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Champion of expat rights receives MBE By Eleanor Hawkins Simon Manley, British Ambassador to Spain, travelled to Albox with Vice Consul Rosslyn Crotty on Thursday (October 20) to present local councillor and AUAN President Maura Hillen with her MBE. Mrs Hillen was presented with the honour during a ceremony at Hospederia Virgen del Saliente in Albox before an audience which included local politicians, friends and relatives. Mrs Hillen received the honour for the work she has done, and continues to do, promoting the interests of residents of the area, among them many British. A number of people in the area were caught up in a legal minefield when in good faith they purchased properties that had been illegally built. The untiring work of AUAN, the Abusos Urbanisti-

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Helicopter baby A BABY girl was spectacularly rescued by a maritime unit just off the coast of Almeria. The 20-month-old suffered an asthma attack on a cruise ship and it took a daring swoop from aerial rescue teams to save See page 5 her.

Row over pay deal POP star David Bisbal’s role as an ambassador for Almeria isn’t in doubt but the cost is. To promote the region since

2014 he has been paid €600,000 which some are now saying is excessive. See page 6

Number’s up THOUSANDS of local residents across the province who will be called for jury service over the coming years have had their names published. You can check whether your name is on the list of justice See page 17 and will be expected to serve soon.

Raging tide cos Almanzora No (No to Urban Planning Abuse in Almanzora) association in collaboration with other similar associations in Spain including SOHA (Save Our Houses Axarquia) in eastern Malaga recently led to changes to the Spanish property law to avoid demolitions with no compensation.

During his speech Mr Manley praised the work of the associations in defence of the rights of expatriate homeowners who purchased their properties without being aware they should not have been built. Mrs Hillen thanked the members of AUAN and other associations, her Spanish friends and colleagues, her partner in battle, lawyer Gerardo Vazquez, and finally her

husband John for their support after receiving her MBE, which in full stands for Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

AFTER last week’s EWN paper thousands of people have put their names to a petition opposing the construction of

a new hotel at Los Genoveses beach. Locals and ecologists fear it could be a disaster. See page 21

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Violent response SIX Local Police officers were injured by flying stones and bottles on Friday (October 21) when they were sent to ask

more than 100 people attending a private party in Almeria City’s La Chanca district to keep the noise down.

Six injured FIVE women and one man had to be taken to hospital last week after a head-on collision between two cars in Dalias, the 061 ambulance and emergency services reported.

On the up ALMERIA Province is expected t o b e a t i t s o w n tourism records again this year, with forecasts of a 12

per cent increase on last year’s excellent figures for v is ito rs a n d o v e rn ig ht stays.

Clocks change DON’T forget the clocks change on Sunday October 30 at 03.00, marking the end of Daylight Savings Time for another year. Following the old adage ‘Spring forward, Fall back,’ enjoy an extra hour’s sleep on Sunday morning.

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Ex-MP bemoans ID nightmare By Eleanor Hawkins R O S A L I A M A RT I N , t h e provincial coordinator for Izquierda Unida political party in Almeria, has spoken of a nightmare situation after publishing her payslip on the internet in 2013. Martin, who at that time was a member of the Andalucian Parliament, revealed her payslip for €3,677 in an attempt to halt rumours that she was the best paid MP in the region. But she forgot to hide her ID number, which has led to endless headaches since a number of people have used it to ‘steal’ her identity online. So far, two different police branches have informed the politician of crimes she

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ROSALIA MARTIN: Published her playslip online. is supposed to have committed. Martin first became aware of the problem a little over a year ago, when a

credit card company started to demand money to pay back amounts due on a credit card she did not own. After reporting the matter

to the police in her hometown of El Ejido, investigators found that the card had been obtained using a fake ID card with her number, but bearing an address in Chiclana de la Frontera and a photograph which was of another person. Now, Martin has been informed by Avila police that she is being reported by people all over the country accusing her of selling them things on the internet and failing to deliver. The former regional MP said this type of identity theft was more common than people thought and although she was sure the police would track down the culprit eventually, her name was being tainted in the meantime.

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Rowers celebrate Guinness World Record

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Finance 29 - 34

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RADIANT ROWERS: Celebrate record achievement.

Property Special 37 - 44 By Eleanor Hawkins

Our View 45

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Time Out 54 - 55

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EIGHTY-FOUR rowers from all over Spain gathered at the rowing and canoeing canal in Cuevas del Almanzora on Saturday (October 22) for a successful Dragon Boat Guinness Record attempt.

For 24 hours the rowers took turns to keep the boat moving, covering a total distance of 264.53 kilometres and snatching the record from the German team which up to now held the best mark. The record attempt was organised by Cuevas del Almanzora Councilâ€™s cul-

ture and tourism department, which said obtaining the record was a dream come true. Loc al m ayor Ant oni o Fer nandez congratulated the rowers and said he was overwhelmed by the result, which means Cuevas now has an entry in the Guinness Book of Records.

Biker rally roars through NIJAR has once again put its name on the motoring map as it was chosen this year as one of the obligatory checkpoints for the III Rider Andalucia biker rally. Around 300 motorbikes

from across Spain took part in the rally, which ran from Friday October 21 to Sunday 23. There was no fixed route, with participants picking their own way across at least 1,400 kilometres of Andalucia stop-

ping at eight checkpoints along the way. Local sports councillor Sergio Vicente said the Nijar Motorbike Club had been chosen this year to organise a checkpoint at the Campohermoso

Exhibition and Conference Hall. Members provided bikers with information and handed out free gifts of local produce donated by Coprohnijar and Biosabor.

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Baby girl airlifted from cruise ship UP, UP, AND AWAY: The child was airlifted to Almeria.

Matt Ford THE Maritime Rescue’s helicopter ‘Helimer 219’ was involved in a dramatic night rescue just after 2am on Wednesday, October 19, as they swooped into action to save a 20-month-old baby girl. The tiny infant had suffered a severe asthma attack while travelling on the passenger ship ‘Cruise Esmerelda’ with her parents. The vessel operates the Barcelona-Tangier route and was around 16 nautical miles off Cabo

de Gata in Almeria when the incident occurred. Having received an emergency call, the helicopter’s crew performed a daring manoeuvre in order to pick up the child and her parents and transfer them to Almeria Airport, where an ambulance was waiting to whisk them to Torrecardenas Hospital. The baby’s grateful mother and father have since contacted Maritime Rescue to express their gratitude and confirm that she is safe and progressing well.

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Two men arrested following speeding through check point TWO men have been arrested by the Guardia Civil after they tried to flee in a vehicle when officers put down a device to puncture the tyres of their car. The men are suspected of trying to get away with 28 kilos of hashish in the boot of their car. Aged 33 and 51 years, they were ordered to halt for a routine inspection at a check point on the A7 motorway in Nijar. A spokesman for the Guardia Civil said the driver put his foot down forcing the officer to leap for safety. Although the police officers at the check point raised the spikes laid out to stop vehicles attempting to break through without stopping, puncturing all four of the car’s tyres, the men drove on at speed. Eventually, four kilometres down the road, they had to stop the car and tried to flee on foot but were both arrested

shortly afterwards. A quick search in the boot of the car revealed a sports bag containing 2,791 balls of hashish.

The men are expected to appear in court at a later date accused of crimes against public health and disobeying police orders.

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Teenager is arrested over school stabbing A TEENAGER has been arrested in Almeria on suspicion of stabbing another student in the leg at a secondary school. Police said the incident happened on We d n e s d a y, O c t o b e r 19 at the Rio Andarax school in the El Puche district of the city. Paramedics had to be called to treat the 17year-old victim who suffered two stab wounds during what is thought to have been a fight in the playground. He was then taken to the Torrecardenas Hospital Complex for treatment. The victim was ad-

mitted with stab wounds to his side and one arm while National Police officers entered the school and questioned witnesses to the fight after discussing the matter with the school management. School sources said so far there was no indication of problems between the two boys before the attack. The alleged attacker was taken to the Provincial National Police headquarters for questioning before being handed over to the youth authorities. Both the police force and the education authority will be investigating the case.

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DAVID BISBAL: A great ambassador for Almeria.

By Eleanor Hawkins NOBODY doubts that David Bisbal is a great ambassador for Almeria as the local pop star speaks of his homeland at every possible opportunity. Now, however, some are complaining that his promotion isn’t exactly cheap following publication of the latest contract. The Official Almeria Provincial Bulletin, released last week, included details of this year’s contract for the international singer to promote the Costa de Almeria tourist destination brand along with his latest record and videoclip. The contract, signed by Universal Music Spain and Almeria Provincial Council, was for an amount of €250,000. Altogether since 2014, the public institution has paid Bis-

Cheap at the price bal €600,000 to promote the province, an amount which many consider to be excessive. The provincial branch of left-wing political party Izquierda Unida is particularly opposed to this spending of public funds. Former Andalucian Parliament member and Roquetas de Mar councillor Jaun Pablo Yakubiuk, for ex-

ample, has been complaining since the first contract was signed two years ago. Although investing in tourist promotion is a fine idea, the councillor complained, he was unable to approve of the amounts or the way the contract was presented to the public as the provincial council announced that the publicity

was virtually free of charge. Yet provincial council deputy Javier Aureliano Garcia defended the spending, claiming that bearing in mind Bisbal has millions of fans around the world who would hear the name and see images of Almeria, it was cheap at the price and a sign of the singer’s generosity.

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Follow your dreams By Eleanor Hawkins TEENAGERS in HuercalOvera were treated to an unforgettable experience when up-and-coming actor Miguel Herran visited the town. He was there to give a a talk and watch a special screening of his latest film, ‘A Cambio de Nada,’ directed by David Guzman who is credited with discovering the young actor. Students from the Albujaira and Cura Valera secondary schools saw the film, which has already won various awards at the Almeria International Film Festival and the Spanish Goyas, at the local theatre. A spokesman said they were “very lucky” as HuercalOvera was one of just two

Jail for man who attacked a colleague A MAN who injured a fellow worker in an El Ejido greenhouse when a fight broke out between them, has accepted a oneyear jail sentence and is to pay his victim €1,410 in damages, it has been reported. The 31-year-old who was working in the greenhouse in San Agustin, is said to have started the fight with the other man. He ended up swinging a number of punches, according to court documents, and eventually knocked out one of the victim’s teeth. The injured man also suffered extensive bruising to his face in the incident which took place in March 2015. The Public Prosecutor’s Office had originally demanded a longer prison sentence but this was ordered to be reduced when the culprit admitted his role in the fight.

places in the province where it was screened. Local Youth and Education Councillor Belen Martinez later reported that the youngsters were treated to tips

from the award-winning new actor who grew up in Madrid. He assured them if they worked hard, they could also “follow their dreams” as he has done, and find success.

LUCKY STUDENTS: They met Miguel Herran and watched his new film.

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Greenhouse punch up accused jailed A MAN who injured a fellow worker in an El Ejido greenhouse when a fight broke out between them, has accepted a one year jail sentence and is to pay his victim €1,410 in damages, it has been reported. The 31-year-old attacker, who was working in the greenhouse in San Agustin, is said to have started the fight with the other man. He ended up swinging a number of punches, according to court documents, and eventually knocked out one of the victim’s teeth. The injured man also suffered from extensive bruising to his face in the incident which took place in March 2015. The Public Prosecutor’s Office had originally demanded a longer prison sentence but this was ordered to be reduced when the culprit admitted his role in the fight.

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There will not be a third election in Spain this year By John Smith AT a meeting held in Madrid on Sunday October 23, members of the PSOE voted 139 to 95 to abstain if and when there is a vote of confidence in Mariano Rajoy as he tries to form a new government. This means that with the positive support of centre party Ciudadanos, the PP will be able to take control of the Cortes and proceed with a minority government to the relief of an estimated 65 per cent of the Spanish electorate which was against the concept of a third election. The fact that Mr Rajoy is able to form a government actually means that the opposition will have more opportunity to take action against his party in the coming weeks and months and there is no

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SUSANA DIAZ: The potential new PSOE leader with Mariano Rajoy. promise that the 2017 budget will be accepted by the majority of MPs. What it does do is to give

the PSOE some breathing space in which to appoint a new leader and hope that public opinion, which has seen a

steady erosion of support for the left wing opposition party, changes so that it will have a greater chance of being reelected in the future. This decision has not been well received by a number of PSOE members who demonstrated outside the Madrid meeting demanding a continued stance against Mr Rajoy but the general consensus of opinion, which prevailed, was that they could only be a true opposition party if they had a proper government to oppose.

