Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 16 - 22 June 2016 Issue 1615 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1615

16 - 22 June 2016

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

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Blight on the landscape By Gemma Elvins-Quinn Enough is enough. Residents in La Siesta are fed up with the piles of rubbish that are mounting up in an unused area in the urbanisation. Fred and Maggy de Jong have had a property in La Siesta since 1999 and say the problem has been going on for years with people using a plot of land on the corner of Calle Bach and Calle Elgar to dump garden waste and household rubbish. Maggy even erected her own sign with the help of a neighbour in a bid to stop

people leaving their waste there but it has not deterred people: “We have also written to the mayor on numerous occasions and sent photos highlighting the problem and there are always people complaining.” Fred said the town hall has placed a tip at the edge of the site for people to fill with garden waste, which gets collected, but others ignore this and the mountain of rubbish piles up. The couple believe people from outside the area also arrive to dump their commercial waste as it is the easiest and cheapest

option rather than going through the official channels. They refuse to walk their dog by the site as there have been chemicals and products dumped and residents have reported seeing rats and snakes causing hygiene worries. The town hall does clear the site every few months, but they said more needs to be done to prevent it recurring. Lyn Adams has now also been made aware of the situation and will raise it at the next Neighbourhood Watch/ Residents Meeting on June 27 at 4.30pm at Casa Ventura as

she continues to fight for action from the town hall for the abandoned La Siesta park project: “Residents do not want it just fenced off and abandoned. People of all nationalities just want a pleasant space and a nice clean area to live in and enjoy.”

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Two car crash A TEENAGER suffered a broken wrist after being in an accident involving two vehicles in the centre of Cartagena. A 68-year-old driver crashed into a car with two people in-

side in Calle San Policarpo. The force of the impact caused the car to crash into a recycling container by the pavement. Fortunately no pedestrians were in the area.

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Saharan summer hits the province

Forest fire spread EIGHTY personnel were called to the scene to tackle a blaze that started in an agricultural area of the Sierra del Molino, Calasparra. The fire was quickly spreading to the nearby mountain area as three helicopter crews worked on extinguishing the flames along with environmental agents, forestry brigades and civil protection volunteers.

Search and find THE body of a missing hiker was found in the area of La Naveta, Murcia. The professor of technology at the Institute Vicente Medina from Archena, was

found within 24 hours of him being reported missing. Emergency service crews had carried out an overnight search in the area in a bid to find him.

Traffickers arrested

SIZZLING TEMPERATURES: First heatwave of the summer hits the coast. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

POLICE have arrested three men and one woman, aged between 22 and 41, for hiding one kilogram of cocaine and 180 marihuana plants in three homes in the north of Alicante. Investigations began earlier this month when police learned of the existence of a small group of individuals devoted to drug trafficking.

ALICANTE Province has had its first major heatwave of the year. The entry of a bag of Saharan air sent temperatures soaring last week reaching a maximum of 36 degrees in L’Alcoia yesterday (Wednesday) and 30 degrees on the coast.

“This is the first heatwave and it will be intense,” said Jorge Olcina, head of the Laboratory of Climatology at the University of Alicante who predicted a cooler weekend before temperatures rise again. The heatwave comes just weeks after forecasters predicted a cooler summer than last year, after the warmest winter since 1955 where temperatures reached

24 degrees at Alicante-Elche airport. Olcina said: “The atmosphere has been warmer than normal in the winter months and so spring and summer normally readjusts making less heat,” although he did add this does not mean it will be cold. Maximum temperatures in the Murcia Region topped 38 degrees inland and 27 on the coast.

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Bank customer to get €410,000 back By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE Provincial Court of Alicante has ordered the Banco Espirito Santo (BES) to return €410,000 to a client who acquired nearly a million euros in bonds and high risk investments of the bank, which led to a 50 per cent funding loss. The banks’ client had signed numerous bonds between 2005 to 2009, along with her sick husband, on the recommendation of the bank’s employees and advisers. The court acknowledged the woman’s claim that she had signed for the products “with consent by mistake, with the lack of adequate information on the characteristics of such products, their complexity and risk, and not being suitable to the plaintiff’s investor profile.” The court added that obligations of due care and information by the bank were breached, explanations of the products were insufficient and written contracts were difficult to understand and did not specify the huge drawbacks. This lack of proper advice led to losses of nearly 50 per cent with €410,000 ordered back to the complainant. Following the bank’s restructuring from the financial crisis, ultimately it will be Novo Banco which must eventually return the lost money.

MONEY BACK: Court has ordered a woman is to get investment losses back.

Parental protection for murderer A TORRE PACHECO resident has been remanded in custody for the alleged murder of his neighbour.

Police were called by the victim asking for help and arrived in the neighbourhood of Los Olmos to find a woman, aged

36, bleeding heavily from her neck. Ambulance crews could not save her life and were only able to confirm her death.

A neighbour, aged 27, was arrested and later his mother too. She’s accused of allegedly trying to cover up the crime.

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Guilty verdict for murdering brother-in-law By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A MAN of Indian nationality, has been convicted of killing his 31-year-old brother-in-law in Torrevieja. The defendant was found guilty of murder considering that the accused came armed with

two knives in search of the victim. At the start of the trial, the court heard how he did not maintain a good relationship with the husband of his sister and he owed him â‚Ź850. They had also gone several years without any contact. Following a discussion and scuffle in the street the man is alleged to have sought the

victim and stabbed him eight times on the night of January 28, 2015. He died from the wounds with one striking his kidneys. The defendant said in his testimony during the trial that he had met his brother-in-law but they had been drinking so much alcohol he did not remember many of the things that happened

the day of the incident, but his lawyers claimed he acted in self-defence as he also had stab wounds to his arm and leg. His sister also admitted in court that her husband can get violent and had said he was going to find her brother. The defendant is expected to be given 12-15 years in jail.

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POLICE are to carry out more patrols and vigilance in the area of Consum Commercial

Centre and Calle Dublin in Urbanisation La Marina. It comes following a spate

of recent robberies and attacks causing alarm amongst residents. Councillor Samantha Hull spoke with the chief of police about people’s concerns, and said they have promised more patrols: “They also stated that there are people at the markets and around the bars who are putting something around your neck as if to sell it to you and then removing it along with your necklace or handbag.” She added: “Although a couple of people have taken out denuncias (police reports) regarding the attacks, many haven’t. It is vital that you do.” There has been a series of incidents over the past week in the area with people getting their handbags taken in the commercial area and in neighbouring communal pools. Others have reported being followed by two men in a white vehicle driving very slowly.

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RING MARKING: Audouin’s gull chicks ringed in Torrevieja.

Tracking seagulls By Gemma Elvins-Quinn BABY Audouin’s gulls have been ringed and tagged in Torrevieja. The chicks were born this year in the salt mines of Torrevieja, and 22 people divided into five teams were involved in the project, including two British citizens working as volunteers on the Natural Park team. The activity was jointly organised by the Department of Environment of the City of Torrevieja and the Ministry of Agriculture, Environ-

ment, Climate Change and Rural Development. A total of 200 chicks were marked with rings: one of PVC, to allow remote reading with binoculars and telescopes, and the other metal, which is more enduring. The activity was held for a little over an hour, thus reducing the impact on the colony of this endangered gull. The ringing will allow experts to learn more about the biology of this species and their migratory routes, and therefore contribute to the recovery of this species.

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Illegal tuna haul captured Photo by Roman Petruniak, Flickr.

BLUEFIN TUNA: Fish illegally caught have been seized by police in Alicante. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ILLEGALLY caught bluefin tuna, worth a value of €10,000, was seized by police in Alicante. Officers from the Guardia Civil’s SEPRONA nature protection branch, recovered five of the fish, weighing a total of 425kg found at a fishmonger’s in Alicante. They lacked the necessary labelling and seals, as well as the documentation

for their capture which is imperative to determine traceability and protect stocks. Police said there’s great public demand for bluefin tuna and this has increased as international quotas have been exhausted, adding that illicit catches like this are generally carried out by anglers in their own craft rather than fishing boats. The five tuna were donated for use to local charities.

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Riverbed of rubbish is a sad sight By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE Hydrographic Confederation of Segura (CHS) has initiated disciplinary procedures against multiple communities of irrigators of the Vega Baja for allowing rubbish to accumulate in the

ditches, which are the channels through which water is redirected to the river after watering the land. This causes floating waste, such as plastic bottles and other containers, to end up in the bed of the Segura, presenting a sorry sight at points as it

passes through the Vega Baja and especially at the mouth of Guardamar. The CHS has sent communication to the 17 communities using the water that they are to install corrective measures of containment to prevent the flow of such waste. Those who donâ€™t

comply face fines of up to â‚Ź10,000. The CHS has already opened a case against the City of Guardamar for not undertaking the correct cleaning tasks, although they did carry out some work at Easter to improve the image. In response, representatives of farm-

ers believe that the blame for this situation lies with the CHS. They consider that the garbage that accumulates in the canals and ditches comes precisely from the river because it is increasingly being under maintained due to budget cuts of CHS itself.

Assaulted elderly woman dies AN elderly woman, assaulted at her home in Alicante, has died in hospital. The 84-year-old was found almost unconscious and badly injured on the floor of her home in the Montoto neighbourhood by her sister and was immediately taken to hospital. Police believe thieves had broken in to her home and assaulted her as they made away with several thousand euros. They are still investigating the case.

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Not part of med school A MEDICAL student has been arrested for allegedly stealing drugs in Murcia. National Police arrested the 23-year-old of Spanish nationality, on suspicion of a crime against public health. It is reported that the student used his access to restricted drugs cabinets to seize numerous medications such as opiates and strong morphine. Police said due to the amount of drugs taken in such a short period of time, it is unlikely the student’s motivation had been selfconsumption.

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Firefighting budget has been increased By Linda Hall THE regional government has increased its fire-prevention budget by 21 per cent, to more than €82 million. Each year of drought makes the situation more complicated and forest fires are an ever-present risk owing to countryside that is now tinder-dry. Alicante Province will now have another fire brigade based in the Jijona area that will be on hand for emergencies, bringing the total up to 12 operative units of firemen, police, volunteers and forest rangers. Coordinators from all over the Valencian Community converged on Calles (Valencia) not long ago for a meeting presided by Jose Maria Angel, director general of the Emergency services’ Response and Safety Agency. The region is now entering the summe r months w he n the ris k is a t its greatest, although as Angel pointed out, fire-prevention procedures are

FOREST FIRES: Prevention budget increased by 21 per cent. kept in place all year round. It was thanks to the region’s ability to respond so rapidly that seven recent forest fires were extinguished rapidly and ‘without grave consequences.’ The most serious occurred near Alcosser de Planes

in inland Alicante, where several hectares of land were devastated. Firefighting helicopters and men on the ground succeeded in extinguishing the blaze within five hours, just as it approached the village itself.

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Is Your UK Property Worth Its Weight In Tax? For British expatriates, it may seem like financial sense to keep your house in the UK. However, recent changes have generally increased the tax burden for owners of UK residential properties. Capital gains tax This April, UK capital gains tax decreased by 8%... with one exception. UK residents still pay 28% or 18% on gains from residential property. Since last year, nonresidents are also charged – they pay Non-Resident Capital Gains Tax (NRCGT) on gains accruing from 6th April 2015. Where a property is not held directly by an individual or trust, NRCGT rules are overridden by the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) regime. If a property fell into ATED before 6th April 2015, gains are calculated from the earlier date (April 2013 onwards). Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) If you hold a UK residential

By Brett Hanson, Partner, Blevins Franks property through an ‘envelope’ – like a company or partnership – you are liable for ATED. This has affected properties worth over £2m since 2013, but from April 2016 it captures properties valued from £500,000. With the average London house costing £530,000, ATED could affect a large proportion of indirectly-owned properties in the capital. Rates range from £3,500 to £218,200 for properties worth over £20m. The ATED-related capital gains

tax threshold also dropped to £500,000 in April. Although aimed at companies, the 28% charge is higher than the usual corporation tax rate. ATED-related gains rules supersede the corporation tax regime as they do with NonResident Capital Gains Tax. Previously, keeping UK residential property within a corporate structure was attractive because of the UK inheritance tax benefits, but this is set to change. Inheritance tax From next April, the government intends to make all UK residential property held by a foreign domiciliary liable for inheritance tax. If this goes ahead, nonresidents owning UK property – directly or indirectly – will pay inheritance tax on the property in the same way a UK-domiciled individual would. This will apply to all UK residential property regardless of value, whether it is occupied or let.

Principal Private Residence relief (PPR) Now it is much harder for nonresidents with UK property and UK residents with property abroad to benefit from PPR tax relief. From 6th April 2015, your property generally only qualifies for PPR relief if it is in the territory where you are also tax resident. However, you may be eligible if you spend at least 90 days of the tax year in the property. If you cannot meet these conditions, no relief is available.

related changes to stamp duty, so if you hold a UK property within an envelope structure you will pay 15%.

Stamp Duty This April brought a 3% increase across Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates for purchases of additional UK residential properties, like second homes and buy-to-let properties. The highest rate is now 15% of the purchase price for properties over £1.5m in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (a different tax applies in Scotland). There are, however, no ATED-

Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice.

Why pay more than necessary? As always, it is important to be properly informed about your tax liabilities by seeking professional guidance. British expatriates living in Spain should speak to an adviser with in-depth knowledge of the tax regimes in both countries. They can recommend opportunities that may offer much better tax advantages and returns than your UK property.

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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Emergency centre to start September

WORKS MEETING: Officials visit abandoned site to try and get work started as soon as possible on the emergency centre. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A MEETING has been held to try and speed up the works of the emergency centre on the Orihuela Costa. Mayor Emilio Bascuñana met with the general director of

the Agency for Safety and Emergency Response, Jose Maria Angel Batalla, in order to advance the process of works of the emergency centre, which is lying unfinished in La Zenia. This is causing unrest and anger amongst local residents, who have held numerous protests calling for action to be taken to complete the centre, and provide emergency cover for thousands of local people. During the meeting, Bascuñana shared with the director “a number of issues that must be taken into account for future service to house these facilities,” in terms of improved care, security services, and

health issues, and among others, “to be able to respond to all the population living in Orihuela Costa which multiplies in summer.” The general director replied “after undergoing a reassessment, we will kick off in September so that in the next 18 months the residents of Orihuela Costa will have an emergency centre.” He was also shown the site and structure of the building accompanied by the mayor and first deputy mayor, Rafael Almagro. A meeting has been scheduled for next week to continue this line of collaborative work between the two institutions.

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Building work is halted WORK has been paralysed on an illegal home in the Sierra Escalona. Orihuela’s Department of Planning ordered the shutdown of the work without a licence in an area classed as a ‘Special Protection Area’ (SPA) and integrated into the Natura network of special areas of conservation. The action was reported to the Guardia Civil’s Seprona branch, the Generalitat and the attorney for Friends of Sierra Escalona environmental group. Councillor Begoña Cuartero said inspections found that the expansion work on a property was not covered by the previous licence, dated 2005, and therefore has ordered it to be stopped, imposed fines and the land to be returned to how it was. The owners complained that the municipality had approved the first licence, but the council replied that the area is now classed as protected and the time has elapsed from when the building permit was issued. An environmental impact study was also not carried out, which is a necessary requirement.

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PM launches campaign By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE PP party has been rallying for votes in Torrevieja. Acting Prime Minister of Spain, Mariano Rajoy has visited the city along with Jose Ciscar from the Valencian Regional Government, welcomed by President of the PP Torrevieja and former Mayor of the city, Eduardo Dolon. Rajoy thanked Ciscar for deciding to “begin the campaign in the province of Alicante and an emblematic corner of the Vega Baja such as Torrevieja.” He

ELECTION CAMPAIGN: Jose Ciscar calling for votes in Torrevieja. stressed it was a “land of great people, home of tourism and habaneras singing.” Speaking in Torrevieja, Jose Ciscar urged people to vote: “Make no mistake.

There are no substitutes for the PP. No other party can replace the Popular Party.” Prior to his visit to Torrevieja, the acting Prime Minister was in the fishing town of Santa Pola.

The Spanish General Election will take place on June 26 after no party secured a majority in the 2015 election and negotiations between parties reached deadlock.

Discovery and arrest of prison drug gang A GANG has been arrested for selling drugs within the prison system in Murcia. The Guardia Civil has dismantled the organisation responsible for drug sales in prison and arrested 16 people,

including seven prisoners, one being the leader of the organisation. Following inspections at the request of the prison governor, officers intervened four kilos of cannabis resin, 104 doses of

heroin, €4,000, 11 mobile phones, a revolver, 12 cartridges and extensive documentation were discovered. The operation began last March after it was suspected that several prisoners could be peddling drugs inside the facility. The Guardia Civil suspected it was a criminal organisation with branches inside and outside prison, so requested prison officials to watch and observe inmates more closely with their visitors managing to smuggle drugs inside to the ringleader. The investigation was part of a drive to remove drugs from jails preventing use amongst prisoners. Both prisons in Murcia have anti-drugs programmes and are committed to these. The objective is to use the period of detention to reduce consumption or aid recovery and motivate people to stay clean when released from jail. Since the voluntary programme was established in 1987, the Red Cross team has seen thousands of inmates. Last year around 400 people were assisted.

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Honouring Orlando’s victims By Gemma Elvins-Quinn MURCIA’S Gay Pride week will pay homage to those killed in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. LGTB Pride week is now underway

Not much disability A MAN who appealed his level of disability, wanting it to raise to 65 per cent, has had it rejected by the High Court of Justice of Murcia. The court dismissed his claim to raise his disability level, allowing him to claim more support and benefits, and it will remain at 33 per cent. The man underwent an operation on his brain to remove a tumour, but it left him with some facial paralysis. He wanted to be granted the highest degree of disability.

in the city, with a number of activities on offer until Saturday, June 18. As councillors Conchita Ruiz Caballero and Rebecca Perez announced the programme of events, they said it will be held this year in honour of the

victims of one of America’s worst massacres in recent history. It culminates with a grand parade on Saturday, June 18 starting at 6pm in Avenida de la Constitucion, featuring various groups and organisations.

Rehomed in Germany A DOG, rescued from a reservoir in Mazarron, has found a new home in Germany. Harriette, along with her sister Georgina, have both been rehomed in Germany, and are just two of the abandoned and rescued canines now going abroad. At the weekend, 11 dogs left Mazarron for Germany and 300 have found new homes in the country in the last few years. Thanks to the German Hundepfoten organisation, working in collaboration with the mu-

nicipal pound in Mazarron and local charity JJ Puppy Rescue, many abandoned dogs that are not able to be cared for locally or are abandoned are headed to Germany. Dogs arriving at the municipal pound are displayed on a website in Germany allowing prospective new owners to see which pets are available. They are then prepared for their final destination, and are fully vaccinated and neutered with all paperwork in place before being transported to their new home country.

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Extra languages BASQUE, Japanese and Romanian are some of the new languages being introduced at the Official Language School for the 2016-2017 course.

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World fiesta ORIHUELA’S Moors and Christians celebrations are being promoted internationally. An article on the local fiestas has been published in Mexican newspaper ‘La Jornada.’

Shade aid MURCIA is installing awnings on central pedestrian streets to provide shade for shoppers and visitors as the temperatures rise. The idea is common in cities such as Sevilla, but is a first for Murcia.

4.2M PASSENGERS: Welcomed through Alicante-Elche ALICANTE-ELCHE airport served 4.2 million passengers in the first five months of the year and a total of 30,292 flights. The figures show a 16 per

cent growth in traffic compared to the same period last year. May was the busiest month with almost 1.2 million passengers, up 12 per cent from 2015,

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airport. with over 500,000 UK travellers. Spaniards flying into Alicante accounted for over 110,000, then German and Dutch visitors were the next most popular with over 70,000.

Football banned near monument CHILDREN living near the Colegio Santo Domingo in Orihuela City can no longer continue playing football in the environment of the national monument. T h e D e p artme n t of Tourism, headed by Councillor Sofia Alvarez, has placed signs saying playing ball games are prohibited by the building. The councillor said the intention is not to fine people, but to work on preserving the monumental building against damage of the

front of it. Alvarez said that ma ny c hildre n us e it a s goalposts, and â€œthis is not acceptable as this is one of the touris t ge ms , a nd it gives the impression that it is not cared for.â€? The prohibition already exists in squares and gardens in the centre, but the town hall wants to install a sports ground in Calle Conc e pc ion, giving c hildre n somewhere to go and allowing them to play sports, as there are few options locally for them.

Feeling hot, hot, hot MURCIA was the hottest place to be on the peninsula on Monday (June 13). Aemet Meteorological Agency said temperatures hit 40.3 degrees celsius in the city. The Valencian town of Xativa registered 39.9 degrees and Orihuela was nearing 40 degrees also, as Aemet issued a yellow alert for high temperatures and urged people to take precautions to avoid the heat.

