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Students escape London attack Alicante school group metres from bridge
By Matthew Elliott Costa Blanca schoolchildren caught up in the horrific London terrorist attack have returned safely to Alicante. The 44 students and four teachers from Maria Auxiliadora de Alicante were reunited with their relieved families at Alicante-Elche airport on March 24. The dream trip turned into a nightmare when they witnessed
the Westminster Bridge massacre from just 50 metres away. Taking photos of Big Ben and the British parliament, the group passed the attack site three minutes before killer Khalid Masood mowed down pedestrians on the bridge. With mayhem on the streets and helicopters in the air, the students fled to a McDonalds for shelter. The group of teenagers, aged 15-16, heard what sounded like shots as the scene erupted with
screams and sirens. Some victims had dived into the River Thames to avoid being run over by the terrorist killer. The students were still oblivious to what had happened when Masood was shot dead by police. When they arrived back in Alicante they were greeted by dozens of parents, many crying tears of relief. Applause rang out across the airport with even the school priest there for the moment.
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Crystal clear A RECORD €32.8 million will be invested in purifying water throughout the southern Costa Blanca this year in an ambitious move to tackle drought and pollution. The
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heavy investment includes a €12 million reform package for Orihuela’s wastewater treatment plant, irrigation infrastructure in L’Alacanti, and cleaning of the Vinolopo river.
Down in history THE Costa Blanca has just experienced its wettest winter since 1950 when The Archers was first broadcast and John Lennon was 10 years old. Alicante Province experienced two and a half times more rain than normal thanks to a series of torrential storms in the Levante. But it could have been worse. Further north in Valencia, residents saw the wettest winter since 1864.
Fake bomber POLICE arrested an Algerian man who left a backpack in the middle of Alicante, shouted that it was a bomb, and ran away. Military explosives experts were drafted in to cor-
don off the area before establishing that it was a false alarm. The incident took place on October 15, but until this week the suspect, 43, had eluded capture.
Church respray POLICE are investigating after a religious school was sprayed with anti-Catholic graffiti. The attack on the Franciscan school of Cartagena was the third to strike the Costa Blanca city in a matter of weeks. Vandals spray painted the walls with messages that read ‘God does not exist’ and ‘if he does, he is probably gay or transgender.’
SEXUAL SLAVERY: The young woman was forced into prostitution for seven years.
By Matthew Elliott POLICE rescued a young woman who was forced into prostitution for seven years by a pair of evil Romanian criminals. The despicable crooks, aged 44 and 45, now face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison each for their role in the sexual slavery. Both are also accused of membership of a criminal
o rg a n i s a t i o n . T h e m a n i s believed to have sexually assaulted the victim repeatedly during her horrific ordeal. Aged just 21 when she was forced into prostitution, the girl is now 28 and in the care of psychologists and social services. She was shuffled around nightclubs across the southern Costa Blanca for years, sometimes being taken as far north as Barcelona.
The woman was tricked into travelling to Spain from Italy.
Constantly abused and mistreated she was kept on a tight leash to avoid police detection and ‘paid’ a pittance of just €6 a day for food.
As is often the case she was tricked into travelling to Spain from a poorly paid job in Italy by the gangmasters, who promised a legal job, good salary and new life. The arrests were made as part of a new strategy launched by the Alicante Guardia Civil which ferociously targets human traffickers and organised crime groups involved in the illegal trade.
Suspect protests innocence THE prime suspect in the assassination of one of the Costa Blanca’s most powerful businesswomen has pleaded for protection from his furious brother-in-law. Miguel Lopez was controversially released from prison under strict bail conditions in mid-March. He is accused of murdering his own mother-in-law in cold blood after she allegedly planned to cut him out of the family fortune. He paid bail of €150,000 after spending 39 days in prison over the murder of Maria del Carmen Martinez. The widow of bank chief Vicente Sala was shot dead execution style in December. Since his release Lopez has been assiduously courting controversy. He gives frequent interviews where he loudly protests his innocence, poses for photos and talks of a police conspiracy.
The Brits are back ALICANTE-ELCHE airport is relying on sun-seeking Brits to help it smash the 13 million passenger barrier in 2017. Airlines operating to and from the airport h o p e t o se l l 11 . 5 millio n tickets between now and October 31. Roughly five million seats will carry British holidaymakers from the UK who, despite Brexit budget fears, are on course to hit the southern Costa Blanca in record numbers. There are now 203 routes connecting to Alicante during the summer season, 15 more than last year. More than half a million seats will be sold from Sweden and 700,000 from Holland. Last year a record breaking 12.3 million people sauntered through Alicante airport security.
Evil father PROSECUTORS are demanding a six-year prison sentence for a Murcia man accused of sexually abusing
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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.
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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.
his daughter for over a decade. The girl, now aged 16, claims to have been abused since the age of just six, with it getting much worse when she turned 11 and he began using physical force. S h e w as to o a fra id to te ll he r mother or brothers, who were all asleep when the abuse took place. She recently worked up the courage to talk with a teacher, who immediately contacted police.
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,
Beauty to tragedy A YOUNG man out for a run up the Sierra de Callosa de Segura tragically died when he tripped and fell from the mountain. His wife raised the a la rm w he n the 33-ye a r-old failed to respond to any of her calls and messages after he sent a photo of his gorgeous surroundings. After a search lasting just one
Bike vandals wreak havoc MURCIA’s innovative bicycle rental scheme has suffered from severe vandalism. The local manager of MuyBici was forced to launch a police complaint and denounced the anonymous thugs in public. Though proving popular among law-abiding locals, the scheme’s finances are in dire straits. They have already spent almost all the money they had earmarked for a 12-year project after a series of teething problems and earlier vandalism.
In May 2016 more than 150 bicycles had to be replaced after being smashed by thieves and crooks. In the latest incident, a video was spotted online showing a group of teenagers stealing bikes by forcing them out of their security stations. Despite such bike schemes being enormously popular across Spain, Britain and the rest of Europe, only Murcia has seen such determined vandalism.
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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’
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Timanfaya. a humid subtropical forest that dominated southern Europe millions of years ago.
hour, firefighters from Orihuela found the man’s body in a ravine.
Finding Nemo STATE of the art technology, including an expensive air conditioning system, will keep the fish at Alicante Aquarium well fed and happy. Over €100,000 has been ploughed into upgrading the system after 177 fish died from bacteria poisoning in 2015. The newl y equi pped t ank i s scheduled to open before Easter and will feature 101 specimens from 15 different species.
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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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Birthdays • Sergio Ramos, Footballer, March 30 Spanish footballing legend Sergio Ramos is a long time fixture of both Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, joining both in 2005. He played a key role in Spain’s World Cup win in 2010 and was named La Liga’s best defender for four consecutive years from 2012 to 2015. • Ewan McGregor, Actor, March 31, 46 Scottish actor McGregor shot to fame in his portrayal of Mark Renton in the cult 1996 film Trainspotting. He then went on to star in big budget movies, gaining recognition as the young ObiWan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. His most recent role is as Lumiere in the box office smash Beauty and the Beast. • Beth Tweddle, Gymnast, April 1, 32 British gymnastics champion Tweddle has had an incredibly successful career, competing in three Olympic games in Athens, Beijing, and London, where she won the bronze medal on the uneven bars. She has also won three World Championship gold medals, 11 World Cup gold medals and six European Championship gold medals. • Robert Downey Jr, Actor, April 4, 51 Robert Downey Jr’s most famous role is his portrayal of Iron Man in the Marvel universe. He won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Ally McBeal in 2000 and another for Best Actor for his performance as Sherlock Holmes in 2009. • Pharrell Williams, Singer, April 5, 44 Grammy award-winning singer, rapper and music producer Williams is one half of record production duo The Neptunes and the lead vocalist of hip hop band NERD. He was nominated for an Oscar in 2014 for penning the song ‘Happy’ for the film Despicable Me 2.
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Kept in captivity By Matthew Elliott ANIMAL rights activists have rounded on Local Police in Alicante whom they accuse of keeping German and Belgian shepherds locked in a cage for 16 hours a day. The prize-winning breeds, which have made an immense contribution to local law and order, have suffered due to a police service restructure. Before the change someone was present in the evenings to clean the kennels and take the dogs out for much-needed exercise. But in a bid to shave just â‚Ź400 from the budget, this service has been abolished.
The shocking news was leaked to animal charities by horrified insiders who want to remain anonymous but see something done to help the dogs. Allegedly the kennels have not been properly cleaned since March 6 and the outside sand boxes and play areas have been totally neglected. During weekends, the whistleblowers say the seven shepherds are left alone locked in their cages. Naturally there are justified concerns the dogs will suffer from severe psychological stress. They may begin to get antagonised and even violent unless they are allowed to play outside and enjoy company.
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Wanton carnage 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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Eviction postponed THE Platform of those Affected by Mortgages and Stop Evictions, have managed to prevent the eviction of a young family in Alicante. The couple, with three children, had occupied a property owned by a bank in the Virgen del Remedio neighbourhood of the city, because they had no alternative due to their lack of in-
come. With protests taking place and a large number of people concentrated in the area and with children present, the court agreed to delay the eviction until May 5, giving the family more time to try and make other arrangements and get housing in place. The Platform criticised the situation saying that banks are
Rescuing antiquity PLANS are afoot to radically renovate the old town of Alicante. Councillors finally want to lavish the terrific attraction with the attention, and investment, it deserves. A cross-party commission will spend the next few weeks investigating the best ways to rejuvenate the old town, which is at risk of falling into disrepair without urgent action. They will liaise with local business leaders, residents and even architects to ensure that the best blueprint is drawn up for the fragile, yet hugely important area. Outside the packed resorts and beaches of the Costa Blanca, Alicante’s old town is one of the region’s major cultural attractions, helping the city become a global destination in its own right.
rescued with public money, but they then fail to provide housing for social rent. They are also calling on a two-year suspension on evictions involving children, until families are offered alternative housing.
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BRITISH EXPATS: Allege the Camposol developers took advantage of them. AFTER a criminal complaint was launched by 73 British expats over alleged fraud in the construction of the Camposol community in Mazarron, a political party has brought the issue to the attention of parliament. Ciudadanos, an anti-corruption party which is now the fourth largest in Spain, has asked the government to investigate the now notorious case.
