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ISSUE NO. 1656

30 Mar - 5 Apr 2017

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

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Violent night Young man killed in street brawl

POLICE SEARCH: Still on for youths. By Francesca Souter Police are searching for three young men, two of them minors, after a 24-year-old was kicked to death in Jalon over the weekend. Alejandro Pavia, from Villalonga in Safor, was killed when a fight broke out between himself, his friends, and the trio outside a well-known pub on Sunday night. Turn to page 4

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Baltic badman LOCAL POLICE investigators in Ondara have arrested a Lithuanian man on an international search warrant. Working on behalf of German authorities, the local resident was stopped

during a routine check during which he was flagged up by the police computer system. He is now likely to b e e x trad ited to fa c e charges over an unnamed crime.

Pups in arms THE Spanish army’s Military Emergencies Unit (UME) chose La Nucia for a training day using rescue dogs. Six UME doghandling detachments based in Madrid, Valencia, SevillaTenerife, Zaragoza and Leon took part in the exercises held at La Nucia’s Rescue Dogs’ Training Ground. This was the first time that Alicante Province had hosted UME manoeuvres of this kind.

Good riddance MUNICIPAL divers working off the beach at l’Arenal and Cala del Ministre in Javea brought 215 kilos of dumped rubbish to the surface. The dubious haul included 19 car tyres, 27 drinks cans, 20 metal pipes, 44 shoes or flip-flops, 120 fragments of plastic, plus a number of miscellaneous items, much to the chagrin of local environmentalists.

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Owner uproar over dangerous dog ban By Matt Ford ELS POBLETS Council has banned potentially dangerous dogs from the new canine park opened at the end of last year. A sign installed at one end of the park, which is the only one in town, confirms that access is prohibited for owners of certain breeds. The embargo has angered owners of pit bull terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, rottweilers, and other breeds on the national list, who argue that the education a dog receives is most critical for its behaviour. An online petition to have the veto overturned has been started on the Change.org website, where the frustrated owners suggest no breeds should be discriminated against, particularly since potentially dangerous dogs must still wear a muzzle and be kept on a lead when inside the park.

The mayor, Salvador Sendra, says that the ban was put in place after the council received a number of complaints from citizens concerned that the breeds in question were being allowed to run free in the park, as other dogs are permitted to do. He added that his team are now considering the installation of one or

two additional parks, one of which may be set aside for potentially dangerous breeds. The official also dismissed claims that the ban is related to the recent fatal attack on a man in Beniarbeig, which was reported in the Euro Weekly News. DANGEROUS DOGS: Banned from canine park.

Report illegal dumping BUSOT Council has called upon its residents to report anyone seen dumping rubbish illegally. Increasing incidents of fly tipping within the town’s boundaries have seen builder’s rubble, mattresses, household appliances, garden waste and general household rubbish bags being left by the roadside or in places of natural beauty. The council has highlighted that the local by-laws prohibit such activity and that there is a free ECO Park for residents to take their unwanted rubbish to. In addition, the authorities offer a quarterly door-to-door garden rubbish collection and a monthly collection fortnightly in the summer - of items placed in the specialised bins, positioned in numerous streets around the town. Anyone witnessing such activities can contact the Local Police by phoning 607 385 222, or send a message to the town council via their mobile phone app (download free from Play Store / App Store). The information will be treated in confidence and anonymously, with no redress to the caller.

Briton dies in fall A BRITISH resident in Denia died after hitting his head in a fall. He had gone out in the evening to throw away the rubbish after telling his wife that he would probably spend some time with friends and would be back late. The accident occurred as he parked his car in a steep street near his home in the La Pedrera district on the lower slopes of Montgo. He tripped as he got out of the car and his lifeless body was found some time later by a neighbour who immediately rang the 112 emergency services. The National Police officers who answered the call ruled out robbery as they found his wallet and identity documents were untouched in the car and he was still wearing his watch. Pathologists later confirmed that the Briton had died as a result of hitting his head on the ground.

Not a coincidence LEFTOVER fireworks from the Fallas fiestas can cause forest fires. The warning came from Delia Al-

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SPANISH FACTS OF LIFE...7

INSIDE VIEW

With 15 National Parks (NPs) covering an area of more than 325,000 hectares, Spain offers extraordinary landscapes and wildlife in addition to its more famous touristic charms. From snowcapped mountains to unspoilt archipelagos and alien-like lava flows, the state-protected natural spaces showcase the nation’s spectacular diversity.

Call of the wild

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A BITE-SIZED sample of the natural wonders in store for budding adventurers.

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Picos de Europa.

Wildlife wonderland Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici.

Mountain high TWO of the most iconic NPs are found in the peaks of the Aragonese and Catalan Pyrenees, where the Ordesa y Monte Perdido and Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici NPs offer wild scenery filled with deep, glacial valleys, lakes and a myriad of crystal-clear streams. Equally memorable hiking and mountain biking can be experienced in the Picos de Europa, Sierra Nevada, and Sierra de Guadarrama NPs, in Asturias, Andalucia, and Madrid/Castile y Leon, respectively.

FOR those seeking a salty flavour alongside world class birdwatching, the Atlantic Islands of Galicia NP offers some of the most important seabird colonies in Europe. In the Mediterranean, the Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial NP in the Balearics has one of the best-preserved coastal landscapes and is home to many birds and endemic plants, plus endangered marine species including turtles and whales. For a spot of continental twitching, head to the Tablas de Daimiel NP, a restored wetland on the otherwise arid plains of Castile-La Mancha, combined with a tour of the nearby Cabañeros NP, the most well-preserved remaining example of Iberian Mediterranean forest. Alternatively, check out the one of the planet’s largest black vulture colonies at Monfragüe NP in Extremadura, or see lynx or birdlife in Doñana NP, Andalucia.

Life on Mars THE remaining four NPs are all in the Canary Islands, where ramblers can visit the active and imposing 3,718metre volcano Mount Teide, the nation’s highest summit. A volcanic influence is also conspicuous in La Palma’s Caldera de Taburiente NP which was formed via erosion, while on Lanzarote the Timanfaya NP has unique ‘Martian’

varez, director general of the regional government’s Department for the Prevention of Forest Fire. “There are often fires after the Fallas started by unused fireworks that people let off later, especially over Easter when it’s the custom to go out to the countryside,” Alvarez said. In recent days fires were reported in Cullera, Serra, Puçol, Xeraco and Albaida amongst other places, all towns where the fire fiestas were held, she pointed out.

landscape formed of solidified lava. But finally, perhaps the most unique among Spain’s national treasures belongs to the island of La Gomera, where the Garajonay NP ranks among the world’s best example of laurisilva,

Squat vacated SQUATTERS no longer occupy a frontline house opposite Altea’s fishing port and marina. Residents and visitors alike had criticised the villa’s squalor and mess, admitted Town Planning councillor Imma Orozco. The owners, who live in Madrid, decided to start legal proceedings to evict squatters so that the property could be cleaned and repaired. The windows and

Jury clears wronged wife AN Alicante High Court jury decided there was insufficient evidence to convict four people implicated in a Denia murder. One of the accused was supposedly a hitman whom a jealous wife allegedly hired through two Polish intermediaries, who were also on trial. Colombian ‘other woman’ Sandra Franco died in April 2010 after she was shot three times in the head and investiga-

tors concluded that her lover’s wife paid to have her killed. The Alicante City jury decided that none of this could be proved but found the wife guilty of threatening the dead woman on several occasions. The jury also found the alleged hitman and intermediaries innocent of any crime. All concerned were originally remanded and one man was extradited from Poland, where he is serving a prison sentence for forgery.

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Timanfaya. a humid subtropical forest that dominated southern Europe millions of years ago.

doors are now boarded up and a wall built round the house.

Paw patrol THE San Vicente del Raspeig Local Police dog patrol unit has now been in operation for two years. The specialist unit was formed in 2015 to help combat fouling of public places and enforce the control of dangerous dogs. The officers are able to impose sanctions on anyone who fails to pick up excretement, abandons or mistreats an animal or does not leash and muzzle certain breeds.

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Postscript to ponder

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The number of individual organ donors per million Spanish people last year, reinforcing the nation’s global leadership and outstripping the EU (19.6) and US (26.6) averages.

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Gang busted A GANG of mainly Romanians believed to have broken into more than 90 commercial buildings throughout Spain has been arrested near Madrid by officers who seized stolen items worth €96,000 together with firearms, six vehicles, 44 mobile phones, 2,000 metres of copper cable, 49 new tyres and €785.

No deals DISARMAMENT of the ETA must be unconditional according to Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy who underlined his belief by saying that “there is no negotiation with terrorists,” a belief shared by Socialist Group spokesperson Antonio Hernando.

Food swoop EIGHTEEN tons of food and 6,000 litres of drinks - all out of date, counterfeit, unlabelled or improperly labelled - have been seized in Melilla following shop and warehouses checks.

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A NEW political party has emerged in Catalan whose primary focus is the conquest of Mars. ‘Alternativa’ claim Spanish politics has taken a backwards step and they want to distance themselves from rivals through space exploration and by not supporting the local independence referendum.

Time to pay up

GIRONA WITH a population of just under 100,000, Girona city with several rivers flowing through it is pleasant to visit especially given its proximity to Barcelona. For fans of author Dan Brown and adherents to the search for the Holy Grail, Girona has an important part to play in deciphering its whereabouts and also with helping identify with what it is. According to those who believe that the Grail was cared for by the Cathars in France prior to their massacre, there appear to be many similarities in their bases in the Languedoc to buildings in Girona. Urban myths suggest that Salvador Dali, Howard Hughes and Jean Cocteau were part of a secret society which understood the meaning of the Grail. Several books by Patrice Chaplin, former wife of Charlie Chaplin’s son, confirm this shared belief. What might once have been dismissed as nonsense has attracted interest from the University of West London which has helped research and develop a new pan-European Holy Grail tourist route which takes in Girona, a city that traces its establishment back to 79BC.

A GALICIA court has ordered lowcost airline Vueling to pay a disabled passenger €4,000 compensation after hearing that she was refused boarding for a return flight back to Chile because of claims her wheelchair was too heavy.

What a find THE tomb of an Egyptian noble has been found near Aswan by Spanish archaeologists who have been excavating locally for nearly 10 years. Believed to date back nearly 4,000 years a number of tomb ornaments were discovered along with the mummy.

Numbers that add up to local life 9,474,556 13.1 % 11% people in Spain now receive some form of State pension.

the Spanish industrial turnover rise for January 2017, the best for 11 years.

of Spaniards admit buying counterfeit goods, according to the European Union Intellectual Property Office.

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Attackers’ final kick was fatal By Francesca Souter According to witnesses, the six youngsters began to push and shove one another, but the three accused began to punch and kick violently until the victim and his friends were left on the ground. Unable to get up, he received a final, fatal kick to the head. The attackers then climbed into a car and fled the scene. As the Euro Weekly News went to press, Guardia Civil investigators announced that they have already identified them with the help of CCTV footage from the pub, and that all three reside in Benissa. The pub owner told police that the establishment had already been closed for 40 minutes when the fight broke out. The alarm was raised when some straggling revellers saw Alejandro dying on the ground, and the owner then ran to assist the young man helped by a girl who had recently taken a first aid course. Despite their best efforts to save Pavia, however, his pulse had stopped by the time ambulances arrived. The mayor of La Safor, Enric Llorca, has announced that there will be a three day mourning period for the loss. He has extended his deepest condolences to Pavia’s friends and family. Officials are now working with the authorities to establish a concrete timeline of what transpired on Sunday night.

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By Linda Hall FINESTRAT’S mayor once again asked for official funding to avoid another catastrophic flash flood in La Cala. Cash is urgently needed to avoid more deaths when the Barranco de Finestrat, a normally dry watercourse that is now paved, turns into a fastrunning torrent. The call from Juan Francisco Perez came as Valencia’s regional parliament, Les Cortes,

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Population explosion THERE were 314 multiple births in Alicante Province last year. Doctors attributed this to an increase in IVF procedures and women becoming mothers at a later age.

Books balanced LA NUCIA Town Hall spent €3.511 million less than its income in 2016 while the Treasury department balanced its books with a €359,873 surplus.

Long life GATA’S longest-lived inhabitant, Teresa Signes Diego, who spent part of her life in Algeria, has died aged 104. She leaves behind two daughters, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Bilingual leaders SCHOOL children in El Campello are apparently the finest English-speaking Spanish children in the province with 75 per cent of primary students reaching advanced level.

voted to ask the Generalitat and the national government to reach agreement with the Confederacion Hidrografica del Jucar over channelling the watercourse without delay. A Spanish man lost his life there during last December’s storms when he ignored weather alerts and police warnings and was swept away while trying to reach his car parked nearby. An elderly British couple were drowned in October 2011 when a flash flood devastated

an open-air market formerly held on the Barranco. He was grateful to the Partido Popular for the parliamentary proposal which was unanimously approved by all parties, Perez said. “But for me this is just one step forward,” he added. “Goodwill needs to be accompanied by economic support.” Floodwater reaching the sea via the Barranco did not come from Finestrat alone but other municipalities too, Perez pointed out.

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There’s more than goodwill needed

PERIL: Finestrat mayor (centre) at the foot of the Barranco.

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COVA TALLAT: Much to discuss.

Javea town hall

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Protection for OUR VIEW the Cova Tallat Wanton carnage By Linda Hall JAVEA is determined to protect the Cova Tallat cave from avalanches of summer visitors. Mayor Jose Chulvi, Environment councillor Doris Courcelles and the municipal archaeologist Joaquim Bolufer recently visited the cave, accompanied by Montgo national park director Joseba Rodriguez. The easiest way to reach it is via Denia and the town’s Environment councillor Josep Crespo also joined the expedition. Representatives from local fire brigades, environmental officials and the tourist sector were also present. The Cova Tallada is a listed Asset of Local Relevance and will soon be declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC). The cave is an archaeological site as well as an ancient quarry and the Generalitat has recommended restricting access. Both Javea and Denia believe that this would not reduce

the number of visitors as there are several paths to the cave which can also be reached from the sea. “You can’t put doors on the countryside,” pointed out Denia’s Environment councillor Josep Crespo. Instead the Montgo national park information hut will probably be repositioned at the start of the Denia path so this can be controlled and supervised. Visitors would receive information and advised when the sea is too rough to enter the cave. Fire brigades and forestry officials were present at the meeting precisely because they are routinely called out to rescue visitors who slip, fall or are otherwise injured on the way to, or inside the cave. Restricting sea access is likely and representatives from firms offering boat trips were invited to the recent visit. A further meeting is planned this week to discuss use of the cave’s maritime zone to avoid last summer’s overcrowding.

THERE is absolutely no question that the terrible events which took place outside the Houses of Parliament are unforgivable and all of our hearts go out to those who were injured or killed and of course to their families. The fact is however that regardless of what any nation does, it will always be impossible to stop this type of attack from happening. According to reports the driver of the car who mowed down so many innocent people, including tourist visitors to London was born in Britain. Many talk about the radicalisation of the young but Khalid Masood (born Adrian Russell Ajeo) was 52 years of age and was known as a criminal who it is claimed became an agent of Daesh. Terrible as his actions were, in reality, there is little likelihood of the British people actually being intimated by what has happened and they will simply continue their lives as normal. One comfort that we can all take from this terrible event and other recent massacres in Europe is that the terrorists appear unable to make a major strike and rely upon individual madmen to drive their cars into crowds or attack people with knives. Clearly the authorities can now deal with major incursions but will never be able to stop the lone wolf!

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Still trying their luck

BUTANO CON: Hoaxers don’t give up easily. FOREIGN residents on urbanisations are not the sole targets of the bogus gasmen. One was at large not long ago knocking at doors in Javea’s old town, posing as an inspector from the Butano company. Once inside he examined the gas installation and bottles before charging an exorbitant amount for changing the valves and rubber hoses. One of his victims, a Spanish man, sent him on his way after being told: “I’m from the local gas company, here in Jativa.” Realising that the spurious employee was apparently unaware that he was in Javea and not Jativa in the neighbouring province

of Valencia, the householder said he was not interested and closed his door on the caller. A neighbour was less lucky, as she let the ‘in-

Bogus ‘inspector’ asked for €200.

spector’ in who then asked her for €200. When she said that she could not pay him that amount, he reduced this to €100 before accepting €50, which was all she had in her purse. “I’ve only got €50 in my purse,” she explained, which he took from her and left.

Water and electric meters manipulations scandal MANY water and electricity customers in the Valencian Community have been overwhelmed by huge bills following allegations of fraud and manipulation of their own meters. Often customers don’t know where their meter is located or have direct access to them, let alone have any knowledge of plumbing or wiring. Surprisingly in most of cases the alleged manipulation occurred when the customers were out of Spain. Still, water and electric suppliers assume customers themselves have handled their meters in an attempt to defraud them and suppliers are charging them bills of €3,000 and threatening to cut off the water or electricity in case of payment default. Customers facing the threat of being deprived of basic rights are coming to an agreement with these companies to pay the huge bills in instalments. The blatant injustice is suppliers are acting with no sound evidence to support their allegations. The only proof of meter manipulation they have is an inspection report drafted by one their own employees with no

one else presenct. Contrary to the relevant jurisprudence, the companies did not inform their customers in advance about the inspections so they could witness the meter examination. In order to give these inspection reports a semblance of officiality and neutrality, compa-

nies’ employees call police officers to obtain a police report to certify the purported manipulations. These police reports simply show the meters were manipulated, but do not prove that the customers handled them. To add insult to injury, customers have also been served

notices of sanctions and fines by their respective City Halls. Affected customers have created Customers Affected by Suppliers (CAS) to lodge a class action against suppliers. If you have been affected contact +34 965 207 719 (mornings) or info@rhv-lawfirm.com.

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MOUNTAIN ROAD: Is a magnet for dangerous and illicit motorcycle races.

No action being taken over Carrasqueta road By Linda Hall A MOTORCYCLIST was seriously injured when he ran off the La Carrasqueta road near Jijona. The injured man was transferred by helicopter to the Alicante General Hospital only days after the central government refused to introduce more controls on the CV-800 mountain road. Last October Valenciaâ€™s regional parliament voted unanimously in favour of a Compromis proposal asking the

General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) to install speed traps to dissuade bikers from holding impromptu races on the CV800. Compromis senator for Alicante, Carles Mulet recently asked what steps would be taken to reduce the accident rate on this stretch of road. The illicit races endangered the motorcyclists themselves and others, Mulet said, particularly the cyclists and hikers who use the popular route. The Interior ministry acknowledged in a written reply

that the accident rate was high but maintained that adequate measures had already been put in place by the (DGT). Compromis lamented the lack of action from Madrid above all as the Senateâ€™s Public Works Committee will soon be debating government action and plans for La Carrasqueta mountain. Meanwhile, Mulet now awaits an oral reply from the Interior minister Juan Ignacio Zoida as the written response arrived after the official deadline.

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Residents meet the local mayor By Caroline Tyszka RESIDENTS in Finestrat have met with the town’s mayor for a questions and answers session. The councillor for the department of RON (Residents of Other Nationalities), Victoria Curtis also attended the meeting, which started by everyone expressing their condolences for the recent terror attack in London. Juan Francisco Perez, mayor,

responded to issues that had been raised in the previous meeting, such as the project to stop the ravine in La Cala from flooding every time it rains. The meeting, which had an attendance of about 50 residents, also covered topics such as fibre optics, public transportation for urbanisations, maintenance of historic buildings and the collection of rubbish. Residents were informed of

upcoming excursions organised by the department of Culture. Mayor Perez said: “Every year we organise two or three such meetings, with the residents of other nationalities, fulfilling our commitment to all of our citizens locally. I always try to listen, more than talk. This formula works very well, it has allowed us to raise investments that we had not anticipated, based on the requests of our residents at these meetings.”

House fire shock in Javea RESIDENTS in Javea’s Plaza de la Iglesia were evacuated after fire broke out in one of the properties. The fire was started deliberately and when firemen arrived they found that at least five gas bottles had been grouped together to produce a huge explosion. Firewood was also piled up to intensify the fire, they said afterwards.