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Soldiers under arrest over Ceuta shooting

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Teacher honoured in emotional tribute By Eleanor Hawkins

TWO Sergeants from the Spanish Legion’s Duque de Alba regiment who were arrested in Almeria for their suspected involvement in a shooting have been returned to Ceuta for questioning, according to police. The two were taken to the National Police Headquarters in the city, where they were questioned for more than two-anda-half hours before being taken to military facilities in a Military Police vehicle. The men are suspected of having had too much to drink and shooting a 27-year-old man, Hicham Mohamed, who intervened when he saw them hassling some youngsters on Paseo de Colon, National Police Chief Alfonso Sanchez reported. Investigations quickly identified the suspects, yet the operation to arrest them was complicated by the fact that the regiment had travelled to Almeria to carry out manoeuvres at the Alvarez de Sotomayor military base. Sanchez expressed his gratitude to the military authorities for their collaboration, which he said was vital to quickly identify the suspects and arrest them. Hundreds of friends and relatives of the victim, who remains in intensive care at the University Hospital in Ceuta with a bullet wound to the abdomen, gathered outside the police headquarters in protest as the men were questioned.

FRIENDS, relatives, neighbours and the pupils of La Libertad school in Campohermoso, Nijar, paid tribute to former resident Antonio Mañas, who died three years ago, by naming a street near the school after him. The street, which used to be called Calle Motorista, now bears Mañas’ name in memory of his tireless efforts to encourage and improve education and culture in the area during a lifetime dedicated to others. The unveiling ceremony on Friday, October 21, began with emotional speeches about the former teacher, who worked at La Libertad school for more than 18 years, eventually becoming headmaster. They were made by a representative of the Marquesado Residents’ Association, the parish priest and the current headmaster of the school. Pupils then took over, reading poems

UNVEILING CEREMONY: Street renamed in memory of former teacher. and showing drawings in honour of Mañas before letting off white balloons. Nijar mayor Esperanza Perez spoke of Antonio Mañas as a man who left his mark on all who he taught as well as his wife, children and friends.

“What could be better than to be remembered with grateful smiles? Antonio, these are your people who today wish to ensure you are remembered here forever by naming this street after you,” the mayor said.

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Drug farm dismantled By Eleanor Hawkins A MAN from Rioja has been arrested after police found he was growing marihuana in an abandoned house in the Almeria town.

Rioja Local Police and Gador Guardia Civil officers began investigating after receiving tip-offs that the drug was being grown at a property in Rioja. After searching a wide area, officers eventually followed their noses to an old abandoned building which let off a strong smell of marihuana. They found an unusually large amount of electric cables, a tell-tale sign, and also air vents. On entry, the officers found a 31-year-old local man alone inside, and noted that most of the house, apart from one locked room, was empty. The room in question was found to be fully fitted out for growing the drugs.

MARIHUANA: A total of 102 plants were found. Officers found heat lamps, ventilation and air conditioning, and a total of 102 plants, according to the police report. The plants plus tools used to harvest and prepare the drugs have been confiscated. The man was taken into

custody on suspicion of committing offences against public health, and theft of the electrical supply by connecting up to the mains. He is expected to appear at a later date before the courts in Almeria.

German police series rolls into Cabo de Gata LAS SALINAS Church in Cabo de Gata was the scene for the filming of a highly popular German police TV series last week. Location scouts for ‘Tatort, the Scene of the Crime,’ chose the seaside church for an episode of the series, which has been running for more than 40 years. The A7 motorway slip-road has also been used for a number of exteriors. Thirty crew members from the Malaga production company ‘Santa Monica Producciones’ were present for the filming, which involved the main

star of the TV series Til Schweiger. The series is noted for its fast pace and its spectacular and continuing popularity with the German public. It is thought around 12 million Germans tune in for each episode. Almeria City Promotion councillor Lola de Haro stressed that Almeria works constantly to attract film crews for all sorts of productions, and Almeria Film Office provides assistance with all necessary licences.

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An exit by hook or by crook POWERS THAT BE: When do we get a say?

BREXIT PAGE By Matthew Elliot and Simon Firth SO the judges have reserved their decision while they go away and think about it…but does it auger well when the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Thomas declares himself “baffled” by the government case? Funded by a former model, a group of ‘concerned citizens’ have forced the government to at least attempt to outline its case for not consulting parliament over when to invoke Article 50.

This now famous clause will signal the start of the two year countdown to the UK’s eventual departure from the club it joined way back in 1973, then named the European Economic Community. The ‘citizens’ claim they are being deprived of statutory rights because parliament is not taking part in a decision that will disentangle EU laws

from those of the UK. Here the government’s case gets a little hazy, since the UK is leaving the EU it is, apparently, not seeking to amend EU treaties and therefore does not require a vote from MPs. Er, right, was probably the first thought that went through the minds of some of the judges and

may also occur to the members of the Supreme Court who will surely have the last word on this when one side or the other appeals. Attorney General Jeremy Wright told the court, “It is our case that parliament’s consent is not required.” To get round this, Theresa May intends to use the royal prerogative, a very ancient right indeed, that to some observers smacks of ‘by hook or by crook.’ But after the two years is up, presumably MPs will then be given a say on any new treaty? It looks like they will, but in the meantime the government has to win its case before the High Court and after that the Supreme Court. And what if it loses and must consult parliament at both stages? That will strengthen the hand of the ‘Remainers’ but will it make any real difference to the eventual outcome…a UK outside the EU. Most people doubt it.

British banks sound Brexit warning THE one market place that will be central to the UK’s success or failure post-Brexit will be the ‘Square Mile.’ London’s role as a financial centre has always attracted the envy of Frankfurt and Paris. But a warning has now been sounded by the British Bankers’ Association (BBA) that a number of its members have teams working out if they should relocate and which elements of their organisations might have to do it. The prospect would not please the UK government which knows foreign companies and governments must beat a path to its door to do business in London.

If the financial market place is denuded of some of its major players that would increase the international isolation politicians fear so much for a post-Brexit Britain. The BBA’s Anthony Browne has revealed the fingers of some banks, large and small, “are quivering over the relocate button.” Are the banks seeking to exert real pressure or is the threat a hollow one? They have few friends, except perhaps in the Treasury. But Britain will need them in a post-Brexit world and the prospect of some leaving must be a threat the government will take seriously.

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Potential jurors are forewarned By Eleanor Hawkins THE names of the 2,000 people in Almeria who may be called for jury service over the next two years have been published in the Official Provincial Bulletin. The Electoral Roll Department office in Almeria carries out a draw every two years to pick the names of those who may be called upon for a trial. Although, as the provincial courts only hold an average of

five trials by jury a year the chances of being picked are not particularly high. A month before a trial date, the court chooses 36 names from the list and the prosecution and defence both interview the possible jury members before picking 11 people for the trial (nine jury members and two reserves). As the Ministry of Justice pays jury members €67 per day during a trial and also covers the cost of putting them

up in a hotel, a number of people who have been through the experience, especially if unemployed, actually offer their services to the courts for trials. Judges have encouraged the use of juries in suitable trials, stressing that people have the right to take part in the justice process under the Jury Law. They stress that jurors decide only whether the defendant is guilty or not, after which they are allowed to go home.

Active and healthy seniors ELDERLY residents of Cuevas del Almanzora have celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Seniors’ Active Participation Centre’s gymnasium. Local mayor Antonio Fernandez and Social Services councillor Merchora Caparros visited the centre on Friday morning (October 21) to

celebrate with the sporty seniors. The mayor said: “We’re very happy with this gym, which is extremely popular with our seniors and was opened to the public on this day 20 years ago by another socialist council. “We hope it will continue to keep the elderly fit and active for many more years.”

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Treasures of the sea to be explained THE 750 pupils of 25 schools in the province will be discovering two natural jewels in the Levante and Almanzora areas over the next few weeks. The first part of the trip consists of a boat ride from Villaricos port to introduce the youngsters to the treasures hidden on the sea bed off Almeria’s coasts. Environmentalist Maria del Mar Sorroche Mateos will be on board to explain the importance of conserving marine life. The second stop on the trip will be at the San Juan de los Terreros Castle in Pulpi, where the children will see a 3D virtual visit of the Pulpi Geode, the largest in Europe. The schools signed up for the trips are from Huercal-Overa, Fines, Macael, Los Gallardos, Olula del Rio, Albox, Arboleas and Purchena, but the provincial department hopes in future to extend the initiative.

Hunt is on for missing woman CERVANTES’ MASTERPIECE: Aiming to improve intercultural relations.

By Eleanor Hawkins ITALIAN and Turkish teenagers have been visiting Purchena this month as part of an ‘Erasmus+ project, Cervantes 2016: Reading and European Citizenship.’

Altogether 37 youngsters aged between 14 and 18 years from the Entresierras Secondary School in Purchena, the Liceo Ginnasio Aristosseno in Taranto, Italy, and the Genç Osman Anadolu Lisesi in Ankara,

Turkey, are taking part in the project. The aim, said Ramon Soto, a coordinator of the Andalucian Youth Institute, was to improve intercultural relations and gain a better understanding of what Euro-

pean citizenship consists of by working on activities related to Miguel de Cervantes’ 1605 masterpiece, whose full English title is ‘The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha.’

CIVIL PROTECTION volunteers from Los Gall a r d o s , M o j a c a r, G a r rucha and Carboneras joined Turre police and fire brigade members to search for an elderly woman on Saturday, October 22. The woman, who has not been named, but is from Turre, was reported

missing at around 7.30pm. Search teams began to scour the Royo Morera area where she was last seen at 4pm. Police have not revealed if she has a medical condition. At the time of going to press there was no further word as to her whereabouts.

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Thousands oppose hotel development

CABO DE GATA-NIJAR NATURAL PARK: Ecologists say construction would have a negative impact on the park. By Eleanor Hawkins MORE than 6,500 people have signed a petition opposing construction of a hotel at Los Genoveses in the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park. As reported by EWN last week, Torres y Gonzalez Diaz SL is behind the project to renovate the ruins of Cortijo Las Ch i q u e r a s b y L o s G e n o v es e s beach and convert it into a 33-bedroom hotel.

Opponents of the move were quick to take to the web and will be presenting the petition on change.org to Nijar Council and the Junta de Andalucia regional government. Their aim is to stop the two million euro hotel from becoming a reality. “No more bricks in the natural park, n o mo re tra ff ic ja ms on the tra c ks d o w n to th e be a c he s , this is n’t the G ran Via in Ma drid,” the pe tition reads.

Ecologists are considering appealing against the proposed construction project, citing the negative impact a hotel would have on one of what many call an ‘emblematic’ site in the natural park. “We think there are a series of environmental factors in question here. If this hotel is approved, anyone can try in the future to take an old ruin and turn it into a n e ye s ore ,” s a id a spokesman for the anti-hotel group.

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Spiked in the nick of time By Eleanor Hawkins TWO men have been arrested by the Guardia Civil after they tried to flee in a vehicle when officers put down a device to puncture the tyres of their car. The men are suspected of trying to get away with 28 kilos of hashish in the boot of their car. Aged 33 and 51 years, they were initially ordered to halt for a routine inspection at a check point on the A7 motorway in Nijar. A spokesman for the Guardia Civil said the driver suddenly put his foot down forcing the officer to leap for safety. Although the police officers at the checkpoint raised the spikes laid out to stop vehicles

NIJAR: A7 motorway where men tried to flee. attempting to break through, puncturing all four of the carâ€™s tyres, the men drove on at speed. Eventually, four kilometres down the road, they had to stop the car and tried to flee on foot but were both arrested shortly afterwards.

