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ISSUE NO. 1622

4 - 10 August 2016

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

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By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ‘Save the Ferris’ platform has denounced what they are calling a ‘wall of shame’ around the palm grove of Cala Ferris, Torrevieja. The group has denounced the “illegalities” in the construction of the wall done by a company “with urban interests to define a sector of this natural area.” The fencing will be around 800m long composed of concrete blocks which the environmentalists say will generate a negative impact on the environment. The work is licensed as ‘minor works’ through Tor-

revieja Town Hall. The owner of the land has previously made clear his intention of wanting to develop the land, but the town hall said they were not authorising building works but the Save the Ferris group worry this could be the start of more work. The platform has sent a letter to the city council to investigate this alleged urban and environmental ille-

gality that would occupy a portion of land that belongs to everyone, and is a natural pathway. The group says the area is a cattle trail w h i c h , u n d e r Va l e n c i a n Law, is “public property of the Government and therefore indefeasible.” Furthermore, “the Government has the right and the duty to investigate, both historically and administratively, the situation of presumed land

belonging to the cattle trails to determine the actual ownership of them.” Save the Ferris also said the law states that natural pathways with many species of fauna and flora “are worthy spaces of conservation.” The environmental group is holding a meeting tonight (Thursday August 4) at 9pm at Mar Azul to discuss the situation.

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Colony control SAN VICENTE has asked Alicante Council for a grant of €3,800 to carry out a sterilisation plan for colonies of cats. The plan will involve sterilising around 60 cats in a

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The turtle’s return

bid to reduce the population of feral cat colonies. San Vicente said there are around 20 colonies consisting of 250 cats scattered through San Vicente and the suburbs.

Child rescued A CHILD was admitted to intensive care at the Virgen de Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia after nearly drowning. Paramedics carried out emergency CPR on the four-yearold before transferring him to hospital. The Murcia Region has recorded six deaths by drowning in 2016.

Long delays AN accident on the A-31 at the height of Monforte del Cid led to long queues and delays. The collision between two vehicles, a van and a passenger car, slowed the travel

of vehicles all along the A31 towards Elda. The stretch of road was particularly busy due to the output of cars heading for summer holidays.

Pedestrian killed A MAN, of Ecuadorian nationality, died in Albatera on the N-340 after being hit by a vehicle. The man was walking down one of the lanes in the direction of Crevillente when he was hit by a car at kilometre point 701. Paramedics were unable to save the man’s life and could only confirm his death.

GROUP EFFORT: The team standing happily as Coral returns to her home. By Gemma Leigh Smith A TURTLE that underwent surgery has been returned to the sea in Torrevieja. ‘C ora l’ the logge rhe a d turtle was caught by the Fishermen’s Association of Gandia and required surgery after swallowing a hook, which left her in a life-threatening condition. After three weeks of observation, the turtle has been released.

TURTLE RESCUE: Important work.

Councillor of the Environment, Fanny Serrano, stressed the importance of supporting the campaign to raise awareness of the turtles and wants to encourage more rescues in the future and remind fishermen that by bringing them back to land they can often recover and be released back into the ocean. Anyone finding a turtle should call 112. The head of the Guardia Civil is also pleased with this outcome and said that it is great “to share this moment with the rest of the groups involved.”

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MURCIA’S President, Pedro Antonio Sanchez insists that “the region is the best place in Spain for diving.” Visiting a dive centre in Cabo de Palos, he said it was also “one of the best in Europe” and the regional government will “continue promoting it and spreading the word (of diving) because it enables the arrival of tourists throughout the year, which is also associated with employment.” Sanchez stressed that diving helps consolidate the tourism model and differentiates it by offering tourists something extra: “It is a booming sport that is working very well for the tourism sector.” In the marine reserve of Cabo de Palos last year, more than 21,000 dives were made and the region has 30 dive centres: “This offers employment that is associated with the new future of the region of Murcia” added the President. During the first half of the year, the number of international tourists rose 29.1 per cent compared to the same period as last year and forecasts show that by the end of the year, the number of foreign visitors will surpass the one million mark.

BEST DIVING: Murcia offers best diving in Spain according to regional president.

Safety is of paramount importance THREE HUNDRED people will be involved in this year’s safety operation surrounding the Nit de l’Alba celebrations in Elche.

The city held a special security meeting with government delegate in Valencia, Juan Carlos Moragues, heads of the National Police and Guardia Civil

and Local Police and Civil Protection to ensure safety is paramount on August 13 and 14. A helicopter will also monitor security from the skies.

Mayor Carlos Gonzalez stressed “the importance of promoting coordination between security forces and ensuring normality during celebrations.”

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Police thwarted kidnapping plot By Gemma Elvins-Quinn TWO people have been arrested, one in Molina de Segura and another in Teruel, suspected of a crime of illegal detention and injuries for planning and plotting to kidnap a local entrepreneur. The investigation began last week when police of

Molina de Segura became aware of a possible attempted kidnapping of a businessman resident in Teruel. Following investigations and analysis of messages sent through WhatsApp, it was established that a plot was underway to kidnap the businessman with a man, offering protection services, saying he

had been hired by an individual in Teruel, to kidnap and assault a businessman. The plan had been hatched over his alleged infidelity. Police worked fast and proceeded to arrest the man hired to carry out the kidnapping and the contractor. Both detainees are Spanish, aged 40 and 42.

Going for gold at Olympics TOMORROW (Friday August 5), the Olympic flame will be lit in Rio de Janeiro and at the ceremony there will be 11 Alicantinos representing Spain. The squad of athletes from the province includes gymnast Nestor Abad, yachtsman Ivan Pastor and judo champ Maria Bernabeu, all hoping to bring back medals. On the athletic track, days 16 and 17 could be great specifically in the long jump where

Mar Jover is hoping to triumph along with Daniel Andujar, competing in the 800m. Local sportsmen and women are also on the rugby, basketball and handball teams. Spain has a total of 306 athletes competing in Brazil in 28 Olympic sports. For team Great Britain there will be 366 athletes hoping to build on success from the London Olympics. Rugby sevens and golf have been included for the first time this year.

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Busted onions By Gemma Leigh Smith NATIONAL POLICE have arrested 12 people in Murcia Region for belonging to an organised group dedicated to transporting illegal drugs in fruit or vegetables to the centre of Europe. An investigation found 205 kilos of onions in the back of a truck, each filled with marihuana buds, representing one of the largest seizures of drugs in Spain. The group planned to send the truck to the centre of Europe, hiding the drugs with a vegetable cover. The drug traffickers also supposedly created a company dedicated to transporting fruit and vegetables established in Roquetas de Mar. One of the shipments was found on the

A-7 towards Murcia and the final destination for them is understood to have been Berlin. A l l e g e d l y, the detainees acquired their buds from Andalucia, Murcia and Almeria. The members of the organised group are based in Almeria, where they were devoted to trafficking large quantities of these buds as a regular business. The arrest included members of the organisation from all tiers, including the main network, leaders and transporters.

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Mar Menor lagoon causing local concern

HIDDEN DRUGS: Onions were filled with marihuana.

THE l agoon t hat surrounds the Mar Menor is experiencing a bad al gae pr obl em due t o the high content of nitrates and chemicals. Some of the elements that have been discover ed ar e consi der ed toxic and dangerous to sea life. It has been suggested that farming carried out over t he year s has caused this. The ANSE and WWF associations started the Campaign for Conservat i on Mar Menor i n May 2015 to help combat the problem. However t he si t uation is worsening and more funds are needed

f or t he Mar Menor, which is considered to be the largest lagoon in Spain. At l ess t han hal f a metre depth, divers are having trouble seeing cl ear l y as t he wat er s are foggy and clear visibility is almost impossible. This can have disastrous consequences for t he t our i sm i ndust r y, while there are increasing concerns for fisherm en, r esear cher s and naturalists, too. Promoting environm ent al changes and restoration projects are a top priority for local communities and conservation groups.

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Gross negligence cause of death By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THAT was the verdict of the criminal court in the Murcia Region dealing with the case of the driver who ran over two Yecla residents in October 2013. In the accident, a 70-year-old man was killed and his wife, aged 68, was seriously injured. The judge sentenced the driver to one year and nine months in prison for two counts: one for death and another for injuries, both caused by gross negligence. The judge said the driver was travelling

above the speed limit and was not driving with due attention when the couple were crossing the pedestrian crossing. They were on an organised tour and were heading back to the hotel where they were staying at the time of the accident. With the vehicle hitting the two at highspeed, the man was killed instantly. The woman suffered multiple injuries and required several surgeries. It took her more than a year to recover. The judge said the driver and the car insurer are responsible for compensation for the deceased.

Drug dump goes awry A MAN has been stopped in Orihuela for an alleged c rime a ga ins t public health. Upon seeing the police, the 31-ye a r-old thre w a parcel containing pieces of

hashi sh t hat cam e i n al l shapes and sizes out of his car. He was promptly arrested and after arriving at the pol i ce st at i on, i t wasnâ€™t long until the police dis-

cover ed t hat he al r eady had a criminal record. It was later confirmed that the substance was not intended for his own consumption but to sell it to his customers.

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Limited parking at beach THE number of cars allowed to park at La Marina beach could be limited to just 150. Elche Council said it’s aiming to reduce vehicles accessing car parks and avoidillegally

parked cars that hinder circulation within the parking areas. Last Sunday (July 31), police began regulating traffic and put a bollard up blocking vehicles access to the beach to the con-

fusion and bewilderment of users: “There was just a no entry sign in place, we didn’t know if there was an accident, or if it had been left there by mistake,” said one family who

added: “We tried again later and it was chaos. We’ve never seen it so busy, there was literally nowhere to park and police were issuing tickets to those who just left their car.”

Councillor for Traffic, Hector Diez, said action needs to be taken to protect sand dunes and for security: “There is no regulation and this has led to problems for emergency vehicles.”

The town hall is assessing a project to mark out parking bays, including areas for disabled parking and emergency vehicles. No action will be taken until after the holiday rush.

High and dry By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A LIC A N TE Provinc e was on hi gh weather alerts at the weekend as temperatures crept nearer to the 40 degree mark on the thermometer. H is toric a lly, J uly 31 i s t he warmest in Valencia Region and this year didn’t disappoint. A few minutes after 10am on Sunday and the Laboratory of Climatology at the University of Alicante said the mercury was already at 34 degrees in the c a pita l, a t a time w he n e ve n a fe w drops

HOT STUFF: Feeling the heat as the temperature neared 40 degrees.

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of rain were recorded in various parts of the coast of the province. Tem per at ur es i n Al i cant e soon reached 39.4 degrees, the highest temperature for the city in the last six years, topped only previously on August 27, 2010, when 40.4 degrees was recorded. Elsewhere in the province, 39.6 degr ees was r egi stered in Muro de Alcoy and Orihuela and Elche had temperatures of 38.4 degrees. Ont i nyent ( i n t he province of Valencia) had t he Regi on’s highest temperature at 42.9 degrees. This week, t he Labor at or y of Cl i matology said they are expecting temperat ur es to cool slightl y as a mass of air f r om t he Atlantic arrives along wi t h a Levante wind.

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Shark scare as bather is bitten dent of Elche, was transported to the hospital where he got some stitches for the wound. The Spani sh m edi a has reported that the attack can most likely be attributed to a Blue Shark. These small sharks generally prefer to snack on squi d and ot her sea creatures, and do not commonly go after humans.

By Sam Croft THE red flag was hoisted for several hours at the Arenas del Sol beach in Elche after a man was attacked by what i s t h o u g h t t o b e a shark. Lifeguards have indicated that the man, 40, emerged from t h e se a wi t h b lo o d streaming from his hand after ex p e r i e n c i n g a b ite which medical workers subsequently described as “serious .” Al l o f t h e oth er bathers were promptly evacuated from the sea while the man was attended to. The victim, who is a resi-

BLUE SHARK: Attack most likely to have been caused by one of these small sharks.

Summer schedule reminder BUSINESSES are being reminded of the rules and regulations revolving around summer openings this summer in Torrevieja. Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon has issued a notice of opening times for activities and said it is particularly important for busi-

ness purposes as the opening and closing times will have an effect on business, tourism and local communities. He said he needs to “warn and inform business owners and customers and remind them of the rules and schedules of compliance.”

The notice issued by the Department of Activities highlight the times of shows, recreational activities and establishments. Dolon said: “There is a lot of confusion with the opening and closing times, which is incomprehensible, as everything is specified in the Law.”

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Second marine reserve named CABO TIÑOSA has become the second marine reserve in the Costa Calida. An area of around 1,200 hectares off the coast between Cartagena and Mazarron has been agreed by the regional government to be protected and named a Marine Reserve of Fishing Interest. Studies of the marine ecosystem in the area have shown it has special characteristics and ecological value due to the presence of underwater caves and reefs.

1,200 hectares have been agreed to be protected Environmental campaigners have spent 15 years to get the Cabo Tiñosa area to be declared a marine reserve. It means it will be forbidden to moor boats and go scuba diving in parts of the reserve and permitted activities will have to meet ecological and fishing criteria.

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Fighting for expat rights in Europe By John Smith

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WHILST the UK is still a member of the European Union and no-one knows what the future holds when and if the divorce occurs, a number of expatriates have formed various groups in order to try to not only influence governments in the UK and Europe but to disseminate information as it becomes available.

The latest new support group has been formed for expats worried for their future in the EU post Brexit. ‘Expat Citizen Rights in EU’ or ‘ECREU,’ aims to persuade MPs in London and Brussels to state the expat case in negotiations following the EU Referendum. Concerned UK citizens living in EU countries are encouraged to join the group so their views can be put to the negotiators. The group was set up in France by UK expats, retired marketing and media man Dave Spokes, Roger Boaden who earned an MBE during his working life at the top level of UK Government, long time expat campaigner Brian Cave all resident in France and Harry Shindler MBE, the 95-year-old veteran campaigner who lives in Italy and was one of the instigators of the legal demand that all overseas expats should have been able to vote in the referendum. Membership is free, join at www.ecreu.com.

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Bathers take to streets RESIDENTS of San Roque have cut the main southern access to Torrevieja for a second day. People have gathered this week with neighbours wanting their demands met for better access to the rocky areas for bathing. On the second day of protests, about 50 swimmers gathered preventing access to Torrevieja from Avenida Desiderio Rodriguez. Local Police were called to remove and dissolve the unauthorised protest. The group wants better access and bridges to the bathing areas, particularly for those with disabilities. Councillor for Beaches, Javier Manzanares said they are working with Costas to resolve the situation as the decision lies with them and not with the town hall.

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Medicine and real estate unite

SIGNED AND SEALED: Hospital and real estate association will be working together. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE Quir贸nsalud Hospital Torrevieja has signed a collaboration agreement with the Association of Real Estates of the Vega Baja (ASIVEGA) in order to establish a framework for cooperation between the two entities. Under this agreement, the hospital is committed to carrying out a free conventional check to every client who purchases a house through the ASIVEGA real estate network in the Vega Baja area with a view to living here permanently. The exchange of information and promotional material between the two entities will be another of the strengths of this agreement meaning that customers and patients from ASIVEGA and Torrevieja Hospital Quir贸nsalud will receive timely

knowledge about the new services from each organisation. The signing ceremony was attended by the managing director of the Hospital Quir贸nsalud Torrevieja, Francisco Fiestras, and the president of ASIVEGA, Margarita Tapia Millan, along with representatives of the real estate agencies that are part of the association. ASIVEGA consists of 24 major agencies in Torrevieja and Vega Baja. In 2015, this group conducted a total of 1,200 real estate transactions. Quir贸nsalud is the largest hospital group in Spain and the third in Europe. As well as first class medical services it works in medical and scientific research and training.

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Passengers stuck at the airport By Gemma Elvins-Quinn TAXI drivers from Elche abandoned the airport for an hour, leaving passengers stranded, after a dispute with the Local Police. It resulted in reinforcements being called in with other taxi drivers from Alicante called to serve Alicante-Elche airport on a busy day for flights. Elche drivers decided to

interrupt their work, neglecting the flood of customers seeking their services in full summer season following an incident with the police. During inspections, one of the licensed taxi drivers was sanctioned by officers for using his mobile phone while driving. However, other colleagues said the police had fined the worker for misuse of the tariffs that operate at the airport and so

decided on a sit in, in protest. By mid-afternoon, everything had returned to normal. The tariff system, which was installed at the departures point with drivers having to get a ticket to go through barriers and pay if they stay too long, has continually caused confusion at the airport, with taxi drivers themselves denouncing it for lacking specific regulations.

Less waiting in Elche hospital PATIENTS of the University Hospital of Vinalopo, Elche, have waited an average of two months less than patients in the other public hospitals in Valencia Region to undergo surgery. Thatâ€™s according to official data from the Regional Health Department up to June 1. The average wait for surgery in the regionâ€™s public hospitals was 98 days, whilst at the

Vinalopo, it was 26 days. The wait reflects the centreâ€™s commitment to maintain surgical delays below 60 days. This average wait time is also an improvement on June 2015 when the average wait at Vinalopo hospital was 33 days. The hospital is a specialist centre for cardiac surgery, thoracic, vascular, plastic, maxillofacial surgery and nuclear medicine.

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Fear soars over N322 By Gemma Leigh Smith TORREVIEJA’S mayor is desperate to seek a solution for the accidents that continue to occur along the N322. Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon is keen to involve institutions, organisations and associations in the Torrevieja region, in order to end this worsening situation. As reported in last week’s Euro Weekly News, serious accidents occur practically every other day and this is causing anxiety among drivers. In a press conference the mayor said that he finds it “inadmissible” that people have to use the N322 to pass through Torrevieja and he is “not satisfied” with this situation. He wants to reverse the problem as he believes it will “harm” the economy

of the city. Several letters have already been addressed to the Ministry of Development and the Directorate General of State in a bid to solve this road crisis. Two other letters have also been sent to the Provincial Traffic Centre, which says that there is an “urgent need to undertake the work of splitting the road that passes through Torrevieja.” Dolon has asked for “maximum cooperation possible to deal with this, it is a pressing issue and important infrastructure.” Other road frustrations include the endless traffic jams increasing the risk of danger. In the coming weeks, the mayor hopes to receive some written responses and wants more clarification on who is responsible to take matters further.

