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Tasteful tourism for Mojacar By Adele Land The controversial ‘bikini bylaw’ was passed this week in a Mojacar plenary meeting. The ‘coexistence and citizenship’ law, initially announced in November 2015, prohibits, amongst other things, the wearing of swimwear in the street and wearing fancy-dress costumes in a style which may cause ‘sexual, religious or racist offence.’ Included in the ban is walking along the street carrying blow-up dolls, or phallic objects, such as those favoured by stag and hen parties. Flouting the bylaw could result in fines of up to €1,000, if the offence occurs in busy areas or where children are present. Carlos Rodriguez of opposition group, Somos Mojacar, opposed the law, saying it “went against the spirit of the town,” adding that the council should concentrate more on preventing vandalism and similar inappropriate behaviour. Mojacar socialist (PSOE)

leader, Manuel Zamora, called the bylaw absurd, saying it would have a negative impact on tourism. Zamora said that news of someone being fined in Mojacar for wearing a bikini would “spread like wildfire” via the press, and would discourage people from holidaying in the resort. Opposition groups also questioned how the law would be implemented, adding that it was somewhat ambiguous and open to interpretation. Mojacar mayor Rosa Maria Cano said the law did not pro-

hibit fun or celebrations, but was aimed at promoting family tourism and preventing the town becoming the “new Magaluf.” Concerns were raised by opposition groups about how visi-

tors would know about the new laws. Cano confirmed that a campaign would take place with the cooperation of hoteliers and rental agencies. The law also targets playing ball games, skateboarding in the streets and gives the Local Police the right to confiscate items used irresponsibly. Somos Mojacar’s Jessica Simpson suggested more play areas be introduced for young people avoiding the need for them to play in the street. The Partido Popular (PP) councillors voted unanimously in favour of the new law, along with opposition group Union Mojaquera. Councillors from PSOE and Somos Mojacar voted against.

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Back to life THE Valparaiso foundation in Mojacar has opened its doors to artists again following a period of inactivity. Scholarships in collaboration with the local council allow budding artists to stay in the area and develop their creative sides. See page 2

Setting standards BIKERS are set to be safer in Mojacar following a motion to replace or modify crash barriers on main roads around the town. The news has been welcomed by local bikers, who speak of horSee page 7 rific accidents involving motorbikes and barriers.

Winning dish THE owner and chef of a Mojacar Playa restaurant came ninth in a challenge at the May in Memphis Interna-

tional cookery festival with a pork dish, which he will be serving locally as of this weekend. See page 13

Happy and safe MOJACAR has announced special safety measures for the upcoming Moors and Christians party to ensure everyone has a good time and stays safe too. See page 20

Pest control WASTE grounds in and around Albox are being fumigated to eliminate pests as the warmer weather arrives. Insects which can put pets and humans at risk will thus be expelled from the See page 68 town.

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It’s looking good GAZPACHO has to be one of Spain’s trademark products, and it relies firmly on Almeriagrown produce for production. So much so that 70 per cent of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers purchased by the main

gazpacho producers are grown in the province, with the sector estimating production of 65 million litres of the cold soup this year, 15 of them for export. Things are looking good for local farmers.

Flying to Miami FILMING ALMERIA, the provincial film office, will be promoting the province as a cinematographic destination at the Miami Media Film Market from June 6 to 9. The move aims to remind the industry that Almeria is ready and waiting to continue serving as the backdrop to international productions and is working to provide more professional services to studios wishing to film in the area.

A paradise revealed LUBRIN is fast becoming a popular inland tourism attraction, with more than 3,000 visits registered by the municipal tourism office over the last nine months.

This is largely due to promotional campaigns which have been run on TV and radio and a publicity campaign on Almeria City buses with the slogan ‘Lubrin, hidden paradise’.

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Valparaiso foundation welcomes artists again By Eleanor Hawkins DURING May, Mojacar’s Valparaiso foundation reopened its doors to receive the first recipients of scholarships dedicated to promoting artistic creation. Following a long period of inactivity, the foundation, formed in 1990, has been able to reintroduce the scholarships due to a renewed collaboration with Mojacar Council which aims to benefit the artists, the town and the foundation itself. The four artists chosen as the first new participants were Nils Bjervig, Xosei Alvarez, Carsten Dahl and Santiago Panni, all artists working in different disciplines and from different countries. At the end of their stay in Mojacar, the artists were pleased to exhibit the work they had done in the locality. Mojacar Council hopes this initiative will provide a framework for Mojacar’s status and source of inspiration to the art world.

FOUNDATION: Valparaiso opens its doors to artists.

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Help for Jose the turtle By Adele Land MARINE rescue group Equinac was alerted last weekend (Saturday May 28) to a live turtle stranded on a beach in Almeria. Volunteers attended the scene and found a large male creature, with a wingspan of approximately one metre, which appeared to have been in a collision with a boat propeller. The animal had suffered a serious injury to the head and other parts of its body and further investigation revealed the animal had a fractured skull. The turtle was taken to a treatment centre and placed on intravenous antibiotics and kept as stable as possible. Volunteers are currently working around the clock to save the creature. This type of sea mammal is listed as endangered and everything possible will be done to ensure he is given the best chance of recovery. The turtle has been named Jose after the first Equinac volunteer on the scene.

CRITICAL: The turtle suffered a fractured skull. Equinac does not receive any financial assistance from the Spanish government and relies on kind donations and work of

the volunteers who pay all their own expenses and petrol, and fund some treatment costs. Anyone who would like to

donate to Joseâ€™s care and veterinary bills can do so by visiting equinac.org or via PayPal at info@equinac.org.

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Respected poet speaks to students at high school XOSEI ALVAREZ CACCAMO, a poet who has taken part in the new residency grants offered to artists

from around the world by Mojacar Council in collaboration with the Valparaiso Foundation, gave a read-

ing of his work to local students at Rey Alabez High School. Accompanied by councillor for

Mojacar wildfire dealt with quickly FIREFIGHTERS were called out to deal with a wildfire which broke out on Tuesday morning (May 31) at 10.30am. The fire was located at the bottom of Mojacar Pueblo opposite the Camping El Quinto site in a large field and spread rapidly due to a strong breeze. A team from the Levante fire service in Turre attended the scene and the fire was dealt with and brought under control quickly. Approximately 10,000 square metres of land was damaged.

Born in a doorway A WOMAN gave birth to her fifth child in the entrance hall of her block of flats in Almeria City on Sunday evening (May 29) attended by paramedics, Emergency Services has reported. Realising time was of the essence, the woman called for an ambulance when her waters broke and after the birth it took her and her 3.1 kilo baby to Torrecardenas Hospital, where both were declared to be in perfectly good health.

WILDFIRE: Fire service brought the fire under control quickly.

Education, Ana Garcia and, foundation director Beatrice Beckett he read a selection of his works for 40 students, who took great interest in this unexpected addition to their usual curriculum. Caccamo is no stranger to the classroom, as he was a teacher for 38 years. He was able to capture the attention of the young audience and answered all the questions presented by the students. One of the students asked the artist to offer his creative opinion of some of his own written texts. With the same spontaneity with which the unexpected request was made, they both exchanged email addresses to keep in touch and to discuss the work of the student. Born in Vigo, Caccamo, is a professor of Spanish language and literature. Although now retired, he is a poet, novelist and literary critic.

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Good one THE summer is looking to be a good one for employment, with Adecco human resources group estimating 7,160 new jobs will be created in Almeria Province in the next three months, 2 per cent more than last year.

Better plan ALMERIA Provincial Council is implementing a plan via its Social Welfare, Equality and Family Department, to coordinate and improve social services across the 97 municipalities in the province with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants.

First time FORTY-TWO businesses in Almeriaâ€™s Levante area have applied to have their Sicted tourism quality stamps renewed this year, and a further 50 are working to get it for the first time.

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A long ride for a good cause By Eleanor Hawkins TWO local men, Jose Ramon Martin and Francisco Gonzalez, set off on Tuesday (May 31) to cycle the 1,200 kilometres to Santia-

go de Compostela for charity. T h e p air, w h o a re b o th fro m Tijo la b u t liv e in Purchena, are used to doing long bike rides as a hobby but, after discovering the

w ork done by the B ook Bank in Tijola in collaboration with Acoes charity to provide for children in Honduras, decided that this time they would make a difference by using their latest

challenge to raise for the cause. After speaking to Eugenio Garcia, who runs the Book B a nk, the tw o de c ide d to sell kilometres they would be cycling for one euro each

for charity, and locals collaborated to such an extent that they ran out of kilometres before they had even set off. “They don’t know t hi s yet, but after they get to Galicia they might have to t ur n r ound and head f or Cataluña if donations keep coming in,” Garcia joked. To m ake t he t r i p even more of a challenge, the two cyclists set themselves the

goal of arriving in Santiago by midday on Saturday, although whether they meet this goal or not the funds will still go to the charity, they stressed. Al t hough t he use t he money will be put to has not yet been deci ded, Gar ci a explained there is a dentist intending to travel to Honduras who will need a new dentist’s chair and the funds may go towards that.

Barbecues banned AS the summer season kicks in, the government has announced that barbecues and all types of fire are now forbidden in rural areas until October 15. The ban, which has been running every summer since 2006, helps drastically reduce the number of forest fires which break out during the high-risk season, statistics have revealed. Barbecues are forbidden in all areas including camping and leisure areas, with a few exceptions including authorised tourist accommodation and children’s summer camps. Agricultural and stubble burning are also now strictly forbidden and no unauthorised motorised vehicles may enter forest areas.

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More talk A COMMITTEE of regional and national government representatives will meet in June to discuss the next steps towards demolition of the Algarrobico hotel in Carboneras and recovery of the protected area.

Health food HUERCAL DE ALMERIA residents were treated to snacks of watermelon and provided with information on the importance of good nutrition last week as part of a provincial council scheme. Talks were also given on the importance of avoiding dehydration.

Ticket wins ONE lottery player whose ticket was stamped in Velez Rubio won €52,717 last week on the Bonoloto by guessing five of the six numbers plus a bonus ball.

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Mojacar sets standard for motorbike safety By Adele Land ROAD safety for motorcyclists in the Mojacar area is set to be improved following a motion passed unanimously in a recent plenary meeting. Opposition group, Somos Mojacar, put forward a proposal to replace or modify crash barriers on main roads around the town. Somos Mojacar’s Jessica Simpson said that the current design which is made up of a single metal rail supported by posts is designed to protect drivers of four-wheeled vehicles in the case of a collision, but can cause serious injury or death to a motorcycle rider. Simpson explained that in the event of a motorcycle hitting the crash barrier, the rider is propelled beneath the single rail which acts as a ‘guillotine,’ on many occasions causing amputation of limbs or spinal injuries.

LETHAL: Traditional crash barriers a hazard to motorcyclists. According to a study undertaken by the group, traditional crash barriers, first installed throughout Spain in 1972, are the cause of 15 per cent of deaths in road accidents involving motorcycles.

A number of towns across Spain have already installed a new type of barrier which has two parallel rails which prevents the rider from sliding beneath the barrier. Affected roads in Mojacar include

the AL-6111 towards Turre, the AL1203 from the petrol station and the AL-5107 near Sopalmo. Simpson told EWN: “I am a regular motorcycle passenger and as the number of motorbikes on the roads continues to increase, we need our town to be as safe as possible for riders and I hope other towns follow suit.” EWN spoke to Almeria-based motorcycle racing supremo, Antonio Maeso, who said: “There have been some horrific injuries suffered by riders in motorbike crashes involving barriers, this has led to the motorcycling world campaigning for a change to the design.” Maeso, who has just returned to racing after suffering serious injuries in a crash at the Isle of Man TT races in 2013, added that the best way to ensure safety on a motorcycle is to ride within the speed limits and save high speeds for track days on dedicated circuits.

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Young boy injured in playground accident By Eleanor Hawkins A YOUNG boy was admitted to Torrecardena s H os pita l in a s e riou s condi t i on on Thursday (May 26) after a large metal gate fell on his head in a school playground during break time. Four-year-old Adam was playing in the infant’s patio at La Atalaya infant and primary school in Nijar at midday when, for no apparent reason, the large gate came loose from the wall and fell on his head, knocking him to the ground w he re he r em ai ned trapped for a few seconds until teachers rushed to lift it, relatives said. An ambulance from the nearby health

centre rushed Adam to hospital in Almeria, where he was immediately admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit. Although the boy suffered serious head injuries, the family has reported that he is recovering gradual l y and was m oved t o a war d af t er t he weekend. Parents of other pupils at the school later said that the gate had been cordoned off for a while some months ago for repairs, but there had been no problems since. The regional Education Department has opened an investigation into the causes of the accident and the boy’s parents have expressed their intention to lodge an official complaint.

Cigarettes for fruit HEALTH workers and volunteers arranged a series of events and initiatives at medical centres and hospitals across the province on Tuesday (May 31) to mark World No Tobacco Day. Although different health centres took different approaches, with some organising sports activities and others, including the hospital in HuercalOvera, inviting smokers to hand over their ciggies in exchange for pieces of fruit, the theme and information was common to all. Government spokeswoman for Almeria Province Gracia Fernandez attended an event at the Bola Azul specialist hospital, where she reported that health centre staff have advised and assisted 44,058 people who wished to stop smoking over the last year. “Medical advice is an important tool to help reduce and prevent tobacco addiction and doctors recommend that smok-

NO TOBACCO: Try a piece of fruit instead. ers give up the unhealthy habit and help them do so and pro-

vide praise when they do so,” Fernandez said.

New bylaw for bicycles ALMERIA City Council intends to crack down on cyclists under a new pedestrian and bicycle bylaw it is currently preparing for approval. The new bylaw will allow for cyclists caught wearing headphones or using mobile phones or distracting items to be fined up to €200, with more severe fines permitted if the culprit is also

found to have been drinking alcohol or taking drugs. When parking cyclists are obliged to use specific railings to park their bikes if within 75 metres of the facilities. If not, they will be allowed to chain their wheels to urban fittings but may not obstruct passage of pedestrians or traffic.

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Super tournament turnout THE 20th Edition of Huercal-Overa’s junior football tournament attracted a whopping 2,500 people to El Hornillo and Las Pistas sports grounds on Sunday (May 29). Organised by the council’s sports department, the tournament is becoming increasingly popular and this year was attended by 16 different teams from various parts of Almeria and further afield,

with the youngsters all playing very well, the council reported. The players and their families were welcomed to the tournament by local Mayor Domingo Fernandez and Citizens Participation councillor Maribel Sanchez, who spoke of how popular the regular tournament has become and praised the quality of the players who take part.

AWARD CEREMONY: The children were all given diplomas at the town hall.