A quick search of the boot of the car revealed a sports bag containing 2,791 balls of hashish. The men are expected to appear in court at a later date accused of crimes against public health and another of disobeying police orders.

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THE Alicante-Elche Airpor t has announced a strengthening of its links with France. From April 2017, Spanish airline Volotea is increasing the number of its connections and will start flying twice a week (Mondays and Sundays) to the cities of Toulouse in the south west of t he count r y and t he southern port city of Marseille. These dest i nat i ons j oi n Nant es and Bor deaux, wi t h Volotea also offering flights to Venice and Asturias from Alicante. The f l i ght s ar e al r eady on sale, according to a spokesman for the company. Volotea is a low-cost airline based in Barcelona and is increasing its fleet with the addition of four new Airbus, bringing i t s f l eet t o a t ot al of 23 aircraft.

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THE contract to maintain the installations at Corvera airport for the next year has been put out to tender. The contract is for €490,000 and interested parties have until November 9 to put in their bids to maintain the installations, even though the airport is still not open.

A COMIC strip has been created which explores the coastline of Mallorca, its history and wildlife. There will be 2,000 copies printed in four languages taking in every nook and cranny of the island.

DEPUTY MAYOR of La Herradura Juan Jose Ruiz Joya has spoken about the success of the medical centre that treated 14,500 people during 2015 and says that in order to improve the service given to local residents he will now campaign for the addition of an ambulance service.

PROTECCION CIVIL in TeuladaMoraira have a new station wagon and soon hope to acquire a water-tank trailer. The town hall is currently studying a change of headquarters for the group, so that volunteers can carry out their assignments in better conditions.

Natural park THE Sierra and Cabo of Santa Pola could soon be declared a Municipal Natural Park. Becoming an official ‘natural park’ will allow protection mechanisms to be put into place and for greater planning and management in order to preserve the natural and cultural heritage for future generations.

Car thieves A JUDGE in Torrevieja has granted bail of €3,000 to four Lithuanian citizens, who were jailed last July for allegedly being part of a gang that stole 14 cars with a value of around €430,000,

Vehicle fire FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a car fire in Santa Pola. The vehicle, situated near Levante beach, was completely burnt out. The cause has not been established but police said noone was hurt.

Audi action THERE will be a lot of noise from Son Fusteret where extreme drivers are tearing across the tarmac as part of the Audi Driving Experience. Participants have the chance to test their mettle on several high end German sports cars.

Pulp Palma A NEW advertisement has channelled the hit Tarantino film Pulp Fiction on the streets of Palma. Two German actors sit in a car discussing the world’s best dumpling recipes in a nod to the film’s famous fast-food dialogue.

Sea raiders A JOINT operation between Spanish, Italian and French customs officials nabbed more than 370 kilograms of hashish and three suspects. The 10-day coordinated sea raids swept across the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to Porto Pi in Mallorca.

Balcony saga A FRENCHMAN died after falling from the sixth floor of a Playa de Palma hotel and breaking his back. It took police hours to identify the 42-year-old and suicide has not been ruled out.

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THE Almuñécar Council has instructed its cleaners to remove posters which have been put up without authority and they are making it clear that in the future, anyone who continues to put up posters in contravention of local bylaws is likely to be fined.

NO sooner had the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and UK charity Crimestoppers listed 10 more wanted British fugitives thought to be lurking in Spain on Thursday, October 20, than the National Police rounded up one of those previously on the register in Alfaz del Pi, Alicante.

Motril migrants

Devil’s Breath

ACCORDING to reports from the Guardia Civil, a boat carrying 29 people including two women - all of whom were of sub-Saharan origin was taken in tow by a Guardia Civil vessel in the early hours of Saturday October 22 and brought in to the port of Motril.

SCOPOLAMINE, the plant commonly known as burundanga from which the ‘date rape’ drug can be obtained has been found on municipal land in Bellreguard, near Gandia. It was spotted in an area adjoining the municipal warehouse which is much-frequented by the public.

Classic race

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COVERING 2,100 kilometres and travelling from Barcelona to Sevilla by a somewhat torturous route, the cars participating in this year’s Spain Classic Raid found their way to La Herradura on Friday October 21 where they stayed the night before heading on to the finish in Sevilla.

PEGO MARSH, a national park, has problems. Fish are dying because the Bullent and Racons rivers that feed the Marsh are clogged with invasive water plants and now blue crabs have been spotted which have a voracious appetite that threatens native marine species.

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Spanish singer GREATLY respected singer and composer Antonio Orozco played at the San Pedro Fiesta on the evening of Saturday October 22 and despite the heavy rain which finally arrived that evening, a large crowd turned out to enjoy the music and voice of the Spanish singer.

Audit fright FOLLOWING the change of council leadership in Torremolinos, an auditor’s report on the years 2011 to 2014 have now been released. According to information received, the view appears to be that there were so many errors and incidents of questionable practice that the accounts don’t give a true picture of the actual financial situation.

La Linea record ACCORDING to a report prepared by Datosmacro.com for Expansion, a Spanish business publication, of all of the towns in the whole of Spain with populations in excess of 40,000, La Linea de la Concepcion holds the record for the highest percentage of unemployed.

Whooping cough AFTER her baby daughter died of whooping cough at the Materno Infantil hospital in Malaga, Lupe González and her husband Antonio from Mijas have asked for compensation from the Junta de Andalucia. The couple do not want the money for themselves but wish to donate it to the charity the Vicente Ferrer Foundation.

Sweet water PARENTS in the area covered by Marbella Council will be pleased to hear that following an annual review of the quality of water in 45 schools in the municipality, councillor Ana Lesch was able to confirm that drinking water “is of a very good quality.”

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Clinton backing SWEDEN: According to a survey, the majority of Sweden’s Riksdag MPs are hoping to see Hillary Clinton win the US presidential election. Of the 234 MPs questioned, 27 were not keen on Clinton or Donald Trump.

Lucky escape A SCARED eight-year-old boy leapt from a balcony in his home after opening the door to a man dressed as a scary clown. The youngster was not harmed but his mother said he is scared every evening.

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Child refugee doubts MORE ‘child’ refugees are on their way to Britain from Calais’ refugee camps amid questions over the ages of the refugees. One migrant was rated by facial recognition software as having the features of a 38-year-old.

Love crime

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BRITISH PRESS CHILD REFUGEES: Questions have arisen over ages.

A WOMAN is on trial for stabbing her boyfriend in the heart with a steak knife then waiting 45 minutes before calling an ambulance. The 23-yearold denies murder, claiming she acted in self defence.

tish coast, marine engineers believe they may have found the 148ft wreck of a German U-boat. Legend has it that the ship was sunk by the Loch Ness monster after the captain reported a sea monster attack.

Christmas chaos PASSENGERS face Christmas travel chaos as baggage carrier firm Aviator has pulled out of Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and Newcastle airport, affecting 1,700 workers.

Nessie attack? ALMOST a century after a boat vanished off the Scot-

PRESS Clowns not funny THREE m en wear i ng clown masks have raided a pi zza shop i n Pot sdam threatening employees. The recent ‘clown craze’ has taken a violent turn in recent weeks, wi t h som e cl owns now being armed.

Extremist shooting DURING a police raid in Bavar i a, a r i ght - wi ng extremist opened fire during a pol i ce r ai d on hi s hom e, leaving four officers injured, two of them seriously.

Emergency landing

More skills SWEDEN has overtaken the USA as the country most in need of skilled workers, according to a global survey. Sweden’s high score showed companies are crying out for more highly skilled workers.

A LUFTHANSA pl ane made an emergency landing in Canada as the pilot spott ed sm oke i n t he cockpi t . The pl ane was headed t o Florida from Frankfurt but passenger s had t o m ake a detour to Newfoundland airport.

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DENMARK: The Crown Prince and Princess have appeared on a stamp dressed in traditional national costumes of Greenland, honouring the autonomous country within the Danish Realm.

FEMALE workers in Germany will effectively not be getting paid for the rest of the year, given the country’s gender pay gap of wom en earning around 21.6 per cent less than men.

Discount catch DENMARK: A hotel near to where 80,000 rainbow trout were accidentally released into Danish waters is offering discounts to anglers willing to come and catch the fish.

Bomb threats DENMARK: Police arrested a 28-year-old man they suspected of making bomb threats which shut down two airports, two shopping centres, two hospitals and a university.

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JAIL SENTENCE: The man’s conviction was quashed last year.

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A DUTCHMAN who spent 12 years in a Spanish jail wrongly convicted of rape has accused the Dutch government of not doing enough to help his release. His conviction was quashed last year after DNA evidence identified a British man as the attacker.

will be forced to limit student numbers on more courses unless additional funding is found. They need a structural €450 million extra in funding to meet demand.

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for leaking confidential information to criminals is also suspected of two attempted murders. The 50-year-old is currently in custody.

Less attractive TOBACCO companies are to be banned from adding decorative elements to their packaging and references to themes such as football or King’s Day in a bid to make smoking less attractive.

A GERMAN court ruled that a child’s right to know about their family ancestry was more important than a sperm donor’s right to privacy.

Happy state DURING a survey, Germans on average rated their general life satisfaction at 7.11 - the highest level since 2010. Overall people living in west Germany tended to be happier.

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RUSSIA TODAY: Had its bank accounts frozen. A SPOKESWOMAN for Russia’s foreign ministry has pledged revenge against British media after their chief propaganda outlet in the UK had its bank accounts frozen. Nat West closed the accounts of TV channel Russia Today in a surprise move which has led to speculation about Britain’s wider motivations.

Motorola murdered A NOTORIOUS Russian rebel commander in east Ukraine was blown up by an enormous bomb planted in his apartment. Arseny Pavlo, whose nom de guerre was ‘Motorola’ was apparently killed by Ukrainian nationalists from a unit known as the ‘misanthropic division.’

Musical off A THEATRE in the Siberian city of Omsk has cancelled a performance of the popular musical Jesus Christ Superstar after conservative groups complained that it mocked the Christian faith. A group named Family, Love and Fatherland filed the complaint, which comes amid a huge

Patriarch & Matriarch PATRIARCH Kirill met with the Queen during an official visit to the UK to celebrate 300 years of the Russian Orthodox Church in Britain. The two spoke on the situation of Christians in modern Europe and Kirill delightedly told her about the rise of spirituality in Russia over lunch.

rise in native culture and antiwestern sentiment.

Military map WORK is now complete on a vast new intranet designed to keep all of Russia’s top secret documents and military data secure. The ‘military internet’ will be used strictly by the security forces who say they have learned from the lessons of Edward Snowden’s revealing of classified American information.

Trojan horse A GOLDEN-DOMED Orthodox cathedral is the cherry on the top of a huge Russian ‘spiritual and cultural’ centre opening in the heart of Paris. The vast complex comprises apartments and offices, a primary school and exhibition space. French spies have surrounded the institute with jamming devices amid fears it is an elaborate Trojan Horse.

KIRILL: Met the Queen for talks over lunch.

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Asia’s largest fraud to date By John Smith ONE of the largest frauds to ever take place in Asia, allegedly committed by Malaysian state fund 1MDB has now led to enquiries by the Justice Department of the USA into the Leonardo de Caprio Foundation and the backers of the hit movie The Wolf of Wall Street. Whilst there is no suggestion that the actor is involved in any impropriety, it is possible that some of the misappropriat-

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$3.5 billion (€3.19 billion) is the amount believed to have disappeared from the 1MDB fund.

ed funds may have been donated to the Foundation and if that is the case, then it has been agreed they will be refunded. In addition, one of those accused of using the funds for personal gains for himself and his family has been identified as current Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, whose stepson Riza Aziz owns Red Granite Pictures which produced the movie under question and is named in a federal suit.

