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Fond farewell FRIENDS and family gathered to pay their respects to muchloved local resident Mojacar resident and Albox businessman Gary Myatt who tragically died on Saturday August 6. See page 2

Delightful debut THE inaugural Mojacar golf tournament was a spectacular success, drawing some 90 players to the excellent Marina Golf course over the weekend. See page 9

Raising the roof DESPITE fears the so-called ‘bikini law’ would discourage tourism, celebrations have continued in Mojacar, prov-

ing that the best parties are all about personalities. See page 10

Promenade progress MOJACAR residents eager to catch a glimpse of the latest blueprints for the controversial paseo maritimo extension should know they are now on public display. See page 22

By Adele Land A long-awaited remodelling project is to give Mojacar’s Plaza Nueva a much-needed shot in the arm, as the oftphotog r a p h e d sq u a r e is prepped and primed for a substantial overhaul. The approved documents for the work have now officially b e e n p r e se n t e d to Mojacar mayor Rosa Maria Cano on behalf of the president of the Almeria Provincial Council, Gabriel Amat. The square is noted for its vistas which allow locals and tourists alike to feast their eyes on a stunning Andalucian panorama that includes everything from the homespun charm of nearby Garrucha to the rolling plains of Turre and the crashing waves of the

Almerian coastline. Plaza Nueva is already a well-known tourist attractio n w h ich lu res in th ousands of visitors each year, as well as the site of some of Mojacar ’s most vibrant fiestas. Co u n cil me mb ers a re hoping the extensive remodelling work will further strengthen the square’s reputation as a reference point and popular meeting spot within the community. The viewpoint rests atop a building which until now

ha s hous e d a hos pita lity school, the post office, the municipal library and the Local Police headquarters. B oth the lookout a nd the building, which date back to the 1970s, are seen by many as long overdue for a facelift. A s a n a dde d bonus , the work is expected to create 55 jobs over the course of the project which is expecte d to kic k off in O c tobe r a nd w ra p up in M a rc h of next year, just in time for the busy Easter holidays.

For maximum effect, a special kind of white granite will be used which will c omple me nt the e xis ting white buildings for which Mojacar is famed. Additionally, new lighting will be installed. The second phase of the work will include the installation of stairs, ramps, and a lift, w hile the e xis ting building unde rne a th the lookout w ill be c ome the ne w s ite of the tow n ha ll and the new Local Police station.

Bad blood ALBOX politics was reduced to a new low as the acting mayor was accused of racism after launching a vicious tirade against a rival councillor. See page 54

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Goodbye to a much-loved man and father DOZENS of people gathered last Friday (August 12) to pay their respects to a Mojacar resident and Albox businessman who lost his life on Saturday August 6. Gary Myatt, owner of telecommunications company, Albox Online, was tragically killed in a motorbike accident on a road in Mojacar. The funeral was held at the Anglican church of San Pascual de Baylon, in Agua de Enmedio, on the outskirts of Mojacar. Gary’s family, friends and customers turned out to say goodbye to the popular and well-known man who sadly leaves behind a wife and three

young children. Gary’s young son, Jack, helped bear the coffin carrying his father into the church. The funeral was conducted by Duncan Burr and a reading was given by Gary’s wife, Kerry, who described him as “her rock.” A couple of Gary’s friends also gave readings. A great music-lover, Gary was a big supporter of many local bands and in honour of his passion for music, classic rock tunes were played during the service, including, Led Zepplin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven.’ Following the funeral, a small gathering was held at Mimi’s bar, in Mojacar.

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Villaricos dreams on By Eleanor Hawkins THIS was Dreambeach Villaricos music festival’s best year yet with a bumper 160,000 people turning up for the event, the organisers have reported. The fourth edition of the festival, which included performances by more than 100 artists over four days and employed 900 people to keep it all running smoothly, saw the beachside campsite packed with partygoers and local hotels hanging out the ‘no rooms’ signs as visitors to the festival filled every available space. More than 200 journalists from 82 different publications covered the event, which welcomed 35,000 people through the gates on Thursday 11, the opening night, 52,000 on Friday, 53,000 on Saturday and 20,000 on Sunday. Yet all ran smoothly considering the number of people attending, the organisers reported, and the public behaved well at all times kept under control by a security team consisting of members of Civil Protection, Local Police, Guardia Civil and the fire brigades from Cuevas del Almanzora, Villaricos and Palomares. Preparations are already underway for next year’s edition of the festival.

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A GROUP of 56 volunteers from GLPAs (Local quick response groups) from Tabernas, Canjayar, Ohanes, Lubrin, Pulpi, Fiñana, Bedar, Sorbas and Los Gallardos have been given forest fire related training to prepare them to act and support firefighting teams.

Organised by the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s Environmental and Land Planning department, with instruction by members of Infoca forest firefighting and prevention team, the course was run at the Forest Defence Centres in Alhama de Almeria and Seron, which along with one in Velez Blanco

serve as Almeria’s Infoca bases. The volunteers were taught about the risks they may encounter while putting out fires and how to prevent them and shown exactly how to use protective equipment, tools and hoses. They also received tuition on the behaviour of fire from the experts.

This training, regional Environmental Delegate Antonio Martinez explained, will allow the GLPA members to begin extinguishing small fires as soon as they are encountered while waiting for Infoca teams to arrive, provide logistical support during operations and also take part in projects to recover burned areas.

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Body of woman found in boat By Matt Ford THE body of a woman in an advanced state of decomposition has been found in a badly burned inflatable boat off the coast of the Cabo de Gata-Nijar natural park. The dinghy was spotted drifting close to Calas de la Vela Blanca at around 1.15pm on Monday August 15. The coastguard and Guardia Civil were alerted and a maritime rescue boat was used to tow the boat to the city port. The woman was said to be wearing a bikini top and police said there were no obvious signs of violence. The investigation into the cause of her death has now been passed over to the Judicial Police, who were in the process of performing a post-mortem after the body was transferred to Almeria’s Institute of Legal Medicine as EWN went to press. The Guardia Civil have been tasked with delving into the circumstances surrounding her discovery.

CABO DE GATA: An inflatable boat was spotted drifting off the coast.

Defending nature THE Environmental Branch of the police has placed four people in the hands of the courts and reported another 218 in Almeria Province during the first six months of this year for alleged offences against nature. Two of those arrested were suspected of starting forest fires, while the other two were detained for offences against protected species and resources, the regional government has reported. Meanwhile the majority of those reported (178) were suspected of illegal dumping.

Homeward bound ALMERIA has been the second busiest port so far this year for the Operacion Paso del Estrecho (Staits crossing operation) with 209,625 Africans choosing it to board ferries home for their summer holidays. So far this year 1,337,105 people have crossed to Africa on ferries from Andalucia.

ILLEGAL DUMPING: An offence against nature.

Officers under a lot of strain THE AUGC Guardia Civil officers’ union has complained that the force is once again overwhelmed this summer and has apologised for delays and poor service which are, they say, unavoidable due to a lack of staff. Cutbacks combined with the summer holiday period, have left the force in Almeria with severe problems which the union said not only affects the public but also puts extra strain on those officers not on holiday. The staffing problems affect all areas, with some rural villages left without patrols at certain times of the day and the city’s port in particular suffering. Whereas during the rest of the year there are usually at least 10 officers per shift checking cars coming off ferries and manning customs posts, this summer many shifts are being covered by just three officers.

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Woman cabbie award ALMERIA’S first woman cabbie, Antonia Camacho, was told this week on her 65th birthday that she will be receiving one of the ATA self-employed workers’ association’s annual prizes this year in recognition of her career. Camacho was a real pioneer in the world of the Almeria taxi and, after starting out by helping her husband with his taxi, was awarded her licence in 1989, becoming the first female cabbie in the city, where she has been driving ever since. The awards will be presented at a ceremony in Madrid in November, ATA announced.

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Muggles wanted By Eleanor Hawkins WHEN Harry Potter arrived at Hogwarts, one of the things he discovered was quidditch, a team sport played on flying broomsticks. While, for the time being, this equipment remains unavailable to those without magic powers, there are people who have started playing the game on this side of reality and a new Almeria team is looking for players. The real version of the game came to life in 2005 in the US and has now reached Spain, in fact there is even an Andalucian league which Almeria Basilisks will be playing in this season, competing against teams from Sevilla, Granada, Malaga and Jerez. The local team, which currently has 10 players, came to life after the Malaga team (the oldest in Andalucia) visited the Almerimanga fair in Aguadulce last month and encouraged those interested to start one up. Players do not have to be particularly fit, all that is really required is a wish to play the game, a strange mix of basketball, handball and rugby with players required to carry a metal tube be-

QUIDDITCH: Catching on in Almeria. tween their legs as they play. Teams must include players of both sexes aged between 16 and 35 according to the official game rules. At the moment the group are training at the old Almeria fairground, however they are looking for a grass pitch to play on, which is not an easy thing to

find in the area. “We still have room for players and you don’t have to be a Harry Potter fan to take part,” said team-members Rosa Hernandez and Ana Lleo. Those interested in joining are invited to get in touch via Facebook (Almeria Basilisks) or Twitter (@almeriaquidd).

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Opening of Seron fiesta THE recently appointed deputy of social policy and equality had the honour last week of officially opening the Seron’s annual fiestas. Manuel Martinez, originally from Granada, served the town for many years in different roles including deputy mayor between 1999 and 2003 and said he carries Seron in his heart. The celebrations of the Virgen de los Remedios began last Thursday (August 11) with the final night on Tuesday August 16. Residents and visitors were treated to six days of fun and partying with dancing, games, children’s activities and music. One of the highlights was a tribute to popular rock band, ‘Queen’. A holy mass in honour of the virgin was held on Monday evening. The Seron fiesta is one of the most popular in the calendar and attracts people from neighbouring towns and across the province.

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Inaugural Mojacar golf tournament By Adele Land THE first Mojacar golf tournament took place last weekend (August 13 and 14) and was hailed a huge success. Some 90 players took part in the inaugural event which was held at the Marina Golf course. The event was organised by Mojacar council in collaboration with Bridgestone golf. Prizes were awarded in the individual Stableford in first and second categories along with a special scratch prize. John Gaves won the first category, with Gustavo Renno in second. The second category was won by Juan Lopez Saez and Francisco Garcia was runner up. The scratch prize was won

LUCKY WINNER: John Gaves won the inaugural event. by Javier Abellan Berruezo. Prizes were presented by sports councillor, Ana Garcia

who thanked all participants and said she hoped they enjoyed their visit to Mojacar.

Completion of roadworks WORK on the Vera to Garrucha road is scheduled for completion more than a decade after the first phase began. The AL-352 runs between the entrance of the town of Vera and the Las Buganvillas roundabout in Garrucha, the temporary section has deteriorated over the years. The road is a main artery into town along the coast and suffers from heavy traffic congestion throughout the year, especially during the busy summer season. Work began on the road in 2006 but was halted as a result of the financial crisis, Fe-

lipe Lopez of the Junta de Andalucia confirmed that the road would be completed by the end of 2017. Part of the road crosses the Rio Aguas, a section which is expected to cause construction challenges due to the damage caused to the existing section following heavy flooding in recent years. Vera mayor, Felix Lopez and mayor of Garrucha, Maria Lopez, both agreed that the decision was ‘sensible’ adding that it was necessary for the development of the two areas.

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Learning in the pool SWIMMING classes in Albox have come to an end, following a summer during which, more than 50 young people enjoyed courses to suit all levels. The Centro de Agua y Salud and the swimming pool in Las Pocicas were the venues for these important classes. Albox Council congratulated all of those who participated in the courses, having fun while learning in the water.

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Fraudsters detained SIX people have been arrested with more than 30 under investigation for fraud and issuing of false contracts in Almeria, after more than €123,000 was embezzled via a ‘fictitious’ company.

Good to talk FIVE entrepreneurs and one jobless person have received training in how to communicate with clients at the CADE business development support centre in Huercal de Almeria under a regional government business project.

All change WHILE the National Social Security Institute offices in Huercal-Overa have moved into their new €2.6 million building on Paseo de la Estacion, the local tax agency has moved into their old offices next door.

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New law not dampening the party atmosphere By Adele Land SINCE the beginning of the main summer season at the end of June, more than a dozen sanctions or fines have been issued in relation to a new bylaw. The ‘coexistence and citizenship’ law, initially announced in November 2015, prohibits, amongst other things, the wearing of swimwear in the street and wearing fancy-dress costumes in a style which may cause ‘sexual, religious or racist offence’. Included in the ban is walking along the street carrying blow-up dolls, or phallic objects, such as those favoured by stag and hen parties. Flouting the by-law could result in fines of up to €1,000, if the offence occurs in busy areas or where children are present. Fines issued since June have ranged between €100 and €300 but the council was quick to point out that visitors to Mojacar have still enjoyed celebrations in

PARTY GOERS: Still celebrating.

the town, despite the new restrictions. The new law, dubbed the ‘bikini-law,’ was criticized by political opposition groups. Mojacar socialist (PSOE) leader, Manuel Zamora, called the by-law absurd, saying it would have a negative impact on tourism. Zamora said that news of someone being fined in Mojacar for wearing a bikini would “spread like wildfire” via the press and would discourage people from holidaying in the resort. The opposition groups also questioned how the law would be implemented, adding that it was somewhat ambiguous and open to interpretation. Mojacar mayor, Rosa Maria Cano said the law did not prohibit fun or celebrations but was aimed at promoting family tourism and preventing the town becoming the ‘New Magaluf’. Other areas of Andalucia have also adopted similar by-laws, including Tarifa and Granada City.

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Busy docs GPS, paediatricians and nurses at Almeria’s health centres have, over the first six months of this year, treated 2,479,089 patients at their offices plus almost 400,000 emergencies and made more than 140,000 home visits.

More crime BURGLARIES have increased by 7.7 per cent in Spain as a whole and 6 per cent in Almeria Province this year according to the latest crime report from the Ministry of the Interior.

Keep tidy A NEW by-law due to come into effect at the end of the year will see Almeria market stallholders fined between €300 and €18,000 or banned for up to two months if they fail to keep their stalls clean and tidy.

