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ISSUE NO. 1596

4 - 10 February 2016

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Brexit: Have your say! EXPATS encouraged to vote in EU referendum

By Keith Baker WITH a referendum on the UK’s membership to the EU promised for the very near future, the Electoral Commission has launched a campaign to increase the number of British citizens overseas registered to vote. The British Ambassador, Simon Manley, was on the Costa Blanca this week to support the campaign and help raise awareness amongst the British population here in Spain. There are 280,000 British citizens registered on the ‘padron’ in Spain, but the actual number living here is believed to be much

higher. There are only 11,000 registered to vote, however, and this is what the campaign aims to address. Part of the reason for the low percentage of registered voters is the current rule which prevents those who have lived here for more than 15 years from voting. Although the Government has promised to lift this ban, it is not expected to happen before the referendum. Simon Manley said: “Interest among expats in the EU referendum is high, but awareness that you may be able to vote is low. We want as many expats as possible to be aware that they can have their say.”

Asked what a ‘No’ vote would mean, Mr Manley said: “We don’t know what the position might be. It will depend on a fresh negotiation with our European partners about the terms of the relationship we will have.” If you were registered to vote in the UK within the last 15 years, then you can register as an overseas voter and have your say. Go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote and fill in your data with your passport details and national insurance number if you have it, and choose how you want to vote. Postal ballot papers will be despatched about a month ahead of the referendum.

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Airport playground YOUNG travellers at Alicante-Elche airport can now enjoy a children’s playground in the boarding area of the terminal. The installation of the play area is part of the Airport

Quality Plan and is intended to improve the experience of passengers travelling with children. The area also has a QR code which allows educational applications to be downloaded.

Benefits fraud NATIONAL Police in Alicante have broken up a criminal organisation dedicated to creating fictitious contracts for workers who were then discharged in order to claim benefits or residence permits. The group was based in Orihuela and is believed to have defrauded the Treasury of the Social Security by €500,000. FITUR: Councillor Alvarez reports on Orihuela’s presence at Fitur.

Trees returned FOUR arrests have been made in connection with the d i sa p p e a r a n c e o f around 6,000 trees from a nursery in Cieza, Murcia. The trees were to be do-

nated to a scheme to create a new riverside walk along the banks of the Segura de Cieza. The trees were fo u n d in L o rca an d h a ve been returned to the owner.

Bomb disposal A SPECIALIST police unit in the Murcia Region destroyed in 2015 a total of 118 artefacts of explosive nature, such as hand grenades, artillery shells and mines, many dating back to the Civil War. In addition, seven kilos of explosive material and more than 6,000 cartridges and hunting ammunition was destroyed.

Orihuela reports a positive tourism fair COUNCILLOR worked hard on showing a different perspective By Gemma Quinn BACK from Madrid after attending the Fitur Tourism Fair, Orihuela’s councillor for Tourism, Sofia Alvarez said the event had a higher attendance of around 15 per cent compared to the previous year. Reporting on the event councillor Al-

varez said: “We have worked hard to show a different perspective of Orihuela.” She added: “We have captured the attention of all participants, both inside and outside the site of Fitur, and the parade on the streets of Madrid, where we were the protagonists with our Moors and Christians celebrations, where na-

tional media saw our presence and that is very important for our development.” During the international tourism fair, Orihuela also renewed their ‘Q Quality’ certificate. Councillor Alvarez also took the opportunity to meet with tour operators to position sports tourism and promote Orihuela’s golf and heritage.

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By Linda Hall THE Generalitat is dropping plans to return five regional hospitals to the public sector. The PSPV socialists, one of the three parties now controlling the regional government, made an election promise to de-privatise the system. This has now been ruled out as too expensive, the Health Department announced. Compensation payments to private companies running hospitals would be too high for the cash-strapped Generalitat, found a study by the UGT trade union. The contract for Hospital Ribera-Alzira (Valencia) which expires in April 2018 will not be renewed, confirmed regional health chief, Carmen Monton.

TORREVIEJA HOSPITAL: Will remain in private hands until 2021. But budgetary concerns mean that Torrevieja hospital remains in private hands until 2021, as returning it to the public sector would cost €28.5 million. Denia hospital, with a contract until 2024, would require €53.5

million, while Manises hospital (Valencia) whose contract also expires in 2024 would involve another €52 million. Elche’s Vinalopo hospital would cost the Generalitat €63 million. The UGT report pointed

out that there were other ways of recovering the hospitals. “If they do not comply with every clause on their contracts with the Health department, these could be rescinded,” said UGT official Miguel Uso.

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Domestic violence in Murcia A MAN has been sentenced to six months in prison for throwing his partner against a wall in Murcia. The Murcia Provincial Court upheld the

decision of a criminal court in the city in March 2015 that initially sentenced the man who threw his partner up against the wall, as well as beating and insulting her.

A restraining order was also issued for 18 months preventing the man from going near his victim. He must also pay her compensation for the time it took to heal her injuries.

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Violent attack on Roldan jewellers POLICE now hunting four jewel thieves A JEWELLERY store in Roldan, Torre Pacheco, was targeted by thieves as four hooded men broke into the store. The owner refused to open the door to them, detecting they were not his usual customers, but they continued to beat down and break through

the strengthened glass door with a brick, bursting their way into the shop. They shouted “if you give us everything, we do not hurt anyone,” but immediately proceeded to attack the owner knocking him unconscious. The gang then made away with valuable jewellery and watches with an estimated value of around €5,000.

British pair not injured A BRITISH pilot and passenger were lucky to escape injury as the light aircraft they were in crashed upon landing at the Los Martinez del Puerto aerodrome between Murcia and Cartagena. The plane suffered considerable damage but the two occupants escaped unhurt.

Two women were also in the store at the time of the robbery who were threatened by the thieves. One woman had her handbag stolen by them with around €1,000 inside in cash and valuables. A witness managed to get the licence plate of the vehicle the gang made away in, which police later confirmed had been stolen a few days earlier. PHOTO BY 112 REGION OF MURCIA

By Gemma Quinn

LUCKY ESCAPE: Pilot and occupant escape unhurt as plane crashed on landing.

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Crane crashes in to Torrevieja second floor office window THE articulated arm of a truck crashed into a facade in Torrevieja. The incident occurred at

the confluence of Calle Caballero de Rodas and Calle San Pablo when the truck was proceeding to drop off some

building materials to a nearby property. Part of the truckâ€™s articulated crane arm broke and it

crashed through the window of a neighbouring second floor office block. Local Police and firefighters arrived at the crash site to secure the area and to remove part of the crane that was embedded in the window. Fortunately no one was injured.

Offender in court again A MAN, convicted twice before for violating a restraining order forbidding him from going near his former partner is in court accused of throwing an abrasive liquid at her in Elche. The prosecution is asking for a total of 14 years in prison for his crimes of coercion, breach of an injunction, threats and attempted personal injury. He was already convicted of domestic violence in 2012 and 2013 by two courts.

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MURCIA government want to use three un By Gemma Quinn DRONES are to be used in the Murcia Region to improve security and help monitor the progress of crops. The Regional Government said it will use three drones that will be operated by four specially trained remote control pilots. It will help the authorities with a range of surveillance, allowing them to see whether orchards are in blossom, check for forest fires, monitor young birds of prey in their nests and help make decisions about the use of irrigation and pesticides. Tests of the drones are currently being carried out in the Bullas area with the hope they will be properly used in the near future.

DRONES: Will by used by Mur countryside.

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A MAN, aged 41, stabbed his ex-partner before committing suicide in Alicante City. Although barred from the apartment the couple shared for nine years before splitting up, he entered the building early in the morning.

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The man is alleged to have stabbed his former partner in the back as she left for work and turned to lock the door. While neighbours went to her aid, her ex-partner ran up the stairs to the top of the building and threw himself off.

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Fountain vandalism VANDALS have broken one of the birds on the Luceros fountain sculpture in Alicante. Municipal workers are trying to restore the damaged parts.

Dog beach EL CAMPELLO is preparing another dog beach in the area of Barranc d’Aigües, in the cove of Reixes Llomes. This secluded area was already classified a nudist area in 2012.

IKEA PLANS: Alicante is working to ensure there is a site for the superstore.

Situation still stalled TOWN hall wants the store to open in the city By Linda Hall

Tree day HUNDREDS of neighbours gathered in Alicante’s Plaza de España to plants hundreds of seeds and plants of local Mediterranean species to mark Day of the Tree.

ALICANTE Town Hall is still looking for a solution to attract furniture giant Ikea to the city. The large Rabasa shopping centre, where Ikea was planned, is unlikely to come to fruition in its original form and the council has

asked its promoter Enrique Ortiz to withdraw the plans based on opposition from the corporation as well as local commerce. Although in favour of an Ikea store, which all agree will attract custom to the city and provide employment, there is less enthusiasm for the shopping centre.

There has been no contact since last September’s meeting when two Ikea executives left almost immediately due to the presence of the media. Alicante Town Hall currently intends to offer the Swedish chain alternative sites now that Rabasa is ruled out. The regional Spanish press quoted Ikea sources which

lamented that the situation is the same now as it was three months ago when the Generalitat was asked to make up its mind one way or other about the planned €250 million investment. “We are waiting for a decision. We need this to be unblocked at an institutional level,” the Ikea sources said.

Car gang arrested for smuggling vehicles POLICE have arrested four men aged between 30 and 71 years for the smuggling of vehicles. A police operation found that vehicles were being stolen from Murcia and moved to warehouses and storage sites in Elche for scrapping and the sale of spare parts abroad. During the arrests police seized three vehicles and a shotgun.

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Flu campaign extension THE Valencian Department of Health has extended the vaccination campaign against influenza until February 15. The Ministry has made the decision due to the low rates of incidence of the disease, making a last effort in recommending vaccinating people at risk before the epidemic curve increases this season. Councillor for Public Health, Carmen Monton, said despite the warmer weather and lower incidence rate this year, there “is still time to get vaccinated against influenza for people belonging to risk groups who have not yet done so.” The arrival of flu to the region has been more than a month late compared to past seasons, with a very low incidence rate (around 12 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the week from January 4 to 10), compared to 25 cases in the same week last year. In the week from January 18 to 24, the incidence rate was 28.3 cases, compared to 86.9 the previous year by the same date. According to the Vaccine Information System of the region, in 15 weeks since the start of the campaign, 702,455 doses have been administered which is 5,318 more than in the previous campaign. By province, so far 264,261 doses have been administered in Alicante.

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THE Valencia Region’s Agriculture and Fisheries department is negotiating with Murcia, Baleares and Andalucia to protect fish stocks. Reserves of blue fish, particularly sardines and anchovies in the common areas, are rapidly descending, the

Generalitat warned. Without prompt action, the situation will soon become critical. As well as the classic December and January close seasons, Valencia is currently working with fishing guilds on two fronts. All are being

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Sardines and anchovies need protecting asked to respect the legallypermitted minimum sizes that may be fished, and to restrict the volume of daily catches. Once an agreement is reached, the proposals will be submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture for approval.

INCREASED SPENDS: National Health System in Murcia spent more on drugs in 2015.

Drug spending rises MURCIA’S increase was below national average By Gemma Quinn SPENDING on drugs by the National Health System in Murcia increased 1.86 per cent in 2015. Public pharmaceutical expenditure last year was €9.534 billion, €174 million more than the previous year, according to data by the Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality. The regions that had the largest increase last

year on their spending on drugs purchased in pharmacies were Melilla, 7.1 per cent more than in 2014, followed by Cantabria (6 per cent). Valencia increased its spending by 2.6 per cent. Murcia’s spending increase was below the national average. The average expenditure per prescription was €10.81 in 2015, 0.31 per cent more than the previous year.

Alicante job figures LAST year Alicante recorded the creation of 24,300 jobs, bringing the total number of employed in the province to 692,000. According to data from the Labour Force Survey from the National Statistics Institute, this is the highest figure since 2009. It coincided with the fall in

the unemployment rate, which fell by 15,200, bringing the total of people in Alicante out of work to 206,300, the smallest since the second quarter of 2011. The figures represent a recovery of the labour market in Alicante. By sector, jobs in the services sector led the creation of jobs, with 38,500 more

employed than a year ago. There were also signs of recovery in the construction sector, which generated 6,700 new jobs and agriculture contributed another 1,000 jobs. This positive trend in 2015 was made possible in part by the results of the third quarter, when 4,900 jobs were created and unemployment fell by 3,500 people. Murcia sees decline in unemployment Across the border the Murcia Region ended 2015 with a record decline in unemployment, with the number of unemployed falling by 32,000 people, representing a decrease of 16.24 per cent. This was the third largest decline of all regions behind the Basque Country and Aragon. Despite the fall, the number of unemployed in the region is still the fifth highest in the country with 164,900 people out of work. The services and agriculture sectors ended the year with 14,400 and 2,300 new workers respectively, whilst the tertiary sector also recorded a positive year with more jobs, whilst construction lost 3,300 workers and industry lost 2,300.

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Segura basin THE marshes of the Segura b a si n a r e a t 4 0 . 4 per cent capacity with 461 cubic hectometres of water registered at the beginning of February, which is 20 per cent low e r t h a n t h e sa m e time last year.

Testing wait PATIENTS in the Murcia Region are suffering from longer waits for diagnostic tests. The average wait for an ultrasound is 170 days and 167 days for a CAT scan.

Man on trial THE trial has begun in Alicante of a 41-yearold man, who is accused of giving drugs and alcoho l t o si x u n d e ra g e teenagers, and abusing one girl at his home in Elda.

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Costa Blanca expects to see an increase in tourists TUNISIAN unrest means some tour operators have changed plans By Gemma Quinn THE Costa Blanca is expecting to see an increase in tourists this year, as travel company Thomas Cook has already begun making reservations for the summer. The tour operator ceased working with Alicante Province two years ago, and was not planned to return until 2017 but recent unrest has seen the plans change as both Thomas Cook and TUI have cancelled their Tunisian holiday packages until October 31. The decision to stop selling holidays to the North African country is expected to have a positive effect on the Costa Blanca, which expects to receive approximately 30 per cent of their North African tourism. The news comes as

SAFE HOLIDAYS: Tunisian unrest means Costa Blanca expects to see more tourists in 2016.

Benidorm recorded a record high in 2015, with hotels in the holiday resort ending last year with 11,064,330 overnight

stays, which represents an increase of 3 per cent over 2014. According to calculations by the Hotel Employer of Costa

Blanca, Hosbec, this number translates into a turnover for the hotels of more than â‚Ź364 million in 2015.

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Gang of thieves caught and arrested NATIONAL POLICE officers have broken up a criminal group composed of six individuals, who were engaged in committing robberies with violence and intimidation in the centre of Alicante. The investigation began when several citizens went to the police station to lodge a complaint as victims of a robbery. The modus operandi matched throughout, the victims were approached in the street by a group of youths who, by using violence, stole all their victimâ€™s valuables, especially mobile phones and cash. All robberies took place in the old town and port area of the city at weekends and late in the evening.

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Municipalities lacking action against gender violence ALMOST half of the municipalities in the province of Valencia (49.45 per cent), do not have any municipal action to combat gender violence and only 8.7 per cent have an Equality Plan. That’s the findings of a study by the Council of Valencia who have called for a state pact to end this

‘scourge’ of society. President of the provincial corporation, Jorge Rodriguez, said they now aim to establish a ‘roadmap’, and provide it with €2 million to help fight the problem. Of the 267 municipalities in the province, the survey on gender violence was answered by only 91 of them.

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Murcia man confirmed to have the Zika virus THE patient is in good health and has been discharged from hospital By Gemma Quinn A MAN in Murcia has been confirmed to have the Zika virus. The diagnosis was made at Lorca Hospital and he is the fourth case to be detected in Spain. The Ministry of Health confirmed the case, and said the man had recently travelled to a country affected by the virus. The patient is in good health and has been discharged from hospital having taken all the necessary measures for treatment and to avoid possible contagion. The head of the Coordination Centre for Health Alerts and Emergencies of the Ministry of Health, Fernando Simon, said they expect to register around 200 imported cases of Zika virus in Spain, about 10-20 per month this year, with a larger increase in the summer months, as this is when there are more trips to the countries concerned. After the health emergency declared by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the expert acknowledged that the risk in Spain remains minimal, despite the mosquito that transmits the disease, Aedes Aegypti, being

MINISTRY OF HEALTH: Confirmed the fourth case in Spain. present in regions of the Mediterranean basin (Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands, Andalucia and Murcia). Zika is a virus carried by mosquitoes, that has recently largely spread through the Caribbean and Latin America. Pregnant women have been officially warned to avoid travelling to South Ameri-

can countries as the virus is thought to cause a birth defect where the baby’s brain does not develop properly. In Brazil, where Zika has taken hold, in the past 12 months there have been nearly 4,000 cases of babies being born with abnormally small heads, a condition called microcephaly.

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University joins with Torrevieja ‘HISTORIC’ agreement signed by Alicante delegates By Gemma Quinn DELEGATES from the University of Alicante (UA) have been in Torrevieja to sign an agreement that will allow the university to have a space to use in the city. An office will initially be located in the Virgen del Carmen

Cultural Centre and the agreement aims to develop initiatives of cultural, informative, educational and research through the campus. The City Council will finance activities with a contribution of €100,000 per year with Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon calling the agreement an “historic

moment” and “an opportunity that we must seize intelligently to make the city and its inhabitants improve the academic, educational and cultural capacity of the whole population, facilitating employability and entrepreneurship of our youth and the economic and industrial fabric of the city.”

Redovan rescue MOUNTAIN rescue was sent to help a hiker who dislocated his shoulder at 536 metres above sea level on the Sierra de Redovan. The man was a fireman who was carrying out practices with a partner and, for once, it was they who had to request emergency services. A rescue team was sent to immobilise the arm as he was safely transferred to hospital. The deployment of troops in the Sierra de

Redovan for accidents is becoming increasingly common and on the neighbouring Sierra de Orihuela. The council team of Redovan said they are concerned about this situation and are looking at more resources to ensure the safe and smooth transfer of the wounded, because they are accidents that do not originate from recklessness, but as more athletes and hikers are flocking to the area to climb.

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Hospital fire FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a blaze at the Rosell Hospital in Cartagena after a staff member’s car caught fire in the car park. Security guards managed to move nearby cars to prevent it spreading.

Spy camera A MAN, aged 22, has been arrested for placing a hidden camera in the toilets of a gym in Puerto Lumbreras, Murcia. A memory stick was found to be recording the images. The man faces up to four years in prison.

Roman view A PATHWAY between Alicante City’s Albufereta beach and Costablanca marina will enable the public to view Roman remains. These include fish tanks, and vestiges of a Second Century BC villa.

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January records hottest temperatures since 1955

A testing time to acquire Spanish nationality

REGION has been basking in the winter sunshine

FOREIGN-BORN residents who want Spanish nationality are coming to Alicante from other provinces to be tested on their ‘Spanishness.’ Being able to answer 25 multiple-choice questions about Spain, its culture, politics and society is one of the conditions of acquiring a Spanish passport, but there are long waiting lists in some provinces. In the last ‘Españolidad’ exam session that was held at Alicante University, there were foreign residents from Barcelona, Valencia, Castellon and Mallorca sitting the exams. Taking the test involves an initial payment of €100 plus €85 for taking the exam. There is also another €124 for those taking the language exam, although residents from Latin America, where the official language is Spanish, are exempt.

By Gemma Quinn THE Valencia Region has recorded the warmest average temperatures in January since 1955. T h e av era g e temp era ture la s t month was 10.5 degrees, 2.7 degrees higher than normal and with 90 per cent less rainfall than usual. According to the monthly climate summary from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), temperatures were above average for this time of year, except on January 16 and 17 when there was a sudden cold drop. The lowest temperatures were recorded in Villena when the thermometer dropped to minus 6.3 degrees on January 17. Pego was the hottest place recording 25.2 degrees. The winter months of December and January 2015-2016 have been the warmest since at least 1950 in the Region. This January has also been the least

WARM WINTER: Temperatures above average for this time of year. ra iny of the la s t 10 ye a rs a nd ha s been classed as ‘very dry.’ The mos t notic e a ble ra infa ll

recorded at the Alicante Observatory was 7.8 litres per square metre, on January 15.

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Alicante residents take some action REFORESTATION day brings community together By Gemma Quinn RESIDENTS in Alicante have taken matters in to their own hands and begun to clean the pines of the processionary caterpillar. Vice president of the Fiesta Commission of Moralet, Carlos Herrerias, said: “The mountainside has not been properly maintained and is all infested with caterpillars which are killing the pines. A situation that has not been helped because there has been no rain.” Armed with home-made gadgets to remove the caterpillar nests, initially there were four

people who met on a Saturday to start work, the next day the numbers had doubled, before the whole community became more involved in removing the pest and protecting the natural surroundings. Around 70 nests have been removed and burned. Carlos Herrerias then organised a reforestation day: “We have been given 600 native plants with neighbours, associations, schools and athletic clubs coming to help with the planting.” The day included pastries and cakes as well as live music, as the residents got to work on replanting.

Emergency aid not paid THE PSOE political group in Orihuela is urging the payment of emergency aid to needy families. Socialist councillor Maria Garcia denounced the delay in the payment of social emergency aid from the town hall. Maria Garcia said that steps are made in Social Services to help families but criticised that

after families are approved for help, payments are not made. The example was given of a father who was long-term unemployed with three dependent children and asked for help in September, but still did not have €340 needed for electricity bills.

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Student workshop in Torrevieja COVERS specialities including painting and carpentry By Gemma Quinn COUNCILLOR for Training and Employment in Torrevieja, Victor Ferrandez, has visited the students on the employment workshop La Laguna. The students have been working around the city painting signs in numerous streets. Ferrandez explained that the workshops cover specialities including painting and carpentry, and the students are already developing concrete works coordinating closely with municipal technicians. “It is very important to coordinate the work of the council with the work that these workshops can provide,” said Ferrandez. In the area of painting the students are also working on removing graffiti

STUDENT TRAINING: Councillor Victor Ferrandez visits students on the employment workshop. from various public spaces, as well as painting road signs and traffic signals that are deteriorating in condition. The councillor added: “The

aim is for these students to train, learn a trade, and to reintegrate into the labour market to give them more options.”

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A new medical research centre for Alicante ALICANTE has created a centre of high medical research. The idea was reported last week and now the Governing Council of the Institute has been established, with Regional Councillor for Health, Carmen Monton present. The new Biomedical and Health Research Institute of Alicante (Isabial) will focus on oncology, infectious and digestive diseases, and will be one of the most powerful groups of research. It has been created thanks to a collaboration between Alicante’s General Hospital, and the two universities of Alicante University (AU) and the University Miguel Hernandez (UMH). The main objective of this organisation is to develop research excellence in the province and access more funding for research. Isabial will be based in Alicante General Hospital.

So far in Valencia there are only two health research institutes, the Research Foundation of the Hospital La Fe, ac-

credited in April 2009, and Incliva, Foundation for Clinical Research Hospital, accredited in September 2011.

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Electromar look for new venue ORGANISERS of Electromar, considered one of the most important electronic music festivals in Spain, have said they have begun to look at other venue options. The promoters said they are looking outside of Torrevieja

for the next editions due to the ‘coldness of the city of Torrevieja to host the ninth edition,’ and ‘an apparent disinterest,’ by the Department of Culture. The festival last July was held at the Antonio Soria Park

in Torrevieja, with a programme of international artists led by DJs Ummet Ozcan, Vicetone and Firebeatz and attracted around 10,000 people. It is organised by the same company that promotes the Medusa Sunbeach festival at Cullera beach, Valencia, which is said to be revolutionising tourism in the Valencian coastal town and has support from the municipal corporation of the town. However, promoters say that unlike at Cullera, Torrevieja does not seem to be supporting the event, even though more than 100 jobs were generated by the summer event. Organisers have said they “remain committed to dialogue and agreement with the city. We have a helping hand because the festival has taken root in the city and believe it is an important event in the cultural programme. However, the lack of response from the council forces us to study alternative locations.”

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Workshop for stars of the future GIVES an insight into the world of musical theatre

UPSTAGE: Students can learn about musical theatre in a workshop this Easter.

UPSTAGE is a new, recently launched non-profit association, aiming to give youngsters an insight in to the world of musical theatre. The first project offers a one week residential musical theatre workshop in Alicante at the end of March, where there will be professional qualified teachers coming over from the UK who are are part of Youth Music Theatre.

All have the relevant experience, including directors of West End and Broadway productions. Participants will also have the option to take a Trinity College London Grade Six diploma which, if they pass, gets students valuable UCAS points to help with university entry. The cost is around €440, including tuition, accommodation and full board.

However, there are four scholarship places to apply for, and anyone wanting to apply for a scholarship just needs to explain why they feel it would benefit them in less than 200 words by completing a form at http://upstage.es/apply-forscholarship-place-solicitaruna-beca/. The deadline is February 12. Keep updated on Facebook by searching ‘Upstage’.

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Free second opinions DOCTORS marking occasion of World Cancer Day By Gemma Quinn PROFESSIONALS at the Quiron Hospitalâ€™s Oncology Department in Torrevieja are selflessly attending to cancer patients, from February 15-19 offering second opinions. The initiative takes place as part of events promoted within the hospital on the occasion of World Cancer Day, which is celebrated each year on February 4. Cancer patients looking for a second opinion

should call for an appointment and all documents should be provided such as medical notes and diagnostic reports. As part of World Cancer Day, the hospital has teamed up with AFE Cancer, an association in Torrevieja helping people with cancer and their families. At midday today (Thursday) there will be the reading of a manifesto in support of cancer patients and the traditional release of balloons.

Business security course in Santa Pola SANTA POLA is offering an information course on computer security in small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). The Local Development Agency has organised the event on February 11 in collaboration with the INCIBE (National Cyber Security Institute) belonging to the Ministry of Industry and which is aimed at entrepreneurs and SMEs in the town. The event is free and runs from 8-10pm

at the Civic Centre in Santa Pola. It aims to sensitise and educate businesses on the importance of information and how security is handled in companies. It will cover topics such as threats to the information system, security measures to be considered and the best security for mobile devices. For more information or to register visit www.adlsantapola.es.

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Sick note THIS week saw the new system for sick leave begin in the Valencia Region affecting all workers on temporary disability leave. From now on there will be four parts to the baja sick note depending on the length of time.

Learn here THE University of Alicante and the Provincial Tourism Department has embarked on a crusade to try to increase the numbers of students worldwide who choose Alicante for learning languages.

Numbers up THE Science Park of the University Miguel Hernandez in Elche has doubled the number of companies linked to the academic institution during the worst years of the economic crisis.

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Open meeting announced for MURA after its formation ALL residents are invited to discuss the future of urbanisations and any problems encountered By Gemma Quinn THE first full meeting of the Marina Urbanisations Residents Association (MURA) committee detailed its staggering success and achievement in its first 10 days of its formation. Facebook alone has been responsible for more than 600 members signing up and there are more waiting to join via email and through the recently opened office at Calle Madrid 107, Urbanisation La Marina at the former PIPN office. People can register Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-2pm and there will be a small membership fee of €5 per adult per year. This fee is necessary to help with the cost of administration (rent, lawyer’s fees etc) and to help with the fight to get the residents of the urbanisation the services and facilities that have been neglected or denied to them by successive administrations. MURA members will enjoy the benefits of the full back up of the association. Individual’s concerns and problems re-

MURA MEETING: The residents association was formed a few weeks ago. lated to urbanisation matters can be dealt with by the association and help if required from its lawyers. It is anticipated that MURA will be fully functional and legalised by March

1, 2016 and the committee said the support of the urbanisation is crucial if the association is to be a success. MURA is a non-political or affiliated association (to any political party), truly

independent, representing the people of the Urbanisation of La Marina. The next open meeting is on February 24 at 7.30pm at the Sports Complex in urbanisation La Marina.

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Murcia water for Alicante THE water supply from Calasparra, Murcia, will be reopened to alleviate Alicante Province’s drought. The 31 cubic hectometres from these wells should temporarily alleviate the problems faced by the agricultural sector as another Tajo-Segura water transfer hangs in the balance. The situation will soon be critical, said growers and could threaten the sowing period for next summer ’s crops. The consequences for agriculture in Alicante Province and Murcia, which provides employment for 100,000 people, could be lethal, they warn. The Buendia and Entrepeñas reservoirs in central Spain which provide the Tajo-Segura pipeline water now hold 341 cubic hectometres following last month’s rain. Once levels rise to 344 cubic hectometres, Madrid will authorise a six-cubic hectometre transfer, but only for domestic use.

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Cycling tour to launch stage from Orihuela EVENT will attract hundreds of cyclists from all over Spain By Gemma Quinn ORIHUELA welcomes the ‘queen stage’ of the Tour of Valencia on Saturday February 6. Orihuela Mayor Emilio Bascuñana, was joined by Deputy for Sports, Pascual Diaz, Councillor for Sports, Damaso Aparicio along with the race director, Angel Casero, and local retired cyclist Bernardo Ruiz in announcing the event. Orihuela will be the starting point for professional cyclists from all over Spain competing in this event. The ‘queen stage’ of the Tour of Valencia will start at 12.30pm and consist of a 141km route across the Vega Baja to Xorret de Cati. Councillor Aparicio thanked the Delegation of Alicante for the “opportunity for our city to be used as the starting point.”

CYCLING TOUR: Orihuela being used as a starting point for the ‘queen stage.’ Upon leaving Orihuela the cyclists will pass through the villages of Hurchillo, Arneva and Raiguero de Bonanza.

Mayor Bascuñana welcomes everyone to “enjoy a high level of cycle” and said he was pleased to host the event in the

city: “As we were offered the opportunity we did not want to waste it as Orihuela has so many fans of the sport.”

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This year’s tapas and gin routes ALBATERA launches mobile app to accompany tapas By Gemma Quinn A TOTAL of 21 establishments are participating this year in the ninth edition of the Tapas Route, and the fourth Gin and Tonic Route to be held in Albatera. The routes run over three weekends from February 1921 and 26-28 and March 4-6. Councillor for Fiestas,

Rosa Molina, said the event aims to promote the gastronomy of local establishments and thereby enhance the retail, hospitality and commerce in those days. Participating venues will each develop two tapas dishes costing €2 for a tapas and beer, with the gin and tonic cocktails costing €4. This year has seen the cre-

ation of a mobile app providing details of the cafes, bars and restaurants and their locations. It will also allow people to vote for their favourite, and enter a prize draw to win a weekend trip for two. On February 20 at 11am the route will be celebrated by a parade of brass bands, followed by another parade in the Plaza de España at 4pm.

Grants for university meals THE Vice President for Students and Sports of the Miguel Hernandez University (UMH) in Elche, has announced dining scholarships worth €75,000 to partially cover the cost of feeding the students. The first grants will be launched in the second quarter of the year, for a total of €37,500.

Dining bonds will be exchangeable for meals at the cafeterias on campus, and students enrolled in courses during 2015-2016, in financial need and are not in receipt of other aid for the same purpose. Applications must be submitted by February 12 at UMH offices on campus.

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Dressing up WITH this year’s Carnival in full swing Star Wars costumes are the most sought after, according to suppliers in Alicante Province. Also in demand are Iron Man, Thor and Captain America.

Textile fair THE second edition of the Home Textiles Premium fair in Madrid will be held next September. Promoted by the Valencian Region’s textiles sector, it will move to Chamartin station owing to the demand for stalls.

Drop outs VALENCIAN residents in the 18-26 age group without baccalaureate studies or vocational training fell to 21 per cent last year. Baleares had the highest rate with 26.71 per cent without the qualifications.

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Too much information PROTECT your privacy online and avoid using the same passwords By Gemma Quinn BROWSING the internet or surfing social media are common occurrences in today’s society where we confess our age, what we like to eat, when we are on holiday and everything else in between. But what many do not realise is that every time you surf the web and open up pages, you leave traces of yourself and your data. “The problem with this is that there is great ignorance among citizens,” said Esther Botella, an Elche lawyer specialising in data protection and privacy on the Internet: “By publishing relationships, tastes, jobs, hobbies, photos, family, location etc, all this information is used so we are shown adverts in relation to our tastes.” Social networks like Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin are designed to share and hold all sorts of personal data and images that are automatically public. On web pages, notes such as ‘We use our own and third party cookies to improve our services and show advertising’ means that the web has in-

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PRIVACY ONLINE: Many are unaware of how much information they share online. stalled a small file called a cookie on your system that will serve for advertisers to give information about what pages have been consulted. “So, for example, if you have bought a dress online, you will then find you get numerous adverts pop up

for dress shops.” Botella continued: “The cookies previously had a technical function to help you navigate a web page or signing up for a service, but it was soon realised that it can show data of your browsing history.” It is advisable to be aware of priva-

cy when on the Internet and consider the amount of information you share on social media sites. When buying online always check the company’s privacy policy and avoid using the same passwords across numerous sites.

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Ex-mayor New pro wants shuttle tours la THE PP political party of Torrevieja has requested a shuttle service to the AVE high speed train service from the city. Former mayor and municipal spokesperson, Eduardo Dolon, presented the motion and called on the council to begin the process with agencies and related institutions for the implementation of the shuttle. Eduardo Dolon said: “With the growing success of the shuttle to the airport in Elche-Alicante, we be-

lieve it would be very positive and successful to have a shuttle service that will connect with the AVE from Torrevieja.” Dolon called on action to be made to start the process to get the shuttle in place before the summer to further increase tourism and to assist those with second homes in the city. Dolon also went on to criticise the ruling council for having “no initiative and does not care about things that can be positive for Torrevieja.”

Game jam in Alicante STUDENTS and graduates in multimedia engineering have been in Alicante to participate in Game Jam, a competition that requires the entrants to design a video game within 48 hours. It is the first time Alicante has hosted the global event in which participants had to create a game with just four colours, the central character could only go forward and there had to be a reference to Alicante.

FREE tours will be ava By Gemma Quinn A NEW annual programme of guided tours has been launched in Murcia as part of an initiative joining 26 municipalities. The Ministry of Economic, Tourism and Employment Development, together with the Network of Tourist Offices of the Region of Murcia, has launched the programme which has over 100 tours on offer throughout the year, with most of them free to the public. Over the next 12 months there will be experiences for all ages such as hiking trails, theatrical, boat, cultural, cave and eco tours. A new feature this year is that bookings can now be made online via the www.murciaturistica.es website and participants of the tours will be invited to give their feedback on the site. They will also be conducted in English. “The initiative has sought to respond to the demand of tourists and the many English-speaking residents

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ilable in English for residents and visitors to the area

GUIDED TOURS: Murcia’s cultural sights are amongst the offerings in the 2016 tour. of the region and neighbouring regions,” explained director of the Institute of Tourism, Manuel Fernandez-Delgado.

He added that the programme, now in its seventh year “tries to present the main attractions of cultural, historical and natural

heritage of the different municipalities in Murcia through official tourist guides, technical offices or stage actors.”

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Winning ticket A LUCKY EuroMillions lottery ticket holder in Elche has won €139,000. The winning ticket was bought in Calle Victoria Kent.

Clean park E N V I R O N M E N TA L group Friends of Wetlands South of Alicante (SAHA) have asked Elche Council to remove mountains of debris accumulated along the Natural Park of El Hondo.

Fiesta Queens THIS year’s crowning ceremony for the Queens and her maids for the Spring Festival of Murcia, will take place in the Plaza Belluga in Murcia City on March 12.

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Murcia teacher hits number one spot with children’s story WITH one book published, Robert hopes there will be more to come By Gemma Quinn AFTER writing stories for a children’s website for the last three years, English teacher Robert Parfett is now celebrating being a published author. ‘The Not So Wise Owl’ is a rhyming story that Robert first sent to the website childrensstories.net. They liked it so much they offered him the chance to publish it and so after finding illustrator Sarah-Leigh Wills from Cornwall to bring the book to life, a year after the initial interest, his book was published. It is available online and in a few shops locally in Murcia where Robert lives, including El Corte Ingles. A primary school teacher at the El Liceo Frances school in Murcia, Robert has plenty of youngsters to test his stories on, but none are bigger fans, or per-

CHILDREN’S STORY: Author Robert tests out ‘The Not So Wise Owl’ on sons William and Robert. haps critics, than his own two sons William and Oliver. “They also provide inspiration for my

stories,” said Robert: “They say ‘how about this for a story’ or they will draw me a picture as

an idea and if I get a good response from them for a story then that is a good start.”

He also tries to make his stories humorous so they are just as enjoyable for the adults reading them as they are for the children. Robert has been in Murcia since 1999 and admits he has always written and jotted down ideas, but it was only when he lost his job that he actually sat down and wrote and sent them off to various places including the childrens-sto ries.net site. With one book published, Robert hopes there will be more to come as he juggles writing with teaching. ‘The Not So Wise Owl’ was number one in sales in the USA and Spain in the children’s poetry and short stories section and can be purchased online via Amazon.

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Take up a new hobby and enjoy the outdoors RC Mar Menor sailing group is looking for new members to join them MAIN TYPE: Is the one metre racing class.

By Gemma Quinn THE RC Mar Menor Sailing Group is looking for new members to join them. They are an international one metre radio controlled sailing club that race every week at the new water sports facility next to the Lo Pagan fishing quay. While they welcome all types of boats, the main racing class is the IOM (one metre class). The class is recognised by the Spanish Sailing Federation and by the International Sailing Federation. The group race to RYA rules and the racing is competitive, but always friendly. There are 14 IOMs who are happy and willing to help new members source new or second-hand boats. Both experienced and beginners are all welcome and help is always at hand to get less experienced members started. Ladies are also welcome whether they want to take part or just socialise with the other wives that attend race days. After racing there is lunch or coffee and a chat at one of the nearby excellent beach bars.

SAILING CLUB: Join a new hobby on the Mar Menor. The club has had a successful first year running weekly races and well attended away days, visiting other IOM clubs up and down the Costas, taking part in National Regattas and friendly race days. Many members have joined the Spanish IOM association and acquired federation licences. This licence allows them to

qualify and compete in national and international championship events, while other members are just as happy to race at club level only. For more information on the club, call David on 968 170 870 or email Bev or Stuart at rcsailinggroup@gmail.com or visit www.rcsailingmarmenor.com.

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CIAJ presents its winter programme Youth Expo 2016 is announced By Gemma Quinn THE Youth Expo 2016 is one of the main attractions of Torrevieja’s winter youth programme. Councillor for Youth and Sports, Pablo Samper, has announced that the new schedule for February and March is now available. The Youth Expo 2016 takes place on March 15 and 16 at the Virgin del Carmen Cultural Centre. It is open to all youngsters and the councillor said it is an event “by and for the youth of the city, but can be accessed by all public.” The expo gives advice and resources available to youngsters as well as information from universities and colleges, training on offer and current businesses and government agencies will also be in attendance to help get students ready for the work place. The Expo 2016 is a programme aimed to help improve the employability of young people aged between 16 and 29 who do not

study or work and can benefit from the advice and information. The Centre for Information and Youth Animation (CIAJ), as part of their winter programme has also arranged a skiing trip to the Sierra Nevada on March 4-6. This trip was initially arranged for January but was postponed due to lack of snow. On March 26, there is a console game competition at the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre with various tournaments and competitions on different platforms to coincide with student holidays at Easter. The CIAJ has also announced a basic food preparation course open to youngsters in collaboration with the CDT tourism centre. This starts on April 15. For more information on the events and for the full programme visit the CIAJ along the Paseo in Torrevieja, call 965 714 072 or WhatsApp 606 055 291 or email juventud@torrevieja.eu.

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Exercise improves cancer treatment BEING overweight has a negative effect on health By Gemma Quinn EXERCISE is an effective tool to improve the quality of life. That’s according to cancer experts at the Quiron Hospitals in Torrevieja and Valencia. Doctors said people with normal body mass index are around 30 per cent less likely to develop the most common cancers such as colon, breast, prostate, lung and uterus. Dr Antonio Brugarolas, director of the Platform for Oncology Hospital Quiron Torrevieja, said: “Being overweight has a negative effect on

health, especially for cardiac and metabolic problems. Obesity is associated with depression, diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, cancer and aging. All health indicators show that it is advisable to control body weight to prevent premature death caused by being overweight.” The recommended weekly exercise time for a healthy person is 30 minutes, five days a week with moderate exercise or 20 minutes of intense exercise three days a week. Dr Brugarolas said exercise is an essential part of cancer treatment and there have been several studies showing that sport improves the outcome.

Solidarity run for peace day TO mark the Day of Peace, Miguel Hernandez school in Orihuela organised for the sixth year running the ‘Solidarity kilometre’ run. Teachers, parents and students all took part to raise money to help improve child nutrition in Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Mauritania and Mali following a proposal made to them

by the NGO Save the Children. Those who completed the run received a diploma as the school’s head teacher thanked everyone for supporting the cause and sponsoring the runners. The total amount raised has not yet been confirmed.

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Thank you THE Elche Children’s Care Home would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to Casas Espania SL for their donation of €179 from fundraising over Christmas, including seeing their offices turned into Santa’s grotto with 12,500 lights.

Gift cards MERCURY FM’s gift card donation programme was a great success for the Elche Children’s Care Home and the charity would like to thank everyone who bought gift cards.

Alice scenes CALLE San Francisco in Alicante, known as the ‘mushroom street’ saw a group of friends re-enact scenes from Alice in Wonderland to mark the 37th anniversary of the installation of the mushrooms.

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World Cancer Day THERE will be a two minute silence to remember those who have lost their fight By Gemma Quinn FOR the fourth year running, Zenia Boulevard shopping centre is hosting an event to mark World Cancer Day 2016 today (Thursday 4). Organised by Maria Wilson, President of the AECC Orihuela Costa branch and her Pink Ladies and Panthers, the day’s events start at midday with a range of performers throughout the day all giving their time for free for the cause. At 2pm there will be a two minute silence to remember those who have been lost to cancer or are fighting it. For a contribution to the AECC cancer charity, people will receive a rose. All monies raised will go to the AECC’s cancer screening and research programmes. World Cancer Day is a global event taking place every year on February 4. It aims to unite the world’s population in the fight against cancer and save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease. For more information on World Cancer Day events or the AECC cancer charity, visit www.pinkladies.es or call 965 329 841.

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Innovation award for San Javier beaches WORKER created designs in the sand

ZENIA BOULEVARD: Maria and the Pink Ladies will be back at the shopping centre after breast cancer awareness events, to mark World Cancer Day.

THE beaches of San Javier have been awarded a prize for innovation. Local beach cleaner Mariano Lopez Baños has been creating logos and designs in the sand as part of his work to clean and prepare the beaches for tourists. Many of the designs incorporated the letter ‘Q’ to mark the fact that the beaches have been awarded the Q for Quality award for their cleanliness and facilities. The markings were recognised at the recent Fitur Tourism Fair in Madrid and awarded the prize for innovation for seeking ways of standing out.

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Graffiti campaign launched MUR C I A h a s l a u n c h ed a graffiti campaign for 2016. But t h i s t i m e , i n stea d o f campaigning to clean the stre e t s, t h e y a r e i n v itin g artists to graffiti the walls. ‘Twe l v e m o n t h s , 1 2 wall s’ i s t h e n a m e o f th e initi a t i v e t h a t wi l l in v ite graffiti artists to paint murals on selected walls across the m u n i c i p a l i t y, g iv in g them a constructive and permitted outlet for their talents. The scheme was launched this week at the Parque del Fofo in Murcia, close to the Plaza Circular. Eight artists worked on a 50 square metre wall creating i m a g e s wi t h a s p o rts theme due to its close proximity to sports centre.

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Milestone anniversary for Quesada couple By Gemma Quinn SEVENTY years of marriage is no mean feat, but Ken and Rita Williamson, who celebrated this milestone anniversary at the weekend, seem just as happy now as they undoubtedly were on their wedding day. Ken, originally from Yorkshire, met Rita in India when he was part of the army and Rita was a wireless operator. They enjoyed a whirlwind romance and married in India within months. This was not uncommon at the time with many young Indian women marrying British army guys, but few soldiers returned to their brides. Ken was not one of them and their young love has blossomed and stood the test of time for seven decades. When India became independent and left the British Empire, life was a little more difficult for British born Ken, and he stowed away on a ship to get back to the UK and worked around the world in the merchant navy to get

enough money to bring Rita and their young daughter Bernie, to the UK to reunite the family. They remained in the UK and looked at moving to the USA and Australia also, before settling in Spain 16 years ago. The delightful couple now enjoy the Spanish lifestyle at their home in Quesada, which they share with their only child Bernie and her husband Phil, having always lived together as a family. Bernie’s parents have set her a good example, and she celebrated her 40th wedding anniversary last year with Phil. Rita is 89 next week and Ken is 92 in five months. They celebrated their 70th anniversary with a meal with close friends and family, and the secret to their happy marriage? “Put up with the good and bad.”

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Ken and Rita celebrate 70 years of marriage.

Pilar cinema will show English films THE cinema in Pilar de la Horadada is showing the film Everest in English tonight (Thursday 4) at 7pm and on Saturday February 6 at 5pm. Next week’s film is Spy, showing on Thursday and Saturday at the same times. Tickets cost €5 and the cinema is in the Duplex Espacio Cultural in Calle Canalejas, 4. To keep updated on latest films and monthly specials such as classics and children’s films, search Cinemapilar on Facebook or visit http://cinema pilar.blogspot.com.es/.

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Pamper party MABS cancer support group, Murcia Mar Menor, is hosting a pamper party on February 12 at 3pm at La Zona, Los Alcazares. Entry is free with hair and beauty products to sample.

Spring stalls STALL holders are wanted for the MABS Spring Market that takes place on March 11 from 11am at La Zona, Los Alcazares. If you would like a stall email mabsdon nawalsh@gmail.com.

Info centre MABS cancer charity’s Information Centre in Urb Foque, Avenida Mar Menor, San Javier is open every Tuesday and Friday from 10am-2pm for help and information, or call 868 171 035.

A donation for AFA WINE lovers contributed monies at their monthly meetings By Gemma Quinn THE AFA Alzheimer ’s Association of Torrevieja gratefully received a donation of over €1,000 from a group of wine lovers. Magica Gourmet (MG) Bodegas in Benijofar hosts a monthly wine club with members contributing to a raffle at each meeting. The proceeds from these raffles during 2015 have now been donated to AFA. Purificacion Garcia from the charity was invited to th e firs t c lu b me e tin g of 2 0 1 6 w h e re a c h eq u e for €1,152 was presented by David Fanailou to help AFA continue the work they do supporting those suffering from Alzheimer’s and their families and carers. There are now around 500 members of the wine club, run by MG Bodegas owner D av id F an ailo u , w h o im-

GRATEFUL DONATION: David Fanailou presents a cheque for €1,152 to Purificacion Garcia from AFA. parts his wisdom and love of food a nd w ine on the members who get to be the

first to try out new wines. Throughout 2016 the wine club will continue to

host a r aff l e wi t h gr eat prizes and proceeds will go to charity.

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Creed is showing at the IMF CREED is the new film showing in English at the IMF Cinema in Torrevieja. It is on Monday to Thursday at 6.30pm and Friday to Sunday at 6pm. Creed: the legend of Rocky, tells the story of former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serving as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. It stars Michael B Jordan, Sylvester Stallone and Tessa Thompson. Tickets cost €5 for members for Monday to Thursday showings. Membership cards for the film club should now be ready. Email film@admitone.club.

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La Nucia march against cancer ORGANISERS expect to raise considerably more than last year COSTA BLANCA NORTH

MORE than 2,000 people part i c i p a t e d i n L a N u c i a ’s s e v enth march in support of the fight against cancer. The march was organised by the t o w n ’s b r a n c h o f t h e A E C C a n t i cancer association with the collaboration of the Anemona association and La Nucia Town Hall. People of all ages took part in the fundraising five-kilometre walk between the Camilo Cano sports complex and the CEM Environmental Education Centre. There were 800 more participants this year and the organisers expect to raise considerably more than last year’s €3,800.

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TWENTY-SIX Francoist ‘yoke and arrows’ symbols were found on social housing in Ondara. The council has given residents’ communities three months to remove them from entrance doors.

LAST year saw a reduction in the length of time patients have to wait for surgery. At the end of 2015, the average waiting time was 110.9 days. This was a reduction from 114.3 days in 2014. The number of patients awaiting surgery last year was also down from 14,487 in 2014 to 13,478 in 2015.

A TOTAL number of 1,419 senior citizens have participated in the different occupational workshops which have been introduced to the Velez-Malaga Town Council retirement home during 2015. The most popular workshop has been the one covering Sevillana dancing.

ALBOX Council has honoured one of the town’s most respected sons by naming a street after him. Pedro Molina, rector of the University of Almeria between 2007 and 2015, was born in Albox and was guest of honour at the unveiling ceremony.

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THE Andalucia Figure Skating Championship took place in Torrox on January 30. The event was held in the Municipal Sports Centre which hosted six figure skating clubs from different parts of Andalucia including Sevilla, Torrox, Malaga, Torremolinos and Mijas.

SELF-CONFESSED animal-addict, Shannon Cross, has taken on the challenge of a lifetime in aid of APSA dog charity in Albox. In June, the 19-yearold will jump from a plane 15,000 feet above the plains of Sevilla in a sponsored tandem jump.

Fewer dropouts VALENCIAN COMMUNITY residents in the 18-26 age group without baccalaureate studies or vocational training fell to 21 per cent last year. Baleares had the highest rate with 26.71 per cent.

Late start FLU has arrived later in the Valencian Community owing to higher than usual temperatures. Primary care doctors are noticing an increase in cases which they expect to peak in mid-February.

Safer access WORK on the roundabout on the CV800’s north access to Muchamiel, an accident black spot used by 14,000 vehicles daily, is under way. The €159,905 project will take five months.

Moving house CAMPELLO’S Guardia Civil headquarters will be moved to temporary premises near the Rio Seco river mouth. The existing installation is damp and inadequate and plans for a new building are still delayed.

Briton dies in fall A 49-YEAR-OLD British man fell from the terrace of his home in Calle Mofares in the village of Calvia on the morning of January 30. The terrace was on the first floor, some two to three metres from the ground. Investigators believe that he may have suffered some type of attack causing him to lose his balance and fall.

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THE Balearic government approved a plan to stop the spread of the red beetle responsible for killing palm trees on the islands. Regulations and an official register will be put into effect for growers, distributors and importers of the trees.

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A TRAFFIC accident claimed the life of a 21-year-old Argentinian man in the early hours of Saturday January 30. The incident took place in Palma’s Son Sardina area. The only other passenger in the car, a 20-year-old male, was taken to hospital with mild injuries.

AFTER a decade of discussion, the first stone of the Rincon de la Victoria indoor acclimatised swimming pool was formally put in place on January 29. The project which will cost €3.8 million and includes a pool, gym and spa will be the first indoor pool in the town.

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COMICS are coming to Fuengirola as part of the third cycle of ‘Stand-up for Fuengirola’ in the Casa de la Cultura. Some of Spain’s finest will be participating in the shows on February 5, 19 and throughout March and April.

Der Marina ACROSS the Alps in Dusseldorf, the Virgen del Carmen Marina of Marbella was promoted at the self-described world’s largest boat show. The marina, in partnership with Andalucian tourism, hopes to strengthen its position as a nautical destination.

Holiday theft A PRISONER has been charged by National Police after committing armed robberies during his leave days. The 51-year-old has been connected to three robberies with violent intimidation perpetrated in east Malaga. His previous sentence was related to similar crimes.

Avian angels A FALCON trapped in a tree was rescued by the Green Patrol of Alhaurin de la Torre Local Police after a resident alerted them to its woes. In fine condition, the Harris Falcon was removed and returned to its owner.

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A PAIR of high school students from Albox and El Elido set off on an experience of a lifetime. Isabel and Eusebio were chosen to take part in a volunteer project in the city of Klodska, Poland as part of the ESV (European voluntary service) initiative.

REJECTING his inevitable appeal, a judge has sentenced a man to 13 months in prison for stealing jewellery from his then mother-in-law. He was accused of stealing a gold wedding ring, necklaces, bracelets and earrings from the woman’s wardrobe valued at more than €2,000.

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AN 84-YEAR-OLD pilot who careered into the sea at Almerimar beach, near El Ejido, after his plane suffered serious faults will have the crash investigated by the Guardia Civil. After swimming out of the water he was found by police who took him to Poniente hospital for a medical test.

CHINESE tourists are making Malaga City their new home according to impressive figures which show the council strategy of attracting Chinese travellers has paid off.

Immigrants in Motril Students visit Poland A GROUP of 25 sub-Saharan immigrants who were found on January 27 by Maritime Rescue 47 miles off the Granada coast have arrived safe and sound at Motril port. All of them were in good condition except two, who had some physical problems and needed to be taken to the Red Cross premises.

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H&B profits SWEDEN: Clothing giant Hennes and Mauritz (H&M) has reported a 4 per cent rise in net profits in 2015. The company also plans 400 new stores for the coming year.

Centre attack SWEDEN: Staff at a refugee home were forced to barricade themselves in a room after 19 young men in their care rioted and attacked them with weapons.

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Heartbroken wife COUPLE were found dead at home next to each other AN inquest heard how a wife was so upset after finding her husband’s body that she gave up the will to live and died next to him. The couple were found at their home in Hampshire last year. Both died of natural causes.

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No winner NATIONAL Lottery investigators have decided the grandmother who claimed her £33 million winning ticket was ruined in the wash is not the jackpot winner. It has emerged the 48-year-old is on trial for theft later this year.

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AN NHS 111 helpline operator was found hanged in the staff toilet halfway through her fourth 12-hour night shift in a row. The 22-year-old worked at the call centre in Devon and had complained about the pressures of her job.

A 30 stone teacher, aged 43, died from a heart attack in Dorset while firefighters were discussing removing a window to get her out of the house.

DENMARK has been named the world’s least corrupt nation. The country topped a new ranking by anti-corruption campaign group Transparency International. Nordic neighbours Sweden and Finland were next in the list.

Lucky escape NORWAY: Singer Ellie Goulding has said that she nearly died on a recent trip to Norway after their all-terrain vehicle half-submerged in a partially frozen lake. The singer evacuated through the roof.

Valuables claim DENMARK has faced criticism for a new law allowing refugees’ valuables to be confiscated, but Germany already has stronger rules in place. In Bavaria cash and valuables are confiscated with a value of over €750.

No truth POLICE have said there was “no dead refugee” after a volunteer made up the story about a Syrian man dying after queuing for days outside a government office. News of the death spread online.

A LAKESIDE property that once served as a love nest for Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, remains unsold after 15 years on the market. They will now try and lease the property out.

DENMARK has reported its first case of the Zika virus. A Danish tourist who had been in South and Central America has been confirmed to have the mosquito-borne virus.

DENMARK: The town hall and police station of Aabenraa was evacuated after a woman made a bomb threat. The town’s library and other buildings adjacent to the police station were also cleared.

TWO cases of the Zika virus have been reported in Germany, but experts say that the spread of the mosquito-borne virus is “extremely” unlikely. The two Germans diagnosed had recently returned from Haiti.

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SECURITY CAMERAS: Companies have been warned not to use them in saunas.

Privacy bid after complaints FINES can be issued for those in breach of the law COMPANIES have been warned against using security cameras in places where people walk around naked, following complaints of cameras in saunas. Fines of up to €820,000 can be issued for those in breach.

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Back by boat THE Netherlands, which currently holds the EU presidency, has announced a plan to send asylum seekers who arrive on the Greek islands by boat, straight back to Turkey.

Self-driving EXPERIMENTS are being carried out with self-driving cars being trialled on university campuses. The

WEpod shuttle buses have no steering wheel or pedals, are electric and have a maximum speed of 25 kph.

Hunter questioned POLICE have launched an investigation after several birds of prey were found poisoned at a hunting ground in Friesland. A hunter from a nearby village is being questioned.

Help and advice THE Telephone Pastors counsel service was established in Berlin 60 years ago t hi s year and has si nce hel ped ar ound 45 m i l l i on people who have turned to the service for advice.

Arms sales up GERMAN citizens appear to feel the need to protect themselves, as arms sellers and regulatory agencies in Germany have seen an increased demand for gun licences over recent weeks and more people are enrolling in self-defence courses, yet the police force has said it does not consider this to be a problem yet.

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Space HIGH peppers PLANTS: Will be studied in a greenhouse.

Goat and the tiger RUSSIAN cosmonauts will try to grow sweet pepper in a new greenhouse which will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) by the year end, a project scientist told TASS. ‘High plants’ will be studied in a new greenhouse aboard the Russian sector of the ISS.

A LAWYER in Novosibirsk has called for a ban on stories about a goat and a tiger in a national park in Russia’s Far East, arguing that the widespread media coverage of the pair is ‘covert gay propaganda’ and poses a threat to Russian children. The animals gained worldwide fame when Amur the tiger failed

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MORE THAN 100 Russians have died since a flu epidemic was announced in early January, Russian Health Minister Veronika Skvortsova told the RIA Novosti state-run news agency. Among the 107 fatal victims of the flu epidemic are eight children and four pregnant women, she was cited as saying in the report.

RUSSIAN air carriers have been forced to lower ticket prices due to falling demand with prices down by 25 per cent in January for internal flights compared to the same period last year, but international flight costs have fallen by just 1.5 per cent.

Litvinenko lies MOST Russians do not believe the conclusions of the British final report on a public inquiry into the death of Russia’s former FSB officer Alexander Litvinenko, an opinion poll carried out by the Levada Centre suggests according to the Kommersant newspaper.

Housing slump THE market for previouslyoccupied housing in Moscow has dropped by almost 30 per cent over the past year according to the Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre and Cartography. Last year, 113,769 apartments excluding new builds - were sold in Moscow, down from 162,038 in 2014. The slump in demand has also affected the Moscow market for new homes.

TIGER: Refused to pounce on the goat. to pounce on a goat named Timur after it was released into his enclosure at the Primorye Safari Park as dinner.

Lamborghini figures IN keeping with a perception that oligarchs in Russia are still living the high life, the Lamborghini agent in Russia has revealed a 25 per cent rise in Russian car sales in 2015. Admittedly, the company sold just 21 cars countrywide, but it is a significant increase from 16 vehicles in 2014 and prices do start at €250,000.

They’re lovin’ it THANKS to collapsing oil prices and Western sanctions, Russia’s currency is tumbling and its economy is shrinking, but there is one group that is gobbling up the profit, McDonald’s which has announced it will open 60 new McDonald’s restaurants in Russia this year.

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By John Smith DESPITE the doom and gloom being spread through the stock markets and the economies of oil producing nations due to the rapid fall in the wholesale price of oil, Royal

Dutch Shell is about to invest $49 billion (€45 billion) to take over oil and gas exploration company BG Group. This expenditure, which is greater than the annual GDP of 107 countries and equal to that of Slove-

Billions of euros are lost every year to tax avoidance. This is unacceptable and we are acting to tackle it.” The EU tax commissioner Pierre Moscovici on legal tax avoidance.

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is the percentage of shareholders who voted in favour of the board proposal to take over the BG Group.

SMOKERS: Number has reduced due to regulations.

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IMF forecast upgrades SPAIN is set to outpace the world’s leading advanced economies in 2016, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as the agency upgraded its outlook for Spanish GDP, predicting growth of 2.7 per cent in 2016 and 2.3 per cent in 2017. This is still less than the recently downgraded forecast for the overall world economy.

Cigarette factory to close Trade profit THE very last cigarette factory in Spain, based in La Rioja and operated by Altadis, a subsidiary of Imperial Tobacco which manufactured the Fortuna brand, is to close by the end of June, with its 471 workers either retiring or being made redundant. As the number of smokers

in Spain reduces due to government regulations on smoking in public places, and with an unprecedented number of fraudulent cigarettes being made in unlicensed factories in Spain and other countries, it became impractical to continue with their manufacture.

REPSOL, the Spanish oil company, announced on January 27 that its accounts for 2015 showed an increase in trading profit of 8 per cent over the previous year at €1.85 billion. To counter this good news, it has had to write down the value of its reserves by €2.9 billion due to plummeting prices.

Abengoa submits a new plan and may survive CRIPPLED engineering giant Abengoa has produced and submitted to its administrators a five-year plan projecting a reduction of the company debt by €3 billion, through a combination of selling assets and closing

€8.7 billion is said to be the amount that Chinese entrepreneur Wang Jianlin, owner of the Edificio España in Madrid lost due to the January stock market slump in China.

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non-viable areas of its business. By concentrating on core engineering and construction business it hopes to renegotiate its €9 billion debt, to allow it to return to profit and make the company viable again.

nia, shows both the wealth of this company as well as its commitment to the production and sale of fossil fuels and natural gas. Unlike rival BP, Shell has not had to expend large amounts of money to clean up environmental spills.

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El Mundo to reduce staff SPAIN’S second largest daily newspaper El Mundo, which sells just over 180,000 copies each day, is looking to reduce its staffing levels by about 20 per cent. Owned by an Italian group, it has been instructed to reduce wages by €15 million over a three-year period. It appears the move to online reporting has affected circulation, which has shown a reduction of advertising income.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY Anglo American 282.95 5.50 Associated British Foods 3,142.00 -8.00 Admiral Group 1,774.00 0.00 Aberdeen Asset Management 245.15 -1.35 Ashtead Group 900.00 1.00 Antofagasta 382.35 2.15 ARM Holdings 1,005.50 12.50 Aviva 479.65 -1.15 AstraZeneca 4,436.50 -51.00 BAE Systems 514.00 -2.00 Babcock International Group 915.25 0.25 Barclays 188.45 2.45 British American Tobacco 3,864.00 -33.00 Barratt Developments 603.50 4.00 BG Group 1,053.50 -1.00 Berkeley Group Holdings 3,551.50 16.50 British Land Co 741.75 1.75 BHP Billiton 681.45 5.05 Bunzl 1,876.50 8.50 BP 373.28 -2.82 Burberry Group 1,195.50 0.50 BT Group 497.18 12.33 Coca-Cola HBC 1,451.50 22.50 Carnival 3,495.00 15.00 Centrica 205.85 1.05 Compass Group 1,199.50 -3.50 Capita Group (The) 1,176.50 1.50 CRH 1,857.00 3.00 Dixons Carphone 475.75 2.05 DCC 5,395.00 -10.00 Diageo 1,892.00 7.50 Direct Line Insurance Group 375.90 1.30 Experian 1,188.50 -1.50 easyJet 1,572.00 24.00 Fresnillo 729.00 7.00 GKN 280.10 1.30 Glencore 90.43 0.95 GlaxoSmithKline 1,435.75 -3.25 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 2,024.00 6.00 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,360.50 -2.50 Hammerson 585.75 2.25 HSBC Holdings 489.95 -2.35 International Consolidated Air 545.25 5.75 InterContinental Hotels Group 2,330.00 33.00 3i Group 441.85 -0.15 Imperial Tobacco Group 3,742.00 -44.00 Intu Properties 298.45 -0.55 Inmarsat 1,104.50 4.50 Intertek Group 2,820.00 -10.00 ITV 266.70 -0.10

% CHG. 1.98 -0.25 0.00 -0.55 0.11 0.57 1.26 -0.24 -1.14 -0.39 0.03 1.32 -0.85 0.67 -0.09 0.47 0.24 0.75 0.46 -0.75 0.04 2.54 1.57 0.43 0.51 -0.29 0.13 0.16 0.43 -0.19 0.40 0.35 -0.13 1.55 0.97 0.47 1.06 -0.23 0.30 -0.18 0.39 -0.48 1.07 1.44 -0.03 -1.16 -0.18 0.41 -0.35 -0.04

NET VOL 3,820.42 24,007.52 4,845.32 3,137.47 4,481.02 3,725.55 13,442.60 18,721.70 54,441.47 15,946.56 4,579.37 29,663.75 70,145.53 5,766.16 35,562.36 4,754.99 7,366.78 14,147.71 5,997.88 66,684.81 5,204.55 38,665.60 5,057.78 7,221.68 9,939.12 19,335.78 7,544.12 14,664.31 5,347.96 4,629.25 45,952.34 5,522.25 11,337.25 6,063.38 5,198.78 4,556.05 13,028.39 67,922.53 3,865.23 6,178.00 4,456.85 92,908.27 10,640.23 5,333.89 4,209.79 34,728.04 3,805.29 4,698.06 4,498.77 10,415.75

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Johnson Matthey 2,469.00 4.00 Kingfisher 329.50 3.40 Land Securities Group 1,095.50 0.50 Legal & General Group 242.40 -1.10 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 65.69 0.23 London Stock Exchange Gr 2,460.00 -14.00 Merlin Entertainments 413.85 0.15 Marks & Spencer Group 425.60 1.50 Mondi 1,150.50 14.50 National Grid 984.60 -1.20 Next 6,942.50 17.50 Old Mutual 169.20 -0.50 Provident Financial 2,924.00 -14.00 Prudential 1,350.00 -17.50 Persimmon 2,032.00 -4.00 Pearson 797.50 8.50 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,211.50 -22.50 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 254.65 1.95 Royal Dutch Shell 1,517.00 -1.00 Royal Dutch Shell 1,515.00 -6.00 RELX 1,224.50 -5.50 Rio Tinto 1,709.50 -4.50 Royal Mail 460.80 1.60 Rolls-Royce Group 553.50 -1.50 Randgold Resources 5,005.00 38.00 RSA Insurance Group 417.65 1.25 SABMiller 4,178.25 -4.25 Sainsbury (J) 246.60 1.50 Schroders 2,727.00 3.00 Sage Group (The) 622.50 1.50 Shire 3,895.00 -15.00 Sky 1,099.50 17.50 Standard Life 363.90 0.40 Smiths Group 941.50 -2.00 Smith & Nephew 1,156.00 -6.00 Sports Direct International 416.35 0.75 SSE 1,450.50 0.50 Standard Chartered 472.43 1.43 St James's Place 948.00 -5.00 Severn Trent 2,219.00 30.00 Travis Perkins 1,822.00 -3.00 Tesco 173.25 -0.15 TUI AG 1,194.50 8.50 Taylor Wimpey 192.70 0.30 Unilever 3,067.25 -17.75 United Utilities Group 969.50 13.00 Vodafone Group 225.88 1.98 Wolseley 3,452.50 -10.50 Worldpay Group Ord 3p Wi 310.85 -2.15 WPP Group 1,512.50 -4.50 Whitbread 4,019.00 19.00

% CHG. 0.16 1.04 0.05 -0.45 0.35 -0.57 0.04 0.35 1.28 -0.12 0.25 -0.29 -0.48 -1.28 -0.20 1.08 -0.36 0.77 -0.07 -0.39 -0.45 -0.26 0.35 -0.27 0.77 0.30 -0.10 0.61 0.11 0.24 -0.38 1.62 0.11 -0.21 -0.52 0.18 0.03 0.30 -0.52 1.37 -0.16 -0.09 0.72 0.16 -0.58 1.36 0.88 -0.30 -0.69 -0.30 0.48

NET VOL 4,900.61 7,448.47 8,446.96 13,938.35 45,572.13 8,345.15 4,073.23 6,902.93 5,440.63 35,807.17 10,391.58 7,933.57 4,130.87 33,854.74 6,006.69 6,355.18 43,576.80 15,964.64 57,834.59 36,276.70 13,293.81 23,777.91 4,480.00 9,887.04 4,453.93 4,107.70 67,508.15 4,547.79 5,974.90 6,520.95 22,506.43 17,869.18 6,963.04 3,614.19 10,111.10 2,418.10 14,071.75 11,673.21 4,771.33 5,049.75 4,425.48 13,571.69 6,904.32 6,022.16 37,868.47 6,351.79 56,731.88 8,692.40 6,083.00 19,010.74 7,115.09

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$ 13.11 $ 9.28 $ 43.55 $ 5.57 $ 29.91 $ 8.45 $ 5.33 $ 56.15 $ 587 $ 64.545 $ 8.45

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BANKIA: Disgruntled shareholders have demanded their money back because of ‘serious inaccuracies’ in the bank’s prospectus. By John Smith THE problems with troubled Bankia just continue, with the latest blow to its reputation being a Supreme Court ruling, which rejected its appeal against two cases which had been heard in Valencia and Oviedo. Disgruntled shareholders demanded their money back because of ‘serious inaccuracies’ in the bank’s share prospectus.

This decision cannot have come as too great a shock to the bank, as it had already set €1.84 billion aside in its accounts to cover possible claims from individual shareholders, but it will have come as a blow due to the fact that these funds are now likely to be needed to meet repayment claims. What may worry the bank even more is the fact that the doors are now open for corpo-

rate investors to look to claim similar refunds for their shareholders, which would almost double the amount that the bank, which has already received €20 billion of taxpayer and EU support, will have to allocate in reserves. It’s a vicious circle, as the more the bank has to pay out in compensation for selling shares which were ‘hyped up’, the lower its share price will become on the four markets in

which they trade. Previous directors of the bank are said to have treated it as their own personal ‘piggy bank’, using credit cards and taking money as if they were playing monopoly. Former government minister and chairman of the bank Rodrigo Rato had his passport confiscated whilst awaiting trial, in respect of his activities when with the bank, although he denies any wrongdoing.

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AFTER the US increased interest rates, monetary policy between the US and the Eurozone continues to widen and drift apart. On the one hand we have the European Central Bank continuing with their quantitative easing programme, and on the other the Bank of England issued a statement reaffirming that interest rates are unlikely to rise in the near future. Meanwhile, economic data released from the UK revealed a slowdown in industrial and manufacturing production for the month of December and January. The pound slid rapidly close to 5 per cent against the euro, exacerbated by a postponement of an interest rate hike as well as fears mounting over the Brexit outcome in the referendum (most likely to be held in June). As inflation has struggled to get anywhere close to the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target, due to falling oil and commodity prices putting Central Banks in a conundrum on monetary policy planning, it is looking increasingly likely

THE POUND: Slid rapidly close to 5 per cent against the euro in January. that the Monetary Policy Committee will refrain from raising interest rates in the first half of 2016. Meanwhile, with 2016 starting with global growth concerns amidst a stock market rout across world markets, the UK economy will continue to lean on consumer spending to look forward to better data prints.

From the Eurozone, we have had a bit of a subdued month as far as economic data prints go. However, the main event for the month was the much anticipated Central Bank statement on monetary policy. In his speech Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank, launched a staunch defence of the central bank’s

accommodative monetary easing policy to counter criticism of the policy. In fact, he went a step further and said that the central bank is prepared to cut rates, and also ‘review and reconsider’ further quantitative easing as a premature increase in interest rates could bring about yet another recession. In a fairly interesting month to kick off 2016, we have witnessed a global stock market correction, falling commodity prices as well as a slide in the pound. However, after such a rapid and drastic fall it looks like sterling has bottomed out and could nip up slightly from current levels, though unlikely to achieve last year’s soaring heights for the first half of the year. From Europe, the silver lining continues to be the Central Bank’s accommodative monetary policy, as it meanders towards growth and seems to be working. As we move forward in the year, currency movements are likely to be driven by Central Banks and their monetary policy stances, with the major risk event being the referendum on Britain leaving the European Union, which will determine the shift/stability in market sentiment and whatever the outcome is. Either way, it is likely to be a cautious, yet eventful first half of 2016!

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DON’T you just long for the days when we were all enjoying peace and happiness? LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

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TO tell you the truth, I’ve just about had this entire refugee, migrant, ‘Arab Spring’ business up to the eyeballs. Don’t you just long for those wonderful days when we were all enjoying the peace and happiness so many of our forefathers gave life and limb for? Days when Jihad, Burkas and affairs of the Middle East were far far away, in lands that had no more impact on our daily existence than a few snowflakes on a summer’s day. Wouldn’t it be paradise, just to awaken and realise it was simply all a nightmare? Well I’m afraid those days of peace and happiness are well and truly over. The influx of migrants has now reached ridiculous proportions, and still the do gooders try to make those who seek to discourage this onslaught feel bad and unfeeling. To be honest I can’t really blame some of

MIGRANTS: The influx has reached ridiculous proportions.

them. Not when the media (especially the BBC) continually put the tales of tragedy and human trauma to the forefront of their reports. Why don’t they give more air time to the ri-

oting in Germany, with large mobs of men of ‘Asian appearance’ attacking police with any missile they can lay their hands on? (Wait till someone starts handing out the Kalashnikovs!)

The wrecked migrant trains, covered in graffiti with their smashed windows, destroyed furnishings and toilets literally overflowing with excreta. The young, able-bodied men of ‘Asian appearance,’ disdainfully throwing donated food back into the bewildered faces of kindly souls, because it was considered ‘unclean’. The men of ‘Arab and North African appearance,’ marauding through supermarkets hurtling insults and lifting the skirts of female shoppers. In heaven’s name, how do the authorities think it’s all going to end? I’m not trying to stir up hatred, I’m trying to bring some common sense into the equation. Sooner or later, the most volatile of the local populace will take matters into their own hands, more out of frustration than hatred. We can then prepare ourselves for the ‘Blood Rivers’ Enoch Powell tried so hard to warn us against. Are we listening now?! The innocent children are of course an exception. I believe we should endeavour to save as many of them as we possibly can. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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7:15am The Housing Enforcers 8:00am Wanted Down Under 8:45am Flog it! Trade Secrets 9:15am Great British Menu 9:45am Close Calls: On Camera 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:05pm The Pallisers 3:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:00pm A Place to Call Home 4:45pm Best Bakes Ever 5:30pm David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great American Railroad Journeys 8:00pm Sea Cities 9:00pm Cats v Dogs: Which is Best? 10:00pm The Story of China 11:00pm The Clare Balding Show 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am World War Three: Inside the War Room

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Birds of a Feather 10:00pm Jericho 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm The Late Debate 12:15am Car Crash Britain 1:10am Murder, She Wrote 2:05am Jackpot247 4:00am Tonight 4:25am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

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10:15am The Housing Enforcers 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45pm Emergency Rescue Down Under 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Father Brown 4:00pm For What It's Worth 4:45pm Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Dickensian 10:00pm Shetland 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:25am Would I Lie to You?

7:15am The Housing Enforcers 8:00am Wanted Down Under 8:45am Flog it! Trade Secrets 9:15am MasterChef: The Professionals 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:05pm The Pallisers 3:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:00pm A Place to Call Home 4:45pm Best Bakes Ever 5:30pm David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great American Railroad Journeys 8:00pm Sea Cities 9:00pm Mastermind 9:30pm What to Buy and Why 10:00pm Earth's Greatest Spectacles 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:00am Artsnight

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A common problem on the coast’s naturist beaches DEAR Editor Having just finished reading the above article in the January 21 Costa del Sol edition (issue 1594) of the Euro Weekly News, I feel obliged to point out that this problem is not just limited to Artola beach in Marbella. I live in Estepona and there is the same problem at the naturist beach situated between the Elba five star hotel and the relatively new Fuerte Hotel, which is stopping many of the genuine naturists from enjoying the beach unmolested. The problem is not just confined to the beach, where between t h e t w o h o t e l s t h e r e i s a l a rg e tract of overgrown land in which these men ply their trade. I have reported this problem to the police in the past, which also includes prostitutes at the main roundabouts, just near to the Elba hotel. The situation becomes worse in the summer months, when many families with their children are visually subject to the sexual exploits of these men in broad daylight on the beach, which is totally unacceptable. Two years ago there was a large fire which burnt down the undergrowth on the adjoining land which left the site bare. So therefore with nowhere to hide, the situation stopped. However, as the land has now regrown giving cover, these men have returned in their droves. There have even been reports of men masturbating in the car parks adjacent to the main N340 in full view of the passing vehicles. If the Costa del Sol is going to be touted as a warm and friendly tourist destination to spend holidays with children, then this situation all along the coast needs to be seriously addressed and quickly. I also believe Cabopino naturist beach has similar issues. I am sure that the Tourist office would love to advertise the Costa del Sol as a pervert’s paradise! Ron Bennett, Estepona

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As your article states, our theme this year is “Don’t Stand B y. ” H i s t o r y s h o w s t h a t i f w e simply stand by, genocide freely takes place. Have we learned? On behalf of the community we thank you for the inclusion of the article All good wishes Gerry Crest, via email

A friend request HI Leapy, I send communications to you from time to time and wonder if you are on Facebook - I am a big fan and always look forward to your page in the Euro Weekly News. I send many of your articles to David Cameron. Peter A Smith, via email. Leapy Lee replies: Yes I am Peter. Apply for friends and I’ll accept you in. Thanks for your interest.

WHY do you think we’re having this unnecessary referendum? I’ll tell you. It is solely because the most weak-willed PM in the history of the UK was so afraid of his own Eurosceptic back benchers, that he called a referendum purely so he could stay in power and save his own political skin! How despicable is that? It’s not as if he has some grandiose plan for the UK - or even for Europe itself. His feeble ideas for trying to keep us in are simply laughable. I don’t think he even cares about the trouble and worry and strife he is stirring up. If he did, he wouldn't have created it by calling the referendum in the first place! Brian, via the website

Earthquake aftershocks MY wife and I were on holiday in Torre del Mar when this quake occurred and it was very strong with furniture banging against walls. The shaking lasted for approx 35 seconds. Aftershocks we felt that day numbered five in total. At a time like that you realise you are not in control of your life. H o w e v e r, h a v i n g l o o k e d a t a

quake internet site they seem to happen quite a lot. We lived in the hills above Torre for 11 years and never felt any quake. John, via the website

Thank you I WANTED to thank you for the coverage that you gave our silver anniversary. Twenty-three new members have joined our club as a result! Linda, Vice-President of the Field Club Fuengirola

Holocaust Memorial Day DEAR Michel and Steven, Thank you for the excellent article on page 31 of the January 28 issue (1595). Locally the Marbella and Estepona Jewish Community held a Commemoration Service and we listened to readings, which told of unimaginable horrific suffering.

Fugitives in Europe JUST to say about Europe’s most wanted site for fugitives, great idea! Why didn’t they think about it before? Now hopefully the crooks and bandits will not have any place to hide. The world wide web is finally being put to its proper use, whoopee! Andy, via the website

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TELLING ourselves that the NHS is the best in the world is frankly delusional 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.

IN response to the recent strike by junior doctors in the UK, a plethora of postings h a v e a p p e a r e d o n Facebook in support of the National Health Service. One o f t h o se p o st in g s pleaded: ‘Let’s stand up for the best health service in the world.’ Of course it is vital that we save the NHS, but telling ourselves that it is still the best in the world, is frankly delusional and we must recognise that it is not acceptable in its present state of decline. Here in Spain our local ‘NHS’ hospital in Torrevieja provides en suite rooms for each patient, cleaners are in e v i d e n c e 2 4 / 7 a n d the place is spotless.

LOCAL HOSPITAL: Provides en suite rooms for each patient. Convertible sofas are in e a c h ro o m w ith family me mb ers e n co u ra g ed t o stay overnight if they wish. In addition, patient appointments with consultants are made at point of contact

with GPs, and it is not uncommon for them to be seen the following week. Many people are in denia l a nd be lie ve tha t Britain is still the world le a de r in qua lity fre e

healthcare, and whilst it is true that many have cause to be grateful for the treatment received, there are far too many who have different stories to tell. My father-in-law was ad-

mitted for a relatively minor condi t i on and si x weeks later died from a virulent bug that he contracted whilst there. The condi t i on of t he wards was disgusting and the attitude of some of the staff unbelievable. To describe some areas of that hospi t al as Thi r d Wor l d would not be an overstatement. This is the downside of an organi sat i on t hat has lost its way, and we must impress on our politicians that horror stories like that of my wife’s Dad (and there are many of them), ar e not accept abl e, and fresh, drastic thinking must be applied to rectify matt er s and st r i ve t o once again make it the envy of the world. When r epor t s l i ke t hi s are tucked away on the inside pages of UK newspapers, and are no longer remarkable, then this surely tells its own story.

One smell we could all do without IN some places in Spain there is a permanent and unpleasant smell of sewage

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John Smith Random thoughts... WHEN I was growing up in England in the 50s and 60s, there were a number of constant smells which I can still clearly remember, coal and wood burning, escaping coal gas from gas holders, the smell of yeast and hops from breweries, wax from the candle factory and something I was too young to put a name to from the Gordon’s gin distillery. The worst smell however was from the sewage works and if the wind was in the wrong direction, it was s t r o n g e n o u g h t o n o t o n ly make you gag, but it seemed to insinuate itself into your nostrils and follow you around. Now the UK has literally cleaned up its act and most of these smells are lon g g o n e , e v e n t h o u g h th e memory still lingers. In Spain however, this isn’t the case and although I don’t object to

four squar e ki l om et r es, and t he third is at the entrance to La Linea, which on a bad day is absolutely putrid. In 2010 in response to an EU directive concerning the treatment of sewage, the Junta de Andalucia regional government announced 47 projects that were necessary in order to complete the Costa del Sol’s Although a great deal of progress has been made in order to stop the pumping of raw sewage directly into the sea, there is still a long way to go.

SEWAGE PLANTS: Why do they still have to smell so bad? th e s me ll o f w ood, w hic h ma ny houses do still burn as soon as it becomes a little chilly, what I just don’t understand is why, in today’s technological age, sewage plants still have to smell so bad. In my p era mbula tions , w hic h regularly take me from Malaga to

Gibraltar, I pass three areas which always stink, although some days are worse than others. The first is by the Rio Fuengirola where there is a permanent and unpleasant smell of sewage. The second is by Elviria , a nd the re the smell permeates around at least

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Manners maketh man! THE phenomenal growth in electronic media has brought some real benefits to people around the world, allowing them to be in easy contact with friends and family and to be updated on world events, celebrity gossip, trends and indeed anything and everything that one can think of. Whilst older people struggle to keep up with advances such as tweeting, Tinder, Instagram and many other new developments, younger people take to them like a ‘fish to water’, and it is quite amazing to see really young children manipulating iPads and other tablets as if they were born with the ability. Whilst this is all well and good, there is quite a downside as many parents and grandparents will have observed. Children are becoming far more occupied with their games and tablets and less interested in either talking to each other or their parents, and are far less polite and indeed in many cases seemingly less educated as they are so used to ‘text talk’. It used to be suggested that despite the negatives, the TV was a great babysitter, but now it has become the tablet or iPad. How many times have you visited a restaurant to see children completely oblivious to all around them because they are engrossed in a game? This doesn’t excuse teenagers and adults who spend half of their time checking or sending messages and taking photographs of their food.

sewage treatment plan. These required an investment of some €390 million and needed to be completed by January 1, 2016. Although a great deal of progress has been made in order to stop the Now we pumping of raw sewage directly inwant to to the sea, there still seems to be a hear your views. long way to go before the whole system actually allows local YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE residents to enjoy a peaceful - YOUR OPINION life, without having to smell www.euroweeklynews.com the results of others’ actions!

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Red wristbands and doors for refugees in the UK, roadblocks in the EU BOTH the refugee crisis and Daesh terrorism have brought the Schengen system to the brink Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

WITH some refugees placed in homes ‘branded’ with red doors that have made them targets for racists in Middlesbrough and others forced, until recently, to wear red wristbands in Wales, we might be forgiven for overlooking what’s happening in Europe. Namely, the threat to seal Greece off from the rest of the EU, and suspend it from the Schengen passport-free area within three months for “seriously neglecting” its borders during the migrant crisis last year, according to the European Commission. This, together with EU states extending and prolonging national border controls/roadblocks for up to two years, is a serious blow to the Schen-

GREECE: Infuriated at being ‘scapegoated’ by the rest of the EU.

gen system, which is regarded as a cornerstone of the EU. But both the refugee crisis and Daesh terrorism have brought the system to the brink and it’s anyone’s guess where it’ll all end. One thing’s for sure, though. On the cutting edge of the migration influx, 850,000 migrants crossed Greece last year, Greece is infuriated at being ‘scapegoated’ by the rest of the EU, and fears the potential effects of being expelled from Schengen. Now, this unprecedented move isn’t the failure of one person, Mrs Merkel, but an entire system of eurocrats who have never been faced with problems on this scale. The Greek financial crisis was dealt with badly, the situation in Ukraine was, in effect, never dealt with at all, and Russia simply seems to be able to act with impunity. It was likely to happen sooner or later and fairly ironic that the open-arms

gesture ‘all are welcome’ is now coming full circle by closing borders, erecting barbed-wire fences, and getting back at Greece with a vengeance. The EU’s problem is each government is elected ‘nationally’, each party offers what’s in the best interests of its own citizens, or it won’t get any votes. Once elected, these governments then invariably start telling their citizens what’s best for them. However, when the going gets tough, as now, they’ll do whatever’s necessary to remain in power, and if that means tearing up the EU rule book, so be it! One thing I AM very clear about in all this is nobody’s got a clue what to do next... Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Cudeca charity.

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What’s in a Catalan name? YOU need to be careful how you say them Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

ROMEVA and Rivera are the surnames of two Catalan politicians, but be careful how you say them. A slip of the tongue could get you pro-independence. Raul Romeva is now Cataluña’s foreign ‘minister’ instead of Albert Rivera, the anti-secession Catalan whose Ciudadanos have become a national party. Fortunately Josep Luis Carod-Rovira, former leader of the ERC leftwing republicans, is now retired, otherwise there would have been three for the verbally unwary to contend with. RAUL ROMEVA: Cataluña’s foreign minister.

Pots and kettles SOME PSOE party grandees who preside over autonomous regions’ view with mistrust Pedro Sanchez’s parleys and dalliance with Pablo Iglesias and the Podemos party in a bid to form a government. But those with the greatest misgivings, Ximo Puig (Valencia), Javier Lamban, Javier Fernandez (Asturias) and Francina Armengol (Baleares), all owe their presidencies to the support of Podemos at their investitures. Or are they tacitly admitting that provincial parliaments, aka gravy trains, are less important than the big one in Madrid?

A hard time MARIANO RAJOY and the PP don’t want a new election, but the optimistic began to suspect that they might win more seats the second time around.

Enough, perhaps, to scrape up a majority with Ciudadanos’ help. That was before the Acuamed corruption scandal broke, accompanied by the news that the party itself and the current treasurer face charges for destroying the hard discs on the computer used by former treasurer Luis Barcenas. That was before 24 people, principally regional politicians including Alfonso Rus, expresident of the Valencia Diputacion, were arrested in Valencia. Either way, and whether sooner or later, Rajoy will have a hard time wooing whiterthan-white Ciudadanos. The PP’s endemic corruption might not be his doing, but it’s his responsibility.

Not much good CRITICS believe Pablo Iglesias is not averse to the prospect of another general election and the chance of overtaking the PSOE. It might not do him much good as he could find himself in Pedro Sanchez’s current position, too few seats to govern and too many to admit defeat.

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I want to choose what I listen to Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I HAVE a very wide range of musical taste in my car and on my phone. It goes from Al Jolson to Black Sabbath. But I want to choose what I listen to, or if someone else wants to play music it has to be at a level that doesn’t drive me nuts. How many times have you been in a restaurant just to have something to eat? I’m not talking about the night you go to see an act and there are some great ones on this coast, I’m talking about when you have nipped out for a spag bol, and for some reason they feel the need to prove it’s an Italian restaurant by having Italian music blaring out. Or worse than that a live singer that’s belting out at a level you can’t hear yourself speak. I have one place I like to go that has music four nights a week, and I will only go there on the other three nights. I was in one of the large supermarkets the other day and for some reason they had

some crazy loud drum and bass going on. I was going to complain but was stopped by Mrs S who said she had had enough, and we just paid for what we had and went. The worst culprits are small clothing stores where the assistants insist on playing all their favourite music through the sound system. I have actually asked many times if they could turn it down whilst I’m in there. But if there is one thing that does my nut in more than anything it is the music played by the street entertainers. I must admit some of them are really good and I will gladly tip them for the performance, but there are a couple of chancers that I see regularly on the Paseo Maritimo in Los Boliches where I like to go to a chiringuito. There is one guy that come along with an accordion and just ‘squeezes’, and plays absolutely no recognisable tune at all. He then has the liberty to come and ask for money and gets very arsy when I ask him what he played, and tell him I will gladly give him money if he can play a tune I know! OK I’m off now to have a quiet lunch somewhere. Let me know what makes you grumpy mikesenker@gmail.com.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Driving safely LAWS must be strictly adhered to in tunnels 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.

INCREASED RISK: Pay attention to matters such as speed and distance requirements. TRAFFIC laws must be strictly adhered to in tunnels or underpasses on account of the increased risk factors involved in this type of road route, with attention specifically to matters such as using headlights, observing speed and safe distance requirements and not stopping, parking, changing direction or reversing. When approaching most tunnels a blue rectangular sign provides some key information about the tunnel, such as the name and the length, as well as details about emergency help points within. The speed limit in tunnels is controlled with the R-301 mandatory maximum speed limit sign (a red circle with

the speed limit in the centre), and before entering the tunnel there will be t he R- 413 si gn, a bl ue ci r cl e wi t h a headl i ght pi ct ogr am i n t he cent r e, telling us that it is mandatory for us to use headlights at all times. Some tunnels have indicators above the carriageway which shows if the lane is open or closed. In tunnels or underpasses where the traffic flows in both directions, overtaking is prohibited, unless an additional lane or lanes are provided for this. A safe distance must always be maintained from the vehicle in front, with a minimum of 100 metres being required between each vehicle, the equivalent of a four-second gap.

For more news and articles visit www.n332.es or search N332 on Facebook.

Can I buy the Highway Code? I HAVE been looking to purchase a book with all the rules for driving in Spain (Highway Code for Spain). Can you help me with this? For

You don’t say it, but I guess that you want the Spanish Highway Code in English. There is no complete English translation of the traffic code into English. If you want the law in Spanish, you can order it in soft-cover book form from Amazon. It is called the ‘Ley sobre

the last 14 years I have purchased your book ‘You & The Law In Spain’.

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

trafico, circulacion de vehiculos a motor y seguridad vial’. From Amazon the cost is €11.40. Be warned that the law has 385 articles and

T.F. (Costa del Sol)

the text is 941 pages. Be warned also that the ‘Direccion General de Trafico’ is working on an updated and revised version of the law at this moment. You can also check the Traffic Department website at www.dgt.es and you can download the law from http://boe.es/legislación/cod igos.

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

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in history 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies, leaving the Empire to Caracalla and Geta. 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1194 - £100,000 ransom is paid for Richard I, King of England. 1540 - The first recorded horse race meeting in England, in Chester. 1649 - Prince of Wales proclaimed King Charles II of Great Britain by Parliament of Scotland. 1836 - HMS Beagle and Charles Darwin reach Diemen’s Land (Tasmania). 1895 - Volleyball invented by W G Morgan in Massachusetts, USA. 1900 - Dwight Davis established a new tennis trophy, the Davis Cup. 1935 - ‘Monopoly’ board game goes on sale for first time. 1937 - First Charlie Chaplin talkie, ‘Modern Times,’ released. 1938 - Hitler seizes control of German army & puts Nazis in key posts. 1945 - Roosevelt, Churchill & Stalin meet at Yalta in the Crimea to discuss the final phase of the war. 1952 - Queen Elizabeth II succeeds King George VI to the British throne. 1964 - Cassius Clay converts to Islam, and is renamed Muhammad Ali. 1969 - The Palestine National Congress appoints Yasser Arafat chairman of the PLO. 1969 - Boeing 747 made its first commercial flight. 1974 - IRA bomb explodes on a bus in West Yorkshire, carrying British soldiers and family. 1971 - The Nasdaq stock market index debuts. 1977 - Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ released. 1982 - British airline Laker Airways collapses owing £270million. 1997 - OJ Simpson found liable in the deaths of Ron Goldman and Nicole Simpson. 2003 - Yugoslavia is officially renamed Serbia and Montenegro and adopts a new constitution. 2004 - Mark Zuckerberg launches Facebook from his Harvard dormitory room. 2014 - Same-sex marriage is legalised in Scotland.

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EVEREST Directed by: Baltasar Kormákur. Released through: Universal Pictures Starring: Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright, Emily Watson, Michael Kelly, Keira Knightley and Sam Worthington. STIRRED by the unbelievable events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of Everest, the world’s highest mountain, this film chronicles the breathtaking journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their courage tested by the severest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for existence.

Manuel Orantes, February 5, Tennis Player Spanish tennis player born in Granada who won just one grand slam title in America although he reached world number two in the rankings and won 22 doubles titles. After retiring he was very involved in the tennis academy which bears his name.

George A Romero, February 4, Film Director, 76 American director of the iconic horror film Night of the Living Dead and the various sequels that show the destruction of the American capitalist system through his Zombie films. His nickname is the ‘Zombie Godfather.’ Axl Rose, February 6, Rock Singer, 54 One of the ‘bad boys’ of rock and roll, he came to fame as the singer with Guns N’ Roses, renowned for his high octane stage performance and hit singles such as Paradise City and Sweet Child o’ Mine. Eddie Izzard, February 7, Actor and Comedian, 54 Cross-dressing British actor and comedian who was born in Aden and is known for his rambling comic delivery which he can deliver in a number of languages. Has appeared in a number of successful films and ran 43 marathons in 51 days to raise funds for sports relief. John Grisham, February 8, Novelist, 61 American novelist who is the bestselling writer of legal thrillers, many of which have been turned into very successful films. His best known works include The Firm, The Pelican Brief, and A Time to Kill. Mia Farrow, February 9, Actress, 71 Daughter of actress Maureen O’Sullivan and acclaimed actress in her own right, she has been married to Andre Previn, Frank Sinatra and latterly Woody Allen from whom she had a particularly acrimonious split. Paul Hollywood, February 10, Baker and TV Presenter, 50 For many years a baker who worked in the family business as well as in hotels before writing a number of books on the subject. Is now one of the two judges in the highly successful Great British Bake Off which he tried to export to the USA but with little success.

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Two cows in a field. The first cow said “moo” the second cow said “baaaa.” The first cow asked the second cow, “why did you say baaaa?” The second cow said, “I’m learning a foreign language.”

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AUNTIE BEETLE BRIDLE BULLET DEPUTE ENABLE (10) INTONE LAUREL LINDEN LOAVES

LUMBER MEMBER RAISIN RENDER SALOON SENIOR SORTIE SPARKY UPROAR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 System 2 Sextet 3 Stance 4 Nettle 5 Extent 6 Citron 7 Attest 8 Cordon 9 Attain 10 Stormy 11 Rudder 12 Acuity 13 Debtor 14 Tenure 15 Amoeba 16 Lambda 17 Camber 18 Mallet 19 Jumble

YOUR STARS PISCES (February 20 - March 20) What will really be appreciated this week is if you will give your time to others. I realise that your life is busy but the emotional rewards from helping someone will be more than worth it. To see yourself in a truly positive light, imagine being in the positions of those round you. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Surprising and happy news about the 30th really puts some bounce into you. Having been so busy recently, you may not have noticed that someone has a special interest in you. Another surprise then, but how will you react? TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Family members bring a sparkle to your eyes and a spring to your step. When there is so much going on it is easy to forget how much we are part of a whole. If you have neglected keeping in contact of late, this serves to remind you to try to do better. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) A trip to the cinema or theatre makes you take notice and may even shock. There are many things in life that normally do not touch us but, once we are aware, there seems to be a need for action. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Expecting others to automatically

AQUARIUS

(January 21- February 19)

An area in which you have experience means that you are able to help someone close this week. Keep the advice free from personal opinions wherever possible. Some upsets on a day-to-day basis are all minor and will pass.

know what you want is unrealistic. Even dropping heavy hints can go well astray of the mark. Although it is unpalatable to your sensitivity, plain talking is needed. Stop wanting everyone to like you and your personality will grow in leaps and bounds. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Oh, gosh, this is a really sensitive time for Leos. Although it is easy to upset you, it is equally easy to fire your enthusiasm. Anyone considering not keeping a promise or appointment with you should beware because they will be whipped into shape. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) This is a week of deep thinking and meaningful conversations. Someone’s opinion of you reaches your ears and pleases you greatly. Work that has been progressing at home faces hold-ups and tact is needed to avoid a row. Some compromise is required at work, perhaps related to a planned holiday.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Take extra care where finances concern your home. A legal matter should be considered carefully. When planning home improvements, get plenty of good advice and do not trust your heart. A new activity means new friends.

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10-Star Quiz LOVE IS IN THE AIR With St Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this week’s quiz is all about lovers 1. According to D H Lawrence, what was the name of Lady Chatterley’s lover? 2. According to Paul Simon’s 1976 hit single, how many ways are there to leave your lover? 3. Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin was the real name of which French novelist who had much publicised romantic affairs with composer Frédéric Chopin and writer Alfred de Musset? 4. Consider one of the greatest albums of its era, who recorded the 1956 LP Songs for Swingin’ Lovers? 5. What are the names of either of the two main stars of the 1970s television sitcom by Jack Rosenthal, The Lovers? 6. What are the surnames of Shakespeare’s two ‘starcross’d lovers’? 7. Which 1951 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical features the song Hello Young Lovers? 8. Which American playwright, screenwriter and author wrote the award-winning comedy play Last of the Red Hot Lovers, which premiered on Broadway in 1969? 9. Which famous Russian composer did Richard Chamberlain play in the 1970 film The Music Lovers? 10. Which singer was backed by the Modern Lovers on his 1977 hit singles Roadrunner and Egyptian Reggae? Not a lot of people know that... in Victorian times it was considered bad luck to sign a Valentine’s Day card. 1. Oliver MELLORS, 2. 50 (FIFTY), 3. George SAND, 4. Frank SINATRA. 5. Richard BECKINSALE and Paula WILCOX as Geoffrey and Beryl, 6. Romeo MONTAGUE and Juliet CAPULET, 7. THE KING AND I, 8. Neil SIMON, 9. Peter Ilich TCHAIKOVSKY, 10. Jonathan RICHMAN

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

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Being protective of those close does not mean worrying all the time. With their co-operation, the burden, welcome though it may be, can be lightened. There is the opportunity to have fun with some young friends, which may not come again for some time. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Be determined to make a budget and stick to it. Even if you are arranging a holiday, resist the urge to splash out. Because this is such a busy week, it may not seem that there is time to read the small print. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) With a big event coming up, you need someone to give plenty of love and support. Starting a new interest could lead you into their path. Going for looks alone will do you no favours. Be as broad-minded as possible when it comes to making friends.

TARGET: Average: 7 Good: 10 Very good: 14 Excellent: 18

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It’s About Time Hank Williams Jr. Released through: Nash Icon Country vet rocks out at 66. Country music’s cranky uncle has been running a successful cottage industry in right-leaning, media-baiting outlaw posturing for decades. His latest showcases an admirably hot band, with guests including Eric Church - see the fiddle-spiked, gospel-tinged take on Neil Young’s ‘Are You Ready for the Country?’ But the party gets weird around ‘God and Guns,’ a hard-rock NRA hand job that’s meat-headed and inflammatory.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

Across: 1 Base, 4 Socrates, 8 Strewn, 9 Shaken, 10 Urge, 11 Slapdash, 13 Controversial, 16 Innocent, 19 Shot, 20 Legend, 22 Clever, 23 Managers, 24 Thaw.

Across 1 Wrong dosage for an old sailor (3,3) 4 Swan taking donkey round trees (6) 9 Old coin Rex found in butter! (5) 10 A small laboratory takes on a graduate in America (7) 11 In forest, ran, getting split up (8) 12 The lady drunk mead (4) 14 Extremes of society stalk organisation (6) 16 Prevents the desert crumbling (6) 19 Trade on the coast of Kent (4) 20 Game scars Leo badly (8) 23 Monsters created from dead organs (7) 24 What was a performance to be precise (5) 25 Small hole, it’s surrounded by water, reportedly (6) 26 He takes a chance on being restored to health (6)

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Down: 2 Afternoon, 3 Element, 4 Sinks, 5 Cascade, 6 Award, 7 Eye, 12 Soap opera, 14 Overdue, 15 Suspect, 17 Omega, 18 Ticks, 21 Era.

QUICK Across:

13 Having stopped working, right, I need the end of the day to recover (8) 15 How old is bird in Dorset seaside resort? (7) 17 Around lake there’s poor protection (7) 18 Light wood from herbal samples (5) 19 Western city to avoid (5) 21 Tin found in street is barely sufficient (5) 22 It’s the judge’s habit to steal a note (4) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 12 represents G and 17 represents F, so fill in G every time the figure 12 appears and F every time the figure 17 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 7 Dealt with (7) 9 Similar (5) 10 Fitting (3) 11 Courier (9) 12 Acquires (5) 14 Immediate (7) 16 Trying out (7) 18 Fragment (5) 19 Choice (9) 20 Vat (3) 21 Vision (5) 22 Unfriendly (7)

Down 1 Uncurved (8) 2 Pulsate (4) 3 Embosses (6) 4 Tags (6) 5 Shame (8) 6 Alcoholic drink (4) 8 Differentiate (11) 13 Affronted (8) 15 Shook (8) 17 Earnings (6) 18 Penalise (6) 19 Facet (4) 20 Slim (4)

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

1 Catch, 4 Kisses, 9 Started, 10 Steel, 11 Link, 12 Private, 13 Set, 14 Edge, 16 Easy, 18 Odd, 20 Orchard, 21 Vast, 24 Drama, 25 Unhappy, 26 Needed, 27 Trend. Down: 1 Costly, 2 Train, 3 Hate, 5 Inspired, 6 Seesaws, 7 Solved, 8 Adapt, 13 Separate, 15 Declare, 17 Golden, 18 Odour, 19 Stayed, 22 Apple, 23 Shut.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Autumn, 4 Debt, 8 Tyres, 9 Enter, 10 Relampago, 13 Brave, 15 Cielo, 16 Echo, 17 Morena. Down: 1 Acta, 2 Torre, 3 Messages, 5 Eat, 6 Tar, 7 Despacio, 11 Geese, 12 Boca, 13 Bee, 14 Ash.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Streets (6) 3 Brazos (de persona) (4) 7 Dedo del pie (3) 9 Canal (7) 10 Manzano (5-4) 13 London (7) 14 Mar (3) 15 Equipo (deporte) (4) 16 Married (6)

Down 1 Appointment (with client, bank manager etc) (4) 2 Stairs (8) 4 Corredores (atletas) (7) 5 Seda (4) 6 Ghost (8) 8 Sponge (for washing) (7) 11 Plano (llano) (4) 12 Healthy (person, plant, mind) (4)

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VIRTUAL REALITY: Let your imagination take over. through a pioneering virtual reality headset. The idea is that you would feel like the ant walking among the giant towers of Archaeological Reminiscence of Millet’s Angelus. Given possible advances in computer programming, many feel it is a probability that our own existence is a virtual reality created by an alien race or a future version of the humanity we think we know. 6. Artificial intelligence: Last week researchers created a computer programme that managed to defeat a human at the highly intricate and instinctive Chinese board game Go. While sentience may be far off into the future as the riddle of human consciousness continues to abound, more immediate threats come from automated weapons systems. Changes in A I are likely to trickle slowly into our lives until we can’t imagine a world without it. 7. Anti-aging: Speak to most futurologists and they will firmly believe that soon we will possess the capacity for immortality. The science is rapidly developing in the gerontology field as advances in medical technology look to reverse the causes of aging in the near future. Treating aging as a disease, rather than as an inevitability, shows their belief that life-spans of millennia will be considered normal. 8. Mind downloading: Once we can reverse engineer the DNA of the human

brain and map its neural system, and create a computer with the same processing power of the brain, the notion of downloading our minds onto a computer becomes a reality. Neither technology is far off and pioneers such as Ray Kurzweil fully expect this capacity to arrive within decades. It would raise profound philosophical questions over the nature of consciousness and the existence of the soul. 9. Mind uploading: Similar technology to downloading would enable scientists to create an extension of the human neocortex within the cloud online. This would allow us to vastly advance the computational power of the human brain by hooking us up to powerful computer systems, the internet and transforming our consciousness entirely. Once we become more intelligent, the future becomes indecipherable by definition. 10. Singularity: This leads us onto a controversial topic in scientific breakthroughs, the singularity. This is the notion that once we create an intelligence more powerful than our own, whether biologically or artificially, that new technology will by definition be able to create an even more powerful intelligence which will in turn be able to do the same and so on until intelligence reaches levels trillions of times more powerful than our own.

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: 10 Good: 14 Very good: 21 Excellent: 27

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 must muster music mend menu mewed deism deity decree decry deem deems deceit deer need scum scene stir stew stewed steer sitter site sire cede cite city ewer eerie tier tire terry text iced wend weed weir weer wist wits witty wire wirer wets were wrist writ writs write wren cried crew crewed crier creed rice riced rite reed renew recede iris

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Future scientific breakthroughs

THE future doesn’t need us according to scientist Bill Joy who analysed current trends in science and technology and concluded that with progress being made at an astronomical speed, an explosion of super intelligence is inevitable and will reduce humanity as we know it to the fossil record. It may happen much sooner than you think. 1. Trains: Magnetic levitation trains are already in development in Japan and use superconducting magnets instead of wheels allowing trains to ‘float’ and be pulled along at hyper-speed by gravitational forces. Advanced theories anticipate trains travelling at speeds of 4,000 mph allowing passengers to reach Beijing from New York in two hours. 2. Nanotechnology: Is the manipulation of matter at a molecular level with vast applications for medicine. Measured in nanometres, which come in a billionth of a metre, technologies will soon be able to alter cellular composition to tackle a wide variety of diseases. It is expected that within around 15 years, nanotechnology will have the capacity to manufacture robotic red blood cells. 3. Four-dimensional printing: While 3D printing has already begun to have an enormous economic impact across the world and has even entered the family home, 4-D printing is hot on its heels. With the fourth dimension being time, 4-D printing will enable engineers to construct an object layer by layer using 3-D printing, but that object will have an inbuilt programming to change shape and morph into something different. 4. Nuclear fusion: Fusion is the process that powers stars and therefore offers an inconceivably large reservoir of potential energy should scientists be able to harness it. They have been trying to do so since the 1950’s but in recent years prototypes have finally been able to produce more energy than they use. Fusion energy can be used in interstellar space making deep space exploration feasible, while commercial reactors are expected by 2050. 5. Virtual reality: An exhibition later this year will allow people to digitally walk around Salvador Dali’s imagination

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- Is it true that a glass of re d wi ne a da y is good for our health? Ye s i t i s . A g l a s s o f red wine with lunch or dinner is recommended. Du e t o i t s c o m p o s ition red wine has protective qualities against heart disease, has beneficial effects on the skin and c a n h e l p p r e v e n t cognitive deterioration among other things. - Is it a bad idea to mix different alcoholic drinks? In principle, as long as moderation is exercised, consuming different types of alcoholic drink should not cause a problem. - How much alcohol is too much? Generally the maximum amount of alcohol

rec o mmen d e d is 3 0 grams per day for men, an d 2 0 g rams p e r d a y for women. T h is co rres p o n d s to ap p ro x ima te ly tw o g la s s e s o f w in e, tw o b e e rs o r o n e s tro n g er drink such as whisky. - I s a lc o h o l fa tte n ing? Alcohol can be fattening as it has a high calorie content. In fact, obese people or those with weight problems should limit their alcohol consumption as much as possible. - I s i t o k f o r p re g nant women to drink some alcohol? Pregnant women and those trying to conceive are advised not to drink any alcohol at all, as there are possible negative effects on foetal development.

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Travel warnings PREGNANT women are being advised to avoid travelling to countries affected by the Zika virus. Zika is a virus carried by mosquitoes, that has recently largely spread through the Caribbean and Latin America. Pregnant women have been officially warned to avoid travelling to South America and experts from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Oxford University say the virus is likely to spread to Florida, USA. The virus is a risk for pregnant women as it is thought to cause a birth defect where the babyâ€™s brain does not develop properly. In Brazil, where Zika has taken hold, in the past 12 months there has been nearly 4,000 cases of babies being born with abnormally small heads, a condition called microcephaly.

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Don’t miss the Carnival fun over the weekend THERE is also a photography competition with prizes such as a tablet and a camera By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA continues its Carnival programme this weekend with the children’s parade on Sunday February 7, leaving from Plaza Maria Asuncion at 4pm, going along Calle Ramon Gallud and Calle Patricio Perez. Prizes will be awarded at 8.30pm in the Eras de la Sal. The night parade is on February 13 and leaves from Plaza Maria Asuncion, at 10pm, following the same route. This year there is a double prize category in the children’s troupes to distinguish between costume and fantasy. There will also be a photography competition on Instagram in collaboration with Enjoytorrevieja portal with prizes such as a tablet, a smartphone and a camera. Cartagena’s Carnival is on Saturday February 6 from 6pm with the route starting from Alameda de San Anton going along the Plaza de Es-

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CARNIVAL: Streets of Torrevieja are brought to life during the Carnival.

paña Paseo de Alfonso XIII, Juan Fernández, Plaza Juan XXIII, Puerta de Murcia and finishing in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. This will be followed by the Grand Carnival Party in the Plaza de San Fancisco. There is Carnival in Rojales on Saturday February 6 from 5pm.

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Artisan markets A DIFFERENT craft each month By Gemma Quinn MULA’S artisan market is held on the second Sunday of every month in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. The ‘Las Cuatro Plazas’ or ‘Four Squares’ market is a themed craft market with demonstrations of a different craft each month. Cala sp a r r a h o st s t h eir next artisan market on February 21. It is held in the Santuario Nuestra Senora de la Esperarza every third Sunday of the month.

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Don’t dress for dinner comedy COMEDIC play prepares to hit the stage in Benijofar By Gemma Quinn DON’T Dress for Dinner, a hila rious fa rc e by M a rc Camolletti (who also wrote Boeing, Boeing) will be at Benijofar Cultural Centre in March, performed by ACTS theatre company. A C TS w a s re c e ntly founded by Tony and Angela Goddard, former members of Dramatic Licence. “We needed a professional drama company in the area because the sad demise of D ra ma tic Lic e nc e le ft a huge gap in the local cultural scene,” said Tony. “I’m delighted with the experienced and talented group of people who have joine d A C TS a nd re hearsals, directed by Albert Stokes are progressing extremely well.” Don’t Dress for Dinner

tells the story of Bernard (Ian Vallender) and Jacqueline (Suzanne Stokes) who are married, but unknown to each other are having affairs with other people, both of whom come to dinner. Ber nar d’s m i st r ess i s Suzanne, ( Robi n Sm i t h) known as Suzy, and i n a panic Bernard decides to try to palm her off on Robert, ( Tony Goddar d) Jacqueline’s lover. To add to the chaos, the cook, (Michelle Edwards) hi r ed f or t he eveni ng i s Suzet t e, al so known as Suzy, whi ch m akes f or a tangle of misunderstanding, made worse when her husband George ( Mi chael Sheridan) turns up. I f you get t he pi ct ur e ( sor t of ) and f ancy a f un ni ght out wi t h an exper i enced group of actors, the

pr oduct i on i s on st age March 17, 18 and 19. Tickets are available at Rest aur ant e Cat or ce i n Benijofar where early bird dinner will be available on performance nights. Tickets can also be obtained at The Card Place in Benimar, Stevie’s Bar by the golf club above Supavalu in Quesada, and Cards and More in La Marina. You can also order online (collect and pay at the door) by emailing Michelle at sales.tickets.acts@gmail.com or by phoning 646 277 724 to reserve. Tickets will be €8 each or buy 10 and pay for eight. Profits will be donated to Benijofar Social Services for those residents who are in need.

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Valentineâ€™s Day fair in Pinoso not to be missed THE town of Pinoso is holding the 20th edition of its Antique, Gastronomic, Local Products and Artisan Fair on February 14. The fair starts at 9am in the Plaza del Moli, Carretera de Jumilla and Paseo Constitucion and showcases the many local food and drink products on offer. There will also be traditional games, live music, workshops and parades.

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RENTING remains best course for those priced out of property market YOUNG SPANIARDS: On average leave home at the age of 29.

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THE price of housing and mortgages has left young Spaniards leaving home on average at the latest age in Europe, according to the Youth Council of Spain. Unstable employment opportunities mean that the average home leaving age now stands at 29, a far cry from the typical first foray into independence experienced by older generations. This is despite the fact that buying an apartment costs roughly half the price it would before the crisis. Median salary calculations indicate that, with an average net income of €928 per month and allocating 30 per cent towards paying a mortgage, young Spaniards could purchase a flat for no more than €73,545. Recent figures, however, indicate an average home price of

€163,947, more than double that amount. Should they wish to increase the amount devoted to mortgage payments they will likely face resistance from the banks. Flats are, of course, available at that price, but not within the regions most suited to work for young people, with central Madrid for example commanding a minimum €150,000. The best option at present continues to be renting, with a monthly maximum €278 available for those on the average salary paying no more than 30 per cent.

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Inequality widens THE stark inequality of the Spanish housing market can be aptly summed up by the simple statistic that one square metre in Madrid’s Serrano street can be up to 31 times more expensive than one in Talavera de la Reina in Toledo Province. The contrast is a spectacular €10,900 compared to €349 according to a new report by TecniTasa. Barcelona’s Paseo de Gracia comes in at second most expensive in the country at €8,450 per square metre, while Avenida de la Libertad-Boulevard in San Sebastian averages out at €6,100. Puerto Banus in Marbella comes in a close fourth, with an aver age squar e m et r e cost i ng r oughl y €5,500. The report indicates the Spanish real est at e m ar ket has exper i enced a sl i ght bounce but highlighted the difficulty of selling homes that persists. TecniTasa president Jose Maria Basanez said: “The prices of the most attractive properties in the best areas in general rise, while the less attractive are still difficult to sell, and their prices continue to adjust. In real estate, prices are always set based on supply and demand.”

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It’s that time of THE tourists are coming, it’s time for you to re John Graham The property expert

IT’S that time of year when tourists start planning their holidays in Spain. It’s also the time of the year when homeowners in Spain start looking to rent out their homes, especially in the summer months. Many homeowners own more than one property, and run a healthy business renting out their other properties to tourists throughout the year. According to official figures, around 68 million visitors arrived in Spain in 2015, and even more visitors are forecast to visit Spain this year. In particular, the Costas and Balearics are set to have another record year for tourism, which means more rental income for those of you renting out in 2016, and excellent news for all property investors. Spain has consolidated its position as the third most popular international tourist destination in the world (after France and the USA), and the country where visitors spend the second largest

TOURISM: Spain looks set to have another rec amount of money during their stay. Official statistics confirm Spain is on a roll, the average amount spent by visitors is growing, with tourist expenditure currently around 7.7 per cent higher than previous years. When we look at the total size of the world tourism market, we see that it is expanding and the number of tourists is expected to increase to around 1,400 million by 2020. Based on these figures, Spain’s tourism numbers can continue to grow in the future, which is very good news.

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cord year in 2016. It’s also very good news for property investors, who will benefit from the tourist rental income and the annual appreciation in the value of the property. This year is the ideal time to invest in Spanish property, and that is why I am very busy providing investors with prime investment properties throughout the Costas and Balearics. The other good news for those of you renting out your property, is that according to official figures the average rental price increased in Spain by around 3 per cent in 2015.

However, rental prices vary enormously depending on many factors including the region, location, quality of the property, and the time of the year the property is rented out. For example, rental prices have increased on average by around 13 per cent in the Balearics and Malaga, and in Catalonia by around 10 per cent. The average rental price per square metre per month in Spain is around €7, so for example the average rent for a property of 100m2 would be an average of €700 per month. City rental costs also rose last year, Barcelona is the most expensive Spanish city for rentals and has now recovered to the pre-economic crisis level, up by 23 per cent to around an average of €15 per square metre per month. Enjoy renting out your home this year and check with your local town hall on the new legislation regarding renting out properties to tourists. New legislation has or will come into force this year, and it is different in every autonomous region of Spain. If you want to sell your property we have buyers or if you are looking to buy a property we have an exclusive selection of properties available. John Graham Email: gk.ipad@me.com.

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No take off THE Official School of Real Estate Agents in Madrid has warned that political instability is already stopping the real estate market from taking off in Spain. Agents say the improvement of the property market, which started last year, has begun to show symptoms of a standstill. The change has been caused by the current state of political instability that occurred after the December 20 general elections, according to estate agents. Due to this atmosphere, customers appear to be more and more reluctant to close trading operations, as they prefer to wait for the outcome of the current political situation.

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‘Dinks’ are an emerging subset of new homeowners YOUNG working couples without children and no plan to have them By Sam Croft A NEW subset of homeowners has emerged, the ‘dinks’ (Double Income No Kids), young couples with no children. And there are a lot of them in Spain. According to a study done in 2015 by the National Institute of Statistics, young couples without children and no plans to have them, own almost four million homes in the country. The number of homes owned by ‘dinks’ is on the rise, and all evidence indicates that this will continue. In Europe alone the number has increased by 14 per cent in the last decade, which translates to 53 million homes. ‘Dinks’ are between 25 and 40-years-old, and their lifestyle

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LIFESTYLE: Based on travelling, going out for dinner and buying the latest technology.

is based on leisure. They live in the city and usually rent, have good incomes and high educational levels. Their lifestyle is based on travelling, going out for dinner, buying the latest technology and enjoying unique experience, the typical philosophy of Generation Y, people born between 1980 and 2000 who seek passion, challenges and happiness in everything they do. A lifestyle where there are no limits, and therefore no children. Currently, singles and couples without children make up 50 per cent of the total homes in the developed world. This new way of sharing a home, as well as this new concept of life and family, will completely change the socioeconomic structure of cities.

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Drop in house prices Licences on the rise slowed down in 2015 LOWEST for many years By John Smith

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EVEN though the price of â€˜second handâ€™ homes has fallen dramatically in many parts of Spain since the financial crisis began, the property portal fot ocasa.es released a report on January 28 based on its own findings. The re port s how e d the drop in 2015 was just 0.8 of 1 per cent, which was the lowest for many years. Prices in many areas have risen and it appears that the market may finally have seen stability, especially as mortgages are still attainable at reasonable rates. The five most buoyant areas in 2015 were the Balearic Islands (+3.3 per

(both +0.7 per cent). Even t he Bank of Spain seems to be upbeat in its review of t he m ar ket , as i t has indicated in l at est f i gur es t hat m or t gage costs have fallen. The ministry of development has reported that r equest s f or cer tificates to allow for t he bui l di ng of new properties have increased by an amazing 35 per cent. Provided that the world economy does not take fright at the economic problems in China and stagger back into a decline, it is to be hoped that the trend in property prices in Spain will continue to move in a positive direction. it red oC ot Ph

NEW data indicates that there has been a terrific upsurge in the number of new building licences issued for residential use in Spain. Between January and October 2015 alone 39,871 licenses were granted. This represents an impressive increase of 29.2 per cent when contrasted to the same period in 2014. Released by the Ministry of Public Works, the numbers reveal that during the 10 months, 27,827 permits were related to apartments in block complexes, while 12,028 dealt with individual family homes. A further 16 building licences were granted for miscellaneous purposes unrelated to family property. In 2014 it was a strong year for building permits, with the figures finally putting waste to a seven year era of decreased numbers, happening consecutively since before the crash in 2008. Seeing an incremental rise of 1.7 per cent, 2014 was considered an excellent year by all concerned, which makes the 29.2 per cent rise of 2015 all the more impressive. A historic low was registered in 2013, with just 34,288 building licences issued, marking a staggering decline of 96 per cent from the previous year. There is still a long way to go, however, before the market sees the peak figures of 2006 reached when 865,561 permits were issued.

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WITH winter cutbacks in full swing, here is an A to Z checklist. Acanthus – As they get ready to flower just remove any brown leaves or excess growth. Bay – Trim to a neat shape and spray sooty leaves with five cc propolis in a litre of water. Caesalpinia – Remove dead flower stalks and trim to size, also cut unsightly branches. Datura – Trim dead flowers and cut back 25 per cent. Ericas, heathers – Trim plants that have stopped flowering. Ferrocatus – Clean dead leaves etc from the thorns, plus any unpleasing growth. Geraniums – Cut out dead

Bougainvillea before being cut back. and untidy straggly growth. Hydrangeas – Cut out dead growth and trim back other stems to one or two buds. Irises – Clear or cut away any dead leaves and stems.

Jasmines – Cut back as necessary to have tidy tight growth, unless you want to grow trees. Kalanchoas – Trim straggly and dead growth after flowering ends.

Bougainvillea after being cut back. Lagerstromea – Trim out growth that has flowered. Musas, bananas – Cut back dead or dying growth, and use the leaves around the base. Narcissus – Leave until they

have flowered and leaves die. Polygala – Leave or trim. Querus ilex, holm oak – Trim to a pleasing shape with trunk clear of side growth. Raspberry – Remove dead

stems and trim tips of live stems to new buds. Santolina – These can become woody and straggly, so trim to stimulate tidy growth. Teucrium – Trim as you would a hedge. Ulex, gorse – Cut back hard after winter flowering finishes. Verbena – Trim back 25 to 75 per cent to have a neat plant. Water lillies – Clear out dead leaves and stems. In small or medium sized ponds remove plants every two or three years, and cut back or reject the old plant and pot up new plants. Xanthostemon, myrtle – Trim to shape. Yucas – Trim to shape. Remove dead flowered stems and leaves from stems. Cut off any dangerous spiky leaf ends. Zantedeschia, water arum lily – Remove any dead or dying leaves and brown stems. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com

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Light fantastic THERE are plenty of magazine spreads featuring fantastic home remodelling ideas that we can all gawp at, but most have little impact for those of us on an earthbound budget, and with a noticeable lack of cutting edge stylists at our disposal. Here are a few strange and wonderful ideas that can be achieved with just a little money and creativity. If you have the space, build a hammock, it could be inside or outside depending on where it fits. Or adapt a door so that it flips then paint it ping-pong board colours, or use a pool table as a dinner table. Get hold of a large frame and a mountain of sand, and put a sandpit under your desk so you’ll always feel the pleasurable crunch, even when you’re miles from the beach and working at home. You can pick up themed chandeliers and lamps which could, for example, convert your bedroom into an enchanted forest by night.

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ROSIE: Behaviour is erratic if she thinks her owner is leaving. Having a housesitter can be a win win for pet owners and the sitters. To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865521508 SOME cats get a little anxious. They don’t like change in their home environment, this can make leaving them even for a short holiday a little difficult. Rosie is such a cat, the minute she sees a suitcase appear, or clothes being arranged ready for packing, she will stop eating and look forlorn. Gillian her owner says that her behaviour can become erratic with dramatic gestures to physically demonstrate she is not happy. If a suitcase is left open on the bed she will move into the case and sleep for hours. If the boycotting of the packing has no effect she will show a physical ailment, like a sore leg that

is dragged across the floor as you watch. The eating cessation can also have a detrimental effect, within a day she becomes listless and withdrawn. One previous experience in kennels led to Rosie losing a lot of weight while Gillian was away. Last year Gillian tried inviting house-sitters into her home a day or so before the suitcase was used for packing, with the goal of having them look after Rosie in her own home to minimise disruption while she went away on holiday. It worked. This distraction alone reduced the forlorn behaviour Rosie would normally exhibit.

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YOUR responsibility should be primarily for the cat or cats already in your care. Think hard before asking a very elderly cat to put up with a new companion. Kittens may be accepted better than an adult cat, but kittens often pounce on and pester old cats. Some old cats will mother a kitten, others definitely won’t! A very energetic kitten can make an old cat’s life a misery. It can take months and months for harmony and sometimes the cats will never be friends. An introduction takes at least a month, don’t hurry it. The more slowly you do it, the more likely it will work out OK. Cats which are used to a multi-cat household will be less upset than a cat which has lived alone. Get a kitten from a cat shelter, which will promise to take it back if the introduction really doesn’t work out. A male female mix is proba-

INTRODUCTION: It can take months and months for harmony.

bly better than all female. Be careful about accepting the local stray into your home. Ask yourself if an existing cat should have to put up with a former stray, who may bully her or him. Also think about checking for FIV, the cats Aids equivalent, before final acceptance. In the case of a stray cat, you can feed it, and then when it is tame enough find it a new home through the local rescue centre. The introduction The best way to introduce a new cat is to give it an indoor pen with food, litter etc. If you can’t borrow or buy one, give the new cat its own room, so that it feels it has safe territory. Shut doors, windows, and block chimneys before letting it out.

If possible provide retreat holes like a covered cardboard box with entrance hole, or a cage/den. Put familiar toys (if available), feeding bowls etc in the room. Put a litter tray in the room. You can’t expect a cat to go outside in the first few days, and if you let it, you may not see it again. Mix the smells. From the point of view of a cat, anything which smells strange is an intruder. Give the new cat something to sleep on which smells of the old cat, then vice versa. Use the same grooming tools on both cats. Pet one, then go to next room and pet the other. Transfer used litter from the new cat tray to the old cat’s tray and vice versa to mix smells.

Winter warmers WHILE the wintry temperatures in sunny Spain might not plummet to the icy depths of the Scottish highlands, there has been a definite cold snap across the country, and there’s never a good time to be complacent when it comes to the health of your pets. The cold can kill animals with surprising ease, so it’s a good idea to take proper precautions over the next month or two. Smaller animals such as rabbits are more prone to the threat as heat leaves their body much quicker. If you have a rabbit hutch you can take the forwardthinking step of insulating it,

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Renault shine at the FAI FRENCH firm scoop three awards as new design focus pays off THE 2016 International Automobile Festival awards are in, and amid the dazzling display of innovation and sleek design, the Renault Talisman stole the show, easily picking up the ‘Most Beautiful Car of the Year ’ award. A touch of Hollywood was in the air as the ‘Make Your Time Great’ campaign advert for Renault Espace, starring Kevin Spacey, won the Grand Prix for best advertising film. Laurens van der Acker also won the Design Grand Prix with Renault SVP at the 31st edition of the Festival Automobile International (FAI). “I would like to thank all those who voted on the internet for the Renault Talisman, our new large D-segment saloon. The Talisman combines bold, muscular lines that are coherent with Renault’s new brand identity with a unique, unprecedented driving experience thanks to our multi-sense and 4Control technologies. “Renault is the only manufacturer to offer these technologies at this level of range,” said Michael van der Sande, Renault’s Senior Vice President, Marketing.

TALISMAN: Renault car stole the show.

Featuring advanced technologies, including the multi-sense system that offers drivers a selection of five different modes, and the 4Control System that combines four-wheel steering with electronic damping. On the design front 2015 was an exciting year for Renault which saw the highly-anticipated launches of the new Espace, the Kadjar, Talisman and Megane, all acclaimed for their exterior styling. It comes as part of a new initiative to focus on design enhancement across the range. “Awards like this encourage us to continue to pursue our design strategy.

Our brand signature, ‘Passion for Life’, mirrors the shift in Renault’s design thinking which was introduced in 2012. “I would like to thank the jury for honouring me with the Design Grand Prix. It’s an honour I share with my teams, product managers and engineers. Together, it is these people who help to turn our dreams into reality for Renault customers,” said Laurens van den Acker. Finishing up on Sunday, the FAI showed a vast array of concept cars at the Hotel National des Invalides in Paris, with the display open to the general public.

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AWARD: The ‘Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year’.

Mazda does it again CHALLENGER spirit steals concept car award THE Mazda RX-VISION, a stunning rotarypowered sports car concept, captured the ‘Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year’ award at the 31st Festival Automobile International. Ikuo Maeda, the company’s international design chief, accepted the award on Tuesday evening (January 26) together with Kevin Rice, Mazda’s European design director, Julien Montousse, his counterpart at Mazda North America, and Mazda designer Norihito Iwao.

It’s another honour for Mazda’s global design division, which took home three prizes in September at the Automotive Brand Contest 2015, including the prestigious ‘Team of the Year’ award. The RX-VISION was nominated this year alongside the Bentley Exp10 Speed 6, Peugeot Fractal, and Porsche Mission E. Mazda’s concept shared the podium with the latter. Unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show in November, the RX-VISION exemplifies Mazda’s challenger spirit.

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‘Angie’, Novak, Bruno, Jamie and Gordon - all champions down under ANDY MURRAY lost the Australian Open final in straight sets Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

FOOTBALL • No major shocks in the 4th round of the FA Cup, but all credit to Shrewsbury who beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 with a 97th minute winner, and Peterborough who drew 2-2 at PL WBA. The pick of the other ties saw holders Arsenal beat Burnley 2-1, Chelsea hammer MK Dons 5-1, Everton win 3-0 at Carlisle, Manchester City trounce Aston Villa 4-0, Manchester United beat Derby 3-1, Tottenham win 4-1 at Colchester and Liverpool draw 2-2 with West Ham. • The 5th round draw is: Arsenal v Hull, Blackburn v Liverpool or West Ham, Chelsea v Manchester City, Reading v WBA or Peter-

borough, Shrewsbury v Manchester United, Tottenham v Crystal Palace and Watford v Leeds. • Barcelona beat nineman Atletico Madrid 2-1 to stay clear on top of La Liga as Real Madrid smashed Espanyol 6-0. The Milan derby ended 30 to AC over Inter at the San Siro. • After 10 Premiership games earlier this week, there are 10 more this weekend including Manchester City-Leicester (Saturday) before we revert back next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, to competitive European action. • The 2016 League Cup final between Liverpool and Manchester City is on February 28, while in Scotland’s equivalent, Ross County (after ousting Celtic) will play Hibernian on March 13. • Five red and nine yellow cards were brandished when River Plate beat Boca Juniors 1-0 in Argentina. Boca finished with eight men. • Stuart Pearce (53) comes out

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Won Australian Open final in straight sets.

SIX NATIONS: Tournament starts this weekend. of retirement on Saturday to play for Gloucestershire team AFC Longford, who have lost all 18 matches this season, scoring one goal and conceding 179. • Last weekend Wycombe’s goalkeeper Barry Richardson (aged 46) came on as a ‘sub’, and kept his first clean sheet for 11 years in a 1-0 win at Plymouth. • Former Welsh international Rob Earnshaw has retired, so too has Manchester United’s ex-defender Nemanja Vidic. • The transfer window closed on Monday and no doubt several players found new clubs…105 took place during the 2015 ‘window’. CRICKET • Although beaten by

270 runs in the final Test in South Africa, England still won the series 2-1. The ODI series started yesterday in Bloemfontein with four more following in Port Elizabeth (Feb 6), Centurion (Feb 9), Johannesburg (Feb 12) and Cape Town (Feb 14). • India (200-3) beat Australia (197-5) to clinch the T20 series 3-0 and now head the T20 rankings. • England’s Stuart Broad is now the top bowler in world cricket, ahead of Indian R a v i Ashwin. • West Indian batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has retired, having scored 11,867 runs in 164 Tests. • And ex-Warwickshire bowler Jack Bannister, 1,198 wickets in 374 matches, 1950-68 including a best return of 10-41, has died, aged 85. TENNIS • The first Grand Slam of 2016 in Australia saw Andy

Murray crushed in straight sets by the imperious Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final, while Germany’s Angelique Kerber denied Serena Williams a 22nd title by winning the women’s final. Kerber is Germany’s first Grand Slam champion this century, while for Andy Murray it was a record fifth defeat in the Aussie final, as Djokovic equalled Roy Emerson’s record of six Melbourne victories with his 11th Grand Slam title overall. • Jamie Murray (GB) and Bruno Soares (Brazil) won the men’s doubles and Gordon Reid (GB) took the men’s wheelchair gold. • Earlier, Johanna Konta had become the first Brit to reach a women’s Grand Slam semi-final for 33 years. • And Andy and Jamie Murray became the first sib-

lings to reach different finals in a major Grand Slam tournament. GOLF • The first tournament of the year, the Abu Dhabi Championship, was won by Ricky Fowler (USA), Thomas Pieters (Belgium) was second and Rory McIlroy and Henrik Stenson (Sweden) joint third. RUGBY UNION • The Six Nations Tournament starts this weekend with France-Italy and Scotland-England on Saturday, followed by Ireland-Wales on Sunday. • The European Champions Cup quarter-final draw is: Leicester-Stade Francais, Racing 92-Toulon, Saracens-Northampton and Wasps-Exeter. The final is in Lyon in May. • French club Toulon want to join Perpignan-based Catalan Dragons in the UK Aviva PL.

DID YOU KNOW? Tottenham Hotspur have two players named Dembele who were initially at Fulham… Mousa, born in France on July 12, 1986 plays in the UK Aviva PL, and Moussa, born in Belgium on 17 July 1987. The Frenchman is now back on loan at Craven Cottage.

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Winter event The 22nd Winter Spanish National Masters Swimming Championships took place last week in Gijon, Asturias. Over 1,390 swimmers from 155 clubs throughout Spain and some from other countries, came together at the sports complex, Santa Olaya, Gijon and enjoyed four long days of races (January 28 to 31). The event brings together master swimmers of all ages from pre-masters (20-24) years to swimmers still competing in their 80s. As with all masters competitions, swimmers com-

pete in age categories of five year blocks and are allowed to swim a maximum of five individual races and in additional relays. Club Natacion Torrevieja were pleased to be able to participate in this year ’s competition with Vicki Connolly swimming in the 50 54yrs age group. For many other reasons other team members were unable to join Vicki this time. However, Vicki worked hard against some very hard competition and a lot of swimmers in this age group. Vicki was triumphant in winning two silver medals over the four days in her 100m freestyle and 200m freestyle races. She also got a close fourth place in her 800m freestyle and seventh places in her 50m and 400m freestyle events. Although only seventh in the 50m race, Vicki still managed a new

personal best and a new Valancian Regional record with a time of 34:62. She also gained a Valencian regional record in the 100m race with a time of 1:17:69. These times qualify for the Masters European Championships later in the year being held in London Olympic Aquatics Centre. Before this, Vicki and swimming colleague Beth have the Spanish Masters National Long Distance 3km Championships to prepare for. These are being held in the 50m pool Matero, Barcelona on Sunday February 14. If you wish to join the Masters team or would like more information on swimming in Torrevieja please contact Club Natacion Torrevieja through Rosa 622 600 965 or Vicki 669 637 015 or by email on info@clubnataciontorrevie ja.com.

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El Raso Golf Society at La Marquesa

A FINE DAY: Members and guests played their monthly stableford competition. FRIDAY January 29, and another fine day’s golfing for this time of year. Twenty-six members and guests of the El Raso GS played the monthly Stableford competition at their home course La Marquesa. Considerable maintenance works to the course are being carried out at present and once completed will make significant improvements to all areas. Competition winner was John Hill with 36 pts, in second place Marilyn Eckersall 35 pts and third John Barraclough 34 pts. Best front nine went to

Alan Venables 18 pts and best back nine also with 18 pts Debbie Weedon. NTPs fifth John Hill, 11th Debbie Weedon, 15th John Wilson, 17th Malcolm Foskett. Best guest John Wilson 27 pts. After the game we returned to the Olde Ninth for presentations and a welcome meal of chicken casserole prepared by the bar. Our next fixture is at the popular course of Las Colinas on Friday February 19, and will include the now traditional annual game against Claptons GS.