Heathrow is the right choice to help make Britain stronger and fairer for everyone… it is time to get on with it John Holland-Kaye, Chief Executive of Spanish owned Heathrow Airport on third runway.

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SIESTA TIME: Watch a numbingly boring clip.

Napflix to help you sleep EVEN though the interim national government and some local councils are considering changing working hours in order to eliminate the siesta, there is still a need now to consider how to get to sleep quickly in order to gain the best rest from the break in the day. A pair of friends from Barcelona, Victor de Tena and Francesc Bonet, have come up with the ideal online solution by creating Napflix which collects some of the most mind numbingly boring clips and programmes from YouTube with the intention that after a few minutes watching, you can’t help but feel drowsy. They are a cheeky pair, as

their logo imitates that of Netflix and one of the clips they have included shows a cricket match which, to a Spanish viewer, is bound to be completely incomprehensible. There is quite a range of different programming running from sport (and the most recent England football matches could qualify), to lectures on Einstein, a chicken being cooked on a spit, really dire movies, classic opera (provided you keep the sound low) and a thrilling chess game. All in all an interesting concept which may not earn them any money but will give the pair plenty of free publicity!

APPEARING before the Treasury Select Committee, Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond explained that workers with high levels of skill are unlikely to be included in any future government plans to restrict immigration. He said the public saw no reason to introduce controls for ‘computer programmers, brain surgeons, bankers’ and future restrictions would likely be aimed at those who would compete for unskilled or entry level jobs.

On the move WHILST attending a seminar in London where corporate investors were being encouraged to put money into Spanish companies and funds, the Spanish Secretary of State for the Economy Iñigo Fernández de Mesa criticised Britain for leaving the EU and made it clear Spain may resist any proposal for a ‘soft exit’ as that might encourage a general dissolution of the Union. He explained if Britain did not agree to allow free entry of European workers, then no concessions would be made and some European agencies based in London could be moved to Spain.

Saudi improving its finances FOR so many decades the envy of the West, Saudi Arabia has been financially devastated by the sudden and unexpected drop in the wholesale price of oil which has left its public finances in a parlous state with a budget deficit approaching 10 per cent of GDP.

£10.9 billion (€12.2 billion) is the amount estimated to have been lost due to online fraud and identity theft in the UK during the past 12 months.

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Although the doyen of what is considered to be relatively strict interpretation of the Koran and Islamic law, the government has managed to move into the 21st century by launching its first sale within the global bond market and raised a record $17.5 billion (€15.95 billion) for a debut bond.

Whilst the fund itself was initially well received, it was in 2015 that fears began to arise with regards to the activities of the fund when it defaulted on interest payments of $11 billion (€10 billion). The situation is very worrying for the people of Malaysia as it appears their president is not only able to do as he wishes with the Fund but is also able to ignore the accusations and carry on governing the country with what is becoming something of an iron fist.

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The Spinal Trap THE actor who plays Mr Burns in the Simpsons, Harry Shearer is to sue French entertainment group Vivendi for $125 million (€114 million) in respect of ‘withheld’ profits from the iconic film spoof ‘rockumentary,’ This is Spinal Tap. According to the 72-year-old actor, joint income from merchandising for the 22-year period from 1984 to 2006 was just $81 (€74). He made it clear whilst others had made a lot of money from the story of the misfortunes of a British rock band, the creators made very little, which happened to many bands in the past.

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2016 a bad year for wine production Credit: Dave Proffer Wikimedia

By John Smith TO add to the worries that the Italians have concerning Brexit hitting the Prosecco market in the UK, alerts have now been received that there may be a shortage of wine as 2016 has been a bad year for production in both France and South America due to extremely poor weather. It’s not all bad news however as Antipodean and

2017 may see a difficulty in finding real bargains or wines from small vineyards. North American outputs are set to rise and in Europe Italy actually hasn’t had a bad harvest and will be the continent’s largest producer. The big losers are Argentina with a 35 per cent drop, Brazil with a 50 per cent drop whilst Chile sees a reduction of 21 per cent. France which was hit by frost and hail stones will see production down by 12 per cent and South Africa will be down by 19 per cent. With the poor state of sterling and the drop in production, it could well be that prices of wines going into the UK will rise, but it is said that there are millions of bottles of quite palatable wine in stor-

age in former Russian republics such as Moldova and they may take advantage of any shortfall to try to break into the UK market. In the meantime, there are huge variations in the cost of wine across Europe with Italy being particularly expensive for the local imbiber and Spain continuing to see reasonable ‘plonk’ retailing at just over €1 for a bottle whilst better wine is still quite inexpensive when compared to many of its neighbours. What is also quite interesting in Spain is the fact that few supermarkets stock anything other than Spanish wines, but those that do, often discount them heavily when compared to prices for example in the UK, whilst prices in neighbouring Gibraltar are significantly more expensive except when supermarkets like Morrisons make special offers. There is not going to be a world shortage of wine but it may just be a little more difficult to find real bargains or wines from small vineyards during 2017 but with the huge world production, it should be relatively simple to find a replacement wine even if your favourite isn’t available. The top five wine producers in descending order for the past five years have been Italy, France, Spain, USA and Argentina but with the problems encountered in Argentina, it is just possible that Australia will leap frog the two South American countries ahead of it to snatch fifth place.

MOLDOVA: The world’s largest wine cellar may take advantage of shortfall.

Justice may be blind WHILST a great deal has quite understandably been made of the amount of alleged corruption within Spanish politics and business (which often go hand in hand), not a great deal has been made of the problems which have emerged recently in the UK and arguably, there is an element of ‘let he who is without sin cast the first stone.’ In a single week, we have seen the announcement that three former Tesco executives will stand trial in September of next year in relation to the £326 million (€365 million) accounting ‘error’ at Britain’s largest supermarket chain and each of them could face up to 10 years in jail if convicted. In this case, their boss who resigned has been cleared of impropriety and no member of the board nor the external auditors have been charged, so we must wait for the trial for the world to discover what made these three men act in this manner when there appears to have

been no obvious financial benefit to them. At the same time, house builder Barratt Developments’ regional managing director in London has been arrested following the possibility of misconduct by him and a former colleague. In this case, the police became involved following an internal investigation by the company into possible improper placing of contracts. Directors of banks such as HSBC and Barclays have walked away without a blemish on their characters whilst their banks have been fined millions of dollars for improper trading and it is suggested that all of the major banks continue to undertake questionable practices until each is spotted and then they move on to the next ‘inventive’ scheme. The one boss who appears to have been singled out for some form of harsh treatment is Sir (or possibly Mr) Philip Green for his actions which effectively

led to the closure of BHS whilst he walked away without any clear financial liability. The whole matter of Sir Philip Green was discussed and voted upon in Parliament as part of a crusade undertaken by veteran MP Frank Field who is the chairman of the Work and Pension committee and amongst other soubriquets, the fashion magnate was called a “billionaire spiv” and was likened to both Napoleon and Robert Maxwell. The entrepreneur did remind MPs generally that he runs a British company that pays taxes and employs 22,000 people in the Arcadia Group, but that doesn’t help the 20,000 BHS pensioners who could well see their pensions be cut to the bone.

Greed or corruption exist in every level of society throughout the world and whilst Spain may be a little more transparent, there are those who will take advantage of any opportunity, legal or illegal that they can find.

LADY JUSTICE: Greed or corruption exist in every level of society throughout the world.

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MOBILE ATM: There are some 700 million debit cards in circulation in India. By John Smith INDIAN banks are worried that more than three million debit cards are vulnerable to fraudulent use and have contacted customers encouraging them to either change their access codes or apply for a new safer card. Considering the size of the population of India and the fact that there are some 700 million debit cards in circulation in that country, the percentage of vulnerable users is relatively small, but the amount of money that could be garnered illegally is enormous. India is fast becoming a high tech society although the majority of people still seem to prefer to actually make cash transactions and this announcement is certainly not going to help those who are opposed to cashless payments. It’s hardly surprising that a group of technicians or hackers have managed to infiltrate the security of one or more banks and it is suspected that

India is fast becoming a high tech society, although many people still prefer to make cash transactions. the problem lies within the ATM software which may have been attacked by malware which allows for sums of money to be withdrawn using fake cards. At the time of writing, there are confirmed fraudulent transactions which affect 19 different banks and just 641 customers with some £160,000 (€180,000) withdrawn mainly through machines in China and the USA, but with an average withdrawal of £250 (€280) per card so far, the potential loss could be as high as £750 million (€840 million). The main problem appears to be that although Indian banks have introduced high quality and sophisticated programmes to handle ATM transactions, they don’t appear to

be particularly security conscious and once a programme is installed, it is not necessarily checked for bugs or attacks on a regular basis. The fact that so much of the economy is cash based has meant that the Indian government whilst recognising that the many millions who are poor will always need to keep to a cash based economy, was doing its best to encourage the ever emerging middle class to start using banking services which would cut down the need for the ever-increasing production of currency and would help to make the economy more efficient. The simple fact is that wherever there is an emerging technology, there will almost always be some individual or group smart enough to work out some way of defeating any security. The good news is that once a problem is identified it is normally nullified quite quickly and in most cases, whilst inconvenient and upsetting, the consumer is normally recompensed for any loss.

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I didn’t desert England, it deserted me LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT DESPITE my 40 or so years living as an expatriate it was always my intention to one day return to England and see my days out in the country I have always loved and admired, perhaps to one day show my children the country of their heritage and take them through areas of my own wonderful memories and experiences. Unfortunately these misplaced yearnings will now never come to pass, you see Mr Philip, who last week accused me of deserting the old country, I didn’t desert England. The England I knew and loved deserted me. My England didn’t have demonstrations of hatred from alien cultures who burnt its flag and shattered its silence with resounding calls to prayer. My England allowed its children to play conkers without wearing goggles, respected po-

CHANGED TIMES: Health and safety has gone mad. licemen (not coppers), particularly those who walked the beat, had quiet town centres that didn’t descend into drunken mini-battlegrounds after dark, had hospitals

with caring staff and doctors, who spoke English and weren’t in fear of their lives from attack in their own emergency rooms. My England enjoyed a good

laugh at the bigotry of Alf Garnett and didn’t get pilloried for having a toy of the wrong colour depicted on a jar of marmalade, had firemen and rescue services who

were not governed by health and safety to the point of lunacy, didn’t hand out money to layabouts and ne’er-do-wells who never had, or ever would get a job. My England didn’t have its Christian citizens criticised and persecuted for their beliefs, didn’t have foreigners flooding uncontrolled into its towns and cities, didn’t have judges who punished pensioners and released murderers back on to the streets under the guise of ‘human rights,’ didn’t have grossly overpaid footballers who fell into orgasms of self-congratulatory adulation after scoring a goal and didn’t stop its children from running in the playground. It was a place where patriotism was admired and something to be proud of and didn’t boast luvvies who demeaned its soldier heroes and brought prosecutions simply because they were protecting us (and them). Need I go on? Keep the Faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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particular move, although others think that it is. There's no problem with discussing things and talking them through.

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Social demands are made, but try to shuffle them to the weekend. Be diplomatic or someone close could become irritated. Keep an eye on the small print because something fundamental may have changed in a long-standing arrangement. Suddenly, at the weekend, you are thrust into the limelight.

something new to you. What is great, though, is that the penny has suddenly dropped. This week sees you understanding more and wanting to know more. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) An urge to get moving must mean that the new year is round the corner. Certainly, you are questioning where you want to be in the months ahead. A house move or work placement may be on your mind.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Be aware that leopards do not change their spots, they merely hide them. Those who demand your trust need a cool checking out and don't be afraid to say 'no' as and when necessary. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Career and home are in disharmony but a bit of compromise soon sorts things out. You don't like playing the 'bad guy', but honesty is also important to you.Speaking your mind can be liberating although, initially, you may see it as a nuisance and embarrassing.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Be aware that not everyone is willing to work as hard as you. When approached by someone wanting you to trust them, be sure of their motives. Do what you feel is right but remain firmly in control, especially financially. It may not be the time to make a

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Someone with a larger-than-life imagination makes you smile but that was not their intention. Try to be diplomatic and steer them in a different direction. Some feelings of loneliness will not be assuaged by working more. Perhaps it is time to consider taking on a pet or giving a current pet more attention.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Contact with a less than ideal situation makes you realise just how lucky you are. It has been clear that the weeks are changeable and your situation at the moment far from settled. Pity those whose day-to-day life is completely predictable.