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Shopping centre sold ELCHE’S L’Aljub shopping centre has been sold for an estimated €100 million. TH Real Estate has completed the sale of three assets located in Spain and Italy, one of them the Elche mall. All three properties have been sold to

a commercial alliance formed by TPG Capital and Partners Group. Carl White, fund manager at TH Real Estate, said: “The sale of these three assets forms the next step in the divestment programme, given that the fund

faces a liquidation phase. It says much of the asset management team of TH Real Estate that these three assets have seen a steady growth in business volume and are fully leased to excellent retail brands.”

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Campaign for an Independent Britain By John Smith FORMED in 1969 in order to oppose Britain’s membership of what is now the European Union, the Campaign for an Independent Britain, continued to fight against what they considered to be the evil of continued encroachment on the rights of self-determination of the United Kingdom and was involved in the recent referendum campaign encouraging voters to indicate their wish to leave. Operations Manager John Petley told Euro Weekly News in an exclusive interview “We were thrilled by the vote to leave but the importance should be focused on how we go about leaving. Prospects are good, but let’s hope the politicians get the exit strategy planned and correct.” They fully understand that many expatriates are worried about the future and whilst there is no guarantee

of what will actually happen, their informative website which contains articles from many respected authors, www.campaignforanindepen dentbritain.org.uk goes some way in trying to explain how a staged exit could make life much easier and understandable for those possibly most affected by the result. According to Mr Petley, a staged exit would be the most sensible approach, with the first move, to leave the European Union but rejoin the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein who all enjoy high standards of living and also have an economic arrangement with the EU. One of the biggest worries that elderly expats in particular have concerns free health care and one piece of good news is that although there are no changes to health benefits at the moment, those who rely

on their EHIC cards to obtain treatment in Spain should expect this to continue in the event that Britain joins EFTA. Currently those from the European Economic Area which takes in EFTA and Switzerland are entitled to use EU health facilities and it is highly unlikely that this would change if Britain takes the first step to leave the EU and join EFTA. This and a great deal of other useful information is available on the Campaign’s website and now that the decision has been made to leave, the organisation sees itself as a medium for the dissemination of informed opinion and publication of news as it occurs, especially as Mr Petley says that they expect that it could take up to 10 years to actually complete all of the exit negotiations.

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Big planes answer for big demand By Linda Hall SOME outsized aircraft are occupying the runway at Alicante Airport this summer. TUI, the German tour operator which includes Thomson Fly and Norwegian Airlines, is chartering the giant Boeing-787 Dreamliners for their respective routes between Alicante, the UK and Oslo.

The aircraft, more often used for long-haul flights, carry 323 passengers and have a fuel range of 14,000 kilometres. They are gentle giants, however, and are the least noisy aircraft now in use thanks to their high tech design and, doubtless, their €240 million cost. TUI and Norwegian are using the giant planes as part of

their modernisation strategies but also to cope with this summer’s huge demand for flights to the Costa Blanca, said sources at Spain’s airports authority AENA. Brexit or no Brexit, tourism from the UK has risen by 20 per cent this year and the extra-capacity aircraft are necessary to cope with the increase.

Summer jobs boost ALICANTE leads the decline in unemployment in the region, with 3,524 fewer unemployed at the end of July. The figure is the largest decline in the Valencian Community, which saw an overall fall of 7,545 people unemployed. With more people finding work during the summer season in the tourism sector, Alicante

unemployment now stands at 165,657 and Social Security now has a total of 615,113 contributors. Over 80 per cent of those gaining employment did so in the services area, but improvements were also noted in the sectors of industry and agriculture. There was also an increase in the number of people seeking their first ever job.

TOGETHERNESS: Representatives meet in time for the 2017 government budget.

Keep Orihuela clean By Gemma Leigh Smith MEETINGS have been held on the Orihuela Costa to discuss cleaning. Mayor Emilio Bascuñana and councillor for Street Cleaning and Urban Solid Waste, Noelia Grao met with more than 30 local residents, associations and businesses to discuss environmental issues, in preparation for the 2017 government budget. Those involved in the meeting were reportedly surprised by the amount of atten-

dees, as it showed how important discussing the issue and coming up with solutions was to the mayor. “It is important to always have the support, as we believe that it is the best way to contribute to municipal management, as well as solving problems along the Orihuela Costa,” said the mayor. He continued: “These meetings contribute more to our city because it puts aside individualism, and all stakeholders combine their efforts for the good of our city.”

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EARLY LEAVERS: The number of students missing graduation and dropping out of school early is amongst highest in Spain. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn M U R C IA R e gion ha s amongst the highest rates of e a rly s c hool le a ve rs in Spain. The dropout ra te in schools in the region stood at 19.7 per cent according to the Ministry of Education and Culture. Although it was relatively high compared to the rest of Spain, it did mark a fall in the region in comparison to

last year. This downward trend was e vide nt a t the e nd of la s t year with a rate of school dropout of 19.97 per cent. In 2011, it stood at 26.32 per cent and fell to 24.7 per cent in 2012; 23.6 per cent in 2013 and 21.9 per cent in 2014. The target set by the European Union for Spain for 2020 is 15 per cent. B y re gion, the low e s t rates of leaving school early occur in the Basque Coun-

try (8.7 per cent), Cantabria (10.4 per cent) and Navarra (10.7 per cent). The dr opout r at es wer e t he hi ghest i n t he aut onom ous ci t i es of Ceut a and Melilla with 28.1 per cent , f ol l owed by t he Balearic Islands with 26.9 per cent and Murcia. The Valencia Region saw one of t he best i m pr ovements made with a reduction in those leaving school early of 2.7 per cent.

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Alicante officially condemn genocide ALICANTE City has officially recognised and condemned the Armenian Genocide that occurred between 1915 and 1923. The PSOE, Guanyar, Compromis and Ciudadanos approved the motion condemning the killing of 1.5 million Armenians inside their homeland (now part of Turkey) by the Ottoman Empire. The PP abstained but voted in favour of another motion denouncing the mass imprisonment of 12,000 Spanish gypsies for 16 years during the reign of Fernando VI (17131759).

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Make space for all By Gemma Leigh Smith MEETINGS are being held over the designation of museum space. The architect who designed the Semana Santa Museum that represents Easter is discussing terms in relation to its space with the mayor and official board members. It is sited within the Museum of the Sea and the Museum of Salt in Torrevieja, so making a decision on the distribution of spaces inside is crucial to the future of the

museum. Many businesses are dependent on the museum’s spaces, as how it is laid out will affect many individuals and how it makes money from tourism. Mayor of Torrevieja, Jose It is essential to have equal distribution of shared space. Manuel Dolon, visited the museum himself so he could see the different spaces it had,

ahead of a two-hour meeting with the Department of Services and Infrastructure. The mayor made it clear that it is essential to have equal distribution of shared space and a technical perspective is the only way to make a professional and informed decision. The ground floor is to be left as a point of access and the main reception for Easter next year, and the public interest remains the mayor’s priority throughout any decisionmaking.

Bending of the rules THE Valencia Supreme Court (TSJCV) again invalidated the previous regional government’s straight-line, three-kilometre policy for free school transport. Parents protested it was unfair to impose the ‘as the crow flies’ rule as many pupils living inside a three-kilometre radius of their school often had far longer journeys. One-way

systems inside towns and the lay of the land in rural areas could add kilometres to the distance their children travelled each day. Their case was taken up by the Compromis party and in September 2014 the TSJCV invalidated the straight-line policy. The Generalitat lodged an appeal against the ruling which the TSJCV definitively rejected last month.

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British pensioner forgets puppy in car By Linda Hall A DACHSHUND puppy was rescued after being left inside a car. Police in Hondon de Los Frailes had to break a car window to rescue the puppy after neighbours had listened with anxiety as it whimpered inside the locked car with tightlyclosed windows as temperatures rose to 30 degrees centigrade in the street outside.

Neighbours told an off-duty National Police officer they had been looking for the car owner for half-an-hour. Seeing that the dog lying under the back seat was barely moving and barely had the strength to bark, the offduty officer called the Local Police who sent along an officer who broke the window with a hammer. Both were cut as they removed the puppy who was hardly breathing when they

took it from the car. The neighbours brought a damp towel to wrap it in and water to drink. It was at this point that the owner, a British woman, aged 75, returned. Mortified and distressed according to witnesses, she explained that she had gone to the bank and had taken longer than she expected and had forgotten about the puppy. She now faces a fine and a possible follow-up for abandoning an animal.

Justice for kittens MORE than 100 people gathered in front of the restaurant in Alicante port where a man threw corrosive liquid on a litter of kittens. As reported in the Euro Weekly News last week, the kittens, aged between four and six weeks old, were rescued by an animal group and taken to a veterinary clinic in the

city. One died as a result of its injuries. Animal rights groups and protesters gathered in the port denouncing the attacks and lighting candles. Some held banners calling for â€˜justice for kittens.â€™ One man has now been arrested in relation to the attacks.

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Hospital no go By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

THERE are calls for a new hospital to be built in Mazarron. The Socialist Party, with the support of other opposition groups (Ciudadanos, IU and Independent Union of Mazarron), have filed a motion at the last plenary session to ask for construction in the municipality of a hospital centre, complete with 24-hour operating theatre

for minor surgery, laboratory analysis and beds for short hospitalisations. Socialist spokeswoman, Maria Martinez, said: “We presented this motion for a reason. There is unease among neighbours and it is a very sensitive issue, because we have to move to Cartagena for any type of medical tests.” Martinez added that in 2007, a study was carried out of health needs, but nothing was done: “We urge the council and Government

to initiate the necessary studies and projects.” However, the initiative was rejected by the quadripartite council led by the PP. Mayor Alicia Jimenez said a new study was needed to assess the situation and to look at alternatives: “We must see how we can enhance our health centres, because if one of them starts to do surgeries and the other has 10 beds for short hospitalisations, we have the solution.”

Power lines all checked IBERDROLA checked 5,300 kilometres of its power lines throughout the Alicante Province during the first six months of the year. The company also inspected 970 kilometres of overhead power lines as well as 920 kilometres of underground cables. A further 670 kilometres were checked with thermography which uses infrared

cameras to detect installations with abnormally high temperatures. Insulators, conductors and pylons were inspected as well as damage caused by lightning, fallen trees and construction close to power lines. Trees were also cut back under 107 kilometres of power lines and the clearings maintained to reduce fire risk.

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Service crimes TWO people have been arrested for robberies and violence on the AP-7. A third person arrested was released as the police operation remains open. The group of thieves targeted the service areas of the AP-7 motorway, focusing on stealing from inside vehicles, taking handbags, wallets, phones and laptops, working quickly and quietly as motorists stopped for a break. Appearing in the Court of Alicante, the Romanian citizens were also accused of carrying out their crimes as far afield as the service stations of Murcia, Malaga and Granada.

Dangerous jump SEA RESCUE: Maritime Rescue recovered 23 immigrants on board two boats. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn TEN immigrants aboard a small boat have been rescued around nine miles from the island of Tabarca, Alicante. The joint operation by the Guardia Civil and Maritime Rescue also found a second boat 11 miles off the coast with 13 men on

board and they are seeking a third vessel they believe is headed for the Alicante or Murcia coastline. According to the Guardia Civil, all those on board the first vessel were of Algerian nationality and included four children. Those on board the first two boats were taken to the port of Alicante.

A TEENAGER was rescued with a dislocated shoulder after jumping from a cliff in Torrevieja. Local Police arrived at the scene when alerted to the accident that a teenage boy, aged 15, had jumped from a height of around 5m from the Cala de los Trabajos into the sea, dislocating his shoulder. He was treated by SAMU ambulance crews.

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Big fines for bathers By Gemma Elvins-Quinn FIN ES of up to €300 a re being imposed by the tourist police brigade. A total of 24 agents are patrolling Alicante’s beaches this summer and imposing s a nc tions of up to €300 on thos e c a ught throw ing c iga re tte butts , bottle s a nd othe r de bris onto the sand under Article 60 of the ordinance cleaning. O n the be a c he s of Pos tiguet, San Juan, Albufereta

and Ur banova, packed wi t h sunbat her s i n Jul y and August , t her e i s plenty of dirt, as reported by t he user s: “Ever y day cleaning teams are coll ect i ng sandal s, gl asses, plastic buckets, containers, feminine hygiene products and condoms,” according to t he counci l l or of t he Envi r onm ent , Vi ct or Dominguez. As a result, the Departm ent has l aunched t he ‘Xpláyate’ campaign to promote the protection of the

environment, in collaboration with the city’s cleaning company. They want t o t each youngst er s about t he i m por t ance of r ecycl i ng and educat e t hem t o not litter. A f ul l beach cl eani ng schedule is in place until Sept em ber 15 wi t h t he beaches and coves cleaned daily and paper, packaging and gl ass i t em s r em oved f r om t he bi ns up t o f our times a day to prevent waste accumulation.

Fumigators are out ELCHE has launched a fumigation campaign in the city and municipality after the tiger mosquito was detected. The Department of Health said the action was “a campaign of attack, control and prevention.” The first part consists in the short term of fumigations at specific points, both in

ur ban and r ur al set t i ngs, whi l st t he second part involves a longer awareness cam pai gn wi t h 600 post er s and 3,000 f l yer s bei ng di st r i but ed f i r st t o ci vi c, soci al and heal t h cent r es and, f r om September, also in schools and neighbourhood centres advising the public on how best to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes.

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Gourmet gastro-bar approved By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE old Sanidad building in Alicante port is set to become a gourmet gastro-bar. The board of the Port of Alicante agreed to award the management of the property, opposite

Joint venture results in more sales MERCALICANTE, the joint venture of the wholesale market of fruits and vegetables between Mercasa and the city of Alicante, ended the first half of this year with a trading volume of products that exceeds 28.4 million kilos. The marketing of these products has generated more than €32.2 million from January to June 2016, according to Mercalicante, an increase in the wholesale fruit and vegetable market sales volume in kilos of 7.38 per cent over the same period last year. In total, they sold 18,347,231 kilos of fruit; 8,359,296 kilos of vegetables and 1,730,606 kilos of potatoes. March was the busiest month with greater economic movement, generating €6.04 million, followed by June with €6 million. The stone fruit season is over but recorded positive figures according to Mercalicante. Apricots sold most with 283,752 kilos, followed by peaches with 251,634 kilos. In total they have sold 931,105 kilos of stone fruits between January and June. Director General of Mercalicante, Dolores Mejia, said: “The increase in sales again shows the good work of our wholesalers and producers.”

the Club de Regatas, to Plusmarino SL, a shoe company from Elche. There will be no shoe store as originally intended, however, it has not been ruled out that there could be exhibitors showcases but no shoe sales. It will primarily be a hospitality and cater-

ing business with a concession period of 20 years renewable for five more at €40,000 per year. The plans were approved by all councillors in the town hall except for one who had called on the building to be turned in to a museum.

Until its closure, the health building at the port had two functions. Initially it was used as a centre of international vaccination for those arriving at the port from abroad and in more recent years it was also used by Customs Police destroying caches of drugs seized by the security forces.

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Celebration of education success By Gemma Leigh Smith THE closing ceremony of the Workshop of Employment Villa de Santa Pola VII has taken place at the town hall in Santa Pola with students and workers being awarded a Certificate of Competence for their achievements. This employment workshop was initiated for two reasons: to prepare and maintain the arts and to revitalise communities. The project is funded by Servef and the European Social Fund, granting the Local De-

velopment Agency €329,667.84, alongside a contribution of €39,000 from the municipality. In total there were 24 students and workers that began in November 2015, spending nine months on the programme, during which time 1,440 hours had to be completed of certified training and real-life work. The workshop had 100 per cent success rate and has given students and workers the chance to enter the professional working world with a broad range of skill-sets.

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FOR the first time in five years, Callosa de Segura has broken the negative trend and now has a surplus of €2,111,888. The Department of Finance announced that in their first year, the tripartite governing the municipality has made positive net savings of €655,199.

THE Miguel de Cervantes school in Algorfa has been given approval by the Ministry of Education to introduce a continuous day. However, parents must approve the change in schedule for the school day and a vote will be held on September 15. Prior to the vote, when children go back to school in September, a meeting will explain to parents the exact schedule of a continuous day and how it will work with children having lessons right through until lunch with no afternoon classes.

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Wandering pony saved as veterinarian bill escalates By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre has managed to rescue a pony found wandering by Almoradí’s sports centre while battling a critical funds shortage caused by the sudden serious illness of one of its horses. The centre’s co-founders Sue and Rod Weeding were called out to rescue the pony by Almoradi police: “We’re extremely impressed by the way Local Police acted with this case” said Sue: “They asked for the pony’s age, breed and condition to note in their report and also brought a microchip reader with them, although it turned out the pony wasn’t chipped. Eight years ago, this would never have happened. Almoradi should be proud of its new young police force and their stance on animal welfare.” The rescue came as the centre is struggling to pay the mounting veterinarian bills for a two year-old foal named Lily, who suffered a stable in-

FOAL LILY: With the vet at the specialist horse hospital in Alicante. jury in which foul play could not be ruled out. X-rays revealed Lily is suffering

from a fractured vertebrae that may leave her permanently disabled. The injury is believed to have been caused

by a severe impact to her neck one night while she was in her stable, which came as the centre suffered a

string of break-ins. Her condition has deteriorated so much that she has been taken to the Alicante horse hospital. “We’re obviously very worried and devastated that Lily is still so unwell,” said Sue: “It’s hugely expensive for us to send a horse to hospital and it’s a continual battle though and we really need help.” The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre relies entirely on donations to fund its important animal welfare work, including the feeding and care of the centre’s more than 90 horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. Regular updates on Lily’s condition are being posted on the Easy Horse Care Facebook page and donations can be made online at www.easy horsecare.net/donate. Anyone interested in becoming a long-term sponsor, or volunteering at the rescue centre or in the charity shops can call Sue on 652 021 980.

