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ISSUE NO. 1669

29 June - 5 July 2017

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Human trafficking ring raided

Unshackled By Michael Alexander An international gang of human traffickers with links to Benidorm has been raided following a police probe, with 18 people facing charges. It comes as detectives revealed that the organisation operated in Spain, Italy, Belgium and Germany, bringing women from Nigeria to Europe for work as prostitutes and petty thieves. The women were brought to Spain via Libya on refugee boats to Italy, using false documents and passports, then taken to a safe house in Madrid. Once in the country, the women were flown to various parts of the country to work in the sex industry to pay back a so-called debt to the traffickers which amounted to around â‚Ź35,000.

WALKING PREY: The women were intimidated and abused. alerting officers to the belief They were sent to busy she may be a victim of sexutourist areas such as al exploitation. Benidorm and Tenerife, After interviewing the vicwhere they were forced to tim, who had been brought to work the streets and commit the country 18 months previpetty thefts to earn money to ously, the police raided a pay off their debt. house in the capital occupied Before leaving Nigeria the by two Nigerians, where they women were subjected to found evidence to prove the voodoo rituals, which terricouple were operating a fied them into believing they much larger trafficking ring would die if they failed to than first thought. agree to the gangâ€™s demands. Further investigations led The case came to light, to other arrests in Tenerife, when a young girl visited a Bilbao, Caceres and police station in Madrid to Benidorm. make a claim for asylum,

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Samurai warrior A MAN has been seriously injured in Javea after an argument between two men in their 40’s ended with one of them whipping out a Japanese katana sword and slashing the other’s face and body.

Summer sales set to sizzle THE summer sales have arrived in Spain and with them come incredible bargains as retailers aim

Swiss freeze A SWISS expatriate, 33, was revived by Guardia Civil officers after suffering a high voltage electric shock that caused his heart to stop while trying to recover a child’s ball that was stuck on top of a pylon near his home.

to clear their shelves. Traditionally the season starts on July 1 and run throughout the summer until late August. However, since the Spanish governme nt ha s give n re ta il outle ts more autonomy to choose when the y s ta rt a nd e nd the ir s a le s , there is now some regional variation. Madrid for example will always start a week early whilst other places will continue their sales until the end of September. Brits travelling abroad for the s a le s might be s lightly dis a ppointed as a less favourable exchange rate than previous y e a r s m e a n s the y c a n’t ge t SUMMER SALES: A great time to buy as retailers slash prices hugely.

Cancer run ALMOST 40 athletes made it to Benidorm’s town hall square on Sunday morning after a 55km, 12-hour, Anemona breast cancer charity run from Alcoleja, which began the previous evening.

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such big bargains. For everyone living in Spain however it’s a gre a t time to bu y as r et ai l er s slash prices hugely. The season is often broken into a few different stages. Retailers will start with small discounts of around 20 per cent, and then later as most popular items disappear the price will start to fall until the end of the season when items can go for a 70 per cent discount. Be careful when showing up at the end of the season, though, as the unbe a ta ble di scount s ar e there because often only the unpopular clothes remain so expect odd sizes and unusual clothes or colours. For those who prefer a more relaxing experience, online shopping is a genuine option, with websites often displaying similar re duc tions to t hose f ound i n shops. A significant boost to the economy is likely, with 44 per cent of Spanish consumers planning to make purchases in the season and employment in the industry increasing by 30 per cent during these months.

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JULY 4: American Independence Day.

Happy fourth of July! ONE of the biggest events in the US calendar will take place on Tuesday July 4 when Americans celebrate the anniversary of the declaration of independence from Great Britain. This leaves those wanting to celebrate from Spain with a problem however, as the day is a holiday in the US but naturally not here and so they are left with no choice but to celebrate on the closest weekend or Tuesday evening. Fortunately for US expatriates in Spain the holiday is easily transferrable and is normally celebrated with pool parties, BBQs and fireworks, all of which are popular past times among the Spanish. Some larger organisations get involved including The American Society of Barcelona which will this year be holding a fiesta this Saturday with live music and food. The US embassy in Madrid occasionally puts on special events as in 2015 when they transformed the Conde Duque cultural centre in Madrid into a Broadway stage, while local American Associations all tend to hold a special lunch.

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Putrid pong NEW processes tested at Campello’s Les Canyades landfill site have not convinced nearby residents. With some of the highest June temperatures for 65 years, the Les Canyades Support Group claimed that the smell from the site is now worse than ever. Residents living near the site complained that they are suffering from breathing problems, sore throats and stinging eyes.

Fishy fellows THREE subaquatic fishermen have been held after being caught spear fishing in the Cap de San Antoni marine reserve, Denia, after the coast guard’s helicopter received a call from a concerned local. They had already harpooned a number of fish by the time of their arrest, including a small grouper below the minimum legal size.

Bogus booty TWO international bodies recently published a joint report on industrial piracy. The European Union’s Intellectual Property Office based in Alicante City, and the Organisation for Cooperation and Economic Development revealed that around two-thirds of all counterfeit goods originated in China, accounting for 2.5 per cent of global commerce worth approximately €338 billion.

Summer ready WITH two exceptions, Marina Baja primary health care centres will give out doctors’ appointments only until 3pm during the summer. The Tomas Ortuño centre in Benidorm and l’Almassera de Tonda in Villajoyosa, the area’s two busiest health centres, will remain open all day during July and August.

Lock and key A MAN has been handed a five-year jail sentence for sexually abusing his nineyear-old niece who he cared for while her mother was at work. After picking

SPANISH FACTS OF LIFE...18 Every July, thousands of amateur daredevils flock to Pamplona, Navarra, to dash through the city streets chased by a herd of raging bulls in one of the most controversial festivals in Spain, and this year’s party is close at hoof, taking place from July 6-14.

CLAD in white shirts with red scarf and sash, more than 1,000 adrenaline-seekers from all over the world take part in the encierros, bull runs which take place at 8am every morning during the festival. Each includes six bulls of the toro bravo fighting breed, which can weigh 625 kilos, and three to six steers that help keep the animals together as they career through the cobbled streets, covering the 850-metre course in just two-four minutes. The city’s bull ring marks the fin-

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her up from school each day he would repeatedly touch the victim through and inside her underwear, the court heard.

Green fingers SIX people were arrested in Campello accused of cultivating and processing marihuana. Four properties were

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BULL RUN: The adrenaline-seekers dress in red and white. ish, where most of the bulls are later killed during controversial afternoon bullfights.

Entry is free-of-charge and anyone over the age of 18 can take part with no need to register.

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A load of bull THE bull runs form part of the Fiestas de Sanfermin, or Sanfermines, which honour Navarre’s co-patron saint. The festival first became famous outside Spain after being immortalised in Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel The Sun Also Rises, after which the number of foreign visitors snowballed. Despite its popularity San Fermin is not without its critics and has attracted fierce criticism from animal rights campaigners in particular, who claim the bulls are traumatised and tortured before and after the runs.

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INJURIES: Are common at the festival.

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Gore blimey! INJURIES are common at the festival, with dozens of runners injured every year, while 15 people have died since records began in 1924. In 2009 27-year-old Spaniard Daniel Romero was killed after being gored in the neck, while in 2016 seven people, including six foreigners, were seriously

searched, including a Campello house where the Guardia Civil seized 2,275 plants, together with growing equipment and tools, a Volvo and a Jaguar XF.

Touchy-feely THREE men and four women were arrested in Campello, accused of robbing

Rapid response quenched fire FIVE THOUSAND square metres of agricultural terracing and scrub were lost to fire in La Nucia’s Boliquet area. The Local Police, alerted by a resident, arrived at El Boliquet by 1.52pm and immediately advised the emergency services who in turn mobilised the Benidorm fire brigade. The blaze, which originated at two separate spots, was controlled in a little over an hour. After verifying that properties in the zone immediately adjoining the two sources of the fire were empty the police closed the road, enabling emergency vehicles to access the

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area without hold-ups. A fire brigade helicopter prevented the flames from spreading towards the Polop gully and the fire was under control by 3.10pm. Owing to the high temperatures, forest rangers remained all afternoon at the scene of the fire, which they hosed down to prevent embers from reviving. La Nucia’s Town Hall later thanked the fire brigade, forest rangers, Local Police, Guardia Civil and Proteccion Civil for their “rapidity, professionalism, coordination and commitment to ensuring that that fire did not spread.”

wounded during a single run. Hundreds are also hurt during regular bottlenecks at certain points along the course, the most notorious being the entrance to the bull ring and ‘Dead Man’s Corner.’

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Services vulnerable pensioners. The seven Romanians belonged to two groups whose women members accosted the elderly in the street, sometimes offering sex. On other occasions they embraced their victims, divesting them of watches, jewellery and other valuables.

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THE City of Denia has announced that from July 1 to September 10, Calle Marques de Campo will be pedestrianised from 2.00pm every day and all day on Sundays.

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The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1668 of the Euro Weekly News Costa Blanca North edition, with 77 local stories.

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Breeding like rabbits “We’d like someone to remove them,” said a spokesperson for the Maigmo occupational centre. “Rabbits are constantly on the premises.” They are also breeding at the Victoria Kent School where the children feed them at breaktime, and they are making burrows at the municipal pools. Opposition councillor Mercedes Torregrosa from the Partido Popular warned that Credit: Pixabay

RABBITS that colonised a plot of land in San Vicente’s Passeig dels Carreters are spreading further afield. When the rabbits began to breed last autumn, Health councillor Begoña Monllor announced that the town hall, assisted by a local animal protection charity would sterilise the females. But the colony has continued to increase and there are now around 120 rabbits in the town.

SPREADING: Rabbits colonising San Vicente.

rabbits carry scabies, ringworm, tapeworms, salmonella and rabbit fever. Monllor should not take their presence so lightly, especially without veterinary control, she maintained.

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MUCHAMIEL plans to subsidise growers as part of its plan to recover and encourage the town’s agricultural tradition. The town hall hopes to reduce overheads so growers and smallholders can continue their activities, its Agriculture department announced.

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Help for smallholders There will be grants for work on readying land for sowing, introducing measures to save on the amount of irrigation water used as well as acquiring seeds and young plants. There will also be help

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for acquiring or hiring light farm machinery and attending training courses. Growers and smallholders have until July 14 to apply to the town hall’s Citizens’ Attention Office (OMAC).

SUBSIDIES: Help for acquiring seeds and plants.

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Tap water runs clear FINESTRAT has solved the problem of cloudy water by connecting its supply to Benidorm’s Terra Mitica treatment plant. This will eliminate problems like last winter’s when Finestrat residents were warned not to use tap water for drinking, cooking or personal hygiene. Torrential rain and wind in December and again in January stirred up sediment at the bottom of the Guadalest reservoir when this was at its lowest-ever level after several years of drought. “Owing to the high cost, a small town like ours could not afford to build its own treatment plant and instead we opted to take advantage of existing infrastructure, in this case Benidorm’s,” explained Finestrat mayor Juan Francisco Perez. “This way we could make savings and at the same time guarantee the quality of the water, whatever the circumstances.” Connecting Finestrat to the Terra Mitica plant is practically complete and once the pumps have

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THE city of Calpe will apply to car manufacturer SEAT for its next model to be called ‘SEAT IFACH’ in reference to one of the main landmarks of the municipality, the Penyal d’Ifac.

Flying high THE three Blue Flags received by the Benidorm beaches of Levante, Poniente and Mal Pas were flying high over the sand from last Saturday.

Pay up FINESTRAT CONNECTION: Juan Antonio Perez inspects pipeline to Benidorm. been tested the new system will start operating immediately. The €264,417 cost was met by the Alicante Diputacion.

CICLO HIDRICO in Benissa is seeking to recover €62,485 from a commercial premises just outside the town for drinking water which has been supplied since 2011 but never paid for.

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A MAN who shot a neighbour’s cat in Polop has received a three-month prison term. The provincial High Court heard how, dressed as Rambo with a machete at his waist, he felled the cat with a single shot. The cat’s owners testified during the trial that they heard a shot and saw it fall from the wall separating their properties. There had been conflict with their neighbour in the past regarding their cats and they immediately called the Guardia Civil.

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Example made of cat killer When interviewed the neighbour at first denied killing the cat but eventually acknowledged shooting it while maintaining that he had only wanted to frighten it. On further questioning he claimed that the cat caused damage on his property but insisted that he not intended to kill it. He also explained that he always wore camouflage and

carried a machete while working on his land. The defendant, who practised Olympic shooting was unlikely to have misjudged the shot, the court heard although he repeated his earlier statement and added that shooting the cat “was a reflex action.” The judge rejected his arguments in her summing-up and said there were clear indi-

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cations of “authentic and unjustified ill-treatment of an animal.” Firing at a healthy animal merely because it was a nuisance demonstrated “disdain for animal life.” As well as a three-month prison sentence, the defendant may not carry out any type of work involving animals for 12 months. The cat’s owners waived compensation but the judge ordered their neighbour to pay the court costs.

The constant companion MORE than 80 per cent of 12-year-olds in the Valencian Community have mobile phones. Just over half, 56.6 per cent, use apps at least once a day found a survey by the regional consumers’ association, Avacu. “Some of these apps can access photos, locations and personal data,” said Avacu president Fernando Moner, who warned of the risks this posed. The survey also revealed that the number of young people with mobiles has shot up in the last 10 years. In 2007, 61.1 per cent of the 12 to 17 age group had mobiles, but 10 years later this had increased to almost 92 per cent. WhatsApp and Snapchat were the most-used messaging apps, with Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube favourite sites for photos and videos. It was worrying, Avacu said, that just over 63 per cent of under-18s did not ask their parents’ permission to download an app and 20 per cent admitted having paid to do so. More than 12 per cent also said that they had used their mobile to make a purchase.

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MOBILES: Users are increasingly young. Moner said it was equally worrying that 36 per cent used mobiles while walking in the street despite the serious road safety risks involved. Another 42 per cent kept their mobiles nearby

while they studied or did homework, and 65 per cent used them before going to sleep. Thirty-four per cent did not turn their phone off at night and slept with it beside them, they said.

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No sand TOURISTS in Moraira were shocked to find the once sandy beach of El Portet is now largely gravel – although the town hall insists it won’t be long before the sea softens the gravel, turning it into sand.

Boat to plate PESCA TURISME in Denia sees tourists go out on a fishing boat excursion for the day and buy freshly caught fish on board, before taking it to one of the participating restaurants to have it cooked.

En masse FIFTY people staged a protest in Denia last Thursday organised by the Spanish Confederation of Police (CEP) and the Federal Union of Police to demand the dismissal of the head of the police station, Antonio Cabeza.

Police misuse THE Court Of Denia is investigating the misuse of a police car in Javea after a complaint filed alleges that the second-in-command at the local station, uses the vehicle for personal use at weekends.

Take a hint DEVELOPERS are preparing a third application to build controversial urbanisation ‘Las Olas’ on Les Marines beach, despite having two previous applications rejected and more than 6,400 people signing the petition ‘SOS Denia’ on change.org in opposition.

Pego pride TO celebrate WorldPride, Pego gave the benches on the boulevard of Les Verdales a makeover – painting them the LGBT colours representing life (red), healing (orange), sunlight (yellow), nature (green), harmony/ peace (blue) and spirit (purple).

Expensive pond life in the city RESTORING ornamental ponds in Alcoy could cost so much, alternative uses might have to be found. Ponds were drained and fountains turned off years ago to prevent the spread of Legionnaires’ Disease following several outbreaks since the first cases were diagnosed in 1999.

Since the regional Health department agreed to lift restrictions in 2016, the city’s ornamental fountains are gradually being repaired. “The Public Works and Services department together with the Aqualia water company are repairing and adapting installations,” explained councillor Jordi Martinez.

“Now we are looking at the Rosaleda fountain to see how much it will cost to repair its machinery.” This could cost up to €10,000, but is expected to be working after the summer. “After that we shall start on the Plaza de España fountain,” Martinez said.

The basins and ponds also need repairs. So far the ponds in El Romeral, Zona Norte park and Cantagallet have been excluded due to the high cost of repairs, owing to their size and deterioration. If they can’t be repaired alternative uses will have to be considered.