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FIVE minutes of silence was held outside the town hall in Elche in memory and respect of those killed in a mass shooting in Orlando at the weekend.

Fuel in sea A STRETCH of San Juan beach in Alicante, was evacuated following the appearance of a stain of fuel in the sea. Rescue services raised the red flag and ordered the swimmers out of the water as a precaution.

Two quakes TWO minor earthquakes were recorded in the Sierra EspuĂąa area. The first in the Alhama de Murcia measured 3.5 on the Richter scale with the second, hours later in Pliego, recording 2.2.

CONTINUOUS DAYS: Classrooms will remain empty in the a By Gemma Elvins-Quinn TWO out of three schools in Alicante Province have already presented their project for the continuous day. Around 250 of the 380 public

schools have prepared plans, with the firm intention of presenting them, to change school hours and have a continuous day from September. Schools should receive 55 per cent of affirmative votes from

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afternoon with the continuous day plan for school times. parents wanting the school hours to change, in order to go ahead with plans for the next school year. Some teaching unions, however, report delays in plans which they say should

be completed by June 17. Schools are wanting to offer continuous lessons until 2pm with the school day then officially closing, rather than having a lunch break and then returning for afternoon classes.

Crematorium decision soon SAN JUAN residents now await a court ruling on closing the local crematorium. The order was given in January 2015 by the current councilâ€™s predecessors, who voted to shut it down as a precautionary measure based on reports by the regional government from analyses of samples, from an identical installation belonging to the same company in Elche. These samples pointed to health risks, as emissions exceeded carbon monoxide limits set by the national government, as well as international levels for other pollutants. The Plataforma Contra el Crematorio pressure group has now written to San Juan Town Hall, asking the town hall to appeal should the judge decide that the crematorium could resume its activities after taking corrective measures to reduce pollution. Some Plataforma members have also admitted that they do not entirely trust the current four-party alliance now in charge of the town hall. The council would be willing for the crematorium to reopen if corrective measures were taken, they claimed.

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SUMMER SURVEILLANCE: Red Cross will not be protecting Torrevieja’s beaches this year.

Thanks but no thanks By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE Red Cross has lost the tender to provide cover and surveillance for the beaches of Torrevieja. Councillor for Beaches, Javier Manzanares, expressed his understanding for the situation of the Spanish Red Cross workers who each year have protected bathers at the

beaches. He said the service is tendered at all times following the correct criteria but this year the Red Cross did not meet the requirements, but he expressed his thanks to the excellent service provided by Red Cross workers over the years. The councillor said they have regularised the provision of this service for the next few years with all the guarantees: “At all times

the city has been respectful of the law and has followed the process established to carry out a contract that guarantees the best service for our beaches.” Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon, also expressed thanks to the Red Cross, “not only for their beach services, but for all services provided by volunteers where required including conflict zones around the world.”

Stay protected, stay out of the sun OVER 400 people participated in the open day held both in health centres and Alicante General Hospital, to mark ‘Skin Cancer Prevention Day.’ Those attending heard from health professionals about the risk factors for developing skin cancer in order to raise awareness about the importance of sun protection. Both long-term sun exposure and in-

tense occasional sun exposure (which usually causes sunburn) can cause damage that can trigger skin cancer. However, people most at risk, experts say, are those with fair skin, blonde or red hair and blue, green or grey eyes as well as those with a large number of moles and those who were burnt a lot in childhood. Dermatologists speaking on Skin

Cancer Prevention Day said: “We must protect ourselves from the sun with clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and avoid the sun at its hottest, particularly between 10am4pm. They recommend that you should seek advice if a mole changes colour, shape or size or is more than 6mm and has jagged edges.

RENTAL prices in Santa Pola multiply fivefold during the peak season. According to experts, Santa Pola del Este stands out as being one of the areas where rent is most expensive. In the Varadero area, an average apartment with two bedrooms and a bathroom could reach €3,000 in rent in August. However, the same property the rest of the year would cost only around €500 a month. Prices vary more in the

Gran Playa and Tamarit area where there are more homes of differing sizes and types. Despite these continual high prices, estate agents say the economic crisis has changed the trend of renting. Previously many would rent for the whole month of August, maybe two, to spend the hottest months by the sea, but now the most demanded rental period is for two weeks although August is still the most requested month.

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Prison officers avert disaster By ELinda Hall A PRISONER classed as ‘very dangerous’ started a fire in the infirmary at Alicante II prison in Villena. Responsible for incidents both in Villena and other prisons, he set fire to his mattress and at the same time attempted to self-harm, prison sources said. Although prison mattresses are non-inflammable and flameproof, the fire caused so much smoke that the air was unbreathable and it was impossi-

ble to see, the same sources revealed. Prison officers’ rapid reaction prevented the fire from spreading and stopped the prisoner from inflicting further injury on himself. After being given first aid at the infirmary for smoke inhalation and burns he was then taken to hospital. Prisoner officers’ union Acaip will ask the authorities to ensure that similar incidents do not happen again, a representative said, and call for the immediate transfer of dangerous prisoners to centres with installations that are suitable for them.

Complaints over General Hospital floor closure SATSE Nurses Union has criticised the closing of some wards at the General Hospital of Alicante. Specifically, the union refers to the closing during the month of August of the fourth floor,

dedicated to the speciality fields of digestive and endocrine issues. “Patients in these areas continually suffer and many have cirrhosis and their cases can be very complex” said Paquita

Rubio, from the Satse union at the General Hospital. They argue that the closing of this floor will result in patients being admitted to other departments, when their care is very specific.

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Quality accolades for city’s beaches By Gemma Elvins-Quinn TORREVIEJA has collected the ‘Q’ flags recognising the quality of the city’s beaches. Councillor Javier Manzanares received the flags in Madrid from Secretary of State for Tourism, Isabel Borrego, which will fly on the beaches of Los Naufragos, El Cura, Cabo Cervera and Cala Piteras. Manzanares expressed his satisfaction “with this recog-

nition that rewards the commitment of municipalities and recognises the improvement of services provided to users. In this case, Torrevieja is honoured to have four distinctions and we must be very proud of the work that is being done.” The flags with the Q Tourism Quality are awarded by the Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality and are a symbol of trust that guarantees the effective management by the municipalities

responsible. A flag with the Q Quality ensures daily cleaning of sand, information about the state of the sea, qualified lifeguards, correct signs and care of the whole beach area in general. According to the Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality, the Q flag means the council that manages the beach is fully committed to environmental preservation and responsible for everything done in the best way possible while respecting dunes, fauna and flora. In addition, food safety is carefully monitored in the bars of municipal management. The same symbol in a nautical-sports facility means that activities such as sailing, rowing, and windsurfing are correctly monitored and managed.

RUSSIANS WELCOME: Torrevieja has the largest colony of Russians.

Russians returning By Gemma Elvins-Quinn AROUND 117,000 Russians are expected to visit Alicante Province this summer. In recent years, Russian tourism has increased thanks to new airlines opening up routes. There are now 772 flights a year with a total of 190,000 seats, of which 117,000 seats are available this summer season. Deputy for Tourism Costa Blanca, Eduardo Dolon explained this new tourist profile is upper-middle class with an average age of 35 to

55, often travelling with family. Russians visiting are both tourists and those with a second residence. According to the census, Torrevieja has the most with around 6,000 Russians, while Alicante has around 3,000 and throughout the province it’s around 25,000. To mark and recognise this growing group of tourists, Week of Russian-Costa Blanca has been held this week and the first International Exhibition of Russian Dolls ‘MuñecArt’ will be on show in Benidorm from July 7-28 and in Orihuela August 5-25.

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THE council of Pilar de la Horadada has approved the start of works for improvements in street lighting in several streets in Torre de la Horadada, that will see 78 lights replaced with LED lighting.

Fair trade MORE than 40 associations and 20 businesses participated in the first Fair Trade Collective in Pilar de la Horadada, aimed at integrating all social sectors of the municipality.

Official day X-FACTOR singer and Murcia native, Ruth Lorenzo, closed the programme of official acts in the city to mark Day of the Murcia Region.

PORT CHANGE: Alicante’s port is to get a new image, and these bold signs at the casino have now come off. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE Port Authority of Alicante has reached an agreement with the company that manages the carousel of the Plaza del Puerto to continue at its current location until the end of summer. It was initially told it must come down and be removed, but as the City of Alicante has no plans to start con-

struction of the new Tourism Office in that area until October, they are granting the carousel extra time, allowing it to remain in the privileged location for a little longer. Mayor Gabriel Echavarri and Councillor for Tourism, Eva Montesinos, agreed in April with the Regional Secretary, Francesc Colomer, that the new Tourist Office will be sited on the Plaza

del Puerto and work is to start later this year so it will be operational for 2017. As part of the mayor’s plans for Alicante to have ‘a new image,’ the Mediterranean Casino has now also complied with a ruling to remove its bright and bold facade. The new look casino was inaugurated last week with a cleaner and somewhat calmer, more modest signage.

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Cancer testing trebled THE number of colonoscopies performed to detect colon cancer has tripled in the Valencia Region. The screening programme is aimed at people between 50 and 69 years. Patients receive a test at home to collect a faecal sample that is then sent to their local health centre to be analysed. If a positive test is returned then the patient is subjected to a colonoscopy in less than six weeks to confirm the diagnosis. The implementation of this programme meant that at first, waiting lists for colonoscopies in some departments sky rocketed to reach even a year in some cases but the situation has now been normalised according to the Department of Health.

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Irregular public health contracts By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE Labour Inspectorate has detected more than 8,400 irregular contracts in public health affecting around 2,500 staff within the Valencia Region. Following the report of the Medical Association of Public Assistance (SIMAP), the Labour Inspectorate confirmed that some employees were working weekends and holidays without pay. Unions criticised those currently responsible for the Department of Health saying they: “refuse

to recognise the irregularity of such hiring and in carrying out these fraudulent practices.” Unions first denounced the existence of irregular contracts, particularly affecting temporary medical staff such as nurses, assistants and administrators in Valencia, back in March 2013. This then led to a wider investigation across all health departments of the region with thousands being detected. The Inspectorate has estimated that remuneration defrauded reaches almost €2 million.

Old building evaluations MORE than €456,000 is being made available for the evaluation of old buildings in Murcia Region. The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructures, Pedro Rivera, presented the new call for aid for improvements with the amount available 14 per cent more than last year.

An evaluation report is mandatory for properties over 50 years old and allows the collection of information for both administrations and for citizens of the state of conservation, compliance with accessibility standards and the degree of energy efficiency. The money will allow com-

munities and home owners to apply for grants to help cover the costs of making necessary works and to help cover the cost of the build report. In the region there are a total of 7,944 residential buildings of collective housing that are required to pass the evaluation report before December 31, 2018.

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Historical plans ORIHUELA City has received 35 drawings dating from the late 70s by architect Antonio Orts, outlining the structure of important historical buildings such as the Cathedral of Orihuela.

Fiesta insurance ALICANTE City’s Federation of Hogueras has taken out an insurance policy for €1 million for the fiestas that run from June 17-24, covering the areas set up in each neighbourhood.

Hot health PATIENTS admitted to the General Hospital of Alicante complained of the temperatures in their rooms following the first heat wave of the year.

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World herit By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

ALICANTE’S Santa Barbara Castle could become recognised by UNESCO. Councillors of Culture, Dani Simon and Tourism, Eva Montesinos, announced they are submitting a proposal for the castle to become a World Heritage Site. The castle has 400,000 visitors a year and occupies an area of 31,000 square metres. The application is part of a new strategic plan to develop jointly the areas of Culture and Tourism. The departments plan to improve and better coordinate the activities hosted by the Castle; for example, this summer they will have a tour desk to publicise not only the routes and events inside, but other activities in the city. Signs around the castle will also be improved and in Castilian, Valencian and English. Meanwhile, Councillor Simon has said that the council has de-

HERITAGE SITE: Application f tected fraudulent use of the car park to the castle’s fortress with it being used by people who are not

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for Alicanteâ€™s castle to be recognised by UNESCO. visitors to the castle, but are parking their car there for free. Simon said the solution is not immediate

but they are looking at the possibility of using the space for shuttle buses for easy access.

THE English language B1 test has received an 80 per cent pass rate amongst students. The pass rates from the Official Language Schools of Valencia comes following a w a ve of c ompla ints from students after the exam. As reported in the Euro We e k ly N e w s, thous a nds complained to the regional governmentâ€™s Department of Educ a tion, prote s ting about the complexity of the e xa m que s tions . The s tudents insisted that these did not respect official guidelines, particularly in the listening and reading sections. H ow e ve r, de s pite the complaints, the Ministry of Education said that 5,916 students of the 7,397 who s a t the e xa m ha ve pa s s e d and can continue to the second phase; the oral exam, to be held during this month.

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Trains affected by union strike By Gemma Elvins-Quinn RENFE cancelled eight AVE trains between Alicante and Madrid this week following strikes by engineers. The strikes coincide with Alicante’s Hogueras fiestas but RENFE said it was able to relocate most passengers onto other trains. The company estimated 338,242 travellers had been affected by cancellations or delays of its

trains in the first two of four days of strikes called by the engineers’ union Semaf. More strikes have been called for today (Thursday) and Semaf have not ruled out calling further strikes over the employment conditions. RENFE said they are working on a new employment plan with a number of measures agreed by the unions, which they say will cost €32 million and generate the most employment in the company’s history.

School dates announced SCHOOLS haven’t quite broken up for the summer yet but thoughts are already turning to the next school year. The Department of Education has announced that classes in Alicante Province will begin for the start of the 2016-2017 course on September 8 for infants, primary and secondary school students, as well as those in vocational training. The year will finish on June 16, 2017, for

secondary schools and vocational training and on June 20 for infant and primary schools, in the absence of any local municipal holiday. Adult training courses start on September 19 and end June 9, 2017 with the language schools running from September 26 to June 16. Christmas break is scheduled from December 23 to January 6, 2017 inclusive and Easter is from April 13-24, 2017 inclusive.

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Jam won’t be jamming in El Campello By Eleanor Hawkins THE Nicky Jam concert in El Campello was cancelled 12 hours before the performer was due to appear on stage. Sunday night’s concert (June 12) by the Grammy Award winner had already been postponed, as it was originally due to be

held on the Friday and was announced it was rescheduled due to ‘technical reasons,’ but promoters then said that it was ‘with regret’ that they were cancelling altogether. “We wish to explain that our company complied with all contractual obligations and used all possible means to avoid this lamentable situation that damages our name

and impeccable reputation,” the promoter said. A lthough the promote r s had pai d t he artist’s entire fee in advance, they said they received a request for an additional payment not covered by the contract. This arrived early in the morning of the day originally set for the concert, “leaving no alternative”

but to cancel “for breach of contract by the artist,” and lodge a formal complaint with the courts. “All those who bought tickets can request a refund through the channels they used to acquire them,” said the promoters, who once again apologised for the inconvenience caused.

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Stay ahead of the game with traffic By Gemma Elvins-Quinn AVENIDA DE DENIA, Avenida de la Universidad and Avenida de Elche have been named amongst the busiest and most critical for traffic control in Alicante. The c i t y se e s s o me 150,000 vehicles travel in and out every day, with 69 cameras spread across the main roads to control times of traffic lights at congested

points to ease traffic flow. The Avenida de Denia sees around 35,000 vehicles circulating daily in each direction, with between 8am and 9.30am the busiest time. Around 10,000 vehicles pass through the roundabout that connects the Avenida de Denia with Via Park. Traffic lights to regulate traffic at the roundabout have eased the situation after being installed a few months ago, according

to Councillor for Traffic Fernando Maros. The councillor reminded people that drivers can download the app ‘Trafico Alicante’ to their mobile phone which gives real time information on traffic conditions and problems in the city. A traffic plan is also in the pipeline, to install more cameras capable of reading licence plates to improve data on traffic management.

Beaches to go hi-tech SANTA POLA beaches could have charging points for electronic devices. The Valencia Tourism Agency has put out to tender the supply and installation of three loading points for phones, tablets and other USB chargeable devices, to be installed along the beaches and promenades of Santa Pola,

Gandia and Benicassim in Castellon Province. As reported in the Official Gazette of the Valencia (DOCV), the estimated value of the contract is €105,000 excluding IVA, and the deadline for submission of tenders is 15 days after the publication of the DOVC.

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British couple scam pensioners in Alicante old people’s home AFTER receiving tip-offs from a number of people including the family of an elderly British pensioner, officers of the Guardia Civil spent several weeks investigating what turned out to be an unregistered ‘care home’ in Alicante run by a British family. Whilst it is generally accepted that there was no physical abuse of British pensioners who were persuaded to become residents, the Guardia Civil have arrested a British couple (both aged 59), and their daughter aged 25, charging them with fraud, criminal intrusion and belonging to a criminal organisation. The basic scenario of the scam was for the daughter who worked near a pharmacy to keep an eye open for elderly British pensioners who were collecting medicine. She would engage them in conversation and ascertain whether they spoke Spanish and had any close relatives living with or near to them.

CARE HOME: Wheelchairs belonging to the elderly inhabitants. If they were lonely English speakers only, then she would try to persuade them to move into the ‘care home’ where they were

charged between €2,500 and €3,000 per month, had any mobile phones confiscated and were encouraged to lodge all docu-

mentation including deeds to properties with the owners. After a while, they were then encouraged to name the owners of the home as their heirs. On the odd occasion that the residents received a visit, they were supervised and the house was equipped with security cameras. The officers found that the house, which had five rooms, was almost always fully occupied and that some attempt had been made to make life more comfortable for residents such as the availability of articulated beds and other accessories such as disabled toilets but the home was not registered, care assistants were generally unqualified and costs were excessive. Finally, one of the pensioners, after much encouragement from his family, not only left the house, but confirmed by way of a statement what was going on which resulted in the subsequent Guardia Civil visit.

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A busy time MORE than 4,000 people have participated in workshops in recent months held across various social centres in Elche, designed to offer alternative entertainment for the elderly.

Best in show EL TOSCAR, Elche, held their third annual dog show and competition. The national show was held at the sports centre and attracted a large number of dog lovers.

Hello Milan THE Alicante-Elche Airport received the first flight of a new route from Milan, by easyJet who are operating the route three days a week during the summer. The plane landed under an arc of water as is traditional for an inaugural flight.

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Russian athletes look out for new training facility By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A RUSSIAN delegation has been in Torrevieja to discuss and look at options for sports training. Fanny Serrano, deputy mayor of Torrevieja accompanied the group, led by Vice President of the State Parliament, of the Russian Federation for Sport, Tourism and Youth, Sergey Poddubniy, on a tour of the sports facilities and the city centre. Poddubniy, former world table tennis champion, is also responsible for organising international sporting events in their country. The delegation visited the Palacio de los Deportes to know all the possibilities offered with the view of Torrevieja being used as a training ground for the Russian national teamâ€™s athletes and also for the Paralympic squad. Serrano said the visit had gone well with the group showing a strong interest in Torrevieja, not only for its sport facilities, but also for its climate and tourist attractions.

RUSSIANS VISIT: Took a tour of the sports facilities.

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More work for town NINETY-ONE people previously unemployed in Santa Pola have now found work. Mayâ€™s unemployment figures show the number of people without work has decreased 3.16 per cent over the previous month and a decrease of 7.15 per cent over the same month last year. Unemployment figures have been falling in the town since the start of the year. In January 2016, there were 3,104 people registered without work, compared to the 2,791 in May, representing a fall of 10.08 per cent. Services is the sector where the largest decrease in the number of unemployed people was registered. This month there has been a decrease of 66 per cent in this field. Women account for 32.98 per cent of the decline in unemployment.

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Canine adventure A SHOW, based on chilren’s TV programme Paw Patrol, arrives in Alicante on July 24 with a performance at the Panoramis Shopping Centre. Tickets €11 from Instant Ticket.

Best tapa A TAPAS dish of snails with herbs from restaurant Delta Three has won first prize in the second Tapas Route of Alicante, which saw nearly 20,000 take part.

Train delay AN electrical fault in Tarragona caused delays on trains between Alicante and Barcelona. Both Renfe and Euromed offered refunds to those passengers who were affected.

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Kitten cutene TORREVIEJA’S Animal Shelter is in desperate need of people looking to welcome a new member of the family into their home. Since Carmen Morate came into government and is now councillor for Animals, she said no animals would be sacrificed any more at the municipal pound but as a result, there are more than 100 kittens and cats in the shelter and foster homes needing homes. Councillor Morate said: “At the same time we try to neuter the cats and we have managed to neuter about 200 cats from the streets, but we are trying to be able to neuter at least 150 more this year so that hopefully next year the number of kittens will not be that high.” Animalistas Torrevieja Guardamar, the animal aid association, is in charge of the adoptions. For more information call Lordes (English) on 653 913 036 or Debora (German) on 630 664 777.