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Leading the way By Eleanor Hawkins ALMERIA is leading the way, showing better results so far this year than the rest of the region, according to the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s latest report in the region’s economic situation. Rather than just the odd number, the report is a complete socio-economic study which reveals that everything from population to employment, agricultural and industrial activity, tourism, transport use and the financial sector have registered healthy growth over the first half of this year. Population-wise, Almeria is the only province which has more inhabitants than it did this time last year, registering a 0.3 per cent increase whereas Andalucia as a whole registered a 0.2 per cent drop. Agriculture showed the most activity, with employment within the sector increasing by 65.9 per cent compared to a region-wide increase of just 14.2 per cent. Industrial activity has increased by around 8 per cent, while employment related to this sector rose 13.4 per cent,

BETTER RESULTS: Almeria showing healthy growth.

well over the regional increase of 3.5 per cent. Of particular note within the sector was the effort to save energy, with electricity use increasing just 1.1 per cent and fuel use dropping by 2.7 per cent. Construction is another sector registering excellent growth, with 39.5 per cent more mortgages awarded over the

first half of the year compared to 34.7 per cent in the rest of Andalucia. Employment in the sector increased by 35 per cent in the province, whereas at regional level it grew by 10.4 per cent. Travel and the services and tourism sectors are also very healthy with more visitors and overnight stays registered

for all types of transport and accommodation. While Almeria banks are not having quite such a good year, they can still be pleased that the number of loans they have issued so far this year has only dropped 4.7 per cent, while in Andalucia as a whole it fell by 5.4 per cent.

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Fans queue to perch on throne HUNDREDS of people turned out over the bank holiday weekend to visit the gardens of Almeria City’s Doña Pakyta museum to get a glimpse of and, if they were lucky, perch and pose for a photo on an official replica of the Throne of Iron from HBO’s Game of Thrones. Long queues built up from first thing on Friday morning (August 12) to have a peek at the throne, which was accompanied on its visit to Almeria by a replica of one of the dragons from the popular TV series. To keep them interested during the wait, city councillor Lola de Haro explained, fans were handed leaflets including a map of the province with places where scenes from season six of the series were filmed including the

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FLAT OUT: Tourists are virtually fighting for space on the beaches.

Hooray for summer THE tourism sector is having a great summer, in fact many say it is one of the best they remember for many years. Hotels along the province’s coasts are almost full this month, visitor numbers are up and bars, restaurants and beach bars are flat out, with registered beer sales increasing by a whopping 50 per cent. Almeria airport also registered 32.5 per cent more passengers in July than the same month last year.

IRON THRONE: Long queues built up for a visit. city’s Alcazaba, Tabernas desert, El Chorillo in Pechina

and the Tower of Mesa Roldan in Carboneras.

Not only are the main tourist destinations of Cabo de Gata and Roquetas de Mar affected but areas further north including Carboneras, Mojacar, Garrucha, Vera and Terreros have been taken over by a holiday atmosphere with customers virtually fighting for space on the beaches and at bars, restaurants, beach bars and ice cream parlours. Sales, Ashal provincial hoteliers and catering association has reported, are up by 5 per cent as the province enjoys its third record year in a row. “Now what we need to do is lengthen the season and reduce the quiet period,” Ashal president Diego Garcia stated. Far from resting on their laurels, tourism related business owners are working hard to improve their quality. The aim is to convince people to return to Almeria over other areas in future.

Vera WiFi for free VERA Council has announced the launch of two new free WiFi points at Plaza de la Pergola and Avenida Ciudad de Alicante. The new points are part of the town’s WiFi Vera Project, which aims to ensure everyone has access to modern technologies. Those wishing to use the free WiFi service must set up an account with a username and password and will be able to connect to the internet for a maximum of three hours per day. There are also WiFi points on Plaza de la Biblioteca and at the bus station.

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Politicians to demand more ambulances By Eleanor Hawkins THE regional PP delegate for Almeria, Rosalia Espinosa, and senator Maria Isabel Sanchez complained on Friday (August 12) of what they have dubbed as an insufficient ambulance service in the Levante area after an elderly woman who fell and broke her hip in HuercalOvera had to wait more than an hour for an ambulance to collect her. In a note, the PP political party representatives complained that the sole ambulance providing service was at the scene of a traffic accident and the woman, accom-

panied by many local residents who made numerous calls requesting assistance, had no choice but to lie and wait. This is far from the first time this has happened, the PP spokeswomen complained, in fact one man died recently due to the amount of time an ambulance took to arrive. Espinosa has therefore promised to bring the matter up at the Andalucian Parliament and demand urgent changes to provide the Levante with the ambulances it needs for its level of population and area. She also intends, the note

explained, to request a 061 emergency ambulance service as this currently only covers as far as Nijar, making the Levante “one of the few areas in Andalucia with such an extensive area which has not been provided with this vital medical service.” The situation, the delegate insisted, “is unacceptable and cannot be left this way any longer, therefore I hope the Health Department will do something to avoid more cases of people in a serious condition having to wait for an ambulance to take them to hospital when that’s what ambulances are supposed to be there for.”

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Joined up FOURTEEN young men and one woman from Almeria Province have obtained places at military academies and will be starting their army careers shortly after completing a tough selection process.

Small ideas VIATOR children have been invited to design a new square in the town in a council initiative to listen to the people. Ideas can be presented until October 10.

Jail request THE Public Prosecutor has requested a year each in jail, a 12-month restraining order and payment of €455 in compensation for a couple who beat the woman’s 12-yearold son with a belt ‘without just cause’ on two separate occasions.

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Council support in local ‘prawn-gate’ By Adele Land GARRUCHA’S mayor, said the incident in a restaurant in the town last weekend (Saturday August 6) was regrettable and was not part of the tourist image. Maria Lopez told a Spanish newspaper that in 20 years of local politics she had never known an episode like this, adding that people come to Garrucha to enjoy a holiday, not to fight. A fight broke out in La Barca seafood restaurant, after a group of diners complained about the bill after eating local delicacy, Garrucha red prawns. During the fracas, the restaurant owner and members of his staff were injured and required hospital treatment. According to the restaurant owner the business suffered losses of some €3,500 as a result of the incident. Lopez explained that the average cost of a kilo of red prawns at the local

ALTERCATION: A fight broke out over the price of prawns. fish market is around €67 and the price charged in the restaurant reflected the wholesale cost. Garrucha Council said it stood by the

restaurant owners and hoped the incident would not affect the excellent service that the local establishments offer visitors to the town.

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Turtle in nesting trauma A FEMALE turtle landed on a beach in Cuevas del Alm anzor a l ast Tuesday evening (August 9). The turtle began to prepare a nesting area to lay her eggs when she was disturbed by onlookers. Within a short space of time a crowd of around 100 people had gathered, including people with dogs that were not under control. The animal soon became distressed and returned to the sea. Marine rescue group, Equinac, lamented the behavi our of t he onl ooker s and urged anyone who witnesses this type of event with a marine animal to call 112 immediately. Sea turtles are a protected species and marine groups ar e keen t o t r ack t hei r movements and will attend the scene of a nesting and cordon off the area.

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Green-fingered guilt By Eleanor Hawkins A FORTY-FOUR-YEAROLD man has been handed a three-and-a-half-year jail sentence and a €450,000 fine af-

ter being found guilty of a crime against public health for growing 312 marihuana plants at a country property in Lucainena de las Torres. Guardia Civil officers

mounted surveillance from an electricity pylon after detecting the plantation in the Los Molinillos area in September 2013 and reported in court that when they spotted the accused letting himself in through the locked gate, confronted him, at which point he admitted to growing the plants. However, during his trial the man denied all knowledge of the drugs and claimed that the land wasn’t actually his, that it had been left to him in a relative’s will but he had refused to accept it and that lots of people had keys to the gate, a story the judge deemed “ridiculous.” The plants, which once dry weighed more than 158 kilos and would be worth an estimated €210,000 on the black market, were confiscated by police and will now be destroyed at the order of judge Fermin Javier Villarrubia, head of Almeria City’s number two criminal court which dealt with the case.

COUNTRY GROWN: Marihuana plants.

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Contempt sparks complaints THE Environmental Department is considering the possibility of putting buoys out to keep boats away from the protected beaches of Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park in the summer after receiving a number of complaints regarding the excessive numbers of pleasure craft dropping their anchors less than 200 metres from the shore. At Genoveses beach, for example, bathers have complained of the risks this puts them at, while Environmental delegate Antonio Martinez has said that the crowds of disrespectful boats are also putting various species of seagrass, native fishes, invertebrates and other marine species at risk. Nijar Council and the environmental team are also discussing the creation of special channels for jet skis which bathers say are also endangering people in the water.

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BEACH SERVICES: Will include lifeguard posts on the four main beaches. By Eleanor Hawkins THE beaches of San Juan de los Terreros are a safer place to swim this summer following an agreement between Pulpi Council and the Red Cross for the group to provide lifeguard and surveillance services for five years. From now until the end of the summer of 2020 Cruz Roja Pulpi will have

lifeguards posted on Mar Rabiosa, Mar Serena, Calypso and Entrevista beaches along with a patrol covering the bays of San Juan de los Terreros during the bathing season. This year, services will run every day from noon until 8pm up until August 31, with an ambulance and speedboat, all terrain patrol car, lifeguard posts on the four main beaches plus

extra lifeguards patrolling the seafront on bicycles at the weekends. This summer there is also a new system to help reunite lost children with t hei r par ent s. Cr uz Roj a wi l l t ake down details of children aged between one and eight and their parents and give the youngsters wristbands to wear to help identify them if they lose sight of their parents.

Doing it by the book SINCE the new regulations regarding holiday rental properties in Andalucia came into effect on May 11, 12,591 have been registered. Junta de Andalucia regional government sources reported on August 11 that over the first three months of the new regulations, owners of the 12,591 had started the process to register, of which 9,878 have been declared able to operate and 5,652 have so far received their registration number, which they must include on all advertising. The new regulations were brought into effect to allow property rented to tourists to be registered and ensure there is some guarantee of a quality service and comfort to customers. Properties rented to holidaymakers must prove they are equipped with a series of specific items including adequate furniture, external ventilation, air conditioning, bedding, kitchenware and a first aid kit. They must also provide tourist information, an emergency contact number and a complaints book.

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Plans for the paseo put on display By Adele Land FULL details of the planned phase three of the paseo maritimo promenade in Mojacar are now on public display. The project to extend the existing promenade by a further 740 metres, was announced in July and was met with a mixed reaction by residents. The main point of contention was the section which will run in front of the row of traditional beach bars, effectively cutting them off from the sea and changing the character of a much-loved part of Mojacar. The latest phase of the promenade which ends at the Red Cross building

PROMENADE PLANS: Mayor Rosa Maria Cano opened the second phase.

was opened in June when residents were invited to talk a first walk along the new facility with Mayor Rosa Maria Cano. The next phase will continue to the roundabout by Maui Beach bar. Like the previous sections, the new stretch will include a pedestrian walkway, cycle track, green areas, children’s playground and parking. The project has a budget of €3 million and work is expected to take 14 months to complete. A file containing comprehensive plans, proposed expenditure, costings and many other details can be downloaded from the website mojacar.es.

Dodgy deals averted GUARDIA CIVIL and customs officers have confiscated 3,309 fake football shirts and tracksuits and 2,000 black market yoghurts found on a van coming off a ferry from northern Africa. The driver, who had claimed he had nothing to declare, was relieved of his van and the contraband and will be fined for smuggling. The authorities believe the man intended to sell the goods in Almeria Province and as they had not been kept cold and had passed no hygiene controls, meant the dodgy dairy produce could have put buyers at risk.

Dramatic rock rescue AN irresponsible father and son had to be rescued by helicopter after ignoring red flags flying on Las Negras beach in Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park and getting stuck on the rocks. Emergency services alerted the coastguards’ department,

which sent out the Helimer 211 rescue helicopter to collect the stricken pair due to difficult sea conditions at lunchtime on Thursday (August 11). Nijar’s Civil Protection councillor Antonio Moreno said red flags should not be ignored.

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Fugitive found A MAN on the run accused of killing another while drunk driving in 2012 has been arrested by chance by the National Police at Almeria bus station. Twenty-six-year-old Christopher Ponce escaped from house arrest after cutting off the electronic ankle band which kept a check on his location and fled the US in May 2013 while awaiting trial for manslaughter. Officers’ suspicions were sparked by the sight of Ponce sneaking into a bathroom after spotting their presence at the bus hub in Almeria City on Monday, August 8, and they took him to the station after he failed to provide any ID apart from a fake bus pass and Mexican passport. After checking fingerprints, the officers discovered an international arrest and extradition order in Ponce’s name issued by a Florida court.

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A silver for top gear trauma By Matt Ford ANDALUCIA bagged an inglorious silver medal on last year’s podium of road safety opprobrium, with the community second only to Catalonia in terms of traffic trouble, although there was an overall decrease of 14.4 per cent in the number of pile-ups compared to 2014. Despite disappointing second place, the community will be thrilled to finish as the nation’s leader in driving without a licence, with a staggering 5,747 indi-

vidual cases recorded during 2015, while the region also finished top of the range for reckless driving, with speeding or ‘putting the life or safety of people in danger’ the most common complaints. Incredibly, Andalucia did not lead the rankings for going like the clappers while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, although there were still a jawdropping 8,163 separate offences over the 12-month period, meaning 56 per cent of all sanctions were handed to pieeyed pilots.

TRAFFIC TROUBLE: Reckless driving is a common complaint.

Investing in health throughout the region THE regional health department’s project to improve primary health attention facilities continues with work currently underway at health centres in Garrucha, Antas, Arboleas, Macael, La Mojonera and Olula del Rio. Health, Equality and Social Policies delegate Jose Maria Martin vis-

ited Garrucha last week to inspect the extension work being done at the local health centre, accompanied by local mayor Maria Lopez. The Junta de Andalucia regional government, he explained, was contributing €600,000 to the project, which will see the number of doctors’ offices doubled.

“The new area is almost complete and after the summer work will be done to make improvements to the old area to provide users with a more modern, comfortable and spacious centre,” Martin explained. The Junta is providing €1.12 million for construction of a new health centre in Olula del Rio and €1.3

million for another in Arboleas, plus €800,000 for an extension to the existing centre in Macael. Since 2012 the regional health authority has spent €10.2 million on improvements and extensions to primary health centres in Los Gallardos, Abrucena, Canjayar, Gador, Albox, Fines, Nijar and Vera.

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LOLA PARIS: Celebrating 50 years of uninterrupted visits to Moraira.