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mind that actual situation; that the information offered by the entity at that time did not faithfully represent their real situation. Apparently the bank refused to redo its accounts in April 2016, which could have been motivated for its intention to hide its real situation and give a solid image that did not correspond with reality. Banco Popular Bonds There are also many consumers and small investors who have been affected by the Banco Popular Convertible Bonds. In these cases, it appears that the entity did not inform the buyers clearly, accurately and comprehensively about the nature and risks of the product, presenting it as a safe investment, when in fact it was a risk product, which has led to its owners losing all the invested money. The holders of these bonds, with the recent events and now having shares with no value, have lost everything, as the bonds were compulsory exchanged for shares. Deadlines to complain:

In principle, if the civil action to be presented is based on a defect of consent, that is, that the product was bought because the entity did not give complete and truthful information about the risks, etc, the deadline to claim will be four years from the knowledge of the error. On the other hand, if the claim is based on the Securities Market Law, and in the absence, omission or inaccuracy of relevant information on the leaflets or prospectus, the deadline to claim is three years from the knowledge of the inaccuracy of the information. If you have lost what you invested in Banco Popular, contact us and we will help you. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues. Carlos Baos, Abogado / Lawyer Email carlosbaos@white-baos.com http://www.white-baos.com Tel. +34 966 426 185

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TRAFFIC in Altea’s Old Town is now restricted until September 12. From Monday to Friday, the streets close from 7pm until 3am but on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm until 3am. “As we did last year we are issuing cards so that residents in the Old Town have access during the period when the streets are barred to traffic,” said Traffic councillor Vicent Ripoll. Cards issued last year are still valid, Ripoll explained, but residents without permits could apply at the town hall. To obtain a card, residents need a copy of their Padron certificate which is available at the Citizens’ Attention Office. This should then be taken together with their driving

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PORTAL VELL: Traffic restrictions start here. licence to the Local Police who will issue the card. Although residents may enter the Old Town streets with their vehicles during the restricted periods they

cannot park there, the councillor continued. Instead there is free parking nearby at the Palau, the Bellas Artes faculty and adjoining the Conservatorio.

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Specsavers Opticas and ONCE launch campaign to support the deaf and blind JUNE 27, 2017 - On the International Day of Deafblindness, Marcelo Rosado, ONCE representative for Andalucía, Ceuta and Melilla and José Ángel Moral-Tajadura, Retail and Business Development Manager for Specsavers Spain held a press conference to announce a new fundraising campaign, which will launch at Specsavers Opticas stores around Spain on Monday July 3. Specsavers Opticas will be supporting the ONCE Foundation for the Deaf-Blind (La Fundación ONCE para la

Atención de Personas con Sordoceguera - FOAPS) over the next six months. They will be offering free comprehensive eye tests at all eight of their opticians and asking patients to donate €1 to FOAPS after their test until the end of the year. Their aim is to raise €6,000 to fund 400 hours of interpreting for the DeafBlind. All funds raised will be do-

nated to FOAPS to fund interpreters who are crucial to allow deaf-blind people to lead a full life and communicate. This is part of FOAPS’ 10-year anniversary campaign to raise awareness of the issues that deaf blind people face and boost funding so they can help more of these vulnerable people who are totally isolated without their help. Specsavers’ Retail and Business Development Manager José Ángel Moral-Tajadura commented, “One of our key objectives in Spain has been to collaborate with an organisation such as ONCE, which is so important in helping people with sight loss. I hope that this collaboration won’t just last for six months, and that we will collaborate with ONCE and their foundations over the

long term.” He added that his commitment was to beat their €6,000 target and that he would be working closely with all the stores so that in January he can return to ONCE and celebrate the end of a highly successful campaign. He also commented in his speech that “our eye tests are comprehensive and centered around professionalism and clinical care. We offer eye tests of the back of the eye and take digital retinal photography, as well as other tests which can detect signs related to glaucoma, age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other issues. These issues, if not caught early and referred to an ophthalmologist, can cause partial or total sight loss, problems which ONCE

JOINT CAMPAIGN: Will launch around Spain on July 3. understand very well.” ONCE representative Marcelo Rosado explained the very important work that the FOAPS interpreters undertake. He added that there are 100 interpreters working in Spain, offering a very personalised service depending on the level of visual and hearing loss and the different personal situations of each individual. Rosado said that FOAPS is currently offering interpreter service to 377 people; 260 adults and 117 children - more than 46,000 hours in 2017.

“As we add more activities there are more needs and so initiatives such as this one from Specsavers Opticas are very important.” Those who wish to participate in the campaign should visit their nearest Specsavers Opticas store for a comprehensive eye test and donate just €1 between July and December 2017. Specsavers Opticas have eight stores in Spain, on the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and in Mallorca. www.specsavers.es

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ALFAZ PUPILS: Mediators in the making.

Learning to mediate FIFTY pupils from the fifth and sixth years at Alfaz’s three state primaries have received certificates as mediators. The mediation programme was introduced in 2011 to improve relationships in the school environment and prevent bullying The mediators have learnt to help fellow pupils find a solution to conflict without judg-

ing or criticising, explained Alfaz’s Education and Youth councillor Isabel Muñoz. The fifth year pupils who enter their final primary year in September will be mediators within their own schools. Pupils moving on to the Instituto will become ‘helpers’ assisting other pupils in their year and detecting possible sources of conflict.

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Getting back to basics THE Hogueras bonfires tha t w e nt up in fla mes during the re c e nt San Juan celebrations were elaborate structures. There was one exception in Sa n J ua n town where as well as the town’s three Hogueras, the Asociacion Cultural Lloixa lit a bonfire create d from la rge ite ms of junk a nd unw a nte d ob jects. Less conventional than most of the Costa Blanca Hogueras, it is more traditional and was original-

ly the idea of San Juan’s official chronicler Isidro Buades. He was keen to revive the centuries’ old ritual that was the precursor to the modern Hogueras and each year since 1989 the associ at i on’s m em ber s col l ect l arge i t em s of j unk and unwant ed objects to burn on June 23, Saint John’s Eve. San Juan Town Hall also assisted with unwanted f ur ni t ur e put out by neighbours for the municipal lorry to collect.

The bonfire’s site has changed over the years and a m ount ai n of ol d furniture, pieces of wood and other junk has been bui l di ng up i n Raco de Giner behind the petanca court. This has been the site of the Lloixa Hoguera for the last 10 years although Alfredo Campello, speaking for the association, said that it would soon be necessary to look for anot her l ocat i on as t he amount of free space diminishes.

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COCA-COLA has analysed figures from the Federacion de Hosteria and statistics’ institute INE to discover which regions have most bars. The Valencian Community has an average of 2.51 bars for every 1,000 inhabitants, placing it in seventh position after Castilla y Leon, Baleares, Asturias, La Rioja, Galicia and the Basque Region. The metropolitan area of Valencia came third after Madrid and Barcelona with 3.11 bars per inhabitant but a m o n g s t t h e r e g i o n ’s r e sorts Teulada-Moraira was the clear winner with 5.91 bars for every 1,000 residents. Next came Benidorm with 5.12 bars per 1,000 residents, followed by Javea (4), Denia (3.62), Gandia (2.86) and Oliva (2.83). To r r a l d a d e l P i n a r (Castellon) with a population of 66 and three bars has the highest bar-inhabi-

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Beach buses THE M-1 and M-5 buses between Jijona, San Juan hospital and Alicante City will continue t o Pl aya de San Juan throughout the summer, with five buses daily in each direction.

Cleaning up ALCOY City Hall substituted a €750 fine for a graffiti-writer who defaced street furniture with 75 hours community work cleaning off his own and others’ handiwork.

Drink up BENIDORM: There are 5.12 bars per 1,000 inhabitants. tant ratio. Guadalest, one of the most visited places is close behind with eight bars for its registered population of 220. But if each were larger,

To r r a l d a d e l P i n a r w o u l d have had a whopping 45 bars per 1,000 residents followed by the Marina Baja tourist attraction with 36.36.

ELDA recycled more t han 26 t ons of gl ass during the town’s recent Moors and Christians celebrations, an 85 per cent i ncrease on l ast year’s 14 tons.

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Sunday Fun Day A LOCAL charity donated almost €2,000 of raffle prizes and cash to Busy Bees Benidorm for their Sunday Fun Day last weekend. Gary Burr from the Giving4giving charity donated €1,000 worth of raffle prizes for the event and subsequently turned up to surprise Busy Bees founder, Wayne Bellamy Wright with a cheque for a further €1,000, to help under-privileged youngsters and women living in residential homes. A delighted Wayne, thanked Gary for all the

GARY from Giving4Giving surprised Wayne Bellamy Wright with a €1,000 cheque. help and support he gives towards Busy Bees. Giving4Giving has donated over €5,000 to worthwhile causes during

the last month via fundraising auctions and a total of more than €80,000 since Gary started the charity.

U3A Calpe go on a six day tour

President of Oliva U3A (left), presenting the cheque for €500 to the President of the AECC Oliva.

U3A Oliva hold their annual Showcase event WITH in excess of 100 members present, U3A Oliva, held their annual ‘Showcase’ event on May 22. This event highlighted a selection of the work of the various groups and hopefully, attracted new and existing members to try some of the other groups available. Amongst the groups who gave a presentation were the choir, the music group, the line dancers, the poetry group and the creative writers. There were also awards of cups to various members of the Petanca and Golf Groups. The event concluded with a display from the Sequence Dancers. One further important feature of the day was the presentation of a cheque for €500 to the nominated Charity, AECC (Cancer charity).

THE trip covered San Sebastian, Pamplona, Bilbao, Pic os de Europa , B urgos and Toledo. After an early start, with a few hours spent in Teruel on the way to Pamplona, the trip progressed to San Seba s tia n w ith its fa mous beaches, architecture and spectacular food. The next stop was Bilbao known for its Basque history a nd la ngua ge , w hic h originated from different groups in the central Pyrenees. Following this, the next stop was the amazing vista of Picos de Europa and Burgos, known for its famous C a the dra l, the je w e l of Spanish Cathedrals. Returning via Toledo the members enjoyed more culture and breathtaking scenery, tired but enthralled.

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The Legion in Spain - changes THE Royal British Legion, District North Spain, have announced some changes in their District North Committee line-up. The new District President is Mr Nigel Hamilton-Hails who was previously Vice Chairman. Nigel has now taken over from Lloyd Milen who stood down from the role following a promotion to Consul General in Barcelona. Nigel said he felt privileged to be asked to take on this prestigious role. WWe have a very busy few years

ahead of us, especially as we are approaching the Legion’s Centenary in 2021. There will be challenges, but I am looking forward to working to promote the charity within our District.” The new Vice Chairman is Lt Col Pete Lodge MBE. Pete served a 39-year career in the Parachute Regiment. He is no stranger to the Legion having previously undertaken the role of District Vice President. Pete said it was an honour to be considered for the position. He is proud of what

Summer Fete raises €2,111 AT the recent Royal British Legion (Calpe Branch) Annual Summer Fete held in the grounds of Hotel Gran Sol Calpe, a grand total of €2,111.38 was raised for the 2017 Poppy Appeal. Huge thanks to all involved in this wonderful achievement. This was the Branch’s 11th summer fete.

NEW LINE-UP: The President and Vice Chairman.

the Legion stands for and achieves and he is looking forward to working closely with members of the Committee and supporting our many branches. The District has 19 branches and all arrange varied social events, as well as raising money for the Poppy Appeal and supporting our beneficiaries. New members are always

welcome and you do not need to have an Armed Forces background to enjoy all the branch has to offer. Locations and details of all our branches can be found on our website: www.britishle gion.org. uk/counties/spainnorth. For support and information, please email assistance. rbl.dns@gmail.com or call 676 451 780.

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STAGE SCHOOL: Some of the dancers perform.

Marciaâ€™s Dance Centre and Stage School presentations ON Sunday June 18, students, parents and friends of Marciaâ€™s Dance Centre and Stage School in Calpe gathered together at the Diamante Beach Hotel to watch the medal presentation and a short performance of recent routines in ballet, tap and hip hop that was enjoyed by all present. On this occasion they were lucky enough to have Councillor Carol Saunders to present the medals and awards. These medals and awards were gained in SIPBE (La Sociedad Independiente de Profesores de Baile en Europa). All the students did extremely well, many of them gaining Honours.

A special mention should be given to Anna Browning who gained 100 per cent in her Grade 3 Tap exam, this is the first time a student has achieved a perfect score, so congratulations to her! To round off the afternoon, some of the sequence dancers performed a short display of their dances. They invited anyone who knew these dances to join in; this immediately had a great response with everybody getting up to dance. Everyone had a great time and they are all looking forward to the next event that the Dance Centre has to offer.

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Born to race LES ARCHER, a U3A Calpe member, gave a fascinating talk on his racing career of 21 years on road and motocross. Best known for building the special Norton 500cc motocross machine in 1952 and racing it in over 30 events all over Europe, he won the championship in 1956. The Norton is now on display in the National Motorbike Museum in Birmingham, England. As a result of his talk, U3A Calpe has formed a Bikers Group run by Freda Croasdell. To join email Freda Croasdell arthurandfreda@yahoo.com.

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Costa Blanca Labour enjoy May day lunch at Ca Pinet MEMBERS of Labour International’s Costa Blanca branch treated themselves to their monthly lunch at Sr Jeroni Moncho’s new Casa Pinet restaurant in Alcalalí on Thursday, June 22. Relocated from its longterm site in the mountain villa ge of Tá rbe na to its new home in the Jalon valley, members were in for a pleasant surprise. The owner had transfe rre d the tota lity of his treasure trove of communist, republican and Valencian memorabilia which so characterised the Tárbena premises and which drew visitors from far and wide. Pictures, banners, posters of bygone party heroes and socialist causes bedecked

CELEBRATION LUNCH: The signature Valencian paella. the walls and roof beams. He had even transferred, from his old premises, the original fireplace and chim-

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ney breast along with an antique stone wash basin. Forced to move from his previous restaurant in Tárbena, after some 40 years, by a failed lease agreement with the local council, Sr Moncho acquired a former Indian restaurant in Al-

calalí. The new place, renamed in Valenciano as ‘Ca Pinet’, has a m uch l arger f l oor area, is lighter, better ventilated and has a small parking area. Diners enjoyed Ca Pinet’s signature Valencian paella. There is now a small sales area in the restaurant selling t-shirts and other attractive items. Labour I nt er nat i onal Branch Secretary, Lesley White said, “It was a great atmosphere, we felt most welcome and the food was good too. Our May Day celebration lunch will be able t o r et ur n t o Ca Pi net i n 2018.” Restaurant Ca Pinet can be found by taking the CV 750 out of Jalon heading for Parcent and Alcalalí. In Alcal al í t ur n r i ght f or Murla/Orba. The restaurant is about 100m on the right.

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Free canoe excursion ALFAZ To wn Ha l l , w ith collaboration from Hamacas Playa Albir, is again organising free canoeing excursions. H eld e a c h Tu e s d a y throughout July and August, the trips are open to the 16 to 35 age group. These set out from Albir beach a t 1 0 a m o n a t w o hour ex p e d i t i o n t o Pu n ta Bombarda. “Participants will be able to see the lighthouse from the sea, as well as the Sierra Helada national park and its cliffs and coves. This trip has so m e u n i q u e v i e w s , ” said Youth and Education councillor, Isabel Muñoz.

Each excursion is limited to eight people and places a re fille d v e ry q u ickly, added Muñoz, who reminded people to put their names down as soon as possible. T h is s h o u ld b e d o n e a t the Centro de Informacion

Juvenil (CIJA) in Alfaz’s Casa de Cultura. Under-18s need to present signed permission from a parent or legal guardian although the y ma y a ls o a c c ompa ny minors , M uñoz said.

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Teulada-Moraira on its way toward UNICEF status THE children and adolescent council of TeuladaMoraira - founded in May as par t o f t h e m u n ic ip al project to ensure the opinion o f y o u n g p e o p le is heard - met with the councillors of Teulada-Moraira last week. Ma y o r C a r l o s L i n are s and C o u n c i l l o r Dan iel Ibanco - amongst several other councillors - listened attentively to the council’s suggestions as it presented ideas a n d r e su l t s fro m workshops held since its inauguration. Suggestions were made in regard to public spaces,

COUNCIL: Presented ideas and results from workshops. how to improve the enviro n me n t, c u ltu re a nd leisure activities, education and sports and members of the council even suggested improvements in their own schools. The elder councillors promised to follow up and to

pass on suggestions which couldn’t be solved by them to the entities in charge. This meeting comes after just two weeks ago, the c hildre n a nd a dole s c e nt council participated in a forum in Piles, Valencia where councillors from the

Valencian Community met to exchange ideas on the new children and adolescents law. The municipality is striving to be awarded Ciudad Amiga (Child Friendly City) status by UNICEF, who describe on their website: “with the Child Friendly Cities Programme, we want to contribute to improving the living conditions of children and adolescents through the promotion and implementation of effective municipal policies that guarantee their integral development with a rights approach.”

A great story THE Bromera Foundation was founded in 2002 and aims to promote reading, particularly in Valencian. The foundation trains cultural managers and mediators (culture technicians, teachers, librarians, booksellers, parents etc) and is focused specially on children and young adults. Since its inaugaration, it has organised, promoted and sponsored a variety of campaigns, courses, conferences, congresses, workshops and author visits. The foundation’s most recent campaign consists of a collection of 11 books - each contain-

ing a story written by a local author. The stories are all traditional tales, based on the Valencian language and passed down from grandparent to grandchild over many generations. Teulada-Moraira has been part of the campaign with a story set in the village, written by Pepa Guardiola from Javea. The story was presented in Alzira last week together with the rest of the collection. Mayor Carlos Linares and representatives of the Bromera

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Another award for excellent beaches

BROMERA FOUNDATION: The stories are all traditional tales. Foundation attended the presentation. The mayor expressed his delight that the municipality had been part of the campaign, con-

firming that every child at school in the municipality will receive a copy of the book. All stories in the collection are short and easy to read.