Accusations made against the bankrupt developers include selling real estate without a building licence, insurance or habitability certificate. The lawsuit claims many buildings were sold in a delapidated state having been built precariously along the Los Aznares ravine. Lawyers also allege the developers took advantage of British retirees who didn’t speak Spanish and were
unfamiliar with the complex legalities. Many of them paid cash, making resolution of the conflict incredibly difficult after the developer went bankrupt. Last week the Euro Weekly News reported how the Camposol residents’ association asked the British tourism ministry to stop promoting Murcia as a sun and sea destination in the hope of drawing attention to their cause.
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‘Scandi noir’ Mediterranean life hits Cartagena on the big screen By Matthew Elliott EVEN Scandinavian crime dramas would be hard pressed to come up with the storylines of death and intrigue that have afflicted Cartagena in recent times. The Murcian city has clocked up nine violent deaths and six serious injuries in just three months. Such shocking statistics would see readers forgiven for mistaking the city with its Colombian namesake or wondering whether there was a Spanish Jack the Ripper on the loose. Gangland murders, and macho violence
have played their part. In February a Lithuanian man was found murdered and tortured on a San Isidro farm in what investigators believe to be a crime linked to drug dealing. Also this year a body was found floating in the port with stab wounds. Another case saw an Irishman drown after a fall. One man was shot dead at point blank range in another drugrelated case in Jose Maria de Lapuerta. The figures are, however, slightly misleading. Most of the dead were killed in a tragic car crash on February 4 which took the lives of four young men and a teenage girl.
A HUGE advertising campaign showing off the very best of the Costa Blanca South will be broadcast in cinemas across 187 cities. The 20 second film, deployed just in time for Easter, will reach an estimated three million people in the space of a week. The main focus will be in towns across Spain and the key domestic markets of
Barcelona and Madrid but if successful the ad might be revamped for summer and debut across the globe. Crucial to the ad is the portrayal of the Costa Blanca as a cultural destination, with an educated avantgarde community, stylish cafes, restaurants, a vibrant nightlife and spectacular scenery. The region’s terrific beaches and coastline will
be advertised as excellent sports destinations to Spaniards who are too familiar with sun, sea and sand to get excited by that alone. The campaign is called ‘Mediterranean Live’ and will also feature a special segment on LGBT tourism, advertising Alicante and other cities as tolerant, welcoming places ripe for fun and adventure.
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Social housing top of agenda ALICANTE Council has created the Bureau for Housing to help manage social rents in the city. The group involves the Platform of those Affected by Mortgages, Stop Evictions o f Al i c a n t e ( PA H ), severa l f i n a n c i a l i n st itu -
tions, the Bar Association of Alicante and the Entity of Infrastructures of Generalitat Valenciana (EIGE). It has been set up to help address the situation of vulnerability or social exclusion of citizens in the area of housing in Alicante.
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Following the first meeting, PAH has proposed to the banking entities they assign 20 per cent of their housing stock to social rentals. Some entities already offer social rentals to families in a situation of social exclusion, however it was highlighted
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Baby threat to grandparents
HEADSTRONG school children who dream of heroic and often dangerous jobs were given the chance to see first hand what a career in saving lives is really like. Firefighters, coastguards and nurses visited the Leonardo da Vinci Institute in Alicante to demonstrate a series of mock rescue situations and show students the hard work involved behind the scenes. The firefighters stole the show, even drafting in a helicopter to simulate a mountain rescue. But they also educated young idealists on the science involved in identifying hazardous materials and the medical skills needed to save a life. Coastguards showed off their swimming techniques and how to drag an unconscious swimmer back to shore. The nurses didn’t hold back and taught students how to help a pregnant women give birth when the hospital is too far away.
PAEDIATRICIANS have recommended vaccinating children as young as six months with the flu jab to prevent them from passing the virus onto their more vulnerable grandparents. Jose Pastor, president of the Alicante Medical Association said countless sick days are taken and many elderly people die as a result of influenza spread by children and teenagers. He also advised inoculating health workers and public officials who deal with elderly citizens on a regular basis. Similar schemes in the UK and Germany have shown promising results.
that there are situations in which firm commitments are still lacking. With more discussions planned, a full report is to be compiled for April 20 with real proposals in place.
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MAR MENOR: Of crucial ecological importance.
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Sand sharing is now impossible By Matthew Elliott DESPITE the salt marshes of Mar Menor being in desperate need of fresh sand after the winter storms, Torrevieja has said it will not offer a solitary grain from its own beaches. Plans to replenish the salty Murcia lagoon, a site of cru-
cial ecological importance, with sand from the Costa Blanca are now in total disarray. Torrevieja has warned the environmental ministry that it’s beaches have their own problems following one of the wildest, wettest winters in living memory. Mayor Jose
Manuel Dolon said he will forbid any sand collection from the city’s beaches and wished Mar Menor the best of luck. Where Mar Menor goes from here is anyone’s guess. The famous marshes are on the brink of ecological collapse after decades of abuse and neglect.
Diving into paradise SPORT, sea and sun were on the agenda as the Costa Blanca tourist board launched a huge international event in Alicante. British and Dutch radio stations, newspapers, and TV shows joined hundreds of exhibitors at the nautical tourism show. The very best sporting activities the Costa Blanca has to offer were on display at the city’s biggest water park. Attendees watched
professional divers plunge into a five-metre deep swimming pool while enjoying artisan beers brewed in Alicante. Nautical tourism is the Costa Blanca’s latest niche offering to the global marketplace. Watersports enthusiasts from all around the world are being invited to enjoy the Costa’s magnificent scenery, tranquil waters and abundant sunshine.
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Crucial fight GENETICISTS at Elche hospital have discovered a new mutation associated with colorectal cancer which may be crucial in the fight against the disease.
Super vandal A YOUNG man was arrested in Murcia for causing a staggering €18,000 worth of damage to public property in a graffiti rampage using abrasive acids and permanent paint.
Finally paid POLICE officers and councillors across Torrevieja will finally be paid the more than €50,000 they are due in overtime from 2015 and 2016. Workers were furious at the suggestion they take extra time off instead of receiving payment.
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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
Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com
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Supersonic demand TRAIN chiefs are set to bypass Madrid and go straight to Brussels to demand a high speed rail link between Murcia and Almeria. Top businessmen and politicians claim that the so-called Mediterranean Corridor loses out on hundreds of millions of euros each year due to a lack of connections. Rail experts, local businessmen and politicians have established a new platform calling for the Murcia-Almeria connection and is talking with the EU transport commission after denouncing Madrid for not caring about the region’s economic health.
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Motorcyclist’s epic adventure A DAREDEVIL explorer is set to embark on an epic two-wheeled adventure from the southern Costa Blanca all the way to China. Elche-based rider David Gavina will leave the Costa on April 14 on an iconic Triumph motorbike hoping to cover the epic 10,000km journey in just 30 days. With visas, tour guides, fuel and accommodation, the entire trip is expected to cost around €10,000. Luckily Gavina will have spon-
sorship from local motorcycle company TMRT who will also equip the bike, which has a 15 litre engine, with extra petrol drums for emergency refueling. Gavina’s epic ride will see him pass through France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and finally China, where he will settle in the desert city of Urumqi before bracing for the hard road home.
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Port success EXPERTS from Alicante attended the International Cruise Show in Florida to learn from the best in the business. The Costa Blanca port wants to expand on last year’s success which saw 89,000 people arrive on cruise ships.
Doggy delay PET owners have been reassured the new dog park at San Juan beach is still due some finishing touches. Many had complained over a lack of lighting, shade and water for the dogs.
Runaway rue DAVID GAVINA: All set for the long ride.
POLICE found a teenage girl who fled her Villajoyosa home in Madrid. She left only a short note for her worried parents. The 17-year-old was fine but hugely embarrassed by the massive social media campaign to find her.
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Sand or gravel?
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The sand will be taken from nearby dunes. But there are fears that it will be of poor quality and spoil Torrevieja’s all important reputation with inferior sand mixed with grit and gravel.
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Sneaky skyscrapers MASSIVE high-rises planned for Torrevieja will not be approved by the council. There are fears that the vast skyscraping apartments would dramatically alter the city’s landscape and be despised by locals on the ground.
MOUNTAINS of sand will be shipped to the beaches of Torrevieja. They are in dire need of replenishing after a hugely destructive winter. A massive operation will involve dozens of trucks carrying 20 tons of sand at a cost of roughly €100,000.
The beaches are in dire need of replenishing after the winter.
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75TH ANNIVERSARY: Of the death of Miguel Hernandez was celebrated in Orihuela. ORIHUELA, the entire Costa Blanca, and indeed the world celebrated the 75th anniversary of the death of Miguel Hernandez on March 28. President of Valencia, Ximo Puig, visited Orihuela to pay his respects to the town’s favourite song, the world famous poet and playwright born there in 1910. Moving tributes tried to capture the enormous influence Hernandez had on Spanish suffering, poetry and politics during the dark years of the Civil War and early fascism. A committed Republican, he was sentenced to death by the Franco regime in 1940. After enduring the harsh conditions of post-war prison he eventually succumbed to tuberculosis, dying at the age of 31.
Orihuela councillors praised his love of the people, passion for peace, poetry, love and life. Left wingers asked the Spanish government to formally repeal his conviction, which still stands. Countless biographies have been written, murals painted, and songs sung about Hernandez and his contribution to Spanish culture. His poems later became a key symbol of the emerging Spanish resistance against fascism. and helped pave the path to revolution. Orihuela held its biggest ever poetry contest this year in honour of Hernandez. A total of 363 poems were submitted from countries as diverse as the UK, Colombia, Israel and Morocco.
INCLUSIVE activities will be held across the southern Costa Blanca from March 30 to April 2 to celebrate World Autism Day.
Still room THERE is still space for another 13,000 homes to be built in Alicante. The city’s urban plan of 1987 permitted 48,302 new homes by 2008, but the real estate crash put construction on the back burner.
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Taiwanese scammers THE extradition of Taiwanese fraudsters arrested in luxury villas scattered around the Costa Blanca has led to a major international incident. Spain is set to become the first EU country to deport criminals from Taiwan to the Chinese mainland instead of the breakaway island. The vast majority of the 269 suspects arrested in joint Spanish-Chinese police swoops across the country are from Taiwan. Critics say their extradition to China could lead to an unfair trial and even torture. For years the fraudsters operated sophisticated phone scams on unsuspecting Chinesespeakers across Europe. With full scale call centres operating in the southern Costa Blanca and Madrid, the scammers tricked people into depositing money into bank accounts. Pretending to be policemen, or bank security officials, they managed to fleece Chinese expats out of more than 16 million before the cartel was crushed.
CRUISE SHIPS: Like the luxurious Britannia are expected to bring flo THE Port of Alicante will become the engine of the Costa Blanca economy under ambitious new plans drawn up by port president Juan Antonio Gisbert. Speaking at a conference on March 29 Gisbert revealed that port traffic grew a healthy 33 per
cent last year. More than 3.5 million tons of goods shifted through the port. Good news for the 2,000 local families whose livelihood depends on the port’s success. Next year there are great expectations that nearly a quarter of a million
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Sexual threat of virtual ‘friends’ AN alleged paedophile stands accused of forcing a young girl from Almoradi to take naked photos of herself. The 11-yearold’s shocked father found the explicit photos on his daughter’s phone and immediately contacted police. They tracked the WhatsApp messages to a number in Cartagena and captured a 29-year-old Spanish male who had been chatting with the girl for months. A police investigation revealed the youngster was part of an online chat group discussing anime. She had claimed to be 13 and was targetted by the pervert, who pretended to be a teenager and managed to solicit a provocative photo from her. Once he had the photo he threatened to share it online and expose her to family and friends. She was blackmailed into sending more photos and even videos, progressively becoming more explicit. In response, the local Guardia Civil has advised parents to protect their children online by adapting security settings on mobiles and WiFi routers to prevent them accessing chat groups.
ocks of tourists to the Costa Blanca. tourists will dock on board hundreds of cruise ships. Not to mention celebrity and sporting success. This year, and in 2020 and 2023, Alicante will be the starting point for the world famous Volvo Ocean Race, the biggest event in the boating calendar.
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TOURIST RENTALS: Many now choose an apartment rather than a hotel. By Matthew Elliott COSTA Blanca residents who rent out rooms or homes to tourists should beware that a major crackdown on the practice is now underway. The regional government has slapped three global accommodation platforms with hefty fines for violating strict tourist rental laws. Airbnb, Homeaway, and
Rentalia have been fined â‚Ź30,000 each. It will soon be far more difficult for homeowners to take advantage of the enormously profitable business of renting out rooms. In th e Co s ta Bla n ca alone there are roughly half a million apartments, houses and rooms available for short term let at any one moment. But only 22,000 properties and
102,000 beds are officially registered for tax purposes. Recent estimates suggest that almost three out of every four tourists now c hoos e s to s ta y in a n apartment rather than a hote l. The tre a s ury be lieves that amounts to a rental black market that generates over â‚Ź1 billion each year, none of which is taxed.
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Battling against online bullying By Matthew Elliott ONE in every four bullying incidents suffered by children across the Costa Blanca happens online. Six per cent of children in the province claim to have been bullied and blackmailed on the internet. The terrible humiliation of having mocking videos posted online and spread like wildfire on mobile phones makes some victims so ashamed they suffer for years before telling their families. Helping child victims overcome these deep psychological wounds before they poison their adulthood is a pioneering initiative at the Cabo Huertas health centre. The child psychology unit began dealing with a huge number of troubled teenagers and traced their
CHILDHOOD BULLYING: Can be terribly humiliating. problems back to childhood bullying. Today the clinic is perhaps the only public facility in Spain dedicated to helping bullied children at the psychological level. It examines relationships with parents and other children to identi-
fy emotional weaknesses and work towards strengthening them. Dozens of seven to 11-year-olds from across the southern Costa Blanca have benefited tremendously from the workshops. Soon they will be expanded to help adolescents.
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Modern problems TOURISTS criticised the shoddy WiFi at the Santa Barbara castle claiming that it’s hard to find out anything about its history when the network keeps shutting down.
Healthy hearts A VIRGIN olive oil fair held in Alicante attracted Michelin chefs and even talk of a course in olive oil preparation at the university as part of the popular Gastronomy degree.
Bomb shelter THE Balmis bomb shelter in Seneca square, Alicante has been reopened to the public after repairs. The refuge was built in 1937 to protect up to 600 civilians from fascist air raids.
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Secrets of hedgehog hill By Matthew Elliott HUNDREDS of volunteers have signed up to scour the Benacantil hill for hedgehogs. The search parties will take place under the cover of darkness when the mysterious nocturnal mammals awaken from their slumber. The volunteers will have only lanterns and moonlight to guide their way. They are taking part in a unique scientific experiment that hopes to gather as much information about the Costa Blanca’s spikiest residents as possible. Some are biologists or PhD students, others regular men and women with an appetite for hedgehog hunting. When they get up close and personal with the famously shy creatures, the volunteers will delicately try to attach a GPS transmitter o n
The animals are facing existential threat from humans upending their natural habitat. their spikes. Scientists at the University of Alicante will then be able to study their population numbers, sleeping, eating and mating habits. Armed with new data they will hopefully be able to help protect the Costa Blanca’s native hedgehog population. The animals are facing an existential threat from humans upending their natural habitat to build roads and apartments. HEDGEHOG STUDY: Hopes to help protect the native population.
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Animal lovers or con artists? SO-CALLED ‘animal experts’ charged Torrevieja Council an eyewatering €187 per hour for courses on protection legislation. Opposition councillors have absolutely savaged newly released receipts that show the shocking scale of the bills. During December 2016 the department of animal protection enlisted the services of a group of selfproclaimed animal experts to educate them on relevant legal frameworks. They took three courses. The first lasted just eight hours and cost a hefty €1,008 (€126 per hour). The second was on handling cat colonies and lasted four hours at the Torrevieja casino with a €520 invoice. The final eight-hour course cost €1,499, or €187 per hour and examined how to work with animal shelters. PP politicians accused the council of squandering public money. They noted that the animal experts weren’t quite so altruistic when it came to getting paid and asked how the countless council workers waiting on two years worth of overtime pay must feel.
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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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Wise owls DOCTORS older than 67 will now be obliged to pass on their wisdom to younger colleagues, rather than tending patients. The decision has not gone down well.
Pirate nemesis ONE of the jewels of the Spanish Armada, the tall ship Serviola, took a break from its duties combating piracy and drug trafficking to pose for photos in Alicante port.
Fire above A FIRE broke out on the eighth floor of an Alicante car park damaging six cars and forcing firefighters to use cranes to extinguish the dangerous blaze.
Pitch black CITIZENS of Alicante joined the fight against climate change as the town hall turned off its lights for Earth Hour alongside thousands of cities across the planet.
Swedish saga on the Costa By Matthew Elliott NEGOTIATIONS between Ikea and Alicante City will tak e p la c e in M ad rid on April 19. The global furniture giant is trying to open its first store in the Costa Blanca city but has encountere d s e rio u s res is ta nc e from residents and councillors. T h e S c a n d in av ian s aga h a s b ee n d ra g g in g o n for years, making Alicante one of the very few major European cities not to have an enormous Ikea dominating the horizon. N e x t mo n th ’s n eg o tia tions will take place far aw ay in
the Spanish capital because of the dis a s te r w hic h unfolded during a recent meeting with Ikea representatives.
Alicante is one of the few European cities not to have an Ikea. Ike a w a lke d out of the 2015 meeting in under five minutes after councillors invite d pa pa ra z z i a nd re s ident’s associations to take part. The Swedish multinational wants to open a gigantic store at least 50,000 square metres in size. But this is problematic under Alicante’s urba n pla nning la w s w hic h re s tric t ne w c ommercial enterprise s on s uc h a n enormous scale.
IKEA: Wish to open a huge store of around 50,000sqm.
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Last minute chaos THE stall owners who make up Torrevieja’s famous Friday market began the tough business of setting up camp in the new site near the waterpark. The change of location is set for the first week of April, but many sellers insist it be postponed until after Easter. They fear the change will confuse holidaymakers expecting
the market to be where it’s always been. The controversial move has been long awaited by many, though criticised by some. There will be better amenities for shoppers, including public toilets, at the new site on Delfina Viudes, but there has been a complaint over a lack of transport links.
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ALICANTE: Proving a step too far.
Monty Python mayhem By Matthew Elliott GOOGLE maps has been driven crazy by the political intricacies and complex history of Alicante. The global giant can name almost every street in the world, from Fifth Avenue in New York to a dirt path in the slums of Baghdad. But Alicante is proving a step too far. The search engine is con-
stantly having to update changes to the Alicante map. In recent months judges have abolished street names associated with the Franco dictatorship, then reinstated them after protests from conservative councilors. The pendulum has swung so often that even postmen and taxi drivers are confused. Signs and plaques dedicated to one faction or another
during the Civil War are constantly being rewritten or removed, making it difficult to have even basic reference points. Whenever a street name is abolished over public protests, a rival protest demands it be reinstated. Alicante cartography now resembles a Monty Python sketch which shows no signs of ever ending.
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Doctors cleared of man’s death SIX doctors were acquitted of reckless homicide over the death of a young man who was discharged from Elche hospital but then collapsed and died just eight hours later. The tragic case took place 17 years ago. Lawyers for the victim’s family had demanded three-year prison sentences for the doctors, some of whom were just interns at the time. In 2000, the 20-year-old entered A&E after suffering a back injury. A CT scan revealed no serious internal damage or bleeding and he was discharged. Days later he returned
complaining of severe stomach pain that radiated through his back, and constant vomiting. He encountered six doctors at various stage of the attempted diagnosis but none inferred from his symptoms that he had suffered a lesion on his crucial aortic artery. He was advised to stay overnight but not compelled. Choosing to leave, the young man died just hours later. Judges found that, while the doctors may have collectively done better, they were not negligent or in dereliction of duty as the likelihood of an aortic rupture was extremely small.
Green champion ELCHE has announced its ambitious plan to be the European Green Capital in 2030. It would be a huge coup for Elche, which already has two World Heritage awards, the Palmeral, and the Mystery Play of Elche staged at the Santa Maria Basilica. Becoming a European Green Capital isn’t just a symbolic triumph. The city would reap serious financial dividends through increased tourist revenue and funding.