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By Linda Hall LOLA PARIS, now 80, has spent the summer in Moraira for 50 uninterrupted years. Born in Potries (Valencia), she now lives in the city itself and discovered Moraira on her honeymoon and has never missed a summer since then. To mark the 50th anniversary of her first visit, Robert and Elena Schot, who manage the apartments where Lola stays each summer, together with the town hall’s Tourism department, organised a simple celebration attended by her family and friends. Teulada-Moraira’s mayor Carlos Linares also dropped in on the informal homage to present Lola with flowers and a framed photograph of Platgetes, her favourite beach.

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IN the EuroMillions draw of Tuesday August 9, a Benidorm resident won €63,552.98. This is not the biggest win in the town though. On July 21, a ticket was sold in la Avenida de la Armada Espanola, which was worth €300,000.

HAVING taken off on August 11 from Glasgow, en route to Mallorca, a Thomas Cook Airlines flight TCX47MG had to make an emergency landing at Manchester airport as a bird had been sucked into one of its engines.

A FOREST fire that began on Friday August 12 at Casa de Puente Alba near La Vinuela was declared controlled by firefighters by the following afternoon.

SANTA POLA Town Hall has marked the first anniversary of the death of Francisco Conejero; the first mayor of democracy in Santa Pola. The town held three days of mourning after his death.

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THE regional government has proposed allowing taxis from neighbouring towns to operate in Benidorm. The plan would mean that the number of taxis permitted to operate in the town would increase by 30 per cent, taking the total to 332.

THE Cala Nova Cancer Care Charity shop in Palma continues to raise much needed funds for use by various cancer charities and gave a cheque in the sum of €10,000 to ASPANOB.

Young hero A FOUR-YEAR-OLD British boy has been hailed a hero by his mum, as he saved her life when she collapsed with a brain seizure in a Benidorm hotel.

Electrified eagles TWO eagles have died as the result of a poorly-insulated buttress on an electricity pylon in Mallorca. One was a rare Bonelli’s eagle originally released as part of an EU-funded LIFE project in 2015.

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MANY Denia residents lost their television signal owing to problems with the antenna at the Castle. The recurring problem is caused by extending the 4G coverage.

THE Guardia Civil have arrested a 62year-old man accused of cutting a woman with a blade and then raping her in a toolshed in the outskirts of San Llorenc d’es Cardassar.

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JAVEA’S Local Police towed away a two-metre section of tree trunk that was seen drifting in the Cabo de San Antonio marine reserve. Its size posed a potential danger to pleasure boats and jet-skis.

A LORRY transporting vehicles had an unusual accident on the Llucmajor motorway at Molinar. A van in front of the lorry braked hard and one of the vehicles shot off and landed on top of the van.

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Nerja fall AN 11-year-old British boy was rushed to hospital after falling five metres from the path down to Playa El Salon, in Nerja. The boy struck his head as he landed, knocking him unconscious. Fortunately his injuries were not severe.

Big dish MORE than 100 kilos of rabbit and chicken, and 160 kilos of rice, were used to make a traditional rice dish in Elche that fed 2,500 people as part of the fiestas in the Municipal Park.

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PLANS are once again being drawn up for the restoration of the Lope de Vega Theatre in Velez-Malaga. The town hall has submitted a plan, at a cost of €2.4 million, to the Diputacion.

STORES in Calle Trinquet in Elche have brought their wares to the street from to encourage purchases by revellers enjoying the fiestas.

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New future

THREE more bundles were washed up on the beaches of Axarquia on August 12. Two that were collected were empty, while one containing 30 kilos of hash was found floating off Torre Del Mar.

THE Ciudad de la Luz film studios in Alicante City could become a centre for resuscitated regional broadcaster, RTVV. “They would easily fit in with the audiovisual project,” said the Regional Government’s Department of Transparency.

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TORRE DEL MAR has opened its new dog beach on the El Morchero stretch of Playa Torre Del Mar. The dog beach is 50 metres in length. Swimming is now prohibited in this area, which will be maintained by a specialist cleaning crew.

WORK is due to start on improvements to the Guardia Civil headquarters in Torrevieja. The Command of Alicante said they were “aware of deficiencies in the power supply of the barracks of Torrevieja” and that work will start soon.

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Somewhat obese PLUMMY British thespian Hugh Grant has said he has no problem with being “fatshamed” following the publication of a less than flattering photo taken as he paddled shirtless in Marbella during a June family holiday - the actor wisely agreeing that he “looked shocking.”

Sad ending A WOMAN who was initially rescued on La Bajadilla beach in Marbella on Wednesday, August 10 sadly passed away the following day. She was apparently a regular on the beach, and was rushed to hospital after being found motionless and foaming at the mouth at the water’s edge by bathers.

Flights of fancy THE Junta de Andalucia regional government has demanded that the €600 million second runway at Malaga Airport, which has now been operational for four years, is used properly, since it is currently open only when there is excessive traffic.

Catching thieves TOUR guides in Ronda have pledged to wage war on pillaging pickpockets operating in the historic town, who have been targeting sightseeing groups in order to snaffle mobile phones, wallets, purses and other valuables.

Bully boy A 28-YEAR-OLD man has been detained by Local Police in Malaga after he allegedly assaulted his 35year-old girlfriend. Officers in a car spotted the couple in the midst of a domestic ding-dong and jumped out in the middle of Paseo Maritimo Pablo Ruiz Picasso in Malaga City.

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Summer snow SWEDEN: Spain may still be basking in August sunshine, but Sweden has had its first snow fall of the winter season and business owners at the Åre ski resort are welcoming the early start to the season.

Bomb threats SWEDEN: TWO SAS flights headed to Brussels from Norway and Sweden were subject to bomb threats. The Scandinavian airline said the threats were not directed at a specific flight, but rather all incoming flights to Brussels.

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Near miss scare A DRONE has reportedly narrowly missed a passenger plane as it landed at Newquay Airport. Police are investigating the incident.

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Second best VOTERS have declared David Cameron the best Prime Minister since Margaret Thatcher, according to a YouGov poll, despite defeat in the EU referendum. More than 30 per cent of voters classed Cameron ‘good or great’ as PM. FLYING DRONE: Narrowly missed hitting a plane.

Blame game IN new memoirs, royal protection officer Ken Wharfe, who protected Princess Diana for six years, said that after he looked at all the evidence the blame for her death lay with the bodyguards who should have stopped her from getting into the car.

Social sacking A CARE home manager has been suspended from her job in Reigate, Surrey for posting three pictures of residents singing at a Halloween party on Facebook. Surrey County Council said she had breached social media policy by identifying a resident.

Free man SWEDEN: The 36-year-old football coach from North Africa jailed for allegedly groping three teenage girls at Sweden’s Gothia Cup youth football tournament, has been released by an appeals court.

Bear killed NORWAY: A Russian scientist is under investigation for shooting and killing a polar bear in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. The Norwegian Polar Institute state that “baiting, pursuing or actively seeking polar bears” is illegal in Svalbard.

Pokemon go! DUSSELDORF has pleaded with the makers of Pokemon Go to take down gaming locations on the Girardet bridge which has become so full of players that traffic has been rerouted.

Not allowed VOLKSWAGEN is one of several major German firms to ban employees from playing Pokemon Go while working in their factories. An email was sent to its 70,000 workers.

Cold summer TEMPERATURES dropped to just above zero one night last week according to the German Weather Service which saw some towns witness the coldest August temperature ever recorded.

A DRAFT law is set to be published by Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière which could see the abolition of dual citizenship and the softening of doctor-patient confidentiality rules.

DENMARK: Queen Margrethe’s planned visit to Turkey has been delayed due to the country’s state of emergency. The Queen was due in Turkey with the Foreign Minister and Danish business leaders in October.

DENMARK: According to a new report, more than half of all new jobs in Denmark are filled by foreign workers. Foreigners accounted for 25,872 of the 41,381 new jobs created between 2013 and 2015.

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Lab rats GENETIC testing on mice, rats, cows and pigs has increased threefold in Germany since 2004. Nearly 950,000 animals, mainly mice and rats, were genetically tested in 2013. ELECTRIC BIKES: Must travel on roads and not in cycle lanes.

Speedy electric riders RIDERS on electric bikes, which can go at speeds of up to 45kph, will have to wear a special helmet from next January. Fast e-bikes must travel on roads, not cycle lanes.

DUTCH PRESS dropped so low in August since 1993.

Freezing summer SUMMER disappeared in the Netherlands last week as the air temperature fell to as low as freezing point in sheltered parts of Twente. It is the first time temperatures have

Fewer degrees A THIRD less students are opting for a second degree after the price was increased to an average of €9,000 a year. Currently, 22,000 stu-

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dents are currently taking a second degree, down from 33,000 five years ago.

GERMAN police have arrested a Syrian man suspected of belonging to Daesh. They said they uncovered threats to an opening game at the forthcoming start of the Bundesliga football championships.

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MICROSOFT is building a €2 billion data centre in Noord Holland Province, in the heart of the region’s agricultural area. The work is being carried out in relative secrecy, but it is believed they were attracted by cheap land prices.

FOOTBALL fans will be able to watch every top-flight game in Europe’s best leagues on a new subscription-based Netflix-style service which launched in Germany this week for just €9.99 a month.

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MUSEUM PROJECT: Will include a fascinating selection of historical items.

Moscow memoirs A JUBILEE exhibition is set to draw huge crowds as the Museum of Moscow celebrates its 120th anniversary. The impressively scaled ‘Alphabet of the Museum’ project divides more than 2,000 rare items into letters, each representing a unique city theme, amid an eclectic selection of fascinating historical memoirs raised from the museum’s subterranean vaults.

servers but in Russia psychologists and politicians have accused the video game phenomenon of being a clandestine American attempt at population control, rendering Russians stupid and infertile while using their phones as unwitting spy cameras.

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WARMING temperatures enabled the uncovering of the wreck of a 120-ton British steamship that sank in the Russian Arctic in 1878. The Thames was captained by Victorian explorer Joseph Wiggins in his doomed quest to establish a British-Siberian trade route and its recovery has been lauded as the discovery of the year.

TENSIONS between Russia and Ukraine stepped up a notch as the Kremlin accused Kiev of terrorism on the Crimean peninsula. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet conducted elaborate antiespionage drills, while the newly appointed Crimean leader denounced US involvement in a spate of alleged Ukrainian attacks on power lines and military bases.

Left behind WHILE many Russian athletes were afforded a last minute reprieve to participate in the Rio Games, the Paralympic team have been issued a blanket ban by Olympic officials who condemned Moscow’s alleged ‘medals over morals’ approach to sport. The decision has been branded inhumane and hypocritical by furious Russian ministers.

Deep discovery Hushed mantra A HARE KRISHNA evangelist became the first Russian to be charged under a controversial anti-missionary law after passing out religious books on the street. Known as the ‘Yarovaya Law,’ the new legislation aims to combat supposed foreign interference in Russian culture by sects including Mormonism and Scientology.

Suspicious minds WANDERING into oncoming traffic is the key threat posed by Pokemon Go players in the eyes of western ob-

Bikini brothers A NETWORK of petrol stations in Tatarstan embraced summer with a ‘refill for a bikini’ campaign offering free refills to any customers showing up in a bikini and high heels. Lasting only three hours the stunt attracted hundreds of bargain-hunting drivers, many of them men undaunted by swapping beachwear for a freebie.

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Costing more than a pound By John Smith THE discount store Poundland has recommended that shareholders accept an increased offer from South African retail group Steinhoff which is on the takeover trail in Europe having recently lost out to rivals Sainsbury’s in its bid to purchase Argos and then Fnac who snapped up electronic retailer Darty.

is the amount by which Steinhoff has increased its offer for Poundland.

The discount retailer runs more than 900 stores employing 18,000 staff throughout Ireland, the UK and

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ITV offer rebuffed ITV which is responsible for the production of such popular TV soaps as Coronation Street, has been attempting to increase its presence in the world’s entertainment business and has made an offer to purchase Entertainment One for £1 billion (€1.2 billion). The Canadian company owns the rights to a very varied portfolio of entertainment properties including Peppa Pig, The Walking Dead and as many as 40,000 different movies in a back catalogue which that company values at

Spain, where it is known locally as Dealz. There was already a bid on the table, but following an increase in shareholding by a US hedge fund, Elliot, which has a history of persuading companies to increase their bids for target companies, Steinhoff have obviously thought it advantageous to increase their offer to £610 million (€732 million).

We’ve heard people saying we'll have access if we leave the single market union. You can export into the EU wherever you’re from, but there are different barriers to doing so.” Paul Johnson, Institute for Fiscal Studies.

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more than the price being offered so it rejected ITV’s bid. Originally as a music distribution company, Entertainment One also owns 45,000 music tracks and has a huge library of TV programmes, which with the growth in internet and cable channels, is multiplying in value they believe. From the point of view of the Canadian company, the offer has been helpful as it has seen a major jump in its share value but if ITV wants to extend its business, it will need to increase its offer.

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A matter of security AS the deal with EMF and its Chinese investors is put on hold by the British government amidst threats from China of economic repercussions, the Australian government has put a block on the sale of Ausgrid, the largest electricity distribution in the country to a consortium from China and Hong Kong. The reason given by the Australian government is due to fears that such an investment could be damaging to the country’s national security which will no doubt attract criticism from Chinese media and government alike.

Oil stockpile WHEN the wholesale price of oil started to drop earlier this year, refineries around the world took the opportunity to refine as much oil as they could in order to make larger profits when selling the refined product. What they didn’t expect however was for the prices to continue to remain low as there is a huge stockpile of refined material.

Don Algodón returns to Spain FOUNDED in Madrid in the 1980s, Don Algodón became a sought after brand by the young and trendy and following a part sale to the Cortefiel Group, it was one of the first Spanish chains to appoint franchisees and ended up with more than 100 stores in Spain and throughout Europe.

£3.16 billion (€3.80 billion) is the rejected amount offered by bookmakers 888 and Rank to take over rival William Hill.

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It was eventually sold to US company BCBG Maz Azria in 2006, but now ‘a piece of the action’ will return to Spain with Valencian company Secretos Textil obtaining rights to produce its own range of clothing, shoes, handbags, sunglasses, hats and accessories, whilst perfumes and cosmetics will be excluded from the deal.

The CEO of the South African company, Markus Jooste, explained that they had upped their offer in order to “bring certainty to the transaction.” From a point of view of investors, this offer if agreed by shareholders will see a very attractive premium over pre-offer share value which has been boosted by more than 40 per cent.