THE Government Department for Tourism recently awarded a total of 174 beaches of 35 municipalities in the Valencia Community including Teulada-Moraira with the Qualitur award. Director of Tourism, Raquel Huete presented the flags - in recognition of ‘excellence’ across the beaches. Huete said the award “reflects the municipalities’ efforts and the good shape the beaches and coves are in.”

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Underwater thief caught in the act LOCAL POLICE officers in Javea surprised a French man last week as he tried to steal an ancient amphora from the seabed of the Portixol. It was around 5.30pm on Monday when officers responsible for the surveillance of the bathing area noticed a white buoy surface quickly from the seabed with something attached to it. Upon closer inspection, the buoy proved to be a lifting bag - an item of diving equipment consisting of a robust and air-tight bag with straps, which is used to lift heavy objects underwater by means of the bagâ€™s buoyancy. Officers called for assistance from the Grupo Especial de Actividades Subacuaticas (GEAS) of the Guardia Civil, the unit in charge of the location and recovery of objects in the aquatic environment, among other missions. The municipal architect arrived at the scene and confirmed that the amphora - a tall ancient jar or

jug with two handles and a narrow neck - was authentic and of African origin, from the third or fourth century. The thief was taken to Javea Port, where he was arrested and his equipment, including bottles of nitrox, GPS devices and even his boat was confiscated. The GEAS unit are planning a dive in the Portixol to determine whether there are more archaeological remains.

AMPHORA: Was on the seabed.

Students are set to sail THE Xabia Nautical Club presented the 22nd edition of the Interscholastic League in collaboration with the City Council last week. The programme will teach the 115 registered children all between the ages of seven and 14 and students in Javea schools - more about nautical sports and the marine environment. Taking place across the first two weeks of July, the league boasts a schedule that is both theoretical and practical, with students sailing for a minimum of two hours a day.

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Cyclists’ ‘nightmare’ TWENTY-SIX-YEAR-OLD Andres Contreras and 46-year-old Scott Gordon, the two surviving cyclists of the accident that occurred on the N-332 at the beginning of May met last week at the rehabilitation centre in Hospital de Aguas Vivas in Tavernes de la Valldigna. The cyclists lost three of their friends after a 28-year-old woman under the influence of alcohol and drugs and banned from driving ploughed her Ford Mondeo head-first into them. They spoke out on Facebook, posting a photo with the caption: “We are still struggling to get out of this nightmare as soon as possible.” The cyclists met just days after officers from the Guardia Civil and the Local Po-

SURVIVORS: Scott and An dres. lice carried out controlled surveillance on the N-332. On Saturday June 17, between 6.00am and 9.00am, 11 drivers on the same stretch of road tested positive for alcohol and three tested positive for drugs.

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Oceanografic in Javea THE Oceanografic Foundation and the Red Cross of the Valencian Community will run a joint campaign dedicated to educating those living along the Costa Blanca coastline, including Javea, on the stranding of marine animals, especially jellyfish. The educational sessions will be held at the main Red Cross points in Alcossebre, Gandia, Guardamar del Segura, Javea (July 15), Nules and Oliva, where the associations will explain what to do when finding a beached animal and give more information about jellyfish, including what to do if stung by one. L’Oceanografic - work of the architect Felix Candela and the engineers Alberto Domingo and Carlos Lázaro - has received over 15 million visitors since opening in 2003 and is the largest complex of its type in Europe, with a surface of 110,000

square metres and a water capacity of 42,000,000 litres. This includes a 26,000,000-litre dolphinarium and a 7,000,000-litre ocean tank with sharks, rays and other fish. There are 45,000 animals of 500 different species all inhabiting nine underwater towers. Each tower is structured in two levels and represent the major ecosystems of the planet, with sea waterpumped from the beach of La Malva-Rosa. L’Oceanografic is divided into 10 areas. The marine areas reflect the Mediterranean habitats, the polar oceans - the Arctic, the islands, the tropical seas, the temperate seas and the Red Sea. Along with the dolphinarium, the park also includes an auditorium with a Red Sea aquarium, an area of mangrove swamps and marshland and a garden with more than 80 different species of plant.

No-twerking to take place in the city THE city of Javea apologised in a message across its social media networks last week after a dance routine - performed as part of a show for the les Fogueres de Sant Joan festival provoked outrage amongst members of the public. The city received complaints regarding the ‘twerking’ routine and in its apology stressed it considered the spectacle “inappropriate” and “unacceptable” to sexualise females. Twerking is a type of dance in which an individual, usually female moves to music in a sexually provocative manner.

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It was just fun, fun, fun! TAPAS are a fun meal. A meal to share with friends with a joke or two, nothing formal, far from starchy. And the tapas meal to start the Javea Players’ Summer Show, served by the Bar Imperial in the Plaza Baix in the Old Town of Javea, was a great start to a fun-packed evening. The group enjoyed an excellent selection of tapas and quality wines and left for the Casa de Cultura at the end of the Plaza in very good humour. There they enjoyed a spot of high drama taking place at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Pretty distressing for those involved, hilarious for us watching it unfold from comfortable seats in the stalls. In the first play of a doublebill, ‘Arrivals,’ a bank of telephones, an answering machine, a bit of imaginative use of stage lighting and its nifty employment enabled the drama to take place at Heathrow, Gatwick, the home of two crazy ladies, a very seedy pub, a Spud-U-Like, Victoria Station, a hospital and a police station. It was darn clever and damn good fun. At its centre is the arrival at Gatwick of the ladies’ German guest, Dietrich, played by Martin Thornhill. One of the ladies, Chris, played by Lesley Davies, has

gone to Heathrow to pick him up. The other crazy lady, Nikki, played by Caroline DrewettMansell adds to the resulting drama by forgetting that her mother, played by Pat Kitching, is also arriving. Spot-on timing is demanded not only on the part of the cast but also by Ian Bullough and James Ward on lights and Richard King on sound and it was duly delivered. The fun in the second play of the double-bill, ‘Departures’ by Stephen Smith, is owed to the delay of a Dan-Air flight to Palma from Gatwick. Four of its passengers manage to make a drama out of this not uncommon occurrence. Dennis Tippitt, played by Gary Johnson, is narrow-minded, bigoted and xenophobic. He is not in the slightest doubt that the delay is systematic of the country being taken over by foreigners and thereby rapidly going down hill. Dennis even feared that a crowd of Russian children excited about going home put the airport at the risk of a coup. Rosemary Gibbs, travelling with her none-too-bright daughter of marriageable age, Mandy, played by Debbie Saunders, loves a bit of drama because it tends to produce people in need of her renowned

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- while, known at least to Mandy - skills as a Good Samaritan. Obviously, one such is Dennis. She must help him overcome his fear of flying, of feeling so deprived because he doesn’t have children. She tries. Oh! How hard she tries. And the more she tries the more fun she gave us and the more suicidal she made poor Dennis. Superbly portrayed by Lindsay Johnson, Rosemary is unbelievably irritating and as such extremely funny but somehow quite lovable. The fourth member of the party we shared the flight delay with is Sheila, played by Rosemary Brown. The drama in her life is, of course, her husband, Dennis. Once, she tells us, he was witty and fun to be with, now he is such a grumpy old sourpuss that she is using their holiday to see if there is any hope of steering their marriage off the rocks. Rosemary tries to help which produces a few more good laughs for us, but no quick solutions for Sheila and Dennis. The Javea Players’ Summer Show was directed by Mike Harvey and he, his cast and stage crew deserve a vote of thanks for producing such a fun evening. For further information on the Javea Players’ Summer Show call Bernard King on 966 462 385.

SUMMER SHOW: A fun evening for everyone.

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13th Medieval Market at La Nucia - July 7, 8 and 9 FROM July 7-9, La Nucia will be holding its increasingly well-known Medieval Market. Since 2005, the old town centre has been going back to its medieval roots each summer, and some 60 craftsmen and women have booked stands with Amata, the craft association organising the event. Amata has also invited music and street theatre groups, dancers and acrobats, as well as several craft demonstrators to liven up the market. The square in front of the town hall and the streets behind, will be filled with really interesting craft stands selling ceramics, leather bags, belts and shoes, glass, designer jewellery, carved and turned wood, carved stone, soap and perfume, patchwork and a lot more. In the food section, there will be stands selling sausages, cheese, roast almonds and peanuts, bread straight from the wood oven, as well as a medieval tavern (roasting a whole pig on a spit) and a tent with Arab food. To complete the medieval setting, troubadours, storytellers, falconers, stilt-walkers, buffoons and other typical characters of the era wander from time to time through the streets. You can even encounter a gaggle of geese! Children and young people can take a ride on a small merry-go-round or on a pony, have a try at pottery or making a sheet of paper or, play medieval table games. There is juggling, belly dancing and aerial acrobatics and the market closes every night with a spectacular fire show. Amata is a craft association which tries to ensure that the only participants in the market are those who make all the material they sell - there’s nothing imported and nothing is made in small (or big!) factories. Amata and La Nucia Town Hall agree on this matter believing there are far too many organisers setting up so-called medieval markets that are little more than pound shops in historic clothing. The craft tradition is tending to slowly disappear in Spain, which is why Amata has coined the term ‘artesanía de autor’ to describe its unusual markets,

MEDIEVAL: Characters wander the streets.

CRAFT WORK: Leather bags. (which roughly translates as ‘craft work made and sold by the craftsmen himself’). The market will be set up in the old town centre. There are plenty of parking spaces in the (free) underground parking of Les Nits, or open air parking at the back of the village, both just 100 yards from the market. The fun starts at 6pm on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening and goes on till late at night. For more information phone 639 979 678 (English spoken) and if you want to look at photographs of last years’ market, go to http://www.amata.es/ LaNucia16.html.

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NORWAY

Town expansion

New route

MIN IAT UR E t o wn attra c tio n Madurodam is investing in expansion and new attractions to entice vis itors a n d i n o r d e r to s u rv iv e against competition. The plans will cost around €45 million.

NORWEGIAN AIRLINES are launching flights from the UK to Argentina. The maiden flight is February 2018 and is believed to be the longest nonstop route from Gatwick.

GDP rise

Memorial rethink

THE G r o ss Do m e st i c P ro d u c t (GDP) rose by 0.4 per cent in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2016, according to the national statistics office.

A PLANNED memorial to the v i c t i m s o f t h e 2 0 11 A n d e r s Breivik massacre is being rethought after residents complained the memorial was too invasive and would harm the local community and landscape.

Pensioners in court A GROUP of pensioners could be taken to court as they refuse to eat

MADURODAM: New attractions. the food provided in their sheltered housing complex and have been ordering in takeaways. The centre argues they are breaking the terms of their lease.

Jab decline FEWER babies and children are receiving the standard vaccinations in the Netherlands with numbers falling by 0.5 per cent for the third year in a row.

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Let down A COMMITTEE investigating historical child abuse cases says victims of serious abuse were let down by the welfare services and many cases could have been avoided.

Rain rain go away WHILST much of Europe has been enjoying a June heatwave, Bergen has seen rainfall every single day of the month so far and is headed for having one of the wettest months in memory.

GERMANY

DENMARK

Thai target

Commute nightmare

TWO teenagers, aged 13 and 14, are being investigated for attempted criminal assault after shooting air rifles at the entourage belonging to the King of Thailand who owns a villa in south-west Munich.

Out of work A GOVERNMENT minister is claiming that up to three quarters of

the country’s refugees will still be out of work in five years time and many will remain unemployed for up to 10 years.

Going home DEPORTATIONS are expected to commence next week with failed asylum-seekers being sent back to Afghanistan after they were stopped

following a suicide bombing in Kabul.

US spies REPORTS are suggesting that German intelligence carried out surveillance on a number of American businesses and government, including the White House from between 1998 and 2006.

FRANCE

BELGIUM

Blogger’s death

Terrorist shot

A POPULAR French lifestyle and fitness blogger has been killed after a faulty whipped cream dispenser exploded and struck her chest. Rebecca Burger’s family have warned against using the dispensers.

A SUSPECTED terrorist was shot dead by soldiers at Brussels railway station after he attempted to detonate a small explosive belt. No one was hurt in the incident and four people have since been arrested.

Car ban

It’s a heatwave

AS part of anti-pollution measures as levels reached worryingly high levels, authorities in Paris introduced a driving ban as the city’s bike-sharing programme was free.

BELGIUM has been basking in an official heatwave with five consecutive days with temperatures over 25 degrees celsius, but the air quality has been very poor with high ozone levels.

Daesh pledge THE man who recently attempted an attack in Paris’ Champs Elysees avenue, is believed to have pledged allegiance to Daesh. The man was killed when he drove a car full of arms and explosives into a police convoy.

People watch ANTWERP has announced it is monitoring 557 people, as part of the fight against radicalism with 189 of these being of particular concern.

Skirted drivers

PM protection

BUS drivers in Nantes protested against not being allowed to wear shorts during the heatwave by wearing skirts as they were an authorised outfit. Bosses said they will look at the company dress code.

ALL eyes have been on Brussels as British PM Theresa May has been presenting her project to project the rights of EU citizens in the UK ahead of the Brexit negotiations.

A THIRD of commuters are reporting daily congestion on their commute to and from work when travelling by bus, train or metro. Around 37 per cent of car drivers questionned said they experience delays three to four times a week.

Top country AN American thinktank has rated Denmark as the world’s number one country for its quality of life assessing 50 different indicators including free speech and political freedom.

Anniversary opening Aiming high TIVOLI, Copenhagen's famous theme park is marking its175th anniversary with a first-ever winter season opening during February as well as its usual seasonal opening at Halloween and Christmas.

PLANS have been approved in principle for skyscrapers in Copenhagen which would be among the tallest buildings in Europe and means the Hans Christian Andersen-inspired theme park tower could become a reality.

SWEDEN

Case dropped SWEDEN has dropped its investigation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange who was accused of rape in 2010. Assange has been living inside the London Embassy in Ecuador but could still be arrested if he leaves for skipping bail.

India’s thanks INDIAN PM Narendra Modi, has thanked the Swedish Prime Minister for Supporting the ‘Make-In-India’ week which saw over 18 Swedish companies take part. There are currently around 160 Swedish companies operating in India.

Fingerprint sharing A DEAL has been done which wi l l al l ow Swedi sh pol i ce t o browse fingerprint registers in the USA and vice-versa. Previously requests took two weeks to process.

Vulnerable areas A NEW report by national police has listed 61 problem areas, with 23 of these considered particularly vulnerable. These areas are socio-economically vulnerable and generally have a high crime rate.

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KAZAKHSTAN: Proton M rockets blast off into orbit.

AN engineering company which provided faulty space rockets will pay millions in compensation to Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos. The Proton-M rockets malfunctioned and crashed in Kazakhstan with three extremely expensive satellites in 2013. They lasted mere seconds before evaporating after take-off.

Beer border A MINI-RUSSIAN adventure and a few cheap beers proved too tempting for four British hikers who crossed the border illegally from Finland and were arrested on their return. They snuck into Russia for 15 minutes, sunk some beers, then climbed back over the fence to find Finnish police waiting.

Beard brigade A LEADER of the Old Believer faction of the Orthodox Church has urged men to grow out their beards to protect themselves from homosexuality. Metropolitan Kornily, who sports a beard down to his chest, said adherence to God’s creation, including beards, staved off moral corruption.

Wild fires HUGE forest fires broke out in the Siberian hinterland, tripling in size in just days to threaten more than 32,000 hectares of land and spawning an enormous effort from hundreds of firefighters in the Irkutsk region. Just north of Mongolia, the area endures dozens of serious wild fires every year.

Cult crisis A DANISH Jehovah’s Witness is languishing in an Oryol jail accused of involvement in an extremist group. He was arrested during a police raid of the religious sect’s office in the southwestern city. Recent laws designated the Jehovah’s Witnesses as a dangerous foreign cult.

African spy A TANZANIAN masquerading as an American spy was captured by a Russian border patrol sniffer dog named Zhom. The man was fleeing Chinese police for visa crimes and tried to convince Russian police that he was an important CIA hacker. Now he faces two years of hard labour.

Trapped cub SURPRISED residents of a busy Moscow neighbourhood found a bear cub locked in a van which had occupied a car park in Cheremushki for several days. The cub was hungry but well and was taken to Moscow zoo for treatment. Police are still looking for the driver.

BEAR CUB: Was found far away from home locked up in Moscow van.

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STAT OF WEEK

€2.2 billion

AFTER a long investigation, 18 people are to appear in court over an alleged multi-million euro music royalty scam. The General Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE) collects royalty fees on behalf of composers and musicians when their works are broadcast in Spain. There are fees charged for recorded music played in bars, clubs, restaurants and other public places as well as when broadcast on radio and TV. It is alleged that a number of high ranking members of the SGAE claimed

is the amounted estimated by the prosecutor to have been earned from fraud in ‘The Wheel’ case.

that they had made significant changes to certain pieces of music, thus putting them into a non-royalty category and then supplying the original pieces, labelled as adapted, for use by TV stations to play during the night.

King Felipe celebrating BP’s 50th anniversary.