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Neighbouring port poaches passengers By Linda Hall

AROUND 17,000 passengers and 4,700 cars have made the yearly Operacion Paso del Estrecho sea crossing since June 15. The yearly exodus of North African workers in Europe returning to Morocco or Al-

gieria for their summer holidays continues until mid-September. The Alicante port has revealed that this year the figures are 20 per cent down on 2015 and this is because there is an additional ferry now operating from the Valencia port. There has also been a 6 per cent reduction in those return-

ing to their jobs, with 4,867 passengers and 1,075 cars making the reverse journey. Alicante is just one of the seven Spanish ports that operates ferry links to North Africa and it carries out Operacion Paso del Estrecho together with Algeciras, Almeria, Malaga, Motril, Melilla and Ceuta.

The time and space of art A ROMANIAN artist is exhibiting his renowned painting at the official opening of the Exhibition Hall in Torrevieja. It is a part of the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre and is being displayed until August 14. His famous art is called â€˜Time and Spaceâ€™ and is heavily influenced by Spanish culture. Artist Constantine Oprea has showcased his paintings in several museums all over the world in countries including Romania, Germany, United States, Panama and France.

In 1946, the artist studied Fine Arts and immigrated in 1987 to Germany. He has a fascination with Spanish landscapes and he said this strongly influences his work. Constantine Oprea likes to include elements of dirt, sand and salt in his paintings to demonstrate symbols of the Earth and he uses a variety of textures, compositions and colours to attract worldwide attention, which has brought him to where he is today

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Food for thought MERCADONA supermarket has been supplying the San Gabriel neighbourhood with daily food packages to help people in need. Food items, including meat, fish and vegetables, have been taken to the soup kitchen in the neighbourhood which provides meals for those without resources. “Since the collaboration began, the quality of the menus has greatly improve,” said president of the neighbourhood association, Antonio Moya. Mercadona have collaborated with the soup kitchen to serve between 70-100 daily. A spokesperson said: “Mercadona has donated products withdrawn from sale but in perfect condition for consumption on the day,” adding it has supplied more than 42,000 kilos of food and it is their social commitment to support local groups.

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HERITAGE MEETING: Working group is aiming to get ‘world heritage site’ declarations for Orihuela. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ORIHUELA mayor, Emilio Bascuñana has presided over the first meeting of the working group set up to achieve the declaration of ‘World Heritage Site.’ The mayor said the aim of the group was to have “an open, multidisciplinary and representative group of differ-

ent sectors in order to value the principal assets of Orihuela and try, at the same time, to get one or more assets declared as World Heritage.” Potential areas identified that should be preserved, improved and promoted included the historic Old Town area, the traditional orchard next to the irrigation system, the palm grove, Miguel Hernandez,

Orihuela Costa and the tower of Cabo Roig, as well as the history of Orihuela. During the meeting the possibility of creating a monthly conference involving experts from the Records Heritage of Valencia, was also discussed “to be able to include their experience to the process that we have just begun,” said Bascuñana.

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City’s roundabout is the busiest point By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE L’Aljub roundabout in Elche is the most congested traffic point in the city, with up to 51,000 cars navigating the roundabout daily. According to a report prepared by the Department of Traffic, this volume of traffic is actually lower than it was

Free blue parking PARKING in Elche’s ‘blue zone’ is now free until the end of August. The measure has been put in place to encourage more people to visit the city centre during the holidays and to ease parking throughout the summer.

five years ago when at its height, 56,550 vehicles passed through the roundabout. Councillor Hector Diez said this decline is due to the crisis with fewer people working and using cars. Despite the slight fall, the council is still looking at ways of reducing congestion and believes the ultimate so-

lution is the second phase of the south ring road which would allow some traffic to move to the Avenida Alcalde Ramon Pastor and lead to the road bridge of Crevillente. However the council has begun studying possible transitional alternatives that could be used in the meantime.

Sea state updates now available A NEW service ‘Canal Mar Menor’ has been set up offering citizens direct and continuous information about the state of the Mar Menor. The Ministry of Water, Agriculture and Environment advised this new service, working 24 hours a day during summer, will answer questions and collect suggestions from users through various means like Twitter, Facebook, email or phone. It will give up-to-date information on the state of beaches and sea and jellyfish warnings, as well as activities happening along the coastal municipalities.

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UA is a smart city SCIENTISTS at the University of Alicante (UA) have created a new project to turn the university campus into the perfect model of a ‘smart city.’ The ‘Smart University’project aims to have different sensors installed across campus detecting peaks and possible failures in energy consumption rates. It will also provide information on the existence of possible water leakage and even monitor the flow of traffic on the various inputs and outputs to campus and levels of pollen and other allergens.

According to project managers, Francisco Macia and Jose Vicente Berna, the implementation of the project makes the UA “the perfect model of a Smart City” which will allow in the future, for the scheme to be improved and adapted on a wider scale to be used in any type of institution or agency, from a hotel to a whole municipality. They said: “The fundamental objective of the project is to achieve a Smart University that effectively allows information technologies to be at the service of citizens to improve their quality of life.”

NO PARKING: Restrictions are now in place in Calle Ramon Gallud to ease summer traffic congestion.

No on street parking By Gemma Elvins-Quinn TORREVIEJA has implemented new parking restrictions in the city centre for the summer. With immediate effect, parking has been suspended on one of the main streets in

order to improve the flow of traffic during the busy summer period. Parking restrictions have been enforced along Calle Ramon Gallud in previous years, with the previous administration originally implementing the scheme to boost trade for

struggling stores. Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon said he hoped the measure will reduce congestion and delays in bus services and will mean “a positive impact for the convenience of tourists and visitors to our city and will help boost the

activity of commercial, hospitality and service sectors, and the economy of the entire central area.” The mayor has sent a letter to the associations of merchants and restaurateurs in the city to inform them of this decision.

Working to eliminate social exclusion MORE than 100 grants have been handed out in the Murcia Region so far this year to help those at risk of social exclusion. A total of 290 people within 83 families have received aid to help with the rent of their homes, to avoid eviction. Those families being helped were classed as low income residences receiving less than €6,390 a year and struggling to meet rent and mortgage payments. The majority of those at risk of social exclusion are twoparent and single-parent families with children, who are long-term unemployed receiving unemployment benefits or those who are not entitled to claim any more. Minister of Development, Pedro Rivera, said “access to housing is further complicated in vulnerable groups” but added the government was working to assist more people by “devoting more efforts and support to help solve rental payments.”

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Failed birth SWEDEN: A baby died in hospital after six failed attempts at a natural birth before an emergency caesarean section. The mother, who was having her fourth child, said she repeatedly said she needed a caesarean following complications.

Bed bugs SWEDEN: The number of bedbugs in Swedish hotels has doubled in recent years, according to figures from a pest control firm. Bedbugs are parasites that feed on blood, particularly human blood and thrive in bedding.

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Penny pinching A 65-YEAR-OLD from East Sussex has been named the UK’s thriftiest great-grandmother after revealing how to make dinner from scratch for just 47 pence on her blog thriftylesley.com.

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ber 19 and the Radford family from Lancashire has said they won’t rule out another one to make it an even 20.

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THE body of a 32-year-old British financier was found six days after he was pushed off a boat by a friend in a ‘prank gone wrong’ while on a stag do in Lisbon, Portugal.

A COURT battle is under way in London to try and bring back a Welsh girl who is alleged to have been kept prisoner by her father in Saudi Arabia for four years. She was born in Swansea but taken to Saudia Arabia when she was 16.

CHEAP DINNER: A greatgrandmother shows how to make a meal for just 47p.

19 and growing THE UK’s biggest family has celebrated the arrival of baby num-

SWEDEN: Ahead of the popular crayfish season, thieves have stolen crayfish from a lake in southern Sweden. Around 180 unauthorised crayfish cages were found containing around 10 crayfish.

DENMARK: A 21-year-old man was killed in a traffic accident with police believing the man may have had the accident whilst hunting for Pokemon. They found the Pokemon Go app still running on his mobile phone.

SPEAKING for the first time after a Syrian refugee blew himself up, Chancellor Angela Merkel reaffirmed her commitment to helping refugees saying “we’ll manage it.”

Attack plans A 15-YEAR-OLD was arrested in Baden-Wurttemberg on suspicion of planning to carry out an attack on his school. The teenager had been in contact with the youngster who shot nine people then himself in Munich the previous week.

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UNIVERSITY students have created the ‘Bloon,’ a plastic bubble on top of a converted telephone box in between two houses. They say it could be an answer to the overcrowding in student halls.

NORWAY: Reports suggest that, despite tourism in other cities across Europe being affected by a string of attacks, the tourist industry in Oslo appears to be heading for another record year.

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NORWAY: A man crashed into a herd of reindeer in Stokkedalen. A total of 19 reindeer were killed or had to be put down following the accident.

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A SUITCASE was blown up near a migrant centre on the outskirts of Nuremberg. Bavarian police confirmed the detonation but said no one had been injured.

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Smelly fight ON THE GO: Driver was playing the game while driving a bus.

Pokemon has gone pe ople wi l l be t r ansf er r ed f r om te mporar y cent r es t o per m anent ones while their cases are being assessed.

A BUS driver has been sacked for playing Pokemon Go behind the wheel. Passengers on the service between Leiden and Alphen aan den Rijn, filmed the driver playing the game whilst behind the wheel.

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AN MP wants the residency period to qualify for a Dutch passport to d o u b le fro m fiv e to 10 ye a rs . Some 25,000 people applied for

THE refugee settlement agency is closing 15 emergency locations because of a falling number of new arrivals of asylum seekers. More

ROTTERDAM’S summer carnival is the 100th tradition to be included on the Dutch cultural herita ge list not ed f or i t s ‘ cul t ur al identity and social cohesion.’ It first began in 1984.

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POLICE were called to deal with an incident on a Berlin train when a fight occurred over a pair of smelly feet when a man decided to take his shoes and socks off and put them on the seat next to a fellow passenger who complained of the smell.

Beach value GERMANY has the best value beaches in Europe according to the Beach Price Index compiled by online travel agency Travelbird which ranked the world’s most popular beaches from least to most expensive. Timmendorfer Strand in Schleswig-Holstein, was named best value.

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MOUNT ELBRUS: Has two summits which are both dormant volcanoes.

Climber dies A CLIMBER from St Petersburg has died while attempting to scale Mount Elbrus, the tallest mountain in Europe. The 45-year-old had reached 5,350 metres before falling seriously unwell. Part of the Caucasus, Elbrus is near the Georgian border and has two summits which are both dormant volcanoes.

Subliminal soundbites SWEDISH authorities have accused Russia of initiating a campaign of psychological warfare by infiltrating media outlets, web articles, Twitter and other opinion shaping frontiers and promoting a subtle pro-Russian narrative. The Swedish Security Police say the plot is designed to impact political decision-making by sowing social tension and division.

Surprise surprise EVERY month polls are conducted to discover the approval rating of Russiaâ€™s political class and shockingly president Putin has come out on top again, with 82 per cent declaring themselves happy with his work. How willingly people would criticise the authoritarian leader to someone who has their address is a different story.

RIVER FIND: Army managed to recover the tank.

Tank is living history ARMY officers managed to pull the worldâ€™s only surviving and preserved T-34-76 tank from the Don River near Voronezh south of Moscow. It is thought that the tank sank into the ice during a retreat from the Nazis in 1942. T-34 models made a huge contribution to the war effort.

Punished planet CONSTRUCTION of a huge pipeline spearheaded by Gazprom and the Chinese government through the Altai mountains is being vehemently opposed by the World Wildlife Fund who are lobbying for a change in the route. The Golden Mountains of Altai in southern Siberia are home to a dwindling number of endangered species.

Cheeky chappies HACKERS based i n Russia and possibly allied to the Kremlin have been bl am ed f or a scandal ous

leak of emails from Democratic Party chiefs in the US that appeared to show the par t y conspi r i ng t o el ect Hillary Clinton as its nominee. Donal d Tr um p has called on Russia to release even more emails.

Party poopers THE Russian political and media class is in uproar over the banning of athletes suspected of doping from the Olympics, with Putin declaring that rejected candidates would have their very own Games in Moscow and be entitled to the same prize money and benefits, and that victory without Russian participation is meaningless.

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Unemployment continues to fall By John Smith IN a report released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on July 28, it announced unemployment in Spain continued to fall in the second quarter of 2016 and had now dropped to 20 per cent of the population, the lowest figure since the fourth quarter of 2009. The current unemployment figure of 4.57 million should see further falls during the third quarter as more people

is the number of people who found new employment in Spain during the second quarter of 2016.

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No fine for Spain THE EU executive has backed down on its pledge to sanction Iberian duo Spain and Portugal for failing to meet deficit targets, with commissioner, Pierre Moscovici, citing current anti-EU sentiments sweeping the continent as the main reason for the about face. “Sanctions, even symbolic ones, would not have been understood by the public,” he said. “It’s not the best approach at a time when doubts are widespread in Europe.” The landmark move has

are employed on temporary contracts to cope with the continuing influx of tourists who have deserted previously popular spots such as Turkey. Whilst good news for the economy as a whole, the percentage of youth unemployment continues to be horrific with over 60 per cent of those under 20 and 43 per cent in the age range of 20 to 24 unemployed. In light of the fact Catalonia is once again banging the In-

We are operating in a challenging geopolitical environment, with repeated disruption in some of our key source and destination markets.” Peter Fankhauser CEO of Thomas Cook on drop in forecast profits.

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thus been vetoed once more, with Moscovici twittering about “new fiscal paths” for the debt-ridden nations, which both posted budgets exceeding the current EU limit of 3 per cent of GDP for a few years. “Spain and Portugal have come a long way having experienced severe economic and financial crises and have restored financial stability thanks to major fiscal adjustment.” said EU Commission Vice-President, Valdis Dombrovskis.

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Interest rates AS speculation continues to surround the Bank of England and the possibility it may decide to cut the base interest rate, the US Federal Reserve has decided it will not increase rates for the time being although it is widely anticipated there will be an increase, if not in September then before the end of the year. Whilst certain parts of the British economy would benefit from a rate cut, the Bank of England has to be careful that if it takes such a decision and the Fed pushes its rate up, both shares and sterling could be quite adversely affected.

Barcelona millionaires A RECENT piece of research by consultancy company WealthIn sight has produced a list of the cities in Europe with the highest percentage of millionaires per head of population and Barcelona is the only place in Spain which enters the top 20 with just 0.6 per cent of the population having a worth of $1 million (€900,000) or more.

British fall short with wages THE results of a report published by the Trades Union Council (TUC) in the UK which is based on figures prepared by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) suggests that wages in real terms in the UK have dropped by 10 per cent or more which is a worse situation than

€22,850.57 was the average annual wage in Spain in 2015 according to a report just issued by the National Statistics Institute (INE).

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any member of the EU except Greece. Whilst much is made of a decrease in unemployment figures, the TUC suggests that this is because wages are so depressed especially when compared to European partners who have seen an average increase of 6.7 per cent overall and in the case of Poland a stunning 23 per cent.

dependence drum, it is interesting to note that since the beginning of 2016, the number of unemployed in Catalonia fell by 65,608 and this June represents the biggest percentage decline for that month in the last 20 years. Catalonia leads unemployment decline in Spain and this shows despite fears concerning the future, employers are comfortable with continuing to create new employment opportunities.

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Hinkley Point DESPITE earlier reports that the French company EDF was thinking of pulling out of the production of the Hinkley Point power station it is now believed that the board will meet shortly in order to confirm its intention to continue with the £18 billion (€21.5 billion project). Once this is approved and funds are in place, work can then commence on the construction which is likely to involve the employment of 2,500 construction workers.