The owner of the house, which is empty and up for sale, alerted the emergency services at 4.30am and the Local Police and Guardia Civil immediately advised neighbouring families to leave their homes. Guardia Civil investigators are inspecting the house for evidence but initial enquiries suggest the fire was started by the owner’s brother.

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Villagers freed at last from isolation By Caroline Tyszka RESIDENTS in the isolated area of Vall de Guadalest can finally go about their daily business, with the reopenin g o f t h e C V-7 0 , closed since January. The Ministry of Housing

and Public Works for the region reopened the road to tra ffic w h ich , s in c e t he storms in January, had been closed having suffered sev ere d a ma g e o n th e main route which serves five villages. The CV-70 road, which

STORM DAMAGE: Giant boulders fell onto the CV-70.

links Benidorm and Alcoy, was closed between Benimantell and Benifato, res ulting in a n a lte rna tive route being in force. This diversion took vehicles along narrow rural roads and streets, making it difficult for service vehicles

to a c c e s s the a re a a nd c hildre n, w ho tra ve lle d by bus , to ge t to the ir schools. Initially the worked was scheduled to be completed in time for Easter, but according to the Generalitat

work progressed quicker than expected, despite there still being some adverse weather. The works carried out consisted of building a wall of 32 m et r es i n l engt h i n Benimantell, another one of

206 m et r es t o suppor t an unstable slope, several road repairs and safety barrier replacements and the laying of 3,120 square metres of tarmac. The cost of t he r epai r s amounted to â‚Ź1,050,000.

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Whale and dolphin watch off the coast By Linda Hall DENIA has consolidated its position as one of the Valencian Communityâ€™s best places for cetacean-spotting. Statistics from the regional governmentâ€™s Environment department revealed that more whale sightings were reported from Denia last year than any other town in the region. Common rorcual or fin whales are the most frequently-seen in Marina

Alta waters and usually pass the coast in May when they are easily spotted from the sea and on land. Not are cetaceans limited to whales as sighting of dolphins are even more frequent. This month a crew from the Marine Environment and Fisheries Service (SAMP), which is directed by the Generalitat and Denia Town Hall, carried out a survey to evaluate the presence of cetaceans in local waters. They were accompanied by a

team from Valencia University as well as officials from the regional Environment department. Fifteen minutes after leaving port as their boat headed north they encountered a pair of bottlenose dolphins off the Les Marines beach. That same morning, further south not far from the Les Rotes beach the party spotted a group of at least 10 dolphins heading north which they accompanied as they returned to port. The Environment department and

DENIA VISITORS: Photographed off the coast. SAMP now hope to enlist the help of other administrations, fishing guilds, private companies, non-government organisations and the public to launch a series of campaigns.

It is hoped that by combining their efforts they can protect the marine environment by combating marine pollution and poaching and raising awareness.

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Earth hour By Caroline Tyszka EARTH hour, an initiative to combat climate change, was celebrated in over 350 cities around the world on Saturday March 25. Organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) monuments across the globe turned out their lights between 8.30pm and 9.30pm as a protest against the increasing excessive consumption of energy. Locally, primary pupils at Elian’s British School in La Nucia took part in a special assembly to learn about earth hour and why the planet needed to be looked after. Organiser of the event Sharon Bell, teaching assistant said: “Some of the children helped me tell the story of mother earth, who, a few hundred years ago, started to get ill from the effects of climate change. Hector the scientist had discovered the ozone layer

PUPILS: Pau, Martin and Jorge having a pyjama picnic. and spoke about what we can do to help. “Along came our little superheroes who are going to recycle and turn off electrical appliances when not in use and even Darth Vader joined in and told the audience that for once, it is good to join him on the Dark Side!” Teachers at the school said how excited the children were to be involved in the worldwide event and had organised earth hour parties and picnics. Elsewhere, in El Campello the Tower of the Illeta, the front of the town hall and other buildings turned off their lights for the dedicated hour. In Javea all council buildings held an hour blackout, with similar actions being taken by other towns along the coast including Benidorm.

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Consulate helping safer tourism By Caroline Tyszka WITH the tourist season springing into action the British Consulate has produced a range of posters to help support their #travelaware campaign. The Consulate team in Alicante has been working hard in public and behind the scenes - with local organisations and businesses, particularly in the Benidorm area, addressing safety issues for both tourists and residents. One key conclusion from these meetings was that those visiting the resort would benefit from local establishments – such as bars, restaurants and hotels - displaying a poster, providing a basic message about safety. Unfortunately although the approved designs were com-

pleted, it was after the government’s deadline for printing in time for the summer period, missing an ideal opportunity to enforce the progress made so far. The Euro Weekly News has been asked to help get the #travelaware message out into the public domain, which the newspaper is more than happy to help with. The posters are available to everyone via the Euro Weekly News website and Facebook page to download, in both PDF and JPEG formats. Each poster has a simple clear message about safety awareness for different scenarios, with the Consulate’s aim that they make people stop and think about how they can keep their belongings safe. Sarah-Jane Morris, British

Consul Alicante and her Vice Consul, Sara Munsterhjelm, have had a real hands on approach in improving communications between resident groups and the town hall as well as the police forces at all levels. They will be returning to Benidorm after the summer to evaluate the situation and continue to help and support the positive changes for security and safety in the resort. Karen Maling Cowles, local businesses owner and campaigner, works closely with the

SAFETY POSTERS: Provide a basic message about safety. Consulate team in Alicante and has been a key participant in the meetings between local organisations, the town hall and the Consulate. Karen said: “It is important that we all work together to improve the safety of not only the thousands of holidaymakers, but also the many residents who live and work in the area. These safety posters, designed by the British Consulate, are just part of an ongoing programme to get the message across under the #travelaware initiative.” One beneficial improvement, already underway, will be the opening of the new SATE office in the Rincon de Loix area of Benidorm, adjacent to the tourist office, before the summer period. The new facilities will include a waiting room and an area reserved for the translation service. The Foreign Tourist Assistance Services (SATE) is a police department whose role is to offer foreign tourists, visiting Benidorm, personalised assistance after having suffered a criminal offence or any other similar incident. Assistance is given by the National Police Service and personnel from the Tourist Board. The tourist is given assistance reporting the crime and other miscellaneous administrative formalities.

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Six things you should know about pensions today With Brexit looming, global uncertainty and more options than ever, pensions can be a source of concern and confusion. But expatriates could find opportunities ahead, especially those with final salary (‘defined benefit’) pensions. 1. Pension providers are vulnerable Employers providing final salary pensions guarantee a percentage of your salary throughout retirement. While income depends on salary and length of service, it is usually generous, especially compared to other pensions. Today’s low interest rates and increased life expectancy means the cost of funding these benefits has soared, making it harder for many companies to afford pension payments. Like BHS, companies with significant shortfalls can fail along with their pension schemes. 2. Transfer values have never been higher To offload pension liabilities, many companies are offering members large sums (‘transfer

By Brett Hanson, Partner, Blevins Franks values’) to leave. Some pay-outs have doubled over the last two years – sometimes by hundreds of thousands of pounds. Properly managed, such one-off pay-outs can potentially outweigh the benefits of drawing a guaranteed pension for life. 3. Expatriates can access taxefficient alternatives Expatriates may benefit from reinvesting UK pension funds into more tax-efficient arrangements for Spain or transferring to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS). This can also unlock estate

planning and multi-currency advantages. While many UK pensions are payable to your spouse on death, structures like QROPS offer flexibility to include other heirs. And by holding investments in different currencies, you can potentially insulate pension income from volatility in the Pound and the Euro. However, tax benefits of QROPS vary greatly between providers and jurisdictions. Also, under certain circumstances the UK government now charges a 25% overseas transfer tax, although you will not be affected if both you and your QROPS are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or are both based in the same country outside the EEA. Nevertheless, taking professional, regulated advice is essential to establish if this approach is suitable, navigate the numerous options and avoid pension scams. 4. A lower pension allowance could catch you out Combined UK pension savings (excluding the State Pension) exceeding £1 million will breach the

lifetime pension allowance. This triggers 55% UK taxation when taking cash or 25% when drawing income or transferring to a QROPS, regardless of residency. Those with high-value pensions should consider HMRC ‘protection’ options or transferring to a QROPS to avoid tax penalties. 5. Advice is essential Transferring is not suitable for everyone and is a key target for pension scams, so it is essential to employ due diligence and use a regulated provider. For benefits worth over £30,000, the Financial Conduct Authority makes this compulsory. You should at least confirm your current transfer value and check if your scheme is at risk. If it is and your annual benefits are worth more than the government’s Pension Protection Fund maximum £33,678 compensation, consider transferring.

such high transfer values be shortlived, some speculate that the UK government may make withdrawals more difficult, or introduce more taxation on transfers for nonresidents. Amidst so much uncertainty, there has never been a better time to review your pension arrangements and consider what could work for you now, under current rules. Take personalised, professional advice to ensure you are on the right track to continue enjoying the retirement lifestyle of your choice in Spain. Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change. This article is general in nature and should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation and/or investment advice. Individuals should seek personalised advice.

6. The window of opportunity may close If you decide to transfer, now may be the time to act. Not only could

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From ruins to a tourist attraction By Linda Hall

C A LLO SA ha s pla ns for the ruined 16th century Fort on Sierra Bernia. This was built inside its boundaries in 1562 but demolished in 1612 on the orders of Felipe III to prevent it from be ing s e iz e d by rebel Moors. The town hall’s Culture, Environment and Tourism de pa rtme nts now hope to improve and enhance the remains, explained Culture councillor Francesc Guardiola. “ The proje c t w ill ha ve several phases, the first consisting of clearing the undergrowth that surrounds the Fort, cleaning the moat and generally improving the site,” he said. There are also plans for archaeological excavations, revealed Guardiola who re-

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cently visited the Fort, accompanied by Environment and Tourism councillor Alfonso Puigcerver and an archaeologist. The town hall intends to ask the Valencian Community’s Tourist Board to help fund the ambitious project but meanwhile is allocating €5,000 for urgently-needed repairs to paths giving ac-

BERNIA FORT: Destroyed shortly after it was built.

cess to the Fort. These were damaged during the winter storms and t he t own hal l deci ded t o make an advance from the compensation due to arrive from the regional government, Guardiola said.

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RETURNEES: Ospreys could return to Cabo San Antonio.

Osprey project underway By Linda Hall OSPREYS are occasionally spotted on the Cabo San Antonio cliffs and the Pego-Oliva marsh. They have not nested in either area for more than 50 years, but the sightings suggest the birds could once again breed in the Marina Alta and La Safor. This is fundamental for the recovery of these birds of prey in this part of the Mediterranean, bi-

ologists said. The team that reintroduced ospreys in the Odiel (Huelva) marshes and the Guadalcacin reservoir in Cadiz is overseeing a similar project in the Marina Alta. The initiative is headed by Miguel Ferrer, an investigator with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the DoĂąana Biological Station. The team expects the investigation phase to be complete within a year, after

which chicks hatched in Scotland, Scandinavia and Germany will be brought to Montgo and the Pego-Oliva marsh. Ospreys return to nest where they hatched, but the chicks will be young to forget their place of origin, Ferrer explained. The CSIC investigator also warned that for the project to be successful it would be vital to remove pylons and electricity cables.

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PROCESSION: Bearers are needed to carry the statue.

Easter processions in crisis By Francesca Souter WITH less than a month to go until Semana Santa celebrations begin, members of one religious guild in Pego are unsure as to whether they will be able to participate. Due to a lack of bearers willing to shoulder the statue, the guild of ‘Nuestro Padre Jesus de Medinaceli’ may have to rethink their part in the processions, and this is not the first time the group have struggled. According to one of its members, they are finding it increasingly difficult to encounter devotees who are willing to participate. In fact, last year it took until the very last moment for them to make up the 25 bearers they need in order to process. It takes a great amount of effort to carry the idol through the streets, and the fewer people there are the more weight there is to share. To make matters

worse, knowing that numbers are low some people decide to abandon the group in the days leading up to the procession, to avoid overexertion or injury.

They are now using social media to target a younger audience. It is thought that the dwindling numbers are partly down to people taking advantage of the holiday to travel with their families. Occasionally, the group have been aided by members of other guilds, but unfortunately, this is not sustainable. They are now turning to social media as a means to target a younger audience and hopefully create a more sustainable foundation of members for the future. If the group do not manage to get numbers up, they may have to opt for an easier solution and place their stat-

ue on wheels. However, this break with tradition could remove the essence of what makes the event special, and members would prefer not to have to resort to this method of transporting their beloved Jesus. ‘Jesus de Medinaceli’ are unfortunately not the only group experiencing problems in the run up to Semana Santa. Members of ‘la Virgen de la Piedad’ are also struggling with numbers, still looking for another 20 people to join their procession. Due to the sheer size of their idol, as it stands, they will be unable to process at all, even if they were to make use of wheels. Next Thursday April 6, will be judgement day for both groups as they place their statues on the rails for the first time. The next week will be a real test to see if Pego has lost its devotion, or whether people will step up to the plate and carry these important symbols on their shoulders.

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Four legged fundraiser By Caroline Tyszka THE Giving4Giving charity held their fifth annual dog walk on Sunday in glorious sunshine. The walk, in support of local animal and cancer charities, started at the Terra Mitica road near the Repsol garage on the CV70 opposite the Toyota dealership at 11am. Despite the clocks going forward one hour in the early hours of Sunday, at least 16 dogs, and their owners, waited

patiently for the walk to begin. All of the dogs behaved impeccably, even posing for a group photo before they took a leisurely stroll together. Organisers explained how proud they were to have been running the event for the past five years, and were pleased to see how the community had again supported it. Taking the opportunity to find their forever homes, some of the Doggy Angels residents were walked. Erica from Altea

walked Berry, a spaniel, and five-year-old Isabella walked Pippa, also five years old, a miniature pitcher. The event raised almost €1,000, with Gary from Giving4Giving rounding the total up to €1,000. Giving4Giving is a leading local charity who hold numerous fundraising events throughout the year. If you can volunteer your time to help at one of the charity shops please call Gary on 603 137 697.

Happy families POLICE in Catarroja (Valencia) found an unconscious 22-year-old Moroccan girl tied to a tree. Her uncle had done it to stop her seeing her boyfriend she said later.

Fine outlook TRAFFIC fines earned San Vicente €489,213 between January and March. According to its Budget plans for 2017, the town hall expected €300,000 for the whole year.

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Wills & Inheritance involving application of Article 83 of the Regulation 650/2012 DEAR readers, Todayâ€™s article is about the resolution of the General Directorate of Registries and Notaries in Spain, and of an appeal against the decision of the Land Property Registrar in the province of Alicante. The case concerned the inheritance of a British National who, at the moment of death, was permanently resident in Spain and passed away after the entry into force of Regulation 650/2012, ie after August 17, 2015. He granted his Spanish Will in 2007 before a public Spanish notary, leaving all his assets and properties to his wife, which is very common in the Anglo-Saxon legal tradition. In that Will, the testator had not mentioned any particular national law to be the one to govern his succession in Spain. In Spain, the European Regulation 650/2012 is applicable to all inheritances, regardless of the nationality of the deceased. In view of this, the Land registrar understood that since the testator had not expressed a specific national law to govern his succession (professio juris) that the Spanish law would be applied, as the country of the deceasedâ€™s habitual residence. Consequently, the wife did not have the right to inherit all assets and, as indicated in the Spanish Civil Code, the children were entitled to their share of the inheritance (forced heirship).

But his conclusion was wrong! The Will was granted prior to August 17, 2015, and according to the application of Article 83 of the Regulation 650/2012, in its point 4 states: 1. If a Will disposition is granted before August 17, 2015 in accordance with the law which the deceased could have chosen in accordance with this Regulation, it shall be deemed that the law has been chosen as the law applicable to the succession. Therefore, although not expressly stated, the testator wanted his Will to be made in accordance with the dispositions of his own national law. It should be understood that he wanted the English law to govern his inheritance making it completely possible for his spouse to inherit all the assets in Spanish territory. For further questions regarding inheritances and Wills, do not hesitate to contact us. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys information related to legal issues. Carlos Baos, Abogado / Lawyer Email carlosbaos@white-baos.com http://www.white-baos.com Tel. +34 966 426 185

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Funding needed to improve water By Caroline Tyszka THE Alfaz del Pi Council has requested funding from the regional authorities to help improve the drinking water in the Cautivador urbanisation. Toni Such, councillor for Urbanisations said: “We have budgeted that the work to improve the water system will cost €63,000 and have asked for subsidies to help repair the infrastructure and hydraulic installations.”

COUNCIL: Has requested funding.

The project proposes the expansion and meshing of the portable water network system, to connect all supplies to the

pipeline for the Cautivador II supply and remove old pipework. This will allow residents to have a pressurised supply.

Do you want to be a TV star? PRODUCTION company Flame TV is producing the next series of Channel Five’s hit series The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door, and this time they’re bringing the show to Spain. They want to hear from British expatriates who have recent experience of a

falling-out with their neighbours. All information will be held in confidence and there is no pressure to take part. If you’d like to know more, please send an outline of the dispute and your contact details to neighbours@flametv.co.uk or call +44 785 411 4859.

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Are you on the Padron, do you need to confirm your registration? THE Spanish Office of National Statistics (INE) collects Padron data annually, and the closing date for information to be submitted this year is March 31. This data is very important not just for town halls but for everyone living in Spain, as it is used for allocating local budgets, among other administrative processes. You should register with the town hall where you live. The Padron is an administrative registration which provides proof of residence in your municipality. If you live in several places you only need to register in the place where you live the most. Benefits include more and better public services, the ability to obtain Spanish residency, driving licence, pensionersâ€™ card, health card, and school grants and registrations. According to the Spanish authorities, if you are resident in Spain, your registration on the Padron needs to be confirmed every five years. If you are not resident (eg living here temporarily), but are registered on the Padron, your Padron registration needs to be confirmed every two years. If your Padron registration is due for confirmation, you can do this by signing a declaration form

at your town hall. In some cases, your town hall may contact you in person (either an official from the town hall or the Local Police) or send you a letter asking you to confirm your registration. If you change your address or personal details with your local town hall, your Padron registration will be automatically confirmed. If you donâ€™t confirm your registration every two or five years (depending upon your residency status), then your town hall will start the process to remove you from the Padron register. However, the town hall will attempt to inform you of this process, before you are removed. If you have any questions about this process, please contact your local town hall.

Brits in Spain FIGURES from 2016 show that 83,493 UK nationals are registered on the Padron in the Valencian region, 80,055 in Andalucia, 18,677 in CataluĂąa, 16,134 in the Balearics, 13,779 in Murcia, and 9,038 in Madrid.

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FIGHTING: For pension equality.

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Labour leader takes up pension cudgel By John Smith FOR those 450,000 living in the European Union who are worried about the possibility of their state pensions being frozen in the

same way that they are for other overseas residents once Britain leaves the EU, Jeremy Corbyn has offered some words of comfort. A motion to change this situation for the 550,000 retirees who receive no increase in the pensions because they live abroad is to be debated in the House of Commons and now Jeremy Corbyn has thrown his support behind MPs from most parties including the odd Conservative, DUP, Lib Dem and SDP. As Leader of the Opposition, Corbyn can actually bring the matter to greater prominence in Parliament and has said: “It is contrary to natural justice for some pensioners living abroad to be left behind while others have their pensions increased in line with inflation.”

“The next Labour government will treat all our pensioners equally, wherever they live, and ensure that overseas pensions are levelled up, not down when Britain leaves the EU.”

A motion is to be debated in the House of Commons. Whilst it is too early for pensioners to get too excited and the government has a good enough majority if it doesn’t want to spend the money, up to 1,000,000 pensioners all able to vote by 2020, cannot be ignored and it will have to tread carefully if it doesn’t wanted to be ousted by a bunch of ‘Silver Surfers.’

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CASTELL D’AIXA: The Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers enjoyed the climb.

Leg stretcher from Llosa THE Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers enjoyed a 16k strenuous ‘leg stretcher’ from Llosa la Camancho, climbing to the head of the valley and up to Castell d’Aixa, before following the ridge path to a descent to Castell de L’Ocaive and returning to Llosa for a well-deserved drink. The day also included a very taxing walk along the Sierra Orxeta, one of the longest ridges of the Costa Blanca, with extensive views of the coast and mountains. Walkers

preferring a less strenuous day out were able join a moderate walk from Gata to the summit of Serra de Seldetes. This friendly international group hopes you will come and join them, sharing in their love of walking in the beautiful mountains of the Costa Blanca. Full details of all their autumn walks, including walk grades, length, duration and start points are on the programme which can be viewed or downloaded from www.cbmwalkers.org.

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The Rambling Walkers enjoy Sierra Helada jaunt ON Thursday March 23 some 30 Rambling Walker’s members and guests walked from Albir, over the Sierra Helada to Benidorm, said to be the best clifftop walk in the Costa Blanca. A cool, cloudy day gave respite from the exertion of climbing up from Albir to the clifftop path. Views of Albir, Callosa and Alfaz from the three peaks were sensational with visibility good. The last peak ‘El Mendivil’ afforded a birdseye view over Benidorm, its long beaches and the many skyscrapers. The group passed the cross on the descent into Benidorm. The walk was led by the group’s walk coordinator, Keith Owen assisted by new member Gary Regan, and although demanding it left all participants with a great sense of achievement. For the members seeking

a more gentle walk, Roger Glaum and Chris Owen led 20 members on a fairly level stroll through the outskirts of Albir, forest tracks and urbanisations, past Aqualandia and into Rincon D’loux,Benidorm. There they met with the main walking group for an excellent lunch at Restaurante Roman. Taxis and buses brought the walkers back to their cars in Albir with a minor detour to round off the day

with refreshments at Mooney’s Bar. All-in-all a fun day out with an iconic main walk. The Rambling Walkers Marina Alta are a friendly multi-national group who arrange two walks, with an optional lunch, on alternate Thursdays from September to June. For more information please contact secre tary-ramblingwalkers@out look.com or find the group on Facebook at Ramblingwalkers Marina Alta Spain.

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U3A Vall Del Pop: In search of the Holy Grail ON Monday March 20 some 47 members of the Vall del Pop U3A left Jalon at 8am on an expedition in search of the Holy Grail, the cup supposedly used by Jesus at the last supper. The group was led through

the story of the grail by David Rohl, who was supported by local guides at each of the principal sites visited, as he put the mystery of the grail, and its arrival in Spain into context. The story, put together from

various ancient texts (including the stories of Perceval and Wolfram von Eschenbac) show the cup, which is made of agate stone, initially carried to Rome with St Peter, when he left the Holy Land to spread the word of God after the crucifixion of Jesus. In the third century AD the cup was carried to Huesca by St Lawrence for safekeeping, when it was feared it was

at risk in Rome. It remained in a remote farmhouse outside Huesca until the invasion by the Moors again threatened its safety. It was then moved to a remote hermitage in the Pyrenees, beyond the reach of Moorish occupation, before being moved to the monastery of San Juan de la Pena. The agate cup was mounted, around the 12th century, on a

stone base (purportedly the Philosopherâ€™s Stone) with elaborate byzantine gold and pearl mountings and a replica of the chalice, now displayed in Valencia cathedral, remains on display at the monastery of San Juan where it can be examined more closely than in Valencia cathedral. After the Moors had been driven out of Spain the cup was

VALL DEL POP U3A: The members spent five days exploring and travelling.

moved to Huesca and Zaragoza cathedrals before being taken by the Princes of Barcelona to that city, from where it was given to Valencia Cathedral and remains on display. The Santo Caliz de Valencia, the Holy Grail, is recognised by the Vatican as a holy relic, and has recently been visited by Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Whether it is truly the cup of the Last Supper is still under debate, David set out very convincing arguments of why this is the true Holy Grail. After five days of exploration and travelling the group all returned safely to Jalon, thanks to the skills of the driver Pepe on the mountain roads, much wiser and with their own thoughts on the veracity of the story. Vall del Pop U3A is a very active group, visit website http://u3avalldelpop.com for more information and go along and join in at the next general meeting at the Centre Polivalent, Murla held on the first Thursday of each month.

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ALFAZ DEL PI / ALBIR A special anniversary

Lighthouse route improved

An EASY task A DELEGATION from Alfaz del Pi visited Malta for the Fourth Transnational EASY Towns event. While they were there councillors Rocio Guijarro, Isabel Muñoz and Martine Mertenz met the Maltese president Marie Louise Coleiro Preca. She was interested to hear more about the EASY Towns from the representatives of 11 municipalities from the countries taking part in the programme. EASY Towns is an acronym that stands for European Accessible Sustainable Young Towns, a two-year project funded by the European Programme ‘Europe for Citizens.’ This is now drawing to a close and the last meeting will take place in Vicenza (Italy).

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By Linda Hall ALFAZ DEL PI’S population filled the Plaza Mayor to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Cristo del Buen Acierto statue. The baroque carving was donated by Pascual Baldo Orozco, a Carmelite friar from Valencia City born in Alfaz. The statue arrived by boat, landing on Albir beach on March 26, 1857. The anniversary was marked by a procession and an open-air Mass sung by the L’Alfas Canta choir, followed by traditional dances by the Fiestas’ queens and their attendants. The statue was burnt during the Civil War but once the war was over a replica was made by a Valencian sculptor, Pio Mollar. Like its predecessor, it arrived by boat at Albir beach in December 1939.

SOME changes have been made on the route to the Albir lighthouse. The lighthouse is one of the most-visited spots in the Sierra Helada national park a n d th e lo o k o u t p o in t a s well as the picnic area have both been renovated.

The entire area has been weeded and cleared to eliminate fire risks.

“The wooden benches at the lookout point have been re p lac e d b y o th ers made from natural stone, which is mo re en v iro n me n tally frie n d ly, ” e x p la in ed t he park’s director Jose Ramon Viejo. T h e p icn ic a re a , w h i c h h as b ee n ex ten d e d an d is

LOOKOUT: Jose Ramon Vieja and councillor Rocio Guijarro enjoy the view. now three times the original s iz e , ha s be e n e quippe d with new tables and benches. A recycling point has been added for rubbish and the gravel renewed. The garden area now has drip irrigation and the entire area has been weeded and cleared to eliminate potential fire risks, Viejo said.

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A clean sweep TEULADA-MORAIRA Council is discussing the possibility of outsourcing its rubbish collection. The town hall wants a return to the situation in the year 2000 when Teulada-Moraira won several national awards thanks to the cleanliness of its streets, municipal sources said. The council is also considering changing rubbish containers, including those that are underground, so that they are more sustainable and blend into their surroundings. Renewing rubbish collection and cleaning vehicles is another necessity, as the present fleet is more than 15 years. A 2016 analysis of the situation that was later presented to all political parties on the council concluded that not outsourcing rubbish collection and cleaning would cost the town hall €2.5 million. The same study stressed that if the service were put out to tender, any contract would stipulate that existing staff must keep their jobs with all their acquired rights.

All at sea By Linda Hall MORAIRA made a splash at the MEDSEA fair in Alicante City. Held at the IFA trade fair installation on the outskirts of the city, MEDSEA was devoted to aquatic activities and attended by most Marina Alta and Marina Baja towns including Denia, Javea, Villajoyosa and Altea. Beforehand Teulada-Moraira mayor Carlos Linares presented the two personages – an octopus and a starfish - who promoted the town’s eight kilometres of coastline as ideal for all types of marine sports. Interacting with visitors to the fair,

they handed out publicity that included submergible versions of underwater routes off Moraira’s beaches and coves. “This is a perfect showcase to introduce Teulada-Moraira as a tourist destination in general but specifically as a maritime destination with one of the best marinas in the Valencian Community,” Linares said. The town hall will also use its MEDSEA presence to promote the Sub Geas underwater photography competition organised by Club Geas Valencia. Held between September 22 and 24 this will be held in the waters off Moraria and Benissa.

MEDSEA FAIR: Carlos Linares with Moraira’s monsters of the d

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Aircrew salutes its newest 90-year-old RON RICKETT, one of Aircrew Association Costa Blanca’s longest-serving members, recently celebrated his 90th birthday. The association took the opportunity of acknowledging his birthday during the first of their twice-monthly lunches at the Casa Toni restaurant in Moraira where 36 members and their guests enjoyed Ron’s birthday in style. Although this actually fell the next day, Peter Langley, one of the association’s life vice-presidents was delighted to present him with a Certifi-

cate of Appreciation and an engraved paperweight a day early. Ron has now joined 13 members who are 90-plus but still of sound mind and body. With his wife Gwen, he has contributed actively to the life of this friendly and still vibrant association. Ron served as aircrew in the RAF from 1944 until 1973 and in those 19 years flew in aircraft types that included Lancaster, Neptune, Beverley, Argosy, Shackleton and Nimrod. He also ran cross-country for the RAF.

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Running for Javea ‘G the children to take o By Linda Hall A PPR O X IM ATELY 1,0 00 peopl e par t i ci pat ed in the 11th edition of Javea’s Cursa de la Dona women’s run. Organised by the Club Atletismo Llebeig and Javea Town Hall, the run raised €4,730 which will be donated to Aspanion, an association for children with cancer, and Adhama which helps children with hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder. Although this was a race for women, some men took place in the five-kilometre run which set out from the Graull school. Despite not being a competitive race, there was recognition for both the runners and walkers who crossed the line first.

ON Saturday, April 1, seven ladies from Javea’s Original Charity Shop are planning to complete a very strenuous 29km hike from the Mirador la Granadella to the Mirador los Molinos. The walk passes through all of Javea’s 15 Miradores, offering spectacular views of the coast. Sadly, these valiant ladies cannot take part in the official ‘Mirador Challenge’ on April 2 as so many teams entered this year. The team are hoping to raise muchneeded cash to help the Emaus children’s homes and would be grateful to receive sponsorship, however small.

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Girl-Power’ team ready on 29km challenge

LADIES TEAM: Are hoping to raise much-needed cash. Sponsor forms can be found in The Original Charity Shop on

Avenida Fontana, or in the Library in Javea Park. Please spon-

sor this fantastic team as they fundraise for the ‘Make a Smile’” charity. The charity supports Emaus children’s homes where there are 50 children in need of daily support. Any cash donated will go towards the Relleu Self Sufficiency Project which has plans to convert part of the garage into a farm shop to sell and display their own home grown vegetables, oil and eggs, and to the Arts and Crafts Unit which supports projects for mentally challenged youngsters.

ALMOST 100 members took part in the latest two sessions of Javea U3A’s Wine Appreciation Group. Because of its growing popularity, monthly meetings of the group - affectionately known as WAGs 1 and WAGs Too - have to be held on two consecutive days at La Cocina restaurant in the Port - run by Trevor Rush. Wines at the most recent meetings were presented by members Mick Cox (WAGs 1) and Trevor Schofield (WAGs Too) - and both were equally well received by appreciative fellow members! At both meetings, four different wines were sampled, one of which was served up to accompany a tasty one-course meal prepared by La Cocina staff. Each month a different member presents his or her choice of wines and, as Trevor Schofield was quick to confess, they do not have to be an expert! He told guests: “I am not a

WINE TASTING: Along with a tasty one-course lunch. wine connoisseur - as a Yorkshireman from Huddersfield, I was brought up on Tetley tea and bitter. “I experimented in making my own wines, my favourites being rhubarb and then dandelion, but my only real experience of proper wine was on holiday. Then I applied logic: I started looking at labels and got to know the terminologies, then the regions, the different grape

varieties and the price - before I concluded I had to try them all!” Group leader Trevor Rush thanked both Mick Cox and Trevor Schofield for their contrasting but equally entertaining presentations. For details of the next Wine Appreciation Group meetings as well as other groups and activities, visit website www.u3ajavea.org.

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Jeremy Corbyn enters the Brexit fray BREXIT PAGE By John Smith AS the countdown to the triggering Article 50 continued, Jeremy Corbyn who appeared to have been a staunch supporter of the British Government decision to recognise the referendum vote has now thrown something of a ‘spanner in the works.’ During a TV interview with Robert Peston, he said that Labour would not vote for any Brexit deal presented to parliament unless it guaranteed “unfettered access” to the European market, a proposal which has already been dismissed by EU leaders. The timing of his comments has been questioned by pro-Brexit supporters with an immediate response coming from former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith who basically suggested that this was an ab-

JEREMY CORBYN: Has thrown a ‘spanner in the works.’ surd observation and was being made so that it looked as if Labour has a policy. Although the Conservatives have a majority in Parliament, a decision by Labour to vote against the deal could

attract Tory dissidents and the SNP and DUP but in the event that a majority decided to reject the deal, if Mrs May decided to ignore the vote and leave without a deal, this could lead to a very hard Brexit.

What is clear however is that those in the EU who want to ‘punish’ Britain for deciding to leave, will certainly be able to use Mr Corbyn’s comments to their possible advantage in negotiations. As Corbyn becomes more hawkish over Brexit, Jean-Claude Juncker almost became dovish when he announced that Brussels will approach the negotiation of Britain’s withdrawal in a “friendly” and “fair” way, but warned that European institutions were not “naive” about the process. He did however go on to say the UK will be handed a bill when it leaves although not as a “punishment” but as its fair share of pensions for EU officials as well as diverse ongoing projects. Whilst no figure has been confirmed, it is estimated that it could be as high as €60 billion assuming that it is ever paid. Juncker also said that he regarded Brexit as “a failure and a tragedy” but did make it clear that one major priority was to protect the rights of EU citizens currently living in the UK and British passport holders living in the European Union.

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Europe protest march A MIXTURE of Britons bor n and l i vi ng i n t he UK and t he Eur opean Union as well as Europeans living in the UK t ook t o t he st r eet s of London and Edinburgh on March 25 to protest again Brexit and to dem and t hat pl ans be r eversed. I t i s est i m at ed t hat m any t housands t ook par t i n t he London ‘Unite for Europe’ march whi ch hear d speeches from MPs David Lammy and Tim Farron as well as Sue Wilson from the Bremain in Spain group i n Par l i am ent Squar e, where they also held a one- m i nut e si l ence i n memory of those caught up in the Westminster attack.

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Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir is 10 THE Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special concert at the wonderfullyacoustic Santa Maria Magdalena church in Benitachell on April 7 at 7:30pm. The programme will include songs popular with their growing number of followers, together with some new numbers for this special year. Entry to the concert is free but there will be a collection on exit. Founder and President Mike Evans said, “The choir has come from very small beginnings in 2007 to a well-respected and constantly improving choir, which has earned its growing reputation and popularity. We look forward to a memorable season.” Next month the choir will be welcoming the internationally-renowned Pontarddulais Male Choir from Wales and will share the stage with them and Dolce Divas at the TeuladaMoraira Auditori on May 6 at 9pm. The Welsh choir will be 80-strong and the local choir should provide another 40 voices, providing a rousing finale when both choirs sing together. Tickets for this prestigious concert are €12 and available online now at instanticket.es, from Teulada Town Hall front desks, the Town Hall Office at Espai La Senieta Theatre in Moraira and the Teulada Auditorio Box Office.

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Marina A THE MAFAS will be meeting on Thursday April 6. The group are continuing to try to improve the seating arrangements at the Parador to provide maximum visibility for all members, and are also exploring the viability of alternative venues. The capping of the membership at 175 is designed to reduce overcrowding and there will be a limit of 12 for guests. Guests of members are welcome as visitors but must register in advance by email at sec retary@mafas.org.uk. Coffee and registration will begin at 10am. Please note that registration will close at 10.50am and you should be in your seats by 10.55am in order to start promptly. The speaker will be Charles Harris, who has enjoyed a life-

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Alta Fine Arts Society POSTER ART: Closely reflects the evolution of British holidays.

long career in advertising around the world. Much of his career has been spent as Creative Director in global agencies responsible for the quality of the creative ideas and finished pro-

duction of advertising campaigns. This has included many of the world’s great brands British Airways, QANTAS, Sony, Nestle, Kraft, BP, Ford, Black & Decker, Amex, Heinz, Gillette, General Motors and McDonalds. He has been the recipient of the advertising industry’s highest accolades in New York and Hollywood, Singapore, Sydney and Melbourne. It is his experience as a creator of posters that makes his presentation and observations about poster art so different. He is not an academic but a practitioner who has researched the subject to provide historical

context to his first-hand advertising experience and internationally respected creative opinion. The presentation is entitled ‘Romancing the rails, the Golden Age of British Railway posters (1923-1947).’ The Flying Scotsman, Golden Arrows, Belles and Pullmans; no wonder Betjeman still stands in awe at St Pancras. Covering the Golden Age of British Railways, the era of the Big Four 1923 - 1947, this lecture celebrates the most romantic period of our British travel history. You’ll see how the best travel posters connect with your heart and your mind, and how they have closely reflected the evolution of British holidays. The presentation is sponsored by Blevins Franks. Their usual, and very welcome, complimentary drinks will be available after the presentation where members and guests can socialise with each other, the Committee and the presenter.

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Freemasons make a donation to Aspanion ON Saturday, March 25 a strawberry fayre was held at The International Club in El Campello and the Lodge committee gave a lot of their time freely and voluntarily in full support of this needy cause. The idea was that everything for the fayre had to be based on the theme of strawberries and those who contributed showed a great deal of initiative in the wide range of goodies they prepared, from strawberry pavlova, strawberry cakes, strawberry tarts, strawberry jam to strawberry and meringue skewers for the chocolate fountain. At the end of a well-attended fayre a few remaining items were auctioned and a grand total of â‚Ź172 was raised. This is in addition to the more than â‚Ź2,000 which has already been donated by the Santa Faz Masonic Lodge No 48 towards its charity appeal for this year, which is Aspanion, a sadly

STRAWBERRY FAYRE: A wide range of goodies on offer. much-needed charity for children with cancer at Alicante General Hospital. The Lodge would like to thank everyone who made something for the fayre and to those who gave their gen-

erous support. Should you wish to learn more of this worthy charity or perhaps would be interested in Freemasonry, please contact William Turney on prensa@ glpvalencia.com.

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NEWS FROM OUR FIVE OTHER REGIONS

AXARQUÍA

Ronda Bridge safe COSTA DEL SOL

PUENTE NOVA: The bridge in Ronda has found to be firm and robust.

MALLORCA

COSTA DE ALMERÍA

Caterpillars contained

By Francesca Souter A RECENT report into the general condition of the Puente Nuevo in Ronda conducted by The Geological and Mining Institute of Spain (GMI), has concluded that the bridge remains ‘firm and robust.’ The report has indicated that despite being in a very good condition, the bridge does have a drainage problem which causes leaks into pipelines supplying drinking water and sanitation. Some of these damages are easily repaired and have already been scheduled through investment by the Provincial Council of Malaga. Moving forward, the GMI has issued a series of recommendations for the preservation of the bridge. A project for the waterproofing of the bridge should be drafted, along with a study into the traffic and load bearing potential. They have also suggested that the Puente Nuevo should be at the forefront of considerations in any planning for pedestrianisation in the town. Despite the lack of current structural damage to the bridge, density of traffic contributes to the progressive deterioration of the bridge, and so the council will maintain their intention to restrict access to the historical monument.

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COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

Airbnb guests

Wintry weather

Mosquito mare

Sand or gravel?

MALLORCAN pressure group Terraferida has revealed on its website that there were 11,271 properties in Mallorca which can take more than 60,000 guests advertised on the Airbnb website in January 2016 and will report their findings to the Balearic government.

ALLEGEDLY it’s spring but there was frost in Almeria and 35 other provinces across Spain as winter stubbornly refused to go away gently.

INSPECTIONS carried out at the Guadalhorce river have detected more mosquito larvae than ever before after recent storms created the perfect environment for them to flourish. Control points have been installed in the affected areas in an attempt to lower the numbers before the summer months.

MOUNTAINS of sand will be shipped to the beaches of Torrevieja. They are in dire need of replenishing after a hugely destructive winter.

Airline news THERE will be more summer flights to Mallorca than ever before which will see an increase in the number of arrivals and departures on an hourly basis.

Westminster response

Cellular superpower MICROALGAE is Almeria’s latest flash of genius. The province is fast becoming a global hotspot for the production of the tiny unicellular organisms that generate oxygen and revolutionise farming practices.

Gentleman’s agreement

GOVERNMENT offices and town halls all over Mallorca held one-minute silences in recognition and solidarity with those who were killed or injured in the Westminster attacks.

A MAN who glassed a rival during an Almeria pub brawl had his prison sentence overturned after an appeal from the victim. Both men reached an out of court settlement but prosecutors insisted on pressing charges regardless.

Calvia bans

Living blind

CALVIA Council intends to pass new bylaws in order to reduce the number of displays of alcohol outside shops in the town in order to reduce the impact tourism has on the local population.

BLIND charity ONCE, which organises Spain’s biggest lottery, is offering workshops in Almeria which blindfold people to show them first-hand the difficulties experienced by blind people in cities.

Collapsed wall

School works

A STATIONARY lorry loaded with butane gas bottles toppled off the Soller road and landed upside down when a retaining wall holding up the ground beneath it collapsed. Both the driver and passenger escaped unharmed.

THE Velázquez de Albox primary and secondary school is going to have work to the value of €70,636 spent on it by the Junta de Andalucia in order to improve retaining walls, remove trees and upgrade stairs in the main building.

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Illegal dumping RESIDENTS of Alhaurin de la Torre have reported an illegal dumping point to authorities after dozens of used tyres have suddenly appeared. The debris poses risks to both the environment and public safety, due to the polluting potential of the rubber.

Pants on fire A WOMAN collecting laundry from her sunny Elche terrace was shocked to find a swarm of bees buzzing in her jean bottoms. Firefighters were sent to capture the Queen and lure the hive away.

Stink shield A SMELL-PROOF truck with extra layers of insulation will be used to transport sludge from a sewage treatment plant in Torrevieja after neighbours complained about the stench.

Fuengirola faint

Exotic past

A MAN who fainted whilst running along Fuengirola’s promenade was saved by a passing woman who ran to his aid. The woman, from Australia, performed mouth to mouth on the unconscious runner, aided by a Local Policeman who pumped his chest.

A NEW historic walking route will take travellers on a tour of old Orihuela and examine the city’s Islamic past.

Babies injured TWO babies have been injured in a house fire in urbanisation Hacienda de Casares, located close to Doña Julia. One was treated at the Costa del Sol hospital for smoke inhalation, whilst the other was transferred to Malaga where he was diagnosed with second degree burns.

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Rambling disaster FIREFIGHTERS needed a helicopter to rescue a 73-year-old Norwegian woman after she fell down an embankment and twisted her ankle during a stroll in Elche.

Wishful thinking A NEW stamp of origin will be imprinted on special products from Vega Baja farms to counteract sneaky fraudsters from across Spain falsely claiming their produce is native to the Costa Blanca.

VELEZ-MALAGA’S Town Hall is taking firm action on processionary caterpillars by injecting pine trees with a preventative treatment to stop the insects forming.

Environment support MOTRIL supported the Word Wildlife Fund’s ‘Planet Hour,’ by turning off lights in three of the city’s municipal buildings. The campaign encourages towns to turn off lights to raise awareness on climate change and to ask people to save energy and reduce light pollution.

Time for tapas VELEZ-MALAGA’S annual ‘Route of Tapas’ has proved more popular than ever this year. Tapas sales reached 50,000, up by 30 per cent over last year as a total of 31 eateries took part in the festival.

Dangerous driver ALMUÑECAR police have intercepted a car driving 14 kilometres the wrong way along the A-7 motorway. The 45-year-old driver of a red minivan had joined the motorway at La Herradura and was driving on the wrong side of the motorway towards Almeria.

Paraglider crash SIX Polish paragliders travelled to the area of Otivar to enjoy a weekend of sport when one of their number miscalculated his landing and crashed into a gorge meaning that the emergency services had to be called out.

Almuñecar waterspout SPANISH national TV carried a report and video of a waterspout which was filmed just offshore from a beach in Almuñecar.

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NORWAY

NETHERLANDS

Hotel investment

Poverty line

NORWEGIAN billionaire Petter Stordalen is to take over the Hilton Hotel at Copenhagen Airport, investing around one billion Norwegian kroner in the project, which includes building a brand-new 500-room hotel near the airport.

AROUND 60 per cent of the children who officially live in poverty have at least one parent with a job, meaning that many families in the Netherlands are not benefiting from provisions aimed at the very poorest in society.

Anti-bullying

London solidarity

OSLO has appointed a permanent official to fight bullying in the capital’s schools from nursery age upwards. The new independent bullying ombudsman will work to help students, schools and reduce bullying.

Leader fined A FRENCH maritime expedition

HILTON HOTEL: Near the airport.

leader has been fined 30,000 kroner (€3,300) for violating regulations of the Arctic Svalbard archipelago. The 56-year-old anchored in a forbidden nature reserve without notifying the authorities.

Asylum TURKISH military personnel have been granted asylum in Norway, after saying they were scared to return home following the attempted coup last year.

Pen recall

Switch on

Gay compensation GERMANY has approved a bill to

Fewer unemployed FIGURES recently released show that last year, long-term unemployment fell compared with 2015. It is the first decline in long-term unemployment since 2009.

Facial recognition AMSTERDAM’S Schiphol airport is trialling a system using facial recognition for a quick and easy boarding process without passengers having to show their boarding pass and passport.

DENMARK

GERMANY GERMAN scientists have switched on what they are calling ‘the world’s largest artificial sun.’ It is hoped the light source is so intense, able to produce 10,000 times the intensity of the natural sunlight, it could be used to help generate climate-friendly fuels.

FLAGS have been flying at half mast in cities like Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht, as a mark of respect for London following the terrorist attacks that took place in Westminster.

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overturn convictions of gay men prosecuted after the Second World War. Gay men convicted between 1949 and 1969 who are still alive are expected to be given some financial compensation for their suffering.

Great divide GERMANY’S social gap is at risk of becoming too wide. The annual

report stated that the richest 10 per cent of households own more than half of all the wealth in the country, while the poorest 50 per cent hold just 1 per cent.

THE Danish Medicines Agency has recalled a batch of EpiPens which are pens with adrenalineshots, after it was alerted that a batch of around 500 were defective.

Boat fire

No entry

POLICE are investigating after six boats went up in flames on the eastern Rummelsburger Bay of the Spree River in Berlin.

A NEW proposal in Denmark could mean that unaccompanied refugee children would be blocked from entering the country if borders are closed due to exceptional circumstances, without them being assessed for their asylum claim.

FRANCE

BELGIUM

Volunteer arrests

Lucky escape

TWO French volunteers and a British volunteer in Italy, were arrested for handing out food to migrants in Ventimiglia. They were charged with violating a city order.

A FRENCH national has been arrested for ‘driving at the crowd’ in Antwerp’s main shopping street. There were no injuries but officers say a shotgun was found in the car.

Presidential wealth

Attack anniversary

FRANCE’S presidential candidates have revealed their personal wealth and assets. Jean-Luc Meenchon was revealed as the wealthiest with assets and savings of over €1.13m.

SECURITY was tightened in Brussels on March 22 on the anniversary of the attacks that killed 32 civilians and injured more than 300 at the airport and metro station.

Tourist police

More burgers

A NEW tourist police patrol is to be set up in Paris, with officers speaking English. The brigade will be specifically tasked with helping tourists and will speak 16 languages.

BURGER KING is set to open its first restaurant at the end of April in Luxembourg and the first in Belgium in the summer. Five to seven outlets are expected to open this year.

Rugby rape

Fewer adoptions

SIX international rugby players were arrested by French police in relation to a complaint of rape by a woman who said she was attacked after meeting them at a nightclub.

ADOPTIONS are falling. There were 90 adoptions recorded in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in 2016, compared to 109 in 2015 and 221 in 2011.

Godfather jailed THE former boss of Danish club FC Copenhagen, Flemming Østergaard, nicknamed ‘Don Ø’ for his appearance which is similar to a mafia boss, has been jailed for 18 months for stock market offences.

Literary house A NEW literary house combining a book store with a cafe as well as hosting a number of cultural events, is due to open in the Danish capital in May. It will occupy two storeys in an old building on Nybrogade 28.

SWEDEN

Royal baby PRINCE Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have announced they are expecting their second child, a brother or sister to Prince Alexander. Carl Philip, 37, is second in line to the throne.

All change SWEDISH football defender Jonas Olsson has left the UK Premier League side West Bromwich Albion and joined Stockholm’s Djurgarden club in time for the new season.

Murder investigation

Facebook rape

A MAN has died and two others have suffered serious injuries in a brawl which took place in western Sweden. Three young men between the age of 18 and 22 were stabbed and one later died.

THE trial has begun in Sweden of three men charged in connection with the alleged rape of a woman which witnesses said was streamed live on Facebook. All three deny the charges.

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business & legal

$3.3 billion (€3.05 billion)

ACCORDING to a new Mintel report, whilst 60 per cent of British residents believe they could obtain credit if they needed to, almost the same percentage would either have difficulty or would pay a higher rate than expected. One thing that goes against applicants for credit is if they have made just one late payment in the previous 12 months which would be likely to sound warning bells and suggest that they may have problems with managing money.

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66 is the percentage of adults in the UK who owe money on a loan or credit product.

Those who have changed address on a regular basis or are in temporary employment (now known as the gig economy which is growing rapidly)

could also find their credit scores reduced which in turn would mean that they could face difficulty in obtaining credit.

There can be no margin for error, and no excuses, when it comes to billing customers correctly.” Lindsey Fussell, Ofcom consumer group director after PlusNet was fined for overcharging former customers.

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Boycott of YouTube

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Public jobs THE Spanish government has held meetings with Trade Union leaders to discuss the reduction of temporary positions in the civil service and replacing them with permanent positions, the appointment of additional staff to replace those who have retired and a possible increase in wages for public servants.

Port workers YOUTUBE: Companies are pulling their ads. By John Smith AFTER a serious complaint from the British government concerning advertisements paid for by the tax payer on Google subsidiary YouTube, which were placed next to videos promoting extremist views and generating income for them, a number of companies have withdrawn their advertising. Google had hoped to contain the damage following the public reprimand from the government (although why it needs to advertise at all on YouTube is another question) but not only

have 250 British companies pulled their ads, but a number of major US brands have followed suit. According to The Times AT&T and Verizon, Enterprise and GSK have all publicly declared they will no longer advertise on YouTube until they are assured that this will not happen again. Google responded “We’ve begun an extensive review of our advertising policies and have made a public commitment to put in place changes that give brands more control over where their ads appear.”

DESPITE the fact the law to reform employment of stevedores in Spanish docks was defeated in the Cortes, the unions and port owners are still in negotiation as they recognise the change will eventually take place. As far as the unions are concerned, they are looking for guarantees concerning the employment terms of exiting stevedores.

Swiss charge THE Swiss bank UBS has announced that with effect from the beginning of May it will be charging customers 0.6 per cent for any deposit exceeding €1 million, to follow up similar charges for customers who deposit large amounts of Swiss Francs with it.

Trading benefits after Brexit ACCORDING to a recent report from think tank CIVITAS, the benefits to Britain from trading with the European Union are nowhere near as good as people tend to think. Their research suggests that Britain was exporting far more than countries like

the USA to EU states prior to joining in 1993 but since becoming a member, Britain has been overtaken in the trading states by the non-EU exporters and therefore might be better off without an EU deal.

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Credit availability in the UK By John Smith

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Those in low paid jobs will also face some difficulty in obtaining the best rates, if indeed they can obtain credit of any type and according to the report, 23 per cent of households in Britain have an annual income of less than £15,500 (€17,900) which makes their positions difficult to say the least. Student loans and mortgages also impinge upon the ability to obtain new credit which means a high percentage of those who do believe themselves likely to be able to obtain credit when needed, could be in for a rude awakening.

Social services A REPORT from Spanish Association of Directors and Managers of Social Services has criticised the Spanish government for its poor investment in social services, although there are currently 1,212,048 people (2.5 per cent of the population) who are dependent upon the state for financial assistance. It is estimated however that no less than 350,000 people receive no assistance whatsoever and 125,000 have died in the past four years after receiving nothing from the state by way of support. If those 350,000 people were to receive help, then it is estimated that at least 100,000 would be able to find work and income taxes would pay for additional costs.

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$ 9.65 $ 4.30 $ 28.87 $ 2.15 $ 9.05 $ 2.53 $ 147.82 $ 8.68 $ 12.04 $ 31.49 $ 16.81

5.72 ▲ 145.55% 0.75 ▲ 21.13% 3.37 ▲ 13.22% 0.25 ▲ 13.16% 1.05 ▲ 13.13% 0.26 ▲ 11.45% 14.23 ▲ 10.65% 0.83 ▲ 10.57% 1.15 ▲ 10.56% 2.53 ▲ 8.74% 1.35 ▲ 8.73%

$ 4.65 $ 12.93 $ 2.65 $ 2.30 $ 11.31 $ 15.35 $ 3.59 $ 2.79 $ 5.16 $ 4.64 $ 12.04

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Most Declined Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. The Finish Line, Inc. Real Industry, Inc. Xcel Brands, Inc Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. Donegal Group, Inc. AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. Oncobiologics, Inc. Lonestar Resources US Inc. Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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UK airlines could lose routes in continental Europe after Brexit EU chiefs have warned UK-based airlines that they may need to relocate their headquarters if they want to keep their continental European routes after Brexit. Executives at major carriers have been reminded they would also need to sell off shares to European nationals in order to operate on routes across the continent - for example, Malaga to Berlin - according to a report in The Guardian. This puts airlines such as easyJet in a difficult position, as European routes have become increasingly important assets to their business models. Decisions to move bases to the EU would lead to a significant number of jobs lost in the UK. Should negotiators fail to reach an agreement, along the lines of the ‘open-skies’ deal granted to EU members, the UK could impose its own ownership rules, which would prevent airlines such as Ireland-based Ryanair from flying UK domestic routes. A Ryanair spokesman said the company would “adapt” to changes but the airline’s chief executive officer, Michael O’Leary, has warned of the dangers of a “cliff-edge” Brexit, and criticised the

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Fashion fiesta for Madrid

RYANAIR: The company has said it will adapt to changes. “mildly lunatic optimism” of the British government. easyJet is reported to be in the process of estab-

lishing an EU operating company, in order to obtain an EU air operating certificate, but insists that it will continue to be headquartered in the UK.

THOSE living in or visiting Madrid are in for a fashion treat as Mango, having invested €79 million will open their new flagship store in the Calle de Serrano which will spread over four floors, have an indoor garden and will allow customers to choose music to be played. Not to be outdone, the Inditex group is about to open their fourth Spanish outlet store, this time in the capital which will sell clothes, shoes, bags and fashion accessories from previous collections and seasons at discount prices. The venture known as Tempe Outlet Store is part of a very special programme known as For & From which specifically aims to include disabled people in design, factory and store to ensure that they are able to enjoy the same work opportunities as others. Based in the Sambil Outlet Shopping Centre, this store will join others such as El Corte Inglés and Mango in offering quality products at reduced prices and helps the environment by ensuring that old stock is not destroyed.

Cost of death to increase in the UK By John Smith ALTHOUGH living in Spain, many people prefer to nominate to have their wills written in the UK and recorded under British law, as it is believed that individuals can have greater control over who receives what.

The new fees will come into effect from May 1.

What needs to be considered however is what actually has to be done to obtain a grant of probate which will allow the executor to distribute any funds that exist in the deceased’s estate. Two new matters have emerged which are causing some distress to the recently bereaved in the UK and that is because the cost of obtaining probate has risen on a sliding scale that means that the greater the value of the estate the more that has to be paid. This is nothing to do with inher-

GRANT OF PROBATE: Allows the executor to distribute any funds that exist in the estate. itance tax, simply an extra charge that the government collects in order for probate to be allowed. Under the new rules, anyone

who inherits an estate worth more than £50,000 will see the fee for probate rise to between £300 and £20,000 depending on the value of

the estate and these new fees come into effect from May 1. In theory that is relatively straight-forward, but because of

backlogs at the tax office, it can take several months for applications to be processed and rather than charging the new fees on estates where death took place from May 1, the new charges are to be made on any document issued after that date. It has not been publicised to any great extent, but provided all paperwork is presented by May 1 together with a note confirming that the inheritance tax form has been applied for, then the old fees should be payable. Those living in Spain but trying to act as executor for an estate under British law would be well advised to consider using a solicitor and should also remember that if the bulk of the value of the estate is in shares and property, it may be necessary to make an advance payment to the government to cover a percentage of the likely inheritance tax. In some cases, if there are insufficient funds in bank accounts or savings available to cover this advance payment, it may be necessary to apply to a bank for a short term loan as it is not generally possible to sell shares or property in order to cover the advance payment.

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Dutch leader upsets Eurozone neighbours

ALBERT RIVERA: It was agreed that his comments were ill-judged. By John Smith SPAIN does not “spend money on alcohol and women, we spend it on corruption, empty airports and roads without cars” according to Albert Riviera, leader of Ciudadanos. This was spelled out when he replied to comments by the Dutch leader of the Eurozone Finance Ministers who chided that unlike some EU states

facing ongoing financial problems, he could not “spend all my money on liqueurs and women and then go and ask for your support.” This comment was seen as being a direct attack on southern European states unfavourably referred to as the PIGS (Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain) and their indebtedness and received an immediate response from senior politicians

in Portugal and Italy suggesting that he was both racist and xenophobic and should stand down immediately. Whilst some members of the European Commission have agreed that his comments were ill-judged, he has refused to withdraw his comments and various Spanish politicians in the European Parliament have also taken him to task.

UK state pensions reviews DUE to the fact that not enough people are dying quickly enough, the NHS and Pension Department in the UK are continuing to experience financial difficulty which has resulted in two reports suggesting that the retirement age will have to be increased again. These reports which are to be studied by the government within the next two months conclude that workers under the age of 30 may not qualify for a state pension until they reach the age of 70 and those under the age of 45 may have to work until they are 68 if the pension age is raised earlier. Currently the retirement age is on a ‘sliding scale’ so for men it is 65 and for women

it depends upon their date of birth, but by 2018 to 2020 the retirement age for men and women will be 66 and remain until 2026 when it goes up to 67 and eventually 68. Possibly of more importance for those currently or about to take the state pension, it is also recommended that what is known as the ‘triple lock’ on annual pension increases should be removed. At present this means the increase is whichever is the highest of earnings growth, the inflation rate or 2.5 per cent but by limiting the increase to earnings only, it is estimated that the pension cost would eventually reduce from 6.7 per cent to 5.9 per cent of GDP.

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Let me just spell it out for you! LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT IS it not unbelievable, that, in the light of the recent Westminster terrorist atrocity, the authorities issue a statement informing us that ‘the real reasons for this attack may never be known’!? Despite all the evidence and facts surrounding this horrendous occurrence, our limp-wristed leaders are still in denial as to the motives and allegiances of this murdering scum. Well let me just spell it out. The individual that committed this act was a moronic extremist psychopath. A follower of Daesh, he used their twisted interpretation of the Koran to suit his own evil ends and used it as an excuse to make his ultimate mission in life the murder of as many of the ‘infidels’ as possible. Brainwashed by evil corrupted doctrine he believed that that he would subsequently be welcomed in paradise as a true hero and, among many other rewards, be presented with 72 virgins who would be enslaved to comply with his every twisted fantasy for all

TERRORIST ATROCITY: The real reasons for this attack may never be known.

eternity. Some of his fellow numbskull compatriots have even been known to strap armour around their nether regions to protect their privates from the blast of the suicide bomb! These are the reasons this lethal maniac carried out this attack, and there are thousands more goat grabbing gnat brains out there waiting to step into his shoes. Until those in authority accept that this evil satanic corruption of Islam is at the root of all the death and destruction of innocent citizens its followers will continue to flourish. It’s time the moderate Imams stood up and convinced their brethren there is room for all and that those who believe in different routes along the path of life will never be eliminated by the fear of physical destruction. This primitive interpretation is the reason Jihad has never prevailed for some 1,500 years. And as a final warning to those who wish us harm, make no mistake. More evil and dangerous individuals than you have discovered that there are limits and when the worm decides to turn the vengeance of the infidels will be terrible indeed! Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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30 March - 5 April 2017 / Costa Blanca North

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Off-Plan Property Deposit Refunds could help you IF you are one of the many who paid over a deposit when deciding to buy an off-plan property in Spain and then the developer went bankrupt or disappeared and you lost your money, then all is actually not lost. In a number of circumstances, it is perfectly possible to obtain a refund of what you have lost thanks to a ruling by the Spanish government and the involvement of a savvy group of lawyers and advisors. Sheldon Grossmith was caught in exactly this situation but as a real estate agent based in Spain not only did he have a good idea of the law, he also knew a very astute and successful lawyer who helped him recover his funds. Now, through his company OffPlan Property Deposit Refunds based in Estepona, Sheldon and his Spanish associates are offering expatriates and Spaniards the opportunity to recover their funds, even if, as is often the case, they

were lost 10 years ago. The answer is very simple and that is that the banks with whom the original deposit was lodged could well be responsible in law for the refund of the monies lost, provided that they didn’t insist that monies lodged were covered by bank guarantees, separate insurance policies or in escrow accounts. Almost none of the money lost was ever in a ‘safe haven’ and this is where OPP can assist. Sheldon isn’t totally altruistic as he will make a charge for putting this together, but purely on a no-win-no-fee basis! Those who have suffered a loss are invited to contact him with a copy of the original purchase contract and proof of payment (as well as where it was paid to). A decision as to whether there is a viable case to prosecute can be made very quickly and if the decision is positive, then it is intended that there will be a three-way agreement,

signed between the person losing the money, OPP and the lawyer who will undertake the case. Once they proceed, it is likely that it will take 12 to 18 months to obtain a final court ruling although they have already managed to obtain full refunds in just eight months for some clients and in the event of the judge making an award to the person whose money has been taken, there will be a 15 per cent charge (plus IVA) from OPP and the lawyers will keep any interest that has been awarded by the court. Should the case be unsuccessful, then no costs are charged to the client. OPP was formed at the beginning of 2016 and is about to be featured on Sky TV to explain the concept. If you want to find out more visit www.off-planproperty depositrefunds.com or call Sheldon on 642 740 708.

SHELDON GROSSMITH: Could help recover off-plan deposits paid.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Wear your seatbelts AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, 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.

BELT UP: A seatbelt halves the risk of death in the event of an accident. POLICE checks by the Guardia Civil, supported by colleagues from the National and Local Police, are increasing with officers paying particular attention to the wearing of seatbelts and correct child restraint systems. Statistics show that using a seatbelt halves the risk of death in the event of an accident; a message repeated by countless authorities, experts and organisations around the world. It is important to remember that children under 135cm in height, regardless of their age, must sit in the rear seats and be properly restrained in the appropriate child safety device. The use of seatbelts and child restraints is compulsory for all occupants of a vehicle on any distance of route and on any road. The use of child restraint systems reduces injuries by up to 75 per cent in the event of a collision.

According to the DGT, road traffic incidents are the leading cause of death amongst children under the age of 14 and tragically, 40 per cent of those children who lost their lives wore no protection system. In 2015, the last year of which completed data is registered, 22 per cent (159) of those who lost their lives in cars or vans on interurban roads were not wearing a seatbelt. On urban roads, the figure was 19 out of 70 of those killed. Many of those could be alive today if they had been wearing a seatbelt. Using the seatbelt in the front seats protects the occupants from getting thrown from the vehicle or impacting the dashboard. Using the seatbelt in the rear seats prevents the occupant impacting with the seat in front and causing further injury to other vehicle occupants.

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Do they pay wealth tax? My husband and I have two apartments on the Costa Blanca. In the current market, they are probably worth about €250,000 for both. We have owned them since 2002, but have never rented them. We are non-residents. Our solicitor here started taking Spanish wealth tax again in 2014 and we are now paying from Until changes in 2014, non-residents did not have the exemption on the first €700,000 and had to pay Spanish wealth tax from the first euro of valuation. Now they share

€111 to €140 per person per apartment. This is four declarations because we each own half of the properties. Her invoice for this is around €500. I have read that you need assets of €700,000 to pay this tax and no one else here seems to pay it. I would appreciate your advice. L P (Costa Blanca)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

in the exemption, in the same way as residents, so

you should not have to pay wealth tax. Make sure you are not confusing non-resident property owners imputed income tax, declared on Form 210, with Wealth Tax, declared on Form 714.

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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What is reaching out? Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man THE conversation with my American mate starts, “You will never guess who reached out to me the other day?” “What?” “You will never guess who reached out,” he repeats. “I dunno, a baby wanting a cuddle?” He then tells me an old friend of ours sent him an email. Great, but what’s with this ‘reaching out’ nonsense? Just say so and so emailed me. Why is it necessary to use these ridiculous new sayings and who invents them? The only reference to it I can remember is when the Four Tops sang ‘Reach Out and I’ll be there.’ I’ve decided to put it at the top of my ‘stupid sayings list’ replacing some nonsense about ‘windows of opportunity.’ Dr S, my daughter, is trying to buy her first house and at a price that makes my eyes water. My first house was about four grand and I had a mortgage of £59 a month and I was always struggling to pay it. It was sold to me by an estate agent who was also a valuer and surveyor. He was so proper that he could even sign my passport! He was helpful and would answer all my questions. I could go and view the property as many times as needed because I was making a

commitment to spend, what was then, a lot of money. So jump forward to now renting a room, not a house, in London which can cost you a £1,000 a month easily. What makes me really angry now is the attitude of these snotty nosed salesmen that call themselves estate agents. Dr S is saying to me that she has just had a survey done and apart from the little bits of damp that need doing, the surveyor has said it’s about £10k overpriced. She wants to go and see it again with her boyfriend and the agent is saying he will see what he can do. Have I missed something? They are making the biggest single purchase that they have ever made. They are committing themselves to a monthly payment for the next 25 years or so and this geezer is saying he will see what he can do! If that was me I would do anything to try and make the sale happen. Yes, they have agreed to buy it, but the service shouldn’t just be one sided to the seller. The buyer has to be looked after too rather than ‘I’ll see what I can do.’ How about, ‘certainly you can, when’s a good time for you?’ Terrible things to hear on a Sunday. I haven’t done roast potatoes, I forgot to buy bacon, it’s Monday tomorrow. The doorbell! No Donny Trump this week, although I have loads to say. Maybe Leapy and I should do a joint article. Email me at mikesenker@gmail.com.

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7:45am The Beechgrove Garden 8:15am Around the World in 80 Gardens 9:15am Gardeners’ World 9:45am Countryfile 10:45am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:15pm Nigel Slater: Eating Together 12:45pm Simply Nigella 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Figure Skating 4:00pm When Danny Won the Masters 4:30pm Holiday of My Lifetime 5:00pm The House That £100k Built 6:00pm Flog It! 7:00pm Inside the Factory 8:00pm Robot Wars 9:00pm Top Gear 10:00pm Turkey with Simon Reeve 11:00pm Live at the Apollo 11:45pm Dead Poets Society 1:50am Question Time 2:50am Holby City 3:45am This is BBC Two

8:00pm Dame Vera Lynn: Happy 100th Birthday 9:00pm Giselle 10:00pm Do We Really Need the Moon? 11:00pm Gravity and Me: The Force That Shapes Our Lives 12:30am Sex: A Horizon Guide 1:30am The Story of Maths Series about the history of mathematics, presented by Professor Marcus du Sautoy. 2:30am The Century That Wrote Itself Series in which author Adam Nicolson takes an intimate look at the 17th century’s diarists and letter writers and how they produced the first great age of selfdepiction. 3:30am How to Get Ahead at Versailles

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7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:05pm The Voice UK Final 2:00pm 2awesome 2:05pm Guidance 2:40pm Fame High 2:55pm L.A. Story 3:10pm Side Effects 3:40pm The Hot Desk 3:50pm You’ve Been Framed! 4:20pm Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway 5:55pm The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement 6:55pm FYI Daily 7:00pm The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement 8:15pm Liar Liar 9:15pm FYI Daily 9:20pm Liar Liar 10:00pm Ibiza Weekender 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am American Dad! 12:55am American Dad! 1:25am The Cleveland Show 1:55am The Cleveland Show

7:00am On the Buses 7:25am The Baby and the Battleship 8:25am FYI Daily 8:30am The Baby and the Battleship 9:25am Heartbeat 10:25am Heartbeat 11:30am Murder, She Wrote 12:30pm Heidi 2:45pm Sparkling Cyanide 4:50pm Agatha Christie’s Marple 7:00pm Midsomer Murders 9:00pm Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs 9:30pm Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs 10:00pm Les Dawson: An Audience with That Never Was 11:00pm Les Dawson Forever: Ep 12:05am Steptoe and Son Ride Again 1:05am FYI Daily 1:10am Steptoe and Son Ride Again 2:10am Sparkling Cyanide 3:50am May the Best House Win

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CITV ITV News Countrywise Secret Dealers Wild Australia with Ray Mears ITV News and Weather From Russia with Love The Voice UK Final Little Big Shots Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather 5 Gold Rings The Voice Final Results Vera ITV News and Weather The Nightly Show Best Bits Hard Target Jackpot247 The Cube Nightscreen

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King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Sunday Brunch The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Gogglesprogs Gulliver’s Travels Night at the Museum Channel 4 News Titanic Spying on the Royals Homeland Gogglebox 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Seven Psychopaths The Last Leg Great British Buildings Building the Dream Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures

7:00am World Cup Top Goalscorers 7:15am The Wine Show 8:20am Hogan’s Heroes 8:55am Car Chasers 9:25am Pawn Stars 9:50am Pawn Stars 10:20am Pawn Stars 10:50am Pawn Stars 11:15am MSA British Touring Car Championship 7:15pm The Motorsport Mavericks 8:15pm The Big Fish Off 9:15pm Jackie Chan’s First Strike 10:15pm FYI Daily 10:20pm Jackie Chan’s First Strike 11:00pm First Blood 12:00am FYI Daily 12:05am First Blood 12:55am Cliffhanger 1:55am FYI Daily 2:00am Cliffhanger 3:10am Hogan’s Heroes 3:45am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping

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7:00am Milkshake! 10:45am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Underground crimefighting escapades with the heroes in a half-shell. 11:20am Football on 5 The Championship. 12:15pm Football on 5 12:45pm The Gadget Show 1:45pm Police Interceptors 2:40pm Operation Daybreak 4:55pm 5 News 7:15pm 5 News 7:20pm Inside Kensington Palace 8:10pm Inside Buckingham Palace 9:00pm Disobedient Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud 10:00pm The Michael Mcintyre Story 11:30pm 20 Moments That Shocked Comedy 1:00am Football League Tonight 1:45am Police Interceptors Unleashed 2:10am Super Casino

7:00am Rude(Ish) Tube 7:25am Couples Come Dine with Me 8:20am Couples Come Dine with Me 9:25am Hollyoaks Omnibus 12:00pm Made in Chelsea 1:00pm Clueless 3:00pm The Goldbergs 3:30pm The Goldbergs 4:00pm The Goldbergs 4:30pm Black-Ish the Purge 5:00pm Baby Daddy 5:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 11:00pm Tattoo Fixers 12:00am Celebrity First Dates 1:05am Naked Attraction 2:10am Gogglebox 3:15am Bizarre ER 4:05am Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

7:30am Premier League Highlights 8:00am Premier League Highlights 8:30am Premier League Highlights The best of the action from a match in the Premier League. 9:00am Premier League Highlights 9:30am Premier League Highlights 10:00am The Sunday Supplement 11:30am Goals on Sunday 1:30pm Live Nissan Super Sunday 2:30pm Live Nissan Super Sunday 4:30pm Live Nissan Super Sunday 8:00pm EFL Goals 8:30pm Live Spanish Football 10:30pm EFL Goals 11:00pm Pl Match Highlights 11:30pm Pl Match Highlights 12:00am Goals on Sunday 1:00am Pl Match Highlights 1:30am Pl Match Highlights 2:00am EFL Goals

11:15am The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 2:15pm Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens 4:45pm Rocky 6:50pm Rocky II 9:00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 12:00am The Guns of Navarone

8:55am 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown 10:30am Across the Line 12:10pm London Town 1:55pm Don’t Breathe 3:40pm Central Intelligence Riotous action comedy about a rogue CIA agent who turns to a former classmate Kevin Hart for help. 5:35pm The Boss 7:20pm London Town Daniel Huttlestone stars as a 70s teen who changes forever when he hears The Clash. 9:00pm Don’t Breathe 10:40pm Central Intelligence 12:35am 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown 2:20am 100 Streets British drama following the tangled, interconnected lives of a group of Londoners.

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8:00am The Top Ten Show 2017 8:15am The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult 9:45am Hot Pursuit 11:20am Ghost Town 1:10pm Robin Hood: Men in Tights 3:00pm The Intern 5:05pm Ted 2 7:15pm Bridget Jones’s Diary 9:00pm The Intern 11:05pm Ted 2 1:15am The Hangover

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Make enjoyment your priority Sally Trotman www.sallytrotman.com

ARIES: A fiery sign.

Sally Trotman is a qualified Counsellor who works with Astrology, Numerology and the Tarot. Each month she will deliver the forecast as an intuitive tool to aid increased self awareness.

ASTROLOGY: Ready, set, go! Sun in Aries: This month the sun is influenced by the fiery sign of Aries. As this is the first sign of the zodiac, take risks, be bold and courageously move forward with your plans. Aries will help you to develop your leadership qualities, so find ways to lovingly guide yourself and others. Try different ventures and experiences this month as a way to grow and learn. Break free from old habits and conditioning, explore new hobbies and ways of spending your leisure time. Aries encourages you to have fun, so make enjoyment your priority this month! Get in tune with the moon : The new moon in Aries at the end of last month sets the tone for most of the month of April. A time of new beginnings, this is the moment to dive in and embrace your heart’s desires. The full moon in Libra on April 11 brings the focus to your relationships. How can you create more balance here? Do you need to sit back and observe your relationships for a while to assess how you feel and what is most important for you at this time? The full moon in Libra will bring the clarity you need this month.

On Wednesday April 26 the new moon in Taurus emphasises the importance of perseverance and determination. With the ideas gleaned from the influence of Aries at the beginning of the month, make practical plans towards the end of the month to help you fulfil your goals. Numerology: Create firm foundations Number 4: This number brings order and struc-

ture to our lives. It steadies the influence of impulsive Aries, helping you to balance action with reflection in order to make wise decisions from your heart. A time of endings and new beginnings as spring begins, gracefully release anything which no longer serves you, and make a commitment to yourself to honour your needs and deepest desires. Spend time with friends and family this month too, as the influence of this number reminds you of the im-

portance of your support network. When this is strong, you are able to weather the storms of life, and help others through times of difficulty too. The Tarot: Steady Progress The fourth card in the the Major Arcana Tarot deck is the Emperor. This protective and paternal figures helps you to maintain your concentration and focus. When coupled with assertiveness and confidence, you can forge ahead this month with what you want to do, and what you know is best for you at this time. The appearance of this card means that structure and logic is favoured over emotional desires, so keep your plans practical and focused in order to plant seeds which will blossom into a healthy harvest later in the year. Remember also that what you focus on grows, so think only of abundance and health in order to keep fears and lack at bay. Expect the best for yourself!

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10:15am Countryside 999 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Fake Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Code 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Fake Britain 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Child of Our Time 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm All Round to Mrs Brown’s 12:45am Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Chopping Block 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Kyle Files 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Broadchurch 11:00pm The Nightly Show with Bradley Walsh 11:30pm ITV News 12:15am Robson Green’s Tales From the Coast 1:15am The Nightly Show with Bradley Walsh 1:40am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show

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Fugitives Money for Nothing Antiques Roadshow Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Conversations Two Tribes Holiday of My Lifetime Who Do You Think You Are? More Creatures Great and Small France Life Story Antiques Road Trip Eggheads The Repair Shop Top Gear University Challenge Mary Berry Everyday Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby Cradle to Grave Newsnight Weather When Danny Won the Masters Incredible Medicine: Dr Weston’s Casebook

7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:10am You’ve Been Framed! 7:35am You’ve Been Framed! 7:55am Below Deck 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:35am Psych 11:25am Below Deck 12:20pm Who’s Doing the Dishes? 1:25pm Emmerdale 1:55pm Coronation Street 3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm Judge Rinder 7:00pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm The Great Indoors 11:00pm American Dad! 12:00am Family Guy

8:00pm 100 Days As President Trump takes office, Katty Kay in Washington and Christian Fraser in London report on the events that are shaping our world. 8:30pm The Beauty of Anatomy 9:00pm Yellowstone 10:00pm Roof Racks and Hatchbacks: The Family Car 11:00pm The Queen Mary: Greatest Ocean Liner 12:00am Oceans An exploration of the profound effect that man is having on the Mediterranean Sea. 1:00am Chef v Science: The Ultimate Kitchen Challenge 2:30am Jonathan Meades: The Joy of Essex 3:30am Roof Racks and Hatchbacks: The Family Car

7:00am You’re Only Young Twice 7:25am Heartbeat 8:25am Where the Heart is 9:25am The Royal 10:25am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:20am Judge Judy 11:45am Road to Avonlea 12:50pm The Darling Buds of May 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:00pm The Royal 4:05pm Where the Heart is 5:10pm You’re Only Young Twice 5:50pm Doctor at Large 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Foyle’s War 12:00am Britain’s Busiest Airport - Heathrow 1:00am Cold Blood 2:35am Doctor at Large 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping

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7:00am Countdown 7:45am King of Queens 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pm Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Vet on the Hill 2:05pm Posh Pawn 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm Sun, Sea and Selling Houses 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Travel Man 10:00pm 24 Hours in A and E 11:00pm How’d You Get So Rich? 11:50pm Britain’s Benefit Tenants 12:50am Three Wives, One Husband 1:50am Tattoo Fixers

7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:20pm NCIS 4:20pm Nightmare Nurse 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Lost at Sea: Air France 447 9:00pm Police Interceptors 10:00pm Going Underground 11:00pm All New Traffic Cops 12:05am Conan the Barbarian 2:05am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heartthumping casino experience every night. 4:10am Law and Order: Criminal Intent 5:00am Britain’s Greatest Bridges

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The Sweeney Hogan’s Heroes Hogan’s Heroes The Professionals Ironside The Sweeney The Chase Counting Cars Counting Cars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Hogan’s Heroes Hogan’s Heroes Ironside The Professionals The Sweeney Counting Cars Counting Cars Pawn Stars FA Youth Cup Live Bundesliga Renegades FYI Daily Renegades The Sweeney The Professionals Teleshopping

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12 Rounds Self/Less Hitman: Agent 47 Terminator Genisys The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen The Scorpion King Self/Less Terminator Genisys Hitman: Agent 47 Cyborg 009

11:50am Me Him Her 1:35pm Zoolander 2 3:25pm Ghostbusters: Answer the Call 3:45pm Happy Gilmore 5:25pm Big Daddy 7:10pm Pixels 9:00pm Zoolander 2 10:45pm Meet the Parents 12:35am There’s Something About Mary 2:40am Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 4:40am Spud

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9:20am London Town 11:10am Winter 12:55pm Ghost in the Shell: Special 1:25pm Central Intelligence 3:35pm Don’t Breathe 5:25pm London Town 7:15pm Winter 9:00pm Central Intelligence Riotous action comedy about a rogue CIA agent who turns to a former classmate Kevin Hart for help. 11:00pm Don’t Breathe 12:40am Across the Line 2:25am 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown 4:10am Welcome to Happiness Fantasy drama about a struggling children’s a uthor who rents an apartment containing a portal to a land of second chances.

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Raw Goals on Sunday Pl Match Highlights Pl Match Highlights The Premier League Years Pl Match Highlights Pl Match Highlights Goals on Sunday Premier League Legends Spanish Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Pl Match Highlights Pl Match Highlights Live Masters - On the Range Masters - Drive, Pitch and Putt Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Premier League Review Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Scottish Football Round Up

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Could have spared us the tedium Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

CARLES PUIGDEMONT, Cataluña’s regional president and its vice-president Oriol Junqueras, recently co-authored a ponderous article in El Pais. It was entitled ‘Let dialogue win and the ballot-box decide.’ Both launched into their independence spiel and plaintively asked why, if the British government and Scotland could hold a referendum, Spain can’t. They already know: Britain’s unwritten Constitution allows referendums like last June’s. Spain’s Constitution, which Cataluña happily accepted in the past, does not. End of story. And Puigdemont and Junqueras could have saved themselves the bother of writing their leaden mini-treatise and spared us the tedium of reading it.

No fear PEDRO SANCHEZ is resorting to crowd-funding to finance his campaign to be chosen PSOE’s next secretary general in the May primaries. The party’s Managing Committee will supervise campaign donations and expenditure and Sanchez’s rivals Patxi Lopez and Susana Diaz have raised no objections. Pedro is reluctant and there he goes: accentuating the negative again.

CO-AUTHORS: Carles Puigdemont (centre) and Oriol Junqueras (left).

Final curtain THE death of Martin McGuinness came shortly after ETA’s decision to surrender its remaining arms. This came more than five years after ETA’s 2011 announcement that it was abandoning violence as a means of achieving Basque independence. McGuiness reached that point much earlier when his conviction that

British presence in Ireland could only be ended by armed struggle mellowed into compromise. And it helped that even when IRA terror was at its bloodiest and most divisive there was always behind-the-scenes contact with the British government. It has been pointed out in Spain that ETA is decommissioning after failing to obtain concessions from an unbending government, especially as regards moving ETA prisoners

to the Basque region. Whether ETA’s gesture is empty or not, at least it means that terrorism in Europe is the shameful preserve of that god-bothering bunch of butchers and murderers called ISIS.

An even keel MARIANO RAJOY, as has been his wont since 2011 when a comfortable overall majority allowed him to gov-

ern by decree, tried this with the dockers’ dispute. Brussels is fining Spain €27,000 a day for failing to comply with EU directives and the government urgently needs to reform this closed shop sector. Instead the opposition parties flexed their muscles and inflicted a defeat that prompted Rajoy to remind the opposition that without government stability there could be an early election.

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Countryside 999 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Fake Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Code 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Child of Our Time 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm The Richard Dimbleby Lecture 2017 12:30am Galapagos

7:00am Flog It! 7:30am The Sheriffs are Coming 8:15am Money for Nothing 9:00am The Big Painting Challenge 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 2:00pm Super League Show 2:45pm Golf 3:45pm More Creatures Great and Small 4:15pm Kate Humble: Into the Volcano 5:15pm Attenborough’s Birds of Paradise 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm The Repair Shop 8:00pm Great American Railroad Journeys 9:00pm Bake Off Crème de la Crème 10:00pm American Justice 11:00pm Inside No 9 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Turkey with Simon Reeve 1:15am Versailles

8:00pm 100 Days 8:30pm The Beauty of Anatomy Scientific Documentary 9:00pm 1066: A Year to Conquer England History Documentary 10:00pm How to be a Surrealist with Philippa Perry Documentary 11:00pm The Secret Surrealist: Desmond Morris Documentary 11:30pm Un Chien Andalou Film, 1929 11:45pm Spike Milligan: Assorted Q 12:20am Spike Milligan: Assorted Q 12:50am How Quizzing Got Cool: Tv’s Brains of Britain Entertainment 1:50am The Fight for Saturday Night Documentary 3:20am The Secret Surrealist: Desmond Morris

7:00am Countdown 7:45am King of Queens 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Vet on the Hill 2:05pm Posh Pawn 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm Sun, Sea and Selling Houses 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 10:00pm One Born Every Minute 11:00pm Catastrophe 11:40pm This is Us 12:35am 19 Kids and Counting 1:35am Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Chopping Block 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Britain as Seen on ITV 9:00pm Save Money Good Food 10:00pm Play to the Whistle 11:00pm The Nightly Show with Bradley Walsh 11:30pm ITV News 12:15am Prime Suspect 1973 1:15am The Nightly Show with Bradley Walsh

7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:10am You’ve Been Framed! 7:35am Below Deck 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:35am Psych 11:25am Below Deck 12:20pm Who’s Doing the Dishes? 1:25pm Emmerdale 1:55pm Coronation Street 3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm Judge Rinder 7:00pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Hell’s Kitchen 11:00pm Family Guy 12:30am American Dad! 12:55am The Vampire Diaries 1:50am American Dad! 2:20am Celebrity Juice

7:00am You’re Only Young Twice 7:25am Heartbeat 8:25am Where the Heart is 9:25am The Royal 10:30am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:25am Judge Judy 11:50am Road to Avonlea 12:50pm The Darling Buds of May 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:05pm Where the Heart is 5:10pm You’re Only Young Twice 5:50pm Doctor at Large 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm A Touch of Frost 1:05am Cold Blood 2:35am Doctor at Large 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping

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8:30pm The Beauty of Anatomy 9:00pm Lost Land of the Volcano Documentary series combining remarkable wildlife discoveries with high action adventure. 10:00pm The Bermuda Triangle: Beneath the Waves 11:00pm Exposed Magicians, Psychics and Frauds Storyville. 12:20am Servants: The True Story of Life Below Stairs 1:20am Who Were the Greeks? 2:20am 1066: A Year to Conquer England 3:20am The Art of Gothic: Britain’s Midnight Hour Series in which Andrew GrahamDixon looks back at 19th-century Britain and its obsession with all things Gothic.

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

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

‘ MUM AND DAD ARE DETERMINED TO SHOW SOLIDARITY WITH SPAIN - RATHER THAN BE BREXITED BACK TO BRADFORD! ’

LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

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Costa Blanca TODAY

Saturday March 25 JAVEA

DENIA

BONUS BALL

CALPE

ALTEA

BENIDORM

IRISH LOTTO

ALICANTE

Saturday March 25

BONUS BALL

TORREVIEJA

TOMORROW

ORIHUELA JAVEA

DENIA

EURO MILLIONS

CALPE ALTEA

Tuesday March 21

BONUS BALL BENIDORM

Alicante TODAY: MAX 19, MIN 11 - CL Fri - 21 13 C Sat - 22 12 Cl Sun - 21 11 S Mon - 20 11 Cl Tues - 20 11 Cl Wed - 21 11 Cl

Bilbao TODAY: MAX 25, MIN 12 - C Fri - 19 9 Sh Sat - 15 8 Sh Sun - 16 7 Sh Mon - 19 8 Cl Tues - 18 8 Sh Wed - 18 8 C

Almeria TODAY: MAX 24, MIN 13 - C Fri - 21 13 C Sat - 22 13 C Sun - 22 13 S Mon - 23 13 Cl Tues - 23 13 S Wed - 22 13 S

Madrid TODAY: MAX 21, MIN 7 - C Fri - 19 5 C Sat - 18 4 Cl Sun - 21 4 S Mon - 22 6 S Tues - 22 6 S Wed - 21 6 S

Barcelona TODAY: MAX 19, MIN 8 - S Fri - 17 9 C Sat - 15 8 Sh Sun - 17 8 Sh Mon - 19 10 S Tues - 19 10 S Wed - 19 9 S

Malaga TODAY: MAX 20, MIN 10 - CL Fri - 23 13 Cl Sat - 23 12 Cl Sun - 23 12 S Mon - 22 12 S Tues - 22 13 S Wed - 21 11 S

Benidorm TODAY: MAX 20, MIN 11 - C Fri - 21 13 Cl Sat - 21 12 Cl Sun - 20 12 S Mon - 19 11 S Tues - 20 12 C Wed - 20 11 S

Mallorca TODAY: MAX 20 MIN 8 - S Fri - 21 9 Cl Sat - 19 9 Sh Sun - 19 9 Cl Mon - 20 8 Cl Tues - 21 9 Cl Wed - 21 9 C

TARGET: • Average: 8 • Good: 11 • Very good: 16 • Excellent: 21

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION cart cert kart rata rate rete tack taka take tare teak tear tree trek carat caret carte cater crate eater erect karat rater react recta taker terce terra trace track aerate crater create errata karate racket retake tacker tearer tracer caterer retrace teacake terrace tracker CARETAKER

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

ALICANTE

Friday March 24

BONUS BALL

5 9

TORREVIEJA

SATURDAY

ORIHUELA

JAVEA

DENIA

LA PRIMITIVA

CALPE

Saturday March 25

ALTEA

BENIDORM

8 ALICANTE

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

TORREVIEJA

Sunday March 26 ORIHUELA

32 39

35 41

BONUS BALL

3 S: Sun

Cl: Clear

F: Fog

C: Cloudy

Sh: Showers

Sn: Snow

Th: Thunder

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

BONUS BALL

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Across:

Across 1 Small label for men only do (4) 4 Contrary for every stanza (8) 8 Heard a singer’s note (6) 9 Building detail is closely followed (6) 10 Put up with a large carnivore (4) 11 Con isn't worried receiving a boycott (8) 13 Variety no longer lists famous rock group (7,6) 16 Admires spectres at sea (8) 19 Swat up on part of Sacramento (4) 20 Borsht is cooked pulses (6) 22 Fungus spoilt a cigar (6) 23 Britain always has time for a cuppa (8) 24 It’s unpleasantly damp hiding in old Ankara (4) Down 2 Consequently the umpire gets money from Scandinavia (9) 3 Nonspecific military rank (7) 4 Studies intensely the tiny holes (5) 5 Grades given to sailors (7) 6 Order some draught cider in retrospect (5) 7 She can prosecute (3) 12 Change to open-air function (9)

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7 Facile, 8 Elixir, 9 Case, 10 Streamer, 11 Farrier, 13 Laden, 15 Armed, 17 Sub zero, 20 Trespass, 21 Aida, 23 Galore, 24 Enough. Down: 1 Gala, 2 Linear, 3 Feasted, 4 Beard, 5 Tirana, 6 Life peer, 12 Agrarian, 14 Pursued, 16 Euston, 18 Zealot, 19 Label, 22 Doge.

QUICK Across:

14 Capital I put into new casino (7) 15 Old church with tough fruit-trees (7) 17 Likely to be in favour of the northeast (5) 18 Heads turn in the gloom (5) 21 First hold out every tool (3)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 4 represents [letter1] and 15 represents R, so fill in [letter1] every time the figure 4 appears and R every time the figure 15 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Horrifying beast (4) 3 Move hurriedly (8) 9 Give details (7) 10 Snares (5) 11 Cut by 50 per cent (5) 12 State of commotion and noise and confusion (6) 14 Confesses to (6) 16 Armed engagement (6) 19 Car repair shop (6) 21 Low in stature (5) 24 Common viper (5) 25 Sure, confident (7) 26 Necromancer (8) 27 Come upon, as if by accident (4)

Down

5 Make different (5)

1 Surplus, 5 Orate, 8 Bonus, 9 Retract, 10 Even, 11 Saboteur, 13 Turban, 15 Walrus, 18 Consider, 19 Keen, 22 Avarice, 23 Unite, 24 Poker, 25 Squeeze.

6 Brazenly obvious (7)

Down:

7 Posing no difficulty (4)

1 Subject, 2 Range, 3 Lush, 4 Spread, 5 Optional, 6 Amateur, 7 Enter, 12 Familiar, 14 Ransack, 16 Sincere, 17 Recess, 18 Clamp, 20 Elite, 21 Guru.

1 Located or originating from above (8) 2 Force or drive back (5) 4 Be in agreement (6)

8 Natural ability or quality (6) 13 Fated (8) 15 Wander aimlessly (7) 17 Senseless or meaningless (6) 18 Free from harm or evil (6) 20 Be in accord (5) 22 Giraffe-like African animal (5) 23 Officially disallows (4)

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

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Sweets, 4 Odio, 8 Anger, 9 Aisle, 10 Encontrar, 13 Heels, 14 Siglo, 15 Wash, 16 Jarras. Down: 1 Swan, 2 Engineers, 3 Tortoise, 5 Descargar, 6 Obey, 7 Fantasma, 11 Chew, 12 Dogs.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Cercano (6) 4 Polvo (en el aire) (4) 8 Sobrina (5) 9 Envelope (5) 10 Bibliotecas (9) 13 Nail (metal) (5) 14 Bag (paper, plastic) (5) 15 Oriente (4) 16 Patatas fritas (de bolsa) (6)

Down 1 Ninguno (4) 2 Estadounidenses (9) 3 Remolacha (8) 5 Paraguas (pl) (9) 6 Dedos del pie (4) 7 To write (8) 11 Dolor (4) 12 Country (nation) (4)

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An expensive parking mistake THIS is a warning to all visitors and tourists of Mijas Pueblo to avoid getting a €200 parking ticket. The popular tourist attraction TUK TUK tours has a reserved area in Mijas Pueblo where they start tours from and park their Tuk Tuks from morning till around 5-6pm every day. The area is marked by a sign, ‘reserved till 8pm’ however the employees of the company that conducts the tours advise visitors that they are allowed to park in the area reserved for them as long as they do not need the space for example after 6pm. Trusting that you get proper information from such people with knowledge will cost you dearly. If you park there even for 10

minutes after the Tuk Tuks cease daily operation, you may get a parking ticket for €200 which is what happened to me and two other cars on March 21 at 6pm. I was told by the Tuk Tuk ladies that I can park there with no problem but this information is false and can be an extremely costly experience; probably the most expensive parking ticket in the world given out by the Mijas Local Police. Zenna A Buchbinder, Mijas

Ask Leapy I NOTICE Donald Trump never provides evidence for his outrageous allegations. He just makes things up.

Does this remind you of anyone? Leapy Lee, for instance? After the paranoid lunatic in the White House issued crazy tweets saying Obama wire tapped him, his equally mad minion, Sean Spicer, said Obama got Britain’s GCHQ to do it, stating: “He didn’t use the NSA, he didn’t use the CIA, he didn’t use the FBI, and he didn’t use the Department of Justice, he used GCHQ.” How on Earth? And where’s the evidence? There is none of course as shown by GCHQ’s unprecedented statement: “Recent allegations about GCHQ being asked to conduct wiretapping against the then presidentelect are nonsense. They are utterly ridiculous and should

be ignored.” It then took further intervention from Number 10 before the current White House mafia decided to say they won’t repeat the allegations. Well somebody should tell them, once something is said, it cannot be unsaid. Are you listening Leapy? Brian Eagleson, Mojacar

Brexit view I AM disappointed you were unable to print my letter about Brexit but very pleased it obviously inspired you to write a more positive Our View leader on page six today. An example to others in your industry. Thank you. John Price, Javea

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wounded in the streets nearby. The following day, the prime minister was back in the House of Commons addressing the chamber of MPs and British public and stated and I quote, “we must be brave and resolute and steadfast.” I have always believed that when a ship is in serious trouble and ‘abandon ship’ is announced, the captain is always last to leave the ship. Now I’m curious as no matter who is prime minister, they are dispensable so was the actions and later statements of the prime minister on this very sad day, hypercritical, stalwart or cowardly? I would welcome reader’s comments please. J A McDougall, Casares

Go Leapy! WELL said Leapy. You ‘hit the nail on the head’ again. Roy Peters

Football brawl PARENTS showing by ‘example’ what ‘good sportsmanship’ looks like....was alcohol involved, or simply a lack of self control or both? Dylan Machado

EU celebrates birthday THERE’S nothing to celebrate! Absolutely nothing. Carsten Thorvald WHAT like no war in 70 years within the Union? The longest time in a history I believe. That in itself is worth celebrating. Seems to me a case of ‘What did the Romans do for us?’ Barbara Jago

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I’m curious? THE dreadful event at the Palace of Westminster London March 22 numbed Britain. The brave hearts on the front line deserve royal accolades and quite rightly one should express their sincere condolences and sympathies to all the people affected by the action of a crazed terrorist. However, at the very height of the Palace of Westminster boundary fence fracas it was allegedly reported that the prime minister, debating in the House of Commons, was immediately taken out of the chamber, bundled into the boot of a car or back seat, then with high speed sped out of the House of Commons gate to the nearby 10 Downing Street, leaving MPs, Lords and employees ‘locked down in the building’ and the dead and

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THERESA MAY: Allegedly fled the House of Commons.

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MOST people who own a property in Costa Blanca have most likely been offered to cut their electric bill in half after talking to someone they know (often a neighbour). Pricing was from €200 to €500. I know many who said yes, so I don’t think there are so many innocent homeowners as this article claims. But they are all being caught now, with the new meters being installed, and that is of course not a pleasant situation. However the reality is that the ones of us who turned down the dramatic cut in electricity bills are the ones who paid for these fraudsters. They should pay their €3,000 fine and be very happy they get away with this without spending time in jail. Of course there are a few innocent ones, but the majority was very aware of what they did. So let them pay! John B ACTUALLY John I totally disagree. This happened to me when my meter fell off its support and could not be read. I received an extremely high bill, totally out of context from any other previous bill I had had, so Endesa came and changed the meter to a digital one while I was at work. Then I received notification of manipulation although I did not have access to the meter. My argument was why would I manipulate a meter if all the readings for years had been similar! It is a fraud by the companies. Wrong John

Dog fighting SHOULDN’T be a picture of the poor dogs it should be pictures of those arrested!!! Horrible individuals, hope they get what they deserve... Paul Nicol

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Strength and determination for recovery ELEVEN months after a car accident completely sliced off her arm, a woman from America is finally able to use it once more after it was reattached in ground-breaking surgery. The woman from Texas was driving home in April 2016 when her vehicle rolled off an exit ramp and a metal guardrail crashed through the passenger window slicing off her right arm above her elbow. Doctors initially thought little could be done but seeing it was a clean cut, managed to reattach it. It was the first time this type of operation had been carried out at the San Antonio Military Medical Centre (SAMMC) in Texas and the procedure has been done fewer than 10 times across the USA. Over the last 11 months, the woman has required numerous surgeries, procedures and rehabilitations but is now said to be recovering well, having a good use of her arm, even able to do push ups. Doctors praised her strength and determination and hope the medical breakthrough will mean more reattachments can be carried out in the future.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. WITH recent wet weather and the onset of the summer months, mosquitoes are now starting to buzz about and cause a nuisance.

OPEN SPACES: The countryside could reduce your chance of an early death.

The great outdoors is great for your health EVER wondered why the great outdoors is called ‘great’? Well it seems that

living closer to open spaces and the countryside could reduce your chance of an early

death by up to 16 per cent. Scientists say after reviewing hundreds of previous studies, they have concluded that living closer to fields and trees not only helps prevent an early death, but also reduces your risk of being obese or depressed. The study was funded by Friends of the Earth Europe (FoE) and also showed that the great outdoors had benefits for pregnant women, being considered a ‘natural heal-

er’ with women giving birth to children of healthier sizes. If you are struggling to sleep, camping could also help. Scientists found that sleeping under canvas for a few nights, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, helped to reset the internal body clock, with the body reacting to the natural cycle of light and dark rather than being influenced by artificial lighting from computers and televisions.

For many people, a bite from one of these bugs can go unnoticed, but for others it can become a serious problem. There are a variety of reactions mosquito bites may cause, varying from a small amount of redness, swelling and itchiness, all the way up to those who experience a full blown allergic reaction. Why do I seem to attract so many mosquitoes? Research is not conclusive on this issue, but there is evidence that mosquitoes do tend to prefer certain victims over others. People with type O blood seem to be more susceptible to being bitten. Also, because mosquitoes are attracted to heat, wearing dark clothing could make you a more likely target. Why do I swell up when bitten? Chemicals found in mosquito saliva prevent blood from clotting, spurring your immune system into action. The body detects the presence of the saliva and begins to produce a substance called histamine to fight it. When this reaches the bite, it causes the surrounding bloody vessels to swell as it tries to heal the bite.

How can I treat a bite? In the case of a normal reaction, a topical treatment can cool the itch of the bite, whilst an antihistamine tablet can help to soothe the swelling. Avoid scratching the bite as this can create openings in your skin that allow bacteria in. Can mosquito bites be dangerous? Mosquito bites can become a serious matter. In some countries, mosquitoes can carry and transmit viruses and deadly diseases like the West Nile Virus and Malaria. Recent years have seen the rise of the Asian Tiger mosquito here in Spain, a species which can carry more than 20 exotic diseases. Can I avoid being bitten in the first place? Although it may seem impossible to avoid them, there are steps you can take to reduce the chance of being bitten. Peak time for mosquito activity is between dusk and dawn, so if you are outside make sure you spray yourself with an insect repellent containing DEET and cover up as much as possible.

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Half of Spaniards fear the dentist ALMOST half of Spaniards (49.1 per cent) suffer from odontophobia; a fear of dentists. According to data from the Oral Health Study of Sanitas 2016, four out of 10 Spaniards suffer on a ‘moderate’ level but only one in 10 patients report being ‘very scared’ of a visit to the dental clinic. In children, 53.9 per cent of children report experiencing fear, however, irrational and intense fear is uncommon, with only 11.1 per cent of minors actually feeling that scared during their consultation. In both adults and children, the Sanitas study indicates that up to 15.4 per cent of those with odon-

tophobia use it as the habitual cause for not going to the dentist. In these cases, sedation is becoming more common to relieve feelings of fear and anxiety, and up to 52.3 per cent of patients who participated in the survey said they would prefer to have some form of sedation for certain treatments. The Oral Health Study of Sanitas points out that the main causes of fear are injections in the mouth (63.2 per cent); pain (56.9 per cent); teeth extraction (56.0 per cent) and past bad experiences (27.9 per cent). ODONTOPHOBIA: Fear of the dentist.

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Don’t worry, be happy ARE you happy? What is happiness? To mark International Day of Happiness, everyone is reminded to try and be happy. It is not about achieving major goals, but more a daily personal attitude to appreciate yourself and the environment around you. So how can you help achieve a greater sense of well-being and happiness? Be grateful. Try and be positive and thankful for what you have and stop complaining. Avoid comparisons. Stop comparing yourself with others as this wastes time and energy, simply focus on yourself. Social media can often create false impressions of how much better other people’s lives may seem. Be kind. You will be amazed at how good you will feel if you give a little something to others. Take time out. Try and set aside a little bit of time each week to do the things you really enjoy doing, not what you have to do, whether that be simply reading a book, going for a swim or spending time with family. Practise meditation. This will give a sense of calmness and tranquillity and help regulate stresses and negative emotions. Acceptance. Whilst we can also make changes and improvements to our lives, it is also important to accept there are some things we cannot change. Accept it and move on. International Day of Happiness is celebrated every March after being officially recognised and established by the UN in 2012. The UN General Assembly decreed this day to emphasise the importance of happiness in the life of human beings. Spain is currently ranked 34th in the list of 155 ‘happiest’ countries according to the World Happiness Report of 2017. The top positions are occupied by the Nordic BE HAPPY: countries, with Norway Take time out. at the top.

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Hi-De-Hi THE Harlequins Elite Cabaret Group are hosting their latest show ‘Hi-De-Hi Campers’ on Saturday April 8 in Alfaz del Pi. The non-stop musical sketches promise to have everyone in the audience remembering the campers of yesterday. The event, which is in memory of Beryl Mitchell, a member of the group who was devoted to animals, will be raising funds for the many local shelters with tickets costing €7 and bar snacks available. Mr Vince Tracey, well-known local artist will also be performing during the evening which starts at 7.30pm at the Forum Mare Nostrum in Alfaz del Pi. The group, who in one format or another have been entertaining the Costa Blanca for 40 years are a bunch of talented entertainers based in Calpe who write and produce their own shows. They are a non-profit organisation run by Carol and Dawn and are always looking for new members to join them on stage or helping out behind the scenes. For tickets please call Kevin on 966 878 620 or 655 103 257, alternatively call Carol 651 459 776.

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Looking for an original hand made present? SO you’re looking for something just a little unusual for that special person? Does that mean a trip to Valencia or Alicante, and spending a lot in some fancy gallery? How about a walk along the promenade by Javea port, and having a look at what is on display on the craft stalls that set up every Sunday morning? Fresh air, nice views, a healthy walk, perhaps a little light refreshment in one of the many seaside cafes, and you come back with something really special. The stalls that build up every Sunday morning really are special. Amata, the regional craft association, has chosen them carefully - nothing imported, nothing made in small factories, everything carefully and lovingly made by people who have chosen this way of life. It shows these are not the ‘designer t-shirts’ or ‘exclusive designs’you will see in the galleries. These are items that have been made because people prefer to make something special

CRAFT STALLS: Everything carefully and lovingly made. rather than just sit in an office or a factory. Every Sunday morning, starting at 11am and finishing at 2pm or even later, there will be people with leather bags and belts, wooden toys, water colours, ceramics, some very original jewellery made of recycled beer tins or even dried orange peel! You won’t know exactly what will be there until you pass by on

the Sunday morning as every week there is something different, but there are always the odd dozen stalls with interesting and unusual designs. It is weather dependent though as they can’t risk their work being damaged by the wind or rain. For more information, ring Elvira on 639 979 678 (she speaks English) or have a look at photographs on the Amata website (Spanish and English) at www.amata.es.

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It’s show time THE Health, Beauty and Lifestyle exhibition takes place on April 5 and 6 at the Salones Carrasco in Javea. The two-day show is set to be inspirational, fun, informative and motivational and here are all the exhibitors and their stand numbers at time of going to print: 1- Club Fit; 2- GM Promotions; 3- ASSSA; 4- Clinica Dental La Plaza; 5- Eternal Health Natural Products; 6- Georgie Poulariani Sculptur; 7- Herbolario Natural Box; 8- ARK – LIFE; 9- Energetix; 10- Scentsy; 11Eazy Automations; 12- Bakerella; 13- Protectapet SL; 14- Confidence Coaching; 15- Rain International; 16Female Focus; 17- Skip Archimedes; 18- Whitezent; 19- Curry On Cooking; 20The Colina Club; 21- Tamsin German Healing; 22Trio Magic Pens; 23- Avalon and Tapa Trail; 24- Playa Flamenca Viajes; 25- My Destination Alicante; 26Jouw Balans Coach; 27-

Homeopathy Jost Schulte; 28- The Nail Station; 29Acupuncture; 30- Costa Blanca News/Post; 31Lifestyle Deals; 32- J&L Eclectic Style Joleas; 33Connected to Self-Soul Coaching; 34- Forever Living; 35- Plateria Karmen; 36- The Serendipity Experience; 37- Wellbeing Group; 38- Beauty by Isobel Hardy; 39- 5 Star Clinic; 40- Step One Recovery; 41- Chorus Finance; 42- The Red Cross; 43- KRU Hair & Beauty; 44- Soulfullness Styling; 45- Hypno Friends; 46- The Akinon Resort; 47- Just Juice Spain; 48- Thai Yoga Massage; 49- Charlesworth Gardens; 50 & 51- Ofry BBQs; 53- Coolashade; 54 & 55- Heavenly Lifestyle; 56- Beads by Theresa; 57KAS Clairvoyant; 58- Evi’s Crafts; 59- Hada Creativa Photography; 61- Pure Gold Radio; 62- Guardian Angels; 63- Help of Denia; 64Glamrox; 65- Make A Smile; 66- Grant A Wish Boutique.

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SPRING FAIR: Footlights ready to have an afternoon of fun.

Footlights fun By Caroline Tyszka THE Footlights theatre group in Calpe held their second annual spring fair on Saturday March 25. Visitors to the fair were able to take advantage of hot and cold drinks - accompanied with a slice of home-made cake - a tombola stall, second-hand books, bric-a-brac and clothes. Giovanna Wallis, Chairman said: “It was such an enjoyable afternoon, hopefully everyone went away with either some new items or a tummy full of cake.”

Crime from the inside XABIA BOOK CIRCLE welcome Duncan Campbell, a former Guardian crime correspondent, as their guest on April 4. He is chairman of the Crime Reporters’ Association and will be talking about his latest book, We’ll All Be Murdered in Our Beds, the Shocking History of Crime Reporting. Duncan Campbell is the author of eight books, including The Underworld; That Was Business, This Is Personal; Billy Connolly: the Authorised Version and the novel, If It Bleeds. Howard Marks, author of Mr Nice, said: “Duncan Campbell remains one of the very few journalists who retained the criminal fraternity’s respect.” According to Helena Kennedy QC, “When it comes to stellar crime reporting, Duncan Campbell is the absolute maestro.” Xabia Book Circle meets in the Social Centre in Javea Old Town at 6.45pm. For information contact Nina Davies, Secretary 965 791 782 or ninamdavies@yahoo.co.uk.

The afternoon of fun was held at the Footlights centre, Calle Hidalgo, Calpe and raised €200 for the performing society, which has undergone major changes in the past year. “We are looking for new members for both on and off the stage,” Giovanna said, “this event gave us the opportunity to meet new people interested in our group, and for them to find out about the exciting programme that Footlights have planned for 2017.” For further information about the group please contact Giovanna Wallis on 634 347 937 or send an email at footlights. secretary@gmail.com.

Photo competition ENTRIES are invited for Alfaz’s photography competition, ‘Nuestros mayores’ (Our elders). The competition, a homage to the town’s senior citizens, is open to all ages but must feature Alfaz as well as the elderly. The photos should be presented before April 21 in a sealed envelope with the contestant’s alias at the Centro l’Alfas+Social. The €250, €150 and €100 prizes will be awarded at 6pm in the Casa de Cultura on April 28.

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Seafaring exhibition THE Coses de la Mar (Maritime things) exhibition opened recently at Villajoyosa’s Club Nautico. The exhibition was organised to commemorate the Yacht Club’s 50th anniversary and entry is free. Visitors can inspect more than 100 instruments and pieces of equipment that sailors depended on before the introduction of GPS. The inauguration was attended by local dignitaries including Jaime Lloret from the Alicante Diputacion, but as a seafaring and fishing town Na-

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NO GPS: Explaining the way it was. cho Llorca who heads the Villajoyosa Fishing Guild was also present, as well as many of

the men who in the past had to rely on the displayed instruments.

Dancing shoes obligatory MARCIA’S tea dances are held every Tuesday (ballroom) and Thursday (sequence) afternoons from 4pm to 6pm at Marcia’s Dance Centre, Edifico Atalaya, Calle Benissa, Calpe. The cost is €6 and includes tuition, as well as tea with cakes. There is a discount for Calpe U3A members. The atmosphere is

friendly and all are welcome, singles and couples, experienced dancers and complete beginners. Why not join them for an afternoon of music and dance and make new friends? For more information visit www.marciasdance centre.com, email info@marciasdancecentre or call 965 830 980 or 627 723 081.

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OLLOWING MY ARTICLE in last week’s column about EU staff in Britain, the investors, on which the UK hospitality industry relies, have spoken of their concerns in the event of a hard Brexit. “There is still confidence and demand in the UK for hospitality investment - but its reputation as a ‘safe haven’ for investors could be under threat.” That was the message of a recent discussion panel ‘PostBrexit British market opportunities’ at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin. “There are clouds over the UK in terms of its safe haven status for us as investors,” said Martin Bruehl, chief investment officer at Union Investment Real Estate. “We are continuing to invest in the UK but it’s getting more challenging for us to underwrite,” he said, adding that his company is being more cautious about UK investment. Keith Evans, vice-president

- hotel acquisitions at Starwood Capital Group, agreed, and said that a lot of domestic investors in the UK had either put their transactions on pause around Brexit or were looking at smaller transactions. However, he also said that he felt there are still good growth opportunities in both London and the regions. “We are believers in the UK,” he said, adding that although the uncertainty surrounding Brexit had made large investment decisions more complicated, Starwood is focusing on “driving its assets forward” in the UK. British Hospitality Association chief executive Ufi Ibrahim addressed the uncertainties in terms of worker concerns - she quoted statistics that there are approximately 700,000 EU workers in hospitality in the UK, 97,000 of which would be unable to stay under proposed immigration restrictions. She said that the industry could be looking to replace 50-75,000 people every year “just to stand still,” and described immigration policy as “the single biggest threat to our business in the UK” and reiterated the association’s call for a cut on VAT.

DURING MY TIME IN BRISTOL many years ago, a fledgling street artist, whose work suddenly started to appear on buildings throughout the city, went under the name of Banksy who till this day has managed to stay anonymous. It would appear that he has never been seen, but I am sure his mother and bank manager know who he is!! His artwork is in demand even though at one stage his work was cleaned off walls and buildings. Now, some of his work fetches more than 1.5 million euros. As protected art the city council are now unable to clean off his work or knock down the walls on which his art appears. He has now turned his incredible talent into the interior design of the wonderfully named Walledoff Hotel in Bethlehem, Palestine. Situated adjacent to the Israeli West Bank wall, which divides Palestine from Israel, one room allows guests to sleep underneath one of his artworks showing a Palestinian and an Israeli in a pillow fight. Artists Banksy, Sami Musa and Dominique Petrin have customised guest rooms, with more to follow. The hotel also houses a gallery dedicated to art created in Palestine and the Diaspora (*), a piano bar, and a museum

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The difference between being a good cook and a good chef is as big as the difference between playing Texas Hold ‘em in your pyjamas and holding a chair at the World Series of Poker.” Gabrielle Hamilton from Israeli military barracks, is available from 30€ a night. Wisam Salsaa, the owner of the hotel, said the establishment, which officially opened on 11 March 2017, will be operated by the local community, the hotel staff did not know about the artist’s involvement until the opening. The hotel is aiming to remain open during 2017 - the centenary anniversary of the Balfour declaration, when Britain pledged to support the establishment of a ‘national home’ for Jewish people in Palestine. Banksy’s website says of the hotel: “The aim is to tell the story of the wall from every side and give visitors the opportunity to discover it for themselves.” Needless to say that the hotel restaurant has its own Walledoff salad!! Well it would wouldn’t it?

I hope whoever owned the bin on which banksy did this piece of art never cleaned it off unknowingly ! which tells the story of the wall. A ‘budget’ room, outfitted with surplus items

IN OUR WINE CORNER where you buy). THIS WEEK, I am focusing on Tasting notes reveal, ‘that in many wineries in Priorat, the Priorat, one of my 2013 is clearly better than favourite areas and the wine 2014, but it’s not that clear featured is Terroir al Limit Les Maynes 2014. in the case here, and you In 2004 Eben Sadie (a have to take it wine by wine. In the case of this Les winemaker from South Africa) Manyes, the 2014 was the and Dominik Hubre started a big surprise, with a combinanew project in the trendy tion of depth, perfume, subCatalan wine region of Priorat, called Terroir al Limit. They tleness and power difficult to prospected the region for achieve. The clay and chalky soils great old vines to work with, provide for an extraordinary and then began taking a very texture of tannins, a lot less un-Spanish approach in the TERROIR AL LIMIT: Made in quite a natural way. cellar, avoiding small oak barcoarse than those from slate rels and instead opting for inert tanks and larger foudres (*). soils. It distills all the Mediterranean herbs and flowers, the essence of ripe red cherries and wild strawberries with some The wines are made in quite a natural way, and the vineyards chalky minerality in a nose and palate that is close to perfection. are managed biodynamically. So fine, supple and elegant with a lovely purity, but it has real Eben is now so busy he's not involved in any practical way mineral power with good acidity and fine structure. There were with the project, so it’s now Dominik’s baby (although Eben remains a significant shareholder). These wines are stunning: so only 1,008 bottles produced.’ fresh and expressive, and are a unique expression of this dra*(A Foudre is a generic French term for a large wooden vat matic region, whose wines are so often blighted by new oak and between 20-120 hectolitres in size (hectolitre = 100 litres). over-ripeness. Alas, they are fiendishly expensive with the village These large oak barrels vary enormously in size but are signifilevel wines at 25€, the mid-range 45€, and the last two top cantly larger than the normal oak barrels.) wines are 140€ a bottle (prices are approx and depending

*(The term Diaspora comes from an ancient Greek word meaning ‘to scatter about.’ And that’s exactly what the people of a Diaspora do - they scatter from their homeland to places across the globe, spreading their culture as they go. The Bible refers to the Diaspora of Jews exiled from Israel by the Babylonians.)

TELEVISION PROGRAMMES these days are besotted with teaching/featuring people who can’t cook and then training them up to prepare a ‘Michelin’ star standard meal for their unsuspecting family and friends - or ‘celebrities’ who are novices too and put them in competition with each other, then select a winner who suddenly opens a restaurant or does the TV circuit as a ‘guest celebrity ‘celebrity’ chef!!! Don’t get me wrong anything that gets people interested in food and getting them to discover new abilities I am all for. But it does sort of imply that great chefs (and even not so great chefs) have worked for years to perfect their craft, but actually you can turn it all out after a week or so of training!! But the funny thing about these programmes is that they are often presented or involve the same chefs that have been on this long and arduous journey to hone their skills only to appear to impart their knowledge to a housewife in less time that it takes to make a perfect soufflé! Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White come to mind in Hell’s Kitchen and everyone from Raymond Blanc to Brian Turner extolling the virtues of cooking a gourmet meal to please or appease your spouse. Just take them out for dinner - I say!!!

ON THAT NOTE I will bid you farewell until next week and should aspiring restaurateurs need some help or advice, please do not hesitate to contact me. A toast to Good Food, Good Wine and Good Friends.

Garry Waite is a well-known foodie and restaurateur as well as a Hospitality Management Consultant. If you are contemplating setting up an operation in Spain, or indeed having problems with an existing project contact him on garrywaite@euroweeklynews.com.

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Asparagus season has now arrived By Graeme Tyrrell THE asparagus season is upon us. Asparagus has been a natural food source in Europe for thousands of years as far east as Egypt. Those who love wild growing asparagus will no d o u b t b e o u t o n th e lo o k o u t fo r patches of the prickly plant to risk plucking the slender new shoots to gather a bunch for making traditional Spanish omelettes and various other recipes. Some people even eat them raw, as apparently was the case with the ancient Roman manner of eating asparagus.

Asparagus has been a natural food source for thousands of years. Not everyone likes the naturally occurring green asparagus shoots from the wild as the taste is rather strong. Cultivated white asparagus is normally a much thicker cultivar that is blanched by mounding up the soil around the plant as the new shoots emerge. The blanching makes the taste much milder and more agreeable to many, although it

still has the distinctive asparagus taste. To minimise the discomfort o f s e a rc hing through the prickles and to maximise the harvest, I discovered a great w ay to pic k ple nty of b u n ch es w ith no pa in a nd plenty of gain. I have encoura g ed th e w ild a s pa ra gus to grow naturally along the stone walls of my property by simply cutting back everything else and leaving them to grow as a hedge. Now they are matu re afte r s e ve ra l years, I cut back to th e g ro und a bout one third of plants in March and another third in May, leaving a b o u t a third of the plants to just grow natura lly fo r the ye a r. The next year I cut the row or section left growing naturally the year before in March and the

section from the previous March is then cut in May and the third section is left to recuperate. W ha t this rota tion m et hod

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does is give bare ground for the new shoots to emerge from and an extended harvest period. The shoots can then be collected immediately and they are the right size without getting prickled. If some grow a bit quicker than I can harvest, I pick the tip and just let the branching shoots keep growing to form the plant again. When the first early harvest is finished or my next row is producing, I let the plants of the first harvest recuperate. The plants that ar e not cut f or t he year gi ve t he added bonus of being able to be harvested if you need or want to. I havenâ€™t tried blanching the naturally occurring shoots as I prefer the strong taste of green asparagus, but using the above rotation method it would be easy to build up the soil over the roots to blanch the shoots as they emerge if you prefer a milder taste. I donâ€™t add any fertiliser, apply any pest control or even irrigate the naturally occurring asparagus as it is well adapted to Mediterranean living and thrives here. Another great advantage of having asparagus as a hedge is that in the flowering season the wonderful scent permeates out across the field and garden making an evening walk around the property delightful.

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HEAT PUMP: The single, most efficient way to heat a poo pool situation. This includes an analysis of the circulation system setup. We pick a good spot to install the unit, or a new solid base is put in place. After that, it’s a natural job for a skilled installer. Look for yourself and get an idea of what you need, with our online calculator on www.poolworx.eu.” Paul: “Step 2 is the installation of the unit itself. Once the heat pump is on site, we mount it on rubbers and hook up the electrics. This is straightforward as all our heat pumps for domestic use can be connected to your existing wiring, 230V

single phase. All heat pumps can be triggered to start and stop by the water flow of your pool pump. Another option is that the heat pump steers the entire system autonomously. This means you have full flexibility! “Step 3 is the installation of bypass valves to direct the flow of pool water from the existing circulation piping to the unit and back into your pool. There’s no need to run the water through the unit during boiling hot summer months! “Step 4 is setting the desired temperature via the digital con-

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Lavender, a bloomin marvellous herb By Francesca Souter PEOPLE have been enjoying the calming aroma of lavender as they drift off to sleep for hundreds of years, but did you know that the benefits of lavender oil extend further than relaxation? With its gray-green foliage, beautiful purple flowers and that distinctive fragrance, it is no surprise that ancient texts tell us that lavender essential oil has been used for over 2,500 years. The Egyptians used it in mummification and perfume, the Romans used it for bathing and cooking and quite possibly the most famous of all, it is said that Mary used it to anoint Jesus. With

its use in so many areas of life, this versatile herb should be a staple of any garden. Lavender oil can help scalp conditions, such as dandruff, and an antioxidant found in the plant can help with poor digestion. It can even be a healthy and delicious, if not slightly strange, addition to food and is being increasingly used in baking, adding a distinctive floral taste to cakes and biscuits. Perhaps its most unexpected quality, Lavender works as a natural repellent for scorpions, and you will see bunches of the herb on windowsills throughout the south of France to ward away the stinging critter.

Contact Poolworx or refer your preferred installer for a no obligation ‘pool specific’ price quote, by calling Spain 643 363 179 or Belgium (+32) 497 408 800, email albert@poolworx.es. or visit their websites in English at WWW.POOL WORX.EU | Spanish at WWW.POOLWORX.ES | Dutch at WWW.POOLWORX.BE

So why not consider planting a few seeds and start reaping the benefits of this useful herb!

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ECONOMICAL: Not just an adorable home.

THE past few years have seen the rise of the Tiny House Movement. Starting in America, the initiative is an effort to return to a simpler way of living and although the houses are small, the philosophy is anything but! It is an inspired and intentional form of extreme downsizing and these pocked-

sized dwellings have become popular not just for their novelty and aesthetic, proving them to be incredibly practical. Contrary to what you may think, the tiny houses are not just for the poor, idealistic millennial, the reality is that twofifths of owners are over 50 years old. These homes are not

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The problem JUST like a human infant, for the first part of his short life, your dog had no control of his functions. Then, when control started, he learned it was ok to go anywhere except in his bed. That is his world now. As far as he knows, it’s ok to go anywhere when the urge strikes. The basic rule When you can’t monitor your pet’s behaviour he must be in the crate. Easy, no? When he makes a mistake, and he will,

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him. Try not to leave him alone at this point. If you do, he may start crying and whining. Leave him in the crate except for when you can monitor him every second. He will need to go outside after every meal and every three to four hours. When you take him outside, behave just as you did when you first brought him home. Coax him into urinating with, ‘Break, break, break’ and praise him heavily when he does. When he’s outside the crate, he will try to urinate on the floor.

Part Two You must be there to see this. As soon as the first drops hit the floor, grab your dog by the scruff of his neck and loudly yell, ‘No, bad dog.’ Pick him up, shaking him gently and carry him outside. Put him down where he’s gone before and immediately start saying, ‘Busy, busy, busy,’ and within a few moments, he’ll start to urinate. When he does, praise him lavishly just as you did before. When he’s finished, take him back inside and again monitor him. If he tries to repeat it, do the same thing as before. With a couple of repeats he’ll catch on. Use the same technique when he tries to defecate. At some point in his training he’ll go to the door that you’ve been using and whine or scratch to get outside. When he does this, praise him very heavily as you open the door to let him go out. GRADUATE DAY: What a clever dog!

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Classics and crashes at Goodwood By Matthew Elliott A 1963 JAGUAR E-Type and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO, worth tens of millions of euros a piece, almost collided at the 73rd annual Goodwood Members Meeting. They missed one another by millimetres on a drizzly English afternoon that gathered some of the finest classic cars on the planet to the famed Goodwood estate in Sussex. Cars from all eras, including a 1909 Blitzen Benz and an army of single seaters, raced the circuit in front of dozens of motoring celebrities and wealthy patrons. David Coulthard was in attendance as was Goodwood estate owner Lord March, who regularly donates millions to motoring causes. One of the most prestigious events on the motoring calendar, the Members Meeting is an intentionally quiet affair, allowing attendees to get up close and personal with some of the finest cars in the country.

CLASSY: Emerald green dream machine.

Highlights included an Edwardianera race, a mini chasing a rover, and a moving Wall of Sound/Minute of Noise tribute to Formula One legend John Surtees who died in March. There was a special Group A touring cars race featuring a Rover, Alpha

and Capri battering around the 2.4 mile track and the Graham Hill trophy pitting Ferraris against Aston Martins. The next big event at Goodwood will be the spectacular Festival of Speed from June 29 to July 2. This

year’s theme will be ‘Peaks of Performance - Motorsport’s Game Changers.’ Lucky ticketholders can expect to see the world’s finest racing collection of 1930’s Grand Prix cars, Turbo-charged F1s, and Group B Rally cars take to the hallowed circuit.

Top Gear: Stateside DESPITE its post-Clarkson Top Gear being roundly ridiculed as one of the most disastrous TV efforts of 2016, the BBC is launching an American version of the show. An all-American lineup will bring the British show’s format across the pond for an eight episode run. It is the third time American producers have tried to turn the hit show, one of the most popular in history, into a stateside phenomenon. The latest incarnation will be produced by BBC America and led by actor William Fichtner alongside drag racer Antron Brown and writer Tom Ford. All three are apparently serious motorheads, suggesting the Beeb isn’t taking a Chris Evans-sized gamble with its budget this time around and hoping for third time luck.

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Teenage kicks come at a decent price GOOD CHOICE: Look at me!

THE first choice car of a new driver should be safe, reliable, and not too flash to arouse passing patrol car suspicions or raise the insurance bill. Britain’s Money Supermarket website decided to find out just which cars were most popular among new drivers. The Ford Ka took fifth spot thanks to its incredibly cheap insurance packages, relatively speaking. It’s a terrific city car, perfect for urban commutes, easy to park and simple to fix. Next is the second gen Renault Clio which has top marks for safety and can come packed

with a strong 75hp 1.2 litre engine for a decent price. Volkswagen’s Polo, intentionally targets first time buyers. It’s tough, hardy and often has lots of added extras, including insurance deals that make it appealing for budget buyers. The UK’s best selling car, the Ford Fiesta, comes second among novice buyers, almost through sheer popularity. Tops is the Vauxhall Corsa. Cheap parts, flexible payment, insurance deals and reliability make it a no brainer for new drivers.

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ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher

Peugeot 3008 GT Line model PEUGEOT says its new 3008 will become ‘a key player ’ in the booming S U V s e c t o r, a n d a n y o n e who sees the car - a radically different design from its predecessor - and what it offers will find it hard to argue with that assertion. The 3008, priced from €25,035 (£21,795), is very well kitted with even the entry level Active model having driver attention alert, programmable cruise control and speed limiter, a u t o e m e rg e n c y b r a k i n g , large 31cm digital instrument display and a separate 20cm touchscreen infotainment system, dual-zone climate control and rear parking sensors. Launched in two-wheel drive form, you can specify a Grip Control option which in effect provides a form of

all-wheel-drive for slippery conditions. There are 1.2litre and 1.6-litre turbo petrol engines and 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre diesels, each with two power versions. But while the 3008’s generous specification and multiple engine options are stand-out features, the car’s stunning external styling and refined driving dynamics give it the sort of appeal that takes it to the head of the class. It has a beautifully designed and rather futuristic-looking quality interior and latest technology, and offers practicality and versatility, and a smart upmarket appearance which exudes the cool persona the SUV market requires. On the road, the 3008 v o t e d C a r O f T h e Ye a r a t the Geneva Motor Show by 58 motoring journalists

from 22 countries - reveals a neat balance of ride comfort with lots of grip and composed handling, taking corners with minimal body pitch and tackling rough surfaces with aplomb, despite its raised ride-height. The 3008 is roomy for front and rear occupants and the boot space at 591 litres is one of the largest in the sector which also expands to a massive 1,670 litres with the rear seats folded. The top-seller is likely to be the 1.6 diesel, but my test model was the threecylinder 1.2 litre PureTech GT Line turbo-petrol version which is smooth, fluent and surprisingly powerful. It packs 130 hp, has a

nippy 0-100 kph time of 10.8 seconds, top speed of 190 kph and fuel economy of 19.61 kpl (55.4 mpg). This sporty GT Line version is €29,286 (£25,495) and extra kit includes 3D s a t - n a v, e x t e r i o r s p o r t s trim, LED self-levelling headlights, and smartphone charging plate. The new 3008 is an impressive new model in an SUV class already packed with impressive models, and I struggled to find any negative points. It is right at the top of the class. Model tested is UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

Stats panel: Model: Peugeot 3008 GT Line Engine: 1.2 litre turbo-petrol Transmission: 6 speed manual Performance: 0-100km 10.8 seconds, top speed 190 kph Economy: 19.61 kpl (55.4 mpg) Emissions: 117g/km

GT LINE: Practical and versatile.

Box office seat for the crowds! SPANISH motoring heavyweight Seat continues to add new SUV models, having just confirmed that a third crossover vehicle will be launched to sit above the existing Ateca and Arona models.

The Arona is due to be launched later this year and will be a small SUV based on the Seat Ibiza, but the new vehicle will become the brand’s flagship model when it becomes available in 2018. Having unveiled a pair of teaser

photos at the car maker’s recent AGM, Seat president Luca de Meo said: ‘This car will bring new customers to us, will boost brand image and will have a very big effect on our ability to generate margins.’

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Team EWN makes official racing debut EURO WEEKLY NEWS publisher Steven Euesden was back in the driving seat at the Mike G Racing circuit in Guadix, Granada, on Sunday March 26, as he began his quest to attain his Race International B driver’s licence. The first stage of the process involves accumulating a particular number of points in nationally-recognised race events, so this outing saw him take the wheel of a Renault Clio Cup IV car for two 10-lap contests in the year ’s first meeting of the Andalucian Velocity Motor Racing Championship. Steven, Team EWN, and the SPV Racing Team arrived at the track bright and early to compete in qualifying, and he managed to secure a position of eighth on

the grid in the ‘Touring’ class after a solid performance. There were several more powerful cars in this group, including a Porsche 944 Cup and a Porsche 997 GT3 alongside other Clios, a Seat Leon Supercopa Mk2, Mazda MX5, a Citroën AX GT and several Hyundai Accents. SPV had kindly decked out Steven’s car in full EWN livery, which looked spectacular, and he was given a full technical briefing on his qualifying performance by SPV CEO Raul Garcia Isern and manager Lars GV Linberg. Prior to the first race, Steven said that his main concern was getting away cleanly without stalling the car and he managed to do so, unlike fellow Brit and teammate for the day Shawn

Wakefield, who last year drove for SPV in the NASCAR Whelen Euroseries. Shawn eventually managed to make up the gap and almost made the podium, but Steven was nevertheless delighted to gain two places and finish sixth in his first ever competitive race, having been held up by two slower cars in the latter stages.

The SPV team were certainly impressed with his performance and he will compete in Valencia next. He thus achieved his primary aim of finishing cleanly and getting some points on the board. Following a lengthy break to allow the drivers to recuperate and the cars to be refuelled and tweaked, there was a second chance for Steven to check out his performance statistics on the laptop and get some tips on how to improve. During the second race Shawn sped away and

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Steven also started strongly before he found himself in fourth position and in no danger of being passed. The event featured a few collisions, including a remarkable incident which saw one car drive into the back of the other, forcing it off the track as race officials waved the yellow flag. Steven’s race was somewhat more uneventful as he avoided trouble to clinch fourth place at the chequered flag and obtain more crucial points, an impressive debut considering he had never even seen the car prior to the day. The SPV team were certainly impressed with his performance, and he is now set to compete in Valencia in two week’s time. A huge thank you to everyone at SPV Racing for another cracking day, plus Clive and all the staff at The Mike G Racing Circuit for their superb hospitality.

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Northern League double win for the BBC Lions IT was a great finish to the Northern League for the Benitachell Bowls Club teams with the Lions taking the double winning both the league title for the eight time in a row and the challenger league title to go with it. The Tigers finished in second placewhilst all three BBC teams were in the top three of the Challenger league, with the Jaguars just missing out on shot difference for the title from the Lions. As a result of this win the Lions will now play in the North/South playoff against the winners of the Southern League, in early April.

GREAT FINISH: To the Northern League for Benitachell Bowls Club.

Win for Sporting Alfas GLOUCESTERSHIRE SENIORS came to play Sporting Alfas Cricket Club at the Woodbridge Oval and after winning the toss elected to bat first. Opening partners Cooper and Attard saw off the new ball attack of Ali and Ashraf with relative ease as the pair struggled to get to grips with the windy conditions. First change bowler Crompton also became the first wicket taker clean bowling Attard for 36 with the score on 61. The partnership between Cooper and Febery looked steady until Muñoz took a brilliant catch to dismiss Cooper (23) giving Jack Perman his first wicket of the day. Lawrence (0) came and went quickly, cleaned up by Kieran Perman, proving that he is still keen to bowl. Febery and Courtney slowed down the wicket taking until M Febery (41) walked past one and looked back in horror as his stumps shattered Jack Perman’s second wicket. Courtner decided it was time to attack and

reached 24 from 30 balls before edging to Laundon at slip another victim for Jack Perman. Ali returning for his second spell bowled Edge (1). Alger’s end change worked and his reward was the wicket of Daniels (18). Murphy (5) and Bridge (13) batted out the last few overs to give GSCC a respectable but under par total of 201. Laundon and Crompton paired up for the second time this season and took the score to 138 at drinks with Crompton on 105 giving the Gloucester bowlers a torrid time, unluckily pulling a fetlock so retired hurt, Laundon reaching a sedate 25 before becoming Gloucester’s only victim caught at point by Bridge of the bowling of a very unlucky Murphy who thought he got Crompton out four times, none of the chances taken. Alger and Muñoz piled on the required runs in double quick time Alger reaching 29 from 25 balls and Spanish skipper Muñoz 35 from just 11 balls, a great show of power hitting to end the game in the 26th over.

Orba Warblers IT was a picture perfect morning on March 22 as the Orba Warblers turned out in force for the Spring Trophy challenge. The Pairs Stableford Competition was played at Bonalba and 18 pairs went forth on a shotgun start to capture the prize. The dynamic duo pairing of former captains Sheila Dindar and Bob Edwards proved too strong for the rest of the field who scored 46pts to capture first prize. The steady Eddie pairing of John Daniels and Peter Gibson produced 42pts to claim second with Malcolm Monti and a fit-for-fight Nick Berry coming in third with 40pts. Coming fourth, on count back also with 40pts, was social secretary Sally Marsden

who showed off her golfing skills, together with Steve Smith. There were two ‘2’s’ Paddy Kenmore on Hole 8 and Chris Williamson on Hole 14. The Nearest Pin went to Bob Edwards on Hole 4, Paddy Kenmore on Hole 8, Clive Kay on Hole 11 and Chris Williamson on Hole 14. John Stent won the football card with Stoke City. Next week on April 5 it will be a Stableford Competition at El Bosque. First tee time is at 10am so please arrive by 9.15am for registration. Guests are welcome subject to space availability and current handicap certificate. To book please contact Michael Taylor on mjt@stylepms.com or call 639 242 896.

La Vila rack up points LA VILA, in beating their ‘betes noir’ of last season CAU Valencia 0-65, also became the first Spanish league rugby club to notch up over 1,000 points in a season. Thus far 1018 with one match still to play. From the opening minutes when they scored a pushover try until the end of the match they were dominant scoring in total 10 tries. Villajoyosa fans were bolstered by the junior teams who stopped off on the way back from Tarragona. The CAU fans could hardly be heard above the La Vila chants.

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Vettel, Maverick and Dustin all secure wins Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

FOOTBALL: THIS weekend’s PL matches are Arsenal v Manchester City, Burnley v Spurs, runaway leaders Chelsea v Crystal Palace, Hull v West Ham, Leicester v Stoke, Liverpool v Everton, Manchester United v WBA, Southampton v Bourne-mouth, Swansea v Middlesbrough and Watford v struggling Sunderland. The second tier matches include Brighton (second) v Blackburn, leaders Newcastle v Wigan, Huddersfield (third) v Burton Albion and Reading v Leeds (fourth); it’s Bolton (second) v Chesterfield in FL1 and Grimsby Town v high-flying Doncaster Rovers in FL2. Also on Sunday, Coventry City face Oxford United in the Checkatrade Trophy final at Wembley. Then, next Tuesday/ Wednesday in the PL, we have, among others, Arsenal v West Ham, Chelsea v Manchester City, Hull v Middlesbrough (a real six-pointer this), Leicester v Sunderland, Liverpool v

Bournemouth, Manchester United v Everton and Swansea v Spurs, plus Brentford v Leeds, Brighton v Birmingham, Huddersfield v Norwich and Newcastle v Burton in the Championship. Plenty of interesting fixtures all round, I would say. • Arsenal are on their worst run of results for 21 years, six defeats in nine, and leaking goals galore. • Everton has agreed building details for a new 50,000+ capacity stadium in the north of Liverpool. MOTOR SPORT: Around 118,000 spectators saw Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) win last Sunday’s first F1 Grand Prix of 2017 in Australia. The Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and Valterri Bottas were second and third. This was Ferrari’s 225th F1 race victory. And on two wheels, Spain’s Maverick Vinales won the first MotoGP of 2017 in Qatar; Andreas Dovizioso came second and Valentino Rossi third. The cars and motorbikes race again on April 9, in Shanghai and Argentina respectively. ROUND-UP: • England lost last week’s friendly 1-0 in Germany before beating Lithuania 2-0 in their 2108 WC qualifier on Sunday. Also in WC qualifiers, the Republic of Ireland drew 0-0 with Wales, Scotland, following a 1-1 draw with Canada, beat Slovenia 1-0, Northern Ireland defeated Austria 2-0 and Spain won 4-1 against Israel. • Dundee United beat St Mirren 2-1 in the Scottish Challenge Cup final. • Ronnie Moran, the former player, coach and assistant-manager of Liverpool,

JORDAN SPIETH: A home favourite to win the US Masters golf tournament.

has died at the age of 83. • This weekend’s Rugby Super League games include Catalan Dragons v Wakefield, Leigh v Widnes and Warrington Wolves v Hull. The Wolves have yet to win this season! • In the Aviva Premiership, Leicester beat Northampton 36-31 to move into fourth place behind Wasps, Exeter and Saracens. • The Miami Open tennis championship is underway and is followed almost immediately by two more top events, in Mexico and in South Carolina. • The Houston and Mississippi Open golf championships are taking place in the USA and Dustin Johnson won the recent match-play tournament in Texas. • Thousands of runners are getting ‘fit and well oiled’ for the Boston and London marathons on the April 17 and April 23 respectively. • On Saturday we have the Cambridge-Oxford University boat race. WHO WILL WIN THE MASTERS? The first major golf tournament of the year, the US Masters, starts in Augusta next Thursday (April 6) and I believe one of these six players will end up wearing the green jacket. * Home favourite Jordan Spieth from Texas, winner in 2015 and runnerup in 2014 and 2016. * Recent Match Play winner and World Number One Dustin Johnson from South Carolina, sixth in 2015 and fourth last year. * Ireland’s Rory McIlroy with three consecutive top-10 finishes and a best of fourth in 2015. * Australian Jason Day, second in 2011 and third in 2013. * Reigning champion from England, Danny Willett, despite his poor form of late. * Japan’s Hideki Matsuyma, who ended up fifth and seventh in the last two years. Another six to ‘watch out for’ are Emiliano Grillo from Argentina, Spanish youngster Jon Rahm Rodriguez, Bubba Watson from Florida, South African Charl Schwartzel and the Australian duo of Adam Scott and in-form Marc Leishman who won recently in Orlando.

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