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The future of oral surgery THE use of stem cells to regenerate lost teeth is one of the latest developments in the field of oral surgery and implantology being discussed at a dental congress in Alicante. Speaking at the congress, attended by more than 300 professionals, Fernando Garcia, president of the Spanish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, said: â€œIn recent years, progress is being made in the use of a matrix, made with biomaterials, which is colonised with stem cells to help regenerate the bone.â€? However, he said progress in this area remains slow, mainly as implantology is developed primarily in the private sector and this technology is very expensive. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the medical speciality that addresses diseases of the mouth, face, facial bones and neck and implants.

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Raising funds for the horses By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A YOUNG student from Marbella has thrown her energy into fundraising for the Easy

Horse Care Rescue Centre and has won a charity competition hosted by her school. Victoria Sagidullina is a student of Laude San Pedro

International College in Marbella, where students are this term studying persuasive means as part of public speaking classes. Each child was asked to pick a charity and present it with a group of four classmates. The rest of the class then voted for the project they believed deserved the most support. Victoria absolutely loves horses and chose to support the Rojales Rescue Centre despite living 500km away in Marbella. Victoria’s mum, Maria said: “I feel like she has changed since she came across the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre. She feels so deeply about your charity!” Victoria passed the classroom challenge with flying colours and was then named one of six winners, which means she scores a €250 donation for the rescue centre; enough to feed two rescued horses for an entire month. The students actually fundraised this money and more, which was distributed between the students’ chosen charities, by approaching local businesses and

HORSE LOVER: Victoria has turned her love of horses into a worthy fundraising cause. explaining their projects to them. Maria said: “Victoria presented the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre at a seminar for local business people, with about 50 people present there, and got some great prizes.” Victoria even went on RTV Marbella radio last

month to talk about her project. Rescue centre co-founder Sue Weeding said: “We’re so pleased to see young people getting involved in animal welfare here in Spain and trying to make a difference. It really does make all the hard work we do feel

worthwhile. Thank you so much for your support, Victoria, and for helping to spread our message far and wide.” For more information on the centre visit www.easyhorsecare.net

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Donations varied across regions BLOOD donations in 2015 fell in the Murcia Region by 0.86 per cent. According to the report, ‘Blood Donation in Spain’ which gives statistical data by regions, the total number of donations in Murcia last

year was 50,805, equating to 34.63 donations per 1,000 population, two points below the national average. This data places the Region 11th in the ranking for donations. According to the World Health Organisa-

tion, to meet the demand, blood donations ideally should be 45 per 1,000 inhabitants, while the average rate in developed countries is 38. Donors were a bit more generous in the Valencia Region seeing a 2.07 per cent rise in

2015 compared to 2014. There was the equivalent of 36.02 donations per 1,000 people in the population. In total, last year more than 1,705,000 donations were achieved in Spain.

Cult status in Ibi CULT and classic cars are alive and well in Alicante Province. Julio Rodriguez, son of the founder of Feber Toys, has a luxury collection of 250 classic cars, most of which have been sourced in the USA and then shipped to Spain and are being restored and renovated in their factory in Ibi. Julio’s father Jose has “always been a fan of cars and with the Feber brand you can imagine, all kinds of toy cars were made.” His father’s passion drove the start of the company JJ Deluxe Cars from Miami, which is now located in Ibi and run by Julio. They source cars of interest from across the United States and import them to Spain to be viewed, sold and hired out: “We have many agents in the USA, who make us aware of auctions, and we also seek online as there are a large number of specialised websites for these vehicles.” They operate in a way similar to the popular Discovery

LOCATION: The Valencian Agency of Innovation will be based in the Ciudad de la Luz.

Innovation for the future By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

DELOREAN: Car seen in Back to the Future film, has been restored in Ibi. Channel programme House of Cars, with the present being a regular contributor to the company and visitor to Alicante. Julio currently has everything from pink Cadillacs to

Chevrolets, and even a Delorean sports car manufactured by Delorean Motor Company between 1981 and 1982, made famous from its appearance in the ‘Back to the Future’ film.

THE Valencian Agency of Innovation will be located in an office building in the Ciudad de la Luz in Alicante. This was confirmed by the president of the G e ne ra lita t, X imo Pui g, dur i ng a breakfast meeting as he said the creation of this agency will be installed in the former film studios “in which €13 million was spent and never used for anything.” The president also clarified that they will try to give the agency “independence so that it is not affected by changes in regional ministries and governments.” He

believes research and development should be one of the main pillars on which economic recovery can be based. He explained that the bill for its creation will go to the Valencian Parliament and “from there, if approved, will go to the budgets of 2017.” The head of the Consell indicated that the future site of the Ciudad de la Luz will have to have three main targets, among which in addition to the audiovisual production, will be an area dedicated to technological innovation. Regarding its situat i on, he i nsi st ed i t r em ai ns i n “liquidation.”

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EL CALVARI: Departure point for stargazers.

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MUCHAMIEL’S Tourism department has commenced its Stargazing excursions. The first outing began at 7.30pm at the El Calvari chapel’s picnic area with a talk on locating the constellations that are visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere as well as the Summer Triangle. From here the party climbed from the chapel up to the geodesic marker, learning more about the marker itself as well as the different types of twilight - civil, nautical and astronomical - and how to find the cardinal points. The final part of the Stargazers’ Route ended with authentic stargazing with telescopes before coming down to earth and returning home at 12.30am.

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MEMBERS of Age Support Almanzora welfare team hosted a stall at the Arboleas market, outside the Age Support shop, to offer advice on the services they offer and also to recruit new volunteers.

FOREST FIRE fears were proved correct when the first big one of the summer broke out in the area of Puigpunyent on June 8. The fire which started around 4.30pm in an estate known as Moli Nou off the Sa Boal road has affected at least five hectares of pine forest.

HORRIFIED parents had to stand by and watch on Saturday (June 11) while firefighters tried to get their one-year-old child out of their car in La Herradura after they managed to lock the child and the keys inside. Luckily the baby was hot and scared but none the worse for wear.

A COCKTAIL made from Muscatel wine from Benitachell has won the 51st Valencian cocktail awards. Not normally associated with cocktails the sweet local wine was mixed with aromatic herbs and the drink was supposed to evoke the taste of a local Easter snack.

Shifting sands GARRUCHA Council is preparing for summer by carrying out work to redistribute sand on its beaches and get them ready for bathers. It took three days to move excess sand pushed onto Playa del Posito by the recent storms.

Wrong turn AN elderly driver unwittingly caused havoc on the A7 motorway on Thursday morning (June 9) when he ended up on the wrong side and continued for more than 30 kilometres before being stopped.

Robbery suspect A MAN from Huercal-Overa has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a violent robbery from a petrol station on the Zurgena road. The 37-year-old suspect was arrested when he went to a medical centre for injuries to be treated.

Ravine rescue A THIRTY-TWO-YEAR-OLD man had to be rescued by emergency services on Sunday afternoon (June 12) after falling down a ravine in the Nijar countryside.

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TWO young sea turtles were released this month in the waters of Sa Dragonera Natural Park. The turtles named Ella and Ossa were rescued a few months ago.

AN estimated 30,000 people visited Rincon de la Victoria’s Tapas Fair, the council announced. About 50,000 purchases were made over the four days the fair lasted, and organisers are already thinking of new activities for next year’s fair.

PLANS to demolish the former Antiu Xixona turron factory in Jijona on safety grounds will go ahead. It ceased manufacturing turron in 1960 when the company moved to the outskirts of town but continued producing confectionary and ice cream until the 90s.

Cat control TWENTY-EIGHT stable colonies of feral cats live within the urban area of Inca according to studies by the town’s local environmental organisation Tall d’Orella. To control health and the demography of these colonies and others that may arise, the city council and Tall d’Orella have reached an agreement for mutual cooperation.

Clean water THE Balearic government has announced Abaqua’s action plan for 2016 and the welcome news that the nine production lines of Palma’s desalination plant will be finished at the end of June.

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Driver injured A TWENTY-SEVEN-YEAR-OLD woman was injured when her car crashed into the central barrier on the A7 near Velez-Malaga on Thursday (June 9). The incident caused two kilometre tailbacks in the Almeria-bound lane, Emergency services reported.

Hiker rescued NERJA’S Rio Chillar was the scene of a dramatic rescue operation when a 50-year-old man fell and broke his knee while doing the Los Cahorros hike on Saturday (June 11). He was taken by ambulance to Axarquia hospital.

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Guardia works WORK has now begun on the Guardia Civil Barracks in Javea which serves El Poble Nou de Benitachell. The budget is €41,000 and targeted improvements include renovating the old windows and where applicable replacing them with PVC.

Late opening DENIA’S indoor market opening times are permanently extending from Friday June 17. It will now be open in the evenings in the summer from 6pm to 9pm and in the winter, starting September 15 from 5pm to 8pm.

Rock ‘n’ roll A MALAGA resident has been handed a six-month prison sentence for placing an extremely large stone in the centre of a motorway access road at night, which caused damages worth €1,500 to a car. The accused had apparently been drinking heavily prior to relocating the rock.

Looky crooky REPEATED complaints from residents and local businesses have led National Police officers to arrest eight individuals in Torremolinos for selling counterfeit handbags, sunglasses, purses and trainers.

Expat tapas MORE than 30 per cent of Fuengirola’s population consists of expats from a multitude of countries, leading the town council to devise the town’s first ever International Tapas Festival, which has been running since Friday June 10, and continues until Sunday June 19 at the municipal marina.

Coining it A WEEKLY ‘factory outlet’ market has been launched in Coin, offering a wide range of brand new items at bargain prices every Friday from 10am to 4pm in La Trocha shopping centre car park.

Passed out MIJAS Local Police sprang into action to rescue a 68year-old citizen who passed out due to a combination of toxic fumes and the high temperatures while painting the inside of his swimming pool.

Towie filming JAKE HALL headed for the beach on Saturday June 11, after being released from a Marbella hospital, following his stabbing at a local nightspot last week. Meanwhile, the remainder of the TOWIE cast has arrived in Marbella to film a new special edition.

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Student heroes SWEDEN: Two Swedes have been hailed heroes for catching the man found guilty of sexual assault of a woman at Stanford University in California, USA. They ran after the man after seeing a woman lying lifeless on the ground.

Strike threat SWEDEN: Up to 800 SAS pilots could go on strike if negotiations with pilots’ unions in both Norway and Sweden fail to result in a new collective bargaining agreement.

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headed to Tenerife after passengers refused to move so they could all sit together, have been awarded ne a rly doubl e t he cost of t hei r £2,300 (€2,900) holiday in compensation.

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A STALKER who followed a 30ye a r-old yoga i nst r uct or as she moved from Birmingham to London to continue his two-year harassment campaign is now banned from entering the capital.

A PROPERTY collapsed in just 30 minutes after the front walls began to bow outwards. Neighbours in the south-east London street said it was “like a bomb had gone off.”

NOEL EDMONDS: Apparently tackled his own prostate cancer.

Holiday compo A FA M ILY fro m D e von w ho were ordered off an easyJet plane

Disease control SWEDEN: 97 per cent of toddlers in the country are vaccinated against the 10 diseases included in the national childhood vaccination programme. Most of these diseases are under control thanks to parents getting jabs for their children.

THE number of crimes committed by refugees or migrants dropped by more than 18 per cent across Germany between January and March this year according to police reports.

No rent A CHALLENGE has been brought in court arguing against Berlin’s ruling banning private holiday rentals of apartments or houses through online portals such as Airbnb.

Family welcome GERMANY is expecting to welcome half a million Syrian spouses and children, who will be reunited with family members whose refugee status has already been granted.

Asylum fire

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DENMARK: A convicted terrorist has become the first ever Dane to have his citizenship revoked for illegal activity. The 56-year-old Danish-Moroccan was convicted for posting online threats and messages that praise Osama bin Laden.

Crime fall

OWNERS of dating app Lovoo were arrested in Dresden over alleged deception by placing fake profiles on the app to lure in customers. Company offices were also searched.

NORWAY has announced it plans to be climate-neutral by 2030. The country had previously said it would cut emissions by 40 per cent from 1990 levels by 2030.

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NORWAY: Air safety agency EASA has grounded all Airbus Super Puma helicopters following the crash in April off the coast of Norway due to technical issues. The Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority had already ordered all Super Puma helicopters be grounded.

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Self treating yoga TV personality Noel Edmonds has come under fire from doctors after revealing he ‘tackled’ his own p ro s tate ca n ce r w ith a £2,300 (€ 2 , 9 0 0 ) y o g a ma t tha t a ims to stimulate ‘cellular resonance’ in the body.

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THE OLYMPICS: The Netherlands are looking forward to winning many medals.

Going for more gold THE Netherlands is hopefully looking forward to its most successful Olympics ever. A virtual medal table by Gracenote suggest the Netherlands could win as many as 29 medals during the games, four more than its record 25 during the Sydney Olympics.

ID fraud IN an attempt to reduce identity fraud, there are calls for tourists to no longer be

DUTCH PRESS required to hand over passports or ID to hotel or campsite staff.

Job boost NEARLY €70 million has been set aside to help tackle the high unemployment rate among the over-50s with the

money being spent on extra training and employment schemes. There are 240,000 people aged 45 to 65 out of work in the Netherlands.

Dental revamp GOVERNMENT plans to allow dental hygienists to perform simple fillings, will lead to higher costs for the patients warns the Dutch dentists’ association, as well as uncertainty for the patients.

SIX refugees were arrested following a fire at an asyl um hom e i n Dussel dor f . Around 130 people had to be evacuat ed and anot her 30 refugees and rescue workers suffered from smoke intoxication.

No go GERMAN football team defender Jerome Boateng will not be taking his wife and five-yearold twins to France to watch him play in the Euros because of terror fears.

Lizard leaders DRESDEN was the site of t he i nf am ous Bi l der berg Conference from June 9 to 12 as the secretive group of financial, political and military elites met for their annual conspiracy laden gettogether.

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MOSCOW: A man has been set free after setting fire to the FSB headquarters. ai r l i ner descr i bed as t he pride of Russian civil aviat i on by Pr i m e Mi ni st er Medvedev. The high tech plane is expected to become a chi ef r i val t o west er n equivalents the Boeing 737 and Airbus 320 and cost a reported 100 billion rubles (€1.38 billion).

A PERFORMANCE artist ha s be e n s e t fre e by a Moscow court which fined him for setting fire to the FSB he a dqua rte rs . Pe tr Pavlensky expected to face s e rious ja il time for the stunt but his lawyers say the man, who once nailed his scrotum to Red Square, will refuse to pay the fine and might end up in prison anyway.

Bridge bedlam A PASSIONATE petition in St Petersburg has called upon loc a l a uthoritie s to backtrack on naming a new bridge a fte r the de a d Chechen warlord Akhmad Kadyrov, whose notorious son now rules the southern region. Signatories support naming the bridge after Anna A khma tova , a fa mous poet who spent most of her life in the city.

Penguin propaganda “ARISTOCRACY, liberalism, progress, principles … Useless words! A Russian doesn’t need them!” is the offending sentence on a poster on London’s underground network from book publisher Penguin. Upset Russians have accused Pen-

Check mate Russian Prime Minister.

It’s alright ma’ enjoy A SOCIAL media storm was caused by Russian Prime Minister Dmitriy Medvedev when he was captured on film telling an elderly Crimean woman who asked why her pension was so low, ‘there’s no money but be strong and have a good day,’ leading to merciless online parody on the encounter. guin of ‘low and cheap propaganda’ and criticised the decision not to publish the author or the context of the statement.

High flyer A GLAMOROUS cer em ony saw t op off i ci al s fawning over a new MC-21

CHESS Grandmaster Viktor Korchnoi has died aged 85 after an intensely complex life worthy of a novel. Born in Leningrad he was an orphaned child prodigy during the war and went on to defect from the USSR in 1974, becoming known simply as ‘The Challenger’ by Soviet press who refused to name him.

Rubicon retreat IGOR STRELKOV, one of the central Russian commanders during the conflict in eastern Ukraine, has criticised president Putin for not being bold enough after reclaiming Crimea. The ultra-nationalist argues that the current impasse could have been averted had Putin taken all of Ukraine, which he considers a Russian region.

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BHS blame shifts to current owner

WPP’s unhappy shareholders

Green will also be required to give an explanation as to his financial activities prior to the sale of the company. Whatever the eventual outcome of the enquiry, there appears little doubt that a great deal of money was removed from the company or was withheld from the pension fund before its eventual closure although at this stage, there is no proof this was done improperly.

FOLLOWING on from recent shareholders revolts over pay packages, more than 33 per cent of shareholders (including major investment groups), of the world’s largest advertising agency WPP, voted against granting a £70 million (€87.5 million) salary proposed for CEO Sir Martin Sorrell. However the vote didn’t stop the payment and it was argued the high sum reflected the profits made and the remuneration structure that exists.

By John Smith AFTER the furore that accompanied allegations against Sir Philip Green and the impending closure of BHS, the most recent owner, Dominic Chappell has been branded a ‘liar’ who had his ‘fingers in the till’ by former BHS managers at a Commons enquiry into the financial woes of the company. Darren Topp, previous CEO of the

is the amount paid by Dominic Chappell to take over BHS, its debts and assets.

We are very confident that we can stand on our own two feet” JCB Chairman Lord Bamford in letter to employees supporting Brexit.

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NO GO: Sweden take Mars to court.

Challenge to M&M branding ALTHOUGH it wouldn’t appear to be something for large corporations to fall out over, a court in Sweden has ruled that American confectionery giant Mars may no longer market its M&M brand in that country in lower case as it is too similar to the ‘m’ used by Swedish brand Marabou.

company alleged Mr Chappell threatened to kill him during a row over company money although this has been denied by Mr Chappell and another former advisor, financial consultant Michael Hitchcock referred to him as “a premier league liar and a Sunday pub league retailer.” Whilst everyone currently involved with the demise of BHS is swiftly attributing blame to each other, Sir Philip

Mars naturally believes that there is no potential confusion and has until July to appeal against the decision. Interestingly, the Marabou brand is owned by another American food and drinks company Mondelez, which also owns Cadbury and many other confectionery brands.

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GDP debate DESPITE the fact the interim government in Spain has indicated that it expects to reduce the public deficit to 3 per cent of gross domestic profit (GDP), this figure is questioned by the Bank of Spain, which believes that 2017 will see it drop to 4 per cent only, although the situation for 2019 could be much better. Others opine that a reduction is unlikely to occur if at the same time, a newly elected PP keeps its promise to reduce income tax.

Argos refund PRIOR to the sale of Argos to Sainsbury’s, it has been discovered that a number of customers with Argos store cards have been overcharged for late payment fees and it appears the company will need to refund around £30 million (€37.5 million) with the average refund expected to be £100 (€125). The problem has been known for some time, but sufficient funds had to be allocated to cover the estimated cost.

ECB purchase to boost economy THE European Central Bank is purchasing corporate bonds issued by individual European companies in an effort to encourage businesses to borrow and spend, hoping to boost the Eurozone economy. Although, the Bank won’t confirm which bonds it has purchased until the middle of July, it’s believed the first purchase, valued around €5 mil-

lion, was in Telefonica as it’s particularly anxious to stimulate the economies of Southern European members of the Eurozone. Britain is a shareholder but has only made a minimal payment in respect of its shares, cannot obtain dividend on any profits but equally is in theory not responsible for any losses that may arise.

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EU investigates Modelo 720 Credit Rubén Ojeda Wikimedia

By John Smith IN 2012 the Spanish government announced that all persons resident in Spain would need to start declaring any overseas assets worth over €50,000 and Modelo 720 (Form 720) was created for this purpose. The obligation exists therefore to

It appears that the EU had concluded that it may well be the case that these fines are unfair, but it is likely that Spain will fight such a ruling and this matter will take some considerable time to be settled. INVESTIGATION: Office of the Agencia Tributaria. submit this form separately from, and extra to, the annual income tax and wealth tax returns with significant penalties for failing to report these assets. According to well-known tax and

wealth management advisers Blevins Franks, the European Commission, following submissions from various parties, decided to investigate whether the fines and penalties imposed for non-compli-

ance were fair and equitable, especially as investigations are not covered by any statute of limitation. It appears that the EU had concluded that it may well be the case that these fines are unfair, but it is

likely that Spain will fight such a ruling and this matter will take some considerable time to be settled. In linked news, it is reported that four members of the Spanish Royal

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Flybe airline flying high

INCREASED PROFITS: Flybe is the largest independent regional airline in Europe.

UK local and regional airline Flybe has announced that following a poor 2014, when it made a loss of £35.6 million (€45 million), it has recovered in 2015 with pre-tax annual profits of £2.7 million (€3.4 million). Based in Exeter and with more than 60 destinations, it is the largest independent regional airline in Europe, serving mainly UK destinations, although i t a l so f l i e s t o A ms te rd am, Dublin and Paris, and by expanding its routes the airlines has managed to increase the number of passengers carried by more than 5 per cent.