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% CHG. 0.41 0.65 3.70 2.20 0.07 -0.17 1.56 0.10 -0.08 0.52 0.09 -2.30 -1.99 -2.16 3.04 -0.25 -0.42 -0.07 -1.28 0.55 -0.15 -1.04 0.52 0.71 0.83 1.46 0.96 1.70 0.49 0.34 -1.04 -0.96 0.54 1.50 0.21 0.68 1.45 -0.63 -0.23 2.09 -0.58 0.64 -0.07 0.43 -2.49 -1.71 -0.60 -0.56 0.37 0.62

NET VOL 479.06 93.42 1,841.10 508.15 1,450.70 247.74 306.74 553.71 1,909.46 172.77 1,547.77 17,583.16 1,204.63 123.44 2,412.42 6,419.60 583.73 1,454.76 4,402.15 75.21 293.76 381.45 72.09 2,572.51 32.18 735.62 192.11 49.19 1,072.45 844.33 301.34 696.60 402.97 265.53 784.00 1,945.81 9,582.67 961.51 94.46 68.93 7,385.97 296.40 307.87 139.42 4,369.28 186.10 529.86 3,407.59 83.54 1,153.65

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Land Securities Group PLC 1095.00 1.00 Legal & General Group PLC 205.75 0.10 Lloyds Banking Group PLC 53.05 -0.10 London Stock Exchange Gr 2760.50 -15.36 Marks & Spencer Group PLC 319.50 0.20 Mediclinic International PLC 1080.50 7.00 Merlin Entertainments PLC 473.75 0.80 Mondi PLC 1550.50 21.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 182.05 -3.70 National Grid PLC 1094.75 11.91 Next PLC 4976.00 -48.00 Old Mutual PLC 216.70 6.10 Paddy Power Betfair PLC 8835.00 40.00 Pearson PLC 859.75 -22.50 Persimmon PLC 1658.00 -28.00 Provident Financial PLC 2703.50 -6.00 Prudential PLC 1326.75 -8.00 Randgold Resources Ltd 9012.50 135.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC 7371.00 47.00 RELX PLC 1440.50 5.00 Rio Tinto PLC 2511.50 50.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 795.75 5.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Gr 188.20 -4.20 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 1972.75 -29.42 Royal Mail PLC 511.75 2.18 RSA Insurance Group PLC 497.40 -0.20 SABMiller PLC 4425.00 11.00 Sage Group (The) PLC 721.25 8.67 Sainsbury (J) PLC 222.30 -1.82 Schroders PLC 2611.50 -6.00 Severn Trent PLC 2454.50 5.00 Shire PLC 4913.00 58.00 Sky PLC 914.25 -6.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 1260.50 18.00 Smiths Group PLC 1267.00 4.00 SSE PLC 1517.50 1.01 Standard Chartered PLC 605.90 1.20 Standard Life PLC 299.60 -3.30 St James's Place PLC 916.75 -9.00 Taylor Wimpey PLC 151.35 -3.39 Tesco PLC 154.12 -1.87 Travis Perkins PLC 1567.00 7.00 TUI AG 985.75 1.50 Unilever PLC 3548.50 13.50 United Utilities Group PLC 1021.50 4.36 Vodafone Group PLC 229.33 -0.20 Whitbread PLC 3847.00 -12.00 Wolseley PLC 4218.00 8.00 Worldpay Group PLC 295.15 1.70 WPP PLC 1704.50 7.00

% CHG. 0.09 0.05 -0.19 -0.55 0.06 0.65 0.17 1.37 -1.99 1.10 -0.96 2.90 0.45 -2.55 -1.66 -0.22 -0.60 1.52 0.64 0.35 2.03 0.63 -2.18 -1.47 0.43 -0.04 0.25 1.22 -0.81 -0.23 0.20 1.19 -0.65 1.45 0.32 0.07 0.20 -1.09 -0.97 -2.19 -1.20 0.45 0.15 0.38 0.43 -0.09 -0.31 0.19 0.58 0.41

NET VOL 400.42 5,141.97 41,764.21 51.57 774.62 146.79 243.48 395.98 3,112.96 754.00 106.56 3,153.67 17.85 3,034.82 260.18 77.48 973.39 103.70 334.96 933.02 1,232.12 1,356.06 6,668.64 2,261.31 393.65 343.90 2,149.78 550.92 1,540.45 47.70 173.19 271.48 933.34 704.85 273.18 758.89 2,274.49 2,299.11 611.66 6,438.80 5,311.16 296.82 177.24 386.95 205.70 5,241.84 105.70 67.56 835.23 471.39

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PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 178.36 +0.38 +0.21% 1.6M 64.46 -0.33 -0.51% 3.7M 104.21 -0.13 -0.12% 27.7M 133.66 +0.65 +0.49% 3.6M 82.76 -0.16 -0.19% 4.3M 102.48 +0.69 +0.68% 10.2M 30.53 +0.01 +0.03% 23.8M 43.63 -0.02 -0.05% 16.5M 95.95 +0.04 +0.04% 8.3M 69.17 -0.07 -0.10% 2.2M 88.95 -1.25 -1.39% 23.9M 31.14 -0.11 -0.35% 50.1M 158.81 -1.72 -1.07% 2.4M 138.24 +0.28 +0.20% 3.7M 160.62 -0.75 -0.46% 3.5M 34.86 +0.09 +0.26% 18.2M 125.23 +0.77 +0.62% 7.0M 63.97 -0.13 -0.20% 13.2M 117.65 -1.77 -1.48% 7.5M 58.66 +0.23 +0.39% 8.5M 56.68 +0.47 +0.84% 30.6M 55.50 +0.05 +0.09% 6.4M 36.89 +0.22 +0.60% 21.5M 85.59 +0.78 +0.92% 7.5M 116.22 -1.39 -1.18% 2.2M 107.65 +0.07 +0.07% 3.2M 143.20 +0.44 +0.31% 3.3M 55.41 +0.55 +1.00% 15.5M 78.05 -1.14 -1.44% 7.8M 72.97 -0.27 -0.37% 6.3M

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Most Advanced Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. Merus N.V. Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc. YRC Worldwide, Inc. AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Xtera Communications, Inc. aTyr Pharma, Inc. Qiagen N.V. Senomyx, Inc. Cytokinetics, Incorporated Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc

$ 8.46 $ 10.54 $ 53.95 $ 11.87 $ 3.63 $ 2.21 $ 3.41 $ 26.80 $ 3.14 $ 11.12 $ 3.4008

1.66 ▲ 24.41% 2.04 ▲ 24% 9.46 ▲ 21.26% 1.97 ▲ 19.90% 0.55 ▲ 17.86% 0.30 ▲ 15.71% 0.44 ▲ 14.81% 3.37 ▲ 14.38% 0.39 ▲ 14.18% 1.17 ▲ 11.76% 0.3508 ▲ 11.50%

$ 10.94 $ 9.55 $ 12.76 $ 3.71 $ 5.80 $ 90.27 $ 6.63 $ 15.61 $ 3.54 $ 74.59 $ 47.51

24.83 ▼ 69.42% 4.49 ▼ 31.98% 5.43 ▼ 29.85% 1.3001 ▼ 25.95% 1.70 ▼ 22.67% 15.66 ▼ 14.78% 1.15 ▼ 14.78% 2.66 ▼ 14.56% 0.60 ▼ 14.49% 10.13 ▼ 11.96% 6.19 ▼ 11.53%

Most Declined Seres Therapeutics, Inc. eHealth, Inc. MDC Partners Inc. Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. Quotient Limited Stericycle, Inc. Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. Arctic Cat Inc. Unilife Corporation Stericycle, Inc. Western Digital Corporation

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Brexit aftermath and moving forward Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

IT was a tough start to July for Sterling in the aftermath of the UK’s decision to leave the EU, as the pound slumped to a 31-year low on the dollar and a two-and-a-half year low on the euro. The pound was put further under pressure in the early part of July when former Prime Minister David Cameron resigned from his post. As a result, uncertainty was rife in the markets as investors were hesitant to put their faith in the pound and instead headed for safe haven currencies such as the Yen and USD. It is predicted that the uncertainty surrounding the pound will continue in the short to medium term as all eyes sear on the Bank of England and what their intentions will be moving forward post Brexit. Furthermore, the Bank of England decided to keep interest rates on hold in their meeting in July, citing the initial impact that the Brexit had on the UK economy was currently too severe. By doing so the pound rallied in the second week of July as the decision was coincided with the UK’s

TOUGH TIMES: For Sterling with the uncertainty set to continue. new Prime Minister Theresa May being unveiled with the pound gaining 2-3 per cent on all of its major counterparts. The pound thrived in the days following May’s appointment as the new PM stated that despite having differing views regarding the Brexit, Britain would thrive in the long-term, without the EU.

If Theresa May’s remarks are a sign of what is to come then the general public would assume we can expect a UK healthy economy moving forward. Investors however are not so optimistic in the short-term, as the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee could potentially implement a programme of Quantitative Easing at

their next meeting in August. As they left interest rates on hold this month, they may be forced to give further stimulus in order to boost the economy in the long-term. Initially, however, the pound would be expected to weaken, especially on the euro as the Bank of England would essentially be printing more money highlighting the weakness of the economy. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has recently insisted that the UK’s negotiations to leave the EU will not commence until the new Prime Minister has triggered Article 50. It would appear Theresa May will seek to trigger the official deal in 2017, giving her party and the UK time to properly manoeuvre themselves out of the EU, as it will take approximately two years to be released from EU regulations. Angela Merkel did suggest that the bond between the UK and the European Union will still be as strong as ever after the Brexit, showing commitment to keep in partnership moving forward. Moving forward, the EU and UK could move interest rates in the coming months, which will again trigger a volatile period, plus with the US political race starting to heat up, certain global volatility is expected in the long build up to Christmas.

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New investment in British industry By John Smith DESPITE, or possibly because of the referendum result, GlaxoSmithKline, the sixth largest pharmaceutical company in the world does not intend to move new business outside of the UK but will invest a further £275 million (€325 million) in expanding its UK manufacturing base as it still believes that Britain is a good country to trade in. When announcing this decision, CEO Sir Andrew Witty said that a combination of a skilled workforce and an attractive tax regime meant that Britain was still a good base for the company even after Brexit and he was a well-publicised Remainer. By increasing production, most of which will be for export, the company expects not only to increase its turnover but to be able to afford to increase staffing levels and it is proud of the fact that with this latest proposed spend, it will have invested £1 billion (€1.2

GSK’s recognition of our skilled workforce, world leading scientific capabilities and competitive tax environment is further proof that there really is no place better in Europe to grow a business.”

billion) in expansion within the UK in just the last six years. Rather than create new factories, the money will be used to expa nd e x i st i ng si t es i n Count y The Rt Hon Durham, Hertfordshire and ScotGreg Clark la nd w h er e i t al r eady em pl oys MP 6,000 people in direct manufacturing. This news, following the news that the British econom y has expanded dur i ng Photo Credit No 10 flickr the last six months, was

welcomed by all, including the government and Greg Clark, the Business and Energy Secretary, commented that “An investment of this scale is a clear vote of confidence in Britain and underlines our position as a global business leader. “GSK’s recognition of our skilled workforce, world leading scientific capabilities and competitive tax environment is further proof that there really is no place better in Europe to grow a business.” Whilst the recent growth in the economy has brought a smile to the faces of many politicians, it should be noted that May and June did see a slow-down in growth and the figures following the referendum result are still to be compiled and wi l l be i ndi cat i ve of how British and Foreign business has really reacted. I t coul d be a ver y t ough f ew months for the economy or hopefully, the markets will find some other event or country to panic over and the British economy will carry on regardless.

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IRISH CUSTOMERS: More than 250,000 need to consider taking out a new policy.

By John Smith THE decision by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission a week ago to direct Enterprise Insurance Company to cease writing new business after the company admitted to being insolvent has now led to the directors agreeing with the Supreme Court for the company to be placed into liquidation and a provisional liquidator has been appointed. The insurer, being unable to obtain additional funds from shareholders is said to have had more than 250,000 customers, with 14,000 motor policies sold in Ireland and many indemnity policies sold to solicitors and other legal firms around the world. The appointment of a provisional liquidator has been made in an effort to speed up investigations as to whether any funds would be available in order to satisfy claims and shareholders but whilst authorities suggest that all policies remain in force, there is currently no guarantee

The co-ordination of national protection schemes for policyholders remains unsatisfactory.” that any claims will be settled. Indeed the Central Bank of Ireland in a public announcement encouraged motorists who have insured through Enterprise to consider taking out new policies to ensure that they are covered in the event of an accident and they are advised to contact their brokers regardless. According to the governor of the Irish Central Bank Philip Lane, Europe needs to be more co-ordinated with regard to protection schemes for insurance companies and their customers in the event of a firm failing. “The coordination of national protection schemes for policyholders remains unsatisfactory,” he said. “Should an insurance firm fail, citizens are

covered in full, in part or not at all, depending on where they are.” This inconsistency is because under EU ‘passporting’ rules, insurers are allowed to be regulated in one country but sell insurance in another so that under this system, when an insurer fails, the cost of paying claims sometimes falls on the country where the insurance was sold rather than the country in which the insurer is domiciled. This is not the first time that an insurance company of this type has failed, the most recent occurrence being when Malta based insurer Setanta Insurance failed and eventually, the bulk of the costs had to be met from Irish and other local protection schemes. As the liquidator starts investigating Enterprise, so more information about assets and liabilities should emerge although it is not unusual for professional costs to take up a great deal of any assets left in any company in similar distress.

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Innocent until proven guilty so stop the witch hunting LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

DELIGHTED to see my old ‘Tremeloes’ mates ‘Chip’ Hawkes and Rick Wakefield found not guilty of assaulting a 15-yearold girl almost 50 years ago. Not guilty is of course a far more exonerating verdict than ‘insufficient evidence to prosecute,’ the decision handed down by authorities in the recent Cliff Richard allegations. Sorry to once again get the backs up of loyal Cliff admirers, but there is still the Elm Tree guest house affair, whic h se e m s t o h a v e c o n v en ien tly dropped out of sight over the past year or so. My main gripe in these so called historic ‘witch hunts’ is not that I’m against

them being pursued; it’s the publication of names before a n y cha rge s ha ve be e n proven, or indeed even made against possible suspects. I certainly do not think that crimes o f th is a bhorre nt na ture should be shelved simply because considerable time has elapsed since the alleged assaults occurred. The Elm Tree allegations involved a large number of personalities and people in high office and I for one would still like to see any g u ilty pa rtie s re c e ive the ir jus t desserts. I sincerely hope the police continue their enquiries into this affair a n d n o t ba c k off s imp ly be c a us e

CLIFF RICHARD: Intends to sue police.

they’ve had their fingers burnt in a few unproven cases. I was also surprised at the paltry sum Cliff Richard announced he was intending to sue the police for. A million pounds to this man is not too much above pocket money. I would have thought the figure sought by an innocent party in his position would be in the 10’s of millions. In my opinion suing for a million pounds is actually extremely clever. To not sue at all would undoubtedly be suspicious. To sue for 10’s of millions would invoke strong reaction from the police, who would then be under considerable pressure to fight the case. Who knows where a high profile investigation of that nature would lead? A million pounds is just right. Look out for a very low key, out of court settlement and a donat i on of t he m i l l i on pounds t o a favourite charity. Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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Brexpats in Spain hold their first public meeting BREXPAT INFLUX: Some of those who attended.

MAYOR MALDONADO: Addressing Brexpats in Spain.

By John Smith BORN out of a Facebook page ‘Brexpats in Mijas,’ a group of five like-minded expats were worried and confused about their future once Britain leaves the European Union and the response online was so enormous that they decided to expand the group and rename it ‘Brexpats in Spain’ so that all British expats could have a forum to discuss their worries and to obtain advice. They had their first public event at the Hotel Tamisa Golf on the evening of July 27 where far more people than anticipated arrived in order to learn what they could about the group and its advisors. The staff of the hotel was hard pushed to provide enough chairs and the room soon became crowded with many standing to hear a variety of speakers. It was stressed by original founders Anne Hernández and Christine Rowlands that this is a non-political not-for-profit organisation which is not run by experts but by expats who live in Spain. They are dedi-

cated to obtaining advice from various specialists to help with questions although at this stage, little can be said for certain. One thing is sure however and that is this group has only been in existence for three weeks, and they already have more than 1,400 members. Interest is so encouraging that they are appealing for people across the nation to join with them and possibly set up satellite branches as whatever affects expats in Mijas will affect expats everywhere and the group is more than happy to disseminate the information to all. Indeed they plan to hold a more formal meeting in La Cala de Mijas in the future with specialist representatives ready to advise on specific matters that worry the British community. The mayor of Mijas Juan Carlos Maldonado is totally behind this venture and in a speech to those present he made it clear that the expat community is very important to the well-being of Mijas which has 11,000 British residents and he is dedicated to not only supporting their rights but to assist in bringing them further into Spanish society by making sure that they are fully

One thing is sure, this group has only been in existence for

three weeks and they already have more than 1,400 members. registered in Spain to protect their best interests. The mayor was accompanied by the local foreign residents representative and also attending was Dominic Jackson, representing the British Consulate who understandably explained that nothing was set in stone but the British government had indicated that it would keep in mind the needs and wishes of expats during the forthcoming Brexit negotiations and finished by saying for the time being “keep calm and carry on.” Also present were legal advisors as well as a representative of a medical team, so that all of those involved will do all they

can to help with making sure that all members are kept well aware of developments. It was initially expected that members of the ‘team’ would circulate amongst attendees to discuss individual matters but due to the fact that the room was absolutely packed, questions were invited from the floor which wasn’t ideal as people started to chat amongst themselves if they couldn’t hear the question. All in all however this was a highly encouraging first presentation from a band of volunteers who want to ensure that the best interests of the British community in Spain are promoted and they intend to let others know what is happening in the coming months and years. Their slogan is best described as ‘Fighting for Expat Rights’ and as there is more power in numbers, we at Euro Weekly News stand 100 per cent behind this initiative and would encourage readers from all of our areas to visit their sites www.brex pats.es and Facebook Brexpats in Spain. If you have any specific questions or would like to offer assistance then e-mail info@brexpats.es.

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7:00am World Cup Top Goalscorers 7:10am Highway Patrol 7:35am Gunsmoke 8:35am Minder 9:40am Ironside 10:45am Quincy, M.E. 11:50am The Chase 12:50pm Gunsmoke 1:50pm Pawn Stars 2:20pm Pawn Stars 2:50pm The Saint 3:50pm Minder 4:55pm Quincy, M.E. 6:00pm Ironside 7:00pm The Saint 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm The Motorbike Show 10:00pm Ransom 11:10pm FYI Daily 11:15pm Ransom 12:25am Awake 1:30am FYI Daily 1:35am Awake 2:10am Benidorm 3:10am Minder Comedy drama series. Terry leaves his fingerprints on a stolen lorry while doing a job for Arthur.