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

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Quick Across 1 Filled pasta (7) 4 Clean with hard rubbing (5) 7 Small mouse-like mammal (5) 9 Superficial (7) 10 Futile (7) 11 Male duck (5) 12 Hard, thin pointed object (5) 14 Chose (5) 19 Separate into parts or portions (5) 21 Walk unsteadily (7) 23 Look at closely (7) 24 Aviator (5) 25 Pay out (5) 26 Witchcraft (7) Down 1 Free from harm or evil (6) 2 Brink or border (5) 3 Beg persistently and urgently (6) 4 Burn caused by hot liquid (5) 5 Stop holding on to (7)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 16 represents J and 17 represents C, so fill in J every time the figure 16 appears and C every time the figure 17 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

1 Oil well, 5 Cocoa, 8 Dirge, 9 Isolate, 10 Averted, 11 Shift, 12 Scrap, 14 Gruel, 19 Larks, 21 Eclipse, 23 Shatter, 24 Erase, 25 Tuner, 26 Essence. Down: 1 Ordeal, 2 Large, 3 Electra, 4 Lairds, 5 Crops, 6 Cyanide, 7 Agents, 13 Certain, 15 Rollers, 16 Closet, 17 Degree, 18 Serene, 20 Sitar, 22 Plain.

QUICK 6 Felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim (6) 8 Smash or break forcefully (5) 13 Throb 15 Having a full rounded shape (5) 16 All one's resources (6)

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17 Appraise (6) 18 In a tidy way (6) 20 Attempted (5) 22 Where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom (5)

7 Latest, 8 Ruined, 9 Gaze, 10 Generate, 11 Another, 13 Never, 15 Fresh, 17 Regress, 20 Layabout, 21 Dusk, 23 Claims, 24 Relief. Down:

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

1 Data, 2 Repent, 3 Stagger, 4 Frank, 5 Fierce, 6 Restless, 12 Normally, 14 Texture, 16 Static, 18 Riddle, 19 Boast, 22 Seem.

Across 1 Mandón (5) 3 Sacos (5) 6 Jamón (3) 8 Fathers-in-law (7) 9 Diecisiete (9) 12 Drill (tool) (7) 13 Todo (en su totalidad) (3) 14 Oxidado (5) 15 Nobody (5)

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Down 1 Owl (long-eared) (4) 2 Ayer (9) 3 Maíz dulce (9) 4 Plum (7) 5 Faja (de tela) (4) 7 Furniture (7) 10 Remover (sopa) (4) 11 Azul (4)

Hexagram

Across: 1 Branch, 4 Nail, 7 Cigar, 8 Acera, 10 Adventure, 13 Ounce, 14 Lider, 15 Remo, 16 Cannon. 1/11 Back door, 2 Algodon, 3 Carceles, 5 Liar, 6 Pastilla, 9 Edredon, 12 Tren.

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

BARBER BATEAU DIAPER DREARY ERRAND (10) EUREKA INSTEP MAKEUP MARTIN

MUSEUM PREACH RACKET RUCKUS SERINE SKATER TEETER TETHER THWACK WHITEN

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Fossil 2 Winter 3 Strait 4 Twenty 5 Strain 6 Lavabo 7 Entice 8 Strive 9 Stereo 10 Catkin 11 Heater 12 Serene 13 Shrank 14 Enzyme 15 Teeing 16 Mirror 17 Season 18 Regain 19 Bateau

Across 1 Another name for a round sail (5) 4 Deputy head put in control in small group (5) 8 Missile I’d find in the river (7) 9 Flower seen in a dell up in the Lake District (5) 10 Comments about stone (5) 11 Objects to most gifts (7) 12 Naval Airmen in disguise (6) 14 Dominate horrible bosses (6) 18 Don't vote with a black spot (7) 20 Overeat in the deep ravine (5) 22 A small department for expert (5) 23 Smile after tea, with embarrassment (7) 24 Mexican snacks, initially tried with a lettuce (5) 25 Strike a chord in Harry S Truman's speech (5) Down 1 Roman general married? Quite the opposite (7) 2 Being a dimwit, I do it wrong (5) 3 A cowboy hat, keep it, boy (7) 4 Provides food but reacts badly (6) 5 Hands out some judo lessons (5) 6 Big stretch of river sheltering vessels (7)

7 Penalties if fen is damaged (5) 13 Most promising funny stories (7) 15 The poor food in pubs (7) 16 All about bird's chest part (7) 17 Criticises strikes (6)

18 Use a yashmak, so to speak (5) 19 Opposed to college head acting like a clown (5) 21 More uncommon rubles are registered (5)

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Letters blowing off some steam EVERY week I am amazed at some of the letters sent in to your paper and the many grievances about which their authors complain. The vast majority of the complaints are about some Spanish ‘wrong-doing’or other. Cyclists riding on the pavement, bars or restaurants making too much noise, and so on. Do these writers not realise that they are just wasting their time in writing these letters? I am quite sure that the Spanish authorities never read the English papers and most certainly do not bother to read the Letters to the Editor section. However, I do understand that writing and submitting these letters allows one to let off steam and allow some kind of inner peace!! There, I feel so much better now! Anon

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WE wish to commend the Editorial Board and Staff of the EWN. ‘Women in Business’ made such interesting and informative reading. We hope this will be given out in the local schools! An added bonus was to read the sections about Rachel Morley and Margaret Arnup. Hospitality defines Rachel, and Margaret defines the professional woman. We are so blessed to have all the women in the area who add so much to all our lives. Not just the women of the article, but every woman who we rely on. From the helpful women standing on their feet for hours in the shops and supermarkets, the women cooking and nurturing, to the women in charge of our political systems, every woman deserves our equal respect and support every day! With thanks for an excellent newspaper every week. Michael and Peter

You first WE are bombarded every day on television with appeals for money to send to various countries in Africa, for food for starving children. Yes, they are starving. Yes, there are millions. Okay, if we send money, there are questions. Will it actually arrive at the needy place? We don’t know. However, why are we not solving this (genuine) problem at source? There is not enough food, which means that there are too many babies being born to parents who have no means to feed them. Why not have a campaign to vasectomise adult males in these countries once they have fathered two children? (There is precedence, I believe, in China.) There could be incentives. I am sure that a 21-year-old man with two children already could be persuaded to have the simple operation, in return for a cow or 20 chickens. This is not castration. The men would still be able to have and enjoy sex, just not make more and more babies born into starvation. Even the bleeding heart of the ‘civil rights’ movements must see the logic and sense in this approach? John, Javea

Fruits of commerce I WAS shocked to read that bitter oranges are being imported from South Africa. I live in Estepona and there is an

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Oliver and chorizo is good SO far as Spain is concerned ‘Paella’ (the meal, not the dish) originated during the Moorish occupation of Spain - their legacy. Wo r k e r s o n t h e l a n d w o u l d c o o k i t i n t h e fields. It consisted of pork, rabbit, chicken, rice and snails - not a fish or prawn in sight! (presumably the pork was added after the Moors de-

abundance of bitter orange trees all around town. Every year around February I’ve seen the local gardener taking down the oranges. Upon my enquiry what happens to the oranges I was told that they are thrown away! I myself had tried every single source to buy bitter oranges and wasn’t able to get hold of them. As a result for the last few years I have been to the bitter orange trees when they are being harvested and held out my shopping bag with a request that it be filled with bitter oranges for me to make marmalade with. The gardeners were always somewhat amazed, because of course the trees are on the main road, but when I said that all they needed was a quick wash and a scrub and then they were perfect to make marmalade. Surely

parted) They were cooked in the paella (the dish). Since the days of mass tourism it is now largely presented as a seafood dish and should be more correctly named ‘Arroz Mariner.’ No selfrespecting Valenciano would include fish in the original paella! Chorizo? Why not! John, Cadiz

these bitter oranges can be harvested, taken to grocery stores, cleaned and then sold or something can happen to them but not to throw them away and then import bitter oranges from South Africa. Patricia, Estepona

Note from Britain WHY oh why do British people who have emigrated, yes emigrated, to Spain feel they were entitled to vote in the British referendum? The emigrants who have moved to Australia and New Zealand and elsewhere didn’t feel the need to moan, so why should you, just because you are just two and a half

hours away by air. As a previous correspondent wrote in Edition 1631, the pensioners chose to move to Spain. Spain is Spain, a foreign country. It is definitely not Britain with a good climate, and the so called expats ie the emigrants should remember that. They should also be reminded that Spain has plenty of problems of its own, which possibly the Brits are not interested in. Perhaps they should be. Let us who live permanently in Britain enjoy the release from the money grabbing, Brussels crowd, so our government can spend our money on us and not be wasted in Brussels and Strasbourg, just the travelling costs between them add up to millions of euros. What a waste, but not for long, for us. Marian, Gloucester.

ON holiday in Calahonda and just finished reading the article on Red Rum by Tony Matthews. It states that Red Rum was born as a bay gelding - how was this possible? Did he have his ‘cohones’ removed before birth? I think his knowledge of footBALL is better than his horse racing. Horses are usually gelded to keep their mind on racing (and not the opposite sex) or to not snag anything when jumping fences - ouch! Alan (not gelded)

Democracy? BREXIT: so the people have spoken! Well, how about letting the people speak about whether or not they want to pay income tax or whether all drugs should be made legal? I am sure your readers could add a few more subjects that we can’t trust politicians to make decisions upon. Julien

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IVF cuts birth defects risk for older mothers A STUDY has found that women aged 40 or over are less likely to have babies with birth defects if they conceive by IVF. Older women have a higher risk of babies with conditions such as Down’s Syndrome and cerebral palsy, but a study’s findings suggest that IVF children born to older women have less than half the risk of birth abnormalities than those conceived naturally. The study looked at births in South Australia from 1986 to 2002 and found birth defects in 3.6 per cent of babies born to women aged 40-plus using IVF. This compared with 5.7 per cent for all naturally conceived births. The researchers said this implies a previously ‘undescribed protective mechanism’ but could only speculate as to why. The findings cannot be attributed to the use of donor eggs from younger women as this was excluded from the study. IVF: Fewer birth defects for older mothers conceiving in this way.

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The plague of plastic ENDOCRINE-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), found in common household products such as plastic water bottles, cheap toys and cosmetics, can interfere with the body’s hormonal system, a report says. The report, by the NYU Langone Medical Centre in New York, said that the most common EDC-related illness is neurological, including ADHD, autism and loss of IQ. The report also claimed that the invisible but dangerous chemicals also boosted obesity, diabetes, some cancers, male infertility and endometriosis. EDCs are said to be costing billions of dollars in health-related costs each year in the USA. Some of the chemicals highlighted in the report, including phthalates used in bottles, are banned in the European Union and would therefore not be on sale in Britain or Spain, but toxins may still be in plastic products. A similar study last year estimated that the chemicals cost the EU health systems $271 billion (€246 billion).

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Painkillers could affect your nurturing THOSE addicted to painkillers may not find babies cute. While this may not seem a big deal, doctors claim this is a dangerous sign of how drugs can manipulate the brain. The human tendency to find babies cute stems from our drive to nurture and protect, but a study by the University of Pennsylvania (USA) found that babies do not trigger any emotional reaction in addicts. The researchers said that opioids prescribed for pain are some of the most common medications in the world, but they appear to change the brain’s response to baby cuteness, which may change the motivation to care for others and could mean a more serious cognitive imbalance. Addiction to opioids, both illicit drugs such as heroin and pain treatments, affects over four million people in the USA. Their use is often associated with reduced responses to natural rewards, as well as abnormal social behaviour, but could also affect basic human instincts, according to the study.