As is to be expected and in common with many other airlines, Flybe has benefitted from the reduced oil prices, with considerable savings over anticipated costs, and income had increased to £624 million (€792 million) despite the fact that sales had been affected by the terrorist activity in Paris and competition over fares from other airlines. Chief Executive Saad Hammad, who is changing the business philosophy of the airline to increase the number of owned rather than leased aircraft is quoted as saying “As a result of all the action we have taken, Flybe is now a

much more resilient business and well positioned for profitable growth.” The underlying problem for all airlines nowadays is the cost of fuel, but the good news for them is that whilst OPEC and other oil producers are maintaining or increasing production, it appears unlikely that prices will shoot up in the foreseeable future, especially as Iran is desperate to sell its oil now that sanctions have been mainly removed. Fracking in the USA is also increasing the a mount of oil in the globa l market.

Family were able to take advantage of a 2012 tax amnesty to declare and regularise a €4 million deposit in a Swiss bank account, paying a relatively small ‘fine’ of less than 2 per cent of the value of the holding.

UK house prices in temporary fall ACCORDING to a report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), there is likely to be a short-term drop in house prices in the UK, based on a survey which shows more members anticipating a drop rather than a rise. If correct, this would be the first drop in six years, and the areas that have perhaps overheated the most are forecast as being London and East Anglia. The slowdown is blamed on a change in stamp duty rates which will affect the buy-to-let market and continued uncertainty over the likely Brexit result, but the good news for sellers is that this drop is not likely to last for more than three months as the referendum will become old news and buyers will have adjusted to the new rates of stamp duty. Unfortunately for first time buyers, it doesn’t appear that ‘bargain prices’ will be around for long, and if there is a sudden surge in demand for cheaper properties then that in turn will feed an increase in prices.

Maria still with Nike DESPITE being banned for two years by the International Tennis Federation, Russian star Maria Sharapova received some good news when she learned that one of her major sponsors, Nike, were not intending to drop her from its lists. Nike had initially suspended her but has now announced that they consider the decision flawed and she will be appealing.

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Caixa Bank to grow IndianSpanish trade

WORKING TOGETHER: State Bank of India has signed a deal with Caixa. government and learning about this special market. By John Smith Other banks will view the success or otherwise of WITH an eye firmly set on increasing the share of this joint venture with interest and perhaps a little the growing Indian market that Spanish companies jealousy, as La Caixa seems to be expanding its can obtain, Caixa Bank has signed a memorandum business both internationally and at home. of understanding with the State Bank of India in orIt has now completed the take-over of Barclays der to provide loans to companies that wish to work bank’s Spanish pension assets together. as part of Barclays’ ongoing This is not a one-way La Caixa seems action to divest itself of what it agreement, as loans and to be expanding considers to be non-core busiassistance can be made to its business both ness, and having sold its Spanboth Indian and Spanish internationally ish retail arm to Caixa in 2015, companies as well as and at home. it was a natural extension to joint ventures, and both sell other products to the Spanparties see a natural synish bank. ergy as investment and Moving across the world, Iberia Airlines was one trade between the two countries begin to grow. of the first to decide to stop flying in and out of forIndian media has reported that the agreement was eign currency starved Nigeria, and this move is besigned by Caixa Bank’s Executive Vice-President of ing followed by a number of other international airInternational Banking Victoria Matia and SBI’s lines. Chief General Manager Sujit Kumar Varma, and the The problem has arisen with regards to the fact two banks expect to work closely together in order that there is insufficient foreign currency to allow for to provide such vital services as export credit and repatriation of income, derived from the sale of airnetworking, as well as straight forward loans and inline tickets sold within Nigeria, as the naira is simply vestments. too week a currency to hold with a black market rate The Spanish bank was relatively quick to recogmore than double the official exchange rate. nise the potential of the Indian market and estabIronically, it is the falling price of oil which has lished its first office in New Delhi in 2011, and this benefitted so many airlines that has left ‘oil-rich’ new agreement with the State Bank shows that it has Nigeria with insufficient foreign reserves. spent the last five years developing contacts within

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Why on earth is Gordon Brown telling us what to do? LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

I’M sitting here, scribbling this missive and actually feeling physically sick. The reason? I’m watching Gordon Brown, on prime-time Sky news telling us why we should vote to remain in the EU! The arrogance of some of these politicians simply defies the imagination. This egotistical self-disillusioned individual has less right to advise us than even that pathetic idiot Eddie Izzard. Brown, in his role as Labour’s Chancellor of the Exchequer and short disastrous unelected stint as prime minister, plagued the whole of the UK with more problems than any

BROWN: Has less right to advise us than Eddie Izzard.

leader in recent history. He sold off all our gold reserves - when the bottom had actually fallen out of the market - costing the country billions. He supported Blair in the Iraq war and after a disastrous tenure, when even his own party wanted him to resign, finally ran for cover after the emergence of Ed Miliband: another, even more incompetent Labour frontrunner. And now here he is giving us advice! ‘We don’t need to leave the EU’ he spouts (without that annoying jaw movement, he has undoubtedly worked extremely hard to correct!). ‘We need to lead it.’ What sort of a naïve pipe dream is that? We will never ‘lead’ the EU. Germany and the overpaid, unelected bureaucrats of Brussels do that. Give us a break Brown. We know most politicians consider

us minions lowly uneducated peasants (bigots yet!), but you really are pushing your disdain and underestimation of the public to the limit. Why don’t you join forces with Nicola Sturgeon? Had a great missive this week. It asked: If you were actually being asked to join the EU on June 23 how would you vote? Er…just a minute. Choosing to join will cost you billions, bring uncontrolled borders, resulting in millions of immigrants entering your country. The destruction of your infrastructure. A currency and organisation that is falling apart by the day and all decisions on law, order and your economy, taken by untouchable, incompetent and overpaid bureaucrats! Well!? Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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How could a Brexit affect the UKâ€™s SMEs A REPORT from SME Insider showed that there is a strong division among small businesses, with 46 per cent favouring Brexit and 40 per cent planning to vote remain. There are a range of factors that are influencing decisions, including the economic impact, the cost of EU membership, regulations imposed by the EU and, naturally, personal preference. The decision is of particular importance to the 4.9 million SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) who at the beginning of the year were hoping they could expand their businesses through exporting, according to City AM. The pros of Brexit on SMEs A Brexit could be positive for SMEs, as it is expected there might be a reduction of red tape, so businesses could benefit from a reduction in regulation. It has also been suggested that, freed of EU law, corporation tax could be lowered to enable British businesses to be more competitive; an approach recommended by

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REFERENDUM: A Brexit could have pros and cons for SMEs. William Hague when considering the best strategy for Britain if we do vote to leave. A Brexit could also be positive for export businesses if it caused the pound to weaken, making British services and goods more affordable to foreign markets. Leaving the EU could also give the UK the freedom to agree to better trade agreements with non-EU countries. Small UK businesses exporting

to Europe saw revenues from the continent increase by 6 per cent in 2015, according to Business Advice. Germany and France accounted for the biggest share of UK exports, while payments from Spain increased 27 per cent compared to 2014. The cons of Brexit on SMEs While trade was up last year, there have been some reports that Brexit uncertainty has been making it harder for SMEs to commit to long-term

currency contracts. If a Brexit was to occur, trade is very likely to be affected at least in the short term, as current UK membership with the EU means that it is much easier for SMEs to export to Europe If the UK was to leave the EU, businesses which export to the countries under the European Union could be subject to new tariffs, depending on what kind of deal could be negotiated. Whilst we remain in the EU, the lack of import taxes help businesses to compete on a more level playing field with companies across the continent. Global trade might also be affected, as the UK would likely need to renegotiate free-trade agreements with non-EU countries, which are currently covered as part of EU membership. As outlined by Growth Business, people moving over to the UK from other EU countries since the year 2000 have contributed 34 per cent more financially to the UK than they have cost us.

British jobs could also potentially be put at risk, as the European Institute estimates that around 3.4 million UK jobs depend on exports to EU countries. Overall, what does this mean for SMEs? Planning ahead and effective management of finances is always key to the success of any business, whether that is cutting back on purchases which are not necessary. Exploring international trading options might be beneficial for SMEs who want to expand overseas. For example, if relations with Europe did become a little tense if a Brexit was to occur, some businesses may wish to look in to expanding their horizons further than the EU. HiFX Europe Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2009, for the provision of payment services. Visit www.HiFX.co.uk, call the Costa Blanca office on 966 764 934, the Costa del Sol office on 951 203 986 or email spain@hifx.co.uk.

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7:00am Flog it! Trade Secrets 8:00am Homes Under the Hammer 9:00am The Great British Sewing Bee 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Match of the Day Live 2:30pm Tennis 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Springwatch 8:00pm Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Springwatch 10:00pm The New Gypsy Kings 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Match of the Day 1:00am Top Gear 2:05am Euro 2016 Match Replay 3:45am Question Time EU Special: The Case for Leave 4:30am The Big C and Me Documentary series filmed over a year following people who are living with cancer. 5:30am Stargazing Live

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1981 David ‘Kid’ Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 24 December 1981. 9:00pm The Treasure Hunters Ellie Harrison and Dallas Campbell journey around the globe on the ultimate treasure hunt. 10:00pm Marx: Genius of the Modern World 11:00pm Pompeii: The Mystery of the People Frozen in Time 12:00am Natural World 1:00am Storyville 2:10am Top of the Pops: 1981 2:55am Great Guitar Riffs at the BBC 3:55am Marx: Genius of the Modern World

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:50pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 5:00pm Euro 2016 8:10pm ITV News London 8:15pm ITV Evening News 8:30pm Euro 2016 11:15pm ITV News 11:50pm ITV News London 12:05am Britain’s Busiest Airport - Heathrow 1:05am Murder, She Wrote Crime writer Jessica Fletcher tackles another murder mystery. 1:55am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. Find out how or join in now at Jackpot247.

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am The Cube 10:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:30am Psych 11:20am Scorpion 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:10pm The Cube 2:15pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Love Island 8:30pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Safeword 11:50pm Family Guy 12:45am American Dad!

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In Loving Memory Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is In Loving Memory Christmas special of the sitcom about a firm of undertakers. On the Buses Man About the House Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Endeavour Wycliffe Drama series about a Cornish police detective. The Knock A Touch of Frost ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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8:20am Bob the Builder 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:50am Noddy: Toyland Detective 9:00am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Paw Patrol 9:50am Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm To B&B the Best 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS: New Orleans 4:15pm Like Mother, Like Daughter 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys 9:00pm On Benefits: Life on the Dole 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 12:00am Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

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7:00am The Exorcism of Molly Hartley 8:45am Road to Paloma 10:30am The Top Ten Show 2016 10:45am American Ultra 12:30pm Love and Mercy 2:45pm Terminator Genisys: The Future Reborn 3:15pm Mistress America 4:45pm Fantastic Four 6:45pm Love and Mercy 9:00pm Fantastic Four 11:00pm American Ultra A hapless stoner has his life turned upside down when he’s revealed to be a deadly sleeper agent. 12:45am Mistress America 2:15am The Exorcism of Molly Hartley A fallen priest tries to redeem himself by saving the soul of a woman possessed by the devil. 4:00am Road to Paloma 5:45am The Top Ten Show 2016

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7:00am Flog it! Trade Secrets 8:00am Homes Under the Hammer 9:00am Burma’s Secret Jungle War with Joe Simpson 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Tennis 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Springwatch 8:00pm Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm The Extraordinary Collector 9:30pm Gardeners’ World 10:00pm The Millionaires’ Holiday Club 11:00pm Mum 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am No Such Thing as the News 12:35am Artsnight 1:05am Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2:05am Euro 2016 Match Replay 3:45am Question Time 4:45am Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 5:45am This is BBC Two

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1981 Mike Read presents the hits of 1981, in a show first broadcast on 31 December 1981. 9:00pm The Good Old Days 9:45pm Sounds of the Seventies 9:55pm Pop Go the Sixties 10:00pm UK’s Best Part-Time Band 11:00pm Top of the Pops: The Story of 1982 12:00am Top of the Pops: 1982 - Big Hits The Top of the Pops vaults are opened once more, this time to celebrate the mega-hits of 1982. 1:00am Top of the Pops: 1981

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm Euro 2016 5:15pm All Star Family Fortunes 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:25pm Referendum Campaign Broadcast - Vote Leave 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Euro 2016 11:15pm ITV News 11:45pm ITV News London The latest news and weather from London and the South East. 12:05am Red Heat 2:05am Jackpot247 4:00am Murder, She Wrote Murder mystery series 4:50am ITV Nightscreen

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am The Cube 10:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:30am Psych 11:20am Scorpion 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:10pm The Cube 2:15pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Love Island 8:30pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Safeword 12:35am Family Guy

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7:00am World Cup Rivalries: England v Argentina 7:20am Highway Patrol 7:40am Minder 8:45am Ironside 9:50am Quincy, M.E. 10:50am Ax Men 11:45am The Chase 12:45pm Pawn Stars 1:10pm Pawn Stars 1:35pm Cycling 2:40pm The Saint 3:40pm Minder 4:50pm Quincy, M.E. 5:55pm Ironside 7:00pm Pawn Stars 7:30pm World Series of Darts 11:30pm Cycling 12:30am The Wicker Man 1:30am FYI Daily 1:35am The Wicker Man 2:20am Hell on Wheels 3:15am Highway Patrol 3:35am ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 4:00am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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Love and Mercy Step Dogs Mistress America Captive Love and Mercy Straight Outta Compton Step Dogs Straight Outta Compton Captive A recovering meth addict gets taken hostage in her own apartment by a desperate man on the run. Close Range Action thriller about a former s oldier forced to protect his family from corrupt cops and drug cartels. Mistress America Close Range

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites 1:00pm BBC News 1:05pm Weather 1:10pm Athletics Coverage of all the latest action from the world of Athletics. 2:00pm Tennis 5:30pm Match of the Day Live Live coverage of a key football fixture. 8:00pm BBC News 8:20pm Regional News 8:25pm Weather 8:30pm Match of the Day Live 11:05pm The National Lottery Live 11:15pm BBC News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Mrs. Brown’s Boys 12:05am Thierry Henry: My France, My Euros 1:05am The Hunted 2:35am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:40am BBC News

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CITV ITV News Weekend Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather The Wine Show Euro 2016 Big Box Little Box The Chase Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed! Catchphrase Endeavour ITV News and Weather Euros 2016 Highlights Carry on Camping Great British farcical comedy set in the great outdoors. Jackpot 247 Murder, She Wrote Nightscreen

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Coast Without Reservations Lucky Jim Homes Under the Hammer Natural World Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes A Cook Abroad Bargain Hunt Escape to the Continent The Great British Sewing Bee Flog It! This Week’s World Gardeners’ World Natural World Liver Birds: Follow That Ring Comedy Connections Dad’s Army The New Tate Modern: Switched on UK’s Best Part-Time Band Final Versailles Euro 2016 Replay Belgium v Ireland. Silent Souls This is BBC Two

8:00pm Aliens: The Big Think 9:00pm Chimps of the Lost Gorge: Natural World 10:00pm The Disappearance 10:50pm The Disappearance French thriller series. The waiting is finally over for the distraught Morel family when Lea’s body is found in Miribel lake. 11:45pm Lionel Richie at Glastonbury 2015 12:45am Glastonbury Golden Greats 1:40am Disco at the BBC 2:40am Top of the Pops: 1981 3:20am Top of the Pops: 1981 4:00am Lionel Richie at Glastonbury 2015 5:00am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.

7:05am Motorsport 7:35am Motorsport 8:00am Bloodwise Blenheim Palace Triathlon 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Royal Ascot 10:55am Frasier 11:25am Frasier 11:55am Formula 1 1:05pm The Big Bang Theory 1:30pm The Big Bang Theory 2:00pm Formula 1 4:20pm Royal Ascot 7:00pm A Place in the Sun 7:45pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Gogglesprogs 9:00pm Independence Day 11:50pm Banshee Chapter 1:35am Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 2:30am Royal Ascot Highlights 2:55am Hollyoaks Omnibus 5:00am Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures 5:20am Jimmy’s Australian Food Adventure

7:00am Milkshake! 9:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:30am The Saturday Show Live 12:35pm Fail Army 1:05pm Star Trek: First Contact 3:10pm Columbo: The Most Dangerous Match 4:35pm Columbo: Double Shock 6:10pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 8:10pm NCIS: Los Angeles 9:00pm NCIS 9:55pm NCIS 10:50pm 5 News 11:00pm Big Brother 12:05am Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am Big Brother 5:00am To B and B the Best 5:50am Divine Designs Paul Binski examines some of Britain’s most fascinating religious artworks and artefacts.

7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:25am The Cube 8:20am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:25pm Ninja Warrior UK 1:25pm Educating Joey Essex 2:25pm The Bachelor 3:25pm FYI Daily 3:30pm The Bachelor 4:30pm Nancy Drew 5:20pm FYI Daily 5:35pm Nancy Drew 6:30pm Hotel Transylvania 7:30pm FYI Daily 7:35pm Hotel Transylvania 8:15pm Along Came Polly 9:15pm FYI Daily 9:20pm Along Came Polly 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:50am Family Guy 1:20am American Dad! 1:50am American Dad! 2:20am The Cleveland Show 3:10am The Vampire Diaries

7:00am Where the Heart is 7:55am Where the Heart is 9:00am Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 10:00am FYI Daily 10:05am Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 11:35am Columbo 1:40pm Foyle’s War 3:50pm Midsomer Murders 5:55pm Midsomer Murders 7:55pm Doc Martin 9:00pm It’ll be Alright on the Night 10:00pm Piers Morgan’s Life Stories 11:00pm Foyle’s War 1:00am Bouquet of Barbed Wire Brand new drama series based on the ground-breaking 1970s show. 2:05am City Lights 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

7:00am Ax Men 7:45am Motorsport UK 8:40am Formula E: Sound of the Future 9:10am Storage Wars 9:45am Storage Wars 10:10am Pawn Stars 10:40am Pawn Stars 11:10am Pawn Stars 11:40am Pawn Stars 12:10pm Pawn Stars 12:35pm Pawn Stars 1:00pm Cycling 2:05pm Gunsmoke 3:10pm FYI Daily 3:15pm Gunsmoke 3:50pm Smokey and the Bandit 4:55pm FYI Daily 5:00pm Smokey and the Bandit 5:40pm Police Academy 3: Back in Training 6:40pm FYI Daily 6:45pm Police Academy 3: Back in Training 7:30pm World Series of Darts 11:30pm Cycling 12:30am Rambo: First Blood Part II

10:55am 2 Fast 2 Furious 12:55pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 2:45pm Rocky 4:50pm Rocky II 7:00pm The Fast and the Furious 9:00pm 2 Fast 2 Furious 10:50pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 12:40am Armageddon 3:15am The Package

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8:00am Dragnet 9:50am Sweet Home Alabama 11:45am Pitch Perfect 2 Special 12:15pm Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 2:10pm The Full Monty 3:50pm The Hangover 5:35pm Mr. Deeds 7:20pm Big Daddy 9:00pm The Wedding Ringer 10:45pm The Hangover 12:35am Borat 2:05am Road Trip: Beer Pong

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Jane the Virgin Made in Chelsea Suburgatory Suburgatory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Inkheart The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Sleepy Hollow The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Love and Mercy 9:15am Step Dogs 11:00am Captive A recovering meth addict gets taken hostage in her own apartment by a desperate man on the run. 12:45pm Mistress America 2:15pm Love and Mercy 4:30pm Straight Outta Compton 7:15pm Step Dogs 9:00pm Straight Outta Compton 11:35pm Captive 1:20am Close Range Action thriller about a former soldier forced to protect his family from corrupt cops and drug cartels. 2:50am Mistress America 4:20am Close Range

SATURDAY TV

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Super Heroes James Horwill Sporting Rivalries Rugby Union Rugby Union International Rugby Highlights Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Boxing Rugby Union Live US Open Golf International Rugby Highlights International Rugby Highlights International Rugby Highlights Sporting Rivalries Series profiling some of the greatest sporting rivalries of all time. 4:30am Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Heroes

Cricket Classics T20 Blast Cricket Sporting Triumphs Crickets Greatest Crickets Greatest CWC Classics CWC Classics Live T20 Blast Cricket Sporting Triumphs Football Gold Football International Rugby Highlights International Rugby Highlights International Rugby Highlights Boxing Gold Boxing Gold Crickets Greatest Football Gold Football CWC Classics Cricket Classics Sky Sports dips into its archives to bring you classic cricket action from 2007. Sky Scholars

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Costa Blanca South

7:00am Breakfast 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am The Big Questions 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:25pm BBC News 1:35pm Weather for the Week Ahead 1:40pm Songs of Praise 2:15pm The Queen’s 90th Birthday 5:15pm Match of the Day Live 8:10pm BBC News 8:25pm Regional News 8:30pm Weather 8:35pm Match of the Day Live 11:05pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News All the latest local news. 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Better in or Out? a BBC Referendum Special 12:15am Live at the Apollo 1:00am A Walk to Remember 2:35am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather forecast. 2:40am BBC News

9:25am 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:25pm 2:30pm 3:25pm 3:50pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 4:45pm 4:55pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 7:25pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:05pm 9:30pm

Looped The Munch Box My Phone Genie Oddbods Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge My Parents are Aliens City Shorts Thunderbirds are Go Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids Share a Story Horrid Henry Nerds and Monsters Almost Naked Animals Almost Naked Animals The Aquabats! Super Show! Looped Horrid Henry Thunderbirds are Go Oddbods My Phone Genie Bear Grylls Survival School

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This Farming Life Gardeners’ World Countryfile The Beechgrove Garden Saturday Kitchen Best Bites The Hairy Bikers Asian Adventure Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food Escape to the Country Triathlon World Series The Queen’s 90th Birthday Dara and Ed’s Great Big Adventure Top Gear City in the Sky Mock the Week Stupid Man, Smart Phone Flat TV The Millionaires’ Holiday Club Euro 2016 Replay: Poland v Northern Ireland Countryfile

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:25am The Cube 8:15am Emmerdale Omnibus 11:10am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:35pm Take Me Out 1:50pm Love Island 2:20pm Catchphrase 3:05pm Must Love Dogs 4:05pm FYI Daily 4:10pm Must Love Dogs 5:00pm Back to the Future Part II 6:00pm FYI Daily 6:05pm Back to the Future Part II 7:10pm Hotel Transylvania 8:10pm FYI Daily 8:15pm Hotel Transylvania 9:00pm Educating Joey Essex 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am American Dad! 1:00am American Dad! 1:30am The Cleveland Show 1:55am The Cleveland Show 2:25am Educating Joey Essex

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8:00pm Pappano’s Italian Double Bill at the Royal Opera House 10:40pm Planet Earth, Deserts 11:00pm The Sky at Night A look at the world of astronomy. 11:30pm Storyville Documentary telling the story of the man behind the greatest fraud in recent sporting history. 1:10am Wonders of the Universe Professor Brian Cox reveals how the most fundamental scientific principles and laws explain not only the story of the universe, but the story of us all. 2:10am Horizon Documentary series exploring topical scientific issues. 3:10am Rise of the Continents 4:10am Secrets of the Maya Underworld: Natural World

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On the Buses Bertie and Elizabeth Heartbeat Heartbeat The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes Lewis Lewis Columbo Our Queen at 90 The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration Coverage of the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations. Closing the Ring FYI Daily Closing the Ring A Touch of Frost May the Best House Win May the Best House Win On the Buses This bold, bawdy and brash sitcom hit British screens in 1969.