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Little Princess Pip Ahoy! Thomas and Friends Noddy: Toyland Detective Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Wissper Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bananas in Pyjamas The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS The Devil’s Teardrop 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Cricket on 5 On Benefits Celebrity Big Brother Body Freaks: Old Face, New Face Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

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Poseidon Crimson Tide John Wick Ant-Man Rush Hour 2 Enemy of the State John Wick Ant-Man Alien: Resurrection Lucky Number Slevin 4:50am Superman 2

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Stir Crazy Hot Shots! Part Deux Life The Bad Education Movie Meatballs Dumb and Dumber The Bad Education Movie The Hangover Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo Just Before I Go Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles

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Burnt Minions Swelter Narcopolis Bad Blood Minions Despicable Me’s gloriously silly sidekicks get swept up in a plot to steal the crown jewels. Burnt Bradley Cooper plays a talented but troubled chef desperate to salvage his once-glittering career. Narcopolis The Burning A mysterious drifter emerges from the Argentinian rainforest to save a farmer’s daughter from machete-wielding mercenaries. Go with Me A woman harassed by a corrupt former cop turns to a pair of locals for help. Swelter

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Cricket Classics Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricket Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time. Football Cricket Day two of of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston. Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Cricket Ashes Best Days Relive day four of the fourth test in the 2005 Ashes series at Trent Bridge.

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A relentless fighter in the face of adversity Sally Trotman www.sallytrotman.com Sally Trotman is a qualified Counsellor who works with Astrology, Numerology and the Tarot. Each month she will deliver the forecast as an intuitive tool to aid increased self awareness.

SUN in Leo: Until August 22 the sun is ruled by the sign of Leo. This courageous sign is helping you to believe more in yourself. The lion is a powerful pack animal, proud and regal. This beautiful creature reminds you of your own beauty. This is not to be mistaken for ego, but an increased awareness of your own divinity. The lion is a relentless fighter in the face of adversity. The presence of this animal reminds you of your own â€˜wildâ€™ side. Observe your emotions this month, especially when feeling angry or fearful. What situations evoke these strong emotions and how can you begin to tame them?

When the sun moves into the sign of Virgo later in the month, you may feel more reflective. This is a good time to take stock on a practical level, declutter and get your financial affairs in order. Virgo favours routine, so begin a daily discipline such as Meditation, Yoga or some other form of exercise to help you develop a calmer mind and healthier body. Numerology: Listen to your intincts The number seven: The number seven is the seeker, the thinker, the searcher of Truth. Take nothing at face value this month and look deeper to understand the underlying hidden truths. The seven indicates that perhaps nothing is exactly as it seems and that reality is often hidden behind the illusions of own our thinking and perception. This month try to look at your life from a different perspective. Just a small change in how you view a certain situation can cause a big shift. Have faith in your own intuition

and take time to connect to your inner world through meditation and any other practice which enables you to develop a calmer mind-set. Trust your inner vision to guide you to exactly where you need to be. The Tarot: Acknowledge your successes! The Chariot: This major arcana picture card depicts a king standing triumphant in his chariot. Remember your own successes this month. You have come a long way and achieved much so give yourself some praise for all your accomplishments! Then consider what you else you would like to achieve by the end of the year. Now, at the half way point of 2016, recognise your victories so far this year and create a plan for the second half of the year. Think big, let go of small thoughts about yourself and see yourself succeeding in whatever venture you choose! As the month draws to a close we enter

the sun sign of Leo, the proud leader. Take pride in all that you do and know that if you can dream it you can do it, so go for it! Sally Trotman offers personalised Astrology, Numerology and Tarot Readings via Skype, telephone and email. If you would like to find out more about how to make the most of the next six months please visit her website to find out how a reading can help you www.sallytrotman.com. Please send her an email at sally.trotman@btinternet.com to make a booking.

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7:00am Countryfile Summer Diaries 7:45am Garden Rescue 8:30am Neighbourhood Blues 9:00am Eat Well for Less 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm Natural World 2:00pm Pressure Pad 2:45pm Coast 3:10pm Nature’s Weirdest Events 4:10pm Brazil with Michael Palin 6:10pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Blitz Cities 8:00pm Great American Railroad Journeys 9:00pm Mastermind 9:30pm Gardeners’ World 10:00pm Highlands - Scotland’s Wild Heart 11:00pm Clare Balding Meets... Jonnie Peacock and Hannah Cockroft 11:30pm Newsnight 12:00am Artsnight 12:35am The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl 1:35am Good Hair

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm BBC Proms 2016 10:10pm Music Moguls: Masters of Pop 11:10pm Music Moguls: Masters of Pop 12:10am Music Moguls: Masters of Pop 1:10am Danny Baker Rocks the Eighties (a Bit) 1:40am Music Moguls: Masters of Pop 2:40am Music Moguls: Masters of Pop 3:40am Music Moguls: Masters of Pop 4:40am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind. More daily from 7.00pm.

7:15am 3rd Rock from the Sun 7:40am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:05am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Simpsons 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 3:10pm Fifteen to One 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm The Question Jury 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year 10:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 11:00pm Friday Night Dinner 11:35pm Gogglebox 12:35am Man Down

8:25am Thomas and Friends 8:40am Noddy: Toyland Detective 8:50am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:05am Wissper 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Paw Patrol 9:50am Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm Cowboy Builders 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Celebrity Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Client Seduction 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud 3 10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother 11:00pm It’s Not Me, It’s You 11:30pm Celebrity Big Brother 12:05am Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

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7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Emmerdale 10:00am You’ve Been Framed! 10:30am Psych 11:20am Royal Pains 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You’ve Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Funniest Ever You’ve Been Framed 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Dark Knight 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pm The Dark Knight 1:00am Family Guy

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8:45am The Top Ten Show 2016 9:00am Burnt 11:00am Hyena Road 1:15pm Finding Pixar 1:45pm Minions Despicable Me’s gloriously silly sidekicks get swept up in a plot to steal the crown jewels. 3:30pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 5:30pm Bad Blood 7:15pm Minions 9:00pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. An undercover CIA agent and his KGB counterpart team up to thwart a fascist Italian socialite. 11:00pm Burnt Bradley Cooper plays a talented but troubled chef desperate to salvage his once-glittering career. 12:45am Narcopolis

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Movies Now Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote Love Your Garden Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House Rising Damp George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Birds of a Feather Birds of a Feather Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs Law and Order: UK Wycliffe Inspector Morse Long Lost Family Rory Bremner’s Great British Views

Hat-Trick Heroes Highway Patrol Gunsmoke Minder Ironside Quincy, M.E. The Chase Gunsmoke Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Saint Minder Quincy, M.E. Ironside Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars TT Blues 6 Bullets FYI Daily 6 Bullets Unleashed FYI Daily Unleashed The Keeper FYI Daily The Keeper Teleshopping Shopping from home.

Wild Wild West Flags of Our Fathers The Last Samurai Jurassic World Rocky Rocky II Die Hard 4.0 Jurassic World Rambo Cloverfield Close Range Rocky II

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Main Event Premier League 100 Club Football Football League Playoff Classics Football League Playoff Classics Efl: 2015/16 Season Review Football League Playoff Classics Football League Playoff Classics Football League Playoff Classics Football League Playoff Classics Efl: 2015/16 Season Review Football Football More Than a Game Great Sporting Moments Fight Night Premier League 100 Club

Cricket Classics Motorsport Mundial Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Live Super League Cricket Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Day three of of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston. 3:30am Cricket 4:30am Cricket’s Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time. 5:00am Cricket Day three of of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston.

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7:00am Olympic Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Home Cooking Made Easy 1:00pm BBC News 1:05pm Weather 1:10pm Olympics 2016 7:00pm BBC News 7:10pm Regional News 7:15pm Weather 7:20pm Olympics 2016 11:10pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 11:25pm Weather The latest weather information. 11:30pm Olympics 2016 Live coverage of the Rio Olympic Games 2016. 2:00am Olympics 2016 5:00am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report. 5:05am BBC News

7:00am The Women’s Football Show 7:30am The Silver Darlings 8:55am The Happiest Days of Your Life 10:15am Olympics 2016 1:00pm The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure 2:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:45pm Homes Under the Hammer 3:45pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Flog It! 5:20pm Full Steam Ahead 6:20pm Highlands Scotland’s Wild Heart 7:20pm Gardeners’ World 7:50pm BBC Proms Extra 8:30pm Full Steam Ahead 9:30pm Dad’s Army 10:00pm The Mystery of Van Gogh’s Ear 11:00pm The National Lottery Live 11:10pm Olympics 2016 11:30pm QI XL 12:15am Versailles 1:15am About Elly 3:10am Dracula

2:00pm Olympics 2016 Live coverage of the Rio Olympic Games 2016. 5:00pm Olympics 2016 Live coverage of the Rio Olympic Games 2016. 8:00pm Olympics 2016 Live coverage of the Rio Olympic Games 2016. 11:00pm Olympics 2016 Live coverage of the Rio Olympic Games 2016. 3:00am Britain on A Woman’s Place 3:30am Danny Baker Rocks the Nineties (a Bit) 4:00am New York Rock at the BBC 5:00am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind

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7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:05am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:30pm Catchphrase 1:15pm Ninja Warrior 2:15pm You’ve Been Framed! 2:45pm You’ve Been Framed! 3:45pm Stormbreaker 4:45pm FYI Daily 4:50pm Stormbreaker 5:35pm Yogi Bear 6:35pm FYI Daily 6:40pm Yogi Bear 7:10pm Mr Bean’s Holiday 8:10pm FYI Daily 8:15pm Mr Bean’s Holiday 9:00pm Twilight 10:00pm FYI Daily 10:05pm Twilight 11:35pm Family Guy 12:05am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy 1:05am American Dad! 1:35am American Dad! 2:05am The Cleveland Show 2:35am The Cleveland Show 3:05am The Cleveland Show 3:30am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

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CITV ITV News Weekend Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote Columbo ITV News and Weather Wild Animal Reunions Doc Martin All Star Family Fortunes The Scorpion King Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed! Catchphrase Skyfall ITV News and Weather Carry on Girls Jackpot247 Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries.

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Shipping Wars Gillette World Sport Cardiff Triathlon Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond The Morning Line The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons City of Ember Channel 4 Racing Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Men in Black Super 8 Trance Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Hollyoaks Omnibus Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free Location, Location, Location

7:00am Milkshake! 9:25am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:00am The Saturday Show Live 12:00pm Fail Army 12:30pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 1:25pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 2:20pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 3:20pm Police Interceptors 4:20pm Police Interceptors 5:20pm Police Interceptors 6:15pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 7:10pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Football on 5 11:00pm Football on 5 11:30pm Celebrity Big Brother 12:30am Impractical Jokers UK 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am Celebrity Big Brother

The Saint Motorsport UK Shed and Buried Pawn Stars The Land That Time Forgot FYI Daily The Land That Time Forgot Nevada Smith FYI Daily Nevada Smith British Touring Car Championship Highlights Steve Rider presents the best of the action from Donington Park. Storage Wars The Motorbike Show TT Blues Space Cowboys FYI Daily Space Cowboys Ransom FYI Daily Ransom Minder Sports Life Stories

7:00am Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 9:10am Everest 11:15am The Goonies 1:15pm Furious 7 3:35pm Rocky III 5:20pm Rocky IV 6:55pm Everest 9:00pm Furious 7 11:20pm The Goonies 1:20am Gone in 60 Seconds 3:25am Days of Thunder

8:00am Three Amigos! 9:50am Nine Months 11:40am Planes, Trains and Automobiles 1:20pm 13 Going on 30 3:05pm Ted 2 5:05pm 1941 7:10pm Ricki and the Flash 9:00pm Ted 2 11:00pm Superbad 1:00am The 40 Year Old Virgin 3:00am Blazing Saddles 4:40am The Opposite Sex

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Rude(Ish) Tube Jane the Virgin Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Made in Chelsea Rich Kids of Instagram New Girl The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Golden Compass Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Five-Year Engagement Gogglebox Gogglebox

12:00pm Burnt 1:45pm The Good Dinosaur 3:30pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 5:30pm Minions 7:15pm The Good Dinosaur 9:00pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. An undercover CIA agent and his KGB counterpart team up to thwart a fascist Italian socialite. 11:00pm Burnt A talented but troubled chef desperately tries to salvage his onceglittering career. 12:45am Bad Blood 2:20am Narcopolis 4:05am Hyena Road Tense war drama about Canadian troops in Afghanistan struggling to complete construction on a crucial highway link.

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Super Heroes Live Super Rugby Soccer A.M. Football’s Greatest Football Gillette Soccer Saturday Football Football Football Football’s Greatest Football’s Greatest Football Information not available Premier League Legends Football DC United take on Philadelphia Union at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Major League Soccer. Football Gold Football Gold Premier League Legends

Cricket Classics Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Cricket The Saturday Debate Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time. Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Day four of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston. Cricket Cricket Specials

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Little sparrows (sorry Leapy!) There was no malice intended, it was simply an avian warning of impending doom, I should have listened.”

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.

IT seems to me that the humble sparrow has always been present at key moments in my life. It came home to me many years ago. Having just arrived in Bermuda and taken a phone call at the airport that my new boss, who was coming to collect me, had been delayed, I perched myself on a wall outside the terminal building to take in the breathtaking view. Almost immediately a gang of sparrows gathered around, presumably in the hope that there might be a snack in the offing. It was hard for me to believe; there I was in that sub tropical idyll, but instead of birds of paradise or cockatiels whizzing round my head, there to greet me was a small herd of spadgers

SPARROW STALK: Greetings from paradise island Bermuda. looking as if they had just stepped, or rather flown, out of an English garden. Unaccountably though, it somehow made me feel welcome and quite at home. Five years previously, on my first wedding day - a

day that shall live in infamy, to quote a certain American President - a cheeky little sparrow had defaecated on the shoulder of my 30 guinea suit as I was entering the church. I believe now that there

was no malice intended, but that it was simply an avian warning of impending doom. I should have listened. Now this morning as we enjoyed coffee at our regular stopover after a lengthy

pre-breakfast walk, here they all were right on cue. We are well known to this Los Dolses chapter of house sparrows, who await our arrival with baited beaks in the sure knowledge that the Princess will feed them with small chunks of her complimentary biscuit. I have to be honest and admit that I too, find these little blokes charming and thoroughly engaging. There were some very cute infant birds present, and as I watched an attentive little mum feeding crumbs to one of her demanding offspring, I had this thought: Without the politics, hatred, Brexit and indeed, humankind itself, this would surely be paradise Earth.

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Good and evil live side by side John Smith Random thoughts... ON the day that Pope Francis, during his visit to Poland, asked the world to be more compassionate especially to migrants and refugees, a shopkeeper in India beheaded a man and hacked his wife to death over a row concerning a debt of just 15 rupees (€0.19) apparently because the couple were ‘untouchables’ and he was of a higher caste. The Pope had already spoken out

There’s still a large percentage of people who take no notice of acceptable moral norms.” against the evil that is Daesh and the fact that there is a full blown war, not between religions but effectively the forces of stability against the forces of chaos. On the following day, Francis be-

CHILLING SIGN. At the entrance to Auschwitz. came the third Pope in recent years to visit Auschwitz, the scene of the brutal murder of more than one million people, mainly but not exclusively of the Jewish faith, passing through the main gate with its chilling sign ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ the German phrase meaning ‘Work

makes you free.’ Visibly moved, the elderly pontiff looking sad and a little frail in his white robes walked through the camp, stopping to pray silently and clearly affected by the ghosts who must haunt this dreadful place. Unlike previous papal visitors, he

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Brexpat vision THE word Brexit seems to send shivers down the spines of so many British expatriates here in Spain where they have made their lives and in too many cases, they didn’t even have a chance to cast their vote in the referendum that could change their lives. Quite often, people don’t mind change, but what they do mind is not knowing what the future holds and this is where we see a great deal of discomfort and worry in letters and emails we receive from readers. Currently, it’s impossible to give any accurate information about what’s going to happen as far as pensions, health service, residency and other matters of high importance to the expat community although it’s been heartening to see the positive and supportive attitude of local councils generally. On our website and in the newspapers we have covered activities of a new group ‘Brexpats in Spain,’ a voluntary group set up to give expats a voice and also to help spread information as it becomes official rather than rumour. Although initially a Facebook group in Mijas, the organisers found that there was a desperate need for a central point of advice and news and they have therefore expanded their brief to try to keep all expats involved and informed. The internet is a great vehicle for disseminating information as are newspapers such as Euro Weekly News but not everyone uses a computer and there are often questions that need to be asked. For that reason, we are more than happy to promote Brexpats in Spain and encourage our readers to get in touch with them and maybe offer to set up satellite groups around the regions.

decided not to make any formal statement about the visit, letting his own sorrow and pain for those who had died speak for him. He did however meet with some of the now elderly survivors of the death camp, kissing them on each cheek and speaking to them softly. The stoic dignity with which Pope Francis contemplated this ‘temple’ to man’s inhumanity will hopefully resonate throughout the world, but the juxtaposition of these two stories just reinforces the fact that whilst the majority of individuals around the world lead blameless lives, there are still a frighteningly large percentage who take no notice of acceptable moral norms and believe that they have the right to do as they wish no matter how it harms others. Without even trawling through the internet, it is too easy to think of evil and persecution around the world, with Daesh being the most Now we covered, but there is still murder want to and mayhem in Syria, Yemen, Nigehear your views. ria, South Sudan and Palestine with troubles just waiting to YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE erupt again in Turkey and - YOUR OPINION some of the former Russian www.euroweeklynews.com states.

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SHORTLY after Madeleine McCann’s disappearance in 2007, the late broadcaster/MP Sir Clement Freud, recently unmasked as a paedophile, befriended her parents at his nearby villa in Praia da Luz, Portugal. With the focus on the referendum and its aftermath (PM Theresa May possibly favouring a Brexit-lite fudge?), you’d be forgiven for missing some recent news. Namely, that police from Operation Grange, the ongoing Metropolitan Police investigation into Madeleine’s disappearance, are reportedly assessing whether this new information is relevant to their five-year, £12 million inquiry. Freud, who was “great friends” with Rolf Harris and worked with Cyril Smith, was accused of child sex abuse after victims contacted ITV’s Exposure documentary team, who also broke the story of Jimmy Savile’s paedophilia four years ago. Freud allegedly spent

MISSING LINK: Another probe may be launched at the expense of taxpayers. years abusing one girl he raised as a daughter, and violently raped another who, now 64, said she “wouldn’t be surprised” if he was linked to the case. So, another probe launched by the

police just in time for another trip to sunny Portugal at taxpayers’ expense maybe? The Met really needs to stop wasting valuable manpower and scarce resources. Freud was apparently in the

UK the night Madeleine disappeared and never questioned by police. As for Kate McCann – a “Marmitefigure” like Cliff Richard - hasn’t she suffered enough? Nobody accuses Mrs

Bulger of not looking after James when he was abducted or any other parent whose child has been kidnapped: Ben Needham, April Jones, etc. No Way Back, the latest in my psychological crime thriller series featuring journalist Alice Myers (as you know, all profits to Cudeca cancer charity), has a character based on a Kate McCann-like figure. A woman who can’t rest until she discovers the fate of her own daughter who went missing 26 years earlier. A woman so obsessed with closure and peace of mind in her unending search for the truth she’d maybe contemplate blackmail, even murder. Whatever the outcome, Kate McCann surely needs closure, peace of mind, too, just like the character in my thriller. Whether she finds it only time will tell. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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Infini The Good Dinosaur The Perfect Guy Sixteen Bad Blood The Man From U.N.C.L.E. The Good Dinosaur The Perfect Guy A successful San Francisco lobbyist gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. An undercover CIA agent and his KGB counterpart team up to thwart a fascist Italian socialite. Northwest Sixteen A former child soldier brought to London by an aid worker is forced to confront his violent past. Infini Narcopolis

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Interesting airline awards YOUR recent (July 21) survey of the top 10 airlines was most interesting though the annual Skytrax list is often regarded as the most reliable as it is voted on by thousands of regular, frequent fliers. Cathay Pacific (based in Hong Kong but essentially British) and Singapore airlines have long been the benchmark for all other airlines; the Middle East companies like your top two, Emirates and Qatar, have learnt most of their service skills and qualities from these and other east Asia airlines like EVA (Taiwan-where I was based for 20 years) and ANA. I was surprised Turkish airlines and Lufthansa appeared in your list, as European - as well as American (north and south) or African! - rarely feature among the best. Peter Holmes

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Dear Leapy BEFORE moving back to the UK six years ago, my husband and myself lived in Costa Blanca North for 10 years. Every Friday we always read your column and we always agreed with everything you say. Why are so many people so blind? Keep up the good work. Rita Akerman

Best wishes I REALLY enjoyed your insert (and Bettina’s) in the ‘Growing Old Disgracefully’ TV show which was just on our TV3 channel! Hope that you are keeping well. Read your ‘Euro Weekly News’ column when in Spain, and have never forgotten ‘Little Arrows’... when I could move the feet! Continued good health to you. Maurice Foster (OAP)

Never give up I WOULD like to point out that out of 384 polling stations across Britain, 252 were won by Leave and constitutes an overwhelming vote and not ‘a narrow margin’ that Colin Granville stated in last week’s edition of the Sur. Furthermore we were battered by Cameron for about a year to Remain, which turned out to be a complete waste of our money, but a mere three month campaign by Leave wiped the floor with his pitiful whining on his

A SHORT list of financial and industrial FUBARs from the EU... Read it and weep! Ford Transit moved to Turkey 2013 with EU grant. Jaguar Land Rover has recently agreed to build a new plant in Slovakia with EU grant, owned by Tata, the same company who has trashed our steel works and emptied the workers’ pension funds. British Army’s new Ajax fighting vehicles to be built in Spain using Swedish steel at the request of the EU to support jobs in Spain with EU grant, rather than Wales. Gillette gone to Eastern Europe with an EU grant. Texas Instruments Greenock gone to Germany with EU grant. Boots sold to Italians Stefano Pessina who have based their HQ in Switzerland to avoid tax to the tune of £80 million a year, using an EU loan for the purchase.

bended knee to Angela Merkel. Since the Leave vote won, the establishment controlled media, TV, radio and newspapers will continue to undermine our democratic vote for years to come, by the arrogant bullying of the British working class. Will Remain ever give up? No I do not think so.. Brian Johnston, Benalmadena

Pure madness I HAVE never been so baffled in my life as I am by all of this Pokemon nonsense. It’s one thing for children to be doing it, but grown men and women, running around chasing after

UK airports are owned by a Spanish company. Scottish Power is owned by a Spanish company. Most London buses are run by Spanish and German companies. The Hinkley Point C nuclear power station to be built by French company EDF, using cheap Chinese steel that has catastrophically failed in other nuclear installations. The Mini cars that Cameron stood in front of as an example of British engineering, are built by BMW mostly in Holland and Austria. His campaign bus was made in Germany even though we have Plaxton, Optare, Bluebird, Dennis etc, in the UK. Anyone who thinks the EU is good for British industry or any other business simply hasn’t paid attention to what has been systematically asset-stripped from the UK. William

invisible creatures like a bunch of eejits! What has this world come to? The thing that really gets me is that people are saying that it’s good because it gets children up off the sofa and running around and playing together. Are you kidding me? Heads down, bumping into each other, getting hit by cars! That’s not what I call playing together! It’s pure madness! As far as I’m concerned these horrible little ‘Pokemon’ are the first sign of the apocalypse. Call me when it’s over. Bertie

Thumbs up DEAR Leapy, I have just finished reading your column and yet again I

agree with all that you say. Europe or is it just the UK that is in a hell of a mess. I think it won’t be long before England is attacked, Sam Gilliland

Brexpats in Spain THANK you for a great article that really does explain our ethos very well. I have to say I am feeling a little worn out after a hectic couple of weeks since this all started, but we are all delighted and overwhelmed by the response of everyone who has given their support. Thanks to EWN, we really can go further and reach more people than we

ever thought possible. Of course we will keep you informed of all developments. Here’s to the future, and being prepared to meet it head on! John

Dual citizenship I FIND it depressingly ironic that the elder generation voted for Brexit to ‘protect future generations’ and now their grandchildren appear to be flocking to obtain Irish, Spanish and German citizenship, while Scottish youngsters continue paving the way for independence. The last time I remember it being ‘cool’ to be British, or there being some measure of pride outside the lunatic fringe, was way back in the swinging 60’s, a time I recall fondly. Of course there was ‘cool Britannia’ in the 90’s with the likes of Tony Blair and Oasis spreading the brand, but we all know how that turned out! Along the same lines, is there a country on earth whose flag is so contemptuously reviled by its own population? Sadly I think most of the characteristics which endeared us to the world - an underdog spirit, comic genius, literature, music - simply hit a plateau about 30 years ago and it’s been a steady decline ever since. Rick, Sotogrande

Cunning cats I HAVE immensely enjoyed recent letters from readers about how their cats react to classical music. There’s a few felines slouching and prowling around my home and over time I’ve come to realise just how emotionally intelligent they truly are. Sometimes I wonder whether it’s us who own the cats, or perhaps our feline friends are really the ones in charge! Beth, Javea

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) This is a great week for parties and socialising. Libra is shining on you and the light is shooting right through your love life. Other relationships benefit, too, and it is a good time to ask favours. When it comes to showing your affections, avoid being super-cool.

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Steaming ahead this week, it will surprise you just how much you get done. A relationship that seemed to be going nowhere perks up and the chance to show just how versatile you are in that direction sees you shine. Generally, your confidence is good so don’t be surprised if someone starts singing your praises.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Finances may be the last thing on your mind at the moment but deal with matters now and get them out of the way. There are other

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Please, please be organised. Not to be so would mean problems on the financial side for months to come. Money is good and this, combined with a romantic interest, means that you will be sorely tempted to overspend. When it comes to giving of yourself, emotionally, remember that you will only receive back what you are willing to give.

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directions that your thoughts are taking.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Joint efforts and team projects go hand in hand this week. Your social life will improve dramatically if you make a special effort at the weekend. Realising and then admitting that you need others is the start of real progress.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Why has that special plan not been started? Could it be that you are waiting until next year? Best strike while the iron is hot and not delay a moment longer. While others are having a good time this week, you can steal a lead.

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likely to be a smooth week. However, there are some niggling drawbacks that you do not even notice until they are already past. That is no bad thing because time often solves these matters. Be aware that someone is waiting for a decision on the romantic front.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Making changes in your surroundings takes priority this week. You want to be ready for a busy party time ahead and that means making a special effort. You do so love making your friends comfortable and giving them pleasure. As money is not likely to be so tight at the moment you have the chance.

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HOLY HOLE MOLE MILE FILE FIRE or

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That niggling disagreement that you had with someone should not be allowed to take up your time any longer. Be sure to take the bull by the horns and get it sorted out. It may not be possible to use your charm in this situation but, if you look and sound determined enough, the message will get across.

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Solution HOLY HOLD FOLD FORD FORE FIRE or

FIRE BACK

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Move from the start word (HOLY) to the end word (FIRE) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.

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Answers 1. AER LINGUS, 2. SEVEN (1970, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1996), 3. The highest PEAKS/MOUNTAINS in Ireland, 4. HIBERNIA, 5. GIVE IRELAND BACK TO THE IRISH, 6. PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON, 7. SHERGAR, 8. CORK, 9. MARY ROBINSON, 10. BALLET/DANCE

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Quick Across 1 Contracts (7) 5 Pieces of information (5) 8 Damp (5) 9 Informed or conscious (5) 10 Triumph (7) 11/19 Chinese martial art and system of callisthenics (3,3) 12 Dance craze from 1960s (5) 14 Raw, unprepared (5) 19 See 11 20 Expert (7) 22 Precise (5) 23 From that time (5) 24 Jobs (5) 25 Advanced in years (7) Down 1 Try out (6) 2 Wrecks (5) 3 Observes (7) 4 Divided up (6) 5 Dreads (5) 6 Made (7)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents Q and 22 represents T, so fill in Q every time the figure 3 appears and T every time the figure 22 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.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 7 Arable, 8 Ravers, 10 Cottage, 11 Probe, 12 Ogre, 13 Item, 17 Saga, 18 Mane, 22 Needs, 23 Spaniel, 24 Cheers, 25 Yokels. Down: 1 Raccoon, 2 Factory, 3 Bleak, 4 Samples, 5 Devon, 6 Ashen, 9 Demitasse, 14 Maestro, 15 Cabinet, 16 Legless, 19 Snack, 20 Repel, 21 Bacon.

QUICK Across: 7 Motionless (6) 13 Novelists (7) 15 Turned down (7) 16 Consider or hold as true (6) 17 Small (6)

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

Across 1 Cacahuete (6) 4 Huevos (4) 8 Pulgar (5) 9 Fewer (5) 10 Escenario (teatro) (5) 11 Rocas (5) 14 Weak (5) 16 Dejar (5) 17 Cat (domestic) (4) 18 Bolsillo (6) Down 1 Ducks (birds) (5) 2 Needle (5) 3 Paraguas (8) 5/14 Perro de caza (3,3) 6 Southern (side, part) (3) 7 Yellow (8) 12 Tiza (para escribir, de billar) (5) 13 Aguanieve (5) 14 See 5 15 Pero (uso adversativo) (3)

Hexagram

1 Wages, 4 Singers, 8 Partner, 9 Utter, 10 Spare, 11 Arrange, 12 Sleepy, 14 Closes, 17 Restore, 19 Shaft, 21 Nurse, 22 Portion, 23 Slender, 24 Bends.

18 Place where bread and cakes are made or sold (6) 20 Closes securely (5) 21 Of the moon (5)

1 Wipes, 2 Garbage, 3 Since, 4 Streak, 5 Neutral, 6 Eaten, 7 Streets, 12 Shrinks, 13 Proceed, 15 Station, 16 Helper, 18 Serve, 19 Scrub, 20 Tends.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Barber, 3 Apio, 7 End, 9 Charlar, 10 Painter, 13 Lorries, 15 Tren, 16 Badger.

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Down: 1/14 Beer mat, 2 Escribir, 4 Pilgrim, 5 Otro, 6 Fantasma, 8 Deporte, 11 Flat, 12 Star.

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

ABRADE ALKALI BLEACH CANCEL COCKLE DETOUR GAGGLE(10) GLACIS LOUNGE MIGNON

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Quarry 2 Harden 3 Advise 4 Pander 5 Reload 6 Elicit 7 Deacon 8 Scrawl 9 Venous 10 Cowman 11 Stride 12 Maroon 13 Inmate 14 Curlew 15 Layman 16 Honest 17 Parlay 18 Ruling 19 Pauper

Across 1 Hard case played a parlour game (8) 5 Russian ruler seen in artist’s area (4) 9 Mountain range in the Australian Desert (5) 10 Casual shoes for layabouts (7) 11 Strange knick-knacks containing uranium (7) 12 Incinerates Scottish streams (5) 13 Proceeded confidently and sorted out (6) 15 Wears away or redoes differently (6) 19 Get rid of the waterway (5) 21 What’s left of arranged rise is now unpaid (7) 23 Army unit rebuilt a bridge (7) 24 Extreme part of a devout era (5) 25 Duck into stealth bomber (4) 26 My encore involved a tradition (8) Down 1 Probabilities of Chinese detective with first class evening suit (7) 2 Summer snake (5) 3 Bad cons break out and flee (7) 4 Recruit from a dozen listeners (6) 6 Cut off an ear in the outhouse (7)

19 Introduction of Fairtrade butter extract 7 Nozzles for the flowers (5) 8 Save Britain? It’s an insult (4) (5) 14 Greek wine turns up in a canister (7) 20 Father came back after him for Mass 16 Bring back others' mineral (7) (4) 17 Rely upon an orderly Serb way (5,2) 22 Some of what you said it to me is the same (5) 18 A waft from soft cheeses, they say (6)

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Could heels increase the risk of cancer? WOMEN have long been warned about potential damage to feet and joints from wearing

high heels, but now they are even being linked to cancer. Previous studies suggested

high heels can lead to problems including hammer toes, muscle fatigue and osteoarthritis, now scientists say there could be a link between heels and cancer. A leading cancer specialist, Dr David Agus, at the University of Southern California, said women should avoid heels and wear comfortable shoes more. He argues wearing high heeled shoes every day causes unnecessary pain and joint damage and can actively trigger low-level inflammation as the body struggles with being forced into an unnatural posture. Certain kinds of inflammation have been linked to degenerative diseases, including heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and can dramatically increase cancer risk. He said although cancer can be caused by damaged or faulty genes within DNA code, additional damage or hindering natural repair can increase the risk.

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Natural oils By Simon Russell THERE are a range of natural oils that might be worth trying if you are looking to avoid chemical products. • Marula comes from the tree of the same name and is said to be good for dry skin as it is high in fatty acids. • Tea Tree is better known and many find it helps with soothing skin inflammations such as acne. • Chamomile oil when used on skin can cut down on redness and irritation and is even said to reduce chances of infections. • Coconut is good for conditions like eczema which are characterised by rough skin. • Rosehip oil is high in vitamin A. This retinoid product is said to help replace old skin cells and reduce the effects of scarring and stretch marks. • Rosemary oil is supposed to thicken your hair as is castor oil. • Most larders have olive oil which is supposed to harden brittle nails. Apply last thing at night to allow them to soak. • Another oil in many kitchens is sesame seed which many say is good for teeth and gums - just slosh round like a mouthwash.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. AS sleepless nights seem to be a common problem at the moment, mainly due to the heat, we decided to ask the doctor a few questions about insomnia: • What causes insomnia apart from the typical summer ‘too hot to sleep’ problems? Insomnia is the impossibility of getting to or staying asleep at night, which is what our vital cycles require: sleep at night and activity during the day. There are many causes of insomnia which can include psychiatric problems such as depression or anxiety amongst others, stress (caused by work or personal problems) or physical problems ranging from infections of many types to other illnesses, especially those of an endocrinologic type which can affect normal circadian rhythms. • Can it be a sign of a health problem which hasn’t been diagnosed yet? Yes they can and these can be important. Patients with any doubts of this type should see a medical specialist for evaluation. • Can it have negative effects on our health if it lasts a long time?

Insomnia can affect patients’ ability to lead a normal life and personal relationships and can also worsen existing conditions and cause flare ups of others if it continues over a long period of time. • Is there anything that can be done to stop it without having to take sleeping pills? Apart from tablets, there are also relaxation methods and therapy which can help a lot with problems of this type. • Can / should we take sleeping pills without a doctor prescribing them? Definitely not! Every patient should be checked by a specialist who will recommend the best treatment for their particular case. • Do sleeping pills have any side effects or counterindications? Sleeping pills can have many side or adverse effects and can interact with other medication and harm patients who take them without medical supervision.

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Dispel summertime myths FACT or myth? You hear myths about health every summer, but what is fact and what is fiction? Here are some myths about health in summer: Older people need to drink more fluids To avoid heatstroke, experts always recommend drinking more fluids a day. However, in the case of older people it is something we must take special care of, as they have less ability to sweat and excess fluid can cause kidney problems. It is not necessary to use sunglasses if it is cloudy Although it may not be sunny, solar radiation is always present. On days with high clouds, ultraviolet radiation is weakened only slightly, so you have to protect your eyes. Urine relieves jellyfish stings Many Spanish beaches in summer warn about unwanted visitors: jellyfish. A widespread belief is that reducing their sting can be done by urine, but it has been shown this serves no purpose. Instead, it is recommended to wash the sting with vinegar and then fresh water. Heat stroke only happens in the sun Heat stroke can reach anywhere with high temperatures, whether in direct sunlight or not. High temperatures can cause dehydration, dizziness and even suffocation. Energy drinks are the best

to recover from exercise Consumption in excess of this type of drink can cause heart palpitations, as it is a stimulant it can lead the heart to unusual activity and rhythm. In summer you need less sleep Some people feel that in summer they need less sleep, although thatâ€™s not entirely true. Exercise, diet or stress of the holidays are factors that influence sleep. If you have moles do not sit in the sun The risk of skin cancer has helped establish this belief. Although incidence of melanoma has increased and doctors have

expanded the recommendations and precautions to take to avoid this type of cancer, the fact is people who have moles do not have to shy away from the sun as long as proper sun care protection is taken. Athleteâ€™s foot affects athletes or people with poor hygiene In summer, visits to pools increases and with them the possibility of developing fungi. This happens if you do not use flip flops around the pool, especially at the edges of the water, where puddles are a breeding ground for micro-organisms so it is not due to poor hygiene. Sun improves psoriasis

Although it is true that the sea water can help eliminate and ease psoriasis in sufferers, too much sun can be harmful to the skin of people suffering from this disease because it promotes skin ageing.

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A day to remember for everyone FAMILY and friends over for the summer? Then give them a day out to remember at Casa La Pedrera, with Costa Blanca Quad Tours and Outdoor Activities. Situated on the edge of the stunning turquoise Lake Pedrera just off the CV-95, Casa La Pedrera is the basis from which a day of fun-filled adventure can be had, whether exploring the local area on a quad or horse, or on lake in a kayak, there really is something for everyone. Little ones, and the not so little, are in for a real treat every Saturday in August, the pool areas around Casa La Pedrera will become awash with mermaids and pirates. Swim like a mermaid, with tail, sparkly mermaid make-up and crown and necklace. You will even receive a free photo of your special transformation and mums can join in the mermaid photoshoot. For the â€˜chicos,â€™ they can become a pirate for the day going on a treasure hunt, walking the plank, playing games in the pool and having

FIESTA HORSE: Tickets still available for two shows. an epic water fight. Little pirates will also receive a commemorative photo. These events offer a truly magical experience for youngsters and are popular so booking is recommended. The usual events are running throughout the summer with quad tours, horse riding, kayaking, archery and air rifle packages available and

MERMAIDS & PIRATES: Fun filled days for the youngsters. remember, you can relax around the tea room and Casa La Pedrera gardens and use the pool facilities for half price with every activity booked. There are also two more Fiesta Horse shows scheduled on August 8

and 23 from 7pm. Costa Blanca Quad Tours and Outdoor Activities is a friendly family run business with Jenni and Derek Ray going out of their way to ensure guests get the experience they want and deserve.

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FANCY FOOTWORK: Dance show helped to raise â‚Ź400 for the needy in Los Montesinos. FRESH from receiving their awards from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and International Dance Teachers Association, it was time for the students of Footwork Dance Studios to focus on their summer show Viva La Danza. Having gained a reputation for excellence over the past years, the show gave all the students from the youngest, aged just 18 months, to the adults, an opportunity to

showcase their talents and entertain the audience at the sell-out show. From the moment the show opened in Los Montesinos with the youngest students, the audience were thrilled with a variety of dances, including jazz, tap, ballet and modern dance. An outstanding feature of this production was the quality and detail of the costumes. Along with a number of new routines the students performed some old

favourites, including Lord of the Dance, once again highlighting how much talent there is in this area of the Costa Blanca. Thanks to the generosity of the audience a donation of â‚Ź400 will be made to the needy in Los Montesinos. Footwork believe dance is for everyone and it is never too late to start. If you fancy joining in contact Erica on 662 003 823 or email footworkdance@hotmail.com.

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Summer is sorted at La Campana LA CAMPANA is ready for the summer with fresh new additions to the menu to keep all members of the family happy. This restaurant is a hidden delight, nestled just off the main high street in Quesada behind the Don Carlos and has been attracting regulars and holidaymakers for four and a half years. With more and more families in the area, it was important for owner Laszlo Miklosi, himself a father of three, to ensure that children were just as much catered for as adults. As a result, he has introduced a new LA CAMPANA: Al fresco dining in Quesada. HIDDEN DELIGHT: Diners enjoy fresh home cooked food in unique surroundings. special children’s menu where for just €6 the youngest diners can have a choice of home-made fish fingers, chicken nuggets or burger, with fresh meat and fish, or a pasta dish, including a dessert and drink. For those looking for something lighter during the summer months then tantalise the taste buds with a fresh Caesar salad,

Norwegian salad or Murciana salad. Pasta dishes cost just €6.50 with a choice of beef, salmon and spinach lasagne, or vegetarian lasagne, spaghetti bolognese, pasta carbonara or vegetarian pasta. For something more meaty choose from a selection of hamburger dishes, all costing just €7.50. The ever popular three-course menu del dia served from midday

until 11pm is still available for just €9 with all the Spanish, Hungarian, British and French favourites. As it is summer, it is the perfect time to enjoy one of Laszlo’s special cocktails and from 12-4pm and from 10-11pm, cocktails cost just €3.50 during this Happy Hour time. Each cocktail is individually mixed and comes with a unique dried fruit skewer, made locally by an artisan supplier in Torrevieja with La Campana the only venue in Quesada to have the little added extra. There are numerous outside dining options available at La Campana from the top covered terraces to the lower garden style area, perfect for al fresco dining in the summer, but don’t forget to take a sneak peek inside at the spectacular mural that adorns the main wall of Sevilla, created by Laszlo’s artist friend. So whatever your food or cocktail choice, try La Campana and make your reservation now. La Campana Calle Turismo Ciudad Quesada Tel: 698 418 375

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Jurassic park has landed EUROPE’S largest dinosaur exhibition has arrived in Torrevieja. The Jurassic Expo is situated under a large tent along the Crevillente Road in Torrevieja next to Carrefour, occupying 1,500 square metres of land. The expo has a variety of prehistoric dinosaur pieces including graphic and simulated dinosaurs, mimicking the appearance and behaviour of real-life dinosaurs. In total the Jurassic Expo has 20 unpublished pieces, all of which are real size models. The expedition will last until Sunday August 28 and afterwards they plan to continue their tour around Europe. “It’s a real Jurassic Park,” said Rascid Braifouri, the Commissioner of the expo: “We combine entertainment and fun for the little ones. A lot of it is educational, allowing people to learn about these large giants.” To complement the expedition, natural habitats have been recreated to provide an insight into their natural vegetation and scenery of their lands at the time. There will also be informative pan-

INSPIRING EXHIBITION: Parents can take their children to the expo, offering an insight into the past. els with descriptions and scientific details of the geological era, theories behind the extinction of dinosaurs and re-

covered data of fossils. It is open from Monday to Sunday from 7pm to 11pm, and the entry price

Rugby in the sun SAN JUAN beach, Alicante, is holding the seven’s tournament for the 19th year running, for rugby players in the local area. It is being held on Saturday August 6 from 10am and is located in front of Restaurante Mediterraneo. Both English and Spanish players have been training

hard on the beach in preparation for the tournament, and Costa Cobras RFC will be one of the teams taking part which is considered to be “a great step forward for the club,” they said. The Costa Cobra’s seven’s team have been approached by Jose Maria Mena for sponsorship. She is the owner of

Culture on the streets throughout summer HUMOUR, music, theatre and film are combining this summer to offer Orihuela residents a varied cultural activities programme. Councillor for Culture and Youth, Mar Ezcurra, said the events will take place in the town and districts and are open for all. Forthcoming events include The Troupers Swing Band tonight (Thursday) in the Malecon del rio. Music will continue on August 11 with ‘Albaladre’ in the Pasaje Pepe Baldo and ‘Adlibitum’ in Calle Luis Barcala on August 18. All musical events start at 10pm. Theatre activities are being held in the Glorieta Gabriel Miro including ‘Words in Pockets’ for children on August 10. Larry, the man with the thousand voices, a stand up comedian who imitates famous people, will be performing in the Plaza del Salvador on August 17 at 10pm.

Europa House in Spain and Guardamar Town Hall may be backing the squad too, subject to Madrid granting permission. The team has many plans for the future, including the formation of touring teams from the UK for ladies, seniors and juniors. This is a great opportunity for rugby clubs in the Alicante, Valencia and Murcia regions. Costa Cobras RFC training is held on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8-9.30pm. It is held on Guardamar beach, and they are currently looking to recruit more players to get a team together for the Valencian league. The club call this a ‘rugby revolution’ and all ages, genders and nationalities are welcome to get involved, and no past experience is needed. After training the team tend to socialise at nearby bars to discuss their progress and to have a bonding session. For more information about Saturday’s event or for any other questions, contact Dutch on 692 767 242 or visit him at the Zoco market on Sundays from 9am-1.30pm.

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DON’T forget this weekend is fiesta time in Quesada. Tomorrow (Friday) at 10.30pm there is a Grand Show by ‘The New Wave’ with an international repertoire in the Plaza Blanca, followed by a mobile disco until 5.30am. On Saturday August 6 from 10am-2pm, the Plaza Blanca will be transformed into a fun park for youngsters with water bouncy castles and more so don’t forget your swimsuit and towel. At midday the musical ‘Wicked’ is being performed in the Cultural Centre telling the story of the Witches of Oz. The popular summer carnival parade is from 10pm which follows the same route as in previous years. On Sunday August 7 from 10am the Agrupación Musical Los Solfamidas band of Rojales will be parading round the streets ahead of a Holy Mass at 10.30am in honour of San Justo in the San Jose church of Ciudad Quesada. Following the Mass, a pilgrimage will take place in the area around the Church in honour of San Justo. The Sofia Sanchez dancing school and the Aguita Clara dancing school will be performing in the Plaza Blanca from 10pm and the fiesta fun concludes at midnight with fireworks.

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Home ownership in England falls By Matthew Elliott THE housing crisis presently engulfing England has taken a darker turn with the revelation that home ownership in the nation is at its lowest level in 30 years. A report from the Resolution F ounda t i o n , a p r o p e rty mark et think-tank, discovered that home ownership across England, not the UK as a whole, had fallen to 64 per cent in 2016, compared to a high of 71 per cent in 2003, and the lowest since 1986 in the midst of Thatcher’s ‘right-to-buy’ policies. Significantly, dramatic drops in home ownership have taken place throughout the country, not just in London which is in the throes of a well-established housing crisis. There was a 14 per cent drop in homeowners across Greater Manchester, and similar figures plague the West Midlands and Yorkshire. As is t o b e e x p e c t e d th e p ercentile of people renting privately has risen concurrently, jumping to

LESS BUYERS: A whole generation is excluded from owning their own home. 19 per cent from a nationwide average of 11 per cent in 2003. Analysts at the think-tank suggest this

may have problematic ramifications further down the line when individuals and families renting

retire with little means of funding their accommodation needs. The homeownership peak in the

early 2000s came as buyers, buoyant from a late 1990s economic revival and global economic stability found themselves able to secure mortgages with no deposit and average house prices were roughly 60 per cent of what they are today. By 2003 house pr i ces wer e growing at a pace of 20 per cent a year, banks were eager to lend, first time buyers were plentiful and the mood was optimistic but that quickly turned when prices began outstripping wages. When the recession struck a few years later, wages stagnated and even fell in real terms while house prices, despite a short-term fall, eventually continued their march upwards. Now the issue has acquired immense socio-economic implicat i ons as a whol e gener at i on i s largely excluded from home ownership, unable to save up for a deposit as they struggle to pay escal at i ng r ent s, dr i ven up by unscrupulous landlords investing in buy-to-let houses and flats.

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The most asked question! What’s my home worth? John Graham The property expert

“WHAT is my home worth?” is the first question I am always asked by the owner when I am carrying out a ‘Valuation’ or a ‘Home Condition Report.’ I could simply say to the owner that the property is worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it and leave it at that but there’s a lot more to it than that. This week I explain to EWN readers some of the tangibles and intangibles that go into answering that question. The stock market is referred to as trading in either ‘bear’ or ‘bull’ market conditions, and the property market is similar; we refer to the property market

FOR SALE: There are a lot of factors that determine what your home is worth. condition as either a buyer’s market or a seller’s market. Market conditions affect home prices, so if you are selling your home when the prop-

erty market conditions are a sellers market in your area, you would expect a higher asking price for your home. If it’s a buyers market then you would

expect a lower asking price. Selling your home is a very emotional experience and you will need the best professional advice from experts to arrive at

what your home is worth. My check list is a list of important factors that go into finding out what your home is worth. • Buyer’s or Seller’s Market • Location of your home • Condition of your home • Age of your home • Size of your home’s interior living space m2 and balcony/ terrace space m2 • Size of your land m2 • Number of bedrooms • Number of bathrooms • Size of kitchen • Lounge dining room and other rooms, size and layout • Design and style of your home • Age and condition of all appliances • Views from your home • Orientation of your home e.g. south facing, etc. • Are your planning and legal

documents in order? • Garden and pool condition • Garage or Parking facilities Last but not least, let me give you a proven and tested a professional insiders tip. You have a much better chance of selling if you provide the buyer with a Surveyor’s Home Condition Report. It gives the buyer peace of mind and puts you in a stronger position to sell, compared to other similar priced properties on sale without a Home Condition Report. Next week I will be giving some top buyer’s tips for EWN readers who are looking to buy a dream home in Spain. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveying Institute. For advice or information on the Home Condition Report, contact John by email. gk.ipad@me.com.

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International sales are on the increase A REPORT by the Council of Property Registrars confirms that international investors are snapping up more Spanish property than ever, with almost 48,000 sold to foreign buyers in the last financial year. This represents an increase of 13 per cent over the preceding 12 months, with Brits still the top buyers, comprising 21 per cent of the market. French, German and Swedish buyers are next, each contributing between 6 and 7 per cent of foreign property sales, with around 4 per cent of sales attributed to the Chinese. A rise in prices is analogous with escalating demand, especially in areas where international residents are concentrated, with an increase of 6.9 per cent over the first quarter of 2016. A total of 100,000 property sales were made between January and March, the highest number within the last 12 quarters, although the number of transactions involving newbuilds hit an all-time low, as the majority of investors plump for resale houses.

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Spain cracks world’s real estate top 10 By Matthew Elliott A ROSY outlook for Spanish property was provided by global accountancy giant Ernst & Young which found Spain to be the ninth most attractive country in the world for investors in real estate and construction. The firm’s latest report ‘Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction Capital Confidence Barometer’ placed Spain in good company alongside the likes of the

US, China, Germany, Sweden and India in the world’s top 10. The report is based on polling analysis of wealthy investors, whether companies or individuals, who are looking to acquire real estate or construction assets in the coming months.

However, the number of investors looking to do so has declined slightly over the past year due to economic uncertainty on a global scale, but Spain’s dramatic rise up the ranking is nonetheless a great indication of where the country is headed, and highlights an increasingly impressive domestic recovery. ON THE UP: Spain is an attractive country for investors.

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Excellent sales for new builds AN optimistic new study has suggested that selling a new residential development on the Costa del Sol takes roughly half the time it did just a few years ago. Real estate consultants Aguirre Newman estimate that in 2014 it would take an average of 104 months to sell out an apartment complex, and just 52 months from May 2015 to May 2016. They also found that the number of new developments has risen considerably across the coast and that the average price for an apartment in such a complex was â‚Ź223,000. A key reason for the quicker sales process is heightened international interest from British, Belgian, German and Russian buyers, with Marbella and Estepona leading sales. Real estate experts also predict the trend will continue, despite possibly reduced British interest after the EU referendum result. They estimate demand will increase by 6 or 7 per cent over the following year, even reaching 10 per cent in Marbella, and Spanish investors will join the rush as domestic economy continues to improve.

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British tenants under siege By Matthew Elliott

ALTHOUGH the vast majority of young British workers forced to pay absurd proportions of their dwindling pay packets in rent likely voted to remain in the EU, the looming prospect of a Brexit has provided a small consolation in the prospect of lower charges from anxious landlords. A report from the Association of Residential Letting Agents has suggested that 12 per cent of letting agents have seen rents fall in the weeks following the referendum, bucking a long-term trend of greedy increases, but the phenomenon is not likely to last. The Associationâ€™s managing director has warned that, if uncertainty becomes the new norm, the rental market could face a turbulent period characterised by even higher rents a s in v es to rs p u ll aw ay from the market and thus reduce supply even further. The basic rental dynamic across the UK, particularly in the southeast, is of limited supply and grow-

LIMITED SUPPLY: And growing demand are leading to high rates for tenants. ing demand, leading to astronomically high rates for tenants already struggling to pay the bills. A recent OECD survey found that

real wages for British workers i.e. those adjusted for inflation, have de c line d in t he past 10 year s by roughly 10 per cent. Only the UK,

Greece and Portugal have witnessed a r eal wage decl i ne, a si t uat i on compounded by an unsustainable rental situation.

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KEEPING plants alive consists of four things: a. Keeping the roots of plants constantly damp both in the garden and containers. Whether you water with a drip irrigation system, hose or watering can this can be difficult to judge unless you dig a hole to check what layers are dry and at what level the soil is still moist. The latter is time consuming, difficult to do in closely planted beds and based on judgement as what one person regards as damp another person may regard as wet and it’s a hard lesson to learn when your favourite plants keel over and die. The solution is to purchase a soil moisture meter. Typically they have a probe to push into the earth in a garden bed or the compost in a pot down to 15 centimetres of depth and do not need a battery to operate them. b. Placing tender plants that are easi-

PLAN PLANTING: Ensuring what you plant is naturally drought resistant. ly shrivelled in full sun or by blazing hot winds in semi, dappled or full shade and watering twice a day if necessary. This includes annual herbs such as parsley or basil. c. Keeping roots cool by shading them with slabs of rock or mulches of compost or bark chippings. d. Ensuring that you plant up your garden with plants that are naturally

drought resistant and capable of slowing down their growth and moisture requirements during the hottest weeks. Keeping the garden colourful: Stimulating plants to flower continuously or again requires that you dead head as soon as flowers have finished to prevent seeds being formed, watering as above and minimising the use of feeds high in nitrogen. Most plants will

grow and flower well without regular feeding but should you consider it necessary use a feed high in potash rather than nitrogen. Regular feeding with the latter may result in excessive greenery at the expense of flowers. Fruit trees also need care: It is essential that fruit trees are watered thoroughly so their deepest roots are kept constantly damp so fruit de-

velops continuously. Intermittent watering can result in splitting fruit, major fruit falls or insect and fungal attacks. The vegetable plot can still be productive: Provided they are frequently watered fruit vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, squash and melons swell and ripen well in sunny weather. Root vegetables such as peanuts, carrots and beetroot will grow and keep well in the soil if kept damp but quick growing radishes will soon go to seed if not harvested when young. As the summer warms up flowering artichokes will stop producing and August is a good time to sow seeds to produce broccoli plants for planting out in the autumn. The above actions should help you enjoy a colourful and productive summer garden but do watch the garden for unexpected problems. For summer reading chapter 6.16 ‘Be a plant detective’ in our original book ‘Your garden in Spain’ lists 50 ways of killing plants, many of them related to summer conditions. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com August 2016

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Practical and unusual space saving ideas By Simon Russell WE are all surrounded by stuff these days it seems and there are a range of products addressing this very 21st century problem. Also many of us are living in smaller spaces than ever. Here are some of the more unconventional ones that are all on the market: • Chairs that fit into shelves. Special shelving units with folding chairs incorporated that can be taken out when needed. • Stair drawers are where the bottom few stairs pull out to double up as drawers. • Sofa bunk beds: we’re all familiar with sofa beds but ones that convert into bunk beds are now on the market. Aimed at people with insufficient floor space for a double

SPACE SAVING: Sofa bunk beds are popular with children. sofa bed and they’re popular with children of course. • Window blinds that fold out to make a table or clothes drying rack.

• Hollow chairs, armchairs with storage under the seat. • For the garden, h o w

Cacti are cool OFTEN when we think of flower gardens, we envisage beautiful blooming fields of violets and lavender. But many parts of southern Spain are known for their drier, more arid climates, meaning that a cactus can be the perfect companion. Cacti come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, whereas others can be taller than a house! There are more than 1,500 species of cacti in the world. Cacti generally need lots of sun. Cold, wet conditions often cause them to rot. Putting a cactus in a raised bed or on a slope can help prevent them becoming inundated with rainwater. House cacti are a popular choice because they are hardy and easy to nurture. Their spiny appearances also make them aesthetically pleasing adding an exotic touch to any room. Some versions have flowers and

some do not, meaning you can choose a cactus that is perfectly suited to your disposition. Just be careful if you’re a sleepwalker or you could end up with more than you bargained for if you have too

m a n y cacti scatt e r e d around the house! Hardy and easy to nurture.

about a wall barbecue? Comes out from the wall then folds back flush into the wall when not in use. • Sofa tables: sofas that convert into a table for four, complete with cushions and chairs. • Dining table that opens up as a pool table. Okay, pool tables would be a luxury if you’re pushed for space, this is one for the bachelors. • An ironing board with a mirror underneath the board itself that can be unfolded to give a full length mirror. These are all items currently on the market though your local furniture shop probably won’t stock too many of them. Nonetheless, some of them may give you a few ideas.

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Alternative and natural cleaning items THERE’S some fairly toxic stuff in a lot of shop bought cleaning products and i f you want t o use avoiding them as much as possi bl e ar ound your home here are some possible substitutes. • Sal t can be used i nstead of scrubbing powder or even to unblock drains instead of caustic soda. For t he l at t er pour sal t down t he dr ai n and run through with warm water. For cleaning pots and pans sprinkle salt and cl ean off wi t h a dam p sponge. • Vinegar also has many uses as a cleaning product and can remove stains on grouting, just use a small

brush or cloth. It also acts as a nat ur al deodor i ser, simply place some in the m i cr owave and br i ng t o the boil. When left out the vinegar will absorb smells. • Baking powder is also a good cleaning agent due to its abrasive nature. Try it on stains in coffee cups that even conventional cleaning won’t remove mix with some water and soak for a few hours before scrubbing clean. • Olive oil can be used for polishing shoes or m et al i f r ubbed wi t h a cl ean cl ot h. I t al so r emoves stubborn stickers such as price tags on glass or plastic.

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‘C O PR O PH A G IA ,’ to give the proper name is a natural form of behaviour which most dogs learn from puppyhood when their mother will clean up after them. It happens more in puppies which come from rescue kennels and pet shops. It can also be started by poor house-training where owners do not clean up after the pup. Boredom is another cause. Dogs that spend long periods alone in the garden or in kennels can develop this habit. In kennels, dogs will copy other dogs doing it. Don’t rub a dog’s nose in its excrement. This only teaches dogs to eat the evidence to avoid punishment. Don’t shout or chase the dog away. It will only learn to eat faster.

Do remove the faeces, especially if you live in a warm climate, for they encourage mosquitoes. You c a n a ls o t r eat f aeces wi t h tabasco or peppers. The dog will not find that taste very rewarding. It c ould be the dog i s j ust hungr y. Split the daily food ration into several portions and feed the dog three or four times a day with a higher fibre content. Alternatively, the dog could have a health problem. There is a condition called Exocrine Pancreatic Ins uffic ie nc y, wher e a l ack of enzymes in the pancreas will result in dogs be ing ravenousl y hungr y.

Dogs suffering from this will eat anything. Although the eating of faeces is absolutely repellent to humans, the smell and texture is attractive to dogs. Dogs have a different palate to our own. If all else fails, only allow the dog off lead with a muzzle. Tast e i s not such an i m por t ant sense to dogs, despite claims to the contrary made by the manufacturers of pet foods. Dogs have around only 3,000 taste buds compared to the 10,000 of a human so their taste factor is much lower than ours. Smell is far more important to dogs, which is why the manufacturers of dog food make sure their products smell good to a dog.

HORRIBLE HABIT: There are things you can try to help discourage this behaviour.

Keeping cats and rodents as pets CATS and rodents aren’t really ideal pets to keep together. However if you do find yourself in this situation here are a few tips so you don’t find yourself losing a pet. Cats eat mice and rats as part of their normal diet so will be interested. Gerbils and hamsters are less likely to attract their attention but that’s not guaranteed. Keep the rodent in a strong cage, not one that can be pushed apart with a cat’s claws and one with narrow bars so the cats claws can’t enter. Make sure both animals are disease free when bringing them into the house. Any diseases can spread between the species. Don’t leave children alone with the rodent. If they open the cage or take it out the cat may pounce. Ensure rodents bedding can’t escape the cage. If cats chew this they may get sick or even choke. Keep moving the cage, if possible put it out of the cats reach. If the cat is the newcomer to the house distract it with toys, etc. when near the rodent.

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DB9 era comes to an end By Matthew Elliott ASTON MARTIN has announced that it has built the very last run of DB9 sports cars, posting photos of the final nine awaiting inspection on its Twitter feed and heralding the end of an era. The news brings to an end 13 years of continuous production of the coupe and Volante convertible and a design which defined the Aston Martin brand for the best part of a decade. Debuting in 2003 the DB9 helped the British firm stamp some authority on the modern motoring era and was well received by experts and enthusiasts alike. The final nine models will hit the road with a powerful 402kw aspirated 5.9 litre V12 engine that can charge to 100km/h in just 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 295km/h. It will soon be replaced by the deadly

DB11 due in dealerships early next year, which will be more powerful, faster, sleeker, lighter and far more expensive at more than €300,000.

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Power rankings A NEW study from JD Power looks at the gratification and satisfaction experienced by an owner when they speed away from the dealership in their brand spanking new car. Known as the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, it is based on the experiences, thoughts and opinions of more than 80,000 drivers questioned after 90 days spent spinning their new wheels. Particular brands are awarded a score out of a maximum 1,000 points based on such criteria as smoothness, visibility, fuel economy, navigation, infotainment and power. Top of the ranking was Porsche which scored a solid 877 points, beating out the industry average of 801. Bottom of the pile was Smart, whose energy efficient city zippers scored just 745.

The Bullet is back SNAZZY SPEEDSTER: Has no roof.

BRISTOL CARS are on the verge of releasing their first new model in more than a decade, with a V8-engined roadster aptly dubbed the ‘Bristol Bullet’ being produced to mark the classic firm’s 70th anniversary in 2017. There will be 70 Bristol Bullets produced, with each costing ‘less than €300,000’ and all being designed in Britain, incorporating some classic Bristol design features alongside a cultivated modern spin. Powered by a 375hp 4.8 litre BMW

V8 and weighing just 1,250 kg, the Bullet will be able to hit 100kmph in just 3.8 seconds and hit a top speed of 250kph. It will incorporate Bristol’s trademark tailfins, speedster-style humps, and be constructed from carbon fibre composite, rather than traditional aluminium used by the firm. Leather trimmed seats and finetuned suspension make for a comfortable rather than track-screeching journey bolstered by an eight-inch touch-screen and smart-

phone connectivity. One key feature, or rather non-feature, to note is that there is no roof whatsoever, making it fairly susceptible to the relentless British rain, but those who can afford the hefty price tag are buying history, not an umbrella. Prototype images are available on the Bristol Cars website but the finished article isn’t quite ready yet, although a camouflaged version was spotted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this summer.

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More than 10,500 athletes set to compete in Rio Olympics 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

ROUND-UP: • Lewis Hamilton comfortably won last week’s F1 German Grand Prix to go 19 points clear of Nico Rosberg in the driver’s championship. • American Jimmy Walker claimed the US PGA golf title ahead of Jason Day and Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn won the women’s Open. • England and Pakistan stand 11 in the Test series; the third game is underway at Edgbaston. And the T20 quarter-finals are Glamorgan-Yorks, Gloucester-Durham, Northants-Middlesex and Notts-Sussex.

• Irish jockey ‘JT’ McNamara who rode over 600 winners, has died, aged 41. • Italian Walter Venga is Wolves’ new manager. • Manchester United are set to sign ex-player Paul Pogba from Juventus for £100m. • Football friendlies/ICL results: Liverpool 2 AC Milan 0; Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 6-5 on penalties; Manchester Utd 5 Galatasaray 2; PSG 4 Leicester 0; Real Madrid 3 Chelsea 2 (before 105,000 fans in Michigan) and Spurs 0 Atlético Madrid 1. • Aberdeen (1-1 v Maribor) and West Ham (1-2 v NK Domzale) are in Europa League 2nd leg action tonight (August 4) and Leicester play Manchester United on Sunday (August 7) in the FA Charity Shield. • A 200-1 shot at Wolverhampton last week was only the fourth such priced winner in horse-racing history. • Hull will play Warrington in RL’s Challenge Cup final. • Carl Frampton is now a twodivision featherweight champion of the world after beating Leo Santa Cruz. Tony’s Olympic Games Preview: The summer Olympics start on Saturday August 6 in Rio de Janiero,

Brazil. More than 10,500 competitors, including 555 Americans and 366 Brits, representing 205 nations will enter 306 events, covering 28 sports at 10 venues; 136 medals will be awarded to women, 161 to men with nine ‘mixed’ medals. My world stars to watch in Rio: * Ashton Eaton: The reigning Olympic decathlon champion is rated the world’s best over 10 events. * Simone Biles: The Texan (18) is the reigning world all-around gymnastic champion, unbeaten since 2014 and going for five medals. * Claressa Shields: In 2012, aged 17, she won gold at the first Olympics for women boxers and has not lost since. * David Boudia: Star of the American diving team that collected four medals in London, he’s aiming to become the first US diver since Greg Louganis to win back-to-back golds. * Jordan Burroughs: Winner of the 74kg freestyle wrestling gold in 2012, he could become the third American to seal successive Olympic titles. * Allyson Felix: The American won sprinting gold in London and will make history if she wins the 200m, 400m and both relays in Rio.

* Justin Gatlin: Could deny Usain Bolt the triple triple (three 100m, 200m and 4x100m gold medals). The American has been the world’s best sprinter for two years. * Gwen Jorgensen: She’s won 12 straight triathlons, a record by a man or woman. * Katie Ledecky: The greatest female freestyle swimmer of all time from 400m to 1500m, there’s talk of her taking on Michael Phelps in an exhibition race. * Kerri Walsh Jennings: Chasing a fourth Olympic gold medal, she’s one of the greatestever players in beach volleyball. * Federica Pellegrini: Italy’s first female swimming gold medallist, this is her fourth Olympics. * Tiago Camilo: Brazil’s world judo champion is confident of winning on home soil. * Lauren Jackson: Aussie basketball player who has five medals to her name already. * Serena Williams: Winner of 22 Grand Slam tennis titles and ROAD TO RIO: The 2016 Olympic games kick off.

four Olympic gold medals, she can add another in Rio. * Robert Scheidt: The Brazilian sailor has already won five Olympic medals (two gold) and is confident of adding a sixth. * Tamika Catchings: USA basketball star has won three Olympic golds already with a fourth on the way! * Lin Dan: China’s badminton champion is going for a third successive Olympic gold. These can make Britain ‘Great’ in Rio! • Swimmers James Guy and Adam Peaty. • Cyclists Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish, Ed Clancy, Lizzie Armitstead, Laura Trott and Becky James. • Gymnasts Claudia Fragapane, Louis Smith and Max Whitlock. • 100m sprinters Adam Gemili and Dina Asher-Smith. • High jumpers Isobel Pooley and Robbie Grabarz. • Long jumpers

Shara Proctor and Greg Rutherford. • 5,000m & 10,000m champion Mo Farah. • Showjumper Ben Maher. • Eventer William Fox-Pitt. • Equestrian rider Charlotte Dujardin. • Finn class sailor Giles Scott. • Female boxers Nicola Adams and Lisa Whiteside. • Triathletes Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee. • Heptathletes Katerina Johnson-Thompson and Jessica Ennis-Hill. • Diver Jack Laugher. • Golfers Danny Willett and Charley Hull. • Rowers Kath Grainger and Katherine Copeland. • Tennis stars Andy Murray and Kyle Edmund. • Runner Jo Pavey (42, in her fifth Olympics). GB/Northern Ireland’s aim is to eclipse the 65 medal-haul they gained at London 2012. And with a little bit of luck, they can achieve their goal... watch and enjoy the action.

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TMGS at Alicante Golf July 27 THE attendance at this course always seems to be low and when the membership is asked why, it appears to be that it is difficult to find or that the journey is too long. What a pity that they miss out on this very interesting course. Those of us that did make the trip found that it was not easy to score, mainly due to the water hazards and the tricky greens. It must be said that during the months of July and August the noise factor from the ur-

banisation that boarders it can also be a distraction, but not so for our winners this week as can be seen in the results. NTP competition: hole 3 Alex Goslan, hole 6 Troy Norris, hole 8 Joe Dean, hole 12 Alex Goslan, hole 15 Troy Norris and hole 17 Derek Sullivan. No ‘two’s’ were won this week so the pot of €55 will be rolled over to our competition next week at Campoamor. Silver category winners: 3rd Alex Goslan 32 pts, 2nd Roger Nilsen 32 pts on lower handicap and 1st Mick Kennedy 33 pts. Gold category winners: 3rd new member Fredrik Bjorling 31 pts, 2nd Chris Gray 34 pts and 1st Troy Norris 35 pts. For more information about the society please visit their website or facebook page Facebook/TMGSGOLF or call 661 524 101.

Quesada visit Campoamor ON Wednesday July 27 the society travelled south to play Campoamor golf course, a course the society had never played before. The views from the clubhouse are superb and the course was in great condition. If you don’t know it then it’s difficult as there are numerous dog-legs and blind shots plus sloping fairways on a few holes. The hot sunny day made the last few holes difficult in the heat. It was a good turn-out with 30 players contesting an individual stableford competition with two divisions. The winner of the Gold division was for the third time in a row big hitter Brent Hollins with a score of 35 points. Big Bad John will look forward with glee to cutting his handicap again. In second place with 31 points was Welshman Tony Forbes. In third place was the big scouser and Evertonian Roy Kavanagh with 29 points. The winner of the Silver division with a great score of 32 points was sailor-boy David Johnson. In second place with 29 points was Quesadas top rock and roller

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Bert Morl on C/B from third placed Yorkshireman John ‘De Da’ Murphy. The best guest was Derbyshire lad Richard Giles with 35 points playing off a handicap of just two. He was in the same Group as Brent Hollins and it was a real good humoured battle between the pair with Bent winning on C/B as the heat took its toll on Richard the last couple of holes. The ‘nearest the pin’ winners were Brent Hollins (2), Richard Giles, young Ann Hobbs, John Murphy and big John Featherstone. There was no two’s winner on the day with the pot being carried forward. The scratchcard was won by Jo with Swindon Town. The next society game is on Wednesday August 10 at La Marquesa. Anyone in the Quesada area looking to join a friendly golf society, play once a fortnight, at a variety of courses and a reasonable cost, should contact chairman and membership secretary Les Pancott on 966 716 723.

San Miguel Golf Society HEAT, summer vacations and a medal competition saw the first relatively low turnout for a long time with only 26 members and two guests. The course was in good condition but greens were slow so putting was difficult. Medal competition results were: Bronze category: 3rd Chris Ayres (77), 2nd Brian Mulligan (70), and 1st Phil Birtwistle (69). Silver category: 3rd Matt Newman (75), 2nd Steve Davis (74), and 1st Roy Willing (71). Gold category: 3rd Mike Frankish (80), 2nd John Osborne (75), and 1st, Steve Higgins (74). Nearest the pins on the par 3’s: Mike Jordan (hole 3), Barry Roehrig (6), Darren Temple (13) and Tony Smale (16). The Abacus was won by Norman McBride. The Best Guest prize went to Darren Temple with a respectable 77. Thanks go to the staff at La Finca golf course for their contribution to an enjoyable day. For information visit the website www.smgs.org or call Barry Roehrig on 966 731 033.