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Mojacar support for British expats By Adele Land Mojacar Council has joined other towns throughout Andalucia in reaching out to its British residents, following the recent EU referendum result where the UK voted to leave the EU. Many British expatriates expressed their concerns following the result, wondering how the changes would affect their status in Spain. The open letter, from Rosa Maria Cano acknowledged the high number of British residents in the town and said there was “a bond” between the town and its British expatriates. The letter went on to say that the Spanish and British communities had integrated completely and that Mojacar would not be the same without its British residents, and insisted that the relationship would not change. In her letter, Cano said that the town “would not be the unique and attractive place it is today without its foreign residents” and that everything would continue as normal.

She finished by saying: “I personally want to show my solidarity with the British residents living in Mojacar and would like to reassure them that they can count on our help whatever the circumstance.” The letter was posted on

Monday July 4 on the Mojacar Council Facebook page, ‘Mojacar Informa’ in English and Spanish and was quickly shared over social media. More than 50 per cent of Mojacar’s residents are foreign with the majority of expatriates

being British. While the majority are retired, many run successful businesses in the town, employing Spanish and foreign workers. Arboleas was the first town in the province to release a statement of solidarity with its British residents and followed a number of other towns with all the letters sharing the same sentiments. In similar news, a group of long-time expatriate residents have joined forces and launched a petition calling for representation for expatriates in Europe in order for them to have a ‘voice’ in Brussels. Andrew Mortimer, Jim Simpson and Lenox Napier hope to get at least a thousand signatures to be able to take to Brussels on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of British people living in Europe. The group hopes to be able to represent not only expatriates in Spain but those living in other parts of the EU. For more information contact andyjim lenox@gmail.com.

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Beautiful blue TWO official ‘blue flags’ have been raised on the beaches of Mojacar, emphasising further that the town is not only an environmental treasure, but also a shining beacon in Almeria. See page 4

Busy buses PUBLIC transport users in Mojacar will soon be in their glory now that a much needed transport connection will link the town with many of the neighbouring areas, including Carboneras, San Juan de Los Terreros, Turre, Bedar and Huercal-Overa. See page 5

Summer concert ZURGENA residents were grooving to the music last week as The Incognito Singers

brought the house down and raised €1,000 for charity. See page 66

Politicos’ paradise ALMERIA is the holiday destination of choice for numerous political bigwigs, including PSOE’s Pedro Sanchez, who has a holiday home in Mojacar, and former Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero, who owns a luxury residence in Vera. See page 25

Summer learning SUMMER schools have proven to be a popular option in the Albox area this year, with numerous youths in the area taking part in the educational initiatives, which combine knowledge with entertainment. See page 65

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Road to recovery ALMERIA Provincial Council has revealed that a total of €15.6 million has been invested in improvements to the area’s road network since 2012, with 103 separate maintenance pro-

jects having been completed. Surfaces have been relaid, road markings repainted, pot holes filled in, new roundabouts and other infrastructure installed, and signage upgraded.

Spitting feathers EFFECTS of the current drought-like conditions are being felt throughout Almeria, with agriculture and livestock particularly affected. Farmers are predicting that cereal production will hit the skids, with a nosedive of at least 30 per cent this year due to the lack of rain provoking a water shortage, with conditions on the ground as dry as dust.

Charity barbecue AN Animal Charity in San Juan de los Terreros is hosting a fundraising barbecue. The ‘international’ barbecue will include food from Spain,

Germany, England and Mexico and will be held at the Molino del Saltador on July 16. Contact pete@sananimal.org or call 630 528 464.

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Fortified offering By Eleanor Hawkins HUERCAL-OVERA castle, in reality a 14th century watchtower, is to ramp up its efforts to ensnare visitors this summer, as its opening hours have been extended, with the monument now open between 7pm and 9.30pm Monday to Thursday. The ancient structure is one of the town’s most popular attractions, with thousands having entered its almost e ntire ly modifie d w a lls s inc e its restoration was completed in 2012. Its emblematic design has featured in advertising campaigns and documentaries, while it was recently nominated for the prestigious Aga Khan architectural awards. One of the most important discoveries made during the makeover was a decorative element known as ‘The Tree of Life’ inside a third-floor wall, which is considered to be a iconographic representation of the universe according to Islamic philosophy, and is among the few decorative example s re s iding in Spa nis h c a s tle s , along with that in Gibralfaro castle in Malaga.

STRONGHOLD: Huercal-Overa’s castle.

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BLUE FLAG: Piedra Villazar was one of the beaches that received the award. By Adele Land LAST week saw the raising of two official Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) ‘blue flags’ for beaches in Mojacar, one less than last year. Piedra Villazar and Marina de La Torre were awarded flags

after meeting main criteria like cleanliness, services and environmental management. Mayor Rosa Maria Cano attended the ceremony with tourism councillor Emmanuel Aguero and leading hoteliers including the director of the

Mojacar Parador. Mojacar has 17 kilometres of coastline, seven kilometres of which is beach. Some €37,000 has been spent on improving the beach areas including making access easier for users. A budget of €140,000 has

been allocated to beach management for the summer season to provide services including 25 lifeguards, an ambulance, and a rapid intervention vehicle, all available from 11am to 7pm daily. The beach cleaning team has been increased to 25 staff.

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BUS SERVICES: Mojacar is now connected to neighbouring towns, including Huercal-Overa.

New bus routes are welcomed By Adele Land MOJACAR residents are set to benefit from a much-needed transport connection between neighbouring towns. A number of new bus services, operated by the Baraza transport company, will connect Mojacar with towns including Carboneras, San Juan de Los Terreros, Turre, Bedar, Los Gallardos and crucially, Huercal-Overa. Mojacar residents have long-requested a bus service

Glad rags get-together TH E b e a u t i f u l p e o p le were out in force at La Esperanza port in Villaricos on Saturday, July 2, as th e t o wn h o st e d a spectacular fashion show in association with the Commerce and Citizen Participation Department of Cuevas del Almanzora Council. Organised by Almerian designer, Jesus Vera, the event was also supporte d b y a n u m b e r o f local style emporiums, who paraded their latest collections up and down the catwalk.

to Huercal-Overa, which is home to the main hospital for the Levante area. The new bus lines are scheduled to run throughout the year and not just during the summer months. Baraza is a well-known local transport company which specialises in school services as well as regular routes, and the distinctive blue and white vehicles are equipped for people with reduced mobility. For frequent users of the

Inmaculada hospital in Huercal-Overa, the news was very well received. Tony Crawford told EWN: “I have regular appointments at the hospital in HuercalOvera and my illness prevents me from driving. “I usually have to rely on the kindness of friends or pay for a taxi, so the new bus service will be very useful.” Timetables for the new services can be found at www.autocaresbaraza.com.

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Police plans are in place for summer By Adele Land MOJACAR’S Local Police are fully prepared for the summer season ahead. Mayor Rosa Maria Cano and deputy Emmanuel Aguero met with the chief of police last week to put the plans in place

for the influx of tourists expected during July and August. The Local Police will work alongside departments of the Junta de Andalucia regional government and other forces from neighbouring towns. One of the main tasks will be security and alcohol control,

Fines are possible for alleged pig squashers A DISCIPLINARY process has been launched by the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s Agriculture, Fishery and Rural Areas department regarding two employees of a Huercal-Overa pig farm who are accused of squashing 72-week-old piglets to death in January. This process is separate from a criminal court case on the same matter, and may result in fines of up to €100,000, the National Association for Animal Protection and Welfare has reported. Meanwhile the public prosecutor has asked the criminal courts to deliver two-and-a-half-year prison sentences for the two men, aged 19 and 22.

and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all visitors and residents. The number of officers will be doubled, thanks to cooperation agreements with other towns. A total of 40 officers will be in place during the summer months.

Beach control SATURDAY, July 2, saw the commencement of special traffic operations around the entrances to Plomo and El Playazo beaches in Rodalquilar, as local authorities attempt to reduce summer congestion. Local Police have coordinated installation of a number of fences limiting parking in certain areas, with two officers in attendance on each beach during peak times, covering every weekend in July and increasing to seven days per week in August.

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Hunt continues for donkey torturers THE Guardia Civil continues to hunt for the perpetrators of a horrific attack which led to the death of an innocent donkey in Turre last week. Alfalfero, an 11-year-old, friendly, docile donkey, was reported missing by his owners on the night of June 23, and although the family searched high and low there was no sign of their four-legged friend. That was until Sunday (June 26) when a neighbour said he had seen something in the El Jairo area, just two kilometres from home. Upon arrival a horrific sight met their eyes: Alfalfero had been tied spread-eagled to nearby trees and attacked viciously until he died in agony. Local animal charity, La Huella Roja, has urged anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area to come forward and report it to the police. Turre is a small village and the devastated owners are sure the killers are local people, the charity told the Press last Wednesday. “If you saw Alfalfero between Thursday and Saturday in the village or nearby, you should tell the police. If you’ve heard talk of the incident or have any idea of who these murderers are, please, report it. They are assassins and they are free. Who knows what they could do next? You can report to the police anonymously,” a

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On the buses GARRUCHA is to have a new bus service with a st op at La I nm acul ada hospital, following a number of requests from citizens, while a number of other local services are to be revamped as part of the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s attempts to improve routes throughout the province. Timetables and stops are available on the website of service provider Autocares

Baraza, or from any mobile device using the link http://goo.gl/kg1rHd, and shortly via a new smartphone application being cooked up by the council. Other new services in t he ar ea wi l l connect Huercal-Overa with Bedar, Los Gal l ar dos, and Carboneras via San Juan de los Terreros, while Carboneras will also be linked to Cuevas de Almanzora and Pulpi.

Disabled dog is mobile again HAPPIER TIMES: Alfalfero before he was tortured to death. charity representative said. The terrible death of the donkey has caused an outcry on social media with people pledging money to boost the reward to encourage people to come forward. The reward now stands at more than €1,500. A large amount of the reward has been put up by a number of British residents who were appalled by the crime. The post on the La Huella Roja Facebook page had more than 11,000 shares and received almost 4,000 comments.

A petition on change.org has also been set up and has received almost 5,000 signatures. At the time of going to print there have been no arrests or release of further information relating to the crime. This latest case, comes a year after two teenagers were charged with animal cruelty in Almeria. The young donkey ‘Capitan’ was found malnourished and injured in a district of Almeria but has since recovered in a rescue centre in Sevilla.

A TINY female dog is able to ‘walk’ once more, after Verdiblanca, a charity association for disabled people based in Almeria City, stepped in to create a special prosthetic harness fitted with four small wheels after the poor pooch lost the majority of her front legs. In order to create the novel appendage, the dog was wrapped in bandages so that measurements could be taken, with circles drawn in pen around the stumps of her missing limbs, before a cast of the apparatus was constructed by specialists. The finished prosthesis is made of durable plastic, with two sets of wheels replacing the pup’s legs, and the little dog had to wait a further two weeks for the contraption to be made, after which she needed several more days to get used to scampering around on it. A video detailing the process has gone viral on social media, receiving over 33 million views so far.

Stepping into the breach PROACTIVE Vera Council has been busy replacing ramshackle wooden walkways with snazzy new concrete versions on a number of municipal beaches. The town hall has invested €50,000 in the new facilities, which officials say will improve beach access for residents and visitors with reduced mobility, wheelchairs and prams, among others. Also, the esplanades won’t

produce splinters or scald feet and paws, unlike their wooden predecessors. They cut costs too as they don’t need removed for maintenance after each summer season. This was the fruit of an ongoing political fight between council and opposition parties, after complaints by residents’ association Veraplayazul. Vera now boasts similar walkways to Carboneras and Pulpi.

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Reeky recycling Criminals to be and composting of organic waste in Cuevas de Los Medina. According to residents, the pongy plants stink to high heaven, although a report by the two

companies in charge, commissioned by the local council in 2015 and finally published on June 27, concluded that there is no malodour whatsoever. Something has clearly got to give, and the Junta has now stepped in, responding to complaints from rattled residents,

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THE Junta de Andalucia regional government has opened an investigation into an overpowering stench being released from the municipal plants for processing solid urban refuse

27 June was the date that the report of the plants was finally published.

who also say that there are too many mosquitoes in the area, although a second technical inspection from the council found that ‘some’ of them do not derive from the plants. Neither CESPA, the company responsible for management of the composting, nor the Almeria City Council, who are responsible for the solid waste plant, have submitted studies requested by the Junta in May.

DOUBLED: The number of officers in July and August. MOJACAR mayor, Rosa Maria Cano, ably assisted by Citizen Security Councillor, Emmanuel Aguero, sat down for an in-depth chin wag with the Local Police chief on Monday, July 4, in order to plan and review safety protocols for the summer. The fact that the summer actually began on June 20 failed to inconvenience

t he t r oubl e- shoot i ng off i ci al s, who agreed that enforcement of the law on public beaches is of prime concern this year. Driving over the alcohol limit is also high on the list of misdemeanours that the trio intend to frown heaviest upon, with breathalyser spot checks to be intensified during the peak season.

Alleged baby killer is caught by police By Matt Ford THE Campohermoso resident accused of killing his 45-dayold baby boy before going on the run, as reported in the June 30 edition of EWN, was eventually tracked down and arrested on Friday, July 1. He was held at the headquarters of the Guardia Civil in Almeria until Monday, July 4, when he appeared before a judge, who ordered his immediate imprisonment without

bail in anticipation of a murder trial. The Guardia Civil suspected that he would attempt to flee the country from the outset, leading to publication of his picture throughout local and national media, plus searches of public transport in the area. As a result, they managed to locate the alleged killer as he laid low in a trailer in a shanty town near Pujaire, in Cabo de Gata Natural Park, although he initially fled into nearby fields.

It transpires that he was in the process of purchasing a five-metre speedboat which he had intended to use to reach his native Morocco, but had been unable to complete the sale, or his vanishing act, due to heavy police presence in the area. The man will now face trial for the brutal murder of his tiny son, who died after suffering a fatal head injury, with his mother also receiving cuts and bruises.

Activities available at beach VERA Council has continued to up the ante with its summer offerings, with the Department of Youth, Children, and Senior Citizens having cooked up a scheme to increase the number of activities available for children on the town’s beaches. For the first time, the seafront at Playazo fea-

tures a wooden ‘caseta,’ with a roof and terrace to provide welcome shade, which will complement and operate in conjunction with the existing structure on Las Marinas-Bolaga beach. The new building is included in the council’s ‘Explayate’ programme, and came into operation on Friday, June 24.

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What Does Brexit Mean For UK Expatriates? This is a very historic moment for the UK. Forty three years after joining the European Community it now starts the process of leaving the EU. This is new territory, and while we hope for a smooth transition there will be a period of uncertainty until the negotiations are completed. Leaving the EU will affect most UK nationals, in varying degrees, whether you live in the UK or abroad. Expatriates living in the EU have extra concerns such as over residency, healthcare etc. No-one can be sure exactly what will happen next, but we can put your mind at ease in some key areas. Is there anything I should be doing now? It is expected to take at least two years, if not longer, to work out the terms for leaving the EU. Nothing changes in the short-term. You will have plenty of time to consider how to respond to whatever changes emerge.

vice versa, we would expect new bilateral and multilateral residency agreements to be worked out. These could maintain the current benefits of EU membership for expatriates.

By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks

With expatriates contributing to the local economy, it is likely the authorities here will want to make sure Spain remains an attractive place for Britons to invest and relocate.

Do I have the right to stay in Spain? Acting Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, said that in all likelihood the procedure will last at least two years, that the rights of Spanish citizens in the UK remain unchanged for that period, and the same can be said for British citizens residing and working in Spain.

What about healthcare? Your current healthcare benefits should continue for the next couple of years until the Brexit terms have been ironed out. Again, it is possible that new bilateral agreements will be negotiated with regards healthcare for expatriates, but we need to wait and see what happens here. It may become more important to have good private health insurance.

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What about taxation? Will I pay more tax in Spain?

If you are resident in Spain, Brexit will not affect how you are taxed here. The local rules will remain the same as for all residents, and double tax treaties, such as the one between the UK and Spain, are independent of the EU, so your existing tax treatment will continue to apply. The UK, for example, has treaties with many non-EU countries like Australia, the US, Canada and Norway. For those who are non-resident in Spain, there is a possibility that they may have to pay some higher taxes in future, where Spain taxes non-EU and non-EEA residents a higher tax rate than Spanish and EU/EEA residents. What about my investment portfolio? If you use tax-efficient investment structures which are provided by companies outside the UK, such as the ones Blevins Franks recommends to clients, these are not dependent on UK

rules and so Brexit does not affect them. Investment markets do not like uncertainty so there is bound to be some volatility for a while. Try to avoid turning paper losses into real ones by selling investments which have fallen. It is also important to have a portfolio that is well diversified and designed around an objective assessment of your attitude to risk. While the longer-term implications are difficult to predict, it will take several years for the terms and details to be worked out. With professional and personalised financial advice, you can make sure that you are prepared and in a good position to protect yourself, whatever the future brings. 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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Rats the last straw as residents take action By Matt Ford

RESIDENTS of the San Antonio neighbourhood, the oldest district of Albox, are up in arms over the presence of large rats marauding through local streets, with one cheesed off citizen taking the extreme step of showing up at the town hall with one of the rampaging rodents, having taken it upon himself to perform some unofficial pest control. The exasperated man and his cousin both constructed do-it-yourself traps in order to ensnare some of the unsuspecting scoundrels, and he managed to take down 17 of them, while his relative hit the jackpot with an impressive 32. “I called the town council

WE SEE YOU: Citizens nabbed almost 50 rats. and they told me to bring one down, so that’s what I did,” he said, and although Mayor Cerdan was not in at the time, she didn’t mess

about having clapped eyes on the animal. “We have already treated the area and now we are going to clean,” she asserted,

adding: “It seems someone is dumping rubbish, so we’ll have to keep an eye on it and find out who is responsible.”