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Salvage S.O.S Salvage S.O.S Salvage S.O.S King of Queens King of Queens Frasier Frasier Frasier Sunday Brunch The Extreme Cake Makers Step Up 4: Miami Heat Location, Location, Location A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Channel 4 News Escape to the Chateau Penelope Keith at Her Majesty's Service Interview with a Murderer Formula 1 Grand Prix: The Killer Years Multi-Million Pound Properties Come Dine with Me

7:00am Milkshake! 10:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30am Fail Army 11:55am Police Interceptors 12:55pm Police Interceptors 1:55pm Police Interceptors 2:55pm Can’t Pay? We'll Take it Away! 3:50pm Can’t Pay? We'll Take it Away! 4:50pm Can’t Pay Special: Secrets and Lies 5:50pm Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War 7:50pm 5 News 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Now That’s Funny 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm Most Shocking Moments in Pop 2 1:45am Lip Sync Battle 2:10am Super Casino 4:10am GPs: Behind Closed Doors Documentary taking a look at what goes on in the consultation room. 5:00am Criminals Caught on Camera

Highway Patrol Ax Men Ax Men Ax Men British Touring Car Championship Highlights MotoGP Highlights TT 2016 Sidecar Race 2. Cycling Snooker v Darts Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Gunsmoke FYI Daily Gunsmoke The Wine Show Cycling Police Academy 7: Mission to Moscow FYI Daily Police Academy 7: Mission to Moscow Movies Now First Blood FYI Daily First Blood

11:00am Taken 3 1:00pm The Goonies 3:10pm The Fast and the Furious 5:10pm 2 Fast 2 Furious 7:10pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 9:00pm Taken 3 11:00pm The Fast and the Furious 1:00am AVP: Alien vs. Predator

8:00am Patch Adams 10:00am Unfinished Business 11:40am Pitch Perfect 2 Special 12:10pm Hitch 2:15pm Get Hard 4:00pm King Ralph 5:45pm Balls of Fury 7:20pm Unfinished Business 9:00pm Hitch 11:00pm Get Hard 12:50am Sex Tape 2:30am Jackass: Number Two 4:10am Just Before I Go 5:50am Young Frankenstein

7:00am 7:20am 7:40am 8:05am 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:20pm 2:50pm 3:20pm 3:50pm 4:15pm 4:45pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:15pm 6:45pm 7:15pm 7:45pm 8:20pm 11:00pm 1:10am 1:45am 2:20am 3:10am

Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Suburgatory Suburgatory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Hollyoaks Omnibus Made in Chelsea Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Twilight Saga: New Moon Predators The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners Gogglebox Gogglebox

7:00am The Exorcism of Molly Hartley 8:45am Road to Paloma 10:30am The Top Ten Show 2016 10:45am American Ultra 12:30pm Love and Mercy 2:45pm Everest: Sky Movies Special 3:15pm Mistress America 4:45pm Fantastic Four 6:45pm Love and Mercy 9:00pm Fantastic Four 11:00pm American Ultra A hapless stoner has his life turned upside down when he’s revealed to be a deadly sleeper agent. 12:45am Mistress America 2:15am The Exorcism of Molly Hartley A fallen priest tries to redeem himself by saving the soul of a woman possessed by the devil. 4:00am Road to Paloma 5:45am The Top Ten Show 2016

SUNDAY TV

7:00am Football Gold 7:15am Football Gold 7:30am Super Heroes James Horwill 8:00am Sporting Rivalries 8:30am Rugby Union 9:30am Rugby Union 10:30am Rugby Union 11:30am Live European Tour Golf 4:00pm Rugby Union 5:00pm Rugby Union 6:00pm Sporting Triumphs 6:15pm Sporting Triumphs 6:30pm Live Canadian GP: Track Parade 7:00pm Live Canadian GP: Pit Lane Live 7:30pm Live Canadian Grand Prix 10:30pm Boxing 11:00pm Sporting Triumphs 11:15pm Rugby Union 12:15am Rugby Union 1:15am Rugby Union 2:15am Rugby Union 3:15am Rugby Union 4:15am Premier League 100 Club 4:45am Premier League 100 Club 5:15am Sporting Triumphs

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Cricket Classics Cricket Cricket Cricket Live Cricket Writers on TV Our panel dissects all of the latest news from across the cricketing world. Cricket Day four of the third Test between England and Sri Lanka at Lord’s. Boxing Sporting Rivalries Series profiling some of the most significant and spectacular rivalries in sporting history. Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket

E W N 16 - 22 June 2016 / Costa Blanca South

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Crimewatch 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Rip Off Britain 12:45pm Close Calls on Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm For What It’s Worth 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm The Instant Gardener 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm The Big EU Reality Check 9:00pm DIY SOS The Big Build 10:00pm The Musketeers 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Match of the Day 12:35am The Graham Norton Show

7:45am Close Calls on Camera 8:15am The Instant Gardener 9:00am The Food Detectives 9:30am Gardeners’ World 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Pressure Pad 2:45pm Athletics 3:35pm Coast 4:15pm The World’s Fastest Indian 6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Operation Meet the Street 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Rick Stein’s Taste of Shanghai 10:00pm The Great British Sewing Bee 11:00pm Cunk on Shakespeare 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story 12:55am Euro 2016 Replay Slovakia v England.

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Orangutan Diary Nature series featuring orphaned and rescued orangutans in Borneo. 9:00pm Canals: The Making of a Nation Documentary exploring the history of Britain’s canal network. 9:30pm Handmade: By Royal Appointment 10:00pm Horizon Series exploring topical scientific issues. Where did everything in our universe come from? 11:00pm Wonders of the Universe 12:00am Rise of the Continents 1:00am Chimps of the Lost Gorge: Natural World 2:00am Revolution and Romance: Musical Masters of the 19th Century

7:00am Salvage S.O.S 7:45am Will and Grace 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm A Place in the Sun 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun 2:10pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Fifteen to One 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Shipping Wars 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm 24 Hours in A and E 11:00pm Micky Flanagan: Back in the Game 12:05am Eurotrash 1:05am 24 Hours in Police Custody

4:50am Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 4:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:15pm ITV Evening News 7:45pm Emmerdale 8:15pm Euro 2016 11:30pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 12:15am The Big Fish Off 1:15am Vet School 1:40am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55am Nightscreen

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am You’ve Been Framed! 10:30am Psych 11:20am Scorpion 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:40pm You’ve Been Framed! 2:40pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:30pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Love Island 8:30pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Family Guy 12:00am American Dad!

7:00am Movies Now 7:10am In Loving Memory 7:35am Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960’s. 8:35am Where the Heart is 9:35am The Royal 10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:25am Judge Judy 11:55am Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 12:55pm Wycliffe 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm In Loving Memory 5:50pm On the Buses 6:20pm Man About the House 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm The Jury 12:00am The Knock 1:10am A Touch of Frost

7:00am 7:10am 7:30am 8:30am 9:35am 10:35am 11:35am 12:35pm 1:40pm 2:40pm 3:50pm 4:50pm 5:55pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:15pm 11:30pm 12:30am 12:35am 2:05am 3:00am

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Movies Now Highway Patrol Minder Ironside Quincy M.E. Ax Men Euro 2016 Highlights Gunsmoke Cycling The Saint Minder Quincy M.E. Ironside The Saint Nijinsky’s Triple Crown Euro 2016 Live U.S. Marshals FYI Daily U.S. Marshals Motorsport UK BRDC Formula 3 Championship Highlights Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff To B and B the Best 5 News Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Garage Sale Mystery: The Deadly Room 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole The Secret Life of Kittens Can’t Pay? Final Demand Special Big Brother Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Little Divas: Tantrums and Tiaras Super Casino Person of Interest Tattoo Disasters Criminals Caught on Camera

7:30am Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 9:40am Die Hard 4.0 12:00pm Jupiter Ascending 2:20pm The Fast and the Furious 4:20pm Apollo 13 6:45pm Die Hard 4.0 9:00pm Jupiter Ascending 11:10pm The Fast and the Furious 1:00am Executive Decision

7:00am 7:45am 8:35am 9:05am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am 12:35am

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Alien Autopsy Hot Shots! Hot Shots! Part Deux The Waterboy Pitch Perfect 2 Special Dumb and Dumber To Hitch Sex Tape Dumb and Dumber To Get Hard Balls of Fury

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Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea First Dates Abroad The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

Love and Mercy Step Dogs Mistress America Captive A recovering meth addict gets taken hostage in her own apartment by a desperate man on the run. Straight Outta Compton Love and Mercy Moving drama about the troubled life of The Beach Boys’ genius songwriter Brian Wilson. Step Dogs Straight Outta Compton Captive Close Range Action thriller about a former soldier forced to protect his family from corrupt cops and drug cartels. Mistress America

MONDAY TV

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 9:00am 11:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 11:15pm 11:30pm 12:00am 1:00am 1:30am 2:00am 2:30am

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Raw The Premier League Years MLS Highlights The Premier League Years MLS Highlights The Premier League Years Boxing Specials Ricky Hatton Boxing Major League Soccer Rnd Up Show 2016 Boxing Joshua - Joshua’s Crowning Night Boxing Gold Boxing Boxing Specials Ricky Hatton Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club Football’s Greatest Footballs Greatest Teams

Cricket Classics Cricket Sporting Rivalries Super League Gold Super League Gold CWC Classics Crickets Greatest Crickets Greatest Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Crickets Classic Cricket Cricket Super League Fulltime Cricket Gold Sky Sports Originals Cricket Ricky Ponting Masterclass Adam Gilchrist Masterclass Glenn Mcgrath Masterclass Darts Gold Darts Gold Cricket Crickets Classic

E W N 16 - 22 June 2016 / Costa Blanca South

7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Crimewatch 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Rip Off Britain 12:45pm Close Calls on Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm For What It’s Worth 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:15pm The Instant Gardener 5:00pm Flog It! 5:30pm Match of the Day Live 8:00pm BBC News 8:15pm Regional News 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm EU Referendum The Great Debate. 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Match of the Day 12:45am Who Do You Think You Are? 1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:50am BBC News

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 4:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale Launched in 1972 on ITV, it was originally known as Emmerdale Farm and focused on the farming business run by the Sugden family. 8:30pm Euro 2016 Croatia v Spain. 11:15pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 12:00am Secret Life of a Bus Garage

7:45am Close Calls on Camera 8:15am The Instant Gardener 9:00am The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 9:30am The Extraordinary Collector 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Tennis 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Operation Meet the Street 8:00pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 9:00pm Britain’s Most Spectacular Backyard Builds 10:00pm Mr v Mrs: Call the Mediator 11:00pm Jack Dee’s Referendum HelpDesk 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story 12:55am The Super League Show

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Orangutan Diary Nature series featuring orphaned and rescued orangutans in Borneo. 9:00pm The Trains That Time Forgot: Britain’s Lost Railway Journeys 10:00pm Lucy Worsley: Mozart’s London Odyssey 11:00pm The Seven Ages of Britain 12:00am Marx: Genius of the Modern World 1:00am The Hidden Killers of the Tudor Home 2:00am The Trains That Time Forgot: Britain’s Lost Railway Journeys 3:00am Time Shift 4:00am Lucy Worsley: Mozart’s London Odyssey 5:00am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:00am You’ve Been Framed! 10:30am Psych 11:20am Scorpion 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 2:15pm You’ve Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Love Island 8:30pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Family Guy 12:50am American Dad! 1:20am American Dad!

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In Loving Memory Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is In Loving Memory On the Buses Man About the House Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960’s. Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders The Jury The Knock A Touch of Frost Set in the town of Denton, this police drama series focuses on Detective Inspector Frost and his long-suffering Superintendent Harry Mullett.

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7:00am 7:45am 8:10am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:05pm 2:10pm 3:10pm 4:10pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:05am

Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun Posh Pawnbrokers Fifteen to One Countdown Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Shipping Wars The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News George Clarke’s Old House, New Home Born on the Same Day The Border 24 Hours in A and E Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

7:00am Barcelona’s European Glory 7:10am Highway Patrol 7:30am Minder Modern-day reimagineering on the classic comedydrama. 8:35am Ironside 9:35am Quincy M.E. 10:40am Ax Men 11:35am The Chase 12:35pm Gunsmoke 1:40pm Pawn Stars 2:05pm Storage Wars 2:35pm The Saint 3:40pm Minder Modern-day reimagineering on the classic comedydrama. 4:50pm Quincy M.E. 5:55pm Ironside 7:00pm The Saint 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Euro 2016 Live 11:00pm World Superbike Highlights 12:00am The Wicker Man 1:05am FYI Daily 1:10am The Wicker Man 1:55am Child’s Play 3 2:55am FYI Daily

7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:00am 2:00am

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff To B and B the Best 5 News Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Rosamunde Pilcher’s Winter 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild UK The Dog Rescuers Big Brother Body Freaks: Make Me a Perfect 10 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Cricket on 5 Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heartthumping casino experience every night. Person of Interest Tattoo Disasters Criminals Caught on Camera

9:30am Kingsman: The Secret Service 11:45am The Top Ten Show 2016 12:05pm Gladiator 2:50pm 2 Fast 2 Furious 4:50pm Reign of Fire 6:45pm Kingsman: The Secret Service 9:00pm American Sniper 11:15pm 2 Fast 2 Furious 1:05am Rush Hour 2

8:10am The Monster Squad 9:40am Pitch Perfect 2 11:40am One Night in Istanbul 1:20pm The Top Ten Show 2016 1:40pm Gremlins 3:35pm Gremlins 2: The New Batch 5:30pm Nine Months 7:20pm Unfinished Business 9:00pm Pitch Perfect 2 11:00pm The Hangover 12:50am Tammy 2:35am Cop Out 4:30am A Dirty Shame

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7:00am Love and Mercy Moving drama about the troubled life of The Beach Boys’ genius songwriter Brian Wilson. 9:15am Step Dogs 11:00am Mistress America 12:30pm Captive A recovering meth addict gets taken hostage in her own apartment by a desperate man on the run. 2:15pm Love and Mercy 4:30pm Straight Outta Compton 7:15pm Step Dogs 9:00pm Straight Outta Compton 11:35pm Captive 1:20am Close Range 2:50am Mistress America 4:20am Close Range Action thriller about a former soldier forced to protect his family from corrupt cops and drug cartels.

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Love and Mercy Step Dogs Captive Mistress America Love and Mercy Moving drama about the troubled life of The Beach Boys’ genius songwriter Brian Wilson. Straight Outta Compton Step Dogs Straight Outta Compton Captive A recovering meth addict gets taken hostage in her own apartment by a desperate man on the run. Close Range Action thriller about a former soldier forced to protect his family from corrupt cops and drug cartels. Mistress America Close Range

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It’s no laughing matter cerned about Cataluña, just 0.4 per cent fret about refugees and barely 1.8 per cent lose sleep about international terrorism. No wonder politicians prefer banging on about these to finding answers for the 75.3 per cent of the population who worry about unemployment.

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

MARIANO RAJOY’S ‘wait and see and do nothing’ philosophy saw him survive four years in government and still stands him in good stead. For four months Pedro Sanchez and Albert Rivera dashed around like blue-tailed flies to form a government while Pablo Iglesias swatted them away. Rajoy did nothing and was criticised inside and outside the Partido Popular for allowing them to steal the limelight but his astute immobility brought results. The latest Metroscopia poll in El Pais showed that despite Rajoy’s unpopularity he and the PP will be the most-voted in just over two weeks’ time. He is set to have the last laugh although the millions of Spaniards who didn’t vote for him won’t see the joke.

Game changer THE Partido Popular believes that Ciu-

Nothing to crow about

European People’s Party

MARIANO RAJOY: Set to have the last laugh. dadanos will reach a post-election agreement if between them they win enough seats to form a government. Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera insists that this will not, cannot happen while Mariano Rajoy heads the party but the hierarchy are not listening. “Changing his mind is habitual in Rivera,” they say, an ap-

praisal guaranteed to persuade him to give Rajoy the brush-off yet again on June 27.

The big one ONLY 0.6 per cent of the Spanish are con-

THE PP, beset by court cases, corruption accusations and the resignations of enmired and bespattered politicians, is crowing. PSOE socialists Manuel Chaves and Jose Antonio Griñan, former regional presidents of Andalucia, were indicted in the ERE scandal where scores of people benefited from a €855 million fund set up for laid off workers. Both ex-presidents deny acting illegally but acknowledge that their laxity allowed the fund to be ransacked. Neither faces charges of personal enrichment so the PP should crow more quietly because the same cannot be said for their own transgressors.

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Put the ‘Great’ back in Britain THE doom and gloom stories that abound if we leave the EU are becoming quite preposterous. Collapse of the housing market, inflation at 7 per cent or more, jobs will dry up, factories will close. What a lot of nonsense. The latest block of apartments in London to go to the market, 50 per cent have been snapped up by overseas buyers. The Nissan factory at Sunderland turns out a Qashqai Mark II every 62 seconds, 52 days a week, 24 hours per day besides the other makes and models they produce in huge numbers. Does anyone really believe they will close the factory and set up elsewhere? Never. This government has made cutbacks on just about everything, including the fuel allowance for expats to try and balance the economy and it never will as long as we are giving £350 million per week to the EU. Hospitals are at breaking point, not enough doctors and nurses. Police numbers are down, yet crime is up. Prisons are short-staffed and bursting with foreign criminals we can’t deport. Macedonia, Montenegro Serbia and Albania have been promised acceptance to join and the UK has been asked (ordered) to pay in a further £2 billion per year to bring them up to standard. Turkey have been promised travel visas so we can expect a good size of the 75 million Muslims to swell the over 400 Mosques already in London. This is madness. We must vote to leave the EU now and start to govern ourselves. Put the ‘Great’ back in Britain and trade with all the world. We have the skills and diversity to do it, so let us all stick together and leave the EU. B Kendall from Benidorm

Stay and fight THE real cowards are those people who don’t have the balls to stand up and fight for reform so their only answer is to run up the white flag and retreat. It doesn’t take a genius to see the advantage in being part of a united Europe. It does take a truly courageous person to stay inside and kick some doors down to bring about change. Unfortunately this would be a little too much for Brexits’ three stooges. Ian

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Your brother makes assumptions that they are claiming benefits, he does not know that for a fact, and, in any event, tens of thousands of people on low pay are entitled to claim benefits, at least this man works unlike many caucasian Brits who have never done a day’s work for years. I know quite a few near me. Yet ‘James from Gran Alacant’, on the strength of this hearsay and with no personal knowledge of his own, sees fit to write to the local MP and two local newspapers to express his “disgust.” Words fail me. Sean

Spain too liberal?

QUITE right that the Mallorca authorities banned ‘Geordie Shore’ from filming on the island. All the very reasonable points made by the expats I know on immigration in the UK are undermined when we have a cast of disgraces with passports embarrassing Britain on Spanish soil.

Euro 2016 WIT H th e E u ro p e a n C ha mpionships underway, as a proud Cz e c h w h o h as live d in Spa in (from Palma de Mallorca to Tarifa) for nearly 18 years now, I will b e s u p p o rtin g E ngla nd in the ir fight against Slovakia on June 20. My wife’s extended family all come from Slovakia to Spain each summer to stay with us and there’s nothing I enjoy more than having a good excuse to laugh at them. I hope my extra support makes your English readers happy but I must warn that, if we play one another, we will crush you. Pavel

Imagine a Spanish reality TV show saw a bunch of wasted narcissists from Madrid descend on Bristol for a night out, well unfortunately they’d blend right in, but if we had a decent culture to colonise I like to think we’d ban them too. Sally

Hateful hearsay I WAS appalled to read the letter from ‘James from Gran Alacant’ in last week’s edition dated June 9. First and foremost, all his “information,” by his own admission, is second-hand from his brother so he does not know the actual facts or the circumstances of this family who he says his brother says are “Arab” based on his brothers hearsay, who himself says he does not know as “they never speak or make contact.” Yet he seems to know that he is

a taxi driver with a “partner and four c hi l dr en and i s pr obabl y claiming benefits.” I would say that your brother seems to know a lot about people who “never speak or make contact,” none of which is his business anyway and he has no right to make such comments about people he knows nothing about and both of you could find yourself in serious trouble for doing so. And, if your brother is the sort of loc a l t hey have com e up against, no wonder they “don’t speak or make contact,” personally I w oul d t el l your br ot her t o mind his own business in no uncertain terms.

THIS article actually demonstrates the need for pride events. Do you really think it’s just the ‘we’re here we’re queer’ parade? Try the Stonewall riots as a starting point, then how the movement has developed around the world. Gay peopl e had t o m ar ch t hr ough t he streets to get many of our civil rights now. We are still not equal when it comes to attitude and, if I hold hands with a partner and I see a group of lads, I still feel nervous. Equality is not just about legislation. Mark

Elderly care scam IT is bad enough getting ripped off in Spain by corrupt lawyers, builders and town hall officials, but when your own countryman has also jumped on the bandwagon of financial lust that just takes the biscuit. These individuals should be put behind bars for a very, very long time. George

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in history 362 - Emperor Julian issued an edict banning Christians from teaching in Syria. 455 - Rome was sacked by the Vandal army. 1155 - German-born Frederick I, Barbarossa, was crowned emperor of Rome. 1579 - Sir Francis Drake claimed San Francisco Bay for England. 1667 - The Dutch fleet sailed up the River Thames and threatened London. 1675 - Christopher Wren began work on rebuilding St Paul’s Cathedral in London following the Great Fire. 1799 - Napoleon Bonaparte incorporated Italy into his empire. 1812 - The War of 1812 began when the United States declared war on Great Britain in response to a British economic blockade of France and their support of hostile Indian tribes along the Great Lakes frontier. 1815 - Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo by an international army under the Duke of Wellington. 1837 - Eighteen-year-old Victoria succeeded to the throne as Queen of England. 1861 - US President Abraham Lincoln watched Dr Thaddeus demonstrate the use of a hot air balloon. 1885 - The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City from France. 1887 - Britain celebrated the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1911 - King George V of England was crowned. 1926 - Spain threatened to leave the League of Nations if Germany was allowed to join. 1928 - Amelia Earhart became the first woman to cross the Atlantic ocean by plane. 1931 - British authorities in China arrested Indochinese Communist leader Ho Chi Minh. 1933 - Adolf Hitler banned political parties in Germany other than the Nazis. 1937 - The Spanish town of Bilbao fell to the Nationalist forces. 1963 - Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to travel into space. She returned to earth after 71 hours, having spent more time in space than all US astronauts combined to that date. 1981 - Mark David Chapman pleaded guilty to the accusation of killing John Lennon.

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The Revenant Directed by: Alejandro G Inarritu Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson, Will Poulter

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

BEATEN CASEIN COUGAR EARWIG (10) EMERGE EVINCE GYRATE IODINE MARVEL MITTEN

WHILST exploring the unchartered wilderness in 1823, American frontiersman Hugh Glass (DiCaprio) was left for dead after being mauled by a bear. When a member of his hunting team (Hardy) kills his young son, Glass must utilise all of his survival skills to find a way back to civilisation. The legendary fur trapper, fuelled by vengeance, must trek through the snowy terrain to pursue the man who betrayed him.

PHOTO: Carlos Delgado on Wikipedia Maria Teresa Campos, journalist, June 18 This popular Spanish journalist and TV presenter studied philosophy at the University of Malaga before going on to take part in and present numerous TV programmes. She has published six books and has two daughters and three grandchildren.

Steven Whittaker, footballer, June 16, 32 A Scottish footballer who began his career with Hibernian and made more than 170 appearances for the Easter Road side. He won the Scottish League Cup in 2007 before signing for Rangers in August that year and was transfered to Norwich City in 2012. Venus Willians, tennis player, June 17, 36 The first black woman to become World Number One tennis player, she also became one of the first three female tennis players to reach the finals of all four grand slams along with her younger sister Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. Boris Johnson, politician, June 19, 52 Born in New York, this English Conservative Party politician was installed as the Mayor of London in 2008. He was also the editor of The Spectator, a weekly British conservative magazine, from 1999 to 2005. Nicole Kidman, actress, June 20, 49 Born in Honolulu, Kidman rose to fame for her performance in the 1990 film Days of Thunder and won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf in the 2002 film The Hours. Prince William, royal family member, June 21, 34 The oldest son of Prince Charles and Lady Diana and grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II, he is second in line to the throne. He married Kate Middleton in April 2011 and the couple have two children, George and Charlotte. Dan Brown, novelist, June 22, 52 Bestselling author who became popular with his suspense novel The Da Vinci Code, which stirred religious controversy upon its release. His style and themes are inspired by his lifelong fascination with games and puzzles.

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YOUR STARS CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A way opens up before you that can bring wealth. Branching off from that is a path to certain happiness. Which will you take? If having that money means changing your nature (or trying to) is that going to make you happy? On the other hand, if you sidestep the money can you still be happy? Keep things simple. You know where you are. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you looking for guidance? Maybe you are thinking that a recent acquaintance will be able to provide it. You ran something by a few friends and they are not so sure. That is because this is a situation where you need an expert, not a well-wisher. Best not to waste your time and jangle your nerves. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) It appears at times that you are in the middle of a play. The lights are on you, the mike’s wired, your audience awaits, then nothing. Not that you are lost for words. You know exactly what to say and do. What you are wondering is why you are there in the first place. Maybe where you are was not intended. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) There’s a lot of buzzing going on in your head. No, it isn’t tinnitus, it’s something quite different. You know it’s a great time to get ideas and act on them. However, trying to act on too many at once is causing some confusion. Maybe there’s too much going on.

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Someone needs to learn to stand on their own two feet. It isn’t you, but it’s close. Finding a balance between helping and idly standing by while mistakes are made is necessary. It’s not easy but it has to be done. You may break into a sweat this week and it won’t suit your nerves, but you’ll get through.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) You’ve been working hard, maybe in the dark some of the time. This week someone shines a torch on your situation and you see exactly where you are. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Getting a creative project started has opened your eyes to many things. Perhaps you question why you did not do it before. The fact is that it doesn’t matter. You are where you are right here and not because that was where you were heading. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Just imagine for one day that you have achieved everything your heart has desired. When you wake up in the morning believe it is so. Feel how your spirits lift and your heart sings. Carry that feeling through the week and beyond. If you believe that you are a success you can be. Why stop when it feels so good? AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Yours is a big ship. You are able to take a lot on

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board but you don’t have to. In this special week, when you see things so clearly, be selective. Allow into your life only that which is valuable and worthwhile. This is not selfishness, it is providing a source of inspiration for the present and the future.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your old shoes are comfortable and still have a lot of wear in them but someone is suggesting that you should buy some new shoes and throw the old ones away. They are no longer shiny. They are no longer fashionable. They do, however, provide all that you need. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) That little bit of extra cash has made you realise something. Not everything is as simple as you would wish it to be, and throwing money at a problem will not make it go away entirely. There are some things that you need to come to terms with. It is much easier to incorporate the uneasy into your life if you take a more relaxed attitude. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Sometimes, when we are making a journey, it is not the usual route that is best. Something has changed in your sphere and there is a need to adjust to it. There are other options that will bring the same result and maybe even a more convenient one. You will need to do two things. The first is to open your mind to the possibilities.

FATHER-FIGURES Sunday (June 19) is Father’s Day in the UK 1. According to the Bible (Genesis 5:32), who was the father of Ham, Shem and Japheth? 2. In the Star Wars ‘universe’ who is the father of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa? 3. Sir Edward Heath, Tam Dalyell, Alan Williams, Sir Peter Tapsell and Sir Gerald Kaufman (current holder) have all held which title? 4. What collective name was given to members of the convention that drew up the constitution of the US in 1787? 5. Which 1960s/70s TV sitcom focused on divorced British novelist Patrick Glover (Patrick Cargill) and his daughters, Karen (Ann Holloway) and Anna (Natasha Pyne), a couple of lively teenage girls? 6. Which English novelist created the fictional Roman Catholic priest and amateur sleuth Father Brown? 7. Which English pop group reached number one in the UK singles chart in 1972 with Son of My Father? 8. Which famous US writer and humorist said, about his father: “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.” 9. Which real life father and daughter appeared in the 1981 film On Golden Pond as the fictional father, Norman Thayer Jr and daughter, Chelsea Thayler Wayne? 10. Who was the father of Queen Elizabeth II? Answers 1. NOAH, 2. DARTH VADER (also known as Anakin Skywalker), 3. FATHER OF THE HOUSE, 4. FOUNDING FATHERS (of the United States of America), 5. FATHER, DEAR FATHER, 6. G K (Gilbert Keith) CHESTERTON, 7. CHICORY TIP, 8. MARK TWAIN (real name Samuel Langhorne Clemens), 9. HENRY and JANE FONDA, 10. GEORGE VI

Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case N) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: • Average: 11 • Good: 15 • Very good: 21 • Excellent: 27

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Across 1 Rick recovered initially in a European country (6) 3 Taint desert (6) 8 Go for a walk after buying first prickly bush (7) 10 Seven Tories hosting a happening (5) 11 Dance in a slim bow tie (5) 12 Give authority back, some felt it needed it (7) 13 Put up or flatten they say (5) 15 Poke fun at tense aunt (5) 20 Fibre for number one gallery (7) 22 Experience state broadcast (5) 24 I sold Altered Images (5) 25 Born in a service station? That’s nonsense (7) 26 Discovers a wide plaything (6) 27 Highlight small bit of hair (6)

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Down 1 Low key bustle about (6) 2 Region is true centre of Bermuda (5) 4 Choose from college lecturers (5) 5 Always get a hundred toffees (7) 6 Noble bird was ahead (6) 7 Agent the Spanish send back (5) 9 Marks the second rate batches (5) 14 Odd name given to a spring flower (7) 16 Player appearing in Balzac to Rowlings's novels (5)

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1 Nepal, 4 Deacons, 8 Clandestine, 9 Spaniard, 10 Bait, 12 Bad egg, 13 Reason, 16 Rota, 18 Integral, 21 Belligerent, 22 Startle, 23 Dance. Down: 1 Nicks, 2 Placard, 3 Lodgings, 4 Desire, 5 Avid, 6 Omega, 7 Spartan, 11 Reverend, 12 Barrios, 14 Surgeon, 15 Engine, 17 Tibia, 19 Lathe, 20 Blot.

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17 Changes victory sign (6) 18 Meet George in pool (5) 19 Arrange desert hampers (6) 21 Eat, as choppy on the ocean (2,3) 23 Paces out distance (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents Z and 7 represents B, so fill in Z every time the figure 2 appears and B every time the figure 7 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Triumph (7) 5 Rescues (5) 8 Intended (5) 9 Normal (7) 10 Light source (7) 11 Marine mammals (5) 12 Feel remorse for (6) 14 Powerful (6) 18 Shatter (5) 20 Specimen (7) 22 European country (7) 23 Perceives sound (5) 24 Tries out (5) 25 Gets thinner (7)

Down 1 Alike (7) 2 Series of links (5) 3 Outermost (7) 4 Become smaller (6) 5 Symbols (5) 6 Fissure in the earth's crust through which molten lava and gases erupt (7) 7 Arranges (5) 13 Spectacles (7) 15 Educator (7) 16 Estimates (7) 17 Stay behind (6) 18 Beginning (5) 19 Causes pain (5) 21 Large musical instrument (5)

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

1 Sonic, 4 Regatta, 8 Errands, 9 Error, 10 Inedible, 11 Wise, 13 Letter, 15 Father, 18 Sure, 19 Reptiles, 22 Award, 23 Arrange, 24 Sincere, 25 Asset. Down: 1 Special, 2 Nurse, 3 Consider, 4 Result, 5 Geek, 6 Tarnish, 7 Agree, 12 Bacteria, 14 Terrain, 16 Respect, 17 Deface, 18 Stays, 20 Links, 21 Idle.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Flor, 4 Ribs, 8 Carnicero, 9 Ayer, 10 Ocho, 14 Saucepans, 16 Vaso, 17 Lead. Down: 2 Leche, 3 Raro, 4 Rail, 5 Bee, 6 Because, 7 Botones, 11 Cesta, 12 Beso, 13 Nail, 15 Uva.

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Across 1 Appointment (with client, bank manager etc) (4) 3 Discurso (alocución) (6) 8 Traffic (7) 9 Sun (3) 10 Coliflor (11) 11 Afuera (3) 12 Números (7) 14 Estrecho (calle, pasillo) (6) 15 Labourer (on roads, building site) (4)

Down 1 Corte (incisión, herida) (3) 2 Translator (9) 4 Problemas (8) 5 En otra parte (9) 6 To freeze (5) 7 Pepper (spice) (8) 10 Corona (de rey, reina) (5) 13 Hijo (3)

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Spain is one of the most popular destinations in Europe, with an array of beautiful cities and towns, diverse landscapes, and historical influences, it’s easy to see why that would be the case. You’ve probably visited Barcelona and heard of Alicante, so we wanted to list (in no particular order) some of the more lesser-known, underrated towns and cities in Spain. 1. Salamanca Located in central Spain, Salamanca boasts breathtaking beauty due to the nearby sandstone quarries from which many of the city’s buildings were constructed. The golden light that radiates from the stone at sunset has warranted Salamanca the nickname ‘The Golden City.’ The city is home to one of Europe’s finest universities, features historic architecture, and the people have an enthusiastic love for life. 2. Granada At the foot of the Sierra Nevada lies the provincial capital of Granada in Spain’s Andalucia region. The city offers a noteworthy peek into Spain’s Moorish history with the 13th-century palace of Alhambra, legendary citadel, and ornate architecture. Wander around the city’s old Muslim quarter, watch the sunset from the paved lookout of the Mirador de San Nicolas, or take advantage of Granada’s generosity with some free tapas for every glass of wine or beer. 3. Bilbao Spain’s largest port city in the north of Spain is home to the Guggenheim Bilbao museum, which is one of architect, Frank Gehry’s most remarkable accomplishments. There are also several eminent churches in the city’s historic Old Quarter, some dating back to the 1300’s. 4. Logroño The northern city was once a fortified medieval town, and the Old Quarter still reigns supreme. The grand and beautiful statues and carvings within and around the Gothic-style Santa Maria de Palacio are a

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SALAMANCA: Nicknamed ‘The Golden City.’ must-see. Logroño is known for its worldrenowned Spanish wine as well as dining scene. 5. Valencia A fabulous example of the old and new blended together perfectly; Valencia has always been one of Spain’s most important cities. It is considered the birthplace of paella, and the modernist City of Arts and Science is potentially the most symbolic sight in Valencia. Venture out of the city and you can find the Albufera Natural Park, a wetlands reserve with walking trails and a lake. 6. Ourense The origin of this town can be traced to the Roman era, and you can still find many bridges that date back to this period. Main attractions include the hot springs that bubble to the surface all throughout the town, including along the banks of the Miño River, and the historic Old Quarter. 7. Vitoria Although it is the capital of the Basque Country, it is usually overshadowed by San Sebastian and Bilbao. Public spaces are sociable, relaxing, and picturesque, and the charming corners, and squares, present charismatic architecture and monuments. In July, the famous Vitoria Jazz Festival is held and, as you might expect, there’s delicious food all year round.

8. Tarragona With the Roman Amphitheatre overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the city’s Roman civilization, Tarraco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and beautiful beaches, it’s not difficult to see why Tarragona made our list. A vibrant seaside city, with an abundance of culture, great food, and modernist architecture makes this city essential to visit. 9. Malaga Perhaps best known as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, (and of this its inhabitants are immensely proud), Malaga is a culture hub for art and history. There is a buzzing bohemian district, known as SOHO, citycentre roof top terraces, and plenty of eateries to choose from. Visit the Moorish fortress, Alcazaba, or walk up to the viewing point at Gibralfaro Castle to watch the sun set over the city and sea. 10. Cordoba Capital of the province of Cordoba, this city is home to the warmest temperatures in Spain and Europe. It has the second largest old town in Europe, which has been named the largest urban area in the world to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meander around patios and courtyards filled with flora, wander through the Jewish quarter, or gaze upon the Alcazar.

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TARGET: • Average: 13 • Good: 18 • Very good: 25 • Excellent: 33

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

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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.

WE all think that time passes more quickly with the passage of years, but I am convinced that time actually does accelerate as we get older. As kids, the summer holiday sauntered along and we filled our long days with fishing or getting on our bikes and disappearing until sundown, and my recollection is that almost every day of those six weeks really was warm and sunny. Likewise winter, when snow would come and then lay around for weeks on end, with the snowman in the back garden standing sentinel until his nose fell off and he wet his pants in anticipation of spring. Life stuck to its proper order and it was good. The only annoyance was listening to our parents

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‘Leave it out’ we thought. ‘We’ve got years and years.’ Then in my 20s my house mates and I believed that there was still plenty of time to knuckle down and become millionaires.

We didn’t own a telly because every night we were out partying and playing best-of-three on the bar ’s tennis machine for female American tourists; then squeezing in a few hours on

the beach at weekends. Then zzzzzip! We went to bed one night, and woke up in the future. Where had the years gone? Now I try to reassure myself that I am ageing well, but one look in the mirror every morning only to be greeted by a bug-eyed stranger, tells me otherwise. These days instead of leaving the bar because I have drunk the place dry, I leave because I am tired, and invitations out are often weighed up alongside the prospect of Midsomer Murders on TV. In my head I hear again my parent’s words of wisdom: ‘Life is short’ they say. But am I listening now? Yep, you can take that to the nearest branch of Santander!

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Will Brexit lead to the breakup of the United Kingdom? John Smith Random thoughts... AS far as expats are concerned, the closing date for registration for the referendum is now passed and we now await a decision concerning the final wishes of the British people as far as the European Union is concerned. Reports suggest that a significant percentage of the population has registered to vote and as many as 400,000 took advantage of the 48-hour extension in order to either check that they were registered or to actually register. Generally business and international observers are in favour of a remain vote whilst a large number of individuals are very much in favour of the exit. There is bound to be continued vocal ‘encouragement’ from both sides of the argument in the countdown to the actual vote, and there seems to be no clear leader, with finance motivating one

LEAVE: Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s First Minister, may call another referendum.

view and immigration the other, although the ‘bookies’ continue to make a remain result the favourite. Brexit campaigners have complained that the 48-hour extension has seen an unfair advantage to the remain group,

as a large number of younger voters registered and it’s considered most likely that they will want to remain. Interestingly, despite the lack of general recognition for David Cameron as a ‘statesman-like’ figure, he might just

Pray for Orlando THE massacre that occurred in Orlando on Sunday June 12 at Pulse gay nightclub was shocking, harrowing, and unfathomably tragic, but unfortunately there is a lot of hatred out there in the world. There is strong evidence that the attack was motivated by homophobia. The gunman’s own father has stated in the media that his son consistently demonstrated a deeprooted hatred of homosexuals, even going so far as to cite a recent incident in which the shooter saw two men kissing and flew into a rage. Recent reports have indicated that he may have in fact been gay himself, putting the bloodbath into a whole new perspective. A human life is a human life, regardless of skin colour, sexual orientation, gender, or any other factor, and massacres such as the one in Orlando should be treated as such: a devastating blow not only to the gay community, but to the whole city and the human race in general. That being said, it is important to acknowledge that in 2016, there are still countless crimes which are motivated purely by intolerance, hatred, and prejudice. At the end of the day, this was a pointless massacre of a large number of innocents who deserved to be allowed to live their lives as they wanted and once again it raises the question of the easy availability of lethal weapons in the USA. Regardless of individual views the whole world has offered sympathy and comfort by demonstrations and vigils to ensure that the victims are remembered forever.

go down in history as the leader who shook up the EU thanks to the fact that he allowed himself to be put in the position of having to call the referendum in the first place, and whatever happens it will also need to see changes. If the outcome is to leave, nothing significant will happen in either the UK or Spain immediately, as we will have to wait to see what is agreed with the other 27 member states and other countries in the world, as Britain will in theory still remain a member for some time. What does seem likely, assuming the Scottish vote is to remain and the overall vote is to leave, is that the Scottish parliament will probably demand another independence referendum and this could see the demise of the UK to go with the departure from the EU. Now we In the meantime, many of those with want to Irish roots are flocking to obtain Irish hear your views. passports before it is too late, so that they can maintain their European YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE rights and if there is an exit vote, - YOUR OPINION it is likely that a number of people www.euroweeklynews.com will be checking their lineage.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. This week, as the summer weather appears to be here to stay now, we decided to ask the doctor about heatstroke, a serious risk for children and the elderly particularly at this time of year in Spain. WHAT exactly is heatstroke? When doctors speak of heatstroke, we are referring to an overexposure t o hi gh t em per at ur es which happens mostly at hot times of year during the central hours of the day. Gener al l y, pat i ent s who suff er heat st r oke were carrying out physical exercise which, combined with the high temper at ur e, pr oduced an increase in body temperat ur e t hat can m ake m any organs and systems within the human body fail. What should I do if I, or som eone wi t h m e, st art not i ci ng sym ptoms of heatstroke? The first thing to do is to stop any physical activity or exercise being carried out at the time. Then t he per son af fected should stay in a cool place and drink lots of liquids (water or isotonic drinks). If this doesnâ€™t help al-

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THE life expectancy in England has risen 10 years for men since 1960 and eight years for women so it seems we are getting better at living longer, but how can we stay looking young and remain healthy for as long as possible? Change your mealtimes Some say the key to a longer, healthier life is constant change and avoiding routine as the brain thrives on uncertainty. The disruption stimulates body and mind and may help to ward off ageing and disability as when brain cells are stimulated, they function better and last longer. Avoid old lady clothes No one wants to look like mutton dressed as lamb, but equally, dressing younger can help you look and, more importantly, feel younger. If you resist the temptation to behave in a certain way and refuse to assume certain stereotypes merely because you are old, it can improve your quality of life. Eat berries Researchers have found that eating antioxidant foods such as berries and tomatoes can reduce the damage caused by free radical molecules in the blood that are linked to ageing. Work standing up Too many of us live very sedentary lifestyles and now a number of employers are introducing desks for workers to be able to stand up at. Being able to move around isn’t just good from a physical perspective, it’s also good for your emotional wellbeing. However, a senior lecturer in the Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease at the University of Liverpool believes everyone must find their balance between a healthy lifestyle and the pleasures from indulging in the occasional unhealthy habits as being happy can ultimately help you live a longer and healthier life.

Saher Shrief, Store Director from Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja IT’S hayfever season again and this c a n c a u s e ey es to wate r, or be dr y, itchy and sore. Allergies are on the increase around the world and according to WHO they will keep increasing until one out of every two of us will suffer. Don’t worry though, there are things y o u ca n d o to limit s ymptoms of hayfever and other allergies, so here’s o u r a d v ice o n h o w to ge t through hayfever season. How does hayfever affect the eyes? Hayfever can cause conjunctivitis underneath your eye lids which will cause your eyes to feel itchy. When you get conjunctivitis under your eyelids, less mucin is produced and your eyes will feel dry. On the other hand, hayfever can simply irritate the eyes and make them water. Ho w c a n I s to p my e ye s w ate r ing and being sore during hayfever season? Protect your eyes with sunglasses, keep windows closed in the house and shower and change when you get home to remove any pollen from your body or clothes. You should also wash hands fre-

quently and try to avoid rubbing your eyes. If none of this w orks , vis it your chemist for one of the many hayfever remedies available which help reduce all the symptoms, including the issues with your eyes. If you find your usual brand has stopped working, try a few different ones as every year can be different. If your eyes are reacting quite badly you could also try an antihistamine eye drop. Can I still wear contact lenses during hayfever season? Unfortunately hayfever is a real problem with contact lenses. If your eyes are affected badly, there is no option but to revert to wearing glasses so that you can use antihistamine eye drops, as unfortunately you cannot use these with contact lenses. If your eyes are sore, or red or you are e xpe r ie nc ing dis c omfor t, go to your nearest Specsavers for an eye test and advic e on how to de al w ith hayfever this year. Eye tests are currently free and we are offering two for one including sunglasses for the spec ial pr ic e of €59, until July 3. www.specsavers.es.

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Rude revenge Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man FOR you who think being grumpy and having a moan is easy, you should know that it has to be used in the right circumstances, because if used by the wrong person, to the wrong person, at the wrong time the outcome can be, to say the least, disastrous. To quote the late, great Max Bygraves, “I’m going to tell you a story.” It was told to me by the man that was allegedly there when it happened. He was in a line checking in for an international flight with one of the big American airlines. He was travelling Club Class and in front of him there was a business man on his phone talking particularly loudly and giving it large about some deal he had done. The line wasn’t moving too fast and although it was a fraction of the normal length the bloke was moaning to whoever he was talking to. He got to the front of the line, put his bag on the scales and then started having a go at the check in lady. It wasn’t just a moan - he was being seriously rude having a go at her at the top of his

voice about all the things he thought were wrong and why wasn’t he entitled to an upgrade? He was annoyed about so many things and the young lady just kept smiling and very politely saying sorry about this and sorry that he wasn’t happy about that and he just kept yelling. Anyway eventually he goes and my friend checks in and says to her that he couldn’t believe how she kept so cool and didn’t just refuse to deal with him. Her reply was amazing. She explained that she never got mad with this type of customer but she did get even. My friend asked, “What do you mean”? She said that although that man was travelling to London …...she had sent his bags to Tokyo!! See what I mean? There was a person that thinks that being grumpy and having a moan works all the time. But it doesn’t! Another tip is to be careful about having a moan in restaurants and be particularly careful about sending food back. Obviously sometimes it has to be done but you don’t want that pizza coming back with any extra toppings on it! That reminds me of the story about the pizza restaurant owner found dead on the floor covered with ham, cheese, pepperoni, peppers, chicken and pineapple …. the police said they don’t know how he died but think he topped himself.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING Intelligent road signs 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. A NEW wave of road signs is being installed across much of the main road network in Spain, as part of a multimillion euro investment scheme to make the roads safer. Illuminated signs offering more protection at roundabouts have already been installed on the infamous N-332 around Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca which flash in the direction of movement and triangular signs that flash orange to warn us of the approaching hazard. These sign groups have two units, one is the detector, the other the receptor and warning sign. When traffic flows freely the signs look like nothing more than a black square. But, when traffic is detected, the square displays an electronic version of the triangular P-31 road sign, warning of congestion, with flashing orange lights to attract attention. These are not the only intelligent signs being installed on the road network. In other areas of Spain a number of junctions have already had warning systems installed which tell drivers on the main carriageway that there is a vehicle at a junction ahead on a minor road likely to join or cross the flow of traffic. Sensors built into the road, similar to those used to monitor traffic flow, become aware of the presence of a vehicle at the junction. They are able to identify the size and type of vehicle, if needed, and send the information to the warning sign located on the m a i n c a r riage-

way, offering an extra set of eyes to the driver and the theoretical ability to see beyond bends and buildings ahead, reducing the surprise factor and, hopefully, reducing the risk. The ‘dynamic junction warning system’ uses low-cost technology to exchange information between the vehicle, infrastructure and back to the vehicle, aiming to warn of the proximity of vehicles at junctions. So far, four locations in Spain have these signs, chosen because of their high incident rate. Two are located in Madrid and León, the others in Navarra and A Coruña.

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Are expenses too high? OUR AGM is coming up and we wonder how can we stop the Administrator’s gravy train. He has presented a water project for €380,000, street lighting project for €333,000, cleaning of green area for €303,000, plus €474,000 to bring court cases against non-payers. We are told the owners’ contribution to these projects can only be calculated by way of catastral value and not by Community coefficient values. For the water project I pay €831. If calculated by coefficient values, it would be €304.Your comments will be appreciated. P.F. (Costa Blanca) Something has been left out of the story. It looks as if your Community is being put into correct legal form so that your town hall can take over the roads, lighting and water supply. They will not do this

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

unless everything is in good order. The costs are set by

negotiation with the town hall, not by the Community itself. Because of this, your share of the charges is indeed based on your property’s official rated value, valor catastral, and not on your Community quota or share.

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

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BBQ event A CHARITY BBQ on June 25 at El Alto La Dolores restaurant, Guardamar, will help raise funds for the Elche Children’s Care Home. The event starts at 6.30pm with entertainment by Lee Howard, singer, guitarist and producer who has worked with many famous names and bands including Phil Collins, Paul Young and Leo Sayer. He was also a member of the famous Honeycombs whose single ‘Have I the Right’ reached number one. Tickets cost €10 including BBQ food and you have the chance to win a Mediterranean Cruise. Tickets are available from Redz Cafe Bar in Quesada, The Card Place Benimar and el Alto La Dolores, or call 692 866 536. Charity events at the restaurant are becoming more and more popular and raise an average of €1,000 each time for the chosen charities.

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How poppy appeal money spent in Spain THE Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces Community. At the Legion they are often asked “How much money do you raise for the Poppy Appeal and how is it spent here in Spain?” The generous people in the District of Spain once again supported the Legion with all nationalities donating to the Poppy Appeal to help raise over €171,000 last year. So, how was the money spent? Each year the Legion’s enquiries are slightly different but here is a breakdown of just some of the help they were able to give with your donations: stair lifts; mechanical wheelchairs and scooters; refurbishing homes so beneficiaries had a better standard of life, such as changes to a bathroom or

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bedroom; wood, oil and solar panels have been purchased for isolated properties. Donations also helped with smaller items: gas canisters, fridges and food, as well as dental bills and help with the purchase of spectacles. Caseworkers are always busy visiting and spending time with potential beneficiaries. The definition of a beneficiary is someone who has served in the Armed Forces or their dependent(s). On some occasions they are able to signpost someone to another charity or organisation and this means the person can get the best possible help available. If you feel the Legion may be able to help you or a relative you can either telephone 676 451 780 or email welfare.rbl.dns@gmail.com.

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LOCAL CUISINE: Different restaurants and hotels will be participating.

Gastronomic offerings By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ORIHUELA is hosting the first Gastronomic Days of Sicted. Mayor Emilio Bascuñana, and councillor of Tourism Sofia Alvarez, launched the event at El Tapeo de Agus restaurant with a tasting of dishes including sampling salted fish by producer Toni Perez.

Councillor Alvarez said: “The purpose is to value products and traditional dishes of Orihuela through establishments with the distinctive Sicted mark, awarded for its commitment to quality tourism.” Throughout the week, different restaurants and hotels participating and offering special menus and dishes are: Restaurant Alejandro’s today (Thursday); Restaurant

Las Villas tomorrow (Friday); El Joaquin on Saturday June 17 with the Hotel Motepiedra Saturday evening. The mayor said: “It is a great opportunity to present our gastronomic culture and good products offered by our garden. These activities always have great reception, so this first edition will be a success that helps us spread our rich local cuisine.”

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5th anniversary for the Jaguars Club THE Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in Spain is celebrating their fifth anniversary. Launched with just four members when the club was first started by Eric Arnold, there are now over 300 members in the Costa Blanca and more than 100 members in the Costa Del Sol. For the anniversary event, the group chose Restaurant Rebate, close to Pilar de la Horadada and a cava reception in the gardens under the shade of the trees awaited the drivers. Molly and Brian Patterson organised a raffle which raised €207 for the club funds and Ian McMenemy, Events Director and his wife Uschi were presented with Certificates of Excellence recognising all their hard work and dedication to the club. Eric Arnold and his wife Barbara were also presented with memorial cups to mark the day. Eric said: “I started the club as I am passionate about Jaguars and I have run the club to get like-minded people together and give them an opportunity to enjoy

themselves. It is lovely to know that all our efforts are very much appreciated.” The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the

largest of the world’s Jaguar Clubs. email jaguarspain@outlook.com or call 609 931 647 or visit www.jec-spain.com

Learn more about the local heritage this summer By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

ANNIVERSARY EVENT: There are now 300 members in the Costa Blanca.

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vKNOWING the secrets behind the artistic heritage of Baix Vinalopó will become reality this summer thanks to courses at the University Miguel Hernandez. Crevillente’s Casa de Cultura is the venue for one such course, which is focusing on the period from the French Revolution to the present. Running from June 28-30 it will focus on the Valencian architecture, but with most of the content focusing on extolling the artistic heritage of Crevillente and emblematic spaces such as the Holy Trinity parish, the old market and contemporary buildings. The course is not only theoretical but will involve guided visits.

Another course running from July 4-6 will be focused on painting and sculpture. Various presentations will be made along with tours of the Municipal Art Gallery and the Jose Candela Lledo Casa de Cultura works including iconic pieces from artists such as Arcadio Blasco, Mariano Benlliure and Eduardo Lastre. A visit will also be made to the Holy Week museum on July 5 as the Crevillente fiestas have been declared of ‘National Tourist Interest.’ These courses are open to students and people who want to learn more about the Valencian artistic heritage. It is not necessary to have knowledge of art history. More information can be gained from the town hall in Crevillente.

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Spectacle wearer of the year award S PECS AVE R S Op t ica s have announced the winners of the Spectacle We a r e r o f t h e Yea r Aw a rd s 2016. The f i r st p r i z e o f € 5 0 0 an d a pair o f d e si g n e r g la s s e s h as been awarded to Tynesha Dudgeon, w ho su b m i t t e d a s a s s y, fu n picture of herself in her oversized black f r a m e s. T h e ju d g e s fe lt the image expressed her style and how central her glasses were to her identity. She commented that she loves her glasses because “They are a great fashion accessory and now everyone wants to wear glasses!” The four semi-finalists from the different age categories, Imanol Ortega, Zlatka Brodie, Jennifer Franks and A n t o n i a B e l m o n te G áme z a ll w on on e p a i r o f d e si g n e r g la s s e s worth €159. To find the right frame for you, visit the team of experts now in store in Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura.

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AECC DONATION: David Gregson with Debbie Weedon.

€1,335 raised EUROGOLF Golf Society’s Captain’s Day raised over €1,000 for the AECC Maria Wilson and the Pink Ladies. Following the game at La Marques and prize-giving to al l wi nner s by Capt ai n David Gregson, a meal was enjoyed at the Clubhouse before an auction was held of goods the members had donated to raise funds for

the Captain’s chosen charity of the AECC. A grand total of €1,335 was raised and handed over to Pink Lady and Vice-Captain Debbie Weedon. If you would like to play with Eurogolf at La Marquesa on Tuesdays and Thursdays visit www.euro golf-quesada.co.uk

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TOP GLASSES: Winners in Specsavers annual competition.

ESAMD the Ex-Servicemen’s Association Mazarron District which was founded in May 2006, are hosting their next event on July 13 at Restaurant Ramonette in Las Librilleras from 1.30pm. For membership and enquiries, email esamd.espana@gmail.com

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PROPERTY LADDER: First time buyers will benefit from falling prices.

Property prices down By Matthew Elliott THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has highlighted uncertainty over the impending EU referendum as ushering in an unexpected decline in house prices in the British market. London’s house prices are expected to be most affected as a fall in buyer inquiries is expected in the next three months according to a May report from the respected organisation.

Buyer demand is falling at the highest pace since 2008 while the number of homes put up for sale is declining at a rate not seen since April 1999. “Sadly, for young people looking to enter the property market, it is unlikely that we are seeing the emergence of a more affordable market,” said chief economist Simon Rubinsohn. “Instead it appears to me that what we are looking at is a short-term drop caused by un-

certainty from the forthcoming EU referendum coupled by a slowdown following the rush to get into the market ahead of the tax change on the purchase of investment properties.” First time buyers are eagerly awaiting a fall in steep prices. The value of property in the capital has increased by roughly 60 per cent, although there are significant regional differences with the south-east developing a bubble of its own.

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Oh, we’re going to Ibiza By Matthew Elliott AWAY from all the pressures of the mainland, the Balearic Island of Ibiza is enjoying a quiet property revolution and surge in value. In fact asking prices are now more than 20 per cent higher than they were even before the recession in 2007, making the island, famed for its party atmosphere juxtaposed with tranquil scenery, one of Spain’s real success stories. The rapidly improving market comes at a terrific time for the island which is seeing improvements across almost all indicators. The off-season is notably busier with winter no longer the calm before the storm it once was and some hotels open right through from October to March. Foreign residents are leading the way as in neighbouring Mallorca, with Dutch and German buyers the most prescient, many of them very wealthy

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Change of tack IN an interesting development the high court of Madrid has annulled a controversial decree which insisted that tourist rentals must be for periods of at least five days. The judges found that the restriction unfairly strangled competition and was of no real benefit to tourists. It was also found that the time limit contravened a European Parliament directive guaranteeing market

unity and could not justify itself by appealing to a greater good. While each autonomous region maintains control over the level of restrictions on tourist rentals, whereby homeowners rent out their homes for a period of time, the decision will be closely watched by landlords and the hotel industries of the Canary Islands and Andalucia which are tackling new regulations this year.

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ON THE RISE: Property prices are up, as are are the number of off-season visitors. and looking to splurge in the €1.5 million plus range. A variety of new housing developments are also in the woodwork with the island’s

very strict planning permission regulations ensuring that they are sustainable and attractive. With the rental market also rocketing, Ibiza seems to be

flourishing at present, continuing to shed its image as the party capital of Europe and attract a more sophisticated breed of buyer.

RESIDENTS in Spain pay some of the highest electricity bills in Europe according to a comprehensive study from Eurostat. Spain comes in as the fifth highest country in terms of absolute rates, behind Denmark, Germany, Ireland and Italy, but comes in third place when prices are adjusted to household incomes, behind Germany and Portugal.

This is despite electricity prices rising by only 0.1 per cent in the latest data to an average of €23.7/kWh, while EU prices rose 2.4 per cent to an average of €21.1/kWh. Natural gas prices in Spain are also higher than average. It also remains behind regarding alternative supplies and is the only nation to tax renewable energy generated from homes.

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Stress free holiday rentals, Part One John Graham The property expert

FOR EWN readers on the Costas and Mallorca planning to rent out their property this summer, I would like to give you my ‘top 12 tips’ on preparing your property for holiday rentals. You may want to keep this article and use it as a check list, to help you enjoy a stress free and successful summer, renting out your property. • The community rules: If you are planning to rent out an apartment for holiday rentals first check that the community rules allow you to do so. If the current rules do not allow rentals, you may want to get together with other like-minded owners and vote to change this community rule at your next AGM or request an extraordinary meeting.

CHECK IT OUT: Make sure your community rules allows rentals. If you are renting out a villa there should be no problems but it is always wise to first check your local community rules to be on the safe side. • Legally register your property: The first thing you will need to do is register your property for holiday rentals with the town hall, or ask your

lawyer to do this for you. • Holiday rental agreement: Draw up a standard holiday rental agreement or ask your lawyer to prepare one for you, if you intend to use an agent they will have their own standard rental agreement. • Handling rental bookings yourself: If you are going to

handle bookings, you will also need to arrange weekly cleaning, laundry, maintenance, repairs, meet and greet, take bookings, collect money, advertising, deal with problem renters, damage to your property issues, etc. • You are competing with other rental properties: Holi-

day rentals is a very competitive business so start by writing down a list of all the appealing points about your property which you or the agent can use in the advertisement of your property to help attract holiday rentals. The points could be simple things like, the views, location, new or refurbished

property, the fantastic kitchen, the property has a lift and ramps, private pool or garden, south facing, etc. Take a few interior and exterior photos and some of local attractions such as the beach or golf course, etc for advertising. • Target the type of holiday makers you want for your property: Make sure that you are clear about the type of holiday rentals you want, if you want families or couples only, let them know that you are catering for them, such as baby cots, fold down sofa for children, board games, books in the property and list leisure facilities available, etc. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. If you would like a personal consultation please contact John by email gk.ipad@me.com. Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the EWN next week for part two of John Graham’s top tips for holiday rentals.