More fuel, leading to more deceit IT is easier to obtain motor fuel than ever before but there are fears that fraud is costing the Spanish government approximately €540 million each year. The number of petrol stations in Spain continues to increase with a high proportion of the new openings coming from discount operators offering cheaper fuel, but there appears to be reluctance by some operators to properly report IVA collected. According to the Association

Those involved also registered the musical pieces through their own publishing companies and collected royalties through the SGAE, often, it is claimed, charging excessive amounts for the use of the pieces thanks to the

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of Petroleum Operators (AOP) there are now, for the first time, more than 11,000 service stations across Spain although the three largest brands, Repsol, Cepsa and BP continue to dominate the market. Many of the new stations offer a discount of up to 15c when compared to the better known brands but make their savings by cutting back sharply on staff, not offering any shopping or bathroom facilities and purchasing their fuel from different sources.

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Cheaper broadband CHEAP broadband and mobile contracts form competitors have led to Telefonica losing 51,000 customers in the past four months. This compares with increases for its three largest competitors and the most successful Mas Movil gained almost 100,000 new customers.

Bank strength THE US Federal Reserve undertakes an annual review of major banks and has announced in advance that two Spanish banks Santander and BBVA are fine. Other banks around the world are being reviewed for capital reserves but these two are safe.

Banco Popular THERE is a possibility that should shareholders in Banco Popular sue Santander for their losses following the €1 takeover that Brussels may have to pay. EU regulations suggest as it was involved in promoting the sale, it will be responsible for losses.

Bah Humbug is not so real THE concept of an elderly Scrooge is common in fiction but not so accurate in real life! Research suggests that the elderly are actually more generous than the young even when they are likely to receive nothing in return.

In a study undertaken by the University of Singapore, it is concluded that age may release different chemicals into the brain which increase feelings of trust in others, especially if their generosity assists the community.

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suspected collusion of certain TV producers. According to the presiding magistrate in this case which is known as ‘The Wheel,’ the co-founders of Eurodelta Music, Manuel Carrasco and Fernando Bermúdez were heavily involved in this fraud and along with Rafael Tena have been granted bail of €100,000 each after being charged with corruption and belonging to a criminal organisation. Officers of the SGAE have stated that they have done all in their power to assist the police and tax agency investigation.

Keeping cool costs money THE hot weather has brought a breath of fresh air to companies selling fans and airconditioning units as well as larger bills for consumers from the energy companies. With temperatures around Spain staying high for an extended period of time, people have been rushing to purchase methods of keeping cool. For those who are too impatient to wait for the installation of air conditioning units, low noise free standing fans have been particularly popular but online retailer Amazon has revealed that sales of air conditioning units have shot up compared to the same time last year.

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NEW SELF-EMPLOYED RULES TO BE VOTED ON IN CORTES

Social Security costs reductions IN order to encourage the self-employed to work legally, the Spanish government plans to increase the period of reduced monthly fees of €50 to one year. This is a special reduction in the rate to be paid to register with the social security department for new self-employed workers, even if the start-up goes on to employ staff. This is possibly the most important of the concessions being offered to encourage new business start-ups and also those who are working cash in hand to consider registering for the benefits which include medical treatment and pensions. Additional proposals include women who return to work after giving birth will be able to take advantage of the reduced rate for 12 months and those who employ family members (provided they have not sacked employees in the same position) will be able to extend employment benefits subject to certain requirements. There will be discounts for those who are out of work for any period of time and also the ability to continue work after retirement age and receive part pension and part salary. In the event that any person is late in paying their contribution, the ‘surcharge’ will be reduced for the first month that the payment is overdue and anyone injured whilst travelling to or from work will also be covered by social security. There will be a €12 per day tax offset for food purchased from a restaurant or café during a weekday if the individual is away from home on business and those who work at home will be able to claim 20 per cent of utility costs including telephone. As is often the case with Spanish legal matters, there are a number of rules and regulations that have to be met, but generally speaking this is a proposal likely to make life easier and less ex-

SELF-EMPLOYED protected by Social Security.

pensive for the self-employed. Estimates suggest that there are between 3.2 and 3.6 million people working for themselves in Spain but there is a very large additional number who haven’t registered, don’t pay tax and don’t contribute to social security. It is possible that this new proposal which still has to be voted into law may encourage some of those working but not reporting their income to take advantage of the reduction in cost and increased benefits to register themselves officially.

SOLD AT THE REQUEST OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK THE European Central Bank warned the Italian government that two of its banks were close to bankruptcy and gave permission for their sale for €1. Like Banco Popular in Spain, Banca Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca in Italy have been sold to a stronger bank for €1 but there is a considerable difference in the way that private shareholders and investors will be treated. In the case of the Spanish takeover, Santander are expected to be responsible for the shortfall in accounts of some €7 billion and are not expecting to pay any compensation for losses to shareholders, although they may be sued in a combined action. The Italian arrangement is completely different as the Italian government has not only agreed to pass only the good parts of the two banks to Intesa Sanpaolo Group but is immediately injecting €5.2 billion into the operation to protect assets and jobs. In addition however it has put a further €12 billion to one side and retained the bad part of the businesses to cover the likely call from shareholders for compensation and to cover in-

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vestor’s deposits as well as bad debts which might be encountered by Intesa. According to a statement from the Italian Minister of the Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan, there was no alternative than to undertake this ‘bail out’ as the alternation could have seen a removal of funds from those and other banks and a possible panic and worsening of the economy in Italy. It is generally understood that the Italian banking sector has a serious problem with potential bad debt which may total €350 billion in all and represents a little more than 30 per cent of

the Eurozone’s total bad debt. When comparing Spanish and Italian banks, one thing that becomes immediately obvious is that many of the plethora of small regional ‘building societies’ which existed prior to the financial crisis have been amalgamated into larger banks and in many cases have become much stronger. This was not of course the case with Bankia which was formed from such a group but arguably, its problems were caused by bad management, coupled with reckless abuse by individuals who are currently on trial.

Spain wants to reduce taxes IN an interview with the magazine Values published by accountants KPMG, Mariano Rajoy has announced that he intends to reduce taxes and review electricity charges. He was speaking to the magazine as part of its 10th anniversary celebration and spent some time congratulating his government on all that it had achieved to strengthen the economy and to reduce unemployment. The promise to reduce taxation came with a proviso which was that it could only be done if target deficit figures were reached and this would be known by 2019. As far as energy is concerned, he pledged to do all that he could to progressively reduce prices although he made no mention of the matter of private solar powered energy which has been problematic for the government in the past.

Banks are in the money SPANISH banks had a very good first quarter with profits of €3.465 billion, an increase of 17 per cent over the same period last year. Whilst income has improved in all operating areas, as the economy continues to recover, losses caused by bad debt have also dropped by a significant amount to 5.5 per cent. According to the report issued by the Spanish Banking Association (AEB) much of the increase is due to improved efficiency leading to greater margins as well as an increase in the value of fees. Another aspect which has helped is the sale of assets by certain of the banks but in some cases, operating costs have increased and those banks affected will need to consider remedial action.

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TOO MANY TOUTS CONTROL TICKETS MANY people in Spain feel that it is totally wrong that ‘ticket touts’ obtain large numbers of concert tickets and sell them at inflated prices. In fact it is illegal for tickets to be sold on the streets at higher prices, but owners of websites appear to be protected from the threat of prosecution because the 1982 law didn’t envisage the power of the internet. The Anti-Rebellion Alliance, spearheaded by singer and musician Alejandro Sanz wants to see the law changed to take into account sale through websites and to set a maximum price for any ticket offered for sale by a third party. One of the problems is that these ‘internet touts’ speculate o n p u r c h a s i n g l a rg e n u m b e r s so tickets for concerts which they believe will be popular and the artists want to see their

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fans pay the correct price to see their favourite performers. Profits for the re-sellers can be greater than those earned by the promoter and artists, but the problem has been partially resolved by legislation in Britain and France so the Alliance wants Spain to follow suit.

WITH a percentage of young Spaniards considering moving to the USA in order to start their careers many young Americans believe that money buys happiness. According to a recent Mintel report, a high proportion of those interviewed and aged between 23 and 40 believe that earning money to secure their future is more important than having a good time. When they do have free time, they are less interested in owning goods than their parents, preferring to be involved in activities, experiences or travelling. Fifty-one per cent of this group, known as Millennials believe that they understand and can manage their finances well and think their future looks quite healthy. Interestingly, the report highlights the fact that this group, more than most other generations, wants to have money available for emergencies and also many want to pay utility and credit card bills as quickly as possible. All are technology aware and a high percentage are happy to use online and mobile banking facilities as they believe that this is a quick and efficient means of dealing with finances.

Losing mental capacity whilst living abroad by Stone King Charlotte Macdonald Contact me at international@stoneking.co.uk

MANY UK expatriates living in Spain own properties in the UK and have pensions and investments in the UK. They rely on their UK assets to maintain their lifestyles (and those of their families) in Spain. If they can no longer manage their affairs in the UK due to a loss of mental capacity, it can cause many difficulties.

You can choose a person or people, who you trust, to act for you when you are no longer able. The best way to avoid the legal and practical difficulties that can occur with the loss of mental capacity is to plan for it in advance by drawing up a document called a ‘Lasting Power of Attorney’ (‘LPA’).

An LPA must be made while you have full mental capacity.

What is an LPA? An LPA is a legal document that enables you to appoint one or more attor-

neys to act for you when you are no longer able to act for yourself. Your attorney can be a professional,

such as a solicitor or a family member or friend. There are two types of LPA: ‘Health and Welfare’ or ‘Property and Financial Affairs’ An LPA must be made while you have full mental capacity. It is therefore important to make one while you are in good health. Why should you get an LPA? You can choose a person or people, who you trust, to act for you when you are no longer able. If you lose your mental capacity and do not have an LPA, then your family (or the authorities) will have no choice but to make an application to the Court of Protection to appoint a ‘deputy’ to look after your affairs, which can be time consuming and costly. Will my LPA be recognised in Spain? Unfortunately there is no international type of LPA which is guaranteed to work in both the UK and Spain. The advice we give to our clients at Stone King, is that if you have assets in both Spain and the UK, your only safe option is to appoint attorneys in both jurisdictions.

If you would like to discuss LPAs contact Charlotte Macdonald or Dan Harris at Stone King LLP by email international@stoneking.co.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1225 337599.

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Will do anything to gain power LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT SOME people just never seem to be satisfied. Personally, I thought the recent evacuation of the Camberley high rise apartments was perfectly reasonable and justified. However unlikely a fire of the Grenfell devastation would have occurred quite so soon (if at all) it was nevertheless a possibility. To hear the moaning and whinging of those evacuated, you would have thought they would have preferred to chance an agonising death than be disturbed ‘at that time of the night!’ Well I think Georgia Gould, the Camden councillor who made the decision, was very decisive and extremely articulate in her explanation for the evacuation and had tried a number of alternatives that didn’t come to fruition. She simply wasn’t prepared to take the risk, however unlikely, of seeing more people perish. Good for her.

CORBYN: Everywhere at the moment. Have you noticed the sting has also gone out of the left unashamedly trying to turn the whole tragedy into a political incident? Well I think the reasons come clear in the following text kindly submitted to me by David from the UK. 1. The block of flats was not run by the council, but by the Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation which comprises of eight tenants, four councillors and three inde-

pendent members. Emma Coad elected Labour MP was on this board who are being accused of not listening to tenants. 2. Labour holds the seat the block is situated in. 3. Labour run the London council who manage the un-

derfunded London fire service. (Sadiq Khan produced a report saying the fire service didn’t need more funding!) 4. The decision to change contractors during the refurbishment was made by the KTCMO. As was the decision not to spend 138k on sprinklers. 5. KTCMO was formed under the ‘right to manage’ legislation passed when Labour were in power in 2002. No wonder the Corbynites have changed tack and shifted to only blaming the government for not handling the aftermath well enough. Typical. Couldn’t believe Corbyn, who seems to be everywhere at the moment, actually turned up at Glastonbury. Blatantly pontificating like some 1960’s Guru, he used this opportunity to try and bend the minds of even more youngsters, who have no idea what life would be like should

he and his Marxist party ever to come to power. His final puffed up ‘message’ to Donald Trump to ‘build bridges not walls,’ was pure ‘flower power’ jargon, Utopian rhetoric that finally petered out when the 60’s flower children came of age and began to see sense. Unfortunately the kids lapped it up. No wonder the left want the voting age lowered to 16. It’s the same ploy used by Blair and Brown, who let in floods of immigrants purely to obtain their votes. Labour will do anything to gain power. They have no morals, shame or scruples when it comes to using the gullible to mark an X against their party. I would almost like to see them get in, just to be able to tell these misguided youngsters when the whole country falls apart, ‘I told you so.’ On second thoughts, perhaps not. Don’t forget to download Leapy’s book. Leapy Lee, Amazon Kindle, will link you up. Have a rewarding week. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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

FRANCE’S Socialist Party (PS) needs examining under a microscope, because it is now microscopically small. Far Left-leaning Benoit Hamon was trounced in the first round of the presidential elections and the party did no better in the recent parliamentary elections. President Emmanuel Macron’s En Marche-MODEM coalition won 350 of 577 seats while the PS plummeted from 284 to 40-odd. Former socialist prime minister Manuel Valls retained his Paris seat by the skin of his teeth and 139 votes. Pedro Sanchez, on a roll after the PSOE national conference, will find reasons to dismiss parallels with the choice of Hamon as the PS leader and his own re-enthronement as secretary general. Sanchez is safe for the time being as Spain still lacks a Macron and is unlikely to acquire one. Meanwhile he and the PSOE sector should ponder Hamon’s fate, while thinking long and hard.

Do the maths PEDRO SANCHEZ naturally hopes to evict Spain’s president, Mariano Rajoy, from the Moncloa Palace. That’s part of a political party’s job description but simple arithmetic shows that with 85 out of 350 seats the PSOE can’t pull this off alone. Sanchez hopes to square the circle by persuading Ciudadanos and Podemos to join him in toppling Rajoy. Ciudadanos was originally a civic movement opposed to Catalan independence. M e -

Freedom of speech EL PAIS, and the SER radio station and others were recently excluded from an informal Podemos breakfast meeting. As none are to the party’s liking this puts a new slant on freedom of the press. In other words, write what you like so long as it’s what Podemos supremo Pablo Iglesias wants to hear.

anwhile Podemos flirts with the notion that Spain is ‘a nation of nations.’ Ciudadanos and Podemos are the twain that never shall meet so Sanchez might as well try to square the circle - and that’s geometry, not simple arithmetic.

Be very afraid THE PSOE barons or regional presidents never took to Pedro Sanchez but pledged their loyalty and support the second time around. Apart from Francina Armengol in Baleares they were instrumental in removing Sanchez last October, so Susana Diaz, Ximo Puig and their fellow barons have much to fear. The newly-elected PSOE executive committee stressed that it will not seek to oust them from their dual roles of president and regional secretary. But neither, stressed the committee’s spokesman Oscar Puente, would it hinder grassroots moves to do so. The committee should nevertheless tread warily. Those barons were elected by voters, not the cardcarrying party membership, and the newlyselected Executive Committee ignores this at its peril.

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Lies, damned lies & alternative facts in elections & referendums 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

WHO do you trust? Politicians? Bankers? The police? Trust is now at an all time low - for many, mainly due to those at the top who have let the rest of us down. Indeed, it was once suggested all UK MPs should attend ‘honesty’ classes. And that’s the truth, honestly! I mean, did you believe ‘promises’ made during the EU Referendum campaign? For example: ‘Two thirds of UK manufacturing jobs depend on demand from Europe’ (Alan Johnson). Wrong! Or: ‘The EU costs the UK £350+ million every week, nearly £20 billion annually’ (Vote Leave campaign). Wrong! Or, during the recent election? Corbyn’s financial ‘promises’ cat-

POLITICIANS: Do you trust them? egorically refuted by the Conservatives as Labour’s ‘magic money tree.’ But let he who is without sin cast the first stone. After all, haven’t most of us been occasionally economical with the truth? ‘Nice outfit’ tends to go down better than ‘you look a bit podgy in that.’ Or: ‘That’s weird. You were definitely on the guest list!’ Or: ‘I’ve had a few problems with my email. Must be the server!’ According to one study, 60 per

cent of Brits lie at least once during a 10-minute conversation. Another found that 25 per cent lie about their days off simply to impress others. And politicians? They’ve raised lying to Olympic standards. Remember Bill Clinton’s: ‘I did not have sexual relations with that woman.’ Plus all Trump’s, err, ‘alternative facts?’ Just why and how people lie and the impact this has on others is a subject that’s always fascinat-

ed me and inspired all my novels (all profits, as you know, to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity). Psychologists claim we lie to compensate for the gaps between who we are and who we want to be and between what we have and what we want to have. Telling a white lie not to offend and paying a false compliment to give pleasure are both natural deceits adopted at an early age. Winston Churchill, however, blatantly ignored these social ‘rules.’ When he met Labour MP Bessie Braddock who accused him of being plastered, he retorted: “Madam, you are ugly. In the morning, I shall be sober.” Nuff said. 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.

THURSDAY THOUGHTS By Brian Eagleson, Mojacar

Doesn’t make sense With apologies to the wonderful Mike Senker. He’s not the ONLY Grumpy Old Man! Why do UK broadcasters have such a problem with the expat telly audience? Why do they keep switching us off? Now that Sky’s disappeared yet again with only a few rubbish channels left behind what’s it all about? Anyone with a bit of technical knowledge will be aware that our UK telly comes from a satellite (or two) up in space hovering over the equator. So how come it hovers instead of zooming round and round with our telly dishes having to track it across the sky like Jodrell Bank? Well, that’s ‘cos its orbit speed is the same as the Earth’s rotation. So it stays in (roughly) the same place every day and your dish doesn’t need to move. Clever, eh? But wait a minute. If it’s over the equator it must be nearer to Spain than the UK ‘cos the UK’s further north than Spain. So how come the UK gets perfect reception on all channels while we just get rubbish? Well, that’s because it’s like a spotlight aimed at the UK with Spain on the fringe of the beam and also due to something called encryption. Y’see, for some unknown reason the UK broadcasters don’t want to let anybody outside the UK watch their programmes so they encrypt them with secret codes and now they’re even more secret than they used to be and they keep changing all the time. Clever, eh? Hmm. Not so sure. Might be stupid. After all, if you pay a fortune to launch a satellite into space wouldn’t a bigger audience make more money for your business than a smaller one? More adverts reaching more people? The broadcasters don’t seem to think so. Has anybody asked the advertisers though? Doesn’t make sense to me. But then, does anything? Readers interested in submitting articles for this guest column should send articles of 3-400 words on topics felt to be of interest to the cosmopolitan EWN readership to editorial@euroweeklynews.com.

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29 June - 5 July / Costa Blanca North

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LEGALLY SPEAKING A breath test for passengers? 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.

BREATHALYSER TEST: Law changes.

A RECENT story has been circulating on the internet over changes to the law which will come into force in July, stating that a second person in a vehicle must pass an alcohol breathalyser test not just the driver. The article stated ‘A new measure proposed by the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) will also force drivers and those accompanying the driver, to blow in the BAC test. The new measure will be launched July 1 in order that this summer we can have safer roads in our country and so that at least one of the companions can count as an alternative driver.’ However, the N332 Traffico team, said the message may have been lost in translation and the actual proposal is in the event of a driver being stopped and fail-

ing an alcohol test, a passenger, or the next appointed driver, must prove their sobriety and pass a breathalyser test as well as having all the appropriate documentation and qualifications to drive, in order for the group in the vehicle to continue their journey. If none can do so, then the vehicle and its o c c u p a nts , w ill not be going a nywhere. If a group of people are in a vehicle, only the driver is legally required to remain below the maximum permitted alcohol limit, although the passengers, however much they have consumed, are still required to act in a safe and appropriate manner in the vehicle, although they cannot be called upon to take over the role of the driver.

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Can they restrict the pool? On our community we have owners who owe thousands of euros in fees. Some have let their properties out for years and are not paying. Perhaps they are not paying tax to the Hacienda either. These tenants and owners use the pool and gardens. We are told that a law was passed in 2013 to allow communities to stop these First, I advise you to instruct a lawyer. At your AGM you must authorise the President to do this and to proceed legally against the debtors. The law you mention is Ley 8/2013,

debtors using the community facilities, so my questions are: a) Can you tell me the wording of this law and its reference? b) How far can we go to enforce the law? We hope to get some payment if the owners think they will lose their tenants and revenue. c) How do we report these owners to the Hacienda?

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

but it does not specifically authorise the restriction of the swimming

pool. Some communities have now enclosed and locked the pool area and issue keys to the paying owners. Yes, you can report the possible tax dodgers. Let your lawyer do this.

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

Some dodgy side effects! Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man DO you remember Model 720 - the innocent enquiry that the Spanish tax office made telling everyone they had to declare all worldwide assets valued at over €50,000 or be fined? We were told it wasn’t for any real reason - nobody was ever going to do anything with it. They were just gathering information. Well I have to inform you that surprise, surprise it was absolute lies. Am I shocked? Of course not. Am I peed off? Well, yes I am because I thought if everyone did the right thing, played the game and did the declaration that would be the end of it. But this week we got a letter from the Spanish tax office telling us that we had underpaid our tax in 2012 which is a load of cobblers. We had paid the tax in the UK for the rental on the property there that we owned and paid the tax here on our rental properties here. The difference is not a fortune and we have given it to our accountant to sort out. His was ‘just pay it.’ Mine is ‘why?’ Why should we once again get mugged off? Let me know if you hear of others with this problem. I was on TRE Viewpoint show talking about the terrible fire that killed all those innocent people recently. I read today that 34 high rise flats in

17 local authority areas have failed fire cladding safety tests. All in the name of ‘savings.’ It’s disgusting and I hope those responsible go to prison! Mrs S gave up smoking a few months ago but now has started again. So I thought I’d look at some of the things that could help. Vaping is out, as are patches and that gum stuff. Then I saw an advert on US TV for a product called Chantix. I thought to myself ‘that looks like a fantastic product.’ I’ll try and get her some of that. Then, just as the ad was finishing the voice came up and started to reel off the possible side effects. Here are a few. Abnormal dreams, chronic trouble sleeping, gas, head pain, incomplete or infrequent bowel movements, throwing up, angina, trouble breathing, acute infection of the nose, throat or sinus, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive sweating, intense abdominal pain, low energy, abnormal heart rhythm, behaving with excessive cheerfulness, delusions, depression, diabetes, giant hives, thought of suicide, paranoia, psychosis, thoughts of hurting or killing others, muscle pain, nosebleeds, ringing in the ears, sensation of spinning - and, as I said this is just SOME of the side effects! What is this stuff? Pass me a ciggy quick! How on earth can you sell a product that can do so much damage? If you get a chance have a look at some American adverts and see how you can die taking something that supposedly helps you stop dying of your original illness! Email me mikesenker@gmail.com.

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Hollyoaks Coach Trip Made in Chelsea Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl 2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Fast Five Vlogglebox Gogglebox

7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Premier League 100 Club 10:30am Live European Tour Golf 6:30pm Premier League 100 Club 7:00pm Premier League Legends 7:30pm Beneath the Black: A Journey Through New Zealand Rugby 8:30pm Live European U21 Championship Final 11:15pm Premier League 100 Club 11:45pm Premier League 100 Club 12:15am Sporting Triumphs 12:30am European U21 Championship Final Highlights 1:00am Rugby Union 2:45am Super Rugby Gold 3:00am The Premier League Years 5:00am Sporting Heroes

Queen of Katwe Cruel Summer Bridget Jones's Baby Purge, the: Election Year Life on the Line Queen of Katwe Bridget Jones's Baby After a pair of onenight stands the now single Bridget Jones winds up pregnant. Purge, the: Election Year Life on the Line Follow Operation Chromite Wartime drama about a squad of South Korean soldiers sent to infiltrate their northern neighbours.. Cruel Summer

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Cricket Classics WWE Main Event Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Classics Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Sporting Heroes Cricket Classics Sporting Heroes Cricket's Greatest Cricket Classics Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting ICC Cricket Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Super League Gold Super League Gold Live Super League Cricket's Greatest Cricket Classics

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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Mary Berry Cooks BBC News Weather Tennis Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade BBC News Regional News Weather Pointless Doctor Who Pitch Battle Talent show in which choirs compete against each other. Casualty BBC News Weather Marvel's Avengers Assemble Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

7:10am A to Z of TV Gardening 7:55am Carnival Story 9:30am The Maggie 11:00am Monty Halls' Great Irish Escape 12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Food and Drink 1:30pm Bargain Hunt 2:15pm Talking Pictures 3:00pm Kidnapped 4:30pm Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:00pm Gardeners' World 7:00pm The Day the Dinosaurs Died 8:00pm Natural World 9:00pm Manchester International Festival: Everyone Welcome 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm Melvyn Bragg on TV: The Box That Changed the World 12:00am Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll 1:50am The Deep 3:20am This is BBC Two

8:00pm Britain and the Sea 9:00pm Nature's Great Events Series about the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on our planet. 10:00pm Kon-Tiki 11:50pm Top of the Pops Special 20th anniversary edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 January 1984. 12:25am Top of the Pops 12:50am The Old Grey Whistle Test 70's Gold. 2:20am BBC Electric Proms Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are on blistering form in a session recorded at the Roundhouse in north London, as the grand finale of the BBC's Electric Proms in 2006. 3:10am Totally British: 70's Rock N Roll

8:05am Motorsport 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25am Frasier 9:55am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:25am The Big Bang Theory 11:55am The Big Bang Theory 12:20pm The Simpsons 12:50pm The Simpsons 1:20pm The Simpsons 1:50pm Four in a Bed 2:25pm Four in a Bed 2:55pm Four in a Bed 3:30pm Four in a Bed 4:00pm Four in a Bed 4:35pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 5:35pm Big House, Little House 6:35pm Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm The Autistic Gardener 9:00pm Life of Pi 11:25pm Last Vegas 1:30am Ramsay's Hotel Hell

7:00am Milkshake! 11:15am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:50am Make You Laugh Out Loud 12:15pm Police Interceptors 1:10pm Police Interceptors 2:10pm The Great British Benefits Handout 3:10pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 4:10pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 5:05pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 6:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 7:00pm 5 News 7:05pm Funniest Dogs Behaving Badly 8:00pm Blind Date 9:00pm Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever! 10:00pm Big Brother 11:05pm Moments That Rocked Talent Shows 12:30am Lip Sync Battle 12:55am Access 1:00am Super Casino

7:00am Rude(Ish) Tube 7:25am Couples Come Dine with Me 8:25am Couples Come Dine with Me 9:30am Kevin Can Wait 10:00am New Girl 10:30am New Girl 11:00am Melissa and Joey 11:30am Melissa and Joey 12:00pm Melissa and Joey 12:30pm Melissa and Joey 1:00pm Melissa and Joey 1:30pm The Goldbergs 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:30pm The Goldbergs 2:55pm Tooth Fairy 5:00pm The Big Bang Theory 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm Thor 11:15pm The Inbetweeners 11:50pm The Inbetweeners 12:20am Gogglebox 1:25am Gogglebox 2:30am Tattoo Fixers

7:30am Football Gold 7:45am Football Gold 8:00am European U21 Championship Final 8:30am Live British and Irish Lions Tour 12:15pm European U21 Championship Final Highlights 12:45pm Football Gold 1:00pm Premier League Legends 1:30pm Premier League Legends 2:00pm British and Irish Lions Tour Highlights 3:00pm Boxing Gold 3:15pm Boxing Gold 3:30pm Boxing Gold 3:45pm Boxing Gold 4:00pm European U21 Championship Final Highlights 4:30pm British and Irish Lions Tour Highlights 5:30pm Football Gold 5:40pm Super League Highlights 5:55pm Live Super League 8:00pm Boxing Gold 8:30pm Live Fight Night 12:30am Boxing Gold

CITV ITV News Weekend The Home Game Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. ITV Racing: Live From Newcastle The Chase Paul O Grady for the Love of Dogs Little Big Shots U.S. Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Catchphrase The Voice Kids Quantum of Solace ITV News and Weather Rebound Jackpot247

7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:25am You've Been Framed! 8:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:00am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:00pm Take Me Out 1:10pm You've Been Framed! 2:10pm Dragonheart 3:15pm FYI Daily 3:20pm Dragonheart 4:10pm Beethoven's 2nd 5:10pm FYI Daily 5:15pm Beethoven's 2nd 6:00pm Flubber 7:00pm FYI Daily 7:05pm Flubber 7:50pm The Wedding Planners 8:50pm FYI Daily 8:55pm The Wedding Planners 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:45am Family Guy 1:20am American Dad!

7:00am Judge Judy 7:20am Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 8:10am Murder, She Wrote 9:10am The Darling Buds of May 10:20am The Sign of Four 12:40pm Inspector Morse 2:55pm Hans Christian Andersen 4:50pm Wycliffe 5:55pm Agatha Christie's Marple Another new case for Agatha Christie's famous amateur sleuth. 8:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 10:00pm Foyle's War 12:05am Law and Order: UK Crime drama based on the hit US series Law and Order. 1:05am Law and Order: UK 2:05am Law and Order: UK 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen

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1:10pm Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 3:35pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 6:10pm Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 9:00pm Suicide Squad 11:10pm Batman 1:20am Face/Off

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7:00am Cricket's Greatest 7:30am Cricket's Greatest 8:00am Super League Highlights 8:15am Super League Gold 8:30am Great Sporting Moments 8:45am Great Sporting Moments 9:00am Cricket Classics 10:00am Cricket's Greatest 10:30am Cricket's Greatest 11:00am Cricket Gold 11:10am Cricket Gold 11:20am Cricket Gold 11:30am Live Rl Cup Final Nottinghamshire meet Surrey in the final of the Royal London One-Day Cup. 8:00pm British and Irish Lions Tour Highlights 9:00pm Cricket Classics 10:00pm Royal London One Day Cup Final Hlt 11:00pm British and Irish Lions Tour Highlights 12:00am Super League Highlights

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Motorsport UK Counting Cars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Classic Car Show Documentary looking at the phenomenon of the classic car. The Classic Car Show ITV Racing: The Opening Show Rio Bravo FYI Daily Rio Bravo Tour de France Live Storage Wars Storage Wars Tour de France Highlights The Big Fish Off Eraser FYI Daily Eraser Total Recall FYI Daily Total Recall Tour de France Highlights

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10:15am Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 12:20pm My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 2:00pm Keanu 3:45pm Sausage Party 5:20pm How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 7:20pm My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 9:00pm Sausage Party 10:35pm Keanu 12:20am Coming to America 2:20am BrÃ¼no

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Beautiful Devils Queen of Katwe Bridget Jones's Baby Morgan Kate Mara stars as a corporate troubleshooter sent to a top-secret facility to investigate a new synthetic lifeform. Purge, the: Election Year Queen of Katwe Bridget Jones's Baby After a pair of onenight stands the now single Bridget Jones winds up pregnant. Morgan Purge, the: Election Year The presidential election is fast approaching, but can anti-Purge candidate Charlie Roan survive the night? Life on the Line

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10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Homes Under the Hammer 3:00pm Money for Nothing 3:45pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Eat Well for Less 5:45pm Songs of Praise 6:20pm Sue Barker: Our Wimbledon 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Poldark 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Miranda Hart - My What I Call Live Show 12:30am The Week the Landlords Moved in

7:20am A to Z of TV Gardening 8:05am Gardeners' World Horticultural tips from the gardening experts. 9:05am The Beechgrove Garden 9:35am Countryfile News and stories concerning the heart of the British countryside. 10:35am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:05pm Wimbledon 2016 Review 1:00pm Athletics 2:00pm Athletics 6:00pm Inside the Factory: How Our Favourite Foods are Made 7:00pm The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway 8:00pm Dragons' Den 9:00pm The Life Swap Adventure 10:00pm George Best: All by Himself 11:30pm Mock the Week 12:00am White Gold

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7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 8:00am You've Been Framed! 8:25am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:15am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:15pm The Voice Kids 1:45pm The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 2:45pm FYI Daily 2:50pm The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 3:35pm A Cinderella Story 4:35pm FYI Daily 4:40pm A Cinderella Story 5:30pm Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 6:30pm FYI Daily 6:35pm Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 7:45pm Step Up 3 8:45pm FYI Daily 8:50pm Step Up 3 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Love Island 12:05am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:05am Family Guy

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CITV ITV News Weekend Judge Rinder Judge Rinder Tipping Point Fast paced quiz show sees four players take on the familiar shovepenny style machine filled with counters worth cash. ITV News and Weather Babushka The Voice Kids Bear Gryll's Survival School Hulk Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Confederations Cup Final The Loch ITV News and Weather Lethal Weapon Take Me Out

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Handmade in Japan Handmade in Japan Handmade in Japan Schรถnbrunn Summer Night Concert From Vienna Storyville Climate Change by Numbers Darwin's Struggle: The Evolution of the Origin of Species Nature's Great Events Series about the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on our planet. Kings of the Ring Danny Leigh explores the elemental drama of the boxing movie. For over 120 years, boxing and film have been entwined and the fight film has been used to address powerful themes such as redemption, race and corruption.

7:00am George and Mildred Comedy series following George and Mildred Roper. 7:25am Hans Christian Andersen 9:10am Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960's. 10:15am Heartbeat 11:20am Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 12:25pm The Darling Buds of May 1:40pm Bertie and Elizabeth 3:50pm Wycliffe 4:55pm Foyle's War 7:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 9:00pm The Booze Cruise 11:05pm Law and Order: UK Crime drama based on the hit US series Law and Order. 12:05am Law and Order: UK 1:05am Wire in the Blood

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7:10am 3rd Rock from the Sun 7:35am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:55am Frasier 9:25am Frasier 9:55am Eating Well with Hemsley and Hemsley 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm Eat the Week with Iceland 2:30pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 3:30pm Dante's Peak 5:35pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:35pm Homes by the Sea 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Grand Designs 9:00pm Dunkirk 10:00pm The Handmaid's Tale 11:15pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:10am Trance 2:00am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

7:00am Milkshake! Programming aimed at children aged two to seven years old. 11:15am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:55am The Gadget Show Technology show that examines at some of the most popular everyday gadgets. 12:45pm Police Interceptors Documentary series profiling the work of a high-speed police interception unit in Essex. 1:40pm Police Interceptors 2:40pm Police Interceptors 3:40pm Made of Honour 5:40pm 13 Going on 30 7:30pm The Flintstones 9:05pm That's So...1984 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Big Brother 11:05pm OMG: Painted, Pierced and Proud 12:05am The Vow 2:05am Super Casino 4:10am The Hotel Inspector

7:00am Rude(Ish) Tube 7:25am Couples Come Dine with Me 8:20am Couples Come Dine with Me 9:25am Hollyoaks Omnibus 12:00pm The Goldbergs 12:30pm The Goldbergs 1:00pm The Goldbergs 1:30pm Ferris Bueller's Day Off 3:35pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:30pm The Big Bang Theory 5:00pm The Big Bang Theory 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Crystal Maze 10:00pm The Inbetweeners Movie 12:00am Underworld: Awakening 1:45am Rude Tube 2:50am 8 Out of 10 Cats 3:35am How I Met Your Mother

7:00am British and Irish Lions Tour Highlights 8:00am The Premier League Years 10:00am British and Irish Lions Tour Highlights 11:00am Cricket Gold 11:10am Cricket Gold 11:20am Live ICC Women's World Cup 2017 England v Sri Lanka. 7:00pm Premier League Legends 7:30pm British and Irish Lions Tour Highlights 8:30pm Premier League Legends 9:00pm Premier League Legends 9:30pm Premier League Legends 10:00pm British and Irish Lions Tour Highlights 11:00pm Football Gold 11:10pm Football 1:15am The Premier League Years 3:15am Sporting Triumphs 3:30am Sporting Triumphs 3:45am Sporting Triumphs 4:00am British and Irish Lions Tour Highlights

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10:55am The Bourne Ultimatum 12:55pm Jason Bourne 3:05pm The Bourne Identity 5:05pm The Bourne Supremacy 7:00pm The Bourne Ultimatum 9:00pm Jason Bourne 11:15pm Troy 2:05am Con Air 4:10am The Blue Max

7:00am Morgan 8:50am Bridget Jones's Baby 11:05am Purge, the: Election Year 1:05pm Mr. Right Romantic action comedy about a neurotic young woman who falls head over heels for a hitman with a heart. 2:55pm Operation Chromite Wartime drama about a squad of South Korean soldiers sent to infiltrate their northern neighbours. 5:00pm Bridget Jones's Baby After a pair of onenight stands the now single Bridget Jones winds up pregnant. 7:15pm Morgan 9:00pm Purge, the: Election Year 11:00pm Mr. Right 12:45am Follow 2:05am Life on the Line

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Football's Greatest Counting Cars Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Tour de France Highlights Tour de France Live Hat-Trick Heroes Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Fierce Natural series seeking out the world's most fierce animals. Tour de France Highlights The Chase: Celebrity Special The Deer Hunter FYI Daily The Deer Hunter The Football Mavericks

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Ghostbusters: Special Big Daddy Valentine's Day 27 Dresses Hot Tub Time Machine Sisters Hot Pursuit Brewster's Millions Hot Tub Time Machine Sisters Grosse Pointe Blank Bad News Bears

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Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Royal London One Day Cup Final Hlt Cricket Writers on TV Live ICC Women's World Cup 2017 India v Pakistan. Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Boxing Frank Buglioni defends his British light heavyweight title against Ricky Summers at London's O2 Arena. Cricket Classics ICC Women's World Cup 2017 Highlights Great Sporting Moments

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Crimewatch 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Kitchen Garden Live with the Hairy Bikers 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Wimbledon 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Bus Wars 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm The Betrayed Girls 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle 12:15am Have I Got a Bit More News for You 1:00am The Graham Norton Show 1:50am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:55am BBC News

7:00am The TV That Made Me 7:30am Bargain Hunt 8:15am Bargain Hunt 9:00am Antiques Roadshow 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm The Daily Politics 12:30pm Wimbledon 2017 Sue Barker introduces live coverage from the opening day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. 9:30pm Today at Wimbledon 10:30pm Ripper Street 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories. 12:10am Weather 12:15am Sudan: The Last of the Rhinos: Natural World 1:15am Countryfile 2:15am Horizon 3:15am This is BBC Two

8:00pm 100 Days + 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 9:00pm Colour: The Spectrum of Science 10:00pm Science and Islam 11:00pm The Hidden Art of Islam 12:00am The Secret Life of Waves 1:00am Human Planet Nature series that marvels at mankind's incredible relationship with nature in the world today. 2:00am Wye - Voices From the Valley Natural World. 2:50am Science and Islam 3:50am Colours: The Spectrum of Science

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm David Dickinson's Name Your Price 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Amazing Animal Births 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Fearless 11:00pm ITV News 11:45pm Killer Women 12:45am The Kyle Files 1:15am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55am Nightscreen

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7:00am Man About the House 7:25am Heartbeat 8:25am Where the Heart is 9:25am Wild at Heart 10:30am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am Road to Avonlea 12:55pm Love Your Garden 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:00pm The Royal 4:05pm Wild at Heart 5:10pm Man About the House 5:50pm Rising Damp 6:20pm George and Mildred 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:00am The Street 1:15am The Blonde Bombshell 3:20am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping

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The Hot Desk You've Been Framed! Vanderpump Rules The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Scorpion Below Deck Vanderpump Rules Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Love Island Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad!

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7:00am Countdown 7:45am Will and Grace 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Couples Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 5:00pm Best of Both Worlds 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm How to Stay Well 10:00pm 24 Hours in Police Custody 11:00pm 50 Shades of Gay 12:05am 24 Hours in A and E

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7:00am Football Rivalries Man Utd v Liverpool. 7:10am Minder 8:00am Cash Cowboys 8:50am The Saint 9:55am Ironside 11:00am Tour de France Highlights 12:00pm Tour de France Live 5:45pm Football Rivalries Arsenal v Spurs. 6:00pm The Professionals Action-packed drama series about two criminal-intelligence agents. 7:05pm Storage Wars New York 7:35pm Storage Wars New York 8:00pm Tour de France Highlights 9:00pm Better Late Than Never 10:00pm Car Crash Britain Caught on Camera 11:00pm Total Recall 12:00am FYI Daily 12:05am Total Recall 1:20am Motorsport UK

1:25pm Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol 3:25pm Self/Less 5:25pm The Karate Kid 7:35pm Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 10:00pm Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol 12:00am The Mummy 2:10am The Mummy Returns 4:25am The Longest Day

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A decade of successfully selling properties HUSBAND and wife team Linda and Chris Garwood have been successfully running Select Villas in Moraira for over a decade. This year marks their 11th anniversary and their 11th year record of continued sales growth. Linda and Chris have been visiting Moraira since 1983, and it was love at first sight for them with this delightful resort on the Marina Alta coast of northern Costa Blanca. They inevitably concluded that they would like to ultimately move to Moraira and retire however; they did not have the best experience when searching for their own property and found the whole process strewn with pitfalls and ‘dodgy’ middle men serving ‘dodgy’ agents! Having spent most of their working lives in service industries of one kind or other, they really felt they could do much better with a totally fresh approach, based on customer service and listening carefully to their client’s needs and requirements. Creating Select Villas they are fully cognisant of the fact that traditional values such as honesty, efficiency, integrity and professionalism continue to be valued by their buyer and vendor clients, alike. Beyond Moraira itself, Select Villas cover

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Come on, you know it makes sense SIR, The one single factor that separates EU citizens from the British are the identity cards used instead of passports. An ID card has always been opposed by successive British governments, but it is time to face reality and accept that the advantages far outweigh the inconvenience. These have to be carried at all times and not only provide proof of the holder’s identity but are an essential tool to enable police forces, health and administrative departments or stores to be able to carry out instant identity checks. They make life easier for everyone. In the post Brexit era I firmly believe in the introduction of an EU identity card for British citizens, which would grant everybody legally entitled to obtain one, the same rights as all other EU citizens. This would replace the European Health Insurance Card which will become obsolete after Brexit. This might be seen as a means to carry out the greatest survey of the population since the Domesday Book but it would also identify all those who

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have no right to remain in the UK which might be useful at a time when the terrorist threat is real. Peter Fieldman, Madrid

Cycling menace AS a North American cyclist s p en d in g p art of the ye a r in southern Spain, I was not very s u rp ris e d to re a d a bout your ‘R o a d Ra g e A l a rm’ a rtic le in your issue no 1666. And as it reminded me of what I recently read about the Spanish police being worried about the increasing number of run-over cyclists, I thought I’d drop you a line.

It’s a pleasure having you stressed-out folks around. The by far most ruthless and disrespectful drivers I encounter as a cyclist on rural roads in the

Changing times

ROAD RAGE: Most disrespectful drivers are British. province of Almeria (area around Mojacar - Lubrin) are test drivers with a British licence plate. Sitting in their usually large tank-like SUVs and sports cars they seem to be thinking they are kings on race tracks in this normally so relaxed part of the country. And no, it’s not test drivers in

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general, it’s particularly British test drivers. Great you are bringing your (traffic) attitude to Spain, thanks! It’s a pl easur e havi ng you stressed-out folks around. Jeff Tony Auth, Washington/Mojacar

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New weapons in the fight Bring that down to Andalucia! WE seem to be suffering from a particularly aggressive ‘Tiger’ mosquito plus the ordinary - and I’m covered in large red bites. The creams from pharmacies seem to agitate them further and the bites blister. Dave

800 households to be evacuated from London tower blocks THE lady council chief who organised this has done a wonderful job and explained everything so clearly - a future prime minister perhaps! Robert Fudge Where are they planning to accommodate all those people? Christina Petrie

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A masterclass in how to Man killed after gunman snatch defeat out of the jaws opens fire during San Juan celebrations in Galicia of victory (Nora Johnson) SPOT on! We just witnessed a true masterclass in how to lose an election - and one that was supposed to be a certain win. David Cameron was obsessed with ‘modernising’ the party, but Theresa May, although starting well when she became Prime Minister, gave out confusing messages to voters. There was too much ‘I’ and not enough ‘we’ in the Conservative campaign. She seemed to forget that... Karen

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LIFE will never be the same again. When I first experienced a mobile phone that included a camera, I failed to identify with its need. Turn the clock forward a few years and in recent weeks my wife and I have had some repairs done to winter storm damage caused to our villa, with an insurance claim covering the costs. In total three different workmen were involved; a plasterer, then a painter, and finally an electrician. Each took a photograph on completing his work... using his mobile... presumably for company files. And the insurance accessor who called before approving the work also took a photo, with his mobile, of the damage caused. Technology has really made modern-life more convenient, and to a degree I accept the changes and improvements, even though at 70+ some are hard to totally grasp! N Withey Torre

Trumped up LOVED the clip of Trump barging his way to the front at the NATO photo call. To me that totally typifies just what sort of a person he is. The last time I saw posturing like that by a world leader was in old grainy clips of Mussolini, Il Duce himself. That’s the man who Leapy Lee drools over. Where’s the wall Trump? That was your first priority, remember! Philip, San Fulgencio

Dear Leapy OUR neighbour, who has a flat in Spain, has given us a copy of your brilliant article in Euro Weekly News. You are so right in condemning Tony Blair. After all, as you say, he was responsible for so many deaths in the Middle East and possibly indirectly responsible for the rise of Daesh and Al Quaeda. I have always wondered why he was so starry-eyed about George Bush and the two of them together made a really appalling combination! Then, there’s his awful money-grubbing wife! Frances Wood, Woking, Surrey

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Across 1 Weapon seen in some circles as a breakthrough (5) 4 I’m in afterwards as a reformer (7) 8 Tree rat built a hideaway (7) 9 Book space for Heather (5) 10 Ready to destroy red paper (8) 11 Hard time for an Olympian queen (4) 13 One not eating more quickly (6) 14 Gifted characters move restlessly (6) 17 Usually had a friend (4) 19 Blame the salesman and the fish (8) 22 Burning coal in Nuremberg (5) 23 Light metal ignited him outside the university (7) 24 Apparition in Hampton maze (7) 25 Some classicism earned a bad mark (5)

6 Dudley is the new Romeo (5) 7 Men rant about last part (7) 12 Leaves jet and speeds (8) 13 Get angry at a sign of distress (52) 15 Stone that comes from Tangier (7)

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16 Wrongly blamed for state of uproar (6) 18 Balance parts of Bali, Brazil and Bolivia (5) 20 Pigeon poet? (5) 21 Humour is about right in this court order (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents Z and 11 represents K, so fill in Z every time the figure 2 appears and K every time the figure 11 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.

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Down 1 Way to strike or flog (5) 2 Baseball players clubs (7) 3 Disorganised Eve’s late, so gets a lift (8) 4 Carpenter’s tools in the flat he’s bought (6) 5 First sign of taking up barmy army instrument (4)

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Across 1 Not being in a specified place (6) 3 Assistant (6) 8 Velocity (5) 10 Journals (7) 11 Absence of sound (7) 12 Experiments (5) 13 Disturb the balance or stability of (5) 15 Alloy of copper and zinc (5) 20 Watchful (5) 22 Put into a proper or systematic order (7) 24 Ahead (7) 25 Flat (5) 26 Stable (6) 27 Dreaded (6)

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Across 1 Cheap (inexpensive) (6) 4 Ass (donkey) (4) 8 Prawn (5) 9 Sobrina (5) 10 El más largo (7) 14 Shower (5) 15 Joke (5)

Down 1 Be of service (6) 2 Take without the owner’s consent (5) 4 Precise (5) 5 Catholic clerics (7) 6 Strive against (6) 7 Calculated a total (5) 9 Closely compacted in substance (5) 14 Get ready (7) 16 Relating to the countryside (5) 17 Short moral stories (6) 18 Great in size (5) 19 Uttered a sudden loud cry (6) 21 Attempted (5) 23 At no time in the past or future (5) The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

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3/15 Bolsita de té (3,3) 5 Maíz dulce (9) 6 Abierto (4) 7 Rodilla (4) 11 Ordenado (4) 12 Hatred (4) 13 Perezoso (4) 15 See 3

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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.

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

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1 Cycle, 4 Hosts, 8 Prosper, 9 Laird, 10 Torso, 11 Saddles, 12 Nutmeg, 14 Pastor, 18 Panache, 20 Satin, 22 Liner, 23 Tendril, 24 Sober, 25 Calms.

1 Rush, 3 Progress, 9 Measles, 10 After, 11 Meets, 12 Easier, 14 Errors, 16 Cinema, 19 Battle, 21 Serve, 24 Alike, 25 Dispute, 26 Shepherd, 27 Less.

2 Araña, 6 Deaf, 7 Draw, 8 Tired, 9 Bite, 10 Roar, 11 Ridge, 12 Burn, 13 Seed, 14 Obras, 15 Pato, 16 Edad, 17 Nests.

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1 Capstan, 2 Choir, 3 Explore, 4 Harass, 5 Solid, 6 Skillet, 7 Aides, 13 Tenants, 15 Arsenic, 16 Rankles, 17 Pewter, 18 Pulse, 19 Carob, 21 Tyrol.

1 Remember, 2 Share, 4 Rested, 5 Grabs, 6 Extreme, 7 Sure, 8 Closer, 13 Careless, 15 Realise, 17 Insist, 18 Tender, 20 Teeth, 22 Route, 23 Cats.

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1 Peliculas, 2 Afternoon, 3 Abridores, 4 Addresses, 5 Camareras.

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Putting all of your eggs in one basket is rarely to be advised. It should particularly be avoided this week. For the sake of speed and ease it will be tempting to take short cuts and make decisions that are bland. These will, of their nature, not be of the ‘good’ or ‘great’ categories. You are capable of better.

How you feel about someone will change dramatically during the week. This will surprise you. Thinking about it logically, though, you have been missing the point for some time. Someone who you always thought of as a friend turns out to be much more. How you deal with this is very much an individual thing.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) With your engine revving and the road ahead clear, a sense of great freedom is with you. There are those for whom this week is a chance to really make headway. For some, though, it is an irksome task. The difference is that some of you are taking a negative attitude. Make sure that yours is positive and you will have a chance to make real progress

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Wanting to put things right with someone close is a good instinct to have. It would certainly give you peace of mind. Indeed, this should be a quiet and peaceful week and one that is long overdue. Being successful in business is only one part of success. The light is dawning that what you have always wanted has changed.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Someone very special could come into your life. You must, however, be at the ball to meet the prince. This opportunity for happiness is not going to jump up and bite you. A phone call could be the start of it all. Accept invitations and get out and about. Be aware of what is going on so that you can be in the right place at the right time.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) What is the reason that you are being held back? Are you sure that you are, in reality, being held back at all? These are not trick questions. Being honest with your answers this week will lift a cloud from your horizon. Perhaps you are seeing ghosts when there are only shadows.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) With high energy you are seeking to get as much done as possible in a small amount of time. Rather than go at it ‘hammer and tongs’, it could be easier. Let someone help you out. They will find it satisfying and so you will both be happy.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You are freer than you imagine. Your imagination is letting you down a bit at the moment. Not for some time have opportunities been throwing themselves at you like this. The question is not if you should take up an offer but rather which one you should choose.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Give others the benefit of the doubt and your infinite patience this week. Situations will change from minute to minute. It would be a waste of energy to take anything at facevalue. Time is often the first thing to solve many problems. As with health, given a few days simple things will sort themselves out.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Although you are only too aware that you are capable of great good when you put your mind to it, it would be wise to bide your time this week. You may not realise that you are expending too much energy until your weary head hits the pillow. Be kind to your body. Some things that are taken for granted should not be so. This can lead to neglect. In neither home nor business is this recommended.

SAGITARIUS (November 23 - December 21) It may seem that everyone wants your attention at the moment. There are times when you would like nothing more than to go away and clear your mind. This is not only possible but essential. You need some quiet moments. Even a day away can renew your spirits and energy.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) So strong have been the practical considerations of late that you have been in a bad position. You need to live more for the ‘now’ and less for the ‘tomorrow’. Of course, life should be a mixture of both but sometimes it all gets a bit jumbled. Getting a few hours peace and quiet on your own may be all that you need. Getting enough sleep is also important in this situation.

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Hay fever affects younger population ALMOST half of Brits (48 per cent) aged between 16-24 have experienced a seasonal allergy, such as hay fever or an allergy pollen, in the past year. That’s according to a report from Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency.

Hay fever sufferers can keep track of pollen levels during the pollen season. Their research found that whilst 48 per cent of the 16-24 age group had suffered an allergy, just 25 per cent of those aged 55 and over had experienced an allergy. But it isn’t just age which shows a significant impact, region also plays a role. Whilst you may expect the rolling hills and wildflower meadows of the countryside to be a nightmare for sufferers, it seems that the pavements of London are a common place to encounter a hay fever sufferer as some 46 per cent of Londoners have experienced a seasonal allergy in the past year,

ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Over half experience a stuffy or runny nose.

compared to a national average of 39 per cent. The North East, North West, South East or East Anglia were found to have lower numbers of sufferers with 35 per cent of residents in each of these regions having experienced a seasonal allergy in the past year. Over half of allergy sufferers experienced a stuffy or runny nose, 57 per cent suffered with sneezing and 47 per cent were plagued with itchy or watery eyes. However, while a third (32 per cent) of consumers choose to treat seasonal allergies, a long-suffering quarter (26 per cent) of Brits suffer in silence. Almost half (47 per cent) of hay fever sufferers keep track of pollen levels during the pollen season and residents in Spain can do the same with pollen counts able to be viewed at www.meteovista.com. Andalucia and central areas are known to have high olive pollen counts and grass counts are often high but they usually go down by mid July. Grass counts also lessen in mid July in northern Spain and the Costa Brava. Low to moderate pollen counts are found in the Costa del Sol, Costa Almeria and Costa Dorada. Usually, coastal areas have lower pollen counts.

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SUMMER is here, the perfect time to sip a glass or two of something cold, but are we drinking too much? A report has revealed that the average British drinker is risking their health by drinking 10 and a half glasses of wine a week and around 21 units of alcohol a week, double the government’s maximum safe limit. The figures were made

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Drinking double based on alcohol sales from 2016, which was then divided amongst the 83 per cent of adults who drink. The figures were worse in Scotland where adults drink an average 24 units a week.

Whilst worrying, experts say this is the average so in fact there will be some drinking much more than this and others much less but the Alcohol Information Partnership, which represents

the industry, has accused the report of ‘scaremongering’ saying it is not possible to get an accurate picture relating sales to consumption as alcohol is often bought and then left in a cupboard unopened or is used in cooking. Campaigners seized on the data to call on the government to impose a minimum price for alcohol to help curb sales.

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Are you one of the 83 per cent? BRITAIN’S love of beauty products shows no signs of fading, as research by Mintel predicts the market to grow by 36 per cent and reach £2.5 billion by 2021. Today, as many as 83 per cent of UK women wear make-up. The most purchased products within the last 12 months were classic make-up bag staples: mascara (57 per cent), lipstick (49 per cent) and liquid/cream foundation (46 cent). The face and lip colour sectors saw the biggest rise in sales in the colour cosmetics category in 2016, driven in part by the ‘no make-up look’ and colour correction trends with more and more wanting a natural look. While sales of face colour products rose by a blushing 10 per cent to reach £580 million in 2016, sales of lip colour grew by a lip-smacking 11 per cent to £304 million. Make-up wearers also seem to stick to what they know and like with just 12 per cent saying they experi-

ment with different looks, admitting that trends can be time-consuming and result in an unnatural look, while a scarce 7 per cent of UK women say they wear makeup to create a bold or dramatic look. For over a third (35 per cent), wearing makeup was about subtly enhancing their natural features. For 41 per cent, make-up was about helping them to look less tired as 39 per cent said they used it to cover blemishes and 25 per cent wanted to look more youthful. Over three in five (64 per cent) of women who wear make-up say it makes them feel confident and 43 per cent say it makes them feel attractive, compared to just 16 per cent who feel more professional and 15 per cent who feel empowered by wearing make-up. In the younger generation, 22 per cent of women aged 1624 wore make-up to create a camera-ready image. The report was produced by Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency.

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. Are jellyfish stings dangerous? In general, although irritating and sometimes painful, jellyfish stings do not tend to cause serious reactions. In some cases, mostly in children and the elderly, there can be extreme reactions that can cause people to die. How can you tell you’ve been stung? The area stung tends to become very itchy, followed by intense pain in the area affected. After a few minutes skin will appear red which can in some cases lead to infections, and ulcers. Is there any aftercare treatment? You have to keep the affected area clean and cool for several days after being stung to avoid infections. As long as there are no major reactions, the effects of the sting should only last a few days. Do treatment myths,

such as urinating on the sting, work? No, urinating on the affected area is unlikely to help. In fact, pouring vinegar over the sting is more helpful as it is proven to help prevent further nematocyst discharge. It does not however, provide pain relief. Fresh water also worsens symptoms, so make sure to use salt water to relieve pain, but only once the tentacles have been removed using tweezers. DO NOT scrape them off, as this can push parts of the tentacle further into the skin, causing more pain. Soaking the affected area in hot water also helps reduce pain and inflammation. If there are any severe symptoms, or if a large or sensitive area of the body has been stung, such as the face or genitals, call emergency services for treatment.

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

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What does your birth month say about your health? RESEARCHERS from the University of Alicante say they believe that your birth month could be related to what illnesses and diseases may afflict you. The scientists carried out the study on 30,000 people and mapped birth months to 27 chronic diseases to see if it made a difference to long-term health, and said they found there was a significant impact for some conditions. For example men who were born in September were almost three times more likely to suffer thyroid problems than those born in January. Their study follows one from Columbia University researchers who found similar results in a study they conducted in 2015. So what does your birth month potentially tell you about your health and what ailments could you be more prone to? January Men; constipation, stomach ulcer and low back pain while for women, they are more likely to suffer from migraine, menopause problems and heart attack. February Men; thyroid problems, heart conditions and osteoarthritis. Women; osteoarthritis, thyroid problems and blood clots. March

BIRTH MONTH: There was found to be a significant impact for some conditions. Men; cataracts, heart conditions and asthma. Women; arthritis, rheumatism, constipation. April Men; asthma, osteoporosis, thyroid prob-

lems. Women; osteoporosis, tumours and bronchitis. May Men; depression, asthma and diabetes. Women; chronic allergies, osteoporosis and

constipation. June Men; heart conditions, cataracts and chronic bronchitis. Women; incontinence, arthritis and rheumatism. July Men; arthritis, asthma and tumours. Women; chronic neck pain, asthma and tumours. August Men; asthma, osteoporosis, thyroid problems. Women; blood clots, arthritis and rheumatism. September Men; asthma, osteoporosis, thyroid problems. Women; osteoporosis, thyroid problems and malignant tumours. October Men; thyroid problems, osteoporosis and migraines. Women; high cholesterol, osteoporosis, anaemia. November Men; chronic skin issues, heart conditions, thyroid problems. Women; constipation, heart attack, varicose veins. December Men; cataracts, depression, heart condition. Women; chronic bronchitis, asthma and blood clots.

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In the cool, cool, cool of the evening THE weekly Musica a Boqueta Nit concerts return to Altea’s Plaza del Agua each Thursday at 9pm in July and August. The July concerts feature different groups from the Sociedad Filarmonica Alteanense (SFA). The cycle commences on July 6 with the Nit de Cordes, a homage to string instruments featuring the Altea musician Mar Gallardo. This will be followed on July 13 with the Quintet de Vent and a programme dedicated to the young and on July 20 by the Paradigma Suite with the EsMuAltea children’s choir. The last of the July concerts will be led by another Altea musician, percussionist Guillem Serrano. Tickets cost €5 for each concert or €15 for a monthly season ticket from the Casa de Cultura or the box office which opens at 8pm on the day of each concert.

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Benicassim festival tickets still available TICKETS are still available for Festival Internacional de Benicassim (FIB), one of the biggest annual music festivals across the Valencian Community. Whilst camping tickets are sold out, festival-goers can still purchase one, two, three and four day tickets and VIP tickets. FIB focuses mainly on pop, rock and electronica artists, as well as having other elements including short films, fashion shows and art. Performances will run through the night (5.00pm - 08.00am) and there will be three main stages, Las Palmas, Visa and South Beach Dance, with an approximate capacity of 30,000, 15,000 and 8,000. FIB has a reputation as being among the best on the international festival circuit and this year’s line-up hasn’t failed to impress. Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer The Weeknd will headline Thursday night, performing amongst the

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MUSIC FESTIVAL: One of the biggest across the Valencian community. likes of Stormzy, Bonobo, Ride, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Courteeners, Kalo and many more. Headlining Friday night will be Foals, Deadmau5 and Los Planetas amongst the likes of 2MANYDJS, Blossoms, Temples and La Casa Azul and many more. One of the best-selling bands of all time, Red Hot Chilli Peppers will wow crowds with a headline performance on

Saturday night amongst the likes of Biffy Clyro, Liam Gallagher, Dinosaur Jr, Peter Doherty, Mura Masa, Surfin’ Bichos and Mala Rodriguez and many more. Sunday - the final night of the festival will be headlined by Kasabian amongst the likes of Crystal Fighters, Years and Years, Love of Lesbian, Kaytranada, Dua Lipa and Tiga. Tickets from €50 at http://fiberfib.com.

Despacito singer in Valencia PUERTO RICAN singer, songwriter, and actor Luis Fonsi, best known for hit song Despacito will perform in a sellout concert at the Auditorio Marina Sur in Valencia on July 14. Tickets are still available at the time of printing via stub hub.es and ticketbis.net, starting at €115.00.

Red red Valencian wine TICKETS are still available to watch English reggae and pop band UB40 take on Valencia next month. The six-piece band (still minus Ali Campbell) will perform at the Jardines de Viveros on Wednesday July 19. Tickets are available via ticketmaster.es starting at €44.

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BUILDING WORK: On the unfinished Benidorm Cultural Centre is about to restart.

Benidorm cultural centre a step closer AN agreement between Benidorm and the regional Valencian government could finally see the completion of the half built Cultural Centre in Calle Ibiza. Work on construction of the centre, which includes a multi-storey car park, was suspended during the financial crisis, for lack of available funds. A wrangle over a €10 million VAT bill, which Benidorm City Council do not want to pay, has prevented any resumption of building work, so the half built shell of the building

Jurassic Park event DINOSAURS ruled the world of Terra Natura animal park last weekend at the park’s Jurassic event. Two Tyrannosaurus Rex animated figures, four metres long and two metres high, entertained the fascinated children who were able to participate in a dance to the ‘My Dad’s a dinosaur’ song. Informative demonstrations, including a dinosaur egg opening to give birth to baby velociraptors made of polymer and glass, were teamed with fun sessions featuring a nutty professor and opportunities for children to be photographed with the moving dinosaurs.

has remained an eyesore for a number of years. Last November, Valencian president Ximo Puig, visited the site and promised to find a solution to the problems surrounding the project. The new agreement will see Benidorm only needing to find around €4.5 million for the completed project on delivery. The original plans for this ambitious project included a massive auditorium seating 1,140, a smaller room seating 546, 18 changing rooms, International library, classrooms and even an archaeo-

logical museum. A pared down first phase version of the original plans will include the smaller auditorium, a professional conservatory of music and dance, cafeteria and completion of the façade of the building. The new plans for the project will go before the Consell Juridic Consultiu, next Monday allowing for work to commence within the next few months, on a project that should have been completed in 2013, but will now open early in 2019.

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UNMARKED: The Vinalopo area produces Spain’s best dessert grapes.

It’s in the bag EXPERTS in bagging grapes will compete in Novelda next month to decide who is the quickest. Vinalopo dessert grapes, famed for being unmarked, are bagged to protect them from bad weather as well as insects and birds. This will be the sixth edition of the contest that is held during the combined Moors and Christians celebrations and fiestas in honour of the town’s patron, Santa Maria Magdalena.

The contest at the Heretat de Cesilia vineyards will be accompanied by live music, entertainment and bouncy castles for the children, said Agriculture councillor Francisco Sepulcre. Participants will be given 150 paper bags which they must attach to growing bunches of grapes in a maximum time of 60 minutes. The first to finish receives €300, with €150 for the runner up and €100 for third place

plus lesser amounts up to l0th place. The competition takes place on Sunday July 9, at 10.30am, and contestants have until July 5 to put their names down at the Registro General in Novelda Town Hall. The organisers will select 20 contestants whose expertise will be judged on skill as well as speed as there will be penalties for spoiled or overlooked bunches of grapes as well as torn bags.

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HOSE REGULAR READERS will recall, I have been following the case of Gordon Ramsay’s father-in-law Chris Hutcheson. He has been sentenced to six months in prison after admitting conspiracy to hack the chef’s computer systems after he was sacked from his role as chief executive of Gordon Ramsay Holdings. Hutcheson Snr, 69, and his sons, Adam Hutcheson, 47, and Chris Hutcheson Jr, 37, admitted a scheme to hack into Gordon Ramsay Holdings (GRHL) between October 23, 2010 and March 31, 2011. The two sons were given four-month jail terms, suspended for two years.

for the year ending August 31, 2016. The 31strong group reported profit after tax of £739,000, up from £2m loss the previous year, and revenue up 3.2 per cent to £51.9m. However I don’t get the feeling that the family will be gathering for Christmas lunch any time soon.

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GARRY WAITE It brings to an end a long, bitter quarrel where the whole of Ramsay’s wife Tana’s family were under investigation. Fortuitously it has come to an end as The Gordon Ramsay Group has announced a return to profit for the first time since 2012, driven by ‘strong trading’ across its 14 London restaurants, according to audited results

A hen’s egg is quite simply a work of art - a masterpiece of design and construction with, it has to be said, brilliant packaging. Delia Smith

Speaking of Nicks! PLANS TO TRANSFORM two wings of Bodmin Jail in Cornwall into a 63-bedroom hotel have been unanimously approved by Cornwall Council. Twelve architects submitted proposals earlier this year to redevelop the Grade II-listed jail into a hotel, alongside a visitor experience, teaching and learning resource, and a venue for private hire. The £30m project could start development in October, with the site scheduled to be completed in 2019. A hotel operator is yet to be named. Chris Wilkes, the manager of Bodmin Jail, said “We’re absolutely

BODMIN NICK - SOON TO BE A PLACE YOU MAY WANT TO STAY! delighted to have achieved this unanimous decision. It’s great news for the jail, for its owners and for not just Bodmin itself but for the whole county.” “Sorry darling, won’t be home this evening, I’ve been detained overnight!!”

Going, Going, Gong MANY HOSPITALITY NAMES were among the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Throughout the industry, hoteliers, restaurateurs, company directors were awarded a mixture of MBEs and CBEs including a sprinkling of well-known Indian restaurateurs and chefs, especially north of the border. But perhaps better known names to our readers will be that of Delia Smith and Sir Terrence Conran. The latter came to prominence as a designer in the 60’s with the iconic Habitat brand. A passionate foodie and wine connoisseur he soon branched out into the restaurant business. Conran founded Conran Restaurants in 1991 with Joel Kissin before the business (now D&D London) was sold in 2006 to David Loewi and Des Gunewardena as part of a management buy-out. Conran still owns Bibendum in London, which earlier this year was relaunched with

DELIA - QUEEN OF COOKS. chef Claude Bosi at the helm. Television presenter and cookery book writer Delia Smith has been on our TV screens for as long as many of us can remember. At 76

CONRAN - BY DESIGN. years of age, she still writes prolifically but some years ago she decided she did not want to make any more TV programmes as she became disillusioned when she was

asked to entertain rather than educate. Both were awarded Companions of Honour; she, for services to cookery but Conran for design.

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It’s in the bag

WHICH TYPE OF PLASTIC CAUSES THE MOST PROBLEMS? MUCH IS MADE about plastic bags and the charges made by supermarkets and other retail outlets. I have never quite understood why such a fuss is made solely about plastic bags. A far greater quantity of plastic is used for packaging. Just about everything in a supermarket comes with a polystyrene type base - covered in plastic film. Other items come packed in sealed plastic bags such as bacon, ham, smoked salmon and the like. Not to mention the small plastic bags for your vegetables and fruit! What happens to all this? But that’s nothing compared to things purchased in a hardware store. Rigid plastic packaging that are lethal to open. The same applies in auto accessory shops and toy stores. And don’t let us forget plastic water bottles, oil bottles and even in garages with all the oils, liquids etc all in hard plastic containers. All in all, far greater amounts, than plastic bags. So unless there is a levy to the manufacturers on these containers, then the plastic bag seems to be the only plastic for which there is a charge. There is a difference between the types of plastic of course. The rigid stuff (water bottles, containers etc) can be recycled - hence the reason for our yellow bins. So what happens to the two cent charge in Spain or the 5p charge in the UK. In the UK the amount of plastic bag usage has gone down by 85 per cent since the introduction of the charge which is pretty impressive. But the UK government made £18 million from this, because 1p of the 5p goes to the chancellor the supermarkets, they then give some of the rest of the 4p to charities. Some as much as the whole 4p and others, a measly 1p. Which charities you may ask? I would like to think it was for cleaning up beaches and oceans! Here in Spain the charge is two cents. But that is all going to change next year when every retailer will be obliged to charge a minimum of five cents up to an eye watering 30 cents for a bag. Oh, and what happens to the hard plastic when it is recycled? It goes in to making rigid packaging… funny old world! Why don’t all supermarkets use brown bags like the United States. Destructible, burnable and free of charge!!

ON THAT NOTE I will bid farewell until next week and should aspiring restaurateurs need some help or advice, please do contact me. A toast to Good Food, Good Wine and Good Friends.

Garry Waite is a foodie and restaurateur as well as an 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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GRAEME TYRRELL FEW plants have the wondrous qualities of the Caper plant (Capparis spinosa). To ornamental gardeners it is sometimes called the Flinders Rose.

The caper buds are the best known part of the plant. The Caper’s white petalled flowers with contrasting sprays of long violet stamens and just a single stigma are sweetly and delicately scented which gives them a unique appeal. Butterflies love caper flowers so they are a good way to attract butterflies to your garden. But they are not usually grown just for the beauty of their flowers. They are mainly grown to provide the traditional Mediterranean delicacies of caper buds, caper leaves and caper berries.

These are not the only advantage for the Mediterranean gardener who wants to enjoy their time in the garden without too much fuss. The capers are one of the best adapted plants to grow in the Mediterranean climate. Once established they are about as hardy as a plant can be. They only grow to a maximum one metre high and spread to two metres. They will survive the long hot summers without needing supplementary watering at all. They need minimal pruning as they usually die back in winter, so they just might need clipping back to the stump in winter. Many of my neighbours just cultivate over the capers in their fields with their tractors but the caper plants return again the next spring. The caper ’s deep root system makes them almost indestructible so you might only need to be sure that where you plant them they can stay. Capers will also survive in the poorest of soils so any additional

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FLINDERS ROSE: Beautiful flowers of the caper. soil improvement is to help them thrive rather than survive. They can sometimes be seen growing in rock crevices and stone walls to demonstrate their strength as a plant. They will grow in full sun to

partial shade. Traditionally in some almond-growing regions they are planted between the well-spaced out almond trees where the sheep are used to keep down the grass and weeds. Sheep don’t usually bother the

capers much as capers have spines to deter the sheep. If you grow them in a domestic garden you can find spineless varieties that make harvesting and caring for the plants much less painful. The caper buds are the best known part of the plant. They are commonly served along with olives and pickles in Spain. They are also an ingredient in tartar sauce. Contrary to most fruits or berries, the smaller the bud the greater it is valued, so harvesting the newly formed buds when less than the size of a pea gives the best quality. Early morning before sunlight is on the plant is the best time to harvest. The caper berry is the matured seed after flowering, so the flower buds that are too big to harvest can be left so you enjoy the flower and can later reap the berry. The berry is more commonly used in Greek dishes (Mezze) as are the leaves. Caper plants are a great way to appreciate the wonders of Mediterranean gardening.

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Robot takeover THE advances made in the last few years in household robotics have been unprecedented and nowadays there is a wh o l e a r m y o f sma rt machines ready to help with all you r l e a st f a v o u rite chores. Very useful for the less able an d t h e l a z y a lik e, thes e d e v i c e s c a n s av e hours of time that could be sent in the Spanish sun. The unrealistic 1950s visions of humanoid metallic robots t a k i n g a l l o u r u n pleasant jobs in their stride havenâ€™t quite come true but the mo d e r n r o b o t i s b u ilt with functionality in mind and often looks similar to its human operated predecessors. The smart vacuum cleaner is th e m o st a ff o r d ab le and useful every day robot and they often come with a range of different settings. Although lacking in power it can systematically clean the floor or use fitted cam-

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Channelling your inner Wonder Woman Trudy Stewart I AM beyond excited about the new Wonder Woman movie! Ever since I first saw Lynda Carter striding across the screen in her California Tan tights, wielding her lasso of truth, I’ve been a super-fan. After years of reading the comic books, my favourite superhero has finally been brought to the big screen in the form of real-life Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot. Born in 1985, her beauty led to her being crowned

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Miss Israel at age 18. At 20, Gadot enlisted as a soldier in the Israeli Defence Forces serving as a combat trainer. In preparation for her role in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (the first outing for Wonder Woman), Gadot was trained in swordsmanship, kung fu kickboxing, capoeira and Brazilian jiujitsu. As a mother of two young daughters, she takes her rolemodel status very seriously. S h e

was born to play this part and I can’t wait to see her interpretation of my favourite feminist. I am so happy to see a strong, powerful woman take the lead for a change. It’s part of what drew me to and made me fall in love with

Wonder Woman in the first place. Growing up, I didn’t find fairy-tales very inspirational. The female leads spent most of their stories either sleeping or trying their best to bag a Prince (in one extreme case, the ‘heroine’ indulges in some breaking and entering with a side-line in porridge theft!) The year I was born (1975), Margaret Thatcher became leader of the Conservative party and just four years later, became the first female Prime Minister of the UK. At the time, I imagine I was more interested in the Muppets and grew up taking it for granted that a woman was the leader of the country. Whatever you thought of her, Mrs Thatcher was unique and had a huge influence, shaping the world we live in today.

The UK now has another female PM (although by the time we go to print, who knows!) as well as a female First Minister in Scotland, (my particular favourite) Nicola Sturgeon. All over the world, women are leading their countries with last year seeing the US just a whisker away from their first female President. Women are increasingly working in areas traditionally dominated by men. We are redefining ourselves as more than just our gender. But that doesn’t mean men and women have equal rights and opportunities and we can hang up our feminist spurs. There is still a gender pay gap and the glass ceiling is yet to be smashed completely. The stereotype of a feminist as a man-hating, hirsute, embittered cat parent is outdated and inaccurate. Thankfully, a new generation of self-proclaimed feminists such as Daniel Radcliff and even Prince Harry are redefining the term. Hopefully, one day men and women will all have equal rights and opportunities and we can thank the real-life Wonder Women who paved the way. trudystewart75@gmail.com

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Fastest ever go-kart THE world’s fastest go-kart can go from 0-100kph even faster than a Bugatti Chiron. The C5 Blast Ultimate can hit that speed in just 1.5 seconds, roughly twice as quick as the speediest cars on the planet. The lithium battery-fuelled, lightweight go-kart is built by Canadian engineering company Daymak and costs around €55,000. There are 12 Electric Ducted Fans, eight on either side of the driver’s seat and four crammed behind. A teaser trailer online shows a suited up driver step into the go-kart, but Daymak’s bold acceleration claims are yet to be confirmed. A slightly slower version is available for €10,000, reaching 100kph from a standstill in under four seconds.

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ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher

Infiniti Q60 Premium Tech INFINITI is the stand-alone luxury brand of Nissan, pitched against premium models from BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Lexus. The latest Infiniti is the Q60, a four-seat, two-door coupe with stand-out styling that turns heads and delivers fast, refined performance. It is also generously equipped – the kit list on my test model ran to 82 individual features! Q60 prices start at €38,508 (£33,990) with flagship versions up to €52,897 (£46,690). My test model was a mid-range Premium Tech version with a

2.0 litre petrol engine and 7speed auto gearbox, costing €42,700 (£37,690). With 208 hp on tap, the 0-100 kph time is just 7.6 seconds and top speed is 235kph (146 mph). It is not as ‘green’ as some rivals, but otherwise performs brilliantly. Progress is smooth and responsive, with a suitably sporty but not over-intrusive note from the twin exhausts. The auto box is seamless, the steering precise and intuitive, the ride quality understandably on the firm side but overall still very com-

INFINITI: An effortless drive.

fortable. I found the Q60 a beautiful, effortless drive. It delivers on other fronts too. The visual styling vis elegant, with a very distinctive look, and the potent front-end design makes German rivals appear rather muted. In the cabin, the good impression continues with use of quality trim materials. The dashboard is well laid out, with twin dials behind the steering wheel and twin screens on the centre console, one for infotainment and sat-nav, the other for driver-information and connectivity features. Access to the rear is tight

Model tested is UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

but once inside, the back seats are surprisingly spacious with plenty of legroom, though tall passengers will find headroom slightly compromised. The boot is a large boxy shape, offering 352 litres of space and the rear seat folds down to accommodate longer items. Highlights from the 82-item equipment list include alloy wheels with run-flat tyres, BOSE audio system, intelligent cruise control, forward collision warning and emergency braking, blind-spot intervention system and all-round monitor with moving object detection and parking guidance. You also get LED lights, front and rear sensors, dark maple-wood interior trim and memory-linked drivers seat, steering wheel and door mirrors. The Q60 is more exclusive than most rivals, generously equipped, with great driving dynamics and eye-catching visual cachet. It is a formidable contender in the niche luxury performance sector.

Plan B for British cars BRITISH cars are getting more British than ever, just as manufacturers warn a ‘hard-Brexit’ would be disastrous for the industry. The next two years of negotiations will be crucial but the biggest fear is widespread uncertainty spooking much-

needed investment. The good news is, recent efforts to make the UK’s car industry more independent seem to have made a difference. The Automotive Council has revealed that 44 per cent of parts for British cars are now sourced

from within the country, the highest level in years, up from 36 per cent five years ago. Production has shot up under the new laser-sharp focus on building British. The number of British built cars has risen by 72 per cent in under a decade while profits have skyrocketed. But, the progress faces derailment if Brexit talks flounder and UK-EU trade relations revert to World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules. Chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Mike Hawes, said “no deal is simply not an option.” He urged the government to work on a Plan B in case talks collapse and substantial tariffs emerge, all but blocking the trade of parts and materials from the UK to continental Europe and vice-versa. “Our sector needs a unique, comprehensive and bespoke EU trade agreement.” he said, arguing it was in everyone’s interests for the motoring industry to remain within the EU’s single market, regardless of where Britain’s wider economy eventually ends up.

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Lions ‘tamed’, win for England cricketers, Wimbledon looms Tony Matthews International Sports A former player, Tony is now the world’s most prolific author of football books with 150 published since 1975. He has also been a PE teacher and a policeman, and is now a quiz-organiser, fund–raiser, for various charities, and sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio. Costa de Almeria

THERE were mixed fortunes for several European competitors and teams over the last few days, including defeats in rugby, cricket, tennis and football but do not fret, there are many more opportunities coming up for all that to change! RUGBY UNION The British & Irish Lions lost the first Test by 30 points to 15 against N e w

Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. The second Test takes place in Wellington on Saturday; the third and final one is back in Auckland on July 8. CRICKET England’s cricketers have once again beaten South Africa, this time by two wins to one in the T20 series. They won the first game by nine wickets at Southampton; lost the second by three runs at Taunton and won the third by 19 runs in Cardiff. Dawid

Malan scored 78 on debut in the latter game. It’s Surrey versus Nottinghamshire in the Royal London 50-over Cup final at Lords on Saturday. And the women’s cricket World Cup is now underway but England’s lassies didn’t start too well, losing their opening Group game against India by 35 runs. Their second versus Pakistan took place on Tuesday. And the ‘voice of cricket’, 77-year-old Henry Blofeld, OBE, a BBC Test Match Special commentator for 45 years, will retire in September.

FORMULA ONE Lewis Hamilton was battered, bumped, hampered and crushed by ‘Mad Max’ German Sebastian Vettel in last Sunday’s hectic Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) won the race with Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) second and 18 year-old Lance Stroll (Williams) third. Vettel, who finished 4th in Sunday’s Bacu race now leads the driver ’s championship by 14 points from Hamilton (5th). MOTOGP Italian ace Valentino Rossi won last Sunday’s Dutch MotoGP in a very exciting finish, ahead of fellow countryman Danilo Petrucci and Spain’s Marc Marquez. CYCLING On Saturday, the 104th Tour de France gets underway in Dusseldorf. Riders will cover 3,540 kilometres over 21 stages in 23 days.

TENNIS Spain’s Feliciano Lopez won the men’s singles title at Queen’s club last weekend, while Petra Kvitova triumphed in the women’s tournament in Birmingham. And the ever-impressive Roger Federer is back to form - he won his ninth Halle title in Germany last Sunday. Wimbledon fortnight starts on Monday… and the draws for both singles tournaments takes place today. And GB’s Dan Evans has tested positive for cocaine. FOOTBALL Ex-Dutch international Frank de Boer is Crystal Palace’s new manager and Argentine Mauricio Pellegri-

no, who led Alaves to the Copa Del Rey final last season, has taken charge at Southampton. Liverpool have signed exChelsea star Mohamed Salah from Roma for £34m. England meet Germany and Italy played Spain earlier this week in the semi-finals of the European U21 championship. And it’s Chile v Germany and Mexico v Portugal in the Confederation Cup semi-finals. ROUND UP Not too bad for me at Royal Ascot horse race meeting last week - five selections two winners (including a 5-1

shot), one second and one third… and Irish supremo Aiden O’Brien was the top trainer at Royal Ascot last week - taking the title for a record eighth time. Team GB won a record eight medals at the recent European boxing championships. And the Gotland Games, which involves islands with less than 100,000 inhabitants, are taking place in Gutavallen, Sweden. Around 3,000 athletes from 23 islands are competing in 14 different sports. PETRA KVITOVA: Triumphed in the women’s tournament in Birmingham.

VALENTINO ROSSI: Won last Sunday’s Dutch MotoGP.

ENGLAND: Beat South Africa again.

Fishing on a warm day ROUND SIX of the Summer Series was fished on the Embalse de Pedrera on a very warm day with a breeze that caused problems for those on the right hand side of the point. The club welcomed new member Phil Steeper, plus two members fishing for the first time this series after recovering from operations and injuries. The match was won by the returning Andy Foden with 13.26 kg of carp caught on feeder and pellet becoming the sixth different winner in the six matches of the series. Second was Steve Fell with 7.94 kg of carp and bleak, Alan Smith was third with 6.92 kg and fourth was Mark Foden with 6.80 kg.

Spanish Team JAVEA Green Bowls Club welcomed the Spanish National Squad for training over the weekend. On Sunday (June 25), matches were played between the Squad and teams selected from the local clubs, Bonalba, El Cid, Benitachell, Finca Guila and Javea. The morning session saw the Squad win all four Rinks matches, but lose three of the four Singles matches. With a decent crowd enjoying the afternoon session, an upset looked on the cards but the indepth strength of the National Squad proved too much for the Select team and the session was drawn four matches each. Graham Cathcart, National Manager, thanked the Inn on the Green for their hospitality and the opposition for providing a stern test for his team. He also said that the overall result, although pleasing, was not as important as the continuing development of the Spanish team.

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TRYING CONDITIONS: The competition was played on a blistering hot afternoon.

Setford Trophy ON a blistering hot afternoon, the final of the Setford Trophy competition took place between Jackie Munt and Trevor Rush. It was a tribute to the late Terry Setford that the bowling was to such a high standard in very trying conditions and was very well supported by BBC members. Terry, who introduced and coached the majority of beginners at the club over recent years, inaugurated this competition, which is only open to newer bowlers. Pauline Setford presented

The competition was a tribute to the late Terry Setford and was well supported by BBC members. the prize to the winner, Jackie Munt, and congratulated both bowlers on a terrific game that they were sure Terry was watching. From a spectator’s point of

view, a real ding dong affair. Jackie clawed back into the game as Trevor had raced into the lead. Then it was gritty bowling from both opponents culminating in what was the final end when the score stood at 18-17 to Trevor. Jackie was left holding three with a last wood (no pressure) a superb concentrated draw to make full house and the match. Thanks were given to John Hendrick for marking the match and to all the spectators who supported the finalist.

BBC Summer Triples Winners ‘NO SUCH LUCK’ win the BBC Summer Triples Title from ‘Summer Mavericks’ on shot difference, both teams clear of the field by four points in the BBC Summer Triples League sponsored by Direkt Optik

- Opticians and Ibex - Insurance. The winning team were Paul Truncheon (El Cid), Trefor Evans (BBC), Velia Wood (Javea Green), Mick Adams, Sheila Lucas (BBC) and Alan Phillips (Javea Green).

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