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable deaths in the UK, accounting for more than 80,000 fatalities every year. A similar number of deaths are registered in Spain, with over 60,000 smokers dying on average every year in the country. It is said that one in every two smokers will die from a smoking-related disease, due to the damage the habit can cause to the brain, lungs and heart. What are the health risks of smoking cigarettes? Smoking has many health risks as is well-known. It behaves as a cardiovascular risk factor by favouring thrombus forming in the arteries (known as atherosclerosis) which can cause people to have heart attacks or brain haemorrhages and can seriously affect lower limb movement. Furthermore, it can work as a catalyst for all types of cancers, with the most common being lung. It can also affect pulmonary ventilation, producing what is known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is the breakdown of the lung structure, preventing proper air input and output. Why it is addictive? Tobacco has a large number of substances in its composition that generate addiction through biochemical mechanisms in

the brain, making quitting very difficult. Among these substances is most importantly nicotine. What effects can passive smoking have and how serious are they? Passive smoking can be very harmful to the health of others, causing the same diseases that it does actively. Which is the best way to quit smoking? The first thing you have to have is willingness to give up smoking. There are many treatments that can help, from replacement patches and nicotine gum to other treatments in pills that can also be very useful. To do this, you should see a specialist in Internal Medicine and Pneumology who will advise you on the best measures to take.

If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com

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PAINKILLERS: Can affect basic instincts.

Don’t force a clean plate FORCING children to eat everything on their plate could lead to overeating later in life a study by the University of Nebraska warns. It says that this ‘clean plate’ policy can be dangerous, as children can lose their ability to follow their own hunger cues and to stop eating when they are full. Childcare workers were found to believe that a clean plate would encourage youngsters to develop a healthy appetite and prevent fussy eaters. The study also found that some nurseries used controlling feeding practices, because they worried about parents’ reactions if they found out their child hadn’t eaten everything. The report urged childcare centres to avoid such practices and to encourage, but not pressure, children to eat their food.

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Lights, Camera and Action! By Sam Croft FILM buffs of all ages will be soon be flocking to Almeria City now that the newest edition of the International Film Festival (Fical) is just around the corner. The festival, now in its 15th year, is becoming increasingly popular considering the province’s significant ties to the world of cinema. In recent years Almeria Province has been the filming location for hundreds of productions, both homegrown and international, including Assassin’s Creed and most recently season six of Game of Thrones. However, the proud cinematic tradition of the area extends all the way back to the 1950s and 1960s, as the arid natural beauty of the province served as a convincing backdrop for many popular Spaghetti Westerns of the time. The International Film Festival will take place in Almeria City between November 13 and 19. Screenings will be held at a variety of locations, with the Cervantes Theatre becoming the most recent addition. Both international and Spanish films will be featured at the event, which will offer film lovers a chance to immerse themselves in the excitement of a festival while serving to demonstrate that Almeria truly is the land of the silver screen.

FILM FESTIVAL: In recent years, Almeria has been the filming location for hundreds of productions.

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Orphanage benefits from donor generosity SINCE 2006 Etticut Salon has been raising funds for the children of the Vera Orphanage and using the money raised to pay for Christmas gifts, outings and necessities including Easter eggs. This year, Sister Antonia asked if the donations could go towards renewing the children’s shower block. The message was passed onto the salon’s clients and Val Hamilton from The Loft Bar in Mojacar held a meeting with a group of ladies called ‘WOW, Women on Wednesdays,’ who donated €250. Siobhan Tattan and her husband Alan kindly organised a Caribbean Night at Miraflores Campsite, Los Gallardos, and with the help of volunteers Dawn Boyle, Barbara Knowles, Angela Hobbs and Beth Underhill, raised €3,946. Etticut itself also raised €600 via a Christmas raffle. The Dames of Turre generously donated €5,000. Siobhan Herrity of Almeria Lawn Bowls Club in Los Gallardos organised a St Patrick’s Day event at Miraflores Campsite which raised €1,348. Included in that amount was the Tombola taking of €559, the most for 14 years. Pauline Malcolm of Los Gallardos held a tea party and donated €107, while Alice Edwards of Alice’s Bar, Turre, organised a golfing tournament and auction through the TSB Golf So-

WE DID IT: A big thank you to everyone involved. ciety, raising an amazing €4,000. Chris Stoker from Los Gallardos generously donated a new shower unit. Don Broadbent and Malcolm Armstrong of Turre held a ‘Mucky Dip’ at the Dames of Turre Christmas Fair and raised €630, the prizes for which were donated by clients of the Etticut Salon. In total, €16,000 was raised, which was sufficient not only to complete the work on the shower block, but also

to buy accessories to finish the block off. This has enabled the children of the Vera Orphanage to enjoy what many youngsters take for granted; a shower before they leave for school. Hard work and lots of time went into organising these events by local businesses and groups. On behalf of Sister Antonia and the children of the Vera Orphanage, they say thank you to everyone who donated their time and effort.

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Charity’s re-homing plea to all THE PAWS-PATAS charity in the Mojacar-Los Gallardos area is inviting people to meet the cats and kittens on Sunday October 30 from 11:00 until 13:00. Their aim is to share news and views about rehoming in England and how people can help to provide funds for the much-needed neutering programme. They say that if you can’t keep a cat at home but would like to help then come along and all questions will be answered. Cakes, snacks and refreshments will be on offer for a small donation. The shelter is open Tuesday to Saturdays 10:00 until 14:00 and closed on Sunday and Monday. They continually need donations to their shops and volunteers to work in all areas. Their website is www.paws-patas.org.

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Conned once again Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I DO enjoy a bit of shopping - going to the supermarket included. I especially like the big French one I’m probably not allowed to mention by name. But at the moment I have had enough of all the so called ‘offers’ that go on. BOGOF, 2 for 1, 3 for 2, all for one and one for all - oh sorry, that’s The Three Musketeers! The problem is things are not explained properly and are not exactly as they appear. You think when you get to the till and you put your items on the conveyer belt you are going to get your second item free or whatever. Usually what happens is you find out it’s not that straightforward. After the till prints out the reams of paper which are the equivalent of a rain forest, you have a look through because it’s more money than you expected only to be told it will be given to you the next time you buy the product. You try and explain it is a bottle of shampoo and it will most likely last a month or so and this offer ends at 3 o’clock tomorrow! You get the usual shrug and told to move on. It’s actually very simple. Just either give me a

deal or don’t. Please do not make it so complicated I feel I have been conned again. Talking about being conned and this, by the way, happened at the same supermarket. As you know you can’t really buy a 50 cent light bulb any more. You get these revolting looking LED things that cost a fortune, usually eight or nine euros which are guaranteed for a minimum of two years. So after the third one stopped working I decided to take it back which, to be honest, I knew was going to be a waste of time. I decided to do it anyway so I could write about it. So, back I went and said I wanted a new bulb free of charge. ‘Have you got the receipt?’ ‘No, I bought it about six months ago and it has your company name on it so I know it came from here.’ ‘Sorry can’t do anything about it.’ I knew I was wasting my time but I still said, ‘Do you really expect me to keep the reams of paper you give me with my shopping?’ and I left without much of a fight. But here is a tip for when you buy these overpriced light bulbs or anything that has a bull**** guarantee on it. Because they know you won’t have kept the receipt or the original packaging, ask for a separate receipt for the item. I am going to do that in future and I’m going to plonk it down in front of them with the same smug look as the manageress gave me when she told me there was nothing she could do!

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Carry two triangles 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.

WARNING SIGNS: They must be placed so they are visible to other traffic. IT is mandatory for all vehicles to carry two warning triangles. These must be of a certified standard for Europe and users should look for an ‘E9’ code which refers to a European standard being certified in Spain. An ‘E11’ stamp refers to the UK but if the triangle has the certification stamp you can use them in Spain. Triangles act as a warning and protection from vehicles approaching from in front as well as behind should your vehicle break down. Some vehicles have the triangles installed as standard, sometimes in the lid of the boot, but for other vehicles, ensure you keep them close to hand and know how to correctly put them up as often you will need to use these triangles in an

emergency situation. So with the triangles in your car, where do you place them? If the event of a breakdown and your vehicle causing a hazard, you must place the triangles on the road to warn others, both in the day and at night, as well as using your vehicle’s hazard warning lights. They must be placed 50m from your vehicle so that they are visible from a distance of 100m. On a normal two-way road, you must place one behind and one in front of the vehicle, both at a distance of 50m away. If you are on a bend or over the brow of a hill, move the triangle further away so it is visible.

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Trees have damaged pipe Tree roots have damaged a sewer pipe under my bathroom. This seems to be a frequent occurrence. I read my insurance policy thoroughly and was frustrated to see that nowhere in its 48 pages does it mention this eventuality. So I telephoned them and asked if I was covered. I was told that my policy did not cover sewers under my house. I pointed out that the definition of a house in the home insurance policy included the sewers. N S (Costa Blanca) There is no problem here of tricky small print in the insurance contract. I am sure it says the policy covers what is mentioned. This has to mean all other items are excluded. Tree roots blocking your drains are such a

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common event they are excluded. This is partly because, if the roots come

from outside, they caused the problem and should be responsible. If the trees are yours, then it is your responsibility, not an outside event. If you feel unfairly treated, insurance companies have a ‘Defender of the Client’ to hear your complaint.

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

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Measures taken on alleged bullying By Eleanor Hawkins THE regional Education department is waiting for the Juvenile Public Prosecutor’s Office to determine what measures should be taken over allegations of bullying at Olula del Rio’s Rosa Navarro secondary school. It follows official complaints from mothers which has led to some disciplinary measures being taken including the temporary exclusion of one boy aged 14. Meanwhile, a 12-year-old boy whose mother reported he had been attacked in a classroom remains away from school. A teacher has been allocated to give him private lessons to avoid him falling behind with his schoolwork. Education Delegate for the Junta de Andalucia regional government Francisca Fernandez said: “The aim is for the boy to recover as quickly as possible and for harmonious relations within the school to resume.” The boy’s case, which was shelved after

SCHOOL BULLYING: Disciplinary measures are being taken. a previous attack back in February when his alleged attacker was still under the age of 14, has now been reopened. He has now been told that he will be expected to testify before a judge, his mother told reporters.

The school has put protocols in place over this latest incident and two other cases of alleged bullying reported recently. At least six students are suspected to be responsible for the incidents, according to reports.

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Get on your bike WORK underway on rural paths in the Almanzora area was inspected last week by Maria Cruz Vega Alvarez, deputy head of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment’s Rural Development department. The Rural Paths project aims to link towns and villages which are not necessarily close to each other, giving locals and visitors alike places to walk or cycle safely.

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Fatal crash A DRIVER was killed on Thursday evening (October 20) when his car overturned on the Al-8105 road near Cuevas del Almanzora. Emergency services received a call at 9.39pm reporting the presence of an upsidedown car by the side of the road and Local Police, Guardia Civil, Paramedics and the Levante fire brigade were sent to the scene. Firefighters had to cut the 49-year-old victim from the wreckage, but sadly efforts to save his life were unsuccessful, 112 Emergency Services Andalucia reported. The victim was alone in the car and no other vehicles were involved in the accident.

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Protesters against ‘anti-rain’ planes By Eleanor Hawkins MORE than 200 people from the Almanzora Valley met at the Plaza Mayor in Albox on Thursday (October 20) for a peaceful protest against what they claim are anti-rain measures being taken in Almeria and neighbouring provinces. Called by the Avial health and environmental protection association, the protest also attracted the support of defenders of their cause from Murcia,

Granada and Jaen. The protest coincided with a visit by film crews from a Spanish television programme to report on the drought and what some say is the increasing desertification of the province. Association president Jose Antonio Alfonso stressed that even though the case regarding anti-rain aircraft put to the Public Prosecutor for Almeria earlier this year had been shelved, Avial would continue to fight for the truth to be revealed.