Training for life By Eleanor Hawkins THREE hundred children from HuercalOvera who have taken part in workshops and training classes after school this year were awarded with diplomas at a ceremony at the town hall. The classes have proved extremely popular, with a total of 11 different subjects taught this year: English, French, typing, IT, oil painting, plastic arts, cookery, robotics, musical drama,

chess and story-telling, local Mayor Domingo Fernandez reported. “Training is a vital part of any society and we believe it is up to us to make sure our children have the necessary tools to access it,” the mayor said. As the children queued for their diplomas, Education councillor Belen Martinez explained the council is already planning next year’s courses and urged the proud parents to feel free to suggest any subjects they would like to see taught.

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Are Your Investments Suitable For You? We often write about the importance of protecting your wealth, from taxes, inflation, institutional failure etc. It is worth highlighting that one key element, whether you are looking at tax planning, estate planning, savings and investments or pensions, is that the arrangements and strategies you use should be designed around your specific personal circumstances and aims. Otherwise there may be unexpected consequences in future which do not suit what you had in mind for your family, or your investments may not be meeting your needs or could be too risky. Your circumstances change over time, as can your objectives, at which point you need to review your wealth management. So, for example, it is important to re-evaluate your financial planning when you retire, and it is critical that you carry out a thorough review when you move to Spain, to take your new circumstances, income needs and the different tax regime into account.

By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks A tailor-made strategic approach is key for the success of your investment portfolio. Every investor has different objectives, time horizon and attitude to risk. So it is vitally important that your portfolio is created and managed to meet your particular requirements. Too many people have portfolios which are not suitable for them. They often carry a higher level of risk than they are comfortable with, even though

they may not realise this. They may not have adequate diversification, or own ‘unregulated collective investment schemes’ or illiquid assets. Or the investment choices or combination of them may not actually be appropriate to meet their specific needs. The opposite can also be true – people can be too cautious, and this can have consequences in your later years. Some risk is unavoidable to achieve an investment return that will outpace inflation. However, to avoid undue risk, you should obtain a clear and objective assessment of your personal appetite for risk, for example through psychometric analysis. Once you have your risk profile, you can move on to look at allocation of assets between money market, fixed income (bonds), equities and ‘real assets’ such as property to create the most appropriate investment portfolio

to match your profile and objectives. The higher your concentration in particular assets (or asset classes), the higher the risk. The tried and tested strategy to mitigate risk is diversification - a well spread portfolio of investments, not only in terms of asset classes but also by geographic region and market sectors, in order to limit your exposure to any single sector of the market. It is widely acknowledged that asset allocation is of far greater importance than the selection of individual stocks and shares. If you want to take maximum advantage of the expertise of the world’s best investment managers, the key to success is a thorough, critical analysis of funds and fund managers in order to select the best managers for each area of investment. As part of your diversification strategy, if you use multi-manager funds, they will be managed by several different fund

managers, each selected for their expertise in specific market sectors. Finally, to achieve the best real returns, and protect your wealth for future generations, you need to use arrangements which shelter capital from tax; provide a tax efficient income, and facilitate the transfer of capital to your beneficiaries with minimum of bureaucracy and inheritance taxes. These should be arrangements which are compliant in Spain. So, for peace of mind, you need to get your appetite for risk assessed objectively and matched to the optimum investment portfolio; diversify across assets markets and investment views; review your portfolio from time to time and ensure your assets are in a tax efficient structure. 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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Observations on Brexicide received letters of complaint IN our May 19 edition, the Page 3 article by John Smith elicited some criticism for the fact that it appeared biased and insulting to the British voter so we are publishing the two letters we have received (edited due to size not content) to show that we are always happy to receive comments from readers. As certain assumptions are being made about John’s age, experience and length of time in Spain, he is using his half page byline in this week’s edition of the Euro Weekly News to explain some of his background and knowledge of both Britain and Spain. Mr Smith, I could have ignored your headline, I could have even ignored the ill-informed article you wrote, but sadly and unprofessionally, your penultimate paragraph made the fatal mistake of judging others, their capacity to understand what Independence from the European Union means to the UK, their intelligence and their reasoning…. and just exactly how are you any more informed, educated or able to fully understand or comprehend the results of the UK rejecting their Membership of the European Union? As you have chosen to forsake the UK in favour of living

and working in Spain, when was the last time you spent any time in your homeland? Due to our Membership of the EU, the UK gave up many trade ties with former commonwealth countries and leaving the EU will permit the UK to rebuild these trade agreements and relationships and on this topic, whilst blasting our lost predecessors that built the British Empire, it was a different time and place and the people of today need not to be reminded and made to feel lesser

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worth because of the actions of our forefathers.” Demon Lee B.Sc. MBA (Hons) Ph.D

I am staggered, disappointed and somewhat bemused that you should publish such a one sided and quite hon-

estly biased virtually whole page article in this week’s paper on page 3. If you have personal views, just state that fact, don't try and pre-

sent it as a balanced view. As a proud Briton who has served his country, what we need are facts. Yet you seem to believe that the colour and logo on 50 million passports is an issue? What a plonker! If you want to know how the UK is run, just look at any programme from the old ‘Yes Minister’ series. Having worked closely with the inner workings of Government, it is pretty much 100 per cent accurate, very alarming and so, so frightening. State the facts, not the fiction!” A very disgruntled ex-reader Ian Munro

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Winner in Memphis Preparing for worst INFANT schools in Cuevas del Almanzora have been carrying out emergency evacuation drills controlled by the Local Police force to ensure pupils and staff know how to respond quickly and efficiently in case of emergencies.

By Adele Land A POPULAR Mojacar restaurateur finished in the top 10 in a cooking competition in Memphis, Tennessee. Kenny Bishop, owner and chef at the Cowboy Cocina on Mojacar Playa, came ninth in the barbecue cooking challenge at the annual ‘May in Memphis’ International festival. Some 235 teams took part in the contest preparing a variety of smoked, grilled and barbecued meats which were presented to the judges.

TASTY: One of the dishes prepared at the event. Bishop was part of the Memphis-based, ‘Parrot head porkers’ team. This was not the first time he had been placed. In the

2010 event he came second with his team. Bishop’s speciality was pulled shoulder of pork in a secret sauce.

Project approved A PROJECT to create a 174 hectare dry docks and goods transport hub in Nijar expected to create 3,400 jobs has received government approval and been declared a project of regional interest. The hub, due to be built within a triangle formed by the

A7 motorway, the AL-3108 road and the Rambla de Cambronal, will include industrial and logistical warehouses, a rail depot and specific areas for transport and complementary activities and will, in accordance with regional legislation, include 10 per cent of green

and open air areas. The project is expected to cost about €37 million, of which €33 million will be provided by the Junta de Andalucia regional government with private group OHL, owner of part of the land, expected to spend the other four million.

Children from Luis Siret and Palomares schools were also accompanied during the drills by local Education councillor Ana Mª Castro who reported that all had gone very smoothly and assured parents their children has reacted well during the drills.

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Death defying feat on Almeria motorway VIDEO footage taken on the A7 motorway near Vicar, Almeria, depicts a mentally ill man playing a deadly game of chicken as he weaves in and out between the passing vehicles. The reason? The lure of a nice big spliff. In the shocking video, the man nar-

Council to auction off land IN an aim to bring some cash in to be put to use to benefit local residents, HuercalOvera has decided to auction off three empty municipal plots it has no intention of ever using. The plots will be sold by public auction, and those interested will have 30 days to present their offers inside a closed envelope after the sales are announced in the official Provincial Bulletin. The first plot is of 550m 2 in the Calvario district and has a starting price of €116,500, the second is 430m 2 on Calle Ebro with a starting price of €103,000 and the third a 152.5m 2 plot on Calle Ramon y Cajal with a starting price of €91,000.

Deaf man seriously injured A FORTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD man was run over and seriously injured in Almeria City early on Monday morning (May 30), Emergency Services reported. The accident happened just after 7.30am on Calle Fray Juan de Portocarrero, near Avenida del Mediterraneo, when the victim, who is deaf and dumb, was crossing the road. An ambulance sent to the scene took the man to Torrecardenas hospital in a serious condition, while the driver of the car, a 37-year-old pregnant woman, needed medical attention for an anxiety attack. The Local Police force is investigating the circumstances of the accident.

rowly avoids being mowed down by two cars going at 70mph in his relentless pursuit of his prize, a tantalising treat allegedly offered up by four Spanish youths who were filming from the other side of the motorway. The four youngsters were arrested

after they subsequently posted the footage on WhatsApp and alluded to the fact that the man was a drug addict with a criminal past. The youths, three in their 20’s and one 16, are under investigation for allegedly endangering the lives of not

only the man himself but also the drivers who could have been killed as a result of his reckless endeavour. In the video itself, they can be heard referring to the man as a ‘son of a b***h’ and expressing their amazement and disbelief that he is

performing such a perilous exploit for the sake of a mere joint. Once he finally makes it to the other side, they give him a round of applause before posing for selfies with the visibly dishevelled and confused man.

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Roadshow goes on THE 2016 Costa de Almeria Roadshow this week presented to travel agents and tour operators in Murcia and Granada. Following a successful start in Madrid and Jaen, Almeria Provincial Council deputy Javier Aureliano Garcia explained: “We’re promoting the province’s singularity this year. We don’t want to be like Malaga or Alicante. Almeria is live nature, extreme sports, Europe’s only desert and the best virgin beaches.”

BEACH VISIT: Alfredo Valdivia, Andulacian regional tourism delegate.

Accessibility for all at beach centre By Eleanor Hawkins VERA’S accessible tourism for all centre on El Playazo be a c h re c e ive d a vis it on Friday (May 27) from Andalucian regional tourism

delegate Alfredo Valdivia. The c e ntre , w hic h w a s presented to the authorities a nd loc a l a s s oc ia tions in April, is currently providing a s s is te d na utic a l s ports w he n s e a c onditions a re

favourable and adapted cycling on land in between. “Projects like this for accessible tourism for all are done from the heart, with no political intentions,” local mayor Felix Lopez said.

ALMERIA Provincial Council’s popular Active Ageing Programme is returning to rural areas to encourage the elderly to take care of their bodies and minds. From now until October various different workshops will be doing the rounds, with Huercal-Overa’s Nieva, La Hoy, Las Norias, Rambla Grande, Saltador, San Francisco, Urcal, Overa, La Concepcion, La Era, San Isidro, Goñar, Las Labores and La Morena areas all on the list of destinations. The programme, the social services department explained, aims to improve independence and quality of life for elderly people living in rural areas and emphasises the importance of staying healthy and active, both mentally and physically. Last year about 160 Huercal-Overa residents took part in the workshops, local Social Welfare Councillor Monica Sanchez explained.

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New tool to detect uninsured vehicles By Eleanor Hawkins MORE than 1,200 drivers have been caught with no insurance in Almeria Province over the first five months of this year, the Guardia Civil traffic department has reported. Although the number seems shocking, especially as it covers less than half of a year, the DGT Spanish traffic directorate estimates that there are approximately two million uninsured vehicles on the country’s roads.

In fact in Almeria 2,811 drivers were fined for this last year and 3,012 in 2014. Although drivers were more likely to get away with not having insurance in the past as long as they managed to avoid being stopped by the police, this has now changed as the DGT has new cameras which are capable of scanning number plates and checking insurance details, which will undoubtedly lead to more fines this year.

Vehicle insurance is obligatory in Spain and has a specific aim: to cover compensation in the case of personal or material damage caused by an accident. Therefore the authorities are obliged to hand 50 per cent of amounts fined, which range between €601 and €3,005 depending on the vehicle type and the circumstances, to the Insurance Compensation Consortium, which has to respond in the case of accidents involving uninsured vehicles.

Fishermen want more FISHERMEN from Carboneras have requested an extra two limit-free months for traditional red tuna fishing after filling their assigned quota in just one week. The local fishing association has asked the government to bear in mind that they depend

on this activity and claim that after a fouryear break there are plenty of fish available. The Carboneras fleet, association representatives complained, consists of 25 boats while other areas given a higher quota have far fewer.

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Safety measures for all at fiesta By Adele Land

PROGRESS DELAY: Associations have expressed their concern. AUAN, SOHA and CALU associations have expressed their concern over what they consider to be a delay in progress of a parliamentary bill to provide a solution for illegal land divisions, a planning infraction which currently prevents many properties from becoming regularised. Although the legislative measure slowly making its way through the Andalucian Parliament has a name which includes the word urgent, the associations have pointed out that the bill was presented almost two years ago now, in October 2014.

The associations, which incorporate the owners of thousands of irregular houses in Andalucia, say they are concerned as although various political groups presented their amendments to the bill on March 9, there has been no progress since. Therefore a working group has been created by the associations to meet political representatives and urge them to hurry up processing of the bill. AUAN spokesman Gerardo Vazquez said: “we must continue working to resolve the pressing human problems that people live with every day as soon as possible.”

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SPECIAL safety measures will be put in place in Mojacar for the upcoming Moors and Christians fiesta this month. The celebrations, which take place on June, 10, 11 and 12, attract hundreds of visitors from across Europe to enjoy the spectacular annual event.

Mayor, Rosa Maria Cano, met with government deputy, Andres Garcia Lorca, to discuss measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable weekend for all involved. Representatives from the Local Police, Guardia Civil, civil protection and the fire service also attended the meeting. It was agreed that the med-

ical centre will have additional staff and a mobile ICU (intensive care unit) will be made available. The fire department will also be on standby in Mojacar Pueblo in case of an emergency. Local Police and Guardia Civil will have back-up support from units in neighbouring towns.

Red Cross take a hike THE Red Cross in Vera, as part of its 2016 hiking programme, has arranged a c ha rity hike a t Los M o l i nos del Ri o Aguas near Sorbas for Saturday June 4. Those wishing to join the hike, which will cover an eight kilometre, low difficulty route in about two and a half hours, can sign up at the Red Cross post in Vera. Inscription costs €5 and includes a ticket

for the Sorteo de Oro 2016 draw. The hike sets off at 6.30pm from the little car park on the left hand side of the entrance to Los Molinos del Rio Aguas, on the road from the A7 towards Sorbas. Hikers are advised to wear adequate clothing and footwear, use sunglasses, hats and sunscreen and take food, a torch and personal ID for safety reasons.

For bread, roofs and dignity ABOUT 400 people marched across Almeria City on Saturday (May 28) in a peaceful protest to demand “bread, a roof and dignity” for everyone, with no exceptions. The march, called by the Almeria Dignity Marches citizen’s platform, called people from all over the province to gather in three separate areas of the city at 11am.

The groups then marched towards the centre, meeting at Puerta Purchena before proceeding together to the Anfiteatro de la Rambla where a manifesto was subsequently read out. Similar marches took place simultaneously in other Andalucian capitals to demand work and basic rights for all.

Missing man found dead CIVIL PROTECTION volunteers from Pulpi found the body of a 67-year-old man who had been reported missing from Cuevas del A l m a n z o r a o n Vi l l a r i c o s beach on Tuesday morning (May 31).

The man had been reported missing on Monday afternoon after having gone out fishing on a small boat from a beach between Villaricos and San Juan de Los Terreros. Emergency services were

alerted to the presence of a body on the shore on Tuesday morning, and Civil Protection volunteers and Guardia Civil officers were sent to the scene, where they confirmed it belonged to the missing man.

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Summer learning REGISTRATION is now open for the ‘Escuela de Verano’ (summer school) in Mojacar. The inscription period for social and educational programme begins on June 1 and ends at 2pm on June 25. The programme aims to improve the balance between work and private life and is offered to families with children from three to 12 years old. More details and registration forms are available at the town hall.

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By Eleanor Hawkins EMPLOYEES of an international company from Stockholm, Oslo, Munich, Helsinki, Berlin, Hamburg, Paris and London spent a weekend chilling out in the Tabernas desert towards the end of May for the company’s first annual ‘Mensch Summit.’ Almost 500 members of staff, who had not been told where they were going, arrived at Almeria airport and were then carried off into the desert for a weekend of camping, meditation, yoga and healthy living at Paraje del Buho, where scenes of the film Exodus were recorded. The aim of the event, the company reported, was to allow employees to

PEACEFUL DESERT: Helped workers to chill out and de-stress. get to know themselves and each other and get rid of stress and tensions. No plastic materials were used, vegan

food was served and the only drinks available were alcohol-free, plus the materials used were later donated to

300 tents and 12 large awnings were erected

international refugee aid organisations. Tabernas Council was very helpful when it came to giving permission for the erection of 12 large awnings and 300 tents and also took an active role in helping to source all that was required locally. “We understand that this type of thing is good for our economy and our image. We have to adapt to new forms of tourism,” local mayor Jose Diaz explained.

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Body of drowned swimmer found By Eleanor Hawkins THE body of a young man reported missing on Saturday afternoon (May 28) was found on San Juan de los Terreros beach in Pulpi on Sunday morning Emergency Services have reported. The man, a local resident of Moroccan origin believed

to have been about 19, was reported missing by friends who were swimming off Playa Serena on Saturday afternoon. Although Aemet weather agency had issued yellow alerts for the area for Saturday due to strong westerly winds, difficult sea conditions and waves of up to three metres,

the group of youngsters had decided to go for a swim but realised at about 5.30pm that one of them had disappeared. Although family, friends and coastguard ships and a helicopter carried out extensive searches during the night they were unable to find the missing man, whose body was eventually found at 10.20am.

Competition winners WINNERS of the Crosses of May competition in Nijar were presented with their prizes at a ceremony at the town hall on Friday (May 27). Various local groups and associations took part in the traditional competition, creating about 12 crosses which, local Mayor Esperanza Perez Felices explained, all showed great effort and originality, making the decision a tough one for the judges.

Eventually, after a lot of deliberation, first prize went to Puebloblanco seniors’ association, second prize to Amusi y Arteiris women’s association of San Isidro and third prize to Los Nietos brotherhood. The mayor said: “I must thank everyone for their hard work. This has been an example of participation and collaboration to help keep a local tradition alive, and I wish to congratulate everyone for their work.”

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VERA hosted the Andalucian Indoor Football Championships at Blas Infante sports centre, and the local team took a very respectable third place. With the young players showing exemplary sportsmanship and behaviour both on and off the pitch, Saturday (May 28)

saw four well-played matches in which Sevilla and Granada qualified to play for the title while Almeria and Cadiz went through to fight for third place. Finally on Sunday, Sevilla won 4-2, while Almeria took third place with a 3-2 win.

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Cruel father found guilty By Eleanor Hawkins AN Almeria father, who subjected his young daughters to a life of misery, has obtained a suspended jail sentence and banned from going near them for eight years. The man, found guilty of cruelty, led a ‘reign of terror’ within the home beating

them with a belt, pulling their hair, throwing their books at them if he caught them trying to study, telling them they were “only good for marriage,” and punishing them by locking them indoors for days at a time, often with no food. Their mother had to rely on charity to clothe them as he also refused to buy them clothes or toys.

The judge in charge of Almeria’s court decided on an eight-year restraining order banning the man from going within 200 metres of the girls, a one-year suspended jail sentence, 55 days community work and €2,120 in compensation for the children. He will also have to attend equality and non-discrimination classes.

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Runners prepare APPROXIMATELY 200 runners are expected to take part in the fourth Huercal de Almeria 10km run on Sunday, June 5. Organised by the local council with support from Almeria Provincial Council, the event has become a firm fixture on the sporting calendar which keeps growing. Runners will visit most areas of the town and extra police officers have been requested from Canjayar and Tabernas to ensure all goes smoothly.

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Exercise and education By Eleanor Hawkins A GROUP of second year students from Jaroso secondary school in Cuevas del Almanzora have been on a guided visit to the Fuente Alamo Argaric site. The group, which combined sport with history education by making the seven kilometre trip from the school to the site on bike or by foot, was accompanied by archaeologist Laura Larios who provided them with information on the history of the area. Another group of students from the school also made a visit recently to the Phoenician necropolis in Villaricos.

GUIDED VISIT: The students combined sport with history education.

Standing up for the underdogs POTENTIALLY dangerous dog breeds are the subject of a motion the PSOE socialist members of Almeria City Council will be defending at the next plenary session, a spokeswoman has announced. Councillor Ines Plaza spoke out to explain that, although this type of dog can be bought from pet shops or adopted from

What we cannot allow is for dogs to be condemned to die because of their breed. They have to have been trained that way. charity refuges, a local bylaw means they cannot be adopted from the municipal pound.

There is evidence, she said, that dogs of potentially dangerous breeds are put to sleep regularly at the pound because of this. “As the PP party seems incapable of getting on with the new bylaw regarding pets, it could at least change the old one to stop indiscriminate killing,” Plaza said.

Although a motion was approved in October 2015 to change the bylaw in question so far nothing has been done. “What we cannot allow is for dogs to be condemned to die because of their breed. To be dangerous they have to have been trained that way, their breed is nothing to do with it,” Plaza insisted.

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WINDSURFERS: Consider Almeria’s coast one of the best in Spain.

Brilliant beaches By Eleanor Hawkins LOS GENOVESES beach in the Cabo de Gata-Nijar natural park is becoming a firm fixture on the best beaches lists. This time it has been included in one of the best places in Spain to windsurf drawn up by weather website eltiempo.es. “One could say that the

coast of Almeria is beaten only by Tarifa in Cadiz as the best place for sports such as windsurf,” the site states. The beach is certainly no stranger to this type of ranking or competition, in fact last year it won an online competition run by Antena 3 national media group, with a total of 46,764 votes, well ahead of

Matalascañas in Huelva which took second place with 25,128. This year another Spanish media group, Telecinco, has launched its own best beach competition and there are two Almeria beaches in the running: the aforementioned Los Genoveses and Playa de Los Muertos in Carboneras.

Blooming beautiful plans TOWNS and villages across Almeria will have the chance to spruce themselves up thanks to a new edition of the Provincial Council’s Plan Savia for 2016-2017. There will be more than 81,000 plants worth €751,304 from the provincial nurseries at the disposal of the councils. The previous edition of

the plan, in 2014-2015, proved so popular that every single plant available was snapped up. However plants will not be handed out willynilly. There will be strict rules on the type of plant councils can request depending on its climatic conditions and limits are in place depending on the number of inhabitants in the area.

Police visits continue A SERIES of visits to the Huercal-Overa Local Police headquarters continues for schoolchildren who have completed the road education programme. Last week it was the turn of 50 fifth year pupils from Virgen del Rio infant and primary school, who were accompanied on their trip by local mayor Domingo Fernandez and Education councillor Belen Martinez. After the visit, the children were presented with diplomas by the mayor and given the chance to show off their newfound street safety skills.

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Suspect arrested By Eleanor Hawkins A TWENTY-TWO-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Almeria City for allegedly threatening and attacking a father and son with a fake gun. The man, the National Police reported, went to the place where the two victims were working and started an argument, allegedly o v e r m o n e y w h ich th e a tta c k er

claimed he was owed, which turned violent. After pulling out the gun, the man tried to steal cash from the till and during a struggle hit the younger of the other two over the head with the gun, breaking his glasses and injuring him. The police were called and although the atta c k er ha d fle d in the me a ntime the y found the fake gun nearby and later identified the suspect.

Demand for more midwives ALMERIA desperately needs more midwives, PP party spokewoman Carmen Crespo has told the Andalucian Parliament. There are just 12 primary care midwives for the province, Crespo complained, despite the fact that it has one of the highest birth rates in the country. Almeria is however the province with the worst prima-

ry care midwives to women of childbearing age ratio, with just one per 86,000 women which is nowhere near enough, the spokeswoman stressed. Hospitals in the province are also desperate for more midwives, Crespo said, as none have more than three midwives per shift and they are expected to cover deliveries, emergencies and hospitalised women and their babies.

Drunken driver A LOCAL man has been arrested by Huercal-Overa Local Police after being caught driving under the influence in the early hours of the morning. The driver, who was taken to the station and breathalysed, admitted he had had a few at the pub. As the test proved positive, he was charged with an offence against road safety.

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Unearthing future archaeologists By Eleanor Hawkins FIVE-year-olds in Almeria are being encouraged to discover archaeology and history with an educational project revolving around trips to the Museum of Almeria. The Vamos al Museo (Let’s go to the museum) initiative, designed by infant teachers Maite Font Lloret and Yolanda Salvador de la Fuente, is proving very popular with youngsters, who are introduced grad-

ually to topics of interest revolving around museum visits. First the children are prepared for visits with classroom discussions on museum rules and the background of what they will see, followed by group projects like carrying out their own ‘archaeological dig’ in the playground. Later museum staff visit classrooms to talk to the children about what they will see, restoration processes and what happens to archaeological trea-

sures from when they are found to when they go on display. Once the day of the visit arrives, the well-prepared mini archaeologists are treated to a tour of the archaeological investigation and restoration areas, then shown round the museum to discover all the items on display. The experience later serves as the base for class projects which allow the children to make use of and develop what they have learned.

Cuevas business group accolade A LOCAL business association in Cuevas del Almanzora has been recognised by the Junta de Andalucia Regional Government. The ‘Association of entrepreneurs of Cuevas del Almanzora’ (ASEMCAL) received an award as part of the third edition of the Andalucia awards of trade in recognition of the

group’s efforts in promoting trade in inland and remote towns and its work in forming collaborations with other businesses in the area. ASEMCAL president Juana Maria Haro collected the award on behalf of the group and was accompanied by Cuevas del Almanzora Mayor, Antonio Fernandez Liria.

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HARD TO FIND: A fire salamander in the Sierra de Mijas.

By Matt Ford A TOTAL of 51 photographs of animals taken in the Torremolinos portion of the Sierra de Mijas will be on display in the ‘Torremolinos, Naturally’ exhibition at the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Centre until Friday June 10. The images, which include birds, butterflies, mammals and reptiles can be viewed in the Elena Laveron auditorium, and are the work of forest guards Christian Rueda and Javier Cerdan, plus naturalist and ent om ol ogi st Rober t o Gonella. Entrance to view the exhibition is free from 10am to 1pm, and 5pm t o 8pm Monday t o Friday, while guided tours of the images with the authors can be pre-arranged via the council’s cultural department.

Barby-boats MARBELLA Council is installing 12 new boats to be used as ‘moragas’ (outdoor barbecues) in Marbella, San Pedro de Alcantara and Las Chapas. Councillor Miguel Diaz said: “We want residents to continue sharing traditional meetings with family and friends every summer, with sardines as the protagonists.”

Palm avenues ESTEPONA will continue its ‘beautification’ process, which began in 2012, by installing some 400 palm trees along the access roads to the town, with work having already started.

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MURCIA is to fine bars that violate closing times up to €12,000. Establishments engaged in the catering sector in the region must comply with their legal closing times or they will face penalties ranging from €1,001 to €12,000.

THE Guardia Civil is investigating the murder of a Romanian woman stabbed to death in Puerto Pollensa on Sunday May 29. The 46-year-old woman identified as Lucia P was allegedly killed by her 58-year-old husband, also from Romania.

RENOVATION works on Almuñecar’s Calle Marquita have been completed, the council has reported. However, a similar renovation project for Calle Livry-Gargan has been postponed until October

THE Vilabeach Festival, planned for July 9 and 10 at Villajoyosa’s Torres Beach will not take place. The town hall cancelled the festival after the promoters announced a one-day event and withdrew the Valenciano indie rock section.

School Olympics NEARLY 500 children from 24 schools in Cartagena took part in an Olympicthemed event ahead of this summer's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Spanish Olympian David Cal was also present.

Cyclist education MURCIA City has issued 20,000 leaflets to educate cyclists in road safety and reminding them of the Highway Code and to respect the rules of the road.

New flight VUELING has launched a new direct link from Alicante-Elche airport to Birmingham, UK with flights three times a week in the summer on a Vueling Airbus with a capacity for up to 180 passengers.

Palms saved A NEW plan for pest management in the palm groves of Elche, which launched in September, has managed to save 500 trees. The town hall created a geolocation map of all specimens affected by the palm weevil pest.

Best homes TWO houses in Mallorca are finalists for the 2016 ‘Best Holiday Home in Europe’ award organised by the EHHA (European Holiday Home Association). The objective of the awards is to present high quality examples of holiday homes and raise public awareness of the benefits of holiday home rentals in Europe.

Magaluf drunk AN 18-year-old British teenager is so proud of his ability to drink too much that having allegedly almost having drunk himself to death after slinging beer and 75 mixed shots of Sambuca and Vodka in a bar in Magaluf, he wants to keep going as he is on holiday.

Air show PILOTS and planes from the UK, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain will be attending the Torre del Mar International Air Show from July 29 to 31, the organisers announced.

Bar fire A FIRE at Bar Sweet in Torre del Mar in the early hours of Thursday morning (May 27) which destroyed the premises and forced residents of the block of flats above to leave their homes as a precaution, could have been started by burglars.

Peeping Tom A MOTRIL man is under investigation for allegedly using a mobile phone to film a woman changing her clothes without her consent. The police confiscated the man’s mobile but did not arrest him.

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INCA wants to turn into the capital of its district and attract people to the town through an ambitious building initiative through the construction of cinemas and a leisure centre.

THE council offices in La Cala del Moral have been open for seven months and have so far proved a great success. The offices are staffed by municipal workers so have not cost any extra.

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Adoption rules COUPLES in common-law partnerships, regardless of gender, can now adopt in the Valencian Community. The Compromis proposal was backed by the PSOE socialists and the Podemos party although the Partido Popular (PP) and Ciudadanos abstained.