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Clucked off CONSUMER groups in the USA have delivered a petition to Yum Brands, the owners of Kentucky Fried Chicken which has been signed by 350,000 people demanding it only sells chickens that are not fed with antibiotics. Whilst the chain does not allow suppliers to use antibiotics in order to promote growth in the chicken they supply, it does not currently object to the use of these drugs to prevent illness. Competitors McDonald’s recently announced that it now uses antibioticfree chickens in the US and Canada.

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$ 10.13 $ 2.13 $ 13.54 $ 12.70 $ 2.02 $ 14.04 $ 5.25 $ 5.91 $ 26.03 $ 3.02 $ 2.53

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Most Declined Concordia International Corp. Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. First NBC Bank Holding Company SAExploration Holdings, Inc. Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. IRIDEX Corporation Security National Financial Corporation Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Spark Energy, Inc. Vanguard Natural Resources LLC NII Holdings, Inc.

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A number of economies in decline By John Smith PUTTING to one side the pros and cons of the Brexit decision as the die is cast, whatever happens in the future, Britain needs to be in a position to export its goods and to trade with the powerhouse economies as well as those ex-colonies which Brexiteers said were queuing up to renew trading arrangements such as Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Even assuming that this is a fact rather than a wish, their economies are relatively small and do not offer the same opportunities as areas such as China and Germany but those two major markets are themselves not in a particularly strong position at the moment. The Hinkley Point hesitation has given the Chinese the opportunity to wave a big stick at Britain, implying that this sort of delay by the new Government could hurt future trading arrangements between the two countries, but this could be an example of face saving as China is without doubt continuing to experience financial difficulty with both industrial output and retail sales falling below expectation. China is not in a recession and many countries would be delighted to possess the financial strength that it does have, but by recent standards, things are definitely slowing down

PRESIDENT XI JINPING: Is experiencing a slow down in China’s economy.

and causing some concern for the authorities there and as the economy is streamlined so there have been a number of job losses which would have been unthinkable a few years ago. Germany is also seeing a slow-down in growth although it is in keeping with forecasts for the entire European Union which is a little worrying as Germany is normally the bellwether of Europe rather than one of the sheep. According to certain economists, Germany must not be diverted or affected by the Brexit vote but should continue to invest in industrial growth in order to ensure that the economy prospers rather than shrinks. These ‘wise men’ argue that whilst the Eurozone struggles with meeting financial targets which are being missed by countries such as Portugal and Spain and Italy is awash with bad debts, Germany needs to be alert to the fact that the British economy will suffer for a while which will mean that car exports as well as those in the pharmaceutical industry will slow down. Nowadays, so many economies are intertwined and depend on the health of other countries over which they have no direct influence that it has become increasingly more difficult to accurately forecast the future health of an individual country.

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Facebook fights to continue free service By John Smith IT is undeniable that in today’s society, social media is king and huge numbers of people not only have Facebook accounts but spend hours on that particular site seeing what their friends are up to, swapping information, spotting the latest trends and watching amusing videos of family, pets and events. The good thing about Facebook and similar sites is that they are free, but they haven’t become multi-billion dollar operations without keeping a close eye on income streams and almost all of their money comes from paid for advertising, some of which is quite blatant, whilst others are more insidious. Only this week, a number of celebrities and businesses have been warned not to promote products that they have been paid to promote on social media without making it clear that that is the case and even with films and television paid product placement is recognised and accepted. One company, Adblock Plus has targeted Facebook and offers software that can block adverts from appearing on the pages of Facebook users and

FACEBOOK FEUD: It’s a daily battle against companies that block adverts on their site.

there is almost a daily duel with Adblock Plus posting new software and Facebook countering it. The Facebook corporation argues that their current nemesis is not just blocking adverts but is also stopping genuine posts. “We’re disappointed that ad blocking companies are punishing people on Facebook as these new attempts don’t just block ads but also posts from friends and Pages,” the company said in a statement. “Adblockers are a blunt instrument, which is why we’ve instead focused on building tools like ad preferences to put control in people’s hands.” Whilst many will support the fact that a company is prepared to fight the mighty Facebook in order to assist members so that they don’t have to be pestered by adverts, it turns out that this is not an action done solely in the interest of the public at large in a ‘David v Goliath’ battle but it is part of a financial strategy as Adblock Plus will happily unblock advertisers provided that it is paid to do so. Facebook are understandably unhappy about this and would rather fight the newcomers than pay them to keep away.

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EU COMMISSIONER: Valdis Dombrovskis said effective action is necessary.

By John Smith ON August 9 the European Commission tweeted ‘Following our recommendations, EU finance ministers cancel fines for Spain and Portugal. We welcome this decision.’ It confirmed the two countries had escaped significant fines for the way in which their finances have been managed. Very simply, EU rules require that no member of the Union should run an annual deficit in excess of 3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), although only those countries who are members of the Eurozone can be fined for breaching this. In the case of Spain, its excess was a whopping 5.1 per cent and Portugal was close behind at 4.4 per cent and the originally proposed fines would have been the first ever to be levied since the Eurozone was created but on this occasion, the EU quoted ‘exceptional circumstances’ for the decision to suspend the fines.

Portugal has been given until the end of 2016 to get its house in order and reduce its deficit to 2.5 per cent and Spain has been given a little longer with the expectation that it will reduce to 4.6 per cent by the end of 2016, 3.1 per cent by the end of 2017 and 2.2 per cent by the end of 2018, whilst both must give a detailed explanation of how they will achieve this by October of this year. There is a general dichotomy of opinion on the decision as some argue that it is pointless to fine a country thus worsening its financial situation whilst others argue that it completely devalues the rules of the organisation if they are not imposed. France was in a similar position last year when it also had a potential fine waived. One argument is that the Commission fears that with the British referendum result and general discontent with many of the activities of the Union, cancelling the fines means there will be less negative comment from the two nations, but as

they both receive more funds than they put into the EU, it hardly seems that their own exit would be imminent regardless of the decision. “The EU finance ministers decided to cancel financial fines for Spain and Portugal. They also confirmed the new budgetary adjustment paths for both countries. Effective action by Spain and Portugal will be a necessary condition to lift the suspension of commitments under the European Structural and Investment Funds,” said EU commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis. Economic financial affairs commissioner Pierre Moscovici said: “I trust that Spain and Portugal will respond accordingly to the collective decisions by the Commission and the Council.” Whilst Spain still continues to search for a government, this is at least one less worry for the interim government for the time being, although the problem will not simply go away and will have to be addressed in the coming years.

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Media profanity, just get used to it! LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT THIS week I found myself in ‘heavy discussion’ with my Irish nearest and dearests. One of them asked if I liked the Mrs. Brown’s Boys TV comedy series. To their apparent surprise, I told them I didn’t. “Why not?” they enquired, somewhat incredulously. “He’s a wonderful comedian and is so generous with his work and donations to charities.” “I’m sure he is,” I replied. “It’s the constant tirade of swearing I can’t abide.” “Ah, don’t be ridiculous,” they chorused. “He does so much of it that you soon get used to it.” And that statement,

to me, summed up the whole problem. As standards in the media deteriorate, particularly on television, the more we accept. We do in fact ‘get used to it!’ Well I don’t want to ‘get used to it’. I don’t want my front room bombarded with depravity and obscenities. “You can always switch off,” I hear the modern ‘incrowd’ sneering derisively. Well I’ll tell you, with the depths to which television has now fallen, that can be increasingly difficult. These days it’s almost impossible to watch even the most innocuous of programmes without some, craw sticking expletive deletive. And this week, to top it all we had a leading member of the bench call the accused a c….! Admittedly the low life in the dock used the same insult to the judge immediately prior, but really… With monotonous predictability, a thousand tweeted and twittered how wonderful she was, having told this mo-

ron exactly what she thought of him. Ok, that’s all very well, but this is a high court judge; a member of our society who should be able to control their emotions impeccably yet still thousands praised her remarks. And do you know why? Because we’ve ‘gotten used to it’. Well I’ll tell you, the more decadent we become, the more power we hand to our Islamic enemies, whose support for an austere and Sharia Law existence will inevitably appear considerably more attractive to our disillusioned young people. Do we really want to get used to that? Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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The good, the bad and the bonkers Nora Johnson

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

SUN SAFETY: Jersey is fast becoming a cancer hotspot. playing by the sea is a bit like banning children in Cornwall from eating pasties, although it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if this has already happened.

No wonder we have Generation Snowflake when we teach kids to be so risk averse and paranoid about everyday life. Quick! Wrap them all up in cotton wool and

don’t let them out! Hundreds of years from now, action movies will feature ‘heroes’ daring to venture to the shops without a raincoat and encounter-

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) The changes that have already started in the way that you see your life have given pause for thought. You are sure that you could have done better but maybe it is not clear how. Take a step back now and see where you came from. Two years ago where were you heading? Do you still want to follow that path? A need to get back on track can start this week.

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NOTHING TO DO WITH POKEMON GO - HE’S BEEN WATCHING TOO MANY OLYMPIC LEAPING, SWIMMING, BOUNCING FEMALES ON TV

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) In the last few weeks there may have been a sense of being not quite in control. That is something to deal with this week. Real progress will only be made when you have faced what is not wanted. You will rid yourself of any negative emotions quickly by facing them.

(July 24 - August 23)

Perhaps in the last few months there was the need to take on the problems of others. However, you absolutely must get a balance here. Concentrate this week on getting your body and mind in good shape. That means being a little self-centred to start with. A good routine is essential and the will to stick with it.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The ever-inquisitive part of your brain is in high spirits. Clearly there is much to be known and enjoyed over the coming months. Begin at the beginning though. Before you throw yourself into a spiritual or business endeavour, get the facts. I don't mean what people tell you they think. What you need right now is proof that your interest in a certain area is justified.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There has been a very strong feeling through these last few weeks. This feeling has been one of spirituality. Your thoughts have been deeper than usual and the sense that there is more to life is acute. This, therefore, gives an impetus to everything that you do this week. The need to progress both on the home and business front has rarely been stronger.

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Mon - 28 21 S Tues - 28 22 S Wed - 27 21 S

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S Sun,

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Cl Clear,

F Fog,

Sh Showers,

Sn Snow,

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C Cloudy, Th Thunder

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

Nonagram

TARGET: • Average: 9 • Good: 13 • Very good: 18 • Excellent: 23

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aged dang doge dong drag dreg egad ergo gean gear gnaw goad goer gone gore gown grad gran grew grow ogre rage rang wage agone anger argon dodge gonad goner gored grade grand groan grown orang organ raged range waged wager wagon wodge wrong danged danger dodger dragon gadder gander garden gnawed gnawer goaded gowned graded grande onager orange ranged dowager groaned wagoner wordage wronged DOWNGRADE

Sudoku

Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

LOTTERY Saturday August 13

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You are a great charmer but it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Is there the possibility that your romantic life needs tidying up? Perhaps the number of irons that you have in the fire is causing problems? This week, make it a priority to simplify your life. Be strong and straight with others. A clean slate for the future means not letting small matters run away with you.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your very nature can lead to internal struggles. In the coming months, however, the truth becomes clear. What is outside of your experience now will become a part of your make-up. Any fear that you had of the unknown gradually diminishes.

Mon - 34 19 S Tues - 36 19 S Wed - 34 18 S

SUNNY MAX 36C, MIN 26C

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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Your lot is to be optimistic and positive.

IRISH LOTTO

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Benidorm TODAY:

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Malaga

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your practical streak is in full force. Over the next months you will bring much benefit to those around you, in financial terms perhaps, but also spiritually. This week, in itself, shows you how others value your presence and advice.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) You of all people understand the importance of the spiritual side of life. Despite being successful in your own right there is the need to bring this to other people. In sharing your experiences this year you come to a better understanding yourself.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) With a lot of pent-up energy and not a little

MAX 31C, MIN 24C

Almeria TODAY:

determination the month is off to a strong start with you. Be aware, however, that treading on the toes of influential people is not to be advised. Your feeling that you are right is admirable, but be tactful.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It becomes clear to you that some friends are drifting away. We all have to make changes as life itself is a constantly shifting event. You prefer to hold on to what is familiar and you are not alone in that. At the moment, however, there is much for you to experience, see and feel. Sometimes this brings you discomfort and sometimes unimaginable joy.

Madrid

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Certainly there have been times that you felt crestfallen. Sometimes circumstances bring us down. Avoid believing in the myth of ‘what should have been’. What you are is not what others see but what you feel inside. Success does not depend upon your bank balance but rather more your spiritual progress.

LEO

for next 7 days

LA PRIMITIVA

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

Saturday August 13

Sunday August 14

REINTEGRO

7 16

8 36

REINTEGRO

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

WILD WELD HELD HOLD HOLE HOME

YOUR STARS

TODAY:

Solution WILD WILE TILE TIME TOME HOME or

HOME BACK

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

WILD

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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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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC

Code Breaker

Quick Across 1 Triumph (7) 5 Has concern for (5) 8 Mythical winged monster (7) 9 Large type of crow (5) 10 See 22 11 Bring back to original condition (7) 12 Small ornamental box (6) 14 Dress, clothing (6) 17 Specimen (7) 19 Respond to (5) 22/10 Person or thing that appears threatening but is ineffectual (5,5) 23 Intense desire for some particular thing (7) 24 Automobile race run over public roads (5) 25 More merciful or tolerant (7) Down 1 Faculty of seeing (5) 2 Remain emotionally or intellectually attached (5) 3 Compel to behave in a certain way (7) 4 Person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event (6) 5 Coagulated milk used to make cheese (5)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 4 represents Y and 5 represents B, so fill in Y every time the figure 4 appears and B every time the figure 5 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.

1 Fancy, 4 Hives, 9 Chianti, 10 Drain, 11 Tense, 12 Granite, 14 Shoe, 16 Messy, 18 Aired, 21 Mars, 24 Reeling, 26 Omega, 28 Mates, 29 Transit, 30 Caper, 31 Peter. Down: 2 Alien, 3 Confess, 5 India, 6 Examine, 7 Lingo, 8 Under, 9 Cite, 13 Rear, 15 Hymn, 17 Electra, 19 Isolate, 20 Grime, 22 Agate, 23 Bait, 25 Issue, 27 Elsie.

QUICK Across: 6 Small, square pasta envelopes with savoury fillings (7) 7 Genuine (7) 12 Less expensive (7) 13 Surgeon's knife (7)

English - Spanish

1 Coarse, 4 Gallop, 9 Unaware, 10 Glare, 11 Sweet, 12 Survive, 13 Secure, 15 Begged, 18 Arrived, 20 Falls, 23 Trail, 24 Pyramid, 25 Donkey, 26 Gently.

15 Stretch of land (7) 16 Writing implement (6) 18 Celebration (5) 20 Moving quickly and lightly (5) 21 Closely constrained (5)

Down:

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

1 Clubs, 2 Aware, 3 Scatter, 5 Anger, 6 Leaving, 7 Pretend, 8 Dense, 13 Started, 14 Certain, 16 Enforce, 17 Adapt, 19 Value, 21 Limit, 22 Sadly.

Across 5 Saucepans (9) 8 Comb (for hair) (5) 9 To bring (5) 10 Alquitrán (3) 11 Now (at this time, immediately) (5) 12 Permitir (5) 13 Granizada (9)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Tunes, 4 Tigre, 7 Dye, 8 Ganador, 9 Periodico, 13 Cleaner, 15 Esa, 16 Eagle, 17 Shark.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Todo, 2 Niece, 3 Siguiente, 4 Tenedores, 5 God, 6 Earn, 10 Cueva, 11 Ache, 12 Dark, 14 Egg.

Down 1 Butterflies (insects) (9) 2 Vegetal (9) 3 Retratos (9) 4 Gentleman (9) 6 Hablar (5) 7 Corona (de rey, reina) (5)

Hexagram

Down:

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

BREECH BUMBLE CARROT CREASE CRUISE DAINTY ELDEST GOOBER GRASSY HEARSE

IMBIBE INNATE INTERN METTLE SALINE SPINAL STRUNG TIMBRE (10) UMPIRE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Stated 2 Fecund 3 Artful 4 Lichen 5 Confer 6 Wallow 7 Thence 8 Locals 9 Letter 10 Cookie 11 Adores 12 Teethe 13 Hackle 14 Coffee 15 Exotic 16 Threat 17 Echoes 18 Heater 19 Exhort

Across 1 Not in suitable clothes (6) 3 Lair Edward damaged (6) 8 Dingy? No, it beats me (5) 10 Type of weather upset Alec and Tim (7) 11 Further inside Bosnia, not Herzegovina (7) 12 Getting back terse note about ceasefire (5) 13 Equines are in Mississippi (5) 15 Show from the Bush era (5) 20 Giants start off getting really excellent scores (5) 22 Devious First Lady has forged visa (7) 24 Be worthy of French version of verse (7) 25 Cattle drive (5) 26 Recognise a South American stringed instrument (6) 27 Hack from South Carolina they upset (6) Down 1 A big test or agreement (6) 2 Dance in Manhattan goes ahead (5) 4 Former partner is starting to live (5) 5 Tell lies about rude act (7) 6 Edited novel and lost on purpose (6)

7 Look down on second cereal (5) 9 Earthy pigment discovered in Scottish loch reservoir (5) 14 Somehow lose oar in spray (7) 16 Takes photos of cold times (5) 17 When speaking collects groups (6)

18 Prevent from appearing in avant-garde ‘Terminator’ movie (5) 19 Announcement last month about Spain (6) 21 Derived from parts of fish (5) 23 Dull entertainer tries for part (5)

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Paradise found COCONUTS are a staple of many Indian, African and South-American cuisines and, despite growing popularity in the west, many of us are missing out on their full potential. You might have seen coconut milk in the Asian section of the supermarket, or coconut oil and juice in health-food shops at a n e y e - wa t e r i n g p rice , b u t th e re ’s no n e e d t o p a y o v e r th e o d d s to e n jo y the benefits of this remarkable healthy food. Even an old hairy coconut in the supermarket is chock full of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats, and it’s an incredibly versatile food that can pack a healthy punch to almost any meal. Once you crack open the nut, the water you discover inside is full of electrolytes, making it extremely hydrating and helpful in the summer heat. To get at the flesh simply take out the inner shell and peel the brown layer off, leaving you with a delicious white ‘meat’ which is filled with plant protein contain-

ing 17 out of 20 essential amino acids, iron, folate, potassium, fibre and healthy MCT fats. If you go a step further and peel the flesh into flakes then dry them, you have all the ingredients you need to make coconut butter. Simply blend the flakes for 10-15 minutes, adding a little water if necessary. For coconut milk mix in a little more water. With the milk, butter, or flakes you have a heart-healthy addition to all sorts of meals, including porridge, pancakes and curries.

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Fall in fertility FERTILITY rates in the USA are at their lowest ever rate according to a new report. In the first quarter of 2016, the birth rate was 59.8 babies born to every 1,000 women, with the statistics following the steady trend of decline since records began in 1909, when the birth rate was 126.8 babies per 1,000 women of childbearing age. Experts say women delaying motherhood is a key factor which can lead to fertility problems. However the report also showed a welcomed fall in the number of teenage births, but premature births are increasing, from 9.59 per cent to 9.86 per cent since the first quarter of 2015. Another report also shows a rise in maternal mortality rates with the US now seeing as many deaths during childbirth as medics do in Ukraine and Iran. Deaths do not seem to occur from delivery complications, but from underlying health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

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Burning off the summer wine?

CLOCKING UP CALORIES: Many alcoholic drinks are laden with ‘empty calories.’ ries. This is the same amount of energy burned by 30 minutes of Olympic swimming. Fitness experts often point to swimming as one of the most comprehensive cardiovascular workouts around. Two pints of lager not only contains around four units of alcohol but also has around 360 calories. To burn these

off you would have to undertake 30 minutes of taekwondo. Half an hour of Olympic level water polo would burn off a 350-calorie slice of chocolate fudge cake while two caffe lattes would rack up around 360 calories that could be burned off with half an hour of judo.

Going braless could be better for your health By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

MANY of us will sip a glass or two of wine during the long hot summer nights, but exactly what do those drinks equate to in terms of exercise and burning off the calories consumed? According to new evidence produced by an online doctor service and inspired by the Olympics, the workouts could be a lot more intense than you may think, leading you to second guess that second glass. Two glasses of wine contain around 437 calories. A person weighing 11st (around 70kg) would need to do more than 30 minutes of Olympic running, boxing or kayaking in order to burn off those calories. A chocolate digestive biscuit with a cup of tea can easily turn into four which equates to around 343 calo-

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COULD it be time to ditch that wardrobe staple, the bra? Some experts believe that they can cause health problems and lead to droopy breasts. A woman’s health expert in the UK said they can cause problems ranging from muscle damage and pain in your neck and shoulders, to headaches and even skin conditions.

Several years ago a French university professor who had monitored 300 women aged between 18 and 35 over 15 years, concluded that bras were a ‘false necessity’ as his study found that those avoiding bras developed more muscle tissue in their bust, which provided natural support. This muscle tissue did not develop when restricted with bra fabric. The warnings come as fashion choices seem to be

making a shift from the plunging, push-up bras, to the more natural, softer look. Retail analysts NPD reported that sales of traditional bras are down 19 per cent as more women choose sports bras for ‘comfort and ease of movement’ and last month the parent firm of Victoria’s Secret lingerie brand, reported that its shares this year were down by 29 per cent as sales of its ‘super-sexy’ push-up bras fell.

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Scrutinising shopaholics THE University Hospital of Bellvitge, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, near Barcelona, has defined for the first time three new subtypes of shopaholics, a disorder that is still rarely studied. The finding is the result of several studies that have recently been published by the Unit of Pathological Gambling and Other Behavioural Addictions of the Psychiatry Hospital de Bellvitge. The aim of the study was to provide new insights into compulsive shopping disorder. Compulsive buying affects between 6 and 7 per cent of the population, but is still a little-studied disorder and reference manuals do not classify it as a specific pathology. According to Dr. Susana Jimenez, head of the Unit, there are neurobiological, psychological and social factors involved in compulsive buying. One of the studies coordinated by Jimenez first identified three subtypes of shopaholics, the first of which consists mostly of men with high levels of gambling and low levels of social reward dependence. A second subtype mainly consists of educated women, occupationally active without addictive personality traits and the third is predominantly also women but where the onset of the disorder is early in addition to the presence of other psychiatric disorders and high dysfunctionality problems with school and work.

Delicate dreams THEY don’t call it beauty sleep for no reason. A good night’s rest is nature’s way of helping you look your best but unfortunately, catching that rest is harder in the modern world. Follow these tips to look fresh-faced: Your first port of call is being hydrated. Drink plenty of water and avoid sugary juices, coffee and energy drinks. Before you sleep eat a watery veg like cucumber to unconsciously hydrate without running to the bathroom all night. If you wear make-up, take it off before bed. Irritated eyes and clogged pores isn’t the best morning look. That doesn’t mean sleeping entirely au naturel however, as there are skin products which help your skin repair itself at night. Find one that suits you and make it an evening routine. Finally, never underestimate the importance of your environment. Aim for complete darkness to boost melatonin levels and reduce distractions by put away the technology.

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Manic month at Maz’s canine rescue By Adele Land SUMMER is flying by, September is nearly upon us and there has been plenty going on at Maz’s canine rescue. Heat in the Almanzora valley has been intense throughout August but thanks to a donation of sail shades from a kind supporter, the dogs kept their cool and stayed out of the sun.

Any spare dog toys would be a helpful donation for the rescue dogs. The warm temperatures are expected to continue into September and the dogs would love to splash around and stay cool in the water. If anyone has a rigid plastic children’s pool or sandpit that they can donate, it would be much appreciated. It is great fun for the dogs and a superb way to keep cool. Don’t worry if you don’t how to

COOL CANINES: Dogs enjoying the new sun shades. find the kennels, a volunteer can meet you in Albox or Arboleas. Many of the dogs come to Maz

with no understanding of real interaction with humans or other dogs, or even how to play.

Toys are a great way to build a dog’s confidence and teach them that humans can be kind and also to

educate them in basic training points. If you have any dog toys you can spare to help the rescue dogs that would be a really helpful donation. The best news of the month is that Maz’s Canine Rescue is well on the way to becoming a registered charity. Following what seemed like endless form-filling, the paperwork is almost complete and as soon as a CIF number is issued, it will be official! More good news came when 18 lucky dogs headed off to the UK to new homes with some dogs also being adopted locally. A big event is coming up in September; join in the fun at the El Teatro bar in Piedra Amarilla with music from guest singers and Smooth FM DJ, Jack Savage. The event starts at 2pm on Saturday September 24. Tickets are now on sale and the €7 fee includes a buffet. Get your tickets soon from El Teatro or Scrumptious in Albox. For daily updates on Maz and the gang, visit the Facebook page, Maz’s Canine Rescue.

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Big thanks from PAWS Fun THE cats, kittens, dogs and puppies from PAWS wagged a huge thank you to all the wonderful people who kindly donated food at the gathering on Wednesday August 10 at Re/Max Paraiso estate agency in Parque Commercial in Mojacar. Some 140 kilogrammes of dog and puppy food and 62 kilogrammes of cat and kitten food will certainly help feed the many shelter animals. Re/Max agent, Marisela Reche, offered the premises so that people could come and talk to a local vet about pet issues, especially those relating to the summer heat. PAWS volunteers sold merchandise, offered membership and gave out the first monthly newsletter which has been distributed to all PAWS shops, veterinary surgeries, garden centres, town halls and other appropriate outlets.

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THANK YOU: Kilogrammes of pet food donated. The PAWS team thanked everyone involved in the

event and to the visitors who came along.

Queens for a weekend MOJACAR has announced the names of the queen and ladies of the San Agustin fiestas. Aida Garcia Saez will be the fiesta queen, with her ladies, Maria Carmen Campoy Esteban and Maria Isabel Garcia Montoya. The celebrations in honour of the town’s patron saint take place on August 26, 27 and 28.

REGAL LADIES: Queens of the fiesta are chosen.

WALK FOR LIFE charity in Arboleas has some special occasions planned for the next few months. Af t er t he f ant ast i c r esponse to last year’s dinner dance, another similar event has been organised. Put the date in your diary, October 1 at 8pm at the Azabache r est aur ant i n Arboleas. Music will be provided by t he wonder f ul Ji l l Farmiloe and the €20 ticket price includes a delicious meal and entry to the raff l e, wi t h m any pr i zes ki ndl y donat ed by l ocal businesses. A vegetarian menu is also available; for further information on the menu please cont act t he Azabache on 690 258 813. Ti cket s avai l abl e f r om Sophia’s Wellness Centre, Tot al Ent er t ai nm ent , Farrows Hair and Restaurante Azabache all in Arboleas, or call 608 762 748 Engl i sh or 608 147 640 Spanish. Another planned event is an autumn/winter fashion show, staged by Jenni from Gladrags Boutique. The show will take place at Maloan’s bar in Albox on October 9, with all proceeds from this fun event going to Walk for Life. Tickets available soon.

Donate while online shopping A LOCAL animal charity is benefiting from a new way of fundraising. San Animal Santuario, i n San Juan de l os Terreros, received more than £71 l ast week t hanks t o supporters using the ‘Easy Fundraising’ website. With Easy Fundraising, online shoppers can donat e t o t hei r f avour i t e charity while shopping for food, clothing and other items. Donat i ng t hi s way i s easy; instead of going di-

r ect l y t o t he st or e or br and’s own websi t e, shopper s ent er vi a t he Easy Fundr ai si ng page, choose their purchases and then they are given a cash reward which they can donate to their charity. Many stores and brands ar e get t i ng on boar d i ncluding, Asda, John Lewis and many other household names. To donat e t o San Ani m al vi si t , www.easy fundraising.org.uk/caus es/sananimal.

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Steamy summer night of dance By Adele Land A SIZZLING summer night was hotter than ever on Wednesday August 10 when one of the areaâ€™s most popular Flamenco troupes took to the floor. T he ve nue w as L ua Pue r to R e y and the pac ke d house was treated to an astonishing display of music and dance mastery. Francesca Girone, (La Gitana Inglesa), was in superb form and dazzled with colourful dresses and fabulous footwork.

Her popular co-artist, Edu Garcia, performed as the crowd looked on in fascination at his energetic display. Edu Socio (vocals) and Luis Santiago (guitar) were perfect accompanists to the dancers with haunting vocals and weeping guitar. A pair of top Flamenco artists from Almeria came to support the group and joined in the standing ovation given by the crowd. Ana Alonso Carrillo and Cristo Heredia Amaya are two of the dancers starring in the upcoming Flamenco gala in Carboneras. This spectacular event takes place at the Castillo de San Andres on September 10 and includes three generations of one family in a night not to be missed. Tickets are on sale now at the following locations; Mojacar Parque Comercial newspaper kiosk, Turre tobacconist, Il Forno di Roma Restaurant in Vera and the tourist office in Carboneras. A transport service is available for people who do not wish to drive, with pick-up points in Mojacar and Los Gallardos. For transport please contact Francesca Girone via Facebook.

PASSION: One of the dancers due to perform at the gala.

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

I DON’T know why I bother doing the Euro Millions lottery, although I refuse to participate every week, and certainly not immediately after it has been won. I mean, hey, what can you buy for €15 million these days? No, I prefer to wait until the jackpot has built up to a sufficient level to make it worthwhile getting in the car and making the three kilometre trip to my closest lottery outlet. And that’s another thing, why can’t I simply walk to the nearest shop to buy my tickets as I did in the UK? But I repeat, why bother, because it’s a foregone conclusion that I will never win a life changing amount of dosh. Sure I have collected a few euros here and there like most people, but

PRETTY PINS: Betty Grable’s $1 million insured legs.

You chose a picture of a movie star from a selection on a big screen and the one that the flickering light stopped on was the winner... I won three times with Betty Grable alone. ‘lucky’ just does not figure in my CV. Mind you it was different when I was a kid and I could not put a foot wrong, always winning plasticky or cuddly soft toy stuff at fairgrounds and suchlike. I have vivid memories of one childhood summer holiday in Margate when I would regularly play on the horse racing game in Dreamland, the famous leisure park that was a permanent feature at the resort. This involved rolling hard rubber balls up a slope and into barely ball sized holes that would move your geegee along a set course. The other customers would groan and wave the white

flag when I took to those balls. I won more races than Red Rum. Then there was the stall where you chose a picture of a movie star from a selection on a big screen and the one that the flickering light stopped on was the winner. I won three times with Betty Grable alone, the first Hollywood actress to insure her legs for $1 million. Later in life I became a confirmed leg man where the ladies were concerned. It could be just coincidence, but I doubt it. Then it all changed and my luck switched from positive to negative. The low point was during one after show party at the end of our Panto run when, traditionally, our own ‘Dafta Awards’ were handed out. On this particular occasion I was short listed for ‘best legs’ with the other nominees who were: Principal Boy (a girl); Principal Girl (a girl) and The Table (a table) in scene three. I came fourth!

Russia and Turkey could be a potential danger to Europe John Smith Random thoughts... THINGS change so quickly in the modern world that it is sometimes difficult to be absolutely certain as to where the loyalty of different countries lies and their positions can change dramatically, almost at the drop of a hat. For years the European Union has flirted with Turkey offering the promise of EU membership which would allow Turkish citizens free passage throughout Europe in return for it being a potential new market. It has a large land mass straddling two continents and for many, blocking the irresistible march of Islamic fundamentalism. As the number of refugees from Syria grew to flood proportions, with Turkey being not only a gigantic refugee camp but also a conduit for refugees smuggling themselves

FALL OUT: Presidents Putin and Erdoğan, over shooting of a Russian aircraft. into Europe via Greece and the Baltics, so the EU offered them a deal: the rights of movement for Turkish citizens would be made easy prior to membership provided Turkey controlled the movement of those coming from the East. For some this was the last straw

and it may well be that the imagined threat of millions of Muslim Turks arriving in the UK swayed voters in the referendum, although there are of course a huge number of Turks living in the UK and across Europe already who managed to enter quite legally.

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Protect your passport ALTHOUGH it appears, following the result of the referendum, a number of British passport holders (many of them long-time residents in Spain) have been looking at ways of retaining EU nationality - thanks to Irish ancestors, displaced German Jewish family and residency rights there is no question that many people still see a British passport as a valuable commodity. It’s for that reason, and the fact so many British holidaymakers are travelling the world, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued timely advice about safeguarding your passport. It’s being shared by the British Embassy in Madrid through newspapers such as Euro Weekly News which has a large readership amongst those living here and visitors. According to the FCO, more than 5,000 passports were lost in Spain in 2015 meaning potentially 5,000 people are travelling throughout Europe or further afield using one of those stolen British passports. Apart from the potential identity fraud and sheer inconvenience of visiting an Embassy or Consulate to prove your right to receive a temporary travel document, there’s also a significant cost involved as the British government ensures charges are in accordance with the cost of administering the activity. The travel document costs £100 (€120) and a new passport, only available from the passport office in the UK, can cost between £72.50 (€87) and £103 (€122) and may involve an interview at a passport office depending on how quickly you need it. So follow FCO advice to ensure you’re not caught out.

In the meantime, Turkey had fallen out with Russia following the shooting down of a Russian aircraft that was patrolling in Syria and it looked as if the two nations could themselves be in a state of potential armed aggression. Then, of course, came the attempted coup in Turkey which some believe was backed, if not inspired by the USA. With a new cold war and the Islamic concept of ‘the enemy of my enemy is my friend’, there has been a marked détente between Turkey and Russia which may bode ill for the future. It certainly looks as if the EU will attempt to act diplomatically against Turkey in the event that the government there brings back the death penalty for those who rebelled against it. Now we So whilst the fears of the many want to who foresaw a new Muslim tide hear your views. sweeping across Europe appear to be unjustified today, a comYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE bined Turkey and Russia could - YOUR OPINION well become a potent political www.euroweeklynews.com foe in the future.

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Anointed ‘dude’ by a Hollywood icon Ric Polansky Ric Polansky moved to Mojacar in 1969 as a pioneer developer. He reads extensively and has travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.

IT was early summer in about 1971 when I met him. I was playing tennis at my brother ’s house when a friend shouted: “Hey come on up, I got a friend I’d like you to meet.” We finished our set and decided to take a break for water so I climbed the steps to the upper terrace level to greet my friend. “Ric, here is a guy I know you’re gonna’ like. And he wants to meet you cuz you’re a fellow American.” There, reposing on the floor next to a chair, was a long haired guy. He took his sunglasses off and stood. I said my name and thrust my hand at him to shake. He touched it lightly as a passing gesture and immediately started grilling me: “Hey dude, nice to meet ya. Where ya from?” When I alerted him to the fact that I was from Iowa he took a step back and said: “Whoa, that’s a long way from here.” “Ric,” interrupted my friend who had brought the stranger to me, “this is Dennis Hopper, the Hollywood actor. You know, of

UNEVENTFUL ENCOUNTER: Meeting American actor Dennis Hopper. Easy Rider fame, and all that.” Well, he might have said “Bill the rock” or Ned the Nat” as neither his name nor movie title meant anything to me. I gave a polite

nod and smiled to veil my ignorance. “Dude, I gotta ask you, what do you do here? I mean all day,” and he spread his arms wide open. “Well, that’s a good question, but you’d be

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

WERE the Spanish really impressed by Pedro Sanchez’s ‘no means no’ strategy, the PSOE’s ratings would have shot up by more than a measly 1.1 per cent. Apparently the PSOE is refusing to abstain when Rajoy faces his investiture ordeal because that’s what the majority of the party’s 190,000 paid-up members want. But 190,000 out of a potential 36,518,100 voters won’t win the PSOE a third election. On the contrary, they will help them to lose it.

The look of it IF there were an election tomorrow, Mariano Rajoy and the Partido Popular would emerge as the most-voted, despite the 0.5 per cent shaved off their 33 per cent June 26 election results. The PSOE share crept from 22 per cent to 23.1 per cent, although in both cases the latest figures could be prompted more by image than substance.

These are members of the public responding to the pollsters; fickle, easily-distracted members of public, not weary voters trudging to the polling station. They do not base their voting intentions on ideology or the comportment of either candidate but are judging the PP and PSOE books by their covers. Pedro Sanchez is easier on the eye than Mariano Rajoy, that’s all.

Intelligent decision THE Spanish Legion was founded by Jose Millan Astray, a military man credited with interrupting Miguel de Unamuno, then rector of Salamanca University, during speeches on Spain’s National Day, October 12, 1936. “Long live death!” Millan Astray shouted, “Death to intelligence.” Madrid City Hall has now decided that Calle Millan Astray will henceforth be known as Calle Inteligencia. It took 80 years but demonstrates that words outlive swords.

surprised how in the course of a day opportunities for diversion appear. I read a lot and drink. Does that count?” I said as if I had to justify my existence. “Got any bourbon?” he blurted. “Well, ironically I do.” So off I trod to get it and see if I couldn’t crack the code on this long haired actor guy from California. Well, here the story ostensibly ends. I had no reason to ask him poignant questions or search for self-revealing facts. He replied in well rehearsed monologues that went nowhere, or opened any doors. A most unremarkable afternoon’s drinking. Wasting a full bottle of Four Roses on some actor and going nowhere. It might have been more fun drinking alone and talking with my resident geckos. Besides, I was still wondering what a ‘dude’ was and whether or not it wasn’t an offensive remark. About 20 years later the movie finally showed up in Vera at the terraza Carmona. I was gobsmacked about how well it portrayed an almost forgotten era (perfectly). And who was that other actor, Jack Nicholson, that stole the show? I then concocted about 200 questions I wanted to talk with Dennis about but don’t suppose he would remember our enlightened encounter. So it goes, Goodbye Capt. America, I never really got to know you (dude)!

Rock and a hard place CIUDADANOS leader Albert Rivera is the only one of Spain’s four principal party leaders who clearly cares more about voters than himself or his party. He is willing to negotiate a ‘yes’ vote if Rajoy agrees to six Cs’ condi t i ons, m ost l y centring on corruption. What a price for Rajoy t o pay! He ei t her agrees and indirectly admits endemic PP corruption or refuses and di r ect l y confirms it.

TOUGH DECISION: Will Rajoy agree to the conditions?

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Referendum: democratic deficit DOES Ron from Mallorca really believe that the referendum result was democratic? A democratic vote means that all people affected should be allowed a vote. I’m sure I don’t have to point out just how many people affected were not allowed a vote. It has been well publicised. And no, I won’t get over it, Ron, having paid into UK coffers for over 50 years as have a good many other expats including my husband. Christine, Mijas Costa

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We had Muslim stokers working in the stoke hold, they would go into the galley after I’d cleaned up for the day and cook themselves something, leaving behind a terrible mess. I would have to get up extra early at 5am to clean up before I could start my day’s chores. The cook suggested I put bacon rashers over the door and on the door handle so I followed his advice, that soon stopped them and I got my full night’s sleep! Joseph Billet

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HE is always complaining about the foreign immigrants into his own country, that they do not bother to speak the language, and many sponge off of the state and do not pay their fair share of tax. But he too is an immigrant and has lived in his adopted country for about 10 years, but apart from perhaps managing to say please and thank you, also doesn’t speak the language. But luckily he does not need to since he only mixes with other immigrants from his own country and culture and, anyway, his seven-year-old child can speak the language. He does get very upset at times and often complains that many of the businesses, services and organisations are not the same as the country from which he came. This, especially, when he has to go to see a doctor who cannot understand him and he cannot understand the doctor. Surely the doctor should speak his language? He certainly does not like to be called an immigrant, how distasteful. He is not an immigrant, he is an expat. That sounds much better. Still, he does like the sun and the sea of the Costa del Sol, so manages to put up with all the other annoying facets of Spain. David Petie

I AM puzzled and amazed by the words used in your article about the temporary medical centre in Javea... “half of the playground was taken to build the medical centre with the loss of the football pitch and table tennis area”...well, I pass this area twice a day and, no way has half the area been used, not even quarter and the children are still playing football, basketball and the two table tennis tables are still there, moved a little sideways but still available although seldom actually used. Personally, I was delighted to see this building and very much hope it could become permanent as there are many elderly people in the area who find the journey to the Port or the Pueblo quite difficult. Surely life is all about compromise and sharing and I feel this is a somewhat selfish attitude being expressed here by one group. I accept they painted the walls and arranged for provision of football nets, tennis tables, basketball hoops, etc. and tidied up the area...I am in no way diminishing the effort put in here and I applauded it at the time. Previously there was a temporary school building there and the surface was already concreted and even. We all have to live together and learn to share facilities and arrange things for the best interests of the whole community. Margaret F Carlin, Javea

Expatriate elections AS we have now read there will be no ‘vote for life’ for 15-year plus expatriates as promised by David Cameron in his 2015 manifesto, the same one in which he regretfully promised the Brexit referendum. The reason given that it would be too difficult to put into practice.

WHY are so many older people in Engla n d , the ve ry one s w ho w ould ha ve clearer memories of the war against N az i domina tion, s o be w itc he d by those who had sympathy with that ideology? Statistics show that their preferred newspaper is the Daily Mail, whose owners, the Rothermeres, were friends and supporters of Hitler in the 1930s. Also, plus 65s are more likely to support UKIP, whose leader Nigel Farage was known in his younger days to be a troublemaker and National Front supporter.

I suggest we lobby Mrs May and both Houses to create a constituency and MP purely for expats. This MP would then represent our interests. There is a lot of support for this and if anyone needs names of sympathetic ears or suitable contacts please contact me via the EuroWeekly News and I will be happy to help. It’s up to us to help ourselves. Rachelle Hughes

Noise pollution WHILST I think it is overall a good thing to contain the noise levels in and

The present day rhetoric of both the Mail and Farage show they still represent the same neo-fascist sentiments by whipping up a frenzy of nationalism and xenophobia. Having lit the touch-paper in England, Farage is now due to start a tour of European countries to advise Eurosceptic parties on how to follow UKIP’s lead. Europe beware! Treat this dangerous man with the same caution you would a hate-preaching Muslim cleric entering your country. PS, I see he has grown ‘the moustache’ for the trip. Elaine

around the main square in Torremolinos, I feel the police and local council are missing a far louder problem that has been going on for years. I talk of the motorbike that rules the decibel charts and has been number one for ages. I live on the main road which runs through Benalmadena Costa which sometimes feels like I am sleeping next to the Isle of Man TT circuit, with unprecedented levels of noise created by motorbikes and larger scooters. It is not something that is confined to late night but a genuine very loud assault on people’s ears at anytime. Why do the police allow this noise to continue when the number of fines issued would probably clear the out-

standing debts to the EU? Naturally I am making the assumption that there are laws preventing this volume and can certainly see why Spanish people are voted one of the loudest races on Earth, as they have to speak up to be heard. Johnathan Robertson

The bacon blowback THE letter in last week’s edition of EWN (issue 1623, August 11-17) regarding burying Muslim terrorists with pigs, reminded me of when I was a young galley boy during WWII.

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GLASS WASTE: Recycling encouraged in tourism sector.

Responsible glass disposal campaign By Adele Land A NUMBER of towns in the Almanzora valley and the Levante area are participating in a drive to increase the awareness of glass recycling. In collaboration with Ecovidrio, the ‘summer 2016’ drive focuses on the

hospitality industry to improve its figures on the recycling of glass items during the busy summer season. Summer is a crucial time for recycling with an increase in tourism leading to a rise in the use of glass containers. In summer 2015, some 196,000 tonnes of glass were

recycled throughout Spain. Ecovidrio is responsible for managing Spain’s glass waste. Founded in 1995, the company works towards EU directives and has an extensive programme of raising social awareness throughout the country.

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Tragedy of wheelchair fire By Adele Land A 63-YEAR-OLD woman has died after her electric wheelchair caught fire. The tragic incident occurred at the Chirivel Alzheimer’s home, where the woman, originally from Huercal de Almeria, was resident. According to police reports, she was making her way back to her room after dinner at around 9.15pm on Tuesday evening (August 9), accompanied by an assistant at the home. The victim was waiting in an interior courtyard while the assistant went to help another resident to their room. Another assistant then noticed that the lower part of the wheelchair had ignited and tried to put out the flames. Six fire extinguishers were used. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the flames. The woman was taken to hospital but was pronounced

TRAGIC DEATH: Woman died in care home. dead on arrival, having suffered serious burns. Director of the home, Miguel Angel Gonzalez, said

the motorised wheelchair was new last year and indicated that the fire could have been started by a power short.

The Chirivel Alzheimer ’s home specialises in residential care for people with neurodegenerative diseases.

Not in a good light THE political turmoil in Albox shows no sign of abating, as acting mayor Francisco Tito Carrillo has now been accused of base-level racism after he launched a string of abuse in the general direction of 21-year-old L o r e n a Ibanovich, a university student of Romani origin who is currently serv-

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TARGET: Lorena Ibanovich, 21, who is of Romani origin. ing as a councillor for the Albox Socialists.

First calling Ibanovich “corrupt,” Carrillo managed to dig himself a deeper hole as he went on to clarify his statement, suggesting that degenerate conduct is “in her blood,” conveniently overlooking the fact that among the various local politicians currently under investigation for widespread misuse of public money, none are ‘gitanos.’ In response, Lorena promised not to be bullied and to fight corruption.

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Funding for Olula health centre By Adele Land THE Almeria provincial government has finally approved funding for the completion of a five-storey building in Olula del Rio. Intended for use as a medical centre, it has stood partly finished for more than six years. Construction began in 2007 but was stopped in 2008. Olula del Rio Council began a lawsuit against the provincial government insisting that the building should be finished to meet the needs of residents. The total investment involved is expected to be just short of one million eu-

ros with the funds to come from the provincial governmentâ€™s investment plans. The building will house

Facilities will include office space and parking for 32 cars. clinical areas, an emergency room, surgical theatre, paediatrics, x-ray and a rehabilitation unit. Other facilities will include office space and parking provided for 32 cars. The building is located on Avenida Antonio Lopez.

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WATER PARK: Zurgena residents had a fun day out.

A splashing time By Adele Land A GROUP of 60 residents of Zurgena enjoyed a day out to the Parque Aquatico (water park)

in Vera on Saturday (August 6). The trip was organised by Zurgena Council in collaboration with the Almeria provincial council.

Physiotherapy for sports centre THE Agua y Salud sports centre in Albox is to get a new physiotherapy unit. Users of the centre will be able to make use of new facilities to be run by Albox res-

ident, Monica Ortuno. The agreement was announced last week (Thursday August 11) by new mayor, Francisco Torrecillas.

FOLLOWING the election of its new mayor, Francisco Torrecillas, Albox became one of 26 towns in Andalucia forced to elect a new leader since last year â€™s municipal elections. Albox joins Tarifa (Cadiz), Ronda (Malaga) and nearby Velez Rubio, in holding new elections. The first mayor to be elected in Albox was Rogelio Mena who was forced by a court to step down following charges of withholding public information. Next up was Sonia Cerdan whose election to mayor was swiftly declared null and void following complaints by opposition group, Partido Popular (PP). Like Albox, a number of other Andalucian mayoral resignations were due to corruption allegations while others were down to ill health.

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Lubrin gets the goat with new factory By Adele Land FOLLOWING years of negotiations, a new goat’s milk yoghurt factory is to open its doors in the town of Lubrin. The project will be the first of its kind in Spain and follows an agreement between the provincial council and the Junta de Andalucia. The agreement was first signed back in 2010 but negotiations took six years before the project was eventually given the green light. Mayor Domingo Ramos gave special thanks to the goat meat sector of the town, with a special mention to Ramon Allaga. Management of the factory was awarded to the

DCOOP cooperative for an initial period of 15 years, with a maximum of 20 years.

Negotiations took six years before the project was eventually given the green light. Construction of the plant will begin this year and around four new jobs will be created initially with more opportunities as the project takes shape. The projected production capacity is some 5,000 yoghurts daily, using around 1,000 litres of milk.

Healthy investment HEALTH facilities across the Almanzora area will benefit from an injection of cash promised by the ministry of health. A new medical centre in Arboleas will receive an investment of €1.3 million and will boast a 1,300 square metre building boasting 12 consulting rooms, a surgical area and an adult health education facility. Another town to benefit from the initiative is Macael where the existing health centre will be expanded by some 1,800 square metres at a cost of €800,000.

Books for Africa ADULTS and children in Tijola have participated in a book donation scheme. Dozens of families in subSaharan Africa will receive books as part of the scheme organised by the Tijola book bank and the ‘Friends of the Sahara’ association. The book bank usually donates to children’s groups in Honduras, Central America, but this year organiser, Eugenio Garcia Lopez, chose Africa as the destination. The book donation comes a few months after two Tijolan cyclists raised money for children in Honduras.

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John Graham’s top 10 tips on purchasing a plot of land John Graham The property expert

EWN readers thinking about buying a plot of land and building a dream home have asked for advice on what to look out for to avoid making costly mistakes. So in this week’s article I would like to cover some of the important points that as professional surveyors I would advise buyers to consider: obviously it would take a book to cover all the information required but I hope this will shine some light on what to look out for. Let’s start with the location of the land, I’m assuming you’ve chosen your favorite location but that’s not enough, there are several points that you will need to check out before buying. Here are my top 10 tips for buying land on the Costas and Mallorca.

DREAM LOCATION: Make sure it stays that way by checking out local planning. 1. Check the land can be built on legally; ask to see the current planning permission and how many m2 you can build and how many floors 2. Check that your views will not be blocked if other properties are built around you 3. Check if you can design your dream home

facing South; if it’s not possible, position your pool to get afternoon sun 4. Now, take a good look at your land; you will need to clear the land before you can start building, you need to keep the costs low, as it adds no value to your home

Change of property funders By Matthew Elliott A RADICAL change is taking place behind the scenes of the Spanish property market, which has been traversing shifting sands since the recession peaked and today’s ongoing recovery got underway. The banks, so important and yet so reviled, are gradually relinquishing their control over mortgages and market dynamics, as they face tougher regulations, seek to protect their existing assets, and recede in a tide of new, more fluid and competitive, corporate players. As noted in last week’s EWN, there are roughly half a million unoccupied homes in Spain and the contemporary focus is not on selling them, but rather constructing new housing developments that are at once more modern and also liberated from some of the murkier legal framework of the old homes. Having suffered in the past, the banks are now exercising extreme caution when it comes to funding new developments, only embracing virtually foolproof deals in exclusively prime locations. That has cleared the path for alternative financiers, specifically fluid consortiums of investment funds, insurance firms and foreign banks, who are now the key players funding not only new housing developments but also offices and commercial centres. Spanish banks are also being frozen out

CONSORTIUM CAPITAL: Overtaking banks as key funders. by ECB regulations which pressure them to avoid granting loans without a mortgage guarantee, a stipulation of little interest to weightier corporations who have to fend off financing options with a stick. With declining capital many banks are also shedding the myriad of property assets from their portfolios and balance sheets, but remain the primary market force when it comes to individual mortgages. The volume of new mortgages is of course rising as the recovery continues to make valuable headway, restoring citizen and investor confidence in the market.

There was an almost 20 per cent increase in volume in the first five months of the year but absolute numbers still pale in comparison to the halcyon days of 2005/06, when 700,000 new homes were built each year. Today, even the most optimistic forecasts hint at the possibility of 250,000 new builds, a figure hoped to be reached within a decade. These developments, alongside newer innovative mortgage systems, point to a likely exodus of Spanish banks from the property market. What that means for current and future homeowners only time will tell.

The cost will be high if the land is covered in hard rocks, trees and existing buildings to demolish and remove 5. Building long and high retaining walls is expensive and adds no value to your home 6. Check that the land is not restricted or close to overhead high tension cables and telephone masts, noisy motorway or on the local airport’s flight path 7. Check the land is connected to the mains for all services and supplies 8. Check local planning; will a new motorway be built on or near your land? Also, check for any public rights of way over your land 9. Check with your local town hall before cutting down trees; you need permission 10. You will need a Geotechnical investigation, Topographical survey and decontamination survey on your land before you can build. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveying Institute. If you would like to know more or would like a full professional service please email gk.ipad@me.com.

Lego homes ANYONE looking for a different kind of home, which can literally be packed on the back of a truck, altered or added to, may want to know a Dutch firm has devised a cardboard home. It sounds flimsy but apparently lasts more than 50 years, is more than three metres high and at just €25,000 could form a holiday getaway, or a new primary residence for environmentalists. Exceptionally strong, recyclable, with a shower, bathroom, and wind resistant, it could be the home of the future.

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Sight for sore eyes Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I HAVE noticed a lot of people, especially British males, who seem to be getting dressed in the dark. I know it’s August and I know it’s hot but you are hurting my eyes! Where do I start? Cor, the list is endless. Ok here we go! You can’t wear checked shorts and a checked or striped shirt. The rule is simple. If you’re wearing striped or checked shirts you may only wear plain shorts and vice versa. Unless your house is burning down and the only thing you can throw on are both checked, as soon as you and the family are safe ditch the shirt. Socks with sandals are an offence punishable by an on the spot fine. If you’re not built like an Olympic weightlifter you may not wear sleeveless vests, especially with a beer gut, just to show misspelt tattoos. On the subject of tattoos, ladies over a certain age should not have them full stop. And if you had them done when you were younger, don’t you wish you hadn’t? Gents, are you an Olympic diver? If you had to think about that then the answer is no. Therefore, under no circumstances, are you

allowed to wear speedos on the beach. Ok? I must say this applies mainly to older Scandinavian men. They look ridiculous and not only can people see what sex you are, we can also tell your religion! Not pretty! A phrase you’re never ever going to hear is “Wow don’t those three-quarter length trousers look amazing with those crocs? Has Vogue been onto you about doing next month’s cover?” Crocs may only be worn by hospital theatre staff in green scrubs and masks. And there’s a good reason for the masks, they don’t want to be recognised out in the street as croc wearers. And what’s the British obsession with wearing football shirts? If you’re going out for a family meal put a decent shirt on please and junior doesn’t need one either, unless, of course, you’re going to watch or play footy. Have a look at how the Spanish dress their kids. Amazing, and a lot to be learnt there. I’m not going to write anything about the ladies because I’m a gentleman but please just note; if you can see your undies every time you move your dress or skirt may just be too short and a shade tight. I mentioned tattoos before and that reminded me of a young lady on the beach. I noticed she had a big lettuce leaf tattoo coming out the back of her bikini bottoms. I had to ask her what it was and she said: “It’s just the tip of the iceberg!”

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Giving power to Guardia Civil AS part of the series, we answer some common driving questions and keep you updated on the latest driving and road news kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

NATURAL DRIVE: New environmentally friendly vehicle. POWER supply company Gas Natural have collaborated with car manufacturer Seat in order to deliver the first natural gas powered vehicle to the Guardia Civil. The vehicle is part of the current agreement between the energy group and the institute for public safety for environmental performance improvement and energy efficiency. It was delivered at a ceremony attended by the managing director of Gas Natural, Manuel Gil, along with the director general of the Guardia Civil, Arsenio Fernandez de Mesa. Among other initiatives, the agreement includes studies to improve the efficiency of

buildings and facilities for the general management of the Guardia Civil, and analysis incorporating use of natural gas in parkland and maritime vehicles to improve environmental performance and efficiency. Meanwhile, the Guardia Civil has taken delivery of 110 new vehicles, valued at more than €3m, funded from the state security budget. The vehicles were presented to the corps by director general Arsenio Fernandez de Mesa, at the Colegio de Guardias Jovenes de Valdemoro in Madrid. A total of 400 Guardia Civil vehicles have been replaced or renewed in the last two years.

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‘Paying’ the Community president Following on from the question about the legality of ‘the president’s fees,’ we ask whether the president has to declare the fees and pay tax on them? Assuming there is no receipt to justify costs other than the time he has put in, how can the costs be justified for accounting purposes? Or can the Community make a gift to the president for his services? What is the proper procedure? W W (Costa del Sol) The president is not a c tua lly ‘paid’ for their services. The Community votes at the AGM to establish a fund which provides for the president’s expenses. This fund c onta ins a certain amount of money and the president is authoris e d to us e the s e

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Planning what to grow in autumn Dick Handscombe

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BY the month end late summer harvests will be bountiful and Spain’s ‘second spring’ just a month away. It’s time to decide

what vegetables and herbs to plant for autumn, winter or spring consumption. New gardeners in Spain will be amazed by the possibilities for Christmas day: Broccoli/brussels sprouts: plant seeds early, plant plantlets in October or buy at that time. Potatoes: keep old potatoes

in a warm dark place to stimulate growth before planting out. Non-storing onions: sow seeds in September, plant plantlets October/December. Garlic: plant corms in November/December. Carrots/parsnips: sow seeds

from September. Beetroot: September to October. Radishes: sow seeds October to December. Broad Beans: October to December. Peas: November to December. Lettuces and cut-and-comeagain seed mixes: sow seeds September to October, plant plantlets as soon as you see any. Agretti: sow seeds in Sep-

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AUTUMN HARVEST: Bumper crop. tember/October. Wondering what agretti is? Illustrated above right it came up in one of my builder’s buckets it tastes like a cross between young spinach and samphire. I explored further and found: • It’s also known as land seaweed, friars beard, saltwort and Salsola soda. • It’s full of the energy of spring • Vast quantities were burned in Spain and Italy in glass and soap making until a modern alternative was found in the 19th century. • It became a niche peasant food in Italy. • It’s recently been rediscovered and used in restaurants in

Italy and the UK and made popular in TV cooking programmes. • It’s tasty eaten drizzled with fine olive oil and lemon or in a tart. • Seed stocks are low in UK and Italy. When we wrote ‘Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain’ we had successfully grown 110 types of vegetables here in Spain. In the autumn I’ll look for a couple of veggies I’ve never eaten and will grow and trial them. Hopefully I will find another gem. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com August 2016

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“Every year, the world’s Golf GTI enthusiasts congregate in a field in Austria, and they talk about fuel injection and wear jumpers with ‘GTI’ on them. Frankly I’d rather blow-torch my nipples off.” Some might say...

The clash of the titans By Matthew Elliott THIS weekend’s Mecum Monterey Auction in California will be one for the history books. There will be a 1973 Volkswagen Thing, a 1977 AMC Gremlin, vintage 1972 Oldsmobile, a 1965 Apollo 5000GT, a 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner, a classic 1966 Ford Mustang convertible, and a 1958 Studebaker Scotsman Wagon with a Cyclops Eye speedometer and Rocket Racing wheels. And that’s just the Thursday. With the eclectic array of old classics expected to fetch anywhere from €500€100,000, most of the media attention will doubtless be on the cast of big hitters destined to go for at least a cool million. From August 18 to 20 lucky spectators will be able to catch a glimpse of a Ford GT40 Mk1, the very first road car delivered to North America and replete with air con, leather trim, chassis and a special paint finish. Incidentally the model also won four consecutive LeMans. Expected

Aston Martin Vulcan.

Vintage 1972 Oldsmobile. price? Anywhere from €4-5million. Boasting an 820hp, 7.0 litre V12 engine, one of only 24 track-exclusive Aston Martin Vulcans ever built will also be on auction in Monterey, easily expected to fetch significantly more than the original €2 million asking price.

More practically minded oligarchs will edge closer towards a stunning Maserati MC12, which is at once vastly cheaper,

and also road-legal, an absolute necessity for those atavistic drivers looking to drive their car rather than simply fawn over it. Other contenders include a Bugatti Veyron 16.4, Ferrari 288 GTO, a naked Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach, and a Lamborghini Miura P400. All present owners expect at least €1 million for their treasures. Motorcycle-lovers often find themselves given short shrift at these petrol drenched spectaculars. Not so at Monterey where you’ll find a virgin 2014 Lotus C-01, a 1931 BMW R16, a 1966 Rickman Desert Racer, and even an unrestored 1952 Vincent Comet, twin of the fearsome Vincent Black Shadow.

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Markets put brakes on DESPITE still leading the pack, Volkswagen has recorded a worrisome collapse in European sales throughout July, with volume dropping down below 100,000 units for the first time in years. On average, all car sales declined by two per cent across the continent but Volkswagen dropped a hefty 13.9 per cent, seeing its market share of new cars slip from 13.2 per cent last year to 11.6 per cent in 2016. The Volkswagen Golf was still the continent’s best-selling car, outstripping the Ford Fiesta, but its volume has declined by roughly a quarter over a tumultuous year which has seen the German brand on the ropes over the emissions scandal. The European markets were varied with Britain and Italy registering solid growth, while Spain was down 2 per cent, France 10 per cent, and even Germany suffered a decline.

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Miscellaneous motoring madness IT was another tragicomic week on the always entertaining American roads filled with different oddities, triumphs and catastrophic embarrassments. A Virginian woman wielding a red convertible Mercedes 380 SL became an internet phenomenon when she somehow managed to reverse right over the bonnet of a gleaming €270,000 Ferrari while parallel parking, despite having ample room. A bemused crowd gathered but the unfortunate Ferrari owner was nowhere to be seen. Both cars participated in a weekly car enthusiast get together just around the corner. Meanwhile a McLaren MP4-12C driver won compensation for being ‘deprived of the enjoyment’ of driving his favourite car after it was damaged by a tractor. Despite having a BMW 5 Series, Range Rover, and a pair of Aston Martins, the furious driver convinced the

COURT CONVINCED: McLaren MP4-12C was ‘particularly special.’ court that the McLaren was ‘particularly special’ and he was duly given general damages and reimbursement for his two months of depriva-

miles autopilot drove unwell man to hospital.

tion while it was fixed. On the electric front one man suffered a pulmonary embolism whilst cruising in his Tesla Model X and, rather than stopping and calling for help, the quick-

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Dangerously exciting A NEW television advert from Audi was deemed so misleading by the UK’S Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that it has been banned from the airwaves for breaching social responsibility rules. Originally broadcast on April 15, the advert for Audi’s new R8 V10 plus sparked a serious complaint from one viewer, forcing ASA to step in and investigate. The dramatic advert shows the driver’s pupils dilating and contracting as he races through the gears, cutting to a slow motion shot of the beast screeching around a corner, before sweeping back to the

pulsating eye as the text ‘more focus, more drive’ appears on screen and the Audi slams on the breaks to execute a breathtaking halt. The complaint argued the ad irresponsibly linked excessive speed with excitement. Audi denied this claiming it was shot at speeds under 30mph and the euphoric eye visuals denoted concentration and focus, rather than interstellar overdrive. ASA dismissed Audi’s case criticising the ad for the extreme braking sequence, pointing out the slow motion cut made it unclear how fast the car was actually going.

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Back to basics SOME might say that the evolution of automatic transmission hotwired our current trajectory towards autonomous cars, a revolution replacing man with machine that is set to take human skill, effort, and focus out of the equation entirely. Stubbornly resisting this trend are real motorheads who love little more than the feel and power offered by a manual gearbox and fortunately there are still a few sports cars out there with that option available.

McLaren, Lamborghini and Ferrari have all but disowned the humble stick but you can still get a Porsche 911 Carrera with a manual gearbox, or even a 911 R with a six-speed manual, although it’ll cost around €10,000 extra. The old-school Dodge Viper simply wouldn’t be the same with automatic and keeps true to its roots with a six-speed manual gearbox and no-nonsense style. There are rumours though that next year could be the end of the line for the fiery Detroit legend in another victory for the automatons.

Britain is doing its bit for manual addicts with Leicestershire’s hand-built Noble M600, which famously beat the Bugatti Veyron on Topgear and has a six-speed manual transmission. Priced considerably more than €400,000 on the continent, it’s certainly a stretch but, with classic cars fetching astronomical sums at auction these days, likely a fine investment. You can even find a manual gearDodge Viper

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€400,000 or more is what it will cost to buy the hand-built Noble M600 on the continent.

box in the new Jaguar F-Type, though it comes as an eye-wateringly expensive €60,000 adaptation. Even the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S went retro and offered a seven-speed option, going the whole hog with a difficult dog-leg shift pattern that might not be for all tastes.

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Team GB are triumphant in a sensational week at the 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

GOLDEN BOY: Andy Murray retained gold in the Olympic tennis singles.

OLYMPIC GAMES: GB had a terrific first 12 days in Rio, gaining nearly 40 medals, 15 of them gold, five last Sunday alone. There were some stunning individual and team performances... and there’s more to come!

Last week’s gold medal winners were: Andy Murray who beat Argentinian Juan Martin Del Potro to retain his men’s singles tennis title. Mo Farah, despite a fall, retained his 10,000m title to become the first GB athlete to win three Olympic track golds. Max Whitlock became GB’s first ever double gymnast Olympic champion with two individual golds (in two hours) on the floor and pommel horse; awesome. The men and women cycling quartets in their respective team pursuits with Sir Bradley Wiggins and world record holder and GB’s most decorated female Olympian ever, Laura Trott, the stars. Velodrome biker Jason Kenny

FORMIDABLE FARAH: There was no holding him down as he fought back from a fall to win gold.

(two) and his co-team sprinters. Canoeist Joe Clarke in the slalom. Sailor Giles Stott. Golfer Justin Rose, including a hole in one. Synchronised divers Jack Laugher and Chris Mears. Rowers Heather Stanning and Helen Glover. Men’s four-man and eightman rowers. Silver medals went to: Heptathlete Jessica EnnisHill. Trampoline ace Bryony Page. Windsurfer Nick Dempsey. Equestrian dressage riders Fiona Bigwood, Charlotte Dujardin, Spencer Wilton and Carl Hester. Swimmers Liz Carlin (two) and Siobhan-Marie O’Connor. Men’s 4x100m freestyle and medley relay teams with Duncan Scott, Adam Peaty and James Guy prominent. Forty-year-old Kath Grainger and Vicky Thornley in double skulls rowing. C2 slalomists David Florence and Richard Hounslow. Keirin cyclist Becky James and male team-mate Callum Skinner

Gymnast Louis Smith. Team GB in the Rugby 7s. Bronze medals went to: Long jumper Greg Rutherford. Synchronised divers Dan Goodfellow and Tom Daley. Judo star Sally Conway. Trap shooters Ed Ling and Steven Scott. Gymnast Max Whitlock (again), GB’s first in this sport for 108 years. And congratulations to swimming genius Michael Phelps who won five gold medals in Rio to take his Olympic tally to 28 (23 gold) and to brilliant sprinter Usain Bolt, 100m champion for the third time in a row. Coming up we have: Today: The triathlon with durable Brits Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee; 2012 champion Jade Jones in taekwondo; Sarah Barrow and Tonia Crouch in 10m diving; Usain Bolt in the 200m; American Ashton Eaton in the decathlon. Tomorrow it’s the 4x100m sprint relays; L i a m Phillips goes for glory on his BMX bike; Samantha Murray competes in the modern pentathlon; GB’s women’s hockey team aim to reach the final and Katie Taylor hopes to retain her boxing title. On Saturday, Mo Farah runs in the 5,000m; Nicola Adams will box for gold; Jamie Cooke competes in the modern pentathlon; Vicky Holland, Non Stanford and Helen Jenkins go in the women’s triathlon and diver Tom Daley takes to the 10m board. Sunday’s action features two marathons; GB boxer Muhammad and the USA in men’s basketball team…. And of course, we have the closing ceremony

by which time Team GB could be celebrating a medal haul of 50 plus, their best-ever on ‘foreign soil.’ FOOTBALL: Hull (2-1 over champions Leicester), Liverpool (4-3 at Arsenal), Manchester City (2-1 v Sunderland), Manchester United (3-1 at Bournemouth), Swansea (1-0 at Burnley) and WBA (1-0 at Crystal Palace) all began the 2016-17 Premiership season with wins. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored on his PL debut for José Mourinho’s United. Chelsea played West Ham on Monday. * Next fixtures: Manchester United-Stoke (tomorrow); Burnley-Liverpool, LeicesterArsenal, Spurs-Crystal Palace, Stoke-Manchester City, Swansea-Hull, WatfordChelsea, WBA-Everton (Saturday) and Sunderland-Middlesbrough and West Ham-Bournemouth (Sunday). CRICKET: Despite Moeen Ali’s century, England (328 and 253) crashed to a 10 wicket defeat at the hands of Pakistan (542 and 42-0) in the final Test. The series ended 2-2… and next up we have the ODI internationals. WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE FOOTBALLER! Four years after Alex Ferguson ‘gave him away’ Paul Pogba (23) has ‘rejoined’ Manchester United for £93.25m (tax included). Now the world’s most expensive footballer, he never started a first team game for the Reds, but did make seven ‘sub’ appearances. Born in Lagny-Sur-Marne, France in March 1993, he played for Roissy-en-Brie, Torcy and Le Havre before becoming a United apprentice in 2009, turning professional in 2011. Pogba went on to score 34 goals in 178 games for Juventus and six in 38 internationals for France, appearing in this year ’s European Championship final. Is he worth the huge fee? We’ll wait and see! Full Olympic Games round-up next week.

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EXCEPTIONAL SCORING: At Valle del Este for the pairs betterball stableford fixture. FORUM Golf Society’s latest outing was a pairs betterball stableford at Valle del Este, and with the golf course in superb condition there was some exceptionally good scoring, none better than the 48 points achieved by the winning duo of Richard Price and Dave White The grandad/grandaughter combination of Keith Ryder and Amelia Birkin were second with an excellent 47 points,

one better than the husband and wife pairing of Steve and Gill Vine who were third, with Dave Keymer and Mike Duckham fourth on 44 points, and Phil Elam and Malcolm Sibbons (42 points) fifth. These results leave Phil Elam at the top of Forum’s Claret Jug League, although second placed Richard Price is closing the gap, with Dave White and

Malcolm Sibbons currently tied third Forum’s upcoming fixtures are August 26 stableford at Aguilon, September 9 team traffic light scramble at Aguilon and September 16 Plas Tech Challenge at Aguilon. For further information, contact Phil Elam on 666 847 840, e-mail philje lam@yahoo.co.uk, or see www.forum golfsociety.webs.com.

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19th Hole competition fun at Valle del Este THURSDAY August 11 saw the long awaited two division three club plus putter competition at Valle del Este Golf Resort, a superbly presented course. The 1st division winner with an impressive 37 points was Mike Esposito from Nigel Greenwood and Nick Pogson on 34 and 32 respectively. In the 2nd Division Karyn Esposito took the win with 35 points with Chrissie Dow and Ron (The Rocket) Curtis in 2nd and 3rd place with 34 and 32 points respectively, the Rocket also won the Nearest the Pin on the 12th. Results Three Club 1st Division 1st Mike Esposito 37 points 2nd Nigel Greenwood 34 points 3rd Nick Pogson 32 points 2nd Division 1st Karyn Esposito 35 points 2nd Chrissie Dow 34 points 3rd Ron Curtis 32 points Nearest the Pins 2nd Nick Pogson 6th Chrissie Dow 8th (in Two) Nigel Greenwood 12th Ron Curtis 14th Mike Esposito Twos 14th Nigel Greenwood The 19th Hole Golf Society arranges weekly games around the area playing Aguilon every other week. For more information call 610 340 653 or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk.