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22 - 28 September 2016

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Police arrest sex ring six

Six members of a criminal gang have been arrested accused of sexually exploiting young women and trafficking in drugs. Profits from the gang’s premises, run from a luxury villa in Aspe, Alicante, were being sent back to Brazil, according to officers. At least four women of differing nationalities were rescued from the property and put into the hands of specialist care agencies. Police believe they come from Eastern Europe and South America and described their treatment as degrading and their conditions as inhumane. They were unable to leave

the premises more than one at a time and were punished with fines of up to €100 if they infringed rules such as accessing the kitchen out of hours. Punishments also included beatings if they tried to use the swimming pool. The six members of what detectives referred to as a criminal network, will be charged with offences ranging from drug

trafficking, money laundering and membership of a criminal organisation to prostitution. It is thought somewhere in the region of €330,000 was funnelled from the gang to Brazil. In addition to rescuing the women, police seized a quantity of drugs and equipment for weighing and distributing narcotics.

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LOCAL NEWS

Teams joint effort FIREFIGHTERS were forced t o b r e a k i n t o a n abandoned commercial unit in Roja l e s f o l l o wi n g reports of a fire. Thick black smoke was seen to be pouring out from the unit in Calle San Isidro,

with fire crews from Almoradi, Torrevieja and Orihuela attending the scene. When the fire crews entere d th e b u ild in g th e y found that the flames had originated from the basement area.

Hit and run driver POLICE in Torrevieja have arrested the driver of a car who hit a jogger on Avenida Alfredo Nobel. A witness said the driver was travelling in the direction of the Torre del Moro when she appeared to lose control on a curve and hit a runner. He was taken to hospital but was conscious following the accident.

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Menacing motorist set loose by court By Matt Ford A YOUNG man who had been detained after trying to run over 15 people in his car has been freed by an instructional court in Murcia. He remains under investigation for reckless driving and has had his licence withdrawn by the ruling judge. The outrageous incident took place on

Sunday, September 18, in the grounds of the so-called ‘Zona Guertana’ on the outskirts of Santomera. The 112 emergency service received several calls at dawn, informing them that a car had hit several people, one of whom was lying unconscious on the floor having suffered a blow to the head. Some of the callers described a dramatic scene in which a brawl involving

Drug plantation GUARDIA CIVIL officers have recovered 247 marihuana plants, some of which were over 180 centimetres tall, from a huge plantation located in a farmhouse in the

Alicante town of Cocentaina. Two individuals, aged 32 and 35, of Spanish and Hungarian nationality, have been arrested and the illicit vegetation seized.

Castles in the air THE long-awaited tourist office at Santa Barbera Castle in Alicante is to open at some point in October, with the tourist board having apparently solved an issue with appointment of staff. Culture councillor, Dani Simon, confirmed that the project was making good progress and that the city’s most famous emblem, which receives around 400,000 visitors per year, would finally have its own dedicated office.

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VICTIM: Transferred to hospital with head injuries.

15 people was taking place while the car was trying to run the protagonists down. Upon arrival at the scene, medics treated a 26-year-old man who had a broken collarbone and head injuries, who was subsequently transferred to the University Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca. The driver of the vehicle was nabbed by the Local Police and Guardia Civil later in the day.

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HOTELS: Targeted by unscrupulous lawyers.

A false claims scam By Gemma Elvins-Quinn & Matthew Elliot A GROUP of British lawyers have been accused of encouraging tourists to make false injury, or food poisoning claims against Costa Blanca hotels in the hope of racking up thousands in legal fees. Hotel association HOSBEC, has warned that they have been sweeping across the coast, particularly in Benidorm, where they have been hooking

their targets with the promise of free money and then lining their pockets with extortionate legal fees that are damaging the industry. Whereas last year hotels were clocking up a few dozen complaints at most, in 2016 some establishments have been named in more than 200 separate legal claims. The con has also been tried on the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, and Costa del Sol.

Describing the situation as ‘completely untenable for the sector,’ HOSBEC is siding with its counterpart in the Balearic Islands, which has made similar allegations and insisted that the British government intervene. HOSBEC’s fight back against the practice will include legal action against both the lawyers and their clients, while it also plans to arrange a meeting with major British holiday operators, including Thomas Cook and Jet2.

Working committee to be created ALICANTE wants to create a working committee to prepare for the Volvo Ocean Race 2017. Mar Carmen, from the PP party, said they will take the opportunity of the

next plenary session to discuss the committee. “To ensure that the arrival of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2017 will impact on as many groups in the c ity a s pos s ible , a nd to

give greater tourism promotion.” It would also be established to ensure there was ‘greater transparency’ in the organisation of the event. The Volvo Ocean Race

has contributed 274 million euros to the Region, and generated 4,833 jobs bet ween 2008 and 2014, when the city was the starting point for the round the world yacht race.

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Light pollution issues are going to be addressed around Altamira Palace. ELCHE is working on minThe Astronomical Assoimising the city’s lighting to ciation said vertical lighting reduce light pollution and allows the light to escape save money. up, can disturb neighbours, President of the Astroand affects stargazing. nomica l Asso c i a t i o n o f The AsElche, Vicsociation toriano Lighting is of Friends Canales, abused in areas of Wetsaid mo r e close to protected la n d s of can be done sites. Southern and there is Alicante an excess in (SAHA) p u b l i c a g ree th e re is muc h lighting, w as ta g e, “L ig h tin g is “There is still wasted abused in areas close to prolight, with lights on monutected sites.” ments that are misguided.” C o u n c illo r o f P u b lic One such example is the Roads, Hector Diez, said lightin g o n t h e b r i d g e o f Elche is gradually reducing Bimille n a r i , “ wi t h s p o te n erg y co n s u mp tio n a nd lights that illuminate at difthey are already taking steps ferent points so the light is that in addition to savings, wasted.” are intended to reduce light There is a similar situapollution. tion wi t h t h e l i g h tin g

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No bail for bomb maker

By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE man accused of placing an explosive device in the headrest of the car belonging to his ex-wife in Elche, has been refused bail. The man made another appearance in the Provincial Court of Alicante follow-

ing the incident in November 2014, and has been ordered back to prison due to the seriousness of the crime. The home-made bomb explosion caused burns to the woman’s neck and head. The 43-year-old also had some shrapnel injuries but despite the shock

of the explosion, she was able to walk away from the car. Her former partner, a 38-year-old from Crevillente, was arrested later that same day after investigators realised it was not the airbag that had exploded as they originally thought.

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FEATURE

Putting ‘the Forgotten’ on film EXPATS VIDEO: Getting voices out there.

BREXIT PAGE By Simon Firth WHEN the period post Brexit vote, is pored over by historians to examine which concerns became a reality and which did not, the work of Gemma Middleton will feature prominently. A filmmaker and scriptwriter who has lived in Spain for seven years, she felt strongly that the voices of the expats were not being taken into account by policy makers in the UK. “We are immigrants. We are no different. We need to get our voices out there,” she says. When she first devised the project and began to test the water, she was bombarded by offers and views. “We have no voice and this was the one way I could get these voices out there,” says Gemma, for whom the film is her second solo project for her production company, Girl

Friday Films. In conjunction with Spanish director Samuel Sebastian, they have put the first part of the film on YouTube

and are looking to interest major players in the UK TV and film market. As an expat herself, although she does not like the term, Gemma said

she was shocked by the outcome of the vote, particularly when her family in the UK voted to leave, and fears those living in Spain will now find

themselves dictated to from afar. “My family at home voted to leave without thinking twice about it and what it would mean for me. That made me see that if they didn’t, what chance was there the British government would? “We are pawns in the whole thing. I’m convinced of that,” said Gemma, a mother-of-two, who refers to the UK immigrants in Spain as The Forgotten Voices. The PM Theresa May, she believes, has deliberately appointed the three most prominent individuals behind the Brexit vote to oversee the UK’s departure. “If they make a mess of it, she can turn round to the nation and say: ‘I didn’t do it, it’s what they have done’.” An aspect that appears to some to be increasing in the aftermath of the vote is racism in the UK towards immigrants, some of whom have been in the country for many years. “There are very worrying signs that it’s increasing,” said Gemma who is part of a post-Brexit anti-racism group. To view Gemma’s film visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt _FNZuaxq8.

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Single struggle MURCIA has the second highest number of single-parent families living on less than 600 euros per month. Almost half of Spanish single-parent families have a monthly budget of less than 600 euros, and 90 per cent have an income below 1,000 euros per month, according to a report. Murcia is the second most affected community with a poverty rate of 31.8 per cent and is only surpassed by Andalucia with 35.7 per cent. According to the Living Condition Survey by the National Statistics Institute, 81 per cent of single-parent households are headed by a woman. The number of singleparent households in Spain continues to increase, and last year grew to 1,897,500.

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Showing compassion By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A PROVINCIAL grant of almost 14,500 euros is being used to castrate cats in Torrevieja. Volunteers from Project CES (Catch, Neuter, Release), have begun this week to collect some of the hundreds of stray cats in the city, which will be taken to seven clinics authorised by the College of Veterinarians Alicante to be castrated at the subsidised price. Councillor for Animal Protection, Carmen Morate, explained that the council provided a list of a whopping 70 colonies registered in Torrevieja. She said the volunteers of Project CES are concentrating on the colonies that bring conflict, either by location or because the neighbourhood is upset with the presence of cats, this year almost 300 hundred cats have been castrated along the coast from the Acequión to the Playa de los Locos. Morate said, “Unfortunately, the problem of feline overpopulation is not resolved in a year and this is a long-term project,” estimates suggest it could take four more years to get the rampant moggies under control. Morate also called on citizens to display “a little understanding, pa-

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Alleged exploitation of minors AN ALICANTE teacher is due in court accused of prostitution, and corruption of minors. The charges relate to events dating between 2008 and 2009, when the defendant had alleged

15 RAISING AWARENESS: Aiming to educate people to respect animals. tience, and tolerance to cats, they are defenceless animals that seek only to live in peace.” Orihuela is hosting the third ‘Day Against Animal Abuse and Neglect,’ on Saturday, September 24 in the Glo-

rieta Gabriel Miro. Councillor for Health, Noelia Grao, said the event aims “to raise awareness of the care and respect for animals,” while highlighting the work of animal charity Asoka.

years prison sentence called for.

sexual contact with victims at home, and recorded them with a video camera. He enticed them through advertisements on the Internet advertising sexual encounters in exchange for money. The prosecution is calling for one year in prison for a crime of promoting or facilitating the prostitution of a minor, plus an additional 15 years in prison for six counts of corruption of minors.

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Brit arrested at airport A BRITISH man has been arrested at Alicante-Elche airport accused of abuse against his partner. A complaint had been filed days earlier by his girlfriend in Orihuela, but the man had gone missing. An investigation discov-

e r e d t h a t t h e 5 7 - y e a r- o l d British man had booked a flight, and he was arrested as he was about to board the flight to Liverpool. After being questioned, he is to report to the Court of Violence on Women in Elche.

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Crash caused by a drunk driver A DRUNK driver careered into several bollards in the centre of Orihuela. The accident happened at around 6.30am when the driver veered off the road in the Plaza del Carmen, next to the town hall, hitting the pavement,

and colliding with several iron bollards, the force of the impact broke five of them. Fortunately at that time of day, there were no pedestrians walking around the area and no-one was hurt.

The man, who failed a breathalyser test, was not arrested, but police have opened proceedings against him. He was forced to walk home as his damaged vehicle had to be removed from the scene.

Young blood for the council team By Gemma Elvins-Quinn SAN FULGENCIO is due to welcome a new councillor to the government team, headed by Mayor Carlos Ramirez of the Popular Party (PP). The appointment of 25year-old Joel Noche, has been the talk of the town as Joel is a member of the opposition UPyD party. The situation is somewhat unusual in municipal politics because the PP have a majority, but M a y o r Ramirez said, “We h a v e opened the doors because he has shown that he is interested in the welfare of the people.”

Joel has spent the last year working for free within the municipal office in Urbanisation La Marina, under the guidance of councillor Paulino Herrero. He said the youngster has shown great promise and integrity, “We looked at the person and not the party, and we felt he had a real value.” Joel will be appointed councillor for Youth, Environment, and Animal Welfare, and will receive a part time salary of 850 euros a month. He is delighted to have been asked after being interested in politics ever since he was young. After the last elections he wanted to learn even more,

and since then has been at the municipal office on a daily basis, inbetween being a waiter at a local restaurant and studying languages. He will remain part of the UPyD party for now, but is looking forward to getting on with the task in hand, “There are a lot of things that can be improved in the areas of youth and animal welfare, so I look forward to working on these.” He added that he has been surprised at how many people have visited the office on the urbanisation, but that he has acquired a deep knowledge of local policies and procedures. The young councillor is eager and willing to get ‘stuck in,’ and is targeting a long career in politics, which he hopes will ultimately lead to him being mayor one day. JOEL NOCHE: New councillor for San Fulgencio.

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Visitors end up in hospital A SHORT break in Guardamar del Segura ended in a hospital visit for a group of tourists who suffered from food poisoning. The tourists, from the Valencia Region, blamed the hotel saying they had not eaten elsewhere. Many had vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain, with the health centre of Guardamar saying symptoms were consistent with food poisoning. Those with more severe symptoms were admitted to Torrevieja Hospital, with two of the group having to stay overnight. It is reported at least 20 people became ill, with some criticising the hotel for not taking action. The hotel has not commented on the claims.

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Tourism down this year By Gemma Elvins-Quinn WITH Spain largely basking in the delight of an increased number of visitors this summer, the same cannot be said for Murcia. During July the Region recorded a fall of 7 per cent in the number of visitors compared to the previous year, according to the Frontur Tourist Movement Statistics, prepared by the INE. With 98,047 foreign tourists, Murcia stood at 10th place in the ranking by communities. Minister of Economic Development, Tourism, and Employment, Juan Hernandez, said that despite this data, there were actually more foreign tourists staying at hotels in the region, which increased by 8.9 per cent in July. From January to July, the Region received 550,459 foreign visitors. Of these, half (45.3 per cent) came

MURCIA: Not as many visitors compared to last summer. from the UK, a fall of 6.6 per cent compared to the previous year. Hernandez

said, “This decline is not marked by the effect of ‘Brexit,’ but by the diversi-

fication strategy of promoting other international markets by the Ministry.”

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Help for victims of terrorism VICTIMS of terrorism in the Murcia Region can receive aid from subsidies. These grants are part of the Support Strategy of Victims of Terrorism in the Region,which was approved by the Regional Government last May, and are being developed between 2016 and 2019. Secretary General Maria Robles, said that Murcia “is a national reference” in offering this kind of support to victims of terrorism, and shows the “strong commitment of this government to support the victims.” There are a series of 81 measures in the new Support Strategy Plan, including making funds available to honour the memory of the victim, compensation for physical and psychological damage, welfare benefits, and subsidies. A Monitoring Committee is responsible for planning, monitoring, and control of the strategy, and will carry out the necessary reports, studies and proposals.

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The international tax planning landscape has changed dramatically over the last decade or so. When the Common Reporting Standard went live in January 2016, financial privacy was consigned to history. This affects everyone who owns financial assets and/or receives income outside their country of residence, including bank accounts, investments, pensions and property. Cross-border tax mitigation can be a minefield for expatriates, and specialist wealth management guidance is necessary to have peace of mind that you are not paying more tax than necessary and that your arrangements are fully compliant. Governments want to make sure their taxpayers’ affairs are in order. This includes those who have not taken enough care to get their tax right as well as those who deliberately chose not to declare all their income and wealth. Tax authorities now have access to much greater levels of information about offshore financial assets, including trusts, and will start to use this data to detect irregularities with offshore income and gains. HMRC’s new ‘Requirement to Correct’ The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs released a consultation paper on 24th

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HMRC Announces ‘Requirement To Correct’ Tax Obligation

By Brett Hanson, Partner, Blevins Franks August 2016 called ‘Tackling offshore tax evasion: A requirement to correct.’ The proposed new legislation gives UK residents with outstanding tax liabilities in relation to offshore assets a deadline of September 2018 to come forward and correct those liabilities. This applies to income, capital gains and inheritance taxes. At the end of this period, a

simplified but tougher set of sanctions for ‘failing to correct’ will come into effect. Penalties will rise to up to three times the tax that should have been paid. There will also be the increased possibility of criminal charges. The consultation closes on 19th October 2016. This follows on from a number of other recent steps against offshore tax evasion. These include increased civil penalties for offshore evaders, a new criminal offence for tax evasion and civil sanctions against those who deliberately enable offshore tax evasion. Worldwide Disclosure Facility Alongside the requirement to correct obligation, HMRC announced that it will open its Worldwide Disclosure Facility on 5th September 2016. This was initially announced in the 2015 budget and follows the early closure of the Liechtenstein and

Crown Dependencies disclosure facilities. Automatic exchange of information These latest HMRC initiatives look ahead to when it starts to receive data under the Common Reporting Standard. This new global automatic exchange of information regime is a sea change in how tax authorities share data on taxpayers and their offshore assets and income. HMRC will receive a wide range of data on offshore accounts held by its residents, and the same applies for other tax authorities in Europe. Over 100 countries have committed to automatically exchange taxpayer information. The 54 ‘early adopters’ began collecting data this year, ready for the first exchange in 2017. The other countries will begin a year later. All committed jurisdictions will be sharing data by September 2018.

HMRC actually starts receiving information earlier, as the UK’s Crown Dependencies and Offshore Territories will provide data to HMRC this October. Whether you are resident in Spain or the UK, you need to review your tax planning from time to time to make sure it is up to date. Consider the changes to local and UK tax legislation and the new exchange of information regime, and review the rules about what income and gains you should be declaring here in Spain, to make sure you are getting it right. Take advice on the effective and compliant tax efficient arrangements that are available for your investments, pensions and assets to establish the most effective solution for you.

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.

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Guardia Civil are making their mark THE Guardia Civilâ€™s Maritime Unit carried out 95 special coastal services along the Alicante coastline by Tabarca Island this summer. The surveillance operation is intensified each summer season to ensure the safety

of the island of Tabarca and the coastline of the Province. The Guardia Civil works to try and prevent any kind of accident or incident affecting the safety of navigation at sea, and to ensure the protection of the marine environment of the Tabarca re-

serve which is a protected area. Just last week it was reported that the officers intercepted 55 people of Algerian origin who were arriving at Tabarca on four boats. Proving that the extra surveillance is working.

Plight of single-parent familes is highlighted MURCIA has the second highest number of single-parent families living on less than 600 euros per month. Almost half of Spanish single-parent families have a monthly budget of less than 600 euros, and 90 per cent have an income below 1,000 euros per month, according to a report. Murcia is the second most affected com-

munity with a poverty rate of 31.8 per cent, surpassed by Andalucia with 35.7 per cent. The Living Condition Survey by the National Statistics Institute claims 81 per cent of single-parent families are headed by a woman. The number of single-parent households in Spain currently stands at 1,897,500.

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Back in history

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All change for schools By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

THE Palaeontology Museum of Elche (MUPE), has initiated a new educational project which aims to bring the world of the dinosaurs to children in hospital. As part of the planned activities, the museum wants youngsters to take part in fossil workshops, explaining how to dig for remains and show them drawings and collections of dinosaurs. The initiative is promoted by the Cidaris Foundation, which manages the museum and the hospital tours. The MUPE has more than 60,000 fossil specimens. It also contains Europe’s oldest amber, the first turtle remains of the Iberian Peninsula, and the replica of a horseshoe crab from 145 million years ago.

PARENTS have had their say, and of the 266 schools in Alicante Province which held the vote to change to a continual school day, 260 voted in favour. It means that from October, students at these schools will have all their lessons from 9am-2pm with no afternoon classes. Those voting ‘yes’ to the measure, welcomed the idea of their children being able to leave school at 2pm, rather than having a break and returning for 90 minutes of lessons, which many claimed was unproductive. Schools are also putting in place programmes so that children can stay for the afternoon and have lunch, and also enjoy a range of extracurricular activities. The Regional Secretary of Education, Miguel Soler, said Alicante Province was leading the way in change and stressed the emphasis on the choice that has been given “to each of the centres.” Miguel Andreu, member of the provincial association of directors, and spokesman for the School Board of Alicante, said, “Children can attend other activities in the afternoon and parents have more options to reconcile their working hours to be able to pick up the children at 2pm, 3.30pm, or 5pm.” However, not all schools are following suit, six did not achieve 55 per cent of ‘yes’ votes, including

BLACK SHEEP: Low voting turnout at San Fulgencio school means the school will not adopt the continual day as parents launch petition. the El Palmeral, Hispanidad, and El Toscar, all in Elche. The campaign to change there was strong but the proposal was rejected in the three schools. The school schedule at Jose Maria Manresa school, in San Fulgencio, will also remain as it is, much to the anger and disgust of many parents. One parent called the school “the black sheep of

the Vega Baja,” being the only one not to change, despite the 272 ‘yes’ votes for the change, and 81 for ‘no,’ the ‘yes’ votes did not reach the required 55 per cent needed, due to the number who did not cast a vote, and the 32 votes that were declared void. A group of parents have now launched a petition calling for the decision to be reversed.

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MAINTENANCE COSTS: Despite being closed down in 2013.

Studios continue to cost region money By Linda Hall THE Ciudad de la Luz film studios continue to soak up cash. The facility was shut down in 2013 on European Union orders on the grounds of unfair competition because it was built and subsidised with public money. The deserted €500 mil-

lion complex must still be maintained, however, and t he Gener al i t at has j ust signed two new contracts t ot al l i ng m or e t han €400,000. The biggest bill will come from an Albacete-based f i r m chargi ng an annual €222,582 for tending to the studios’ gardens and green zones. Another company, from

Madr i d, wi l l be pai d €197,415 f or upkeep of pathways, drains, and lighting. Despite the annual outlay of just over €400,000 the Regional Government has saved €110,000 on the two contracts which were put out t o t ender and went t o t he l owest bi dder s, bot h based outside the Valencian Community.

Concern about patient care CONCERNS have been raised about the quality of care given to patients at the Mentally Handicapped Care Centre in Santa Faz, Alicante. In a letter of complaint submitted to the Department of Inclusive Policies, a family member of one patient said he had tried to speak to the management team at the facility about his concerns but they never get back to him. In his letter he said: “Every

t i m e I go, m y br ot her i s cover ed i n scratches and bumps. There is a remarkabl e l ack of hygi ene and sadness and sometimes he is even absent and disoriented.” The man said he has photos and documents that can be viewed and called on the authorities to look into the situation “in order to restore the excellent performance that preceded the current management.”

Band brassed off THE Virgen de las Nieves brass band in Aspe is having to practise in the street at night. They have chosen the colonnade outside the town hall building after unsuccessfully requesting a practice room where they can rehearse for two concerts. The Teatro Wagner where

they usually practise is currently closed but the band’s director Antonio Espin received no answer to his request to use the Auditorio or the Ateneo, both of which are municipal property. Another Aspe band receives preferential treatment, said Espin who called for “just and

equal” treatment, claiming that facilities and subsidies are conditioned by political considerations. “We received €10,000 from the town hall while the other band obtained €30,400 although both have the same characteristics,” he complained.

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Compensation for surprise baby By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A MAN is to receive compensation of 50,000 euros for a failed vasectomy that resulted in him becoming a father.

Century old pine collapses A VENERABLE pine tree with an estimated age of 150 years and height of 25 metres, finally fell to the ground in Santa Ana del Monte, Jumilla, on Sunday, September 18. The tree was located in the vicinity of the Fuente de la Jarra, in a recreational area with barbecues and a playground, and luckily no one was injured although it did take out two other trees as it fell. The tree was protected but was drying out due to old age with a number of conservation measures already having been taken, but in the end it toppled on a windless day. It is estimated it will take around two weeks to remove the tree and dispose of the waste, while local councillors have said that a new pine of the same type will be planted in its place.

Man is detained A THIEF who targeted bank workers has been arrested. National Police officers arrested a 45-year-old man accused of stealing eight mobile phones from workers of different banks in Alicante City over a six week period. The man pretended to be a customer in the bank and walked around work tables without arousing suspicion. With casual oversight of the employees, he took the opportunity and seized the phones from under their noses. They were then sold on locally.

The Murcian Health Service admitted that the operation was not carried out correctly at the Lorca hospital in 2008, and there had been a mistake during the checking of the sperm count following the surgery.

The man opted for a vasectomy as he already had three children, and both himself and his partner were unemployed and therefore could not afford any more children. Almost two years later the woman gave birth

to another baby. The couple were asking for compensation of 150,000 euros to help cover the costs of bringing up the unplanned child, but were awarded 50,000 euros by the courts.

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Disability app

DISABLED ACCESS: Hoping to help overcome problems faced daily. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ACCESSIBILITY issues are still one of the main complaints made by those with disabilities, in the urban environment they are faced with struggling to find lowered curbs, ramps, public bathrooms adapted for people in wheelchairs, and disabled parking spots. But now, a group of friends and students from Elche’s Miguel Hernandez University, have created ‘Disabled Park,’ a free mobile phone app to report the available parking spaces, and places with designated areas for

people with disabilities, in municipalities throughout Spain. In addition, through the app, users can also directly call the Local Police to make known the existence of unauthorised vehicles in spaces reserved for the disabled. The app has already received numerous national awards and is being used in Spain as well as Italy, Portugal, and the UK. It has been downloaded by a thousand users. The creators said they continually update it, and will be launching an advertising campaign so that more people become aware of it.

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Legionella closes sports facilities By Gemma Elvins-Quinn SHOWERS and the pool at the sp o r t s c e n t r e i n Co x have been closed for fear of legionella. The bacteria has been detected in analysis tests of the water, as well as in the irrigation system of the football field. With the start of the new school year and sports clubs now here, users have expressed alarm at the findings but the Department of Health said there is no risk. The showers have been closed for safety but the other facilities can be used without risk. Councillor for Health,

Francisco Camara insisted there is no risk to sports users but did acknowledge that some users want to be able to use the showers after. More tests and treatments will be carried out before they will be reopened.

Punctual service ALICANTE-ELCHE Airport has become the first in Spain to obtain the certificate of â€˜Advanced Towerâ€™ which will allow it to improve flight punctuality. It means the control tower will be linked to Eurocontrol, the body responsible for managing all air flows in Europe. AlicanteElche will be able to receive direct news and information, improving the quality of their service with enhanced information, resulting in an overall increase in punctuality.

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Murcian migration MORE than 11,300 people are reported to have left the Murcia Region since the beginning of the financial crisis. Many left in search of work and a better life but have said they want to return some day and call for better policies to encourage use of their talents. One young Murciano with a master’s degree in foreign trade was offered a scholarship of €300 per week to work for a well-known company. Simultaneously, a hotel chain offered her work in the Dominican Republic and three years later, between her and her husband, they successfully work and earn around €6,000 a month in the Caribbean. According to INE data most of those who decided to leave were aged between 30 and 40 years; 15.9 per cent were in their 20s and 17.8 per cent were between 40 and 50 years. Nearly half of them (48.7 per cent) chose other countries within the EU as a destination.

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SEPRONA assesses build up of waste By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE Popular Party (PP) of Almoradi has denounced the existence of a large waste dump in the village of Heredades. Echoing complaints from residents, the PP noted there is an accumulation of rubbish on the rural road that runs parallel to the CV-91 towards Daya Nueva. Councillor Miguel Gascon said there is a mountain of materials from the construction industry and domestic waste, piling up on the verges that has been increasing in recent weeks. He noted there are toilets and sinks “mixed with weeds and it gives a deplorable image.” An official complaint has been presented to the government team by a resident who said “it prevents access to farms and acts as a fire risk.” SEPRONA, the Nature Protection Branch of the Guardia Civil, has also visited the site.

ACCUMULATED RUBBISH: Unsightly and a fire risk.

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Pharmacist arrested in drug fraud A PHARMACI ST i n El Campello has been arrested for copying the data of health cards to obtain drugs which were then illegally sold abroad. The 60-year-old was arrested accused of swindling the National Health System and four other employees of the establ i shm ent , t wo m en and t wo woman, are also being investigated for their possible collaboration in the scam. Police believe the details of 99 cards had been used to commit the fraud. The al l eged cr i m es began with the introduction of electronic prescriptions in 2013. The pharmacist used the data of the health card of customers who came into the pharmacy to obt ai n ot her m edi ci nes t hat wer e bi l l ed t o t he Nat i onal Health System but were never dispensed. The drugs obtained were then sold on to mainly Algeria and Morocco.

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NEW SCHOOL: Councillors and ministers visit the proposed site of the new Colegio Amanecer.

Site visit to get new school moving on By Gemma Elvins-Quinn MEETINGS have been carried out to address all aspects of the construction of the new Colegio Amanecer in Torrevieja. The school is planned to be built on the municipal plot located between the CDT and what was the Ciudad de

Oviedo school. Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon, and Councillor for Education, Jose Hurtado, showed and explained the site to the Regional Director of Education, Tudi Torro, and regional technicians, in a bid to get the project moving. The school was to be built on the grounds of Villa

Doctorâ€™s drug abuse scheme A DOCTOR from Fuente Librilla, Murcia, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for issuing false prescriptions. The Provincial Court heard how the doctor made 167 false prescriptions for Ritalin in the name of his patients, which he then collected from the pharmacy for his own use as he was addicted to the drug. Ritalin is a form of stimulant of the central nervous system that can become addictive. The doctor is accused of making the fake prescriptions between October 2013 and April 2014, when he was working as a GP in Puebla de Mula and Librilla. These prescriptions have been funded by the Murcia Health Service at a cost of over 900 euros. He has been ordered to repay this money.

Amalia, but following meetings and reports, the land was found not to be suitable and did not reach requirements. The site next to the CDT is also closer to the current Colegio Amanecer, meaning it will be easier for students to transfer to the new site and away from the prefabricated classrooms they are now in.

Violent bag thief caught SOCIAL media alerted Orihuela residents of a thief targeting women at the local markets in the municipality. An investigation was launched, which resulted in the arrest of a 25 year-old man. In the space of four days the same man approached five women and stole their bags using violence and intimidation. The Romanian man has been living in Spain for just two months.

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Crescendo choir is back El Alto La Dolores raises another €1,000 AFTER the summer break Crescendo International Choir are busy working on concerts which takes them through to Christmas. The first of these is to help a member of the choir, Liz Pollitt, who travels every Friday for rehearsal from Mazarron. Liz has

had a very successful hip operation and wishes to voice her thanks to Age Concern and MABS who were such a help to her. The choir are paying for the coach from their own funds. For more details, visit their website www.crescendo-choir.com.

THIS month’s charity fundraising night at the restaurant was another great success. Red Strokes provided entertainment and had the dance floor full from the start. They were also dancing between the tables and outside! Once again, patrons dug deep and helped raise €1,005 for The Children’s Care Home in Elche. The money will be used to buy school books and also hair and grooming equipment for the young people. On September 29, in an addition fundraiser, the team will

GREAT SUCCESS: Raising funds for charity. work with Union Gap to raise much needed funds for The Cats and Dogs Charity. Wednesday October 19

Autumn date AFTER a well earned long and hot summer break, the San Luis/La Siesta/El Chaperral Neighbourhood Watch meeting will again be held at Casa Ventura. This will take place at 4.30pm on Monday September 26. All are welcome to attend.

sees Woody and the Peckers return to raise funds for Torrevieja Stroke Support. Tickets available from usual outlets.

ESAMD plan THE Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Mazarron District will meet at Casa Colora restaurant in Leiva on Wednesday October 12 at 7.30pm. This will be followed up with a Remembrance Sunday event to be held at 1.30pm on November 13 at Camposol golf clubhouse.

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Building on their success THE ACTS theatre group from Benijofer have been busily working on their second production, following their hugely successful debut farce ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner.’ Profits will once again be donated to the Benijofer Crisis Appeal. Comedian and national treasure Dave Thursby has died, and on the day of his funeral, friends and colleagues gather beside his coffin to pay their last respects. There is Harvey, who wrote Dave’s material, Vi, Harvey’s wife, Kevin, Dave’s agent, and Kevin’s wife Jane. Dave’s glamorous widow Laura has arranged a funeral to remember, complete with horse-drawn hearse and an attending dog. An unfamiliar woman in flamboyant mourning clothes turns out to be Kay, Dave’s ex-wife from before he was famous, and a series of revela-

tions end up with Kevin throwing a drink into the coffin and all hell breaking loose as the ‘real’ Dave reveals himself from beyond the grave. This two-act comedy was written by Eric Chappell, who also wrote the TV comedy series Rising Damp, Home to Roost and The Bounder. Tickets are priced at €8 and can be booked by emailing tickets.acts@gmail.com or calling 646 277 724. Tickets are also available from various local outlets including Catorce Restaurant, Benijofer, which is just a five-minute walk from the venue and is offering an early bird dinner before the show. For more information contact Catorce on 966 849 030. The performances will take place at Benijofer Cultural Centre on November 3, 4, and 5, with curtains up at 8pm sharp.

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NOW RECRUITING: Walking football teams wanted for new friendly league.

Walking football on the Costa Blanca THE San Miguel Strollers Walking Football Team are considering forming a friendly league, to be played on a home and away basis. Should you wish to put your club forward to join this friendly, non-profit league please contact in the first instance Bill Whitehouse

by email on billwhitehouse1@hotmail.co.uk. If you are reading this and you feel that this is for you please notify your club management. If you would like to join a walking football team please contact the above for more information in your area.

LOCAL successful artist Jim Barry has kindly donated three prints of his original ‘Victoria London’ trio of paintings to the charity ‘Reach Out’ to raise money. Well-known for his permanent exhibition of paintings in the church Iglesia del Salvador, Jim’s prints will hopefully help this worthwhile charity that helps the poor and homeless in the area. His wife Jan, a former professional dancer, is a volunteer at ‘Reach Out’ as well as being a dab hand with the artist’s brush herself. David and Lorraine Whitney, volunteers and managers of the Reach Out shop at Calle Dona Sinforosa 8, Torrevieja, were more than pleased to accept Jim’s works of art for the charity. It is now hoped that the prints will be sold or auctioned in the very near future.

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Better today t By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

AUTUMN RAINS: Lightning strikes Velez-Rubio. EMERGENCY protocols are being put in place in preparation for the coming drop in temperatures and associated flood risk. The Centre for Operational Coordination of Municipal Emergency Orihuela (CECOPAL) is creating a system of alerts to inform parents of around 12,000 students. CECOPAL hopes this will

avoid a collapse in schools and telephone exchanges of the different emergency services, which received around 700 calls in two minutes from parents who did not know whether they should send their child to school during the last episode of torrential rains. The agreement has been made between police and

emergency services as well as the hospitals of Vega Baja and Torrevieja. Contributoing meteorologist, Pedro Gomez, is also on board with the initiative and will provide alerts, warnings and weather in real time. Alerts will then be issued across the network and through schools and AMPA groups to reach parents.

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“THE image we’ve seen this summer will not happen again,” said president of the Murcia Region, Pedro Antonio Sanchez, referring to the critical state of the Mar Menor, Europe’s largest coastal lagoon. The condition of the lagoon was the focus of the first meeting of the Regional Assembly held after the summer break. Responding to questions from the opposition parties about the water quality and accumulating algae this summer, Sanchez said: “The Mar Menor is better today than yesterday.” He said the aim is to “develop its great potential” to be translated into new tourism and environmental opportunities. Work has already begun on creating an agricultural run-off away from the Mar Menor to help prevent water contaminated with chemicals and fertilisers ending up in the lagoon. In total, the Regional Government said they plan to invest €35 million to revive and protect the area.

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Roman statues discovered in private houses in Murcia By John Smith

MAR MENOR: Is to be revived and protected with a €35 million investment.

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AS part of its work to defend Spanish Historical Heritage, Seprona, a division of the Guardia Civil investigates the disappearance of items that it considers national treasures regardless of the date of when the items went into private hands and if there is any question of the provenance then it will act to recover the items involved. In this latest case, it has been investigating the whereabouts of four statues known to have disappeared in the early 20th century from the Roman site known as Los Cantos, which is situated in the town of Murcia Bullas. After considerable investigation, the Guardia Civil located three of the sculptures in two houses in Lorca and Cartagena. After receiving authorisation from the Court of Instruction No. 1 of Mula (Murcia), officers entered these homes and recovered the three statues (two in Lorca and Cartagena), which were in private hands. The three statues would be part of

a group which included a fourth statue popularly known as the ‘Child of the grapes’ which remains undiscovered. The sculptural group which is estimated to be 2,000 years old would have come from a Roman rural house, like a farm and depicts scenes from farming of the time. The sculptures would have been located at the four corners of the central courtyard of the house and either collected rain water or were used for watering the gardens using pipes running out of the house. The Guardia Civil has passed to the community of Murcia the information obtained during the course of the investigation, which is still open, so that it may consider whether to take action against the householders where the statues were found and the statues have been temporarily deposited in the archaeological museums of Lorca and Murcia. In the event that any person is judged to have acted in breach of Heritage Laws, they could be fined up to €200,000.

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TABARCA: Beach ruled out for music festival.

Festival will still go ahead By Linda Hall TA B A R C A w ill ha ve its Festival of Mediterranean Music on October 1 and 2 after all. The island comes under the control of Alicante City Council, and when Culture councillor Daniel Simon applied for permission to hold the event on the beach, this was withheld by coastal authority, Costas.

Simon announced that he would reapply, explaining that the festival would not be a multitudinous affair but attended by 800 people at most. That was roughly the sam e num ber t hat can be f ound on t he beach on a normal day during August, the councillor pointed out. Costas were not won over by Simon’s argument and once again vetoed the festival.

As an al t er nat i ve, Al i cante City Council has now decided to hold the festival on t he Paseo Mar i t i m o promenade, which is municipal property and does not come under Costas’ jurisdiction. “The event will be sustainable and especially careful with the environment, aimed at increasing Tabarca’s cultural and tourist offering,” Simon said.

City car sharing drive EIGHT out of 10 vehicles on Elche’s roads during the work day are occupied by a single person, the driver. The passenger occupancy rate is very low for the work commute and, on average, an employee of the industrial park could save up to 90 euros per month by car sharing, that’s the finding from a report by the Department of Transportation. The report was carried out ahead of Elche’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan which aims to make a more environmentally sustainable city. One of the methods being studied is to reduce the number of vehicles on the road and promote actions to car share, reducing the environment impact and also making savings for the user. The report showed that a quarter of journeys were made on foot, and just 6.2 per cent of trips were made by public transport. The report was released as the city marked the European Week of Mobility.

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Excuses, excuses By Linda Hall EIGHT drivers are charged each day in Alicante Province for driving under the influence of drink or drugs. Impervious to General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) campaigns, 3,042 people in Alicante Province were found with more than the permitted limits of alcohol in their blood or taken drugs when tested last year. Traffic police have heard it all and revealed the most commonly-offered excuses: I didn’t drink anything, I just wetted my lips. I had a small glass of wine with my meal. Cocaine clears the mind, it keeps you awake and you drive better. I’ve taken medication that causes sleepiness. It’s not alcohol, it’s mouthwash. I’m asthmatic and I must have been affected by my inhaler. I’ve eaten liqueur chocolates. I only had one glass but I’m not tall and it went to my head. And finally, a favourite excuse when breath-tested in the early hours: I did drink, but that was at mid-day. Discouraging drink and drugs should begin through education at school, said psychiatrist Bartolome Perez Galves, of the Alcoholism Unit at San Juan hospital.

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School works go ahead ELCHE has confirmed the city will invest around 20,000 euros for the renovation and repair of the facade of the IES Torrellano high school. Brickwork is often seen falling off and

AQUARIUM PLANS: New plans for the once much-loved city centre feature have been criticised by Ecologists in Action.

Not plenty more fish in the tank By Gemma Elvins-Quinn PLANS to reopen the Plaza Nueva Aquarium in Alicante City have been criticised by conservation organisation Ecologists in Action. They issued a critical report on the environmental consequences for the marine fauna in the aquarium. After studying the project,

they said the city would be violating the state and regional regulations regarding the conservation of the fish. The council aims to reproduce some ecosystems of the Mediterranean in six tanks with a total of 20,000 litres of salt water. The city aquarium would be the only one in Europe with salt water that is not connected directly to the sea, which the

group said would make it very expensive and unsustainable for the survival of the fish. They also criticised the high maintenance cost of such an aquarium at around 28,000 euros a year. The popular tourist attraction has been closed since August 2015, following the death of all fish as a result of a failure by the then management company.

cracks are appearing. Mayor of Elche, Carlos Gonzalez, made a visit to the school along with councillor for Education, Patricia Macia, and said the work will take place soon.

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Future support for those with mental illness

MAYOR of Torrevieja, Jose Manuel Dolon, visited the premises of the headquarters of the ADIEM Association to learn more about ADIEM’S work and projects. Currently ADIEM serves a total of 250 people with severe mental illness in their various centres located in the towns of Torrevieja, Orihuela and Almoradi and has a staff of 41 employees of whom eight have a disability. During the visit the Board of ADIEM expressed their concerns to the mayor about the lack of accessibility to employment opportunities for people with mental illness or intellectual disabilities: “The ordinary market or even the Special Employment Centres, offer few real opportunities to these groups which makes them economically dependent on his family,” explained Eduardo Riesco, vice president of ADIEM. Mayor Dolon also stressed “the importance of joining efforts and resources between the council, Generalitat and the association to launch initiatives that respond to the support needs of these people and their families.”

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Greasing t By Gemma Elvins-Quinn AN em ergency cl eani ng pl an has been launched for Elche’s palmerals. Councillor for Parks and Gardens, Antonio Garcia, said the Department will create a specific brigade to act on “black spots” in Europe’s most southerly palm grove, and will complement the work done by municipal technicians in the most emblematic green areas, such as the Municipal Park and Hort del Monjo. The cleaning brigade will particularly focus on the most degraded areas including the two gardens in Altabix, next to the Vinalopo Hospi t al , t he Hor t del Gat and t he Doña Palmira. Garcia said: “These are areas the PP left abandoned.” He added that management in recent months “has been improved a lot” in terms of care and cleaning required in the palm grove and with treatment of the palm weevil bug. Monitoring and prevention of the spread of the weevil is “number one priority” of the council and Garcia said they are optimistic they are over the “worst time.” A public awareness campaign will also be launched “because people should be more ci vi c and car e m or e f or t he gar dens and palmerals.”

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PALM GROVES: A cleaning brigade will be created to act on ‘black spots.’

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Thanking the firefighters ALICANTE wants to officially and formally recognise and thank the firefighters who helped combat the recent fires in Javea. Mayor Gabriel Echavarri, announced that the government team will introduce a motion at the next council meeting on September 29, to recognise the work of the members of the Prevention, Fire Fighting and Rescue of Alicante (SPEIS) who contributed in the recent wild fires. The mayor said he wanted to recognise “the commitment and show of solidarity that these firefighters had on behalf of the city of Alicante.”

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FIELD REPORTING: German journalists get to experience Mazarron’s nautical attractions first hand. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A GROUP of German journalists from Munich and Stuttgart, have been in Mazarron to witness first hand the type of nautical tourism the municipality can

offer. The media group showed interest in the organised tours for whale watching and kayaking around the coves of Bolnuevo, as well as the options for snorkelling and diving.

The visit aims to promote the area in Germany to potential visitors and was managed by the Department of Tourism, the Institute of Tourism of the Region of Murcia (ITREM), and the Tourspain office in Germany.

Keeping abreast of of life after Brexit A HISTORIC REFERENDUM On Thursday, June 23, the people of Britain voted for a British exit, or Brexit, from the European Union in a historic referendum. This decision has prompted jubila nt c e le bra tion, whi l st sendi ng shockwaves through the global economy. Over the next two years or so, Britain will negotiate its exit under article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER BRITAIN EXITS THE EU Through the withdrawal negotiations, nothing will change for British expatriates in Spain, because the UK will remain part of the EU during this transitional period. H ow e ve r, w ha t happens af t er Britain has left the EU and how this may affect you, is still unclear. LEGAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE Whilst many questions remain unanswered, Linea Directa would like to remind all its customers that its Legal Assistance service comes as standard in all their insurance policies. If you have a query you can call one of our lawyers. They offer information and advice on a wide range of matters such as inheritance, family, taxes, purchase and rental of property, etc.

As the Brexit negotiations evolve, our legal team will keep abreast of all the latest developments relating to events occurring in the Spanish territory and those to which Spanish legislation is applicable. 24-HOUR ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY LEGAL CONSULTATIONS Should you require an immediate legal consultation, which due to the gravity of the matter in hand cannot wait, we offer a 24-hour legal advice service. Regardless of the time of day, we can provide immediate specialist legal advice for emergency incidents relating to you, your family, or your home. IN ENGLISH The service is entirely in English. From the drafting and revision of legal documents, to negotiations with third parties and/or opposing parties. We can’t provide all the answers to the questions raised by Britain’s exit of the EU, but we can provide sound legal advice for our expatriate customers living in Spain. We hope the information provided in this article is of interest.

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CARE SYSTEM: Is at breaking point in England.

Difficult for the elderly By John Smith CARE for the elderly in England is getting worse according to a joint report from the King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust which only reports on the situation up to the end of 2014 and suggests that things may still be deteriorating. Effectively it accuses the government of reducing the amount of money available for care for those over 65 which meant that the number of people actually being assisted had dropped by a quarter in the period under review which covered 2011 to 2014 despite the ever aging population. Government funded care which includes residential homes as well as home help is means tested and in many cases, those with their own properties who are unable to care for themselves are being forced to sell up and spend the money on care. Some argue that this is only fair as if they have the funds albeit tied up in property then in difficult financial times, they need to pay for themselves whilst others suggest that they are being penalised for their prudence even though it is likely that they will have paid large amounts on tax and social se-

curity during their working lives. Unsurprisingly, the government said that it was investing in the future of the elderly with £5 billion (€6 billion) being earmarked for joint ventures between the NHS and private care sectors. In addition it argues that it has allowed local councils to increase council tax by up to 2 per cent for investment in care and has found another £1.5 billion (€1.8 billion) for investment in care by 2019. There is no doubt however that many elderly people are left in a very difficult position and even those companies in the private sector who supplied services to local authorities are finding it increasingly difficult to provide a good service and make profits so that a large number are actually closing down or going exclusively private. Apart from the government, others such as charities involved with the elderly and local councils believe that the care system is at breaking point and that unless far more money is invested, things will get worse as the population continues to get older, but not necessarily fitter.

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Oak Land Furniture sign up OAK LAND FURNITURE are opening in Spain shortly, and while their signs went up on their first Spanish store, their first actual ‘sign up’ was with ourselves the EWN! We caught up with Managing Director Steve Day at the new store this week and he explained why: “It’s taken one-and-a-half years to secure a store site here in Spain for various reasons but in that period it was clearly obvious that the leading media to use across Spain was the EWN. Naturally we deliver our furniture across the whole of Spain and the EWN has six fantastic editions so it was a no brainer and easiest decision to make! “A quick meeting with the newspaper ’s owner and sales director Steven Euesden secured a long term future working relationship between Oak Land Furniture and the EWN, to where our latest offerings each week will be advertised, as well as our national website of course which is now live at www.oaklandfurniturespain.com and already taking a good flow of orders from customers residing

NEW HORIZONS: Managing Director Steve Day outside the new store. here in Spain.” The first actual store in Spain is based in San Pedro de Alcantara on the outskirts of Marbella and is in the final stages of store fit out. The

display furniture arrives on September 28 to complete the final touches and once set up the adverts will roll in the EWN each and every week and we will finally open the doors

after a 1.5 year opening in Spain project is completed. The store and website will carry all those ranges of solid oak furniture and sofas that you see daily on

Sky TV, but through the new Spanish operation customers will no longer have to purchase in Britain and ship over themselves. We also met with New Store Manager Nick Prescott who said: “Working with the EWN will be perfect; I’ve lived in Spain now for over 10 years and it has always been my number one read, so I was delighted the company signed up long term with the Costa’s number one paper! The strength of the paper across six large regions is the perfect place for marketing and I look forward to seeing all EWN readers soon either in store or on our live website and chat room at www.oak landfurniturespain.com.” EWN’s Steven Euesden added: “We are over the moon that Oak Land Furniture, a household name in the UK, has chosen the EWN as their preferred choice for marketing throughout Spain, and that it is extremely encouraging that despite the current situation across Europe, that a company of this size is showing faith in the Spanish market for expats by launching here now.”

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Rental horror SWEDEN: A woman has reported to police her horror at finding out her apartment was used as a brothel while she was in India for two months. Putting an ad on a popular website, she rented it to an English-speaking couple who then rented it on.

MORE than 10,000 supporters signed an online petition calling for The Great British Bake Off to remain on the BBC within days of it being announced the show had been sold to Channel 4 for £25 million (€29 million).

Big bucks for book FORMER PM David Cameron has left politics and signed up a star literary

BRITISH PRESS agent to help secure him a deal for his memoirs. He will be hoping to emulate the success of

his predecessor Tony Blair who got a £4.6 million (€5.4 million) book deal.

Not at weekends STEPHEN HAWKING and eminent medics urge the PM to investigate health secretary Jeremy Hunt’s claim that 11,000 patients die every year because few doctors work weekends.

Cycling city DENMARK: Copenhagen has once again been named the world’s most liveable city, according to New York-based magazine Metropolis. The honour was largely based on its accessible infrastructure and named it best city for cyclists.

THE Bavarian interior minister criticised Chancellor Angela Merkel’s refugee policies after police raided refugee homes and arrested three suspects linked to Daesh. He said thousands are arriving in Germany without thoroughly reviewed identification.

DANCERS in the Berlin Ballet have launched a petition against the appointment of Sasha Waltz as one of the company’s new directors saying it is “insulting” as she lacks the background and is politically motivated.

ROBOTS: Will take over certain fields of work.

NORWAY: A man was sentenced to 90 days in jail for stabbing his two family dogs with a kitchen knife. The man said in court that his rampage was a result of his partner ending their 17-year relationship. He also has a three-year ban on owning pets.

NORWAY: Home sales have reached their highest point since 1988. There were 29 per cent more new homes sold last month compared to August last year.

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THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: Has been sold to Channel 4.

Parent fine SWEDEN: A mother who was in the car with her teenage son as he was learning to drive, has been fined after he was caught speeding. He was clocked at driving 180km an hour; 80 km over the limit.

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THE chairman of Germany’s World Cup organising committee, who said he worked for free, drew a fee of more than €5 million according to a news website which claims Franz Beckenbauer tried to hide the sum from tax authorities.

Island stay SWEDEN: Leaders have decided to station soldiers on the island of Gotland immediately. Some 150 soldiers were training on the island in the Baltic sea and have now been ordered to stay for security.

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No puppy love A SHEEPDOG began giving birth to puppies on a highspeed train in central Germany. Two from the litter died but the dog’s owner threw the others away in a bin at the train station.

Jobs for robot workers A REPORT believes that nearly 300,000 students in the Netherlands are being educated in a field of work which will be taken over by robots or computers within the next 20 years with their job becoming obsolete.

DUTCH PRESS anti-smoking lobby group had gone to court in an effort to have all smoking rooms abolished.

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JUDGES in The Hague have ruled that cafés and bars can set up special separate smoking rooms. An

ALMOST half of adults found guilty of sex crimes against children are given suspended sentences or

community service according to a new report which found the maximum sentence of between six and 12 years in jail is rarely given.

Yes unless MPs have voted in favour of a ‘yes unless’ system for donor organs. If the draft bill becomes law, everyone in the Netherlands will be considered a donor unless they specifically request to be taken off the list.

Friendly flipper A DOLPHIN befriended a group of children in the Baltic sea. It turned up at Kiel harbour and took children for rides on its fins.

GP visits A H EALTH i nsur ance company said Germans are going to the doctor twice as much as they actually need to. But opponents claimed health insurance companies t hem sel ves dr i ve up t he number of visits to the doctors.

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HERMITAGE MUSEUM: Has been voted the best in Europe.

Top Winter Palace RUSSIA’s State Hermitage Museum has been voted the best museum in Europe by users of the TripAdvisor website. Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great the vast collection also fared well on the world stage, finishing third behind New York’s Metropolitan museum and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Higher power called for WITH time running out before Russia holds the 2018 World Cup, St Petersburg politicos sought help from a higher power in their struggle to get the Zenit Arena fit for purpose. An unofficial ceremony saw 20 priests pray for the successful completion of the stadium, which has bedevilled the city’s administration since 2007.

Officer Oliver A POLICEMAN infuriated his superiors so much that they demanded his resignation after the cheeky officer uploaded a video of his service lunch online, comparing it to dog food. The Spartan lunch box included two slices of bread, ham pate, half a tomato, a third of a cucumber and a plastic spoon.

Men of steel CHICKEN eggs crushed under a sledgehammer, a scythe wielding candidate, Terminator 2 tribute, and a room full of bears. Election season in Russia was full of some choice campaigns before the Duma vote as candidates brought out a creative touch in a bid to connect with wary voters.

Polar panic BESIEGED scientists finally managed to drive away the polar bears who had staked out their remote weather sta-

ZENIT ARENA: Has to be ready for 2018 World Cup. tion after capturing and eating one of their dogs. The meteorologist team on the Izvesti Tsik islands were surrounded for 10 days by dozens of bears until rescue teams delivered flares to scare them off.

Virtual vengeance A CRACK Russian cyber squad hacked the World AntiDoping Agency’s (Wada) secure database and accessed confidential athlete data, including that of American stars Simone Biles and Serena Williams. The hackers

then claimed that Americans were clearly on drugs as they likely sought revenge for Wada’s banning of Russian athletes for doping offences.

Pardon please? CIA whistleblower Edward Snowden launched an attack on the Kremlin, lambasting its human rights record and online monitoring of private data. The American has been stranded in Russia since 2013 after he blew the lid on the National Security Agency’s vast electronic surveillance programme, simultaneously becoming a hero and public enemy No 1.

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Bayer agrees takeover bid By John Smith NOW with its third bid accepted, the German pharmaceutical company expects to take over genetically engineered seed company Monsanto in what is considered to be the largest ever merger in this agricultural market. The agreement values Monsanto at $56 billion (€49.8 billion) but as the German giant will also take over $10 billion (€8.9 billion) of debt, the total spend will be $66 billion (€58.7 billion).

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$2 billion (€1.78 billion) is amount Bayer has agreed to pay to Monsanto in the event international regulators refuse to grant approval for the takeover.

According to Bayer, despite resistance from environmental groups in Europe the

constant growth in population worldwide means it is imperative to obtain the best possible yield from agricultural land and this means there will be a huge market for genetically modified crops in future. This combined company will control more than 25 per cent of the entire world’s market for seeds and pesticides and is an example of how so many companies are merging in order to tackle the ‘brave new world.’

We are still in the dark about crucial details - when the railway will open, how much it will cost and where it will go.” Meg Hillier MP on HS2 rail link speaking to the UK Treasury Select Committee.

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New £5 note A BRAND new £5 note made from polymer and depicting Sir Winston Churchill entered into limited circulation within the UK on September 13. The initial print run is 440 million and they are being distributed widely throughout the UK with the intention that they will replace the paper note speedily as the old note will cease to be legal tender with effect from May 5 2017. This new £5 note is made from a thin, flexible plastic material which is resistant to dirt and moisture, and lasts around 2.5 times longer than paper. It has also allowed the Bank of England to introduce a new

generation of security features, making it even harder to counterfeit. The new polymer notes will still have tiered sizing, bold numerals and a similar colour palette to the current notes to help blind and visually impaired people tell the difference between them. A polymer £10 featuring Jane Austin will also be introduced in 2017 followed in 2020 by a £ 20 depicting the artist Turner. The note was unveiled in June of this year at Blenheim Palace birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and celebrates one of Britain’s greatest statesmen.

FOLLOWING a meeting of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on September 15, it decided to leave the main interest rate at 0.25 per cent but left the door open for a further cut if considered necessary. This news has not been received with any great surprise as it was only a month ago the rate was halved which was the first cut for seven years and the economy appears fairly buoyant following the surprise Brexit result. The next meeting of the MPC will be in November and some analysts forecast that the rate will then be cut to 0.1 per cent.

INE latest FIGURES just released by the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) show in 2014, Spanish companies employed 656,000 people and earned €183 million from their overseas subsidiaries whilst foreign companies in Spain employed 1,273,000 and earned €464 million. It also revealed that although the rate had slowed down, inflation continues to fall in Spain.

Apple 7 said to be a success THOSE who were hoping to visit an Apple shop to order the new iPhone 7 plus or the jet black smaller iPhone 7 have been disappointed as the company reported that it had sold all available models through orders received on its website, although customers are welcome to

€200,000 is allegedly the amount of money which appeared in PP funds between 2004 and 2011, the source of which cannot be accounted for according to the Spanish Supreme Court.

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place an order at their local shop. Breaking with tradition it did not declare the number of phones sold, so if initial production was low no-one would be any the wiser but the excitement caused by the words ‘sell out’ immediately pushed share prices up by more than 3 per cent.

Paradoxically a number of these high cost mergers have been brought about because the general financial difficulties of the past decade caused a reduction in purchases of high priced seeds and pesticide leading to a reduction in profits and these mergers are in part intended to allow for a reduction in operating costs. In the event however that regulators don’t approve the deal, then Bayer is committed to paying a substantial ‘penalty’ to Monsanto.

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Airbus woes THERE was bad news for Airbus when Singapore Airlines the first airline to operate the super-jumbo A380 announced that it would not be renewing the lease on the first of its aircraft to reach the expiration of a 10year-contract. Ironically, it still operates four other A380s which are still under contract and has a further five on order which are due for delivery over the next few years. The development of this aircraft has been very expensive and has only recently delivered any profit to Airbus and large aircraft now appear to be going out of fashion.

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COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Legal & General Group PLC 211.15 2.60 Lloyds Banking Group PLC 56.95 0.45 London Stock Exchange Grp 2748.00 14.00 Marks & Spencer Group PLC 320.25 2.80 Mediclinic International PLC 931.00 12.00 Merlin Entertainments PLC 479.80 6.30 Micro Focus International PLC 2156.00 19.00 Mondi PLC 1595.50 19.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 215.55 3.90 National Grid PLC 1063.75 11.00 Next PLC 5032.50 30.00 Old Mutual PLC 192.50 2.20 Paddy Power Betfair PLC 8855.00 90.00 Pearson PLC 795.00 14.00 Persimmon PLC 1776.50 28.00 Provident Financial PLC 2980.00 17.00 Prudential PLC 1364.25 15.00 Randgold Resources Ltd 7507.50 145.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC 7190.50 62.00 RELX PLC 1445.00 15.00 Rio Tinto PLC 2341.75 62.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 742.75 15.50 Royal Bank of Scotland Gr 189.30 3.67 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 1919.25 30.50 Royal Mail PLC 522.00 5.50 RSA Insurance Group PLC 534.50 2.50 SABMiller PLC 4439.75 0.00 Sage Group (The) PLC 736.25 8.00 Sainsbury (J) PLC 243.65 3.40 Schroders PLC 2708.00 29.00 Severn Trent PLC 2433.00 28.00 Shire PLC 5096.50 1.00 Sky PLC 865.25 25.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 1243.50 13.85 Smiths Group PLC 1364.00 19.00 SSE PLC 1533.50 14.00 Standard Chartered PLC 622.40 15.50 Standard Life PLC 345.50 5.50 St James's Place PLC 943.00 12.00 Taylor Wimpey PLC 150.10 2.25 Tesco PLC 173.80 4.50 Travis Perkins PLC 1582.00 20.00 TUI AG 1067.00 -1.00 Unilever PLC 3557.00 40.50 United Utilities Group PLC 990.50 11.50 Vodafone Group PLC 220.83 2.30 Whitbread PLC 4093.00 34.00 Wolseley PLC 4424.50 44.00 Worldpay Group PLC 296.90 1.00 WPP PLC 1785.00 26.00

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New power station now approved By John Smith THE British government having agreed in principle with the Chinese government that the Hinkley Point power station expansion in Somerset could go ahead with significant Chinese investment almost a year ago, waited until July of 2016 to see whether the board of French company EDF which will be in partnership with the Chinese would decide to pull out of the project. Once EDF had confirmed their support for the project, the new Prime Minister surprised everyone by announcing that the government was postponing any decision whilst it considered whether it was in Britain’s national interest to allow such a vast amount of foreign investment in such a vulnerable area. Now, either convinced that it won’t be a problem or alert to the lightly veiled threats from the Chinese that future cooperation and investment would be under serious threat if it was cancelled, the government has announced that after reviewing the situation and adding safeguards to the deal, the new nuclear power station can go ahead. It appears that the government was most worried about the fact that there was no protection should investors decide to sell their stake to third parties and has insisted that no sale could be made by EDF without government approval. In addition, it has announced that it will take a percentage of any future deal of this sort in order to

NUCLEAR PLANT: Will create jobs.

POWER STATION: The government has announced it can go ahead. maintain a modicum of control. With an £18 billion (€21.6 billion) cost of building the plant of which the French firm will pay two thirds, with the balance coming from

China, there is some fear that EDF may be overstretching itself financially, but the fact that this new efficient power station looks likely to supply more than 5 per cent of Britain’s energy needs and

will employ some 25,000 workers over a period of years must have been the deciding factor. This is just the first of two additional nuclear plants that China has indicated that it wishes to be involved with, one with shared investment and one to be built entirely by the Chinese and no mention has been made by the British government about these, although presumably it will want to have some form of interest in these plants as well. With Brexit approaching and the need for Britain to enter into formal trade and other agreements with countries around the world, it would have been somewhat unwise to make the Chinese government lose face by vetoing the project at this vital time.

By John Smith WITH a poke in the eye for Donald Trump, the Ford Motor Company clearly more interested in profits than patriotism ‘Trump style,’ has announced that it will transfer all of its US-based smallcar production to Mexico in order to reduce costs. The company has already had to reduce its profits forecast by $600 million (€533 million) to $10.8 billion ( € 9 . 0 7 b i l l i o n ) d u e to slowing down of sales and a significant charge to the accounts of $640 mi l l i o n ( € 5 6 9 millio n ) caus ed b y a f a u l t i n th e d o o r catches which has required a major rec a l l o f a l a rg e n u mb e r o f models. The company alerted shareholders and journalists to the fact that it will be investing billions of dollars into developing a large range of electric cars as well as self-driving models which it sees as being the future for the business and expects for its range to consist of more than 40 per cent of this type of vehicle by 2020. M ark Fi e l d s, t h e c o mp an y ’s

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WORLD HQ: The Ford headquarters in Michigan. chief executive has explained that Ford has to move from its relatively comfortable ‘old style’ of busi-

ness in order to adapt to a new world with very ‘new style’ products and customer expectations.

Ford is now faced with competing not just with traditional vehicle manufacturers but with major

high tech companies such as Appl e and Googl e whi ch ar e cash rich, technology savvy and are already testing their own self-drive vehicles. Apart from expanding its range of vehicles and updating the whole business, the company finds itself in the unusual position of needing to save money from day to day oper at i ons f or ecast at $3 bi l l i on (€2.65 billion) per year for the next three years whilst investing huge amounts in research and development. What i s cl ear however at t he moment is that whilst a number of companies are pouring cash into self-driving cars and are being allowed to test early prototypes provided they are accompanied by a human driver - there is no guarantee if or when Congress will approve a law allowing those vehicles on the road. One thing is likely however and that is if Donald Trump is elected the next President of the USA that Ford may face some problems in importing their new cars across the border from Mexico!

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BORDER CONTROL: Scheme may be introduced to every airport in the UK. By John Smith IT rather looks as if someone from Ryanair or one of the other budget airlines has been giving advice to the British Government as it has been announced that travellers who want to get through passport control quickly at Gatwick Airport will be invited to pay an extra £17.50 (€20.50) to get this special treatment! This piece of blatant profiteering which also allows fast tracking at security on departure has been confirmed by the Home Office with rumours that it may be introduced at every airport in the UK and will certainly be introduced at Edinburgh in the future. Union leaders representing those responsible for implementing the scheme at the airports are up in arms over the decision and are derisory in their comments about what they see as an unworkable idea. The plan would assume an extra lane to allow the fast

It is not clear whether the charge applies to UK and EU passport holders. tracking but unions say that staff can’t cope with the volume of visitors now and unless staffing is increased, delays for those not paying the extra amount will be even worse. The Home Office believes that the additional funds raised will help fund the immigration service but with an initial plan to allow just 50 people an hour through the new fast lane, an income in the region of £15,000 per day is hardly likely to secure the border and improve the overall process of entry. What is not made clear is whether this charge applies to UK and EU passport holders or only to those who are en-

tering on visas. The passports containing microchips which take passengers through an unmanned series of gates are so unreliable that staff are employed before the automatic machines to explain how they work and to then send those whose passports are not recognised to dedicated immigration officers who have half of the work of their colleagues. This writer has been told that as his name is John Smith, it is too complicated for the computer to cope as so many people have the same name! The concept of retinal passports barely lasted a year and was not only erratic, but had to be scrapped after significant development cost. One good thing about Brexit will be that if Britain refuses to allow members of the EU to have the automatic right of entry into the UK then at least the queues for the British passport holders should reduce dramatically.

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Extremists make life hell LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT BY now it must be painfully obvious, even to the ‘luvvies,’ that the extremists of Daesh are hellbent on making life on our beautif u l p l a n e t a l i v in g hell. Every aspect of their existence is firmly geared toward turning the miracle of our glorious human manifestation into one that is evil, utterly lacklustre and totally devoid of all its happiness, love and fun, and boy is it succeeding! It has managed to repress the glamour and personality of its female members: restrict dancing and singing: all but destroy the wonderful joys of travelling, particularly by air (who can forget the heart-lifting excitement of being invited into the cockpit by the pilots of yore?).

AIR TRAVEL: Increased security due to terrorism has taken the joy out of travelling. It has blighted our holiday destinations and beaches with death, destruction and the sight of op-

pressed women in Burkinis. It has attacked our sporting events, s la ughte re d pe ople e njoying

shopping malls and made just about every happy public occasion a reason to keep glancing

over our shoulders in case a rampagi ng gunm an or sui ci de bomber is sidling up behind us. There is of course a method in their undoubted madness. The m or e hor r i f i c t hey m ake t he earthly journey, the easier it is to i nduct new r ecr ui t s i nt o t hei r twisted organisation. Promises of heavenly paradise are far more easily welcomed by those whose lives are hardly worth waking up for. The most ludicrous of all is of course the 72 virgin offers. What I would like to know is what they offer female terrorists? Sevent y- t wo vi rgi n Br ad Pi t t lookalikes? Ha! If it weren’t so serious it would be laughable. But it is of course, deadly serious. We must never waver in our firm commitment to wipe this evil from the face of our Earth; thereby allowing us to enjoy its glorious gifts and simply take our own chances on any possible life hereafter. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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gether, but this will be on a no-win no-fee basis! Those who have suffered a loss are invited to contact him with a copy of the original purchase contract and proof of payment (as well as where it was paid to). A decision as to whether there is a viable case to prosecute can be made very quickly and if the decision is positive then it is intended that there will be a three-way agreement, signed between the person losing the money, OPP and the lawyer who will undertake the case. Once they proceed, it is likely that it will take 12 to 18 months to obtain a final court ruling and in the event of the Judge making an award to the person whose money has been taken, there will be a 15 per cent charge (plus IVA) from OPP and the lawyers will keep any interest that has been awarded by the court. Should the case be unsuccessful, then no costs are charged to the client. OPP was formed at the beginning of 2016 and is a regular advertiser in Euro Weekly News from which it has received a number of enquiries and is currently actively pursuing more than 30 cases. So if you want to find out more, visit www.off-planpropertydepositrefunds.com or call Sheldon on 642 740 708.

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Based on my own experience, women will tend to be inclusive, to reach out more, to care a little more. ” CHRISTINE LAGARD

Smashing the glass ceiling By Simon Firth. COME November 8 the world’s most powerful nation could be led by a woman and it will be for the first time. The former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, who will be 69 next month, will then become the third member of the current G7 states to be led by a woman. If Clinton wins and becomes the 45th US President, will she enact any legislation to

break down the barriers that persist between men and women? Margaret Thatcher is famously accused of doing very little on that score. For many businesswomen it can be where those differences are most keenly felt. The female to male ratio in the company boardrooms of almost every country in the world may be the most often used, but still the most dramatic and starkest, indicator of how far women still have to travel to achieve equality in the world of business. In the UK just over a quarter of board positions on the FTSE 100 companies are occupied by women. By 2020 that figure should be 33 per cent, according to a government-backed report out last year. While the glass ceiling may be cracking a little then, it is far from

BEST ADVICE according to the women out there, who are doing it for themselves is to be yourself, or to put it another way, find your own style. smashed. This is one of the main drivers behind women choosing to go into business for themselves, to run the company along the lines they choose and to do business, as far as is possible, the way they want. Despite 53 per cent of graduates

and 47 per cent of the workforce being women, going it alone can seem the only way to escape the twin dilemmas of PT and PP: part-time and poorly paid. For women to be successful in business one of the most crucial decisions is whether to be yourself in style and substance, or attempt to emulate the perception of men in the world of business; competitive and aggressive. The best advice, according to the women out there who are doing it for themselves, is to be yourself, or, to put it another way, find your own style. And when aggression or forcefulness or assertiveness is called for then do it. If you don’t, you and your business could be rolled over. Ever heard the phrase: ‘It’s not what you know, it’s who you know’? It can be a killer, the sort of barrier that could stop someone from even taking the first steps. Knowing how and where to find the right networks that offer support, be it financial, legal, personal, can make the difTurn to page 52

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PELLICER & HEREDIA have 15 years experience behind them and are members of the Alicante Lawyers Society. Their field of expertise is in international law and they speak English, Spanish, Russian, German and Swedish. As well as lawyers, the firm has barristers, solicitors and tax advisers. There is also a UK qualified solicitor which is invaluable for those moving to or from the UK who need advice. When you first purchase your property in Spain they will ensure everything is done legally with their independent conveyancing service. Taxes in Spain are a complex issue, especially for expatriates, and they will talk you through your tax obligations based on your personal status and circumstances.

Remember not just those in work are affected by Spain’s tax laws and everyone should be aware of where they stand if, for example, they have property or savings in another country. Pellicer & Heredia can also help with setting up your own business and ensuring this is done in a totally legal fashion. Other services include debt recovery, complaints and claims against companies and individuals, consumer rights and enforcement of foreign legal judgements. When moving to Spain it is always advised that you update your will to ensure your wishes are carried out and Pellicer & Heredia can guide you through the whole process. The firm has eight lawyers and their service is so comprehensive it

is fair to say that if you have a legal requirement their legal team will almost certainly be able to help you. Just contact them for an initial discussion. Remember a good lawyer or adviser should save you money in the long term whether it is from avoiding fines or from reducing your tax bills. Everything will be dealt with in English if you wish, so there is no danger of any misunderstanding in what can be a complex subject. Pellicer & Heredia have 10 offices from Marbella to TeuladaMoraira and the full list can be found on their website www.pel licerheredia.com.

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ference between bumpy but fulfilling road to success or a very rocky road indeed. They are out there in either the public and private sectors or more often now, on the web. Search them out: that support, even if in the background, is vital especially when the going gets tough. For women, more than many men, finding the right balance between family life and your business life is the real clincher. Many women with children feel they have to wait until the nest is empty just to begin, while others base their start-up in the home as the only way to do most of one and at least some of the other. A supportive partner can help but otherwise the advice seems to be ‘find out how others do it, copy the best bits and don’t think you need to get it 100 per cent right in both areas - you can’t and won’t.’ The bottom line is, if you’re successful no-one even cares if you’re a woman.

By Sam Holliday THE woman who recently charmed an entire school in Almeria was born Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano into a middle class family in Oviedo, Asturias. One of three girls, her father was a journalist while her mother was a registered nurse and hospital union representative. Letizia went to La Gesta School in Oviedo before the family moved to Madrid. She attended the Ramiro de Maeztu High School and then went on to the Complutense University of Madrid and it was here that she completed a bachelor’s degree as well as a licentiate’s degree in journalism. On top of this Letizia also has a Masters Degree in audiovisual journalism. Whilst studying, Letizia started working for the Asturian daily newspaper La Nueva España, before moving to ABC and news agency EFE. On completing her studies she went to Guadalajara in Mexico working at Siglo 21. Returning to Spain she then worked for an economic channel similar to Bloomberg and then on to CNN+. Moving to TVE in 2000 Letizia was working as an anchor for the weekly

On November 1, 2003 the royal household announced the engagement of Letizia to the Prince of Asturias. The wedding took place in the Cathedral Santa Maria la Real de la Almudena in Madrid on May 22, 2004. It was the first royal wedding there in almost 100 years. Letizia accepted her new role as Princess, travelling round the country and by his side abroad and on October 31, 2005 their first daughter, Leonor, Princess of Asturias, was born. After announcing her second pregnancy in 2006, Letizia embarked on her solo agenda focusing on social issues including children’s rights, education and culture. In April 2007, the couple’s second daughter, the Infanta Sofia, was born. In recent years her solo agenda has gone from strength to strength. On June 19, 2014 she became Queen of Spain - the first Spanish queen to have been born as QUEEN OF SPAIN: Her solo agenda has gone from strength to strength. a commoner.

news programme Informe Semanal on the news channel 24 Horas and later Telediario Maitinal, a daily morning news programme. It was also the same year she reported from Washington on the presidential elections as well as broadcasting live from Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks in New York. In August of 2013, Letizia was promoted to the anchor on the daily evening news programme Telediaro 2 for TVE, just a few months before her engagement to Felipe. Although married before, for 10 years to Alonso Guerrero Perez, it ended in 1999.

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Think pink – in the legal world! LADIES flying high at Pellicer & Heredia “IF you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. This is exactly what drives the te a m a t Pe llic e r & Heredia

Lawyers Sandra Lacort Longato and Maria Jose Diaz Veracierta at the office opening party.

solicitors and tax advisors. Pellicer & Heredia was created by two ambitious experts of law - Mr Ignacio Pellicer Mollá and Mr Pedro Heredia Ortiz. The idea of creating this law firm was focused on the most important thing for the founding partners - to help peopl e by sol vi ng t hei r problems in the most convenient and comprehensible way. This is why Pellicer & Her edi a gat her ed a t eam with knowledge of both national and international law, and extremely wide competence and skills of several languages… not to mention a team of competent f em al e sol i ci t or s, t ax advi sor s, account ant s and administrators.

Not only are the members of t he t eam at Pel l i cer & Heredia predominantly female… they are incredibly ski l l ed i n t hei r speci f i c fields, speak between them eight languages, act as the legal representatives for some of the largest companies in Spain, have international links with embassies and multinational companies throughout the world and still focus on the most i m por t ant aspect of any business - YOU the customer. To find out more information on the team please visit www.pellicerheredia.com. For more information on changes in the law and subjects of interest to you, look at their blog or videos.

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Finding the right holiday for you By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ESTABLISHED nearly a decade ago, Viajes Playa Flamenca has helped thousands of people find the right holiday whether that be their perfect little break away in Spain, or lifelong dream holiday on the other side of the world. Owner Sofia Alvarez conveys her own love of travelling as she and her talented team tailor-make the holiday you want. The company prides itself on its specialised and personal service and offers a door-to-door transfer service. So whether you are headed to a port on a cruise or the airport, they can pick you up from home and really start your holiday in style.

VIAJES PLAYA FLAMENCA: Prides itself on a personal service.

Sofia said cruises are becoming big business at the moment and she expects their popularity to continue until 2020: “Companies are investing a lot of money in the ships now and they are attract-

ing a lot of people.” She adds: “This is a shift from 10 years ago when people thought they would get the best holidays in five-star all-inclusive resorts, but this market is now tiring. Cruises offer the opportunity to be able to visit lots of different places and still enjoy luxurious surroundings

and great food and entertainment.” With cruises now selling to depart from Alicante port, it has never been so easy to start your cruise holiday. Viajes Playa Flamenca has the last cabins available on the Pullmantur eight-night cruise which departs from Alicante next month. They have a special price of €850 per person all inclusive in a junior suite with terrace on the cruise departing on October 9 and for the October 16 cruise, prices for the same high end cabin are €820, taxes included. Their bespoke Spanish tours are also proving popular including trips to Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Sevilla and Valencia, all with a door-to-door service and a dinner night included. A range of dates are available throughout the year. As a fully insured and independent travel agents, Viajes Playa Flamenca is able to source you the best holiday. They can provide tailor-made services and believe their customer service is second-to-none, going above and beyond what most other travels agents would do. Visit the agency in Calle Pablo Picasso 1, Playa Flamenca on the Orihuela Costa to discuss your next trip.

The Queen of Spanish business ANA PATRICIA BOTIN-SANZ DE SAUTUOLA O’SHEA, to give her her full name, was this year ranked the 10th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine. Born in 1960, she is the executive chairman of the Santander Group and the fourth generation of the family to hold this role. Botin became well known in UK business circles when she was appointed CEO of Santander UK in 2010. She transformed the group with the merger of Abbey National, Alliance & Leicester and the Bradford & Bingley building societies. Under her stewardship the UK arm of the Spanish giant grew to have more than 800 branches serving, according to estimates, 14 million customers. On the death of her father in September 2014, Botin became the first woman to head the largest bank in the Eurozone. Less than a year later she was appointed an honorary dame for her services to Britain’s financial services sector. She said the award was “testimony

1960 The year in which she was born.

2010 Appointed CEO of Santander UK.

2014 First woman head largest bank.

By virtue of her position with Banco Santander, became the first woman ever to chair a global financial organisation.

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ANA BOTIN: The 10th most powerful woman in the world.

to the success of the team at Santander UK, who every day are helping people and businesses prosper, and to the loyalty and trust of our customers.” Reflecting on the honour, the British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, said it “reflected her exceptional contributions to the UK economy and society.” As head of a company employing nearly 194,000 staff worldwide, the challenges she faces are myriad with Brazil, the US and the UK giving investors cause for concern. In the US its banking division became the first to fail the Federal Reserve”s stress tests three years in a row. The failure was laid not at the door of its capital reserves but on its financial planning and poor risk management policies. In January of this year Botin vowed to fix its US problems or consider selling the operation. The 55-year-old is the mother of three sons, and by virtue of her position with Banco Santander, the first woman ever to chair a global financial organisation.

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Business in her blood SOFIA is driven by the possibilities and ability to be able to change things By Gemma Elvins-Quinn SOFIA ALVAREZ was born in Brussels and came to Spain when she was just three years old. Business is in her blood with her family running numerous successful companies and having largely built and established Playa Flamenca itself. Viajes Playa Flameca is indeed located in the family’s commercial building. But Sofia did not rest on her laurels and accept she would follow in the family’s business. She spent years studying marketing, commercial studies and nutrition and also has a Masters degree. Travel was her first passion and she got her first job at the age of 19 working for an airline. She then worked in the construction industry and then had a clothes shop in Playa Flamenca, San Isidro and Albatera. But when the crisis hit she sold up and went back to travel. Having lived with and amongst the expat community for so long on the Orihuela Costa, she recognised a niche in the market for a quality, reliable and friendly travel agent and she has since helped thousands of customers. “This unit was already mine,” said Sofia “and there was just such a large group of retired people that needed something to do and I wanted to introduce them more to Spain and what was on offer. It started with doing tickets to the local theme parks and expanded from there.” Another major part of Sofia’s life now is politics and she is the Councillor for Orihuela Costa based in the Playa Flamenca Town

Hall. “I was upset at the way the area was going,” said Sofia “and the PP party fit with my ideology so I joined.” Having been in touch with the party for several years at the last elections she was asked to increase her participation and she won a seat on the council. Now she has the difficult task of turning the Orihuela Costa around and fighting for the necessary funds to turn it into the area residents and businesses want and deserve. Admitting this has been “the hardest year” of her life, she said the possibilities and ability to change things is what drives her. It is hard to believe she has any free time at all, but on the occasions when she isn’t in the travel agency or town hall, this intelligent and highly driven businesswoman enjoys going to the gym, cooking and drinking the odd glass of red wine with friends: “I work hard and play hard,” she says with a smile.

I wanted to introduce people

Viajes Playa Flamenca Calle Pablo Picasso 1 Playa Flamenca Tel: 966 760 005 or 609 656 659 Email: info@viajesplayaflamenca.com

SOFIA ALVAREZ: Another part of her life now is in politics.

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ANGELINA JOLIE

JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM INSURANCES

Regain control over your life A GOOD night’s sleep and lack of needless complications are among the most understated secrets to a contented and stress-free life. Unfortunately not taking control of certain details can cause a real headache further down the line. However long you have lived in Spain you will likely be all too familiar with the aggravating problem of finding a dependable insurance provider. Someone you can trust to provide the best possible service, and who offers a more personal, collaborative approach to properly address your needs. Jennifer Cunningham Insurances has cultivated a well-deserved reputation across the expatriate community courtesy of a deeper, client friendly focus on insurance policies and an exemplary service backed up by glowing testimonials. Sensitive to the very particular and often complex needs of expats living in Spain, and with professionally qualified, multi-lingual personnel, Jennifer Cunningham Insurances is the place to turn to when you want your insurance claim dealt with swiftly and effectively. Partnered with ASSSA and Liberty Se-

provider should empower you, rather than trap you in even more paperwork and complex contracts. This means that you are able to sit down and have a personal chat with any one of the expert staff at hand, to freely discuss your hopes and concerns with someone who is passionate and determined to help. You are also placed in charge of the renewal process, with nothing happening without your say-so, as is frequently the case in Spain, which means that you can finally regain control over your financial affairs, strengthened by the invaluable guidance of this dedicated and professional team.

JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM: More than just a voice on the phone. guros, two of Spain’s most respected insurers, and with more than 20 years hands-on experience in the industry, Jennifer Cunningham Insurances offers a comprehensive range of services to help you manage your life. Whether it is home, health or car insurance you will be offered the full scope of expertise and advice to help you ensure that you make

the right decision for you and your family. Legal and financial services are also available, as are life, travel and pet insurance, as well as sensitive funeral planning. The key philosophies underpinning the success of Jennifer Cunningham Insurances are the attitude that they are more than just a voice on the phone, and that a good insurance

So if you want to enlist the help of an insurance provider you can trust and talk to on a down-to-earth and personal level, then simply call 966 461 690 today and request a call back. You can also visit them online at www.jennifercunningham.net to find out more, read informative articles, and see what other expats have to say.

Spearheading a food revolution EVERYONE is conscious of their health these days, even if they choose to do very little about improving it. Most of us know which foods are packed with E numbers and which contain far too much sugar. For some though it’s about going much further and having a diet of food that has not been through any industrial processes at all. For Spanish-born Irene Arango it was about starting a restaurant that catered for those wanting raw vegan food. So she and her business partner Rich Havardi started Nama in 2013, moving the premises to Notting Hill a year later. In her own words, her aim is to “bring raw food and all of its benefits into the mainstream showing just how exciting raw dishes can be when using your creativity and imagination.” The aim is to ensure the food retains its minerals, vitamins and nutritional properties without losing them in the cooking process. That means making sure the food is not heated above 42 degrees Celsius. Eating them raw, she says, is the way nature intended.

The look of her dishes is also very important and she admits to enjoying her food more “when it is pretty.” As a businesswoman she has had to juggle her work-life balance - her young daughter is called Ariana - and it has not always been straightforward. “I wasn’t there for my daughter and I wasn’t there for the

Her aim is to bring raw food and all of its benefits into the mainstream. IRENE ARANGO: A top UK businesswoman.

business because my head was divided doing these two things all the time.” She admits it was “not the best time of my life” but the path is becoming a little easier now. For Arango it has been time management which has meant doing jobs for the business when her daughter is napping or catching up on phone calls and emails once her daughter has gone to bed. Unusually, she speaks of herself as being “a very fast reader” and calls it her “invaluable skill.” Her conversion to raw food followed a chance meeting with a couple who had just taken it up and within six months, she says, they looked like “completely different people.” She met Havardi at an event about raw food and they decided to go into business together. Their eaterie, Nama, is expected to be turning over €1,700,000. Last year the Daily Telegraph placed her in its top 35 women in business in the UK. It described her as ‘spearheading a food revolution.’

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Going the extra mile JENNIFER is an inspiring figure who makes the Costa Blanca a far better place to be A DETERMINED, passionate lady who keeps herself fit and young through healthy living and an inspiring enthusiasm for helping others, Jennifer’s story is a stirring one that relates courage, dedication and the incalculable benefits of a positive mental attitude. Having moved to Spain in the late 1980’s, Jennifer soon found herself alone with only a half finished home and a widows’ pension after her husband sadly passed away. Many will recall the transformative moments in

their life when they stood, changed but unbroken, and found the strength to continue by channelling their love, rather than being overcome by fear, and Jennifer began the long road towards developing her own life, and helping many others along the way. From humble beginnings working from the simplicity of her own bedroom, Jennifer managed to apply her experience working in health insurance, and her philosophy of putting people before profit, to eventually become a household name on the Costa Blanca, admired for her forthright attitude and prudent advice. It certainly wasn’t an easy feat. At the be-

ginning Jennifer wasn’t computer literate, which means she didn’t have a clue how to use the darned machines. Learning from scratch blessed her with a more empathetic understanding of the difficulties faced by her fellow expatriates in Spain. Her company, Jennifer Cunningham Insurances, was built on the principle that a personal, one on one service was fundamental to ensuring that people’s needs are properly met and that real interaction can never be replaced with the detachment of the telephone or internet. Jennifer also has her own sound advice programme on Bay Radio where she offers valuable and impartial insights. More than a caring businesswoman, Jennifer is one of the many inspiring figures who quite simply make the Costa Blanca a far better place to live. Find out more about Jennifer and her company at www.jennifercunningham.net.

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Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate, your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.

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Female leaders full of hope, confidence and courage By Matthew Elliott WITH the publication of our Women in Business supplement, exclusively written for our Costa Blanca South clients and readership, the Euro Weekly News (EWN) continues to be at the forefront of fighting for female equality and progress. As the leading English-language community newspaper in Spain, EWN has campaigned vigorously throughout its history to shine a light on real issues that affect real women every day, while promoting clients and charities who make a substantial difference on the ground. As you will have seen throughout this supplement, women are playing a progressively significant role in the business world, transforming it into a more creative, d y n a m i c , f a i r, a n d p ro fita b le environment than the exclusionary days of the past. We have been keen to stress the connection between women in business and evolution in the way society treats women, pointing out that, while there is still much to be done, it is these pioneering female leaders who are today influencing their communities and transforming perceptions. EWN believes that by highlighting these women, and the magnificent, invaluable role they play in local life, we can complement our outstanding coverage of other issues that impact women, not just as a collective, but on an individual level, each and every day. Our hugely successful ‘No Means No’ campaign was aimed at raising awareness of sexual assault and educating possible perpetrators and victims as to their rights, responsibilities and the nature of consent and respect. At Christmas, while other newspapers focused on soft coverage of Santa Claus and spending obscene amounts of money, EWN instead chose to carry a hard-hitting special edition on domestic violence, which torments many women even more traumatically during the festive period. Because we know our readership, and because we ourselves have our hearts in our communities, the EWN staff do not shy away from tackling the hard facts of life, the stories swept under the rug which tell

y o u far more a bout s oc ie ty tha n a cheap, glitzy pretence that everything is okay. At the core of EWN’s philosophy is the belief that it is how we treat the weakest members of our community th a t reve a ls our true na ture a nd strength, that a community newspaper b e a rs a re s pons ibility to tha t one woman, battered, broken and alone with nowhere to turn. By o ff e ring oppre s s e d w ome n a voice, by raising public awareness, by

We can help inspire working women and future generations to go out there, make a difference, be themselves, and change the world.”

highlighting female role-models, by p u b lic is ing c ha ritie s foc us e d on women’s needs, by initiating camp a ig n s , a nd by s pe a king the truth, EWN hopes to meet its responsibilities to those in need. And we are proud to say that we h a v e h elpe d. O ve r the ye a rs the amount of requests for help, and expressions of gratitude for providing it, has proven EWN to be the one local paper with the drive, determination, prestige and power to successfully bring change to our communities. One feature which distinguishes EWN from the local media crowd, and places the paper in a unique position to effectively champion the cause of women in business, is that its charismatic and feminist leader is, of course, a woman. M ich el Eue s de n ha s fought for women’s rights throughout her personal life and career, and today leads by example as one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in Spain, leading EWN as it became the largest free local newspaper in all of Europe.

In 2011 Michel’s contribution to expatriate life was recognised with her inclusion in the Golden Book of the Top 100 Businesswomen in Marbella/Costa del Sol, and she has continued to use EWN’s considerable influence and prestige to further the cause of fairness and equality. EWN is incredibly proud to carry our Women in Business supplement because i t i s one of m any ways i n which we can help inspire working women and future generations to go out there, make a difference, be themselves, and change the world. Women, like men, are not all the same, but it is the right to an independent mind, to be free of crushing social norms, to forge your own path and to help others along the way, that is one of the defining battles of our era, and one which unites women of all personalities or political persuasions. Our sincerest gratitude goes to all the female leaders who have contributed to, and participated, in this supplement. Your inspiration and boundless energy makes our world a better place, our communities stronger and filled with hope, confidence and courage.

MICHEL EUESDEN: The leading lady of the Euro Weekly News and one of Spain’s most successful female entrepreneurs.

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Women and business in Just go for it Spain - the facts and figures By Eleanor Hawkins

ALTHOUGH it’s undeniable that Spanish women have been far less active in the business world than men in the past, over recent years they have gained m o m e n t u m , p artic u larly amongst the self-employed and the w orld o f sm a l l a n d me d iu m-s iz e d businesses. In fact, according to a GEM (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor) report, women made up 41.5 per cent of entrepreneurs starting new business ventures and 42.6 per cent of all entrepreneurs running businesses. And of those who expressed the intention to start up a business within three years, 49.8 per cent were female. So what are Spanish women entrepreneurs like? Age: the average age for women entrepreneurs is 38. For both sexes, 35-44 is the age when Spaniards are

65 per cent of Spanish woman entrepreneurs have university qualifications. the most likely to start up in business. Marital status: approximately 53 per cent of women entrepreneurs in Spain are single, compared to 53 per ce n t o f me n . Ye t 35 pe r c e nt ha ve family responsibilities. Education: 65 per cent of Spanish women entrepreneurs have university qualifications, compared to 53 per cent of men. What sort of businesses do they go for? Men and women in Spain generally go for different types of business: Women tend to lean more towards the retail and consumption sectors: 62.3 per cent of businesses founded by women compared to 47.7 per cent

of those founded by men fall within these sectors. Companies started by men account for 22.5 per cent in the industrial sector, compared to just 10.5 per cent of those started by women. Women show more originality: 17.8 pe r c e nt of c ompa nie s s ta rte d by women are unique in the market, yet just 14.5 per cent of women entrepreneurs are found to innovate in their products or services. What problems do they face? A study by Sage software company revealed that 89 per cent of women who start new projects in Spain do so with no public funding. 36.5 per cent use their savings, 23 per cent borrowed money from friends or family a nd 7 pe r c e nt w e nt to priva te investors. Most women say it should be easier to get government grants and tax and fiscal benefits should be provided to encourage more to launch themselves into the world of business.

IN our increasingly technologically dominated world where human interaction is measured in seconds, or less, and not face-to-face but on a screen, the sound bite has become king. It was always the case on television, less on radio, but never more so than when you’re on the web. If you have one piece of advice to give then the rule is make it snappy and to the point (and of course, preferably memorable). When asked for their top tips for women who want to get into the world of business these are a few from those who have ‘made it’ and those who are still in the process of ‘making it.’ Believe in your product: dare to think outside the box and do things that will set you apart from your competitors. Take action: don’t get bogged down in presentations, business plans and models of what you want to do. To see the light at the end of the tunnel, you have to start out. Go for it, even if you are scared. Accept you don’t have all the answers: find those people whose knowledge and expertise can help you. Put another way: see asking for help as a strength not a weakness. If you do absolutely all of it yourself, it will be fulfilling, but take longer. Time management: focus on what is really going to help you and the business and accept there is always going to be more you think you should be doing than you can actually get to. Don’t be afraid: have the courage to start a new phase in your life. If you think you have something new to bring to the table, then do it but accept it’s not a sprint. It’s a marathon and as well as the ups you have to accept there will be downs.

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I'm really exciting. I smile a lot, I win a lot, and I'm really sexy.

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SERENA WILLIAMS

TOLDOS GUARDAMAR

Toldos Guardamar, more than just awnings By Gemma Elvins-Quinn TOLDOS GUARDAMAR next year celebrates over 35 years in business. From its small workshop in La Marina manufacturing and installing awnings, this family run business’ commitment to customer service and the resulting customer A series confidence, has of projects, seen them go from beliefs and strength to strength aims that over the years and the take them company actually has a new, spacious, modern beyond any other state of the art, factory awnings company. and showroom on the Los Moras Industrial Estate, San Fulgencio. As other companies were tightening their belts and weathering the storm as the economic crisis hit, the Salvat family realised business does not come to you and decided it was time to either close, or do something different. They chose the latter and invested more in the company and pushed ahead with more development. Now they have the best innovation in the industry with the newest technology sewing machines and en-

vironmentally friendly electric vehicles for staff allowing them to better serve the whole of the Costa Blanca producing and fitting custommade toldos and awnings for private homes and companies, large and small using only the highest quality materials.

35 years in business.

TOLDOS GUARDAMAR: Providing sun protection for over 30 years.

They also launched a series of Toldos Guardamar initiatives; Care, Experience and Green. A series of projects, beliefs and aims that take them beyond any other awnings company. It shows that when you buy an awning from Toldos Guardamar, as well as buying a quality product, you are buying part of a three decade long legacy and a philosophy of customer care and efficient protection for your family. Under the ‘Experience’ initiatives the company proudly opens its doors several times a year for fun filled fiestas and events, creating a relationship with its customers and fellow businesses beyond a commercial relationship.

Adele doing it her way By Sam Holliday ADELE is one of the world’s biggest female stars, selling millions of albums worldwide as well as winning multiple Grammys and an Oscar. Her passion for music started at an early age, listening to female singers such as Mary J Blige, Lauryn Hill and Destiny’s Child, but her true inspiration came when she heard Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald. Encouraged by her mother, she enrolled at BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology. It was here she made a threetrack demo for a class project which was later posted on her MySpace page. The tracks went viral and executives at XL Recordings heard them. Shortly after graduating, Adele signed a record deal with them. Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock.com In 2008 the ADELE: Has tried to remain grounded. debut album, 19, went on sale and this was

just the start. With the release of the album in the United States, she became a true star on both sides of the Atlantic. Adele appeared on Saturday Night Live in October 2008 and at this time the album was No 40 on iTunes. Within 24 hours 19 had reached No 1. Adele won Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards in October 2009 as well as the Critic’s Choice prize at the BRIT awards, with the BBC going on to name her the ‘Sound of 2008.’ Adele achieved a massive milestone in 2011 with her second album which gave her two top five singles and two top five albums in the same week. This had only been done before by the Beatles and 50 Cent. Adele also beat Madonna’s album Immaculate Collection by having the album 21 stay at No 1 for 11 weeks. The awards just kept on coming and in 2012, again at the Grammys, she took home six wins, one of them being the prestigious Album of the Year. Later on that year the album went diamond meaning sales of 10 million from one album. More was to follow and in 2013 she won another Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance as well as a Golden Globe and

an Academy Award. Adele announced in June 2012 she was pregnant and took some time off from the relentless performing and recording circuit to be a mum. In 2013, Yahoo estimated her net worth to be $55 million. After this period, Adele announced in October 2015 that she would be releasing a third album which became 25. This album has reached No 1 on iTunes in 110 countries while in the United States she sold over three million copies in one week, breaking the record set by ‘N Sync.’ In the UK the same album sold over a million copies in 10 days. Now 28 and with an MBE to her name, Adele has always been modest about her success. She has tried to remain grounded even when bombarded with the pressure to conform to a media stereotype, most notably when it’s been about weight. She is loved as much for her seeming confidence and not just her singing, as for her resistance to this peer pressure, encouraging other young woman by her example to get out there and “do it their way.”

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If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman TOLDOS GUARDAMAR has two powerhouse women helping steer the company further into the region’s leading awning and sun shade company. Luz Martinez is the communications director and joined the company almost three years ago, whilst head of marketing Sandra Garcia, has been with Toldos Guardamar for five years. These immensely talented and intelligent women both have masters degrees and Luz has just completed her doctorate in communications in Madrid. Luz said she has always had an interest and passion for the communications field and has always worked in communications and design. Moving to Toldos Guardamar she said they have been supportive in allowing her to be able to continue her studies alongside her work. The company recognises their investment in themselves and believes that by allowing the employees to better

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LUZ AND SANDRA - TOLDOS GUARDAMAR

Value of women in the workforce LUZ AND SANDRA recognise the importance of communications and marketing

WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Luz and Sandra with the some of the other female members of the team. themselves, they will better the company. Sandra agrees: “The owners are very supportive of allowing the opportunity to continue learning and developing and the company as a whole is very concerned and aware of the value of women and the qualities of having them in the workforce.”

At a time when most companies were reducing their operations, struggling, laying people off or closing up shop, Toldos Guardamar decided to push forward with more expansion plans and investments. Recognising the importance of communications and marketing, Luz and Sandra have been somewhat instrumental in developing

and the creating the ‘Experience’ brand as part of the Toldos Guardamar Initiatives: “They have been accepting and understanding of our work and our ideas,” said Luz, and rightly so. Under the ‘Experience’ brand Toldos Guardamar has become widely recognised and reputed for organising events looking for sending a little appreciation back to their customers; events such as golf tournaments and gastronomic weekends. They also changed the marketing strategy to focus more on selling a lifestyle rather than a product: “We sell protection and an experience. It is more than an awning, it is a lifestyle.” All these projects have largely been the idea of the group of marketing with Luz and Sandra and the encouragement of their bosses that always support them and listen to their advice. Toldos Guardamar Tel: 966 726 258 www.toldosguardamar.com info@toldosguardamar.com

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You cannot live your life looking at yourself from someone else's point of view.

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PENELOPE CRUZ

THE PUB

The Pub is your friendly local By Gemma Elvins-Quinn LOOKING for a friendly local? Then look no further than The Pub in Formentera del Segura. Owned by Sheralee Selves and Kenny Tomkins, the couple have made it one of the most popular pubs in the area for locals and visitors and there is no better time to visit than for a Friday night fish treat. Fish and chip specials are served from 6-9pm, costing just €6.50 with mushy or garden peas. Fish is fresh, flaky, tasty and boneless and a great way to start the weekend. Fish goujons with chips and mushy peas are also available for €5.50. The Pub is also family friendly, with children’s meals served daily and they are just as welcome as the adults with children’s quizzes, games and activities a regular feature. There are two internet stations in the bar and a lending library with customers welcome to borrow a book or DVD and return it after they have finished. The Pub’s Sunday carvery is one of the busiest in the area and after being launched over two years ago is still going

€6.50 for a fish and chip special with mushy or garden peas.

strong with a wide range of fresh vegetables and meats each week, costing from €8 for one course, €9 for two or €10 for three. Other specials include home-made

chicken curry with a pint every Monday for €5 and Thursday is liver and bacon night for €6.50. So whether you want to pop along for a breakfast, served from 9am, a midday snack, such as fresh sausage rolls and pasties or choose from the sandwich and baguette menu or a full, home cooked evening meal, served from 6-9pm, The Pub has it all. Get down there now and experience their warm hospitality for yourself.

THE PUB: Established for over two years in Formentera del Segura.

SUNDAY CARVERY: With a wide range of fresh vegetables and meats each week.

Roof literally fell in on Maureen Hiron By John Smith THE saying ‘it’s an ill wind’ is so appropriate in the case of games inventor and renaissance woman Maureen Hiron who was head of the physical department at a large London comprehensive school until part of the school ceiling fell on her head and at the age of 32 she was pensioned off from teaching. Already an expert bridge player, who has represented England and Britain, she devoted her mental energies to the game whilst she was considering her future which looked somewhat bleak. Then a medical phenomenon occurred. Former dormant areas of Maureen’s brain took over the role of the damaged parts, with the result she was able to reason with the intuitive mind of a child, yet still retain her acquired knowledge and high IQ level. In 1982, she invented the

Maureen at home in Spain with her organ and some of her games.

game Continuo that is a perfect blend of skill and luck which a five-year-old could play on equal terms with all other ages, providing enjoyment to all. She formed a company to manufacture and market the game which has now been sold in more than 50 countries, with sales in excess of six million. Since then she has sold more than 70 games which are marketed around the world. She was the subject of a BBC TV documentary and was approached by city financiers to take her company public through what is known as a reverse takeover but then sadly, tragedy struck again. Maureen was diagnosed with cancer, so her business ambitions couldn’t be brought to fruition, and she needed to expend her considerable energies on ridding herself of the disease. But even whilst an in-patient at the Royal Marsden Hospital she continued to invent games using her fellow patients as

guinea pigs, and which her company then produced and used to spearhead the Royal Marsden Hospital’s £25 million appeal under the then Presidency of Princess Diana. She even involved Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher in her campaign - happily playing Chip In with Mrs Thatcher in her study at 10 Downing Street. Maureen has written, with her late husband Alan, several best-selling books, including The Ultimate Trivia Quiz Game Book, which reached No 2 in the British bestsellers list and also worked on a number of TV shows, including Krypton Factor and Fifteen To One. In 1990, Maureen was voted Londoner Of The Year in London Electricity’s Brightening Up London awards and it was soon after she purchased her second home in Spain but sadly her husband Alan died in 1999 and she took over his position as Bridge correspondent for the Independent newspaper which

she continued to write until its closing in 2016. While on a Caribbean cruise at the end of 2011, Maureen met Sheyla Bonnick of Boney M, who were the star turn on that cruise and Maureen was the bridge lecturer. There was immediate empathy between them and after the cruise ended Maureen and Sheyla kept in contact and Maureen brought Sheyla and the rest of her Sounds of Boney M troupe over to Spain to perform at her 70th birthday bash. Having recently renewed her interest in music, Maureen had installed a concert organ which she was teaching herself to play. Sheyla, with her leg in plaster and so a captive audience, was impressed by the pieces Maureen had composed. Impressed enough to want to do an album with her and their inspirational album Look Beyond in the new musical genre she calls Matzar is now available.

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I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.

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ESTEE LAUDER

SHERALEE SELVES - THE PUB

Passionate and inspiring SHERALEE is a savvy businesswoman sure to succeed By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

SHERALEE: Her cooking is proving a hit with customers.

SHERALEE SELVES is a force to be reckoned with. This friendly, passionate and inspiring business woman has overcome a whole host of difficulties and red tape to build the thriving bar and restaurant she has now. Many would have crumbled and walked away, but Sheralee fought back. It is a story which is even more impressive as she admits it is a business she never really saw herself in. The Pub has been open for over two years now and is going from strength to strength thanks to the commitment and hard work of Sheralee who has singlehandedly become the star of the kitchen and has discovered her ‘inner Nigella’: “We said if we were to ever have a bar it would be this one. “Then when we got it I said the one place I would not be going is the kitchen,”

I surprised myself at how much I’ve actually enjoyed being in the kitchen.”

jokes Sheralee who now finds the kitchen pretty much like her second home: “I just learnt. I had to.” Fortunately it seems she had a hidden natural talent with Sheralee creating a welcoming homely menu from scratch, coming up with new dishes during the quieter winter months and spending hours perfecting her pastries. This has been the biggest challenge for Sheralee, but also her biggest achievement: “I’ve surprised even myself and I’ve surprised myself at how much I’ve actually enjoyed it.” Living on their finca with 8,000 square metres of land to upkeep and four dogs a pig and a goat, it is a world away from her

London life where she worked full-time in a construction company and before that, in an estate agency. They now also have a construction company in Spain headed by Kenny with Sheralee excited about some forthcoming projects. But for now The Pub remains the priority; to continue serving the regulars with the food, drink and hospitality they have come to know and expect. But for the long term? Who knows, the couple have a place in Asturias which Sheralee admits she has never even been to that is ready for renovation and Kenny loves horses so they would love one day to have stables... but whatever she turns her hand to this is a savvy businesswoman sure to succeed.

The Pub Formentera del Segura Tel: 603 234 731 or 966 792 634

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Dom on the Spot Yes Chef Antiques Roadshow Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Edge Three Up, Two Down Hi-De-Hi! Yes, Minister Wild Brazil Restoration Home Flog It! Debatable Make Me an Egghead Great British Menu Mastermind Gardeners’ World The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice Mock the Week Newsnight Later... with Jools Holland The Daisy Chain Question Time Absolutely Fashion This is BBC Two

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8:00pm Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend Keith Richards ‘at the controls’. Keith takes over BBC FOUR for three nights of dusk-todawn programming, in a pirate broadcast. 10:00pm Keith Richards: The Origin of the Species 11:15pm Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend 11:35pm The 39 Steps Classic Hitchcock mystery based on John Buchan’s novel. 1:00am Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend 1:25am The Girl Can’t Help It 3:00am Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend 3:20am The Sorcerers 4:40am Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend 4:45am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

7:20am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:10am King of Queens 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Gok’s Fill Your House for Free 2:00pm Tricks of the Restaurant Trade 2:35pm Channel 4 Racing 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Jamie’s Super Food 9:30pm Travel Man 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm The Lie Detective 11:50pm First Dates 12:55am Safe House 3:00am The World’s Weirdest Weather

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Movies Now In Loving Memory Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote The Return of Sherlock Holmes Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is In Loving Memory You’re Only Young Twice George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Foyle’s War Law and Order: UK Wycliffe Good Will Hunting FYI Daily Good Will Hunting Long Lost Family Rory Bremner’s Great British Views

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Sporting Funnies Magnum, P.I. The Chase The Sweeney Ironside Minder Magnum, P.I. The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York The Sweeney Minder Ironside Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Counting Cars Counting Cars Dr. No FYI Daily Dr. No From Dusk Till Dawn FYI Daily

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Wissper Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bananas in Pyjamas The Wright Stuff Beware! Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Eamonn and Ruth: How the Other Half Lives Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Betrayed 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight World’s Fastest Train The Cars That Made Britain Great Carry on Caravanning When TV Goes Horribly Wrong Super Casino Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

7:50am The Italian Job 9:55am Apollo 13 12:25pm Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation 2:50pm Mad Max: Fury Road 5:00pm Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer 6:40pm The Matrix 9:00pm Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation 11:15pm Mad Max: Fury Road 1:20am The Italian Job

8:15am And So it Goes 9:55am Nacho Libre 11:35am Bridget Jones’s Baby: Special 12:05pm Billy Madison 1:45pm Pixels 3:40pm The Bad Education Movie 5:20pm The Benchwarmers 6:50pm Valentine’s Day 9:00pm Pixels 11:00pm The Bad Education Movie 12:40am Search Party

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Charmed Hollyoaks Stage School Coach Trip Animals Unleashed Animals Unleashed Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement How I Met Your Mother Charmed Charmed The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Animals Unleashed Animals Unleashed The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Stage School Rush Hour Fast Five The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Body Fixers

7:00am Bound by Blood 8:45am Bridget Jones’s Baby: Special 9:15am The Time Traveller 11:15am Welcome to Me 1:00pm The Intern 3:15pm The Top Ten Show 2016 3:30pm Daddy’s Home 5:15pm The Time Traveller 7:15pm Welcome to Me Kristen Wiig stars as a manic-depressive lottery winner who buys her own talk show. 9:00pm Daddy’s Home A mild-mannered stepdad and bad boy biological father battle for parental supremacy. 10:45pm The Intern 12:50am Pandemic A rescue team battles hordes of bloodthirsty zombies as they search for uninfected survivors in Los Angeles.

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8:00am WWE Main Event 9:00am Barclays Premier League World 9:30am Live New Zealand NPC Rugby 11:30am Barclays Premier League World 12:00pm Premier League Match Pack 12:30pm BPL Legends 1:00pm Barclays Premier League World 1:30pm Bpl 100 Club 2:00pm NFL Highlights 3:00pm NFL 4:00pm Football Gold 5:00pm Barclays Premier League World 5:30pm One2eleven 5:45pm One2eleven 6:00pm Premier League Match Pack 6:30pm Barclays Premier League Preview 7:00pm The Fantasy Football Club 8:00pm Football 11:15pm The Fantasy Football Club 12:15am Football Gold 12:30am Premier League Match Pack

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Cricket Classic Cricket Classic Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Greats Sporting Greats Time of Our Lives Cricket Classic Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Game Changers NFL NFL Highlights Live Super League Play-Offs Super League Gold Super League Gold Cricket Classic Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Classic Cricket’s Greatest

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm PDC Darts Champions League 5:30pm Final Score 6:20pm BBC News 6:30pm Regional News 6:35pm Weather 6:40pm Pointless 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:00pm The National Lottery: Five Star Family Reunion 9:50pm Casualty 10:40pm Mrs. Brown’s Boys 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 1:00am The NFL Show 1:30am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:35am BBC News

7:00am 10:25am 11:20am 12:20pm 1:50pm 1:55pm 2:55pm 3:40pm 4:40pm 6:10pm 7:05pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 12:05am 12:20am 2:10am 4:00am 4:50am

CITV Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote Columbo: Fade Into Murder ITV News and Weather Tipping Point All Star Family Fortunes Pick Me! The X Factor Ninja Warrior UK Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed! Go for It The X Factor Newzoids The Jonathan Ross S how ITV News and Weather Beowulf Jackpot Murder, She Wrote Nightscreen

7:00am Short Circuit 8:40am Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas 10:00am Lost Land of the Volcano 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm BBC News Special 1:30pm Bargain Hunt 2:30pm Great British Menu 3:00pm Great British Menu 4:00pm Hairy Bikers Chicken and Egg 5:00pm The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 5:30pm PDC Darts Champions League 6:00pm Gardeners’ World 7:00pm Dad’s Army 7:30pm PDC Darts Champions League 11:30pm Elton John Live at Hyde Park 12:30am Telstar: The Joe Meek Story 2:25am Leaving 3:45am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

8:00pm Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend 9:00pm Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music 9:55pm Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend 10:15pm London: The Modern Babylon 12:20am Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend 1:15am Bicycle Thieves 3:05am Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend 3:20am I Walked with a Zombie Horror about a Canadian nurse, Betsy, who arrives on a Caribbean island to tend an invalid woman who appears to suffer from an unexplained paralysis.

7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:45am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:15pm The X Factor 1:40pm The Xtra Factor Live 2:40pm Ninja Warrior UK 3:40pm Beethoven’s 2nd 4:40pm FYI Daily 4:45pm Beethoven’s 2nd 5:30pm St. Trinian’s 6:30pm FYI Daily 6:35pm St. Trinian’s 7:30pm The Mummy Returns 8:30pm FYI Daily 8:35pm The Mummy Returns 10:00pm The Xtra Factor Live 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:50am Family Guy 1:20am American Dad! 1:45am American Dad! 2:15am The Cleveland Show 2:40am Mom 3:05am Mom 3:35am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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Doctor at Large Judge Judy Where the Heart is Where the Heart is Columbo Rosemary and Thyme Carry on Cowboy FYI Daily Carry on Cowboy Foyle’s War Drama series about an enigmatic detective working on the south coast during the Second World War. Agatha Christie’s Marple Midsomer Murders Doc Martin Midsomer Murders Lewis You’re Only Young Twice You’re Only Young Twice ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

Countdown King of Queens Gillette World Sport Motorsport Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier The Morning Line The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons Come Dine with Me Gok’s Fill Your House for Free Channel 4 Racing A Place in the Sun Ugly House to Lovely House with George Clarke Channel 4 News Grand Designs Walking Through Time 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Knight and Day Case 39

7:00am Motorsport UK 7:50am Bundesliga 9:50am World Superbike Highlights 10:45am Pawn Stars 12:10pm The Horse Soldiers 1:15pm FYI Daily 1:20pm The Horse Soldiers 2:40pm British Superbike Championship Highlights 3:40pm British Touring Car Championship Highlights 5:10pm Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol 6:10pm FYI Daily 6:15pm Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol 7:00pm Fishing Impossible 8:00pm Fierce 9:05pm Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach 10:10pm FYI Daily 10:15pm Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach 11:00pm On Deadly Ground 12:00am FYI Daily

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Milkshake Monkey Milkshake! Bop Box Peppa Pig Milkshake! The Fairly Odd Parents The Saturday Show Live Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Police Interceptors Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS 5 News Football on 5 Football on 5 The Cars That Made Britain Great Criminals: Caught on Camera Super Casino Bamma 26 Divine Designs

12:20pm The Magnificent Seven 2:30pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 4:30pm Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 6:30pm The Da Vinci Code 9:00pm The Magnificent Seven 11:10pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 1:15am Rambo

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Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Mindy Project The Mindy Project Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip Animals Unleashed Animals Unleashed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Die Hard Under Siege 2: Dark Territory Gogglebox

The Time Traveller Frog Kingdom Last Stop Welcome to Me Daddy’s Home The Intern Welcome to Me Kristen Wiig stars as a manic-depressive lottery winner who buys her own talk show. Frog Kingdom Daddy’s Home A mild-mannered stepdad and bad boy biological father battle for parental supremacy. The Intern A retiree grows tired of the quiet life and becomes an intern at a start-up. Last Stop Pandemic Bound by Blood

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Barclays Premier League Preview BPL Legends Game Changers Football’s Greatest The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. Football Gillette Soccer Saturday Football EFL Goals Nissan Game of the Day Nissan Match Choice Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football

7:00am Cricket 1:00pm Great Sporting Moments 1:15pm Great Sporting Moments 1:30pm Live Chinese Super League 3:30pm Sporting Rivalries 4:00pm Live Super League Play-Offs 6:00pm Spanish Gold 6:15pm Football 8:30pm Boxing Gold 9:00pm Live Fight Night 12:00am Super League Highlights 12:15am Great Sporting Moments 12:30am La Liga Sporting Gijon host Barcelona at El Molinon in Spain’s La Liga. 12:45am La Liga 1:00am Cricket 1:30am Fight Night 4:30am Cricket’s Greatest 5:00am Sporting Triumphs 5:15am Sporting Triumphs 5:30am Cricket

OPINION & COMMENT

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EWN

More unity, less division post-Brexit we can all wait to see what Dave thinks of him... in his soon-to-berushed-out memoirs. (The same Dave, you’ll recall, who said he wanted to spend more time with his family... if he could remember which pub he left them in.) Seriously, shouldn’t Juncker have been put out to grass long ago? He was always a loose cannon but is now seriously out of step, and certainly not the man to initiate the changes the EU badly needs. Whether you’re an ardent Remainiac or Brexiteer, it’s hard not to find his rantings bizarre. Rather reminds me of a sad Canute-type figure who just can’t contemplate that maybe the EU is fragmenting and he has no control over it. Time to lie down in a dark room, dear...

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

IN his recent State of the Union address, EC President, JeanClaude Juncker, warned that the EU is facing an “existential threat” as major splits emerge between eastern and western EU countries following Brexit. He pointedly condemned the murder of a Polish man in Harlow, Essex, as an example of what could happen if Europe doesn’t unite. Declaring that the next 12 months would be crucial, he claimed that the EU “doesn’t have enough union... leaving scope for galloping populism.” More worryingly, he also alluded to plans for a European travel information system, which could mean British travellers end up paying about £10 to visit the continent post-Brexit. Hmm! Juncker speaks of splits and fragmentation but doesn’t realise he (plus Mrs Merkel) bears

JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER: Not the man to initiate the changes the EU so badly needs. most responsibility for it. He epitomises so much what is wrong with the EU. Unelected, no mandate for these ideas, no understanding of the electorate. Take his claim that the EU’s in a battle with

“galloping populism.” A battle with reality, more like. Only he could have been vindictive enough to mention the tragic murder in Essex. Have there been no violent incidents in the EU?

Strange how he fails to mention sectarian assaults on immigrants in EU countries which haven’t voted to leave. People like Juncker are on the wrong side of reality. Never mind,

Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.norajohnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89; £0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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8:30am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Escape to the Country 2:45pm Eat Well for Less 3:45pm Points of View 4:00pm Ingenious Animals 5:00pm The Great British Bake Off 6:00pm Songs of Praise 6:35pm Autumn: Earth’s Seasonal Secrets 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Poldark 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:15am The Women’s Football Show

7:15am A to Z of TV Gardening 7:30am Glorious Gardens From Above 8:15am Gardeners’ World 9:15am Countryfile 10:15am The Beechgrove Garden 10:45am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:15pm Great British Menu 12:45pm Great British Menu 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm PDC Darts Champions League 6:00pm Heir Hunters 6:45pm Flog It! 7:30pm PDC Darts Champions League 11:30pm Fleabag 11:55pm Murder in Successville 12:25am Jade: Why I Chose Porn 1:05am Tormented 2:35am Countryfile 3:30am Holby City 4:30am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

8:00pm Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend 8:40pm The Man Who Would be King Colourful, historical epic in which two British soldiers in colonial India venture to uncharted realms in search of wealth and power. They become godlike rulers, but success depends on their sustaining the illusion that they are more than mere mortals. 10:40pm Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend 10:45pm Lords of Little Egypt: Mai Zetterling Among the Gypsies 11:15pm Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend 11:45pm Pandaemonium 1:40am Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend 2:10am Out of the Past 3:40am Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend

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7:00am CITV 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Bear Grylls Survival School 11:00am Peston on Sunday 12:00pm Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 12:30pm Chopping Block 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:35pm Judge Rinder 2:35pm River Monsters 3:05pm Victoria 4:10pm The X Factor 5:40pm Doc Martin 6:35pm Local News and Weather 6:45pm ITV News and Weather 7:00pm The Chase Celebrity Special 8:00pm The X Factor 10:00pm Victoria 11:05pm ITV News and Weather 11:20pm Peston on Sunday 12:20am Rugby Highlights 1:15am Jackpot 4:00am Motorsport UK

7:00am Funniest Ever You’ve Been Framed! Gold 7:50am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:35am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:00pm The X Factor 2:00pm The Xtra Factor Live 3:00pm You’ve Been Framed! 3:30pm The Hot Desk 3:45pm The Bachelor 4:45pm FYI Daily 4:50pm The Bachelor 5:45pm Nanny McPhee 6:45pm FYI Daily 6:50pm Nanny McPhee 7:45pm Kindergarten Cop 8:45pm FYI Daily 8:50pm Kindergarten Cop 10:00pm The Xtra Factor Live 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 12:55am American Dad! 1:25am American Dad! 1:50am The Cleveland Show 2:20am Dating in the Dark 3:15am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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7:00am British Touring Car Crashes and Smashes 7:10am The Sweeney 7:55am British Touring Car Championship Highlights Steve Rider presents the best of the action from Donington Park. 9:25am The Classic Car Show 10:25am Counting Cars 10:55am Counting Cars 11:20am Pawn Stars 2:05pm Storage Wars 3:05pm All Quiet on the Western Front 4:20pm FYI Daily 4:25pm All Quiet on the Western Front 6:05pm The Green Berets 7:15pm FYI Daily 7:20pm The Green Berets 9:00pm Rugby 10:00pm Life Inside Jail: Hell on Earth 11:00pm Crank 12:00am FYI Daily

2:25pm 3:35pm 3:40pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:05pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 1:15am 2:10am 3:05am 4:00am 4:50am 5:40am

The Sign of Four Heartbeat Heartbeat Wycliffe Agatha Christie’s Marple Les Miserables FYI Daily Les Miserables Carry on Screaming FYI Daily Carry on Screaming Rosemary and Thyme Midsomer Murders It’ll be Alright on the Night A Touch of Frost Wire in the Blood Wire in the Blood Wycliffe May the Best House Win May the Best House Win You’re Only Young Twice

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Motorsport Motorsport Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Sunday Brunch Jungle 2 Jungle Lilo and Stitch Location, Location, Location A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Channel 4 News Posh Pawn Speed with Guy Martin Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls Gogglebox The Hurt Locker Obsessive Compulsive Country House Cleaners Grand Designs Embarrassing Bodies Food Unwrapped Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures

7:00am Milkshake! 10:55am The Fairly Odd Parents 11:30am Football on 5 The Championship. 12:25pm Football on 5 Goal Rush. 1:00pm Fail Army Comedy series taking a look at when things go wrong in the worst possible way. 1:25pm The Hotel Inspector 2:20pm The Hotel Inspector 3:20pm The Hotel Inspector 4:15pm The Hotel Inspector 5:10pm 5 News 5:15pm The Illusionist 7:25pm Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas 8:20pm TV’s 50 Greatest Magic Tricks 11:00pm When Magic Goes Horribly Wrong 1:55am Lip Sync Battle 2:15am Super Casino 4:10am Secrets of the SAS: In Their Own Words 5:00am Criminals Caught on Camera

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Wild Wild West Fantastic Four Terminator Genisys Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb True Lies Fantastic Four Terminator Genisys Run All Night Platoon Wild Wild West

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5:20pm 6:55pm 8:05am 13 Going on 30 9:50am Never Been Kissed 11:45am When Harry Met Sally 1:30pm Spy 3:35pm Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 5:15pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 7:20pm Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 9:00pm Spy 11:05pm I-Spy 12:50am The Heartbreak Kid 2:50am Sex Ed

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Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Hollyoaks Omnibus Stage School Stage School Stage School Stage School Stage School The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Karate Kid Tattoo Fixers Body Fixers Rude Tube

Frog Kingdom Bound by Blood Last Stop Fast and Furious 7 Special The Time Traveller Grandma Daddy’s Home A mild-mannered stepdad and bad boy biological father battle for parental supremacy. Frog Kingdom The Intern A retiree grows tired of the quiet life and becomes an intern at a start-up. Daddy’s Home A mild-mannered stepdad and bad boy biological father battle for parental supremacy. Grandma Pandemic Welcome to Me The Time Traveller Frog Kingdom

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Football Football Football Football Football Football The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Football Live Nissan Super Sunday SPFL Highlights Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Spanish Gold Football SPFL Highlights Football Gold Football Gold Football SPFL Highlights The Premier League Years Football SPFL Highlights Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club

7:00am Cricket 1:00pm Great Sporting Moments 1:15pm Great Sporting Moments 1:30pm Live Chinese Super League 3:30pm Spanish Gold 3:40pm WWE From the Vault 3:55pm Spanish Gold 4:10pm Football 6:15pm WWE From the Vault 6:30pm Live NFL 10:00pm Live NFL 2:00am Live NFL 5:30am Great Sporting Moments The Rumble in the Jungle, Kinshasa, 1974 - a night remembered as one of the most remarkable ever. 5:45am Great Sporting Moments Heading into the 1980 Olympics, the Soviet Union was expected to win a fifth straight gold.

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OPINION & COMMENT

22 - 28 September 2016 / Costa Blanca South

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Halcyon days of jam 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.

AFTER 10 years in Spain, I have never lost my love for the English countryside; the quirkiness of our traditions and the incredible history of our islands. Nor during the long hot summer months here, have I lost the desire for my alltime favourite English cream tea, with freshly baked scones, home-made strawberry jam and thick lashings of rich clotted cream. I have enjoyed them in Berkshire, Devonshire and the Lake District. I’ve had them in Suffolk and Wales and once in a Japanese tea house in the Cotswolds. But it is still Cornwall that invokes my fondest memories. A bit like that first fumble behind the bike sheds, I have always remembered

MOUSEHOLE: Most memorable cream tea in a pub garden overlooking the harbour. my very first one, partaken in the town of Falmouth. The cream tea, not the fumble. It was such a tasty introduction to my new life in Cornwall, I immediately ordered another. A massive mistake. The fourth scone and jam

topped with a cushion sized dollop of cream, proved to be a step too far. I felt decidedly green as I made for the exit between tables packed with devotees, purposefully keeping my eyes averted, looking neither to jammy left nor creamy right.

It was a just reward for my gluttony. Although the ingredients for this most English of English delicacies can be obtained here in Spain, location is paramount in order to enjoy the experience to the maximum. And for me this means a country garden or

waterside setting in the Mother country. If the day is warm with a clear blue sky and our avian friends are in evidence singing their feathered backsides off, then we have my idea of perfection. My most memorable cream tea therefore was in a pub garden overlooking the harbour in the achingly pretty fishing village of Mousehole - pronounced Mouzal. We had sampled the famous Star Gazey Pie at lunch - the one with pilchards head-butting their way to freedom through the crust - and had decided that it would be a fine ending to the day to overindulge in a clotted cream tea. With the luscious platter set before us and the wonderful ambience created in that idyllic setting, it was a snapshot in time of an unforgettable interlude - and only slightly marred by the seagull poop on my polo shirt. Colin can be contacted by email on badbirdnow@ gmail.com.

Britain and Argentina agree John Smith Random thoughts... AFTER years of rhetoric from the former president of Argentina Cristina Kirchner claiming the Falkland Islands and threatening those companies who undertook business with it, the new Argentine government has taken a much more phlegmatic position and following a visit to Buenos Aires by Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan has indicated its wish to cooperate. This is the first visit by a Foreign Office to Argentina since 2009 and the minister met with a range of high level politicians including the President Mauricio Macri and Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra which has resulted in a joint statement between the two countries over the Falkland Islands. The two countries have agreed to work toward removing restrictive measures around the oil

and gas industry, shipping and fishing affecting the Falkland Islands in the coming months. Both delegations also expressed support for a project to identify the remains of unknown Argentine soldiers buried in the Falkland Islands emphasising the humanitarian nature of this work. None of the discussions or the statement in any way affects the

sovereignty of the islands and the UK remains absolutely clear in its support of the rights of the islanders. The statement sets out areas of closer co-operation for the two countries, including through increasing trade links, uncovering new investment opportunities, strengthening cultural ties, tackling corruption and organised crime, and increasing links in science and technology as well as encourag-

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Argentina

ing new and better air services. According to a release from the Foreign Office, Sir Alan Duncan said: “The UK and Argentina are building a positive relationship based on areas where we so clearly agree.” “Over the past two days I have held meetings which have helped us to reach agreements. The UK and Argentina have a broad relationship that goes beyond our differences.” “I am pleased we have agreed the Falkland Islands are free to set up flight connections with other countries in the region. A monthly stopover in Argentina will see a further arrangement similar to that which exists already.” Not only will this come as welcome news to the 3,000 Falkland Islanders but should be welcomed by the Gibraltar Government who are used to Argentina and Spain mutually supporting each other over claims of the sovereignty of the two Overseas Territories. It must be remembered that Argentina continues to be in severe financial difficulty and it may well be that it sees definite benefits in backing down over imagined sovereignty in order to reap the advantages of a closer relationship with the UK. Sir Alan Duncan and Susana Malcorra met.

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Driving while on phone.

Keep safe on the road A FRIGHTENING report from the RAC in the UK suggests the number of people using handheld phones whilst driving has quadrupled in two years and it’s not just phone calls they are making but also sending texts and uploading messages on social media. Here in Spain, anecdotal evidence suggests that the situation is quite similar and because of the way that many Spanish people drive without using indicators, one has to be even more alert than in the UK. There is an added danger as so many Spaniards walk straight onto zebra crossings expecting that drivers will halt but if drivers are distracted by their phones there could well be an increase in accidents. The fact Spanish observe different driving customs to the British and other expats doesn’t mean their ideas are worse but it does mean we as visitors or even long-term residents should be aware of the road and the possible dangers. Recently the authorities have started to install special cameras on roadsides which supposedly detect those not wearing seatbelts or using their phones but if drivers in Spain are anything like their counterparts in the UK, they will either forget the cameras exist or assume they won’t be caught on film. Driving can be enjoyable for many and an absolute necessity for others but as more and more cars appear on the roads, it is absolutely imperative that everyone acts in a sensible manner and doesn’t take risks, especially when behind the wheel of what is potentially a lethal weapon. Always remember that no call or text can justify the potential death of yourself or another person.

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Inspirational leaders need to have a winning mentality in order to inspire respect. It is hard to trust in the leadership of someone who is half-hearted about their purpose, or only sporadic in focus or enthusiasm. Sebastian Coe

in history 1066 - William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, invaded England at Pevensey on the southeast coast. 1106 - King Henry of English defeated his brother Robert at the Battle of Tinchebrai and reunited England and Normandy. 1238 - James of Aragon retook Valencia from the Arabs. 1515 - Anne of Cleeves, who would become the fourth wife of Henry the VIII, was born in Cleeves, Germany. 1540 - The Jesuit order received its charter from Pope Paul III in Rome. 1580 - Francis Drake arrived back in Plymouth, becoming the first British navigator to circumnavigate the earth on the Golden Hind. 1598 - English playwright Ben Jonson killed actor Gabriel Spenser in a duel and was indicted for manslaughter. 1783 - Jane Taylor, author of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star was born. 1786 - Britain and France signed a trade agreement in London. 1791 - Jews in France were granted French citizenship. 1829 - Scotland Yard, the official British criminal investigation organisation, was formed. 1842 - Branwell Bronte, the Bronte sisters’ brother and model for Hindley Earnshaw in Wuthering Heights, died of tuberculosis. 1846 - A German astronomer, Johann Gottfried Galle, discovered Neptune at the Berlin Observatory. 1896 - Queen Victoria surpassed her grandfather King George III as the longest reigning monarch in British history. 1932 - Adolfo Suarez, who would become Spain’s first democratically elected prime minister after Franco’s dictatorship, was born. 1956 - The first transatlantic cable telephone system began operating. 1960 - British suffragette and international socialist Sylvia Pankhurst died in Ethiopia at the age of 78. 1969 - Abbey Road, The Beatles’ last album, was released. 1984 - The UK agreed to transfer sovereignty of Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China. 2005 - The IRA gave up its weapons in front of independent inspectors two months after announcing its intention to disarm.

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In a car I become this totally focused tank of aggressive fervor. I’m a pedalto-the-metal nut job. I’m a wheel-spinning high-revving hot-rodder. Sue Perkins

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Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

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Unscramble the name of a famous British composer: A DREDGER LAW

What did the chap with amnesia say at the bar? So, do I come here often?

Unscramble the name of a British television game show first broadcast in 1980 (two words): RESULT OF INFAMY

What did the mermaid wear to maths class? An algae-bra.

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Directed by: Joe and Anthony Russo Starring: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Holland, Scarlet Johansson With his propaganda-poster jawline and air of unimpeachable nobility, Captain America has always been one of the duller members of the Marvel universe. Which is probably why, although this latest Avengers outing bears his name, the film-makers have press-ganged every spare ounce of Marvel muscle to back him up. The Hulk-sized gap in the lineup is filled by an engagingly geeky Spider-Man. And while memorising who is in which of the colour-coded, armour-plated exoskeletons can be challenging, the sheer force of so much superpowered personality on screen makes for a blast of a movie.

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Andrea Bocelli, Opera Singer, September 22, 58 Italian tenor who lost his sight at the age of 12 in a football accident yet managed to overcome all difficulties to become a world-renowned Opera singer who has released 14 albums of pop and classical music. Victoria Pendleton, Cyclist, September 24, 36 Victoria Louise Pendleton MBE is a British track cyclist who specialised in the sprint disciplines winning nine world titles including a record six in the individual sprint competition. Now having retired from cycling, she is a part time jockey and appeared in Strictly Come Dancing. Declan Donnelly, Presenter, September 25, 41 One half of the incredibly popular, award winning double act Ant and Dec, they both came to prominence in the children's drama series Byker Grove and as short lived boy group PJ & Duncan. Since then, the pair have had very successful careers as TV presenters winning multiple awards. Ricky Tomlinson, Actor, September 26, 77 First came to general public attention as Bobby Grant in Brookside as well DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker and Jim Royle in The Royle Family. Prior to becoming an actor, he was a plasterer and having strong political opinions was sent to prison after being found guilty of ‘conspiracy to intimidate.’ Diane Abbott, Politician, September 27, 63 Shadow Health Secretary and London Labour MP. She is a great supporter of under fire leader Jeremy Corbyn with whom she shares many political ideals and also appears in print and on TV as a general political pundit.

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

ATTAIN CENTER CHAISE CITRON DECANT(10) EITHER ENTICE ENTIRE INHERE INSTEP

PENMEN POTATO POTENT SECOND SPEECH TEEING TISSUE TORQUE TRAGIC

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Invoke 2 Accede 3 Beyond 4 Cereal 5 Creaky 6 Bubble 7 Fleece 8 Bodice 9 Breath 10 Fringe 11 Odious 12 Chalet 13 Candid 14 Scythe 15 Gasket 16 Addict 17 Centre 18 Escape 19 Donkey

YOUR STARS SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) There is so much in you that is determined and looking forward to a fresh start, but something that you are trying to get rid of, or give up, may be giving you more trouble than anticipated. Some things have to be done alone, or so you think, but others have gone through this before you so they are able to give support. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Is playing the waiting game really to your advantage? Your Sagittarian character naturally leads you to be optimistic, and why not? CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) The enthusiasm of your bright Capricorn mind is also capable of making you restless. There are mixed feelings about being at or near home this week, with thoughts of more progress possible elsewhere. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) When you are at home this week I would like you to consider how you view your surroundings. This is a good week to make changes and have discussions about future directions. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Pat yourself on the back for all of your efforts of recent weeks. Looking back just a few months, would you have thought so

LIBRA

(September 24 - October 23)

As a home-loving Libran, you are torn between making changes to your surroundings and getting some cash in on the business side. Apparently, it is not possible to do both because energy levels fluctuate.

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10-Star Quiz ALL ABOUT SHERRY 1. What is the name of the city/municipality in Andalucía that gives its name to the fortified wine, sherry? 2. ‘Sherry’ was the first UK Top 10 hit single for which US vocal group in 1962? 3. The heroine of which 1875 Bizet opera drank sherry at the inn of her friend, ‘Lillas Pastia’? 4. What breed of dogs were ‘Whisky’ and ‘Sherry,’ who were surprise Christmas gifts from the Queen to her children Charles and Anne in 1955? 5. What name is given in Britain to a large sherry glass, but in Australia, it is a name for a particular glass size, used for any type of beer? 6. What name is given to the yeast that is allowed to develop in a whitish film on the surface of dry (fino) sherries and similar wines during fermentation? 7. Which famous American actor was the voice behind the long-running Carlsberg ‘Probably the best lager in the world’ campaign and also promoted Domecq sherry on British television in the 1970s? 8. Which two-act comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, which premiered in 1879, features the song ‘Pour, oh pour, the pirate sherry’? 9. Which variety of sherry gets its name from the Spanish word for ‘chamomile tea,’ because the wine’s flavour is said to be reminiscent of such tea? 10. Which variety of white grape especially used to make sherry and fortified wines shares it name with a horse of light tan or golden colour with cream-coloured or white mane and tail? Not a lot of people know that… according to Guinness World Records (as of December 10, 2013) the most varieties of sherry commercially available is 293, achieved by Bar de Ollaria Ginza (Japan) in Chuo, Tokyo, Japan 1. JEREZ, full name JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA (although some argue that it originated in Shiraz, Persia), 2. FOUR SEASONS (FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS), 3. CARMEN, 4. CORGI, 5. SCHOONER, 6. FLOR, 7. ORSON WELLES, 8. THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (or, The Slave of Duty), 9. MANZANILLA, 10. PALOMINO

Nonagram much progress could be made? Because of your efforts, home life is enhanced and you are more appreciated. Give yourself a break at the weekend and do something with a loved one that you have not done together for some time. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Rarely has your mind been as sharp as it is at the moment. There have been some awkward and downright bad periods in the recent past, but this week everything falls into place. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) For all of the things that you want to do, there are three others that you wish to do. Maybe they are waiting for their own time to come. During the course of this week you will be thinking of what the future could hold, even though dealing with practical issues. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) When it isn’t possible to change something, often it is just as effective to rearrange it. That is the solution which

comes to you this week. Instead of being frustrated at a delay, try changing the conditions or times. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) When we have long-standing friendships, these are often taken for granted and yet often we could make so much more of them. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Consider what is the most important thing to you at the moment? Is it wealth or social position? Your work, or how it may be possible to afford that new conservatory are minor considerations compared with your greatest asset which is your health. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) As the saying goes, ‘no one ever said it would be easy’. In the past few months you have found this to be true. Hard work is not alien to you, but there is a point where you want to shout ‘enough.’ It may be business or home life needs some rearranging, or that someone is moving job and the routine is severely disrupted.

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 W) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: • Average: 15 • Good: 21 • Very good: 30 • Excellent: 39

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION emir, emit, firm, item, meet, mere, mete, mice, mire, mite, perm, prim, rime, teem, temp, term, time, trim, crime, crimp, fermi, merit, meter, metre, miter, mitre, prime, remit, tempi, timer, cermet, emetic, empire, metric, permit, premie, temper, emptier, IMPERFECT

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Across:

Across 1 Well, well, they could be seasons (7) 4 Marks spies (5) 7 Studies rushes, on the radio (5) 9 Eric is upset after girl’s greediness (7) 10 Attacks a fool but suffers afterwards (7) 11 Note overdue lift (5) 12 Belts out songs as he signs letters (6) 14 A heap of snow lost at sea (6) 18 Pub credit is rubbish (5) 20 Memory loss is initially a mind numbing experience, so is academia (7) 22 Stuart Goddard’s alter ego is determined (7) 23 Rebukes some driver's lap signals (5) 24 Military blockade includes an Aussie general (5) 25 In the black acetone (7) Down 1 Burns master's pie (7) 2 Harvests pears, maybe (5) 3 Scattered boxes over Spain (6) 4 Tapes funny series (5) 5 Every other hour ring barmaid for Japanese art (7) 6 Screen showing some Aussie vegans (5) 8 Beam is a part of athleticism I lean towards (5) 13 A new gas made in Dorset town (7) 15 Send a variety for Scandinavians (5)

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1 Resisted, 5 Mane, 9 Geese, 10 Traitor, 11 Respite, 12 Shame, 13 Scroll, 15 Berths, 19 Ships, 21 Example, 23 Awesome, 24 Anger, 25 Efts, 26 Released. Down: 1 Regards, 2 Seems, 3 Special, 4 Esteem, 6 Attract, 7 Eerie, 8 Nabs, 14 Raiment, 16 Emanate, 17 Sheared, 18 Serene, 19 Scare, 20 Slog, 22 Pages.

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16 Transfer trains somehow on time (7) 17 Convictions if hats are damaged (6) 18 Catches horse in centre of Brussels (5) 19 Dodge back inside Alfred Avenue (5) 21 Cracked slate is musty (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents P and 25 represents L, so fill in P every time the figure 3 appears and L every time the figure 25 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Western European kingdom (7) 5 Permit (5) 8 Got away (7) 9 Respond to (5) 10 Dance club (5) 11 Unwilling to share (7) 12 More industrious (6) 14 Giggles (6) 17 Becomes restricted (7) 19 Sugary (5) 22 Tailless, web-footed amphibians (5) 23 Previously (7) 24 Chores (5) 25 Commends (7)

Down 1 Merge (5) 2 Fastening devices (5) 3 Make better (7) 4 Unpretentious (6) 5 Fourth month (5) 6 Bounding (7) 7 Small portable timepieces (7) 12 Financial assistance in time of need (7) 13 Of great consequence (7) 15 Mountainous republic in central Europe (7) 16 Dormant (6) 18 Fertile desert tract (5) 20 Departs (5) 21 Revolves (5)

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

1 Botany, 4 Elated, 9 Scraggy, 10 Chips, 11 Chose, 12 Risotto, 13 Sleuth, 15 Accept, 18 Amiable, 20 Nasal, 23 Prior, 24 Distant, 25 Obeyed, 26 Tanker.

Down: 1 Basic, 2 Torso, 3 Neglect, 5 Locks, 6 Thistle, 7 Distort, 8 Myrrh, 13 Shampoo, 14 Edifice, 16 Canasta, 17 Ready, 19 Barge, 21 Shack, 22 Later.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Pesar, 4 Gordo, 7 Oso, 8 Cliente, 9 Newspaper, 13 Aparcar, 15 Gun, 16 Buhos, 17 Sheet. Down: 1 Peor, 2 Stone, 3 Rucksacks, 4 Guijarros, 5 Ron, 6 Obey, 10 Eagle, 11 Lamb, 12 Knot, 14 Ash.

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Across 1 Papel de lija (9) 8 Hasta (5) 9 Bee (5) 10 Empujar (4) 11 Thing (object) (4) 15 Igual (5) 17 Friend (5) 18 Handball (game) (9)

Down 2 Before (5) 3 Muñeca (juguete) (4) 4 Abbot (4) 5 Ojo (3) 6 Cachorros (de perro) (7) 7 Hunter (person) (7) 12 Cebolla (5) 13 También (4) 14 Granja (4) 16 Grape (3)

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By Yuval Noah Harari WHAT poses the chief threat to mankind in the 21st century: financial meltdown, nuclear war or ecological disaster? The answer, according to Yuval Noah Harari, is none of the above. Instead our greatest existential challenge will come from the ‘techno-religion’ known as Dataism. Not convinced? Read on. Harari, an Israeli professor of history, first came to the world’s attention with his bestselling Sapiens, the 6,000-year story of how humans used consciousness and collective myths (such as gods and money) to conquer the world. Now, in Homo Deus, he explores what might happen when these old myths are combined with new ‘godlike’ technologies such as artificial intelligence and genetic engineering. The possibilities are - to put it mildly - terrifying. books@euroweeklynews.com

From tasty tapas to superb seafood and traditional roasts, Spanish food is all about making the most of the best local produce. 1 Gazpacho The freshest, ripest tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, bread, peppers and cucumber are blended until silky smooth, then left to cool in the fridge. It really is the most refreshing thing you can have on a hot day. In Andalucia, people have it every day in summer and there is always a jug on the counter in tapas bars. The variation of Gazpacho from Córdoba, Salmorejo, is a thicker version that is often served with slices of Serrano ham mixed in. 2 Paella In the Valencia Region, it is said that you could eat a different rice dish every day of the year if you wished. The most famous rice dish is of course the classic Paella Valenciana. The ingredients include chicken or rabbit, saffron, runner beans, butter beans, artichokes and a fair bit of tomato. Obviously the most important ingredient is the rice, with the bomba variant being preferred as it absorbs more. 3 Tortilla Española Eggs, potatoes, onions and that’s about it. Some may say that adding onion is a crime; others say it is absolutely necessary. The Spanish omelette is so much more than the sum of its parts. The potatoes and onions are slow fried in olive oil and mixed with the beaten eggs for the flavours to mix before cooking. Add chorizo and Serrano or whatever you have in the fridge to make a tasty meal out of practically nothing. 4 Garlic Prawns It’s not uncommon to walk into a bar to see the barman handing a customer a tapas dish of sizzling prawns. As soon as you can smell it you just have to order some for yourself. To recreate it at home, just fry some sliced garlic and green chilli in olive oil, throw in the prawns for a couple of minutes, add some parsley and serve piping hot. 5 Ham and tomato on toast The classic ‘Catalana’ is an extremely

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GAZPACHO: People enjoy it every day in the summer. simple yet absolutely delicious breakfast. Toast some bread and drizzle it with some olive oil, spread it with fresh tomato and top it with a few slices of Serrano ham. 6 Patatas Bravas There are many variations of the staple tapas dish but they all have one thing in common; chunks of fried potato. In Madrid, bravas sauce is made with sweet and spicy Spanish paprika, olive oil, flour and in some places garlic is added, in others a dash of sherry, but of course, there are some that just won’t give up the recipe for their delicious take on the classic tapas dish. 7 Garlic Chicken Any true Spaniard always says the best garlic chicken is the one their grandmother makes, like so many other dishes. However if you don’t have a Spanish grandmother of your own, you can make your own version of this nationwide favourite. You need to fry unpeeled cloves of garlic in olive oil to flavour it, then take them out before adding pieces of chicken. Once the chicken is cooked, the garlic goes back in with some rosemary, thyme and some dry sherry or white wine. Feel

free to add your own twist to this dish as almost every Spaniard does! 8 Roast Suckling Pig or Lamb This dish is popular all over Spain and in Segovia you can find the best in the country, with restaurants doing daily roasts to be able to offer it to their hungry patrons day after day. The meat is cooked in huge wood-fired ovens and is so tender you can literally pull it apart with your hands. 9 Pisto A dish very similar to ratatouille, it’s very popular in the Madrid and La Mancha regions. Onions, garlic, courgettes, peppers and tomatoes are slow fried in olive oil, giving it time to absorb and blend all the flavours together. It is usually served as a starter, sometimes with fried eggs or chorizo, but is great as a side dish or even spread cold onto a slice of toast. 10 Turrón Turrón is eaten by the ton over the Christmas period, although it is available all year round. Most of it is made in the province of Alicante, in a small town called Jijona, using honey and egg white mixed with locally-grown almonds. There is a soft and hard version.

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION insofar, isomer, elemi, ewer, sort, eosin, iron, ironer, anomie, anele, anew, arise, arisen, ariose, arose, afire, artier, foes, foemen, fora, fort, femora, fern, fair, fane, fanes, faro, fine, fines, finer, fire, firemen, frat, frier, frit, inert, info, infer, infra

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Will people never learn? WHY do people insist on keeping as pets the dogs they know are banned? A baby girl was mauled to death and now her mother and grandmother have been jailed. Do the owners really think they can control them or don’t they really care and the dogs are just fashion statements? If you really have to have such a dog, why put it in a house where there is a very young child? Email

‘Winterval’ was last straw IN 1998 Birmingham City Council decided that Christmas was racist so they renamed it ‘Winterval’ in case it offended Muslims. That was one of the main reasons for my leaving the UK for Spain. I told my friends that I would rather be a foreigner in a foreign country than a foreigner in my own country. Roger, Benichembla

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Stop paying the taxes AS long as Britain keeps paying Angela Merkel her austerity tax, pensioners will suffer, especially us expats, but once this is stopped altogether, we would see sterling gradually strengthening against the Euro again and with our global trade (unfettered by the EU ) our GDP will rocket. If Clinton fails to become US president we will NOT be ‘at the back of the queue.’ Also due to many EU members ie Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal etc defaulting on their austerity payments, we could expect the Euro currency to weaken considerably against all other currencies and if we sacked ‘doom & gloom’ Mark Carney, we expats could see the Pound Sterling equal to two Euros!! Brian, Benalmadena

DAVID CAMERON was defeated in the end by the same issue that has ripped the Tories to shreds on so many occasions - Europe. He chose to take the country to referendum on a really complex issue totally unsuited for that kind of blunt ‘democratic tool.’ And he has paid the price, but so will all the rest of us. With no UK who will counterbalance the Germans? They have been handed almost total domination of the EU, the sort their politicians didn’t even want. He will be remembered for his vicious austerity packages imposed on cowering town halls, the farcical Brexit vote and, though I hope not, the man who broke the Union. What does he see when he looks in the mirror??? Mike, Malaga

The truth needs sharing THE 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Centres has just taken place. These attacks were used as justification for a ‘war against terrorism’ which has created more terrorists, created more invasions and brought us close to another World War. These attacks and the people behind them were planned in America. The Twin Towers and the WTC building were destroyed by controlled demolition, not by hijacked planes. This information needs to be shared so that everyone out there can see the truth. Austin, withheld

It just goes too far

topless and whose miniscule bikini bottoms do nothing to cover up rolls of cellulite and lard, which would almost certainly be more attractive if encased in the aforementioned bathing costumes adopted by ladies of the Muslim faith. Jonathan, Valencia

Keep it covered folks You don’t I CAN’T help wondering on which beach Leapy was ‘offended’ by a have to swear burkhini clad woman. However, I have been offended by hairy pot bellied men in ‘posing pouches’ with just a string running through the cleft of their rather unpleasant buttocks and by certain rather obese ladies whose pendulous breasts should never have been exposed

fighting on the front with our troops! Mike, withheld

IT’S very rare we watch any TV after 9.00pm because of the profanity. Movies have become a no-go for anything rated over 12! I know many people who dislike profanity but put up with it rather than switch off so the producers aren’t getting

the message. As I always say: no one loses an audience because the language/content is decent. Hazel, withheld

Careful with the water IT is up to all of us to use less water. I know people have gardens and they are very dear to our hearts, but drought is drought. There is a finite amount of the clear stuff unless they dig down for miles and that takes a lot of money. No-one’s suggesting we won’t have enough to drink. But if you have to leave your car a little dirtier for a little while longer then accept it. If we don’t economise

someone else will make the decision for us and we don’t want that. Email

Not what was expected SO not only did he turn his back on the country after making a dogs b***** of the referendum campaign he puts another two fingers up to his constituency! We all might have guessed this about him as his U turns and various daft taxes like the bedroom tax and misleading speeches would have told us all what we should expect of him as a person... and that is one of low character. I am glad he was not

I AM constantly shocked at the behaviour of young men and women flying on the budget airlines. Why do we have to put up with this? Is their money so important? Instead of a shortish trip back to the UK, I dread sitting next to a group who are often drunk and feel the need to swear loudly. Why aren’t they refused permission to get on the flight in the first place? It is very intimidating to be on the same flight. Ryanair and easyJet only seem to do anything about it when it’s already gone far too far. If you say anything to these groups you risk being on the receiving end of a foul-mouthed tirade. It’s not funny, and worse, it’s not fair to the rest of us. Val, Alicante

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Save money for a slimmer waistline SAVERS are more likely to be slim. Researchers at Newcastle University made the conclusion following a study of health records of 12,591 Britons from 2010-11. They compared savings, income, marital status, and three measures of body fatness: Body Mass Index, percentage body fatness, and waist circumference. They found that the differences were more pronounced in women than men and for women, the waistlines of those who actively saved money were an average of 1.18 inches smaller than those who frittered away money. The report, which was published in the Social Science and Medicine journal said people should be taught the value of investing for the future, whether in savings or by healthy eating habits, rather than indulging their short-term desires.

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Forget about hangovers! THE best remedies for hangovers are not found in chemists but in the supermarket. Orange juice is one of the best cures, as juices and fruits can mitigate pain. This is so because vitamin C and fructose help the liver to wash out the alcohol from the body, according to the British Medical Journal. Isotonic drinks will rehydrate your body. Alcohol works as a diuretic and leads to dehydration. Isotonic beverages have electrolytes which help with rehydration and function better than coffee and tea. Milk is one of the many ways to improve liquids absorption, also very high in calcium, which can alleviate some of the symptoms of a hangover. A l s o

good are eggs as they contain a high amount of cysteine which some reports say helps the body metabolise alcohol. Tomato juice holds a high quantity of electrolytes that will help balance the fluids in your body and get rid of the nausea and headache. Garlic, (cys-

teine) ginger (reduces the risk of vomiting), mint (anaesthetic) and bananas (vitamin B6) are other solutions to cure that problematic hangover and feel fresh.

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Pleasure of chocolate THERE are some negative beliefs about chocolate. It is said that it can cause pimples or weight gain, but cocoa can bring about many benefits to our mental, emotional and physical health. Cocoa helps to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible for transmitting the nerve signal that causes happiness, which serves as therapy for depression. It also increases mental alertness, thanks to various substances that act as stimulants, such as theobromine and caffeine that can improve brain function. It can also protect our hearts due to polyphenols which help to reduce blood pressure. Due to the amount of fibre it contains it helps improve digestion; it is also an antioxidant and helps prevent atherosclerosis and any type of cancer.

Purer chocolate, containing 70 per cent cocoa or above is always more bene-

ficial for health, but consumption can lead to spots, weight gain and tooth decay.

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Couples TV is good for relationships SHARING a box set together is not exactly as romantic as a candlelit dinner, but it could be just as good for your relationship. New research has shown the more box sets and films a couple watch together, the happier and more committed they are. For those not interested in TV, reading the same books can have the same effect. Shared viewing also seems to be particularly beneficial for those who have few frie n d s in

common. Psychologists at Aberdeen University believe this may be because the couples â€˜adoptâ€™ on-screen characters

and think of them as pals. The researchers questioned more than 250 people in relationships asking how close they felt to their othe r ha lf, how com m i t t ed t hey w e re to them and how i m portant the relations hip w a s t o t hei r live s , a s wel l as how ofte n t hey watched TV and films toge t her and how many frie nds th ey

had i n com m on. Resul t s showed that evenings spent on the sofa created a greater sense of closeness, particularly when couples had few friends in common.

WATCHING TV: Creates a greater sense of closeness.

The challenge of beauty AN Indian model who was scarred in an acid attack made her debut on the runway at New York Fashion Week. The move has been seen as a challenge to perceptions of beauty as the 19-year-old strutted down the runway

to promote a ban on the sale of corrosive substances. Reshma Qureshi opened the FTL Moda show in a long-sleeve, embroidered white gown by Indian designer Archana Kochhar during her first trip

to the USA. The model suffered severe facial burns and lost an eye two years ago after being attacked with acid by her e s t r a n g e d b r o t h e r- i n - l a w a n d t w o men.

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Tea is a source of health and wellness THE history of tea has always been linked to health or the effects of this beverage in human health. The legend of the â€˜birthâ€™ of tea is directly linked to its virtues. Tea was consumed for a long time by the Chinese for its medicinal properties. Support for meditation and a reputation of prolonging life, it was equally appreciated by European doctors for its diuretic effects.

One tea leaf comprises 550 elements; 9 per cent minerals 1-5 per cent of protein, vitamins B1, B2, B3, C, E and P and elements such as phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulfur and calcium, trace elements such as copper, iron, aluminum, manganese, molybdenum, zinc and fluorine. A true health cocktail! To maximise their benefits try the following, as well as drinking your daily cup or two of tea:

To combat signs of fatigue make a cup of tea using a few tea bags and let it cool, apply the bags to your eyes for 10 minutes. To fight oily skin, prepare the tea using two tea bags in 50cl of mineral water, adding a squeeze of lemon. This lotion will diminish redness and will close enlarged pores. Covering your skin with an infusion of tea with sweet almond oil is said to prolong a tan.

A migraine is usually a moderate or severe headache felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Many people also have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and increased sensitivity to light or sound. Migraine is a common health condition, affecting around one in every five women and around one in every 15 men. They usually begin in early adulthood. What can cause migraines? A migraine is caused by abnormal brain activity, which can be triggered by many factors. However, the exact chain of events remains unclear. The changes affect blood flow in the brain and surrounding tissues. Migraines can also be triggered by any of the following: caffeine withdrawal, changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle, the use of birth control pills, changes in sleep patterns, alcohol, exercise or other physical stress, loud noises or bright lights, fasting, certain scents and perfumes, smoking or exposure to smoke, stress and anxiety. Certain foods can also trigger migraines. The most common are: chocolate, dairy products, certain cheeses, foods containing tyramine such as red wine, mature cheese, smoked fish, chicken liver, figs, certain beans, fruits (avocado, bananas, citrus fruits ), meats containing nitrates (bacon, hot dogs, salami, cured meats), onions, peanuts and other nuts and seeds and processed, fermented, pickled or marinated foods. Can they be prevented?

You can take measures such as avoiding all circumstances and foods that cause migraines, which substantially reduces the likelihood of an episode. Early identification of the signs that suggest an episode is starting and taking appropriate measures are the best ways to prevent progression. What can be done to lessen the pain? There is no specific cure for migraine headaches. The goal is to treat the symptoms of migraines immediately and prevent migraines by avoiding or altering things that can trigger them. If an episode persists despite making efforts to combat it then you should rest and take painkillers and muscle relaxants. Sometimes you can use certain drugs that can block the episodes in their tracks, which must be prescribed by a doctor. Can they be a sign of a more serious disease or condition? Overall, migraines are usually benign and produce no lasting side effects. However, it is important to consult a medical specialist when the symptoms appear, and to get regular checkups.

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THE Medieval Festival of Elche has been confirmed to take place from October 20November 1. The 21st edition of the event will focus on various historical and cultural icons of national and international recognition such as Cervantes and Shakespeare and will also mark the 750th anniversary of the Raval neighbourhood. Councillor for Culture, Patricia Macia, said the festival was “the most important autumn festival of Valencia.” She continued: “It is a comprehensive and quality programme for both adult and child audience, involving street theatre, music and fireworks shows and activities for youngsters.” Macia stressed that this year the event will coincide with the extraordinary performances of the Misteri in the Basilica de Santa Maria, which takes place on October 28, 29 and 30 and November 1. Other highlights of the programme include Hamlet in the Grand Theatre on October 27 and The Gypsy Girl in the Grand Theatre on October 29. The fireworks show will be on October 31. The event has a budget of €50,000, of which the National Institute of Performing Arts will provide €11,000. The full programme can be obtained from the Tourist Information office.

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MOORS AND CHRISTIANS: The main parades are on October 1 and 2.

By Gemma Elvins-Quinn CREVILLENTE launches its annual Moors and Christians fiesta tomorrow (Friday). The fiesta, during which they will honour their patron saint San Francisco de Asís, has been declared as being of National Tourist Interest. Tomorrow (Friday) sees the turn-

ing on of the fiesta lights and inaugural speech by the mayor from the balcony of the town hall at 9pm. On Saturday September 24 at 7.30pm the Carnival Humour Parade takes place from Santo Tomas finishing at the Plaza de la Constitucion. The main parades are on October 1 and 2. On October 1 at 11am it is the official parade of the Christians

through the Plaza de la Constitucion and at 6.30pm there is the traditional parade through the streets. The following day at the same times it is the turn of the Moors. On October 3 at 8.30am and again at 5pm there is the firing of the guns starting from Paseo del Calvario, going along calles Morquera, Blasco Ibáñez, finishing in the Plaza de la Constitucion.

Get your walking shoes on THIS year ’s sponsored wal k f or El che Chi l dren’s Home takes place on September 24. Stevie Spit will be entertaining the walkers and the watchers on the day whi ch m eans absol ut el y anyt hi ng can happen. I t i s a day not t o be m i ssed as i t i s al ways fun and many walkers join in the spirit by arriving in costume. The walk starts from t he Ki osko i n Cabo Cervera from 11am and goes to the Hostel Albir, La Mata and back. All money raised will go towards to the cont i nued car e of t he youngsters in the Children’s Home in Elche. To register, email ken lyn15@hotmail.co.uk or by cal l i ng Lyn on 965 077 014.

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Community comes together to help THE community of Gran Alacant came together to raise funds for the Help Tasha campaign. In order to help with the fundraising campaign, The Pub in Plaza Mayor, hosted a funfilled event with a host of entertainers queuing up to take part. Hosted by Kevin Tierney, aka Mr Bojangles, it began at 1pm and went on through to midnight with a range of acts gracing the stage. Barman at The Pub; Harry Hardiman had his head shaved followed by Steve Carrington,

to raise money and raffle tickets were sold throughout the afternoon and evening. Thanks to the donations of raffle and auction prizes and the generosity of people on the day, over €5,000 was raised and more donations have been coming in since with the total from the one-day event now reaching €6,000. Tasha and her family were completely overwhelmed by the support received from the people of Gran Alacant. It means she no longer has to worry about her medical bills or

Man’s best friend THE K-9 police dogs unit showed their agility and expertise during a public training exhibition in Orihuela. Trained and prepared from birth, these dogs are able to deal with situations such as muggings, robberies or kidnappings. Joined with their human police handlers, mock situations were staged showing how the dogs of the unit were ready to intervene, assist the officer and bring the offender down.

home adaptations for the near future. She has three life-changing illnesses after contracting meningitis and is now disabled, is blind in one eye and recently had a tracheotomy as she had gone into total respiratory failure. Much of the medication and equipment that she needs is not available in Spain so has to be brought in specially. For more information about the fund or to donate visit www.gofundme.com/wexb7wz w.

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Butterfly children’s charity market A GRAND charity market in aid of DEBRA Butterfly Children Charity, will be held on October 5 at The Marjal, Costa Blanca Camping and Resort in Catral. The event starts at midday with a great line up of entertainers including headline stars from the Benidorm Palace who are

giving their time for free. Popular names such as Stevie Spit, Kylie Burgazzi, Jay Markwick and many more will be entertaining guests while you browse the many interesting market stalls. A grand raffle will be held in aid of DEBRA and volunteers from the charity will

be on hand to explain more about the children who are born with the incurable skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). If you would like a stall or want further information about the day contact Colin from Preeva Jewellery on 665 225 991.

Calling all local artists THE annual Quesada Ar t Competition will be once again held at The Club. Artists and visitors are invited to view the work on October 18 with a range of categories available. Artists can enter a painting for €7 or three for €15 wi t h cat egor i es f or com pl et e novi ces; t hose who have been painting for less than a year, two beginners cat egor i es f or t hose who have been painting for bet ween one and t wo year s

and then two to fours years, and a category for experienced and pr of essi onal artists. There will be prizes for the winners in each section. Money r ai sed f r om t he raffle and door donations will go to the Elche Children’s Home. For m or e i nf or m at i on artists can email sueinthe sun@hotmail.co.uk or call in to The Club to pick up an entry form.

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YOUR home appliances account for around 30 per cent of your homeâ€™s energy bills, so letâ€™s take a look at a few more energy efficiency top tips. 1.Washing Machine and Spin Dryer If you are looking to replace your old washing machine, choose a modern energy efficient model, which uses less energy and water. Also choose a spin dryer that will reduce your energy bill the most which are B energy rated models. 2. Air conditioning and heating You can reduce unnecessary energy use by managing your

LIGHT BULBS: Energy saving bulbs last around 12 times longer. systems efficiently. Fit programmable thermostats in your home, they will save you money on your energy bills and pay for themselves within a few months. Set thermostats a little higher

in the summer and a little lower in the winter, especially in rooms used less often. 3. Light bulbs Interior and exterior light bulbs are used every day, so

any cost savings will impact your energy bills. Switch from standard incandescent light bulbs to new energy saving light bulbs, they are more expensive, but last around 12 times longer, so save money.

You can mix standard and energy saving light bulbs, use them efficiently by placing them in rooms and areas of your home which are constantly lighted and this will save you the most money. Halogen lighting is best for outdoor use.

your water heater to around 120F to 130F and fit insulation to the water heater. New modern water heaters / boilers are more energy efficient than older models so if your water heater is old or inefficient, buy a new one.

4. Dimmer Switches Fit dimmer switches in your most used rooms, they reduce the light intensity in rooms and reduce your energy bills.

7. Home office Many EWN readers work at home and have an office or office station. To save on your energy bills use your laptops more than desk top computers as they use much less energy. You can save money by switching to an ink jet printer which uses much less energy than a laser printer. Save energy by putting your computer to sleep, instead of using the screen saver mode. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveying Institute. Contact John by email gk.ipad@me.com.

5. Solar Panels Modern slim solar panels are very energy efficient and offer energy savings on your hot water supply and heating bills. Fit them on the roof or in the most convenient location but make sure they blend in with the overall look of your home. 6. Water heater Save money on your energy bills by adjusting the setting on

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Welcome downturn in foreclosures ANDALUCIA accounted for the highest number of mortgage repossessions in the country during the second quarter of 2016. Overall, the figure for mortgage foreclosures on residential properties was 30.4 per cent down on the same period last year at just shy of 12,000. The figure for proceedings on all types of properties showed a drop of more than 33 per cent for the first six months of the year. Research has shown that nearly 60 per cent of the mortgages on which legal proceedings were initiated, had been taken out in the three years to 2008 when prices, and therefore repayments, were at their highest.

The br eakdown of t he f i gur es shows 8,050 hom es bel ongi ng t o i ndi vi dual s, rather than companies, were repossessed and of t hese j ust l ess t han 6,400 wer e classed as main residences as opposed to second or holiday homes. The f or ecl osur e f i gur e f or Andal uci a stands at 3,520 while second place is occupied by the Comunitat Valenciana at nearly 2,100. As the Spanish economy continues its slow recovery figures showing the number of people being forced from their homes continues to fall and is one of the more welcome economic indicators.

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ON THE UP: Average house prices in Spain. LATEST figures show a continuing, if gradual, rise in the average price of a home in Spain. During the year ending June, the price of housing rose by 2 per cent, the fifth successive quarter to record an increase. This figure equates to more than â‚Ź1.5 per square metre, the

first time that barrier has been breached since the middle of 2013. Most observers will see this as evidence of a slow and very steady recovery, still some way off the figure for the height of the property boom in the first quarter of 2008 when it broke

through â‚Ź2.1 per square metre. According to the Ministry of Development, 10 regions of the country recorded rises with the Balearic Islands notching up a rise of nearly 6 per cent. Navarra, Aragon and the Basque Country all recorded falls of 1.7 per cent or more.

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Lounges in particular are going to feel warm and luxurious this autumn with deep aubergine walls and velvet sofas adorned with cushions in tones of purple. Velvet is making a real comeback with lots in the shops in greens and blues combined with neutral shades. Bedrooms meanwhile are taking two different directions with light coloured walls contrasting with dark bedding to enfold sleepers in their comforting clutches on the one hand, and cheerful blues, greens and mauves keeping the summer feeling going on the other. Metallic tones are also bursting into homes this autumn, this special emphasis placed on matte finishes and tableware, in preparation for Christmas, is taking on luxurious golden hues.

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Tip top worktops WORKTOPS come in many materials and although they are usually sealed and prepared to withstand use, they can become stained, scratched and otherwise damaged unless cleaned and maintained correctly. Even if youâ€™re a world-class chef, some spillages in the kitchen are unavoidable. Here are some top tips to clean the most common types of worktop found in Spain to keep them looking better for longer: Granite is a very popular and stylish material for worktops, however it can be damaged by acidic cleaning products and anything vinegar based. To clean, use only warm water, a conservative amount of soap and a wet sponge or soft cloth. Stainless steel is another fashionable work surface which can be easily scratched if abrasive cleaning materials are used. To keep them spick and span, wash regularly with warm water and a little baking soda, drying thoroughly afterwards to prevent water spots. Silestone worktops are very resistant. To keep them as good as new, use a mild household cleaner but, as with granite, avoid harsh cleaning products.

Beautiful balconies for autumn SUMMER plants and flowers are reaching the end of their lifespan on Spanish balconies and it is time to swap them for those which will brighten our outdoor spaces over the autumn and winter. When choosing what to plant itâ€™s a good idea to look for something which will creep or hang a bit for a curtain effect such as ivy, which can cope with lower temperatures reasonably well. For colour, cyclamens, either of normal size or miniatures depending on the size of pots and the space available, are a sure bet and they can be combined with primroses and chrysanthemums in autumn to create stunning contrasts. However, these are unlikely to last all the way through to spring and may need replacing before winter is over.

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Dog’s instinct vs intelligence In issue 1628, our resident columnist, David the Dogman, was criticised for his views on dogs and their ‘intelligence.’ Here, edited, is his reply: “I do not train dogs, I teach pet owners to understand their pet from the point of view of a pet, and not a hairy baby! If you think your dog understands your language I would like you to tell him that the next time he does something bad or wrong you will have him put down. Now, according to you he understands so you and all those multi-millions of pet dog owners around the world (once you let the secret out) will never have problems again! This of course is nonsense! Of course your dog knows when you’re unwell by your behaviour pattern and they know when it’s time for a walk by various actions and sounds, etc. It’s proven by the police, fire brigade, diabetic alert dogs, rescue, taking dogs into residential homes, sniffing cancer, tracking, leading the blind and so much more that with the correct training our canine friends are brilliant and are able to assist people who suffer stress. Physiologically all of us would like to believe that our pets understand everything that we say to them. During the past 10 years I have run

schools in Spain and have not allowed anyone to speak or give any kind of command other than hand signals to their dog which includes the exercise of the recall. Dog’s natural instinct recognises human body movements which become a language; tone of voice indicates the behaviour of the human. All training is based on positive reinforcement of rewarding with a treat. I find it very difficult to understand why so few dog owners can differentiate between instinct and intelligence. Instinct is an urge from within which makes a dog act in certain ways and has no connection with intelligence. Instinct can be strengthened, weakened or diverted, it cannot be put there and it cannot be taken away, it might lie dormant, but once developed it can never be weakened again.” I have a radio show every Saturday on Talk Radio Europe, tune in via http://talkra dioeurope.com/listen-live/ and my own website www.thedog man.net carrries around 1,000 articles.

Pooch potatoes A RESEARCHER in the UK has been studying dogs and TV and ascertained how and what our dogs watch on the screen. Through image recognition algorithms similar to those used

to study human reactions to what they watch, Dog-Computer Interaction PhD researcher Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston concluded on average dogs view nine hours of TV per week and they prefer to watch other canines. Dogs watch and react to TV different to humans. Rather than sitting still dogs tend to get close to the screen and walk repeatedly between owners and the TV. They have dichromatic vision, with two types of colour-receptive cells so they see colour in two light spectrums, blue and yellow.

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Introducing a new pet to an existing resident pet David THE Dogman Listen to David on TRE every Saturday 10am to 11am Costa del Sol (Gibraltar/Sotogrande) 98.7fm (San Roque to Calahonda) 91.9fm (Calahonda to Motril) 88.9, Costa Calida 92.7fm Costa Blanca (Torrevieja to Elche) 105.1fm (Elche to Calpe) 88.2fm, (Calpe to Gandia & Ibiza) 104.6fm, (Denia to Valencia) 95.3fm Mallorca 103.9fm

BEFORE bringing home your new dog, introduce your new pet to your resident pet in a neutral area like a park. Keep both dogs on leashes for a short time. Be matter-of-fact but stay alert. If either reacts aggressively, consider getting a different second dog or none at all. Keeping two dogs that don’t like each other under control is a huge and dangerous task. After

a few minutes take the leads off and let them explore, walk away and keep quiet. Dog fights often involve a struggle between an existing resident dog and a new arrival, often of the same gender. As in a wild pack they have a hierarchy, with one being dominant. Respect this when introducing the new dog otherwise. Assess which is dominant and act accordingly. The dominant dog should be first when greeting owners, passing through a door or getting fed but shouldn’t mistreat the new pet. Reinforce your position by teaching dogs ‘down and stay.’ Giving them a ‘down-stay’ command while they’re side-by-side communicates it’s your house, and they’ll behave themselves here regardless of how they feel about each other. Put a new dog on a leash when meeting your cat. Don’t be too concerned over a good-natured cat-and-dog chase, but correct your dog when it happens. Ask it to ‘sit’ instead and praise compliance. If necessary, keep the leash on so you can step on it to correct mid-chase. Your cat will take time to adjust. Help by

ensuring doors and windows are open so the cat can escape and give a place to eat where it feels secure. Keep the litter box out of your dog’s domain. Put the dog on a ‘down-stay’ while you pet your cat; she’ll know she’s loved, and the dog will realise the cat’s not to be touched. Some cats prefer to adjust on their own. Try putting it in a room with food, water, toys, litter box and a scratching post. Open the door after a few weeks and let it decide how much it wants to interact. Keep a baby gate across the door so it can escape if it gets hectic. Consider a crate/carry case so the dog can sniff but the cat can feel secure. Seek professional help if you don’t feel able to teach your pets to get along. They’ll implement methods to help your current pet cope with the new arrival. Well-trained pets adjust better to changes and are easier to control when conflicts arise. Contact your vet or a trainer immediately if any of your animals react aggressively. Be alert and extra attentive while everyone’s getting used to each other and never let them forget who’s boss.

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playing guard and chief diplomat at the same time. Barry is ferociously loyal, he’d circle a newcomer until he was sure all was well, yapping and yapping to establish the rules on his territory. He was first in line for dinner, first in line for treats, and would swing by a second round in case any of the bigger dogs dropped a morsel on his watch. What a joy to petsit. Do you need a sitter? Get in touch. House-sitting can be win-win for both parties, free house and pet-sitting, and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! Register as either housesitter or homeowner now with a 20 per cent off introductory offer using coupon code PERFECT20. To find a house pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com.

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Child car safety 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.

CHILD SAFETY: Make sure you purchase the correct size and know how to fit it. RECENT changes to laws in Spain requires children measuring 135cm in height or less to travel in the rear seats of vehicles, irrespective of their age. They must also travel in the correct and approved seat appropriate to their size and weight. The use of the correct child restraint system reduces injuries by up to 75 per cent in the event of a collision. According to data from the DGT, road traffic incidents are the leading cause of death amongst children under the age of 14. Tragically, 40 per cent of those children who lost their lives were not correctly strapped in. Group 0 chairs are baby carriers used from birth for infants up to 10kg in weight and are placed with the baby facing the opposite way of travel to minimise possible injury in the event of a crash.

Group 0+ is a new category that extends the weight up to 13kg for children up to around 18 months in age. It is a back-facing chair to further protect the neck and spine. Group 1 for children between nine-18kg and approximately one to four years of age use seats strapped in via the seat belts of the vehicle and are always facing the direction of traffic. Group 2 for children aged three to six with a weight between 15-25kg. The child restraint consists of a booster cushion with backrest to provide protection for the head and uses the vehicle’s own seatbelts. Group 3 for children aged between five and 12 years weighing between 22-36kg can use a booster seat. When purchasing your child’s safety seat use a reputable retailer who can give advice.

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Makes my blood boil Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man PEOPLE’S use of language these days can invoke the grumpiness in me. I don’t profess to be the most articulate or grammatically correct, but there are a few language habits that drive me nuts. Some people, when they finish every sentence, have to say ‘you know what I mean?’ You know what I mean? Of course I know what you mean! I absolutely know what you mean so stop asking me at the end of everything you say! And why start every sentence with the word ‘so’? What does that even mean? You don’t need to say it. It’s a waste of a word and oxygen! And what do you mean when you say something was ‘like’ it’? Either it is or it isn’t! It’s not ‘like’ anything. Example ‘It was like really raining.’ Was it raining or wasn’t it? Was something falling out of the sky that resembled rain? Makes no sense at all! It should be used when you enjoy something not to punctuate your chat as in ‘I like chocolate’ which Mrs S says all the time. Also, don’t use the word ‘basically’ as every other word in your sentence because

‘basically’ it gets annoying! Hearing someone say, ‘So, like, basically I went out for lunch and it was great you know what I mean?’ makes my blood boil. Now, if you really want me to give you the Mr Grumpy death stare, pepper your chat to me with the word ‘innit.’ Which actually is not a word, it’s ghetto speak and some people use it because they want to sound like they come from a tough neighbourhood and they survived. The funniest guy I ever met spoke like it all the time. Every other word he said was ‘innit man.’ It was bad enough to listen to his claptrap, but when I found out his parents were very wealthy doctors from Hampstead, in an upmarket part of London, and he went to a posh private school I had to ask why he spoke like he did. The answer was it was his way of being ‘cool’ and I had to tell him that he just sounded like a dickhead! But the most misunderstood phrases are women-speak. For instance, I’ll say to Mrs S, ‘I’m just going out to play poker, that ok?’ And she says. ‘Sure. Do whatever you want.’ Now for years what I heard was, ‘Of course darling, you go out and enjoy yourself.’ It wasn’t until much later I found out what it really meant which was, ‘Sure you can go out, you selfish git. But don’t expect anything to eat when you come home, if I’m even talking to you!’ Email me - mikesenker@gmail.com.

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admirable CO2 emissions together with intelligent all-wheel drive. The new 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine was developed on the basis of the BMW Group’s latest generation of power units. Its BMW TwinPower Turbo technology includes multi-stage turbocharging with four turbochargers and common-rail direct injection, the latest update of which generates maximum pressure in excess of 2,500 bar.

These and other technological highlights allow significant improvements to the already exceptional power delivery, pulling power and efficiency achieved by the outgoing engine. The new BMW 750d xDrive accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.6 seconds a definite increase over its predecessor. Thanks to a new design and technological improvements, engine output has increased by 5 per cent whilst fuel consumption drops by 11 per cent, although if you can afford this luxury car, perhaps you don’t care too much about running costs. All in all an impressive new car which is just appearing at dealers throughout Europe now. BMW motors

ACCORDING to BMW it has just launched the world’s most powerful sixcylinder diesel engine as part of its new BMW 7 series. An impressive spread of innovations mark the new BMW 7 Series luxury sedan out from the crowd.

These run from a Carbon Core body structure and BMW eDrive technology in the three iPerformance models to BMW gesture control and Remote Control Parking. Add to this the world’s most powerful six-cylinder diesel engine which has very impressive fuel consumption for a luxury car and

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Paris Motor Show AS usual, a number of manufacturers are getting ready to unveil new models and concepts at the Paris Motor Show which runs from October 1 to 16 at the exhibition centre in the Porte de Versailles and even those who have nothing new will be trying to encourage sales. From Abarth to Volkswagen, diesel, electric and petrol there will be a range of different cars to suit every taste and pocket together with a few flights of fancy which may never see the road but will certainly raise a few eyebrows. The latest craze is for selfdrive cars with the main manufacturers, plus a few unexpected companies like Apple and Google, experimenting with them and despite not being approved for use on roads there’s certainly a great deal of money being spent in developing them.

New Porsche Macan ACCORDING to Porsche, the best sports car in the compact SUV segment is their Macan which has set high standards of performance and driving dynamics since its introduction and now they are upping the stakes by introducing the Performance Package Macan Turbo which gives increased agility and an even better drive.

4.4 seconds is all it takes for the Porsche Macan to go from zero to 100 km/h.

With performance enhancement, the twin-turbocharged, 3.6-litre V6 engine delivers 324 kW (440 hp). The car now accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds and achieves a new top speed of 272 km/h. It is not just the engine power that is given a boost in the Macan Turbo equipped with the Performance Package, it also has a newly developed brake system, lowered body, controlled sports chassis, Sport Chrono Package and sports exhaust system that all come

PERFORMANCE PACKAGE: The upgraded Macan Turbo. fitted as standard. What’s more, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is available at the push of a button to deliver an exceptionally sporty position on the road. This system has also been optimally tuned to the body on the vehicle, which has been lowered by 15 millimetres.

The Macan Turbo with Performance Package is available to order now. In Germany, the new top model costs €91,142.90 including VAT and country-specific features but potential owners in Spain will need to contact their nearest Porsche dealer for details of price and availability.

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‘Golden Glory’ for GB in Rio, Nico wins in Singapore and Davis Cup agony 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

PARALYMPICS: TEAM GB had a terrific time in Rio! They finished second behind China in the medal table with an overall total of 147 made up of 64 gold, 39 silver and 44 bronze. Spain gained 31 medals and came 11th. GB’s golds came in 11 different events – archery (3), athletics (15), boccia (similar to bowls - 1), canoeing (3), cycling (12), equestrian (7), rowing (3), swimming (16), table tennis (2), triathlon (1) and wheelchair tennis (1). GB’s most decorated paralympian, cyclist Dame Sarah Storey, won her 12th, 13th and 14th gold medals; equestrian rider Natasha Baker won four golds while swimmer Bethany Firth, horsewoman Sophie Christiansen and athlete Hannah Cockroft won three each. Sixteen-year-old Jess StretOUTSTANDING EFFORT: Team GB finished second at the Paralympic Games.

ton collected an archery gold; swimmer Ellie Robinson, aged 15, won bronze in 100m freestyle and GB’s youngest competitor, Abby Kane (13) took silver in the 100m backstroke. Two golds were won by swimmers Hannah Russell, Ollie Hynd and Stephanie Millward. Sadly in Rio, Iranian cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad (aged 48) died after a crash. FOOTBALL: This week’s 16 League Cupties include Derby-Liverpool, Everton-Norwich, NewcastleWolves and Nottingham Forest-Arsenal on Tuesday and Leicester-Chelsea, Northampton-Manchester United, SpursGillingham and West Ham-Accrington last night. There has been some terrific recent action in the Champions League, Europa League, Premiership, FA Cup and League Cup… and there’s more to come! There were CL wins last week for Leicester (in Bruges) and Manchester City (over Borussia Monchengladbach) and a draw for Arsenal (v PSG) while in the EL, Manchester United lost to

Feyenoord, Southampton beat Sparta Prague and Dundalk drew with AZ Alkmaar. Soon afterwards there were PL wins for Arsenal (4-1 at Hull), Crystal Palace (4-1 v bottom club Stoke), Everton (31 v Middlesbrough), Leicester (3-0 v Burnley), Liverpool (2-1 at Chelsea), unbeaten leaders Manchester City (4-0 v Bournemouth), Southampton (1-0 v Swansea), Spurs (1-0 v Sunderland), Watford (3-1 v Manchester United) and WBA (4-2 v West Ham). Huddersfield Town, Scunthorpe United and Plymouth Argyle (who beat Exeter 2-0 in the Devon derby), and Celtic (after a 2-2 draw at Inverness CT) are the respective leaders of the Championship, Leagues 1 and 2 and the SPL. In Spain, Real Madrid (2-0 victors at Espanyol), Barcelona (5-1 winners at Leganés) and Las Palmas, stand 1-2-3 after four games in La Liga.

Joe Hart kept a clean sheet on his home debut in Serie ‘A’ for Torino. Northampton’s record-breaking 31-match unbeaten run ended last Saturday at Chesterfield. A drone, floating over the ground, caused a delay in the Bradford City-Bristol Rovers game. Everton have made their best start to a League season since 1978 and their midfielder

DID YOU KNOW? ONLY Ryan Giggs (632) and Frank Lampard (609) have made more Premier League appearances than Gareth Barry (600). David James (572) has made the most as a goalkeeper.

NICO ROSBERG: Won the Singapore Grand Prix.

Gareth Barry celebrated his 600th PL appearance with a goal against Middlesbrough. The 16 League Cup-ties this week have included DerbyLiverpool, Everton-Norwich, Newcastle-Wolves and Nottingham Forest on Tuesday and Leicester-Chelsea, Northampton-Manchester United, QPR-Sunderland, Spurs-Gillingham and West Ham-Accrington last night. The big PL games coming up are Arsenal-Chelsea, Bournemouth-Everton, Liverpool-Hull, Manchester UnitedLeicester, MiddlesbroughSpurs and SwanseaManchester City on Saturday and West Ham-Southampton on Sunday. FORMULA ONE: Nico Rosberg celebrated his 200th F1 start with victory in last Sunday’s excellent night-

ANDY MURRAY: And team GB are out of the Davis Cup.

time Singapore Grand Prix. Daniel Ricciardo was second with Lewis Hamilton third. Rosberg leads Hamilton by eight points in the driver ’s championship. The next race is in Kuala Lumpur on October 2. CRICKET: Warwickshire won their ninth final last Saturday by beating Surrey by eight wickets (with virtually 20 overs remaining) in the Royal London Cup in front of 21,000 spectators at Lords. The Bears, after bowling Surrey out for 136, knocked off the runs (137-2) in 30.2 overs with Jonathan Trott 82 not-out. And either Middlesex, Somerset or Yorkshire have, this week, won the 2016 County Championship. ROUND-UP: Holders GB lost 3-2 to Argentina in tennis’ Davis Cup semi-final. The Argies face Croatia in the final. In Gee Chun (South Korea) won the last women’s major golf event of the year, the Avian Championship, with a record 21 under par over 72 holes, beating the previous lowest of 19. Chris Eubank junior has vacated the British middleweight title. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez beat GB’s Liam Smith in his latest WBO light-middleweight fight. On Sunday, the next round of the MotoGP championship takes place in Aragon, Spain with Cal Crutchlow, Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo and

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A DRAMATIC finish saw triathlete Jonny Brownlee helped over the finish line by his brother Alistair in the final race of the season in Mexico. Costa Blanca’s best guide to local sport

Las Salinas petanca THE Las Salinas petanca league has had a tremendous summer playing in the heat. It was extended to three divisions this year. Amigos Belgas one won the first division on the very last match of the season beating seconnd place Los Bandidos. In division two Los Altos Amigos sneaked a win on the last match of the season to finish one game in front of Dominos Phoenix. In division three Lakeside ran away with the division, Los Altos Jets came second. There were 150 people who attended the presentation of medals and cups, and a good day out was had by all. After the long hot summer they’re all looking forward to playing

in the winter league, which begins on the October 19. At present there are 49 teams registered, but if one more team would like to register please email lshaymes@gmail.com. There will be six divisions again this year. The cup and plate matches begin on November 2. As usual the league will be holding a mixed triples competition on the November 14, all proceeds will be donated to a charity chosen by the committee at the next meeting. The competition will be held at San Luis. Spectators are welcome with food and drinks available on the day. The league would like to thank all sponsors: Casas Manuel, Dominos bar, Coys rent-a-car, Raven sportswear, Tyres neumaticos, new sponsors Mumbai blue and a big thank you to Sanchez Bruton Lawyers, who will be sponsoring the cup and plate matches. Just to remind all the clubs that players must be registered with Chris Logan the registration secretary by October 3.

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MEDAL PLAY: The first of the season. ON Thursday September 15 Eurogolf played their first monthly medal of the season off the plates. A little chilly early on but it turned into a beautiful sunny day with a light breeze. Results were: Division 1; 1st David Gregson 72, 2nd George McCallum 72 c/b, 3rd Arthur Crammon 75 c/b. Division 2; 1st Stran Low 74, 2nd Ian Turner 76, 3rd John Fairhurst 78. Division 3; 1st Lauraine Walker 69, 2nd Mary Sanderson 73, 3rd Joe Ogden 76 c/b. Best front nine David Valentine 34.5, best back nine Jim Weston 36. NTPs 5th George McCallum, 11th Clive Gillard, 15th Pino Perito, 17th Bob Buckeridge. Best Gross George McCallum. Overall winner Lauraine Walker 69 CBA 0. Football draw Alan Venables, Kevin Bonser, John Fairhurst and George McCallum.

Tuesday Toffs: On Tuesday September 13 66 players took part in the weekly Toffs competition. Results were: Category 1; (0-15) 1st David Gregson 39, 2nd Colin Daye-Gretton 36, 3rd Bill Martin 36 c/b. Category 2; (16-24) 1st David Blanchette 42, 2nd Steve Sayers 38, 3rd Clive Peck 33. Category 3; (25-31) 1st David Valentine 35, 2nd Frances Buckeridge 35, 3rd Joe Ogden 33. Category 4; (32+) 1st Sue Pegg 27. Best front nine Bob Buckeridge 20, best back nine Ken Brett 20. NTPs 5th Peter Gartside (hole in one), 11th Angelique Berndt, 15th Robin Richards, 17th Collin Hobden. Overall winner David Blanchette 42 points. Football draw Debbie Weedon, Bill Martin, Ian Turner and Fred Reeve. Eurogolf play on Tuesdays and Thursdays at La Marquesa visit www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk.

New coach new season CD MONTESINOS kicked off their 2016-17 campaign at the weekend under new coach Camacho with a trip to CD Benijofar in the Segunda Regional Grupo. He will be hoping to improve their fifth spot finish last term, having replaced Roberto Cases. Alamada, Malaga born, ex-Orihuela B coach Camacho, 45, has brought in new faces, after being given the nod by Presidente Felipe Parades to fill the vacant manager’s post. With Vazquinho returning after a season at Sporting Saladar, the key to Monte’s success this season could be Brazilian frontman and fellow striker Wallace. He played a more prolific role last term and with a full season and more experience he could be a force to be reckoned with, now that Vazquinho is back in the fold.