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Bouncing back POSITIVE reports from Spain’s National Statistics Institute and TV’s A Place in the Sun suggest that the Spanish property market is in the throes of a strong and stable comeback as the first quarter of 2016 saw house prices rise by a solid 6.3 per cent. That marks growth for the eighth consecutive quarter and is the strongest run seen since the third quarter of 2007. The Channel Four programme notes that Spain’s construction sector is also the strongest in Europe at present and that, with house prices still far below 2007 levels, now is an excellent time to buy. Houses, villas and apartments ranging from €115,000 to €200,000 have seen the best recovery, representing a huge swathe of the vastly varied marketplace.

SAN SEBASTIAN: Makes the top 10 with three of its streets having the most expensive properties in Spain.

Pricey property on quality street By Matthew Elliott IT may be surprising to discover that the most expensive region in Spain is not Barcelona or Madrid but rather the mountainous Basque Country in the far north. Renowned resort town San Sebastian, famous for its scenery and surfing, is home to three of the most expensive

streets in Spain when it comes to price per square metre. Hernani Street in the town centre is the country’s most expensive at an eyewatering average of €12,700 per square metre, while neighbouring Zubieta would see new residents fork out a lofty €11,500. To give a comparison the famous Calle Serrano in the capital Madrid, of-

ten regarded as Spain’s most luxurious, features a paltry average of just €10,000 per square metre, and Barcelona’s iconic Paseo de Gracia scratches the €11,000 mark. Another San Sebastian street, Miraconcha, comes in fifth place with an average of €10,900, and the rest of the top ten is comprised of streets in Barcelona, Madrid and Bilbao.

The values show the top 10 streets to be well above regional competitors, with even rising star Valencia’s most exclusive neighbourhoods offering expensive homes for around €3,000 per square metre. Foreign buyers are driving some of the price rises, accounting for roughly 30 per cent of purchases in San Sebastian and 20 per cent in Barcelona.

More adults home to roost RISING house prices and the inability to get on even the first rung of the property ladder will see almost four million British adults living with their parents by 2025 according to research from Aviva. At present there are roughly 2.8 million adults living with their parents but numbers are expected to jump by more than a million in the coming decade as the skyrocketing price of housing across the country is acutely felt by a younger generation deprived of the same opportunities afforded their parents and grandparents. In just one decade prices have risen by more than 50 per cent, with the current average standing at €357,000 and few signs of a serious reduction over the long term.

Back on track ALICANTE is leading the property resurgence in Spain with the local market performing excellently over the course of the last year as 2015 figures were finally unveiled. Real estate valuation company Tinsa reported that building permits grew an astonishing 2,663 per cent in the city, jumping from just 42 to 1,148. The wider Alicante Province saw a more modest growth of 74 per cent but did see a remarkable increase in foreign purchases which now account for roughly half in the region.

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Would Brexit be the beginning of the end of the European Union? Nora Johnson

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

ACCORDING to a recent poll across 10 EU countries, euroscepticism is increasing across Europe. It found the strongest supporters of the EU were in Poland (72 per cent) and Hungary (61 per cent) - arguably the biggest net recipients of the EU budget - compared with just 27 per cent in Greece, 38 per cent (France) and 44 per cent (the UK). Enough euroscepticism in the UK to lead to Brexit? According to Daniel Kahneman, the influential economics Nobel laureate, simply “irritation and anger” may just do it: “The major impression one gets observing the debate is that the reasons for exit are clearly emotional. The arguments look shortterm and based on irritation and anger.

CHANNEL CROSSING: An increasing number of migrants now attempting to reach Britain. These seem to be powerful enough that they may lead to Brexit.” With Leave campaigners keeping the focus on immigration - most voters believe recent EU migration has been bad for the NHS, schools, housing and national security according to yet an-

other poll - you can see what he’s getting at, can’t you? Take one small example in the recent change of tactics by migrants, ‘irritation’ at the increasing number now attempting to reach Britain via the English Channel given the problems

with the former Turkey-Greece route. And ‘anger’ at the inevitable outcome. Of course those in difficulty in the Channel will have to be brought ashore to be ‘cared for’ by the Border Agency (as the BBC described the news about one sinking boatload of

Albanians). It’d be impossible for the authorities to act one way in the Channel and another in the Mediterranean. Effectively a convenient taxi service, then? And what about a boatload of migrants who’ve thrown their passports in the sea. They’ll likely be brought ashore as asylum seekers and, to protect their human rights, mostly have to stay? And soon bring their families? You get Kahneman’s point, don’t you. We’re only halfway through 2016. What’s possibly next up? Brexit, collapse of the Tory party, Corbyn as PM, recession, more anti-EU referendums across Europe, Donald Trump elected president just in time for Christmas. You couldn’t make it up. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/e-book (€0.89; £0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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I, LIKE an increasing number of expat gardeners in Spain, prefer to not use potent chemical weedkillers but also want to avoid the back breaking task of continually hoeing, mattocking, hand pulling, hand trowelling and forking out weeds. Fortunately there are several things one can do when planning a new garden or modifying an existing one as outlined below. Ground cover plants Plant flowering and evergreen plants that will soon grow sideways and create deep shade below the green growth which will make it difficult for most weeds to germinate and survive. Minimise planted areas Design the garden with smallish flower beds and shrubberies surrounded by wide paths, terraces and areas of stone chippings laid over solid plastic sheeting over which plant growth can be allowed to overlap. Covering areas to block out light

WEEDING: Back breaking work. for a few weeks One can use pieces of old carpet, old rugs or pieces of heavy grade black plastic sheeting to achieve this. Permanent deep mulching As described in Section 4.7 of the

book How to use less water in your garden there are many ways of mulching plants once weeded to reduce the growing of new weeds. Solarisation I first saw this method being used

extensively in the vegetable growing areas surrounding the city of Valencia but it is also easily used in new gardens to kill off weeds and weed seeds before areas of soil are planted up with flowering plants or vegetables. For instance it’s ideal if you plan to develop a vegetable garden on an area of wild ground densely covered withannual and perennial weeds and with many fallen but ungerminated seeds on and in the soil. As outlined below the method is inexpensive, not labour intensive and relatively fast during the hottest months of the year. Having selected an area of the garden mark it out with posts or rocks and buy a sheet of clear heavy grade plastic, a little larger than the shape of the area to be cleared and dig a 15cm deep trench around the intended veggie plot. When this is done water the area and then immediately cover the damp weed covered soil with the plastic placing rocks on the plastic sheeting to prevent it being blown away. Then push the edges of the plastic into the trench and bury them. The area of soil will now be sealed and wind will not

Solarisation is used extensively in vegetable growing areas surrounding Valencia to control and kill off weeds but this can easily be used in your garden before planting up new areas. be able to get under the sheet of plastic. Now watch and wait as existing weeds wither, die and turn to dust and any seeds germinate and soon die back as the temperature rises to over a hundred degrees centigrade. During the hottest months of June to September everything should be totally burnt and turned to dust in six to eight weeks. Naturally during the winter an extra month or two will be necessary. By starting to use solarisation in the next few weeks you will have with a weed free area by the end of August that can be rotovated and enriched with well rotted composts ready for planting plantlets or sowing seeds in the early autumn. © Dick Handscombe June 2016

Help out our feathered friends, think inside the box AS the natural habitats of many bird species continue to take a pummeling, nest boxes are the ideal way to help our feathered friends flourish, and here are some tips on building your own. In terms of materials, wood is the most suitable since it allows the box to breathe, helps maintain

an ambient temperature, thus avoiding overheating and excess condensation. For long lasting boxes consider using hardwoods like beech or oak and avoid treated wood that may leach chemicals and harm birds. Use wood at least 15mm thick to provide good insula-

Maximise bathroom space IF you have a small bathroom, utilising the space is particularly important. Experts have given some tips worth remembering. Remove all items from the bathroom e.g. towels, make-up, hair dryers, etc. as this gives you a clear picture of the space you have. Then decide what really needs to be moved back and what can be stored elsewhere. Use stacking storage boxes to store similar items together e.g. hair care products, toothpastes in another, etc. Small shelving units can also be useful as is a shower rack for soap and shampoo.

tion, while nails or screws should be galvanized to prevent rusting. Drill some drainage holes in the base, adding a waterproof hinge to the roof to allow for an annual clean once occupants have moved out. Don’t add a perch as this may attract unwanted visitors.

The diameter of the access hole depends on what you want to attract, with 25 mm recommended for small tits, 28 mm for great tits and flycatchers, 32 mm for house sparrows and nuthatches, and 45 mm for spotless starlings. Adding a clasp can help prevent predators.

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CAPTURED: ’Say Cheese’ by Louis Johnson. Easy does it Children are always excited about a new pet. Don’t allow them to overwhelm him with attention and handling. They should be taught to play gently with him, and never to disturb him when he is sleeping or eating. Parental supervision is important. Call me by my rightful name You’ve probably given your dog a new name. Use it frequently and try always to associate it with good things: affection, approval and fun. I’m just not myself today When he is first settling in, your new pet may have problems of shyness, anxiety, restlessness, excitement, crying or barking. Physical symptoms

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Inquisitive and gentle creatures They are extremely active and should be provided with a suitably large cage, ideally with multiple levels and a solid base to avoid them trapping their feet. A solid exercise wheel can be CHINCHILLAS are among the most suitable rodents to be added, and if you let your fluff ball out for play time, be considered as a family pet, despite being predomaware that these animals can jump several feet in inantly nocturnal. the air, squeeze through surprisingly small They are relatively low maintenance, spaces, and will likely gnaw on wires, furniquiet, and do not produce offensive ture and other items. smells, while they can also become Feeding should consist only of hay, quite tame if handled from a young chinchilla pellets, with treats best avoided age, even forming a bond with or offered only occasionally. Clean water their owner. should be regularly provided and soiled Native to South America, wild hay or bedding should be removed daily examples are now extremely rare with the entire cage cleaned each week. having been hunted to near extincA dust bath must be offered at least tion, with those available in the pet twice a week, ideally more often, and a trade bred on special farms which COMPANIONSHIP: These are special block of wood or pumice stone have also produced a range of colours sociable animals. provided for them to gnaw on, since their in addition to the natural grey form. teeth can grow up to 30 cm per year. In Spain, the main issue is temperaChinchillas are social animals and need plenty of attention if ture, since chinchillas require a constant range of 60-75°F, maintained alone, but they do require gentle and careful hanmeaning they are unsuitable for owners without a basement, or dling and should never be shouted at or chased. those unwilling to use air-conditioning during the summer. By Matt Ford

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Racing cars which have been converted for road use never really work. It’s like making a hardcore adult film, and then editing it so that it can be shown in British hotels. You’d just end up with a sort of half hour close up of some bloke’s sweaty face.” Some might say...

The newest Italian stallion By Matthew Elliott

MILLECAVALLI: Sleek beast. MAZZANTI debuted its Evantra Millecavalli at the 2016 Turin Auto Show on June 8, with the sleek beast promoted as the most powerful car ever made in Italy. The name is apt as Millecavalli is Italian for ‘a thousand horses’. The hypercar vision of the original Evantra has a power output of, yes you guessed it, 1,000 hp. With Ferrari’s LaFerrari stoking a measly 950 hp, the Millecavalli claims to be Italy’s most powerful prodigal son, a boast easily supported by its twin-turbocharged 7.2 litre V8 engine featuring peak torque of

Manx rally record smashed MARK HIGGINS broke his own Isle of Man record for cars by completing the 38 mile course in a speedy 17 minutes and 35 seconds, at an average speed of 128.73 mph. The time is a solid 80 seconds ahead of the previous official record Higgins set back in 2014. Driving a highly modified Subaru WRX STI with nearly 600 hp, Higgins had a massive advantage over his previous attempts in rustier vehicles. Higgins has won the British Rally Championship three times and is also a professional stunt driver but isn’t the fastest on the island with biker Michael Dunlop managing a lightning fast 16.58 on a BMW S1000 RR Superbike. A video of Higgin’s record breaking run will soon be released by Subaru.

885lb-ft, seeing it race from 060mph in just 2.7 seconds. It easily handles speeds in excess of 250mph and powerful brakes allow it to grind to a halt from 186mph in just seven seconds. A monocoque chassis constructed from steel and carbon brings down the weight, while Brembo carbon-ceramic

brakes, OZ Racing lightweight wheel and Pirelli Trofeo tyres lend a sophisticated aesthetic and feel. “Our new hypercar is an arrival point for us,” said CEO and founder Luca Mazzanti. “Not an absolute arrival, but the result of meticulous work and a

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JAGUAR: Rebuilding nine models after they were destroyed by a fire at their plant. By Matthew Elliott JAGUAR caught the attention of motoring enthusiasts last year when it announced plans to finish the legendary XKSS 1957 series. A huge fire at the company World War Two era assembly

plant had destroyed nine of the 25 original models, leaving just 16 in existence, one of which was bought by Steve McQueen. Rebuilding those nine is expected to be a mountainous challenge but the firm expects completion in around six months and has already sold

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Wins for Wales, Hamilton and England who wallop the Wallabies Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

FOOTBALL • Hosts France began the Euro Championships by beating Romania 2-1 in Paris. Olivier Giroud headed their first goal but it was Dimitri Payet’s brilliant late winner which stole the show. • Other early group games saw England concede a 92nd m i n u t e equaliser

against Russia (1-1)… Wales claimed their first major championship win for 58 years by beating Slovakia 2-1… Northern Ireland succumbed 1-0 to Poland, Croatia squeezed past Turkey 1-0, Switzerland beat Albania 1-0 and Germany defeated Ukraine 2-0. • Belgium lost to Italy 2-0, the Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with Sweden and Spain scraped past the Czech Republic 1-0 on Monday, and coming up, it’s England v Wales, Germany v Poland and Ukraine v Northern Ireland (today), Italy v Sweden and Spain v Turkey (tomorrow) and Belgium v Republic of Ireland and Portugal v Austria (on Saturday). • Group games conclude next Wednesday, with the last 16 games taking place on June 25, 26 and 27 . • More worrying is the crucial fact that FIFA has stated that if there is any more violence (similar to the violence that erupted in Marseille last weekend) involving England and Russia fans (wherever they may be), then both countries COULD be eliminated from the tournament! • In Copa America, hosts USA (after beating Paraguay 1-0 with a Clint Dempsey goal) joined Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and

Venezuela in the quarter-finals. CRICKET • In the third and final Test at Lords, England scored 416 (Jonny Bairstow 167 not out) and 233-7 declared (Alex Hales 94) while Sri Lanka replied with 288 (Chris Woakes 3-31) and 78-1 (persistant rain stopped play, the Test was declared a draw). The five ODI’s between the two countries take place on June 21, 14, 26 and 29, and July 2. RUGBY UNION • Last weekend, superb England, coached by an Aussie, Eddie Jones, beat Australia 39 points to 28 in the first of three Tests down under. Also New Zealand defeated plucky Wales 39-21, and 14-man Ireland (who had CJ Stander sent off) pulled off a memorable and historic 26-20 victory in South Africa. The next games, including Japan-Scotland, take place on Saturday, when England will be hoping to record their first-ever series win in Australia. RUGBY LEAGUE • After 18 games, it’s looking mighty tight at the top of Rugby’s Super League with Hull FC (28 points), Catalan Dragons (26), Wigan Warriors (26) and Warrington Wolves (24) all in the mix. GOLF • The US Open starts today at the Oakmount CC in Penn-

sylvania and the initial threeplayer groups include Danny Willett, Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler, Jordan Speith, Zach Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson and Jason Day, Adam Scott and Louis Oosthuizen. FORMULA ONE • Last Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal was won by Lewis Hamilton with Sebastian Vettel second and Valtteri Bottas third. Nico Rosberg now leads the driver’s championship by just nine points from his Mercedes team-mate Hamilton, who dedicated his fifth victory in Canada to the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Former champion Vettel actually complained to the stewards that back-markers were in his way… he hasn’t got the right of way on any one given track, has he? And Jensen Button wasn’t a happy chappie after his engine ‘blew up’ on the same track for the second year running. • This Sunday, the cars, drivers and crews are in the Azerbaijan capital of Baku for the European Grand Prix. TENNIS • The Aegon tournament at Queen’s club is taking place right now, ahead of the Wimbledon fortnight which starts on Monday, June 27. Youngster Dominic Thiem is the player in form after beating Roger Federer in the re-

LEWIS HAMILTON: Won in Montreal. GARETH BALE: Scored for Wales.

DID YOU KNOW Fifty years ago, England drew their first World Cup game 0-0 with Uruguay, but still went on to win the trophy. And former West Indian fast bowler Courtney Walsh holds the record for having most ducks in Test cricket – 43.

cent Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart, but Andy Murray (who has re-engaged Ivan Lendl as his coach), Stan Wawrinka, Juan Martin Del Potro and world number one Novak Djokovic, plus females Serena Williams and young Spaniard Garbiñe Muguruza are all capable of becoming champions. HORSE RACING • Over 200,000 enthusiastic racegoers are expected to attend the annual five-day

ENGLAND: Won the first Test against Australia. Royal Ascot meeting, which started on Tuesday and ends on Saturday. My each-way tip in today’s Gold Cup is Mizzou, trained by Luca Cumani.

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Los Nietos competition ENTERTAINMENT secretary Clive Williams was the winner of Los Nietos Golf Society’s June competition, with 23 players competing at the Mar Menor Golf Resort. Playing off a handicap of 34, Clive scored 37 stableford points. In second place was 27handicapper Bill Stone with an even-par 36 points. Thirteen-handicapper Iain Furniss finished joint third with 35 points, and picked up prizes for nearest the pin at holes two and 14. Also on 35 points was John Oliver, playing off a handicap of 25. John won prizes for the best front nine

and for nearest the pin at the 17th. Twenty-five handicapper Leif Dircksen won the back nine, Alan McNicol was nearest the pin with his second shot to the 11th, and Dave McBirnie hit the longest drive on the seventh fairway. The captain’s monthly prize was presented to Christine Williams. After the golf the players were joined by wives, partners and friends for a presentation evening at El Fraile Bar and Restaurant, Los Nietos. The next event is due to take place at Roda GC on Wednesday July 6, starting at 10.50am. Cost is €40 for members and €45 for guests, including buggy. New members and guests are always welcome. To find out more email crazygolfers55@gmail.com or call in at El Fraile Bar and Restaurant, Los Nietos.

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San Miguel Golf Society at Las Colinas, June 8, 2016 ANOTHER large turnout for SMGS saw 45 members and six guests play a stableford competition, contributing the third round of this season’s Eclectic, which is being played over five visits to Las Colinas. The course was in its usual good condition, and set up relatively short but with some tricky pin positions. With superb weather, scoring was expected to be pretty good, and so it proved, with some excellent returns in the gold and bronze categories. For some reason, and seemingly following a trend at this course, those in silver generally scored less well, with only Phil Birtwistle and Alan Gilbert topping 30 points. While Keith Wraithmell played to his handicap in bronze, it was gold category players Steve Higgins, Robin Eastman and Tony Smale who excelled, scoring 38, 40 and 41 points respectively. Alan and Tony clearly like the

course, having taken their category’s top prize on our last visit back in February. The first of the semi-final matches was played in this season’s match play competition, with Steve Higgins making it to the final by beating Darren Hancock three and two. The winner of the match between Steve Fleet and Ben Price awaits. The day’s stableford results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: Fifth Rob Smyth (33), fourth Brian Mulligan (34), third Keith Stevenson (35 on CB), second Chris Hamblett (35 on CB) and first Keith Wraithmell with 36 points. Silver Category: Fifth Norman Cahill (29 on CB), fourth Paul Tomlinson (29 on CB), third Ken Flaherty (30), second Phil Birtwistle (33), and first Alan Gilbert with 34 points. Gold Category: Fifth Theo Boelhouwer (35 on CB), fourth Peter Dob-

son (35 on CB), third Steve Higgins (38), second Robin Eastman (40) and first Tony Smale with 41 points. The Abacus was won by Derek Johnson. The best guest prize went to Rick Cairns, pipping second-placed Jed Bannon on count back, both having scored 31 points. Nearest the pins (open to all) on the par threes went to Max Edwards (five), Peter Dobson (seven), Theo Boelhouwer (10) and Darren Hancock (14 and 17). Our thanks go to the staff at Las Colinas golf course for their contribution to an enjoyable day. Next week SMGS will be at La Manga on June 15. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org, or simply give Barry Roehrig a call on 966 731 033 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers.