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ISSUE NO. 1671

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COSTA BLANCA NORTH

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Language plan to go ahead

Final straw By Matt Ford Vicent Marza has sparked new outrage among parents. The Education councillor for the Valencian region apparently plans to push ahead with the controversial plurlingüismo plan to increase the amount of the Valenciana language spoken in schools despite strong opposition. “He doesn’t care,” said Kristin Tennebø, a Norwegian mum of three who represents the Idiomas y Educacion campaign group. It comes after the regional court of justice temporarily suspended the scheme at the beginning of June, while the national Education Ministry has also waded in, referring to it as “a source of discrimination in the exercise of the right to education.” Alicante Provincial Council has also offered its support and recently lodged an appeal with the regional authority.

FURY: Kristin (centre) and other parents want to stop the scheme. Under the proposed new rules, the number of classes taught in Spanish will gradually be reduced, although there are three different levels - basic, intermediate and advanced - with schools required to choose one depending on their needs. At basic level Spanish remains the standard language, at intermediate there is supposed to be an even split between Spanish and Valenciana, while at advanced the latter becomes the principle language. As reported in the Euro Weekly

News issue 1663, outraged parents claim that not all schools have been given an option, with many having the advanced level “forced” onto them. For more information visit www.idiomasyeducacion.es.

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Flashed up LIGHTNING caused a fire that consumed 5,000 square metres of Biar countryside and took the Villena and Tibi fire brigades, assisted by two firefighting planes, more than five hours to extinguish.

Under cover STATE schools in the Valencian Community were barred from vetoing Islamic veils after the Education department said that choice of clothing was a question of freedom.

Think twice NATIONAL POLICE officers arrested a 19-yearold Spanish man in Denia last week on suspicion of four counts of robbery in Gandia - he is alleged to have targeted elderly women by offering to carry their shopping.

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Official State Visit underway

Queens of hearts By Matt Ford QUEEN LETIZIA and Queen Elizabeth have been wowing fans during the official State Visit of the Spanish royals, which ends tomorrow (Friday). The newest consort to a European monarch and the longestserving British sovereign are clearly enjoying the first official trip by the Spanish Royals for over 30 years, which is taking place at the third time of asking after two earlier cancellations. It comes as the glamorous exjournalist and husband King Felipe VI prepare to visit Westminster Abbey accompanied by Prince Harry today, where they will lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior before touring the Abbey with the Dean. The king will also be joined by Prince Andrew, Duke of York, at

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a meeting between Spanish and British business leaders, before enjoying dinner with Lord Mayor of the City of London, Andrew Parmley. After tomorrowâ€™s official farewell by Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, Felipe and Letizia will visit researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, a biological research institute, before heading to Oxford University to view Spanish artefacts.

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The regal couple arrived at Luton airport last Tuesday, where they were greeted by Lord-inWaiting Viscount Brookeborough, before being collected from their hotel by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall yesterday morning. This was followed by a Ceremonial Welcome with the Queen and Prince Phillip at Horse Guards Parade and private lunch at Buckingham Palace before tea at Clarence House, but the main event of the day was the glittering state gala dinner at which both the British and Spanish rulers made speeches. The last State Visit by a Spanish monarch was that of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia in 1986. WOWING FANS: Queen Letizia and Queen Elizabeth.

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Brexit top of agenda BEYOND the glamour of the ceremonial events, King Felipe and Queen Letizia travelled to the UK with specific agendas. In particular, reports in the Spanish media have highlighted the trip as an opportunity to lay the groundwork for bilateral relations between the two countries in the wake of Brexit. There are reportedly three main themes that the royals hope to tackle during the course of the visit, with the futures of expatriates in both countries top of the list, closely followed by business and future relations. It comes after British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, confirmed prior to the visit that the UKâ€™s approach to talks will focus on education, trade and science.

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Change of tack THE Generalitat agreed to revise the dues paid by yacht clubs and ports whose concessions have now expired. These cannot be definitively renewed until the regional government, which controls ports, harbours and marinas, introduces fresh legislation which initially included a steep price hike. However, the 11 clubs and two ports in the region’s three provinces, can continue to operate by renewing their concession on a temporary basis after all submitted complaints.

Hit and run A CYCLIST run over between Albal and Catarroja, Valencia, has launched an appeal to find the driver who caused the accident. He was hit when a car overtook him only 10 metres from the cycle lane that he was making for. Although he lay unconscious on the ground the motorist fled the scene instead of stopping to help.

Rolling stones A COUPLE were evacuated from their Mascarat (Altea) home after a 75-square-metre section of the hillside above their villa slid down the embankment, enveloping the retaining wall of their garage. This was not the first incident of this kind in the area as owing to the nature of the soil instability is common, other Mascarat residents said.

Run rabbits SAN VICENTE now has 80 fewer rabbits but this came at a cost. The town hall’s Health department paid a specialist firm €2,100 to trap and remove the rabbits that have multiplied throughout the town in recent months. They also used muzzled ferrets to flush out the bunnies.

Home alone FIREMEN rescued a 12-year-old boy seen clinging to the ledge of a first-floor balcony in La Cala de Finestrat.

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WITH an estimated 340 million olive trees, Spain produces around 1.2 million tonnes of olive oil per year, enough to fill 400 Olympic swimming pools. About 45 per cent of the country’s olive oil is produced in the Andalucian province of Jaen, where olive plantations occupy 590,000 hectares including 66 million trees. These account for a fifth of the global olive oil supply, with the region producing more than the entire country of Italy, the world’s second-largest manufacturer. Olive trees are said to have been introduced to Spain by the Phoenicians almost 3,000 years ago, but it was the Romans who started large-scale production, with the Moors later introducing improved growing methods.

Fruity facts • There are over 100 varieties of olive grown in Spain, but only 24 are regularly used to make oil. • Olive trees live on average for 3-600 years, with some of the world’s oldest examples found in Spain. One individual in Tarragona is said to be over 2,000 years old. • Despite leading the global production ranking, Spain with 11.3 kilos is runner-up to Greece (12.8 kilos) in terms of per capita consumption. • The Spanish word for oil, aceite, is derived from the Arabic word al-zait, which literally translates as ‘olive juice.’ • There are four types of virgin olive oil, extra virgin, virgin, ordinary virgin and lampante, all of which differ in acidity with extra virgin, the highest grade, having the least.

Alerted by an alarmed neighbour but hindered by the layout of the street they instead used grillwork as an anchor and climbed up the wall.

Clean slate ALTEA Town Hall was spared paying Altea Futura €4.7 million for the cancelled Puentes del Algar de-

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Pressing times CLIMATE change and growing global demand are putting the squeeze on the industry, but the main threat to the future of Spanish olives may be microscopic. Dry conditions ravaging the country severely impacted production in 2016, with global supplies down by 11 per cent, and this year’s harvest - which takes place in October and November - is expected to be worse. An even bigger threat may be the destructive bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, which has been described as ‘olive ebola’ after devastating around a million trees in Italy and appearing in Mallorca last year. The plague was last month detected in mainland Spain for the first time after it was found to have infected almond trees in Guadalest, Alicante, sparking widespread fears.

velopment. The Valencian Supreme Court reversed an Alicante judge’s earlier ruling the town hall should pa y A lte a Futura for the c os t of drafting plans and other overheads.

proof that he is Julio Iglesias’ secret son after a 20-year battle. Sanchez managed to come by a sample of Iglesia’s DNA from rubbish put outside the singer’s Miami home.

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On the wire

VA LEN C IA re s ide nt J a vie r Sanchez, 40, claims to have DNA

D ENI A f i r ef i ght er s r escued a telecommunications engineer from a telegraph pole in Javea last week. Medics confirmed the engineer had suffered suspension trauma, which occurs when the human body is held upright without any movement for a period of time.

Swimmer loses rag over red flag A CAMPELLO man, aged 53, was arrested after confronting two Local Police officers on Carrer la Mar beach. Earlier he had refused to leave the sea after lifeguards warned him that swimming was banned as the red flag was flying. Instead he remained in the water, clinging to a buoy as he mocked and insulted the lifeguards, shouting that he would not allow them to tell him what to do. At one stage he removed his swimming trunks and put them on his head, witnesses said.

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When he finally returned to the shore he tried unsuccessfully to evade two police officers who were waiting for him. Refusing to identify himself, and claiming he lived on Tabarca Island, he kicked, head-butted and tried to bite the policemen even after he was handcuffed. He spent the night in the cells at Campello’s Guardia Civil post and was brought up before a Alicante City judge the next day. The man had an alcohol problem, family members explained the next day: “When he drinks he loses his head.”

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KIRSTY MAXWELL: Fell from the 10th floor. the Scottish press, Kirsty’s mother Denise said the family are returning to Scotland with renewed hope but reiterated she will return to Spain if the case is not solved. She said: “We have been putting leaflets around the pubs. “A lot of the people are Scottish and Spanish. They all know about it. “They all know Kirsty’s face from the picture. “We would like to think they would get in touch.” During their return to Benidorm, the family tried to find the person who took a photograph of her body lying next to a swimming pool. Consultant David Swindle said: “It is a devastating thing for the family to see. This could be something that leads to more information that helps gets the truth. “We are not satisfied that the police have interviewed everyone that stayed in these apartments and that is a big issue.”

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Man dies on the beach A SEVENTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD man died after getting into difficulties while swimming in the sea off Benidorm’s Poniente beach last Wednesday. The incident occurred at around 7.30pm as bathers alerted a lifeguard to the man’s predicament. The lifeguard pulled the unconscious body ashore and immediately began to attempt to resuscitate the man, which continued after the emergency services arrived at the scene. After attempts to revive the body for an hour failed, the man was pronounced dead at around 8.30pm. He was a resident of Benidorm and whilst the autopsy results have not yet been released, the police revealed he may have drowned after suffering a heart attack whilst swimming.

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EARLY WARNING: Radar station still plays a vital role.

Mountain village aims high ALCOLEJA will take its plans for the disused Aitana air base to Brussels. The mountain village adjoining the base hopes to turn the disused installation into a €10 million tourism and leisure complex. Originally built as a US Air Force base and radar station in 1957, it was handed over to Spain in 1968. Ever since the Spanish Air Force decided 11 years ago to

staff only the radar installation, the town hall at Alcoleja (population 194) has pressured for the base to be put to public use. Last year the Alicante Province Diputacion - similar to a county council - expressed support for the project and is prepared to assist Alcoleja’s plans for restoring the base. The village, backed by neighbouring towns and villages, intends to approach the European Union for help in ex-

ecuting plans drafted by the Alcoy campus of Valencia’s Polytechnic University. These envisage a 78-room hotel, a campsite and a mountain refuge, explained Alcoleja’s mayor Francisco Fenollar. The town hall will now apply for EU funds for which it needs local backing as the type of subsidy that Alcoleja is seeking are awarded in areas with a total population of more than 50,000 inhabitants.

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Miss Grand Spain winner represents the Balearics MARIANA RICO, a 16-year-old born in Venezuela and living in Malaga but competing as Miss Grand Balearics won the Miss Grand Spain 2017 title in Sevilla. Miss Grand Malaga Anastasia Castillo, a model from Torremolinos had hoped to become the fourth representative of Malaga to win the title which has been contested for just the past five years,

but sadly for her, she was not even in the final five. The first runner up was Susana Sanchez from Sevilla, second runner up was Carolina Santos competing on behalf of Andalucia, whilst Paola Morales and Alba Lara representing Granada and Jaen respectively finished fourth and fifth. There was considerable upset

when the contestant from Pontevedra, Jessica Solleiro fell three metres from the stage in the preliminary round, but happily she is recovering without serious injury. Mariana will be 17 when she travels to Vietnam in October to take part in the Miss Grand International finals and appears to have no worries about the long journey or leaving home for the competition.

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On the buses JULY 17 sees changes to Altea bus lines. Number 28 buses will cover the Campomanes – Altea – Cap Blanc route until August 31, said Traffic councillor, Vicent Ripoll. Buses will leave Campomanes every day at 10.10am, 11.10am, 12.10pm, 1.10pm, 2.10pm, 6.10pm, 7.10pm and 8.10pm. On the return journey they leave Cap Blanc at 10.37am, 11.37am, 12.37pm, 1.37pm, 6.37pm and 7.37 pm.

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Battle to save decaying mansion JIJONA Town Hall and two cultural associations are locked in battle over Casa Geralda, an abandoned 19th-century mansion. There are plans to demolish the dilapidated building near Jijona’s Polideportivo sports complex and replace it with two paddle-tennis courts. Empty for 30 years, Casa Geralda is structurally unsound and restoration would require an €852,000 rehabilitation. “Although good-quality materials were used in some parts of the house, others were built less carefully,” the municipal architect said. Preparing the house for municipal use would involve a further €323,000, his report continued. Pulling down the house and building the paddle courts would instead cost

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CASA GERALDA: Once the home of wealthy landowners. the town hall €260,000. The Seixona Ancestral, aided by the Valencia-based Circulo por la Defensa y Difusion del Patrimonio Cultural, are fighting to save the house, which was registered in 1865 but probably built between 1800 and 1825.

At the request of the Circulo, the head of the History of Art department at Valencia University has now reported the case to the regional Ombudsman. “The building has values that should afford it a degree of protection that pre-

vents the planned demolition,” the University said. It remains for the Ombudsman to release a statement and although this will be limited to a recommendation, Jijona Town Hall said it would take his opinion into account.

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Homes bought THE €600,000 allocated in San Vicente’s participatory budget for social h o u si n g for low-in c o m e f a m i l i e s , will be used before the end of 2017 to acquire betwe e n si x a n d 1 0 properties.

Swim time THE Lions’ Club, La Caixa Foundation and C am pe l l o To wn H a ll are o r g a ni si ng f ou r weeks of beach activities for marginalised minors who would otherwise not have access to them.

Black spot IN 2015, there were 24 accidents on a 10-kilom e t re section of Benidorm’s N-332 bypass, with 12 occurring at the Alfaz intersection which has since been re p l a c e d b y a ro u n d about.

Quick work MARI CARMEN FERN ANDE Z , f r o m Mo n forte del Cid, won €300 in Novelda’s grape-bagging contest by covering 150 bunches of grapes in a r e c o r d t i m e o f 1 6 minutes and 49 seconds.

See-through T R A N S PA R E N C I A INTERNACIONAL ESPAÑA survey gave Alicante City a maximum 1 0 0 po i nt s fo r transparency, in a survey o f Spa i n’s 11 0 largest city halls, compared with 2014 when it was placed 89th.

Fire fought COMMERCIAL premises in La Nucia were gutted after fire broke out in an electrical control panel, requiring two fire engines to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading.

TRIPADVISOR announced the winners of its Travellers’ Choice awards for Amusement Parks and Water Parks recently, with Aqualandia in Benidorm voted the second-best water park in Spain. Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings gathered over a 12month period.

Two Benidorm attractions in TripAdvisor top 10 “The Travellers’ Choice award-winning parks deliver thrill-filled excitement and splashy entertainment for those travellers seeking ideas for where to go for summer fun," said Brooke Ferencsik, senior director of communications for TripAdvisor. With over 20 rides and areas, Aqualandia has something for everyone. Its

website describes ‘splashtastic excitement all the way – wet ‘n’ wild, with water thrills and fun for everyone’. Aqualandia was pipped to the post by Siam Park, in Adeje and Aqua Natura, in Benidorm, also featured in the top ten at number nine: 1. Siam Park, Adeje 2. Aqualandia, Benidorm

3. Water World Lloret, Lloret de Mar 4. Aquapark Flamingo, Torrevieja 5. PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park, Salou 6. Aquapolis Costa Dorada, La Pineda 7. Aqua Brava, Roses 8. AquaPark Ciudad Quesada, Rojales 9. Aqua Natura, Benidorm 10. Aquarama, Benicasim.

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Boots and flipTHE Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers needed both the ir s umme r w a lki ng boots and flip-flops for an early evening walk from El Portet near Moraira. Climbing up to the â€˜Pepper Potâ€™ on the headland above the beach, they explore d s ome othe r pa ths be fore re turning to t he beach for a swim, snorkel and picnic. This was just one of the social events in the summer programme, details of w hic h c a n be found on the ir w e bs ite w w w.c b m walkers.org. The w e bs ite a ls o includes a wealth of information on mountain walking - of particular interest to those who may be new to this e xhila ra ting pastime. This friendly, international group hopes that you

MOUNTAIN WALKERS: A climb was followed by a trip to the beach. wi l l com e and j oi n t hem and shar e t hei r l ove of wal ki ng i n t he beaut i f ul m ount ai ns of t he Cost a Blanca.

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Good news from Original Charity Shop in Javea T H E O rig in a l C h a rity S h o p is mo v in g from Avenida La Fontana 14, to Calle Nancy 1, on the Arenal, Javea. T h e n ew lo ca tio n is close to the beach and offers a lot more space than the present shop. They expect to move at the beginning of August. In preparation for the relocation, they will not be taking in any items for sale on commission from Monday July 17-29. D o n atio n s a re s till gratefully received at all times. SALE July 24-29! To re d u c e s to c k the y are having a massive sale from Monday July 24 -29. There will be fantastic re-

ductions and special offe rs a va ila ble . R e a dy, s te a dy, G O for a ll you bargain hunters. Take this opportunity to purchase your perfect outfit for summer or a special occasion, evening wear, jewellery, a pair of shoes or handbag. There will also be 50 per cent off marked ornaments, household goods, curtains, bedding, tableware, electrical appliances, DIY tools and lots more. Check out the web page for further news about the relocation: charityshopli brary.com and watch this s pa c e for more ne w s of the grand opening at the beginning of August.

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RAISING FUNDS: A great, fun day was had by all.

Mind, Body and Spirit Fair a great success ALFAZ SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION committee would like to say a very big thank you for all the support it received during the Mind, Body and Spirit Fair. Raising more funds than a ny othe r e ve nt e ve r, i t w a s a re a l s uc c e s s . S o thank you to its stallhold-

er s, t he com m i t t ee - f or doing such a fabulous job at such short notice - and the attendees. A great, fun day was had by all! The Foundation closes now for the summer holidays but will reopen September 7 with welcoming arms for its members and

newcomers alike. Dat e f or your di ar y Decem ber 2, Di ckens Christmas Fair. Kicking off the festive session with roasted chestnuts, carols, handcrafted gifts, games, f ood, dr i nks, Chr i st m as decor at i ons and m uch more.

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mer storm, with flashes of ON Friday, July 7 over 30 lightning and thunder, forced members of the U3A Vall everyone to run for cover. del Pop group met for a The U3A will resume after ‘Coffee and Chat Mornthe summer break on Thursing,’ at Bar Mossett in day September 7, in the PoJalon. livalent in Murla. The Vall del Pop associaFor further information tion went into recess for check out the website the summer after the last u3avalldelpop.com General Meeting in early COFFEE MORNING: Members met for a chat. June, but you would think that everyone had not seen each other for months. Lots of chat and laughter were only interrupted when coffee and apple pie September - Ladies Pamper Day at Finestrat Mountain Retreat [Spa], Treatwith lashings of cream - arrived, which ment and lunch, check the website or TCET for details got everyone in the right spirit. The September 7 - General Meeting. Speaker, Angela Chantry - History of U3A event finished with a raffle, raising €50 Organisation Worldwide for Jalon Valley Help. October 5 - General Meeting. Speaker, Byron Dawson - Astronomy The event was very successful and November 2 - General Meeting. Speaker, Daniel Herranz - Spanish Taxes / the final comment of the day was, Brexit Update “when are we doing this again?” December 9 - General Meeting, with Xmas Festivities U3A would like to thank the organisDecember 2 - Xmas Dinner Dance at Salon Canor, Teulada ers with special thanks to Bar Mossett December 15 - Xmas party at Jalon Penisionista [Bring Your Own] for excellent apple pie and cream. December 23 - 27 December - Xmas 2017 [five days and four nights] in NerJust after the last member left, the ja, including trips to Malaga, Almunecar and Frigiliana heavens opened and a surprising sum-

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Mortgage with a floor, expense or multicurrency clause? The new courts with exclusive competence THE General Judiciary Council has approved, by an agreement on May 25, 2017, the specialisation of 54 courts (about one per province) to be responsible for dealing with court proceedings concerning floor clauses, mortgage expenses, delayed interest, multi-currency etc and clauses of loans and credits, guaranteed with a mortgage - that means mortgages where the borrower (client) is an individual and not a company. Te r r i t o r i a l c o m p e t e n c e : t h e s e courts will have exclusive jurisdiction to hear the affairs on the territory of the whole province, in relation to these clauses or general conditions. That is (for example for the province of Alicante) it will be only one court which must judge all court cases about floor clauses, mortgage expenses etc of the entire province. Temporality: this exclusive competence, for the whole province, began in the month of June and will finish on December 31, 2017, although this period may be extended. In the province of Alicante (municipalities of Denia, Javea, Jalon, Alicante, Elche, Calpe, Orihuela, Torre-

vieja, etc), the competent court is, in the first instance, court number five-bis(?) of the city of Alicante. Although the idea is to speed up the handling of these court matters, everything indicates that it is very possible that there will be an avalanche of thousands of court claims presented in front of these specialised courts, so it is very possible that they would be overcharged(?) and very important delays could take placeâ€Ś What should be done by those affected by these types of clauses who are going to file a court claim? It is very difficult to know what will happen, but there are two options: 1. Claim now before court number five of Alicante. This will mean that it will be a specialised court dealing with the case, but there may be a significant delay in the procedure and resolution of the court case. 2. Wait until January 2018, where it is foreseeable that it would be possible again to claim in front of the courts of your area (judicial party) courts of Denia, Torrevieja etc - depending on the domicile of the plaintiff or claimant.

In any case, the problem is the uncertainty, because the truth is: 1. It is not known if the specialised court will work well or not, whether it will be fast or slow, whether its criteria would be more or less favourable to the consumers etc. 2. We also do not know if these specialised courts, as initially foreseen, will have exclusive jurisdiction only until December 31 or not, because it is possible that some people affected will decide to wait, but if the exclusive jurisdiction is extended beyond that date, the wait will not make any sense. If you are in this situation, you need to consider this change of the court competence, and you will need to make a decision, 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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Calpe 41 Club mourns its founder - Ian Ritchie CALPE AND DISTRICT 41 CLUB was established in 2005, and formally chartered by the UK national association less than a year later. It was the energy and determination of founder, Ian Ritchie, motivated by the founder of the original Costa Blanca 41 Club that made it happen. And now the club mourns Ian’s passing, following his death in June. Ian was a long-time member of the Round Table family, having first joined Hagley 851 Round Table, in 1972. He held the offices of Secretary and International Officer for much of his time. In this role, he was responsible for organising two or three home exchanges between Hagley Table and Sunne-Munkfors Round Table in Sweden. If he was working in Sweden, he would often attend their meetings, having made friends with some of their members. In 1976 he took a party of over 40 Tablers, wives and children, to stay with Round Table families in Sunne-Munkfors. These exchanges promoted several personal friendships, which lasted over the years. He and his wife, Carol moved to Spain in 1999, having had a holiday home here for several years previously. There is little doubt that the thriving club

IAN RITCHIE: A long-time member. in the Calpe area, would not be what it is today were it not for Ian’s initiative and dogged leadership. He never wanted to take the chair, but served as secretary and membership officer, as well as the club’s contact with the organisation worldwide. For many, Ian was the club. We are enriched by his work, and by knowing him. The 41 Club was established as a social forum for ex-members of the service organisation, Round Table. To find out more visit the website www.calpe41club.com and use the ‘Contact Us’ page to get in touch.

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Sounds Familiar look for new cast members HAVING finished their review show, ‘Music Of The Night,’ Sounds Familiar are looking towards their next production. This time, the company will tackle the Gilbert and Sullivan classic ‘The Pirates Of Penzance,’ with a few new twists. With a reputation for being slightly quirky, Sounds Familiar, under the direction of Philip Ashley, promise that this will be a fun-filled, slightly bawdy retelling of this quintessentially English show. The story revolves around a group of hapless pirates, who are less than successful in their endeavours and the coming of age of Frederic, their apprentice, who leaves to find true love. Add in the Major General and his daughters and the local constabulary and you have all the elements for a typical farce. The musical score has been reworked to give the show a modern feel and with a few minor tweaks to the libretto, the

show is fresh once again. If you would like to be involved in this production, Sounds Familiar would love to see you. They rehearse on a

Monday evening in Benissa from 7.15pm to 9.30pm. For information call Philip on 965 581 483 or by email at philip@soundsfamiliar.es.

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BEFORE term ended Sharon Bell, a classroom assistant at Elian’s British school in La Nucia, spoke to pupils about recycling. She stressed the benefits of combining this with helping others and the children soon collected two huge sacks full of bottle tops. These were then taken to the Local Police station in Benidorm, from where they will be sent to a recycling plant. Cash raised from the sale of the bottle tops will go to Ian, a nine-year-old who lives in Sax in inland Alicante Province. He has tuberous sclerosis, a rare multisystem genetic disease that has left him with many brain tumours, one of which is very large and needs operating. He also suffers from epilepsy, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and autism and does not speak.

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Recycling to help Ian

RECYCLING: Sharon with pupils’ bottle tops. Ian’s parents, helped by several groups in Sax and elsewhere, are now trying to raise sufficient funds to take him to the US for treatment and a life-changing operation.

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A star-studded night

FILM FESTIVAL: Javier Mora and Julieta Serrano. THE 29th edition of Alfaz Film Festival began with a gala evening and homage to Julieta Serrano and Javier Gutierrez. The event was compered by Pepa Rus, the actress, humourist and singer and despite being Andalucia-born began the evening with an updated version of a 1920’s song in Valenciano. “For me, work is the best prize,” Javier Gutierrez said on receiving his Faro de Plata trophy from actress-producer Iziar Bollain. Only 8 per cent of actors earned a decent liv-

ing from the profession, Gutierrez lamented, as he dedicated the award to “all actors waiting for a phone call for their next role.” Julieta Serrano received her own Faro de Plata from actor Javier Mora who described her as “an example of love and humility” both on a personal and professional level. “I have been in the profession for 60 years, so the Faro de Plata is the cherry on top of the cake,” Serrano said, thanking Alfaz for the Festival. “It has become a seedbed for creativity,” she declared.

Tall mugger was unforgettable A MOROCCAN accused of violent muggings in Alfaz was arrested by Guardia Civil officers from Altea. Some weeks ago the 27year-old, who is almost 1.90 metres tall, allegedly robbed a Norwegian tourist of 72 in Alfaz, tearing a €24,000 watch from his wrist. The elderly man was dragged along the street, fracturing both shoulders as his assailant forcibly removed the watch. Guardian Civil detectives linked the mugging to another in Alfaz when an attacker snatched a Spanish woman’s handbag so violently that she was thrown to the ground.

The mugger was located and arrested in Altea where he was charged with two counts of robbery with violence and released while awaiting trial. His two Alfaz victims un-

hesitatingly identified him from a photograph and more charges could follow if he is recognised by others subjected to similar robberies, Guardia Civil sources revealed.

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Free classes running on the beach DON’T forget the municipality is offering free classes on its beaches as part of its Healthy Teulada-Moraira campaign. In its fifth year, the campaign offers classes on l’Ampolla, el Portet and Platgetes beaches, including Tai-Chi, pilates, swimming, aqua aerobics, circuit training and running. The classes run Monday to Saturday - for more information check out www.turismo teuladamoraira.com.

Teaming with Benitac TEULADA-MORAIRA mayor, Carlos Linares, Benitachell mayor, Josep Femenia and representatives from Hidraqua met last week to present the 2017 water consumption campaign. The campaign – ‘NO WATER, no life, no green, no blue’ carries the message ‘every drop counts’ and features a poster designed by Valencian artist Luis Montolio. Montolio is famous in Valencia for his many installations throughout the city. Despite both the municipalities being in a much better position than previous years, both the mayors urge residents not to become careless, hence the launch of the 2017 water consumption campaign. The campaign will be visible all throughout the high summer season on social media and digitally throughout the municipal centres.

BETTER TOGETHER: The mayors and Hidraqua re Flyers have been produced in four languages containing advice as to how to economise water consumption. Thanks to the efforts of Teulada-Moraira, Ben-

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chell to tackle water June sees occupancy rates up

epresentatives. itachell and Hidrqaua, residents received excellent quality water last year despite the forest fires and high occupancy. “We need to invest in our resources and

cannot wait for a miracle,” said Carlos Linares. Throughout 2016, Hidraqua sent out more than 800 high water consumption warnings. The consumption of detached properties outside the centres of Teulada and Moraira is almost three times as much as the consumption of the average property in the centres - 264m3/year versus 88m3/year. This year’s campaign is also a reminder to residents to maintain irrigation systems and to plant native plants which resist the drought. Rocio Martin, Operations Manager at Hidraqua reminds everyone throughout both the municipalities to call 900 101 270 if detecting a leak.

MAYOR CARLOS LINARES published June’s municipal occupancy figures last week, which at 60.21 per cent, was 1 per cent higher than last year’s figures. The most popular period in June was between 3 and 11 - as the Moors and Christians fiestas were celebrated. The mayor is convinced these figures indicate the municipality will enjoy a busy high summer season. International visitors came mainly from the UK, Belgium, France, Germany and Holland and national visitors came mainly from the Comunidad Valenciana and Madrid.

HAPPY FACE: The mayor was delighted with occupancy figures. Hostels reported an occupancy of 75 per cent, hotels 71.5 per cent, holiday rentals 63.5 per cent and camping sites 31.3 per cent. The tourist office was busy,

with 1,342 visits from international tourists and 147 visits from national tourists. An occupancy figure of 80 per cent is expected in July.

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Street theatre in full swing THE street theatre Circ Xabia has returned to Javea for the summer and will host performances until end of August. An initiative born by the Department of Culture, the theatre provides a stage for local artists on the Arenal, the area most highly frequented by tourists. Every night from 8.30pm until 11.00pm on the paseo David Ferrer in front of restaurant Tango, artists will perform for free. Last week the theatre premiered with Victortor with his show â€˜La senda del malabaristaâ€™ (the path of the juggler).

STREET THEATRE: The artists will entertain visitors for free.

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POLICE officers were called to the car park of Masymas in Javea on Monday afternoon as a woman left her baby alone in the car whilst she went shopping in the supermarket. Officers arrived at the scene in two police cars as the temperature peaked over 30 degrees. They had received reports from concerned shoppers in the car park and immediately broke into the car through one of the windows to free the baby. Horrified residents took to local Facebook group Javea Connect to question what on earth the mother was thinking: “Thank you for calling the police!!!!!”

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LEFT ALONG: While the mother went shopping. “This is so terrible, surely no one can be so stupid! I wonder if she forgot she had the baby with her?” The Canine Unit of the Local

Police in Alicante recently denounced a person for allegedly committing a crime of animal abuse by leaving a dog locked in a vehicle in the heat.

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Out of the Blue donation for Cancer Care in Javea THE ‘Out of The Blue’ band, based in Javea, has been playing together for charity since forming in December 2015. On Tuesday July 4, they presented a cheque for €2,032.10 to Cancer Care, which is money they have accumulated from playing in various bars and at private functions. T h e f o u r- p i e c e b a n d d o e s n ’t c h a rg e f o r t h e i r time and are always happy to play to help Cancer Care, or any local charity or private functions. If you would like the

band to play at a function to raise money for any charity, please contact Howard on 656 612 282.

OUT OF THE BLUE: Donated money to Cancer Care.

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Javea port: the craft market and the Moors and Christians THIS coming week, the craft market in the port of Javea, will have to close for a few days to make room for the activities of the Moors and Christians celebrations. On Saturday July 15 and from July 20-23, there will be fireworks, parades, re-enactments and more fireworks just where the summer fair is, so on those days you will look in vain for the craft stalls, but all other evenings, until September, they will be there for you to enjoy, on the sea front promenade at the end of the Avenida Jaime I. For the fifth year running, Amata (the regional craft association) joins forces with the local shopkeepers to liven up the promenade along the sea front near Javea port with a craft fair. Not the usual collection of stands offering cheap bracelets or clothes made by poor peasants in India or Peru, but good quality original craft work, lovingly and carefully made by real craftsmen and women living and working in Spain. Amata has chosen the slogan ‘Artesanía de Autor®’ to describe the fairs it organises, which means that you can buy original work directly from the person who made that particular piece.

You can buy original work.

Jewellery is handmade. Some of the craftsmen and women live in the area and others come - often with their family - to spend just a week or two by the sea. That’s why the stalls at the fair can vary from week to week but usually you will find stalls with leather bags, leather belts, original lamps from recycled material, rag dolls, wooden toys and puppets, jewellery from silver, copper, ceramics, macrame or dried orange peel, hand painted de-

signer clothes and even some paintings and sculptures. Many of the people on the stalls bring their tools and can add a name or a detail to a chosen item, or, if you can wait a few days, you can get them to make something to order. Every Saturday, (but this week on Friday!) a potter is there with his wheel, to let children of all ages make their own bowl or cup. From time to time there is live music. A visit to the market can be combined with a stroll to the port (with its fishing boats and fish market) and back along the promenade with its attractive bars and restaurants, shops and terraces, to enjoy the cool sea breezes.

Many on the stalls bring their tools. If you like modern architecture, you can have a look at the Virgen de Loreto church, a concrete structure shaped like a ship! The market is held every evening till September 6 (except for the days mentioned above) and is open from 7pm until midnight. For further details, ring 639 979 678 (Elvira speaks English) Photos of what was on offer can be viewed at http://www.amata.es/JaveaSum16.html.

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Local Freemasons present Glyndebourne in Gata Freemasons, wives and guests enjoy the celebration.

ON Saturday June 24, in Gata de Gorgos, the gardens of Worshipful Brother Darrell Clayton and his lovely wife Sally, were again thrown open to hold another stunning Glyndebourne in Gata celebration. This is now an annual event, organised by local Freemasons, modelled on the grand Glyndebourne event in England. It is a black tie, classical music event, held in Darrell and Sally’s magnificent gardens. Albeit on a slightly smaller scale, this classical concert was incredible and everyone in attendance enjoyed it enormously. More than 130 Freemasons, their wives and guests attended and enjoyed a great evening, with exceptionally good weather. Everyone brings food to create one gigantic picnic. The tables are decorated and the best wins a prize. This year, an element of fancy dress crept in with some guests dressing as Hawaiians and others as Romans. All had a great time! The entertainment this year was even more varied than last. Starting at 7pm

Held in the magnificent gardens. and continuing until 11pm, there was a non-stop feast of talented local entertainers. They comprised a tribute group, El Divo, a ladies choir, some dancing youngsters, a local tenor, Manuel Lazaro and also local mezzosoprano, Gill Henry. The finale saw Gill and Manuel united as duo ‘Cantabile’ and received a standing ovation. The level of talent for an event of this size was truly amazing and could have graced any stage in Europe. All of the performers enjoyed rapturous applause and most guests are al-

A black tie, classical music event. ready looking forward to next year. A grand charity raffle was held which raised the incredible sum of €1,800. This will be donated to local charities later in the year. The Freemasons would like to thank Darrell and Sally and their trusty helpers, not only for allowing the use of their garden, but also for the weeks of hard work they put into making this event the huge success it was. Should you wish to learn more about the work of Freemasons, or perhaps are interested in joining, please email: prensa@glpvalencia.com.

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NETHERLANDS

Time for tea

Long wait

DENMARK’S first female Muslim MP has faced her critics head on by inviting them to tea to try and change their views. MP Ozlem Cekic has been viciously trolled on social media.

Sensible studying IT seem youngsters have listened to government advice as applications to study subjects in areas where there is a labour shortage has increased. One such area is IT and the IT University of Copenhagen has seen a 39 per cent increase in applicants.

Priest arrested

THE healthcare watchdog has warned that waiting lists to see medical specialists are increasing and in some extreme cases patients have reported waiting up to 48 weeks to see a specialist.

A FORMER priest has been charged with 30 separate charges related to sexual abuse of youngsters. The assaults are alleged to have taken place at the 47 yearold’s home over a 10-year period.

No pay A STUDY has shown that 44 per cent of Danes want wages to be deducted from workers who stop for smoking breaks during the working day.

