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ISSUE NO. 1597

11 - 17 February 2016

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Captured! The enemy within SEVEN arrests in terror swoop across Costa Blanca

By Matthew Elliott SUSPECTED members of a Daesh linked terrorist cell have been detained in the Valencian community and Costa Blanca, specifically Crevillente, L’Alqueria d’Asnar, Muro, Alcoy and Alicante. They are charged with camouflaging weapons caches as humanitarian aid to Iraq and Syria. The Interior ministry revealed the dismantled cell laundered money to finance the jihadi cause, and it

is understood that five of the men had Spanish nationality, although all were of Syrian, Jordanian or Moroccan origin. They are accused of smuggling arms, cash, electronics, transmitters and bomb materials to various Middle East jihadi outfits and playing a significant logistical role in the surge of terrorist attacks across the region. The arrests come soon after a video warning that Daesh ‘has not forgotten Cordoba, Toledo and Xativa.’

Asked if these threats should be taken seriously when he recently visited the Betera (Valencia) Nato base, acting Minister of Defence Pedro Morenes said he had no doubts about it. “They want what is ours. I exclude absolutely nothing,” he said. Anti-terrorism experts have likened the threat to an emotive call to arms for propaganda and recruitment purposes. Daesh recruiters and organisers are present in the Valencian Community owing to increased vigilance in

Ceuta and Melilla, experts explained after this latest operation. “The terrorists go to places where they feel comfortable and the Valencian Community is one of them,” they said.

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Car ends in canal FIVE men and one woman were slightly injured as a result of a collision between two vehicles in Daya Vieja. One vehicle veered off the road and ended up in

the canal just off the CV859. All occupants were taken to Torrevieja Hospital with minor bruises and some had signs of hypothermia.

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Workers are against change to contract DECISIONS are to be made on rubbish collection in Torrevieja By Gemma Quinn

Citrus thieves POLICE have dismantled in Torrevieja an organised group which was allegedly distributing more than 120 tons of stolen citrus, especially lemons, across the Vega Baja. Five people have been arrested and another 50 are being investigated. The origin of the operation took place in early January in Almoradi when police caught two people red-handed trying to steal lemons.

Drunk driver AN Italian woman, aged 68, was stopped by police in San Miguel de Salinas for drink driving. Agents carrying out preventive monitoring stopped

the vehicle and discovered the woman had previously lost all her driving licence points. She also had a history of theft and other crimes against road safety.

More in work CREVILLENTE has recorded less than 4,000 unemployed people for the first time in seven years, with January seeing the total number without work stand at 3,972. Councillor for Economic Development, Training and Trade, Laura Gomis, said the figures “are a reflection of the improvement in the economy and economic and labour policies the Popular Party has launched in Spain.”

THE decentralisation of street cleaning and rubbish collection in Torrevieja would, according to the unions, result in a pay cut for Acciona workers of up to €5,000 especially for more senior staff. Workers would go from being part of the Acciona workforce to municipal workers and it is claimed they would lose their two annual bonus pays; at Christmas and in the summer. The unions have raised to the City Council the possibility of creating a public service management company, as in Guardamar, which would guarantee their existing employment rights. The mayor has long since wanted to keep street cleaning and rubbish collection inhouse to remove any doubt over fixing or corruption within the maintenance contracts. The town hall believes it can save money, even with the initial large investment for the purchase of vehicles.

STREET CLEANING: Decisions to be made on future of Torrevieja’s cleaning contract.

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Aquarium project to be announced within weeks IT has been closed since August 2015 Photo by Helen, Flickr)

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ALICANTE AQUARIUM: Visitors flocked to the outdoor aquarium which was first opened in 1996. Letters 59 By Gemma Quinn

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THE project for the new aquarium in the Plaza Nueva in Alicante will be presented before the end of February, according to Alicante’s councillor for Infrastructure Gloria Vara.

The public aquarium has been closed since last August, when 177 marine species died due to a failure in the cooling system. Vara said that the aquarium project is a ‘complex’ process involving four departments, Environment,

Planning, Animal Protection and Infrastructure, in addition to the Seprona and technicians of the Institute of Ecology of the coast of Alicante. Vara hinted that the project could include a breeding programme for endangered

species, in an attempt to recover and return them to their natural habitat, but has indicated that it is not yet determined what those species would be. The councillor did however stress it could be a ‘landmark’ project.

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Police discover drug den LOCAL POLICE of Cartagena have arrested a man accused of drug trafficking in the Los Mateos neighbourhood. Police were called to a property after re-

ceiving information about threats and abuse to a woman. They discovered various amounts of marihuana and hashish, equipment for weighing, cutting and packaging

of the drug, as well as cash and a knife. The National Police seized the material and the man was arrested. He is now under investigation by the Narcotics Group.

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Kidnapping men jailed PREGNANT youngster locked away in Orihuela Costa

TRAFFICKERS ARRESTED: Three were caught in Torrevieja for selling drugs.

Torrevieja arrests THEY regularly moved around to avoid detection By Gemma Quinn THREE drug traffickers have been arrested in Torrevieja. The gang was detected by police who called them one of the ‘most active’ gangs in the area. They would sell drugs from various flats in Torrevieja, regularly moving to avoid detection.

The Guardia Civil managed to locate one of the points and after several days of surveillance and observing repeat visits by drug addicts, they proceeded with the arrests of two Spanish men, aged 45 and 48 and a woman of Russian nationality, aged 22. They will now face judges for crimes against public health and belonging to a criminal group.

FO U R me n ha ve be en given prison sentences for kidnapping a young girl in a bid to conceal her pregna nc y. O ne of thos e i n court was the father of the unborn baby. The incident occurred in 2011 when the fatherto-be a nd a nothe r man planned the abduction of the girl, w ho live d i n Puerto de Santa Maria (Cadiz). She was taken from C a diz to A lic a nte but with pressure mounting from a police investigation a s to the girl’s whereabouts, she was taken to a house under construction in Orihuela Costa where it is alleged that she was locked up, left alone and forced to sleep on the floor. She was also given abortion pills.

She was found in late August 2011 by pol i ce and firefighters and was suffering from chronic post-traumatic stress. The court heard the testimony of the victim, who was locked up against her will for around 15 days. The t wo m ai n def endants were given prison sentences of five and a half years and two other m en wer e handed f i ve year jail terms.

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Murcia’s crime rate rose in 2015 CRIME rates rose in the Murcia Region in 2015 compared to the previous year. According to data from the Ministry of the Interior corresponding to 2015, last year there were 53,146 crimes and offences reported in the region compared to 52,655 a year earlier. Deaths from violent crime saw the largest increase from eight to 12. Across the whole country crime declined by 2.7 per cent, with all regions recording a decline, except Murcia, although crimes are generally lower than most regions. Valencia Region saw crimes fall by 5.1 per cent last year, with the region’s crime rate now at 47.1 offences per thousand inhabitants, the lowest rate for the last 12 years. There were 247,371 reported crimes in 2014 compared to 234,637 a year later.

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Residents suffer tv signal interference TORREVIEJA looking into poor service By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA has said it is working on minimising interference suffered by residents in some areas to their television signal.

Councillor for the Department of Innovation, Javier Manzanares, said they are continuing to make progress in resolving the gaps in coverage of digital terrestrial television suffered by residents of Torrevieja, particularly in the

Illegal tobacco seized by police OFFICERS from the Group Operating Reinforcement (GRO) of the Local Police in Torrevieja, have seized 146 packets of smuggled Russian tobacco and cigarettes. The illegal items were seized from a catering establishment located in the centre of Playa del Cura, as part of the regular inspections of public facilities by the GRO.

SMUGGLED ITEMS: Police seized 146 packets.

Cabo Cervera area and those by the hospital. Meetings have been held with the Regional Director of Technology Information and Communication, along with collaborating companies, community presidents from areas affected and aerial technicians. Councillor Manzanares said: “Technical agreement showed that, although one can not speak of a single cause of the problem, it seems appropriate to work with the hypothesis, that there is an interference that degrades the quality of the signal from the broadcasting centre. As a next logical step we will seek to identify and remove interference sources.” The mayor will now write to the company that owns the telecommunications infrastructure statewide, asking to conduct checks on the signal and resolve interference.

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Price war could result in closure PRICES dropped to survive crisis but businesses still struggling

PRICE WARS: Similar businesses dropped prices to fight for custom during the crisis. By Gemma Quinn

A PRICE war of businesses in Elche is resulting in more and more businesses struggling to survive. The Association of Elche Services (Aesec) said the price war was created during the years of the crisis as establishments battled for business and it remains today, resulting in a

loss of profit margins for businesses. Aesec President Jose Rizo, said: “We had a problem with the crisis and companies reduced the profit margin, but now businesses cannot afford to hire, grow or improve their service.” Employers are not all optimistic in proposing solutions to end the price war, which in recent months has led to the closure of many establishments, some with more than 30 years of existence in the centre of the city. “There is no remedy. So to maintain that war it eventually ends in closure,” said Jose Antonio Oliver, manager of a catering business. “We all know what

things cost, and the decision of the retail price depends on the owner.” Aesec is now wanting the city to intensify checks to avoid unfair competition which goes against the industry and against the rights of workers, to ensure prices do not drop too low. Secretary General of CCOO Union, Carmen Palomar, added: “Small businesses have no union representation, so that workers are in a position of vulnerability, on low wages and basic contracts.” The unions want more entrepreneurs themselves to report cases of non-compliance with labour standards.

Government to run Santa Pola’s station THE Consell will take over the maintenance of the bus station in Santa Pola. The Valencian Government approved a cooperation agreement between the city of Santa Pola to manage the bus station and ensure its safety, accessibility and building meets current regulations. The new station, owned by the municipality, opened a few months ago and according to the Law of Mobility of Valencia, it is up to the Government to ensure the planning, implementation and maintenance of intercity transport infrastructure and the provision of services of public transport.

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Visitors to Tabarca Island could be limited THE Consell is calling on the City of Alicante to limit summer visitors to Tabarca Island. The Department of Territory has warned that one day during the summer last year up to 10,000 people were detected on the island at once, and warned of possible damage to the

marine reserve by anchoring boats. The Department of the Environment will now commission a study to determine how many tourists the protected island can safely hold, without damage being caused to the marine reserves’ valuable flora, fauna and wildlife.

The councillor for the Environment of Alicante, Victor Dominguez, has said that nothing has been decided yet, but they will carry out more research and take any necessary measures to mitigate the effects of mass tourism on the fragile ecosystem of the popular island.

Tiger mosquito may transmit Zika virus RESIDENTS have been urged not to panic PHOTO BY SANOFI PASTEUR, FLICKR)

ZIKA: Mosquito found in Alicante and Murcia can transmit virus. By Gemma Quinn THE tiger mosquito, present in Alicante and Murcia can transmit the Zika virus. Despite the confirmation it could be transmitted via the tiger mosquito, residents are urged not to panic as Spain remains on minimal risk of the disease. The head of the Coordination Centre of Health Alerts and Emergencies of the Ministry of Health, Fernando Simon, said they

expected to register around 200 imported cases of Zika virus in Spain. Simon said that protocols have been established to control and survey the amount of mosquitoes and “a plan of response and control of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, specifically dengue and Zika, will be discussed this week.” It comes after the Euro Weekly News reported last week that there was a confirmed case of Zika in a man in Murcia.

Alicante is fighting for its DOP wine status CHINA imported 607,000 bottles of Designated Protection of Origin (DOP) wine from Alicante Province last year. If the regional government gets its way, however, China could soon be buying the same wine under the Valencia designation instead, although Alicante’s DOP label was authorised in 1932 and is one of Spain’s oldest. The province’s wine-makers, cooperatives and agricultural unions, as well as

public and private bodies, are now joining forces to retain this identity. They have signed a declaration calling on the regional government’s Department of Agriculture to repeal an edict applying Valencia’s DOP to all of the wines from the region. The Alicante DOP covers wine from 100 municipalities inland and along the coast, from the Marina Alta down to the Torrevieja and La Mata national park.

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Number of entrepreneurs fell in 2015 VALENCIA REGION saw 2 per cent decline in business creation in contrast to national increase of 0.5 per cent By Gemma Quinn ENTREPRENEURSHIP declined by 2 per cent in the Valencia Region in 2015, when 10,987 corpo-

Local company develops extract AN Elche company has developed a powdered extract from pomegranate. Nutracitrus, based at the S c i e n c e Pa r k o f Miguel Hernandez University (UMH) in Elche, s aid t h e p o wd e r h a s a purity of at least 20 per cent, has beneficial properties, and can be used as a dietary supplement and in cosmetics. The company gets the extract and processes it to analyse and confirm purity levels at its factory in Torrellano. It is then approved for marketing, usually as a food supplement in capsules. This f o r m a t , u n l i k e comm o n p o m e g r a n a te juices, has greater purity levels and prevents users from consuming the high s ugar l e v e l s i n j u i c e drinks. The company said to get th e sa m e l e v e l o f benefits from the powdered form, you would have t o d r i n k a r o u n d three litres of pomegranate juice a day.

rations were formed. This decline in business creation contrasts with the national increase of 0.5 per cent over the previous year, to become a total of 94,594

commercial companies, the highest figure since 2008, according to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE). Entrepreneurship reached a record

high in 2006, with the creation of 149,471 companies, a figure which decreased progressively to mark the record low of 79,069 new companies in 2009, at which time their

numbers have increased year after year. In Valencia, the capital for the creation of new companies amounted to â‚Ź578 million.

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Lights out THREE streets in central San Vicente were without lighting for two days after thieves stripped copper cabling from lampposts. Residents were asked for any information that could help investigators.

Pines felled SAN JUAN residents complained that cutting down three 50-year-old pine trees in La Rambla was ‘ecological savagery.’ The town hall said the tree trunks were splitting and posed a public danger.

Fire plans PLANS for a new fire station for Lorca have been unveiled. It will serve the areas of Lorca and Puerto Lumbreras and has an investment of €1.8 million.

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€500,000 for Alicante heritage conservation HIGHLIGHTS the history and customs of their ancestors By Gemma Quinn THE provincial delegation o f A lica n te is in v e s ting more than €500,000 in heritage conservation. Several towns will benefit fro m th e in v e s tme nt in clu d in g Cre v illente , Penaguila, L’Alqueria d’Asnar, Beniarres, Onil, La Vall de Gallinera, Torremanz a n as an d Ca s te ll de Castells. President of the Alicante Provincial Council, Cesar Sanchez, stressed the importance of this investment saying it was for “defence, restoration and conservatio n ” o f th e p ro v in c e “through an empowerment strategy.” Sanchez added: “These works with the environment

PROTECTION: Province’s historical buildings and monuments to be preserved and protected.

appreciates and highlights the natural capital, history

and customs of our ancestors, a legacy that we must

protect, condition and optimise.”

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Roman artefacts recovered in Murcia GUARDIA CIVIL in the Murcia Region, in collaboration with the Heritage Service of the Region, have seized six pieces dating from Roman times that were for public sale. The actions have been developed within the framework of the operation ‘Reja’ and within the ‘Plan for the defence of Spanish Historical Heritage.’ The owner of the items could face a penalty of up to one million euros, depending on the gravity of the conduct. The historical artefacts were available for sale on numerous internet sites. As part of this operation officers carried out monitoring, pursuits and inquiries into the network selling the items. The objects were handed over to Murcia’s Heritage Service.