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By Matt Ford SINCE the points system was introduced on July 1, 2006, Almeria Province has seen a 64 per cent reduction in traffic accidents, according to a report from the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT). The survey was commissioned to

On the house THE tiny hamlet of Chercos, which lies high in the Sierra de los Filabres Mountains, has decided to take decisive action in order to safe g u a r d t h e j o bs o f staff working at its only school. Although it currently employs just two teachers, the school must find two more children aged between three and 11 in order to satisfy the rat i o r e q u i r e d b y th e Ministry of Education, but crafty local councillors have concoc t e d a n o u t l a n d is h plan. Head o f C u l t u r e , L o li Mena, explained: “We will provide free housing for any family t h a t wo u l d l i k e to move to Chercos, as long as they enrol two school age children. “Whoever goes for it will get an unfurnished property, and would only have to pay basic costs of electricity and water.”

Flown to shore A COASTGUARD helicopter had to fly out to a ship 16 miles east of Isla de Alboran to collect a 48-year-old Spanish sailor from El Secre fishing boat when he began to suffer chest pains and had difficulty breathing. The alert was radioed in at 9.43pm and the Helimer 202 helicopter sent to the rescue, carrying the sailor to Almeria airport where he was collected by an ambulance and taken to Torrecardenas Hospital for treatment.

What’s the point mark the 10th anniversary of a scheme which the DGT says has helped dramatically reduce the number of deaths on provincial roads,

with over 70 per cent of the provincial population having never received points on their licences. A total of 3,539 drivers had li-

cences revoked, with men more negligent than women, accounting for a whopping 3,332 of these cases. Speeding remains the most com-

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mon infringement, almost half of points handed out, along with misuse of seatbelts or child restraints and illegal use of mobile phones. Careless driving offences e.g. tailgating, ignoring signs/signals, and inappropriate overtaking accounted for less than a quarter of violations.

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Fruit fire LEVANTE fire brigade had to attend a fruit warehouse in Pulpi when a pile of plastic containers caught fire. The firefighters found the workers and Civil Protection volunteers already trying to put the flames out, no injuries were reported.

First step THE regional government has allowed an environmental investigation to begin regarding the possible construction of a new San Isidro bridge in Huercal-Overa. Residents have been demanding the new bridge for some time.

Go together A NIJAR charity, Mar Solidaridad, has planned Festival Entrepitas, a programme of leisure and cultural events for July and August to show leisure and solidarity go hand in hand.

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Animal rights groups are saying no to the circus By Adele Land A COALITION of animal protection groups has denounced a circus held in Garrucha last week. Marine rescue group, Equinac, along with other similar groups including ANADEL, ASPAC and Liberta registered the complaint with Garrucha council, the Junta de Andalucia and Seprona, the flora and fauna protection division of the Guardia Civil. The Las Vegas circus was installed by the high school on the edge of the town and following an investigation it was discovered that a number of wild animals were performing in the show. Equinac volunteers obtained photographs of elephants, tigers and ponies housed in small cages and enclosures and EWN reporter, Adele Land, along with local animal lover, Francoise Estivin, managed to record a video showing two large tigers pacing in a cage showing clear signs of distress.

IT’S CRUEL: Elephants and tigers are kept in small enclosures.

Estivin told EWN: “Wild animals should not be kept in these conditions it is inhumane and cruel.” While Andalucian law prohibits the use of animals in exhibitions or circuses if it entails the animal ‘suffering pain or unnatural treatment,’ the law is highly ambiguous and frequently flouted by shows and circuses in the region. Another law dictates that circuses must apply for licences within a certain time-frame and it is understood that this requirement was not met in this case. This is the second occasion in a space of two months that an official complaint has been made against the Las Vegas circus. The same animal rights groups made a similar complaint in April. On hearing about the circus a Mojacar local Facebook forum set up an online petition which received more than 300 hits opposing the use of circus animals. A growing number of towns throughout Andalucia have banned circuses and shows with animals.

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Smoke and mirrors A 46-YEAR-OLD male Moroccan resident in Girona, Cataluña, has been arrested in Melilla as he attempted to board a ferry to Almeria with over 36 kilos of hashish concealed beneath false panels in various parts of his car. His goose was cooked by the Guardia Civil during a routine pre-voyage security check at the North African enclave’s port, with 64 packages of the soporific resin unearthed in the side skirts and dashboard of his Toyota Corolla.

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SUMMER SCHOOL: The childre By Sam Croft TWENTY-TWO children between the ages of four and 12 have had the opportunity to attend a summer school in Aguamarga. They have taken part in various activities, including English, art, music, and physical education. The school has also featured workshops, karaoke, games and films.

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Safer roads A PROJECT to make improvements to six provincial roads has been given the green light by Almeria Provincial Council. The €770,000 2016 Road Plan, delegate Oscar Liria said, aims to make all Almeria roads safer.

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en have learned as well as had fun this summer. Additionally, the children went on two excursions, one to the botanical garden of Rodalquilar and the other one to the Mesa Roldan lighthouse, where they were able to familiarise themselves with the Cabo de Gata-Nijar natural park. The first week began on June 23, and the second on July 1, with a timetable from 9am to 2pm, and

the Aguamarga Social Centre serving as the base. Mayor of Nijar, Esperanza Perez, visited the students and monitors of the school and pointed out that the initiative has been a valuable one, as it has afforded the children opportunities to continue learning throughout the summer, albeit in an enjoyable and active environment.

ESPACIOS CONVERGENTES (Converging Spaces) art exhibition, by Yolanda Garcia and Jorge Reyes, is running at the exhibition room in Castillo de Villaricos until July 31.

Gran arrest A 52-YEAR-OLD woman was arrested in Almeria City last Thursday (June 30) for allegedly forcing her eight-year-old granddaughter to beg on the streets. The child’s mother claimed not to have known.

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Happy hikers on the circuit

ON TRACK: More routes are planned. By Matt Ford ALMOST 50 people participated in an organised hike around Zurgena, following a new route which has been included in the Provincial Roads and Trails Circuit for 2016. The nine-kilometre route was completed by the ramblers in around three hours,

as they yomped around a circuit which combines forest trails, dusty tracks, and minor roads. The group hooked up at the municipal pool in the Alfoquia neighbourhood, before ambling along a track towards the Llanos de Peral, crossing the dry Honda riverbed, before reaching Camino Zurgena. Turning left, the intrepid

crew trudged on, returning to the riverbed and continuing on to the Cortijo Capellania and the boundary with Arboleas, after which they headed back to the beginning of the route. This is the first time that a Zurgena route has been included in the current provincial circuit, and two additional routes are planned for the coming weeks.

Monitors trained FIFTY youths from HuercalOvera and Dalias took part in a training course organised by Almeria Provincial Council to teach them how to act as leisure and free-time monitors. The course, part of the provincial 2016 Youth Train-

ing scheme, consisted of theory classes followed up by practical sessions in both towns. All those who took part in the course, which aimed to help improve their chances of finding work, received a diploma.

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An app to keep us updated NIJAR has launched a mobile app to inform locals and visitors on the current conditions at beaches in the municipality and tourist services. Named Nijar APP, the application is available for Android and IOS systems, Tourism Councillor Alexis Pineda and deputy Carmen Fernandez reported from the information centre at Las Negras windmill. The app will keep users updated on beach conditions and warning flags daily at noon, and also includes maps of different areas of interest, with bars, restaurants, accommodation, information points and attractions labelled. There is also to be a direct interactive link to the Tourist Department to allow users to report incidents or seek advice quickly and easily. The app will continue to run after the summer, with information on local events and other items of interest, Pineda reported.

Clean bins promised ALMERIA Council has appr oved a change t o the rubbish collection service which will cost t he ci t y an ext r a â‚Ź886,000. The change allows for rubbish to be collected from all areas of the city every day of the week, including Sundays, and for bins to be washed twice a month.

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Conservation is key to solar campaign THE World Wildlife Fund has started its summer campaign in Almeria, with a catamaran driven by clean energy set to sail the coast from Cabo de Gata down to Almuñecar, in Granada Province, from July 2 until July 15. With the aim to “raise public awareness about the importance of conservation of deep marine ecosystems which, to this day, remain among the most unexplored environments on the planet,” this will be the seventh ‘Embark with WWF Solar’ campaign.

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To meet these ends, members of the public are able to hop aboard and take a cruise on the solar-powered vessel, during which volunteers will ex-

7 times the WWF has embarked on the solar campaign to raise public awareness.

SAVE OUR SEAS: A scene from the 2015 campaign.

plain what lurks in the depths, and the principal threats to their habitats, such as oil or gas extraction, overfishing, and other forms of exploitation.

The boat will dock at several seaside towns as it wends its way up and down the Andalucian coastline, and while in port an information panel will be displayed, with family activities which will draw in the nippers. The Alboran Sea is considered among the most important marine habitats in southern Europe, where waters of the Mediterranean meet those of the Atlantic, and geological formations such as deep-sea volcanoes arise, while important populations of plankton, corals, fishes, and cetaceans abound.

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Accused of sexual abuse A 46-YEAR-OLD Huercal-Overa man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a child. The incident was reported to the police and a subsequent interview with the child’s mother led to the arrest. The detainee is the longterm partner of the child’s mother. The woman told police that she had walked into the room and found the man inappropriately touching her 12-year-old daughter. The child was taken to the La Inmaculada hospital in Huercal-Overa where she told officials that her ‘stepfather’ had been “touching her all over the body” for two years. The incident occurred at a property in Calle Mayor. A man, of Ecuadorian origin was taken into custody.

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Politicians love to holiday in Almeria By Adele Land ALMERIA’S beach resorts continue to be the holiday destination of choice for leading politicians. Pedro Sanchez, leader of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) has a holiday home in Mojacar, and was spotted eating in one of the local bars last weekend. Sanchez’s party recently came second to the Partido Popular (PP) in the Spanish General Elections, the second to be held in the space of six months, after no party took an overall majority in December 2015 and the groups failed to make any coalition agreements. Former prime minister, Jose Luis Zapatero, chose Vera as his choice of holiday destination after he purchased a luxury home there a number of years ago.

HOLIDAYS: Pedro Sanchez has a holiday home in Mojacar.

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Damage report in process THE Junta de Andalucia regional government informed the courts that it would be exercising its right for an evaluator to enter Azata del Sol hotel in El Algarrobico on Tuesday (July 5) to draw up a report to accompany its response to a damages claim from the promoters. The claim, lodged with the National Court, demands that the State, Junta and Carboneras Council between them pay €70,042,712 in damages following a court decision to demolish the hotel.

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Pay tax in your own language By Eleanor Hawkins ON August 1 Almeria Provincial Council is bringing in a helpline in English and German for taxpayers as part of a project to assist foreign property owners when it comes to paying their IBI property tax. The news was announced by Treasury delegate Manuel Alias, who explained that Eng-

lish and German speakers will be able to receive information on their tax obligations on 950 211 211 from 9am to 2pm from August 1 to November 20. The council is considering adding more languages and also intends to add email, social media and chat services to help ease the process for property owners. There are 9,245 foreign resi-

dents from Europe registered as living in the province, and an estimated 60 per cent of these, plus 4,000 who live abroad, own property in Almeria, mostly in the Levante, Valle del Almanzora, Los Velez and Alpujarra areas, and the provincial authorities are aware of the need to help make things as easy as possible for them to meet their obligations.

Job centre site hacked THE Andalucian Employment Service has announced that its website was hacked last week by as yet unidentified individuals working from internet cafes in El Ejido who booked up all appointments then tried to sell them for â‚Ź3 each to people needing to go to the job centre. Employment delegate Miguel Angel Tortosa reported that technicians were

working to re-establish the system and urged user s not t o f al l f or t he f r aud, stressing that these appointments are always free. Usersâ€™ personal information was not accessed, Tortosa stressed, and from now on a manual data introduction (Captcha) system will be added to the website to ensure users are individual humans.

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Dual nationality petition By Matthew Elliott HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition calling on the Spanish Government to grant dual nationality to British expatriates resident in Spain for more than a decade. Madrid-based British author and journalist Giles Tremlett, who has written a history of the country, launched the petition on Monday, July 4, which has already secured more than 800 signatures at the time of writing.

800 people have signed Giles Tremlett’s petition at the time of writing.

“Due to the dramatic situation in which we find ourselves after the Brexit vote, we ask the Spanish Government for an act of generosity for the British residents of Spain,” the petition states. “For many thousands of Brits in Spain and many thousands of Spaniards in the UK, the future is uncertain and worrisome. They are desperate.” Tremlett, who has lived in Spain for roughly 25 years as a correspondent for the Economist and the Guardian, began the petition due to concerns about his pension, and legal rights should he return to the UK to look after his parents. He argues that Spanish nationals have the option of applying for dual citizenship in the UK after working

DUAL CITIZENSHIP: Is an option for Spanish nationals living in the UK, but not British nationals living in Spain. there for five years, yet Spanish law demands that foreigners renounce their nationality of birth. The petition also refers to the decision by the Spanish government to offer dual nationality to proven ancestors of Jews expelled from Spain during the 1492 inquisition. With a flourish of Brits applying for

Irish passports in the aftermath of the Brexit vote, and Germany’s vice-chancellor pondering aloud whether to offer dual nationality to young British expatriates, it appears as though centuries of European integration may well overcome political barriers to unity, for some at least. “With Brexit, I’ve effectively been

expelled from my European citizenship against my choice and with no say in the matter,” he told local media. “Spain has been a member of the EU for 30 years, Britain for 40 years. “That’s long enough for people to have based their entire life plans, their careers, their families, etc on being a European citizen.

“It’s both traumatic and dramatic to have that snatched away.” If any readers are interesting in signing and making their voice heard they can find the petition at www.change.org with a simple Google search of Giles Tremlett and Change.org leading you to the correct page.

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Promise kept

WATER PIPES: The mayor visited the site of the €49 million project. By Eleanor Hawkins WORK to replace water pipes in Nijar’s Aguamarga district to put an end to frequent water cuts and problems finished last week as

the council had promised. Local Mayor Esperanza Perez Felices visited the site and explained that €49 million had been spent on the project, which lasted a few weeks and saw all old and

Localising the police’s legislation nity which contains an “exTHE Junta de Andalucia retraordinary diversity” in its gional government is explortowns and cities, adding that ing its options, as it plans to laws which may introduce ‘flexible’ new by-laws in a Regulations be applicable in shakeup of Local governing rural areas may Police legislation, Civil not be suited to adapting the rules Protection the needs of coastal resorts, each force must volunteers are citing the examfollow to ‘the pecualso to be ple that “to proliarities’ of its parreformed.” hibit a bar from ticular municipaliplaying music at ty. 2am on the beach is not the Minister for Justice and the same as doing so in a mounInterior, Emilio Llera, have tain village.” held a series of meetings with Regulations governing local dignitaries in order to Civil Protection volunteers fashion a draft bill, collating are also to be reformed, as the the demands and desires of Junta attempt to modernise each council. their legal code for the 21st Llera asserts that Andalucentury. cia is an autonomous commu-

damaged pipes replaced. “We’ve kept the promise we made to locals in May and solved the problems before the summer, when the numbers of people in the area increases drastically,” the mayor said.

Teams go on tour THE first Costa de Almeria 3x3 Basketball Cup begins on Saturday,July 9, and will be visiting seven towns in the province over the summer. Organised by Almeria Provincial Council, the sports circuit aims to encourage players to travel within the area and discover new places while promoting basketball. The seven rounds planned for this year are in Carboneras on July 9, El Ejido on July 17, Garrucha on July 23, Vera on July 30, Tabernas on August 6, Antas on August 20 and Pulpi on September 3. The tournament is aimed at adults, although players between 16 and 18 may take part with authorisation from their parents, the organisers explained. To be in with a chance to win prizes, teams must compete in at least six rounds.

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Board is hoping to limit Brexit damage EXPATRIATES are not the only ones to be uncertain of what the future may bring following the recent UK Brexit referendum; in fact the Andalucian authorities have proved their concern by launching a work group to try and limit prospective damage.

With members including the delegates for the Economy and Knowledge, Employment, Business and Commerce, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Tourism and Sports departments, coordinated by the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s vice-president,

the group will be analysing and evaluating all possible consequences for the region. With approximately 80,000 British citizens living in the region and more than 8,800 Andalucians currently living in the UK, the topic continues to be a hot one.

Parlez-vous Français? ACCESSIBLE: The council have improved access in various parts of the town. By Eleanor Hawkins PAVEMENTS and streets are becoming easier to navigate and more accessible for those with mobility difficulties thanks to work being carried out in HuercalOvera by the council. Streets which have re-

c e iv ed atte n tio n in c lude Avenida Guillermo Reyna, where the pavement outside the health centre has been widened to provide better access, and locals have already said it is much better now. Various obstacles have also been removed from

Adolfo Suarez public park. Blas Sanchez, the councillor for Maintenance and Conservation of Infrastructures and Services, expla ine d tha t munic ipa l workers are carrying out jobs a ll ove r tow n to improve mobility and remove architectural barriers.

FRENCH is to become an obligatory second foreign language in primary schools across Andalucia, the regional Education Department has announced. The aim of the measure, which will be brought in gradually as of the 2016/2017 school year, is to increase children’s knowledge of languages and help them integrate into a multilingual society, explained Education delegate, Adelaida de la Calle, upon announcing the news. Although the more than 2,000 state funded schools across Andalucia will be free to offer

another foreign language instead, the department has stated that the vast majority has chosen French as the second after English, which is already an obligatory subject. However schools are not happy, with many claiming that the measure is too rushed and it will be impossible to adjust timetables and prepare by September. Comisiones Obreras trades union’s Education Federation has stressed that more teachers will be needed if the system is to work, leading unemployed French teachers to perk up and start preparing their CVs.

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Big cheese has big plans

UNITED FRONT: The assembled officials. By Matt Ford

director every success as “this new stage begins, in which our concrete desire is that he faces the challenges set,” adding that “the doors of the town council are open to ONCE for the common benefit of Huercal-Overa citizens and residents with disabilities; this is our line and we will continue to work together.” The beaming new appointee remarked that he al-

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ONCE, the National Organisation of Spanish Blind People, has appointed a new director in Huercal-Overa, with an official ceremony having taken place in the Plenary Hall on Tuesday July 5. Mayor Domingo Fernandez was in attendance to preside over the function, at which Joaquin Riquelme was appointed on an official basis,

with other local heavyweights on show including Social Welfare councillor, Monica Sanchez, plus ONCE Andalucia, Ceuta and Melilla big guns Cristobal Martinez, Rosario de las Mercedes Lopez, and Director of ONCE Granada, Alberto Morillas. A selection of ONCE representatives from the area and a smattering of local residents were also on hand, as Fernandez wished the new

ROCKY EDEN: Almeria is a geological paradise.