Elche cigarette factory By John Smith
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ACCORDING to an official report from the National Police, officers have prevented the opening of an illegal tobacco factory in Elche which could have produced 40 million cigarettes (two million packs) just from the material seized. Information was received that an organisation based in Bulgaria and with sections in different countries of the Europe a n U nion w hic h w a s involve d in smuggling and money laundering, was in the process of setting up this illegal and unsanitary factory.
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Flash mob PEOPLE with Down’s Syndrome and their relatives stormed Alicante’s AVE station in a flash mob while singing the hit song ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams.
Home defenders A WAVE of home robberies has forced dozens of Villafranqueza residents to protest and demand extra evening patrols and security cameras.
The organisation was also involved in smuggling and money laundering.
It was established that they had obtained a warehouse property and were in the process of shipping in machinery and building premises to house workers on site. In addition, officers discovered that those behind the factory had chartered a vessel which was bringing in tobacco so
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Tram battered WAREHOUSE: Machinery was seized. that they could start manufacture. Armed with all of this information, the officers raided the warehouse, seized the machinery and arrested five Bulgarians.
A TRAM linking San Juan beach to Alicante was wrecked after a gang of thugs threw stones at it, terrifying the passengers on board who later had to disembark and wait for a new tram.
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Have a say MORE than 15,000 Costa Blanca parents have signed a petition demanding the right to a say in the language their children are educated in. At present the Madrid government has the final say on state school matters.
Lost at sea A CANDLELIT prayer ceremony was held on Postiguet beach to remember all the people who drowned in the Mediterranean in 2016, including countless thousands of refugees.
Take over AUSTRIAN airline, Niki, will take over all Air Berlin flights from Alicante to Berlin, Munich and Dusseldorf. Air Berlin cancelled routes from Alicante in December due to financial difficulties.
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Torrevieja Co light work of by Francesca Souter ANIMAL rescue workers at Torrevieja Town Hall have been dealing with more than just lost cats, having rescued 32 wild animals over the course of the last year. The figures were announced at the end of February by Councillor Fanny Serrano, who also revealed that the number of successful rescues were up on the previous year. The most prominent find was a royal python, a species not native to the Mediterranean, unable to withstand the low temperatures at night, and was most likely an escaped house pet. The snake was rescued after local residents alerted the Guardia Civil that they could see it moving towards them down the road. A whopping 24 of those recovered were birds, including a hawk eagle, young owl, kestrel, four swifts and gulls. The kestrel was found nesting on a ninth floor bal-
ON THE TOWN: Kestrels are quit cony at the Hotel Playas where experts managed to move the nest full of chicks to a nearby terrace without much disturbance.
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te common urban birds. Perhaps the most surprising of the rescues listed were two swarms of domestic bees. Serrano was keen to emphasise that it isn’t
always the experts who do the rescuing! A resident of Aguas Nuevas managed to save a bat, releasing it at nightfall.
DOG pee, cigarette butts and lazy recyclers cost Alicante an unbelievable €4 million every year. With that money all of the city’s beaches could be made immaculate every evening, and every street scrubbed and washed every two weeks. The shocking revelation comes as part of a new cleaning campaign fronted by local rapper Arkano. Busting a rhyme in the new TV ad, Arkano, who dresses like Ali G, asks why people would never stamp out cigarette butts in their living room but happily do so on the street. The hip campaign’s catch motto is ‘Why don’t you eat it with chips?’ juxtaposed with a steaming pile of dog poo. It will be brought to schools and community centres across the city. Radio messages urging residents to keep the city clean will be recorded by famous voice actor Joan Pera, who usually plays Woody Allen on dubbed Spanish telly. Though the message uses humour, the reality isn’t quite so amusing. Chewing gum and cigarettes alone cost the city €180,000 to clean up each year. More than half a million is spent on dog urine. Meanwhile, separating recycling and organic waste, easily done at home, costs Alicante a staggering €3 million each year.
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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, pensioners’ 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 (e.g. 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 don’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.
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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.’
Want to be on TV? PRODUCTION company Flame TV is producing the next series of Channel Five’s hit series The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door, and is bringing the show to Spain. They want to hear from British ex 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. To find out 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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Ship ahoy! Bar Kenz’s kind donation to AECC SAILING ship Pascual Flores is being rescued from rotting away in Torrevieja harbour. This beautiful ship was laid up in the UK after being used in 1970s serial drama The Onedin Line. Upon finishing filming, she was brought to Torrevieja where she was built 110 years ago. The Partido Popular in Torrevieja spent a considerable amount of money in renovations to ensure she was ship shape and seaworthy but the PSOE coalition council had no interest in her. The local branch of the Royal Naval Association was invited aboard and noticed the bell was missing so they rasied funds to help purchase of a new one. After acquiring a bell, RNA members donated a bell rope from the old aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal and she was complete.
The Spanish Navy’s floating dry dock will arrive from Cartagena late on the evening of Friday March 31 and early the following morning, the crew will cast off the Pascual Flores’ mooring ropes and steer her into the dry dock. Once in position the water will be pumped out, the Pascual Flores will settle down, the dock will rise and she will depart Torrevieja to the music of The British Royal Marine band. Providing all goes to plan, the ship will leave Torrevieja arround 12 noon on Saturday and the flags flying from the foremast will read ‘Bon Voyage.’ Plenty of car parking spaces will be made available why not go along and see this lovely ship off? On arrival in Cartagena she will be rested high and dry on a concrete structure which is part of the Naval Maritime Museum.
SUPPORTING AECC: Bar Kenz has raised vital funds for the cancer charity. THE amazing Bar Kenz on San Luis has given Maria and the Pink Ladies €1,020 for the AECC. Landlords Jan and Ken, along with their hard working staff raised the money mainly from the charity tins which are passed around the bar regularly especially on the card bingo days when the bar is really busy. There was also a very kind donation from one
of the bar’s regulars of €125. As usual Jan and Ken would like to thank customers for their never ending generosity when raising money for charity. If you would like to make an appointment with the AECC for a mammogram, cervical test or prostate check please telephone the office on 965 329 841 Monday to Friday 10am-1pm.
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Pet friendly shopping A LIST of all the pet friendly shops, cafes and businesses throughout Torrevieja will soon be available on the council’s website. There are already at least 40 participating businesses who have pledged to warmly welcome cats, dogs, and other furry shoppers. The pet friendly initiative has been a remarkable success in other European countries and will be publicised in Torrevieja’s tourist office. With so many people desperate to take their pets on short trips or holidays, the effort will doubtlessly prove popular among travellers. All businesses which sign up for the scheme will be given an abundant supply of free doggy bags in appreciation of their tolerant attitude.
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ANNETTE AND DAVE English receive the donation from event organisers, Marlene Brown and Joan Rampton.
ELCHE Children’s Care Home has received an incredibly generous sum of ₏928 which was raised at a charity night held at Restaurante El Alto La Dolores. The home is incredibly grateful to all involved for their continued support.
Annual spring craft fayre THE Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) will be holding its annual Spring Craft Fayre at TCF, Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas, 68 in Torrevieja on Saturday April 1 between 1pm and 3.30pm. A range of beautiful handcrafted items including cards, jewellery, knitted items, cush-
ions, etc will be available as well as homebaked cakes and scones, bric-a-brac and nearly new clothing. Admission is free and there will also be refreshments on sale. Doors will open at 1pm prompt so get along and see the wonderful array of items available and feel free to bring your family and friends too.
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BIRTHDAY BOOGIE: Members enjoyed the live music entertainment.
Country music club celebrates birthday AT the Costa Calida Country Music Club’s March dance the club celebrated its fourth birthday. Tex Mex provided the live entertainment with their repetoire coming mainly from the Texas Tornados and the Mavericks. Members also said goodbye to their German friends until such times as they return in October. The monthly dance is held on the first Friday of each month in Marianos Camposol,
starting at 7.45pm and entry costs only €4. The next night is on Friday April 7 and this will be a big screen/projector night, so if you want to hear a particular song let the club know through its Facebook page. Ann, Roy, Tom and Helen, as well as running the club for four years, have also been involved with another club for six years. During this time it has always been their objective to book a Spanish country band
but there were none to book. They were delighted therefore to come across Los Alacranes, a five-piece band with banjo, fiddle, according etc., which has recently been formed. This group has been booked for Friday May 5, so put that in your diary… a night to look forward to. Ann and Roy’s line dance classes continue in Camposol Culture Centre on Wednesday and Thursdays. Call 968 974 951 for more information.
HELP Murcia Mar Menor HELP Murcia Mar Menor will be hosting a spring fair on Saturday April 8 at the HELP Outlet, Oasis Bulevar from 10am until 3pm. There will be a range of stalls including cards, gardening equipment, stained glass, jewellery and cakes. There will also be a
tombola and at 12 noon there will be a small fashion show. You can find the HELP Outlet located between the Arches Bar and the English butchers where everyone will be made more than welcome.
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Phoenix announce new musical director THE Phoenix Concert Band is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Musical Director, Mr David Last. David has vast experience in the musical world, having held the position of Principal at Lyceum School of Music, Manchester. The Phoenix Concert Band was originally formed in 1996 and plays a wide variety of music such as songs from the musicals, ballads and sing-a-longs. They also play carols and hymns for special services and occasions. There are currently vacancies for musicians in all sections, brass and woodwinds. So why not go along and have a chat over a coffee or contact them by phone on 646 031 584 or email mspatshep@hotmail. com for further information. The band rehearses Tuesdays from 2pm - 4pm in San Miguel.
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Tap your troubles away STUDIO32 are now halfway through rehearsals for their summer production of ‘Mack and Mabel.’ The play is a true story, set in the period of the silent movies, starting in 1911 and ending in 1938. The role of Lottie is played by one of Studio32’s younger stars, Alice Wakeford. This is Alice’s fifth show with Studio32; her previous credits include a show-stealing performance as the cat in ‘Dick Whittington,’ the youngest daughter Chava in ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ and more recently the Ghost of Christmas Past in ‘A Christmas Carol.’ At only 15 years old she is an accomplished singer, dancer and actress and is relishing the challenges of her current role. Lottie is Mack’s previous leading lady, a girl who has been round the block a few times. She is the tap dance lead in the show, and her poignant song tells of years of putting up with life’s little knocks – so just ‘Tap Your Troubles Away’! The show contains some great songs, dancing and humour, and the high standards of production from this talented company ensure that audiences will be in for a spectacularly entertaining evening. Studio32 are continuing to support the San Fulgencio
Alzheimer’s Association and local charities with this show. Past shows have raised significant sums of money and the company hope to repeat that with sell-out performances again. Tickets are available now and seats for their previous productions have sold out quickly so make sure to book your tickets early. This performances will be Wednesday May 31 to Saturday June 3 at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio and start at 7.30pm with doors open 7pm. Reserved seating tickets are now on sale, priced at €9, and can be obtained by calling Philip on 602 454 033, or by emailing tickets@studiothirtytwo.org. A seating plan is available on their website www.studiot h i r t y t w o . o rg , a l o n g w i t h lots of information about the company and past shows.
The show contains some great songs, dancing and humour.
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Oriheula dinner, dance and song FOR one night only Orihuela Costa Community Care brings you the amazing voice of the fabulous tenor Paul Michael. A dinner, dance and song will be held on Friday April 14 at Restaurante Alfonso’s to help raise funds for the drop-in centre that the association would like to open. There will also be a raffle to help raise as much funds as possible. The event costs €16.95 and reservations can be made by calling 966 760 814.
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Huntington’s Disease fundraiser CAFE-BAR ALMORADI held its first event at its new premises in Calle Mayor, Almoradi last week, in aid of Huntington’s Disease Association (HDA). Supporters enjoyed a tradi-
tional afternoon tea of sandwiches; savouries and homemade cakes, raising a magnificent €212 for this not so well-known charity. The next fundraising event in aid of HDA will be the
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ever popular fun quiz on Saturday April 22 at 8pm. Tickets cost just €5 per person which includes tapas. To book tickets please contact Marion Smith on 651 043 681. Huntington’s Disease, which is often called HD, is a hereditary disorder of the central nervous system. It is a terminal illness, affecting both men and women, causing a very wide range of
symptoms including, uncontrollable movements; loss of speech and ability to swallow; incontinence and loss of memory function, as well as depression and changes in personality. There is currently no cure for HD. If you would like more information, or would like to get involved with organising a fundraising event in your area, then please contact Marion Smith on 651 043 681.
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966 482 667 AFTERNOON TEA: Held to raise funds.
THE VELVETONES: Had a full house for its charity night to raise fu
Oh,what a THE Velvetones had a full house for its charity night to raise funds for AECC and ALPE with music from the fabulous Reef Band and a couple of songs from the ladies during the break. A great time was had by all and €465 was raised which will be split between the two charities. Thanks to the band and everyone who came along to support the charities, it is an event that will definitely be done again!
The group can sing for groups, organisations or at weddings. If you like to sing whilst having fun and raising money for charity the group would love to see you at El Paraiso, Torrevieja on a Wednesday morning between 10am12.30pm.
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night Looking for someone to sing for you? The group needs no equipment and only charges a nominal fee for groups, organisations, weddings, etc although the fee is waived for registered charities. Visit www.velvetone sharmonytorrevieja.com or Facebook page Velvetones Harmony Chorus for further details or phone Ena on 965 707 598 or Maryanne on 966 714 973. The group looks forward to seeing you soon.
NICK MOORE (centre) and Dennis Carpenter (right). ON Sunday March 19, Costa Blanca residents Nick Moore and Dennis Carpenter jumped from a plane at 4,000 metres helping to raise over €2,600 for four animal rescues. Donations came from all over the UK, as well as locally in Spain. The brave duo jumped for the first time and both describe the fall as the most thrilling experience of their lives. Nick said, “I wouldn’t say it was life-changing but there is definitely a before and after when you do a parachute jump.” Funds raised will help care for abandoned animals in the Costa Blanca region in the care of ASOKA in Orihuela and Los Infiernos Supporters and Annette Crittell’s Tranquila Para Animales both in Murcia. Nick added “the fight to care for these animals continues. Everyone can help by making sure their animals are chipped and neutered and never buying from pet shops! Adopt don’t shop!”
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DMITRY MEDVEDEV: Owns several properties despite his modest public salary.
Political perks CORRUPTION allegations have been levelled against prime minister Dmitry Medvedev. Communist party deputy Valery Ruskin claims to have evidence that Medvedev owns a huge Moscow mansion, two glorious winter homes in the countryside, an Italian vineyard, a St Petersburg apartment complex and two yachts, despite his modest public salary.
Dangerous game A LAWYER who represents a dead Russian whistleblower mysteriously plunged from the fourth floor of an apartment building. Nikolai Gorokhov is the top lawyer for Sergei Magnitsky, who uncovered a huge fraud involving billions of roubles and key government officials in 2008. He later died in prison.
Hot potato RUSSIA’S entry to the Eurovision song contest has been banned by Ukraine, where the 2017 event takes place. The Kiev government is furious that Yulia Samoylova once performed in Crimea, which was Ukrainian territory before Russia took it back in 2014. She has been barred entry for three years.
Medicine man AN indigenous guardian of a Siberian lake considered sacred by local reindeer herders is launching a one man battle against oil drillers. Like many others Sergei Kechimov relies on fishing and an abundant ecosystem near Lake Imlor. But excavators and oil men are destroying the indigenous people’s traditional way of life.
Historical amnesia A POLL found most Russians have no idea how their
country originated. Some believe the union of Slavic tribes in ancient Kiev, others when Christianity was adopted in 988. Many reckoned Russia began with Peter the Great or the collapse of the USSR. One third said ‘the dawn of time.’
Novice mistake TWO Moscow-based sisters stole more than 40 million roubles (€600,000) from clients in the bank they worked at. They were arrested when they went to buy a luxury Ferrari at a prestigious dealership using a confused mixture of multiple bank accounts, cheques and cash.
Basket case A GENEROUS grocer in Strunino, north of Moscow, has been accused of ‘stealing bread from Putin.’ For years Mamud Shavershyan has dished out free bread to needy families and old ladies. But inquisitive locals can’t believe he would just hand out 3,000 loaves a month and contacted police.
FREE BREAD: Was handed out to needy families.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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ALTHOUGH people tend to just refer to the Costa Blanca, the reality is it covers such a large area with many geographical and economic differences it tends to be divided between the north and south with Alicante and its airport in the middle. The area known as Costa Blanca South is considered to be a busier, perhaps brasher place than its northern counterpart but still offers some fantastic opportunities for visitors and residents alike. This is also a flatter area but has the same temperate climate, great beaches and lots of opportunities for sports, gastronomy and healthy living. The area has seen a great deal of investment in property development and with its easy access from abroad through both Alicante and Murcia airports, it has become not only a popular area with expats but has seen a wide range of investment in property. Although all parts attract visitors and have their positive points, the main towns which appeal to
the largest number of visitors as well as purchasers of retirement and holiday properties are: Alicante which is a historic city with a population of over 300,000 manages to boast some of the best shops and restaurants due to its size. It has been one of the fastest growing cities in Spain for some time thanks to the influx of new residents from abroad. Cartagena, a city with more than 2,500 years of history, is on the coast and is one of the main Spanish naval bases. Its charming history, sitting comfortably with its modern outlook and a growing population makes it an ideal spot to live in or visit and it does have a number of decent beaches. Elche is just a 20-minute drive inland from Alicante. It is not a resort but a busy town with a population of around 200,000. Well-known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its palms which have been known since Roman times it attracts tourists with a love of history. Murcia, which also has its own airport is an important city inland from the coast which traces its
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history back over 1,000 years. It has the Segura River flowing through it and boasts an array of bridges and historical architecture. More sophisticated than many of the towns and cities based on the coast, Murcia is without doubt an impressive place to live in and offers great opportunities for overseas purchasers. Orihuela Costa is situated just 20 kilometres from the medieval city of Orihuela and is recognised as one of the most ecologically sound areas in Europe. The coastal area has been developed, and will attract newcomers to its 16 kilometres of beach front with golf courses slightly inland, blue
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flagged beaches, and a large number of restaurants serving first class cuisine. Torrevieja which borders Orihuela has a reputation for being one of the fastest growing regions of Spain. It is located midway between Alicante and Murcia airports and is a popular destination for visitors all over due to the reasonable property prices and excellent climate. Costa Blanca South is generally very popular with expats for holiday and retirement purchase so could be an attractive long term prospect for those who wish to enjoy a home in a new country.
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See another side to Spain at Casa Camille EVERYONE is busier these days. Life is harder. Life is more stressful. But it doesn't have to be. There are still corners of Spain that relish in the quieter times, in the beautiful basics, in community values and in offering you a glimpse into what Spain can really be like and the best bit of all? It is just a few hours away to be able to experience all of that and more. Casa Camille and Casa Dora are two delightfully charming rural houses nestled in the heart of the village of Villares, in Albacete Province. Owned and run by Margaret Wormington and her husband Peter, Casa Dora was actually the home of Margaret’s mother Dora who had spent many happy years there after finding the hidden delight of Villares. Margaret and Peter then went on to demolish a corral that was previously used for holding animals on the property and built Casa Camille. Despite the ‘casa rural’ being just six years old they found a builder who was sympathetic to the village’s character and used some original bricks and tiles to create a traditional cottage feel that was in keeping with its surroundings. These two properties now offer self-catering breaks and holidays in rural Spain. Casa Dora is a one bedroom house that is over 150 years old and Casa Camille has two double bedrooms and can sleep up to six people. They can be rented
RURAL RETREAT: Casa Camille is set in a quiet village amongst the Spanish countryside.
CASA CAMILLE and Casa Dora offer a delightful stay in the heart of Albacete Province.
separately or adjoining and with prices from just €15 per person per night, there really is no reason why you can’t escape the hustle and bustle of life and relax for a few days or weeks and enjoy the history, nature and charm of Villares and the neighbouring town of Elche de la Sierra. Pets are welcome and prices include linen. Casa Dora and Casa Camille are fully legal and registered and appear on the tourism website for the area at www.sierradealbacete.com Spaniards are their main tourists visiting the area, but Margaret wants more expats to discov-
er the delights. Having lived in Spain for 12 years, she believes there is nowhere else in the country quite like it. Their daughter, now 22, was, and remains, the only English child to have gone through the local school and the British visitors they receive are given a warm welcome from the villagers who go out of their way to show them the sights and give them samples of the local culinary dishes as they practise their English. For those maybe a little unsure of the Spanish language, Margaret has prepared a welcome
BREAK AWAY: Get away from the hustle and bustle with a weekend rural retreat. handbook giving information in English on the local area, places to visit and restaurants to try as well as translations of their menus and a better understanding of what is in the tapas dishes. Margaret said: “We have visitors who enjoy cycling and hiking, painting and photography and those who just want to just relax, visit the village and be surrounded by the Spanish countryside.” Casa Camille - Villares, Albacete Tel: 600 326 156 or 627 671 631 Visit: www.casacamilloe.wordpress.com
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ballroom, theatre, golf club, and even golden walls. It’s been dubbed the southern White House but the real rival in the glamour game isn’t the actual white house, it’s The Donald’s old hideout, the penthouse suite at Trump Tower. His modest New York home has a diamond and gold door, ancient Greek statues, and even temple-stye pillars coated in fine gold.
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Changing of the guard GERMANY is now Europe’s biggest commercial property market. A 2016 gold rush saw international investors conduct almost €60 billion worth of real estate business with all of the major German cities playing a key role in the country’s fortunes.
Berlin continued strengthening its reputation as the creative hub of the continent. Munich is seeing a hugely profitable local property market emerge. Frankfurt is poised to take over from London as the EU’s financial nerve centre.
Indeed Frankfurt leased more than half a million square metres of commercial property last year, its busiest since before the crisis. Its spectacular growth has helped knock the UK from its perch and established Germany as the new top dog in European real estate.
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Top show loves Spain HIT British television show and fantasy property extravaganza A Place in the Sun is incredibly passionate about Spain. After all the country represents some of the best aspirations of the British public, offers a tremendous variety of properties, and is the very definition of a dream destination. In fact the Channel 4 show recently named Spain as its No1 destination for the second year running. Producers have already scheduled dozens of trips across the country in 2017 as they bring the best of Spanish property to millions of British living rooms. Earlier in March the show did a special feature on a selection of Spanish holiday homes they uncovered after months of scouring the market for the very best deals. Needless to say the vast majority were dotted along the country’s famous Costas. A few were inland, more rural, but still within easy driving distance of the beach. The spring edition featured 16 Spanish properties. In keeping with the thriving scene on both the
Balearics and the Canaries, four of the featured homes were on islands. Among them was a lovely one-bedroom apartment at Puerto del Carmen on the Canaries for just €112,000. Closer to the mainland in Magaluf, Mallorca, could be found a gorgeous two-bed apartment with its own pool and just a 10 minute stroll from the beach for #173,000. The cheapest on offer was a spacious three-bed townhouse in the popular Almerian town of Albox for just €75,000. At the other end of the spectrum was a magnificent five-bed, four-bath villa in Denia, Costa Blanca, for €455,000 and featuring a pool, jacuzzi and BBQ. A place in posh Puerto Banus, Marbella could be had for €166,000, which gets you a twobed new build apartment close to the beach. And the biggest house advertised was a fantastic eightbed affair in Alcoy on the Costa Blanca. The enormous Hollywoodstar enclave costs just €172,000 and is as private as it gets.
ONE of the world’s biggest investment groups is set to become the latest major player to join the exciting residential real estate market in Spain. Kronos, which has offices in Madrid, London and Luxembourg, plans to invest €1 billion in Spain, an incredible vote of confidence in the country’s property future. Real estate subsidiary Kronos Homes will buy enough land to build 4,000 new
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A vote of confidence! homes before selling them to eager buyers for a tidy profit. Houses will have an avera g e c o st of €300,000 but ra nge from €150,000 to €2 million. With a team of highly regarded experts in Spain’s busy residential development
market, Kronos has selected sites in Alicante, the Costa del Sol, Costa Brava, and Madrid for its first foray into home building. More can soon be expected when the profits roll in. The news comes just weeks after Bilbao-
based construction company Neinor Homes floated 60 per cent of its share capital on the Spanish stock exchange. The famous homebuilder priced shares at €16.46 each, valuing the company at a huge €1.3 billion. It was the first time a residential property developer ventured on to the stock exchange in a decade in a powerful display of belief in the future of the Spanish real estate sector.
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A new showroom for Cosy Casa COSY CASA is proud to announce the opening of their first showroom in Spain. After more than a decade of serving customers across the Alicante and Murcia area, this family run business is responding to the demand of their clients and having a base in Benijofar where clients can view some of the products and services on offer, make enquiries and request on site visits and quotations. The showroom in Avenida Garcia Lorca forms part of the Benijofar Business Centre located in the former supermarket near the Citroen garage. It opens its doors on April 15 and Cosy Casa will have numerous items on display allowing customers to get an idea of some of the top of the range, quality products they offer. From seeing how solar hot water systems work, to central heating systems and boilers, there will also be a range of their quality kitchen and bathroom units on display. Cosy Casa is renowned in Spain for its solar and heating systems, but also offer kitchens and bathrooms in which
QUALITY KITCHENS: Samples will soon be seen at the new showroom in Benijofar.
BATHROOMS: Cosy Casa are specialists in disabled bathrooms. they had 15 years of experience in the UK. With this experience, it made perfect sense to bring that expertise and experience to Spain. Cosy Casa have all their own tradesman such as
builders, tilers, plumbers and electricians so you really can get the new bathroom or kitchen you always wanted. They can offer the complete range of doors, work tops, be it granite or wood, plus all appliances and the complete installation service. They are also specialists in disabled bathrooms and kitchens having been the main contractor in the UK to local councils making their houses more accessible for their disabled and elderly tenants. So if you are struggling and simple day to day tasks of using the bathroom and kitchen are no longer simple, then speak to Cosy Casa for more information about their wet rooms, disabled accessories, lower units that allow for wheelchairs to go underneath them, and much more. Of course the team continue to provide their solar and heating systems, so for more information on any of their services, call Kirk Thomas for a free survey, design and quote on 654 593 372. Cosy Casa Visit: www.cosycasa.es Tel: 654 593 372
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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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LEGAL SERVICES: A full range of services is available from the professional team. their legal position in Spain. With all the forthcoming changes, give yourself and your loved ones the opportunity to have a troublefree transition over the coming months to the new situation. For many years, a good number of people have been paying too much for their mortgages. They can help you to reclaim these
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Spain. One of their most requested services is translation. Society Law and Titles can translate almost all European languages so if you have official documents and need them purely translated and/or apostilised for the courts or any other official body, they can do it without delay. Births, deaths, marriages, divorces, bank loans, mortgages, passports, wills and/or inheritance related paperwork or any other legal documentation, can all be translated. These are just some of the examples of the services Society Law and Titles can offer clients. In this time of change, ensure you are protected from the winds of change which are blowing across Europe. Remember, ignorance will not be accepted as an excuse if you have not protected yourself in time. Call Society Law and Titles on 965 021 651, or visit the office from 9.30am-5pm Monday to Friday, to make an appointment with any of the professional staff and be certain about your rights. Do not let yourself be misguided in matters of the utmost importance to you and your family.
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8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Top of the Pops John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 July 1983. Featuring Roman Holliday, Freeez, The Cure, Funk Masters and Jimmy the Hoover. 9:00pm BBC Young Dancer 2017 The series continues with the ballet final as five more hopefuls compete for the category title at The Lowry in Salford. 10:00pm Big Hits: TOTP 1964 to 1975 11:30pm Top of the Pops 12:30am Top of the Pops 1:20am Top of the Pops 2:20am Top of the Pops 3:00am Top of the Pops 4:00am Top of the Pops 5:00am This is BBC Four
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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 The Darts Show Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Counting Cars Counting Cars Assassins FYI Daily Assassins Fire Down Below FYI Daily Fire Down Below River Monsters ITV4 Nightscreen
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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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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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That’s just rich! lies, predictions and the world’s billionaires Nora Johnson
Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
MICROSOFT founder Bill Gates (with $86 billion) again tops Forbes’ list of the world’s richest people with the number of billionaires increasing by 13 per cent. But bad news for Trump who dropped 220 places and $1 billion, and must now rub along on just $3.5 billion. Bless! Many recoil at the very mention of such extreme wealth but forget that the world’s top 10 richest people have actually done something to acquire it. Gates was personally involved with writing the codes which evolved into the software that runs on so many of the world’s computers and, compared with the likes of, say, Sir Philip Green, has also done something worthwhile with his billions, giving over $40 billion to the Gates Foundation
which seeks cures for infectious diseases. Together with the founders of Amazon, Facebook etc, Gates and co are all entrepreneurs who have created, mainly through their own drive and determination, substantial and reputable businesses serving millions of customers and employing thousands of staff. One hundred and fifty years ago, the list would have been dominated by people who inherited their wealth across centuries, originally acquired by men who waged wars and unleashed other kinds of violence.
Doubtless, of course, there’ll be tweets from Trump just how wrong Forbes’ accounting of his wealth is. But how would we know whether this is true? Recently, we’ve had so much fake news, who knows what’s truth, what’s paid for or what’s partisan nonsense. News flash: Trump denies existence of the moon.
BILL GATES: Has done something worthwhile with his billions.
White House spokesman supports Trump’s claim. News update: disclaimer from chief spokesman for Trump’s State Department of Alternative Truth: “This was a post-truth, alternative facts, fake news broadcast.” (I made this up but you get the drift.) And all this just weeks after front-page outrage and the nation left reeling in horror forget Brexit, Mary Berry added white wine to a bolognese! - it’s with a heavy heart that I report things could get even worse. What about when ‘Trump the Musical!’ opens on Broadway, with hits such as ‘Ivanka Tell You Something,’ ‘Your Tiny Hand is Frozen,’ and the show stopper, ‘If You Knew Putin’... Nora Johnson’s psychological/suspense crime thrillers ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99;£0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.
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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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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
39
48
52
BONUS BALL
CALPE
28
58
54
53
ALTEA
BENIDORM
IRISH LOTTO
ALICANTE
Saturday March 25
1
4
6
BONUS BALL
TORREVIEJA
28
TOMORROW
27
18
16
ORIHUELA JAVEA
DENIA
EURO MILLIONS
CALPE ALTEA
Tuesday March 21
BONUS BALL BENIDORM
1
20
23
4
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
11
47
44
Friday March 24
BONUS BALL
2
17
21
5 9
34
27
TORREVIEJA
SATURDAY
ORIHUELA
JAVEA
DENIA
LA PRIMITIVA
CALPE
Saturday March 25
ALTEA
11
35
36
37
40
BENIDORM
8 ALICANTE
7
EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA
TORREVIEJA
Sunday March 26 ORIHUELA
28
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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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
CRYPTIC
Quick
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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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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We’re living in a material world Trudy Stewart FOR most of my life, I’ve been far from wealthy. I’ve spent more time than I’d like worrying about money and how to pay the bills. Like a lot of people, I’ve tried the lottery and scratchcards but, deep down, I know I’m never going to win a fortune and it’s unlikely I’ll ever end up keeping up with the Kardashians! I do wonder what it would be like to never have to worry about money again but honestly, I think being vastly wealthy brings its own problems. The thing about having no money (or very little) is that you adapt to your situation and get creative with what you have. You never have to worry about losing it all so, you know, there’s that! But seriously, I’m not saying the best things in life are free but
a few of them are. Some of my best childhood memories are of going to the park with my mum after school. It was a huge Victorian park in Aberdeen with indoor winter gardens as well as plenty to do outside. I’d bounce on the trampolines and zoom down the huge slide having as much fun as I could before heading home to do boring homework.
As long as I have a roof over my head and my loved ones and pets are healthy, I’m happy. I have been guilty of materialism in the past. I got caught up in the hamster wheel working long hours in a job I hated just to acquire more things. Things I probably don’t even have any more. But, I have also had to start over a few times and been left with very little. It was during one of these times
where I was starting from scratch I started to realise that I didn’t need all the things I’d had before. Actually, I could manage with a lot less. It wasn’t so much a blinding epiphany as a lack of funds to replace all the things I’d previously had. I had to prioritise. It was tough at first as I’d spent a lot of time with my nose to the grindstone acquiring things, but it was also strangely liberating. Those things have a hold over you. The more you have, the harder you have to work to protect it and what happens if one day you get made redundant or can’t work due to ill health? The companies that were falling over themselves to give you credit while you had money will not wait for you to be in a better position to pay them back. At worst, all those things y o u
worked so hard for may be taken back or sold for a lot less to pay the bills. Take a look around you. Do you really need all those things? Does it make you feel better and improve your life or is it just another source of stress as you wonder how to keep paying for it? Modern life is expensive but you don’t have to
be hoodwinked by advertisers into buying solutions to problems that didn’t even exist until someone realised there was money in it. As long as I have a roof over my head and my loved ones and pets are healthy, I’m happy. Saying that, I have moved house recently and really need a flat screen TV, so if anyone knows of any good deals...
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Free tests available for early detection of colon cancer HOSPITAL QUIRONSALUD TORREVIEJA has launched a free campaign for early diagnosis of colon cancer to mark the International Day of this pathology, which is celebrated on March 31. The initiative consists of free examinations of faecal occult blood for residents of the Vega Baja region and patients of the hospital, aged between 50 and 74 years. The registration period will be from March 27-31, from 10am to 12pm, and the collection of samples will be from April 3-7 at the same times. Interested persons can request information by calling 966 925 770, emailing preven cion.trv@quironsalud.es or checking the website http://www.quironsalud.es/torrevieja/es. The required kit for the testing can be collected from information points at the hospital Quironsalud Torrevieja entrance and the two Quironsalud clinics in Orihuela and Santa Pola. The free programme forms part Health Week Torrevieja Quironsalud 2017, which the hospital will celebrate from April 3-7 on the occasion of World Health Day (April 7). The objective of the campaign is to inform the population about the importance of prevention and early detection for a good prognosis of this disease. A common barrier is the lack of knowledge about the tests. “Curing colon cancer is possible if detected early,” explained Dr. José Farré, head of the Oncology Surgery and General and Digestive Surgery Unit.
Colon cancer is the most common oncology pathology in Spain. However, when detected early, this tumour can be cured in 90 per cent of cases. Most colorectal cancers develop on precursor lesions (polyps) and need between 10 and 15 years of evolution. Through the various diagnostic tests, “not only can it be detected early when it has not yet produced symptoms, but it can also be prevented by locating and removing existing polyps before they become malignant,” Dr Farré said. The fecal occult blood test is a non-invasive test that consists of checking, in a quick and simple way the presence of non-visible blood in the stools in order to detect the existence of a colorectal lesion. To do this, the patient must deposit a small amount of faeces using the supplied kit and then deliver it at the collection points where the specialists will submit it for analysis. Obtaining a negative test result indicates that a person is very unlikely to have colon cancer, although the reliability is not 100 per cent. Therefore, it is recommended to repeat the test every two years. If the result is positive, it is important to understand that “the presence of blood does not imply, on most occasions, that there is a colon cancer, but usually it is due to a benign lesion, such as a polyp. “In such cases, the patient is advised to have a colonoscopy to rule out the presence of lesions in the colon,” concluded Dr Farré.
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STILL waking up feeling tired and groggy despite going to bed early? Well it could be that you woke up during your sleep cycle. Scientists say an average adult has sleep in 90-minute cycles meaning there are five or six a night and if you wake up during this cycle it can leave you feeling tired and lethargic, so to try and optimise your sleep it is important to work out the best time to nod off and a ‘sleep calculator’ predicts just that. Blind retailer Web Blinds created the ‘sleep calculator’ based on it t a ki ng a n a v e r a g e o f 1 4 min ut e s t o f a l l a s le e p , w h ic h aims to help people know when the best time to go to sleep is for when they have to get up, ensuring they wake up refreshed. For example, if you need to wake up at 7am, the sleep calculator believes that you should try and sleep at the beginning of a sleep cycle at either 9.46pm, 11.16pm, 12.46am or 2.16am.
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.
SLEEP CYCLE: Ensures you wake up refreshed.
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 ear-
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ly 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 healer’ with women giving birth to children of healthier sizes. If you are struggling to sleep, camp-
ing 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.
Determination and strength 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 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. Doctors hope this breakthrough will mean more reattachments in the future.
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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in the town where hundreds of young people are able to qualify for jobs that will give them a good head start, as well as being useful to the community. The first of these routes will focus on the ETSII, a 250-year-old building with more than 30,000 square metres of space which was part of a series of military works carried out in the 18th century, with three floors and an attic that now houses the
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History in Cartagena FOR those who wish to follow the fascinating history of the town of Cartagena, a new tourist route will concentrate on the former old Marine Hospital which is now used as the headquarters of the Higher Technical School of Industrial Engineering (ETSII). The buildings in the area have been restored from virtual ruins until they are now in good shape and are an important seat of learning with-
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Museum of Engineering, Technology and Industry ( MITI ). This route is called ‘Ingenios and Inventions’ and will begin at ETSII , move on to the permanent collection at the MITI and finish with the Civil War Refuge Museum and the Lumière exhibition, ‘The illusion of a dream.’ This activity, will be held on a monthly basis on April 1 and 22, May 6 and 27 and June 10 and 24 starting at 11.30am and costing €8.
A wintery wonderland SUCH was the rarity of the heavy snowfall across the Costa Blanca south earlier this year an entire photography exhibition has been devoted to the most startling images of the winter. Aptly named ‘Torrevieja: Blanca de Nieves’ (Snow White), the exhibit debuted on March 29 and can be visited until April 16 at the Torrevieja Casino. With the mercury soon likely to hit the 30’s, the artworks offer residents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tell their tourist friends ‘I survived the winter of 2017.’ Whether tshirts will be made with that slogan and the photos isn’t yet clear. The project was spawned from the incredible media coverage given to the unusual snowfall. Tabloids across the UK were plastered with images of snow-covered beaches, offering a moment of comfort to commuters in rainy Britain.
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3 different workshops THERE will be three children’s workshops held at the Civil War Refuge Museum in Cartagena on different topics so that on April 2 and 23 as well as May 7 and 28 there will be a course on the creation of cartoons with each session costing €6. Little Actors will be run on April 9 and 30 and May 14 also costing €6 per session followed by 3,2,1, Action every Sunday in April costing just €3.50. Still with the young in mind but also for adults, at 10pm on Friday, June 16, there will be a presentation of ‘Cinema cabaret’ which will feature scenes from musicals such as Chicago.
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MISS CAFFEINA: Just one of the bands in the festival line up. THE second Elche live music festival will take place on April 8 at the Candalix parking area with a full line up which includes million selling Spanish electronic band Fangoria, Spanish Indie band currently in the middle of a major tour Miss
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Caffeina, Second, Full, Julieta 21, Olivia and Alan Parrish. The show starts at 6pm and tickets cost from €30 although there are discounts for multi purchase. For more information visit Elche Live Music Festival Facebook.
WHILE famous poet Miguel Hernandez was a true son of Orihuela, he is rightfully claimed by all of the southern Costa Blanca, especially Elche, which named its university after him. From now until May 7 the Costa Blanca city is holding a special exhibit to commemorate the 75th anniversary of his death. Held in the town’s main exhibition hall, the project is a vast collection of paintings, poems and graffiti, passionately sketched out in homage to Hernandez. The poet died on March 2 8 , 1 9 4 2 a f t e r s u ff e r i n g two years in prison at the hands of the fascist regime. Anyone interested in discovering more about this fascinating Costa Blanca history would do well to attend the Elche exhibitions and countless bars, museums and monuments devoted to the great man.
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BLASCO: Just a taste of the sheer artistic talent to be seen.
Architecture meets art THIS Friday March 31, Jesus Garcia Herrero is presenting ‘The work of Arcadio Blasco in the Architecture of Luis Cubillo,’ in collaboration with the Museum of the University of Alicante. The exhibition will take place at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Alicante and will begin at 7pm. Herrero will take you through this work and successes of these two creative visionaries.
The evening explores the development of Cubillo’s late 50’s radical architecture and the inspiration he took from artist Arcadio Blasco. Cubillo’s buildings were decisively enriched by Blasco’s ability to experiment with shape, colour, large dimensions and manipulation of materials. The artist could achieve what seemed almost impossible. As Cubillo developed his architectural aesthetic, Blasco was not
only able to respond effectively, but continued his experimentations with stunning results. Despite their religious and political differences, the architect and artist shared an avantgarde vision which led to art such as that in Castellon Seminary, where you can find the largest stained glass window of its kind ever made in Spain. This is an evening of art, architecture and history that cannot be missed.
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Habaneras’ next top model? CASTING for models to walk in this year’s much anticipated Alicante Fashion Week has started in Habaneras. The first casting test is taking place at the Habaneras shopping centre on Saturday April 8 between 10am and 2pm, and then from 4.30pm to 9pm. Applicants must be between 16 and 32 years old. If you are under 18, you must provide authorisation from a legal guardian, along with a photocopy of their identification documents.
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THE sculptor from Murcia, Sofía Tornero presents a number of truly delicate pieces in her new exhibition Fragile which will open to the public until May 12 at the Exhibition Hall El Jardín in Molina de Segura. The exhibition follows sequentially the creative process of a series of works carried out by the artist between 1997 and 2017 and in the 20 years that the display has taken to create, she has herself changed and developed over the years in the same way that a seed will grow into a flower or tree. Using natural materials including seeds and pieces of plants, the sculptor says “The aim of this work is to humanise nature and to naturalise humanity.”
FRAGILE EXHIBITION: Nature and humanity together.
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Golf training THE Association of Golf Courses on the Costa Blanca has organised training on the basic notions and gold terminology, aimed at receptionists who work or are interesting in working in the golf tourism industry.
Cancer day THE Spanish Association against Cancer will be having a day against colon cancer on March 31 from 10am to 7pm in Torrevieja. The group will be manning an information desk on Calle Concepcion and wish to raise awareness for this terrible disease.
Silk history THE history of silk in Murcia is currently being exhibited at the Archaeological Museum of Murcia and kicked off on March 28. The museum will be playing host to multiple guest speakers, experts in silk.
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Brexit just won’t go away GOOD FOOD, GOOD WINE AND GOOD FRIENDS WITH
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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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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
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Classics and crashes at Goodwood 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.
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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 To p G e a r b e i n g r o u n d l y ridiculed as one of the most d i s a s t r o u s T V e ff o r t s o f 2016, the BBC is launching an American version of the s h o w. A n a l l - A m e r i c a n line-up will bring the B r i t i s h s h o w ’s f o r m a t 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 a n d w r i t e r To m F o r d . A l l three are apparently serious motorheads, suggesting the B e e b i s n ’t t a k i n g a C h r i s Evans-sized gamble with its budget this time around and hoping for third time luck.
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THE first choice car of a newbie driver should be safe, reliable, and not too flash to arouse passing patrol car suspicions or raise the insurance bill through the roof. 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 up, is the second gen Renault Clio which has top marks for safety and can come packed with an unusually strong 75hp 1.2 litre engine for a decent price. Volkswagen’s superministyle offering, the Polo, has intentionally targetted first time buyers. It is tough, hardy and often comes with 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
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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-wheeldrive for slippery conditions. There are 1.2-litre 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 three-cylinder 1.2 litre
PureTech GT Line turbopetrol 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 sat-nav, exterior sports 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.
GT LINE: Practical and versatile.
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
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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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Wins for Vettel, Maverick and Dustin ahead of the Merseyside derby! 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, L e i c e st e r v St o k e, Liverpool v Everton, Manchester United v WBA, Southam p t o n v B o urn e 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 Cheste r f i e l d i n FL 1 an d 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 , n e x t Tu e sd a y / Wedne sd a y i n t h e PL , w e have, among others, Arsenal v Wes t Ha m , C h e l se a v Manchester City, Hull v Middlesbrough (a real sixpointer this), Leicester v Sunderl a n d , L i v e r p o o l v Bournemouth, Manchester United v E v e r t o n an d Swansea v Spurs, plus Brentford v Leeds, Brighton v Birmingham, Huddersfield v Norwich and Newcastle v B u r t o n i n th e 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.
T h e M e rc e d es d u o of Lewis Hamilton and Valterri Bo ttas w e re s ec o n d a nd third. This was Ferrari’s 225th F1 race victory. And on two wheels, Spain’s Maverick Vinales won the first MotoGP of 2 0 1 7 in Q ata r; A n d re a s Dovizioso came second and Valentino Rossi third. The cars and motorbikes rac e ag ain o n A p ril 9 , in Shanghai and Argentina respectively. ROUND-UP: • England lost last week’s friendly 1-0 in Germany before beating Lithuan ia 2 -0 in th e ir 2 1 0 8 WC qualifier on Sunday. Also in WC qualifiers, the Republic of Ireland drew 00 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 U n ited b e a t St Mirren 21 in th e Scottish Challenge Cup final. • Ronnie Moran, the former p lay er, coach and assistant-manager of Liverpool, has died at the age of 83. • T h i s weekend’s Ru g b y S u p e r League games include Catalan Dragons v Wakefield, Leigh v Wid n e s an d Warrington Wolves v Hull. The Wolves have yet to win this season! • In the Aviva Premiership, Leicester beat Northampton 3 6 -3 1 to mo v e in to fo u rth p lac e b eh in d 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 H ous ton a nd Mississippi Open golf championships are taking place in the USA and Dustin J ohns on w on the re c e nt match-play tournament in Texas. • Thousands of runners a re ge tting ‘fit a nd w e ll oile d’ for the B os ton a nd 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 a nd runne r-up in 2014 and 2016. * R e c e nt Match Play winner and World Number One Dustin Johnson from South Carolina, sixth in 2015 a nd 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. * R e igning c ha mpion from England, Danny Willett, despite his poor form of late. * Japan’s Hideki Matsuyma, who ended up fifth and s e ve nth in the la s t tw o years. Another six to ‘watch out for ’ are Emiliano Grillo from Argentina, Spanish youngster Jon Rahm Rodrigue z , B ubba Wa ts on from Florida, South African Charl Schwartzel and the Australian duo of Adam Scott and in-form Marc Leishman who won recently in Orlando. And of course the winner, and the runnerup, may come from the following… the Englis h quinte t of Pa ul C a s e y, M a tthe w Fitz pa tric k, Tommy Fle e twood, Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose… Germany’s Martin Kaymer… Alex Noren and Henrik Stenson from Sweden … Italian Francesco Molinari… South Africa’s B ra nde n G ra c e … the Spanish duo of Rafael Cabrera-Bello and Sergio Garca. Plus the huge American contingent which in-
cludes Texans Roberto Castro and Patrick Reed; Cleveland-born Jason Dufner; Californians Phil Mickelson (now aged 46) and Rickie Fowler; Charley Hoffman from San Diego; JB Holmes f r om Kent ucky; Kevi n Kisner from South Carolina; the Florida pair of Brooks Koepka and Matt Kuchar; 2012 US Open champion Webb Simpson from North
Car ol i na; Nashvi l l e’s Brandt Snedeker; Justin Thom as f r om Loui svi l l e; Jimmy Walker from Oklahoma City. Or even Tiger Woods, if he competes! However, if he does, even his diehard supporters don’t think he’ll make the cut. Watch and enjoy… it will be another excellent golfing weekend.
SEBASTIAN VETTEL: Winner of the first Grand Prix of 2017.
JORDAN SPIETH: A home favourite to win the US Masters golf tournament.
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Mazarron’s unbeaten run comes to an end MAZARRON’S 11 game unbeaten run came to an abrupt halt with a 3-0 defeat away to local rivals CD Bala Azul. Mazarron started quite brightly with Adrian twice getting on the end of long throws by Raul Torrano to force saves from the Bala keeper and, at the other end, Pablo had to make a smart diving save to keep out a long range shot from the home team. Bala Azul went close on a couple of occasions before they took the lead on 39 minutes. A cross from the right was volleyed home by Santiago giving Pablo in the Mazarron goal no chance. Mazarron made two substitutions at half time with Raul and Dani replacing Javi Torrano and Andreo but Bala Azul went straight onto the attack
with Diego shooting well wide. On 54 minutes the home team should have increased their lead. A short corner was played to Diego and a superb cross from the ex-Mazarron player found Francisco unmarked at the far post. Fortunately for
Mazarron, he somehow contrived to shoot the ball back across goal from two yards out for a goal kicvk. Mazarron’s best chance of the game came after 60 minutes when Miguel’s cross from the right was met by Jimmy whose shot went agonisingly past the far post. In Mazarron’s best spell of t h e game Dani
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then headed Miguel's cross wide. Bala Azul increased their lead after 74 minutes when a cross from another exMazarron favourite Jose Da was only half cleared and Salavador slammed the ball into the net from the edge of the penalty area. It was 3-0 eight minutes later when Santiago tormented the Mazarron defence down the left before crossing to Jose Da who made no mistake to spark off wild celebrations by the home supporters. To cap a miserable afternoon Raul Torrano was sent off just before the end for kicking out at Santiago. Marcos was named Man of the Match which was presented to him by ex-England international Tony Currie.
The Plaza Golf Society at Roda WITH a chilly start to the day members teed off at Roda, a popular course for many, with some hot scores. The two’s pot was won by Lee Williamson, Bob Kemp, Phil de Lacy, Eldon Carey and Barry Lane who all collected €14.40 each. Nearest the pin was sponsored by the committee with all winners receiving a €10 bar tab for The Alehouse. Steve Higgins took hole two, Phil de Lacy hole seven, Lee Williamson hole 11 and Barry Lane hole 13. Well done lads. The best lady of the day was Jane Cowan collecting a bottle of Cava and surprisingly the last placed lady was Liz Sully taking home a bottle of wine. Well done ladies. The lowest placed player was Ronnie Cain wining a bottle of wine. The guests saw Graham Wren coming in third with 27 points and
Chris second with 27 points and Declan Crowley with an impressive 30 points all winning wine and balls. Members saw great scores with Kevin Rose scoring an impressive 35 from his handicap of 13 coming in third. In second place was chairman Christian Attwood with an exceptional 36 points from his handicap of 18 and Dave Lethaby was first with a sizzling 41 points from his handicap of 12. Well done to all and thanks again for making the golf days such a great success. With the next game sold out weeks ago the next available is April 21 at Mar Menor which is the last game of the season. For more information on the society please email the plazagolfsociety@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page. New members always welcomed.