Royal occasion QUEEN SOFIA, mother of Spain’s King, Felipe VI, recently visited the Primadomus rescue centre in Villena. She officially opened the new big cat reserve that Primadomus, the Spanish branch of Animal Advocacy and Protection (AAP), has installed in Rincon del Moro.

Altea tombstone EXTENSIONS to Altea’s promenade brought to light a 15th century tombstone that had been ignored for decades. It did not originate in Altea but was brought there from Leon in Northern Spain 46 years ago to decorate the seafront garden of former mayor, Jose Maria Planelles.

TORREMOLINOS came out on top for tourism in April, with a hotel occupancy rate of 74.78 per cent, the highest along the entire Costa del Sol.

Sad loss A 23-YEAR-OLD man lost his life following a collision between a car and a motorbike in Alhaurin de la Torre on Thursday May 27, with the incident occurring on a rural road just outside the town.

Pizza magic CALLE MARBELLA in Fuengirola will be the scene for an audacious attempt to produce a giant Nutella pizza measuring over a hundred metres in length on June 16, in aid of a children’s cancer charity.

Backwoods blaze A FIRE which broke out on farmland near Competa forced the evacuation of several nearby homes, with a Guardia Civil officer treated for smoke inhalation the only medical issue reported.

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Sacyr’s request for more money By John Smith THE Spanish construction group Sacyr, the leader of the consortium Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC), confirmed that it had now completed the work that it had been commissioned to undertake on the Panama Canal and that the first ship will pass through the expanded third lock on June 26.

billion is the original amount agreed between the Government of Panama and Sacyr for the construction work on the Panama Canal.

SPECIAL SESSION: G7 members in Japan.

G7 talk Brexit AT the latest G7 meeting in Japan, the leaders of the six leading industrialised nations, together with the European Union made it clear that they sided with David Cameron in wanting Britain to remain within the European Union saying that any decision to leave would pose a “serious threat to global growth.” Whilst those in favour of leaving will accuse the group of cronyism and promotion of national self-interest, those who wish to remain will be de-

Unfortunately the work has cost nearly double what had originally been forecast and there also appears to be a deficit of up to €3 billion which the company hopes to reclaim from the Government of Panama. The president of Sacyr, Manuel Manrique, has indicated that the causes of the additional costs were due to the poor quality of materi-

“Getting to budget balance, would require an additional year or two of austerity at current rates of spending cuts.” Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies on Brexit.

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French crackdown THE French Government, despite its many industrial disputes, is determined to crack down on tax evasion (legal or not) by international companies and has now sent police into the offices of both Google, which it claims owes €1 billion in evaded taxes, and McDonald’s, which it believes owes €300 million as it allegedly diverted profits to Luxembourg and Switzerland.

Motorway madness THE Spanish Development Ministry is up in arms against a court ruling which requires it to continue funding three toll motorways in the Madrid area which are bankrupt. The R3 and R5 will be closed to traffic from the end of September if an appeal is successful.

Spanish still in poor state DESPITE the fact that the Spanish economy is supposedly growing, the government’s National Statistic’s Institute (INI) has published its annual report on poverty and social exclusion for 2015. The report suggests that, whilst some parts of the population are benefitting, many others are still in a poor financial state or worse off. It says that no

€50 billion is the amount of debt which Telefonica is believed to carry and which will not be reduced now that its proposed sale of O2 has been blocked.

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COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Land Securities Group 1,119.00 -69.00 Legal & General Group 238.00 -2.00 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 72.35 -0.10 London Stock Exchange Grp 2,685.00 -39.00 Mediclinic International 870.25 2.38 Merlin Entertainments 417.05 -5.95 Marks & Spencer Group 389.50 2.90 Mondi 1,359.00 1.64 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 194.50 -3.50 National Grid 1,005.00 -4.00 Next 5,475.00 -60.00 Old Mutual Group 177.50 -0.50 Provident Financial 2,912.50 3.80 Paddy Power Betfair 9,145.00 151.48 Prudential 1,395.00 1.00 Persimmon 1,956.00 -156.00 Pearson 825.00 -3.50 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,810.00 -63.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Gr 242.25 -8.95 Royal Dutch Shell 1,672.00 -3.00 Royal Dutch Shell 1,684.25 3.75 RELX 1,235.00 -15.00 Rexam 627.00 0.45 Rio Tinto 1,969.50 5.50 Royal Mail 485.00 -47.50 Rolls-Royce Group 620.00 5.00 Randgold Resources 5,860.00 125.00 RSA Insurance Group 482.50 0.40 SABMiller 3,645.00 -638.50 Sainsbury (J) 265.75 -3.55 Schroders 2,725.00 -11.00 Sage Group (The) 598.00 -6.50 Shire 4,350.00 61.00 Sky 955.00 -16.50 Standard Life 340.50 -2.30 Smith & Nephew 1,185.50 6.50 SSE 1,540.00 -4.00 Standard Chartered 545.00 2.20 St James's Place 932.00 3.94 Severn Trent 2,280.00 -11.00 Travis Perkins 1,927.00 -6.67 Tesco 167.50 0.25 TUI AG 1,049.50 -1.06 Taylor Wimpey 205.00 -1.00 Unilever 3,115.00 -37.50 United Utilities Group 958.50 -12.50 Vodafone Group 232.48 -0.12 Wolseley 4,065.00 -23.00 Worldpay Group 275.10 2.90 WPP Group 1,580.00 -3.00 Whitbread 4,438.00 189.00

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NET VOL 9,401.06 14,194.41 51,967.22 9,497.32 6,399.28 4,281.74 6,339.30 6,579.25 4,595.61 37,449.93 8,173.84 8,772.98 4,276.27 7,617.98 35,708.77 6,524.88 6,782.55 48,556.55 28,989.47 71,932.83 63,411.09 13,685.29 4,413.60 27,062.61 5,220.00 11,501.09 5,474.30 4,906.23 69,347.24 5,150.16 6,143.29 6,524.56 25,799.21 16,700.25 6,753.28 10,515.03 15,587.13 18,004.59 4,875.09 5,367.44 4,831.24 13,725.90 6,096.69 6,679.27 40,140.19 6,512.03 61,629.16 10,408.52 5,454.00 20,504.37 7,747.66

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FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL

Brexit, the elephant in the room Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

WITH the UK’s referendum on Europe approaching on June 23, 2016, the campaign for both sides is gaining pace. The Brexit vote is also the major focus and driver for the Great British Pound and this will continue to play out in the run up to voting day. Since the announcement of the vote in February, the pound has eroded in value and this process was catalysed when Boris Johnson aligned with the ‘leave’ camp. After a period of consolidation in the last few weeks, we expect volatility to start to ramp up with the options market pricing in a significant spike in volatility for the month of June. Momentum for the pound will be closely aligned to expectations on the result, at the moment it is slightly leaning towards ‘remain’ and we are seeing some pound gains.

EXCHANGE RATE: Instability and volatility of the pound continues. However momentum could shift sharply if polls show the ‘leave’ camp gaining momentum, in which case the pound will fall. In the Scottish referendum vote in 2014,

the market was largely ignoring the chance of a negative result until polls a week ahead showed in favour of a vote for independence, the result was a sharp nosedive in

the pound across the market. In addition, the latest general election confirms that we can no longer really trust the polls as they certainly did not predict a majority Conservative government. A better indicator would be the bookmakers who currently favour a vote to ‘remain,’ and it will be interesting to see how these odds change in the coming days. To gauge an overall indication we can look to the polls, the bookmakers and risk premium pricing in financial markets but still we face uncertainty. The cloud of uncertainty alone is currently holding the pound back to some extent, despite the uptick on the lean towards remain. As we approach polling day, we expect headlines and polls to drive price action in the pound both ways depending on how the news is leaning, and of particular importance will be the proposed television debates in the run up. The Brexit vote has been the elephant in the room, capping pound gains since the vote date was announced, and this is expected to continue.

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AFTER a meeting in Brussels that finished at 2am on May 25, the Eurozone and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have come to an agreement over another loan to assist Greece’s struggling economy. The payment has allegedly been split in order to comply with requests from the German government, and will now be sent to the recession-hit country in two separate instalments. The final agreed sum of €10.3 billion is apparently a significant reduction to what the IMF originally expected to achieve. Discussions went on for 11 hours, principally because of differing positions between the IMF and Germany. The IMF demanded on Monday, May 23 that Greece’s bailout programme included ‘upfront’ and ‘unconditional’ debt relief, however they have had to make massive concessions due to Germany’s stance; the central European state was adamant that no loans should even be considered before Greece completes its current €86 billion bailout programme, due to end only in 2018.

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Eurozone’s €10.3 billion Greece bailout

BAILOUT BUDDIES: Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and EU Parliament President Martin Schulz. It has been speculated that Germany’s reluctance to assist its EU neighbour is due to growing fears over lost votes ahead of the October

2017 federal elections; the governing party has previously faced public backlash for financial decisions in relation to Greece. Greece’s cur-

rent debt stands at €321 billion and is worth 180 per cent of their annual economic output. The new bailout programme is the

second instalment of Greece’s third bailout and the agreed sum of €10.3 billion will be split into two tranches: €7.5 billion in June and €2.8 billion in September. Despite appearances, several Eurozone finance ministers have conceded that they believe Greece has implemented enough changes to earn another bailout; Athens agreed on contingency measures, including tax increases worth €3.6 billion and spending cuts, earlier in May. The recent austerity measures and tax increases, agreed on by the Greek parliament on Sunday May 22, were praised by the Eurozone community. The new bailout programme also includes short-term debt relief measures such as reorganised repayment measures and the locking in of lower interest rates. Furthermore, Greece is also now expected to profit from the European Central Bank by buying eurobonds; since 2014 the Greek government has been unable to benefit from bond arrangements due to a dispute, however it is probable that transfers will be restarted in light of the new bailout programme.

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France faces disruption due to work strikes

TURMOIL: Oil refineries and nuclear power stations have been affected. been intensified because of the spring bank holiday closely followed by the Euro 2016 Football Championships, where France will of EVERYBODY has a memory of French farmcourse be in the public eye in a big way. ers blockading British lorries carrying sheep, With a huge influx of supporters wanting to but the current economic turmoil in France is travel across France to watch various football causing a great deal of upset and unpleasantmatches, the fact that internal flights and ness not just for the government but for the trains are so badly affected, coupled with the population and tourists. difficulty in obtaining petrol and diesel means Objecting to new government policies with that unless the unions call a truce, there is the regards to the workforce, pay and security in potential of a chaotic and employment, a range unpleasant few weeks, of different workers ...there is the which will be fuelled by decided to take their potential of a reports in the world’s mecomplaints to the chaotic and dia. streets, with oil reunpleasant Interestingly, not all of fineries, nuclear powfew weeks, which the unions agree with the er stations and the inwill be fuelled by strikes, and indeed some of evitable transport reports in the them actually support the systems adversely afworld’s media. government position. fected. The power of the French Demonstrators have unions even crosses the channel as it now closed motorways, bridges were blocked and transpires that they may have a key role in deflights delayed not only within France but for ciding whether EDF should proceed to build those aircraft needing to enter French air the Hinkley Point power station, as the mainly space. French-Government-owned company has six Following some clashes between demontrade union directors on the company board, strators and police in a number of cities, the and a committee of workers has indicated that French Prime Minister Manuel Valls insisted it is not convinced that EDF would be able to that the reforms will not be withdrawn alafford to undertake the work. though he accepts that there is the possibility No final decision is expected until Septemof them being ‘modified.’ ber of this year, but the possibility of the deal Although the action has been rumbling on not proceeding is very much on the cards. for several months, everything seems to have By John Smith

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A politician we can trust? David Cameron is now running scared.

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT IN my opinion David Cameron is now running scared. In his barely disguised panic, he is actually revealing his true contempt for the voters who put him into office. With every ludicrous statement concerning the downside of leaving the EU, he insults the intelligence of the public even more. Well, tread a little more carefully Dave, better leaders than you have underestimated the British people. You may consider your constituents as inferior peasants, but public schooling and a lofty disdain for those with intellect ‘below’ your standing blinds you to the fact that your average Joes are a great deal brighter than you may think. Personally I don’t believe the leader of our country should be on any side. To my mind he should be a mediator. Garnering all the facts together and presenting both sides of the argu-

CAMERON: Revelling his true contempt for the voters who put him into office. ment, so that people can have clear unbiased choices and make their own minds up accordingly. We are not voting for a govern-

ment; it is far more serious than that. This is a vote for the future, and probably the survival of our children and our culture. All this bickering,

traded insults and increasingly inane statements from our politicians are not helping at all. We need a voice of impartial reason, someone we can

trust and rely on to tell us the truth. Unfortunately Dave, although it should be, it certainly isn’t you. In fact casting an eye over the whole ragbag of the nation’s power-mad politicians, I actually couldn’t come up with one name I truly thought could reach this particular criterion. Now if we could resurrect Enoch Powell, I think the quest would be far easier. Ah well, dream on Leapy. As a final thought this week: correct me if I’m wrong, but didn’t the economists warn us all those years ago that not joining the Euro would also result in economic isolation and monetary disaster for the UK? Mmm? Thanks for all your mail. Keep ‘em coming, the ol’ boy can still take it. And whatever you do, always Keep the Faith. Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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MOJACAR SPECIAL

Make the most of magical Mojacar SUMMERTIME and the living is easy…In Mojacar that is! The sun is shining, the sea is a sparkling blue and Mojacar welcomes you with all that it has to offer. Whether you live here full time or are enjoying a holiday in the town, Mojacar has something for everyone, all day long. Enjoy breakfast overlooking the Mediterranean at one of the many cafes, choose between starting the day the Spanish way with

coffee and ‘tostada’ or enjoy a taste of home with a tasty cooked breakfast. Browse for gifts, clothes, shoes, electronic cigarettes, homeware and much more in the popular Parque Comercial or cross over to the Centro Montemar for more unexpected retail delights. The Centro Montemar is also home to the Euro Weekly News Mojacar office. Heading up the team is Rebec-

ca, and while she is more likely to be found out and about visiting her many customers, when she gets an opportunity to stop and catch her breath you can visit her in the office to discuss any advertising needs. Proud of her role as part of the EWN team, Rebecca has a loyal client-base of regular advertisers. If you missed a copy of the latest edition of the paper, you will find one at the Mojacar office.

MOJACAR: Welcomes you w If you fancy some pampering while you are in Mojacar, you can be refreshed from head to toe at the many beauty and hair salons in the beach area. Qualified technicians and stylists are on hand to meet all your aesthetic needs. Shopping and looking good

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with all it has to offer, from a cocktail on the beach with a beautiful view to shopping in the local commercial centre. can be an exhausting experience. Show off your new look in one of the many beach bars where wines, beers and cocktails are the order of the day, served at a table with a view. Many bars host live music so you can dance the night away or

sit back and enjoy a delicious meal and relax as the moon rises over the sea. June is here, and with it comes an array of sporting events on television. Don’t miss out on the Euro 2016 football tournament or tennis at Wimbledon, let Mo-

jacar’s TV and satellite experts guide you in the best way to enjoy your favourite programmes. Feeling the heat? These professionals can also help with all your cooling needs with a range of air conditioning options. If you are on holiday and think

you have found the perfect location to buy a holiday or retirement home, let one of the expert real estate agents guide you through the buying process and show you homes within your budget. We can’t get enough of beautiful Mojacar, can you?

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OPINION & COMMENT

Proof of the pudding Glaring absence

Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

ELECTION promises seldom have to be broken before the punters trudge down to the polling station. But that’s what happened to acting president Mariano Rajoy who pledged to lower taxes if he is re-elected on June 26. But he has also promised the EU’s president Jean-Claude Juncker that once re-elected he will make all the cuts necessary to meet Spain’s deficit target. The voting public is sadly aware that politicians’ promises are like piecrusts and meant to be broken, but this could be the first time the pie didn’t even make it into the oven.

MARIANO RAJOY: Preelection promises.

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FORMER socialist presidents Felipe Gonzalez and Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero have both travelled to Venezuela. Gonzalez hoped to join lawyers defending political prisoners Leopoldo Lopez and Antonion Ledezma but got the bum’s rush. Zapatero fruitlessly attempted to talk sense into Nicolas Maduro whose government can’t accept defeat in the 2015 elections. Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera was the latest to visit and meet opponents to the regime. He couldn’t resist pointing out that no one from Podemos has yet visited. Pablo Iglesias, Iñigo Errejon and Alberto Monedero formerly assessed Maduro and his predecessor Hugo Chavez so their absence is glaring. Or are they reluctant to draw attention to the outcome of their advice?

No majority IF pollsters are correct PodemosIU will overtake the PSOE socialists on June 26, but won’t have an overall majority. Likewise the Partido Popular will be the most-voted party but equally unable to form a government. Looks like it will be a long hot summer dominated by conversations between the deaf and poetry-readings by the sightless.

Unholy union ANTONIO CAÑIZARES, Archbishop of Valencia, took his usual swing at gay marriage. Bigoted Cañizares claimed it undermines and demolishes the sacrament of holy matrimony but he contradicts himself. Many homosexuals are keen to marry because they respect the institution as much as the heterosexuals that Cañizares would reserve it for.

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OPINION & COMMENT

The world was ruled to stop spinning in 1975 (by some people)! Ric Polansky Ric Polansky moved to Mojacar in 1969 as a pioneer developer. He reads extensively and has travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.

ALL was fine and good in Camelot, Mojacar, until everyone living in the veritable Garden of Eden became decidedly convinced of just how pleasant existence was. Life was good, eternally speaking, and mind matters must conclude it to be so. Therefore a psychic fog grew in everyone’s universal consciousness deeming that the world should stop and be just what it was—forever. That was about 1975. No-one was ill or dying. Prices were cheap and workers abounded. There were no constrictions on life, taxes or rumors of such weren’t part of the language and the nearest street lights were some sixty miles away. Whatever happened of a drastic nature could be sorted out

before the next sun up. Therefore into the recesses of each brain came the thoughts that life should continue this way in perpetuity except for birthdays, which gave everyone an official reason to celebrate something. In short, the world was to stop spinning. The village was happy and content just the way life had exhibited itself. Hindrances, like a new model of car or reading newspapers were merely distractions from the true sentiment of living. ‘Fiestas’ raged deep into the night and were collectively baptised the next morning in the town square once the Hotel Indalo opened. Tiny cups of coffee so small your spoon could barely fit to stand up in them were required drinking - in praise of the sun. Brandy too was required but no

WE: Wanted the world to stop. one could remember why. But, as you’ve been told time and again, the village people had their life styles which were totally different from the beach folk. The hilltop citizens lived in their per-

petual reverie and most certainly didn’t want newcomers, which meant prices would go up and sooner or later laws would be brought to bear. From my simplistic approach on the beach the Spanish were foremost in wanting to revolutionise the role-playing characters they were trapped into masquerading daily. It was an age of just pre-Marshall McLuhan and that meant the media was the message. For the Spanish true liberation was having the freedom to become like everyone else: those viewed on the television with fancy cars, big houses and complicated marriages. The hills were no longer the surrounding limits. A renaissance was in the making brought on by the prosperity of work and income. It meant the demise of the donkey and an outward search for newer

superstars other than the local priest and antiquated village saints. Some worlds weren’t spinning but other worlds were opening to a new dawn which enforced a rearrangement of past traditions and custom: a re-evaluation of their present circumstances and personal situations. From my simplistic approach on the beach the Spanish were foremost in wanting to revolutionise the role-playing characters they were trapped into masquerading daily. In honesty I will admit that the covenant was broken by the beach folk that desired a standard progression to continue in a worldly fashion, like other places. Benidorm and Marbella were hallowed sign posts for the future, we thought.

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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) The kind nature that is so much a part of you is only too evident this week. A situation makes you feel frustrated and you need to find a way forward. A bit of expert advice goes a long way even if it does mean that you still have to go it alone. Be strong and remind yourself that this is for someone else.

Your mind, as ever, is changeable. This is a fun time to dabble at this and that to bring a bit of variety to your life and work. Meeting new people and starting new projects means that it is a busy time at work but the rewards are high.

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) This is an emotional week, when it is difficult to keep things to yourself. Get together with others and do a bit of social networking. Talk, and if you cannot bring yourself to confess to a problem, say that it is a friend of yours who has it. Certainly, you need to share this concern to get a balanced picture. LEO (July 24 - August 23) There is a highly social week ahead with social gatherings here and there. A trip means that finances start to look brighter. You may find it necessary, if you are to progress, to consider a move to another job or area. Get involved with people who have been in the same situation.

(May 22 - June 21)

reaction shows this. It may be necessary for you to sort out a situation which has been going on far too long. As you dislike loose ends in any respect, your patience may come to an end.

puppy-like enthusiasm attracts others and a barrage of good vibes comes your way. Indeed, your relaxed attitude allows someone close to get their own life a bit more into perspective.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Energy is high and there is a lot of fun to be had. An invitation sent out brings an old friend to your table. This is not as straightforward as you think it will be. Odd stirrings make you confused.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) People look to you to guide them through the maze of right and wrong this week. Your talent for bringing humour into the most tense situations is invaluable midweek. Summer is a socialising time for you and it is all steam ahead as you issue invitations and receive some back.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) You feel like a fish out of water in a confused and noisy situation. Perhaps you are not making the right kind of friends, so take control of the quality of people who you associate with. Maybe it is relatives that are causing concern. You cannot choose your relatives, but it is possible to see less of them.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) There is a great impatience this week when someone flatly refuses to see something through to the end. You do not admire sloppiness and your

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You like to do your own things in your own way and in your own time. That certainly shows this week. It can cause a bit of a stir with family. Even so, it will inspire someone close to step forward and make their own stand. Put someone straight when they step out of line.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION alec alee calf caul clan clef clue elan feel flan flea flee flue fuel lace lane leaf lean luff lune ulna anele clean fecal lance ulnae uncle enlace unlace AFFLUENCE

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) As you prefer living in the here and now, you find it difficult to understand and tolerate people who plot and plan in advance. It is tedious in the extreme to consider every little detail of something which may never happen. Because there is this relaxed attitude, you have developed a larger-than-life personality. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) This time of year reminds you just how much you enjoy home comforts. Plan ahead now for those chilly winter nights when the air is crisp and the wine is mulled. The urge is to work with others this week and that in itself throws up plans for evenings ahead. Having planned a romantic weekend there may need to be some adjustments.

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Quick Across 1 Want (6) 4 Hammered (6) 9 Loses velocity (5) 10 Watch (7) 11 Treated with indignity or contempt (8) 12 Rules (4) 14 Examine in detail (6) 16 Powerful (6) 19 Remain (4) 20 Divide (8) 23 Yellow grassland plants (7) 24 Objectives (5) 25 Appeared to be (6) 26 Trademarks (6) Down 1 Send away (7) 2 Footwear (5) 3 Determined (8) 5 Posing no difficulty (4) 6 Violent whirling windstorm (7) 7 Requirements (5) 8 Sweet liquid produced by bees (5)

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1 Intruder, 4 Isis, 8 Scatter, 10 Annie, 11 Conga, 12 Numbers, 13 System, 15 Ushers, 19 Barrage, 21 Plato, 23 Alarm, 24 Examine, 25 Toss, 26 Calypsos. Down: 1 Insects, 2 Train, 3 Errant, 5 Sincere, 6 Seems, 7 Calm, 9 Trade, 14 Streaks, 16 Sepia, 17 Showers, 18 Seneca, 19 Beast, 20 Acme, 22 Alias.

QUICK Across: 13 Alien (8) 15 Understand (7) 17 Estimates based on little or no information (7)

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

Across 1 Sábanas (de camas) (6) 3 Alto (edificio, persona) (4) 7 The (pl, f) (3) 9 To know (someone) (7) 10 Passengers (9) 13 Noisy (7) 14 Mar (3) 15 Guiñar (4) 16 Twenty (6)

1 Suffer, 2 Least, 3 Inspect, 4 Regret, 5 Crabs, 6 Austria, 7 Lasted, 13 Chatter, 15 Similar, 16 Accept, 17 Jigsaw, 18 Ceases, 20 Tunes, 22 Nurse.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Castle, 4 Beso, 8 Party, 9 Sitio, 10 Newspaper, 14 Erizo, 15 Falta, 16 Easy, 17 Poesia.

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Down: 1 Copa, 2 Surgeries, 3 Ley, 5 Estrellas, 6 Osos, 7 Isla, 11 Slow, 12 Jefe, 13 Pala, 15 Feo.

Down 1 Alone (4) 2 Keyboards (8) 4 Anclas (7) 5 Parrot (4) 6 Sobre (para cartas) (8) 8 Estación (de ferrocarril) (7) 11 Cuervo (4) 12 Merluza (4)

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1 Soldier, 5 Crawl, 8 Flats, 9 Glasses, 10 Extreme, 11 Serve, 12 Acute, 14 Usual, 19 Coast, 21 Immense, 23 Extends, 24 Lords, 25 Turns, 26 Workers.

18 Banquet (5) 19 Teams (5) 21 Once more (5) 22 Not coarse or heavy (4)

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

ARTERY AVERSE BEETLE BOTTLE CORSET EASILY FETTER FILTER FIXATE FORGET (10)

LETTER PERIOD SENIOR SLEDGE SPECIE STATED STRAND TRACED TRITON

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Filter 2 Corral 3 Uptake 4 Relief 5 Repeal 6 Rename 7 Genial 8 Umpire 9 Tenser 10 Garner 11 Pupate 12 Desert 13 Genius 14 Tweedy 15 Teensy 16 Specie 17 Shoddy 18 Cringe 19 Assist

Across 1 Better honeymoon in European river (5) 3 Dinners perhaps you will find in the summertime also (5) 7 Tea, unusual cure for poet (7) 9 I went off the Twist (5) 10 The Spanish adjust tie for the chosen few (5) 11 Scared about changing shopping centres (7) 12 Posted railway watch (6) 14 Rest some bothersome players (6) 18 Scottish town’s tune has dire arrangement (7) 20 Bombardment starts soon after last villains overthrown (5) 22 Spirit from German publican (5) 23 First lady’s support for highest point (7) 24 Positions spies (5) 25 Stone worker Sam’s back on (5) Down 1 Noises from fiddles... (7) 2 ... all right, a soft island creature (5) 3 Army military leader has dairy repaired (6) 4 Old Mexican is a last detective (5) 5 Rip off complicated new lids (7) 6 Flatten fourth estate (5)

8 It’s easy to understand about Shakespearian monarch (5) 13 Anxious about sun over building (7) 15 Experience Sunday in a London gallery (5) 16 Seen in a squash or tennis professional's contract (7)

17 Puts off desert development (6) 18 Financial backer is in a strangely odd mood (5) 19 Spanish uncle is after an artist for a share (5) 21 Yorkshire city shows the way we hear (5)

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What price independence? This is the most important decision that we Britons will ever make.

Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

IN recent weeks, we have been led to believe that in leaving the EU, Europe would be plunged into war, Britain’s economy would descend into chaos, immigration would expand, and unemployment would swell dramatically. Moreover that we would be less safe. Yes, well, tell that to the people of Paris and Brussels. Given that this is the most important decision that we Britons will ever make, Cameron’s declarations are utterly disgraceful. Like all politicians he knows that the most effective way of bringing the people to heel, is to scare the hell out of them. This is why there have been no reassuring words to the many UK nationals living across Europe should we vote to leave.

EU REFERENDUM: Remain in union or go it alone? That is the question. No one knows for sure what would happen, but in the interest of millions of EU citizens living in Britain, as well as us expats, mutual agreements would have to be struck. Failure to do so would cause serious damage to the

Spanish and other EU economies. As for the threat of war, I wonder, as Cameron bows his head before the Cenotaph in November, what the ‘Glorious Dead’ would think of a peaceful Europe that is increasingly dominated by Germany.

Just recently it was reported that the Germans are pushing for a European army in which they should take a leading role. Think about that. The fact that President Obama hopped on a plane to support his pal Dave, has no

bearing on the issue. America has always pursued a policy of self interest and is only concerned with how their powerful conglomerates, aka the owners of US politicians, will benefit. Likewise large corporations and the global banking fraternity. Just look at their record. Their recent history alone should make us doubt the veracity of anything they tell us. Ordinary people are simply cannon fodder for their ambitions. It is of course a worrying time for us expats, but the choice is clear: Freedom for Britain to make its own decisions and laws, or increasingly become a Euro lackey governed by unelected bureaucrats.

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The story behind the face John Smith Random thoughts... IN response to one of my page 3 articles, three readers wrote in to complain about the position I had taken and accused me of a number of things which were based on supposition rather than fact so this week, I will be more than happy to give some of my background and that of my family in order to balance the picture. Naturally we are very happy to receive comments from any of our readers but it is interesting how the Brexit situation has really encouraged those who are in favour to be most vociferous in their comments and perhaps a little unkind in dismissing opposing opinion. My grandfather was one of the officers in Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Parade and went on to train Australian troops and then fight at Gallipoli where he was mentioned in dispatches. My father served in China prior to the Second World War, returned to the UK as an officer in the Home Guard as he

REFERENDUM: I fear that people may vote without understanding.

was in a reserved occupation and was then sent to Tehran in the late 1940s. I married a Gibraltarian girl in 1978 and lived in the UK until 18 months ago, when at the age of 62 we moved to our holiday home in Spain because of health reasons, and so that my wife could be near to her now 93-year-old

mother who still lives an active life in Gibraltar, with many family members around her. Having spent more than 40 years working in the UK initially as a Crown Servant and more recently dealing with a large number of foreign governments at up to Premier level as well as many

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Referendum countdown IT is really quite amazing that the run up to the Brexit referendum has become something of a very poor film script with vaguely believable characters on both sides pontificating on what will happen in the event of either remaining or leaving. It does seem at the moment that the remain camp seems to have the greatest support, but there are still a few weeks for those wanting to leave to promote their position and to change people’s minds. Almost as if set up, the matter of immigration has jumped to the front of the agenda, with two stories of British people-smugglers being caught bringing in Albanian families including children to the UK. When you consider that it is an island completely surrounded by water, there is little doubt that anyone competent and determined will be able to bring migrants over with little chance of detection. Clearly a certain number of Albanians are hedging their bets as they want to get into the UK before the referendum, in case Britain does leave the EU and before any final decision is made concerning that country’s admission to the Union. As we get nearer to the actual day of the referendum on June 23, there are also a large number of expatriates anxiously awaiting their voting papers, which should have been dispatched on May 23 to arrive, and hoping that there will be sufficient time for them to cast their vote and for it to arrive back in the UK in time to be counted.

of the Overseas Territories I was in regular contact with both the FCO, for whom I wrote certain draft papers and with the Palace as well. I try to be balanced in what I write although sometimes I may appear a little frivolous, but am in favour of remaining within the Union and do fear that people will cast their votes without understanding the situation. I don’t pretend that I am a journalist but am delighted to be a writer for a first class company which is very fair in allowing all opinions to appear in what are after all, six free newspapers greatly enjoyed by a huge number of expatriates. There are genuinely plenty of kind reviews of my work but I have quite fairly chosen to publish those that attack me and my opinions and that really sums up the Euro Weekly News. My comment on the British having more knowledge of voting for Britain’s Got Talent was meant to be Now we tongue in cheek and more than a few want to people have told me they thought it hear your views. funny, but the frightening thing is that as only 35.6 per cent of the YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE British electorate turned out for - YOUR OPINION the last European elections, it www.euroweeklynews.com might just be true!

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The Doctor replied: This year colds and flu bugs are lasting longer than usual because the viruses we are surrounded by are more virulent than in previous years. Coughs and mucus can take months to disappear, especially in smokers or people with excess weight. This type of patient has a higher risk of complications such as bugs turning into bacterial infections which makes them much worse and can result in pneumonia. This would give symptoms including difficulty breathing, high fevers and greenish-yellow phlegm. In this case, as well as mucolytics and medication to reduce coughing and inflammation, antibiotics would also be required. In my opinion, if you’ve had this problem for many weeks you should see a Specialist in Internal Medicine who will recommend a complete blood test, analysis of mucus and a chest Xray. You also need to stop smoking, try to lose weight and try to reduce stress.

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Is your home fragrance making you ill? THE company which makes a range of cleaning products, SC Johnson, has released a list of the ingredients in the fragrances found in its European products. Their move comes to allay consumer’s fears as many say they worry about dangerous chemicals in their cleaning products. SC Johnson said this is part of their long-term efforts to ‘transform ingredient transparency’ particularly in the fragrances, or ‘parfums’ which are commonly used in chemical sprays and plug-ins. They have often been a source of controversy with some warning that they can include hazardous substances which may cause lung

damage and tumours and cause problems such as asthma. Last June SC Johnson released information on most of its ingredients but did not detail fragrances. They have now gone a step further and created www.whatsinsidescjohnson.co.uk which lists all ingredients in its brands.

The most consumed drugs in Spain EACH year, Spain spends €9.183 billion a year in drugs through prescription billing. That’s according to data from the last annual study released by the National Health System, which sets out what the most consumed in Spain medications are

According to the report, based on data from 2013, the drug most consumed in Spain is Omeprazole, which is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The drug represented 6.4 per cent of all

drugs prescribed. Paracetamol was the second most used at 3.8 per cent of total drugs, at a value of €80 million. The data also showed that Spain has tripled its consumption of antidepressants in the last 10 years.

A big Easing the bloat baby THE world’s biggest baby girl has been born in southern India. The b a b y t i p p e d th e scales at 15lbs, the same weight as an average sixmonth-old. The doctor, who delivered her by caesarean, said she was a ‘miracle,’ adding: “I believe she is not o n l y t h e h e a v i es t baby b o r n i n I n d ia but th e h e a v i e st b a b y girl e v e r b o r n i n t h e world.” The 19-year-old mother said she was unaware she was going to be giving b i r t h t o su c h a b ig baby. The girl’s birth overtakes the current record holder, Carisa Rusack, who was born weighing 14lb 5oz in Massachusetts, USA, in 2014.

WANT a flatter stomach in a day? Try these quick fixes to help achieve a slimmer look: Drink more water: The body is made up of around 70 per cent water and many people think drinking less will make you cut down on bloating, but this is not true and adequate water should be drank throughout the day. Careful on fruits and vegetables: Choose your fruits and vegetables carefully as broccoli, along with cauliflower and cabbage, can cause bloating and excess wind.

No sweet treats: Avoid refined carbohydrates like pastas and pastries as they are likely to cause bloating. They also often contain wheat, which can be a problem for people with IBS symptoms. Limit spices: Spicy foods like curry can cause irritation or ferment in the digestive system causing bloating. Chew properly: Chew each mouthful until the food is liquid, this helps ensure the food is properly digested, but it will also help you to eat slower and therefore eat less.

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Enthusiasts go cycling CYCLING enthusiasts will be gathering in Lucainena de las Torres on Sunday (June 5) for the third BTT Via Verde Lucainena, a 50 kilometre cross country ride. Three hundred cyclists will be doing one of two alternative routes, setting off at 9am. As in previous years, the event is organised by Club Ciclista Master Bike cycling club in collaboration with Lucainena de las Torres Town Hall.

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Tickets are selling fast By Adele Land IT’S time to get into the groove, let your hair down and experience a big blast from the past as Siobhan Tatton presents this popular annual event. The party starts at 8pm at La Ambrosia on Saturday June 18, doors open at 7pm and La Ambrosia can be found on the Los Gallardos to Bedar road. Entertainment will be in the form of two fabulous local bands, The Daytrippers, featuring Dominic Doolittle on key-

boards, and The Buddhas will have everyone up dancing the night away. Both bands are delighted to have been chosen to play at the event. If you are young free and single and want to come along and meet new friends, tables for single groovers have been set aside. For any business or company who would like to come along with a group, tables will also be available for larger parties. Any company which books a table of 10 or more can display a banner at the venue and place leaflets on tables, so get everyone together and treat your hard-working staff to a night to remember! A full menu will be available on the night and table reservations can be made by calling 610 279 672. Get into the groove and get your tickets today. Entrance is €5, call Siobhan on 697 302 129 or visit her Facebook page.

GROOVY: Step back into the 60’s and 70’s at the annual Hippie party.

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TRIPPERS: Dames and friends off on their tour of Cordoba and Huelva.

A whistle stop tour for Dames in Turre M EM B ER S of D a me s in Turre a nd s ome of the ir

friends enjoyed a five-day break in Cordoba and Huelva. The groups vis ite d the Medina de Azahar known as the bright city and then had a c ha nc e to e xplore the Mezquita with the beautiful floral displays. Next on the itinerary was a visit to the city of Huelva via the D oña na N a tiona l Park, visiting the village of El Rocio famous for the religious pilgrimages. The group s toppe d e n-

route at the Ria Tinto mines where everyone enjoyed a very interesting ride on the train, seeing the beautiful scener y and t he f ant ast i c colours of the river. In the evening the group was f or t unat e enough t o exper i ence t he col our f ul pageant r y t hr ough t he st r eet out si de of t he hot el , hor ses and f l oat s and t he m agni f i cent costumes. Fr i day t hey had a br i ef stop at Palos de Fronteros,

where Columbus departed on hi s epi c voyage t o t he Americas. Here they saw replicas of the three ships, The Niña t he Pi nt a and t he Sant a Maria. All too soon it was time f or t he r et ur n j our ney, but once agai n t he gr oup would like to thank Lesley Bar l ow and Syl vi a Baker for organising another wonderful trip, plus Diego the brilliant and helpful coach driver.

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Join moonlight walk for MACS THE only thing more beautiful than walking along the promenade in Mojacar Playa under the light of a full moon, is doing so while raising money to support charity and June 19 brings an opportunity to do both. The Mojacar Area Cancer Support charity (MACS) is a volunteer-run organisation which provides physical and emotional support for cancer patients and their loved ones which is organising both a five and a 10 kilometre ‘moon walk’ to raise money to support its activities, including hospice care. The 10km starts at Tito’s beach bar and 9pm and the 5km starts at Big Fat Momas at

9.45pm. Both walks finish at Tito’s where there will be live music and craft stalls. The colour for MACS is purple. There will be a prize for the walker dressed in the silliest outfit. Each walker is asked to obtain sponsors for the walk. Sponsorship and registration forms can be obtained at any of the MACS shops or on-line at www.macscancersupport.com. To obtain your free registration number contact Maggi Lake on maggilake@live.co.uk or Jessica Simpson on 629 089 949. For Cancer support the MACS helpline is 634 656 555. For general enquiries call 634 328 334 from 11am to 4pm weekdays.

Kon Tiki race returns FOR the third year running, the Great Kon Tiki raft race will be running on Sunday June 19 in San Juan de los Terreros in aid of San Animal charity. Members of the public are invited to build a raft, sponsor a raft or just go along to watch and enjoy the fun. For more information email pete@sananimal.org.

MOORS & CHRISTIANS: The agenda was announced for this year’s festival.

Living local history By Eleanor Hawkins VERA is gearing up to celebrate its traditional Moors and Christians festival, an annual event which sees history come to life on the streets of the town. Local Mayor Felix Lopez, accompa-

nied by Culture councillor Isabel de Haro and the Vera Moors and Christians Association president Jose Manuel Ramirez, presented the agenda for this year’s festival, planned for the June 11 weekend, to the regional government last week.

The festival, which has been brought back to life by the local association, recalls local history and customs and attracts locals and visitors alike to immerse themselves in parades and activities based on the two cultures.

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Spectacular scenery for walk By Adele Land MORE than 100 people took part in the provincial walking routes near the towns of Macael and Tijola. The Macael full moon trail attracted some 50 walkers. This route begins near Macael Town Hall and goes up into the hills where participants have a fantastic view of the town below. From the high point, the track winds down to the rambla Alegre, continues past the Cerro Nacimiento and back to the starting point. Another popular route was one beginning in Tijola, a 10km hike with a medium level of difficulty. This route takes in spectacular scenery in an area with a unique microclimate and dramatic limestone ravines. More information can be found by visiting the Macael or Tijola Council websites.

WALKING ROUTES: More than 100 people took part.

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Music for all in Albox By Adele Land MUSIC WEEK began in Albox on Monday May 30 and continues until Sunday June 5. The annual music week, now in its ninth year, is organised by the residentsâ€™ association of La Loma to celebrate the rich musical tradition of the town and given that music is the true universal language, the organisers found an English choir to join in the celebration. Entry to all concerts is free and if you are a lover of music you will be pleasantly surprised by the standard. Concerts take place in the Church of La Concepcion in Plaza San Francisco. One of the most anticipated concerts is on Saturday when the Junior music band of Albox will perform.

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Popular Civil Protection volunteer dies ALBOX Council has expressed its condolences on the death of Alonso Contreras Moreno, who was a volunteer in the Civil Protection for many years. According to a statement on the Albox Facebook page ‘All about Albox,’ he was always willing to look after his neighbours in moments of entertainment or enjoyment such as fairs or religious events as well as more complicated matters. The statement said “Our support and thoughts are for his family, friends, those who knew him and for his equally commendable colleagues in the Civil Protection in Albox. Rest in peace.

Gone fishing FANCY a spot of fishing? Albox fishing club meets every two weeks at Diego’s bar in Albox. Last week the group fished off Vera Playa and all seven caught fish. The prize for best fish went to M&M with a 14 inch shad.

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CHIRIVEL TOWN: The council wish to ban the hunting of finches in the area.

Standing up for nature By Adele Land WILDLIFE and nature will be high on the agenda in this week’s council meeting in Chirivel. Opposition group, Somos Chirivel, has put forward a number of motions for the meeting due to take place on Friday June 3, which the group believes are important to the town. One of the main points is a

request to ban the hunting of finches, especially throughout the rambla area. Somos councillor Jose Ternero said the group was committed to protecting the flora and fauna in and around the town, especially species which are close to becoming endangered. He said he hoped for Chirivel to become the first town in the Los Velez area to implement the ban.

Other motions put forward by the group include careful controlled pruning of trees and plants in the town’s streets and the opening of the wildlife recovery centre. The centre, which was funded by the European Union, is currently closed after falling into a state of disrepair. Ternero said that reopening the centre would create a number of jobs for local residents.

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Pest control on waste ground By Adele Land ALBOX Council has begun a fumigation campaign on waste ground around the town to wipe out insect pests including fleas and ticks. With the arrival of warmer temperatures, the insects can become hazardous to animals and humans and cause a risk to health.

Areas targeted include the San Antonio district, San Francisco, Calle Principe de Asturias and Avenida de la Estacion. The council urged residents to dispose of waste responsibly and reminded people that the town has a waste disposal facility for all types of household materials as well as building debris, oils, paint and glass.

Women’s workshop on health and welfare THE Almeria Provincial Council collaborated with Macael Council in the recent ‘women and health’ conference. The conference was held on May 26 at the municipal theatre. Family and housing deputy, Dolores Martinez, participated in the activities, aimed at women of the town, including events focusing

on psychological health and welfare. More than 50 women attended the workshop which was overseen by a technician from the provincial institute. Martinez said the provincial government had made gender equality a priority and that the workshops would be rolled out throughout the province.

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Impact of referendum result IN response to Philip and Vera of Palma de Mallorca (Issue 1612) “comfortable and secure in Spain”......how so?? If the UK votes to exit the EU then all EU citizens would lose the right to reside in the UK and conversely we would lose the right to remain in Spain (or any other EU country). I have read of some rights to reside which might accrue in respect to the length of time spent here but whether this right would be applied and how long you need to have been here to enjoy this benefit has not been clarified, and obviously that covers only existing residents not ones (your children or grandchildren perhaps) who might want to work and live in an EU country in the future. The idea that the result of the referendum “would not make much difference either way” is seriously delusional. Denise Payne, Murcia

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The unknown BACK in UK for a few weeks. The UK public are being bombarded here with ridiculous statements all of which are just lies. Firstly we get so called statements of economic fact about impending disaster. If they can make these ‘accurate’ statements, why couldn’t the same ‘experts’ predict the bank crisis? Why did we need a period of austerity when these ‘experts’ should have seen it coming and introduced measures which would have prevented or mitigated against the need for any public pain. The simple answer is, they are incapable of telling the truth, which is that THEY JUST DON’T KNOW. I will vote LEAVE, not because I won’t live or holiday in Europe but because I want to stand up to people who have no interest in me as a British person. Pete Godfrey, Cala Millor, Mallorca

Religion blight IN response to John Smith’s Random Thoughts: Does Religion Belong in Politics? (Issue 1611) Oh dear! John you make the same mistake most people make when th e y d i sc u ss t h is ma tte r. There seems to be an assumption that because a person is ‘religious’ that this somehow makes them incapable of governing simply by

arch enemies? Don’t forget we were only allowed membership as De Gaulle wanted our expertise for Concorde. This is yet another Cameron myth. We are expected to be gullible enough to believe, like all the other fairy tales to which his campaign has given voice, the latest that ‘every expat wishes to stay.’ George Morland

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DEAR EWN Having read in an earlier EWN about unfair pensions to us expats which I myself and many thousands of expats up in turmoil about the increase in pension for the UK married couples but not for the expats who have contributed to the system all their lives like myself. I’m now 80-years-old and married again in April but how can we not be entitled to the same benefit as UK citizens? I suppose it’s out of sight out of mind. England has the worst pension rate I think in the world, even in Spain they send their pensioners on a two week holiday with pay, pity we weren’t born here. I would like some comments from OAP expats and I appreciate you printing this comment. Thanks for your help. RJ Hackett, Benalmadena

Thespa thanks virtue of the fact they have a belief in a superhuman power of God (Webster’s definition of Religion). Wherever is the evidence that this is the case? Does your atheism (incidentally Webster ’s also defines religious as having a devout b elie f in a p rin ciple or c a us e ) make you more qualified to govern? All people come to a position of governance, oversight or leadership with their own principles and they are influenced by them. If I, as Christian, believe in hone s ty, h a rd w o rk , inte grity a nd kindness does that make me incapable of providing leadership? Religious people are blighted by hypocrisy for sure but do you really believe that non-religious people are therefore automatically free of dishonesty? I see no evidence of this! Please do not confuse extreme people, whether reli-

gious or not, with those who have high ideals and do their best to live up to them. Greg Hall, Duquesa

Nonsensical I REFER to Leapy Lee’s week of May 19th column, in which he outdoes even his usual prejudices. Gays, blacks, Muslims, and the Chinese all come in for his special brand of vituperative bile. Leapy Lee may well say it when others only think it, but one has to ask why these silent people acknowledge that it is inappropriate to say it. Could it be that in Spain, which has a significant Muslim population, it is the British who are the immigrants? We all know that the world is becoming a more dangerous place because of extremist views which are fuelled by inflammatory nonsense

and which set out to dehumanise and denigrate others. We are not helping by adding Leapy Lee’s ill-researched hyperbole to the cacophony. L Bailey, Nerja

Expat myth DEAR Editor David Cameron is telling us to vote for Brexit as he has told us the existing terms of membership are unacceptable and, as his earth shattering ‘new deal’ will not be ratified before our referendum, if ever, the only course is to vote for EXIT. The number of times his government has performed some spectacular u-turns in recent history illustrates how the supposed intentions of a political body can’t be trusted or guaranteed, so why should the EU be any different especially when influenced by the French and Germans, our historical

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The Tory Civil War is heading for a bloody climax on June 23 ing is a wake-up call rather than a wake. Finally, have you read the latest about the private security company, G4S? We all know about its past débâcles: the London Olympics security fiasco, overcharging for tagging offenders, losing its prison contracts, losing prisoners (when ‘Group 4’), etc. Now it’s been caught inventing emergency 999 calls. I wonder what contract they’ll be offered next: running the in/out referendum? Let’s face it, they couldn’t run a bath, but would charge a fortune to prove it. (And lose the baby with the bath water whilst they were at it!)

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WITH the Tories descending into civil war over the upcoming referendum with vicious claim and counterclaim, you have to wonder what the outcome will be. One thing’s for sure though, the Tory party won’t ever be the same again. On the one hand, the remainers warn that Brexit could be “very dangerous” for the NHS, food prices and mortgage rates will soar, and Cameron effectively accusing Brexiteers, including his own defence minister, of flat-out lying about the prospect of Turkey joining the EU. The Brexiteers, meanwhile, claim the UK’s powerless to stop Turkey, point to a secret government memo showing the EU costing UK billions,

EU COST: Secret government memo shows EU is costing UK billions. with dear old Boris even “comparing the EU to Hitler.” All this, then, plus respected former MI6 spy chief, Sir Richard Dearlove, warning that the EU is facing a “populist uprising” amid growing anger from voters who feel they’ve been betrayed by political

elites in London, Paris, Berlin and Brussels. “If Europe cannot act together to persuade a significant majority of its citizens that it can gain control of its migratory crisis then the EU will find itself at the mercy of a populist uprising, which is already stirring.”

Sir Richard describes Britain’s in/out referendum as “the first roll of the dice in a bigger geopolitical game,” and brands the EU-Turkey deal “perverse, like storing gasoline next to the fire we’re trying to extinguish.” Oops! Here’s hoping for the EU’s sake, Sir Richard’s warn-

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YOUR favourite animal-themed reality show The Secret Life of the Zoo is coming back to Channel 4. A second series of the docu-drama set inside the famed Chester Zoo is premiering later this year and will include a Christmas special. Not only will you find out what happened to all of the babies born last series, but you’ll go on allnew adventures like tracking the night migration of elephants. Viewers will also get up-close to the mating habits of the spectacled bear so be prepared for that! The Secret Life of the Zoo gives viewers a unique insight into the lives of our animals and throws a spotlight on the incredible passion and dedication of the keepers that care for them. Chester Zoo’s Dr Mark Pilgrim said “We care for more than 20,000 animals - from the weird to the wonderful - so there are plenty more remarkable species for viewers to get to know.” Channel 4’s second series of The Secret

PELE: Legend will be guest of honour. Life of the Zoo is scheduled to air later in the year. Pele will be the guest of honour at the 10th

anniversary of Soccer Aid. The Brazilian football legend will join the England and Rest of the World teams at Old Trafford for the ITV event on June 5. “I’m delighted to be guest of honour at Soccer Aid’s 10th anniversary,” Pele said. Robbie Williams, who is set to captain the England team, said: “He’s a global footballing icon and legend of the game and to have him being part of Soccer Aid really is a fantastic honour.” Jose Mourinho acts as England coach, and is joined by footballers Jamie Carragher, Robbie Fowler, Phil Neville, David Seaman and Sol Campbell. England’s celebrities will include Louis Tomlinson, Olly Murs, Mark Wright, Marvin Humes, Paddy McGuinness, Jonathan Wilkes, Ben Shephard, Jack Whitehall, John Bishop and Jamie Theakston. Meanwhile, on the Rest of the World squad, Michael Sheen captains with Claudio Ranieri as manager. Footballers include Cafu, Jaap Stam, Dimitar Berbatov, Samuel Eto’o, Edgar Davids and Jens Lehmann, with celebrities Niall Horan, Gordon Ramsay, Nicky Byrne and Rickie Haywood-Williams. Dermot O’Leary hosts the event, with Kirsty Gallacher

reporting from the pitch and Clive Tyldesley, Chris Kamara and Howard Webb on commentary. If you would like me to answer any questions you may have on satellite TV or to expand on anything I have written about please call me on 678 332 815 or email richard@europa-digital.com. I look forward to your comments and questions. Don’t forget to listen to my radio show every weekday from 10am on Spectrum 96.1 & 106.8FM, now covering almost 3000sq kms of Costa Almeria and Calida or listen online at costaalmeria. spectrumfm.net for the latest news and views from the world of satellite television. Richard Shanley Tel No: 950 61 51 42 Mob No: 678 33 28 15 Twitter: SpectrumAlmeria Skype: spectrumfm.mojacar Facebook: Spectrum FM Costa Almeria WEB: www.costaalmeria.spectrumfm.net MSN: spectrumfmmojacar@live.co.uk

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WELL we have experienced yet another non-traditional May in terms of rainfall. Traditio n a l l y t h e m o n th opens with heavy thunders torms t h a t so a k e d th e ground to enable planting holes for late flowering shrubs and trees to be easily dug, to stimulate the formation of f r u i t o n o l i v e a n d other fruit trees and enable secano (growing without regular watering) of melon, squash and onion crops It also raises the water table, e sp e c i a l l y o n th e north facing where a line of springs ran throughout the year to provide inexpensive running agricultural water and the possibility of bottling up pristine unchlorinated water for domestic cooking and drinking. Sinc e n o n e o f t h i s h a p pened even more villagers have given up traditional agricultural practices and expat gardeners have had to commence summer levels of watering early with very low water tables so there will be no let up until the autumn.

LANTANA: Noticeable difference at the end of May with south facing plants in full bloom, unlike the north facing. It’s d iffic u lt to b elie ve that the first summer we spent in Spain, in the late 8 0 ’s , i t h a d r a i n e d o n 1 0 days in May and it rained on eight in the first half of June. But despite the climatic changes gardens are certainly becoming colourful and p e rfu med an d g rea t v egetable crops are being harv e s te d w ith th o s e b eing grown in well prepared soil

mixe s in ra is e d be ds or builder’s buckets which are less water demanding than poorly prepared vegetable plots in the open ground. In the latter case success comes from ensuring that the top 30 c e ntime tre s of soil contains 30 per cent of worked in composts from compost heaps, local horse stables and sheep or goat sheds or bags of ground up well composted animal ma-

nures. In recent years the use of a little TerraCottem water conserving soil improver available via the TerraVida website www.terravida.com a t the bottom of pla nting holes and in seed drills has certainly paid off. It may seem expensive at first but one uses so little per planting that it is in fact economical in water and plant savings.

Those who devel oped their garden as four mini gardens, each on one side of the house will have noticed significant differences in the speed of leafing up and flowering of plants such as lantanas, hibiscus and roses as i l l ust r at ed i n t he t wo photographs. During the last winter cut back both plants had been pruned to the same size and neither have been watered

bei ng now 20- year- ol d plants. This adds to the interest of gardening in Spain and by midsummer both lantana plants will be equal, indeed the north facing plant may well require more summer pruning as it will require less watering as temperatures rise to the mid-30’s. © Dick Handscombe June 2016

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LUXURY: How to keep your towels soft and fluffy like a top hotel. By Eleanor Hawkins THERE’S nothing worse, particularly in Spain where they see a lot more use during the summer than elsewhere, than stepping out of the shower or climbing out of the pool and drying off with a towel like sandpaper. Luxurious feeling fluffy towels depend not just on their quality but also on how they’re cared for, and a lot of us are killing the fluffy feel ourselves without really realising it. Hotel laundry staff use the following tips to help towels last longer: - A good shake before they go into the

washing machine opens up the fibres a little which helps detergents sink into the material. - Specific detergents with softening properties are used in hard water areas to stop the texture going harsh. - Fabric conditioner is used sparingly. Although it improves the smell and softness, too much will stick to fibres, making them lose absorbency and eventually fall out. - Whenever possible towels should be hung out to dry in fresh air and only given a quick spin in the tumble dryer to fluff them up. Strange as it may sound, a tennis ball or two should always go in the dryer with towels to aid the fluffing process.

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Easy tips for happier plants By Eleanor Hawkins SOME people are born with green fingers and gardeners instincts, while the rest of us mere mortals need a little extra help figuring out how it all works sometimes. Luckily, experts occasionally take pity on us and share their little tips which, although common sense to them, can result in breakthrough gardening moments for others! Here are just a few things we had never thought of which helped us cheer our plants up no end. Don’t throw the egg shells away: Make free, calcium-packed compost and give your plants a quick pick-me-up by grinding up your eggshells and adding them to soil. They can also be used as cute little seed pots which can later be planted as they will gradually dissolve into the soil. No unwanted visitors: Stop the neighbourhood cats using your garden as a litter box by strategically plac-

EGGS: Good use for shells. ing a few plastic forks, prongs up, in the soil round your plants. Nappies aren’t just for babies: Nappies are great moisture retainers. Try placing one in the bottom of a potted plant to keep the soil damp for a little longer. Epsom salt: Rich in magnesium and sulphate, Epsom salt can greatly benefit plants. Mix a couple of spoonfuls in the watering can once or twice a month for

potted plants or sprinkle some into soil to help seeds germinate better. Tomatoes and peppers both do well with this as they both tend to have a magnesium deficiency. Vitamin boost: The water you use to cook vegetables is a great treat for your plants too, but wait for it to cool down first! Not just for coffee: Line plant pots with coffee filters before filling with soil to avoid it all going down the drain when you water.

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PIDDLING, that is, squatting to urinate when it becomes excited or when it greets its owners or strangers is a fairly common behaviour in young puppies. The proper name for this behaviour is submissive urination. Understanding why your puppy does it is the key to solving this behaviour problem. Thousands of years ago there were no dogs on the earth, only wolves. At some time there was

an interaction between man and wolves and gradually through centuries of selective breeding, man has slowly changed the wolf into dog. We have created a different animal in appearance and manner. But, there is behaviour, which we have not changed. One of the behaviours that has remained is the tendency towards submissive urination. In a wolf pack, the way a wolf cub keeps from getting beat up by an older animal is to give a signal that says “I acknowledge that you are the big bad wolf.” That signal is to squat and urinate. It has the absolute power to halt aggression by the older animal. It is what we call a hard wired behaviour. That means it does not have to be learned and that it always works. An adult wolf confronted by a submissively urinating

TOP DOG: Your puppy’s piddling is just a signal to you that you are the master. cub is powerless to be aggressive. Unfortunately, we humans are not hard wired to be nonaggressive when confronted by submissive urination. Our reac-

tion, quite often, is just the opposite of what puppy ‘knows’ will happen when it acknowledges our superiority. Since it knows that squatting and urinating will stop aggres-

sion, it can only assume that the punishment we dish out means that we did not understand its signal. The answer, it thinks, is to give a bigger signal. So, instead of a tiny puddle, we get a

large one. Punishing submissive urination always makes the problem worse. The only solution anyone has found to the problem is to react as though you are a wolf, to be non-aggressive. As your puppy matures, submissive urination will slowly cease if you do not exacerbate it by punishment. When you arrive home or have visitors try to greet your puppy outdoors. It will squat and urinate, but at least it will do so on grass. Approach playtime, inside, with a low-key, calm attitude or, better, take your puppy outside to play. If it does piddle on the carpet, calmly blot the wet spot with paper towels, slosh white vinegar on the spot and blot that up. White vinegar will kill the odor of both urine and faeces. And finally, rejoice. This problem will, in time, correct itself.

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CHILLY: Sturgeons prefer cool water. SKYPE: Helping Daisy settle when her owner’s on holiday. DAISY recognises her owner via Skype! Daisy and her owner Junita are regular clients of ours at HouseSitMatch as Junita loves travelling to the mediterranean every summer and regularly finds housesitters for Daisy through HouseSitMatch.com. Junita registered as a homeowner on the site a couple of years ago. Two months before her holiday every year she creates a house-sit advert, posts a photo of Daisy doing one of her many tricks, and waits for the house-sitters to get in touch. It usually takes about three to four weeks for sitters to contact her. Daisy is an only dog, and a very emotional Cocker Spaniel to boot. She can pine somewhat even though she stays at her home and is comfortable in her own sur-

roundings with sitters she likes, so she gets very excited and is happy when her owner calls to check in via Skype. Her hearing is remarkable and she can identify her owner’s voice from the laptop even when she is in another room. Once she has said hello she happily returns to whatever game she was playing. Sitters are now briefed on working Skype so that at least once a week Daisy can say hello! House-sitting can be a win-win for both parties, free house and pet-sitting and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! Register now with a 20 per cent off introductory offer using coupon code PERFECT20. To find a pet-sitter go to www.Housesit Match.com.

ALTHOUGH quite widely sold in Spain, especially in garden centres, sturgeons are not easy to maintain and are best considered as pond fish due to their need for plenty of swimming space and steady temperatures, plus their large adult size. However, they are only viable additions to extremely large ponds with capacities measured in the thousands rather than hundreds of litres. A deep pond suitable forgrade-A koi should be adequate, although a robust filtration system and a water feature that improves oxygenation

should be considered essential. Ponds with stagnant or murky water are unlikely to provide the conditions that sturgeons need, and pool with at least one shady area helps. These fish cannot tolerate warm water for long, so direct sunlight should be avoided if possible as the optimal temperature range for most sturgeons is between 12-18 degrees Celsius. Temperatures below this range are no problem, and indeed a wintertime chill is generally good for them. On the other hand, temperatures above 18 degrees Celsius

quickly bring problems. In warm water fish may gasp at the surface due to lack of oxygen, or suffer from whitish skin lesions which can prove fatal. Increased water circulation

helps, but supplementary aeration may be necessary, even in shady ponds with adequate flow, while a chiller unit should ideally be installed for the hot summer months.

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In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I HAVE to admit that I enjoy TV shows like Britain’s Got Talent (BGT), The X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing etc. like millions of others. So I get a little bit peed off when, after every show, the UK’s scum newspapers, usually the red tops, insist on trying to find something to put the winners, or any contestant that comes on to entertain us, down. Saturday night there was a guy who dro p p e d 1 2 f e e t d o w n a p o le an d stopped an inch away from a chain saw. All the papers could say was that he had a safety cord attached to his ankle. So what? I’d like to see those ‘journalists’ even attempt to get up the pole in the first place! Why do they feel it’s their job to spoil my entertainment? Why do they have to do it to everyone that has a bit of success? Every day last week they printed something they considered detrimental to one of the contestants on BGT? For what value? Do I care that a young 14-year-old girl once

sung in a stage show or two dancers danced in another show and the winner was not too bright when he previously appeared on The Chase? No I don’t. Then I’ve just watched Top Gear. I enjoyed it. Why? Because I’m not comparing it to the old one. I’m just enjoying a car show. But you would have thought that the new presenters had committed mass murder if you read the papers today (Monday). Am I the only one that just puts these shows on to be entertained? There is so mu ch d oom a nd gloom in the w orld right now with wars, terrorists, etc. So just let me watch my TV shows which I’m not meant to be watching because of greedy licensing laws by the way. Wow I’m really grumpy this week but it gets me so annoyed to see people that are trying to entertain millions of people have stuff written about them that sometimes has no relevance or truth by useless no talented, tabloid press. I feel better now so I’ll finish with a joke. My annoying neighbour was banging on my door at 3 o’clock this morning …... luckily I was still up playing my drums! Think I’ll enter BGT next year. What do you think?

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LEGALLY SPEAKING More potential road hazards AS part of the series, we answer some common driving questions and keep you updated on the latest driving and road news 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.

OBSTACLES: If you need to ‘moove’ into opposite lane you must give way. EVERY time we get behind the wheel of a car to embark on a journey our fate lies somewhat in the hands of others and there are potential hazards at every turn. Last week we looked at some of the hazards and this week here are some more hazards drivers meet and how you can best avoid the risk. Obstacles in the road: There are countless items that could find themselves in the road and pose a problem to vehicles, fallen trees, items fallen from vehicles, rocks and boulders, parked cars, the list is almost endless. If you encounter an obstruction one thing you must be aware of is that if you have to invade the opposite lane then you must give way to oncoming vehicles and only pass when safe to do so. Permanent road features: It is vital that you pay attention to surroundings by reading and observing the physical signs on a road, like maximum permitted speed limits or warnings of hazards ahead. Also look at the

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Can we change quotas? Some owners in our community have extended their properties by almost 50 square metres, making them into units of three bedrooms and three bathrooms. My own property is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit, as originally designed and built. However, I pay the highest community charges due to the original quota system established in the year 2000. Is it possible to have the cuota reassessed? I have asked at the AGM for equal shares, but this was refused. S M (Costa Blanca) Yes, it is possible to change the assignment of quotas. In your case, it is necessary in order to match the reality of the new construction. Ask these questions: Did the owners have community permission

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New Gran Turismo game is announced SONY and Polyphony Digital are working on Gran Turismo 7, but in the meanti m e t h e y ’ v e a n nounced a new edition of the world’s most popular driving game. A PlayStation 4 exclusive, GT Sport will feature 19 racetracks and 140 cars, including new additions like the latest Mazda MX-5, Ford Mustang GT Fastback and MercedesAMG GT S. Details remain thin on the ground, but the new game is claimed to offer improved graphics and a focus on racing classes including GT3, Prototype, Rally and more.

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It is the oddest thing, but I’ve never seen anyone driving a [Renault] Scenic with whom I would like to mate. Once I saw a pretty girl in a Prius, and occasionally you see someone ageing well in a Peugeot. But Scenics are always driven by gargoyles. Some might say...

Mad Mercedes unveiled By Matt Ford THE hotly anticipated Mercedes-AMG GT R appears set to make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June, with Michelin listing it as an exhibitor in the event’s Supercar Paddock.

AMG GT R: The new car will be an upgrade.

This will be the first time the car has been unveiled in public, although spy shots of the car in full camouflage gear have been seen during development in the Arctic. When it goes on sale, the two-seater, hardcore variant of the GT sports car is

expected to compete directly with the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Alongside an enhanced engine, the track-focused car features a number of a e rodyna mic upgra de s aimed at improving airflow to and from the engine bay, while providing increased downforce on both axles.

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These include a new front bumper with a huge splitter element, modified ducts in the front wings, widened rear wings, a boot-mounted carbon fibre rear spoiler, a new rear bumper with integrated lateral air duct to cool the rear differential, a massive hexagonal central exhaust, and a reworked dual-channel diffuser. The most distinctive stylistic feature, however, is arguably the eye-popping ‘Panamericana’ front grille, which was previously seen on the track-only GT3 race car in late 2015, and gives the car an impressively menacing appearance.

Under the bonnet, the car will feature a tuned version of the twin-turbocharged 4.0litre V8 petrol engine from the GT and GT S, with new additions including a revised inlet manifold, extra boost pressure and a free-flowing titanium exhaust system. It is predicted to deliver some 570 bhp and 552 poundfeet of torque, and should outstrip the GT S, which reaches 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds. The underpinnings have also been customised, with adjustable springs and dampers, revised bushings up front and a rear axle that bolts directly onto the body structure. Production of what is expected to be a limited run is due to start before the end of the year.

Big Brother is watching you MILLIONS of motorists a day are having images of their number plates captured by roads surveillance cameras, according to new figures. The UK’s network of over 9,000 automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras

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are located on most motorways and other major roads. Police say the cameras, which are also installed inside patrol vehicles, allow officers to follow criminals in real time as they drive around the road network.

But Jonathan Bamford, of the Information Commissioner’s Office, has said they are also collecting images from millions of ordinary motorists. Privacy campaigners have called for a debate to be held on how the technology is used.

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Rise of the Androids ECOBOOST: Electric cars are all the rage in 2016. THIS year’s Beijing motor-show featured some typically idiosyncratic stuff, including lawyer-defeating Euro-clones and odd extended wheelbase versions of standard cars, but among the more intriguing cars on display was one which was styled in Spain. Inspired by Formula E racecars, the Arcfox-7 was unveiled by the Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC) at the event, and although it might look similar to countless other next-generation produc-

tion cars, this one has no engine. Designed at BAIC’s Research and Development Centre in Barcelona, the car features a 603-bhp electric motor that catapults it to 100 km/h in less than three seconds, with a reported maximum speed of 260 km/h. Powered by a 66.6 kWh battery pack which gives the car a range of approximately 300km, the electric supercar also features a carbon fibre body and a futuristic interior constructed from “recyclable,

biodegradable, environmentally friendly materials”, plus a range of next-generation technology including fingerprint recognition and an incredible-looking infotainment system. Although it weighs a hefty 1,755 kilos, braking should be formidable, with sixpiston calipers at the front and four-piston units to the rear, all mounted on carbon-ceramic brake discs. The car is expected to go on sale later in 2016, with prices still to be announced.

GOOGLE’s upcoming version of Android could see the tech giant’s operating system weave its way far deeper into car manufacturers’ operating controls. The next Android, provisionally called Android N, will sit alongside an updated Android Auto system allowing drivers to control features such as sat-nav, music and Bluetooth. However, it will also be able to operate new areas of

vehicle functionality, including air conditioning, heated seats, electric windows and even door locks. Google has worked with mobile technology company Qualcomm on the joint project using a Maserati Ghibli as its test car, with the vehicle’s operating systems replaced with Android Auto on a large tablet-style touchscreen, plus graphics on the instrument cluster behind the steering wheel.

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It’s the ‘Real’ thing for Madrid and Bellew and Burns are kings 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

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• The Sunrisers Hyderabad (208-7) surprisingly beat favourites King’s Royal Challengers (200-7) in the final of the Indian Premier League. • The ‘big bash’ (T20) tournament is now well underway and tomorrow we have the ‘Battle of the Roses’ when Lancashire take on Yorkshire. MOTOR SPORT • Lewis Hamilton, after taking the lead 45 laps from home, went on to gain a superb victory in a close battle with Red Bull’s secondp lac e d A u s s ie D a nie l Ricciardo with Sergio Perez third in a thrilling Mona-

co Grand Prix to reignite his title campaign. Hamilton’s first win of 2016 enabled him to c ut the de fic it to Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg, who came seventh, to 24 points. And afterwards the British driver thanked ‘ge ntle ma n’ R os be rg for ‘letting him pass’ at a crucial stage in the race. Next up, the Montreal Grand Prix on June 12. • American driver Alexander Rossi won the 100th staging of the famous Indianapolis 500. BOXING • Super-lightweight Ricky Burns (Scotland) and cruiserweight Tony Bellew (England) are both celebrating after winning title fights last weekend against Michele di Rocco and Ilunga Maka bu re s pe c tive ly. B urns , in fa c t, ha s now won world titles at three different levels. ROUND-UP • England ran in five tries and George Ford REAL: Won their 11th Champion’s League trophy.

SERGIO RAMOS: Captained his team to victory in the cup final.

DID YOU KNOW Last Friday, Marcus Rashford became England’s youngest scoring debutant at the age of 18 years and 209 days old, netting with his fourth touch in the second minute against Australia. He beat Tommy Lawton’s record of scoring against Wales in 1938, aged 19 years and 16 days. Rashford is also the third youngest England scorer ever, behind Wayne Rooney (17 years, 317 days in 2003) and Michael Owen (18 years, 164 days in 1998).

missed five conversions, but they still whipped Wales 2713 in a frie ndly R ugby U nion inte rna tiona l a t Twickenham. • Englis hma n C hris Woods c a me ba c k from three shots down to win the BMW PGA golf tournament a t We ntw orth a nd J orda n Speith was victorious in the C olonia l N a tiona l in Texas; his eighth title and he’s only 22. The O pe n is

next up on June 9. • At the start of the week, tennis stars Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, holder Stan Wawrenka, David Ferrer and Tomas Berdych, plus the Williams sisters, were all heading for the quarter-finals of their respective singles events at t he Fr ench Open

at Roland Garros, while Jamie Murray and Yung-Jan Chan were going well in the men’s doubles. • On Saturday we have t he Epsom Der by… t he women’s European gymnastics championships are taking place in Switzerland … and on Sunday we have the l at est Di am ond At hl et i cs meeting in Birmingham.

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Badgers Golf Society AGAIN a full quota of 28 players turned out at Marina Del Torre on the May 25.It has been clear over recent weeks that the course has been playing much better so well done the green keeper and his staff. Dave Crothers and Fred Leech came home some way ahead of the rest of the pack on Badgers weekly stapleford. Full Results: 1st: Dave Crothers. 42 points. 2nd: Fred Leech. 41 points. 3rd: Keith Bradley. 37 points. Nearest Pins. 2nd: Tony Randell 5th: Seamus ‘To Be Sure’ Corbett. 12th: Dave Wright. 17th: Dave Johnson. Twos Alan Jay. 14th. David Wright. 14th. For further info concerning Badgers, phone Mike Daily. 664 876 995.

First Scottish three-weight world champ FOOTBALL • Premiership-bound Hull City are now £170 million richer (at least) after their 1-0 play-off final win over Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley. Barnsley beat Millwall 3-1 and Wimbledon beat Plymouth 2-0 in the FL1 and FL2 showdowns. • Real Madrid defeated city rivals Atletico 5-3 on penalties to win the Champion’s League (European Cup) for the 11th time. The game had finished 1-1 after 120 minutes during which time Griezman of Atletico missed a spotkick.

• Recent friendlies saw England beat Australia 2-1 at Sunderland… outplayed Scotland (who did not have a shot at goal) lost 1-0 in Italy… the Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with Holland… Northern Ireland defeated Belarus 3-0… and Spain beat Bosnia & Herzogovina 3-1. • England won the annual U21 Touloun international tournament by beating hosts France 2-1 in the final last Sunday. • Bosses Chris Coleman (Wales), Roy Hodgson (England). Martin O’Neill (Republic of Ireland) and Michael O’Neil (North-

ern Ireland) have named their 23-man squads for Euro 2016 which starts in earnest tomorrow week. CRICKET • England (498-9 declared and 80-1 beat Sri Lanka (101 and 491) by nine wickets in the second Test in Durham. Moheen Ali scored 155 not out in England’s first innings, while Alistair Cook reached the milestone of 10,000 runs in Test cricket in the second, becoming the youngest ever Englishman to reach figures. The third and final Test starts at Lords on June 9.

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