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Spanish Taxation In 2016 It is important to review your tax planning from time to time, to check that it is up to date and that you are using all the opportunities available in Spain to reduce tax liabilities for yourself and your heirs. So far there have not been many tax changes for 2016, and income taxes are just a little lower than last year. Income taxes The general state income tax rates for 2016 are – Income € 0 – 12,450 12,450 – 20,200 20,200 – 35,200 35,200 – 60,000 Over 60,000

Tax rate 19% 24% 30% 37% 45%

However these rates are made up of equal part state rates and regional rates, and each Autonomous Community can amend their local rates. This can make

Income € 0 – 6,000 6,000 – 50,000 Over 50,000

By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks for higher tax rates in some regions. In Comunidad Valenciana the lowest rate is 21.4%, while the top rate is 45.98% (for income over €175,000). Murcia has not approved its 2016 budget yet, but the proposed income tax rates range from 19.5% to 46%. The above rates only apply to general income (employment, pension, rental income, etc). Savings income is taxed at different rates. The 2016 rates are –

Tax rate 19% 21% 23%

Savings income covers interest, dividends, income derived from life assurance contracts, purchased annuity income and capital gains on the sale or transfer of assets. Wealth tax Wealth tax keeps being extended and remains in place for fiscal year 2016. Spanish residents pay wealth tax on the value of their worldwide assets as at 31st December. The general state rates rise progressively from 0.2% to 2.5% (0.25% to 3.12% in Comunidad Valenciana). There are however reductions available, ranging from €700,000 (reduced to €600,000 in Comunidad Valenciana from 1st January 2016) to €2m, depending on whether you own your home and if you are single or a married couple. In Murcia the rates and exemptions are

the same as the state ones. This is a tough tax for wealthy residents, but steps can be taken to limit it. Succession tax There have been no changes to succession tax this year. How damaging this tax is depends on whom your beneficiaries are (rates, allowances and exemptions vary according to how they are related to you), how much the inheritance is and how much they are worth. There is no blanket exemption between spouses in Spain. UK nationals need estate planning to cover both Spanish succession tax and UK inheritance tax. Form 720 Do not forget that Modelo 720 needs to be submitted by 31st March, reporting on the assets you owned in 2015 if you were resident in Spain. You need to declare all overseas assets worth over €50,000. If you have submitted this form before, you only need to report again if the value of an asset increased by more than €20,000, or you sold an asset or closed an

account, or you obtained a new asset. Although the European Commission is investigating whether Modelo 720 (the disproportionate penalties and lack of statute of limitations) infringes on EU law, you still need to file your form as usual, at least for the time being. Tax planning With specialist advice you can often use compliant arrangements to reduce tax on your savings, investments, pensions and assets - with the right tax planning Spain can be very tax efficient for retired expatriates. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.

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Day of the tree MORE than 100 students from schools in Orihuela marked Day of the Tree by planting over 600 trees and plants. The pupils were welcomed by councillor for Environment, Miguel Angel Fernandez in planting the specimens along the Sierra de Orihuela. The event was part of a series of events organised by the Department of Environment to promote environmental education among schools.

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Torrevieja’s plan for drone protection along its beaches EXTRA life guard protection is also being considered responding to demands of the public By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA has announced plans to use drones for surveillance and safety along the beaches. Councillor Javier Manzanares said the Departments for Beaches, Innovation and Safety are working on the project that would see the use of a drone offer added surveillance along the coast in what would

be a ‘pioneering system’ in beach safety if approved. The drone can provide aerial images of the beach but cannot perform any form of recording the images. However, the councillor said it could assist in rescues, for example, if it detected a person drowning at sea it could reach them faster than any other means and could deploy a small life float to the person until the rescue team arrived. It is planned to trial the use of a drone in an area of the beach at La Mata in an experimental phase. Javier Manzanares also announced the new contract for surveillance and life guard cover for Torrevieja’s beaches will soon be open. As well as the drone initiative, the councillor said they were looking at extending the beach contract so

DRONE PATROL: Could be used along Torrevieja coastline this summer. there will be a life guard presence along the coast for longer, operating from 10am-8pm daily, responding to the demands

and requests of the public. New non slip platforms will also be installed before the summer on the beaches of Los

Locos and Cura to allow better disabled access. They will be at least 1.5m wide for wheelchairs and amphibious chairs to use.

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HEALTH STUDY: University students took part in a study on health issues relating to drug use, anxiety, health and sport.

Almost half of university students have tried drugs AIM of study was to precisely know the health of students By Gemma Quinn ALMOST half of the students at the University of Murcia (UMU) admitted having tried illegal drugs such as hashish, cocaine or ecstasy. The findings were from a study of factors related to health in students developed by the UMU and the Ministry of Health. For the study 946 students were interviewed during the 2011-2012 acade-

mic year, with a response rate of 95.4 per cent. “I think it’s a very important thing and must be analysed in depth,” said the university rector José Orihuela, who said he was surprised by the data. “The aim of this study is precisely to know the health of students. The ultimate goal is to achieve the best levels in the studies, in the enjoyment of university life and the establishment of a gen-

eral awareness of healthy life.” Among the study’s findings, Eva Herrera and Adelaida Lozano, coordinating researchers, highlighted the profile of the students of the UMU and said many had “anxiety and concern for education and good academic results.” The report concludes that one in four college students did not practise any physical activity or sports, 30 per cent smoke, and 10 per cent consumed alcohol daily.

King visits Murcia KING Felipe VI has been in the Murcia Region as part of his royal calendar of events. The monarch has been at the Mendez Parada Military Skydiving School at the

Alcantarilla Air Force Base. The visit came the same day his sister Infanta Cristina was due in court in Palma, Mallorca, as part of the ‘Noos Case.’ His trip to the

school was originally scheduled for last December but was suspended because the King had to preside over a funeral in honour of two policemen killed in the Spanish embassy in Kabul. The visit was to introduce Felipe VI first hand to the facilities and missions of the school and the high level of preparation and training of its staff. The military school, founded in 1974, imparts theoretical and practical lessons on skydiving for the professional staff of Armed Forces and the Forces of State Security. The last time Philip VI visited the region of Murcia was in September 2015 to mark the opening of the 2015-2016 course of the Spanish universities, held at the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Murcia (UMU) in a joint ceremony with the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT).

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Improvements for La Manga BID to reduce summer traffic congestion By Gemma Quinn CARTAGENA’S mayor has joined the campaign to help reduce congestion in La Manga during the summer months. Mayor Jose Lopez said the town hall plans to open a free car park in the summer in Cabo de Palos which will allow people to park and then take public transport to head along the La Manga strip. No details have been revealed as to the exact location of the proposed car park. The mayor also announced that there will be more police officers on traffic duty in La Manga.

The plans come as the Murcia Regional Government said it was also looking at ways to ease the summer traffic congestion. It said it was looking at the possibility of making lanes on the dual carriageway along the strip reversible. Francisco Bernabe, Minister for Development and Infrastructure was in Cartagena explaining the plans as well as how the Regional Government planned to improve La Manga’s facilities with an investment of over €18 million. These included the planting of more trees along the Gran Via, new car parks on empty plots of land, a modernised bus service and new cycle lanes.

TRAM trumps cars THIRTY-ONE per cent of Alicante City TRAM passengers now leave their cars at home. According to a user satisfaction survey they would rather go to Campello, Playa de San Juan or San Vicente by TRAM, especially on weekdays. Twenty-one per cent of the drivers

who take the TRAM do so owing to the difficulty in parking inside Alicante City, they revealed. The TRAM was preferred by 18.4 per cent for its comfort, cheapness (11.4 per cent) and rapidity (7.8 per cent).

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Holocaust memorial FOR the first time, the city of Alicante has commemorated the International Day in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust and Prevention of Crimes against Humanity in a ceremony held in the town hall.

Social council MAYOR of San Vicente del Raspeig, Jesus Villar Notario, has been appointed as member of the Social Council of the University of Alicante.

100th birthday FRANCISCO GEA PENALVA, born in Orihuela, celebrated his 100th birthday this week. He enjoyed his celebrations with his five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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It’s much more than children just being children nowadays BULLYING comes under the spotlight as it is not just limited to the classrooms By Gemma Quinn AN increase in the cases of children taking their own lives after suffering from bullying is raising awareness of the seriousness of the problem. Going beyond taunting in the classroom or violence in the playgrounds, it is estimated that in the province of Alicante around 13,000 schoolchildren under the age of 17 are or have been victims of bullying at school. From the Valencian Association Against Bullying (Avalcae) it is considered around 6 per cent of students are victims but have not reported the issue. The Ministry of Education has also confirmed that bullying is not just limited to the classrooms, with an increase in harassment and cyber-bullying in the Valencia Region. Last year, the Department of Education found 228 cases of cyberbullying compared with 70 the previous year. Cases of violence in the classrooms have also doubled, but many say the problem lies in the issue being recog-

BULLYING CONCERN: Cases of suicide as a result of bullying increases nised and dealt with and is not just attributed to children being children and it being a ‘child thing.’ The issue has been highlighted as the words of an 11-year-old boy touched and

shocked a nation. In a note to his parents he said he could ‘not bear to go to school and there is no way out’ before jumping out of a fifth floor window where he lived in Leganes.

According to the World Health Organisation and the United Nations, each year approximately 600,000 young people aged between 14 and 28 kill themselves as a result of some form of bullying.

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Local residents make complaint about dust clouds EXPERTS say that the dust is harmless but a meeting has been called to discuss the situation RESIDENTS close to Alicante’s port have complained about the presence of dust clouds. Neighbours living in the vicinity of the docks

in muelle 11, where industrial activity is concentrated, complained there is no protection to mitigate the effects of dust clouds.

Experts say the dust, largely occurring from plaster, is harmless, however the Association of Residents of Gran Via Sur-Puerto are hosting a

Toy firms satisfied with results at German fair By Linda Hall ALICANTE toy manufacturers at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Germany confirmed that business is looking up. The fair, the world’s most important with 3,000 stands from 60 countries, was visited by m o r e t h a n 7 5 , 0 0 0 people. All the Spanish contingent agreed that the depreciated euro worked in their favour by encouraging exports, with the Russian market showing signs of recovery.

FAIR: Firms made numerous contacts with potential buyers.

Thirty-e ight of the 140 Spanish firms at the Nuremberg fair were from Alicante Provinc e , mos t of the m from the Foia de Castalla area. “Things went well, better than other years,” said Oliver Giner who is in charge of international promotions for the Spanish Association of Toy Manufacturers. The Alicante firms were very satisfied after making numerous contacts with potential buyers, they said on their return.

meeting of unions, environmentalists, citizens’ and political parties to discuss the situation on Friday February 12.

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A RESEARCH group at the University of Alicante’s Laboratory of Molecular Nanotechnology (NANOMOL), believes it has created a compound that can assist in cleaning air and water.

The group has altered the colour of titanium oxide from white to black to exploit its excellent environmental applications based on sunlight. Titanium dioxide known as titania, is of a white colour and

is classed as a photocatalyst (an accelerator reaction involving light absorption). It is widely used in tanning products, soaps, paints, cosmetic powders, toothpaste and creams, because it is non-toxic and inexpensive. The researchers have been looking at turning it black to use it in a number of different application areas, including degradation of organic contaminants either in soil or water, or removal of atmospheric pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, in asphalt. Black titania is able to assist in water purification and it is believed if the ‘black powder’ is applied to roads or buildings, it could help remove nitrogen oxide and improve air quality. “Our challenge has been to expand the activity of titania under solar radiation, with a very simple and economical method,” explained researcher Elena Serrano. “To do this, we have added a compound found in hair dye for preparing the compound and thus obtaining a black titania.”

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Organic compound created

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ELECTRICITY SAVINGS: Bills cost less in January compared to December.

Electricity bills drop in region AVERAGE savings of €7.71 per household By Gemma Quinn THE average electricity bill dropped by around 11.11 per cent in January in the Valencia Region compared to December. Tha t’s a c c ording to t he l at est dat a from the report carried out each month by the Foundation for Energy Efficiency of Valencia. Valencia consumers covered by the PVPC (voluntary small consumer price), paid €15,799,296.53 less in January compared to December 2015, represent-

ing a saving of €7.71 per household. The average domestic electricity bill was just over €61 last month, based on the same usage. The price per kWh for a PVPC consum er i n Januar y was 16.15 per cent cheaper than in December. According to the Ministry of Industry, i n t he Val enci a Regi on t her e exi st s around 1,609,230 households covered by the PVPC, around 51 per cent of all consumers. Over 630,000 of those households are in the Alicante Province.

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New destinations AIRLINE announces new flights from Alicante-Elche airport By Gemma Quinn NORWEGIAN AIR has announced it will have a base at Alicante-Elche airport. The move means an increase of 13 per cent in the number of seats available

on flights this summer, to more than 770,000. There will be new aircraft and nearly 200 workers for Norwegian Air in Alicante. The airline will travel to 2 2 d i ff e r e n t d e s t i n a t i o n s f r o m A l i c a n t e - E l c h e a i r-

Lost grant TORREVIEJA Town Hall has lost more than â‚Ź350,000 worth of funding to make improvements to street lighting. It is understood the grant was lost as the town did not have the time to advertise and put the project out to tender before the deadline. Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon wrote to the provincial council saying they did not have enough time to go through the correct procedures, and could not use the money which was offered last October. The ruling coalition council of Torrevieja has been previously criticised by the PP party for missing out on a number of important grants in recent weeks.

port, with flights weekly to 10 destinations in Norway, three flights to Sweden, three to Denmark, three to Germany, two to Finland, and it will also offer a regular service to London Gatwick airport.

Plans for weather stations in Cartagena CARTAGENA has held meetings with representatives of the Meteorological Centre of Guadalupe, to address the implementation of meteorological stations at various locations in the municipality. The objectives of these facilities are the measurement and recording of meteorological variables, and to develop more accurate forecasts and contribute to air surveillance. It is planned they will be stationed at Pozo Estrecho, El Algar and Cabo de Palos.

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Nautical flares TWENTY-FIVE live nautical flares were discovered in storage areas at marinas in La Manga. The explosives unit was called in to safely dispose of them as they are dangerous when kept for a long period.

Tough race REGISTRATION closes today (Thursday 11) for the 53km Ruta de la Fortalezas race in Cartagena. The tough event attracts thousands each year. Visit w w w. r u t a d e l a s f o r t alezas.es.

Yacht trouble THE government team of Alicante City is to investigate whether diesel on the yacht of Enrique Ortiz was paid for with city money. Ortiz is embroiled in the Brugal corruption case.

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Drinking soars during Fallas in Valencia City DRAINS give the game away as investigators analyse the waste water Photo by Keith Ellwood

By Linda Hall ALCOHOL consumption in Valencia City increases by 400 per cent over the last three days of Fallas. As March 19 approaches and the city prepares to burn its traditional bonfires, Valencia University researchers found that alcohol intake soars along with the fireworks that are let off day and night. They established this not with a survey based on the public’s not always truthful answers or sales of alcoholic drinks, but by analysing the city’s waste water. The findings based on investigations carried out last year were published in Science of the Total Environment magazines which reported it is possible to estimate a population’s alcohol consumption by measuring the amount of ethyl sulphate; a stable biomarker that is eliminated in urine, which is present in waste water. In Valencia City five millilitres of ethyl sulphate per inhabitant per day are

FALLAS: Fiestas see drinking increase by up to 400 per cent. usually present in waste water, the investigators found after analysing samples taken from the Quart-Benager treatment plant. This increased by an

average of 400 per cent during the last three days of the fiestas, peaking at 600 per cent on the ‘Nit de la Crema’ when the Fallas go up in smoke.

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Hunters’ meat could go to charity THE Valencian Community’s Hunting Federation hopes to donate meat and game to charity. Meat obtained during competitions and culls could be sent to social dining rooms and non-government organisations, said the federation’s president Vicente Segui. The Federation board has now made contact with the public administrations and meetings will follow with representatives from the regional departments of Agriculture, Environment and Health. These will advise on the steps to be followed when donating the meat for public consumption.

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Cold front A SUDDEN cold snap in Alicante brought temperatures down by more than five degrees bringing about a cold Carnival for many. In Villena temperatures fell to minus three degrees last week.

Housing budget ALICANTE provincial government is budgeting €12 million to help with the promotion of rental housing, rehabilitation and regeneration and urban renewal.

Food for everyone THE Gloria Fuertes school in Alicante has been praised by the city for its initiatives and commitment to helping provide school meals to students whose families cannot afford the full menu.

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Torrevieja honours World Cancer Day MAYOR is optimistic and said the battle will be won By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA has carried out commemorative acts to mark World Cancer Day. Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon and councillor for Health, Carmen Morate, have participated in the events joining with the associations fighting cancer of the town, AECC and AFE Cancer. The two charities were in the centre of Torrevieja offering information and guidance and highlighting to the public the service they offer to both patients and their families. During a release of balloons in honour of World Cancer Day, the mayor said: “Humanity is waiting for a solution to this scourge and I am optimistic. I know we still have a long way to go, there is still much suffering, but we will win this battle.”

CANCER DAY: Balloons released to mark occasion in Torrevieja.

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Studying in the region expensive STUDYING at public universities of the Valencia Region costs more than the average in Spain. The region’s universities behind Catalonia, Madrid and Castilla y León, are the most expensive to study a university degree, at almost €500 above the Spanish average cost. Since 2012 prices have risen 35 per cent in the Community compared with a national average rise of 20 per cent. The Community is one of the five autonomous regions whose universities suffered a further decline in revenues running from 2009 to 2013, but it was the third community with less decline in current expenditure. Across the region, 25.7 per cent of the population aged 16 and over has a higher education qualification, slightly below the national average.

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Building works are to cost €500,000 EXPENSIVE renovation and repairs are necessary for the façade of the Palacio de la Musica By Gemma Quinn THE cost of renovating and repairing the façade of Torrevieja’s Palacio de la Musica has been estimated at half a million euros.

Water war FRUIT and vegetable growers in Alicante P rovin c e c o n t i n u e to warn that next summer’s crops could fail unless irrigation water arrives from outside the region. The E n t r e p e ñ a s an d Buendia reservoirs in centr a l Sp a i n p r o v id e water for the Tajo-Segura pipeline, but they also supply the domestic water supply, via the River Tajo, for southern Madrid. Alicante growers are indig n a n t b e c a u se t h e Ministry of Agriculture has authorised an environmental flow of 240 cubic hectometres a year for the Tajo. This is 60 cubic hectometres more than the legally-permitted flow, they claim. Meanwhile their own transfer is blocked by the central government and lack of water prevents them from making plans for the summer campaign. Emergency wells have had t o b e r e o p e n e d in Calasparra, Murcia and they are reduced to negotiating to purchase 15 cubic hectometres of water from the Jucar in Valencia.

It is another major expense for the building that cost €1.7 million more than its original budget. The centre was opened in Calle Maria Parodi in 1999 with a cost of

€2.4 million. It houses the classrooms and administration offices of the municipal conservatory and the Musical Union Torrevieja, which was originally housed

on the former site. There is also a small auditorium and a cafeteria. The Palacio de la Musica came under fire for its additional cost and the final stage of works, under the man-

date of previous Mayor Pedro Hernandez, was not signed off until 2002 after the project was finished and up and running. Hernandez was also accused of contractual irregularities at the time.

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Hosbec complaint ‘MAINLAND losing out over Imserso’ claim

IMSERSO CLAIM: Province should be offered Canary Island bookings. and double-booked Imserso tourists are being offered their money back or the option of going to the Balearics.

Mundosenior has covered 96 per cent of its mainland bookings, and Hosbec maintains that overbooked clients

City hall changes its mind on band ban ALICANTE CITY’S municipal brass band can take part in the Good Friday procession after all. The three-party coalition at city hall relaxed its earlier refusal to allow the band to participate in the La Soledad procession on Good Friday. Councillor for Culture, Daniel Simon from the Guanyar political party initially vetoed the proposal on the grounds that public money should not be used to finance religious acts. This could affect the constitutional separation of state and religion, Simon claimed. The Principal Board of Brotherhoods and Societies reminded Simon and the corporation that the city has 8,600 of these associations, and the processions are not purely religious occasions but are cultural events which attract tourism. The municipal band will also be present in other religious events like Corpus Christi, city hall has now confirmed. In contrast the musicians will no longer participate in the formal announcement of the Hogueras fiestas’ bullfights.

By Linda Hall HOSBEC, the hoteliers association in Alicante Province, has complained that Imserso tourists unable to make Canary Island bookings should not be automatically diverted to Balearic Islands. Members have complained to the junior minister for Social Affairs and the Director of Imserso about Mundiplan, one of the companies contracted to market the government-subsidised holidays, which deals with holidays in the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands. Dividing the packets of holidays between operators Mundiplan and Mundosenior, which deals with the Spanish mainland puts the latter at a disadvantage, Hosbec maintained. Mundiplan has now had to cancel ‘a significant’ number of Canary Island bookings, owing to lack of hotel places

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should be offered the choice of other popular resorts of the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and Costa Dorada.

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K9 calling THE K9 CLUB animal charity are constantly looking for foster carers and people to adopt the dogs in their care. For more information call 610 832 726 or 600 845 420.

Protected sports GUARDAMAR Town Hall has completed work on installing new protective netting around the sports centre’s sports court in the Campo de Guardamar.

Red Cross THE Red Cross launches its new life saving and first aid courses for those wanting to work the beaches this summer on February 19. For more information call the Red Cross in Guardamar on 965 727 500.

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Record amount raised in Alicante Province EVENT at Zenia Boulevard shopping centre was better supported than ever before By Gemma Quinn DESPITE the slightly wet and miserable weather, World Cancer Day, held at the Zenia Boulevard shopping centre, was better supported than ever before. Unfortunately some of the first acts had to cancel because it was too dangerous to perform on the wet stage, but the rain subsided allowing the other artists to go on with the show. As always, Maria Wilson and the Pink Ladies and Panthers, who organise the event each year to raise funds for the AECC cancer charity, would like to say a big thank you to all the artists that gave up their

WORLD CANCER DAY: Maria and the Pink Ladies raising money for the AECC Charity. time for free, Simon Morton, Stevie Spit, Dan Davy, Alan Scott, ABBA Elite, Kylie Burgassi, No Limit and Nikki G. Maria Wilson added: “We would like to thank Zenia Boulevard for supporting the

charity for the fourth year running, and supplying the hundreds of beautiful roses for the charity to present to the people that gave donations. Regardless of the inclement weather, an amazing €1,570.16

was raised on the day.” Maria and the Pink Ladies, in the four years they have been established, have now raised a phenomenal €250,000 for the AECC, the largest amount in the Alicante Province.

All the Pink Ladies and the Panthers give up time for free, and thanks go to all of them and of course the thousands of supporters who donate. Maria and the Pink Ladies also announced they have a winner of the balloon race that took part last October to mark World Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Thousands of pink helium filled balloons were released with labels, and the balloon of Rosemary Sargent was the winner with the ticket being found and returned from Penaguila, Alicante. The sender received €20 and Rosemary has redonated her prize of €100 to the charity.

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Pilar’s tourism centre now better HELPING those who are hard of hearing

HEARING DEVICE: Helping tourists in Pilar de la Horadada. By Gemma Quinn THANKS to the Valencian Tourism Agency, the tourist information centre of Pilar de la Horadada now has the facilities to assist those who struggle to hear.

The centre has installed a portable magnetic loop on the counter, which is a hearing device that improves accessibility for users with hearing disabilities. The device is part of the town’s commitment to make tourism more accessible for all.

Calls to clean the Segura THE ecology group Friends of Wetlands of Southern Alicante (SAHA) organised a demonstration to raise awareness of the need to preserve the local ecosystem. The association was joined by around 50 people at the mouth of the Segura river, to highlight to both the authorities and the general public, the need and importance of keeping the river clean. SAHA said whilst they expected a low number due to the poor weather, the protest “won the backing of 50 people many coming from different parts of the province,” according to head of SAHA Sergio Arroyo. Arroyo showed participants the point where the water goes to the Natural Park of El Hondo, Elche, and said the town hall had made some progress in cleaning up the area and installing rubbish bins, but the accumulation of rubbish cannot be ignored. The group was also given a

tour to show the flora and fauna in the area which Arroyo said was “proof of the great ecological value,” of the area and the need to protect it

for now and future generations. The initiative was carried out to commemorate World Wetlands Day.

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Training workshop ORIHUELA is hosting a Vocational Technical Conference. It is the 13th edition of the training initiative that takes place at the Auditorium of La Lonja. This year it features 3D printing.

Beach filming IT was lights, camera, action on the beaches as students from IES Poeta Sanchez Bautista in Pilar de la Horadada took part in a cinema workshop.

Paving repairs WORK has commenced on repairing pavements along streets close to the Las Rabosas sports complex in Guardamar.

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€171,543 raised from the Poppy Appeal in 2015 THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION would like to thank everyone who contributed By Gemma Quinn ONCE again, the Royal British Legion in Spain is indebted to the generosity, not only of the expat community, but to all nationalities who contributed to the 2015 Poppy Appeal. The final total raised during the 2015 appeal has now been confirmed as an inc r e d i b l e €171,543.43. The Royal British Legion issued their grateful thanks to all the Branch members, friends, local businesses, churches, consulates and embassies, as well as the many clubs and individuals. At the Legion’s Annual Conference awards were presented including the ‘Recruiting Award’ to Pinoso Branch and the

APPEAL AMOUNT: Robin Hargrave, the District Poppy Appeal Coordinator reveals the final amount raised. ‘Poppy Award’ (for the highest amount per member raised for the appeal) going to Gran Alacant and La Marina Branch. Welfare caseworker scrolls went to two members of Orihuela Costa and District Branch for their work.

If you would like to know more about the Legion or find a Branch please contact the secretary on secretary.rbl.dns@gmail.com or call 648 860 251. For welfare enquiries call 676 451 780 or visit www.british legion.org.uk/counties/spain-north.

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Local ruin becomes cat shelter THE ruin of the centuryold Plaza Camino de Molins, Orihuela has become the local cat shelter with the cat population adopting the area as its home. The situation is becoming a growing concern with the cat population growing uncontrollably. The Department of Health is now looking into finding a solution that will balance the cat population so that it will not disturb local residents. Councillor Noelia Grao said action was taken unsuccessfully in 2013 to try and control cats and now they plan to feed the animals just dry food and water in a controlled way in the same place. The town hall is asking residents not to feed the cats.

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Danish tourists to arrive in Mazarron WINTER stays will bring a welcome boost to tourism Gislez Rejser tour operator will see the tourists visit the municipality outside of the M U R C IA ha s s igne d a n busy summer months in the a gre e me nt w ith a D a nis h off season per i ods, br i ngi ng a wel com e boost f or hotels and other businesses in the Costa Calida. Mi ni st er f or Economic Development, Tourism JEAN JAMES from Torrevieja and Employment, celebrates her 80th birthday on Juan Her nandez, Saturday February 13. This welcomed the arcomes the month before her rival of the tourists golden wedding anniversary from Denmark and with husband Ron. The couple sai d t hat whi l st married at St Maryâ€™s Church in they will be staying Battersea, London, 60 years in Mazarron, their ago and welcomed a daughter visit will also bring who now lives close to them. economic benefit to They moved to Spain 16 other towns as they years ago. GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY: Jean will be offered day Best wishes and congratuand Ron were married 60 trips throughout the lations to you both. years ago on March 10. Murcia Region. By Gemma Quinn

Birthday and anniversary celebrations

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t our oper at or whi ch wi l l bring 500 senior tourists to Mazarron. The agr eem ent wi t h

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Carnival parades TORREVIEJA is preparing for round two By Gemma Quinn THOUSANDS lined the streets of Torrevieja on Sunday February 7, for the first of their two carnival parades. It was an explosion of dance, colour and music, with costumes depicting everything from enchanted forests to the Flintstones and the Wizard of Oz. Over 30 different troupes took part in the afternoon parade with babies, children and adults alike joining in the fun. But if you missed out, on Saturday February 13 there is a chance to see the second Carnival parade which departs from Plaza Maria Asuncion at 10pm, going along Calle Ramon Gallud. The night time parade will kick things up a gear with a more traditional Brazilian flavour to it.

CARNIVAL PARADE: Streets awash with colour, dance and music for the annual celebration in Torrevieja.

Ladies who lunch DEDICATED to raising money for Costa Blanca charities LADIES WHO LUNCH is an active group of ladies dedicated to raising money for various charities on the Costa Blanca. This group was founded in 2010 by Janine Williams, who wanted to keep herself busy after having to give up her beloved sport of bowls. Her aim was to organise monthly lunches to engender a spirit of friendship between like-minded local ladies, whilst raising money for their original chosen charity Paul Cunningham Nurses. Initially, Janine hoped the group would have at least 30 members, but after only a few months over 50 ladies were keen to become part of this fundraising group, so she invited Maddie Pinfold to help with the organisation of what was rapidly becoming a very popular group. Appropriately, their motto is ‘We meet as strangers and

leave as friends’, and this is still very evident today. In the first two years the group were raising substantial sums of money for charity. At this point Janine and Maddie proposed to the members to spread the generosity to various other charities. Whilst raising funds is the ultimate aim, they have undertaken past initiatives such as collecting clothes and school supplies for needy children and toiletries for the homeless, and Ladies Who

Lunch has supported many charities including Reach Out, DEBRA, Age Concern and the Alzheimer’s Society. Ladies Who Lunch meet in a different restaurant in the Vega Baja on the first Wednesday of each month, and host events to celebrate special occasions such as the Queen’s Jubilee. The next meeting is in April at La Herradura, Los Montesinos from 1.30pm. For more information on the group call Janine on 966 261 359.

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Marina set to open in the spring

Black spot A RO UNDAB OUT is being constructed at a dang e r o u s b l a c k sp o t junction in Redovan between Callosa and Orihuela. The project has a budget of over a quarter of a million euros.

Golf statue LA MARQUESA golf course in Rojales has in au g ur a t e d a ne w statue of Our Lady of Med j ug o r j e . Th e s tatu e wa s unv e i le d and bl e sse d by t w o priests.

Elche guide SEVE N THOUS A N D leafle t s a n d g u i d e s in Engli sh a n d S p a n is h have been published and distributed in Elche featuring information on areas of historical and cultural interest in the city.

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SPORTS FACILITIES: Work in La Aparecida is part of Orihuela’s plan to improve local sports facilities.

Orihuela continues its sports makeover plan WORK is ongoing to improve local facilities including repairing goal nets THE sports facilities of La Aparecida are undergoing a makeover to update and repair facilities. Orihuela’s councillor for Sports, Damaso Aparicio visited the sports facilities undergoing maintenance ‘because they were in a very poor condition due to lack of attention in recent years.’

Workers have been painting the floor of the sports arena, placing gutters, repairing the goal nets and repairing the banks. Trees have been pruned and lighting repaired and improved. The councillor said: “We have removed the basketball hoops for the risk they pose, and after approving budgets

will install new ones so that children can continue practising the sport.” The emergency plan of the Department of Sports will continue in the coming weeks in the sports facilities of El Palmeral, after the work in Los Arcos, San Bartolomé, Las Espeñetas, La Murada, and La Aparecida.

THE new marina in Lo Pagan on the Mar Menor is set to open this spring. Regional Minister Francisco Bernabe visited the facility along with mayor of San Pedro del Pinatar, Visitacion Martinez. There are 150 new mooring points which will service 60 more fishing boats and 90 more leisure craft. It is hoped these new areas will help eliminate the problem of illegal moorings on the Mar Menor. The project had a budget of €1.2 million and involved dredging the port to a depth of 2.2m and constructing new jetties. There will also be a waiting dock. Work is now almost completed and the new moorings should be open for spring. Similar projects are also underway in other marinas of the Mar Menor.

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Nearly new A NEARLY new clothes sale takes place today (Thursday 11) at The Posh Club, urbanisation La Marina in aid of the Elche Children’s Home.

Cancer race THE Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) and the Department of Sports City of Elche have organised a ‘Race Against Cancer’ on February 21. There is a four km and 10km run starting and finishing at the Placa de Baix from 10am.

Merche in concert SINGER Merche is in concert at the Grand Theatre, Elche on March 4. Tickets are available from www.in stanticket.es or call 902 444 300.

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Shared facility reduces costs USING The Boatyard has made it easier to attract both participants and sponsors By Gemma Quinn

AT a time when rival major global sports events are struggling to contain spiralling costs, a report by independent auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has praised the Volvo Ocean Race, for halving the price of competing for sponsors. Much of the credit for this has been given by report author, Manuel Diaz, to The Boatyard, the shared-maintenance facility introduced by the race for the last edition in 2014-15, which launched from Alicante and was viewable for the public visiting the Race Village. “A campaign now costs around 50 per cent less to run” said the report, ‘Assessment of the Maintenance Operating Mode.’ The Boatyard has broken new ground in the offshore racing industry, pooling both human and equipment resources

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REDUCED COSTS: Same boat design and shared-maintenance facility launched during the last edition in Alicante led to lower costs for teams and sponsors. for the servicing of a newly-introduced class of boat with all teams using the Farr-designed Volvo Ocean 65 one-design

which broke with 40 years of tradition in the event. The report, which was commissioned by the race after the

finish of the 12th edition in June last year, highlighted: “The list of benefits is no longer hypothetical: the model

has already been implemented, showing an excellent performance and outstanding results.” It added: “One of the main benefits of The Boatyard is that it has become easier to attract both participants and sponsors. The entry barrier is lower but it is not only a matter of cost. “As all the teams have the exact same platform, the risk of having a much slower boat is lower. Safety has been at the heart of the one-design process, with the boats designed to last at least two editions of the toughest race on earth.” Nick Bice, who manages The Boatyard, was delighted the project had won the positive comments: “What pleases me is that it’s recognised now that our standards are in line with the very highest in the automotive and aeronautical industries.” The 13th edition of the race will be launched from Alicante in October 2017.

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That’s entertainment raises money for butterfly children DEBRA would like to thank everyone who attended the concerts and gave so generously By Gemma Quinn OVER 1,000 people attended the ‘That’s Entertainment’ concerts at the Orihuela Costa Resort Hotel, La Zenia. Featuring Melody Makers International and accompanied by a professional band from the UK, the two concerts were conducted by Nigel Hopkins and hosted in aid of DEBRA Butterfly Children Charity. The choir sung a varied programme including Bridge Over Troubled Water, Fix You, Rock Around The Clock and Nella Fantasia to name but a few. As well as the choir there were various soloists, a close harmony group and a comedy sketch. There was an emotional appeal made to both audiences by Nigel Hopkins and the heart rendering song called ‘Butterfly’ about the disease especially written by Nigel for the DEBRA charity. It was performed by three young female soloists Verity Hall, Janelle Gaskell and

THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT: Two concerts at Orihuela Costa Resort raised €3,000 for DEBRA. Elise MacGregor which melted people’s hearts. The choir ended the performance with a melody from Phantom of the Opera. Nigel stated that Melody Makers International will be supporting DEBRA, the Butterfly Children Charity for the

rest of this year and when the audiences departed after each performance they donated a total of €2,261.60 into the bucket collections. Nigel Hopkins and Melody Makers International made a large donation that brought the total up to €3,000.

DEBRA would like to thank everyone who attended the concerts and gave so generously. Mary Chambers from the charity said: “Special thanks go to Nigel Hopkins and Melody Makers International for choosing to support our charity and their generous donation.”

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HELP helping the needy HELP Murcia Mar Menor (HELP MMM) held a charity lunch at Galindas restaurant La Puebla, near Torre Pacheco. This was the second year that the event has been held and this year it was bigger and better than ever. A total of 92 people attended the lunch from HELP MMM, NOSMO no smoking group, HELP Friendship group and representatives from the local Caritas group. Each guest was asked to donate nonperishable food and an impressive 700kg of food was donated and this will go to help feed 50 plus families in the La Puebla village. It was explained by Janneke Chambers, a resident of La Puebla and member of HELP that these people have no work, are unable to claim any money from the state and receive very little help from the Government: “This donation of food will go some way to easing their plight for a short time” she said. Rosalia Sanz gave a short speech of acceptance on behalf of Caritas to express their gratitude for the donation and presented Doreen Sykes, head fundraiser of HELP, with a statuette as a memento of the day. Could you spare a few hours once a week to help raise funds to allow them to continue the work of helping the poor and needy in the Murcia area? If so, for further information about HELP MMM contact the office in Los Alcazares on 968 570 059.

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A fundraiser for cancer support group TICKETS are now available By Gemma Quinn MABS recently opened a hospice suite at a residential care home for cancer patients in the Murcia Region. The suite that has been dedicated to MABS to use for their patients, is like a home from home so the patient will still have all their home comforts as well as round the clock medical care. It even has a separate bed for a family member or friend to stay with them. This facility has been a long time in planning and is available for both respite and end of life care, enabling cancer patients to have the dignity they deserve. All of this costs a lot of money every month, so MABS have decided to hold a hospice fundraiser where everything raised

on the night will go directly towards the running costs of this facility. The Dinner Dance event on April 30 will be held at Casa Club La Serena in Los Alcazares, who have created a special menu. Music is by The Geckos, they will have a photo booth for some crazy photos plus a great raffle. Tickets cost â‚Ź22.50 with all proceeds going to the hospice. Tickets are available from the MABS shop in San Javier or you can email the event organiser mabsdonnawalsh@gmail.com, or send a message via the facebook page www.facebook.com/mabsmurciamarmenor. Rooms will be available at the hotel next door. Ask for information. For more information on the MABS cancer support group visit www.mabscancersupport .org.

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Space peppersKADYROV: Has a fondness for lions and tigers. RAMZAN

VICIOUS Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov enhanced his clownish yet terrifying reputation as he posted a doctored Instagram photo of political rivals Mikhail Kasyanov and Vladimir Kara-Murza in the crosshairs of a sniper rifle. The former rebel turned Moscow stooge has a fondness for lions, tigers, American pop performances and disappearing people.

Daddy’s girl THE daughter of Vladimir Putin has been the subject of much media speculation as newshounds struggle to deal with the taboo surrounding the president’s personal life. The New Time magazine launched an investigation of his oldest daughter and has been fined and subjected to cyber attacks.

Rage room AN innovative Moscow company has opened up a so called ‘rage room’ where customers can relieve their stress by smashing up the premises with a sledgehammer. Safety goggles, helmets, bats and hammers are provided with prices beginning around the equivalent of €130.

Tragic accident A HOCKEY puck travel-

Siberia surf RUSSIANS are known for their adventure and reckless spirit, but surfing in the far north east of Siberia might be thought a step too far. Not so apparently as viral videos of serious surfers ling at more than 100mph has killed a teenage Russian hockey prodigy. Alexander Orekhov, aged just 16, spent three weeks in a coma in Novosibirsk hospital before succumbing to his injuries, having been struck in the neck. He was regarded as one of the best prospects in the Far East.

WIDELY RENOWNED: For its wild beauty. hitting the waves of Kamchatka grip the internet. The area is widely renowned for its wild beauty and vast potential.

Dark arts THE grim high rises of greying Russian suburbs have long been associated with skint communist architecture and the ravages of the 1990’s. Now a new take has artists adding colour, light, and sunshine to the buildings in a semi-ironic move designed to lighten the local mood.

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PUSSY RIOT have released a new song targeting general prosecutor Yuri Chaika with a powerful satirical message lampooning his supposed patriotism and alleged secret Swiss stash. The video has attracted millions of views as the band retains their relevance in the face of state oppression.

THE Russian army’s largest foreign based force will be cutting down its numbers in a surprise move that has observers wondering about economic decline or political dispute. The force in Tajikistan has had numerous run-ins with the local population and is far from popular.

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Credit Suisse to cut 4,000 jobs PUBLICATION of the bank’s 2015 figures show a €2.3 billion loss

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By John Smith THE market must be bad when a Swiss bank announces that it is to cut jobs, which is exactly what Credit Suisse has done following the publication of its 2015 figures,

ZICA: To be renamed due to its similarity to the zika virus.

Tata Motors latest car the Zica will be renamed IT must be incredibly frustrating for the teams of experts, who spend weeks trying to decide a name for a new car which will appeal to all and not insult anyone. This is probably best exemplified by the embarrassingly named Mitsubishi Pajero, which was fine in most areas but didn’t appeal to the Spanish market. Now Indian car manufac-

which show a loss of €2.3 billion, its first since 2008. The ba nk bla me s s ubs ta ntia l charges which have arisen, including an enormous write off conne c te d w ith a c ompa ny it took over in 2000. Following the an-

The important thing for the new government is to be realistic about expectations and not to believe in utopia. Francisco Gonzalez president of BBVA on the new Spanish government.

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is the amount that Credit Suisse expected to save by losing 4,000 staff and reviewing its London operation.

turer Tata find themselves with a ‘double whammy’, where their Tata ambassador Lionel Messi is to appear in court charged with tax evasion, and their latest car the Zica is going to have to be renamed because of its similarity to the Zika virus. There will be a cost to the renaming, but the company obviously feels that it will be commercially sensible.

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Interesting times ahead AS the various parties meet with PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez to thrash out terms for their support, he is going to inherit a difficult financial position if he forms a government. Podemos have already said that they want to see a postponement of debt reduction, whilst he has to remember that the national deficit is almost 100 per cent and the European Commission believes that the deficit is due to get worse.

Yahoo cuts FAILING household name and internet pioneer Yahoo is to lose 1,600 workers around the world. It will close offices in a number of cities including Madrid, in an effort to halt its colossal losses which amounted to just over €4 billion in 2015.

The cost of healthy foods has increased in Spain THE financial crisis has had a rather unexpected effect on the quality of the food that Spanish families have been purchasing. Although some luxury markets are seeing a

€1.5 billion is the profit that Gas Natural Fenosa made in 2015, which is an increase of 2.7 per cent over 2014 profits.

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steady growth, the cost of healthy foods such as fish, oil and milk has generally increased, partly fueled by the fact that consumption has fallen.

nouncement, shares have fallen by 9 pe r c ent t o t hei r l owest l evel since 1992. The b i ggest pr obl em f or t he Swiss bank appears to be in its investment banking business, which it may withdraw from.

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Abengoa update WITH Abengoa debts of more than €5 billion, a number of smaller companies owed money by the company are badly affected as their cash flow is causing short term difficulties. They have banded together to request that payment be made quickly although a positive result is unlikely. In the meantime, the company has requested that their subsidiaries in Argentina be protected against debt claims, whilst they negotiate terms with their bankers.

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NET VOL 5,058.95 24,498.36 4,761.59 3,216.32 4,504.93 4,413.19 13,875.44 17,465.50 51,901.55 15,131.83 4,562.98 28,900.56 69,468.83 5,868.19 36,279.55 4,637.46 7,302.98 14,962.97 6,158.72 64,166.99 5,424.74 39,747.82 4,784.48 6,767.76 9,745.11 20,232.41 7,311.69 14,528.80 5,084.28 4,483.69 45,210.56 5,447.25 11,465.75 6,057.42 5,832.51 4,451.40 14,863.34 68,141.51 4,198.36 5,808.03 4,443.12 89,321.74 10,339.43 5,382.29 4,116.43 N/A 3,821.17 4,592.41 4,482.63 10,323.16

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Johnson Matthey 2,330.50 -1.50 Kingfisher 322.45 -1.05 Land Securities Group 1,066.00 0.00 Legal & General Group 213.25 1.35 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 62.20 0.40 London Stock Exchange Grp 2,304.00 -15.00 Merlin Entertainments 401.20 -1.00 Marks & Spencer Group 417.00 1.70 Mondi 1,160.00 -6.00 National Grid 960.80 1.80 Next 6,617.50 -2.50 Old Mutual 161.75 0.45 Provident Financial 2,848.50 -12.50 Prudential 1,233.25 5.25 Persimmon 1,955.00 -10.00 Pearson 784.00 5.50 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,082.00 14.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 242.30 0.40 Royal Dutch Shell 1,546.50 11.50 Royal Dutch Shell 1,547.50 11.00 RELX 1,164.50 -5.50 Rio Tinto 1,871.00 53.00 Royal Mail 432.45 -2.85 Rolls-Royce Group 519.25 -9.75 Randgold Resources 5,465.00 165.00 RSA Insurance Group 394.55 0.05 SABMiller 4,159.00 24.00 Sainsbury (J) 251.95 1.05 Schroders 2,534.50 -9.50 Sage Group (The) 601.50 0.50 Shire 3,626.00 -45.00 Sky 1,021.50 -6.50 Standard Life 358.15 4.65 Smiths Group 931.50 -6.00 Smith & Nephew 1,086.00 -7.00 Sports Direct International 393.15 -0.85 SSE 1,394.50 2.50 Standard Chartered 462.48 9.43 St James's Place 879.00 6.50 Severn Trent 2,129.00 -11.00 Travis Perkins 1,751.50 -0.50 Tesco 176.48 1.88 TUI AG 1,136.50 -7.50 Taylor Wimpey 181.05 -1.75 Unilever 2,972.00 4.50 United Utilities Group 918.50 -4.50 Vodafone Group 208.45 1.45 Wolseley 3,325.50 8.50 Worldpay Group Ord 3p Wi 300.15 -1.65 WPP Group 1,395.50 -21.50 Whitbread 3,757.50 -27.50

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NET VOL 4,781.76 7,560.37 8,423.24 12,625.03 44,166.07 8,046.49 4,070.70 6,848.53 5,666.41 35,893.21 10,112.59 7,953.28 4,210.96 31,592.28 6,040.41 6,377.74 43,366.09 15,575.26 59,918.19 37,504.23 13,130.87 25,602.44 4,345.00 9,716.97 4,917.26 4,007.55 66,914.94 4,825.36 5,761.31 6,488.63 21,722.49 17,705.88 6,957.14 3,703.01 9,789.12 2,355.26 13,823.48 11,528.86 4,555.76 5,083.05 4,357.05 14,202.26 6,704.88 5,968.48 38,058.42 6,297.24 54,822.97 8,627.39 6,033.00 18,521.28 6,875.19

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DUE to the amount of negative reaction coming from the general public in Spain, the ombudsman has decided to look at the actions being taken by banks to introduce charges for the use of ATM machines by non-customers. According to a royal decree which became law at the start of 2016, banks may pass on charges they receive from the bank holding the account of a noncustomer who uses one of their machines. Due to loose wording in the law, some banks appear to be profiting from the charges and this is what is to be investigated with the possibility of the law being amended.

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Ofgem to investigate Age Uk’s gas and electricity promotions CHARITY appeared to be recommending a deal that was not the cheapest By John Smith A SHOCKING report by The Sun newspaper in the UK suggests that a charity specifically set up to support those who are elderly, has been benefitting by promoting expensive gas and electricity tariffs in return for payment by E.ON, and this is now to be investigated by official body Ofgem. It appears that on its website the charity recommends a particular tariff, but investigators suggest this was not the cheapest tariff offered by the company, and those who followed the charity’s advice could have been £245 (€343) worse off in 2015 than if they had taken E.ON’s cheapest rate. B o th p a rtie s h av e re je c te d the claim although it does appear that Age UK has received about £6 mil-

l i on ( €7.8 m i l l i on) f r om t he arrangement in commission. E.ON, whilst admitting there was a cheaper deal, explained that one was a two-year deal, whilst the other was a one-year deal only. The company also said some people preferred to fix the price for as long as possible and that consumers could always switch deals at no additional cost. The fact remains, however, that the charity did appear to be recomm endi ng a deal t hat was not t he cheapest to pensioners in return for a financial advantage, and this is why Ofgem will undertake an investigation into their activities.

ADVICE: Those who followed Age UK’s advice would have been worse off.

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LVMH: Own prestigious brands including Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior. DESPITE the weakness of the Chinese economy, the world’s largest luxury goods company LVMH announced record sales, which rose by 16 pe r c e nt in 2015 to €35.67 billion.

The c ompa ny, w hic h owns a number of the world’s most prestigious bra nds inc luding Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, said that trading in France was almost back to normal

after the attacks in November. Despi t e t he i ncr ease i n revenue, net profit at €3.57 billion was just short of expected target, but this did not have an adverse effect

on its shares, which continue to rise. The com pany r epor t ed strong progress in Europe, the United States and Japan, which helped compensate for lower sales in China.

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Fall in oil prices continues to push economies closer to breaking point THERE is no question that oil is pushing economies almost to breaking point at the moment, with the massive fall in wholesale prices caused by the slowdown of the Chinese economy in particular. Fears that Iran will flood the market has meant that the mega rich economies, such as Saudi Arabia and global oil companies are losing income and shares continue to fall. Even though petrol pump prices in Spain haven’t really reflected the real fall in price, unlike the UK where prices have plummeted, the oil giants such as Repsol are writing off huge amounts on their accounts, and this is also reflected in the number of job losses being experienced within the industry. BP has suffered its worst losses in 20 years and is to cut 3,000 employees directly, plus a further 4,000 people in third party jobs, and with a negative result for 2015 of €6 billion, there is downturn of nearly €10 billion on the previous year. Royal Dutch Shell has confirmed it is cutting 10,000 jobs amid its steepest fall in annual profits

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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL: Company has confirmed they will cut 10,000 jobs after a steep fall in profit. for 13 years, although it still managed to make a profit of €3.4 billion down from €17 billion the previous year.

It is still pushing forward with the takeover of the BG exploration group at a cost of €47 billion, which it intends to fund in part by the sale of

assets. However, investors are now questioning whether this is a prudent investment with the alltime low in oil prices.

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How refreshing YOU can’t blame a lack of success on skin colour LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

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HOW refreshing it was to tune into Sky news this week and be confronted by the two bubbly black presenters, Philip Butah and Gillian Joseph. These two young people, at the top of their chosen profession, are both articulate and entertaining. What a wonderful example to the hordes of other young blacks, who constantly blame the reason for their lack of success or failures in life on the colour of their skin. Well, I’m sorry, but ‘cause I’m black’ simply doesn’t hack it any more. Even when many black people actually are successful, they still complain about racist bias. Prime examples of this antiquated attitude were the actors involved in the recent Oscars. Whinging and moaning, these extremely wealthy and spoiled divas queued up to complain that there weren’t enough black actors included in the nominations this year. They

blamed the Academy and its members of ostracising black people on purpose. What a load of complete codswallop. For heaven’s sake the president of the Academy is himself black! The true problem this year was there were no black performers or movies that merited an award. You can’t base an award on the colour of someone’s skin. This is the type of reverse racism that stirs up all the trouble in the first place. If, as was suggested, there were not enough scripts available for black performers, for goodness sake get your heads down and write some. There are a whole multitude of talented black script writers and authors out there. It’s up to them to even up the balance, if indeed an unbalance even exists. For God’s sake grow up all of you. Just cast your mind over the black success rate of the past few generations. The finest athletes in the world. The world top racing driver. The highest paid TV personality in history. The finest female tennis players. A golfing number one. The list goes on and on, right up to the president of the USA himself. Talent, perseverance and luck are the differ-

ences between failure and success, not the pathetic excuse of colour. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

BARACK OBAMA: The list goes on, right up to the president of the USA himself.

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Leapy, having just read your article I couldn’t agree more GOOD morning Leapy, Having just read your article on immigration I couldn’t agree more. I moved to Benalmadena Pueblo nearly a year ago to escape the constant barrage of immigration horror stories we are inundated with, murder, Daesh, and God knows what. It plays on your mind and is very unsettling. Our government have completely underestimated the huge influx of foreign migration and the breeding they also produce. Anarchy on the streets of the UK is coming, sooner rather than later tensions will break. I am more than happy to now be in my own world in Spain, I feel safe. As a former commuter to London from Brighton I certainly wouldn’t now, it’s terrible to feel that way. In some parts of London ‘sharia law’ signs adorn lamp posts. Why is that allowed??? I ran a Bentley garage in Kensington. We put an advertisement up and were written to and made to remove it by Kensington Council with an enforcement notice. Our idiotic government are too scared to oppose these people. And now it’s way too late to save it. I fear for the UK now, it is already a Muslim state. The only people that don’t see it are the ones in power in their millionaire world. Keep up the good work, more people should say what they think. Russ, Benalmadena.

Referendum information DEAR team, First may I say how much I enjoy your newspaper. It is very well written, with lots of news and views. I always look forward to its arrival here in Arboleas. I have a question. Have you ever written about how an OUT of Europe result from the referendum would affect all of us expats? If not, I would greatly appreciate some information about it. I am particularly concerned about the health aspect. I am sure that this information will be very useful to

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of pensioners returning to the UK, with dire consequences for the health service. I do hope that you can give counter arguments if a scare campaign develops. I know you will give a fair and balanced argument. Yours sincerely, Brian Egan, between Orihuela and Torrevieja.

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MY partner and I often walk our dogs along the banks of the Guadalmansa River, a local beauty spot popular with hikers and cyclists near Cancelada, Estepona. On Saturday we were dismayed and horrified to discover that a large pile of rubbish and unwanted household items including a child’s pushchair and a sofa, had been dumped at the popular picnic and barbecue area. I searched the rubbish in vain to find anything that could identify the culprits. Fly-tipping is a problem in many local scenic spots and I hope the public will help identify and track down people who behave in such an anti-social way. There are many ways in which people can dispose of unwanted items within the law, and without spoiling peoples’ enjoyment of the countryside. They can contact their town hall for information. Mary Page, Estepona

many of your readers. If you are not planning any editorial coverage in the near future, can you advise me where I should go to discover this information for myself? Many thanks and keep up the sterling work. With kind regards, Adrienne Winmill, Arboleas. EWN says: Please see this week’s Our View column for our thoughts on this matter. We will continue to investigate and keep our readers informed as and when more information becomes available.

Fear for the future DEAR Leapy, I have read your articles many times and always enjoy them. You talk so much common sense and say what so many people feel. You are really honest and clearly could never become a politician. I reckon you would get a little frustrated if you worked in parliament every day. Like so many others I feel so frus-

trated about the way things are and fear for the future, not for myself but for my children and grandchildren. I am a member of UKIP and believe the expat newspapers and politicians will try to make expats feel they must vote to stay in the EU. There will be a scare campaign to convince pensioners they will lose their healthcare and all will lose their rights to stay here. Surely Spain will not wish to lose their British expats who contribute so much financially. And Britain will not want hundreds of thousands

DEAR Mr Lee, I am sure that I am not the only one who loves (and still do) your song Little Arrows. It has special meaning to me. My Dad would play your song on our record player as he worked on remodelling my sister’s bedroom and mine. My Dad passed away in 1999, and I still hear your song whenever I go into my room. I now live in my parents’ home and the song still rings out. Thank you for a most memorable song and may God continue to bless you. Yours very truly, Bob Kious Mattoon, IL.

Cyclist menace DEAR Sir, I wish to congratulate Mrs Linda Hall for her article last week on the cyclists on the road who are training. It is a real scandal the way they put the traffic in danger. My experience is on the road Moraira-Benitachell. Kind regards, Permeke, Benitachell.

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LOADS of witnesses and grainy pictures, but nothing that leaves you convinced 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.

I HAVE just been reading about England’s most haunted houses, but I can never really make up my mind about ghoulies and ghosties and all that hobgobliny stuff. The only thing that goes bump in the night at my house is me trying to get to the bathroom and walking into the door. You hear of spooky accounts and watch TV documentaries, and it’s certainly enough to get you thinking, but it’s like UFOs - loads of respectable witnesses and grainy pictures, but nothing that quite leaves you convinced. Surely there should have been at least one professional photographer armed with

HAUNTED HOUSES: Surely someone should have taken a decent photo of the ghosts by now? the latest Pentax who had managed to whirr off a load of world class snaps by now. This would leave nobody in any doubt whatsoever that there are spectral figures whooo-hoooing up dark

corridors or little grey men (they used to be green) whizzing around up there, but doing a darn good job of avoiding us. There are always excuses for those iffy pics - ghosts

have no substance so cannot be photographed; UFO’s are powered electromagnetically and so interfere with . . . stuff. Well whatever. Nevertheless a school

friend and I did actually see a genuine UFO many years ago. It wasn’t so much a flying saucer than a flying ellipsoid, and an ellipse as we all know is a closed symmetric curve that seems to cut the surface of a cone by an oblique plane to the symmetry axis angle, greater than the curve with respect to the axis of revolution. Wikipedia’s great isn’t it. But okay it was cigarshaped. The thing is we both got a good look at the object, although our parents did not believe a word of it because we were only 11 at the time. “Mum, Dad, we’ve just seen a space ship!” “That’s nice dear, now clean your teeth and get to bed, it’s school tomorrow.” “But Muuum...” “Bed!” Perhaps they have walked among us for years disguised as our mothers? It would explain the curlers.

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ONE often used argument for moving pension ages is that women live longer than men John Smith Random thoughts... JANUARY has been a particularly important month for women and the debate concerning the transition of payment of pensions so that women qualify at the same age as men. In theory, with the call for overall equality this does not appear to be totally unreasonable and with the government desperate to save as much money as possible, the £30 billion due to be saved is certainly not to be ignored. The difficulty, however, as has been highlighted in two debates in the House of Commons and in a public meeting, is that of fairness. It was as early as 1995 that the then Labour government decided to look to bring retirement ages for men and women in line but - and this is a very important but - it was explained that there should be a transition period of 15 years in order to allow women to make provisions so they were aware that they

IAIN DUNCAN SMITH: Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. would not receive a pension at 60, but would either have to work longer or make additional private arrangements. This also seems perfectly reasonable, except that critics have argued the 1995 decision was not properly explained to the women affected and it was only as recently as 2010 that some (but not all)

women were written to and advised that their retirement age had increased. Thus, they may only have had a few years notice which would be insufficient to allow them to buy additional pensions, even if they could afford them and even by working longer, they may not have paid sufficient national insurance

EU: Leaving will not be the end of the world.

What will the result be? IT’S all rather a lot to take in, especially as any thoughts about what would happen if Britain leaves the EU can only be speculation. Football teams don’t generally turn up for a match assuming they are going to lose (unless perhaps they are David Cameron’s team Aston Villa), and the same is true for politicians. We don’t even know if the concepts agreed between the prime minister and Donald Tusk will be accepted by the other members of the Union, which means in turn there is no guarantee that he or the conservative party will be recommending a ‘yes’ vote. The latest opinion polls state that 45 per cent of those asked are in favour of leaving, but it has to be remembered that they got the forecast completely wrong at the last elections, and have recently revealed the reason for this was that they had asked the wrong people. In the infamous words of Homer Simpson, ‘Doh!’ The reality is that whilst we may all have opinions on what could happen, no one can definitively state what the result will be. One thing which is fairly certain, however, is that it’s not going to be the end of the world and is likely to occur more with a whimper than a bang. There may be 28 members of the EU at the moment, but countries such as Norway and Switzerland seem to get along relatively well outside of the Union, without having to queue up at borders as third world citizens.

contributions to qualify for the full amount in any case. This particularly affects women born between October 6, 1953 and April 5, 1955 who have seen their retirement ages shoot up. I speak with some bias as my wife was born on October 10 1953 and therefore won’t be able to claim a pension until she is 64 and eight months, but to add to her problem, she worked for a number of years for the government in Gibraltar where their pension age is 60. However because she worked for more years in the UK than Gibraltar, they are withholding her pension until she reaches retirement age in Britain. One of the often used arguments for moving pension ages is that women live longer than men, but recent figures have shown the opposite with the average age for men catching up with women. This is a very complicated yet important matter which the British governNow we ment appears disinclined to doing anywant to thing about, but for those who are hear your views. interested on how it may affect you, then there is a very strong presYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE sure group, Women Against State - YOUR OPINION Pension Inequality (WASPI) which www.euroweeklynews.com has its own Facebook page.

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Lost Letter Mysteries 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News The Dog Rescuers Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun The Great British Benefits Handout Milly's Killer: How Many More? The X Files Secret History of UFOs Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heartthumping casino experience every night. 10,000 BC: Two Tribes Wildlife SOS

7:00am Into the Storm 8:45am Armageddon 11:30am Everest: Sky Movies Special 12:00pm Exodus: Gods and Kings 2:45pm American Sniper 5:10pm Run All Night 7:20pm Exodus: Gods and Kings 10:00pm American Sniper 12:15am Run All Night

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Doctor Dolittle Doctor Dolittle 2 Blazing Saddles Meet the Parents Top Five Hot Shots! Hot Shots! Part Deux Click Top Five Meet the Parents The Hooligan Factory Revenge for Jolly! The Longest Week Doctor Dolittle 2

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Made in Chelsea Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Tattoo Fixers Virtually Famous Gogglebox The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 8:45am Big Hero 6 Special 9:15am Fighting Demons 11:00am Exists 12:30pm Zoolander 2: Special 1:00pm Predestination 2:45pm Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 4:45pm Furious 7 7:15pm Fighting Demons 9:00pm Furious 7 11:20pm Predestination 1:05am Exists A group of friends get more than they bargained for when they head into the Texan woods for a weekend. 2:35am Bound to Vengeance The tables are turned when a young woman escapes her depraved abductor and vows revenge. 4:00am Exists 5:30am Chappie Special The stars of Neill Blomkamp's latest sci-fi thriller talk about the making of the film.

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10:15am The Housing Enforcers 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Father Brown 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Holiday of My Lifetime 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm The Great Sport Relief Bake Off 10:00pm DIY SOS The Big Build 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Life After Suicide 12:45am Film 2016

8:45am Claimed and Shamed 9:15am Great British Menu 9:45am Mary Berry's Foolproof Cooking 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm Coast 12:10pm Pride and Prejudice 2:05pm The Pallisers 3:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:00pm A Place to Call Home 4:45pm The Best Dishes Ever 5:15pm Frozen Planet 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great American Railroad Journeys 8:00pm Great Interior Design Challenge 9:00pm ÂŁ100k House: Tricks of the Trade 10:00pm One Child 11:00pm The Great Chinese Crash? With Robert Peston 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Russell Howard's Good News 12:45am Earth's Greatest Spectacles

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 Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Round-up of the day's news. 11:45pm UEFA Champions League Highlights Highlights of the latest UEFA Champions League action. 12:45am The Kyle Files

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:05am Emmerdale 9:35am The Cube 10:35am Catchphrase 11:20am Dinner Date 12:20pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm White House Down 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm White House Down 12:55am The Keith Lemon Sketch Show 1:25am Two and a Half Men

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Grand Tours of Scotland 9:00pm The Truth About Meteors 10:00pm The Bermuda Triangle: Beneath the Waves 11:00pm The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Film 12:30am The Truth About Meteors. Series exploring topical scientific issues. 1:30am Timeshift 2:30am Dancing in the Blitz: How World War 2 Made British Ballet 3:30am Good Swan, Bad Swan: Dancing Swan Lake 4:30am This is BBC Four

7:00am Man About the House 7:25am Heartbeat 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:35am The Royal 10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes 1:00pm Murder, She Wrote 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:05pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm In Loving Memory 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs 9:30pm Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs 10:00pm Inside Asprey: Luxury by Royal Appointment 11:00pm Lewis 1:05am The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

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Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Car S.O.S Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 News Summary The Supervet The Supervet Deal or No Deal Countdown A Place in the Sun Come Dine Champion of Champions The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Posh Pawn 24 Hours in A and E Bodyshockers Royal Navy School The Last Leg

Minder The Chase Magnum, P.I. The Sweeney The Professionals The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Car Chasers Magnum, P.I. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Benidorm Total Recall FYI Daily Total Recall Child's Play 2 FYI Daily Child's Play 2 Ax Men ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Home and Away Neighbours NCIS The J.K. Rowling Story: Magic Beyond Words 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door GPs: Behind Closed Doors Violent Child, Desperate Parents The Boy with Giant Hands 10,000 BC: Two Tribes Lip Sync Battle Super Casino 10,000 BC: Two Tribes Wildlife SOS

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Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The 100 Supernatural The Big Bang Theory

8:45am Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 9:15am Fighting Demons 11:00am Predestination 12:45pm Exists 2:15pm Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 4:15pm How to be Single: Special 4:45pm Furious 7 7:15pm Fighting Demons 9:00pm Furious 7 11:20pm Predestination 1:05am Exists 2:35am Bound to Vengeance The tables are turned when a young woman escapes her depraved abductor and vows revenge. 4:00am Exists 5:30am How to be Single: Special Sky Movies takes a special look at the romantic comedy starring Dakota Johnson and Rebel Wilson.

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Sporting Greats Sporting Greats Time of Our Lives 200th Test: Behind the Scenes Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Classic Sporting Rivalries Sporting Rivalries Time of Our Lives 200th Test: Behind the Scenes Sporting Heroes: Gary Newbon interviews Cricket Classic Spanish Gold Spanish Gold Live Spanish Football Barcelona's 3 Kings Time of Our Lives Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Barclays Premier League Review The Premier League Years

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I begrudge paying for a carrier bag Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man SAD news this week, my carrier bag for life has passed on after a very short but happy existence. It was partly my fault because I continually overloaded it. That’s because for some odd reason, I, like hundreds of others I have observed, totally begrudge paying for a carrier bag at the supermarket checkout. I have often witnessed people coming out like they are competing in that old TV show from the 50s/60s called Crackerjack. Did you know that not all shops have to charge for the carrier bags? For instance, all the little supermarkets don’t have to charge. It’s only places with 250 employees or more so there’s a few that are nicking a bit of profit. Here’s a good one. I decided to buy a new TV so I went and had a look at one in one of the very big electrical stores here. I found one I liked and did the deal and had to buy some extra cables and some other bits. I get to the checkout and pay for the TV and arrange de-

livery. Now this was a 55 inch curved screen, so it was a nice few quid, well euros actually. The girl on the checkout asks if I want a bag for the other items. Of course I do. How else am I going to get the stuff to the car as I explain that my juggling skills aren’t that good? She says, “That will be 5 cents.” “What?” I’ve just spent all this money on this TV and the cables and they want to charge me for a carrier bag! Surely it’s not only me. Well I know it’s not, because I observe nearly every person at the different tills are going out with unbagged goods. Just give me a bag, hide the cost any way you like but don’t tell me it’s an extra. I know it’s all about saving the planet and the money is meant to go to charities, but on both counts I’ve checked and neither is entirely true. There are some peculiar rules too. Did you know, for example, they are not required to charge for a bag containing an unwrapped blade and unwrapped loose seeds? But if you add a box of cornflakes then they would have to charge. Uncooked fish and fish products, uncooked meat, poultry and their products don’t get charged for. So next time I go shopping I’m going to buy a flick knife, a fish and some animal body parts… and get a free carrier bag!!

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

GPS while driving RULES and laws aim to make the roads a safer place 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.

DRIVERS: Are not allowed to touch GPS while driving. Offence: Failing to maintain the proper position in the vehicle. This can refer to passengers with their feet on the dashboard, drivers with their arms out the window, or any other situation where proper posture is not maintained. This is because in the event of impact, the injuries sustained are considerably worse. Fine: €80. Offence: Using radar detectors. Some GPS devices have information which tells you where fixed radars and cameras are located, as this information is provided freely by the DGT with the intention of slowing traffic in these areas, and therefore devices which give this sort of fixed data information are permitted. Fine: €200 and the loss of three points.

ALL traffic rules and laws are aimed at making the roads a safer place. The penalties associated with infractions are mostly intended to be a deterrent, which is why repeat offenders may face harsher penalties. Here are a few of the most common traffic offences, and the fines and sanctions for committing them. Offence: Programming your GPS when driving. It is perfectly legal to use GPS navigation devices in your vehicle, but you are not allowed to touch them when you are driving because it distracts you. Set your journey before you leave. If you go wrong, most devices will recalculate the route, so leave it alone until you are stopped safely. Fine: €200 plus the loss of three points.

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

Can properties pay the same? OUR urbanisation was formed 12 years ago. At our first community meeting we agreed that every house or apartment would pay the same urbanisation fee regardless of the size of the property. For 10 years every dwelling continued to pay the same amount. Some have a basement garage with a separate entrance for cars. Let’s define our terms. Properly, when a community of property owners is constituted, each property is assigned a ‘cuota de participación’ according to its size. If they are not all the same size, some will pay

A year ago we appointed new administrators, and they have informed the AGM that it is illegal for those with a garage to pay the same rate as those who do not. This extra cost will be €75 each year. Is it correct that Spanish law requires any dwelling with a garage to pay separately? PB (Costa Blanca)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

more than others. It sounds like the garages ought to pay more because

they have more. Now, it is not really ‘illegal’ for a community to vote that all units pay the same. However, if even one owner protests, then the community will be ordered to pay by ‘cuotas’.

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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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. Stephen Hawking

in history 660 BC - Traditional founding of Japan by Emperor Jimmu Tenno. 1400 - The deposed Richard II is murdered in Pontefract Castle in Yorkshire. 1531 - Henry VIII is recognised as the supreme head of the Church of England. 1554 - Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for 13 days, is beheaded on Tower Hill. She was 17 years old. 1689 - British Parliament adopts the Bill of Rights. 1797 - The Spanish fleet is destroyed by the British under Admiral Jervis (with Nelson in support) at the battle of Cape St Vincent. 1866 - Jesse James holds up his first bank. 1909 - Apache chief Geronimo dies of pneumonia at age 80, while still in captivity. 1924 - Thomas Watson founds International Business Machines Corp. 1929 - Chicago gang war between Al Capone and George ‘Bugs’ Moran culminates in the St Valentine’s Day Massacre. 1938 - The first colour television is demonstrated at the Dominion Theatre in London. 1939 - The Negrin government returns to Madrid, Spain. 1939 - Germany launches the battleship Bismark. 1945 - The Royal Air Force devastates the German city of Dresden with night raids by 873 heavy bombers. 1959 - Fidel Castro takes the oath as Cuban premier in Havana. 1975 - Mrs Margaret Thatcher becomes the first woman to lead the British Conservative Party. 1989 - Iranian leader Ayatollah Khomeini charges that Salman Rushdie’s novel, The Satanic Verses, is blasphemous and issues an edict (fatwa) calling on Muslims to kill Rushdie. 1990 - South African political leader Nelson Mandela is released from prison after serving more than 27 years of a life sentence.

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Although we regard ‘Blighty’ as meaning England; Blighty: Originally from the Hindi word ‘bilayati’ meaning foreign.

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Unscramble the name of a famous singer: RUNNER AT IT

Directed by: Rob Letterman Starring: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette and Amy Ryan

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“What is she doing?”, the pal asks.

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I overheard a friend telling his pal, “I can’t break my wife out of the habit of staying up until five in the morning”

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“Waiting for me to get home.”

The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (BEACON) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ASSERT BEACON (10) BUTANE CASEIN CHEERY CONFER FECUND INBRED INFIRM INSIDE

AFTER moving into a small town, Zach Cooper (Dylan Minnette) meets Hannah (Odeya Rush), his neighbour. Hannah’s father R L Stine (Jack Black), who writes the Goosebumps stories, keeps all the monsters in the series locked up in his books. When Zach unintentionally releases the monsters from the books, the three team up in order to put the monsters back where they came from.

Mala Rodriguez, February 13, Singer Real name María Rodríguez Garrido also known as La Mala was born in Jerez de la Frontera, but grew up as part of a gypsy family in Sevilla. She has been successful in Spain in her own right, but has also collaborated with different artists around the world.

Sarah Palin, February 11, Politician, 52 Former Governor of Alaska who resigned over her treatment of a State Trooper, reality star, and Republican candidate for the US Vice Presidency in 2008. Mocked by many, she is now supporting Donald Trump in his attempt to be selected as Republican candidate for President. Christina Ricci, February 12, Actress, 36 Quirky American actress who starred as the young Wednesday in the various Addams family films and more recently has moved to TV where most recently she has appeared in The Lizzie Borden Chronicles as axe murderer Lizzie. Simon Pegg, February 14, Actor/Comedian, 46 An English actor, producer, and director who starred in Shaun of the Dead and played Dr Montgomery Scott in both Star Trek and Star Trek into Darkness. His other popular films include The World’s End as well as TV comedy Spaced. Matt Groening, February 15, Cartoonist, 62 Creator of anarchistic animated TV shows The Simpsons (which first gained popularity and exposure on The Tracey Ullman Show) and Futurama, his characters have earned him a fortune from both international screenings and licensing. June Brown, February 16, Actress, 89 Chain smoking on screen and real life is an actress known for playing the part of Dot Cotton in Eastenders since 1985 who trained for classical theatre but found fame in the long running soap. Rebecca Adlington, February 17, former Swimmer, 27 British Olympic freestyle swimmer who won two gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, in the 400m and 800m events and then two bronze medals at London 2012. Now appears in reality shows and very recently injured herself taking part in the Jump.

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YOUR STARS PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Satisfaction with your love life is paramount this week, and the opinion of others seems important to you. Perhaps you are looking for an excuse to make a change. It is possible, however, that a change is not required so much as a different approach. It is not essential to put all your eggs in one basket. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A conversation with a colleague brings insights into how others live and it is quite an eye-opener. Friendships are particularly important this week. You have been dashing around and maybe not enough thought has gone into how you spend your leisure time. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is something in you that needs a creative outlet. Perhaps you would like to write a book: memoirs, for instance, take up a craft or paint. Learning a new language would also be satisfying. Certainly, food for the brain and soul are what you should be seeking now. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Being very much in demand for your talents this week means less time to spend socially, so it’s important to make time for loved ones at the weekend. Someone seeking your advice may simply be seeking your approval for an action they are going to take anyway. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) There may be some opposition to your

AQUARIUS

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Spirituality seeps right through the week. As you are feeling particularly sensuous, invite someone special to dinner or on a trip. Visit garden centres and plan ahead. The colours and perfumes will be particularly pleasing.

Revving up your social life will certainly help to bring spirits up again. Be with people who liven or inspire you in some way and avoid boring or moaning folk.

ideas as Pluto turns this week. Perhaps your natural charm just doesn’t seem to be working. As you have helped others in the past, make it clear that you expect a bit of co-operation. It is not through lack of will that some people do not offer help.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Thoughts come to you, perhaps in dreams, that are creative and energy boosting. Someone who recently moved out of your sphere is sadly missed but is in some ways still a part of you. A person at work who has been causing you concern needs investigation, but the facts may be less alarming than you suspect.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) This is a week when progress is fast and plans run ahead. Try new ideas and seek information to hone your knowledge. An organisation that is new to you offers insight and social involvement. An offer that thrusts you into the limelight might be avoided at first but would be to your advantage.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) A strong and exciting romantic feeling flows through the week, which is fitting as Valentine’s Day comes round again next month. Someone returning from a trip makes you smile and boosts your spirit. People who have been a little bossy of late finally realise that you will not rise to the bait.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Although you have perhaps been looking to money-making ideas to progress finances, think also of alternatives. Perhaps there are areas of your lifestyle where money could be saved. Items that are not used could be sold for a profit and rid you of clutter.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) It’s a better week for travel with less likelihood of delays. Should you be feeling a little lethargic and sorry about recent events, just count your blessings. Consider raising some money and having fun at the same time by indulging in a garage or car boot sale. Doing something entirely different can boost your mind and activity levels, which can’t be bad. Working with others is a giggle and spills over into your social life.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Having suffered a bit of a setback last week, you may be feeling less confident.

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TARGET: Average: 12 Good: 16 Very good: 23 Excellent: 30

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION into iron nett noir note oven rein rent tent tern tine tint tone torn vein vent vine vino envoi inert inter intro niter nitre nitro noter ovine riven tenor toner trine invert ironer orient rotten tinter tonier triton torrent tritone INTROVERT

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Across: 1 Sea dog, 4 Aspens, 9 Groat, 10 Alabama, 11 Estrange, 12 Dame, 14 System, 16 Deters, 19 Deal, 20 Lacrosse, 23 Dragons, 24 Exact, 25 Eyelet, 26 Better.

Across 1 Capital in the bank a raffle provides (6) 4 Figures lacking energy but standing (6) 7 Describing elegant dressers or liars at a reunion? (9) 9 Prefers new style post (4) 10 Bunk and a roll (4) 11 Seaside feature is a cover for illegal activities (5) 13 Metal fastener for pleats, perhaps (6) 14 Intelligent leader embraces a tender nature (6) 15 A psychotic motel owner lets up (6) 17 So, ‘Cars’ gets film awards (6) 19 Georgia, for example, in poor taste (5) 20 Meet back at stream (4) 22 Part of the Burma-Siam landmass (4) 23 People going to Silver Lake to find animal collection (9) 24 They are cold-blooded and calculating! (6) 25 Naughty kids find saints around tents (6)

Down: 1 Signets, 2 About, 3 Outdated, 5 Scat, 6 Emanate, 7 Shame, 8 Barge, 13 Retrieve, 15 Swanage, 17 Shelter, 18 Balsa, 19 Dodge, 21 Scant, 22 Robe

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Down 1 Rearranging cast or parts for players (6) 2 Expression of regret for a girl not finishing (4) 3 Put on treat I arranged (6) 4 Well before summer (6) 5 A container that’s slightly open (4) 6 Composed - composed at each part (6) 7 Plan game anew after false start (9) 8 Make sauce, lots, or it’s a pointless endeavour (4,5)

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11 Escapes from parasites, one hears (5) 12 Anxious for aimless teens (5) 15 He attacked the Romans but turned tail at first (6) 16 Purloins duck between beginning and end of shifts (6) 17 Animals prepared to rest (6) 18 He’s sad, possibly, in sunglasses (6) 21 Nothing but a lake (4) 22 Help with a Verdi opera (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 14 represents Q and 20 represents L, so fill in Q every time the figure 14 appears and L every time the figure 20 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 1 Strange (8) 4 Very light coloured (4) 7 Looks at a book (5) 9 Spiral shelled mollusc (5) 11 Encounters (5) 12 Sailing vessels (5) 13 Delicate (6) 15 Selected (6) 19 Discovers (5) 21 Very large marine mammal (5) 23 Dependable (5) 24 Cause fear in (5) 25 Fifty per cent (4) 26 Protects (8)

Down 1 Maybe (7) 2 Attraction (5) 3 Help (6) 5 Departures (5) 6 Young sheep (4) 8 Make off with (5) 10 Jumps over (5) 14 Additional payment (5) 16 Cures (5) 17 Central mass (7) 18 Exchange (6) 19 Recently made (5) 20 Shortly (4) 22 Rub out (5)

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

7 Treated, 9 Alike, 10 Apt, 11 Messenger, 12 Gains, 14 Instant, 16 Testing, 18 Piece, 19 Selection, 20 Tub, 21 Dream, 22 Hostile. Down: 1 Straight, 2 Beat, 3 Stamps, 4 Labels, 5 Disgrace, 6 Beer, 8 Distinguish, 13 Insulted, 15 Trembled, 17 Income, 18 Punish, 19 Side, 20 Thin.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Calles, 3 Arms, 7 Toe, 9 Channel, 10 Apple-tree, 13 Londres, 14 Sea, 15 Team, 16 Casado. Down: 1 Cita, 2 Escalera, 4 Runners, 5 Silk, 6 Fantasma, 8 Esponja, 11 Flat, 12 Sano.

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Down 1 Classroom (4) 2 Armario (de cocina) (8) 4 Meseta (geografía) (7) 5 Smell (odour) (4) 6 Butterfly (8) 8 Doloroso (7) 12 Kiss (4) 13 Sombreros (4)

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VALENTINE’S Day is a great day to cuddle up with your sweetheart and watch a movie about love. With so many sentimental movies out there, it’s hard to decide what to watch. So here to help you decide are the best romantic movies ever made to watch on Valentine’s Day. 1. ‘Love Actually’ The movie, which chronicles multiple relationships, is set at Christmas time in London. Love is in the air as some couples are beginning and others are ending. The charmingly British cast of characters includes Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Liam Neeson and Emma Thompson. 2. ‘Ghost’ This 1990 American romantic fantasy thriller film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg is a guaranteed lump to the throat giving, tear in the eye bringing comedy that is a sure fire winner for him and her. 3. ‘50 First Dates’ You’d be hard pressed to come up with a more likeable couple of people than Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. In 50 First Dates, they’re in Hawaii, and after they meet, Henry Roth (Sandler) turns from a playboy to a devoted boyfriend - the only problem is the girl of his dreams has no short-term memory, so she relives the same day over and over. 4. ‘Titanic’ Spoiler Alert: The ship sinks, and it takes like half the movie. Before it happens though, Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) steals Rose (Kate Winslett) from her rich husband-tobe.

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5. ‘Lost in Translation’ Although it’s one of those bleak comedies, Lost in Translation has a great romance at its heart. Bob Harris (Bill Murray) and Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson) really capture what it feels like to be travelling somewhere foreign and wanting a connection. 6. ‘City of Angels’ Inspired by the modern classic, Wings of Desire, City of Angels involves the angel Seth (Nicolas Cage) who is spotted by a LOVE doctor (Meg Ryan) in an operating room. Seth is an angel who accompanies the spirits of the recently dead to the ever after. Seth has never been human and so has never experienced touch or taste. When in the hospital however he comes across Dr Maggie Rice. 7. ‘Inventing the Abbotts’ Former real-life couple Joaquin Phoenix and Liv Tyler play innocent teenagers who fall in love in the 1950s. The couple cannot help their feelings, amidst a family history that prevents them from being together.

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9. ‘The Vow’ Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams star in this emotionally charged true story of a woman who loses her memory in a car accident. She remembers her early life, but does not remember falling in love with her husband. The husband, who is still completely in love with the woman he married, vows to help her remember their love story.

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: 15 Good: 21 Very good: 30

8. ‘Notting Hill’ The best British romantic comedy ever stars Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts as quite the unlikely couple. Grant’s character owns a bookshop in London, and Julia Roberts’ character, who is an A-list American movie star (she is basically playing herself) comes into the store one fateful day. The international movie

10. ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles steal the screen in the comedy that chronicles the relationship between two outcasts in high school. The movie is based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Julia Stiles’ character is not looking for love when the selfassured boy with an Australian accent changes everything.

Excellent: 39

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 caddis cant canter canker canary acrid adds aunt ante antra antre daunt dank danker dunk dunker duke ions inns invar dins diss diva divan divas dart dark dare darts kart karts karst adios aviso avid arts artsy sort etna eras

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JUDO LUDO LIDO LIDS LIPS TIPS

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Give the Valentine’s gift of a healthy heart MEDCARE BRITISH GP CLINICS are celebrating with a special heart health check offer VALENTINE’S DAY is all about matters of the heart, so Medcare British GP clinics in Benijofar and Alfaz del Pi are celebrating with a special heart health check offer. Heart disease is one of the biggest killers in the developed world. In the UK it causes more deaths than any other single disease. So make sure you spot potential problems early, and do everything you can to keep both your loved one’s heart and your own healthy this Valentine’s Day and beyond. Medcare’s special Valentine heart check includes a cholesterol check, blood pressure check, BMI assessment and consultation with the nurse. You will also get an electrocardiogram (ECG), a test that records the rhythm and electrical activity of your heart. The test only takes a

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reduce the risk of heart disease. Spoil your loved one with a relaxing massage. Stress can raise blood pressure, and if you have coronary heart disease and experience feelings of anxiety or are under lots of stress, it may bring on symptoms like angina. Take care of each other. A bad relationship can be bad for your heart. Researchers at University College London found that relationship problems can up your risk of having a heart attack by 34 per cent. So, lavish a little extra love on each other this Valentine’s Day and keep it going throughout the year. Medcare Benijofar and Alfaz del Pi Call 966 860 258 Email: doctors@medcarespain.com Visit www.medcarespain.com

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Sizing up your partner… Is honesty the best policy? FitFoxy

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WHAT happens when you have been in a relationship for a long time, and the person that stole your heart 15 or 20 years ago no longer looks like the package you married? Sound harsh? Well n o t r e a l l y, i t ju s t happens to be another one of those subjects that people don’t like to discuss. H ow d o y o u f e e l w h e n the person you married is no longer the slim, healthy fit person that you fell in love with all of those years ago? Whilst you on the other hand are consistently taking

th e e ffo rt a n d c a re to maintain your early 20’s w eig h t. Yo u c o u ld sa y that I am being shallow and that love is not just about appearance, after all who cares about the love handles and few extra fat rolls right? However, the way I see it is this. When I met my partner, h e w a s h a n d s o me, fit, strong, healthy and generally in g re a t s h a p e. T h is of course was important to me o n man y le v els , y e s of course I loved him for many rea s o n s , b u t b e in g with someone that took care of their health was of great importance. Some 15 years later, not much has changed. He likes to go out on his mountain b ik e an d atte n d th e g ym

re gula rly. H e e njoys big meals, as do I. A t w e e ke nds he ofte n likes to try a few of the different beers that the supermarkets have to offer. He know s w he n he ha s overindulged or packed on a few kilos, as do I. However, we have an unwritten agreement to mainta in a he a lthy, a ttra c tive body for ourselves and for each other. So my question is, if your partner asked you one day, does my stomach look big in this ? W ha t w ould you say? Would you lie to them to avoid hurting their feelings, or would you be honest and tell it like it is? My next question to you is, how do you feel? Do you feel conned that your goods no longer match

the description on the package that you once signed up to? Sometimes honesty really is the be s t polic y, ta c t of course is very important, but I have found that often pe ople ne e d to he a r the harsh stuff, and this in turn, shunts them into action. The re ha s be e n ma ny a story about the woman that saw a pretty awful photograph or video footage of herself and decided to make a drastic life style change, or the man that lost 30kgs after being too fat to fit into his seat on the aircraft, Tha t is gre a t ne w s for these people, however how much better it would have been if someone had cared about them enough to help them make a decision earlier.

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ANNUAL MEEETING: Took place in Bar Puente, La Majada. phers and Annie wields the date stamp for the Library, oh and she also heads up the Darwinian Gardeners for another harvesting. The Walking Groups continue with Jon and Audrey (Proper and Easy) with

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Humanists of Murcia AGM THE fourth AGM of the Humanists of Murcia took place in Bar Puente, La Majada, following the last Easy Rambling. The walk followed a meandering course around the pueblo and passed Ricardo’s casa. There were around 30 people attending the meeting including a token Catholic and El Papa who kept an eye on proceedings. The front row had Vivien, looking lovely as always, and Carole and Avril to put the committee off their script. However, the script was pretty boring and uncontroversial as there was no voting and the Committee was surprisingly returned without comment. The only change is that Barrie takes the blundering bank vault keys from Deryck. The Humanists would like to thank Deryck for his work as Treasurer and hope that he enjoys his holiday in Switzerland. The annual subscription remains at an affordable €5 per annum. Trevor takes control of the Discussion Group, Vincent continues with the Philoso-

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Orihuela half marathon coming soon ORIHUELA Mayor Emilio Bascuañana and Sports councillor Damaso Aparicio recently held a presentation to promote the 18th edition of the Orihuela Half Marathon, which is scheduled to take place on February 14. The two of them were accompanied by Paco Belmonte, president of Club Atletismo Tragamillas, as well as by sponsors of the sporting event, which anticipates the participation of more than 2,000 runners. Aparicio underlined that this edition will be done in collaboration with the Youth Council, and that there will be musical encouragement in the streets. He also pointed out that the race is “the most important sporting event of the city” and that “every year there are more and more participants.” This year the traditional half marathon will also include a shorter eight km race so that as many runners as possible can participate.

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36th Cycling tour ON February 13 the 36th edition of the Region of Murcia Cycling Tour will take place. Nineteen teams and 133 cyclists will participate. The race will be carried

out with the sponsorship of the regional government as well as other institutions and businesses. Culture councillor Noelia Arroyo has encouraged as many citizens of Murcia as possible to participate in the competition, which she called “the only professional sporting event of international character that takes place

annually in the region of Murcia.” Arroyo also pointed out that events like the race help to generate interest in cycling and help to draw attention to the natural beauty and richness of the region. Participants in the race will cover a total of 199.3 kilometres, from San Javier to Murcia.

Beethoven on in Torrevieja A BEETHOVEN concert is scheduled to take place in Torrevieja’s International Auditorium on February 20 at 7pm. The orchestra, accompanied by Torrevieja pianist Jorge Carrasco, will put on a rousing performance of Beethoven’s Concierto Number 5, popularly known as The Emperor. This concierto was Beethoven’s last for piano. It was written between 1809 and 1811 in Vienna and was dedicated to Rodolfo of Austria, who was Beethoven’s pupil. It was originally premiered on November 28, 1811.

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Record breaking carnival parade for Aguilas THOUSANDS take part as talks take place about collaborating with Notting Hill A RECORD 3,000 people took part in the annual Aguilas carnival parade, grouped into 38 clubs. The afternoon parade brought an explosion of floats, feathers, fun and festivities as well as an estimated 15,000 people who flocked to the town to see its popular carnival. The local fiestas have also attracted the attention of organisers of the Notting Hill carnival which takes place every August in London and a delegate from the

15,000 people flocked to the town to see the popular carnival UK has been in Aguilas to experience the parades and atmosphere and look at ways of working together in the future. Councillor for Tourism, Gines Desiderio Navarro, said if Aguilas was to twin with the Notting Hill Carni-

val â€œthis collaboration could lead us to create better links and experiences for both.â€? The councillor said there is also a possibility that a troupe from Aguilas could be taking part in the Notting Hill parade this August. The Notting Hill carnival celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and the organisers were invited to Aguilas by the town hall with a view to discussing a collaboration among different carnival events.

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NEW PROJECT: Will showcase designers, artists, artisans and entrepreneurs.

A new design fair is born in Cartagena THE first La Hormiga Hippy Market independent design fair is born in Cartagena. It will take place in Auditorio El Batel from March 11 to 13. It is a brand new project thought to be a showcase for designers, artists, artisans

and creative entrepreneurs. Besides, one of its main aims is to reach the public in a direct and attractive way. The fair also has arts activities including live music and art as well as dance and theatre shows, which will add a different taste to the

event. This first edition will also have a group art exhibition in which amateurs and artists with a long career will participate together. Among the most prestigious artists there are Dora Catarineu, Angel Haro, Tomy Ceballos, Jorge Fin and Diego Ingles.

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MEETS AT Hamilton´s Bake House, 62 Calle Vicente, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar 03178. We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30 a.m., a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7 p.m. And every Thursday there is an Open Circle where you can develop your skills commencing at 6.30 p.m. Spiritual healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. The Divine Service with Mediumship, on Sunday, 14th February, will be taken by Ray Bailey. Anna Marie will take the Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday, 16th February. Danny Lewis (UK Medium) will take the Divine Service, with Mediumship, on Sunday, 21st February. Contact Wendy on 965 323 028. www.spiritualistcen tre-benijo far.com New email is phoenix church23@gmail.com or info@spiritualistcentre ROYAL AIR FORCES Association Branch #1359 Costa Blanca The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the El Paraiso Restaurant located close to the Carrefour Supermarket in Torrevieja. The meeting starts at 1430 hrs. You do not have to be an ex-member of the RAF to join this friendly Association which supports the welfare of the RAF family and provides a social hub for ex RAF members and their friends. For further information about the Association and its activities please contact the Chairman on 692 508 916 or the Welfare Officer on 615 048 892 or visit our website: www.rafacb.com.

CHIMNEY SWEEP PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEP. Family Business established over 60 years. 660 478 881 (236418)

COMPUTERS REFURBISHED laptops – many brands and models in stock at reasonable prices at CompuRed Computers on the N332 in Cabo Roig. Computer sales and repair shop providing printer supplies, mobile internet, sim cards, computer and mobile accessories and much more. 966 761 647 www.com pured-computers.com

DAMP www.dryzone-espana.com - We are the longest established Damp Proofing company in Spain. We can cure Rising Damp, leaking Flat Roof or Terrace problems quickly & safely. We can make your Underbuild Dry. Villa Paint Due! We can protect your villa & stop PENETRATING DAMP with a Protective Coating. Call us for a survey now; Tel: 634 322 672 (237179)

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WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726) AUDI A3 CONVERTIBLE, 2010, Sky-blue, 100,000km, Excellent condition, 16,000€ - 659 647 471 (242277)

WANTED WANTED Cars, vans, caravans, 4 X 4’s British Spanish 600 781 873 ibuyany car@hotmail.com (243978)

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WE BUY, Sell, Store, Remove all types of Mobile Homes. We pay CASH and cover all of Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzicaley@gmail. com (237117)

GATAMI ORGANISATION, to help kittens and cats, looking for good homes, also spaying wild cats in the community. Kittens require adoption, fully vaccinated, de-wormed, defleed. We also need volunteers to help Car boot sale in Polop on Sundays Tel Anna: 966 806 976 / 654 729 977 (95709)

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MOBILE home for sale near Catral on quiet, private site. Sleeps 6. €14,500. Tel 611 357 950 for further details (240133)

FOR SALE BUILT IN kitchen oak blue doors without appliances 50€. Nearly new Indesit Hob oven 300€. Zanussi Fridge 100€. Sharpe Microwave 50€. Tel. 966 460 392 (240116)

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PET CHARITIES EASYHORSE CARE RESCUE CENTRE We aim to rescue HORSES. If you would like to DONATE please call 965 967 033 or sales@easyhorsecare .net www.easyhorsecare.net or call Sue 652 021 980 (95706) SPAMA GANDIA SHELTER. Dog and cat rescue registered charity, La Safor area. 500 animals awaiting re-homing. Shelter open 7 days a week 12noon 2.00pm & 3.30pm 7.00pm. (Spanish speaking staff) or phone Gail 962 896 118. Visit our website for directions. www.spama.org and view our new blog at www.spamasafor.blog.com.es PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THEM (95707) P.E.P.A. VOLUNTEERS & FOSTER HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED. By fostering an abandoned dog, or spending a f ew h o u r s ea c h w eek o n our telephone helpline, you could help save the lives of many animals. Please call: 650 304 746. For more information browse our website: www.pepaspain.com EURO WEEKLY NEWS CLASSIFAX AGENT (95708)

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PLUMBING MR FIXIT. For all your electrical, plumbing, general & appliance & boiler repairs. No call out charge. 698 320 434

POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE Repairs, Spares and Leak Testing. Call 965 725 565 / 676 945 360 www.pooltechspain.com

PROPERTY FOR SALE LOS BALCONES – TORREVIEJA Large 1 bedroom bungalow newly refurbished & situated in a private sunny location. Patio & Roof Solarium. 2 communal pools Near to new hospital & all local amenities Reduced to €44,999 for Quick Sale 697 545 181. (243887)

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SPANISH MOVES Small removals and deliveries. Spain/UK Budget prices. Last minute jobs undertaken. www.spanishmoves.net. Pet transport also arranged in our air conditioned pet/people carriers. Telephone UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 (237026) MAN AND VAN UK - Spain. 2 vans travelling twice a month, Murcia - North / South UK. Storage in Spain. Tel 610 846 260 or 0044 751 918 6355 email van.man@hotmail.co.uk (237750) INTERNATIONAL and European Removals. Expert removals worldwide. www.uni versalremovals.com. Tel: 951 247 834 / +44 (0)203 128 7007 (239495) www.euroweeklynews.com

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SITUATIONS VACANT FIELD SALES positions available. Must have own transport, English and Spanish preferred, but not essential, must have local knowledge of the area and be smart and presentable. Applications by email with full CV should be sent to recruitment@euroweek lynews.com.

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Lorenzo and Rossi finish first and second SPAIN’S Movistar Team Yamaha saw teammates Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi make their intentions clear, whilst testing their YZR-M1’s at the Sepang International Circuit during the first official MotoGP test of the year, taking first and second place respectively. After a two-month wait, the Spanish Movistar Yamaha team assembled in Malaysia to kick off the new season with the first official MotoGP test of 2016. Wasting no time, Spain’s Jorge Lorenzo and teammate Valentino Rossi immediately picked up where they left off last year, securing the top two positions.

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... and although the W came along in the 10th century, modern Germans still seem to manage perfectly well by using a V instead. Except when the German managing director of Aston Martin tries to say ‘vanquish’.” Some might say...

Renault Captur: Not just another crossover ITS non-pretentiousness is its appeal THE smart-looking Renault Captur, albeit built on the underpinnings of the popular Clio, has been given a macho makeover so it stands taller in the urban jungle. Its striking styling has gone down well with the suburban dweller, who needs a practical run-around but craves a touch of the wide outdoors, and yet, is far too sensible for a crazy-looking Cactus. Is the Captur just another of the so-called ‘crossovers’? Turn to Page 102

THE RENAULT CAPTUR: Its striking styling has gone down well with the suburban dweller, who needs a practical run-around.

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2016 World Motoring Heritage FIVA, the international federation of historic vehicles, has named 2016 as World Motoring Heritage Year, to recognise the history of motoring, and celebrate a new dawn for the historic world vehicle movement. This year is also the 50th anniversary of FIVA, the Federation Internationale des Vehicules Anciens. “It’s the perfect time to launch World Motoring Heritage Year because we’re moving towards a bright new age of classic motoring,” says Patrick Rollet, President of FIVA, a non-profit-making enterprise. Set up in 1966, it now represents 85 member organisations in more than 64 countries.

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Bentley announce that sales topped 10,000 FOLLOWS record sales in South Korea, Japan and the Middle East THE luxury car-maker Bentley Motors sold more than 10,000 cars in 2015, and not for the first time, this makes it three years in a row. Bentley announced this week that it totalled more than 10,100 vehicles last year, following record sales in South Korea, Japan and the Middle East. The company also said that sales in North America helped it reach targets after taking delivery of 2,864 cars, (28 per cent of global deliveries). Bentley’s chairman and chief executive, Wolfgang Durheimer, said: “The positive Bentley Motors’ performance was supported by increases across key sales regions, and was driven by our continued commitment to invest in our products, people and network. We have worked hard to build a sustainable platform to enable long-term growth, and this will help deliver a strong 2016, the all-new Bentayga playing an important role, with first deliveries imminent.” He went on to say: “We al-

LUXURY CARS: Bentley sold more than 10,000 cars for the third year in a row.

so have exciting plans as we look to introduce future models, allowing more customers around the world to experience Bentley’s unique combination of luxury and performance.” In Europe, sales were up by 10 per cent with 1,695 cars

delivered against the previous figure of 1,539, while in the UK, Bentley continued to perform strongly establishing itself as the second highest selling country, delivering 1,457 cars, up from 1,387 in 2014. Bentley has more than

4,000 employees at its Pyms Lane site, and recently announced plans to transform a field into a parking area as part of ongoing expansion plans. The move is part of an £840 million investment, which has already seen the

creation of more than 1,000 jobs. Paul Colman, chief executive of the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “These are fantastic results, which shows Bentley has an excellent product which is selling well globally.”

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Well, apparently not. Cars like the Nissan Qashqai, started the current craze of crossovers for cars that have the looks and beefy stature of a 4x4 with the more economical running gear of a family hatch. However, the Captur makes no such claims, nor does it want to go off-road. Its non-pretentiousness is its appeal, and sales are racing ahead. Prices start around £14,000 in the UK and €12,800 in Spain so you don’t need a fortune to stand out.

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Six Nations is underway as the Foxes head for glory ENGLAND and France both won, while Ireland and Wales drew Willett won the Omega Dubai Desert Classic by one stroke from fellow Brit Andy Sullivan and Spain’s Rafa Bello-Cabrera. • Jordan Speith, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day are 1-2-3 in the current World rankings.

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

RUGBY UNION • England and France began the 2016 Six Nations Tournament with respective victories over Scotland 15-9 and Italy 23-21, while Ireland and Wales drew 16-16. The second series of matches this weekend feature France-Ireland and WalesScotland on Saturday, followed by Italy-England on Sunday. • Saracens, Exeter, Leicester, Harlequins and Wasps are the top five clubs in that order in the Aviva Premiership, while Ulster, Scarlets, Connacht, Leinster and Edinburgh stand 1-2-3-4-5 in the Pro12 League. The big Aviva PL game this weekend is Saracens v Wasps. FOOTBALL • Leicester City are now firm favourites to win the Premiership after beating Manchester City 3-1 before a record 54,000 crowd at the Etihad last weekend. Chasing the Foxes are Tottenham (second, 1-0 vic-

CRICKET • England won the first two One Day Internationals against South Africa in Bloemfontein by 39 runs (via the D/L rule), and by five wickets in Port Elizabeth. Wi c k e t - k e e p e r Joss Buttler hit a quick-fire century in the first game and Alex Hales struck 99 in the second. The third ODI of five took place yesterday in Centurion, the fourth is in Johannesburg on Friday and the last in Cape Town on Valentine’s Day. • England’s women started their ODI series also with a victory over South Africa.

OWEN FARRELL: Played in England’s 15-9 win over Scotland. tors over Watford), Arsenal (third, 2-0 winners at Bournemouth) and of course Manchester City, who next season will be managed by Spaniard Pep Guardiola. • At the foot of the PL, there were wins for basement club Aston Villa (3-0 over Norwich) and New-

castle (1-0 v WBA), while Sunderland came back from two down to share four goals at Liverpool, Everton whipped out-of-sorts Stoke 3-0, and 10-man Southampton edged past West Ham 10. The games between Chelsea and Manchester United, and Swansea and Crystal Palace both ended in 1-1 draws. • Six points cover the top six teams in the Championship. Hull City lead Middlesbrough on goal-difference with Burnley 3rd, Brighton 4th, Derby 5th and in-form Sheffield Wednesday 6. • Burton Albion (56 points to 50) lead Walsall in FL1. Northampton (61-56) head Plymouth in FL2 and Barcelona (recent 2-0 winners at Levante), Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid LEICESTER CITY: Are now firm favourites to win the Premiership.

(who won 2-1 at Granada) lie first, second and third in La Liga. Gary Neville’s Valencia, after crashing 7-0 to Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa Del Rey semi-final, lost again, 1-0 at Real Betis. • Celtic (who k’od parttimers East Kilbride 2-0), Dundee United, Inverness, Morton and Ross County are through to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup. RangersKilmarnock and Hearts-Hibs face replays. • There have been two fourth round FA Cup replays this week (PeterboroughWBA and West Ham-Liverpool) while this weekend, the top PL matches are Arsenal-Leicester, Aston VillaLiverpool, Chelsea-Newcastle, Manchester City-Spurs and Sunderland-Manchester United. • Jose Mourinho has stated he wants to return to the PL as manager as soon as possible. • Former Tottenham right

back Peter Baker, who starred in the club’s 1960-61 double-winning team has died, aged 84. GOLF • A record crowd in golfing history of 201,003 attended the third day’s play at the Phoenix Open in Arizona. The four-day tournament, watched by over 700,000 spectators overall, was eventually won by Hideki Matsuyama, who defeated Rickie Fowler at the fourth extra hole in a playoff. • A few thousand miles away, Sheffield’s Danny

TENNIS • Katie Swan, GB’s youngest Federation Cup player at the age of 16, helped her team to a 3-0 victory over South Africa in Israel. The Bristol-born teenager, ranked 524th in the world, defeated Ilze Hattingh 6-3 6-0 before Heather Watson and the doubles duo of Jocelyn Rae and Anna Smith wrapped things up for Judy Murray’s team. AMERICAN FOOTBALL • Denver Broncos caused an upset by beating Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50.

DID YOU KNOW? Leicester City’s boss Claudio Ranieri has been in football for 28 years and has managed eight top-line clubs but has never won a League title anywhere.

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February medal for Eurogolf GS ON Thursday February 4, Eurogolf played their monthly medal off the plates for a handicap qualifier. Although due to maintenance work on the course a couple of the holes had temporary greens. It turned out to be a cold blustery day in total contrast to Tuesday and this added to the longer course reflected in the scores with only one person making par. Having changed our divisions format and prizes the re-

sults were as follows Div 1 (015) 1st John Fairhurst 72, 2nd Pino Perito 73 Div 2 (16-24), 1st Colin Hobden 77, 2nd Gloria Manning 78, div 3 (25 – 31) 1st Jan Shorley 73, 2nd Frances Buckeridge 76 Div 4 32 and 1st Chris Stanley 78. Nearest the pins 5th John Fairhurst, 11th Jan Shorley, 15th John Fairhurst, 17th David Gregson. February Medal winner John Fairhurst football draw Ian Turner, Colin Daye Gretton, Bill Martin and Stan Low. TUESDAY TOFFS Who would have thought it was February 2 when 60 players played in glorious sunshine and perfect golfing conditions. Some high scores were anticipated and we weren’t disappointed. First div (0-15) 1st John Barraclough 38, 2nd Dave Curtis 34, 2nd div (16-

24) 1st Robin Richards 39, 2nd Ian Turner 36, 3rd div (25-31) 1st Phyllis Venables 36, 2nd Ray Porter 36 c/b, 4th div (32+) 1st Peter Sanderson 33, 2nd Sue Pegg 33. NTPs 5th John Barraclough, 11th Bill Martin, 15th Dabid Gregson, 17th David Gregson. Overall Toffs winner Robin Richards football draw Frances Buckeridge, Gkoria Manning, Ray Porter and John Hill. Congratulations to all the winners. The next dinner dance is at Laurel and Hardy’s on February 27, please book your places and choices asap. If you would like to join Eurogolf at La Marquesa on Tuesdays and Thursdays plus enjoy a lively social scene visit the website www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk. Both ladies and gents welcome.

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Las Salinas winter petanca league

WINTER LEAGUE: They played a mixed triples competition. THE Las Salinas winter petanca league is now into week 10. In Division One, there were good wins for Rocajuna, Buccaneers and Lakeside Lakers, and a very surprising win for Los Bandidos over the league leaders Amigos Belgas 1 8-0. In Division Two, Blagul 1 won a hard fought match with El Mirador Hawks 5-3. Second placed Lakeside Mosquitoes had a good away win at El Mirador eagles. Amigos Belgas 2 moved up the table with a good home win over

Danish Dynamite 5-3. Division Three runaway leaders Pumas won 7-1. Second place Amigos Belgas 3 had an away win at Danish Friends 7-1. The league had a mixed triples competition for the 3rd 4th 5th 6th divisions. In first place was Amigos Belas 3, second place Dominos Mc Coys, third place Dominos Mc Coys. The proceeds will be given to our charity of the year at our presentation meal to the AECC. Thanks to our sponsors Casas Manuel, Dominos bar, Redital orange mobile.