A CHILD sex abuse website has been closed by German police after it was

CRIMINOLOGISTS say those with a conviction for violent crime are more likely to be offered a job than ethnic minorities and those with an Arabic sounding surname.

Poison bus

Costly find

DUTCH scientists say they have developed an electric bus that could run on formic acid, which is the poison found in the stings of ants, wasps and nettles, believing its a cost-effective way to create hydrogen as fuel.

A DUTCH archaeological museum has spent €550,000 on the 3,500 year-old Ommerschans swor d whi ch i s deem ed t o be one of the Netherlands’ most important bronze age artefacts.

SWEDEN

Women only

G-20 protests

Dark web

Crime pays?

OZLEM CEKIC: Trolled on social media.

GERMANY WATER cannons and pepper spray was used by police as protesters descended on Hamburg ahead of the G20 summit. Police reinforcements have been drafted in with some 20,000 officers on hand during the summit.

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discovered on the dark web. Such pages are not visible through normal search engines but the secret site had attracted 87,000 members.

VW recall VOLKSWAGEN is recalling some 766,000 cars under the VW brand, Audi and Skoda after detecting a problem with its anti-lock brake systems. Around 385,000 cars in

G e rma ny ha ve a lre a dy be e n re called.

U-Bahn sentence A 28-YEAR-OLD has been sentenced to nearly three years in jail for kicking a woman down the stairs of a U-Bahn station, a crime he claims not to remember for being drunk. The victim was left with a broken arm and head injuries.

FRANCE

BELGIUM

Radical plans

Terror arrests

IN a major move to help reduce fossil fuels, France has announced it plans to ban the sale of petrol or diesel fuel cars by 2040 as part of its renewed commitment to the Paris climate deal.

Legal rights GAY couples have been granted greater legal rights as a high court has ruled that a child born to a surrogate mother abroad can be adopted by the partner of his or her biological father, and become a legal parent.

Veil honoured HUNDREDS turned out to pay their respects to Simone Veil who died at the age of 89. Veil was the first directly elected president of the European Parliament and fought towards a Europe of peace.

In style MODELS, celebrities and the biggest names in fashion have flocked to the capital for Paris Haute Couture Week.

POLICE are continuing the search for more suspects involved in a terror ring amid fears of a possible attack after a stash of weapons and police uniforms was found in a Brussels suburb.

Easy reading THE European Parliament is to make books more accessible to the blind and visually impaired following approved new legislation meaning copyright permission will no longer be needed to adapt reading material into Braille or audio books.

Civil case THE complaints of sexual abuse within the Church by several dozen Belgian victims, has been deemed admissible by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, meaning a new civil trial could be possible.

Asylum applications BELGIUM came 12th in the rankings for asylum applications last year in Europe. Across the EU, some 1.3 million applications were made, a fall of 7 per cent compared to the previous year.

SWEDEN will next year host a ‘women-only’ music festival. It comes following a series of sexual assaults at this year’s popular Bråvalla Festival, with four rapes and 23 sexual assaults reported over four days.

Rubbish strike AROUND 10,000 households in Stockholm were left with their rubbish as binmen took strike action against salary changes. The 50 employees face getting the sack if they do not return to work following their unauthorised strike.

Lost money OLD Swedish kronor worth 7.7 billion kroner is still out there being stashed away somewhere according to the country’s central bank. The notes ceased being legal tender at the end of last month.

Strawberry thieves STRAWBERRIES, worth up to 70,000 kroner (€7,266) have been stolen from a strawberry farm, which the owner claimed would have required between 15-20 people to pick the strawberries.

NORWAY

Wishful thinking THE country’s ‘voluntary’ tax plan has received a lukewarm reception since being launched in J une and has br ought i n t he equivalent of just €1,160 in extra revenue so far.

Bubble burst HOUSE prices in Oslo fell 3.1 per cent last month amidst conc e rns t hat one of Eur ope’s strongest housing markets could be slowing and falling. Experts said June was one of the weakest on record.

Water ban WATER restrictions have been put in force in several areas following increased usage and warmer weather. Fines of up to 1,500 kroner (€158) will be issued to those breaking the restrictions.

Pride hate POLICE in Oslo are investigating four reports of hate crime following the Pride parade in the city on Saturday. Police say three times as many hate crimes were reported in 2016 compared to 2013.

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MARADONA: Could be made an honorary citizen. MARADONA may become the latest foreign celebrity to become an honorary Russian citizen. The Argentine icon was in the country for the Confederations Cup and hinted at his desire to become a citizen. A role coaching the national team would then be on the cards, though not before the World Cup.

Metro magic FOURTEEN new stations are planned to open on Moscow’s iconic metro by Christmas. Three have already opened in the capital, each featuring unique architectural designs. The new Shelepikha station will see 13,000 people pass through every hour, while CSKA Moscow’s stadium will also be connected.

Lethal storm AT least two fatalities were recorded in the latest storms to hit Moscow. One of the victims was struck by lightning as meteorologists suggested the storm was the most powerful since 1923. It came just months after 18 people were killed when wild weather in May caused floods and felled trees.

Sitting duck THE Russian army responded to a sly dig from British defence secretary Michael Fallon.

Heart friendly MINISTERS have urged their countrymen to swap vodka and moonshine for w ine . A gric ulture c hief Al exander Tkachyov said the state would provide financial incentives for the local wine industry to help boost the country’s health. Vodka and other strong spirits were devastating populations, he said.

He said Britain’s new aircraft carrier, the €7 billion HMS Queen Elizabeth would be the envy of Moscow. But Major-General Igor Konashenkov retorted that the shiny new vessel was merely a “convenient naval target.”

Presidential pow wow AFTER months of speculation over the Kremlin'’ role in last year’s US presidential election, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump finally met in person at the G20 summit in Hamburg. Though the countries are on the brink of a new cold war, many believe the leaders share similar goals.

Pilot pardon A RUSSIAN pilot serving 20 years in an American prison has begged Donald Trump to let him return home. Konstantin Yaroshenko was snatched in Liberia six years ago and flown to the US on drug trafficking charges. His lawyers submitted an Independence Day request for a pardon to the White House. VINO: Wine may soon be back in fashion across Russia.

FINANCE

business & legal

Unfair charges questioned THE European Court of Justice has made a ruling which may assist travellers within the EU who are penalised for cancelling flights. In a response to a case brought by the German consumer union it has ruled that all airlines operating within the EU have to comply with general consumer rules for unfair terms and to publish clearly details of any cancellation charges on their internet sites.

A SWISS investment company has invested €450 million in commercial property in Spain and is now turning to residential builds. Stoneweg considers that the Spanish market offers a particularly strong opportunity for investment and moved into the market in 2015. Having raised €1.4 billion from investors around Europe, including Spain as well as the USA, the company believes that their clients are more than comfortable with investment in Spanish real estate. Whilst initially focusing on com-

take several months to negotiate. This is yet another deal, along with the recent finalisation of the EU-Canada free trade arrangement, that the UK is likely to be excluded from after Brexit. Depending on the final terms of the Brexit deal, the EU could find itself having trade relationships with nations half way across the world than with its neighbour and former partner.

By John Smith mercial property, the fund is now expanding its residential portfolio, working in partnership with local builders and has some €300 million which it plans to invest in property hot spots such as Barcelona and Madrid. The problem with those two cities is that land is becoming more and more scarce and therefore more expensive and although they have some €1 million plus individual properties under construction, they

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Rental growth CAR rental in Spain could generate €1.6 billion of income during 2017, an increase of 6 per cent over the previous year. The number of companies renting cars and the number of tourists hiring them keep growing according to a report by DBK Informa.

More jobs THE Spanish government will approve the recruitment of more than 20,000 in the public sector with the majority working in the Tax Authority and Social Services. Once this figure is reached there will also be 5,000 promotions which will need replacements.

Green bonds SPAIN has climbed to sixth place in the world for the launch of ‘green’ investment bonds with Iberdrola the energy company being the main issuer. Investors are currently looking to place funds with socially aware companies.

Investors look to buy Spanish bridal boutiques PRONOVIAS the Spanish bridal shop which has prestige branches around the world is likely to be purchased by four international investment funds for €300 million. Founded in 1922 by a Turkish immigrant, the company grew over the years until it offers a wide range of special clothing including wedding dresses through 44

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It’s the European Central Bank, as the single supervisor, and the SRB that executed all the decisions,” said Spanish Economy Minister Luis de Guindos when questioned about lawsuits over the sale of Banco Popular.

Doors open for deal with Japanese

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is the amount that the State owned Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring (FROB) paid private companies for advice on the sale of Banco Popular.

Swiss invest €450m in Spain

SHINZO ABE on left opposite Donald Tusk.

THE European Union and Japan have confirmed that they intend to enter into a free trade agreement. EU Council President Donald Tusk and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met the day before the beginning of the recent G20 summit to officially endorse the deal and this action sends a clear message to the increasingly protectionist USA. Whilst it has been agreed in principle it still needs the approval of EU leaders and will

€250,000

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owned shops and 79 franchises. Latest figures show a profit of €22 million, but the company is owned by recently divorced Alberto Ribera and it was known that he was looking for external investment, perhaps in order to make settlement on his former partner. One attraction to the sale is that company debts will also be taken over.

are now looking at other areas such as Costa Brava and even Malaga and Sevilla. Not every project is high end and Stoneweg is more than happy to consider cheaper builds if there appears to be a market and potential profit for their properties. They have currently committed €150 million on investment and building projects to be completed in 2017 and expect to continue building and selling residential properties and obtaining and leasing commercial properties in 2018.

Tax cuts agreed for low earners THE cost of tax for 3.5 million Spaniards will drop thanks to a deal between the government and Ciudadanos. Those earning less than €14,000 a year will not pay any tax and there will be a cut in the rate for those earning up to €17,500. In addition, but not yet confirmed, there may be a further reduction for those earning up to €20,000. There will also be a payment of €1,200 to families looking after the disabled or very elderly.

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Butter shortage forecast

REVENUE FROM ICE CREAM TAKES SOME LICKING

As the sun shines sales rise GLOBAL WARMING is helping to encourage the sale of different types of cold and refreshing desserts around the world. There is evidence of the production of frozen desserts thousands of years ago with the Ancient Greeks and Romans adding flavours to ice brought down from the mountains, although the invention of the modern version is credited to China, with the concept brought to Europe by Marco Polo. Despite the Chinese involvement, the market has until quite recently been led by the West according to a recent Mintel report but this is now changing with the huge populations of China, India and Indonesia seeing a major growth in consumption. China is now the world’s biggest ice cream market, with sales estimated at 4.3 billion litres in 2016, followed by the US (2.7 billion litres) and Japan (756 million litres) but by head, the biggest purchasers of ice cream are in Norway, Australia and Sweden. Despite the fact that there seem to be increasing numbers of ice cream parlours opening across Spain, the Spanish are far less adventurous than many of their European cousins in wanting to try new, ethnic inspired flavours. The production of unusual flavoured ice cream started in the Far East with such exotic flavours as Wasabi, Green Tea, Goat’s Cheese and Avocado but moved rapidly to the USA and then Europe particularly Germany, Italy and Poland. It’s not just ice cream that is seeing a growth in popularity as anything iced or frozen, be it cream, sorbet, yoghurt, semifreddo or even gin and tonic lollies are becoming increasingly more popular in the East whilst the West is importing exotic ideas. Kulfi is coming from India, moochi a frozen rice doughnut filled with ice cream from Japan, rolled ice from Thailand and even booza, a

CHILDREN will always love ice cream.

traditional type of ice cream from Syria and Lebanon which is very slow to melt. Whilst some health conscious consumers are consciously reducing their ice cream intake, others are involved in the launch of Vegan versions which are seeing a considerable growth in sales as they manage to find entry into national outlets. One thing that Spain seems determined to do, regardless of trends, is to keep its deep freezes within restaurants and to offer a whole range of frozen desserts to child and adult diners, with the added bonus that guests can still often take the clay containers home with them.

SPAIN WOULD BE WELL ADVISED TO FOLLOW A DUTCH IDEA

TURNING waste plastic into green money works in Amsterdam and an environmental organisation wants to see Spain follow suit. The Dutch capital has a reputation for being one of the most environmentally friendly and alert capitals in Europe with a huge number of bicycles reducing pollution in the air and much being done to remove waste sensibly. Appropriately named Wasted Lab has produced a series of green coins which it makes from the plastic handed in to it and in turn, it has negotiated with various stores and organisations around the city to accept the green coins in part payment for products, services or meals. Anyone who wants to join in has to register with Wasted and receive special bags in which to place plastic of different types for recycling and the positive result is not only do those collectors bring their own plastic but they also pick up plastic in the streets in bins and by canals, increasing the amount that is recycled. Those companies who accept the green coins are then able to use them to get Wasted to collect their rubbish and dispose of it and in the case of plastic, they will re-

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ceive green coins as well. The plastic collected by the Wasted company is used as the main source of material for their range of products. They specialise in the manufacture of recycled and recyclable building block, furniture, facilities for local market stalls and children’s games. So successful has this project been that the company reports that they continue to expand the number of outlets that accept the coins, have an ever-growing army of plastic collectors and the value of the coins is now common knowledge so that the coins themselves are likely to be digitised

by the end of this year. For countries like Spain who have been lagging behind in the recycling of waste generally and are not on course to comply with European Union directives this could be an ideal way of meeting the requirements at least in the case of plastic and making it worthwhile for individuals to take the trouble to become involved. Collection of waste in Spain is very regular but in a large number of cases, quite indiscriminate with waste of different types simply being dumped together meaning that recycling is a haphazard and somewhat inefficient undertaking.

ONE of the largest producers of dairy products in Britain, Arla has warned that there could be a Europe wide shortage of butter in particular by the end of this year. For a number of years, there was an excess of milk production which when coupled with EU subsidies led to the creation of butter mountains and milk lakes, but with a deliberate sharp reduction in milk yield, the pendulum has started to swing the other way. Many countries are moving away from margarine and back to butter which means that manufacturers are stretched and although Spain tends not to rely on fresh cream, it is suggested that expatriates’ mince pies and Christmas pudding may have to be served with custard rather than cream.

Santander additional share sale IGNORING the fact that disgruntled former Banco Popular shareholders are working together to try to recover lost money, Santander has invited them to invest more. All of those former shareholders are being given preferential treatment by way of a discounted price of 17.75 per cent in this new offering to cover the €7 billion needed to cover the acquired bank’s estimated bad debts. The management of Santander is confident that it will sell all of the new shares, but as is normal, has effectively insured itself against being left with shares at an estimated cost of €70 million. Santander has also indicated that there will be positive trading contribution from Banco Popular of more than €30 million this year.

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THE ROYAL FAMILIES CHAT WHILST BUSINESS CARRIES ON

THE visit of the Spanish King and Queen to the UK was more than just a gesture of friendship between old allies but had economic reasons. Britain is a major home for Spanish investment and travelling with the Royal Party will be a number of heads of Spanish companies who own large parts of British commerce and industry. Those who will be participating include Ana Botín, president of Santander; José María Álvarez-Pallete, president of Telefónica; Ignacio Sánchez Galán, president of Iberdrola: Pablo Isla, president of Inditex; Rafael del Pino, president of Ferrovial and Josep Oliu, president of Sabadell, When one considers that between them they own Santander UK, O2, Heathrow Airport, Zara UK and TSB Bank, their influence in the British economy is significant and they are clearly interested in the future of their investments in the run up to and post Brexit. Whilst the King and Queen will be enjoying the pomp and ceremony of the first Spanish Official Visit in 31 years, the business owners will be discussing

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Spanish entrepreneurs visit UK

KING FELIPE in the Cortes.

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matters with local executives as well as diplomats and political heavyweights. There was a very exclusive breakfast when the most important of the Spanish industrialists met with Dr Liam Fox, Minister for International Trade who was accompanied by his Spanish opposite number Marisa Poncela García. This ‘closed’ meeting was followed by a larger address at the Mansion House where the ‘great and good’ from both countries had a chance to discuss possible future opportunities and there was a short address from King Felipe.

Whilst Spain and the UK are economically close, there was bound to be some jostling for position, especially as Spain would be happy to take over the role of hosting some of the European Union organisations currently headquartered in London. The position of Gibraltar will almost certainly not be allowed to become a major point of public disagreement although it will be discussed in private as it is does play an important financial role in the economy of the Campo. The British Ambassador in Madrid had already been briefed to discuss the Catalan independence situation and to distance it from comparison with Scotland and it is probable that the British government will repeat this position during the visit. The position of expatriates in both countries will be a major topic of conversation as will movement of money and people across borders following Britain’s eventual resignation from the 28. With British industrialists calling for a delay in leaving the Free Trade Agreement, it is also possible that the Spanish visitors will reinforce this suggestion.

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Wheat price to increase ALREADY the largest importer of wheat in the European Union, it appears that Spain will have to increase imports by 43 per cent this year. The cause of this is the continuing dry weather which means that forecast production in Spain is down by 1.8 million tonnes. Much of this requirement is to satisfy the need to feed Spain’s huge livestock sector according to research organisation AgroInfomarket. It isn’t just wheat however which will affect the balance of payments as significant increases are expected in importation of both barley and corn, the latter now looking as if it will take over first place in the production of animal feed.

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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The people deserve a lot more LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT HIGHLY predictable leftie reaction to the appointment of Sir Martin Moore-Bick as chief investigator of the Grenfell inquiry. ‘He knows nothing about how these residents live their lives,’ ranted one dissenter. Er, just a minute, what on earth has that particular observation got to do with anything? This is an enquiry as to what, or whom was to blame for this tragedy; it has nothing whatsoever to do with how the residents lived. (Unless it transpires the fire was due to a bomb-making factory, as was recently reported on a number of social media sites!) ‘We want an unbiased investigation’ they ranted on. Ok, so what would make them happy one wonders? An ethnic immigrant on welfare, living in council accommodation? Oh yeah, you’re bound to get a completely unbiased result from that particular quarter. Sir Martin is a re-

JEREMY CORBYN: Thinks he knows the winner of Love Island! spected judge of some 20 years, his credentials are as long as your arm and utterly impeccable, including commercial law. I know who I would prefer to investigate my claims and catastrophic losses and with all due respect it wouldn’t be someone whose main criteria was ‘knowing how these people live.’ Let this extremely com-

petent appointee get on with the job he has been assigned to. If, after a respectable time lapse, he and his committee appear to be dragging their feet, by all means kick their backsides into speedier action. Objections to his appointment will only drag the whole thing out even longer. Surely the victims of this tragedy deserve a great deal more than that?

Corbyn continues on his unrelenting quest to show everyone he truly is a man of the people, particularly the gullible young. Not only did he spout off at Glastonbury, he now gives his opinion on who he thinks should win the brain numbing TV series of Love Island! The mind truly does boggle.

As a matter of interest, it has been assessed that his other, ‘catch the young’ ploy ie cancelling student loans, would cost something in the region of 100 billion pounds. Yet another example of his totally irresponsible Christmas present list. Don’t get me wrong, I am seriously disillusioned with the Conservative party at the moment, but frankly the thought of Corbyn, Abbott and the union bullies taking over the country, is a far worse scenario. Personally, I would like to see Farage in number 10. Who knows, in the event of another general election, (heaven forbid!) were he to run, I think he would be in with an extremely serious chance. He certainly talks with more sense than the whole of the rest put together, and at least he’s not running scared, as the majority of our illustrious leaders appear to be! Keep the faith Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com

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

CATALUÑA once had a nationalist but centre-right party. That was the defunct Convergencia I Unio (CiU), which slowly foundered thanks to its co-founder, Cataluña’s regional president Artur Mas. He squandered an overall majority with a series of early elections, hoping each time to consolidate his position on independence. Not only was Mas incapable of listening to the electorate’s “thanks but no thanks” but he is no longer regional president although the secessionists forge ahead undeterred. Meanwhile, up pops Units per Avançar, a new party formed by people close to Josep Antoni Duran Lleida, CIU’s other co-founder who threw in the towel in 2016. The party, nationalist but not separatist, is “a humanist and Christian Democrat party” and does not want the

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Boring is the new exciting October 1 referendum. Spokesman Carlos Losada believes this will not solve Cataluña’s problems and only bring more. Neither was the party worried about being “politically boring” according to Losada. “Politics don’t need to entertain people, they should solve problems,” he said. Unfortunately for their electorates, few politicians anywhere, especially those trying to make a name for themselves and above all the Catalan separatists, would agree.

Something nasty THE Accounts Tribunal winkled out irregularities at Spain’s official gazette, the Boletin Oficial de Estado (BOE). Orders for paper were fractioned into smaller amounts so they did not have to be put out to tender and 80 per cent of €630,413 in bonuses for 420 employees

went to six executives. Puts a new slant “leaving no stone unturned” in the fight against corruption because every time another is lifted more sleaze and slime are found underneath.

Smart move JUAN IGNACIO ZOIDO, Spain’s Interior minister has banned all visitors’ phones from his office, which must be left at the door. He does not want conversations recorded, Zoido explained, citing the problems this caused his predecessor Jorge Fernandez Diaz. Which suggests that he intends to be equally indiscreet and underhanded but without being found out.

Seen but not heard PODEMOS supremo Pablo Iglesias criticised Felipe VI’s failure to cite Spain’s three greatest problems when he addressed parlia-

ment not long ago. Felipe’s speech came on the 40th anniversary of Spain’s first post-Franco elections but Iglesias wanted to know why he ignored corruption, social inequality and Cataluña which he euphemistically glossed over as “plurinationalism.” But Felipe is allowed to stick his head in the sand and it’s not his job to sort out these huge problems. Politicians are paid to do that, not the head of state.

ARTUR MAS: Incapable of listening.

Caesar’s share THE European Court of Justice rejected an appeal from a Getafe (Madrid) faith school which expected the local council to reimburse a €23,730 building permit for an extension. The judges ruled that the 400-seat conference room was not destined exclusively for religious use and waiving the permit fee constituted ‘prohibited State help.’ Spain’s 1978 Constitution separated State and Church, a divorce that everyone accepts apart from the Church, which still doesn’t pay

IBI rates. If it did, the argument goes, it could not support the admirable Caritas. The charity receives a less than admirable 1 per cent of Church funds, begging the question of where the remaining 99 per cent goes. Brexiters and Kippers may froth at the mouth all they want regarding the ECJ (which they routinely confuse with European Court of Human Rights) but the former has at least saved Getafe Town Hall €23,730.

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Watch out! You may be caught wearing only a smile on Google Street View! Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

IN THE BUFF: Your secret is safe with me.

THE recent General Election, with its reports from all over the UK, brought home some memories of old haunts, especially of former, err, homes. So, idly Google-MapsStreet-Viewing, I zoomed in on one home which was sold to a couple with small boys. Oh, look, I moan to myself, they’ve taken down my beautiful shutters (so difficult to fit), painted the front door red (was pristine white) and installed window boxes (definitely out of proportion). Plus some god-ugly goalposts for the kids in the garden... Finally tearing myself away from No 21, I turn my attention to No 23 to check if

that’s also become a renovation project. New windows, new coat of paint, new driveway I note absentmindedly. About to turn away - already getting a bit bored - when something in No 23’s rear garden catches my eye. What’s that pallid, lumpy mass beside one of the high walls dividing the properties? I zoom in even closer. And all’s revealed. Taking advantage of the unexpectedly bright, sunny day of filming and unknowingly caught in its unforgiving glare are our neighbours, Jill and Johnnie. Lying protected by high walls from neighbours’ prying eyes but not the camera’s - in the buff! Well, JJ, it could have been worse. Pity that poor bloke caught on camera being arrested, another coming out of a sex shop, the yobbo vomiting while his mate’s relieving himself on a hedge and the couple caught …well, you know. Street View maps reveal all

sorts of scenes of ordinary daily life depicting all sorts of people caught in all sorts of places they’re not meant to be - images available to anyone, remember. But don’t worry, JJ, you know your secret’s safe with me. Lucky (for you) it hasn’t gone on Instagram ... yet! Finally, many thanks to all of you who purchased my crime thrillers (all profits, as you know, to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity), following my piece here two weeks ago about why and how people lie - and the impact this has on others – a subject that’s always fascinated me and inspired all my novels. And keep those donations going to Cudeca! 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 Angus Silvie, Axarquia

Serves to confuse LIVING abroad when you don’t speak the language very well presents plenty of challenges. When I first arrived in Spain I assumed that when they taught you to say ‘hablo poco Espanol’ to indicate you have a poor grasp of Spanish, it meant ‘I have very little Spanish.’ So without checking I took ‘hablo’ to mean ‘I have’ rather than ‘I speak,’ because it sounds more like ‘have’ doesn’t it? So into the shops I went, confidently asking the first shop keeper if she spoke cheese. I got a funny look but she worked out what I wanted so emboldened by my success I continued in this vein for a week or so, no doubt making a complete fool of myself every time, until I checked my translator and the awful truth dawned. But spare a thought for the Spanish, trying to cater for Brits like me and helpfully translating some of their services into English despite on occasions having a similar lack of linguistic education. Their efforts are very welcome but often amusing and not always helpful when the result of their attempts serves only to confuse. Restaurant menus have offered ‘Toasts of Smoked,’ ‘Spaghetti Sailor’s Blouse’ and ‘Fried Spawns,’ and, in case that wasn’t tempting enough, also suggested ‘withered sausage,’ ‘wind of squids,’ ‘in a mess of shrimp’ or ‘weak rice.’ I went to a Spanish zoo which advised ‘Do Not Feed Fingers to the Animals’ with a picture of a stick man about to be devoured by a huge crocodile head. Underneath it warned ‘Forbidden Get the Body Over The Fence!’ The sign was attached to an enclosure full of presumably ferocious flamingos. I considered offering English proof-reading services for a small fee but then thought, no. These mis-translations and grammatical faux-pas offer amusement and entertainment. Let’s keep them as they are! 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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The most ridiculous thing Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I AM always asked, ‘How can you be so grumpy all the time?’ And the answer is, ‘I’m not.’ I never wake up in a bad mood. I never wake up depressed. But, thanks to so many dumb ass things I’m presented with every day, it’s hard to not get grumpy on a regular basis. It’s little things that set me off like the idiot that has parked on the pavement outside our apartment when there are parking spaces all over the place. Or the car that is double parked in the middle of the road because he can’t be arsed to park a few yards down the road and WALK!! Then of course there are the most ridiculous things that happen. Mrs S is the proud owner of a new phone. So we decided that it needed a new case so to protect it. Simple job right? Just go and buy one. Oh no. We were in Miramar shopping centre near us which must have 10 phone shops in there selling phones and accessories and we went to them all and couldn’t find the type of cover she wanted. Our final stop was Carrefour which, by the way, is one of my favourite shops. Low and behold - there it was - the perfect cover for her phone. All we needed to do was take it out of the box and double check it was

sturdy enough to protect her means of communication which, by the way, cost more than my first car! Not only was the box sealed at both ends, it also had a thick white plastic band, the type you see round boxes sent for worldwide shipping. I took it to the assistant who was tiddling about on his computer and asked him if he could open the box so I could see the case properly. ‘No sorry, we aren’t allowed to open the box.’ ‘Why?’ I asked. ‘Company policy,’ came the reply. ‘Are you nuts? How do I check it’s what I want?’ ‘Well, there is a picture on the front.’ Then came the most incredibly stupid thing I’ve heard in ages. ‘If it’s not right you have 14 days to return it.’ ‘WHAT? I have to buy it, take it home, and open it, then if I don’t like it I bring it back?’ ‘Well, you don’t have to take it home. You can open it on the other side of the till after you have paid then return it.’ So, should I buy scissors or a knife too so I can cut through the security band? By now I’ve lost it and am demanding to see a manager and the assistant then realises how stupid the conversation is and picking up scissors, cuts the band, opens the box, takes out the cover and I look at it and say, ‘Fine, it’s the one we want. Thank you.’ He looks at me. I look at him and he says, ‘I’m sorry, it’s company policy and I know it’s ridiculous.’ At last common sense prevailed and the purchase was completed. So that’s how I become grumpy! What makes you grumpy? email mikesenker@gmail.com

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7:00am The Saint Simon Templar is a debonair master thief with a talent for disguise. 7:55am The Professionals Action-packed drama series about two criminal-intelligence agents. 8:55am Motorsport UK 9:55am Brdc British F3 Championship Highlights 11:00am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 12:00pm Tour de France Highlights 1:00pm Tour de France Live 6:00pm Better Late Than Never 7:00pm Monster Carp 8:00pm Tour de France Highlights 9:00pm World Series of Darts 1:00am Dirtquake Motorbike Festival 2:00am Tour de France Highlights

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7:00am Milkshake! 11:15am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:50am Make You Laugh Out Loud 12:10pm Police Interceptors 1:10pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 2:10pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 3:05pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 4:05pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 5:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 6:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 7:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 7:55pm 5 News 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Blind Date 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm FIA Formula E New York. 12:30am Criminals Caught on Camera 1:00am Super Casino

8:25am The Goldbergs 8:55am The Goldbergs 9:30am Couples Come Dine with Me 10:30am Couples Come Dine with Me 11:30am How I Met Your Mother 12:00pm How I Met Your Mother 12:30pm How I Met Your Mother 1:00pm How I Met Your Mother 1:30pm How I Met Your Mother 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:30pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Goldbergs 3:30pm The Goldbergs 4:00pm 101 Dalmatians 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 Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Salt 12:00am Gogglebox

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12:20pm Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 2:50pm Armageddon 5:30pm The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 9:00pm X-Men: Apocalypse 11:30pm Conan the Barbarian 1:45am Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

7:00am The Girl with All the Gifts 9:05am Inferno 11:20am I'll See You in My Dreams Heartfelt drama about an ageing former songstress who discovers a new lease of life. 1:10pm A Street Cat Named Bob 3:00pm Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 4:40pm Frankie and Alice 6:30pm Cars 3: Special 6:50pm Inferno 9:00pm A Street Cat Named Bob Homeless busker James Bowen has a life-changing moment when a tabby moggy walks into his life. 10:50pm Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 12:25am The Girl with All the Gifts 2:25am Dog Eat Dog

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Norbit Drillbit Taylor Paul Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Barbershop: The Next Cut Turner and Hooch Paul Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Barbershop: The Next Cut Rush Hour 2

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Rugby Union Rugby Union Rugby Union Gold Rugby Union Rugby Union Live Star Sixes Football The afternoon session from day three of the Star Sixes tournament at London's O2 Arena. Rugby Union Super Rugby Gold Football's Greatest Premier League Legends Live Star Sixes Football The evening session on day three of the Star Sixes tournament from London's O2 Arena. British GP: Qualifying Highlights La Liga Gold La Liga Gold Premier League 100 Club Star Sixes Football Football's Greatest

Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Cricket Sporting Triumphs Cricket Day two of the second Test between England and South Africa from Trent Bridge. Cricket Live T20 Blast Glamorgan take on Somerset at the SSE SWALEC in the NatWest T20 Blast. Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricket Cricket T20 Blast Cricket Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs

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Advertising feature CAMPING LOS LLANOS is ‘a place between the sun and the sea’ and no-one could argue with that description. This warm and welcoming campsite is just outside the bustle of the town of Denia itself and is a perfect spot for relaxing on the campsite or down by the beach which is just 200m away. Set in a grove of pine trees, there are lovely shaded areas which means that even in the summer it is shady and remains at a pleasant temperature. Being so close to the beautiful Les Deveses beach, which in itself is a picture postcard spot, it also generates a cooling sea breeze during the summer months. It all offers a pleasant and safe surrounding to enjoy your camping break and for those wanting to truly rest and relax, Camping Los Llanos has everything you could want on site with a large pool, kids’ park, supermarket and bar/restaurant. There is a clean and spacious shower block, a paddling pool for the very little ones, car washing facilities and a barbecue area. They have plots for your tent or motor home but in addition, bungalows, apartments and houses are all available for rent depending on how many of you there are and the

An oasis of calm at Los Llanos level of accommodation that suits your needs. But once your batteries are recharged, it also offers the perfect location to go and explore the local area with Denia, Javea, Gandia and Moraira all within easy driving distance. Benidorm can also be easily reached so for thrill seekers looking for a fun day out

SUMMER FUN: Cool off at the Los Llanos campsite.

there are the theme parks of Terra Mitica and Aqualandia as well as Mundomar and Terra Natura. There is also the Montgo Mountain, the vineyards at the Jalon valley and many more places and sights to see and explore. It continues to receive top reviews from customers and this one just about sums up the Los Llanos experience: “Los Llanos is wonderful! Two amazing weeks here, very quiet, five minutes to a beautiful beach. Staff

were the best, very friendly. We really recommend this campsite, you’ll feel at home!” Unlike many campsites Los Llanos is open all year round. They are located on Partida Deveses, D72, Denia and there is still some summer availability left including a special deal for motorhomes towards the end of August, for just €16.90 a day for two people. Call now to find out more or to book. Camping Los Llanos Partida Deveses D72 Denia Tel: 965 755 188 or 649 455 158 Visit: www.losllanos.net GREAT ACCOMMODATION: Bungalows are available for rent at Los Llanos.

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7:00am Breakfast 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics Andrew Neil presents the latest political news, interviews and debate. 1:15pm BBC News 1:25pm Weather for the Week Ahead 1:30pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm Wimbledon 2:50pm Wimbledon Men's Final 7:30pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Fake or Fortune? 10:00pm Poldark 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Would I Lie to You? 12:00am The Week the Landlords Moved in 1:00am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:00am A to Z of TV Gardening 7:45am The Instant Gardener 8:30am Gardeners' World More handy horticultural tips from the gardening experts. 9:30am Countryfile 10:30am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:00pm Wimbledon Wheelchair Finals 1:30pm Nigel Slater: Eating Together 2:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 2:45pm Father of the Bride 4:25pm Wanted Down Under 5:10pm Meerkats: Secrets of an Animal Superstar 6:10pm Songs of Praise 6:45pm Flog It! 7:30pm Wimbledon 2017 9:00pm The Lone Ranger 11:20pm Today at Wimbledon 12:20am Golf 1:20am Athletics 2:20am Countryfile 3:15am Holby City 4:15am This is BBC Two

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8:00pm Lucy Worsley: Mozart's London Odyssey 9:00pm BBC Proms 2017 11:00pm John Denver: Country Boy 12:00am Horizon Famed for their ability to inflict Armageddon from outer space, asteroids are now revealing the secrets of how they are responsible for both life and death on our planet. 1:00am Dissected: The Incredible Human Hand 2:00am Britain's Whale Hunters: The Untold Story 3:00am Atlantis: The Evidence 4:00am Lucy Worsley: Mozart's London Odyssey

7:15am Last Man Standing 7:40am Last Man Standing 8:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Sunday Brunch 1:00pm Formula 1 1:35pm Formula 1 British Grand Prix Live. 4:10pm Formula 1 5:30pm World's Most Expensive Cars 6:35pm The Restoration Man 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm World Para Athletics Championships London 2017 10:30pm The Handmaid's Tale 11:35pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:35am The Lincoln Lawyer 2:45am The World's Weirdest Weather 3:40am The Last Leg 4:35am KOTV Boxing Weekly 5:00am Gillette World Sport 5:30am Mobil 1 The Grid

7:00am Milkshake! Programming aimed at children aged two to seven years old. 11:40am Make You Laugh Out Loud 12:05pm Kittens Make You Laugh Out Loud 1:00pm Naughty Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud 1:55pm Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud 4 2:55pm Racing Stripes 4:45pm Alvin and the Chipmunks 6:30pm FIA Formula E Live New York. 8:10pm Cricket on 5 Highlights coverage of England's summer season begins on 20th May 2014 on Channel 5. 9:00pm That's So...1981 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm 21 Jump Street 1:15am Omg: Boy Beauty Addicts 2:10am Super Casino

7:00am Rude(Ish) Tube 7:30am Couples Come Dine with Me 8:25am Couples Come Dine with Me 9:30am Hollyoaks Omnibus 12:00pm Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back 1:40pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:30pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Goldbergs 3:30pm The Goldbergs 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 Speed 12:20am Rude Tube 1:25am Natural World 2:25am Tattoo Fixers 3:30am 8 Out of 10 Cats 4:10am The Goldbergs

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CITV ITV News Weekend Wild Animal Reunions Julia Bradbury's Britain's Best Walks Love Your Garden ITV News and Weather James Martin's French Adventure The Voice Kids SemiFinal Bear Gryll's Survival School For Your Eyes Only Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather The Chase Celebrity Special The Voice Kids Final The Loch ITV News and Weather Judge Rinder's Crime Stories Take Me Out

7:00am You've Been Framed! 7:25am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:25am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:50pm Ninja Warrior 1:50pm Babe 2:55pm FYI Daily 3:00pm Babe 3:40pm The Voice Kids Semi Final 5:40pm Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 6:40pm FYI Daily 6:45pm Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 7:20pm The Amazing SpiderMan 8:20pm FYI Daily 8:25pm The Amazing SpiderMan 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Love Island 12:05am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am Family Guy 1:30am American Dad! 1:55am American Dad!

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George and Mildred Inspector Morse Heartbeat Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote The Darling Buds of May Wycliffe Foyle's War It is August 1942, and a biological warfare experiment that goes wrong results in the death of a local woman, while Sam contracts a potentially fatal illness. Agatha Christie's Marple Agatha Christie's Marple The Booze Cruise III The Scattering. Law and Order: UK Law and Order: UK Wire in the Blood Wire in the Blood May the Best House Win

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Football's Greatest The Saint The Professionals Counting Cars Counting Cars The Big Fish Off Sports gameshow pitting two celebrities against each other in a battle to become top fisherman. Monster Carp Tour de France Highlights Tour de France Live Pawn Stars Fierce Tour de France Highlights Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment FYI Daily Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment The Glimmer Man FYI Daily The Glimmer Man

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Wild Wild West Rocky III Warcraft The Great Escape Pearl Harbour Warcraft Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 1:50am Face/Off 4:20am The Blue Max

7:40am Starsky and Hutch 9:30am Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 11:40am The Top Ten Show 2017 12:00pm Zoolander 1:40pm Zoolander 2 3:30pm Daddy's Home 5:15pm Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 7:20pm Zoolander 9:00pm Zoolander 2 10:45pm Daddy's Home 12:30am Starsky and Hutch

7:00am I'll See You in My Dreams 8:50am Inferno 11:00am A Street Cat Named Bob 12:50pm Nocturnal Animals 2:50pm War for the Planet of the Apes: Special 3:20pm Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 5:00pm Inferno 7:10pm A Street Cat Named Bob Feel-good comedydrama. 9:00pm Nocturnal Animals Stylish psychological thriller about an art gallery owner tormented by the violent thriller penned by her exhusband. 11:00pm Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 12:30am The Girl with All the Gifts 2:30am Pet 4:15am Frankie and Alice

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Main Event Premier League Legends Premier League Legends Fight Night Football's Greatest Live British GP: Track Parade Live British GP: Pit Lane Live Live British GP: Race The 2017 British Grand Prix from Silverstone. Live British GP: Paddock Live Fight Night Football Gold Live Star Sixes Football British GP: Race Highlights Premier League Legends Premier League Legends Star Sixes Football

7:00am Cricket's Greatest 7:30am Sporting Triumphs 7:45am ICC Women's World Cup 2017 Highlights 8:45am Cricket 9:45am Sporting Triumphs 10:00am Cricket Writers on TV 11:00am Cricket Day three of the second Test between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge. 7:30pm Cricket 8:00pm ICC Women's World Cup 2017 Highlights 9:00pm Cricket 10:00pm Cricket 10:30pm ICC Women's World Cup 2017 Highlights 11:30pm Cricket 12:30am Cricket 1:00am Cricket's Greatest 1:30am Cricket's Greatest 2:00am Cricket 3:00am Cricket 3:30am Cricket Gold 3:40am Cricket Gold 3:50am Cricket Gold 4:00am Cricket

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12:00pm Neighbourhood Blues 12:45pm Rip Off Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 8:30pm World's Oldest Family 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Trump's Fortress America - Panorama 10:00pm DIY SOS The Big Build 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 Old News for You

7:00am The TV That Made Me 7:30am Right on the Money 8:15am Bargain Hunt 9:00am Alone with the inLaws 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Athletics 3:00pm Triathlon World Series Hamburg Highlights. 5:15pm Secrets of Our Living Planet 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Letterbox 8:00pm Paul Hollywood's Big Continental Road Trip 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Nadiya's British Food Adventure 10:00pm Ripper Street Crime drama set in Victorian London. 11:00pm Normal for Norfolk 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Horizon

8:00pm BBC World News The latest international news from the BBC World Newsroom. 8:30pm Handmade: By Royal Appointment 9:00pm Colour: The Spectrum of Science Series in which Dr Helen Czerski uncovers what colour is, how it works, and how it has written the story of our planet. 10:00pm Science and Islam 11:00pm Storyville 12:00am Hidden Kingdoms Series following the dynamic and dramatic lives of nature's smallest creatures, telling their unique stories from their own perspectives. 1:00am Ocean Giants 2:00am Treasures of Chinese Porcelain 3:00am Science and Islam

7:45am Will and Grace 8:10am Will and Grace 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Frasier 10:05am 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 The Question Jury 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm World Para Athletics Championships London 2017 11:00pm Young, Single and Racist? 12:05am 60 Days in Jail

7:00am Milkshake! Programming aimed at children aged two to seven years old. 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm House Doctor 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Fatal Performance 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm All New Traffic Cops Action-packed documentary series following Yorkshirebased law enforcers. 10:00pm Eamonn and Ruth: Russian Roulette 11:00pm Big Brother 12:05am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:05am Countdown to Murder 2:00am Super Casino

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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 Documentary following the birth of new-born animals. 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Fearless 11:00pm ITV News 11:40pm Killer Women with Piers Morgan 12:40am The Kyle Files 1:10am Jackpot247

7:10am You've Been Framed! 7:35am Vanderpump Rules 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:35am Scorpion 11:25am Below Deck 12:25pm Vanderpump Rules 1:20pm Emmerdale 1:55pm Coronation Street 2:30pm Coronation Street 3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm Judge Rinder 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:05pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am American Dad!

7:00am Man About the House 7:25am Heartbeat 8:25am Where the Heart is 9:25am Wild at Heart 10:25am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:25am Judge Judy 11:50am Road to Avonlea 12:55pm Wycliffe 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:10pm Wild at Heart 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm On the Buses 6:20pm George and Mildred 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Mamma Mia! Exuberant musical using ABBA songs to soundtrack the adventures of a young girl on a Greek island. 10:05pm FYI Daily 10:10pm Mamma Mia! 11:10pm Law and Order: UK 12:10am The Street

7:00am British Touring Car Crashes and Smashes 7:10am The Chase 8:00am The Professionals 8:45am The Saint 9:50am Storage Wars New York 10:25am Storage Wars New York 10:45am The Chase 11:50am The Professionals 12:50pm The Saint 1:55pm Tour de France Highlights 2:55pm Ironside 4:00pm Quincy, M.E. 5:00pm Minder 6:05pm The Professionals 7:05pm Storage Wars Texas 7:35pm Storage Wars Texas 8:00pm Tour de France Highlights 9:00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 10:00pm Car Crash Britain Caught on Camera 11:00pm Crank 2: High Voltage 12:00am FYI Daily

10:40am The Bourne Supremacy 12:35pm The Magnificent Seven 2:45pm I Am Legend 4:30pm The Mummy 6:40pm The Rock 9:00pm The Bourne Supremacy 11:00pm I Am Legend 12:45am Hitman

7:00am Spider-Man: Homecoming: Special Sky Movies takes a special look at the latest take on the classic Marvel superhero, starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton and Robert Downey Jr. 7:30am I'll See You in My Dreams 9:20am A Street Cat Named Bob 11:15am Finding Altamira 1:05pm War for the Planet of the Apes: Special 1:35pm Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 3:15pm Nocturnal Animals 5:15pm A Street Cat Named Bob 7:10pm Finding Altamira 9:00pm Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 10:35pm Nocturnal Animals 12:40am Pet 2:25am Frankie and Alice

7:35am Galaxy Quest 9:25am How to be Single 11:20am 10 Things I Hate About You 1:05pm Central Intelligence 3:05pm All About Steve 4:50pm Notting Hill 7:00pm Sisters 9:00pm Central Intelligence 11:00pm The Blues Brothers 1:20am How to be Single 3:20am Road Trip: Beer Pong 5:00am The Benchwarmers

12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am 1:10am

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 The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Black-Ish Black-Ish The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs Fantastic Four Vlogglebox Naked Attraction The Big Bang Theory

MONDAY TV

8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Premier League 100 Club 11:00am Football's Greatest 12:00pm Transfer Centre 12:30pm Great Sporting Moments 1:00pm Football's Greatest 2:00pm Great Sporting Moments 2:30pm Great Sporting Moments 3:00pm Premier League Legends 4:00pm Spanish Football Gold 4:30pm Football Gold 5:00pm Live at the Open 6:30pm Premier League 100 Club 7:00pm Premier League Legends 7:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 8:00pm Live Horse Racing: Winning Post 10:00pm Fight Night 12:00am Premier League Legends

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Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Classics Cricket Cricket Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Cricket Day four of the second Test between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Cricket Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Cricket Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Cricket Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Right on the Money 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 12:00pm Neighbourhood Blues 12:45pm Rip Off Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm In The Dark 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm New Tricks 12:45am World's Oldest Family

7:00am The TV That Made Me 7:30am Right on the Money 8:15am Bargain Hunt 9:00am DIY SOS The Big Build 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Two Tribes 2:30pm Super League Show 3:15pm Chronicles of a Champion Golfer 4:15pm Nature's Miracle Babies 5:15pm Secrets of Our Living Planet 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Letterbox 8:00pm Paul Hollywood's Big Continental Road Trip 9:00pm Inside the Factory 10:00pm Addicted Parents: Last Chance to Kemy Children 11:00pm Detectorists 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm BBC World News The latest international news from the BBC World Newsroom. 8:30pm Handmade: By Royal Appointment 9:00pm Ten Things You Didn't Know About Earthquakes 10:00pm Vikings A warrior and farmer who dreams of riches begins working on a project that will turn the Viking world on its head. 11:00pm Secret Knowledge 11:30pm Treasures of the Anglo Saxons 12:30am World War Two The British fought the Second World War to defeat Hitler. 2:00am Medieval Lives Birth, Marriage, Death. 3:00am The Brits Who Built the Modern World 4:00am Vikings

7:00am Milkshake! Programming aimed at children aged two to seven years old. 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm House Doctor 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Stolen Daughter 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies Comedian and dog lover Alan Davies follows the work of RSPCA officers around the country. 10:00pm The Hotel Inspector 11:00pm Big Brother 12:05am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:05am Circus Kids

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7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 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 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm ITV News 11:40pm Davina: Life at the Extreme 12:40am Play to the Whistle 1:20am Jackpot247

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 Wycliffe 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:10pm The Royal 4:15pm Wild at Heart 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm On the Buses This bold, bawdy and brash sitcom hit British screens in 1969. 6:20pm George and Mildred 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Paul O'Grady's Animal Orphans 10:00pm Kate 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:00am Lewis 2:05am Wycliffe 3:05am ITV3 Nightscreen

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11:40am Captain America: Civil War 2:10pm The 5th Wave 4:10pm Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 7:00pm The Huntsman: Winter's War 9:00pm Captain America: Civil War 11:30pm RoboCop 1:20am Backdraft

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Summer Sunday shopping bonus ‘SIR, It is encouraging to see more shops including some of the leading supermarkets - open on Sundays now that the summer tourist season is in full swing. I noted in a report (EWN Issue 1670) that the Junta de Andalucia has given the green light to scores of shops in Marbella, Mijas, Torremolinos and surrounding areas to open, making life easier for me as a working mother who often finds Sunday the only day time is at hand. Perhaps as Spain adjusts more to what is now normal in many other European countries, the restrictions at one time I presume introduced on religious grounds will eventually with time be totally lifted. While it is nice to dream of family days at home on Sundays, life sadly rarely allows it nowadays. Ruth Binns, Mijas

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Lazy bin use that stinks! I WONDER if you can help with trying to educate people regarding the rubbish bins. It is becoming increasingly annoying in our area (Los Requenas) Arboleas to find that people are filling the general bins with cardboard and loose garden rubbish. Also they are putting glass bottles in the yellow rubbish bins which is for plastic. Broken gard en fu rn itu re and othe r la rge pieces of unwanted articles are left at the side of the bins when the tip is only a few metres away. People are either ignorant about where to put their rubbish or are becoming lazy. Perhaps if one of your journalists or reporters have some spare time, they could write a piece in

RUBBISH BINS: People are ignorant about where to put things. your newspaper about recycling and basically what goes where. I am sure a lot of people would appre c ia te it a fte r a ll mos t of us from the UK were used to recy-

cling so really there is no excuse not to do it here in Spain. Many thanks for listening to our rant. Name and address withheld

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Outrage as Costa del Sol toll road fees rise GREEDY buggers, no wonder nobody uses the bloody thing. Then we end up with gridlock on the coast road every evening and morning. Pure corporate greed, we should launch a people’s investigation into who exactly paid for it and whether the tolls levied in its years of operation have paid back any money borrowed or invested. No doubt they will just keep charging regardless. Naimah Yianni

Passengers and pilots (Nora Johnson) TOO true! Worst ever flight for me was about 15 years ago - I can’t recall the airline. We went through some really heavy washing-machine type turbulence after which the pilot, presumably tongue-in-cheek, informed us over the PA system: “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m pleased to announce that we have finally regained control of the aircraft.” Chris

UK government plans to register EU citizens PM May offered to resolve mutual right to remain last September but Merkel’s creatures in EU Brussels refused her offer, unconscionable! “enormous amounts of paperwork ...” Says who? It doesn’t seem to prevent the very large numbers applying yearly.

Comments from EWN online The ‘process’ is intended to protect British subjects & our way of life & ensure applicants are fit & proper. It’s good enough for applicants from US, RSA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada etc. CJ

Foreign police to patrol the streets of Madrid HEY ho are there really that many foreigners in Madrid that they need to bring in foreign police or is this a step towards a European police force and then a European army? Let’s hope not. Naimah Yianni @Naimah Yianni - Why? what have you got to fear from greater international police co-operation? We have had Interpol for 94 years (Yes, since 1923) with no problems. Alan Bowman

Anti bull fighting protest in Pamplona WELL done, this really needs to end. I don’t think there

is much sympathy any more for morons who get gored while tormenting these poor animals. Naimah Yianni

Prison for man who sexually assaulted baby in Alicante TWO years to reflect on his disgusting behaviour and the shame he’s brought upon his family. I hope the baby grows up with no recollection of this vile event, sadly the baby’s mother won’t forget. W

Three men gored in Pamplona bull run NEVER mind those idiots, they choose to do that. I feel horrified for those poor bulls that first get chased in the streets and after that die in the arena after being tortured for 20 minutes. This is the 21 century, but it sure doesn’t look like it! Shame on all people that attend this cruel ‘fiesta.’ I hope they pay their medical treatment out of their own pockets, otherwise our insurance will be more expensive. Wietse

umn and while I do not necessarily agree with your views you seem to have a balanced outlook. What concerns me is the popularity that Corbyn and co are seeming to receive. It is so obvious that he targets the gullible and then promises them the earth. I personally am most disgusted that these people and some so-called celebrities are using awful events like Grenfell to either gain publicity or use as a platform to lie to us. I cannot understand these despicable people who also seem to blame Theresa May on everything while conveniently forgetting that she was not doing a bad job at getting the UK out of the mess that Blair and Brown caused. I fear that this leftist onslaught will bankrupt the UK unless the normally complacent majority wakes up and starts being, dare I say it, nationalistic. Kenneth Budd Malaga

Dog days contd IN response to Brit Arenander letter in Euro Weekly News issue 1670 regarding a dead dog on the motorway between Los Gallardos and Mojacar, there are now six dogs on various places on this road in various states of decay. They have been either knocked down by cars or thrown out of moving vehicles. Some of these have been there for months. CAN SOMEONE CONTACT SOMEBODY TO REMOVE THEM? NO WONDER THIS STRETCH OF ROAD IS CALLED DEAD DOG RUN. HOW CAN PEOPLE DO THIS??? Trish Foster Los Gallardos

No flamenco THE police in Nerja now take instruments away from people that play without permission, even if they are unaware of local laws. The best part is that when you want to claim your instrument back you need the receipt from when you bought it. Even locals who sit together playing guitar and singing as they always did can be fined up to €500. So when you sit on a bench and practise, your instrument seems to be in danger... where is the spirit of summer? Mathias Hentz Cortijo San Miguel, Nerja

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‘The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age.’ By Lucille Ball, Comedian/Actress

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are in a romantic mood but something is missing from the picture. It is not that you are feeling the need of having more than one string to your bow, it is more that you are tired of using the same old arrows. So, what is out there to fire your imagination? Something really new will not miss the mark with you.

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‘Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.’ By Groucho Marx, Comedian/Actor

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Spanish wines to drink with a barbecue MOST of us think of beer when deciding on a beverage to complement our summer barbecues. However, here in Spain, we are blessed with great wine so this year, why not try one (or all, it’s a long summer!) of these with your steak and burgers. 1. Bodegas Fontana Oveja Blanca Muscat 2015 From Ucles’ cool vineyards at 700900 metres altitude. Pale, bright yellow and intensely aromatic with aromas reminiscent of lychees, grapefruit and rose petals. A great choice for kicking off your barbecue. Average price is €5. Alcohol

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2. Bodegas Fontana Oveja Tinta 2014 If red is your colour, this is another wine from the Ucles’ vineyards. Dark, deep, purple-hued, ruby-red colour. Dry and medium-bodied with soft and juicy flavours of raspberries, red plums, liquorice and jam. An ideal accompaniment for grilled food. Average price is €5. Alcohol content is 13.5-15 per cent. 3. Raul Perez Vico 2012 Vico, produced by Raul Perez is a limited-production wine from the Bierzo region. Opaque purple in colour with flavours of black cherry and raspberry. This will shine best with dishes prepared with

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5. Grupo Matarromera Bodegas Valdelosfrailes 2010 A red wine from Cigales produced by the Valdelosfrailes winery. Dark red and intense with a presence of raspberries and strawberries. This wine works great with barbecued ribs. Average price is €16. Alcohol content is 14.5-15 per cent.

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This is a brilliant week for money and business. Mars is influencing you to be more upfront and practical in your approach. You may feel changes coming on that you would rather deny. Burying your head in the sand is not an option. Take the bull by the horns and you could be surprised at your success.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) You will see the lighter side of life this week when you discover that someone is holding a torch for you. You are flattered and vaguely interested. Your combination of intelligence and humour make you a delightful companion. Venus smiles on all your close relationships and you seem to be able to do no wrong. .

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is much to be tackled this week, but you are wary of making full-on decisions. Taking things one step at a time is the best policy because it gives you space to consider the options. There is a restlessness about you that is hard to pinpoint. Perhaps you are feeling positive but have to hold fire because of others. This is frustrating, but try to relax.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Energy levels go up and down and you seek to ration yours by not going all-out physically. It is still possible to be quite dynamic while planning. Indeed, your clear vision impresses a colleague. If you are due for promotion then some good news is likely. Blow your own trumpet rather than wait for others to do it for you.

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4. Wine Atlas Bobal 2014 From Utiel, Requena, just north of Valencia, Bobal is the grape variety. A mouthful of juicy, dark cherries with a hint of liquorice, make this a good wine for red meat. Average price is €7. Alcohol content is 13 per cent.

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savoury spices and wild herbs. Average price is €32. Alcohol content is 13.5 per cent.

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The changes affecting you for the past few weeks continue but you are now getting better at managing their direction. Someone wanting you to take

a logical action should not be allowed to push you forward. When to act will be clear to you.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Someone who has been unhelpful in the past suddenly steps forward. Could you have been wrong about them? Probably not. Keep a clear mind when with them. Saturn influences you to be more organised before a bout of indecision strikes.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) The influence of Venus and Jupiter brings you the influence and status that you deserve. It’s not that you haven’t worked towards it but now you start to see the benefits. There is an urge to improve your appearance and surroundings to fit in with the ‘new you.’

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) During the past few weeks you may have gained a different perspective on life. Your need for a close attachment and harmony in your life should not be underestimated or denied in the name of practicality.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) To be truly happy you need to build on your partnerships. Keep these in balance and everything else will fall into place. Life has taught you some rather harsh lessons recently. The upshot of that is you now feel more in control and more secure.

SAGITARIUS (November 23 - December 21) There is an all-consuming need to see some reward for all your efforts. There will be those who will tell you that you need to push harder for success. Perhaps you need to be with more like-minded people. Certainly being with the wrong colleagues can bring your spirits down.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) When needed you are sure to be positive this week. On a project, ‘striking while the iron is hot’ springs to mind. There is much fun to hand but it must be ‘work first’ at the moment. Some opportunities do not come twice and you need to be aware of them when they present themselves. Spend some quality time with your loved ones.

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Across 1 Force servant to run riot (7) 4 Scale the end of rheumatic arm or leg (5) 7 Jargon used in worker's language (5) 9 Witticism has a point with farm animals (7) 10 Reduce notes on pamphlet (7) 11 Looks after wild Pekes (5) 12 Choose to have River Police in (6) 14 Songbirds start reorganising old rubbish containers (6) 18 Meddle with a bent spoon (5) 20 Triumph, a real VIP in the making (7) 22 Monster devouring head of old mounted soldier (7) 23 Girl having exercises to modify (5) 24 Robert Louis Stevenson demonstrates an equal chance (5) 25 Aroused former spouse gets mentioned (7)

6 Politician boards double-decker for birthday celebration (5) 8 England has no space for an organ (5) 13 Capone is in work producing a hymn (7) 15 Last letter from the Rome Gazette (5)

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16 Unhappy about player, but honoured (7) 17 Cleaner creating awful smell in area around London (6) 18 Edges around plant (5) 19 Very religious leaders of parish insist on urban services (5) 21 Sailor a foot nearer the stern (5)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this weekâ€™s puzzle, 2 represents V and 15 represents T, so fill in V every time the figure 2 appears and T every time the figure 15 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

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Down 1 The side in red lived (7) 2 Designed beef, for example, containing nitrogen (5) 3 Steven organised these activities (6) 4 Stylish knight or small bird (5) 5 Salieri composition for Jerusalem resident (7)

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Across 1 Has concern (5) 4 Desert wind (7) 8 Supreme commander of a fleet (7) 9 Allow (5) 10 Provoking fear or terror (5) 11 Pickled herring (7) 12 Playground device (6) 14 Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty (6) 17 Put back (7) 19 Extra benefits (5) 21 Once more (5) 22 Prolonged unfulfilled desire (7) 23 Disperse (7) 24 Defraud (5)

English - Spanish

Across 1 Minutes (of a meeting) (4) 3 Head (6) 8 Trapecio (en gimnasia, circo) (7) 9 Thirst (3) 10 Coliflor (11) 11 Rata (3)

Down 1 Informal conversations (5) 2 Search haphazardly (7) 3 Exclamation indicating an apology (5) 4 Pay (6) 5 Routine (7) 6 Demand or assert as a right (5) 7 Eight-armed cephalopod (7) 12 Distinguish oneself (7) 13 Opposed to (7) 15 Infer from incomplete evidence (7) 16 Basement (6) 18 Public square with room for pedestrians (5) 19 Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety (5) 20 Vision (5) The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

12 Escaleras de mano (7) 14 Worker (agriculture, industry) (6) 15 Cerveza (4) Down 1 Hormiga (3)

2 Translator (9) 4 Last name (8) 5 En otra parte (9) 6 To burn (5) 7 To legislate (8) 10 Wagon (5) 13 Southern (side, part) (3)

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

ACCRUE BEATEN BEATER BEYOND CAREER CHASTE (10) COERCE COVERT HEATER HEROIC ITALIC LEGEND MEMBER MUTATE MYTHIC OMELET STEREO STRIDE TERROR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Cutout 2 Makeup 3 Length 4 Adores 5 Apogee 6 Pomade 7 Maraud 8 Vendor 9 Detour 10 Revert 11 Unload 12 Aerate 13 Letter 14 Tinder 15 Teeter 16 Centre 17 Gyrate 18 Chalet 19 Lessee.

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How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? • The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. • Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. • No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. • No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

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

• Average: 7 • Good: 10 • Very good: 14 • Excellent: 18

1 Pebble, 3 Ship, 7 Lie, 9 Derecha, 10 Strongest, 13 Pobreza, 14 Who, 15 Noon, 16 Atasco.

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

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1 Pull, 2 Ladrones, 4 Hacksaw, 5 Plan, 6 Pregnant, 8 Establo, 11 Open, 12 Pozo.

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1 Swarm, 4 Lateral, 8 Eclairs, 9 Cried, 10 Sinister, 11 Gene, 13 Anyway, 14 Teases, 17 Past, 19 Majestic, 22 Crime, 23 Tardier, 24 Slender, 25 Eagle.

1 Chips, 4 Rickets, 8 Slander, 9/22 Air bag, 10 Placebo, 11 Mitre, 12 Solemn, 14 Gluten, 17 Chair, 19 Cutlass, 23 Imitate, 24 Termite, 25 Style.

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1 Seems, 2 Aplenty, 3 Mainstay, 4 Listen, 5 Tact, 6 Raise, 7 Ladders, 12 Rehearse, 13 Aspects, 15 Sitting, 16 Rafter, 18 Seize, 20 Curse, 21 Lead.

1 Cheap, 2 Install, 3 Spare, 4 Rodeos, 5 Caramel, 6 Exact, 7 Surgeon, 12 Sackbut, 13 Martini, 15 Tragedy, 16 Active, 18 Anger, 20 Traps, 21 Scope.

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• Harrison Ford (75) • Bill Cosby (80) July 12, July 13, Movie Actor Comedian/Actor This iconic actor’s most A stand-up comedian who memorable characters became known for starring in his own sitcom, The Bill Cosby include Han Solo, from the original Star Wars trilogy, Show, which aired from 1984 to Indiana Jones and Rick 1992. He later created the Deckard, from the 1982 comedy series Fat Albert and sci-fi classic Blade Runner. the Cosby Kids. Harrison Ford. • Matthew Fox (51) July 14, He earned Golden Globe Award nominations for his roles in TV Actor Witness, The Mosquito Coast, The This actor is best-known for his roles as, Fugitive and Sabrina. Charlie Salinger, on the television show

Party of Five and as Jack Shephard, on the television show Lost, where he starred alongside Evangeline Lilly. • Forest Whitaker (56) July 15, Movie Actor This actor won the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of dictator, Idi Amin, in 2006’s, The Last King of Scotland. Other notable films include Battlefield Earth, Taken 3, Rogue One and Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai. • Will Ferrell (50) July 16, Movie Actor This comedy actor rose to fame on

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Saturday Night Live. He went on to star in such features as Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Old School, Step Brothers, and Elf. • Donald Sutherland (82) July 17, Movie Actor This Canadian actor (and Kiefer’s dad!) played Hawkeye Pierce in the 1970 movie, M*A*S*H. His other films include The Eagle Has Landed, The Dirty Dozen, Invasion of the Body Snatchers and The Hunger Games franchise.

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Solution REAL READ (LEAL) ROAD (LEAD) LOAD LOUT LOUT

IN this sparkling debut novel, a disparate group of Londoners plunge into a search for a missing American actress. In the dreary days of November 1965, American actress Iolanthe Green has become the toast of the West End. Charismatic, mysterious, and beautiful, she brings colour and a sprinkling of glamour to the scuffed boards of Soho’s Galaxy Theatre. But one evening, Iolanthe walks through the stage door, out into the cold London night, and vanishes. All of London is riveted as Fleet Street speculates about the missing actress’s fate. But as time passes and the case grows colder, only Anna Treadway, Iolanthe’s dresser at the Galaxy, still cares. A young woman with a few dark secrets of her own, she is determined to solve the mystery of the missing actress. A disparate band of London emigres - an Irish policeman, a Turkish coffeehouse owner and his rebellious daughter, and a literature-loving Jamaican accountant - joins Anna in her quest. Each of them has come to London to escape the past and forge a new future. Yet, as they draw closer to uncovering the truth of Iolanthe’s disappearance, they may have to face the truth about themselves.

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1099 – City of Jerusalem is captured and plundered by Christian forces during the First Crusade. 1174 – William I of Scotland, key rebel in Revolt of 1173-74, captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Henry II of England. 1223 – Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II. 1568 – Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral perfects a way to bottle beer. 1762 – Catherine II becomes tsarina of Russia, upon the murder of Peter III. 1789 – Bastille Day - the French Revolution begins with the fall of the Bastille Prison. 1930 – First-ever football World Cup competition begins in Uruguay. 1933 – NSDAP (the Nazi party) becomes only political party in Germany. 1936 – Spanish generals, Francisco Franco and Emilio Mola, lead a right-wing uprising, starting the Spanish Civil War. 1941 – British PM Winston Churchill launched his ‘V for Victory’ campaign. 1985 – ‘Live Aid’ concerts held at Wembley Stadium (London) and John F Kennedy Stadium (Philadelphia) for African famine relief. 2012 – Kim Jong-un is officially appointed Supreme Leader of North Korea.

DVD Here Alone Directed by: Rod Blackhurst. Starring: Lucy Walters, Gina Piersanti, Adam David Thompson and Shane West. In this science fiction movie, a young woman named Ann (Lucy Walters) struggles to survive after a mysterious epidemic decimates society. She leads an isolated life and battles the threat of the bloodthirsty survivors who were infected and lurk outside the forest. But when her supplies run low, Ann must make the desperate journey into town to forage for any remaining food. During one of these raids, she meets teenage Olivia (Gina Piersanti) and her stepfather, Chris (Adam David Thompson). She must choose between safety in numbers or continuing to go it alone.

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Peace of mind is knowing that you’ll never have to say: “If only we’d had a fence around our pool” DROWNING in swimming pools is the second highest cause of accidental infant death in countries that have a Mediterranean, or tropical climate. The danger to young children is real and constant, causing parents, whether on holiday or at home, to be constantly worrying and on edge. A purpose built Neater Pool Guardian removable swimming pool safety fence allows parents and carers to relax, up to a point, when the pool is not in use. Conforming to European Union regulations, the Neater Pool Guardian is a 1.2 metre high mesh fence that is supported at one metre intervals by a post fixed into the tiles, or coronation, by a steel peg. Once installed, it can be rolled up and put away if it is not needed. It only takes minutes to erect it in readiness for the arrival of families with children. The most dangerous time for families on holiday is the first half hour, when adults are distracted and children head straight for the pool. Most incidents involving children accidentally falling into pools, whether fatal or not, occur when

the child is under supervision, but the supervisor thinks the child is elsewhere, and nowhere near the pool. In Spain, there are 200,000 incidents annually that require some form of medical notification. About 100 of these are fatal.

The most dangerous time for families is the first half hour when adults are distracted.

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Change your life now and start living pain free CHANGING LIVES has been run by Phil Watson and Kathy Coleman since 1998, originally in St Ives, Cornwall, in the UK, but now from a shop in the Mercaloix Indoor Market in Benidorm; opposite Hepburns hairdressers. During this time, they have been doing just what they claim; changing lives and helping people out of pain they have had for years, and even people with serious problems. They use a unique treatment which uses a patented magnetic field, called Bioflow. The way that Bioflow works on the body is very different to other static magnetic products (magn e t s

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Are we that phone obsessed we canâ€™t even walk in a straight line now? DO you feel like you are old before your time? Could your mobile be to blame? It may sound a little far-fetched but scientists are claiming that our increased use of mobile phones, particularly as we are out and about walking down the street, is making us walk like pensioners. Taking slower steps, hunched over our phones as we send messages or check emails en route, is beginning to take its toll on the body and could lead to back and neck problems in the long term. Scientists from the Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge carried out a study where they fitted 21 people with eye trackers and motion analysis sensors, while negotiating an obstacle similar in height to a kerb. Over 250 separate scenarios were examined as participants read a message on their phone, wrote a message, spoke on their phone and in which they did not use their phone at all. The researchers found that writing a text was the most demanding activity and led to people looking down at their phone 46 per cent

MOBILE PHONES: Scientists claim they are making us walk like pensioners.

more and they looked down 45 per cent longer when reading a message. They also walked slower whilst reading a message and whilst talking on the phone. It also found that participants using their phone were less able to walk in a straight line leading them to be more at risk from bumping into other pedestrians, lamp posts and other obstacles in the street they would not necessarily notice when looking down on their phones. The researchers said whilst using their devices they were walking like someone in their 80â€™s and this could affect their lower back and neck by altering their posture over time. Using phones in the street is already changing some countryâ€™s policies and in China segregated footpaths have already been introduced in some towns with special lanes for those using their phones. In the Netherlands, traffic lights have been added into the pavements for phone users who are always looking down for increased safety when crossing the road.

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Follow Med diet to help avoid cancer THE Mediterranean diet. Yes we all know about it, we all know the potential health benefits of sticking to it, but many of us still struggle to follow it, despite it being readily available in Spain. However, do not fear. Experts have now said that just making a few changes to your current diet can make major differences to your health, with making just three healthy changes able to reduce the risk of developing cancer by up to 86 per cent; eating more fruit and fish and reducing your soft drinks. Sounds simple right? So start making the changes today. The seemingly simple and obvious changes have been announced following a study by researchers at the TelAviv Medical Centre. They looked at a

Mediterranean diet includes vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, fish and meat.

dietary questionnaire of over 800 people undergoing screening or diagnostic colonoscopies who did not have a high risk of colorectal or bowel cancer. They found that patients with more a d v a n ce d p o lyps , w hic h a re s ma ll clumps of cells that can, over time, develop into cancer, were eating fewer ite ms re c o m me nde d w ithin the Mediterranean diet. But eating just two

o r t h r e e components halved the ris k of de veloping advancing polyps compared to ha ving none , w ith more fruit and fish and lowered soft drink consumption shown to be the most beneficial. A M e dite rra ne a n die t is typic a lly de fine d a s e a ting above average amounts of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds, whole grains, fish and meat as well as monosaturated fats such as olive oil, rather than butter.

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Alert in USA over lethal parasite AN alert has been raised in the USA after several cases of a lethal parasite being found in people that affects the brain. Several Florida nationals have been admitted to hospital suspected of being affected by the Angiostrongylus cantonensis parasite. Also known as the rat lungworm, the creature can affect the nervous system and cause meningitis and is prevalent in Southeast Asia and tropical Pacific islands. It is believed

that the parasite has reached several areas of the US due to global warming. Its life cycle begins in rodents, which causes infections in lungs, blood and brain. The faeces of infected rodents are eaten by snails, freshwater prawns, frogs or crabs, and so gets into the food chain and may even infect vegetables. If a human becomes infected, symptoms include vomiting, severe headaches, stiff neck and bacterial meningitis.

Test could help couples prepare for miscarriage COULD a simple blood test help prepare women for the heartbreak of a miscarriage? New research believes it could as they have created a blood test that measures levels of the key hormone that is responsible for maintaining the embryo and helping it survive past eight weeks. The procedure, costing around £40 (€45), was initially developed for IVF treatment, but could be used in natural conception, although it needs to be taken within 15 days of pregnancy which could be difficult to predict in natural conceptions. By measuring the hormone levels it will help reveal the likelihood of a pregnancy ending in a miscarriage. Whilst it will not prevent it, experts say it can help couples to emotionally and psychologically prepare for the pregnancy potentially ending in miscarriage. After analysing hormone levels in almost 2,000 women, researchers from the Glasgow Centre for Reproductive Medicine, said low levels of the βHCG hormone show an increased risk of miscarriage.

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. How can you relieve back pain? Back pain can come about due to many different types of illness, but in the majority of cases rest, avoiding heavy lifting or straining postures, analgesics, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants or physiotherapy have all proven to be effective in alleviating back pain. In extreme cases surgery may also be a solution but is only used in a small number of cases where back pain is caused by a specific medical condition. When should you seek medical attention? You should always seek medical attention if the pain is severe and/or lasts for a long time. You should see your regular doctor first and afterwards, if necessary, a specialist. Seek medical attention immediately if you feel numbness or tingling around your buttocks or genitals, unexplained weight loss, chest pain as well as back pain

or if there is a swelling or a deformity in your back. These problems could be a sign of something more serious and need to be checked urgently. What causes back pain? There can be many causes of back pain but the most common causes are strains or sprains in the back. Other causes such as a slipped disc or muscle and tendon contractures also have additional symptoms, such as numbness, weakness or a tingling sensation. How can you prevent injuring your back? The best way to prevent it is to have good posture, especially when sitting. Try not to strain your back by lifting heavy loads or by lifting from an awkward position. Exercise which strengthens your back muscles can also help prevent back pain, but consult a physiotherapist on what exercises are most suitable for you.

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

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Greater demand for respite RESPITE CARE: Family get some muchneeded time off.

DEMAND for respite care has increased 50 per cent in the last 10 years in Spain according to data from a lead-

ing health care services provider. The figures were released as summer started, a time when request for respite naturally occurs with families looking for temporary stays in nursing homes, of a weekend, fortnight or even a month, for a family member in order to give the primary caregiver some much-needed time off. Family respite allows the caregiver to get the physical and psychological rest necessary to avoid what some call the

The average age of respite services is 82 years.

â€˜burned-out caregiver syndrome.â€™ Although this resource is used throughout the year in times of convalescence, hospital recovery and unforeseen travel, it is especially required during holiday times. Family get the much-needed time off as their loved one is cared for in professional centres receiving all the medical assistance and care they need throughout the day including rehabilitation programmes, occupational therapies or socio-cultural activities. According to the data from Geriatros-SARquavitae, the average age of respite services is 82 years, and the average length of stay is 15-30 days in the summer and two to four the rest of the year.

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Keep cool and calm this summer and entertain the kids at Café Poco Loco FAMILY fun awaits this summer at Café Poco Loco, Javea’s only café with an indoor soft play area for youngsters. Whilst we all love spending time outside in the fresh air, being at the pool and beach in the summer time, the intense summer sun can leave many parents feeling trapped at home unable to take their children out in the blazing sun, but Café Poco Loco offers the perfect entertainment where you can enjoy fun throughout the day without having to worry about protecting your little ones from the sun. In fact, it offers the perfect escape from the heat for everyone as adults can relax in the air-conditioned café as the children happily play in the safe and secure environment.

SUMMER FUN: Enjoy the summer out of the sun at Café Poco Loco. Poco Loco is family-run and opened in October 2015 driven by a need and desire of the owners who themselves wanted somewhere to take their children. Since then, it has welcomed hundreds of

children who have been able to play to their hearts’ content and relieved parents who can have the chance to relax for an hour and chat with friends in a welcoming social environment.

Brit jazz-pop star plays in Valencia

OF MANY TALENTS: Cullum often accompanies himself on piano, guitar and drums. ENGLISH jazz-pop singersongwriter Jamie Cullum will play to an expected sell-out audience at the Jardines de Viveros in Valencia on Monday July 24. Cullum produced his first album, Jamie Cullum Trio - Heard it All Before, with only £480 (€540). It was released in 1999 with only 500 copies made. Due to their rarity, original copies have sold for as much as £600 (€680) on eBay.

Although primarily a jazz musician, Cullum performs in a wide range of styles and is generally regarded as a ‘crossover’ artist with his musical roots firmly based in jazz. As well as The White Stripes and Kanye West, Cullum has performed work by Massive Attack, Pharrell, Rihanna, Pussycat Dolls, Radiohead, Gnarls Barkley, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Joy Division, Lady

Gaga and many others. He has also performed with Deltron 3030, Kylie Minogue, Sugababes, will.i.am, Burt Bacharach and The Heritage Orchestra and played at many large music festivals, including Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, Glastonbury Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Coachella amongst many more. Tickets available from €35.00 via www.onetwotix.com.

You no longer need to worry about the long summer ahead as Poco Loco is open daily from 10am-8pm, with the kitchen opening for breakfast tostadas, pastries and cakes, with food served throughout the day including sandwiches, pizzas and burgers with regular food and drink offers available. They have also welcomed the original Slush P u p p i e s drinks which now available, including Slush Puppie cocktails for adults. The venue is extremely popular amongst parents looking for a hassle free venue for their child’s

birthday party and with prices costing from just €6.50 per child with food, cake, drink, piñata and face painting available, it is no wonder that they are catering for more and more private parties. They will also cater for your dietary needs offering healthy snacks and dairy and gluten free food. Café Poco Loco has indoor play areas for toddlers aged up to three years old and for children aged from three to 10. So whether you have the grandkids over on holiday, need an hour’s break from the heat or want a fun and relaxed place to meet friends, then make Café Poco Loco your next stop. Café Poco Loco Avda Dels Furs 39 - Javea Tel: 661 666 956 Email: info@cafepocoloco.com

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Healthy food = healthy mood ‘NUTRIOUS and delicious.’ That is the mantra of Cosana Café, a new concept that combines healthy, great tasting food that is packed with natural goodness. A trip to a café shouldn’t be a naughty, guilty trip, it should be a delight for all the senses, an enjoyable experience, whilst at the same time feeding your body what it both wants and needs, energising you and leaving you feeling full and satisfied. This is what Cosana Café in La Nucia aims to do. Owners Sam and Dawn opened Cosana in March and it was really a labour of love for them to develop the café and spread their expertise to a wider audience. Sam is a former Royal Marine PT instructor and Dawn is a health therapist and consultant having studied nutrition, the digestive system and the science behind weight loss and weight gain. As a colonic hydrotherapist also, the couple ran their own retreat and witnessing the amazing transformation a healthy diet can have, they have now put all their energies into Cosana Café. For Dawn, this is no new concept or healthy eating fad, if anything, it is about going ‘back to basics’ in some ways, back to decades ago, when we didn’t eat so many processed or refined foods full of additives and food related disorders. Over time people seem to have forgotten that food is fuel for the body and is what keeps us healthy and energised: “The idea is more about how we used to eat, using natural, nutrient rich food. We cook with high quality produce; using fresh seasonal vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, legumes, fruits, nuts and seeds, which naturally have higher vitamin and mineral content than food that has been preserved, refined or processed.” Dawn has created a wonderfully nutritious, fresh and enticing menu. Start the day off right

COSANA CAFE: Nutritious, tasty and fresh dishes. with t h e breakfast menu including tostadas on multi-cereal wholegrain bread, scrambled or poached egg with spinach, a breakfast pot of granola, natural yoghurt, fresh fruit and honey or a fruit platter. Arriving for lunch a range of fresh open sandwiches are available from €4.50, salads and pasta are on the menu and protein bowls give cus-

tomers the option of choosing exactly what they want by selecting the protein: meat, fish, vegetarian or vegan options, add couscous or quinoa, four veggies or salads and a dressing. Looking for something refreshing in the summer heat, try a smoothie or juice offering a super boost of vitamins and minerals. But don’t think that at Cosana Café you can’t indulge in a sweet treat, as healthy bites, cakes and desserts are also available. Tel: 688 692 064.

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La Bicicleta live THE Jardines de Viveros in Valencia will play host to Colombian Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Carlos Vives on Tuesday July 25 as he performs his La Fiesta de Todos tour. Vives is one of the most important figures in Latin music, with more than 50 million albums sold worldwide. He is most-recently known for last summer’s hit La Bicicleta which he released with fellow Colombian Shakira. La Bicicleta was number one all over the world - including in America, Australia, Italy, Japan and Spain and has netted over 900 million views on YouTube. Tickets available from €35.00 via www.onetwotix.com.

CARLOS VIVES: Performing on tour.

Something for the kids FINESTRAT town is offering free children’s activities on La Cala beach each Tu e s d a y, T h u r s d a y a n d Saturday. Games for children aged between three and 12 years of age are organised between 10am and 2pm. T h e c h i l d r e n ’s p r o gramme covers water sports, volleyball, football, badminton and handball together with relay races and a beach Olympiad, Finestrat’s Tourism department announced. There will also be handicrafts, archaeology workshops and sandcastle competitions plus sessions with games for all the family, said Tourism councillor Juan Francisco Perez, w h o i s a l s o F i n e s t r a t ’s mayor. “ We h a v e b e e n d o i n g this for years for an average of 80 children although this can rise to 100 when the season is at its busiest,” he added. “Many are local residents as well as families holidaying in the La Cala and nearby municipalities and in answer to demand we are now organising the activities on three mornings instead of one with a varied and interesting programme.”

LA CALA BEACH: Free children’s activities.

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Belly of pork rolls and sushi GOOD FOOD, GOOD WINE AND GOOD FRIENDS WITH

GARRY WAITE

幸運は残り物に存在する Translation: “Luck exists in the leftovers” Meaning: “There is luck in the last helping” Japanese Proverb

In the blue and red

WILL never cease to be amazed at the amount of dross that is aired on TV in the name of entertainment; Love Island, Big Brother, Kardashians, The Real Housewives of wherever and the like. But a friend of mine commented about a new (to me) show called Naked Attraction. For those of you that have not seen this programme the clue is in the title! Boy seeks girl; six young women stark naked parade for said boy! Who then has to strip off as well. Girl seeks boy; Six stark naked boys get ogled at by girl who then has to strip off too. They also have gays, pan sexuals (something involving bread?) bi-sexual and the list goes on. Now let’s make something clear, I am not a prude and I love the female form and am happy to see it in all its glory, but I’m not sure that having

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A belly - of pork rolls and sushi. nude bodies in full glare on a dating programme makes for a good base to start a relationship. I always thought that the sexiest part of a relationship was eventually discovering what was beneath the clothes. Which is probably why the Japanese came up with the ‘body table.’ Now this could be a new ‘dating - food pro-

gramme.’ Six girls are laid out and their bodies are covered with Rolls, Dumplings, Sashimi and Sushi and contestants armed with chopsticks start on the belly and have to eat all the food on the rest of the body before they are allowed to take the food from the ultimate erogenous zones! Now that seems the ultimate date - with dinner first!

A place of tranquility - Las Islas Hotel.

An oasis in the proverbial MY sister came over last week for a few days to see her son and grandchildren so I ventured down to Torreblanca to see sister and nephew to have lunch and celebrate young Noah’s birthday. After a pleasant lunch I took Melanie and Richard back to his house, but on the way stopped at the Boutique Hotel that is Las Islas, in that pueblo. It has become one of my sister’s guilty pleasures. I have to admit, it seems very incongruous to find a little hotel in the middle of a sprawling urbanisation, but there it is, complete with

pool, tropical gardens and birds. While we did not eat there - having already had lunch - we did have an after lunch drink and I, of course, had to look at the menu. There is a very heavy Lebanese influence and peculiarly mixed with Spanish dishes and just for fun, theres some Greek, Hungarian and even an Oriental Chicken Salad. The restaurant is open for non residents, but they do not normally serve drinks to non residents or non diners. Obviously my sister has some clout here!

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

REGULAR readers may remember me mentioning about a wine that I was given a few weeks ago that was disarmingly coloured blue. I said it had a ‘nose’ like nail polish remover so I didn’t drink it, but I did decide I would cook with it. So a chicken dish in white wine (well blue!) was prepared. And guess what? You’re right; it turned the chicken - blue! I did contact the bodega a couple of times to find out more details of Baltar de Alort but I did not receive a reply. I wonder if it is actually a white wine with colourant? If not what makes it blue. I shall have to ask my maestro friend Pancho Campo I’m sure he will know. While we are talking about wine, I may as well throw my wine corner in and this week I am going to celebrate the Bodega Muga, probably one of the best and most well-known of the Rioja, but on this occasion I am going to talk about their Prado Enea 2009. The interesting thing about this particular wine is that they do not always make it unless it’s particularly good. For instance they didn’t make it in 2007/8 or 2012/13. Robert Parker was suitably impressed awarding it 97 points and commented: “The most classic cuvée was not produced in 2007 or 2008, so we jumped to the phenomenal 2009 Prado Enea. It was produced with grapes from cooler vineyards that enjoyed 20 extra days of slow ripening compared with warmer zones, which provided them with perfect ripeness and deep flavours. This blend of 70 per cent Tempranillo, 20 per cent Garnacha and the remaining 10 per cent between Mazuelo and Graciano had an extended élevage, in this case no less than three years (alternating newer and older barrels). This is still a baby and I know Winemaker Jorge Muga would like to keep it in bottle for longer before selling it, but the commercial pressure is tremendous, as there has been no wine since 2006. The wine has 14.1 per cent alcohol and a surprising 3.34 pH, especially considering 2009 was generally a warm and ripe year. But somehow this cuvée seems to work very well in ripe vintages. The wine feels even younger on the palate, and it still needs to develop some further complexity and the silky texture for which this wine is famous. There is good balance here and all the elements are in place for a nice development in bottle. In fact, it feels like one of the great recent vintages of Prado Enea.” As I said there was no Prado Enea in 2012 or 2013 but it was produced in 2010, 2014 in small quantities and in 2015. At this quality it represents pretty good value. But again it’s not a quaffing wine at 40€ a bottle. A classic rioja - at its best.

The number of bottles of wine 31.4 billion. bought and sold each year.

billion. The number of bottles of wine produced annually.

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 garryphwaite@gmail.com

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Tech advantage in real estate NEW technologies are making the experience of buying, selling or renting a home in Spain radically different. Those who have access to such technologies through their real estate agent, or other company, are at a real advantage when playing the property market. One example is virtual reality. Impressive VR technology uses glasses, a computer and 360 degree vision to offer potential buyers a tour of the home without them having to physically visit. A similar experience can be offered by drones, which can explore roofs and offer aerial views in ways which cannot be rivalled by boots on the ground.

While many might baulk at buying a home without personally investigating every corner, a growing number of wealthier foreign buyers are confident in the technology and charmed by the convenience. A seller who offers virtual reality tours of their home can tap into a vast market of distant buyers who might make only a few physical trips but take hundreds of online tours from the comfort of their living room. A similar phenomenon is virtual ‘home staging.’ This technique uses computer augmentations to apply repairs, upgrades, extensions or redecorations to a property so buyers can visualise

exactly what it will look like once they make the changes. It helps take the guesswork out of imagination, especially for buyers without substantial surveying knowledge. This technology has helped sell properties which were considered almost unsellable in their original state by focusing strongly on their potential.

VIRTUAL REALITY: Offers a tour of the home without a physical visit.

Property surtax needs to be sorted POLITICIANS should not take their summer holidays without first resolving the controversial issue of surtax being charged on the sale of properties according to a major public body. Abel Caballero, president of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP), said parliament should not be allowed a break until the complex situation is resolved. The surtax is an extra tax officially imposed on profits made from the sale of a property. But, contentiously, in many cases it applies regardless of whether a profit was made at all. Complex calculations are used to extract a tax even when the seller has made a serious loss on their investment. The surtax has been successfully struck down by many regional supreme courts in the past year, including in Andalucia. A hefty backlog of cases is now piling up with sellers suing for a return of the tax payment.

A typical amount paid ranges from €2,000 to €3,000. But without a repeal of the tax by the national parliament, many homeowners exist within a legal limbo. In some provinces the tax is

still charged, in others the situation is entirely unclear, while some have banished it completely, leading to major differences across the country. Abel Caballero, who is al-

so the mayor of Vigo, wants the government to consult FEMP before August to work towards a uniform revocation of the tax that will ease the uncertainty felt by thousands of people.

SURTAX: Parliament should not be allowed a break until the situation is resolved.

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Spain tops expat table FIGURES from one of the UK’s biggest property search websites suggest that Spain is by far the most popular choice for Brits looking for a second home or a new life abroad. Rightmove has revealed that more than 2.5 million searches are made for Spanish properties every month from UK households. Head of Rightmove Overseas, Chris Pease, said “ S p a i n ’s proximity to the UK,

cheap flights and short travel time has it consistently emerging as one of the most popular property destinations abroad.” Spain was well ahead of southern European rivals, France, Italy and Portugal, which came second, third and fourth respectively, with Ireland making up the top five. The popular property website said that Alicante enjoyed more searches than any other Spanish region. It also found that Glaswegians and Liverpudlians in particular fancied Spanish properties, while those in London, Cardiff and Bristol opted for France. Rightmove also noted that, for the average June asking price of a home in England and Wales of £316,000 (€360,000) British buyers could easily acquire a luxury five-bedroomed villa on the Costa Blanca. SPANISH PROPERTY: By far the most popular choice for Brits.

LANDLORDS: Will no longer have any right to anonymity if they rent out their properties to tourists.

Tourist landlords to be named LANDLORDS who rent out their properties to tourists will no longer have any right to anonymity under a draft bill to regulate the fast-growing industry. Global accommodation platforms operating in Spain, including Airbnb and Homeaway, would be obliged to reveal the identity of any owners posting adverts on their websites. The companies, which have trampled over the dominance of Spain’s hotel industry, would also be compelled to provide the ministry of finance with pe-

riodic market reports exhaustively detailing their activity and market trends. Preventing tax fraud is a central purpose of the bill, as is more control over the holiday rental scene, which has operated as a largely underground market for years. The bill will be finalised next week and likely be voted on by the end of summer. In the tax year just passed, a total of 21,500 taxpayers across Spain received a letter from the tax man stating that the government was aware

they had rented rooms or homes to tourists and expected the profits to be included in their annual tax return. Should the bill become law, it may throw up some interesting facts on the holiday rental phenomenon. Activists opposed to tourist rentals in major Spanish cities believe that thousands of rented properties are concentrated in the hands of a surprisingly small number of owners, in many cases large companies rather than private individuals.

Digital makes Spanish debut THE digital advance of Spain’s housing sector has seen a variety of new, innovative real estate companies move into the marketplace. Most of these newcomers operate solely online and offer an alternative approach to traditional agents. They offer niche services in the hundreds of mini-marketplaces which exist within the sector. Thousands of Spaniards are now employing normal real estate agents but searching online for more options when it comes to legal advice, property searches, market reports and a huge swathe of other related property services. This emergent new sector is growing so popular it even has its own name in Spain. It is dubbed ‘PropTech,’ combining two English words to appear even more modern. It includes a huge range of companies, from those who print nifty attention-grabbing For Sale adverts, to others offering comprehensive personalised property advice.

Few of these developments would be considered new in the UK but are a fresh input to a Spanish property market which is finally enjoying its recovery after losing almost a decade of progress to the crisis. There’s a darker side to PropTech too though. Ironically it can also be used against the millennial generation who are most technologically equipped to embrace it. Landlords are now employing PropTech companies to scour social media to perform effective background checks on potential tenants or buyers. With privacy largely a figment of 20th century imagination, it doesn’t take long for a professional to piece together a complete picture of an applicant’s employment status, personality, music tastes and liability to fall behind on rent or mortgage payments.

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Weeping Fig - happy or sad? GRAEME TYRRELL ONE of the more popular container plants in warm to temperate climates, and a favourite in the Mediterranean region is the Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina). It is a very strong growing plant but unfortunately it must be kept in a container unless you have a place that can maintain a 30 metre high and up to 40 metres wide tree with roots so strong they can lift up pavements and strangle underground pipes. This strength however is why it is so good in a container. It has the ability to grow in adverse conditions of minimal water and direct sun for long periods without expiring. It does have its limitation though which, when understood, allow it to grow happily on your porch, terrace or balcony providing its bright green dense foliage reminiscent of a tropical jungle environment. Its most basic need is to have an appropriate soil mixture that permits free drainage of water while having the capacity to retain moisture in the mix. A good potting mixture with an equal part by volume of pine bark mixed with it can be a good blend. Stones can be used in-

stead of pine bark but as they donâ€™t retain moisture the container will need more regular watering. Light is also an important issue. They will tolerate full sun when established but do well in light shade as a house plant. If you move them from a very light position to one of low light they will most likely lose many leaves but generally recover. Loss of leaves indicates a

change of environment for the Weeping Fig but usually they reboot once a balanced environment for them is re-established. Watering ideally requires that the container is drenched and then allowed to become touch dry before rewatering. The plant is tolerant of variations of this but if it becomes too dry it may shed its leaves to reflect the degree of dryness and if too constantly wet it may develop fun-

gal problems in the roots that can cripple the plants vitality. Allowing water to escape from the container when drenching assists with leaching out accumulating salts in the soil mix. The Weeping Fig is sensitive to salt build up so tap water with high mineral content can be detrimental therefore rain water is better and chemical based fertilisers with high salt content are detrimental in the

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long term. It is best to provide organic fertilisers in liquid form to maintain nutrients but not excessively. As they are inclined to be a large tree, minimal fertilising will assist in managing its size. They can be potted up into larger containers as they grow but when they reach the maximum desired size, it will be time to repot into the same sized

container by removing the plant from the container flushing away most of the old soil mixture, prune the roots by about a third and return it to the container with a new soil mix. In this way the plant can last for decades. I have two 1.5 metres tall that are a 15-years-old and as healthy as can be from caring for them in this way. I think my Weeping Figs are happy.

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Ten simple tips for decluttering your home A CLUTTERED home can lead to a stressful life. There’s nothing worse than an attic or basement brimming with things, some of which you may not have used for years. You don’t have to wait for spring to have a clear out. With these simple tips, you can have a clutter-free home and (as an added bonus) mind. 1. Don’t see it as a chore enjoy it! Do not focus on how difficult it will be to sort through those jigsaws with pieces missing and decades of junk you and the family have acquired. Instead, try to enjoy purging your living space. 2. Break it down into manageable chunks. If you have a lot of responsibilities then it’s probably going to be hard for you to tackle it all at once. Instead, break it down into individual rooms or even

cupboard by cupboard, if necessary. 3. Phone a friend! Trying to decide what handmade Christmas decoration to keep or whether to bin your dog’s discarded tooth can be difficult. That’s where having a friend on hand can help as they can advise you without the sentimental attachment. If you have grown-up children, get them involved and they can’t blame you for throwing out their favourite, mouldy teddy. 4. The three-year rule. If you haven’t used something for three years, bin it! We are all guilty of keeping things that we’re sure we’ll find a use for but, if you haven’t used something for three years or over, chances are you never will. 5. Allocate three boxes. Label your boxes Keep, Donate and Throw away. Be ruth-

less and focus on how much good your unwanted items can do when donated to charity. If you’re wasting too much time trying to decide, you might need another box for things you’re unsure about, but don’t hold onto things for too long. 6. Organise your shoes. Shoes have a way of spilling out of the wardrobe and ending up in almost every room of the house. With some simple shelving, a hanging shoe-holder or shoe-rack, floor space will instantly open up. If all else fails, get rid of some pairs (but resist the temptation to go shoe-shopping as a reward!) 7. Embellish and beautify. In any space where clutter tends to pile up, embellish with a favourite framed print or something special. Whenever you’re tempted to re-use as a dumping ground, you will think twice when you see how good

it looks without the clutter. 8. Re-use where possible. If you’ve managed to clear out a chest of drawers or Welsh dresser, re-purpose it to clear your other clutter. If it’s no longer required, donate or ditch. 9. Purge your paperwork. If you can’t file it or frame it, dispose of it. Of course, some paperwork needs to be kept for certain time periods and your child may never forgive you for throwing out their first drawing from nursery school, but use your judgement and persist with the purge. 10. Take the 12-12-12 challenge! This is a simple task of locating 12 items to throw away, 12 items to donate and 12 items to be returned to their proper place. It can be a fun way to organise 36 things in your house quite quickly.

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MANY folk have so many different opinions of the muzzle. Of course anyone that sees a dog with a muzzle automatically assumes that the dog is dangerous. There are many types of muzzle, but whatever one you choose make certain that the dog is able to breath. The muzzle that I recommend is the Baskerville which is marketed by the eminent Roger Mugford. This is a basket design and allows near unrestricted mouth opening for panting and drinking. These are available at most good pet shops and many vets stock them. They come in 12 sizes to ensure that a good fit is available for most breeds of dogs. Available through The Company of Animals, PO Box 23 Chersey, Surrey

KT16 OPU UK. Google them. I encourage all owners to train their dogs to wear a muzzle, the earlier in the dogâ€™s life the better. Most young dogs are destructive; a muzzle will protect your home from being eaten. A muzzle will ensure that your dog is unable to eat any rubbish or poison on the ground that alone is worth training for. When visiting the vet it can also be useful for ner-

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Volvo embraces electric VOLVO has announced that, from 2019 onwards, all of its new cars will be electric or hybrid. It is the beginning of the end for the combustion engine’s dominance, which will be phased out after next year. “Volvo Cars has stated that it plans to have sold a total of one million electrified cars by 2025,” said Chief Executive Hakan Samuelsson. “When we said it we meant it. This is how we are going to do it.” The Swedish manufacturer has five distinct electric models planned for release in the next five years. All other cars built will be hybrids. It’s an ambitious move for a company which has yet to release even one production-ready electric vehicle. Sales of its SUV XC90 hybrid have exceeded expectations, however, boosting confidence that eco-friendly is the future. The model is substantially more ex-

pensive than the diesel equivalent, at roughly €70,000 drivers are forking out an extra €15,000 for superior green credentials. But prices are expected to drop as competition gears up a notch. Toyota, Nissan and BMW are leading the electric revolution, and many analysts expect battery-powered cars to account for the majority of the European mar-

ket within a decade. Volvo has another ace up its sleeve. The company is owned by Chinese giant Geely, which can put considerable financial might and electric engine ex-

pertise behind the Volvo revolution. Geely also owns a British factory producing the next generation of electric black taxis set to invade London.

SUV XC90 CROSSOVER: Set to inspire an electric future for Volvo.

Deadly dawdling PARENTS stopping outside s c h o o l s t o d r o p o ff a n d pick up children should have the common courtesy to switch off their engines. That’s the conclusion of a new health report backed b y t h e R A C , B r i t a i n ’s l a rg e s t b r e a k d o w n c o v e r company. The report from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) says children and older people are acutely threatened by the unnecessary pollution which can lead to serious health problems. It is believed that car fumes contribute to upwards of 20,000 early deaths in the country. Fines for idling outside schools may be the wakeup calls selfish parents across Europe have long needed.

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Subaru BRZ SE Lux S PORT S C OUPE S a re a niche yet important sector of the overall car market, with many models costing north of £40,000, but there are so m e n o t a b l e e x c e p tions. At the head of the list is the Subaru BRZ, a sleek head-tu r n i n g m o d e l w ith plenty o f c h a r i sm a . I t is rear-wheel-drive, has a taut chassis and a limited-slip differential which diverts engine p o we r t o t h e re a r wheel with most traction, helping provide outstanding handling. But t h a t ’s n o t t h e b es t part of the BRZ - what is remarkab l e i s t h a t i t c o s ts from j u st €30,190 (£26,495). It’s hard to find a more enjoyable and engaging sports coupe at that sort of money. Power comes from a 2.0 litre 197 hp horizontally-opposed Boxer engine delivering - with six-speed manual gearbox - a quick 0-100 kph time of just 7.6 seconds and top speed of 225 kph (140 mph). My test model had an automatic gearbox and its figures are 0-100 kph 8.2 seconds, 2 0 9 k p h ( 1 3 0 mp h ) and fuel economy of 14.0 kpl (39 . 8 m p g ) . Wi t h o p tional sat-nav this version costs €31,899 (£27,995). The s li c k a n d r e sp o n s iv e auto gearbox still kept plenty of fun in the driving experience, and the driving is what this car is all about. With it s g r o u n d - h u g g in g stance and improved aerodynam i c s t h e c a r st a y ed glued t o t h e t a r m a c an d with super-responsive steering, you always feel totally in control. With its potent styling, s ports se a t s, b i g a l lo y s , twin exhausts, rear diffuser and a boot spoiler, the BRZ looks an all-out sports car but it does have a practical side too. For one thing it has four seats, though while Subaru says it will take four people “at a pinch” I have to quibble - anyone aged over 12 will struggle for space in the rear of the car. Boot space is decent at 243 litres and

with the rear seats folded you get a surprising 1,270 litres which can accommodate some bulky items. Standard kit on the test model included automatic L E D h e a d lig h ts , h ea te d leather and Alcantara seats, power windows, automatic air-conditioning, Subaru’s Starlink infotainment syste m w ith 6 . 2 in c h co lo ur touchscreen, voice recogniSUBARU BRZ: Plenty of charisma.

tion, sat-nav and Bluetooth. You also get cruise control, keyless entry, push-button start and multi-adjustable steering wheel. N o doubt a bout it, the

B R Z offe rs a lot for the money but more importantly delivers a driving experience which reminds you of just how much fun motoring used to be.

Stats panel: Model: Subaru BRZ SE Lux Auto Engine: 2.0 litre petrol Transmission: 6-speed auto Performance: 0-100 kph 8.2 seconds, top speed 209 kph (130 mph) Economy: 14.0 kpl (39.8 mpg) Emissions: 164 g/km

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Pride of the Lions, victory for Root’s England and a Brit for Wimbledon? 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

ONCE again, no-one, even those remotely interested in sport, have been disappointed with the action they’ve s een in v a r i o u s c o m p etitions worldwide during the last week… and it will get better!

RUGBY UNION Last Saturday, the British and Irish Lions came mighty close to beating the New Zealand All Blacks, and indeed, winning a thrilling series, by drawing 15-15 in Auckland in the final Test down under… courtesy of Owen Farrell’s long-distance penalty kick with just three minutes remaining. The hosts had won 38 games at Eden Park and their last draw was against South Africa over a decade ago. So

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it’s “Well done the Lions you did GB proud.” CRICKET Joe Root celebrated his first game as England’s captain in terrific style as his team walloped South Africa by 211 runs in the opening Test at Lords. England amassed 458 (Root scoring 190) and 233 while the tourists were dismissed for 361 and 119 (‘Man of the Match’ Moeen Ali taking 10 - giving him ten wickets overall). This was England’s first win over the Springboks at Lords since 1960, doing so inside four days. The second

Test starts tomorrow at Trent Bridge. And England - after four straight wins - are progressing in the Women’s World Cup which continues until July 23. Last Sunday they beat reigning world champions Australia by three runs at Bristol, scoring 259-8 against 256-8. FORMULA ONE Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) won last Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix, ahead of Sebastian Vettel and Danny Ricciardo. Lewis Hamilton, annoyed after his team changed a gear box during practice, was subsequently pe-

ROONEY: Move back to Everton.

nalised, but after starting eighth on the grid, he drove well to finish fourth. Vettel leads the driver ’s championship by 20 points from Hamilton (171-151) with Bottas third (136). The next race is the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday week. TENNIS At the time of going to press, two Brits - reigning champion Andy Murray and Johanna Konta - had reached the quarter-finals of their singles competitions. But they face strong opposition from Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Gilles Muller who eliminated Rafael Nadal 15-13 in the fifth set, and from Caroline Wozniacki, CoCo Vandeweghe, Spain’s Garbine Muguruza, who k’od 2016 champion Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep, Venus Williams, Jelena Ostapenko and Svetlana Kuznetsova respectively. Also Brits Marcus Willis and Jay Clarke ousted reigning champions from France, Herbert and Mahut in the men’s doubles, while Jamie Murray and Martina Hingis LIONS: You did GB proud.

My GOLF PREVIEW The players aiming to win the 2017 Open: • Brookes Koepka, the recent US Masters winner. • Hideki Matsuyama will ‘soon’ become Japan’s first Major winner. • Rickie Fowler has been so near to winning a Major. • Thomas Pieters certainly has the temperament to win. • Tyrrell Hatton loves playing on links courses. • After a superb US Masters England’s Tommy Fleetwood is in form. • Spain’s Jon Rahm could well be the surprise package. • Dustin Johnson, a champion who doesn’t lie down for long. • Jordan Spieth can easily finish in the top three. • Masters king Sergio Garcia is also in fine fettle. • Rory McIlroy, might, just might, have a chance, likewise Henrik Stenson, Jason Day, Adam Scott, Bill Haas, Brandt Snedeker, Branden Grace, Charl Schwartzer and Emiliano Grillo. Yet we could easily see a rank outsider beat the stars! Fact: An Englishman has never won on this course!

were still in the mixed doubles at the start of the week. TOUR OF FRANCE Halfway through the second week of the 3,600km /2,200-mile race, GB’s three-time winner Chris Froome was the overall leader by 18 seconds from Italy’s Fabio Aru. Unfortunately two other Brits Mark Cavendish and Geraint Thomas - are both out after they fractured a shoulder and collarbone respectively. Cavendish was bull-dozed off his bike by world champion Peter Sagan who was immediately disqualified! The race ends in Paris on July 23. FOOTBALL Romelu Lukaku has joined Manchester United from Everton for £75m (€80m)… Wayne Rooney is returning to Goodison Park after 13 years at Old Trafford… defender Antonio Rudiger has moved to Chelsea from Roma for £29m… and Arsenal could sell Alexis Sanchez! Alex Neil, ex-Norwich boss, has taken over at Preston. My thoughts and best wishes (and yours, no doubt) go to Ajax midfielder Abdelhak Nouri who collapsed during a friendly last Saturday against Werder Bremen. The Dutchman (20) was said to be ‘comfortable and stable’ in hospital after suffering a heart spasm. Also we wish Wolves’ goalkeeper Carl Ikeme (31) well after he was diagnosed with acute leukaemia. And the Women’s Euro 2017 championship starts tomorrow and ends on August 6. EVENTS There are several other sporting events coming up, including football’s Gold Cup in USA (until July 26)… the Disability Sports/World Para-athletic championships (July 1423)… the world swimming and diving championships (from tomorrow until July 20)… and the Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale which starts next Thursday (see my preview).

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TMGS at Campoamor

Gold category winners. FORTY m e m b e r s an d guests teed it up at what has become a firm favourite for member s a n d wh e n y o u read the results you’ll see why. The scores were unbelievable. The course was presented in immaculate condition a n d c o n t i n u e s to improve. The lower handicapper s se e m e d t o h av e more success. In the bronze category, it needed 36 points from Alex Gos lan t o t a k e 3 r d p l a c e , Andy Skinner took 2nd with 39 points and a massive 43 points from Irishman Robbie Ray secured 1st place. Again, in the Silver category, the scores were excep-

tio n al. J o h n H ettric k s e cu red 3 rd p lac e w ith 37 points. Lars Jernberg must h a v e th o u g h t th a t h e ha d done enough to win, but his 43 points could only take 2nd place with Yorkshireman, Mick Kennedy, topping this category with 44 points. Gold category saw a little more civilised scoring with four players on 33 points, 3rd went to Carstan Landaas on handicap, 2nd was taken by Kenny Winton again only lower handicap but 1st place went to Captain John Eyre with 38 points. Best guest was B Albin w ith 3 7 p o in ts . T h e €29 contained in the two’s pot

was taken by Joe Dean on hole 17. NTP’s hole 4 J Masson, hole 6 R Nilsen, hole 10 M Kennedy, hole 15 NADA, hole 17 J Dean. The Anniversary Competition w ill be he ld a t La Marquesa this year on August 9. After the competition, the committee invite the members to a full threec ours e lunc h in the c lubhouse, which should make it a full house! If you would like to know more, information can be found at www.tmgs.org or www.facebook/TMGS GOLF @ TM G SG O LF or s imply c a ll the s e c re ta ry on 661 524 101.

Carp-RUs match report

MEMBERS: Played a two-person Texas Scramble.

Pego play at Oliva Nova THIS week, Pego played a two-person Texas Scramble. The weather was beautiful and Oliva Nova was perfect, with lush fairways and fast greens. Stephen Murphy was their guest and was in the prizes. They had four ‘twos’ - Brendan Young took two of them, the others went to Russ Peters and Shaun O’Gorman. Nearest the pin on hole 3 was Russ with 0.74 mtrs and on hole 16 was Derek Lindley with 4.50 mtrs. The prizes went to: 1st Shaun O’Gorman & David Phillips net 59 2nd Derek Lindley & Paul Singh net 69 3rd Brendan Young & Stephen Murphy net 69 4th Colin Foster & Graham Borley net 71 If you would like to join Pego for a game you can contact them through their website www.pegogolfso ciety.com.

ROUND EIGHT of the Summer Series was moved to the El Bosquet complex, as the match stretch in Murcia still can’t be accessed. Unusually for early July, they started setting up in light rain but it soon passed. Using the less favoured pegs, 17 - 30, they knew it might be a bit of a struggle and so it proved, with Alan Smith winning with only 9.02 kg. Second was Steve Collins with 8.14 kg, third was Mark Foden with 7.02 kg and fourth was Keven Mortimer with 6.76 kg. Further information about the club can be found on its website w w w . c a r p - r us.weebly.com or on their Facebook page Carp-RUs Fishing Costa Blanca.

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