Although the Guardia Civil failed to find evidence of aircraft spraying chemical products in the skies to stop it raining, protestors insisted that on cloudy days they have heard and seen planes go out and noted that the clouds had disappeared shortly afterwards. “They won’t convince us the planes don’t exist, we’ve been reporting they do since 1985 and we’re not going to stop now,” Alfonso said.

Local flair on display LOCAL artists Margaret Alder (paintings) and Truus Godlieb (mosaics) are having an exhibition of their work in the Albox Town Hall, second floor. Work produced by their students will

also be on display. The exhibition will be from October 27 to November 10. Opening of the exhibition is October 27 6.30pm until 8.30pm.

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Transfer of fire station approved IN under half an hour Albox Council approved a measure to hand its fire station over to Almeria Provincial Council. The measure was in keeping with local mayor Francisco Torrecillas’ recent announcement that the council will not continue to provide the fire extinguishing service itself for Albox and other towns and villages in the Almanzora valley as of the end of this year. The move is in keeping with a 2013 law stating that Provincial Councils must provide fire brigades to cover municipalities with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants.

“This is the first step, we want to hand everything over. They can have the fire station, this council isn’t going to run it any more or cover the costs of the service for the other areas with nothing in return,” said Torrecillas. Use of the fire station was ceded to the provincial council for 50 years along with the vehicles it contains, but documents appear to show the land is municipally owned. Although the measure was approved, the PP opposition abstained claiming the proposal was not clear and differed from what had previously been discussed.

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No case against ex-mayor THE judge at Huercal-Overa’s number two court has shelved the case against former mayor of Albox Rogelio Mena in which he was accused of removing public documents from the town hall after his resignation. The PP opposition party reported Mena, yet the police force failed to find any sign of public documents during investigations. After the judge declared she saw no signs of a crime and would be shelving the case, Mena stated he intended to take legal action against those he believes have tried to damage his image.

Bridging the gap WORK is progressing wel l on a new br i dge whi ch wi l l m ake t he world of difference to the people of Sierro as it will allow large vehicles to enter the village for the first time. Wi t h a budget of €141,000, the project will put an end to longterm problems getting i n and out of t he vi l lage. Up to now, the onl y access was a f ourmetre wide stone bridge built in 1925 which was too narrow for two vehicles to pass each other, l eadi ng t o del ays, and was also too small to cope with lorries or buses. Pr ovi nci al Counci l president Gabriel Amat paid a visit to the site last week and reported construction was going as planned.

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Household items that can boost your plants’ growth THERE are a few household products which professional gardeners swear by. As autumn progresses, rain is starting to bring snails and slugs out in force. To protect your plants from the pests, simply head for your kitchen. Coffee grounds and overturned, halved grapefruit skins placed round plants are a great deterrent for slugs and snails, as are crushed eggshells as they hate travelling over rough terrain and will probably choose to seek a bite to eat elsewhere. Eggshells are also a great way to give your plants a necessary calcium boost. Just like humans, plants need calcium to grow well and it can also help reduce the risk of plant diseases. Powdered shells, or even powdered milk, can be used in a potting mix. Home-grown tomatoes are a special treat for those with a garden in Spain. To make them taste less tart, add a tiny amount of baking soda to the soil. But be careful not to overdo it, to avoid poisoning the plants.

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Highlighting fresh herbs By Graeme Tyrrell THE gardens are greening up all over Spain as the milder temperatures and rain allow recovery after the relentless summer heat. It’s the perfect time to start planting out winter annuals, shrubs and trees. A useful component to plant now in any garden or space you may have is a herb garden. They add the delight of using fresh herbs in the kitchen and home and are not only useful in the kitchen, but also provide attractive flowers and wonderful scents on the balcony or terrace in interesting containers. A fresh bunch of harvested herbs tied up can be used inside to hang on the wall or placed in a vase and allowed to dry out to freshen a room. Pots can be alternated in and out of the house to add natural scent. Drying your own herbs allows you to make pot-pourris and tightly bound bunches for smudging. Placement of herbs is impor-

HERB GARDEN: A delight to see, cook with and smell. tant to successful growing. It is easier if herbs are accessible, but they need to have the right growing environment. Some herbs like mint and chervil do better in shade, while most others grow better in partial shade in the sunlight rich regions of Spain. Even lemongrass, lemon verbena and

pineapple sage, which are more tropical than Mediterranean, do better with some shade. Hardy herbs such as rosemary and lavender tolerate full sun well all year but if in pots there’s a risk of soil drying out. Choose a place with morning sun and afternoon shade. For pots in full sun on balconies

and terraces, it’s imperative to have respite from the heating effect of the sun on the soil so you must have dependable irrigation on a daily basis. It is a good idea to have double pots, with the outer one taking the heat and allowing an air gap between it and the inner pot containing the plant.

Making small apartments more spacious SPANISH apartments are often a little on the small side, yet there are a few simple tricks which can help make the most of the space available and avoid feeling cramped. Consider how many people the apartment will generally house then cater for and furnish it accordingly. If it’s just two people it’s impractical to buy a dining

table to seat 12, then have to climb over it to get to the other side. Extendible tables can be folded away for extra space and opened up for guests. The same goes for accessories and essentials like cutlery and dinnerware. Don’t buy sets for 12 unless you intend to cater for 12! A sofa bed may well be a good idea

too, to provide temporary beds for visitors while not taking up space all year round. To give a spacious feel to a small room play with lights and mirrors to create an illusion of depth and avoid clutter. Bathrooms are bad for clutter, so a shelving unit which fits the space and tuck lotions and potions out of sight in baskets.

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FOR years it has been medically documented that companion animals, like dogs, cats, rabbits and birds, help people live longer and healthier lives. Being responsible for caring for an animal often gives new meaning to someone who is living alone or far from loved ones. Pets can help elderly people keep an active lifestyle and may help fill a void left by living alone or away from family. For working families taking on a rescue pet, take into consideration that they have time for the new family pet. Children should be encouraged to

help and go to dog training classes which are educational, social and really a lot of fun. Seniors may want to consider adopting an older adult animal instead of a puppy or kitten. Older pets are more likely to be calm, already house trained and less susceptible to unpredictable behaviour. Animal shelter staff can help potential adopters find the most suitable animal. Seniors should not be encouraged to take on a large dog, many seniors take on a dog far too powerful for them, which becomes unmanageable. Obviously if you live in an apartment then you have a small dog. Dog’s lives evolve around odours; I recommend bathing a rescue pet as soon as possible. By doing this you wash away the old identity and allow the dog to get his new identity. Most dogs will roll in the ground to get their new identity. Take your new pet for a walk around the area of your street near your home as soon as you are able. This allows your new pet to learn the new smells of the area. Ensure that all doors, gates etc to the home are secure and that you have apart from a microchip a tab on the collar with your telephone number.

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The perfect Halloween storm (not)! Ric Polansky Ric Polansky moved to Mojacar in 1969 as a pioneer developer. He reads extensively and has travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.

IT happened on a perfect autumn Saturday, a day not dissimilar to today with sun-filled skies and easy breezes making life as comfortable as possible. Our living standard had risen to the heights of us possessing our own home telephone. And on that fateful morning it rang. “Speak,” I announced, the response was earth shattering. It was my neighbour Elaine, announcing she was having coffee in the plaza of Mojacar and had just heard Charley Braun and Fritz alert the public they had decided to pay a visit to the beach and then come directly to my house. “Too late,” I had to inform her. “Since I’ve been talking to you on the phone they’ve already drunk all the bourbon and are now chugging the scotch.” “Oh dear,” she sighed with a sad-

FRITZ: A former Green Beret.

dened voice. She knew I was up against it. Even though the day would become just another ordinary legendary outing for the two of them. Now for you to understand this story in its fullest, you either need to have lived here for 40 plus years or read about them on the internet, or at least have listened to some mythical accounts of their exploits and shenanigans. Street bio Fritz, artist, raconteur, guidance consular. This man could laugh louder and happier than any personage that ever plodded this earth. A former Green Beret he came to Mojacar seeking life on his terms. His admirers paid great homage to him by creating a fantastic website concerning his life. Well worth the visit. Street bio Charley, actor, stuntman, party guy. He was in lots of movies, being the stuntman for James Bond zimming across tables and down mountain slopes as evil bad guys gave chase. He was the feature star in ‘WALKER.’ Later he moved to Mexico to direct and do commercials. He is survived by his beautiful and tal-

The song, not the singer METROSCOPIA gave Pablo Iglesias, who heads the Podemos party, the lowest score amongst the country’s political leaders. Calculated by subtracting the percentage of disapprovers from the percentage of supporters, this gave Iglesias a minus-40 score, overshadowing acting president Mariano Rajoy’s minus37 and Pedro Sanchez’s minus-36. Ciudadanos’ leader Albert Rivera obtained a seven, the only positive score. Rivera’s standing with his own voters shot up to 80, Rajoy’s to 77 while the PSOE’s ex-secretary general Pedro Sanchez who has since been shown the door drooped to a lowly 32. Even amongst his own, Iglesias only managed 51 although Podemos would nevertheless come second after the Partido Popular in a hypothetical third election. All of which suggests that where Podemos is concerned it is the song and not the singer that now attracts the punters.

Martyrs to the cause OPPONENTS to the PSOE decision to abstain during Mariano Rajoy’s investiture parrot ex-

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secretary general Pedro Sanchez’s claim that this betrays campaign pledges. Most PSOE voters - and that includes many card-carrying members - no longer give a flying fig about campaign pledges because the ‘no means no’ dictum would bring a third election and further humiliation at the polls. Embracing political martyrdom is forgivable but committing political suicide is a waste of time and votes.

The (partly) whole truth AT the start of the Gurtel corruption trial its prime mover Francisco Correa said he would cooperate fully and tell all. But on the stand he skirted some names and dismissed others, letting Public Works minister Paco Alvarez Cascos, for instance, off the hook.

For reasons best known to himself those whom Correa cannot forgive including former PP treasurer Luis Barcenas and Pozuelo mayor Jesus Sepulveda - earned full frontals in the National High Court.

ented daughter, who also continues in the cinematic industry, returning to Mojacar frequently to visit friends. Well, the mid-day fiesta continued with all the main booze being knocked off straight from the bottle, fortunately my life-style then was more in the street so I had little to entertain with. Once the wine was knocked back, Fritz began searching, I remember sitting on the couch barely able to cradle my head in my hands whereas Fritz shouted from the bathroom, “ah ha, here it is, a hair tonic with 22 per cent alcohol,” and he drank that too. Fortunately my wife and children were shopping so missed the main melee, how could I ever explain that Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan just popped around for drinks? I therefore proposed to my visitors that we go elsewhere so I could buy drinks and lunch. That worked, I don’t remember where we went or what we did after that for the next two days whatsoever. But, as usual people of that special unique older generation never hesitate to remind me.

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PROSECUTING former Catalan president Artur Mas, for allowing the unauthorised mini-referendum of November 2014 will not halt the independence movement. This ballot showed that only 48 per cent of Photo credit Kiko Jimenez/Shutterstock Catalans backed independence, a n d t h e matter should have ended there but instead heavy-handed, cack-handed Rajoy indirectly recruited more secessionists. Rather than taking Mas to court he should have been applauded for demonstrating what Cataluña really wanted. PABLO IGLESIAS: Achieved the lowest score.

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“In Italy, you sometimes get the impression they’d be happier to lose the Pope than lose their right to drive like maniacs.” Some might say...

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the auction later. He skipped the queues and simply bought the €1 million car with a swipe of his smart phone. The right-hand drive model had been fully restored, with a suspension refresh, engine rebuild and new gearbox after

languishing for two decades in storage. It was on display after the motor show at the Coys stand and after being tipped that there were three interested buyers, the anonymous victor sidestepped protocol and clicked the ‘buy now’ button on the Coys website. The c a r was

sold on auction platform Vero where Coy also has a €40,000 Ferrari Dino 246 once owned by Led Zeppelin’s manager and a €900,000 Ferrari Daytona listed. Online auctions of classic cars are quickly expanding beyond your average eBay flogging of an old Rover. Now that tech giants Facebook and Google are in the mix, expect live auctions to become even more of a retro quirk.

ASTON MARTIN: Online auctions of classic cars are quickly expanding.

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The City of Angels THE last great Car Show of the year takes place in Los Angeles next month and already at least 20 world debuts have been confirmed for the flash affair. Chief among them will be the new incarnation of the Mini Countryman, Jeep’s n e w C o m p a s s , H o n d a ’s 10th generation civic, and two new models from Porsche. Tech and the future of the industry will be key themes. Engineers, designers, start-ups, dealers, visionaries and investors are all on the speaker list as the w o r l d ’s m o t o r i n g e y e s sweep back from a European summer to the US. The Auto Show will run from November 18-27 and represents the last opportunity this year for some of next year’s scene stealers to make a grand debut.

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Kia Sportage Eco testing ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher THE Sportage is the model which has done most to boost Kia’s brand image, highlighting the company’s ability to create eye-catching cars with wide appeal and backed by an outstanding seven-year warranty. The SUV class has strong contenders including the Ford Kuga, Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Qashqai but the new Sportage just cannot be ignored - it offers good driving dynamics, good levels of equipment and more interior space than most rivals. There are petrol and diesel engines with varying outputs, the option of two or four-wheel drive, and manual or auto gearboxes. One of the most popular choices is the 1.7 litre diesel unit, with 114 hp and mated to a six-speed manual transmission. This was the model I tested recently, in 2WD Eco trim, and priced at £22,050 (24,499 euros). While its stats are fairly typical in its sector top speed 109 mph and 0-60 mph

KIA SPORTAGE: Will impress with its looks, its equipment and its driving feel. time 11.1 seconds - its driving dynamics are beautifully balanced and give the car great all-rounder appeal.

A new platform helps give the Sportage more nimble and assured handling and revised engines have

improved fuel efficiency and lowered emissions. The test model returns 61.4 mpg combined.

The new-look Sportage is very classy and gives the car strong road presence. The cabin is well-designed and has a quality finish. Standard kit includes 17-inch alloys, front fog lights with cornering function, Bluetooth with music streaming, USB and AUX ports, seven-inch touchscreen navigation, rear-view camera, roof rails, privacy glass, powered lumbar support on the driver ’s seat, auto lights and wipers, dual zone automatic air conditioning and a chilled glovebox. The Sportage can take five adults and there is good head and legroom. The 491 litre boot, larger than that of a Ford Kuga and a Nissan Qashqai, is a good shape and has a flat load lip and useful underfloor storage. The new Sportage has to be on the short-list of anyone in the market for a smart stylish SUV. It will impress with its looks, its equipment and its driving feel - and it does have its famous industryleading seven-year warranty to underpin its credentials.

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Sideways McLaren ice driving classes MCLAREN have announced they will hold an ice driving school smack bang in the Arctic Circle where lucky participants will be tutored by professional speed demons. The three-day courses will get underway in January and cost just shy of €15,000, which covers two days driving, digs and meals. You’ll have to fly to Finland yourself but the 200 mile jaunt in-

to the Arctic is covered by the bill. Throw in a husky safari, snowmobile trips and the chance to drive a McLaren 570S coupe sideways along the ice and you might almost have a bargain. McLaren are following in the footsteps of Mercedes who have a winter driving school and Jaguar Land Rover who already offer classic ice driving classes.

THE last we heard of Ford’s Dagenham factory was in 2010 when Bob Hoskins and Miranda Richardson starred in Made in Dagenham about the sewing machinists’ strike of 1968. But Dagenham is synonymous with cars, Ford cars obviously, and the 85-year-old factory that has built more than 10 million cars recently opened its doors to prying media eyes. Inside they found some real beauts. A 1976 Ford Fiesta 957cc that recently managed to drive all the way to Geneva for the motor show and a turbocharged Sierra RS Cosworth from the same year stand out. Rally cars are represented in the Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts, with the 1977 RAC Rally winning Mk2 RS1800 driven by Bjorn Waldegard resting in the corner. There’s even a Ford Model T and, on the other end of the spectrum, a nifty RS200 with a 1.8 litre 250hp turbocharged engine. Road legal and one of the fastest Fords ever produced.

RS200: Legendary Ford triumph.

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Wins for England, Lewis and Padraig but it’s No Way José! 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

ONCE again there was plenty of sport for everyone to endure over the last seven days and there is plenty more to come. FOOTBALL: • In the PL last weekend, Chelsea thumped mediocre Manchester United 4-0 (not a happy return to the Bridge for José!); Liverpool beat WBA 2-1; Leicester took out Crystal Palace 3-1; West Ham scored late to beat Sunderland 1-0; Burnley defeated inconsistent Everton 2-1 and Stoke won 2-0 at struggling Hull. • Arsenal (v Middlesbrough), Spurs (at Bournemouth) and Watford (at Swansea) all played out 0-0 draws, while leaders Manchester City (who were recovering from a 4-0 Champions League walloping by Barcelona) were held 1-1 by Southampton. • It’s Newcastle (comfortable 3-0 winners over Ipswich), Brighton, Huddersfield and Norwich who stand 1-2-3-4 in the Championship. • Scunthorpe and Bradford City are 1-2 in FL1 and Plymouth and Carlisle stand 1-2 in FL2. • After last weekend’s fixtures in La Liga, it’s Real Madrid (top with 21 points), Sevilla (2nd) who beat Atletico Madrid (4th) 1-0, and Barcelona (3rd). • Non-League Preston Athletic had three players

sent-off in the last five minutes of last Saturday’s 3-0 Scottish Cup defeat by Montrose. • The Scottish League Cup final will feature Aberdeen against Celtic. The Dons beat Morton 2-1 and the Bouys eclipsed Rangers 1-0 in the semis. • The pick of this week’s 4th round LC ties were, on Tuesday, Arsenal-Reading and Liverpool-Spurs while last night it was Manchester United-Manchester City, West Ham-Chelsea and Southampton-Sunderland. • There are full PL, Championship and League 1 and 2 programmes this weekend, the pick of the games being Crystal Palace-Liverpool, WBA-Manchester City/Birmingham City-AsLEWIS HAMILTON: Won his 50th Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.

ton Villa, Brighton-Norwich, PNE-Norwich/Bolton-Port Vale and Carlisle-Crawley/ Plymouth-Colchester. CRICKET: • England (293 and 240) beat Bangladesh (248 and 263) by 22 runs in the

thrilling first Test in Chittagong. Ben Stokes, with two wickets on the final morning, was ‘Man of the Match.’ The second Test starts on Friday October 28. • India (with a brilliant 154 not out from Virat Kohli) beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the third ODI to go 2-1 up in the series. • The second Test starts in Dhaka on Friday October 28. FORMULA ONE: • Lewis Hamilton registered his 50th Grand Prix victory by winning last weekend’s USA Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. The reigning world champion is now 26 points behind Nico Rosberg (second on Sunday) with just three races remaining. Next up is the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

MOTOR CYCLING: • England’s Cal Crutchlow won last Sunday’s Australian MotoGP on Philip Island, with Valentino Rossi second and World champion Marc Marquez third. The first Brit since Barry Sheene in 1979 to win two races in a season, Cal is also the first to win in Australia. The riders are in Sepang this weekend for the Malaysian GP.

GOLF: • Pradraig Harrington won his first PGA Tour event for eight years by claiming victory in the Portuguese Open. • Justin Thomas has successfully defended his CIMB Classic title in Malaysia. • And Charley Hull was the best-placed Brit in the women’s LPGA event in China.

RUGBY LEAGUE: • England, captained by Sam Burgess, warmed up for the new season with a 40 points to six victory over France in the Four Nationals competition. • Australia play Scotland tomorrow and England face New Zealand on Saturday.

TENNIS: • Germany’s Angelique Kerber won the recent Singapore WTA final. • British number one Johanna Konta has been voted the WTA’s ‘Most Improved Player of the Year’ for 2016. • Rafa Nadal (injured) will not play again this year. • And Aussie wild man Nicky Kyrgios pulled out of the recent Rotterdam tournament to play in a basketball game instead.

RUGBY UNION: • Recent results in the European Champions Cup: Castres 41 Northampton 7, Munster 38 Glasgow 17, Sale 5 Toulon 15, Saracens 44 Scarlets 26 and Ulster 19 Exeter 18.

JOSE MOURINHO: Watched Manchester United get thumped by former team Chelsea.

AMERICAN FOOTBALL: • There was a first for Twickenham last Sunday when 75,000 fans saw New York Giants beat Los Angeles Rams 17-10 in an American football match.

CRICKET SUCCESS: Thrilling win for England as they beat Bangladesh.

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• THE most goals scored in one Premiership game has been 11: Portsmouth 7 Reading 4 in 2007. • Three players have been sent-off in Wembley FA Cup finals: Moran and Smalling (both Manchester United, in 1985 and 2016) and Reyes (Arsenal, 2005).

I HAVE a ‘Grand’ quiz at Los Pastores restaurant, Cabrera a week tomorrow (November 4)… entry is €15 per person to include two-course meal, or you can attend the quiz only (8.30pm) for €3. Book a table with Roscia at Los Pastores (950 468 002) or myself (634 391 414). It’s for a good cause, as always!

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Great scoring at Marina Phoenix THE weather was sunny and warm and the course in good condition which resulted in great scoring for the individual stableford on Monday October 17 at Marina Phoenix. Bob Craig led the way with a stunning 42 points, just one point ahead of Jim Laird (41) in second followed by Ali Mahmud (40) in third. The ladies division was won by Carole Taylor on 36 points, ahead of Isobel Jones (34) in second and Jean Wilkinson (33) third. There were two’s prizes for Margaret Budd, Carole Donoghue and Jim Budd all on the 5th hole. On Thursday 10 four balls contested the team game which was a Texas Scramble. Again great scoring as Isobel Jones, Dave Easton, José Nistal and Jim Budd won with a nett 54.9, including nine birdies and nine pars. Second were Jeff Williams, Don Atkins, Alf Taylor and Diana Harvey (57) fol-

TEXAS SCRAMBLE: Thursday’s winners of the team game. lowed in third by Les Armfield, Rosalie Fardon, José Urroz and Marcos Caparros (57.2). There were nearest the pin prizes for Jackie Dale (5th) and Les Armfield (14th).

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Marina Phoenix play Mondays (individual) and Thursdays (team game). To join us for a €25 greenfee just call Jim on 950 162 727 / 600 353 670 or Rosalie 950 397 117 / 697 512 882.

19th Hole Golf Society results ON Thursday October 20 the 19th Hole Golf Society played its monthly medal round at Aguilon. As seems to be the pattern lately the threatened wet weather missed players completely and the round was played in near perfect conditions. Competition for the win in the men’s medal was fierce and closely fought with Sean Curtis emerging as the worthy winner with a nett 67 from Doug Birrell on 68, Tommy Seed, Gary Grey and Mark Coffey all finished on the same nett score of 69. In the ladies’ medal Karyn Esposito showed the rest of the ladies a clean pair of heels comfortably taking the medal with a nett 67 leaving Chrissie Dow in 2nd place with a nett 70. A good days golf albeit a bit slow with our 40 players following two other visiting society’s from far off lands!!

Results: Men’s Medal 1st Sean Curtis, Nett 67 (07) 2nd Doug Birrell, Nett 68 (15) 3rd Tommy Seed, Nett 69 (16) Ladies’ Medal 1st Karyn Esposito, Nett 67 (34) 2nd Chrissie Dow, Nett 70 (34) Nearest the Pins 3rd Nigel Greenwood 8th Pete Dow 12th Nekana Galindez 14th Sean Curtis 15th in Two, Gary Grey 17th Tommy Seed Twos 8th Pete Dow 14th Sean Curtis 17th Tony Mackay The 19th Hole Golf Society arranges weekly games around the area playing Aguilon every other week. For more information please call 610 340 653 or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk.