it most, in their bulging wallets. Their civil actions have already cost the taxpayer millions, and heaped untold misery on hundreds of our brave military personnel. The sooner they are all hung out to dry the better. Keep the faith Love Leapy Leapylee2002@ gmail.com

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New Spanish ATM charges are in breach of the EU law MOST Spanish banks are in breach of EU law in charging for IBAN transfers inside the Eurozone, indeed even inside Spain itself. Scandalously the Caixa Bank charge you €3.75 for doing your own transfer online and then a further €0.36 for sending an email to the person being paid! They are totally shameless. I closed our account. EU law (confirmed to me by ABN-AMRO and HSBC) states that ‘transfers by private citizens up to €12,500 and inside the Eurozone must be free.’ And how can we be sure this is a law? Well, if you know the Dutch you’ll understand this: When the law came in I asked ABN-AMRO why there were no longer any charges, and they explained. Thus you will understand that the Dutch would never refrain from c h a rg i n g so m e o n e u n le s s they were obliged to.... by law! HSBC also confirmed this to me, and did so rather smugly because they are outside the zone, and thus can continue ripping people off. Don’t hold your breath on this switch to a bank that doesn’t charge you. John G. Deacon, via email

One of life’s characters Hi Leapy, We often holiday in Torrevieja and I get the EWN, I enjoy your column, also get the online version, so I keep up with things in Spain. You sound as if you are thinking on the same plane as a cousin of mine, who knew you years back. His name is Martin Carter, alias Spida. He is one of life’s characters and describes himself as a troubadour. He has written and sung many great songs, some controversial and is in the folk scene. He has played in Majorca, Spain, Portugal and latterly Tenerife, where he recently had a heart attack, after a gig.

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Poor New Year’s Eve

Then the dog runs in and jumps on the settee and bed. Is the dog Dettol-ised as well? Then he licks people’s faces after licking his own tail end and those of the other dogs he’s met! Maybe the dog gets scrubbed with Dettol too? Finally (for this time) does noone use a handkerchief these days? It’s bad enough seeing grown men cry at almost nothing, but the sight of runny, snotty noses is revolting, UGH! It’s bad enough with kids. Come on folks, let’s see your pet hates on TV Mrs Jenny Hollowell, Malaga

We are a flawed species, sad as it is

AFTER spending seven New Year’s Eve celebrations in Benidorm, which to start with were at the Triangle (and wonderful), they were then moved to near the council offices. It went down a bit, but was still good with the big screens, stage and great bands with good singers. One could have a lot of fun, and with the countdown - and the eating of the grapes and drinks everyone had a dance if they wanted and enjoyed themselves. What happened to this year 2016? It was so disappointing, the dreadful loud speakers, music and loudmouthed DJs. No lovely band and no countdown, which caused many people not to eat their grapes or toast in the New Year. The fireworks were miles away up at the point, the whole thing lost its lovely atmosphere and most people just drifted off straight away. Several friends, myself included, said we wouldn’t bother to go back next year. Mrs J Bare, Benidorm

Fortunately he is recovering well and is now in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I am also living there and have visited him and Emer. He is hoping to get back to doing what he does best, singing, soon. Keep up the good work. By the way, I remember when Little Arrows came out, like many other people, yes I am that old too. Michael Carter, NI

Happy New Year to everyone! LET’S start the New Year right, with a whinge! Television. Has anyone noticed? Men and children (never the women) leav-

ing the house still eating their breakfast, don’t they clean their teeth now? No wonder so many dentists in England have private planes and luxury cars! Then the Dettol adverts. Everything must be ‘dettol-ised,’ worktops, floor, clothes, bedding etc. The house is so sterile; no wonder the kids pick up germs as soon as they walk out the door.

Hi Leapy Glory be, ‘Spiritual Revolution!’ Hey man, sounds very 70’s Gordon Bennett! Whatever next, having heard it before way back, it’s a great idea I’m with you totally on this. But really, if one takes time to think about it really it’s us humans that screw it up ‘Big Time.’ Looking at most religions, and I don’t claim to be an expert, I don’t think they tell us to kill, maim, blame and all other ghastly atrocities etc. It’s our interpretation that’s at fault. As a species we are flawed, sad though it is, I think your thousand years a very optimistic estimate. But here’s hoping. Kindest regards, C, via website

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Changes To UK Bank Deposit Compensation Scheme Since the banking crisis, the EU compensation scheme means that any savings you have in a bank in the EU up to €100,000 are protected. If a bank fails, your savings are refunded. The UK’s equivalent has been £85,000, but if you have savings in a UK bank you should note that from 1st January this deposit guarantee has fallen to £75,000 per institution. The guarantee is per individual, so when a couple holds a joint account it will be protected up to €200,000/£150,000. However, it is also worth noting that an institution is not the same as a bank – the Halifax and Bank of Scotland are one institution, for example. The UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme is based on the EU compensation scheme. Regulators have a duty to review the amount every five years to make sure

The £85,000 limit was maintained until 31st December 2015. Spain has the Fondo de Garantía de Depósitos and the limit here remains €100,000 as the Euro amount has not changed. By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks the protection is similar to the rest of the EU. In July 2015 the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority announced that it will reduce its guarantee to £75,000 to be in line with the current exchange rate - the Euro had fallen against the pound, impacting the deposit guarantee.

In July 2015, a new rule was introduced in the UK to protect savings of up to £1 million for a period of up to six months to cover ‘life events.’ These are situations that could lead to you having a temporarily high balance, such as selling your home, inheritances, compensation payments etc. The rule allows you time to make other arrangements for your funds. If you have more than the guaranteed limit (£75,000 in

the UK, €100,000 in Spain) in a single institution, any excess will not be protected. You may wish to consider spreading your savings between institutions (the balance in any one should be lower than £75,000/ €100,000 to cover interest). Another way to decrease risk is to diversify across different investment assets, which can also increase the potential for improved returns. You can also move capital into alternate investment arrangements that provide a higher level of protection. Luxembourg stands out among EU states with its strong culture of investor protection and a regime that provides maximum security to investors without limit. The Isle of Man, Jersey and

Guernsey are not in the EU, so neither the EU scheme nor the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme covers banks there, even if they are divisions of UK institutions. If a bank failed, you would need to rely on the local guarantee scheme, where the compensation limit is £50,000. As always, your savings and investment decisions should be based on your personal circumstances. Speak to an experienced wealth manager to get tailored advice on asset protection and allocation. 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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7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8:05am Dinner Date 9:05am Emmerdale 9:35am Coronation Street 10:35am Catchphrase 11:20am Dinner Date 12:20pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Mom 10:30pm Mom 11:00pm Knocked Up 1:40am Two and a Half Men 2:30am The Almost Impossible Gameshow

9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Murder Games: The Life and Death of Breck Bednar 11:00pm EastEnders 11:30pm Russell Howard's Good News Extra 12:15am Family Guy 12:37am Family Guy 1:00am American Dad! 1:25am Family Guy 1:45am Murder Games: The Life and Death of Breck Bednar 2:45am Russell Howard's Good News Extra 3:30am Emergency Rescue Down Under

10:00pm James Clerk Maxwell: The Man Who Changed the World Scotland's Einstein. 11:00pm Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History 12:00am Nature's Wonderlands: Islands of Evolution

7:00am Man About the House 7:25am Heartbeat 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:35am The Darling Buds of May 10:40am Judge Judy 11:05am Judge Judy 11:35am Judge Judy The Emmy nominated reality courtroom series, presided over by outspoken family court judge. 12:00pm The Return of Sherlock Holmes 1:05pm Murder, She Wrote 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:05pm Wild at Heart 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm Rising Damp 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Law and Order 12:00am Unforgiven 1:05am The Return of Sherlock Holmes 2:05am Where the Heart is

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Princess and the Pea syndrome COMFORTABLY insulated from mundane concerns until they cause discomfort Cassandra Nash A weekly look

Just more of the same

- and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

WE must wait until February to know whether the Infanta Cristina, wife of Iñaki Urdangarin, former Duke of Palma de Mallorca, eventually occupies the accuseds’ bench, Spain’s equivalent of the dock. What went on once the Urdangarins were behind closed doors is anyone’s guess, but most royals suffer from the Princess and the Pea syndrome, comfortably insulated from mundane concerns until they cause discomfort. Perhaps Urdangarin would always have tended towards dodgy deals like siphoning off public money and money-laundering. But marrying a king’s daughter is a burden for anyone not a multi-millionaire or without munificent inlaws.

Artur Mas.

Doubledecker equations NO political party won sufficient votes to govern alone in the December 20 elections and so far each has rejected all overtures from their rivals. However hard they do their sums the numbers just don’t add up and even algebra won’t solve the

MUCH to his sorrow, Artur Mas had to abandon his efforts to be re-elected president of Cataluña. He was succeeded by Carles Puigdemont who as well as having a name that monolingual Spaniards will find irritatingly hard to pronounce, is doomed to follow Mas’s route map. Puigdemont is committed to declaring independence within 18 months, although more than half of Cataluña’s population

problem facing Mariano Rajoy, Pedro Sanchez, Pablo Iglesias and Albert Rivera.

Hindsight insight PEDRO SANCHEZ, Eduardo Madina and Jose Antonio Perez Tapias resisted the efforts of former PSOE

made their sentiments clear in the September 27 regional elections. Fewer than half voted for the pro-independence, cross-party voting list Junts pel Si, which means Together for Yes. On the contrary, 52 per cent demonstrated they were To g e t h e r for No.

leader Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba to hand over to Andalucia’s regional president Susana Diaz in 2014. They wanted primaries, got them and because Diaz wasn’t ready or willing for a contest, party members chose Sanchez who last month led the PSOE to defeat. Directly nominating Diaz would have been less democratic, but it might have been more effective.

Carles Puigdemont i Casamajó .

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A cup of hot water, sachet and a spoon! Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man

I DRINK decaf black coffee. So what, you may ask. Well it’s not as simple and as easy as you may think. For example you would be amazed at the amount of top class restaurants that either don’t serve it or what they do serve is instant and in a sachet. Now I don’t have a problem with instant coffee - I use it a lot at home. But when I’m in a restaurant or hotel paying top dollar, pound, or euro, I don’t expect at the end of my meal, whilst everyone is having their mocha or latte or skinny white or whatever poncey overpriced coffee they want, for me to be told “Here is your sachet pal, make your own!” Because that’s what happens. I get a cup of hot water, a sachet and a spoon! Plus I’m getting charged the same as everybody else.

I was in a Hilton hotel in Sheffield once and was looking at the menu and decided to have a sandwich and a cup of coffee. When the coffee arrived it was a sachet of Kenco so I said, “Excuse me, are you charging me £3.20 for this coffee?” “Yes why? “That’s the price of our coffees.” “But don’t you think it’s a bit overpriced because it’s the same sachet of coffee that you give me for free in my room, plus I get a ginger hob nob as well!” “Sorry sir, that’s the price.” “Oh is it. OK how much for a cup of hot water?” “Nothing.” “OK, I’ll have a cup of hot water.” I got that and went to my room and got a sachet of coffee. It’s not the money really because if they made it with the ground coffee in the machine I’d pay for it the same as I do in the overpriced coffee shops. It’s the principle. The sandwich, by the way, was about £12, but that’s another column for another day. Oh well that’s it for today. I’m just off to have a coffee - a Nespresso - you know the one that turns you into George Clooney. Mrs S would definitely pay £3.20 for that!

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Road markings PROVIDE the driver with information AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

YELLOW ZIGZAGS: Indicate that parking is generally prohibited. ROAD markings are there to serve as a means of separation for traffic, but they also provide the driver with information about the type of road and potential risks ahead. Continuous White Lines A continuous white line on the road means no vehicle is allowed to cross that line. A longitudinal mark consisting of two continuous lines has the same meaning. You are not allowed to cross the solid white line for any reason, such as turning into another road or overtaking. The only exception is in order to pass a cyclist. Broken White Lines A broken white line is intended to guide the movement of vehicles within lanes and no vehicle should cross that line unless it is necessary and the flow of traffic permits it. You are permitted to cross the broken

white line in order to carry out a manoeuvre such as overtaking, so long as the way is clear, and you don’t impede movement of other vehicles. Broken white lines are also used to indicate the approach to hazardous areas and locations. Stop Line A solid line arranged across the width of one or more lanes indicates that vehicles must not cross that line unless the obligations of the road are complied with. Cycle Crossing A cross consisting of two parallel dashed lines on the roadway indicates a pathway crossing for cyclists. Yellow Zigzags Locations marked with yellow zigzag markings indicate zones where parking is generally prohibited.

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We stand corrected I AM a retired building services engineer and was uncomfortable with your comments in the Jan 7 issue that, ‘there is really no need for a specialist company to clean a water tank.’ My main concern is that you say people are drinking the water. A tank large enough to support 27 units would hold several cubic metres of water. To clean it correctly, people would need to enter it. When they do, they could take in biological contaminants with them. This filth could contaminate the water that then fills the tank. We s tand c orrected. I can only say that my brief answer was strictly concerned with the legal-

After any work the insides of the container should be sterilised, normally by ‘super chlorinating.’ The water is then tested and proved to be safe to drink. The tanks should be sealed and insulated to prevent the growth of the Legionella bacteria. I would be VERY concerned if a non-specialist worked on a water system I was expected to drink from. Perhaps you should consult a professional before giving advice outside your field. M.S. (e-mail)

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ities. However, t hank you very much for your cogent explanation of the real issue.

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind. M.K Gandhi

in history 41 - Claudius succeeds his nephew Caligula as Roman Emperor after his assassination by Praetorian Guards. 871 - Battle of Basing: Danish invasion army beats Saxon Ethelred of Wessex. 1287 - The treaty of San Agayz is signed. Minorca is conquered by King Alfonse III of Aragon. 1371 - King Robert II Stuart of Scotland crowned. 1571 - Queen Elizabeth I of England opens Royal Exchange in London. 1846 - First edition of Charles Dickens’ ‘Daily News’ is published. 1879 - Battle of Rorke'’s Drift: British garrison of 150 holds off 3,000-4,000 Zulu warriors. Eleven Victoria Crosses and a number of other decorations were awarded to the defenders. 1880 - Thomas Edison patents the electric incandescent lamp. 1881 - Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell form the Oriental Telephone Company. 1903 - Harry Houdini escapes from Halvemaansteeg police station in Amsterdam. 1939 - Franco conquers Barcelona. 1943 - Hitler orders German troops at Stalingrad to fight to the death. 1944 - 447 German bombers attack London. 1956 - Elvis Presley releases the single ‘Heartbreak Hotel.’ 1969 - Spanish dictator General Franco announces state of emergency. 1973 - George Foreman TKOs Joe Frazier in two for heavyweight boxing title. 1977 - US President Jimmy Carter pardons almost all Vietnam War draft evaders. 1983 - Bjorn Borg announces his retirement from tennis. 1990 - John McEnroe becomes first ever player to be expelled from the Australian Open. 1998 - Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and footballer player David Beckham get engaged.

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Be brave and fearless to know that even if you do make a wrong decision, you’re doing it for a good reason. Adele

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If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? And why if teachers taught, didn’t preachers praught?

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for next 7 days

TODAY

Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

TOMORROW

JAVEA

DENIA JAVEA

DENIA

CALPE CALPE ALTEA ALTEA BENIDORM BENIDORM

ALICANTE

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ORIHUELA

ORIHUELA

Fri Sat Sun -

Benidorm

CLOUDY MAX 15C, MIN 8C MAX MIN

15 8 Cl 15 8 Cl 17 9 S

Mon - 17 10 C Tues - 17 9 C Wed - 17 9 Cl

SUNNY MAX MIN

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MAX 17C, MIN 9C Mon - 17 10 C Tues - 18 10 C Wed - 18 10 C

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14 9 C 16 10 C 17 10 Cl S Sun,

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Mon - 18 11 C Tues - 17 9 C Wed - 16 8 C

18 11 C 18 11 C 19 11 C

Madrid MAX 15C, MIN 8C MAX MIN

Mon - 17 11 Cl Tues - 15 11 Cl Wed - 16 10 Cl Cl Clear,

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Fog,

TODAY:

CLOUDY MAX 15C, MIN 8C MAX MIN

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15 9 S 15 8 C 16 8 C

SUNNY

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13 4 Cl 14 4 Cl 16 4 Cl C Cloudy,

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MAX MIN

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Sh Showers,

SUNNY MAX 19C, MIN 7C MAX MIN

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IRISH LOTTO

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Mallorca SUNNY MAX 17C, MIN 7C

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UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

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16 8 S 16 9 S 17 9 S

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Bilbao

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Malaga

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The Martian Directed by: Ridley Scott Distributed by: 20th Century Fox Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig and Kate Mara In The Martian, Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is an astronaut stranded on a desolate planet. He is presumed dead after a fierce storm wiped out the rest of the crew. Surviving alone with little supplies, he must find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Meanwhile, back on Earth, members of NASA and a team of international scientists are creating their own plan for a rescue mission.

Placido Domingo, January 21, Opera Singer

José Placido Domingo Embil is a Spanish tenor and conductor who has recorded over 100 complete operas and was part of the famous Three Tenors which consisted of himself, Luciano Pavarotti and Jose Carreras.

John Hurt, January 22, Actor, 76 Well-known British character actor who played the Elephant Man in the film of the same name and gay civil servant and writer Quentin Crisp in the TV programme The Naked Civil Servant as well as literally hundreds of other roles. Lisa Snowdon, January 23, Former Model and Presenter, 44 Known for hosting three seasons of Britain’s Next Top Model and host of Capital Radio’s Breakfast show, she was involved in a five year relationship with George Clooney. Adrian Edmondson, January 24, Comedy Actor, 59 Comedian and aspiring musician who is married to Jennifer Saunders, he came to fame as part of the Comedy Strip and appeared in the Young Ones, Bottom and many other comedy programmes but is now also a straight actor. Alicia Keys, January 25, Singer, 35 The first singer to receive five Grammy Awards at one time after releasing her debut album, Songs in A Minor in 2001. Her hit album Girl on Fire earned her a 15th Grammy Award in 2014 when it was named Best R&B Album. Jose Mourinho, January 26, Football Manager, 53 Perhaps the most controversial and certainly one of the most successful football managers in history, he was a fairly uninspiring football player but went on to win managerial honours in Portugal, Italy, Spain and England, but was recently ‘let go’ by Chelsea. Nick Mason, January 27, Drummer, 72 One of the founder members of immensely successful British rock group Pink Floyd who is also known as a major collector of vintage and fast cars. He last played with all of the living former members of the group at the Live 8 concert in 2005.

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Unscramble the name of a famous American singer/songwriter: AYE, ARMCHAIR Unscramble the name of a famous adventure novel first published in 1844 (five words): FETCH CONTENTIOUS MOTOR

Hexagram

How do you make a tissue dance? … Put a little boogie in it.

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 (MYTHIC) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ACTUAL BUREAU CHALET CITRON DECREE DILATE INHERE MAMMAL MEMORY MYTHIC (10)

PATRON PAYOUT POETRY RADIUM RESUME SWEATY TELLER TINDER TURRET

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Teeter 2 Meager 3 Pretty 4 Hatred 5 Meteor 6 Strand 7 Writer 8 Beetle 9 Cerium 10 Wobble 11 Social 12 Laurel 13 Beadle 14 Marvel 15 Allele 16 Indeed 17 Larger 18 Allege 19 Spread

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A rather slow start to the week leads you to feel bored but be assured that the weekend will be far from dull. A recent conversation or correspondence with an old friend leads to unexpected contact. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Everything on the home front is emphasised and there will be a flurry of activity. Get others involved in any changes. Work in the garden or painting is much more enjoyable and half the work if you enlist the help of someone you get on well with. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) When discussing a holiday with others, be aware that agreement is not always easily met. Although you are not inclined to compromise, it is necessary to go with the majority decision. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) After the 22nd it is much easier to see the path ahead. This is particularly true of a financial situation, so there's no sense in fussing until you understand what needs to be done. Someone who

AQUARIUS

(January 21 - February 19)

It is difficult to avoid repeating mistakes made in the past. Your approach to certain situations has not changed and therein lies the problem. Someone who blames you for a mistake shows ignorance but that does not make it less upsetting.

has in the past been uncooperative is more flexible. You wonder at this and try to see an ulterior motive, but it is most likely that they have seen the error of their past actions. Is it possible for you to take them on trust? LEO (July 24 - August 23) Your attention is needed on more than one front, and some decisions are at odds with your personal thoughts and attitudes. Being reminded that 'business is business' does nothing to relieve your conscience. You may have to upset someone by telling the truth, which may affect your longerterm finances but do you really have any choice? VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Are you willing to take a risk on someone who has let you down before? Looking into their recent past is likely to tip the balance. What you find shows clearly if there has been a change of heart on their part or if they are trying to pull the wool over your eyes. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) A disagreement with a friend upsets you but is short-lived. To avoid such

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LOL 1. Born in Prestwich in September 1947, who was the longtime song-writing partner of Kevin Godley? In 1998, he became a member of the band Art of Noise, with Anne Dudley and Trevor Horn. 2. First coined in the summer of 1989 in the now-defunct magazine Glamour, what nickname is given to the Pakistani film industry based in the city of Lahore? 3. ‘I met her in a club down in old Soho, where you drink Champagne and it tastes just like cherry-cola’ is the opening line of which 1970 UK hit single by the Kinks? 4. The name of which variety of lettuce having curly redtipped leaves and a slightly bitter taste, is derived from the Italian for ‘red husk’? 5. What name was given to followers of John Wyclif who believed that the Church should help people to live a life of evangelical poverty and imitate Christ? 6. What nickname is often applied to a man or a woman who is employed to help children cross the road safely near a school by holding up a circular sign on a pole to stop the traffic? 7. What was the name of the Irish dancer, born Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert, who became the mistress of Ludwig I of Bavaria in 1846 and exercised great influence over him until banished the following year? 8. Which controversial novel by Vladimir Nabokov, first published (in Paris) in 1955, tells the story of literature professor Humbert Humbert who is obsessed with the 12-year-old Dolores Haze? 9. Which Italian-born actress appeared in the films Trapeze (1956), co-starring with Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis and in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1956) as Esmeralda with Anthony Quinn as Quasimodo? 10. Which verb means ‘to move in an ungainly way in a series of clumsy paces or bounds: the bear lolloped along the path’? Not a lot of people know that… the internet slang LOL, meaning ‘laugh(ing) out loud’, was first coined on a BBS (bulletin board system) called ‘Viewline’ in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in the early-to-mid-80s

YOUR STARS PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Who is trying to push you into a corner? Maybe it is being done so subtly that you have not even noticed. Who wants a decision from you? Appear to take pressure lightly and not give in to an irritation. There is some jealousy this week but refuse to be drawn into petty matters.

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a situation in the future, look at how you should have dealt with it. There is always something to know that guides us to a better position. It will make you smile that someone has taken you for a fool because you have the last laugh. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A great feeling of joy comes over you more than once in the week ahead. Your inner child has been set free, and this is likely to be because of recent restrictions, which are now lifted. Do not feel guilty about this because it is a choice that will serve you well in the future. Right now, things may seem like a bit of an effort for small reward. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Travel arrangements may have to be changed at the last minute. Do not fret, however, because success is more likely later in the month. During a dream, or when reading a book, an idea comes to you. Can this really make a difference to your future? You may need to act quickly to start a new project but progress will require patience. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) The need to plan ahead is frustrating when you know exactly what ought to be going on. Patience is something that you need to cultivate, or you risk upsetting someone close. Spending time with a colleague makes you realise how good things could be, but a lot of effort is involved. Pushing ahead does not guarantee results.

1. LOL CRÈME, 2. LOLLYWOOD, 3. LOLA, 4. LOLLO ROSSO, 5. LOLLARDS, 6. LOLLIPOP MAN/LOLLIPOP WOMAN (LADY), 7. LOLA MONTEZ, 8. LOLITA, 9. GINA LOLLOBRIGIDA, 10. LOLLOP

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 R) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: Average: 17 Good: 22 Very good: 31 Excellent: 38

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION abet arty bate beat beta boat bort brat byte fate feat feta fort frat fret raft rate reft rort rota rote tare taro tear toby tore torr tray tref trey troy tyre tyro abort after fetor forte forty orate rater retro retry tabor tarry teary terra terry artery barter betray boater borate rafter rotary FERRYBOAT

Purpose Justin Bieber Released by Def Jam Recordings on November 13, 2015. The fourth studio album by Canadian wild child Justin Bieber. Unlike his first three albums which hailed and accompanied the growth of a ‘boy next door’s’ transition to wild and sometimes raucous teenager, this collection would appear to see a maturing of the boyish spirit.

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CRYPTIC

Quick

Across: 1 Asset, 4 Voices, 9 Rat race, 10 Shame, 11 Dent, 12 Service, 13 Cue, 14 Cava, 16 Chef, 18 Bat, 20 Inspire, 21 Cone, 24 Idaho, 25 Station, 26 Singer, 27 Keeps.

Across 1 Chess wins for pals (5) 4 Judas formed art trio (7) 8 Many nieces reconsidered area of study (7) 9 Salem goes off dinners (5) 10 Try to catch fish in the corner (5) 11 She may be drunkenly elated around end of night (7) 13 Lively dance that’s authentic, so we hear (4) 15 Old coin from an African country (6) 17 Swords made from English brass (6) 20 Bush, dull to listen to (4) 22 Church, if not then, a football team (7) 24 Relation broke up a riot (5) 26 That’s enough of the cold comfort! (5) 27 Say again "Others had food" (7) 28 Recasts different performer (7) 29 The French saint’s remains (5)

Down: 1 Abrade, 2 Satin, 3 Teak, 5 Obstruct, 6 Cyanide, 7 Seemed, 8 Verse, 13 Camisole, 15 Abstain, 17 Sirius, 18 Beast, 19 Tennis, 22 Olive, 23 Back.

QUICK Across:

Across 12 Part of Balmoral sold as well (4) 1 Stiff (5) Down 14 Part of her striptease act is simplicity itself (4) 4 Lines of poetry (6) 1 Feral horse has to, nag is different (7) 16 New cine tax is not right (7) 2 Slender girl’s first object (5) 9 Alters (7) 18 Adapt or lose a vaporiser (7) 3 Might be nicer in the South-East to be honest (7) 19 Hesitation in show’s sprays (7) 10 Hall of justice (5) 4 Three times higher than bass (6) 21 Boys around Ireland becoming Scottish landowners (6) 11 Catalogue (4) 5 Injured leader departs, carrying a weapon (5) 22 Chanel with a drink (5) 12 Outermost (7) 6 Discovered contract order for vehicle (7) 23 Screen out Spanish approval for the First Lady (5) 13 Father (3) 7 She’s just the cup of tea for a Cockney (5) 25 Times leader censures pitfalls (5) 14 Land measurement (4) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of 16 Require (4) the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 15 represents W and 24 represents D, so fill in W every time the figure 15 appears and D every time the 18 Large (3) figure 24 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, 20 Sheltered port (7) 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 21 Quick (4) main grid and the control grid. 24 Play (5) 25 Bravery (7) 26 Roam (6) 27 Melodies (5)

Code Breaker

Down 1 Remember (6) 2 Seizes suddenly (5) 3 Canines (4) 5 Stimulating (8) 6 Grasp tightly (7) 7 Sofa (6) 8 Requested (5) 13 Adorn (8) 15 Sure (7) 17 Follow closely (6) 18 Building block (5) 19 Strain (6) 22 Once more (5) 23 Fair, impartial (4)

1 Robbed, 4 Pipes, 8 Scrap, 9 Lantern, 10 Uniform, 11 Cell, 12 Bin, 14 Free, 15 Oral, 18 Sin, 21 Able, 23 Observe, 25 Compare, 26 Never, 27 Range, 28 Ceased. Down: 1 Rescue, 2 Barrier, 3 Explodes, 4 Pans, 5 Piece, 6 Single, 7 Climb, 13 Nonsense, 16 Arrives, 17 Dancer, 19 Nosey, 20 Feared, 22 Lemon, 24 Gale.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across:

English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

1 Lider, 3 Ducks, 7 Tongue, 9 True, 10 Tenedores, 13 Alli, 14 Rosada, 16 Rusty, 17 Cards. Down: 1 Lata, 2 Egg, 4 Ciruela, 5 Shed, 6 Sendero, 8 Needles, 11 Pair, 12 Mats, 15 Sea.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Escamas (zoología) (6) 4 Other (f) (4) 8 To open (5) 9 Agente (5) 10 Religious (9) 13 Sapos (5) 15 Sand (5) 16 Love (between people) (4) 17 Cherry (6)

Down 1 Foca (4) 2 Acordar (5) 3 El más temprano (8) 5 Corbata (3) 6 Hormiga (3) 7 Skating (8) 11 Seven (5) 12 Nothing (4) 13 Aunt (3) 14 Garlic (3)

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ROY is a man who has lied all his life. He is now in his 80s and about to pull off one last con. He’s decided to target wealthy women he meets online. Roy is a man who is full of self-belief and at first Betty seems like an easy target, but she is more of a shadowy character and there are signs she could be playing her own game. Roy has his eyes set on Betty’s accounts, but the presence of her grandson Stephen may hinder his attempt. She has a troubled history with sensitivity, but why does she seem so willing to be compliant? books@euroweeklynews.com

WITH the New Year fully in swing and those New Year resolutions possibly already taking a back seat to the hectic post-holidays schedule, we thought we would dedicate this week’s Top 10 to health and hopefully help you see at least a few of those resolutions through to 2017. As always, the best advice is rarely anything fancy, and is simply a double dose of convenient common sense. Heed these tips for a healthier new year, and, if you already are, keep up the good work! 1. Embrace your passion: Devote some time every day to following your passion, whatever it may be. You’ll be amazed at that extra spark it can provide, whether you’re playing cards, gardening or writing blogs. So read up on it, join clubs, and get cracking. Your energy levels will soar, your mood will skyrocket and, most likely, you’ll soon be very good at it! 2. Read a book: You don’t have to plough through War & Peace and other heavy classics once a week, try reading a book of your preferred genre each month and see the results for yourself. They said reading keeps the brain young so why not make a real effort this year. The best way to make reading a consistent habit is to choose books that you enjoy, especially ones which invoke your imagination, bringing you back to those childhood years. 3. Alarm Clocks: Throw them out! This may not be entirely helpful if you’re retired, however, if for any reason you’re still using one, indulge your inner child and immediately dismantle it. A key reason many people are tired in the morning is because they are unnaturally woken up at the wrong time. Sleep patterns have evolved over millions of years and waking up in the midst of deep slumber will do nothing but rattle your cage. 4. Diet: Yes, you’ve probably heard too much about fads and food over the past decade(s) but follow this simple and common sense advice to kick start a healthy 2016. No processed foods, drink plenty water, eat your fruit and veg, done. The more you overdo worrying about your diet, the less likely you are to stick to one,

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Google Launcher update GOOGLE updated its Google app, which includes the Google Now Launcher, with some cool new tweaks. If you’re using a Nexus device and haven’t installed a third-party launcher app, such as Action Launcher 3, you’re already using the Google Now Launcher. On other devices, such as Samsung’s Galaxy line you have to explicitly enable Google’s launcher in the device’s settings menu.

Play on Words M1Y L1I1F1E NATURE: Keep fit while enjoying the sunshine. so forget diet and just cut out all the rubbish. 5. Medication: Ease up on the medicine. Now this advice doesn’t apply to anything recommended by your doctor, or which is essential for your good health. It is a simple suggestion that, before you reach for the cabinet to help you sleep, wake up, or fight an ache, you stretch, breathe deeply, move around, get some fresh air, and then see how you feel. 6. Pets: If you normally need a dance partner to go outside to walk or exercise, then get a dog, or any other adventurous animal that’ll demand your attention. Looking after another creature is a sure fire way to get you up and about, as well as establishing your own firm routine, if not for your own sake then for theirs. Studies repeatedly show that pet-owners lead longer, happier lives. 7. Weights: Lifting weights might seem like the preserve of bronzed bodybuilders fawning over themselves in the mirror but doesn’t have to involve expensive trips to a smelly gym. Simple home exercises include curling bottles or jars, lifting them above your head, squatting against a wall, and raising your legs from a chair. Just following an easy routine can help increase both your strength and bone density. 8. Volunteer: The joy of helping others is quite unlike any other and goes a long way

towards increasing your happiness levels. It will also keep you active and mindful of your own station in life. There are so many possibilities, from children’s hospitals to care homes, and, if you have a skill or passion, you can easily put it to good use in the service of others. Think outside the box and remember volunteering comes in many forms, even just a daily good deed will work wonders. 9. Nature: Many people will have come to Spain in order to enjoy the great outdoors, without the great British rain. Well, do it! Being in touch with nature, whether through long countryside walks, swims or paddles in the Mediterranean, rounds of golf, or tending to the garden, are all simple and free ways to enjoy yourself and keep fit while you do so. Abundant sunlight will help you produce more vitamin D and reduce your risk for many ailments, just remember the suncream! 10. Sleep: How deep and restful, or restless and light your sleep is can have an enormous impact on your overall health over time, especially by raising or relaxing your stress hormones. To ensure you’re always at your best, try and develop a solid sleep routine. No to bright electronic lights before bed, no to weekend catch-up sleep, yes to hot baths in the evening, and yes to finally prioritising your sleep.

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Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

TARGET: Average: 28 Good: 36 Very good: 53 Excellent: 65

SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION suit suite some open poodle pious pitied pent omit omen omens omelet odious iodine idle item goos good gent genie gene emit moos mood mode model midge midget mite meld melon melons mete meting doom dome dime demo debit debt ding dingo dine dint diet time tide tiding tepid tenet tinge tine title tile tilt noble lens ledge lone lobe lobed edit edge edible eons idiom inti elite snob sled sloe slob sole solemn sold soled oldie bled being bide bidet bite bingo binge bile bone bole bold tint tent lite lingo line lint lien libel lent

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

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Move from the start word (ACID) to the end word (RAIN) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.

ACID ARID GRID GRIN GAIN RAIN

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UNBELIEVABLE hypocrisy at the highest levels which threaten the Western world Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

THERE were two major items of news recently that, although not directly linked, gave me serious pause for thought and strengthened my belief that not only do we live in a world ruled by vested interests, but that there is unbelievable hypocrisy at the highest levels which threaten the very existence of Western civilisation. The first involved the widespread sexual assaults on women by men of Arab and North African origin during the New Year celebrations in Germany. This followed widespread coverage over the internet, but largely overlooked by the press, of reports from health workers and independent witnesses, of chaos in German

PROPER INTEGRATION: Needs to be carefully managed. hospitals involving large numbers of immigrants demanding their ‘right’ to health care, and using threatening behaviour to staff. In some cases, children were simply dumped at hos-

pitals to be taken care of. If we needed reminding of what many of us have been banging on about for years, that unless proper integration is carefully managed, then throwing large numbers of di-

ametrically opposed cultures together is a recipe for disaster. Then just two days later we heard of the execution on the same day of 47 Shia Muslims in Saudi Arabia - most of

them by beheading. Forget for a moment the stated justification for this action – that they were guilty of terrorist acts – but just look at the guarded response to the trial of these people conducted in camera by heavily biased Sunni Muslim courts. The legal system in this undemocratic oligarchy is based entirely on Sharia law which involves punishments such as beheading, stoning, mutilation and flogging. Much of Sharia is justifiably regarded by the Western world as barbaric and harkens back to a medieval past, and yet whilst we rightly condemn and express our horror at the atrocities carried out by ISIL, our leaders stay strangely muted about the Saudi’s actions. The relationship that we have with that country is based on mutual convenience and financial interests but make no mistake, like most of Islam they are no friends of ours.

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SCIENTISTS in America believe they can make traditional bulbs more efficient John Smith Random thoughts... THOSE who think that the ‘new’ style light bulbs are ugly, expensive and do not generate enough light, will be pleased to learn that scientists at the world famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology believe they have developed a way in which they can make the ‘old style’ traditional incandescent light bulb more efficient. A number of countries have already phased out the old bulbs (as they waste large amounts of energy through heat), although it appears in Spain that they can still be purchased in Chinese Bazaars but are not always guaranteed to light without blowing fuses or exploding. According to a report which has been published in the Nature Nanotechnology journal, these researchers have discovered a way in which they can improve the efficiency of the bulbs by recycling this waste energy

RESEARCHERS: Have found a way they can improve a bulb’s efficiency. and transferring it back to the filament, thus allowing the bulb to become more efficient and environment friendly.

It appears that there has been very little development in the technology behind the incandescent light bulb, which was launched by Edison in the

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President Rouhani.

One area of world tension reduces IT seems that each of the major world powers needs to have at least one country that it can identify as being its ‘bête noir’, and for at least two decades Iran has been America’s and vice versa. During the reign of the Shah, western powers were falling over each other to obtain oil and sell anything from car plants to sophisticated weaponry to Iran, but with his overthrow and the arrival of Ayatollah Khomeini, Shiite Iran changed almost overnight and America became Satan in the eyes of that nation. The West helped to equip the Iraqi army in the eightyear long war with Iran, which saw the death of around 500,000 combatants and then had to take action against the ever belligerent Saddam Hussein in two separate wars, which left Iraq in chaos and has inspired the Daesh offensives. For years, Saudi Arabia was seen by the UK and US in particular as a friend and supplier of oil, and the fairly totalitarian regime there was backed heavily as it became the leading Sunni nation in the Middle East. Now, however, with the drop in oil prices, the Saudi economy is almost in tatters but for Iran, which has coped with sanctions for so long, their disappearance in the main means they can actually see a massive improvement in their financial position, as they look to re-equip their industry, purchase a large number of new passenger aircraft and invest in the West to support their own oil industry.

late 19th century but as the bulbs are so inefficient, converting only a tiny percentage of their energy into light, they were a natural target for enquiring scientists to review. Even the new bulbs which are much more expensive using compact fluorescent (CFL) or LED, whilst significantly more efficient, still only convert a small percentage of the energy used into light. By using nanotechnology (the study of very small things), they have managed to surround the filament of the bulb which captures the leaking infrared radiation, reflecting it back to the filament where it is used for the production of visible light. Calculations and early experiments suggest that this new development, which updates very old technology, could make the light bulbs they are developing three times more efficient than CFL or LED bulbs. Now we It may not happen immediately but want to if the researchers can produce a stable hear your views. bulb at a reasonably cheap price, then we may see the return of a YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE bulb that not only looks like a - YOUR OPINION light bulb, but is even better for www.euroweeklynews.com the environment.

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A natural solution to fight off cancer A NATURALLY occurring food preservative, called nisin, that grows on dairy products could wipe out cancer cells. Researchers have studied the effect of nisin on cancerous tumours and as an antimicrobial to fight diseases in the mouth. Tests on rats showed that after nine weeks of treatment they found the tumours had shrunk in size, more comparable to tumours at three weeks. Nisin is a colourless, tasteless powder that is added to food, to a rate of around 0.25 to 37.5mg/kg. In the studies, 800mg/kg were needed to kill cancer cells. Whilst the results look promising, scientists in America stress it is too early to say if it will work on humans.

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Lisa James, Store Director, Specsavers Opticas Guardamar During the ski season I receive lots of questions about eye care so I’ve put together the most commonly asked questions to allow everyone to enjoy the sun safely on the slopes this season.

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. THIS week we have asked the doctor about alternative and natural remedies and the healing qualities of certain foods and substances, which have recently been receiving a lot of press. - Are home remedies for certain problems, such as onions as a natural way to reduce mucus, really useful or are they all just old wives tales? Certain foodstuffs and natural substances can often be very helpful in reducing symptoms of certain illnesses and complaints and they are not simple old wives tales. Food is an important part of our lives and the well-known expression ‘we are what we eat’ is the best way to sum up the benefits of some foodstuffs. Some conditions have been linked to consumption of foods which favour the appearance of heart problems, cancer, etc meaning it is very important for everyone to ensure they follow a healthy, balanced diet. The Mediterranean diet is a good example. Onions and other vegetables provide many essential minerals and vitamins which help the body function correctly. Onion in particular has been traditionally used to alleviate breathing problems such as

nasal congestion, although how helpful it really is has sparked many a heated discussion as there is no scientific research to back it up. Yet many people do find it helpful. - Can these substances substitute medicines? Definitely not! For some minor ailments which do not strictly need medication some foodstuffs or natural substances can be used to alleviate symptoms but this should always be done under the control of an expert. - Can abuse of this type of remedy be dangerous? Yes. This type of remedy should be used with caution, especially if the condition is serious enough for a doctor to prescribe medication. Home remedies can be used to complement medication in these cases but never as a substitute. - What about to prevent rather than cure ailments? Under the supervision of a professional, there are some foodstuffs which can help prevent certain ailments.

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Q. Why are my eyes more at risk when I’m skiing? A. The atmosphere on the slopes is very clear and the reflection of sunlight on the slopes is very strong. These two factors combine to be potentially damaging to the eyes and could lead to long term effects. Q. How does this affect my eyes? A. Although people know how important it is to keep skin protected from the sun, few realise how damag-

ing UV rays can be to the eyes. The UVB rays can irritate the surface of the eye, causing a painful form of sunburn of the eye (called photokeratitis). You may not even be aware whilst out in the snow, as the effects can take 6-12 hours to develop. Long-term exposure to UVB can cause cataracts and even ocular tumours. Q. How can I protect my eyes whilst out on the slopes?

A. All you need is good sunglasses, but make sure you choose the right ones. Always read the label carefully and choose the maximum protection factor available. Remember that eyes will be exposed to high levels of UV even if it’s not sunny. Choosing sunglasses without the right protection could damage the eye by causing the pupil to dilate, increasing the amount of UV light filtering into the eyes, so always keep this in mind when selecting your eyewear.

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Loosen ear wax with alcohol ALCOHOL and vinegar is being recommended to help remove ear wax. A paediatrician from North Carolina, USA, said the mixture helps to soften the wax allowing it to flow out of the ear more easily. Ear wax, or serumen in medical terms, helps form a protective barrier to protect the sensitive skin in the external auditory canal from harm such as dirt and insects. The paediatrician said as it plays a protective role in most cases it should be left alone in the majority of cases, but when a build up occurs it can be loosened by soaking a cotton bud in baby oil and squeezing a few drops into the ear, or from a mixture of one part alcohol and one part vinegar. However the mixture should not be flushed forcefully in the ear because if there is a hole in the ear drum it can lead to infections in the middle ear.

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Birthing dolls help doctors BIRTHING dolls are being used to help train doctors on how to deal with complications during birth. These simulators are full body, anatomical, interactive models that can allow doctors to go through the steps of delivery, including complications such as haemorrhaging, so that they can be well prepared when faced with real life complications. This hands on training allows doctors to have the necessary training without ‘training’ on real life patients in the middle of a complication, which can be risky to the patient. The life size simulator also allows medical teams to practise epidural procedures on spinal cord insertion, which are aided by sensors that monitor needle progression. They also have ‘pregnant’-looking stomachs that feel lifelike, and Csection deliveries can also be practised.

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Ladies… CARDIO exercise is NOT ENOUGH… Pick up the WEIGHTS! FitFoxy

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TIME and again I get asked the same question, will weight training make me too muscular? From my 25 years of gym experience I am all too aware that the ladies love to use the cardio equipment such as the stationary bike, cross-trainer, treadmill and rowing machines, and they are all great pieces of kit, however the resistance equipment is often neglected in favour of these machines and I feel it is often because women do not have a full understand-

ing of the importance of weight training. Common fears for women regarding weight training would be that you would grow bulky and create huge muscles. This is amusing to me, as I can remember 15 years ago when I would be in the gym four days a week training hard to just create a nice shoulder curve or shape my triceps. It takes time and effort to create a curve of muscle and I’m not talking bulging biceps ether. Take for example Cindy Crawford or Elle McPherson, both in their early 50’s, yet both have naturally toned beautiful bodies I assure you were not created by cardio exercise alone. The most pleasing aes-

thetic look on a body would surely be curves in the right places, and that is what I aim for with my clients. Still not convinced? The female body is genetically very different to that of a male. Men produce different hormones in different quantities to us, which is why they can create large muscles. It is very rare for an average female to produce a large muscular body unless she was using steroids as some female body builders do or she was an elite athlete training seven days a week to become Miss Universe. We can however do weight training exercises similar in structure to ones that the men are doing, but when training women, we would adapt the exercises and equipment to concentrate on different areas using lighter weights. I’ve saved the best nuggets of information until last... I would say the most impor-

WEIGHT TRAINING: Keeps your bones strong.

tant thing about weight training for women, is that it helps to keep your bones strong and healthy, greatly reducing chances of fractures or osteoporosis which is a serious disease involving a crumbling of the bones and unfortunately more common in women. If caught in the early stages osteoporosis can be reversed, but that would require dedication to carry on with a beneficial fitness programme involving resistance exercise for life. Another important thing about weight training exercise is... if you are aiming for weight-loss, cardiovascular exercise can help to a degree, but using weights, you are building lean tissue, this in turn speeds up your metabolism which allows you to BURN MORE ENERGY FASTER. This is especially important for women over 30 years to know, as our metabolism naturally wants to slow down leaving us with that ever so unwanted ‘middle age spread’. So I would say that these reasons are as good as any for you to think again about exactly what weight training incorporated into your workouts can do for you. Weight training for women is not only desirable from and aesthetic point of view, it is essential for health!

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Getting prepared for the Easter processions OPPORTUNITY to join the International Cofradia and be a part of this truly magnificant cultural event By Gemma Quinn WOULD you like to take

part in the Holy Week (Semana Santa) processions in

Torrevieja? Christmas and the New

Year celebrations may only just be over but already the thoughts of the International Cofradia in Torrevieja are turning to preparations for this year’s Easter processions during Holy Week. The International Cofradia has the honour of carrying the ‘paso’ or float representing Jesus in the Garden of Olives through the streets of the city during two of the processions that take place during Semana Santa. The International Cofradia, as the name suggests, consists of men and women of several nationalities, but who are mostly British. Many of those who carry are retired and as a result the average age of costaleros in the International Cofradia is rather on the high side, but age is no impediment to becoming a costalero. Each year the cofradia needs to recruit around 20 new costaleros. Becoming involved in what is a brother-

hood in the true sense of the word offers a unique opportunity for integration to those living in Spain and to take part in what is a truly magnificent cultural and religious event. All of those who have taken part in the processions in the past have found it a very moving and emotional experience, not least because of the pleasure it has given the residents of Torrevieja to see the paso being carried so proudly when for years before the International Cofradia was formed it had to be driven through the streets on a lorry chassis rather than being carried. The first get together of the International Cofradia will be on February 11 starting at 7.30pm in the hall adjacent to the Semana Santa Museum behind the Chinese restaurant on Avenida Baleares in Torrevieja. Even the most experienced costaleros need to get

‘back into the swing’ of carrying the float and inevitably with the numbers involved there are usually some who are unable to carry. This provides opportunities for new recruits to take part and they of course need to be taught the unique marching steps which, when properly carried out, actually help ensure the weight is evenly distributed and more manageable. This first meeting is simply a meeting for the registration of those who are going to continue carrying the paso this year and to welcome any new prospective members. The actual practice sessions themselves will begin the following week on February 18 at 7.30pm at the Semana Santa Museum. The two processions take place on March 21 and March 25. For more information call David McLachan on 966 700 056.

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Itâ€™s World Cancer Day MARIA WILSON and her team of Pink Ladies are in search of talented professional entertainers, for World Cancer Day on February 4. Maria and the Pink Ladies hold an event to mark the occasion every year at the Zenia Boulevard shopping centre to raise funds for the AECC cancer charity. Already they have support from Sunshine FM and Stevie Spit will be hosting throughout the day. If you can give your time to perform a half hour slot, contact Maria on 633 487 595.

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RAF group welcomes new members MEETINGS every month in Torrevieja

RAF ASSOCIATION: Supporting ex-members and their families. By Gemma Quinn THE Royal Air Forces Association Branch number 1359 Costa Blanca, meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the El Paraiso Restaurant located close to the Carrefour Supermarket in Torrevieja. The meeting starts at 2.30pm and you do not

have to be an ex-member of the RAF to join this friendly association which supports the welfare of the RAF family and provides a social hub for exRAF members and their friends. For further information about the association and its activities, contact the Chairman on 692 508 916 or the Welfare Officer on 615 048 892 or visit www.rafacb.com.

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Intasun Homes is about finding the perfect home for your life in Spain MANAGER Arthur Longden is passionate about reaching and exceeding client’s expectations, whether a seller or a buyer THE final trimester of 2015 saw Intasun Homes move into their new offices and headquarters, situated opposite the entrance to La Marquesa Golf in Rojales between Aqua Car and the Ford car dealership. Their distinct, unusual, but surprisingly attractive purple, yellow and white signage stands out, commands attention and cannot be missed. Inside the same colour scheme continues, creating a light, bright casual but business-like atmosphere. Arthur Longden the general manager and the rest of his team, who are all fluent Spanish speakers, soon have you feeling relaxed and in safe hands. Arthur, with his background in sales and a bit of good humour thrown in for good measure, is clearly a people’s person and a delight to work with. He is passionate about reaching and ex-

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ceeding his client’s expectations whether a prospective buyer or seller: “When with a purchaser, nothing

can give me greater pleasure and satisfaction than finding that property that’s just the one for them, the one with that

special something, that they have not been able to find. You have found their perfect home. Happy Days!” Arthur has lived on the Costa Blanca since the early 70s and is a fountain of knowledge and has a wealth of experience in every aspect of life here in Spain. People that are coming from overseas to settle could not have a better person to help them settle in, to answer their questions, to allay their fears and to set them on the right road to a happy life in the community. On the subject of selling, Arthur explains that he likes to give valuations and the preparation of property listings plenty of time. It is important to get an understanding of people, their expectations and get to know their intentions. “On occasions clients with a house to sell need to be given help to understand the market, a purchaser’s expec-

tations and how subtle changes can alter a buyer’s perception of their property for the better. “I strongly believe to do our job as property consultants properly, we have to look at any property that we are being asked to market, through a critical buyer’s eyes. We need to look for the negative issues and if we find any, discuss them with the vendors, but most importantly we must be able offer solutions and remedies to the problems.” For more information and to discuss your property needs, visit Intasun Homes in Rojales. The office is open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm. Intasun Homes Avenida Justo Quesada, 33 Rojales, Tel: 966 290 781 or 673 706 424 Email: info@intasunhomes.com Visit: www.intasunhomes.com

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It’s good news for buyers in 2016 PROPERTY prices will remain very attractive, with some real bargains outside prime locations John Graham The property expert

YOU don’t need a crystal ball to predict that overseas buyers will be extremely important to the Spanish property market in 2016. We only have to look back at 2015 for an example of how important overseas property buyers are for Spain. Official figures show that over 65 per cent of all properties sold in Spain in 2015 were to overseas buyers, which is a huge percentage and in fact on the Costas and Mallorca the overall percentage was even higher. Currently Spain has the most undervalued property market in Europe, especially when compared to the UK and Germany, which is very good news and will attract even more overseas buyers and investors to the

PREDICTION: Overseas buyers will be extremely important.

Costas and Mallorca in 2016. An increase in Spanish tourism has a positive impact on property sales and predictions for 2016 show we are in for another record year, which is good news for those of you selling your property this year. The forecast for new build proper-

ties in Spain is also looking healthy in 2016, with over 200,000 new properties planned to be built, but this figure is low if compared to the boom years, when an incredible 800,000 new properties were built every year. There are still a considerable number of the boom years properties on

the market for sale and this will continue to create an oversupply of housing stock in almost all the Costas, but much less in Mallorca where planning has been strict and there is limited building land available. For buyers, it’s all good news! Property prices will remain very attractive, with some real bargains outside prime locations. Due to the growth in new build properties this year, buyers will have a much bigger choice of properties between the many new contemporary design and traditional design resale properties. The majority of today’s overseas buyers are very demanding, they know it's a buyers’ market and once they have decided on buying a property, they want to complete quickly. Overseas buyers are constantly checking currency and the euro exchange rates and any unnecessary delays in the completion of the sale could mean the exchange rate drops, and the purchase will be more expen-

sive or they could reduce their offer. Therefore to avoid any unnecessary delays for the completion of the sale of your property, my advice is that you ensure you have everything in order to show the buyer when they visit your property. A surveyors Home Health Check Report and a well-maintained property will give the buyer confidence that the property is in good condition and that the sale will go through quickly and smoothly with no nasty surprises. We have seen a huge increase in requests for our Home Health Check Reports from property owners and estate agents who want to give buyers extra confidence and peace of mind. If you are looking to buy a home or looking to sell your home please contact me for advice and how we can be of service to you. John Graham Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute Email gk.ipad@me.com Mob. (34) 657 337 477

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Property mistakes to avoid PEOPLE tend to look at property as an easier investment opportunity than the stock market or mutual funds, which have more obviously complicated setups, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t key pitfalls to look out for. Here are just a few. Not calculating distance associated costs with the property, such as fuel for getting to and from work. Renting your property without taking into account the creditworthiness of the tenants. Exposing your family members to guarantees. Not being registered as married or in a domestic partnership with your significant other when buying together. Watch out for these mistakes and always make sure you are fully informed about all goings-on with your finances and property.

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Spanish millionaire buys a London mansion

ALMACK HOUSE: The latest London property to be bought by Amancio Ortega. AMANCIO ORTEGA, Zara founder and main shareholder of its parent company Inditex, has closed the deal to buy the prestigious Almack House in London for an estimated €320 million. The historic building situated in the exclusive King Street, in the heart of Saint James, boasts more than 9,000 square metres spread over nine floors. At the moment the building is used as offices, but between 1765 and 1871 it was a popular high society club, one of the few to admit women. Ortega’s purchase was made through Ponte Gadea, an estate agency owned by him, which affords the second richest man in the world even

more control over the several prominent buildings in the British capital he has acquired. This real life game of monopoly also notes that he has recently bought exclusive buildings in the best areas of some of the world’s most sought-after capitals from New York to Milan. The purchase of Almack House is Ortega’s third major investment in London. In April 2015 he acquired for the princely sum of €550 million, the building occupied by the Primark chain in Oxford Street. And the previous January he also procured the headquarters of Rio Tinto, also in central London, for a rumoured €335 million.

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Good year for Spain BRITISH property company Taylor Wimpey has seen a stellar 2015 in Spain which bodes well for the wider market and buyers from the UK.The number of properties sold in Spain increased by 53 per cent on 2014, largely due to the strong pound and the real estate market fighting back. With residential properties covering the Mediterranean coast of mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, the renowned firm sold

251 homes throughout the year, contrasting with 164 in 2014. The average price of homes sold also rose to €314,000, up from €250,000 in the previous year. It’s not quite up to the pre-crisis levels of more than 300 sold annually, but it’s getting there.

HOUSE SALES: A stellar 2015.

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Become a property investor with just €100

London is no longer in top 10

CROWDFUNDING has taken off in Spain in recent years

FOR the first time in years, London is no longer represented in the top 10 European cities for investment prospects in property, having fallen down the rankings to 15th place as high prices make an impact. Birmingham meanwhile took sixth spot on the list composed by PwC and the Urban Land Institute on Emerging Trends in Real Estate. Close enough to the south-east hub but much cheaper than London, the midlands city capitalised on the movement of business there from the capital, as well as the planned HS2 train line. The report indicates where experts perceive the market heading in the future and is generated from interviews with leading de-

AN upcoming investment formula can allow you to become a player in the real estate market for as little as €100, and all from the comfort of your home. Collective property through crowdfunding has shot up in Spain as the market strains for solutions to the crisis. Crowdfunding has taken off in recent years as a means for budding entrepreneurs or charities to garner funds from the public, usually with no strings attached. Here, however, those who contribute funds will have a stake in the property itself and can therefore make some money on their investment. A new law means that investors cannot place more than €3,000 in one project but the initiative gives ample room for

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By Matthew Elliott

CROWDFUNDING: Collects small amounts for a bigger goal. those looking for small risk moves with the possibility of great rewards over time. The key advantage being of course that you are investing in a physical property rather than bonds or other transient capital.

That is not to say there is no risk, but with a limitation of how much you can invest, and therefore lose, it is a viable option for those looking to try their hand at real estate investment.

Not only homes, but also other real estate such as offices and construction works are available for crowdfunding. It can also be an option for those looking to buy who could do with a little collective help.

velopers, investors and managers across the continent. Yield compression is a key culprit leading to London’s absence from the top tier, but the city remains the largest real estate market in Europe, with some analysts viewing this as a typical stage in a larger cycle. Other experts, however, see continental Europe as drawing more foreign property investment in the near future as global giants look to shift their capital around in 2016. Germany dominated the report, with Berlin and Hamburg taking the top two spots, while Dublin, Madrid and Copenhagen made up the best five. London came just behind Istanbul and two places ahead of Scottish capital Edinburgh, the third British city on the list.

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How to detect undeclared or illegal extensions when you purchase a property IT’S essential to make sure the property is correctly described in the title deeds and Land Registry IF you are purchasing a property in Spain it’s essential to make sure the property doesn’t have an illegal extension or pool and that it is properly described in the title deeds with its size registered in the Land Registry. Often a solicitor will base their conveyancing on the property’s dimensions in ‘Catastro’ (the official body in charge of council tax/property taxes), but more often than not Catastro isn’t actually up to date. Therefore, leading architects, Martinez de la Casa, advise to follow these tips: - Ask the vendors if (and when) they’ve had any extension or pool done. - Ask if they applied for licences and make sure these licences are correct. - Always check a pool as they are generally not declared and should be.

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1. COMMON COLOURS - Planting a single type or mix of different plants with a single colour of flowers and similar foliage colours to create a mass colour effect. 2. COMPATIBLE COLOURS - Planting plants with different but close shades or hues of colours in the flowers and foliage. 3. COMPLEMENTARY COLOURS - Co-planting several different plants with vivid contrasts but harmony between the flower or flower and leaf colours. 4. CLASHING COLOURS - Purposely close planting a number of plants with violently different colours from either side of the artist’s pallet and rainbow perhaps creating a kaleidoscope type effect. 5. CALMING COLOURS - Purposely co-planting plants whose flower and foliage colours create no clashes but rather a sense of restful harmony. 6. COLD COLOURS - An extension ‘5’ with a mix of cold white and mauve flowers and grey-blue leaves that look cool even at midday on a mid-summer day. 7. CALIENTE (H0T) COLOURS - Purposely mixing the most vivid reds, oranges and yellows to create a garden hot spot.

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THE basic design of your garden will give it shape, space and privacy and include those features that you consider essential to your use and enjoyment of the garden throughout the year. But beyond the basics it is the choice and placing of plants relative to each other that will achieve the mystique, 3-D effects and seasonal interests of a great garden. Creative plantings, like creative interior house design and development and creative oil/acrylic painting, is very much about choosing basic colour schemes and then implementing them intelligently across the space available, whether the square metre of a painter’s canvas or 1,000 to 10,000 square metres of rough weedy virgin or abandoned agricultural soil waiting to become an attractive garden. This week’s column is stimulated by four things: • on chapter 2.6 ‘Painting with plants’ in our book ‘Your Garden in Spain’ the handbook for many new and experienced

Excerpt from chapter 2.6 ‘Your Garden in Spain’

COLOUR SCHEMES: Yellow and orange against a backcloth of green leaves.

gardeners to Spain and other challenging Mediterranean gardening situations, • seeing the progress made by friends developing a new area of garden with half with red, purple and blue flowering plants and the other half with yellow and orange flowering plants, while being conscious of the possible backcloths for the flower colours of the many

shades of greens of leaves, and brown tones of bare soils, mulches and stone chippings, • the winter cutback now in full swing being the time to size and shape existing plants and thinking about the mature size and shapes, as well of colours, of possible infill plants to include in this year’s spring plantings, and • My using a quiet festive

season to take up my artist’s brush for the first time for a year. The first thing to recognise is the predominant year round colour will be green, but with not just one green but an amazing palate of bright and dull greens with every hue possible from bright yellowy lime greens to dull blue greens and

the additional possibilities possible from using variegated leaves. The second thing is that all the colours of the rainbow are possible using leaves, barks and flowers. As a reminder the basic colours of the rainbow are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet and to these we need to add white and black.

Combining these can be complex and bewildering so we developed the concept of ‘The seven Cs of colour combining’ outlined in the table above. The choices are yours. Nothing is right or wrong. After all it is your garden whether you do all the designing yourself or employ a landscape gardener. Reflect on this concept in reviewing an existing or thinking about a new garden and when you next wander through a garden centre thinking about new plants. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com and Facebook page ‘gardening in spain’ January 2016

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VW and Renault in the headlights THE boss of VW in the UK Paul Willis, while talking to MPs from the Environment Committee on January 13, said that the ‘fix’ devised to clean up 1.2 million vehicles in the UK would not affect their fuel consumption, and that there would be ‘no difference in driveability.’ However, this has left many people asking how the fix can be made without affecting the performance. At the same time, Renault insists that it does not use emissions-cheating devices as police raids on several of its factories leads to a 20 per cent drop in share prices. Although Renault are staying tight lipped over the raids at the moment, the company did confirm them, and said only, “The investigators wanted to check equipment at the factories.”

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All-new American Super Car in Detroit PRODUCTION commences at end of April By Steve Walsh MOTOR CITY as the backdrop for the new product reveals of 2016, could not have been a better choice for the world’s car manufacturers to show off their wares. The North American International Auto Show in Detroit, which will be running until January 24, finds itself playing host to more than 50 major exhibits. NAIAS Chairman Paul Sabatini said, “Of the 57 introductions at NAIAS, nearly

90 per cent were worldwide debuts.” Amongst the many people carriers, concepts, 4x4’s and saloons, one of the stars of the show is the 745-HP Force 1 V10: ‘The New American Super Car.’ The legendary auto designer Henrik Fisker, and race car driver Ben Keating, unveiled their vision of the future with the 2016 Force 1 V10, an all-new American Super Car. Proudly debuting at the NAIAS and remorselessly

FORCE 1 V10: One of the stars of the show. taking people’s breath away is the two-seat carbon fibre monster from Force 1. This high-performance, low production sports car, manufactured in Michigan by VLF Automotive - of which Fisker is a partner and design chief is capable of launching itself from 0 to 60mph in three seconds, and ultimately moving you through time and space at 218mph (350 km/h).

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through a six speed manual or auto with paddle shift gearbox. Production commences at the end of April 2016 in Auburn Hills and deliveries begin in third quarter 2016, with the base price starting at $268,500 (€245,000). Initially, only 50 units will be available.

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Audi A4 allroad quattro Concept HIGH-DRIVING comfort with off-road qualities ANOTHER stalwart showing us what the future has in store at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show is Audi and their new Audi A4 Allroad and H-tron Quattro Concept. Audi tell us that the new A4 allroad quattro “embodies a unique concept.” And seeing that it perfectly combines high driving comfort with off-road qualities, it has obviously come of age as a seasoned crossover. With its solid-pulling TFSI and choice of five TDI engines, the Audi A4 allroad quattro offers improved performance over

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Jazz 5-star safety rating TOOK the title from a field of nine superminis THE all-new Honda Jazz has been awarded with independent safety organisation Euro NCAP’s prestigious Best in Class 2015 award in the supermini category. Earlier in 2015 the Honda Jazz achieved a maximum five-star safety rating. Jazz took the title from a field of nine superminis in total. Each year, Euro NCAP publishes a list of

cars that have performed the best in their respective categories. To achieve a ‘Best in Class’ award from Euro NCAP, cars from each category are assessed against a weighted sum of the scores in each of the four key areas of assessment: Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Pedestrian and Safety assist. This sum is used as the basis for comparison of the vehicles.

ON January 12, and starting the company’s 120th year, Skoda Auto announced that they have achieved a new sales record for the second year in a row with the Superb exceeding expectations, helping them sell more than one million vehicles. The brand’s global deliveries in their jubilee year increased 1.8 per cent to 1,055,500 vehicles. In December, Skoda’s sales increased 5.7 per cent worldwide to 86,600 units. This was the best December ever in the company’s history. Skoda is currently preparing the next product campaign, which will involve bringing out a new SUV model in 2016.

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MEMBERS: Scores were a combination of putting and stableford points.

Stableford’s fun new game for Eurogolf ON Thursday January 14, over 50 players took part in a fun game new to Eurogolf. Although a Stableford was played; when you got to the green, if you only took one putt to hole the ball you got two extra points, and two putts was one extra point. It took them two or three holes to work out; where they would normally putt just off the green from the fringe, it was better to chip up to the hole and one putt for the two points. However sometimes they were too clever for their own good as a few of them occasionally chipped in, meaning they got good Stableford points but missed out on any putting points. The 17th hole proved a particular challenge as the staff were working on it, leaving a wall of mud 10 inches tall sur-

rounding the green, and although a free drop was allowed if you happened to land on it, you had to chip over it! The scores are a combination of Stableford points and putting points: Bronze division: 1st Monique Reeve 55, 2nd Frances Buckeridge 52, 3rd Peter Sanderson 51. Silver division: 1st Debbie Weedon 56, 2nd David Morgan 52, 3rd Bruce Gordon 51. Gold division: 1st Alan Caithness 64, 2nd John Fairhurst 56, 3rd John Barraclough 55. Overall winner: Alan Caithness with an impressive 64 points. Nearest the pins: 5th Ian Stewart, 11th John Fairhurst, 15th Alan Caithness, 17th Bruce Gordon. Tuesdays Toffs On Tuesday January 12, Toffs played their normal Sta-

bleford where the results were as follows: Bronze division: 1st Gill Gordon 32, 2nd Jan Shorley 32, 3rd Mary Sanderson 32. Silver division: 1st Robin Richards 37, 2nd Morag Turner 35, 3rd Debbie Weedon 34. Gold division: 1st Sue Gillett 38, 2nd John Fairhurst 36, 3rd Bill Martin 35. Overall winner: Sue Gillett. The best front nine, was Lorraine Walker with 19, and the best back nine, was Cindi Green on 18. Nearest the pins: David Morgan, Bev Fairhurst, Bill Martin and Bob Buckeridge. If you are interested in playing with Eurogolf on Tuesdays and Thursdays at La Marquesa please visit the website: www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk. Both ladies and gents are welcome.

San Miguel’s good turnout ON January 13, another large turnout for SMGS saw 42 members and three guests play a Stableford competition. With the course in its usual good condition and the weather excellent, good scores were expected and a number of players delivered, with Ivan Hanak and John Osborne returning the stand out numbers. Two first round games in this season’s match play competitions also took place. In the singles, Ron Stenhouse scored an excellent four and three win over current Order of Merit leader Robin Eastman, and in the doubles Tony Smale and Alan Gilbert recorded a fine win over Scottish duo John Aitchison and Alan MacDonald. It seems John did his bit (see results below)!! The day’s Stableford results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: Fourth, Keith Stevenson (30), third, Mick Roscoe (33 on CB), second, Ray Ewings (33 on CB) and first, winning the category comfortably, Carmel McCann with a very good 36 points.

Silver Category: Fourth, Marge Birtwistle (33), third, Dave Stewart (34), second, Norman Cahill (36), and first, with the best score of the day, Ivan Hanak with a superb 38 points. Gold Category: Fourth, John Aitchison (33), third, Theo Boelhouwer (35 on CB), second, Michael Leonard (35 on CB) and first, with another par breaking round and currently in very good form, John Osborne, with an excellent 37 points. The Abacus was won by Alan MacDonald, and the best visitor prize went to Graham Jackson with 33 points. Nearest the pins: (open to all) on the par 3’s were won by Michael Leonard (5), Howard Birks (7), Steve Higgins (10), Marge Birtwistle (14) and John Osborne (17). Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to their website: www.smgs.org or simply give Barry Roehrig a call on: 966 731 033 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers.

RODA: Nineteen members and two guests travelled south to take part. WEDNESDAY January 13, saw the Society travel south to play its first game of 2016 at Roda, where 19 members and two guests made the journey and were eager to get back on a golf course after the Christmas and New Year’s break. The competition was an individual Stableford with one division. It was also the first round of the annual Eclectic Competition which is being played at Roda this year. The winner with 30 points was ‘Iron’ Brian Smith who - tongue in cheek - said he hadn’t played very well. What is he going to score when he does play well? In second place was Paul Flanaghan with 29 points, who started well and was encouraged by his playing colleagues to keep it going ins te a d of ‘c oming off t he r ai l s’ which he sometimes does. Could 2016 be his year? In third place with 26 points, was

Darryll ‘sick-note’ Wright. The best score of the day came from guest and prospective new member Keith Morgan with 33 points. Well done Keith. There were only two winners of the six nearest the pins on offer, with Brian Smith and John Featherstone each taking home a bottle of wine. There were also no winners of the ‘two’s’ with the pot being carried forward to the next game. The next society game is on Wednesday January 27 at Lo Romero, with everyone looking forward to landing the ball on the island green on the final hole. Anyone in the Quesada area looking to join a very friendly golf society and play golf once a fortnight at a wide variety of courses at very reasonable cost, should contact the Chairman and Membership Secretary Les Pancott on 966 716 723.

Los Nietos start with a victory LOS NIETOS Golf Society started the New Year with a victory for one of its newer members where 26handicapper Leif Dircksen, won the January tournament scoring 37 Stableford points at the Lo Romero course. One point adrift in second spot was 14-handicapper Iain Furniss, and third with 35 points was David McBirnie, playing off 12. David also picked up the prize for Nearest the Pin at the fifth while 11handicapper Trevor Beechey, was Nearest the

Pin with his second shot to the 11th. Fourteen-handicapper Pat Hurley was Nearest the Pin at the seventh and hit the longest drive at hole 18. The team prize went to Iain Furniss, Mick McGovern, John Oliver and Clive Williams. Peter Crook was the Captain’s Player of the Month. Eighteen members and four guests took part and afterwards were joined by wives, lady and friends for a presentation dinner at El

Fraile Bar and Restaurant, Los Nietos. The next LNGS event is at Altoreal on Wednesday February 3, with an 11.04 start - at a cost of €35 including a buggy. On Wednesday March 3 (12 noon) the monthly competition takes place at La Peraleja - €30 with buggy. New members and guests are always welcome. To find out more, email: crazygolfers55@gmail.com or call at El Fraile Bar and Restaurant, Los Nietos.

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The Members Golf Society THIS competition was the third round in their annual Captain’s Stableford competition, a competition played at five different venues here on the Costa Blanca, where the best three rounds will be calculated to produce a winner. The golf course was presented in excellent condition. The greens at La Finca have always been very receptive to your approach shots, now, the greens seem to be much harder, although they are faster and true. This along with the tees being back and the pins be-

ing positioned in some new and difficult places was the reason that no one in the 48 strong field managed to break par. Although the Viking presence was quite strong, this week they had to be satisfied with just one podium place and that was in the visitor ’s category! They must be saving themselves for the Viking competition later. In the NTP competition, Dave Lethaby was closest on hole 3, hole 6 was Bob Rankin, hole 13 Dutchman Fred Kras, and on hole 16

was again Dave Lethaby. The ‘two’s’ pot contained €39 that was shared between Joe Dean, hole 13 Chris Oatley hole 13 and Finnish member Reima Matikainen hole 16. Winners of the visitor ’s category were: in second place, Christian Johansen with 28 points, and Dutchman Jos Herk in first with the best score of the day; 35 points. Bronze results; third, Jenny Morris 27 points, second, Alex Goslan 28 points, and in first place was again a senior member whose 80+ years don’t seem to hinder him, Robbie Rae with 32 points. Silver category results; third was Ian Brown on 30 points, second came Alan Rickers on 32 points, but in first place was Fred Kras, also with 32 points but on lower handicap. Gold category results;

CAPTAIN’S STABLEFORD: Played at five different venues. third place went to Bob Watson, with 30 points. Second spot was taken by Dutchman Ger Nicolasen on 31 points,

and first place went to German member Hermmis Woerdemann, with 31 on lower handicap.

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