Bedrock and backpacks STUNNING geological features and an abundance of natural wealth dictate that ecotourism is a growing sector in Almeria, and experts on the subject convened in the provincial capital on Tuesday, July 5, as the university hosted a summer course entitled ‘Ecotourism and environmental interpretation: nature as a sustainable resource.’ Almeria is Spain’s most important province for production of gypsum, and this is a fact that tourism bosses are keen to ex-

ploit, with local quarries, plus gypsum karst in Sorbas and Cabo de Gata, being targeted for educational and nature tours, since a number of plant species grow only in these areas. The course concluded on Wednesday, July 6, with a different theme, as participants visited the Caves of Sorbas with an introduction to the flora of the region preceding a spot of caving, where they received a hypogean taste of the area’s unique geology.

ready feels “at home, in the 15 days that I have been here everything has been spot on. “We will now convert ourselves into a reference in such a way that these social services are reinvested in you. I have proposed that you will be able to count on us in every corner of this area, and we will support the council’s social services so that we can achieve many things together.”

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Better service for longer ALMERIA City Council has awarded the contract for providing lifeguard services on its beaches to Cooperacion 2005. The winning company’s proposal included five more lifeguards to cover a period five days longer than the minimum requirement stated in the tender at a cost of €171,500. The service has already started and there will be lifeguards on duty until the end of August, Beaches councillor Carlos Sanchez reported.

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LOCAL WELCOME: Young bowlers from Asturias arrive in Torrevieja, greeted by the mayor.

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By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A GROUP of young bowlers have been welcomed in Torrevieja. Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon received the delegation of 17 children from the Asturian Federation of Bowling who are spending a few days in city with their families to participate in a competition organised by the Bowling Club Santina de Covadonga. Dolon welcomed the group acknowledging the residents in the city who originate from Asturias and the links Torrevieja has with the region. President of the Club of Bowling Santina de Covadonga, Eliseo Melón Fernández, said that this trip is a reward, “for the kids because they come to Torrevieja and also for the fans of this sport because we can see them play.”

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THE Marina Baja has had three years of drought, but other Valencian Community areas recently had summer storms. Some days back Spain’s Met office, Aemet, registered 315 streaks of lightning, most of them inland in Castellon Province.

FORMER Coronation Street star, Helen Flanagan who played Rosie Webster has been spotted in Mallorca with her partner Scott Sinclair, a wellknown footballer who currently plays for recently demoted Aston Villa and their daughter, Matilda who has just turned one.

EARLY morning beachgoers in Torre del Mar were confronted by a bizarre sight on Friday July 1, as the sand had been stamped with hundreds of colossal letter Qs, in lines at the water’s edge.

MUCHAMIEL Mayor Sebastian Cañadas apologised for the rainbow flag attached to the Social Centre building to celebrate International Gay Pride day. It had seven bands of colour instead of six and was the city flag of Cuzco (Peru).

Party time THE Local Police in inland Tibi located an illegal rave, complete with sound system and lighting in a country property in Moret Alta. They became suspicious after noticing a great number of vehicles using the little-frequented CV-805 road.

Crystal clear BENIDORM Council asked Ecovidrio, which recycles the town’s glass, to replace street containers that are in bad condition. This will reduce unpleasant smells and improve the town’s image.

Eggs-citing event PEOPLE strolling on a Sueca (Valencia) beach were amazed to see a 100-kilo turtle measuring 1.5 metres across emerge from the water. It lumbered up the beach close to the promenade and laid 88 eggs.

New chief BENISSA Town Hall has appointed a new chief of Local Police. Manolo Risueno Banuls commenced his duties in the Marina Alta town in time for summer.

False pretences THE Guardia Civil has arrested an individual based in Palma Nova who has been selling cheap Viagra and an insomnia remedy using fake prescriptions supposedly issued by a doctor in Palma without the doctor’s knowledge.

TOWIM FOLLOWING in the footsteps of Geordie Shore and Love Island, the crew from The Only Way is Essex has abandoned Marbella and has now jetted out to Mallorca to record yet another series.

Yacht charter IN the same way that different provinces throughout Spain have introduced new regulations regarding private letting of holiday accommodation, so the Balearic government has decided to introduce new regulations to protect the area’s yacht chartering industry.

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Shopping freedom THE summer sale frenzy is upon us, and until September 15 businesses in Nerja and Rincon de la Victoria are permitted to choose their own opening hours, with many trading seven days per week.

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Greener streets AN electric street cleaner has been purchased for Elche to clean the city’s streets in a more environmentally friendly way as it does not emit any gases into the atmosphere and decreases the impact of noise pollution.

A TWENTY-TWO year-old has been arrested in Motril for allegedly stealing a bicycle worth €3,000 while the owner was distracted. Although the man rode away, the National Police were alerted and caught up with him within minutes.

New beds

Migrants caught

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THIRTY-FOUR African migrants, including two women, were collected from a dinghy 56 miles out to sea on Thursday (June 30) by the coast guards and taken to Motril port.

ALMORADI sent several suggestions to the regional government for sites for a new water treatment plant as the two current plants cannot be expanded and building a new one is the best option.

Lucky win

Refugees arrive

A BONOLOTO lottery player in Almuñecar is set to receive €527,210 for being the only person to hold a ticket with six correct numbers (a first category win) on Thursday (June 30).

A GROUP of 33 refugees from Syria have arrived in Spain, with seven of them going to Alicante Province and 12 to Murcia Province. The rest will go to Leon.

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ALICANTE’S Sant Joan Hospital is investing €1.5 million to remove the old style beds and to replace outdated furniture in the rooms.

Keeping clean BENALMADENA councillors have launched an impassioned plea for local residents to do more in terms of keeping the resort town spick and span, with a message of collaboration the key under their campaign ‘Benalmadena cleaner with you.’

Military monologue SAN PEDRO native and Spanish navy commander, Felix Nieto Ortega, has won the award for best research work, presented at the 17th Staff Course of the Armed Forces.

Highway robbery A WOMAN from Malaga may be imprisoned for two years and subject to a fine of €2,160 after defrauding an insurance company into paying for damage to her car twice.

Grand canyoners THE famous Tajo gorge in Ronda is to host the first European Open Championship of Vertical Techniques in Caving and Canyoning from September 16-18.

Natural beauty THE ‘multipurpose hall’ of Istan Town Hall is hosting an exhibition from local artist Angel Granados, which has been conceived as an exploration of the environment and ‘rustic creativity.’

A-frame accolade CABOPINO campsite has become the first in Andalucia to receive the Family Tourism gong, awarded by the Spanish Federation of Large Families.

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School connections SWEDEN: As the school year ends, Stockholm International School has marked two years of its Nepal Project, a partnership with a primary school in the Himalayas helping to raise funds for the 60 Nepalese students.

Contact police SWEDEN: Police have launched a campaign aimed at curbing sexual harassment among young people and will hand out armbands this summer with the hashtag #tafsainte as police encourage victims of groping and harassment to contact the police.

BRITISH PRESS Big business

A HEDGE FUND manager, whose father is a friend of Prince Charles, won £110 million (€132 million) by betting that B r e x i t would happen and the p o u n d would tumble. The 36ROLLS ROYCE: Plans unchanged.

year-old went against the rest of the market and guessed the Leave camp would win.

New fleet THE RAF’s state-of-the art new fighter jet touched down in the UK for the first time greeted by a rainbow as it landed in Gloucestershire at RAF Fairford. The RAF will eventually have a fleet of 138.

Millionaire’s fine A MILLIONAIRE businesswoman, was fined £14,000 (€16,800) for lying to avoid a £100 (€121) speeding ticket. The 61-year-old was driving 38mph in her Mercedes in a 30mph zone in Essex. She was fined for lying and perverting the course of justice.

SWEDEN: The old Swedish 20, 50 and 1,000 kroner bank notes expire this week and as the deadline draws ever closer, the central bank said there were around two billion of the notes still in circulation.

NORWAY: Oslo District Court has agreed that the Islamist preacher, known as Mullah Krekar, can be extradited to Italy to face terror charges.

Royal apology NORWAY: The Royal Court and the Royal Police Escort have apologised for an incident where an elderly woman was knocked over by a bodyguard during a royal visit.

Birthday attack A MAN was killed after violence erupted at a campsite in Lower Saxony as a group of people were celebrating a birthday. Another gang attacked them armed with baseball bats and fence posts.

Births and deaths GERMANY is undergoing a mini baby boom with 738,000 babies born last year, 23,000 more than in 2014. However more people died in 2015 than in the last three decades.

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Oktoberfest security MUNICH is planning to make the annual beer festival safer than ever and organisers are already planning to employ 100 more security personnel, random bag checks and emergency loud speaker systems in multiple languages.

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A VINTAGE ‘Trabi’ car came unstuck after its driver hit a snail trail on the Autobahn. The driver said he lost control of the car in snail slime. The car was written off but some of the snails escaped.

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NORWAY: Google has agreed to purchase the entire output of the Tellenes wind power park in Rogaland. Construction of the 50 turbine site, the largest in Norway, is expected to be completed by the end of next year.

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Will be no change BIG businesses have been insisting the decision to leave the EU would not harm their companies. Leaders from car maker Jaguar Land Rover insisted its plans were unchanged as did RollsRoyce.

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FIFTEEN PRODUCTIONS: Will be filmed in the Netherlands over the summer.

six months, according to motoring organisation ANWB who said the problem is particularly bad in and around Amsterdam.

A SWISS boy, aged 12, reported missing by his parents was found in the home of a German man in Dusseldorf who he had met in an internet gaming chat room. Parents are being urged to keep check on their children’s online activities.

Suicide rise

Airport attack

THE number of suicides rose in the Netherlands last year with an average of five a day. While the number of women killing themselves has remained stable, there has been a rise in the number of men in their 20s committing suicide.

ALL flights from Berlin’s Tegel airport to Istanbul were cancelled after a suicide bomb attack killed at least 36 people in the city’s major airport and injured more than 100 others.

Summer filming FILMFONDS, the Dutch film fund, has invested almost €6 million in 23 different productions in its latest funding round. Fifteen productions involve filming in the Netherlands this summer.

Counteractive rule LAWYERS claim that new legislation on redundancy and flexible employment has failed to boost jobs security for temporary workers as it was supposed to do with the rules being so rigid that compa-

DUTCH PRESS nies are being discouraged from taking on staff.

More jams TRAFFIC jams in the Netherlands have become worse since the economic recovery, rising 10 per cent over the past

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It’s a fair game

FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Should be paid according to their performance. A RUSSIAN MP has argued that the salary of professional football players should be entirely dependent on their performance using ‘conversion efficiency’ calculations. Igor Lebedev also wants to reduce limits on foreigners playing for the national side following its abysmal exit from Euro 2016.

US EMBASSY: An American diplomat tried to enter.

Hunger strike

Spy drama unfolds in Moscow

IMPORTS of meat, fish, cheese, milk, fruit and veg from western states will continue to be banned after President Putin signed a decree prolonging the existing embargo until the end of 2017. The food embargo was put into place following the imposition of western sanctions in 2014.

AN American diplomat was tackled and injured by an FSB guard as he tried to enter the US Embassy in Moscow. Suffering a broken shoulder the man was flown out of the country for medical care amid suspicions that he may have been a spy seeking refuge from Russian intelligence services.

Draft dodgers FOUR websites have been banned by a Moscow court for instructing viewers on how to avoid the draft. The sites provided information on how to gain an exemption from the one year of military service which is compulsory for most men aged between 18 and 27.

First to blink THE Kremlin reported that

Turkish president Erdogan apologised for the downing of a Russian fighter jet last year as it participated in bombing runs over Syria. The incident strained diplomatic ties between the neighbouring countries but they look to be on the mend following Turkey’s overtures.

Big brother DRACONIAN anti-terror laws passed by the Duma have been denounced by CIA whistleblower and Russian resident Edward Snowden. The measures broaden the scope of criminal activity related to ex-

tremism and oblige phone and internet companies to store records of private communication.

Friends forever PRESIDENT PUTIN travelled to Beijing for talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, signing energy deals worth billions, planning a high-speed railway across Russia, criticising anti-missile systems in Europe and agreeing to the need for Russian and Chinese media to increase their influence on world opinion.

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Worst individual debtors in Spain By John Smith EACH year, the Spanish Treasury publishes a list of those who owe the greatest amount of unpaid tax over €1 million, clearly in an effort to embarrass them into settling their debts, although many appear each year and the debts increase on a regular basis. Most high profile in the latest list are those involved in football and industry. Perhaps most easily recognised is

is the amount of unpaid income tax owed by just over 4,700 Spanish individuals and companies.

HERSHEY’S: Rejected takeover by Mondelez.

Cadbury owner tries to take over NOT so long ago, drug companies were desperately trying to merge in order to increase their ability to reduce taxes and costs, but now it seems that chocolate (also seen by some as a drug) is the latest area of proposed joint activity. This time, Mondelez, said to be the second largest company in this area, has had a bid to take over the iconic Hershey business for €20.4 billion rejected by their board.

former Barcelona star Brazilian Dani Alves who recently moved to play for Juventus in Italy, leaving behind an unpaid bill of €1.3 million. A number of Spanish clubs have a combined debt of a little less than €43 million whilst former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz is said to owe €1.36 million. Much publicised former president of Banesto Bank, Mario Conde, who has

“The banking industry is becoming obsolete” according to a statement from Francisco Gonzalez, president of BBVA

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Mars, still privately owned by the Mars family and said to be one of the largest private companies in America, is the market leader with sales of €30 billion a year across its global market, would have been dwarfed if this takeover had gone through. The bulk of the Hershey business is still within the USA, whilst Mondelez with acquisitions such as Cadbury, has a far wider market.

BUSINESS EXTRA

Free electric at weekends BRITISH GAS in the UK is to offer free electricity for eight hours at weekends to more than two million customers who have installed smart meters in their houses, and it is anticipated that households could save up to £60 (€72) per year. Depending on their anticipated usage, customers will be able to choose whether they wish to receive the offer, which runs from 9am to 5pm on Saturday or Sunday. Experts however warn consumers not to rush to accept this offer as by shopping around they may find better overall deals from competitors.

Credit rating problems FOLLOWING a decision to reduce the UK’s credit rating from the highest level, it is now the turn of the EU to find itself under the microscope following the Brexit result, and to see a drop in its rating.

Enormous diamonds found THERE seems to be an obvious explanation as to why one mine in Botswana has found three enormous diamonds ranging in size from 374 carats to 1,109 carats in three days after none of that size had been found for 100 years. The answer is very simply that other large stones may well have been excavated around the

€1 billion is the amount that under pressure Volkswagen has announced that it will invest in its works in Navarra to build the next generation Polo SUV.

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world but due to shared policy, ore has been broken down in order to make it easy to fit in sorting machines. Now, having introduced x-ray machines so that ore is checked prior to being broken down, the results have been spectacular with an 812 carat diamond fetching €55 million at auction.

served several years in prison and has recently been convicted again for embezzlement still owes over €9 million, although how easy that is going to be to collect is arguable. This list, which includes more than 4,700 names of people owing in excess of €1 million, does include a high percentage of people who are bankrupt and where there is little chance of collecting the tax owed.

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Surplus by 2020 unlikely NOW that it would appear that there could be a new Chancellor following the election of a new Conservative leader, George Osborne has indicated that he thinks that with the Brexit decision he believes it unlikely that the British economy could return to surplus by 2020. This could then mean that the next Chancellor may feel it prudent to increase borrowing in order to cut some of the austerity measures and to keep taxes at their current levels.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group PLC 568.25 3.50 Admiral Group PLC 2031.00 -18.00 Anglo American PLC 781.15 23.39 Antofagasta PLC 486.90 16.89 ARM Holdings PLC 1131.00 0.00 Ashtead Group PLC 1075.50 -4.00 Associated British Foods PLC 2706.50 -26.00 AstraZeneca PLC 4504.25 2.00 Aviva PLC 398.60 -5.10 Babcock International Grp 925.00 -3.50 BAE Systems PLC 532.50 2.00 Barclays PLC 139.10 -0.85 Barratt Developments PLC 408.60 -6.40 Berkeley Group Holdings 2610.50 -45.00 BHP Billiton PLC 968.65 28.70 BP PLC 449.70 4.25 British American Tobacco PLC 4910.25 32.50 British Land Co PLC 599.00 -9.75 BT Group PLC 405.35 -4.39 Bunzl PLC 2330.00 14.00 Burberry Group PLC 1152.50 -13.00 Capita PLC 942.75 -6.50 Carnival PLC 3410.50 -14.00 Centrica PLC 228.50 -0.40 Coca-Cola HBC AG 1530.00 1.00 Compass Group PLC 1449.00 10.00 CRH PLC 2191.50 1.00 DCC PLC 6657.50 5.00 Diageo PLC 2111.00 4.00 Direct Line Insurance Group 349.35 -2.10 Dixons Carphone PLC 319.35 -3.20 easyJet PLC 1087.00 -5.00 Experian PLC 1440.00 5.00 Fresnillo PLC 1897.00 137.00 GKN PLC 271.35 -4.50 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1610.75 11.00 Glencore PLC 160.80 4.80 Hammerson PLC 524.00 -8.50 Hargreaves Lansdown PLC 1233.50 -14.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 2531.00 -1.00 HSBC Holdings PLC 466.97 -2.85 Imperial Brands PLC 4076.00 13.50 Informa PLC 728.00 1.50 InterContinental Hotels Gr 2830.50 -7.00 International Consolidated 372.70 -8.41 Intertek Group PLC 3542.00 43.00 Intu Properties PLC 285.35 -6.30 ITV PLC 179.60 -1.30 Johnson Matthey PLC 2961.50 3.00 Kingfisher PLC 328.30 -1.60

% CHG. 0.62 -0.88 3.09 3.60 0.00 -0.37 -0.95 0.04 -1.26 -0.38 0.38 -0.61 -1.54 -1.70 3.05 0.95 0.67 -1.60 -1.07 0.60 -1.11 -0.68 -0.41 -0.17 0.07 0.69 0.05 0.08 0.19 -0.60 -0.99 -0.46 0.35 7.78 -1.63 0.69 3.08 -1.60 -1.12 -0.04 -0.61 0.33 0.21 -0.25 -2.21 1.23 -2.16 -0.72 0.10 -0.48

NET VOL 180.62 18.97 621.41 249.81 98.25 62.29 37.75 170.09 614.03 62.98 311.23 5,546.08 814.46 90.82 709.28 3,406.56 115.87 397.08 1,058.02 31.54 98.93 70.55 9.91 427.29 14.64 118.07 73.27 6.60 275.37 133.63 223.31 254.30 126.12 434.26 164.81 977.86 7,861.57 114.20 32.02 7.24 3,519.32 99.60 67.22 16.79 2,146.97 22.40 254.99 1,050.10 29.44 335.26

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Land Securities Group PLC 1023.00 -17.00 Legal & General Group PLC 189.40 -1.79 Lloyds Banking Group PLC 54.51 0.16 London Stock Exchange Gr 2513.50 -10.00 Marks & Spencer Group PLC 314.40 -5.70 Mediclinic International PLC 1097.00 2.00 Merlin Entertainments PLC 454.05 -0.20 Mondi PLC 1438.50 6.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 189.15 0.00 National Grid PLC 1109.25 3.74 Next PLC 4860.00 -57.00 Old Mutual PLC 201.10 -1.00 Paddy Power Betfair PLC 8202.50 -50.00 Pearson PLC 975.50 0.50 Persimmon PLC 1520.50 -20.00 Provident Financial PLC 2363.50 -39.00 Prudential PLC 1272.50 -10.00 Randgold Resources Ltd 9160.00 385.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC 7585.50 42.00 RELX PLC 1397.50 2.00 Rio Tinto PLC 2385.75 40.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 711.75 0.50 Royal Bank of Scotland Grou... 168.15 -1.60 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 2111.50 14.65 Royal Mail PLC 500.75 -3.50 RSA Insurance Group PLC 496.55 -2.90 SABMiller PLC 4363.50 -3.00 Sage Group (The) PLC 627.25 2.50 Sainsbury (J) PLC 235.20 -0.96 Schroders PLC 2383.00 -39.00 Severn Trent PLC 2437.50 8.00 Shire PLC 4682.00 10.00 Sky PLC 871.75 -1.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 1287.50 5.00 Smiths Group PLC 1165.50 0.00 SSE PLC 1575.00 5.00 Standard Chartered PLC 573.85 -7.70 Standard Life PLC 296.60 -3.32 St James's Place PLC 810.00 -9.84 Taylor Wimpey PLC 137.10 -2.30 Tesco PLC 177.45 0.20 Travis Perkins PLC 1444.00 -10.00 TUI AG 900.25 -2.50 Unilever PLC 3636.75 17.50 United Utilities Group PLC 1032.50 3.00 Vodafone Group PLC 229.00 -0.15 Whitbread PLC 3568.00 -23.00 Wolseley PLC 3944.00 -30.00 Worldpay Group PLC 273.00 -1.50 WPP PLC 1626.50 -3.00

% CHG. -1.64 -0.94 0.29 -0.40 -1.78 0.18 -0.04 0.42 0.00 0.34 -1.16 -0.49 -0.61 0.05 -1.30 -1.62 -0.78 4.39 0.56 0.14 1.71 0.07 -0.94 0.70 -0.69 -0.58 -0.07 0.40 -0.41 -1.61 0.33 0.21 -0.11 0.39 0.00 0.32 -1.32 -1.11 -1.20 -1.65 0.11 -0.69 -0.28 0.48 0.29 -0.07 -0.64 -0.75 -0.55 -0.18

NET VOL 213.24 1,652.32 27,343.70 5.56 477.68 19.64 151.54 62.95 218.16 575.30 18.31 479.91 2.38 78.44 393.38 29.38 325.56 72.49 62.88 215.09 378.81 354.48 1,763.51 643.13 98.38 115.32 38.31 88.62 354.94 28.78 40.76 148.27 438.54 152.05 53.14 219.85 882.65 331.63 62.13 3,971.54 1,255.48 45.57 121.92 142.81 103.25 2,744.05 49.26 38.06 147.29 130.41

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Anxiety remains after Brexit decision Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

FOLLOWING the European Union (EU) referendum sterling fell to a 31-year low, its biggest decline in history. The world’s financial markets, shocked by the result, saw a massive wave of uncertainty for investors across the globe. Final referendum results show a nation divided with a close 52 to 48 split in favour of a Brexit, causing British banks to take a hit of £97 million. This month, it is likely that much anxiety and uncertainty will remain throughout the markets, some experts predict a post-Brexit recession. Market focus will remain on negotiations, news and other announcements surrounding Brexit. Stock markets plummeted on Friday June 24, in the aftermath of the result. Sterling also fell considerably, by up to 11 per cent, as markets continue to grapple with the uncertainty that the decision has brought about. With a decision to leave the EU, global markets are wary of the shockwaves, although it will be some time before we really see the economic impact of the vote.

STERLING SLIDE: A considerable fall following the referendum Brexit result. And while the pound’s forex rates were affected almost exclusively by news, it did also continue the trend seen a month ago, where Sterling seemed to be impervious to certain poor economic indicators, managing to withstand the pressures that these put on it. The US Dollar suffered in June, dropping

against other major currencies after the Federal Reserve indicated it has no plans to increase interest rates over the summer months. While it was expected the central bank would not make changes to interest rates in summer thanks to slow and steady rises in consumer spending and other economic indicators, it didn’t stop the ICE

U.S. Dollar index from falling. Following this announcement from the Federal Reserve, the index fell by around 0.3 per cent as concerns emerged. Later in June, the dollar faced an uncertain future as Janet Yellen, Federal Reserve chair, said there are short-term challenges facing the US economy. Although confident about the country’s long-term growth prospects, she said issues such as slower increases in employment, compounded by lower than expected growth in May, and a stubborn inflation rate, could leave exchange rates for the dollar stalling and remaining low for the foreseeable future. This fear will have been further exacerbated by the late June prediction from the International Monetary Fund, which predicted the US economy will experience 0.2 per cent slower growth for 2016 than in 2015. Elsewhere, European and other major global markets slowed on the back of weak economic performance in the Far East. Chinese industrial production and retail sales growth dropped to the lowest rate in the last decade, negatively impacting confidence on a global level, the Eurozone in particular having slowed as a result. Stay up-to-date with the latest currency market movements and how they could affect you by speaking to Currencies Direct or visit www.cur renciesdirect.com/EWN.

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A new strategy for a new Britain GEORGE OSBORNE must consider himself to be one of the unluckiest men in British politics as he struggles to act as a grown up Chancellor of the Exchequer despite the fact that all of his dreams and expectations have shattered with the result of the exit referendum. During the entire tenure of his position, he was determined that the correct way to pull Britain away from the brink of recession was to be prudent, introducing austerity measures and cutting costs wherever possible in order for the country to return to a positive position by 2020, and to some extent like Gordon Brown, he must have considered himself ‘prime minister in waiting.’ Neither he nor David Cameron seem to have expected the possibility that the referendum would see a successful leave vote and with that, and the resignation of David Cameron, his position and indeed his entire financial policy became tenuous to say the least. Now we see a ‘lame duck’ chancellor who may be out of a job by September trying to manage the

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TENUOUS POSITION: George Osborne with Richard Desmond owner of Express Newspapers. British economy at what is probably one of the trickiest points in recent history. He has now reversed his position on positive return of the economy by 2020, and is warning of fur-

ther austerity and tax increases but has now announced a proposed cut in corporation tax to try to stimulate a post Brexit economy. The Bank of England (note not

the Bank of the United Kingdom) has already indicated that it may cut interest rates and increase quantitive easing to help the economy in order to make borrowing easier for British

business but this will inevitably hurt the pound and investors will be likely to flow from the UK. Mr Osborne appears to be of the opinion, that a possibly drastic cut in corporation tax from the current 20 per cent to perhaps as low as 15 per cent will help to keep foreign investors in the UK but this is not considered to actually be terribly prudent by specialist observers as they consider that it may upset the very people that the government has to negotiate with, the 27 members of the European Union. The shadow chancellor John McDonnell, one of the few ‘old hands’ still in the shadow cabinet doesn’t think it is a good strategy as it is unlikely to encourage new investment and makes it look as if Britain is setting itself up to become a future ‘tax haven.’ At the end of the day, there is a fairly good chance that Mr Osborne’s position will be terminated in a couple of months so what he does now, whilst important in the short-term may well be reversed quite quickly although it may help his move from politics to the boardroom.

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HARVESTING MELONS: Hopefully short-term employees will be kept on longer.

Good news on the job front By John Smith ACCORDING to figures released by the Spanish government, unemployment in June fell by a staggering 124,349 people to just under 3.8 million people out of work which is a 3.2 per cent drop in a month, 8 per cent in a year and is now at its lowest level since 2009. With an anticipated increase in the number of tourist visitors to Spain during the summer period, there is a requirement for a large number of additional staff in the hospitality industry, but whilst this is good news in the short-term, many of the contracts issued will be shortterm rather than permanent which means that unemployment will invariably increase again later in the year. There is the hope that with the ongoing problems with terrorism and general industrial unrest from Turkey through Europe that the season in Spain will extend with increased off peak visitors, meaning that a number of

those employed now will be kept in work for longer than usual.

3.2 per cent, thatâ€™s the drop in June of the number of people who are out of work. It has dropped 8 per cent in a year. The level of unemployment is now at its lowest since 2009.

Young people are still the worst sufferers with even international retailers laying shop workers off after three months in order to save social security costs which means that as new workers graduate from schools and universities, they are finding it increasingly difficult to find work, which means that they are forced to continue to live with their parents rather than start an independent life. Many qualified youngsters have been leaving Spain to try to build careers in other

European countries, one of which is the UK but with the uncertainty surrounding further work and immigration status post Brexit that is a door which has been temporarily closed. Spain still has higher unemployment rates than any other EU member other than Greece but this latest news will delight the leaders of the PP who are trying to attract at least one other party in order to form a coalition government and they will argue that it was their policies that ensured that they attracted the largest number of votes. The one negative as far as the good news is concerned is that employment in both agriculture and house building continues to rise but having said that, even taking into account the number of temporary jobs created, the overall trend after adjustment still indicates an overall drop in general unemployment across the country and an increase in the number of people paying into social security.

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OTHERS THINK IT

OMG, you Scots really do have to keep an eye on Nicola Sturgeon. I always thought she was dangerous, but never realised she was actually unhinged. Her reaction to the Brexit result contained so much overkill, I’m surprised she didn’t arrive in Brussels riding a chariot and swinging a claymore. And what a fool she made of herself. Talking for all the world as though Scotland had already voted for independence, she swore undying allegiance to the EU, and with an almost unbelievable arrogance, this self-important, English-hating SNP fanatic, with absolutely no mandate from the Scottish people whatsoever, told EU leaders that all immigrants were welcome in Scotland! I wonder what the good people of Scotland made of that little gem?

This sentiment was then echoed by another anti-British caber tosser, Alyn Smith, who embarrassingly begged and pleaded with Brussels to please ‘not let Scotland down,’ rounding off his speech with such guttural ferocity, I half expected Mel Gibson to pop up behind him roaring ‘FREEDOM!’ Give us a break. If ever anyone needed curbing it’s Nicola Sturgeon and her SNP. In my opinion, this hate-fueled, blindly ambitious party is more interested in ‘revenge’ on the English than the well-being of their constituents. Anyone with half a brain knows that an independent Scotland would never be accepted into the EU. With public sector debts of anywhere between £40 (€47) and £60 (€70.7) billion, rampant borrowing, oil revenues tumbling catastrophically, and an annual deficit of £15 (€17.7) billion, it is painfully clear that the policies of this disastrous party, who are so eaten by hatred and out of touch with reality they can’t see the kilts for

the claymores, and already snubbed by the majority of EU leaders, can only bring embarrassment and humiliation to this wonderful nation. I sincerely hope that all my Scottish friends and associates will see through this lot before they make the damage so permanent they will need to rebuild Hadrian’s Wall to keep everyone in (including all those ‘lovely’ immigrants!). Sturgeon, Salmond.... It’s all getting a bit fishy up there! Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com. Note: As many astute readers pointed out this w eek, t h e p i ct u re f ro m Leapy’s column last week co n t a i n ed a n u p si d ed o w n U n i o n Ja ck. T h e Euro Weekly would like to apologise for the oversight, although it is cert a i n l y n o t o u t si d e t h e realm of possibility that we threw it in intentionally to keep our patriotic readers on their toes.

STURGEON: I always thought she was dangerous, but never realised she was actually unhinged.

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Always in the dog house All our visitors, male or female, were at some time subjected to my dog’s advances.”

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.

OVER a 30-year period, before Spain, we were owned by several Siamese cats, each of them a totally different character with a distinctive and often eccentric personality. All pet owners recognise that whether it’s a cat, dog or bison, all of them have their own unmistakable characteristics and individuality. Whatever the animal, it is as complex and interesting as any human, and in many cases more so. I have only ever owned one dog, a black labrador/ boxer cross named Randy. But stop right there, because I was only 10 when the puppy was presented to me, and in those days I had no idea about the connotations surrounding that word. It just seemed to me a pretty cool handle to give a dog and I could not understand

RANDY ROVER: Embarrassingly had to be detached from the leg of many visitors. why my parents seemed so anxious for me to choose something else. But I stood my ground, and Randy he became. Oh boy did he. All our visitors, male or fe-

male, were at some time or other subjected to my dog’s advances. Right leg or left, it didn’t matter to our Randy because he obviously swung both ways.

He would sit in front of them until his eyes glazed over and then he’d be away. The first reaction of our guests would be to laugh self consciously as we desperately attempted to detach dog

from human, but it became increasingly embarrassing as we tried unsuccessfully to pry him loose. No python ever had a tighter grip. Nobody called on us more than twice, and after a while no one stopped by at all. Not even our local vicar. Word had spread far and wide about our exuberant hound. These days, and after a pet-less number of years, we have two rescued cats in the house, both taken off the streets of Villamartin when they were tiny kittens. Now five and six years old respectively, they are two very sleek and home loving felines and we have no Randy type worries if friends drop by. All we need now are friends.

Tanzania to benefit from massive Helium deposits John Smith

THINK of the gas Helium, which has the atomic number 2 and was discovered by Sir William Ramsay in 1895, and you probably imagine balloons, tyres and squeaky comedy voices but it’s actually a very important gas which can’t be artificially created and contained. It’s most important use is to cool magnets in MRI scanners and the Large Hadron Collider in Cern Switzerland as well as nuclear research facilities. The price of Helium has been rising as reserves were becoming depleted. Scientists were campaigning to stop its use in children’s balloons as they considered it to be a waste of a declining resource but a discovery in Tanzania has put fears of a world shortage to rest. In the past, discovery of Helium (named after Helios the Greek for the

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Sun as it was first detected in the Sun’s corona) has been unintentional, found as a by-product from natural gas and oil exploration. This discovery was from deliberate and patient research by a combined British and Norwegian team.

This team studied past discoveries and knowing that the gas is normally found underground in areas of past volcanic activity allowed them to hypothesise that there should be deposits in the Rift Valley in Africa.

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Mindless ‘foreign’ attacks.

Do unto others WHAT on earth has happened as far as an outbreak of extreme xenophobia in Britain is concerned following the result of the referendum? If a small majority of those who voted want Britain to leave the EU then they should be happy and content they got their way but, for some reason, this seems to have given a bunch of mindless idiots encouragement to start insulting or attacking what they see as ‘Johnny foreigner.’ It isn’t just skin colour that now brings bigots out but anything which smacks of being foreign is being targeted. A Spanish school, Vicente Cañada Blanch Institute in Notting Hill found the words ‘foreign pack’ scrawled on a gate and a Spanish restaurant also in London had a brick thrown through its window, although that could be just an example of a drunk misbehaving generally rather than an example of a ‘hate crime.’ We all understand there are British enclaves in many parts of Spain and the Spanish, thank goodness, accept us as guests in their country rather than dangerous foreign scum. Why the British can’t be as generous to their foreign visitors is difficult to understand. EU passport holders have been living and working in the UK legally and the bulk of resident immigrants generally have been allowed in by the government of the UK. Brexit supporters keep reminding us about the democratic referendum which saw the leave decision and rightly or wrongly democratically elected governments have allowed foreign workers and their families into the UK and they also deserve to be treated fairly, as are we.

Having pinpointed an area in Tanzania as a potential host for trapped gasses, the group struck a deposit estimated to contain 54 billion cubic feet of gas. This find has two positive results: firstly there will be sufficient gas available for immediate future needs and secondly because their theoretical blueprint for discovery has been confirmed meaning they can discover more fields. Whilst good news for the world and the economy of Tanzania, there is a potential problem, as the discovery in the area of Dodoma could well cause serious disruption to local inhabitants as the whole area is considered by indigenous tribesmen as being ancestral land and therefore should not be exploited. Tanzania suffered economically for many years under the African socialist policies of quasi-dictator Julius Nyerere Now we and is still finding it difficult to grow its want to economy with 34 per cent of the popuhear your views. lation considered to be living in poverty, so each new discovery YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE of this type is important as it will - YOUR OPINION generate much needed foreign curwww.euroweeklynews.com rency for the country.

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Game Of Thrones: who will put the great back into Britain? Nora Johnson

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ALIENS didn’t land on earth and Elvis wasn’t spotted on the moon. But everything else seemingly happened following the Brexit vote. Firstly, Vote Leave accused of broken promises on NHS spending, immigration and the timeframe for leaving the EU. Secondly, England’s ultimate humiliation: a country where political parties started imploding and markets collapsing... the nation’s football team lost to Iceland! As if our worry beads weren’t twisted enough, the attitude of hardline EU founding member states determined to give the UK a good kicking to deter Frexit, Nexit, etc didn’t help. Perhaps best epito-

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mised by the Belgian prime minister. “I am not vindictive but we need to let the British feel that they landed a pyrrhic victory,” he said. “Only the Belgian and European interests count for me now, not the British ones. There is NO way back!” Which makes me wonder if, during the endless toing and froing around EU establishments, he’s maybe been reading my latest psychological crime thriller of the same name (about the discovery in a Peak District village of the body of a young girl by a family man and soon prime murder suspect, thereby unleashing a chain of events overwhelming him and his family, for them, at least, there is most definitely... No Way Back.) So, a referendum of two halves. Of promises kept and broken (OldEtonian Cameron having led the most disastrous charge since the Light Brigade), of ambitions achieved (Farage’s dream of inde-

pendence for Britain) and, possibly, realised (Gove as PM?). Meantime, the country needs to come together and make the best of it for the sake of future generations. There’ll be no sweetheart EU deal, and no Armageddon’s Bruce Willis or 24’s Jack Bauer to come to the rescue either. Finally, as Sir John Chilcot (chairman of the long-delayed Iraq War report) will soon be free, how about putting him in charge of triggering the EU’s infamous Article 50. This should delay the UK’s exit for at least 10 years, and maybe give people time to find a way out of this Eton Mess? Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer ’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.norajohnson.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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Summer fun with the French and aliens! Ric Polansky Ric Polansky moved to Mojacar in 1969 as a pioneer developer. He reads extensively and has travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.

IN the old days summer started on July 1. That was the date the French factories closed and people fled toward the seas. Spain being much cheaper than France captured the volume on our coasts. Those French were large and hearty, fun loving, hard drinking and a fierce loving crowd. I couldn’t understand them very well but they didn’t care nor would they make an attempt to speak Spanish (obviously a lesser tongue than their regal French). Summer was also when locals vacated the village for an afternoon and wandered down to the beach. With only two or three places to eat you inevitably met your urban neighbours you hadn’t seen all winter. Outrageous swimming costumes were the order of the day for them. Dressing for the beach was one thing but allowing their bodies to be touched by water was a circumstance not relished by the town folk. Instead they stationed themselves in the most comfortable and convenient tables so as to give a boisterous and cruel running commentary on

FLOWING RIVER: The red wine and Casera always arrived with polite smiles. the native aliens that had trekked down from Albox and places beyond. That lot were more noisy than you could imagine. None of them could move a step without screaming, screeching or cursing at someone. Whatever drink t or food they had was discarded on the beach by their own personal decree. What once was a

pristine beach became a garbage heap in hours while the new invaders tip-toed around their debris as an anointed right of passage. Meanwhile the French too were aghast at what they were beholding and hated the new arrivals through their staring eyes. The spectator English said whatever they wanted and as

loudly too as they knew the Spanish couldn’t understand nor the French would try. The beach was very much a three ring circus of differing languages and cultural upbringing. Inside restaurants pandemonium ruled. Sometimes you had to tear strips off paper serviettes and put them in your ear so your head wouldn’t explode. Children ran about like free time at the zoo. Parents screamed at them for something to do but manners nor public consideration ever came into play. It was a hard way to earn money for The Virgen del Mar and the Puntazo but they both handled the melee with more decorum than any of us contemptibles. Food got to the tables in the correct order of what we had ordered and rivers of red wine and Casera flowed in torrential drafts and always arrived with polite smiles. They were to be blessed infinitely. Because everyone came back the next day or next weekend for episode two until school started. The Aliens returned north not be seen again for another year no matter how hot the weather. The village folk likewise having worn themselves out with rye comments and disparaging wisecracks too were done under. Then the seagulls returned and ruled once again en masse.

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A potential leader candidate WHAT joyous news we received last week! Well, to those of us who voted for Brexit, it was joyous! The majority vote won the day for those of us heartily sick of the restrictions, red tape and bureaucracy binding us to Europe and throttling our freedom with countless rules and regulations issued by Brussels. Now the United Kingdom can make its own decisions in a truly democratic manner, with a government comprising wise leaders and a parliament exercising democracy in debates inspired by a lively opposition. To hear serious questions discussed, analysed and thrashed out in a serious way is a refreshing concept. A century and more ago, parliamentary debates were often of a high intellectual order. I know it will be at least two years before we notice any change at all. Who do we wish to lead this new government as prime minister? I have one candidate to put forward - years of experience in top jobs in banking, years in top government jobs - articulate, intelligent, charismatic, compassionate and in touch with real people, not only politicians! And, yes, she’s a woman. The name, Andrea Leadsom. Mary Groser

‘Racism’ and respect IT is an insult to accuse leave voters of all being stuffy old ‘Johnny Foreigner’ hating racist Brits. A majority have voted to leave the EU, are they all going to be stereotyped as this type of out-of-touch voter? Democracy and freedom of speech are perhaps the two most important pillars upholding our society. These have to be respected; take them away and all that we hold dear will crumble. It is not shame on Boris, as one very passionate young man said it is shame on our government, both national and European, that has created so much discontent that this has happened. Ordinary, working class and decent people, along with many others at the opposite end of the class structure, voted to leave for many reasons, not just immigration. Please do not call somebody who wants the best for their country and their family a racist. Let’s all respect each other, and if we have to vent our fury perhaps we should direct it more towards some of the worst politicians I have seen in liv-

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History lesson I WOULD like to point out that in your article Festival of Speed (1617), Jaguar was formed out of Swallow Sidecars, that started building motor cars on standard chassis. There is absolutely no connection with the Nazi SS. Yours faithfully, B Johnson, Torrevieja

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BLISS: Brits Living in Spanish Sun, a Facebook page for anyone affected by Brexit.

Protecting the pensioners I LIVE in Almeria Province and I have set up a Facebook group for anyone affected by Brexit. It is called BLISS - Brits Living in Spanish Sun. It is a closed group, but acceptance is automatically granted to anyone. It’s closed so that abusive members and trolls can be removed and blocked. The group can be found by typing the name into the Facebook search box. It is not intended to be a pressure or protest group, merely a point of first contact, forum, information exchange and source of mutual support. We have strong links with a similar group in France that is more proactive. I have also started a petition on the UK Government’s Petitions website asking for a commitment to maintaining the healthcare arrangements of all British pensioners living in Europe when Britain leaves. As I write, it has been awaiting Standards Compliance clearance since Thursday. This usually takes less than a week so, all being compliant it should be live when the paper goes out on Thursday. I would be grateful if your paper would publicise this information. Dave England, Almeria

ing memory and not at each other. They have caused this mess, however, it is one that can still be turned into something productive and special if we can all get along as decent British and/or European citizens. Robert, La Cala de Mijas

Build a bridge I READ, with dismay, the letters on page three last week. Presumably all but Edward and Brian do not understand the workings of democracy, and to use the ‘racial prejudice’ wording is sinking to deplorable depths. How do they know why people voted to leave? Do they write such letters every time they lose any vote?

Regardless of how people voted, the really important thing now that the decision has been made is for everyone to be positive and work towards resolving the situation in Britain’s favour. Hopefully your letters will reflect this in future, or the job will be made that much harder if people cannot ‘build a bridge and get over it’ John Price

Knitted knockers I AM in the process of trying to raise awareness about the need of ‘Knitted Knockers’ to women in Spa in, w ho ha ve ha d bre a s t

c a nc e r and need a l i ght wei ght , comfortable prosthesis. There is a Facebook page called: ‘Knitted Knockers Spain.’ This group began earlier this year, but I believe it hasn’t had chance to be ‘launched.’ It could do with some publication, would you be able to help, please? Regards, Sue Wright

Top service WOW, what brilliant service. Within two days my friend contacted Maggie and she will be getting her own personalised knitted knocker this week. Well done Euro Weekly. Thank you. Pauline King, Muchamiel

WE have been residents of Spain for 22 years. The reality of no longer being part of the European Union became evident today. My husband had a laryngectomy in 2000 in the hospital Costa del Sol, Marbella, and every year since he has annual checks. Today was the annual check; to be informed ‘you are cured,’ and no more appointments are necessary. We are the first victims of Brexit. The hospital could not give an appointment for a year ahead. Roy & Christine, Torreblanca

Big tantrum ONE of the joys of holidaying in Spain is your paper. It’s informative and, on occasion, entertaining. None more so than the edition (1617) containing a letter from Jonathan Allso of Valencia. Jonathan has got the hump. He’s binned his England football shirts, not because of the dire showing at Euro 2016 but, because he has ‘no more desire to be British.’ Why his outrage? Oh, simply because he had witnessed a democracy at work. Instead of blindly continuing to accept the dictatorship of the arrogant, overpaid, non-elected folk of Brussels, the British electorate voted ‘Leave.’ Jonathan, if your diatribe is anything to go by, I do not think “the insular British nation on their horrible rainy little island” will miss whatever you bring to the party. Pity about your football shirts though, there must be other kids who’d have appreciated one. Alan Price, Portsmouth UK

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Born in San Sebastian, this well-known politician has been a member of congress, Minister of the Interior and a Euro MP for Partido Popular party.

Ringo Star, musician, July 7, 76 A member of The Beatles until they broke up in April 1970, Ringo wrote Don’t Pass Me By and Octopus’s Garden. He was asked to join the band after the other members fell out with drummer Pete Best, and sang lead vocals for Yellow Submarine and With a Little Help from My Friends. Robbie Keane, footballer, July 8, 36 One of the top goal scorers in the history of the Premier League, this Irish footballer spent most of his career with Tottenham Hotspurs and was named their player of the year three times. He joined the Irish national team in 1998 and was one of the team’s leaders for more than a decade. Tom Hanks, actor, July 9, 60 This legendary American actor won back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor for his roles in Philadelphia in 1993 and Forrest Gump in 1994. Other classics he has starred in include Cast Away, The Green Mile, Saving Private Ryan and Apollo 13. Fiona Shaw, actress, July 10, 58 An English theatre and film actress who became popular as Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter films. She also appeared in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and won a Drama Desk Award for her one-person performance of TS Eliot’s The Waste Land. Giorgio Armani, fashion designer, July 11, 82 This Italian designer is well-known for his tailored menswear and red carpet looks. He has received multiple awards including the prestigious CFDA International Award in 183. Before entering the world of fashion he intended to be a doctor. Harrison Ford, actor, July 13, 74 An iconic actor whose memorable characters have included Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy and Indiana Jones, Ford came first on Empire’s 1997 list of the Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time.

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A JUGGERNAUT of onions has shed its load all over the M1. Motorists are advised to find a hard shoulder to cry on. Police arrested two kids yesterday. One was drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other one off.

Unscramble the name of a famous comic novel, first published in 1932 (three words): OLD MAC FROM CROFT

Directed by: Gavin Hood Starring: Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Alan Rickman, Barkhad Abdi The moral implications of modern drone-based warfare are confronted in this powerful drama. Tackling an ethical dilemma in a thoughtprovoking, suspenseful story, the film follows Colonel Katherine Powell, a UK-based military officer in command of a top secret operation to capture terrorists in Kenya. Powell discovers the targets are planning a suicide bombing and the mission escalates from ‘capture’ to ‘kill,’ but a nine-year-old girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international dispute which reaches the highest levels of American and British government.

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

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) A great light shines on your romantic life. Whether it is meeting up with old chums or a new date, there is electricity in the air for you. Equally, a business coupling is particularly fruitful and you count your blessings to have gone down a particular path.

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(June 22 - July 23)

Your mind is sharp and it is easy to spot problems before they arise. Some dispute regarding a trip is disappointing. However, you are not able to please everyone in this instance. A glitch in a close relationship needs sorting out now before things get worse. peaking early on, projects gain momentum and there are early results. A suggestion made to a loved one some time ago is now acceptable and there could be some excitement. Rather than setting down hard-and-fast plans, it may be better to be flexible.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) The usually flamboyant attitude which is yours at this time of the year is now subdued, but this will not last for too much longer and soon things will be back to normal. You will be looking to spice up your romantic life and your partner will be only too willing to go along with your suggestions.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your love life is highlighted and, although you may be suspicious of your good luck, this is a new phase. Whereas before you had some reason to mistrust you are now able to have confidence. It is a great time to progress your inclinations on the romantic front.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) There is a lot going on and sometimes you need to take a step back. A feeling that you have covered some ground before is not unfounded. However, there are certain aspects of your life which need to be revisited. Only in this way are you able to see the real progress that has been made.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Cast your net wide this week and be prepared to take advantage of a state of freedom. With high energy and an expansive mind, you are in a good position. Avoid being thrown out of kilter by activities around you. It may be difficult to make real progress at times but that does not mean you are unable to plan.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Expectations are high. With energy

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) As the moon shines on you, it is almost

the addition of which essential oil? 2. First published in December 1847, Agnes Grey was the debut novel of which English author writing under the pen name of Acton Bell? 3. On which track in southwest London has the prestigious Greyhound Derby been held since 1985? 4. Seize the Day, published by Hodder and Stoughton in 2001, is the autobiography of which former British wheelchair racer, a parliamentarian and a television presenter? 5. The 1871 painting in oils on canvas Arrangement in Grey and Black No 1 is better known under what two-word colloquial name? 6. The American actor, singer, dancer and photographer Joel Grey is best known for portraying the Master of Ceremonies in both the stage and film versions of which Kander and Ebb musical? 7. ‘The curfew tolls the knell of parting day’ is the first line from which poem by Thomas Gray, which was completed in 1750 and first published in 1751? 8. What was the name of the great-granddaughter of Henry VII who was the de facto monarch of England from July 10 until July 19 1553? 9. What was the name of the Skye terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for supposedly spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died himself in January 1872? 10. Zane Grey (1872 –1939) was an American dentist and author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories associated with which genre in literature and the arts? Not a lot of people know that... the American Civil War, was sometimes called the ‘War of the blue and the grey.’

YOUR STARS LEO (July 24 - August 23) Having been given a chance to take responsibility at the beginning of the month, you are determined to do your best. Certainly, it is a time to concentrate on any business matters which need attention.

SHADES OF GREY 1. Earl Grey tea is a tea blend that has been flavoured with

possible to feel the light. After a few recent hiccups it is now possible to get down to achieving your heart’s desire. Whether that is what you will want at the end of the day is neither here nor there. What matters most to your well-being now is to see some results. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There will be good news regarding an application or legal document. Following on from that your finances take a turn for the better and this could be long term. Having extra cash is great, but be wary of someone who would like to part you from it. At the weekend, events take a romantic turn but timing may be bad owing to other commitments. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Although you feel more in control as the week comes to an end, do not make the mistake of counting your chickens before they are hatched. If you do, you could end up with egg on your face. Continue to plan to get the best results but bide your time. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Colleagues are far from helpful at the moment and you may even feel that matters are going backwards. It may be necessary to move away and leave them to haggle among themselves. Perhaps later you may step in and take control of the confusion. If your business life is far from good then it is more than balanced by harmony at home.

Answers 1. OIL OF BERGAMOT, 2. Anne BRONTË, 3. WIMBLEDON STADIUM, 4. Tanni GREY-THOMPSON (Baroness Grey-Thompson), 5. WHISTLER’S MOTHER, 6. CABARET, 7. ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD, 8. LADY JANE GREY (also known as Lady Jane Dudley or the Nine-Day Queen), 9. GREYFRIARS BOBBY, 10. WESTERNS

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TARGET: • Average: 11 • Good: 16 • Very good: 23 • Excellent: 29

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Across 1 From past experience, stick (5) 4 Tick cop off in driver’s seat (7) 8 Fall out with bank for small bird (7) 9 Concept game I arranged (5) 10 Head of state isn’t a model of virtue (5) 11 Causes are spoilt by boys (7) 12 Most sound sent as arranged (6) 14 Poem parts from adverse situations (6) 17 The late doctor was a competitor (7) 19 Insults some winners' lap sessions (5) 21 Blocks advertisements (5) 22 Foolish Annie is all over the place (7) 23 English can, in French street, find a train (7) 24 Excited to find silver always around (5) Down 1 Jobs for Poles (5) 2 One sail entangled a marine creature (3-4) 3 Bird returning from Münster, Germany (5) 4 Chicken is care of guard (6) 5 Alec and Tim upset mood (7) 6 Large instrument appeared in a utopian orchestra (5) 7 Locks trees around ship (7) 12 Cheat for every dart (7) 13 Let it remain the boy's cowboy hat (7) 15 Rum has king rocking (7)

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1 Curtail, 5 Inane, 8 Loire, 9 Stopgap, 10 Operate, 11 Arras, 12 Action, 14 Ostend, 17 Tubas, 19 Resorts, 22 Concede, 23 Agree, 24 Elsie, 25 Steamer. Down: 1 Cello, 2 Raiment, 3 Arena, 4 Lasted, 5 Isobars, 6 Anger, 7 Exposed, 12 Article, 13 Obscene, 15 Eardrum, 16 Briefs, 18 Bonus, 20 Stave, 21 Sheer.

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16 Put down in a deliberate manner (6) 18 Search for answer in favourite hangout (5) 19 Take a pot shot at wading bird (5) 20 Drive around trees (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents R and 10 represents F, so fill in R every time the figure 9 appears and F every time the figure 10 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 Lower in price (7) 5 Dependable (5) 8 To the lowest degree (5) 9 Having in common (7) 10 Female parents (7) 11 Go into (5) 12 Powerful (6) 14 Broad-bladed digging tool (6) 18 Expressionless (5) 20 Against (7) 22 Service men in the navy (7) 23 Go away from a place (5) 24 Paces (5) 25 Takes industrial action (7)

Down 1 Upright pillars (7) 2 Precise (5) 3 Decorative design (7) 4 Oppose (6) 5 Serpent (5) 6 Left out (7) 7 Large Asian feline (5) 13 Understand (7) 15 Well liked (7) 16 Sorrow (7) 17 Buildings for living in (6) 18 Foundation (5) 19 Is aware of (5) 21 Carnivorous marine fish (5)

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

1 Alarm, 4 Sponsor, 7 Teacake, 8 Banjo, 9 Muted, 10 Confess, 11 Tawdry, 13 Object, 17 Sardine, 19 Opted, 21 Agile, 22 Soprano, 23 Furious, 24 Roses.

Down: 1 Attempt, 2 Adapt, 3 Meander, 4 Stench, 5 Sincere, 6 Rooms, 8 Ban, 12 Warrior, 14 Blooper, 15 Tedious, 16 Versus, 17 Scarf, 18 Ire, 20 Tears.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Team, 3 Apodos, 8 Nephews, 9 Ace, 10 Sweet potato, 11 Ear, 12 Nuestro, 14 Please, 15 Asno. Down: 1 Tin, 2 Apple-tree, 4 Pastores, 5 Diamantes, 6 Suelo, 7 Ventanas, 10 Sleep, 13 Oro.

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Across 1 Sagrado (lugar, libro) (6) 4 Island (4) 8 Wall (interior) (5) 9 Ajedrez (5) 10 Retratos (9) 14 Sky (5) 15 Slack (not tight or firm) (5) 16 Smell (odour) (4) 17 Press (newspapers) (6)

Down 1 Toad (4) 2 Coal merchant (9) 3 Fin (3) 5 Maíz dulce (9) 6 También (4) 7 Minutes (of a meeting) (4) 11 Herramienta (4) 12 Leisure (4) 13 Mouth (of person, animal, bottle) (4) 15 Piel (animal) (3)

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Boggled HAN SOLO: Still going strong. 6) Blade Runner Although it didn’t really click with audiences when it was first released in 1982, it is an incredibly original mix of the sci-fi and noir genres. Ford plays Rick Deckard, a retired police officer who is called back into active duty in 2019. It has become a cult classic for sci-fi fans and an incredibly influential film in the genre, all thanks to Ford’s performance. 7) Clear and Present Danger Harrison Ford’s second outing as Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan was an improvement in every way. The film has a more thrilling script, better action sequences and an even better performance by Ford than in Ryan’s first appearance. 8) Regarding Henry Ford plays a hotshot New York lawyer who is shot in the head during a robbery and emerges from a coma a very

changed man. Although it received mixed reviews and wasn’t all that profitable compared to some of his films, it is a story which touches the heart. 9) Air Force One Released in 1997, some consider this to be one of Ford’s last truly excellent performances. Although it came some 14 years after Return of the Jedi, his role in the film as US president gave him the chance to show he could still kick backsides as he battled with terrorists. 10) Presumed Innocent After riding off into the sunset at the end of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Ford teamed up with director Alan Pakula for this adaption of Scott Turow’s novel. He plays a prosecutor who is framed for the murder of a colleague who happens to be his mistress. Released in 1990, it gives an overwhelming feel of a great Hitchcock film.

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

TARGET: • Average: 21 • Good: 30 • Very good: 43 • Excellent: 55

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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NOT only is it his birthday this week, Harrison Ford has also been spotted in Spain recently with his wife Calista Flockhart, which was enough to tempt us to revisit many of his many films. After some debate and a lot of popcorn, these are our 10 favourites: 1) The Empire Strikes Back Nothing captures this film and Ford’s character quite as well as the “I love you,” “I know,” exchange between Han Solo and Leia. Praised for its dark, bold storytelling choices, Empire is believed by most to be one of his best performances and his best film ever and the best of the seven Star Wars films. 2) Raiders of the Lost Ark From the very first scene, Ford proved here in 1981 that he could carry a film by himself without a strong supporting cast. Although nowadays it can be easy to forget just how stunning the film was when it was released, audiences are still hooked 35 years later. 3) A New Hope What do you get when you take an old Western cowboy outlaw character and throw him into a sci-fi epic? Han Solo. He has to be one of the coolest and greatest characters ever put on a screen with his confidence, swagger and pure charisma. The first in the original trilogy, the 1977 film introduced us to what would turn out to be a very long relationship with the world of Star Wars. 4) The Fugitive This could well be one of the most rewatchable action films ever made. No matter how many times you watch Dr Richard Kimble leap out of a train, the 1993 film still gets your pulse racing as you follow Ford’s character and hope they don’t catch him. 5) Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade The third of the Indiana Jones films, this digs into Indiana’s history by allowing us to meet his father, played by Sean Connery. Watching Ford and Connery play off each other is a thing of beauty.

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Childhood cancer survival stagnates

CHILDHOOD cancer survival in Spain is stagnating at below 80 per cent. In the last 30 years advances for increasing the survival of children with cancer have allowed more and more sick children to be cured, however, in the last three years, the survival rate, which currently stands at 77 per cent, has stalled. The statistics have been revealed in the third edition of the book ‘Paediatric Haematology and Oncology’ in which 100 professionals in the field made a snapshot of the current situation of paediatric cancer in Spain. The president of the Spanish Society of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, Dr. Ana Fernandez-Teijeiro, stressed that Spain, with 77 per cent survival rate, is below the EU average in terms of survival of paediatric patients: “Although we had an upward curve, which is satisfactory, something is happening in recent years that has not improved the survival rate and our results are not as desirable as they should be.” She explained the reason could be that there are now more than 40 hospitals in Spain that can treat childhood cancers although some are not specialist centres with the experience to treat some of the more complex cases. President of the Spanish Association of Paediatrics, Serafin Malaga, said “children have the same rights as adults” to be treated by specialists who are trained in paediatric oncology and has warned of “deficit” paediatric cancer research. The most common malignant tumours in children are leukaemias (30 per cent), tumours of the central nervous system (20 per cent), and lymphomas (13 per cent). Whereas in patients aged 14 to 18 years, bone cancers are more prevalent (25 per cent), lymphomas (20 per cent) and central nervous system tumours (15 per cent).

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Smartphone obsession A STUDY looking at the behaviours of Android smartphone users, found that the average person swipes, taps and pinches their display about 2,617 times a day and a grand total of one million times per year. Some 10 per cent of users who took part in the study were found to touch their phone 5,427 times in the day, which equals out to two million times over the course of a year. Users spend

about 2.42 hours a day touching their smart phone display and 87 per cent will check their phone at least once between midnight and 5am. Facebook was the most active app by users. Dscout, a Chicago-based research firm and software producer, conducted the study by capturing and analysing in-the-moment behaviours at scale of 94 Android users.

Our increased obsession with our technology comes as doctors warn that constant texting and gaming could wear out your joints leading to more cases of arthritis developing in younger generations. TIME WASTE: On average people spend about 2.42 hours per day touching their smartphone display.

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Feeling low? Rewild yourself MOST of us are aware that our health and well-being is intrinsically affiliated to the environment in which we live, but in this increasingly urbanised world, degraded cities, lifestyle changes, and the pressure of work means that we are living more sedentary lives. When the deliberately murky origins of food and energy are factored in, it might be fair to assume that many residents of urban environments are becoming increasingly disconnected from the natural world, and the simple pleasures of be-

ing outdoors. This shift has especially affected children’s lifestyles and key factors influencing childhood development, such as enjoyable experiences and play has been largely reduced to private activities centered on ‘technological toys.’ Even in a world where most eco-systems have been devastated and wild animals are a rarity, there are many things we can do to reconnect with nature, find purpose and feel more alive, so if you feel lost, apathetic or unhappy, try to rewild yourself a little.

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LAST summer I had a fair amount of problems with my inner ears. It seems that as a result of swimming in the pool and putting my head under the water I got an infection, for which the doctor prescribed me some ear drops. However, instead of improving it got worse until it got to the point where the pain was so unbearable that I had to go to the casualty ward. The specialist told me that I had fungus or something along those lines and had to clean my ears with a kind of hoover. The experience, in addition to being unpleasant, was extremely painful and as they said to me that I shouldn’t get my ears wet I haven’t dared to go swimming again. Now summer is here and I would like to swim but I’m scared that something could happen to me again, and I really don’t want that. Can you explain to me what happened and what I can do to prevent this from happening again? In the hospital they said to me that I could have ruptured my eardrum, is this true? Could I have ended up deaf?

Response: Ear infections are usually frequent in summer and tend to occur, amongst other things, as a result of the contact of the ear with the water in pools and the sea. Infections can be produced by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. In your case, it was probably produced by fungus and bacteria which can be treated with antibiotics in addition to anti-inflammatories, hoovering/extraction of the infected material from the ear and sanitary measures (avoiding getting the ears wet or if they get wet keeping them as dry as possible). In your case, if it was a serious infection as you describe, this year you should be very careful with getting your ears wet or it could happen again. At the slightest symptom you should go to a doctor to start with ear drops again and avoid getting your ears wet. One of the complications which could occur if you don’t take adequate care of your ears is the perforation of eardrums which could potentially result in partial deafness.

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Make exercise a part of your life “I DON’T have time.” It’s a common reason, or excuse, used by many to put off exercising. Amongst today’s busy schedules many people say they simply do not have the time to get fit but there are things you can do: Choose something you enjoy When thinking about exercise, try and find something you like. It doesn’t have to be a hardcore hour long spinning or aerobics class. If you like the freedom of getting out and about go for a brisk walk, walk to the shop instead of driving or take advantage of Spain’s summer weather and go swimming. Try and treat exercise not as work (a means to an end) but as play. Do a little, often Doing a small amount of exercise, such as a short walk at lunchtime or using stairs instead of a lift, all make a difference. There are also numerous 10 and 15 minute work outs online that get the heart pumping that you

Do working mothers have fatter children? CHILDREN of working mothers are more likely to be overweight than other youngsters. Researchers suggest increasing childhood obesity in recent decades mirrors the rise in women going out to work and believe there is strong evidence that the two trends are related. Worldwide, childhood obesity rates have doubled since the 70’s, with 200 million children classed as overweight in 2014. Danish researchers said children of parents who work may eat more junk food, less home cooking, exercise less and sleep less but stress the answer isn’t stopping mothers working but offering more support and better work-life balance. They said Denmark, where state funded childcare is high, bucks the trend and should introduce policies to provide working parents with more flexibility to spend time with their children and to develop high-quality affordable childcare.

can do in the comfort of your own living room. Make it social Getting a gym buddy makes you more inclined to go and not give up. Having someone exercise with you boosts your determination and can make it more fun. Why not have a gossip during that walk or go for a post-exercise drink after. Take time out We are always being told of the importance of taking time out for ourselves so why not combine that time to focus on you with exercise. A walk or designated time for exercise can be a chance to clear your head. Save money and enjoy the outdoors Commuting on foot or by bike can even save you money, and possibly time, if you usually spend your journeys fuming in traffic jams. Not only is this a free and easy way of fitting exercise into your life, but it can improve concentration and help you sleep better.

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Bringing a taste of Africa By Adele Land A GHANAIAN children’s charity with strong links to Mojacar is bringing the sights and sounds of Africa to the town this summer. The Universal Wonderful Street Academy was founded four years ago by Louis Yeboah Wonder Doe, an artist from Ghana known as ‘Louis Wonder,’ along with long-time Mojacar resident, Beatriz García, to help educate street children in Accra, the Ghanaian capital. The organisation runs a non-formal school in the mornings Monday to Friday for around 100 children, aged six to 16 years. The children, most of them orphans, receive one meal a day and free non-formal education, with the aim of eventually giving them access to formal education or vocational training. Wonder is currently touring Europe to help raise funds for the school and is currently in

A COLOURFUL WELCOME: Louis Wonder at one of the workshops. Mojacar where he will be participating in various events. A summer ‘akwaaba’ will be held at camping Sopalmo from July 22 to 24. Akwaaba means welcome and a friendly colourful welcome will await everyone at this fun cultural weekend.

Activities will include drum making, adults and children’s drumming lessons, African dance and a jamming session. Visitors will see a documentary about the work of the Universal Wonderful Street Academy and will enjoy a taste of delicious African food.

Individual workshops cost €10 for adults and €6 for children. The price for the whole weekend including camping is €55 for adults and €38 for children. To register for the event, email either of the following addresses: campingsopal

mo@gmail.com or info@ universalwonderfulstreeta cademy.org or call 950 478 413, 660 735 368 or 617 182 154. Visit www.campingsopa lmo.com or www.universal wonderfulstreetacademy.org for more information.

OCIAL Contrasting images THE Centro Andaluz de la Fotografia (Andalucian Photography Centre) in Almeria is hosting Mediterranean: the continuation of man, an exhibition by Belgian photographer Nick Hannes. On display until September 18, the exhibition consists of 97 phot o s o f d i ff e r e n t s i z e s which were taken over a five-year period between 2010 and 2014 as Hannes found himself the unexpected observer of the extreme contrasts to be found on the Mediterranean, from the glitz and jet set of Monaco to the destruction of the Gaza Strip. The exhibition, which has been displayed at art centres is various countries across Europe and further afield, leaves nobody indifferent, the organisers have stated.

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Dressing up for charity in the Almanzora valley MEMBERS of the Independent Theatre Group are dressing up to raise funds for the Vera Orphanage by carrying on the revival of ‘music hall.’ The ITG is pleased to announce the forthcoming production of ‘Those Were the Days.’ Introducing both new and longstanding members this is a return to the adventure of three years ago.

The next production, which takes the members down a different avenue from comedy and drama, will take place only in Teatro Gilabert in Arboleas, as the theatre has air conditioning. ‘Those Were the Days’ is a more updated look at music hall and will run from Friday July 8 to Sunday July 10. The Sunday performance

will be a matinee. Many people will remember the television programme ‘The Good Old Days’ which came from the Varieties Theatre in Leeds, and is about to be reproduced in the near future. The ITG doesn’t have the Harry Houdinis, Charlie Chaplins and Marie Lloyds of this world, but it is a superb cast and crew to bring the best of entertainment.

All produced by Jakki and Barry Higginbottom and under the watchful eye of director Carolyn Duncan and musical director Nick Duncan, the audience is assured of an entertaining performance. The group hopes everyone will join in with the choruses, of which many will remember, all carried along by the genial master of ceremonies, Gordon

Latest art exhibition in Mojacar BRITISH artist Finn Campbell opened his new exhibition last week at the Mojacar municipal art centre. A Londoner by birth, Campbell has lived and worked in many different parts of the world and got much of his inspiration from his travels. He has worked as a professional illustrator since 2001 and his work features exquisite line drawing and warm tones. This extraordinary exhibition will be on display until July 15.

ON DISPLAY: A British artist exhibiting in Mojacar.

(Leonard Sachs) Bachelor. Tickets are available from, One Stop Pools (Longos) in Albox, Total Entertainment in Arboleas and Albox and Albox Insurance on Calle Malaga, and can be reserved for collection through the Independent Theatre box office. More information about booking or buying tickets is available by email itg boxoffice @gmail.com.

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Price Brown celebrates 30th MORE than 120 people turned out last Wednesday afternoon (June 29) to join in the 30th anniversary celebrations of wellrespected Mojacar estate agency Price Brown. Guests at the event at Levante restaurant included fellow estate agents, lawyers, members of local media and clients of the company. Daphne Price was one of the first to set up an estate agency in the town in 1986 and quickly developed a reputation for offering a professional and reliable service to people buying and selling homes in the area. Many of the guests at the party had bought and sold properties through Price Brown on numerous occasions over the years and were delighted to join in the celebrations. Guests were warmly welcomed by Daphne and her team and enjoyed delicious food ac-

RAFFLE PRIZE: One of the lucky winners with Daphne. companied by free flowing drinks. Everyone was invited to participate in a raffle draw. Daphne

drew the tickets at the end of the afternoon and the the lucky winners were delighted to take home a luxury picnic hamper.

Daphne told EWN: “Today was an enjoyable day and Price Brown wish to thank everyone for joining in our celebration.”

Cars and comedy in Mojacar VOLKSWAGEN group ‘Vera Import’ dealer chose Mojacar to present its new vehicle model last week. The new Tiguan was presented in lo-

cal venues, Beluga Gourmet and Lua Beach club. Clients and friends of the brand were able to see the different models of the

new Tiguan, while enjoying a welcome drink. An evening party followed the unveiling, where Almeria comedian Alvarito had everyone in stitches.

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Road repairs begun WORK has begun on road improvements throughout Albox. Different areas of town will see improvements to roads and pavements, including, San Antonio, La Loma and in the centre of town on Calles Alfererias, Grenoble and Poeta Villaespesa. Outlying areas such as Camino de Bancalejo and Los Quiles are also included in the refurbishment plan. One of the main projects is the resurfacing of roads on the Terdiguera industrial estate which has fallen into disrepair over the years and was at the centre of a row between the council and opposition group Partido Popular. Some €70,000 is to be invested in the project and mayor, Sonia Cerdan, said that residents will get the improved infrastructure that they deserve.

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‘Jobs for the boys’ case in Albox By Adele Land ACCUSATIONS of cronyism in Albox continued this week as witnesses were called to testify in a case where opposition group Partido Popular (PP) accused the governing socialist (PSOE) council of providing socalled ‘jobs for the boys.’ The PP alleges that a number of people were recruited as employees at the town hall because they appeared on the list of candidates at last year’s municipal elections. Public employees have been called to give statements about their relationships with former Albox mayors. A PSOE spokesperson lamented what it called “harassment of its employees” adding that it was creating a divide in the community.

JOB ALLEGATIONS: Council recruitment is under scrutiny.

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Man arrested in Olula drug raid By Adele Land IN Olula del Rio, a man has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking and possession of a firearm. As part of ‘operation flash,’ Guardia Civil officers launched an investigation and monitored a property in the town where there had been several reports of sus-

110 euros in cash was found, along with eight marihuana plants picious activity. A 33-year-old man was seen driving to and from the property and on following the vehicle, officers observed

him selling drugs to the occupant of another vehicle. A subsequent search of the property uncovered eight marihuana plants, a weighing scale, dried marihuana chopped and ready for sale and €110 in cash. A gun was also discovered at the property. The man will appear in court in Purchena.

Summer schools prove popular ALMOST a thousand children have enrolled in the Almeria area summer schools programme this year. The schools are run by the Albox-based, El Saliente group, and provide a safe and fun environment for children between 7.30am and 3pm with workshops, games and educational activities.

The group runs a total of 12 schools including one in Zurgena and one in Albox. In addition to the classroom-based activities, children also have the opportunity to participate in excursions to animal parks and zoos. The summer schools also provide breakfast and lunch for the children and allow working parents the freedom to work in the holidays.

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In harmony w THE Incognito Singers group held its summer concert last week at the Teatro Municipal in Zurgena. This was the group’s first official home concert, and members were delighted to have sold every ticket for both the Saturday and Sunday performances. The standing ovations at both events were a fitting tribute to the singers’ hard work and dedication. It is the aim of The Incognito Singers to support local charities through singing and the concert at Zurgena raised a significant sum, which on this occasion resulted in Turn to page 68

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a donation of €1,000 to Harmony community support. Whilst this was the first allticket concert, the choir has made guest appearances at several functions since its formation and this year was asked to open the week-long Albox music festival with a concert to a mixed audience of Spanish and English, held at La Concepción church in Plaza San Francisco. The reception the group received at that concert has resulted in it being approached by Albox Council to become involved in the celebration of the tri-centenary of Saliente which takes place from September 8. The Incognito Singers group was formed in February 2015 under musical director David Murphy and is a mixed voice group (soprano, alto tenor and bass) singing songs from the shows, musicals, films, love songs, ballads, easy-listening and light classics. If you would like to know more about The Incognito Singers visit the web page www.theincognitosingers.com.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Leave me alone! How to stay cool Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man SO here’s a little tip for all the moronic idiotic companies that ask me to take a survey after I’ve been hanging on to speak to a person for 45 minutes, then got cut off mid chat and had to call back on your premium number. DON’T! OK, just DON’T unless you want big fat zeros on every question asked! I can’t even do that sometimes because they don’t allow a zero mark which is ludicrous! It’s not a good idea to ask me if my query was sorted the first time if it’s the fifth time I’ve called! You don’t have to ask for my feedback on everything I do. Every time I stay in a hotel, hire a car or phone a helpline I get asked for feedback. If I call my phone company within five minutes I’ve got a call or a text asking my opinion on how my call was handled. I contacted Microsoft live chat because my keyboard and cable needs renewing and was told my £900 Surface Pro 2, which is only two and a half years old and works fine, was now defunct and Microsoft no longer stock any replacement parts but I might find them on eBay or Amazon.

Now this winds me up big time on its own because nothing these companies do is backward compatible. Why do they have to change the charger cable for every model? Then at the end of the chat the technician says, “Is there anything else I can help you with today?” and I say, “Well actually what have you helped me with today? Absolutely nothing! All you have done is, in fact, told me you can’t help me with anything so what else would you like to have a go at? My tax return? The times crossword? The meaning of life? They have now gone and five minutes later I get an email asking me to rate my experience!! Are you sure? I mark everything the lowest I can and write my reasons in the boxes provided. It won’t achieve anything but hey ho. What about apps for phones? I use a few of the messaging ones and free call ones. Every time they update they ask me do I want to fill out my profile so I can connect with other people. No I don’t. If I did I would have done it the first time you asked. No I don’t want to add a photo or my location or my date of birth or hook up with people nearby. All I want to do is send my mates or family a message now and again and even call them OK? Leave me alone! You and yer bloody algorithms can get lost.

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.

BE COMFORTABLE: Avoid driving at the hottest time of the day. BEING comfortable when driving is essential to staying safe on the roads, not because you want to feel particularly relaxed when you drive, but if you feel uncomfortable then the situation itself can lead to distractions. Similarly, if you start to feel too warm or overheat, that can lead to fatigue, which in turn can lead to a potentially deadly situation when driving. The best way to keep cool whilst driving is to keep the car cool. Park your vehicle in the garage if you have one or in the shade. Remember though, the sun moves and so does the shadow, so plan the position of your parked car based on where the most effective shadows will be cast. You can use reflective screens on your windows when the vehicle is parked to reduce the build-up of heat inside. It is quite common for the interior temperature to reach 10 degrees more than the outside very quickly. This is also the problem with leaving

dogs, and humans for that matter, inside vehicles. You can also buy shades for the side windows, some stick on the glass on the inside, or you can use a cloth. Opening the windows and even the doors of the vehicle for a few minutes before you are planning to drive will reduce the internal temperature. Remember not to hinder any other road users though by leaving your doors open in the potential path of traffic. Many modern vehicles are equipped with air conditioning or climate control, both of which serve to keep the inside temperature of the vehicle at a more comfortable level. Finally, avoiding driving at the hottest time of the day is always recommended. Driving during sunrise and sunset, largely because of the position of the sun can also cause extreme glare and dazzle, rendering drivers temporarily blind. Above all, whatever action you take, always remain calm and alert.

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His post goes missing I had an Apartado, a post box, in our local Post Office and received mail regularly. Then a bank of mailboxes was set up in our urbanisation so I cancelled the post box. Since then, the delivery of mail has become less frequent. I know that items have been sent, correctly addressed. I have been waiting for some insurance documents since February. The insurers insist they have sent them three times. Several birthday cards and a magazine that were posted in the UK never arrived. Our urbanisation administrator knows of mail that she has not received. To whom should I complain? A.S. (Costa Blanca) First, the Spanish postal system, Correos, has a web site at www.correos.es, where you can register a complaint. They also have a client service telephone at 902 197

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197. You should register your problem at your local

post office. Perhaps they will help you to file a formal complaint with the system. If these disappearances occur only on your housing estate, it is likely that you are dealing with a thief.

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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Positive ‘Brexit’ thoughts from New Wave Villas WITH the results of the UK, EU referendum still resonating in people’s ears, expatriate homeowners play the waiting game, wondering how the UK’s eventual departure from the EU will affect them. Most concerned are those trying to sell their property. Will there still be interest from UK purchasers? Will property values drop? Should they ‘cut and run’ and reduce the price to achieve a rush sale? Alex Lawson of Mojacar real estate agency, New Wave Villas advised caution. He confirmed that despite the so called ‘Brexit’ news, which he admits, came as a shock, business has been as busy as ever and in fact, post-referendum, three offers on properties from British buyers were accepted, so the demand for a holiday home in the sun continues. He explained that one positive to be taken from the current period of uncertainty, is that should a British vendor accept a lower offer, they will benefit from a weakened pound and recover the loss when converting the euros from the sale back to Sterling. He told EWN: “It is still early days and nobody really knows when, or if, anything will change for expats in Spain but I remain positive and the signs are there, that there is still

Industry takes hit SHARES in UK property firms tumbled in June after the construction industry saw its worst performance in seven years, added to by Brexit. Multi-billion pound commercial real estate deals have been indefinitely postponed and house prices are forecast to drop by 10-18 per cent. Property fund managers have reduced values of their buildings by about 5 per cent. Construction has been hit worst, with experts predicting the industry won’t build houses with developers waiting for the Brexit dust to settle.

EXCLUSIVELY SALES: And conveniently located by the beach. strong interest from UK buyers.” He went on: “What we do know is that we have at least two years with nothing changing and I am confident that during that time the UK and Spanish governments will agree a way forward that benefits both countries’ best interests, particularly concerning healthcare for British nationals.” New Wave Villas has been trading in Mo-

jacar for more than a decade, with many of its team members having many more years experience in Spain and the overseas property market. The multilingual, forward-thinking team offers a friendly and professional service to both purchasers and vendors and always puts the customer first. New Wave Villas is exclusively a sales

agency which leaves the team free to concentrate on matching purchasers with properties and expediting sales for their vendors without the distraction of rentals, especially during the busy holiday season. Always keen to stay one step ahead of the game, even pre-referendum, Alex and his team had broken into alternative markets and have a growing client base outside the UK, including, France, Belgium, Scandinavia, Canada and the US. He explained that while UK purchasers still remain crucial to the business, he and the team would be working hard to expand into new markets and ensure that properties get the maximum exposure in the right places. He said: “Every business needs to move and adapt with a changing world, now is not the time to sit back and wonder what the future holds, I look at it as an opportunity to take the business forward and explore new avenues.” New Wave Villas is located on the main beach road at Avenida del Mediterraneo 48B, opposite Dia supermarket. Visit www.newwavevillas.com, email, sales@newwavevillas.com, or call 950 475 800 or 677 475 068.

Consumer power By Matthew Elliott TAKING matters out of human hands and delegating more market analysis to adv a n ce d c o mp u tin g te c hn iq u e s ma y w e ll b e the magic elixir to preventing an o th er h o u s in g b u b b le from decimating the property market again, according to analysts. Many believe information on the real estate market to be disastrously opaque, outdated and cursed with subjec tiv ity, le a d in g major property companies to con-

sider investing in digitalised ‘big data.’ Through the application of filters, the data could be used to help predict future trends and form the basis of ke y bus ine s s de c is ions ba c ke d up by s olid e vidence. Mathematical models are c e ntra l to the a na lys is , which will also allow consumers to investigate the information in order to make a more informed judgement on their purchase, thus helping to democratise the market place. Using big data, prospective buyers will be able to analyse a property’s potential value and home trends within a particular neighbourhood. Inefficiency is also targeted as developers are aimed to run algorithms on how a space might look after construction, taking into account weather patterns, traffic, energy usage, local employment, sociolo-

TECHNOLOGY: May be the answer. gy, and wider market trends to make a far more educated judgement. For zeroing in on a neigh-

bour hood’s f undam ent al characteristics, including personalities, culture, and community, however, real

estate agents will continue to play a huge role, offering gr eat er i nsi ght t han t hat achievable by computers.

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one bed, one bath apartment with living room and kitchenette. Next to this is the garage which could also be converted if required. To the rear of the house is another w/c with sink. The property has a tarmac road access and sits on approximately 877m2 of land. To the front of the house is a driveway with parking for three to four cars and to the side and rear are the gardens and pool area all with beautiful country views. Mains electricity, water, satellite TV, internet and phone are connected. For more information or to arrange a view-

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Brexit tips: how to sell to UK buyers John Graham The property expert

OVER the past week, I have been meeting and talking to many estate agents and develope r s t h r o u g h o u t th e Costas and Mallorca to discuss the UK vote to leave the EU. To u n d e r st a n d wh at all this means to the Spanish property market we need to put this into perspective. The rules have suddenly change d a n d we a r e n o w faced with different market conditions for the foreseeable future, and don’t forget w e are st i l l i n a b u y e r ’s market, where supply outstrips demand. Over the next couple of weeks I would like to give EWN r e a d e r s m y t o p tip s on selling to UK buyers, taking into account the new market conditions.

PROFESSIONAL SURVEY: Will give a UK buyer more confidence in your property. This week I am going to start with the two most important top tips. 1. Realistic asking price The pound has dropped against the euro and is currently around 1.20. Yo u co u ld red u c e y o ur asking price in line with the

drop in the va lue of the pound, so that UK buyers a re not pa ying a highe r price than before the Brexit vote. If you do this, you should ask your agent to advertise this point strongly on their website for your property; this will attract UK buyers

to view your home. 2. Make sure you have a professional survey This is now more important than ever. It will help you sell your property to a UK buyer. When buying a property in the UK it is standard

practice for the seller to give the potential buyer a survey of the property which has been carried out by a professional UK surveyor. If the seller hasn’t had a survey the buyer will have their own survey done. Giving a UK buyer a survey will give the buyer confidence that the property is in good condition, and the buyer wi l l not have any nasty surprises later on that could cost a lot of money. Most importantly, going to the trouble and cost of havi ng a sur vey wi l l be a valuable asset which will help you sell your home. From now on, sellers who present a UK buyer with a professionally prepared full home survey will now have a much stronger chance of making a sale compared to a seller of a similar property without a full house survey. It’s also obvious that if the home survey has been

carried out by a UK qualified surveyor, written in English, the UK buyer will be more confident in the report and trust the surveyor’s qualifications. Once you have had your home survey done by a professional UK surveyor, make sure that your estate agent features this on their website for your property. From now on it will be a very strong selling point for UK buyers (and other nationalities). EWN readers who take my professional advice will be in a much stronger position to sell to UK buyers.

John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. If you would like to have a professional home survey or if you are a real estate agent, please contact John by email gk.ipad@me.com.

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Always the bridesmaid Cassandra Nash A weekly look

Frustration of hung parliament again

- and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

FOR once even Rajoy’s detractors agree with him. He said it would be “truly grotesque” if the PSOE, Ciudadanos and Podemos prevent him from forming a government. Neither politicians nor voters are up for another six months of stalemate with the accent on stale. With 137 seats instead of the 176 needed for an overall majority, even Ciudadanos’ 32 seats, assuming Albert Rivera eats his words and backs Rajoy, won’t do the trick. The intransigence of all parties except Ciudadanos landed Spain with a second ballot and the kindest thing for all concerned is to let Rajoy hang on to the Moncloa’s front door key. And see how long he lasts in isolation.

PEDRO SANCHEZ sees scraping into second place with 85 parliamentary seats and proving the pollsters wrong as a victory. But the PSOE has haemorrhaged votes in the three elections since 2011, first wi t h R u b a l c a b a b efo re P o d e mo s erupted onto the scene and twice with Sanchez. Susana Diaz, Andalucia’s regional president and Rubalcaba’s choice as PSOE secretary general, damned Sanchez with faint commiseration. “I’m sure Pedro is as sad as I am,” she said after the elections. Doubtless he is even sadder, wondering when Diaz will step into his shoes.

PEDRO SANCHEZ: Claiming second place ‘victory’ for the PSOE in the recent election.

It all adds up THE Podemos-Izquierda Unida election alliance, that would supposedly propel them into second place, instead lost a combined 1.2 million votes. How did Pablo Iglesias get it so wrong? Simple: IU voters not enamoured of the te lly pundit de c a mpe d to PSOE. And there’s food for thought, because without them, Sanchez’s miserable showing would have been more dismal still.

Sticky situation DURING the election campaign Pedro Sanchez was caught dusting off his hands after greeting a black woman and her children. The video went viral and was welcomed by Podemos and the PP who wanted to rubbish Sanchez by fair means or foul. He clearly rubbed his hands together shortly after shaking hands with the child, but what adult wouldn’t? Children’s hands are sticky – especially at the weekend when Sanchez did his dreadful deed – regardless of colour.

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Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

AT the time of publication it will be still only be July 7 but some readers will have already experienced over 40 degrees Fahrenheit and with no rain yet forecast. Will we get rain or not? Will we continue to have no or little rain until the autumn, it’s anyone’s guess. For sure the monthly thunderstorms of the early 90’s are a thing of the past and the ‘Gota Frias’ of midSeptember are now most likely to be one or two months later. With a generally mature garden we only started watering the flower garden on the first of June and then only where necessary once a week. The main thing is that we are coaching roots to search for nutrients and water, not giving it to them on a plate. This way they develop good root systems which will reduce our gardening efforts in the future. Already the considerable shade we have in the garden from high trees and hedges is invaluable. Deep shade becomes the outdoor workshop as well as the place for lunch, siestas, reading newspapers and books and thinking about the content of newspaper articles

GOOD ROOTS: Coaching roots to search for nutrients and water reduces the gardening effort required. and new books. Apart from going indoors to sleep, the interior of the house is rarely visited and when it is it is a cool below 20 degrees centigrade temperature and the

wooden shutters are closed all day to keep the sun out in traditional Spanish style. Once the sun is down shutters and windows can be opened to achieve a night time cooling breeze

across the bedroom. Having come to Spain 25 years ago we became accustomed and acclimatised to living without air conditioning or indeed winter central heating.

We came for the generally liveable climate and did not attempt to establish an expensive electricity driven artificial UK office and home and climates. Likewise generally we chose

plants that caused few summer problems and work. For those who live in apartments blinds and awnings transform the life for persons, pets, and plants. As explained and illustrated in our book Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style awnings and blinds make growing of a wide assortment of flowering plants, herbs, fruit and vegetables very possible, indeed easy if you read and take on board the practical advice given. Lastly dust the sunhat off and wear it when working and wandering around the garden after 10am until sundown. Do most of the essential summer garden work between 6am and 10am plus watering in the evening as the sun goes down. An afternoon siesta will enable you to catch up on sleep and restore energy levels for evening social life. So be prepared to enjoy the Spanish summer. Correctly planned it can be enjoyed without escaping to the unpredictable weather of northern and central Europe. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com July 2016

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Mistakes to avoid Houseplants first aid

TEST IT OUT: Always try colours on the wall, don’t just rely on a colour chart. IF you’re thinking of painting and want to get it right, avoid making these common mistakes when choosing colours for your home: • Separating open areas Two badly matched colours to separate areas with an open room can be a big mistake. Experts generally stick to the same colour or two subtle tones combined in a logical fashion. • Ignoring natural light People tend to think dark colours are more elegant, but they forget to consider the amount of natural light in the room. What should be a dramatic touch can become

depressing if it’s all too dark. • Choosing bright colours People often go for the bright colours they see in magazines. However, they can be overwhelming, especially in small rooms. • Trusting tiny samples Most people forget how important it is to try and see the colour on the wall, not just on a colour chart. However it is almost impossible to imagine what it will really look like without trying at least a brushstroke in situ. • Matching everything Choosing exactly the same

colour for the walls and the furniture is frankly boring and the eye will have trouble distinguishing one from the other. A darker or lighter tone should be chosen for furniture and accessories. • White for small spaces Although white gives a spacious feel in bright rooms, it can look dirty and be depressing in small dark ones. • Fashion is everything Although the latest fashions are great to provide ideas, trust your taste too. If you hate grey, don’t paint your entire house that colour just because it’s in fashion.

Getting the shine back on those tiles EVER felt frustrated after mopping your ceramic floor tiles or washing tiled walls and spotting foot and handprints the very next day? It could well be that you’re doing it wrong. Experts say that general cleaning products will leave a layer of residue on the tiles which will pick up marks and prints almost instantly. There are specific products for ceramic and porcelain tiles which will do

a much better job, however be careful not to use too much or you’ll defeat the object. Follow the instructions on the amount to use and how to apply, and take care not to scratch the surface of your tiles by scrubbing too hard with abrasives. Leave it for a few minutes, then rub with a soft brush or cloth, dry with absorbent paper and rinse with clean water. You’ll see the results immediately.

NOTHING cheers up a room quite like the green leaves and colourful petals of a nice houseplant, and nothing is more depressing than a wilted, drooping one. Before giving up and throwing away worse for wear plants, try these first aid tricks to get them back to their former glory. • Wake them up with a change of pot and soil: A new, slightly larger pot full of new, enriched soil will give plants that are feeling cramped and under the weather the space and nutrients they need to grow onwards and upwards. • K e e p the m out of the sun: while sunlight is generally beneficial, plants that are feeling under the weather can suffer more harm than good if put in direct sunlight abruptly. Keep them somewhere where they get plenty of indirect light until they perk up again. • Don’t drown them: plants go through cycles and it is importa nt to know a bout the se t o avoid suddenly going mad with the water and drowning them. • Get rid of pests: if your plant’s leaves or stalks look weak or stained insects could be the problem. Either wipe them down with a soft cloth or spray a

weak solution of soap and water over them to get rid of any pests. • Tr y a hom e- m ade gr eenhouse: som e plants need a more humid atmosphere than the average home. Try popping a planting bag over the top for an individual greenhouse and leave it there for a few days to get it nice and damp inside.

REVIVE: With a new pot and soil.

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WHY does my cat stand and lift its paws up and down in one place on your body, almost like marching in place? This is a cat behaviour left over from kittenhood when they kneaded their mother ’s belly to help the milk flow. Some cats will actually knead and drool when they are petted. Don’t w o r r y, t h e k n e a d i n g o r marching means that the cat

C a n c a t s re a l l y g e t stuck in trees? C a t s d o n ’t r e a l l y g e t stuck in trees, we only think they do. It’s been said “When was the last time you saw a cat skeleton in a tree?” Cats claws are constructed for climbing up trees, not down (unlike say a squirrels, which allow them to climb down head first). If you are patient enough a cat in a tree will either jump down or shimmy down backwards. Did Robert E Lee love his cats? Evidence indicates that American Civil War General Robert E Lee was quite a cat lover. Letters survive that he sent home mentioning his love of cats.

While fighting the Mexican-American War he wrote to his daughter requesting her to send him a cat. She did and the cat was his constant companion throughout the war. Which cat had the largest litter? The largest litter of surviving kittens on record is held by a cat named Bluebell, a Persian from South Africa. Once she had a litter of 14 surviving kittens. The record for the total number of kittens born is held by Dusty, a tabby from Texas. By the time she had her last litter at age 18, she had delivered more than 420 kittens. RESCUE ME: Cats will jump or shimmy down the tree, they won’t be stuck.

Making aquatic gardening easy Reggie loves a good BEMUSED aquarists may have noticed the proliferation of small plastic pots containing live aquarium plants in stores recently, as the popularity of tissue culture plants, also known as ‘in-vitro,’ continues to rise. They are grown under sterile conditions in a lab using the latest tissue culture technologies, and a nutrient-rich gel or liquid. They produce a unique, high-quality product guaranteed to be free from snails, pests, algae, and pesticides. This makes them perfect for anyone wishing to grow live plants

in their aquarium, and although a single pot may cost slightly more than a standard bunched plant, you actually get a lot more plant for your money in terms of quantity. After purchasing these plants, they should be removed from their packaging and any gel washed away, then separated into several smaller portions before being planted. The plants also tend to grow quicker and more densely than those grown in a nursery, although some more specialised varieties still require correct dosages of CO2 and fertilisers to thrive long-term.

comfortable bed House-sitting can be a win-win for both parties, free house and pet-sitting and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! To find a pet-sitter go to www.Housesit Match.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865 521508. ONCE upon a time Reggie had a twin brother. You could only tell them apart if you looked at their necks. Reggie has a white fur collar and Freddy didn’t. From when they were kittens, together they were the dynamic duo, chasing each other around the house and tearing around the yard and garden. Sadly last year Freddy was run over by a car just opposite the villa, leaving Reggie all alone. For weeks he would visit the spot looking around and at the ground. For the years they were together their owners booked them into a cattery when they would go away on holiday. The boys kept each other company, and they were fine. Once Freddy was gone, Reggie wasn’t very happy

away from home. In the cattery he lost weight, and it took a few weeks for him to recover his weight and demeanour. So now the homeowners ask house-sitters to come into the house to care for him and their home. He seems happier in his own environment, being cared for in his own home. It means he can stay in his own bed, which he really really loves! House-sitting can be a win-win for both parties, free house and pet-sitting and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! Register now with a 20 per cent off introductory offer using coupon code PERFECT20. To find a pet-sitter go to www.Hous esitMatch.com.

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Fussy felines 15 foods you should never share with your dog THERE are many possible reasons why your cat might not be eating and if the problem continues then you’d be best advised to visit a vet. Here is some basic information, however, which may help if there’s no medical urgency. Heating food to body temperature in a microwave can help as it strengthens smell and cats with blocked noses often refuse to eat as they can’t smell the food. It also provides that warm ‘fresh kill’ flavour that cats, as natural predators, enjoy. Stroking your cat or playing with them before trying to get them to eat can help induce a stronger appetite, while placing a little food on your finger can encourage them to get started. If you are changing your cat’s diet for medical reasons and they aren’t budging, then try to implement the change gradually. Cats have enzymes and bacteria which have adapted to the old food and take time to accept the new diet.

HEAT IT UP: Warm food smells better.

ALTHOUGH they can be great at begging, giving your puppy leftovers from the dinner table can cause them some serious health problems. These 15 foods should never be given to dogs: Bacon: Tasty as it may be, bacon is high in fat and can cause pancreatitis in dogs. Bones: Although it may seem ok to give your dog the leftover bones from your chicken or other meat dinner, they can easily choke on them plus cooked bones can splinter and seriously damage their insides. Raw meat and eggs: The bacteria such as salmonella or E. Coli that can be present are even more harmful to dogs than to humans. Eggs also contain an enzyme which reduces absorption of biotin and can lead to skin and hair problems. Grapes and raisins: For some unknown reason, grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. Be careful with biscuits and other things which could contain these without you noticing.

Dairy products: Many dogs are lactose intolerant. Milk, cheese and ice cream can all lead to stomach pains and problems. Alcohol: Dogs are even more sensitive to alcohol than children. A sniff of beer or wine could knock your puppy out. Chocolate: Chocolate contains substances which can be fatal for dogs and should be avoided at all costs. Avocado: The high fat content can cause puppies serious stomach problems and their texture can cause too much to be swal-

Costly canine cloning A PRIVATE foundation in South Korea has cloned nearly 800 dogs as wealthy elites discover they can indeed afford the price for pet immortality. Costing roughly €100,000 the Sooam Biotech Research Foundation has done solid business over the past decade since its owner was prosecuted for fraudulently claiming to have cloned a human in 2006. The facility clones cows and pigs for research but the big market is dogs with pet owners unable to accept their losses. Sooam hit headlines after cloning five copies of Trakr, a police dog who helped rescue the last survivor of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

IMMORTAL PETS: Helping wealthy owners to accept their loss.

lowed at once, possibly leading to blocked intestines. Leek, onion and garlic: These can all damage dogs’ red blood cells, which can lead to anaemia. Peaches and plums: The fruit themselves aren’t dangerous but the stones pose a serious risk of choking or blocked intestines. Macadamia nuts: Not only are they high in fat, they can irritate dogs’ stomachs and can also be toxic. Corn on the cob: The corn itself is fine but the cobs are the

perfect size to get stuck in a throat or intestine and are very hard to spot on x-rays and ultrasounds. Coffee: The stimulants in coffee can cause high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, tremors and convulsions in dogs. Sugar-free sweets or gum: These contain xilitol, a sugar substitute which can make your dog’s insulin levels soar and cause serious problems. White bread: Commercial white bread is high in fat and sugars and can cause pancreatitis. Schnauzers are particularly sensitive for some reason.

AVACADO: Can cause serious stomach problems.

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By Matthew Elliott A TOUGH few months for Chris Evans has culminated in the radio and television presenter resigning from Top Gear, as historic allegations of sexual assault come back to haunt him in the guise of Metropolitan police officers looking for a friendly chat.

1.9 million viewers tuned in to the series finale, an all-time low for the series.

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Gear. Gave it my best shot but sometimes that’s not enough. The team are beyond brilliant, I wish

them all the best,” he wrote on his Twitter account on the afternoon of Monday, July 4. A new ratings low was hit for the show’s series finale on Sunday with the episode drawing just 1.9 million viewers, almost a million less than the previous week, and less than half the 4.3 million who tuned in for the new series’ debut on May 29. Throughout the Clarkson era such figures would be unimaginable, with not a single episode in more than a decade boasting less than two million viewers, even averaging more than seven million in its 12th and 13th seasons. Evans himself has been the main target of critics, while fellow presenter Matt LeBlanc has been warmly received by viewers. The new series will be broadcast in September.

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Spontaneous combustion TOYOTA has been forced to recall thousands of cars in the UK over a variety of safety concerns, including the possibility that airbags might randomly inflate. The worldwide recall affects almost three million cars, more than 70,000 of which are registered in Britain, including Prius, Auris and the Lexus CT200h. In addition to the airbag issues there are reported cracks in the coating of the emissions channel, which could eventually cause fuel leakage from a full tank. The Japanese manufacturer is no stranger to expensive and embarrassing recalls, and announced last month that it expects a €1.3 billion hit on profits over the next fiscal year purely due to ‘quality-related expenses.’

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A Royale ONLY six of a scheduled 25 Bugatti Type 41s were ever built but now a seventh might be in the mix following a recreation project by a Dutch classic car restoration company. Widely known as the Royale, the Bugatti Type 41 was launched in 1926 as the pinnacle of motoring achievement, expected to be the most luxurious and magnificent vehicle ever built and reserved only for royalty. With the Great Depression throwing an enormous spanner in the works only six were completely finished, with four being owned by museums, a fifth by Volkswagen, and the sixth is AWOL, possibly lurking in a super-villain’s underground lair. The potential seventh model is a painstakingly remade prototype model of the Royale 1926 Torpedo Packard, with

the entire process taking an astonishing 15 years. Originally built on a chassis boasting a 169.3 inch wheelbase, it had a straight-eight engine of 15 litres and could produce 275-300hp. Other Royales had a slightly smaller capacity of 12.7 litres, while all were 21-feet long, with a walnut steering wheel and whalebone dash knobs. Today the remake is on display at the Musée National de l’Automobile de Mulhouse, France, and there is even a documentary out about how the Dutch team managed to recreate the prototype. More than 2,000 factory drawings were used in one of engineering’s more heroic recent feats. There are also two exact replicas in circulation, leading

Silent electr JUST weeks after an Ohio man was thought to be the first fatality of a driverless car crash, experts have raised the possibility that artificially intelligent vehicles might decide to sacrifice occupants if it means saving the lives of other drivers or pedestrians. Joshua Brown was thought to have been watching a film when his Tesla Model S crashed into a truck. Authorities are now investigating the incident, which occurred in semiautonomous mode. Earlier this month Science journal published an interesting survey into the question of what an autonomous car should do when confronted with a deadly safety calculation.

A vast majority of respondents agreed that driverless cars should be programmed to sacrifice ‘drivers’ if the alternative was taking out a dozen pedestrians. Oddly enough a similar majority said they would only purchase such cars if they were programmed to always put their life first.

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ROYALE: Launched in 1926, only six were officially built by Bugatti. some experts to ponder whether there are really six, seven, or nine Royales in existence. Should one of the originally

completed six go up for sale, analysts and collectors are of the mind that it could become the most expensive car ever sold, even reaching nine figures

due to its historic appeal. The current record is the approximately €34 million paid for a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO in 2014.

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person has reportedly died whilst being driven by a driverless car. What the car would calculate to do when avoiding a deadly situation, where either the driver or pedestrians would be in danger, is a topic of debate.

TESLA: Their Model S car crashed whilst in semiautopilot mode.

Robot lawyer’s revenge HUNDREDS of thousands of parking tickets in New York and London have been successfully revoked by the world’s first ‘robot lawyer’. Created by a 19-yearold British-American whizz-kid, the artificial intelligence program known as ‘DoNotPay’ enables users to contest tickets using a simple interface. Sparked by a desire to prevent people being exploited as a revenue source, DoNotPay guides citizens through the appeals process and has taken on 250,000 cases, winning 160,000 at a stunning 64 per cent success rate. The technology is ideally suited to artificial intelligence and does not require lawyers or hefty legal fees.

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Super Sam beats Novak Djokovic as Wales seek glory and Hamilton wins 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 – This week we have the evening semi-finals of Euro 2016 involving Portugal and rank-outsiders Wales (yesterday) and Germany v hosts France tonight. The final takes place at St Denis, Paris on Sunday (kick-off 9pm). In the quarter-finals, Wales sensationally knocked out second-favourites Belgium 3-1, Germany edged past Italy 6-5 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw), Portugal beat Poland (also on penalties) and France defeated hard-working and plucky Iceland 5-2. No comments on the performances of England or Spain... I’ve said quite enough on radio and in public regarding their dis-

mal performances. On the transfer front, Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a one-year contract with Manchester United; rivals City have recruited Spanish striker Nolito from Celta Vigo for €16.7m; Chelsea have paid €39.3m for the Belgium star Michy Batshuayi from Marseille; Spurs have landed Victor Wanyama from Southampton for €17.2m; Liverpool have secured the services of Sadio Mane from Southampton for €40.5m; Arsenal have bought Granit Xhaka from Borussia Dortmund for €53.6m; Andros Townsend has joined Crystal Palace from Newcastle for €18.5m while, in turn, the Eagles have offloaded Dwight Gayle to Newcastle who have also signed Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie. Jose Mourinho’s young son, José Jr, a goalkeeper, has signed for Fulham!

WALES: Beat Belgium 3-1 to set up a semifinal showdown with Portugal.

Ryan Giggs (now 42) has left Manchester United after serving the club as player, manager and coach for 29 years; Vicente del Bosque has quit after eight years as Spain’s national team manager; Manchester City boss Pepe Guardiola has recruited Mikel Arteta (released by Arsenal) as a senior coach and could Glenn Hoddle return as England manager? TENNIS – Last Saturday 6ft 5in American Sam Querrey (ranked 29th in the world) sensationally knocked reigning champion and number-one seed Novak Djokovic out of the men’s singles at Wimbledon. This is the biggest shock in the tournament’s history since GB’s Roger Taylor beat the then holder of four Grand Slam titles, Rod Laver in 1970. As we entered the second week, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Richard Gasquet, David Goffin, Tomáš Berdych, Serena Williams and Venus Williams, Angelique Kerber, plus Adil Shamasdin/Jamie Murray and GB’s Naomi Broady/Heather Watson in the doubles, were all going well in their respective events. TOUR DE FRANCE – The favorites for this year’s 21-stage race which began on July 2 in Sainte-

DID YOU KNOW • Seventy years ago, in 1976, Newcastle United recorded the biggest-ever win in Football League history, beating Newport County 13-0 in a Second Division match, • And in 1926-27, George Camsell scored a record 64 League and FA Cup goals for Middlesbrough.

Marie Du Pont, and includes a ride through the mountains of Bern, Switzerland, are: GB’s two-time winner Chris Froome, Nairo Quintana of Colombia and Spain’s Alberto Contador, while those in line for general classification are Richie Porte, Mark Cavendish, Thibaut Pinot, Fabio Aru, Geraint Thomas, Vincenzo Nibali, Romain Bardet and Tejay Van Garderen. In fact, the first stage of this year’s race was won by the ‘Manx Machine’ Mark Cavendish. CRICKET – England totally outplayed Sri Lanka in the series of five ODIs, winning three and tying one, with another LEWIS HAMILTON: Won the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday.

game rained off. The final game, played at Cardiff last Saturday, saw England win by 122 runs (324-7 against 202 all out) with Joe Root scoring 93 and David Willey taking 4-34. Next up we have one T20 encounter with Sri Lanka followed by a Test series against Pakistan. FORMULA 1 – Last Sunday’s exciting, incident-packed and very watchable Austrian Grand Prix was won by Lewis Hamilton, with Max Verstappen second and Kimi Raikkonen third. Race leader at the time, Nico Rosberg, crashed into Hamilton on the 71st and final lap, allowing the British driver to cruise home. Rosberg was later

‘blamed’ for the crash, handed a 10-second penalty for the next race and a two-point penalty. “I am not to blame” said the German… After the race, former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen said: “Great win for Lewis… that was him at his best. He never gives up… and it was Nico who certainly caused the crash.” Hamilton is now just 11 points behind his Mercedes team-mate Rosberg in the driver’s championship. And after a lot of ‘radio’ talk, heated debate, lies and counter-lies, a lot of pit-lane arguing (especially by team mechanics and crews during the race) Mercedes chief Toto Wolff, said after the dust had settled: “We’re looking like a complete load of idiots right now.” Yes, and you know it! This weekend 200,000 race fans are expected to attend the British Grand Prix from Silverstone.

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The Redington Gent’s Singles Cup June 22-26

FINAL TWO: David Ives (left) and the winner Peter Marriott (right). CABRERA LAWN BOWLING CLUB hosted the Redington Gent’s Singles Cup from June 22-26. As always, there were some very good rounds, in particular the first round between Alan Saunders and Bob Craig. Bob has only been bowling for a few months but held his own against Alan, and the tie was neck and neck until the last three ends, when Alan pulled away to win. The final, however, was contested between Peter Marriott, a previous holder of the title, and David Ives. The spectators were rewarded with glorious weather and a thrilling spectacle, and after 11 ends the score was level at 10-10. The winner is the first to 21 and Peter won the next two ends to lead 14-10, but David fought back in the following two ends to narrow the gap to 14-12. Peter picked up a two and a three on the 18th and 20th end and extended his lead to 20-15. He reached the magic 21 on the 21st end to win the final and title. Many congratulations to Peter and commiserations to David. Many thanks to all markers and umpires who gave their time to the competition.

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Aguilon Golf Club members report WITH some members returning to their homeland for the summer months our groups are somewhat depleted, although the quality of the golf remains very high, resulting in joy for one member in the weekly roll up. Standing on the 12th tee, Robin Hawkins unleashed his nine iron and watched as his ball flew towards the flag and settled in the bottom of the cup for a ‘hole in one.’ Results Wednesday June 22 Individual Stableford A fine day with a testing breeze to keep everyone on their toes, and with 70 per cent of the field in excess of 30pts it needed a threeway count back to decide second place, with the winner one point clear.

AGUILON: Played two tight games. 1st Dave Wilson 36pts 2nd Louis Long 35pts 3rd Mark Newall 35pts (on a card playoff)

Two ’s: Ann Mi l es 8t h, Les Rauf er 12t h and John Br i dgen 17th Wednesday June 29 Individual Stableford Again it was another tight result played on a course in perfect condition, with another count back required to separate the first three places. 1st David Greaves 36pts 2nd Roy Lewis 36pts 3rd John Bridgen 36pts Two’s: Dave Sharp third, Roy Lewis eighth, Peter Death 14th and David Lees 17th. Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on Mondays and Fridays with prior arrangement. For information contact Les on 634 641 199, Norman on 609 435 328, or log on to our website at www.aguilonmembersclub.com.