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ISSUE NO. 1681

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COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

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Police attacked at protest VIOLENCE marred a weekend of mass protest against the AVE high-speed railway in Murcia. Two policemen were attacked by left-wing agitators after a crowd of 20,000 people had dispersed. One suffered a broken wrist, the other fractured ribs. They managed to rescue two young men being brutally beaten by the large group of activists last Saturday. The men, aged 19 and 21, were identified as ‘rightwing fascists’ by the group and endured countless blows as they lay helpless on the ground before police arrived.

Tram strike chaos STRIKES will disrupt travel on Alicante’s L2, L3 and L4 tram lines tomorrow (Friday) from 6pm until 10pm. The L9 train line will also be affected. The city endured strikes on Monday and Wednesday. They are set to continue every other day for over a week unless a compromise is reached. Services will operate at around half of usual frequency during rush hours.

MIRROR MIRROR: Transsexual taken in by medium’s magic wand.

Sex change sorcery Transsexual duped by medium By Matthew Elliott A scam artist tricked a transsexual into believing she could turn him from a man into a woman using magic as a court case continues. The Santa Pola ‘psychic medium’ took advantage of the man’s vulnerability to convince him to fork out €2,300 for the sex change sorcery, a court heard. The victim, who believes he is a woman born in a man’s body, contacted the medium over the internet. She told him in a WhatsApp conversation that she could change someone’s sex from male to female within a week. All he had to do was transfer €2,000 then follow her instructions so the magic would

take effect. Once he made the payment she asked for another €500 for a ‘pact with the devil,’ necessary to ensure that everything went smoothly. He managed to negotiate the €500 down to €300 but still needed a personal loan to cover the costs. For the medium to be convicted of fraud, deceit must be proven. But the defence maintains that, since it is impossible to change someone’s sex using magic, the real problem was the extreme naivety of the plaintiff. The result of the case will prove instructive for similar questions. The internet is awash with psychic healers promising to cure broken hearts, wreak revenge and work financial wonders.

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When in Romani A CHAIR of Gypsy Culture has been created by the University of Alicante, the first of its kind in Spain. He or she will encourage gypsy youth to consider further education.

CCTV aid TWO Guardia Civil officers managed to resuscitate a toddler who collapsed with convulsions at Alicante airport. They saw the two-year-old boy collapse on the CCTV cameras and ran to the scene.

Race scam HUNDREDS of bikers have accused the organisers of a planned Potries to Elche trail of fraud. Four hundred cyclists were charged €40 each before the event was cancelled at the last minute.

DIY escape A DIY lover, aged 65, who badly cut two arteries in his leg while working in his Vinalopo shed avoided amputation after being flown by helicopter to Valencia for emergency surgery.

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Ryanair gaffe sparks travel chaos By Jay Emeny RYANAIR has published a full list of the flights it is axing over the next six weeks after admitting it had “messed up” pilots’ holidays. On Friday the airline announced it would be cancelling 2,024 flights, between 40 and 50 daily. Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary said in a press conference that the situation was a “mess” but said that anyone who is “entitled to compensation will receive compensation.” It is estimated that up to 400,000 people and 285,000 journeys are likely to be affected. They are reportedly to be offered alternative flights or refunds, most within a day of their planned departure, but losses incurred when cancelling car or hotel bookings will not be covered. But the budget airline still faces paying out €20 million to outraged customers. Mr O’Leary said: “We made a mess and Ryanair holds our hands up when we make a mess. “I’d like to apologise and say sorry for the short notice due to

GROUNDED: Over 2,000 flights have been cancelled.

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Further misery forecast THE travel disruption that has hit Spain shows no sign of letting up. It comes after French trade unions called fresh strikes to protest against new labour reforms. Disruption to air, sea, and ground transportation are to be expected, with a knock-on effect in Spain. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office warned, “On September 21 and 23, French unions have called for protests and strike action across France. This could cause disruption and delays to transport services including rail networks and some maritime ports. You should allow extra time for your journey and check your operator’s website.” The schedule is as follows: September 21 One of France’s main labour unions, the General Confederation of Labour (CGT), has announced a second nationwide strike set to affect transportation services. September 23 Former presidential candidate and current leader of the political party La France Insoumise has called for street protests.

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Swimming hip horror A GERMAN woman, aged 66, spent 16 hours alone waiting for help with a fractured hip after falling into her Orihuela swimming pool. The pool was empty and the woman, who lived alone, didn’t have her mobile phone with her. She was heard crying for help by a neighbour the next morning and rescued.

Cheeky beggar A BEGGAR has appealed a €6,600 fine for hitting his dog. The homeless German national was seen striking the dog at Postiguet beach. Police found that it wasn’t vaccinated and issued a standard fine for animal cruelty. But courts are questioning the wisdom of fining someone with no money. The dog was removed from his care.

Cool summer WILD fires caused one third less damage this summer than last across Alicante Province. Forest fires were down by 20 per cent with the 55 recorded by the end of August destroying a combined 34.5 hectares. This year’s safer summer stands in contrast to Valencia, where the number of fires rose to 162.

Filth exposed WET and chilly weather exposed the dirty conditions of the province’s beaches. Plastic, litter and murky sand washed up on the shore amid high winds and cold evening temperatures. Beach councillor Eva Montesinos warned that Alicante cannot risk such a poor show with another five weeks left of the tourist high season.

Heavy duty A BRITISH woman weighing 180 kilograms was rescued by firefighters after she fell in her Torrevieja home. The 64year-old suffered a hip fracture. It took emergency services two hours to move her from the top to the ground floor, and then to hospital. Help was complicated by the bungalow’s winding staircase.

Officer Stubborn A POLICEMAN stands accused of forging a traffic ticket in an unprofessional display of stubbornness. The

SPANISH FACTS OF LIFE...30 When summer draws to a close and most of the high season festivities have ended, residents of Barcelona come together for one last giant knees-up as La Merce gets underway.

Festival fever! DEDICATED to Mare de Deu de la Merce, the patron saint of Barcelona, the celebration lasts for four days from tomorrow (Friday) until next Monday and is jam-packed with events spread across the city. Barcelona has celebrated La Merce in some form or another since 1687, when legend claimed the Virgin of La Merce helped to rid the city of a plague of locusts, but the festival didn’t become an official celebration until 1902. From concerts to traditional dancing, theatre performances to spectacular light shows, and even an eco-friendly funfair for children, it is impossible to attend everything on offer during La Merce, however there are several main attractions that should not be missed.

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INFERNAL FLAMES: During La Merce.

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THE Correfoc (fire run) takes place at dusk, where one of the main roads (normally Via Laietana) is closed off and then opened to The Devils, a select group of locals who dress-up and behave like deviants.

ONE of the more breathtaking spectacles to take place during the festivities is the Castell - a variation on a human pyramid but with all the participants standing. The groups of Castellers aim to build human towers that can reach up to 10 levels high. A child is then tasked with climbing to the very top to add the finishing touch. These competitions are held throughout Cataluña during La Merce but the main Barcelona event is held in the Plaça de Jaume.

Giant jamboree THE parade of giants is popular among adults and children alike. Barcelona locals promenade huge effigies of kings, queens and other nobles through the city streets. The procession is usually accompanied by bands of musicians so the Giants can march and dance to the beat of their drums. The groups of impressive statues are brought in from all the different neighbourhoods in the city and those who accompany them are usually dressed in matching costumes as well.

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security conditions reserved for dangerous terrorists. Francisco Jimenez attacked at least 10 women at knifepoint in car parks across Alicante Province for decades until his 2013 capture. He has been given an 88-year sentence with no possibility of parole or prison visits.

Maximum security Walk the line A RAPIST has been jailed in maximum

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NO VERTIGO: Castellers reach for the sky.

TOWERING ABOVE: The popular Giants Parade.

officer from Villanueva del Rio Segura found his car blocked by a gardener. He wrote a ticket but was informed that the gardener’s car was on private property. To get around this inconvenience he simply changed the location on the ticket.

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Airport train may arrive sooner SPANISH Environment Minister Iñigo de la Serna has announced that a major feasibility study will take place into a train link between the AVE high-speed station in Alicante and Alicante-Elche Airport. The news was announced when the minister was in Elche attending a test drive of the AVE train between Elche and Murcia and is good news for tourists and businesses alike that have been waiting since 2010 since this project was first announced. The original €240 million plan was shelved when the economic cri-

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sis in the country began to bite even more. Authorities at Alicante-Elche Airport have already built the space for the future railway station which, with a predicted 13 million passengers expected to go through the airport in 2017, will enhance the transport links across the country from one of the busiest transport hubs in the Costa Blanca. This will also satisfy recommendations from the European Commission which state that an airport should have a railway connection when passenger numbers exceed six million a year.

tions has forced medics across the province to prioritise certain groups. Doctors will give the vaccine to sexual assault victims, those with workplace cuts, children and people with a greater risk of contracting the disease first. Drug users or people with trouble tattoos are at the back of the queue.

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Fashion king A DESIGNER from Elda scooped top pr i ze at t he Madr i d Fashi on Week. Juan Vidal won the L’Oreal award for best collection at the gla mor ous event . Hi s exot i c Hawaii-themed patterns were a huge hit with judges.

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1 AIRPORT STRIKES SPAIN: Unions ‘fear the worst’ but talks continue - 15,475 2 GROUNDED: 20,000 Ryanair passengers face misery as French air traffic controllers strike - 15,013 3 UK - Spain flights face disruption from French air traffic control strike - 14,642 4 Spanish airports to be hit by 25 days of strikes as unions announce dates - 11,456 5 Spanish flights hit as Ryanair axe 40 to 50 flights a day for next six weeks - 10,448

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LAST WEEK’S POLL: Given the number of incidents involving drunk travellers on planes heading to/from Spain, should an alcohol limit be introduced

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A Mantis Shrimp can swing its claws so fast that it boils the water around it and creates a flash of light. The National Spanish Anthem, Marcha Real, is one of only four national anthems in the world to have no official lyrics.

Top Social Media comments Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary admits ‘We made a mess’ So his organisation can’t do basic staff planning and rostering and he’d rather TOTALLY disappoint hundreds of thousands of customers than mess up Lyingairs historic good punctuality record and disappoint far fewer customers ... of course it’s nothing to do with the autumn and flying with lower passenger yields ... the man must think we are all idiots. Disgusting business ethics. Martin George So annoying! My mother is 89 and so excited about seeing her great grandchildren on Friday ... but instead is worried and anxious!!! Nicky Summers Twenty-one injured in Barcelona bakery explosion - I’m not trying to second guess ‘authorities’ but flour is very dangerous, especially in bakeries. It has been known to explode before now on more than one occasion, and it would be ‘unusual’ for gas to explode twice. I do hope all the injured make a full recovery very soon, poor people just doing a day’s work to make food for us, thank you and get well soon. Elizabeth Saunders

British father in coma with serious injuries during stag party do in Magaluf So insurance company won’t pay out because he had alcohol in his system? That would probably apply to everyone who is on holiday and travels! Terrible situation poor guy. Pamela Doyle More travel misery forecast in Spain as French strike again - Everyone deserves good pay and working conditions but when you have paid a lot of money for your holiday and have been looking forward to it for over a year it’s very frustrating. And people are bound to be upset about it. Susan Richardson Best free newspaper in Spain moves to heart of community - Super publication.. a must for anyone on holidays in the Costa.. and it’s FREE. Mary O'Sullivan Very handy for us as we go past there to go downtown + shop at Mercadona. Kris Jackson Picador’s dogs poisoned as revenge for Toro de la Vega celebrations in northern Spain - So killing these poor dogs is supposed to be justice? Monsters and totally on the same level as the picador. Margaret Rowse

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Global warming helped settle a land dispute between India and Bangladesh. The island, called New Moore, fell below sea level during 2010.

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Barcelona could have been home to the Eiffel Tower. If everything had gone according to Gustave Eiffel’s initial plan, Paris’ most famous landmark would now be in Barcelona. Unfortunately, the Spanish government rejected the architect’s project, deciding it was too ‘radical’ for the city.

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Tooth fail ‘HUMAN KEN DOLL,’ Rodrigo Alves, lost three of his veneers while partying in Marbella. The 34-year-old, who is famous for his ambition to look like Barbie’s boyfriend, Ken, explained, “I have been partying far too much and I guess that I must have had far too much to drink.” The Brazilian has since had the veneers replaced.

RODRIGO ALVES: Lost veneer.

She’s got front! HOLLYWOOD starlet, Lindsay Lohan, has been photographed front row at Madrid Fashion Week. The 31-year-old Mean Girls actress wore a tight black leather dress and enormous black sunglasses as she enjoyed being guest of honour at the Pasarela Cibeles show. The day before, the star opted for a different look, wearing all white to a Devota & Lomba show.

ALL WHITE: Lindsay Lohan.

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TOWIE star, Megan McKenna, was filmed making amends with former pals Chloe Meadows and Courtney Green in Marbella. The 24-year-old brunette was shooting scenes for The Only Way is Essex on the show’s annual trip to Marbella when she was spotted with her two former best friends. The trio put aside their differences to enjoy a night clubbing.

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She’s hot stuff! MARIA ELISA TULIAN, a 21-year-old from Mallorca, is set to take on the world after being declared Miss World Sp a i n i n Gi r o n a , Cataluña. Desc r i b i n g h e r se l f a s “sympathetic, enterprising, responsible and, above all, very fierce” the drama student r e p r e se n t e d th e Balearics and over a period of days prior to the Saturday Gala had to win one of s even e v e n t s i n o r d e r to take her place in the final. Eli Tulian, as she likes to be known, won the sports test, but other tests included talent, multimedia, top model, regional costume test, bathing costume and beauty with a purpose, so she found herself on the night of the final against six other girls. After a p r e l i m i n ary round, the final five were chosen, Eli triumphed, was crowned Miss World Spain

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Mallorcan crowned Miss World Spain

SIZZLING: Maria strikes a pose.

WINNER: Maria Elisa Tulian (centre). and will now go forward to take part in the 67th Miss World competition which

will be held in China in Nove mbe r w ith a n e xpe c te d 100+ contestants.

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Rare bird bandits nabbed Macaws and parrots saved from smuggler’s clutches By Matthew Elliott FOUR men have been arrested for trafficking exotic birds. Agents from Seprona, the Guardia’s animal protection unit, rescued 34 African Grey Parrots, a Macaw and a Military Macaw from the Elche-based smugglers. Together the birds would have fetched more than €20,000 on the market. They are sold to unsuspecting buyers unaware of their protected status, or more cynical types eager to flaunt their own feathers. The creatures were imported illegally from South America and Africa. Spain is a major hub of the thriving underground trade in exotic animals smuggled into Europe from more exotic parts. Due to the threat imported animals pose to native fauna, Seprona are constantly on guard for trafficking operations. Acting on intelligence they raided two homes in

SMUGGLED: Exotic birds would have fetched fortune on market. Elche and a pet shop in Murcia. They found the birds spread out and hidden away at each property. The detained men had forged documents to pretend the birds were bred in Spain, and thus could be sold commercially. All four men are charged with crimes against wildlife and forging public documents. The birds have been taken to Elche’s River Safari animal treatment centre for care.

It was a busy week for the Seprona in the Costa Blanca South. Agents also raided a farm in Hondon de los Frailes where they inspected 130 exotic birds. Among them, 39 lacked the proper documentation and were removed. Seprona calls on the general public to contact them i m m edi at el y on 965 145 660 if they suspect anyone of t r aff i cki ng i n i l l egal wildlife.

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Sunday shopping rolled back CLOSING TIME: La Zenia will open less days.

SHOPPERS will have even less Sundays and public holidays to browse Costa Blanca South stores next year. A trade agreement set to be accepted will limit holiday openings to just 40 days. At present supermarkets and shops in large tourist areas can open on 63 holidays and Sundays between June and January. That means shops in the Vega Baja will lose 23 days of business and be on a par with shops in Alicante and Valencia. The proposal will be voted on during a meeting between the Trade Observatory and local businesses next month. A pre-agreement has already been reached and it is certain to get the green light. Areas affected are those with large tourist populations, which have enjoyed more flexible shopping

hours than major cities and interior zones. These include Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, and Pilar de la Horadada. Around 25 of the 40 granted holiday days will be between June 15 and September 15. The rest will extend opening hours at Easter and Christmas. The trade agreement is designed to standardise opening hours across the province. It will allow businesses to plan their operations in advance and help shoppers know exactly which holidays will be open. Workers will be able to spend more time with their families during festivals and religious celebrations. For international events, such as the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race, trade hours in major cities will be extended to take full advantage of the extra business.

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Hurricane devastation AS many islands in the Caribbean try to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, they have barely had time to breathe before Hurricane Maria arrived. The island of Barbuda which is part of the independent state of Antigua has been inhabited for 300 years but is now deserted with properties literally blown away and every single inhabitant dispossessed and evacuated to Antigua which escaped relatively lightly. The first island to be hit by Maria was Dominica, like Antigua a former British colony and there has been considerable damage in the capital Roseau with the hurricane now due to roughly follow the trail of Irma as it moves inextricably towards the USA. A number of islands are still vulnerable and a Royal Navy vessel is delivering relief supplies to a number of the British Overseas Territories in the area including Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos Islands but when compared to the actions of other countries, it is suggested that this is very little, very late. Living in Spain, we have to accept that it may become unbearably hot and water will either be in short supply or sometimes cause flash floods, but generally speaking we donâ€™t suffer from any of the major natural catastrophes that affect so many other parts of the world.

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Local Police safety boost by Matthew Elliott LOCAL POLICE across the Costa Blanca South will be equipped with bulletproof vests. The decision was made by the Valencian Community. Security experts have identified Alicante Province as a potential terrorist target. There is no intelligence suggesting Alicante is within the terrorists’ scopes but, after Barcelona, the new approach is ‘better safe than sorry.’ The decision comes after the city saw almost 200 bollards and heavy-duty flower pots installed at strategic locations. These are designed to prevent the kind of truck attacks which have killed in-

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nocent civilians in Barcelona, Nice and Berlin. There will be enhanced surveillance across the city, particularly in thriving tourist areas. Local Police officers on the beat will be training in identifying and neutralising suspicious activity. Key to their training will be better collaboration with the National Police and Guardia Civil. On Monday more than 100 Local Police officers attended a seminar on the threat of Jihadi terrorism run by the Guardia. Mayor Fernando Marcos has said that, while it is impossible to eliminate risk of an attack, “by allowing fear to win we give victory to the terrorists.”

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NECESSARY EVIL: Local Police will replace yellow jackets with bullet proof vests.

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IN TRAINING: Dave and Mitch Bull.

ONCE again Dave and Mitch Bull are off on another adventure raising awareness and funds for charity. Last year the father and son team headed off on a mammoth 6,500 kilometre journey around the perimeter of Spain and in 2015 they rowed two kayaks 52 kilometres down the River Segura from Murcia to Guardamar on the coast. Why do they do it? Well, in 2014 a close family member was diagnosed with terminal cancer and wanting to do something to help the lads came up with the idea of the first challenge; the kayaking. Last year saw them visit 23 cities while travelling around Spain and raising the profiles of their chosen charities. They strongly support the Samaritans in Spain and Dave is also the patron for them. This time the pair will cycle from Gibraltar to their homes in Gran Alacant, some 800 kilometres in 10 to 11 days! Camping at night and again living with a €5 per day budget to feed themselves they will also meet up with friends and supporters as they head home along Spain’s southern and

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Raising funds by cycling from Gibraltar to Alicante south eastern coasts. They will leave Gibraltar on October 24, having travelled down overnight on a bus, and head along the coast for their first night’s rest on the road somewhere near to Marbella and then push on up the coast via Malaga and on to Nerja, Motril, Aguadulce and Almería. From there they will hug the coast up to Mazarron then head up to Cartagena before going to the end of the Mar Menor and then Torrevieja for the last leg home. It’s a huge distance and covering 80 kilometres each day will not be easy but Dave and Mitch tell us they’re ready for it, so good luck to them and we’ll bring you more informa-

tion as the time to begin this challenge gets closer. Any donations to the causes can be done via their own websites (with the lack of a Just Giving type of site available in Spain) at the links below and they ask that you email details of donations to dave jbull1966@gmail.com so that they can keep count of the money they are raising. AECC https://www.aecc.es/colabora/P articulares/Contuaportacion/D onaciononline/Paginas/Op cionesDonacion.aspx?ref=99& fin=451 SAMARITANS IN SPAIN http://www.samaritansin spain.com/donations.html

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Hit ‘n’ run POLICE are hunting a driver who ploughed into a woman on Alicante’s Santa Pola road then ran over her foot before escaping. The 29-year-old was left with two broken bones and bruises.

Bike death A MOTORCYCLIST was killed when he lost control of his bike and crashed at high speed near the Torrellano Business Park. Medics arrived too late to rescue the 56-year-old.

Wage scam HALF of the young people hired under an Alicante jobs programme are receiving just 60 per cent of the promised salary. The Youth Guaranteed Work plan has been accused of breaching the constitution.

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Bid for Euro sporting glory SPORT CITY: Alicante already covers sailing, cycling and karate.

Star athletes could flock to Costa Blanca A BID for Alicante to hold the 2023 European Games will be prepared within 28 days. The city has the support of the Spanish Olympic Committee. Alicante has promised to share the event with the entire Costa Blanca South if it wins the nomination. The European Games are a recent addition to the world of international sport. They follow the precise format of the Olympics, but only European countries participate. Holding the Games would require an investment of at least €60 million from Alicante’s city council. But the Popular Party-run council believes it would reap substantial financial rewards in tourism, sponsorship and name recognition. “This is an exceptional opportunity for Alicante to become the epicenter of European sport,” said PP spokesman Luis Barcala. “It will provide the city with a huge sporting, tourism, cultural and economic boost.” The council estimates that a combined 6,000 athletes

from 50 European countries would travel to the southern Costa Blanca. They would be joined by a crew of some 2,000 coaches, judges and other officials. Around 1,000 journalists and, most importantly, 200,000 spectators would enjoy the 10 days of sporting activity. Lucrative television deals are also on the horizon. The dates of the Games aren’t yet known but they would likely be held around the Bonfires of San Juan festivities in late June. Alicante’s bid is expected to note the example of the Mediterranean Games to be held in Tarragona next year. An estimated 3,000 jobs have already been created thanks to the competition which involves only 26 regional countries. All of the province will be involved in Alicante wins. Elche will provide a football stadium and beach volleyball would take place further north in Benidorm. A new stadium able to hold 6,000 spectators would be built, as would a rugby pitch.

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Smoke on the water A BURNING boat was spotted three miles from Alicante port. A black column of smoke was visible from Santa Pola. Coastguards and firefighters rescued the crew.

‘Allo ‘Allo EUROPEAN Day of Languages will be held in Torrevieja on Tuesday. The event includes free workshops and music at the Virgen del Carmen centre to celebrates the continent’s linguistic diversity.

Glory days ELCHE FC have powered to the top of Spain’s third division with 13 points. The club was relegated last season and is desperate to return to the La Liga glory days.

Thug justice TWO young men from Murcia are facing a combined seven years in prison for their role in a nightclub brawl. They savagely beat another man during the incident in Las Atalayas.

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SPAIN’S leading English language newspaper publisher has a new home. Switching from a quiet area in Arroyo de la Miel to a busy street in Fuengirola, it is a clear sign of the times as the EWN Media Group (EWNMG) continues to go from strength to strength in 2017. It comes after the company acquired the RTN Newspaper and Sol Times earlier in the year, while the Euro Weekly News (EWN) bagged the gong for Best Free Publication at the 2017 Spanish Periodical Association Awards in Madrid. Put simply, the EWN is the most prominent free English newspaper in Spain because it is the biggest, combining quality with quantity topped with a national distribution footprint that no other can match. It is a unique product that is streets ahead of any comparable publication and continues to lead while others follow trailing in its wake. But they are cheap imitations while the EWN is the real deal, delivering time and time again. The office upgrade comes after the company outgrew its former headquarters, but while the team is increasing in size the group’s family values remain intact. And is to you the clients and

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Worst case scenario Pessimists predict dire farming future Spanish Agrarian Association listened to an endless stream of bad news at Elche’s Miguel Hernandez University. It was the first time the

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EXPERTS heard that Alicante Province is one of the most vulnerable in Spain to the ravages of climate change. The 9th Congress of the

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DROUGHT DANGER: Crops like almonds use less water. Compas, throwing money at the problem isn’t sustainable. Local experts told the Congress that Alicante leads the way in Spain when it comes to the smart use of water. Nonetheless the province will have to adapt to the worsening conditions of drought.

This will mean farmers growing crops that require less water, such as almonds. There were also calls for the national government to provide financial incentives to small, local farmers to employ more innovative techniques and use less resources.

Experts to hose down in Torrevieja AN army of irrigation experts will occupy Torrevieja next year. The town will hold the 14th National Congress of Irrigation Communities in May 2018. With more than 1,000 guests expected to attend, it will be one of the biggest

events in Torrevieja’s 2018 calendar. The town hall is already rubbing its hands in anticipation of the economic impact and hopes the national event puts Torrevieja on Spain’s lucrative conference circuit. This is an opportunity, said Mayor

Jose Manuel Dolon, for Torrevieja to establish itself as a go-to destination for irrigation experts. The industry is one of Spain’s most important and attracts a great deal of international interest and expertise.

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Commerce power struggle in Orihuela NO more powers will be ceded to Orihuela by the Alicante Chamber of Commerce. The public entity has vowed to continue influencing commercial activity in the Vega Baja in response to speculation that Orihuela was about to strike its own trade deals. The Chamber of Commerce released its curt statement just one day after an announcement from President of the Andalucian Chamber of Commerce,

Mario Martinez. He declared the launch of an advisory department to discuss sales strategies with Vega Baja businesses. Martinez claimed deals had already been struck with Redovan and Almoradi. Orihuela was identified as the top target, alongside 13 other municipalities. Alicante’s Chamber slammed the incursion into its ‘sphere of activity.’ A statement read that ‘any agree-

ment that reached with a municipality in the Vega Baja, other than the town of Orihuela, must have the authorisation of the Alicante Chamber.’ Any signed agreements, it said, were legally null and void. It recommitted its availability to all Vega Baja companies and self-employed entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses, as ‘it has been doing for more than 100 years.’

Hiding in farm manure ILLEGAL workers were told to hide themselves in manure to avoid detection by officials. National Police have arrested two employers at the farm in Almoradi, Murcia, and charged them with a breach of workers’ rights. One is the owner of the business. He is accused of handing his illegal workers a ‘fact sheet’ on avoiding police detection. Among several other

perils of wisdom was the demand that they hide in the farmhouse manure when investigators came calling. Police were tipped off to the worker scam by an anonymous source. In a surprise raid they identified two foreign men, both over pensionable age and with no permit to reside in Spain. They also found numerous safety violations.

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CRAMPED: The offending pavement.

Tightrope passage slammed By Matthew Elliott A TINY Torrevieja pavement has been denounced as a danger to pedestrians. The offending stretch is on Calle Ramon y Cajal and is barely 40 centimetres wide. Neighbours say it would be understandable on a rural street, but it is bang in the middle of Torrevieja. If it could be safely navigated it would serve to connect the city centre with Arturo Gomez square. Making matters worse is the presence of several large bins blocking the tightropestyle pavement. Both obstacles make it

nearly impossible for people with mobility problems to access the popular square. During summer, when the cafĂŠ and restaurants are in full swing, the bins are overflowing with rubbish, creating more peril for walkers. The complaint to Torrevieja Town Hall also claims that the fold of chairs and tables from cafes occupying the streets amounts to a stealthy privatisation of the public space. Incremental improvements, including better ramps and disabled parking spaces, have done little to help people trying to cross the town centre on foot.

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Ocean Race goes green

FAVOURITE: Alicante is popular starting point for Volvo Race. By Matthew Elliott PLASTIC will be banned from the Volvo Ocean Race celebrations in Alicante. Sustainability and solidarity with refugees have been declared the two twin themes of the world-famous yacht race. The Volvo Ocean Race is departing from Alicante for the fourth time in the city’s history. Some of the planet’s top sailors and Olympic heroes will set sail from the port on an

epic voyage that will take them around the world. The race will finish in Holland in June 2018. The launch party begins in Alicante on Wednesday October 11. There will be 11 days of boating-themed celebrations before the yachtsmen depart for Lisbon. A giant 55,000 square metre Race Village, a replica of the Olympic Village, will be set up at the port. No plastic materials whatsoever will be allowed in-

side. Everything will be constructed from recyclable material and guests given aluminium water bottles to drink from. ‘A Village without plastic’ is the slogan for the event, which will include dozens of stalls educating people on the danger plastic pollution poses to the sea. Meanwhile the finance ministry of the Valencian Community is eagerly awaiting the estimated €60 million windfall the event will bring.

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Fine tune JUST a few more weeks are needed to fine tune the renovation of Torrev i e j a ’s i n d o o r s w i m ming pool says Sports councillor Victor Ferrandez. The pool has been given an €80,000 makeover.

Lead ladies FE M A L E le ade r s in the province’s digital business universe were awarded at the eWoman 2017 event, where hundreds of businesswomen discussed equal opportunities and new technology.

Fair play PEOPLE with mental disabilities will have the Alicante Lawyers Association fighting their corner. Lawyers will und e rg o s p e c i a l w o r k shops which will focus on defending people with mental difficulties from any legal exploitation.

CAMPAIGN: For the early detection of prostate cancer.

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tion with urology. The free test is available to all men living in the Vega Baja area of Alicante aged 45 or over, or 40 if there is a family history, from September 18-22. Interested parties should call 966 925 770, email prevencion. trv@quironsalud.es or see the website http://www.quiron salud.es/torrevieja/es to make an appointment. The tests will take place in the Torrevieja Quironsalud Hospital and medical centres in Quironsalud Orihuela and Santa Pola. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection for a good prognosis of this disease. Our intention is to “inform and raise public awareness about prostate cancer as then there is a low risk of suffering with it. The aim is to inform citizens of the effective prevention for prostate cancer in men aged 45 years and over. “A common barrier to prevention of this disease is the lack of information; therefore, we want to familiarise society that with a simple blood test prostate cancer cure is possible if detected in time,” explained Dr Sven Petry, head of the Urology Unit Quironsalud Torrevieja. Ninety per cent of these cases can be cured. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the world and the first in Europe. Each year about 25,000 new cases are detected in Spain, but when detected early, 90 per cent of these tumours can be cured, added Dr Petry.

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Quality of Mar Menor affecting tourism

MAR MENOR: Hotel occupancy is reported to be down. THERE are conflicting reports coming out of the Mar Menor on the amount of hotel occupancy during last month. In figures presented by the tourism minister Javier Celdrán and based on a survey by the Institute of Tourism, he confirmed that the numbers of people staying in hotels reached 91 per cent in August 2017 which was three percentage points more than the same period 12 months earlier. However, at the same time, the local employers organisation COEC expressed their ongoing con-

cerns about the overall condition of the Mar Menor and said that their figures showed hotel occupancy was down to 88 per cent and well below the ‘good expectations’ that businesses had at the start of the season. The fall in visitors has been attributed to a number of things that included the loss of blue flags on some of the beaches and the ongoing reported quality or otherwise of the water in the Mar Menor which has left a negative and unfavourable image to potential tourists.

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IGNORED: Santo Domino came 10th while shopping centre won popular vote.

Shoppers beat culture vultures By Matthew Elliott A SURVEY of visitors to Orihuela found that the favourite destination by far was the Costa’s shopping centre. PSOE councillor Maria Garcia isn’t happy that the town’s cultural attractions failed to turn heads. The poll was conducted on the TripAdvisor website, one of the most popular travel portals in the world. It found that the shopping centre was the number one attraction on offer for guests.

Second was the close access to the beaches of Orihuela Costa. Languishing in seventh place was the top cultural venue, the museum of Orihuela’s favourite son, the poet Miguel Hernandez. Eighth spot was taken by the Cathedral. “I think the shopping centre is great commercially but it’s difficult to understand why, despite the wealth of heritage in our historic centre, our monuments and museums are bottom of the list of things to do in Orihuela,”

Garcia complained. She believes the problem lies not in Orihuela’s cultural appeal but in weak tourist promotion which lacks vision and passion. There is no recognised tourist route through the town, as enjoyed by visitors to countless other towns. Museums have recorded a quiet summer, with nothing being done to boost interest. Garcia has called for better bus connections between the historic centre and beaches of the Costa.

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IT was a very interesting meeting at the British Consulate between the Brexpats in Spain Valencia representatives Richard Hill and his assistant Helen, the Consul Sarah-Jane Morris and Brexpats’ Valencia legal advisor Ignacio Pellicer from Pellicer & Heredia Abogados. The official line is that the UK government wishes for things to remain ‘as is’ for expats who move to Spain before we exit the EU. The UK will continue to export and update the UK state pension within the EU, the EHIC card will still be available and medical care arranged via the S1 form. Citizenship needs to be explained. Nobody is a citizen of Europe except by treaty which of course the UK is resigning from. Many of us understand that while Britain allows dual nationality with

Spain it is not reciprocated by Spain to the UK, however it is not that simple. Unlike many other countries if you choose to take Spanish citizenship then Spain does not require any proof that you have renounced your UK one. The UK allows both so technically you can keep both passports. The Spanish may also be thinking of removing the need for Spanish language and cultural exams to obtain citizenship in Spain for over 65’s or reduce the standard. Passports are still an unknown quantity. We don’t know yet whether or not new UK passports will be phased in but there is nothing definite so again more on this later. Freedom of travel within Europe is again at the moment unresolved. For those in receipt of civil service, government or local government pensions including armed services reciprocal taxation is a very sore subject

especially if you don’t now have voting rights in the UK. According to the consul: “It is still the government’s intention to remove the 15 year rule for voting.” For those who choose to take citizenship it would be interesting in that you could then vote both in Spain and the UK! The Consul is going to look into pet passports with the UK government. While the Consul was of course unable to comment, Ignacio put forward the potential legal standpoint that on leaving the EU unless a new agreement was made with the UK it would not be part of the European pet passport scheme. Pellicer & Heredia’s aim is to keep the expat community up to date with the legal consequences on Brexit, and the team will continue to keep you informed on fut ure changes. Em ai l t hem at i n fo@pellicerheredia.com or call (+34) 965 48 07 37.

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Nightmare in paradise

PARADISE LOST: Neglect has ruined Costa Blanca’s greenest route. By Matthew Elliott RUBBISH and graffiti are ruining Elche’s iconic tourist route. The Palmeral is sold as a dreamy wander through history but critics say years of neglect have turned it into a nightmare. The three-kilometre stretch of date palm groves is the largest of its kind in Europe and perhaps Elche’s biggest tourist attraction. But visitors to the site have complained on social media that it is in a dreadful state of disrepair. Examples include rubbish strew across pathways and an abundance of crude graffiti marking the walls. Doors to gardens where thousands of

date palms bask in the sun are rusty and, in some cases, lying flat on the ground. Buildings within the gardens are dilapidated, weeds are overgrown and irrigation systems neglected. Fallen dates used to provide an autumnal charm before being swept up but now thousands lie rotting on the ground. This is more than an aesthetic problem, the slippery date residue poses a hazard to elderly walkers. Dead pigeons have been spotted and glass bottles and cigarette butts from youthful night time gatherings away from police. The city council has not responded to the complaints, but will have to work hard to avoid losing its star attraction.

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Church of England in the Costas MOJACAR Eucharist Sunday 11am at the Church of San Pascual, Agua de Enmedio Albox - Aljambra - Eucharist - Second and last Thursday each month 11am, Evensong Second Sunday each month 6pm. Llanos Del Peral - El Cudador - Eucharist or Morning Worship, Sunday 11am. Church Wardens, Pam Carter 667 947 573 and Tony Noble 634 301 873, or see the website www.mo jacarchurch.org. Harvest Festival services Mojacar and Lanos September 24. Aljambra September 28. BBQ and Fashion Show Llanos Del Peral Church Saturday September 23 at 4pm. Tickets €5 (entrance and BBQ) from Church Wardens.

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Shiny happy people HAPPY A N IM A LES S PA N IE N - F in c a Sa n Miguel de Salinas held its summer party. It w as n ic e to s ee s o me new faces and a lot of different nationalities found th e ir w ay to F in ca Sa n Miguel de Salinas. It started at about 6pm, and the first show was by Mona and Sol. They were dancing in their bikinis to the song Walking on Suns h in e u n til tw o o f th e ir biggest sponsors Angela and A a d th rew th e ice b u cke t over them! They raised about €1,000 that will cover one month’s costs for the animals. Thank y o u to all th e ir s p o n s ors h e re in S p a in , E n g land, Germany, Holland and Italy. A fte r th is th e d a nc e s ch o o l S o u l D a n ce pe rfo rme d tw o s h o w s , o ne modern dance and one flamenco dance, which every-

SUMMER PARTY: Thank you to everyone who took part and raised €1,000 towards the care of the animals. one enjoyed. The finca apologises that the paella was served a lot later than the planned time of 8pm. While people were w a i t i n g t h e r a ff l e w a s drawn. Angela Richards

was there with her nice prizes, and Judy W Jones, Penny Wing and Jacqueline Douwstra all donated prizes, too. In Engla nd, C hris tine made jewellery and sold it

with Renee Flack, raising €200. One of t he sponsor s, Eleanora van der Stap, did a tricycle tour around La Pedrera which was kindly donat ed by Ber nd Mann t o

anyone who sponsored the i ce bucket chal l enge f or €50. Sol was a very lucky girl as John and Paul a f r om Restaurant Bar Wolfies in Blue Lagoon gave her their motor Trike Tour! I f you want t o suppor t Happy Animales Spanien Finca San Miguel de Salinas come to the Fleahmarket on Friday September 22 from 10am-2pm at Cheers Bar Rest aur ant , Eagl es Nest. Unf or t unat el y t her e i s som e sad news. Moni ka, (Moni), cakemaker and volunt eer at ever y open day and Finca party, suddenly passed away on September 11. She will be missed. RIP Monika. For more information about the charity, reg.nr: G5478114, founder Mona Nowak, join the Facebook group fincasanmiguelde salinas, call Mona on 616 792 355 or email Sol nicosolm@hotmail.com.

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HELP Vega Baja volunteer goes the extra mile PAT MILLIGAN has been a volunteer with HELP Vega Baja for many years as part of their hospital visiting team, visiting patients at the Vega Baja Hospital. Wanting to do even more, Pat’s time is often taken up organising fundraising events for various charities and her events are becoming more and more popular with tickets

in great demand. On September 6, President of HELP Vega Baja, Michele Masson was handed a cheque for €365 for the charity by Pat at an event in Callosa de Segura. Over 80 people enjoyed a meal and entertainment by the ever popular entertainer, Woody. Michele thanked those attending for their support

and explained how the donation will be used to help people in the Vega Baja area who find themselves in difficult times. She also asked e ve ryone to join he r in tha nking Pa t for a ll the wonderful work she does week after week not only as a HELP Vega Baja volunteer but also for the local community.

RBL autumn concert THE Royal British Legion, Orihuela Costa and District branch, is holding an autumn concert on Friday September 29 from 8.15pm at the Olympis Restaurant in Mis Palmeras. There will be live music from the JB Brass Band who will play a series of popular marches and film themes plus British and Spanish standards all directed by Brian Webber.

They will be supported by flamenco with Francisca Samper plus a smattering of comedy. Tickets cost €10 and are on sale now at the Queen Victoria Pub in Cabo Roig, The Card Place in Punta Prima, The Mail Room in San Miguel de Salinas and the OIympia itself. For more information call 600 228 616.

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New season starts TO R R E V I E J A U 3 A a r e looking forward to a new, busy season beginning. Preparations are well underway f o r t h i s y e ar ’s Groups Fair to be held on Monday September 25. This is an a n n u a l e v e n t a t th e start of the autumn season that gives all existing group activities, old and new, the chance to showcase their individual group activity to members. The event starts at 11am in the Torrevieja CMO building (behind Carrefour). Old, existing and potentially new members

There are lots of activities for all ages and social trips are planned.

are welcome to come along, browse the tables and enq u ire a b o u t in d iv id u a l groups. It is possible to join as many or as few groups as you wish. There is no obligatio n w h ats o ev er to jo in anything at all!

There are lots of activities for all ages and social trips away are being planned for the coming year. Past events have included white water rafting, walking in Germany and we have even had a Mediterranean cruise. Fancy a trip and lunch in Benidorm? A visit to Cartagena and the Licor 43 factory? Or would you prefer a visit to a concert or theatre? Check out our website www.torreviejau3a.org for further information.

MABS Party in the Park DON’T miss this!!! It only happens once a year. Dance the late afternoon and evening away to top groups and singers on Sunday September 24 at the Centro Civico in Roda. Gates open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start and hot food will be served from around 4.30pm, while the bar with cheap prices will be open

all day. Tickets cost €12 and include food. They are available from The MABS Shop on Avenida Ramon Y Cajal in San Javier or the MABS Bookstall at the Arches Bar, Los Alcazares. Shop opening times are Monday to Friday 10am until 2pm. Enjoy the warmth of a September evening in the open air with friends!

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All the fun of the fayre cy of St Peter and St Paul, of which the church forms a part. Directions and a map can be found at the following links: http://www.c-of-e-torrevieja.com/wp/los-bal cones-church/ http://www.c-of-e-torrevieja.com/wp/los-bal cones-location/

New pastor at Torrevieja Christian Fellowship dom as a team having worked TORREVIEJA CHRISTIAN very much together over the FELLOWSHIP (TCF) located past years. During the time on Avenida de las Cortes ValenChris was Prison Chaplain, Hecianas 68 (old Alicante Road) lena worked in the prison Torrevieja 03183, are celebratalongside him as a volunteer ing the arrival of a new season and then as an employee in the and a new Pastor in a special Chaplaincy department. Chris service on Sunday September says, “We were privileged to 24 from 10.30am followed by a A TEAM: Pastor Chris witness the power of God in Jebuffet lunch. Knight and wife Helena. sus Christ change many hard Pastor Chris Knight and his hearts over those years and literwife Helena took up the post on ally set the prisoners free.” July 1 and are settling into life in In November 2011, they moved Spain and TCF. from the prison to the parish where Chris began a career in marketing Chris became Vicar of St Mary’s having obtained a degree at Aston Church Royal Leamington Spa. They University Birmingham and worked had a royal time in this wonderful in business for 3M United Kingdom church. St Mary’s grew over the 5.5 plc and Rank Hovis McDougall’s Share your years they were there both numerically (RHM) now Premier Foods plc. opinions with many families and children and in Chris was ordained into the Church depth of the knowledge and experiof England in 1996. He completed his ence of the Christian faith. St Mary’s Curacy at St Pauls Church, Banbury had strong ministries in the local community helpand then moved into Prison Chaplaincy as the Coing alcoholics, drug addicts and the homeless. Chris ordinating Chaplain for over 10 years at HMP says, “Many people experienced the life changing Lowdham Grange, a Category B prison in Nottingpower of Jesus Christ and were set free becoming ham. Chris’s last post was as Vicar of St Mary’s Christians and taking their rightful place as producChurch, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. tive citizens in the country and in the church.” Chris and Helena arrive from the United King@euroweeklynews

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AN autumn fayre is to be held at Los Balcones church and garden in Torrevieja on Saturday October 14 from 10.30am-1.30pm. It promises to be a grand day out for all the family, with homemade cakes and pickles, refreshments, arts and crafts, a Christmas fayre, tombola, books, games, bric-a-brac, shoes, fashion and jewellery. All proceeds will go to the Anglican Chaplain-

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Drunk don’t drive THE number of people busted in Denmark for drink driving has halved since 2007. The change in behaviour has also reduced the number of people killed in alcoholrelated road traffic accidents by two thirds.

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Less young people are drinking and driving in Denmark than ever before.

Running debt DENMARK is unable to claim back millions of euros in student debt from EU students once they have left the country. The figure, which now stands at over €16 million, has more than doubled since 2011.

Fair pay THE national male football team has offered to pay the women side’s wages after a pay dispute. The women’s team are

currently on strike and have rejected the offer due to it not meeting their requirements.

Come up short A NEW bridge near Jedsted

was discovered to be a metre too short when it was installed last Friday. Authorities have ensured that it will be ready for its opening with a temporary solution in place.

AN Asian hornet has been spotted on the island of SchouwenDuiveland. The insects, which are the largest of their species, have been on the EU list of invasive alien species since August 2016.

against a fine for urinating in a public place. Geerte Piening was fined €140 two and a half years ago for urinating in the street after a night out.

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INTERNATIONAL broadcasters based in the UK are likely to move their operations to the Netherlands after Brexit, according to a study by Expert Media Partners.

DUTCH girls between the ages of 15 and 18 are two times more likely to be bullied online than boys of the same age group, according to Statistics Netherlands. Less than one in seven victims in this age group report the abuse to the authorities.

Pee penalty A TWENTY-THREE-YEAR OLD Dutch woman lost her appeal

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Bond busted

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A GERMAN real-life James Bond has been prosecuted for hiding millions from the taxman. The 77year-old former spy was discovered to owe €14 million in tax and could face six years in prison.

Jurassic sea SCIENTISTS have finally identified the bones of a giant, 190 million-year-old sea creature that was discovered in the 1980s. The

long-necked reptile is believed to have been a super predator in the Jurassic period.

Right creep up POLLS have put the far-right AfD party in third place in the upcoming German election, ahead of other ‘smaller’ parties. If the party’s numbers hold, its representatives will enter Parliament for the first time.

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Bank blunder THREE bank customers have been fined for ignoring an elderly man w ho los t c ons c ious ne s s in the branch and later died. The amounts ra nge from €2,400 to €3,600. Those prosecuted were accused of walking around and not offering to he lp w he n the 83-ye a r-old c ollapsed.

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Flight fallout

Sink home

RYANAIR has cancelled flights from Paris, Toulouse, and Bordeaux this week. The airline announced they will cancel up to 50 flights a day from now until the end of October, in order to improve their punctuality.

LOCAL residents who were evacuated from the village of Leuvensesteenweg last Thursday following the emergence of a sink hole have now been allowed to return home. The incident was triggered by a burst water main.

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A HOMELESS man was arrested last Sunday charged with murdering a woman who was eight months pregnant. Her partner raised the alarm after finding the 23year-old’s body in her apartment in Ustaritz.

THE City 2 Commercial Centre in Brussels will undergo major renovation over the next 18 months to make it more modern and accessible. Over €30 million will be invested in the project.

Dirty air AIR on the Paris metro system is 10 times dirtier than the air outside, according to a new report shared by local media sources. The high concentration of pollution is considered dangerous to health.

Hunting horror A 13-YEAR-OLD boy was shot dead by his grandfather on the opening day of France’s hunting season. The accident occurred as the boy went to pick up a dead game bird.

Drilling deep A NEW drilling contract has been awarded for a Belgian geothermal project. The client is planning to drill 5,000 metres below the surface to reach energy and heat resources.

Grand disaster THE Monumental Supreme Court of Belgium, which was built in the 19th century, is on the verge of collapse. The crumbling building is still used as Belgian’s highest courthouse and hears trials on a daily basis.

SWEDISH actor Alexander Skarsgard took home an Emmy from the award show last Sunday for his part in the acclaimed TV show Big Little Lies.

Flood fun A STORM caused basements and shops in Malmo to flood last Sunday. The heavy downpour included hailstorms and caused a half-marathon event to be cancelled, as well as damaging the interiors of several buildings.

Protest dispute SWEDISH police have come

under fire for allowing a neo-Nazi group to demonstrate in the streets of Gothenburg without having an official permit. The 50-strong group marched with banners bearing Nazi symbols.

No men allowed A MAN-FREE festival organised to protect women from sexual assault at music festivals has come under fire for its discriminatory approach to transgender individuals. Only those identified as female at birth are currently allowed to attend.

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Polar scared NORWAY has fined a tourist guide €1,300 for scaring a polar bear. A guide who was leading a group on a snowmobile expedition approached the bear, which is forbidden, and scared it away.

Police scam A FORMER policeman was sentenced to 21 years in prison by the Oslo District Court for gross corruption and conspiracy to smuggle cannabis. It is reported he received over €262,000 in bribes from drug traffickers.

Solar sells SOLAR panel units will be sold for the first time in-store at a Norwegian electronic chain. The use of solar panel power for energy has tripled in efficiency in Norway in the past year alone.

Viking riches REINDEER hunters have discovered a 1,100 year-old Viking sword in Norway’s Oppland county. The sword was found in good condition owing to the freezing condition in the region throughout most of the year.

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Cup tickets

COUNTDOWN: Clock is ticking as 2018 tournament gears up. TICKET lines are now open for the 2018 World Cup held in Russia next summer. Football fans can submit applications for tickets until October 12. They will be sold on a first come, first served basis between November 16 and 28. Another sales period will come before the tournament’s kick-off.

HIV epidemic AN average of 80 Russians die every day from HIV/Aids according to new statistics. There has been a 13 per cent increase in deaths this year. At least 1.1 million people carry the virus in Russia. Health authorities have described it as an epidemic.

Slurry wars PIG farmers in south-west Russia illegally blocked the highway to Kazakhstan after police confiscated computers used to automatically feed 28,000 pigs. Detectives are investigating possible subsidy fraud and seized the computers for three months. The farmers face heavy fines for blocking traffic with their tractors.

Everest empire THE Russian Embassy in London raised eyebrows when it described Mount Everest as Russian territory in a tweet. The statement was later deleted by not before some netizens pointed out the strange claim. In response the embassy tweeted ‘digital sh*t happens’ alongside a picture of Forrest Gump.

Chimney comrades A WARNING was given to the Russian Consulate in San Francisco after it began burning rubbish in a giant fireplace. Black smoke sailed from the chimney leading to fears of a fire. But firefighters were told not to worry. The incident violates about 1,000 of San Francisco’s famously green-friendly rules.

Bomb scares SCHOOLS and other public buildings were evacuated in dozens of Russian cities after a series of bomb threats. In just one day authorities across the country received 42 anonymous threats. An estimated 45,000 people were moved from buildings in Perm, Omsk, Chelyabinsk and other major cities.

Forbidden film A FILM about an affair between Tsar Nicholas and a Polish dancer will not be screened by Russia’s biggest cinema group. Extremist Christian groups have burned cars and tossed Molotov cocktails outside cinemas daring to show ‘Mathilde.’ Tsar Nicholas II is considered a saint by the Russian Orthodox Church.

BANNED: Cinemas are cowing into religious groups over film.

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IT’S costing more than ever to die in Britain and many people have to cut back on funeral expenses which can average more than €4,000. London is the most expensive place to die with average costs exceeding €6,000 which is double the cost of a funeral in Northern Ireland according to the 11th Cost of Dying report published by insurers SunLife. The funeral however only makes up less than 50 per cent of the average cost with the total hitting €9,000 when adding the cost of a wake, cars, flowers and a profes-

By John Smith sional to administer the estate. In the survey according to funeral directors and bereaved, a number of people have opted for the cheapest coffin, hold the wake at home and even considered burying their loved one in their back gardens. Since the company first started the survey, they have seen costs increase by more than 70 per cent in England although Northern Ireland and Wales have seen a drop.

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Fashion sales grow online WITH London Fashion Week just about to finish, shopping for clothes online is becoming a major market in the UK and increasingly in Spain. In the past five years, UK spend online has doubled to £16 billion (€18 billion) although the overall growth in clothing sales is just over 1 per cent, suggesting that the customer base remains much the same but the method of purchase has changed. So says Mintel, the world’s

largest market intelligence agency with global offices in Europe, the Far East and Asia Major retailers such as Inditex and Mango have spent a lot of time and money in developing their Spanish websites which can then be rolled out across the world whilst a number of British companies such as Debenhams and Marks and Spencer are making it much easier for English speaking residents in Spain to purchase their clothing.

IN a recent edition of this newspaper it was suggested that sterling would be likely to recover against the euro and this is what has happened. At the time of writing, the exchange rate has exceeded €1.12 and could climb further.

Unfair olives SPANISH olive growers have now received a 150 page document from US Department of Commerce which they must fill in if they wish to keep tariff free imports. American olive growers accuse them of unfair competition supported by the Spanish government.

Bitcoin falls THE digital currency Bitcoin has lost 20 per cent of its value in September after tremendous rises in 2017. Despite this a single coin is still valued at around $4,000 (€3,356) although Chinese pressure may hurt it in the future.

Greater growth for Spain’s economy AFTER reviewing the way in which national accounting in Spain is undertaken, the authorities have now slightly upgraded 2015 and 2016 growth results. According to the National Institute of Statistics economic output grew by 3.3 per cent in 2016, up by 0.1 per cent over the figure reported in

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We know perfectly well that relocation would become an exodus, Catalonia would enter into an economic collapse,” Josep Bou President of Entrepreneurs of Catalonia on Catalonian Independence.

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is the total value that shares in Siemens Gamesa on the Spanish Stock Exchange have lost in just six weeks.

Escalating cost of death

A SPOKESPERSON for the Spanish Finance Ministry has announced that in order to comply with deficit containment requirements, public sector pay rises will be capped. The maximum increase in any single year between 2018 and 2020 will be set at 2 per cent although there is no guarantee that even this figure will be agreed in every case. Unions are now awaiting a meeting with government negotiators to see what their members are likely to be offered.

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March of this year whilst the 2015 figure is now reported as 3.4 per cent, up 0.2 per cent. So pleased is the government with these adjusted figures that the ministry of the economy thinks it reasonable to expect the 2017 figure to be even better than 2016.

Many people now consider the advantage of taking insurance or making interim payments on guaranteed costs in order to save their loved ones from having the problem of funding their funeral after they have gone. Those living in Spain will be able to find similar options in order to reduce the likely cost of a funeral and also need to consider whether their wills should specify that their estates should be distributed under Spanish law or the law of the country in which they were born.

Energy shares fall A REPORT issued by the investment bankers Goldman Sachs has frightened a number of corporate and private investors and hit the shares of Spanish energy companies. The twin reasons for this were suggestions that the Spanish government was likely to cut subsidies to the energy section and the increased amount of green energy will see prices tumbling.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY Anglo American 1,288.25 -2.25 Associated British Foods 3,159.50 1.50 Admiral Group 1,812.50 27.50 Ashtead Group 1,760.50 22.50 Antofagasta 952.25 20.75 Aviva 504.75 0.75 AstraZeneca 4,703.50 -16.00 BAE Systems 612.75 16.75 Babcock International Group 799.25 -1.25 Barclays 187.60 0.95 British American Tobacco 4,688.25 -52.75 Barratt Developments 582.00 -1.50 Berkeley Group Holdings 3,495.50 -0.50 British Land Co 598.75 3.25 BHP Billiton 1,331.25 0.75 Bunzl 2,237.50 2.50 BP 452.45 4.20 Burberry Group 1,746.50 5.50 BT Group 287.65 3.25 Coca-Cola HBC 2,569.50 11.50 Carnival 4,801.00 18.00 Centrica 187.85 -0.15 Compass Group 1,593.50 2.50 Croda International 3,711.00 36.00 CRH 2,645.00 5.00 ConvaTec Group 259.30 1.50 DCC 7,112.50 27.50 Diageo 2,497.75 9.75 Direct Line Insurance Group 374.30 2.80 Experian 1,467.50 21.50 easyJet 1,229.50 16.50 Ferguson Ord 10 5366p 4,555.00 69.00 Fresnillo 1,430.50 -10.50 G4S 275.00 -0.10 GKN 347.90 9.10 Glencore 345.03 0.53 GlaxoSmithKline 1,453.25 -0.75 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,413.00 17.00 Hammerson 543.75 0.25 HSBC Holdings 714.55 6.55 International Consolidated Air. 594.75 3.25 InterContinental Hotels 3,683.00 15.00 3i Group 917.75 6.75 Imperial Brands 3,265.75 -61.75 Informa 667.75 -0.75 Intertek Group 4,891.00 34.00 ITV 157.35 -0.85 Johnson Matthey 2,885.50 50.50 Kingfisher 290.00 1.00 Land Securities Group 978.25 3.25

% CHG. NET VOL -0.17 18,491.64 0.05 25,088.16 1.54 5,132.96 1.29 8,791.37 2.23 9,395.21 0.15 20,483.77 -0.34 60,839.02 2.81 18,983.13 -0.16 4,022.02 0.51 32,335.48 -1.11 107,623.04 -0.26 5,882.67 -0.01 4,729.79 0.55 6,131.14 0.06 28,755.86 0.11 7,570.72 0.94 89,245.64 0.32 7,522.36 1.14 28,017.36 0.45 9,472.14 0.38 10,882.86 -0.08 10,648.22 0.16 25,350.64 0.98 4,878.61 0.19 22,114.32 0.58 5,144.08 0.39 6,413.64 0.39 63,086.48 0.75 5,197.50 1.49 13,575.64 1.36 4,786.36 1.54 11,746.82 -0.73 10,891.29 -0.04 4,332.05 2.69 5,796.45 0.15 50,611.91 -0.05 72,818.72 1.22 6,659.43 0.05 4,315.12 0.93 144,794.29 0.55 12,337.93 0.41 7,109.43 0.74 8,891.88 -1.86 31,258.77 -0.11 5,545.55 0.70 7,963.01 -0.54 6,279.64 1.78 5,457.64 0.35 6,320.88 0.33 7,829.40

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Legal & General Group 253.70 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 65.60 London Stock Exchange 3,836.50 Micro Focus International 2,422.00 Mediclinic International 698.00 Merlin Entertainments 439.90 Marks & Spencer Group 329.40 Mondi 2,024.50 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 230.30 National Grid 951.85 NMC Health 2,780.00 Next 4,970.00 Old Mutual Group 195.55 Paddy Power Betfair 7,185.00 Prudential 1,750.25 Persimmon 2,439.50 Pearson 568.25 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,823.50 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 252.10 Royal Dutch Shell 2,111.75 Royal Dutch Shell 2,146.75 RELX 1,638.50 Rio Tinto 3,470.50 Rolls-Royce Group 895.25 Randgold Resources 7,462.50 RSA Insurance Group 626.75 Rentokil Initial 297.00 Sainsbury (J) 238.65 Schroders 3,289.00 Sage Group (The) 701.25 Segro 533.25 Shire 3,901.25 Smurfit Kappa Group 2,351.00 Skay 928.75 Standard Life Aberdeen 406.45 Smiths Group 1,580.50 Scottish Mortgage Investment Trst 423.35 Smith & Nephew 1,343.50 SSE 1,409.50 Standard Chartered 739.10 St James's Place 1,122.50 Severn Trent 2,223.50 Tesco 182.55 TUI AG 1,301.50 Taylor Wimpey 186.65 Unilever 4,368.25 United Utilities Group 887.25 Vodafone Group 208.68 Worldpay Group 407.20 WPP Group 1,355.50

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CHANGE% CHANGE VOLUME(M) 0,91% 1,92 127.308,34 0,93% 0,8 76.897,39 1,01% 1,6 825.816,65 1,54% 3,77 147.179,76 0,74% 0,89 71.726,37 0,16% 0,18 217.224,16 0,78% 0,25 162.201,75 0,15% 0,07 196.886,44 -0,23% -0,16 163.191,02 -0,02% -0,02 339.265,06 -1,36% -0,33 207.184,65 -0,72% -1,63 87.132,02 -0,61% -0,98 186.724,71 -0,49% -0,72 134.977,57 1,43% 0,52 174.233,00 0,71% 0,65 322.407,52 0,20% 0,27 361.105,32 -0,05% -0,08 127.104,67 0,06% 0,04 180.441,76 0,72% 0,54 581.431,98 0,26% 0,14 70.652,61 -1,04% -0,37 210.209,05 -0,30% -0,28 237.839,83 0,62% 0,74 33.304,05 -0,05% -0,06 90.300,32 0,23% 0,45 191.612,30 1,44% 0,68 195.240,46 -0,74% -0,78 192.504,61 0,88% 0,7 240.111,27 0,63% 0,62 152.063,74 M - MILLION DOLLARS

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Most Advanced Xcel Brands, Inc Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. National CineMedia, Inc. American Superconductor Corporation aTyr Pharma, Inc. National American University Holdings, Inc. The Stars Group Inc. SecureWorks Corp. Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. Black Box Corporation Axovant Sciences Ltd.

$ 4.25 $ 3.30 $ 6.87 $ 4.88 $ 3.70 $ 2.29 $ 19.30 $ 12.55 $ 2.11 $ 3.25 $ 21.34

1 ▲ 30.77% 0.51 ▲ 18.28% 1.06 ▲ 18.24% 0.67 ▲ 15.91% 0.40 ▲ 12.12% 0.24 ▲ 11.71% 1.85 ▲ 10.60% 1.19 ▲ 10.48% 0.20 ▲ 10.47% 0.30 ▲ 10.17% 1.82 ▲ 9.32%

$ 16.34 $ 2.05 $ 4.52 $ 6.86 $ 4.16 $ 6.96 $ 24.68 $ 32.70 $ 6.30 $ 12.85 $ 22.50

6.60 ▼ 28.77% 0.75 ▼ 26.79% 1.56 ▼ 25.66% 1.62 ▼ 19.10% 0.77 ▼ 15.62% 1.05 ▼ 13.11% 3.63 ▼ 12.82% 4.40 ▼ 11.86% 0.67 ▼ 9.61% 1.30 ▼ 9.19% 2 ▼ 8.16%

Most Declined Yangtze River Development Limited Trans World Entertainment Corp. T2 Biosystems, Inc. Nabriva Therapeutics plc Sundance Energy Australia Limited KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Calyxt, Inc. BioTelemetry, Inc. Novan, Inc. Aquinox Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Empire Resorts, Inc.

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“Schhh... You Know Who” A WAR has broken out between Coca Cola and Japanese drinks manufacturer Suntory over the import of millions of bottles of Schweppes tonic water from Britain to Spain. Schweppes Spain, owned by Suntory has taken action against companies selling British made Schweppes tonic water and a major importer. So heated has the argument become that the main court in Barcelona has had to submit the matter to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) the EU’s highest court for an opinion before making a ruling. Coca Cola owns the rights to produce Schweppes tonic water and other drinks in the UK and a number of other countries as does Suntory, but with the growth in popularity of gin and tonic across Europe, one Spanish distributor in particular decided that more money could be made by importing the quinine-based drink from the UK. It is estimated that the import of British tonic accounted for 5 per cent of total Spanish sales and action was taken against wholesalers who supplied bars and restaurants with the tonic as well as the main importer who had 45,000 bottles seized at ports of landing. Whilst Coca Cola has signed a private agreement not to send Schweppes tonic water direct to Spain, the distributor has argued that it is doing nothing wrong and that the Schweppes’ brand is closely associated in the minds of consumers with Coca Cola. The counter argument not only disputes this but points out that Spanish Schweppes tonic tastes different to the UK pro-

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duced version and even has different sized bubbles. Once the CJEU completes its deliberations, their conclusion will be passed to Barcelona and a final decision will be handed down, so that one side will be able to relax with an enjoyable G&T. Intellectual Property lawyers await the decision with interest as there are many branded items produced in different parts of the European Union where parallel imports are known to take place from Eastern Europe to wealthier States and precedence in law is always helpful.

BUILDING A LOCAL CURRENCY FOR LOCAL PEOPLE

AN Israeli company, Colu, has attracted more than €10 million financial investment from corporate investors prepared to take a chance on new high tech start-up companies. Originally formed to take advantage of the interest in digital currencies following the success of bitcoin, it has shifted its emphasis to introduce local online currencies for specific cities. Starting in Israel and the UK, there is every likelihood that if the test cases are successful, we could see the same concept arriving in Spain. The actual idea is quite simple and takes the previously tried concept of a local currency and digitises it so they now operate the Haifa Shekel and the Liverpool Pound. Local companies agree to sign up free of charge to Colu and confirm that they will accept digital payment and consumers also sign up to convert their pounds on a one for one basis for the Liverpool Pound. There are no charges to change money nor are there charges when payments are made but in order to prosper

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Colu charges 1.5 per cent when the digital currency is cashed in. The attraction for local business is that it pays no fees to accept digital payment and as membership - both business and consumer - grows so there will be an increasing market of local shoppers. Research shows that large businesses such as supermarkets and major retailers move up to 70 per cent of in-

come earned out of the area to regional or main bank accounts whilst local businesses keep up to 65 per cent of income circulating within the area. The concept is good, but there are potential drawbacks as there is only so much local business to business trade that can be undertaken before small companies need to ‘cash in’ their Liverpool Pounds which is when they lose 1.5 per cent of their total. Equally, if businesses keep hold of all of their digital income, Colu won’t make any income and could well ‘pull the plug.’ None of the four trial areas have been trading for long enough to indicate whether this is a potentially viable option, but the fact that some major venture capitalists are prepared to help fund the company suggests that this could be the next big thing in the digital world. If it does take off, then the only slight irony will be a concept that looks to support local shops for local people will see a percentage of the money earned disappearing to Israel.

Spain boosts private pensions THE Minister for the Economy, Luis de Guindos has made it known that the government is anxious to encourage investment in personal pension plans. He therefore intends to put a draft Royal Decree before Parliament reducing the maximum management fee for plans from 1.5 per cent to 1.25 per cent of the value of the investment. This is the second reduction since 2014 when the maximum fee was reduced from 2 per cent and will be criticised by investment managers who claimed that they lost €100 million of income then and could lose another €50 million if this law is approved. From 2025 it will also be easier for individuals to release part of their pension investments.

Winner of Ig Nobel prize A RECENT Spanish development for unborn babies known as the Babypod is available for pregnant women at a cost of €149.95. This small intra-vaginal device stimulates neural development in unborn babies through music. The company which has been set up by four scientists says studies show that it encourages communication and vocalisation in babies before birth through the music streamed. Babypod gives them their first musical and learning experience and is far more effective than other devices affixed to the stomach. Not everyone agrees however as it has been singled out for an Ig Nobel in this year’s annual awards presented by humorous American scientific magazine Annals of Improbable Research.

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BREXIT MAY HURT EXPATRIATE PENSIONS

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CONSERVATIVE MP Nicky Morgan, Chairman of the UK Treasury Committee has written to the Chancellor regarding possible loss of pension payments and insurance for expatriates. It appears that what are known as cross-border insurance policies may no longer be permitted following Brexit unless some form of agreement is reached between the UK and European Union. In essence, a number of policies which run after March 2019 have been sold to customers under passporting arrangements which allow for the insurers to make payments into the EU but these arrangements will in theory be stopped post Brexit unless some form of agreement is reached. Pensioners in particular should not immediately worry as it is believed state and other pensions paid into UK accounts should be safe but there may be some difficulty in respect of private pensions paid in euros into EU accounts. The same may be true for other insurance policies also written in the UK

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UK needs new agreement but covering properties, lives or other matters in Spain. This is not some form of crafty trick by insurance companies but a situation which means that without some form of agreement, they will either have to withhold payment or risk breaking the law. So far, the United Kingdom has indicated that part of the initial discussions inv o l v e d cross-border sales of goods and

Nicky Morgan, Chair of UK Treasury Committee.

materials but according to the Treasury Committee, both the UK and EU appear to have overlooked these sales. As it could take anywhere from nine to 18 months for legislation to be put in place to allow these transfers or for British insurers to either set up subsidiaries abroad or transfer their existing portfolios to third parties, the problem is quite urgent. In her letter to the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, Miss Morgan said “The possibility UK providers may not be legally able to pay out pensions or insurance contracts to citizens in the EU - including UK expats - is a stark example of the consequences of a ‘cliff edge’ Brexit.” She went on to say that “It is therefore surprising there have been no position papers from the [European] commission or the government proposing how it might be addressed.” It is estimated there may be several hundred thousand contracts which could be affected and therefore this intervention by the Treasury Committee is clearly very timely.

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Catalan pension fears AS the Catalan Independence Referendum row rolls on, employees and pensioners in the province are receiving mixed messages about the viability of an Independent state. Whilst the Catalan government has been issuing comforting words to the estimated 500,000 existing pensioners, the government in Madrid suggests that there would be a shortfall of just under €4.7 billion to pay them. With the largest number of workers falling in the 25 to 54 age category, the number of pensioners could well grow over the coming years which would put a further strain on the Catalan economy. Without national support, the government suggests that the independent state could see job losses of at least 250,000 which would also reduce the pension pot and increase the drain on social service payments.

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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No one’s laughing now are they? LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT IF the UK doesn’t toughen up against the threat of potential terrorism we really can put our heads between our legs and kiss our proverbials goodbye. The first thing the government has to come to terms with (and more importantly publicly admit), is that we are in a war. The second thing, imperative to any successful outcome, is to openly recognise that the active participants in this conflict are predominantly young men, who hail from ethnic backgrounds and are followers of Islamic beliefs. Political correctness and the fear of being labelled a racist preventing us admitting who our enemies are is utterly ridiculous. The power to intercept internet use and freeze suspects’ bank accounts, rescinded in 2011 due to some human rights infringement protest (surprise, surprise) must be restored. Internment must be brought back. The 23,000 terrorist suspects presently at large in the UK have to be monitored more closely, including phone hacking and the eavesdropping of conversations. No individual convicted of terrorism should have access to public funds for leave

ANTI-TERROR MEASURES: Must be intensified? to appeal and, where possible, immediate deportation should be in effect. Suspects’ homes must be raided far more frequently. Mosques and schools, suspected of preaching radicalism, must be closed down and offending leaders jailed. Police have to be given much wider powers and not be in fear of recrimination for offending some religious ritual

or another. We are quite simply too damned soft. The days of Geneva conventions and fair play is over. This enemy merely looks on any sign of decency as a weakness. These people kill women and children and even their own kind indiscriminately. They saw peoples’ heads off and crucify others on social media. You can’t possibly fight a

war against them shackled by political correctness or the fear that you may ‘offend’ somebody. This war is also being fought on many fronts, including a growing number in high office, banner bearers who parade the streets and bleaters in the public media. The enemy is everywhere. Strange is it not, that when I warned of all this 20 years ago I was accused of being a ranting idiot and indeed often observed as a laughing stock? Well in the words of Nigel Farage to the European government. No one’s laughing now are they? I will finish this week on a somewhat lighter note. Ta ra! Couldn’t help laughing at a story I picked up during the week. It concerned the late great actor Yul Bryner. Apparently during the run of The King and I at the London Palladium in the 60’s, one elderly fan waited at the stage door every night with a bunch of flowers for Mr Bryner. Every time they were offered the star declined. On the final night the lady duly turned up and hit Bryner over the head with her bouquet. This was brilliantly observed in the piece I read as a memorable example of the ‘fan hitting the s..t’! Ha ha. Got to laugh ain’t ya? Keep the faith, Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Bigger and better plus futuristic! SUPERYACHTS are getting bigger, bolder and more futuristic. Bars, restaurants and even water slides are all expected on the biggest sea vessels. Many support jet skis among their ‘toys,’ while others have helicopter pads, and a few go one step further and have a submarine in tow, or onboard Picasso or Rembrandt artworks. Here is a roundup of the Top Seven biggest superyachts on the waters today:

Azzam Size: 180.6 metres Cost (at purchase): €450 million Owner: Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Manufactured: Germany

Fulk Al Salamah Size: 164 metres Cost: Unknown Owner: Oman ruling family Manufactured: Italy

Eclipse Size: 162.5 metres Cost: €340 million Owner: Roman Abramovich, Chelsea owner Manufactured: Denmark

Dubai Size: 162 metres Cost: €338 million Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai Manufactured: Germany

Dilbar Size: 156 metres Cost: €335 million Owner: Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov Manufactured: Germany

Al Said Size: 155 metres Cost: Unknown Owner: Qaboos bin Said al Said, the Sultan of Oman Manufactured: Germany

Topaz Size: 147.25 metres Cost: €400 million Owner: Sheikh Mansour, Deputy premier of UAE and Manchester City owner Manufactured: Germany

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Awash wit Peeping into the world of superyachts offshore in southern Spain and talking onshore to people in the know about the super-rich and famous provides an amazing eye-opener for landlubber David Noon, including how to save a small fortune on fuel to spotting an on-board Picasso. OTHING says rich like a superyacht. A Rolls-Royce or a stately home - even a private jet - pales in significance compared to the exuberance of wealth that a superyacht purports. The superyacht is the ultimate toy to many A-list celebrities, Russian oligarchs and Middle Eastern royal families seeking out the high-life on the seas. And so it could be safe to assume that the owners of the monumental vessels have little time - or need - to worry about the cost of their homes at sea. Think again. Just as the majority of us will shop around for the best mobile phone or flight deal, superyacht owners are keen to bag a bargain wherever they can. In fact, a wise oligarch could be saved as much as €25,000 on a single tank full of fuel should he - or his hired crew - know where to stop off. This is a fair old chunk of cash when you consider the cost of cleaners, maintenance, catering staff, and everything else in the world of yachting, where some cynics claim that the two best days in a boat owner’s life are the day that he 43 metre buys... and the superyacht: day that he sells! Fuel capacity: Chelsea 22,430 owner Roman litres Abramovich’s (around b e s t - k n o w n £15,000) yacht (he has five in total), the Eclipse, reportedly has 70 staff to cater to the guests’ every need and operate not only the superyacht but also its mini-submarine. The world’s largest superyacht, the Azzam (a staggering 180 metres, or 1.75 times longer than a standard football pitch), is estimated to set its royal Arab owner back an eye-watering $60 million every year in upkeep alone. Owning a superyacht isn’t for the rich or even the super-rich. It is for an elite class so far up the wealth ladder that it’s hard to imag-

The biggest superyachts have 50 bedroom suites accommodating around 100 people.

WORLD’S BIGGEST: The Azzam measures in at 180 metres long.

Rising Sun a favourite with world’s famous

From left: Barack Obama, Tom Hanks, Oprah Winfrey and Noel Gallagher. MEDIA magnate David Geffen’s Rising Sun superyacht often hosts the rich and famous, with Barack Obama and wife Michelle, US TV Oprah Winfrey and actor Tom Hanks, as well as pop supremo Bruce Springsteen, fashion designer Calvin Klein and ex rock-icon Noel Gallagher all spotted aboard, including in local waters around Ibiza.

RISING SUN: Chartered by the famous.

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TALL STORY: Super Yacht A and (inset) owner Melnichenko.

Rock stop to forget WHILE there is undoubtedly cash to be saved from a stop-off in Gibraltar, one Russian billionaire will be wishing that his mega vessel had not put into Gibraltar earlier this year. No sooner had the captain of Andrey Melnichenko superyacht berthed than the Gibraltar Port Authority impounded the €400m superyacht, Sailing Yacht A. Seized, the tallest (and 10th longest) superyacht in the world, was held over unpaid fees, with German shipbuilder Nobiskrug claiming that the

Russian industrialist owed €15.3 million in overdue fees for the €143 million vessel. Designed by French interior designer Philippe Starck (who has a place in Ronda in southern Spain), the Sailing Yacht A remained in the hands of the Port Authority for two weeks until Melnichenko and Nobiskrug reached an agreement and all potential civil charges were dropped against him. Melnichenko also owns a superyacht called Motor Yacht A which is reportedly up for sale for around €200 million.

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The Arab royal-owned super-yacht Solandge that charters out for €1 million a week, moored in Marbella earlier this month.

keeping them there. He points to over 500 metres of deep berthing space for superyachts recently built as part of the Mid Harbour Marina as a sign of government commitment to making the Spain and elsewhere in the Med) will have Rock an attractive stop-off to world’s superya tank which holds at least 42,500 litres acht skippers. and you don’t get to own one of those sleek But it is not just Gibraltar that is on the behemoths if you aren’t aware of costs. map for cash-savvy yacht owners. This is why Gibraltar has been attracting Malaga is also becoming an important more superyachts than ever and is increasing stop for vessels that don’t want to go as the amount of dock space for them as diesel far as Gibraltar, but with costs just 61c per diesel costing an averlitre and other Some superyachts age €1.05 per litre (and chandlery goods more in the other attracas well as alcohol have up to tive marinas of Mallorare considerably 70 crew ca), it will cost an adcheaper locally members. ditional €18,700 in even than next fuel to fill up. door in Spain. Neighbouring France - the favoured Clearly the likes of Chelsea owner Roman offshore playground of many superyacht Ambramovich isn’t drawn to Gibraltar to owners - offers some of the cheapest fuel if visit Morrisons, nor does he have a strange you can obtain it duty free at 45c per litre, affinity with the resident Barbary Macaques. but many owners have to pay duty and VAT But money talks and superyacht calls to which takes the price up to a whopping the Rock increased by 23 per cent in 2016 €1.45 per litre. and continue to attract some of the world’s Sail down to the other end of the Mediterlargest and most expensive vessels. ranean, and filling up will cost around €1.10 Paul Gonzalez Morgan of Gibraltar per litre in Turkey, which is cheaper than Shipping states that the upturn in arcash-strapped Greece which hovers around rivals of superyachts is continuing to the €1.21 price. grow, as is the government’s focus on

It’s show time FOR some a trip to the Monaco Grand Prix can be a marker of success. However it is the Monaco Yacht Show where those above the other half go to splash the cash. Drawing in everyone from buyers and sellers to charters and interior designers, no stone is left unturned at the marquee event on the yachting

calendar, with even a submarine section for yacht owners who want to delve under the sea. Come September 30, the harbour will again be full as this year’s yachting community rolls into town, so if you have a spare €300 million or so, pack your bags and head for the south of France. You won’t be disappointed! courtesy of the Monaco Yacht Show

ine. And because of this only 20 on average superyachts are commissioned each year. Costing between €300-500 million with an average build time of three to four years, owning a yacht is a hobby for the top echelons of wealth. And on top of the initial cost there are the countless extras to factor in: mini-submarines (as owned by Abramovich), support vessels, helicopters etc. Add in upkeep, which in general is around 10 per cent of the build cost (between €3050 million) each year - so yes an eye watering €3 - 5 million per annum - and the dizzying opulence of superyacht owning becomes clear. While not all superyachts stretch as far as the Azzam, they are all still whopping great machines, and incredible savings can be made by fuelling up in the right places. For example, a 37-metre boat (by no means the biggest sailing off southern

Up to 2,000 engineers are required to build a superyacht costing between €300-500 million.

FOR those deciding not to buy, superyachts are easily available for hire, though the average cost of chartering vessels costing between €300-500 million is €300,000 per week. For this the owners throw in the full crew requirement and fuel, but not many aim to make a profit overall, for the cost of running such vessels over 12 months is around €40 million. Whether being used solely by the owners, family and friends, or being chartered out to help offset running costs, many of the superyachts that use the Mediterranean in the European summer months head for the Caribbean from November to April. This means the opportunity for further sunshine holidays afloat, for rest assured the super-rich are not tied to just a fortnight break once a year!

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Worth their weight in gold Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

ANNA GABRIEL is leader of the CUP anti-system party whose votes are vital to the Junts pel Si coalition that governs Cataluña. She refused to attend the Barcelona ceremony that awarded city hall’s Gold Medal of Civilian Merit to the police, firefighters, hospital staff and civil defence members who attended the victims of the August 17 terrorist attacks. CUP did not want the medal to go to the Mossos d’Esquadra, the region’s police force, on account of their ‘extrajudicial executions’ of the jihadi terrorists. Presumably Gabriel would have felt the same if she had been strolling along Las Ramblas just before 5pm on August 17 or had gone for a drink along Cambrils seafront later that night.

Hard to swallow MARIANO RAJOY must wish now that his July 2006 appeal against the re-

WHY is Spanish increasingly and divisively described as Castellano? Already common in bilingual autonomies, the term has crept into monolingual regions even though the definitive Diccionario Real de la Lengua Española clearly thinks the country speaks Spanish too. Bilingual regions have every right to use their languages which, despite the views of many English-speakers, are not dialects. Except Bable in Asturias which needs only another B to demonstrate exactly how it’s regarded both in that region and the rest of Spain. side Cataluña although managing this feat without doing the splits will merely demonstrate that he’s lying to someone.

CONTROVERSIAL: Anna Gabriel.

formed Autonomy Statute approved in a Catalan referendum a month earlier had not been upheld by the Constitutional Tribunal. That Statute, which had the blessing of Jose Luis Zapatero’s government and the national parliament, was too much for Rajoy and the seven regions governed by the PP. Eight of the Statute’s articles earned their censure and above all, the claim that Cataluña was a nation. If only Rajoy and his party could have swallowed that then! Instead their past intransigence is subjecting roughly

Babbling away

half of Cataluña and the rest of Spain to chronic indigestion now.

The trick rider ON Cataluña’s national day, the Diada, Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias declared “As a Spaniard who is proud to be one: Long live a free and sovereign Cataluña.” Iglesias resembles a circus performer trying to ride two ponies simultaneously, with a leg on each. He has to keep Podemos voters happy inside and out-

Seen to suffer THE national government placed too much faith in the Catalan separatists’ respect for the Spanish constitution. Rajoy, who has weathered so many storms, underestimated his adversaries if he imagined he could ride out this one, too. There was a misplaced Madrid belief that ambitious Oriol Junqueras, whose ERC party is one half of the governing Junts pel Si coalition, would cancel the referendum and press for regional elections once the Tribunal Constitucional

went to work on the Referendum and Disconnection Laws. That might not have put paid to independence plans but, like all Cataluña’s early elections, it would probably not have endorsed them. Instead Junts pel Si and their CUP henchwoman claim that they will take orders only from the Catalan parliament, refusing to recognise any other authority. Carles Puigdemont is not unlike a suicide bomber who wants to be a martyr. Nothing would suit the Cataluña president better than finding himself in prison and although he might not be willing to die for his cause, he would certainly like to be seen to suffer for it.

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FEATURE

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Children in cars AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

BUCKLE UP: Ensure your child seat or restraint is of the correct size. IN Spain, all children measuring 135cm in height or less must ride in the rear seats of a vehicle, irrespective of their age, and in addition to the requirements of the correct seat being provided appropriate to their size and weight. There are a number of exceptions to the rule, for example, when the vehicle does not have rear seats, when all rear seats are already occupied by others under the same characteristics, and where it is not possible to install approved child restraints in those rear seats. These are the only occasions when children may occupy a front seat, but they must always use the restraint system approved for their height and weight. Child restraints must also be installed in the vehicle in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer and the instructions that will indicate how and what kind of vehicles can be used safely. In 2014, two of the 14 children under 12 years of age who were killed whilst travelling in vehicles were not wearing any safety device at the time of the accident. It was the same for nine out of the 82 children who were seriously injured,

they too were not wearing any kind of restraint. The DGT has increased the powers of the traffic police in dealing with adults who fail to take necessary responsibility for children, including the immediate immobilisation of a vehicle where children are found to be travelling without appropriate safety restraints. To make the matter even clearer, there are a number of Golden Rules that must be followed regarding children in vehicles. Never carry a child in your arms or use the same seat belt that is protecting the adult. The use of child restraint systems (CRS) reduced the risk of death by 75 per cent and the severity of injuries by 90 per cent. Make sure the seat is properly installed. It should not move and ought to be properly secured, the recommended option being the Isofix anchorage system. The child’s head should never be higher than the back of the seat. It is recommended you continue to use appropriate and approved child restraint system until the child reaches 150cm in height. When taller than 150cm, they must use the vehicle seat belt.

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Will they pay inheritance tax? I am confused by the Spanish law on inheritance tax. I have a property in Almeria but I am not resident. I have a Spanish will which leaves my property to my son and my daughter equally. Your property is in Andalucia, so we should not speak of Spanish law but of Andalucian law, because each of Spain’s 17 Autonomous Regions has its own rules. Further, many of the Regions changed their rules in 2015 after the European Court of Justice ruled that the previous national law

They both live in the UK. Will they have to pay some high rate of inheritance tax that will leave them in debt?

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

violated the equal rights of non-residents who are EU citizens. In your case, the Andalucian inheritance law applies. Your son and daugh-

S W (Costa del Sol) ter, also EU citizens, each have an exemption of €175,000. If your property is valued at under €350,000, this means they will pay no tax at all. After Brexit, when your heirs are no longer EU citizens, they will face a tax bill of around €65,000 on a property worth €350,000.

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

We’re a slippery bunch! Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I LOVE a bit of shopping me. I can shop for hours. But, ha ha you knew there would be a but, didn’t you? Otherwise I’d be Mr Happy wouldn’t I? There are a couple of things that have put me off going to certain places to shop. The biggest culprit, for my dismay, is a certain chain of furniture shop. It’s not the things they sell - their quality and value is second to none and their meatballs are delicious. It’s the way you are made to walk round the store like a herd of cattle. You can’t just pop in and get something. You have to go round and round and, heaven forbid, you forget something when you get to the cash desk. It’s a nightmare! The other one this week was the big supermarket in the Myramar shopping mall who also have another branch down the road from where I live. Now in my local branch they have shopping trollies that clip on the front of wheelchairs so that if you are disabled you can shop more easily. When I asked if they had any of these trollies at the Myramar branch the security man said I’d have to enquire at the

information desk. So I went there and the lady said no, I’d have to go to the Myramar information desk and ask there. So, we went and there was no one there so now we had walked, not me of course because I’m in the wheelchair and poor Mrs S is pushing me, to the entrance of the supermarket, then all the way back to the store desk and then to the Myramar desk and now back to the supermarket desk where we tell the girl no one is at the mall information point. She then picks up the phone and speaks to someone and a few minutes later another woman appears with a key, wanders off and then comes back with a wheelchair friendly trolley. ‘Why is it locked up in a cupboard,’ I ask. ‘Because they get stolen,’ I’m told which made me smile. ‘So you are telling me that you have hundreds of able-bodied trollies, all over the place, that can be taken to car parks, streets and basically anywhere but the four that are used for us in wheelchairs have to be put under lock and key? Because we disabled lot are a slippery bunch and are more likely to run off with your trollies? I have to tell you disabled aren’t too big on running anywhere in case you haven’t noticed!’ I got the shrug and that was the end of that conversation. Emails to: mikesenker@gmail.com

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm The Hairy Bikers' Comfort Food 1:00pm Football Focus A look ahead to this weekendâ€™s football action with interviews, expert opinions and highlights. 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Bargain Hunt 3:00pm Cycling 5:00pm Final Score 6:15pm BBC News 6:25pm Regional News 6:30pm Weather 6:35pm Pointless 7:25pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:45pm Casualty 10:35pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:05pm BBC News 11:20pm Weather 11:25pm Match of the Day 12:55am People Just Do Nothing 1:25am Hollywood Homicide

7:15am The NFL Show 7:45am How We Won the War 8:15am African Cats 9:45am Kitty Foyle 11:30am Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 12:00pm Coast 1:00pm Rick Stein's Long Weekends 2:00pm Cheetahs 3:00pm Flog It! 3:30pm Mastermind 4:00pm University Challenge 4:30pm Only Connect 5:00pm Cycling 6:30pm Gardeners' World 7:30pm The Big Family Cooking Showdown 8:30pm Front Row 9:00pm Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm Later...with Jools Holland 25th Birthday Show 12:00am Brighton Rock 1:45am The Stepford Wives 3:10am This is BBC Two

8:00pm Incredible Human Journey 9:00pm Wild China Wild China explores the natural history of one of the world's most mysterious and diverse countries by looking at some its remotest reaches and most visually stunning scenery. 10:00pm Black Lake 10:45pm Black Lake 11:30pm James May: The Reassembler 12:00am Top of the Pops Special 20th anniversary edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 January 1984. 12:30am Top of the Pops 1:00am Fleetwood Mac: Don't Stop 2:00am Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of Three Cities 3:00am Wild China

8:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Frasier 10:05am Frasier 10:35am The Big Bang Theory 11:05am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 11:55am The Simpsons 12:25pm The Simpsons 12:55pm Come Dine with Me 1:25pm Come Dine with Me 1:55pm Come Dine with Me 2:30pm Come Dine with Me 3:00pm Come Dine with Me 3:30pm Homes by the Sea 4:35pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 5:35pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:35pm Location, Location, Location 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson 9:00pm WWII's Great Escapes 10:00pm Cowboys and Aliens 12:20am Survivor

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7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:25am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:00am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:00pm The X Factor 2:05pm Take Me Out 3:20pm You've Been Framed Gold! 4:15pm Babe 5:15pm FYI Daily 5:20pm Babe 6:10pm The Smurfs 7:10pm FYI Daily 7:15pm The Smurfs 8:15pm Gravity 9:15pm FYI Daily 9:20pm Gravity 10:00pm 2 Fast 2 Furious 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm 2 Fast 2 Furious 12:15am Family Guy Animated comedy series about the everyday trials and tribulations of family life. 12:45am Family Guy 1:15am Family Guy

7:00am Judge Judy 7:20am Murder, She Wrote 8:20am Carry on Up the Jungle 9:20am FYI Daily 9:25am Carry on Up the Jungle 10:10am Man About the House 11:10am FYI Daily 11:15am Man About the House 12:10pm Columbo 1:35pm Agatha Christie's Marple 3:35pm Foyle's War 5:50pm Foyle's War 8:00pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am Sherlock: The Last Vampyre 2:10am On the Buses This bold, bawdy and brash sitcom hit British screens in 1969. 2:35am On the Buses 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service.

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Natural waterfalls take your breath away WITH temperatures still soaring along the costas, why not head inland slightly to the cooling waters of the Fuentes del Algar. Situated in Callosa d’en Sarria, just 15km from Benidorm, the waterfalls are a picturesque nature reserve offering crystal clear waters and cooling waterfalls which are a world away from the bars and beaches just a short drive away from the coast. Upon entering the waterfalls you can weave your way against the current along the waters and little streams, cooling off in the natural pools as you go. The sun shines through the welcoming shade of the trees, speckling the rocks and waters like shiny crystals glistening from the water’s edge. Such is their beauty it is no surprise that they caught the attention of TV producers and it was here that the famous Timotei shampoo advert was filmed with many trying to recreate those moments in the Cascada Principal, which is the first main waterfall you arrive at. Keep pushing up along the wooden pathways to the Estret de Sacos and the waters seeping through the

NATURAL AREAS: The Algar Waterfalls literally take your breath away. mountains are perfect for a cooling dip; and they are cooling, if not positively freezing, so be prepared for the Algar waterfalls to take your breath away in more ways than one. Whilst a protected nature reserve, the waterfalls are manned by life-

guards watching from the diving points and there are toilets and a restaurant within the waterfalls. Entry is €5 for adults in the high season and €4 in the low season. Taking your own picnic inside is prohibited with checks being car-

ried out at the gates. However, just outside the waterfalls there is a picnic and park area, ideal to spend another few lazy hours. From the numerous parking areas on the way to the waterfalls just outside of the village of Callosa d’en Sarria there

are a number of restaurants offering snacks and menu del dias, many with their own pools also which are free to those eating. Just a few minutes away there is the popular Dino Park introducing visitors to the mysterious world of the dinosaurs with moving and static models in life-size form set amongst natural surroundings. Dino Park is suitable for youngsters of all ages and has a 3D cinema, playgrounds, parking and Dino shop. Dino Park is open from 10am-8pm during August and until 6pm in September and October with tickets costing €15 for adults and €10 for children aged from four to 12. Whilst the waterfalls seem like a blissful hidden retreat, sadly they are no longer a secret delight for a few in the know, and can be busy in summer months but they make a lovely day out for those on the Costa Blanca. Also remember to take swim shoes with you as the pebbles and rocks under foot can be extremely slippery and brace yourself for the cold! For opening times and directions visit www.lesfontsdelalgar.es

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8:00pm Britain Beneath Your Feet Documentary exploring Britain's best landscapes and how they have been transformed by the varied geological nature of the country. 9:00pm Britain Beneath Your Feet 10:00pm Listen to Britain 2017 12:15am When Albums Ruled the World 1:45am Precision: The Measure of All Things Documentary exploring why we are driven to measure and quantify the world. 2:45am Treasures of the Louvre

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Healthcare a bitter pill to swallow WE came to Spain five years ago. Being under 65 years old we had to pay for private health care, which we have used and do understand, as our European Health Insurance Card will not cover us for long term future issues, only emergencies. We never wanted to use them to get our residence paperwork, although they used this as a sweetener when we signed up. We have not used the medical or dental cover for several months, and we understand that some people use this to get their residence and then cancel it once they have it, but we are not in this group. We now want to leave Spain and have been asked to pay for the full amount of the remaining eight months, and according to our legal team this is correct! So we either pay to fight or just pay the insurance company! As we have not used the cover for

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the full term we feel that this is unfair and as a goodwill gesture our requests have been refused. So, ask the right questions and choose your supplier wisely since the sales staff tend to be on commission and will certainly not fight your case as the customer. Mark Antony Lang, Vera

Wonders will never cease FOR once, and probably never again, I will totally agree with the Little Arrows man. What the hell will come up next? He’s absolutely right, leave the children to be children, boys or girls. The same applies for men and women, we like being who we are! Sexless, what a dreamt-up definition. I understand the other meaning of the word but to say we should all be neither men nor woman is stupid. Somebody, man or woman or a team must come up with this

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BOYS AND GIRLS: Let them work it out for themselves. tosh, probably advertising executives trying to enhance their sexless product ranges! Right Mr Lee, that’s enough agreeing with you. Can you

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write something for me to really have a go at next time? Trump’s a good one, or maybe u-turn Queen May? Philip, San Fulgencio

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‘Hero’ takes down rowdy passenger AN aggressive man was choked to the ground by a fellow passenger during a Ryanair flight. Well done! The guy knew what he was doing, he’s martial arts trained and put a ‘sleeper’ on him, just enough squeeze pressure on the jugular till his knees buckle, and blood/oxygen slows down to the brain! Perfect! He’d have got a my foot right in the groin!! He should be locked up! Julie Jones Peel Don’t need aggressive passengers, why can’t they just behave, well done that guy who dealt with him. Ann Gregory What were Ryanair crew doing, surely they should have kept control, not a passenger!! Annette Paterson May require security staff on certain flights or destinations; shouldn’t need to but maybe as a precaution! Lynn Brown

Ryanair to axe 40-50 flights a day With less than 24 hours notice low-cost airline Ryanair has announced it will cancel 40-50 flights a day until the end of October ‘to im-

Comments from EWN online prove its system-wide punctuality.’ They should have their licence revoked. If you take bookings then operate your flights, I was considering them for a flight to Malta next year but this has changed my mind. Robert Baxter Johnston Text arrived at 6.35pm to cancel flight 9am next day. Tel no to contact them no answer and live chat not available . Office closed 7pm, received email at 8pm with refund or rebook link, rebooked for following day after three attempts but had to pay for seats again. I’m hoping to get refund. Beware if you ask for a refund at once then Ryanair believe no compensation is payable. I also had my flight cancelled during World Cup last year due to fly Marseille to Lille to follow England, offered a flight seven days later. I asked for hotel etc the lady on Ryanair desk called police over and accused me of being racist and abusive to her, total lie however when asked to leave airport gendarme turned at same

time she pointed me out to a colleague and smirked, he took me out and apologised. Brian Young

Airport unions ‘fear the worst’ but talks go on TALKS between the government and the airport unions have not gone as well as previous meetings, with some unions “fearing the worst” as key demands cause tension. They should fire them all and rehire. Lots of people wanting to work. Lisa Dandanell Ruggero Not so easy Lisa, some of those people have to be trained for years, IE air traffic control. You can’t just instantly dismiss and rehire. Plus what we don’t see from this story is... maybe the strike is the last straw for the workers who have a stressful and sometimes dangerous job to do. Alan Hill So cross we should be able to plan flights not an easy feat at the best of times Maureen Pearson

A MASSIVE vote of thanks to Benidorm’s much maligned Local Police department. Recently I have noticed a large police presence on every road with access to Levante promenade. This is obviously a plan to avert the use of vehicles being used in terrorist attacks and it is very reassuring to know that our Local Police are on hand to prevent this happening. It would be all too easy to imagine the carnage that would ensue if these terrorists were allowed access to one of the busiest pedestrian walkways in the town. Thank you one and all. Alan Fenlon, Finestrat

Stop the hate A FEW days ago, I wrote in a Facebook group that I had seen a boat coming dangerously close to a Marbella beach right among bathers, but others in the group told me to go back to my country if I don’t like it! Then, I saw an elderly Englishman being abused while trying to park his car at the supermarket until he got scared and drove away. What is happening? Things were never like this before! Christine Farnell, El Pinillo

Parking mad THE new parking system at Malaga airport is nothing short of atrocious! Arriving to collect my father last week, I ended up in the ‘new’ short term car park (effectively a tarmacked area surrounded by cheap fencing) by accident due to a lack of signage. I then had to pay €5 to get out despite having only been in ‘the compound’ for a total of three minutes! A grumpy expat, Coin

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Spin, bluster and ex-prime ministers - is Blair turning over a new leaf Nora Johnson

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THIS week I was planning to write about thermoluminescence dating. Quite brief. Provocative. And thrilling. You’d have loved it. But then something happened. My blood pressure started rising rapidly. Again. After weeks of depressing news about fraught Brexit negotiations, Trump, Putin, Corbyn, hurricanes, who unexpectedly emerges from the woodwork? Yes. You guessed: Tony Blair. As we veer into autumn, is Blair turning over a new leaf? Thirteen years after opening doors to EU migrants, he now claims we can clamp down on immigration AND stay in the EU! Additionally, he’s urging MPs and Tory ministers to rise

TONY BLAIR: Pro-European passion. up against the government and oppose Brexit, hinting at plans for a new political party to offer a second referendum. Perhaps Blair’s most charming quality is his unquestioning trust in the promises made by his friends in Brussels. He once brought back a promise of Common Agricultural Policy reform in exchange for Britain returning much of Thatcher’s hard-won rebate. Brussels still pockets Mr Blair’s gift but never amended the CAP. Now he’s visited his

old mate Jean-Claude Juncker and claims the EU will ‘meet’ British concerns about immigration if Britain rejects Brexit. It really wouldn’t be surprising if Juncker’s promised him a place at the top table of the gravy train for his efforts at causing Brexit unrest. He and Juncker: both ‘has-beens’ who won’t accept their time is over. So Toxic Tony hasn’t given up on being European President! And why not? Didn’t he do a cracking job as Middle

East peace envoy, sending millions fleeing whilst the countries one after another descended into chaos. His self-interest and arrogance are beyond belief. How Blair evidently misses his time at the very top of government as PM! Which reminds me. Jim, a friend’s father suffering from Alzheimer’s, needed an assessment some years back to see if he could get into a care home. “What’s the name of the prime minister?” the GP asked. “Blair,” Jim replied, which got a firm tick... until Jim added: “Lionel.” Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99;£0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

THURSDAY THOUGHTS Raymond Kearney, Alicante

Why it went wrong THE day after the lethal truck attack at the Berlin Christmas market in December 2016 the Spanish National Police (based in Madrid) instructed all police departments in Spain to place physical security barriers in public areas where large numbers of people are likely to gather. The instructions clearly read ‘Municipalities should protect these public spaces by temporarily installing large planters or bollards at access points to hinder or prevent the entry of vehicles.’ In Barcelona the instructions were ignored and over 100 people were killed or injured during the recent attack. Why were these instructions not followed? Was the reason lack of funds, a manpower shortage or for aesthetic reasons? NO. The Catalonian police and authorities did not want to ‘appear’ to be doing what Madrid was instructing them to do. The newspaper El Periodico De Catalunya recently claimed there is a ‘total absence of police collaboration between Mossos d’Esquadra (Catalan Police) and the National Police and Guardia Civil which translates into huge security deficiencies.’ Over the past decades the Catalan independence movement encouraged mass immigration of Muslims in the hope that they would adopt Catalan rather than Spanish as their new language and they would swell the numbers favouring independence. Following the explosion at the house in Alcanar the Mossos d’Esquadra refused help from the Madrid-based bomb squad saying it was nothing to do with them and they could handle it. But how efficient is the Catalan police’s intelligence network if they did not notice the movement of over 100 large gas canisters to a house occupied by Muslims and a Muslim cleric? Readers interested in submitting articles for this guest column should send articles of around 250 words on topics felt to be of interest to the cosmopolitan EWN readership to editorial@euroweeklynews.com.

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The important thing to me is that I’m not driven by people’s praise and I’m not slowed down by people’s criticism. I’m just trying to work at the highest level I can.”

Cast your net wide this week and be prepared to take advantage of a state of freedom. With high energy and an expansive mind, you are in a good position. Avoid being thrown out of kilter by activities around you. It may be difficult to make real progress at times but that does not mean you are unable to plan.

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You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead.”

WITH Queen Letizia of Spain’s 45th birthday having taken place last Friday, we take a look at the top five Spanish monarchs. 1. Felipe VI 2. Juan Carlos I The current King of Spain, FeJuan Carlos reigned as King of lipe became the youngest monarch Spain from 1975 until his abdicain Europe, as he was sworn in. tion in 2014. The grandson He has so far followed his of Alfonso XIfather’s legaII, he was the cy of taking a first King of mostly cereSpain followmonial and ing its second representaperiod as a retive role, actpublic. ing largely on Chosen by the advice of Franco to be the governthe next head ment. of state in His choice place of his faof wife FELIPE VI: ther, he did not proved somecontinue the Current King of Spain. what maverdictator’s legaick as he cy, instead inchose Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, an troducing reforms to commence award-winning television journalSpain’s transition to democracy. ist with no royal connections and His reputation began to decline who was married previously. after several controversies surThey have had two daughters, rounding his personal life, which 11-year-old Leonor, Princess of were worsened more by an eleAsturias, and 10-year-old Infanta phant-hunting trip in the midst of Sofia. the financial crisis.

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Abdicating in 2014 for personal reasons, he elected his son Felipe VI as his successor. 3. Charles IV Charles IV reigned during a tumultuous time in Spain. Economic troubles, rumours about a sexual relationship between the Queen and the Prime Minister, and general public opinions on the King’s ineptitude ensured that he did not have a peaceful time on the throne. A revolt at the winter palace Aranjuez in 1808 forced him to abdicate. The ousted King appealed to Napoleon for help regaining his throne, but Napoleon forced both Charles and his son to abdicate and declared the Bourbon dynasty of Spain deposed. 4. Ferdinand VII Ferdinand VII reigned twice in Spain, once for a brief period in 1808 until he was overthrown by Napoleon and the second from 1813 until his death in 1833. He was known to his supporters as ‘The Desired’ and to his detrac-

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tors as the ‘Felon King.’ Craving an absolutist monarchy, he rejected the Liberal Constitution of 1812 and jailed editors and writers of the liberal press. He is not viewed well by historians as Spain lost nearly all of its American possessions under his rule entered into civil war folliowing his death. 5. Alfonso XIII Alfonso XIII was King of Spain from 1886 until the proclamation of the Second Republic in 1931. During Alfonso’s reign Spain experienced several major problems that contributed to the end of the liberal monarchy: the lack of real political representation of broad social groups, the poor state of lower classes, especially peasants, problems arising from the Rif War in Morocco and Catalan nationalism. This combined turbulence prevented a liberal democracy being established, which led to the establishment of the dictatorship of Primo de Rivera.

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As the moon shines on you, it is almost possible to feel the light. After a few recent hiccups it is now possible to get down to achieving your heart's desire. Whether that is what you will want at the end of the day is neither here nor there.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There will be good news regarding an application or legal document. Following on from that your finances take a turn for the better and this could be long term. Having extra cash is great, but be wary of someone who would like to part you from it. At the weekend, events take a romantic turn but timing may be bad owing to other commitments.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Although you feel more in control as the week comes to an end, do not make the mistake of counting your chickens before they are hatched. If you do, you could end up with egg on your face.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Colleagues are far from helpful at the moment and you may even feel that matters are going backwards. It may be necessary to move away and leave them to haggle among themselves. Perhaps later you may step in and take control of the confusion. If your business life is far from good then it is more than balanced by harmony at home.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Your mind is sharp and it is easy to spot problems before they arise. Some dispute regarding a trip is disappointing. However, you are not able to please everyone in this instance.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Having been given a chance to take responsibility at the beginning of the month, you are determined to do your best. Certainly, it is a time to concentrate on any business matters which need attention.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) A great light shines on your romantic life. Whether it is meeting up with old chums or a new date, there is electricity in the air for you. Equally, a business coupling is particularly fruitful and you count your blessings to have gone down a particular path.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) The usually flamboyant attitude which is yours at this time of the year is now subdued, but this will not last for too much longer and soon things will be back to normal. You will be looking to spice up your romantic life and your partner will be only too willing to go along with your suggestions.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) There is a lot going on and sometimes you need to take a step back. A feeling that you have covered some ground before is not unfounded. However, there are certain aspects of your life which need to be revisited. Only in this way are you able to see the real progress that has been made.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Expectations are high. With energy peaking early on, projects gain momentum and there are early results. A suggestion made to a loved one some time ago is now acceptable and there could be some excitement. Rather than setting down hard-andfast plans, it may be better to be flexible.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your love life is highlighted and, although you may be suspicious of your good luck, this is a new phase. Whereas before you had some reason to mistrust you are now able to have confidence. It is a great time to progress your inclinations on the romantic front.

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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 (SHRUNK) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

AFFECT CATKIN CHEESY FERRET FESCUE GRISLY HEATER INCITE LEADEN POLICE RAVAGE SERENE SHRUNK (10) STRAIN STRAIT STRAND STRIVE STRUCK TEETHE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Kaiser 2 Retire 3 Apiece 4 Upward 5 Sprint 6 Beaten 7 Inward 8 Rabies 9 Surety 10 Wisdom 11 Serine 12 Dreamt 13 Render 14 Trashy 15 Tongue 16 Inhere 17 Leaden 18 Emerge 19 Tenure.

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Boggled 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.

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

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

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TARGET: • Average: 18 • Good: 26

• Very good: 37 • Excellent: 47

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

• Average: 17 • Good: 24 • Very good: 35 • Excellent: 45

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION kale kales duty durry anent attain anti ante anile ales altho alto aline alines alit entity entail elan elite hens held heat heath heal health hurt hurtle hurtles hurry hotline hotlines hotly hate hail inane inanely inlet inly into atlas atilt etna hint hilt

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aged aide amid dame damn dang deaf dean dime dine ding egad fade fend find idea idem made maid mead mend midi mind admen admin aimed amend amide deign denim famed fiend fined gamed imide indie maned media midge mined named aiding defang fading fanged gained imaged maiden median medina defaming imagined MAGNIFIED

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:

1 Cuando, 4 Tail, 8 Sepia, 9 Agree, 10 England, 14 Carta, 15 Cabra, 16 Obey, 17 Oddest.

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1 Casi, 2 Apple-tree, 3 Día, 5 Agradable, 6 Lies, 7 Sala, 11 Goal, 12 Ocio, 13 Wait, 15 Cod.

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1 Testify, 5 Capon, 8 Glean, 9 Realtor, 10 Implore, 11 Glade, 12 Purse, 14 Acres, 19 Races, 21 Trample, 23 Cheroot, 24 Hoard, 25 Siren, 26 Hostage.

1 Sticky, 4 Boats, 8 Lemon, 9 Contact, 10 Contain, 11 Here, 12/18 Tip off, 14 Zero, 15 Robe, 21 Link, 23 Respond, 25 Nervous, 26 Right, 27 Steel, 28 Nectar.

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1 Tigris, 2 Sweep, 3 Igneous, 4 Yorker, 5 Clang, 6 Pottage, 7 Nerves, 13 Unclear, 15 Coaches, 16 Tricks, 17 Stitch, 18 Peddle, 20 Swoon, 22 Plaza.

1 Select, 2 Immense, 3 Kangaroo, 4 Band, 5 Aware, 6 Settee, 7 Scent, 13 Preserve, 16 Brought, 17 Blends, 19 Fresh, 20 Editor, 22 Nurse, 24 Foil.

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Simon Mayo (59) Radio DJ September 21. Mayo has worked for BBC Radio since 1981 and enjoyed a long and successful career which has culminated in his position as presenter of BBC Radio 2’s drivetime show, one of the most listened-to shows in the country. Sue Perkins (48) Presenter, Actor, Comedian - September 22. Susan Elizabeth Perkins originally found fame thanks to her comedy partnership with Mel Giedroyc in Mel and Sue. Since then she has become best-known as a radio broadcaster and TV presenter, appearing

on panel shows and now presents the gone on to appear in an Idiot Abroad as game show Insert Name Here. Possibly well as his latest offering The Moaning of her most high profile role Life. Julio Iglesias (74) Singer was co-presenter of The Great British Bake Off. September 23. Julio Iglesias Karl Pilkington (45) TV is one of the best-selling personality, radio producer Spanish singers of all time - September 23. One of the with a romantic image and a powerful stage presence. He most famous Mancunians on the planet right now, Karl has sold more than 300 Karl Pilkington. Pilkington achieved million records worldwide in as many as 14 languages. prominence as the producer of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s Also, he is the father of international pop radio programme on XFM. He has since sensation Enrique Iglesias,

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

Ally McCoist (55) Football manager and former player - September 24. McCoist won nine league championships with Scottish foottball club Rangers as well as becoming their all-time leading goalscorer before eventually going on to manage the club. Declan Donnelly (42) TV Presenter September 25. One half of Ant and Dec, he rose to fame through a role in the British TV programme Biker Grove. He is now a regular feature on many of Britain’s biggest shows, presenting the likes of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.

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FANS of Paula Hawkins and Ruth Ware are likely to enjoy this debut release from Catherine Burns. A dark, disturbing and totally entrhalling novel that is hard to put down. In a decaying Georgian townhouse on the edge of a northern seaside resort, Marion Zetland lives with her domineering older brother. Marion is a shy and timid quinquagenarian spinster who still prefers to sleep with teddy bears despite being in her fifties. John keeps a truly shocking secret in the cellar that Marion does her best to shut out and forget about, A surprise heart attack which John suffers leaves Marion with no choice but to confront what lurks in the cellar, she must face the gruesome truth her brother has kept hidden for years. Questions get asked and secrets begin to unravel as it becomes clear that John is not the only one with a dark side. Once you start this dark, disturbing, and enthralling debut novel, it’s hard to stop. The Visitors is bizarrely unsettling, yet compulsive reading.

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1580 - Francis Drake circumnavigates the globe Drake returns to Plymouth, England aboard the Golden Hind, becoming the first British navigator to sail the entire earth. 1779 - Baton Rouge is captured by Spain The Spanish military officer and Louisianna governor Bernardo de Galvez captures the British post and garrison at Baton Rouge. 1846 - An eighth planet is discovered A German astronomer names Johann Gottfried Galle discovers Neptune. 1938 - Roosevelt makes peace appeal to Hitler Franklin D Roosevelt writes a letter to Hitler urging him to find a peaceful solution to issues that threaten war in Europe. 1996 - Stephen King releases two books at the same time Desperation, is released under King’s name, while the second, The Regulators, is published under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman. 2005 - The IRA officially disarms The Irish Republican Army (IRA), who committed terrorist attacks for years in an effort to rid Northern Ireland of British rule, gives up its weapons in front of independent weapons inspectors in secret locations in the Republic of Ireland.

DVD The legend of the sword Director: Guy Ritchie Starring: Jude law, Charlie Hunnam Credit: Comingsoon.net

A RT H U R ’ S father is murdered which sees Vortigern (Jude Law) sieze the crown. Cast out and denied his birthright, Arthur (Charlie Hunnam) had to learn to grow up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. His life is changed completely as he pulls the sword from the stone and he has no choice but to acknowledge his true legacy, to rule England. Guy Ritchie puts his unique style on this epic fantasy action adventure which provides a new take on the myth of Excalibur, as Arthur makes his journey from the streets to the throne. This is a brazen reimagining of Arthurian mythos, coupled with Ritchie’s style, which makes for a bombastic yet entertaining King Arthur epic.

Trivia PS Marcha Real - Spain’s national anthem - had its lyrics removed in the wake of Franco’s death and they have not been replaced.

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Advertising feature THAT is the message behind Linea Directa’s new brand Vivaz. The product aims to become a benchmark in the fight against increasingly sedentary lifestyles, with 44 per cent of the Spanish population failing to undertake the minimum recommended amount of exercise, according to the Active and Healthy Living Observatory of the Rey Juan Carlos University. This figure rises to 70 per cent for women, while one in four children is overweight. Vivaz offers three distinct health products designed to cover specific needs. Essential Insurance is for those who seek the best private health care at an affordable price, Complete Insurance covers all healthcare essentials, while Dental Insurance is designed for those who value toothcare but do not want to pay a fortune every time they visit the dentist. The new brand is closely linked to new technologies, with clients benefiting from an app using which they have full access to all aspects of their insurance, including payments, booking appointments or requesting medical documentation. There is also a second app named Vivaz Activity which is focused on improving the health of users, whether Vivaz customers or not. On every day that users meet the 10,000 steps target, the recommended amount of daily exercise, Vivaz offers points that can be redeemed for discounts on new insurance bookings or re-

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NEW VISION: From left, Miguel Angel Merino, David Perez and Francisco Valencia of Linea Directa. newals, among other gifts. For example, a discount of €150 is available on the Full Insurance products, and up to €75 on the Essential Annual Insurance package, making Vivaz the first health insurance on the market that rewards customers for living a healthier lifestyle. Vivaz does not only aim to revolutionise the market via its digital strategy, since it also offers excellent value for money with the most complete private insurance packages for families up to €400 cheaper than the market average.

Under the slogan ‘Ask more of your health insurance,’ Vivaz thus focuses on comprehensive health care, with a medical team including more than 30,000 professionals and 1,000 clinics and other health centres. It also offers a wide range of coverage from state-of-the-art diagnostic tests, surgery, preparation for childbirth, physiotherapy, and psychological sessions. In keeping with its philosophy of simplifying procedures for the customer, Vivaz will reduce the number of tests requiring prior authorisation

by up to 60 per cent, and include a number of innovations in the app, including a digital health card, the ability to search for a specialist in a particular field, a 24-hour doctor’s service accessible via chat, video call or phone, and online payments. Linea Directa CEO Miguel Angel Merino said: “With this new line of business we want to boost the health insurance market, offering insurance of the best quality at a highly competitive price. “Vivaz seeks to establish itself as an option for those who seek private healthcare as the perfect complement to our National Health Service. “This new service is a further step in our strategic commitment to diversification and growth to achieve the goal of becoming one of the 10 largest non-life insurers in Spain.” Vivaz also sees the launch of a corporate responsibility strategy based on the three pillars of research, social action, health and happiness. It will fund a series of initiatives including scientific studies, campaigns and training programmes with the overall objective of educating the Spanish population about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. For more information visit www.vivaz.com.

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Don’t suffer in silence MANY people accept and almost expect that they will suffer hearing problems as they get older, but there is no need to suffer in silence. Leslie Hill, of Hills Hearing Care, is committed to bringing both volume and quality back to sufferers on the Costa Blanca. With more than 30 years experience and esteemed qualifications as a registered hearing aid dispenser and a member of the Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists, hearing consultant Leslie is an ambassador for his profession. He works to provide precious relief for those with hearing impairments, improving their quality of life once more. Leslie worked for Amplivox Ultratone, one of the UK’s leading hearing aid suppliers, for more than 25 years. During this time he was offered an 18-month deployment to Spain, where he paved the way for expats to receive expert care, which he now offers full time having returned to the Costa Blan-

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for each customer’s requirements. Leslie is happy to visit a client at their own home, travelling from Mazarron to Torrevieja, where he will offer his professional advice and allow customers to inspect the hearing aids available to them with no obligation to buy. At Hills Hearing Care, client satisfaction is paramount so the service does not end at the point of sale but they will also take care of the servicing, testing and repair of hearing aids as required. All products are manufactured and repaired by registered UK companies for optimum peace of mind and purchases are insured for 12 months, which can be extended should the client wish, whilst repairs carry a six-month guarantee. So for a chance to hear how noisy the world is again, call Leslie now and make an appointment for your free no obligation hearing test. Contact Hill Hearing Care on 686 686 885.

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Ten tips for more beautiful nails them hydrated. Although hand washing is good for hygiene, try not to overdo it as the more expoKEEPING your cuticles in good condition sure nails have to water, the more prone can be tricky for many reasons. Nail health they are to breaking. is influenced by many factors such as age, Hence, buying hand soap and washing up hormones and the seasons. Dry and brittle liquid with added moisturiser could make nails are the bane of many people’s lives but all the difference. by just following a few, simWe a r glove s w he n doing ple rules of thumb, you could the chores as many cleaning change your relationship with Avoid ace- produc ts c onta in ha rmful your nails for good. tone-based chemicals that weaken nails. Make sure to moisturise the nail polish reMake sure you’re wearing nail be d s a n d c u t i c l e s a s mover as it can the right shoe size as toenails keeping nails hydrated helps them to stay strong and grow weaken nails. s uffe r w he n s que e z e d into tight spaces - for obvious reafaster. sons. File in one direction when Try not to go ba re foot in tidying the ends as running public spaces like swimming pools and shoe the nail file back and forth can cause the stores as they are a breeding ground for funnail to split. They are also strongest when gi. Always make sure to bring along some you shape them into an oval. thin socks or tights when trying on new Avoid acetone-based nail polish removers shoes. as they can make nails weak and brittle. Eat foods that are known to be good for Limit professional manicures or applying nail health such as almonds, lentils and natfalse nails as the glue can also weaken the ural yoghurt. nail underneath and makes it harder to keep By Kat Ashton

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Why moisturising is a must By Kat Ashton WHILE you wouldn’t think to go a day without drinking water, you also shouldn’t go a day without moisturising your skin. A great moisturiser can help improve skin tone, mask imperfections and treat dry skin - all of which are the secrets to youngerlooking skin. It also acts as barrier on the skin’s outermost layer which can help protect it from environmental pollution and irritants. Hydrated skin is healthy skin and most moisturisers contain ingredients such as ‘occlusives,’ which help prevent water loss, and ‘emollients,’ which smooth rough or flaky skin. A lot of creams on the market also contain caffeine which immediately makes your skin look fresh and perky, so it comes in handy after a rough night. Using moisturiser on a daily basis also has proven benefits in the long term. It helps skin cells to rapidly repair themselves which

A GOOD MOISTURISER could make your skin look 10 years younger.

prevents wrinkles from developing. Dryness also aggravates conditions like acne so sufferers should use a good, fragrance-free moisturiser along with their other treatments. It is even important to moisturise if you think you have a ‘greasy’ complexion as an oil-free serum will help to treat imbalances in your skin. Men should also try to keep their skin hydrated as much as women as they are more likely to show signs of ageing on their skin. When shopping for a new moisturiser, it is wise to buy one with added sun protection - the higher the SPF the better. This will help protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays that advance the signs of ageing and cause sun spots. The sun can do a lot of damage, even in places that are always cloudy, so this is a good way to keep your skin protected without having to remember to put on sunscreen as well.

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Mad about Manuka By Kat Ashton MANUKA honey is one of the most beneficial and healing forms of honey out there. Largely produced in New Zealand by bees that pollinate from the Manuka bush, the honey is used to cure a range of ailments from sore throats and digestive problems to healing wounds. What makes Manuka different from other honey is the incredible range of nutrients that are packed into it. It’s a rich source of calcium, iron, potassium and z i n c , j u s t t o n a m e a f e w, which give the honey it’s healing and immune-boost-

ing properties. Manuka actually has four times the amount of nutritional content than normal honey. It also has a higher level of antibodies, which makes it particularly good at fighting infection. Whatever your health issue, a spoonful of Manuka could help the symptoms go down. Doctors have used the stuff to treat tooth d e c a y, I B S , s o r e t h r o a t s , allergies and eczema. The honey also has e l i x i r- l i k e properties which, if consumed every d a y, c o u l d m a k e g e n u i n e improvements to your health and well-being. Due to its incredibly high concentration of nutrients, it can boost vitality, improve skin tone and give you more energy. It could also help you g e t a b e t t e r n i g h t ’s r e s t . Manuka honey slowly releases glycogen which is needed for essential bodily functions during sleep giving a whole new meaning to drinking some hot milk with honey before bed. As Manuka has increased so much in popularity in recent years, there are many fake products pretending to be genuine on the market. To make sure you’re getting the real deal, it can be quite pricey after all, check that the jar is clearly labelled by a licensed New Zealand company.

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. AN ingrown toenail occurs when the nail grows into the skin surrounding it. Eventually, the nail pierces the skin, causing it to redden and become swollen and tender. The big toe is most commonly affected, with other typical symptoms including pain when pressure is applied to the toe, inflammation of the skin, a build-up of fluid beneath the skin, bleeding, an overgrowth of skin around the end of the toe, or the excretion of pus. What causes an ingrown toenail? It comprises excessive growth of the skin around the nail, causing it to become red and inflamed, and even becoming infected with accumulation of pus. How do you treat an ingrown toenail? First of all you should ensure proper foot hygiene. You can reduce in-

flammation using warm salt baths or taking antiinflammatory drugs, although in some cases this is insufficient and surgery may be required. What type of surgery? When surgical intervention is necessary the idea is to free the nail and eliminate any infected areas. In rare cases the infection can be so severe that antibiotic treatment is required after surgery. Can an ingrown toenail occur more than once? It can happen many times if you do not take care of your feet and use appropriate footwear. What can I do to avoid ingrown toenails? It is best to take care of your feet avoiding the accumulation of dirt or moisture. You must also choose footwear that does not rub when you are walking or running.

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Flu fighters All the best foods to keep those dreaded colds at bay By Kat Ashton SUMMER may not feel over quite yet, but there’s no doubt that flu season is officially round the corner. Now’s the perfect time to start boosting your immune system with extra vitamins and minerals and the easiest way to do this is by filling your diet with nutrient-rich food.

Foods rich in Vitamin D, such as wild salmon, are critical for battling winter ailments as it helps to prevent sinus infection. Garlic has been scoffed to prevent colds for centuries, even before people knew about all the good stuff it contains. The smelly bulb has many antibacterial properties which help rid the body of toxins and bacteria so add an extra clove to your meal the next time you have the sniffles. Although sweet potatoes

WINTER IS COMING... so make sure you’re prepared. aren’t traditionally thought of for their cold-fighting properties, they are a great source of Vitamin A which helps to stop illnesses from entering your system. They’re also a great winter comfort food. Having the occasional curry night may not be as bad for you as you think, as many dishes contain the spice Turmeric - the next big super

food. High in anti-oxidants and a natural anti-inflammatory, it cleanses the body of any bad stuff when taken on a daily basis. Dark, leafy greens are great sources of Vitamin C, which reduces the symptoms and duration of a cold. Foods rich in Vitamin D, such as wild salmon, are also critical for battling winter ailments as it

helps to prevent sinus infections. Eating any of these foods if you fall ill will also help you on the road to recovery, but it’s important to drink lots of fluids while sick too. Hot beverages like tea will help to soothe a sore throat and fresh fruit juices will also give you that extra vitamin boost when it’s most needed.

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Phil-ling the void with Rob WITH tickets selling out within minutes, seeing Phil Collins live is not an easy feat. The ever-popular artist is always difficult to obtain tickets for with his latest Not Dead Yet tour selling-out in almost every venue where there was a show booked. Those feeling like they had missed out again are in luck as they can still get the chance to hear some of Phil’s greatest hits live because Rob Lewis is in town. Before the X Factor graced our screens, there was Stars in Their Eyes, a show where people impersonated their favourite singers in a bid to get to the grand final. Rob Lewis did just that and sounds so much like the man himself that he has received a personal message of recognition from Mr Collins himself. Something happened on the way because, though he finished fourth in the grand final, Rob’s fame has taken off since then and he is an artist forever in high demand. Another night in paradise is

sure to be had where the face value star will bring another electrifying show to Chemies bar in Villamartin Plaza. The first half the evening will consist of a Phil Collins tribute then, following an intermission, Rob will return for the second half with a super smooth and varied soul and Motown show. An intimate venue in the heart of O r i huela

Costa, next Friday (September 29) will see Rob Lewis bring his invisible touch to all spectators. Commencing at 10pm, a fantastic three hours is sure to be enjoyed by all and in the heat of a Spanish September evening, there will be no jacket required. The only Phil Collins tribute in the Costa Blanca, Rob Lewis is an artist well worth seeing and there is sure to be something in the air next Friday night. For more information, Chemies bar can be contacted on 633 583 848 or via their Facebook page.

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Throne room WINTER is coming. Though just before it arrives the Game of Thrones exhibition in Alicante will have came to an end. Santa Barbara castle has hosted the event since July which celebrates the hit show based on the Song of Ice and Fire novels by world renowned author, George RR Martin. Among the items on display are objects linked to both the television show and the novels. There are character costumes, original drawings by Corominas (who illustrated the book covers for the Spanish edition), as well as a host of unpublished content. Alicante came very close to featuring in the TV show as HBO officials contacted the Spanish Film Commission whilst searching for locations to film the fifth series, visiting Alicante, Biar and Sax castles. The sixth series of the globally-popular show features scenes filmed in Peñíscola in the Valencian community and for the seventh series San Juan de Gaztelugatxe off the northern coast of Spain was used for the walkway to Dragonstone, but for those in the Alicante Province who want to experience a taste of the magic of the iron throne, this exhibition is just the ticket.

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Rock and roll! AC/DC have lost a drummer, a guitarist and a singer in the last year and many are speculating that it may not be long before they retire. Their raucous anthems have delighted rockers of all generations for many-a-year but eventually, someone will have to fill the sizeable boots they leave vacant. Fellow-Australian outfit, Airbourne look likely successors and their sound is about as close to the truly legendary rock gods as it could be. Heavy, riff-laden guitars combined with memorable lyrics and raw vocals are what Airbourne are all about. The beer-swilling, sweat-soaked rock and roll outfit are coming to Murcia and their ultra loud show will likely be heard in the next province. Formed in Warrnambool, Australia in 2003, brothers Joel and Ryan O’Keefe have fuelled the success of the band for 14 years, maintaining their original sound in an effort to preserve what they believe to be true rock and roll. Since their formation they have toured with the likes of Motley Crue, Motorhead, Iron Maiden and The Rolling Stones as well as entertaining thousands at some of the biggest festivals in the world. Now touring their fourth studio album Breakin Outta Hell, fans from all across the Costa Blanca and beyond will be flocking

Blow-up bull run SPANISH culture rarely excludes childrens’ involvement in events and the closure of the San Fermin fiesta tribute in Torre la Mata is no exception. Bull runs may be controversial and dangerous but a children’s one will take place on Saturday, September 30. It will be much safer than the adult variants though as it will be a giant inflatable bull. Taking place at noon in Plaza Encarnacion Puchol, children of all ages are encouraged to take part.

ROCK AND ROLL: Airbourne drive fans wild with their on-stage antics. to see them with tickets for the event almost sold out. The Sevilla date of the Spanish leg of the Breakin Outta Hell tour has sold out with Valencia and Murcia now down to their last few tickets. Lead singer and guitarist, Joel embodies all that the fist-pumping hard rock genre is about, regularly diving off the stage and running through the crowd, smashing beer cans over his head and, much to the dismay of health and safety staff, climbing great heights up the stage scaffolding and playing a guitar solo to the cheering masses. Airbourne go to great efforts to ensure

that nobody at their gigs is left out and Murcia can expect nothing less from the Australian hard rocking outfit. Support comes in the form of fellow Aussies, Melbourne thrash metal group, Desecrator, whose super-fast headbanging sounds are sure to go down a treat. With classics such as Running Wild and Too Much Too Young Too Fast as well as a host of brand new anthems from their latest album, the roof is sure to be blown off the Sala Gamma venue on Wednesday, October 4. Tickets are available from www.mad nesslive.es.

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Personal experiences THE filmmaker, writer and multidisciplinary artist, Juan Manuel Chumilla-Carbajosa will be giving a talk at the Expert Forum of his own personal experiences during the creation of his production company. The Strange Office of Dreaming event takes place today (Thursday), beginning at 6.30pm and going on until 8pm at the Parraga Centre on Caller Madre Elisea Oliver Molina in Murcia. He combines his work as an audiovisual creator with other projects and activities related to literature, music, theatre, design and magic. He has collaborated with newspapers and magazines such as El Pais, Finzioni, Cineaste, publishing articles, essays and short stories.

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MULTI-TALENTED: Juan Manuel Chumilla-Carbajosa. Awarded the Marques de Bradomin Prize for the theatrical text A sidewalk on the wall (Apology of the death by the Art), published by the Ministry of Culture. He has conducted lectures, courses and workshops at a number of universities including the Menendez Pelayo International University, the Complutense University of Madrid,

Purdue-Lafayette University and the University of Miami as well as for the Author Foundation, San Antonio de los Baños Film and Television School. The day will end with an informal chat accompanied by Estrella de Levante beer who are one of the sponsors of the event as well as Sabadell. Entry is free for those who pre-register on eventbrite.es.

Look, spaghetti arms… dirty dancing VTHE romance of Baby and Johnny will live once again in Alicante. Their silky skills and sublime dance moves will be jumping from the movie screen to the theatre stage in Plaza de Ruperto Chapi on Sunday, October 1.

The Dirty Dancing musical, which has broken records worldwide, comes to Spain with a totally new production. Tickets are priced from €32 and are available at the theatre box office as well as online.

All for a good cause ZENIA Boulevard is hosting a day of events to raise awareness and muchneeded funds for sufferers of dementia. Today (Thursday) will see World Alzheimer ’s Day celebrated in an action-packed day. The event is organised in association with the Mar Menor Alzheimer’s Association. Shows from local artists will be going on throughout the day in the main square (by the fountains) as part of the awareness campaign and DJs from local stations will be providing great music in between acts. A stand will be set up encouraging donations and notebooks will be given out to donators (while stocks last).

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Festival of lights at the Punjabi Palace A third restaurant in the Gold Club La Marquesa followed, completing the restaurant’s trio and offering the same friendly service and award-winning food in each. They offer a popular €8.95 menu del dia served from 12-3pm, including poppadoms, any chicken or lamb dish with ric e or na an br ead and dessert or coffee. There is also a complimentary glass

WITH a 2017 TripAdvisor five-star excellence award under its belt, the Punjabi Palace trio of restaurants is gearing up to delight customers with its Diwali (Hindu festival of lights) celebration next month. The award-winning Indian restaurants, located in La Murada, Los Montesinos and La Marquesa, are still attracting regulars and going from strength to strength after a busy summer.

All three restaurants are open daily but bookings are advisable in the evenings.

The trio, which regularly win local culinary awards, opened their second restaurant in La Murada restaurant following the success of their first in Los Montesinos. When they realised customers were coming from all over the Vega Baja to taste their prize-winning Indian food, La Murada was chosen for the second restaurant, offering a more local base for those inland wanting quality, fresh dishes and to dine in a spacious and modern restaurant.

NEW LOOK: Lighter and brighter look for Punjabi Palace Los Montesinos.

of wine, beer or soft drink. A children’s menu is also available as all Punjabi Palace restaurants are family friendly and welcoming to younger diners. So why not make Punjabi Palace your next choice when looking for a quality meal, and choose the best, most authentic Indian restaurants in the area. Whether you are a regular or a new customer, you will be guaranteed a warm welcome and a wonderful meal. With a trio of restaurants at your fingertips, why not venture somewhere new this autumn and try another of the Punjabi Palace restaurants, allowing you to go somewhere different, but still enjoy something a little familiar. Al l t hr ee r est aur ant s ar e open daily but booking is advisable in the evenings, particularly for larger groups. Contact Punjabi Palace in Los Montesinos, Calle Mayor, 6, Los Montesinos, Alicante, on 966 720 383, in La Marquesa on 966 714 963, or La Murada on 966 779 169.

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That sinking feeling? A TOAST TO GOOD FOOD, GOOD WINE AND GOOD FRIENDS W I T H G A R RY WA I T E HOTEL in Belfast opened last week. The 119-bedroom hotel owned and operated by Dublin-based Harcourt Develop-

ments, is a ‘luxury experience with a Northern Ireland personality.’ ‘What’s the name of the hotel?’ I hear you ask. If I tell you that the hotel is situated in the former Harland & Wolff headquarters and historic drawing offices, it might make you think of the Titanic - and you would be right. Adrian McNally is to be the General Manager of the Titanic Hotel Belfast. The offices where the Titanic was de-

signed in the early 1900s have seen a £28m investment, including a £5m investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund, after having lain vacant for more than 25 years. In a recent interview the proud GM said that the most challenging aspect of the restoration was the restoration of the drawing offices, which were in a ‘dire state of disrepair.’ The original ceiling plaster moulding, crafted by the same men

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Pensioners that can drink to excess. IT is with some amusement I read that two pensioners who threatened and abused staff at the 47-bedroom Macdonald Loch Rannoch hotel in Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire, have been fined nearly £5,000. Perth Sheriff Court heard how 72-year-old Robert Fergus went on a naked rampage through the hotel’s reception with a pair of scissors, and his wife Ruth, 69, threatened to shoot a member of staff in an alcohol-fuelled rage!

The couple were fined £4,100 and Mr Fergus was ordered to pay the hotel £800 compensation to cover the cost of damage. Needless to say the couple expressed their remorse and claim the alcohol induced incident was not in their normal character. I should think not! Leave that behaviour to the young ‘uns! Macdonald Hotels, which operates 54 hotels and resorts in the UK, Spain and Portugal, declined to comment about the case.

who built the Titanic and intended to showcase the craftsmanship of the Belfast ship makers by replicating the inside of cruise liners, had to be painstakingly redone by hand by artisan tradesmen. “It was fundamental for the integrity of the Titanic hotel to be able to restore those to their absolute glory,” said McNally. The first drawing office is set to be the hotel’s ballroom, while the second is the bar, which also features the same blue and cream Villeroy & Boch tiles used for the Titanic’s swimming pool, which were salvaged from the bathroom floors in the Harland & Wolff office to line the side of the bar. Bedroom wardrobes are replicas by what would have been in a first class ship cabin, and steel ceilings in the hallways are reminiscent of a ship’s interior. Half of the 160-cover restaurant is in the historic side of the building and the other half in the new extension. Very Art Deco feel with banquette seating and floor to ceiling windows. Obviously the hotel has been built in reverence to the famous, doomed liner. There are many quips I could make, but I think they would be in bad taste especially as it was such a tragic event in our history. But I am wondering whether, at the inauguration of the hotel, a Magnum of Champagne was not swung at the hotel with the immortal words, “I name this hotel the Titanic Hotel Belfast and may God Bless all that stay in her”

And if they were not enough YOU might have been hidden away these last few weeks to have missed the latest scam on this country’s Costas and Islands. The ‘ambulance chaser’ act of persuading people they have food poisoning from eating in any of the local hotels, restaurants and other tourist destinations in return for compensation and obviously a ‘kick back’ to the ‘agent’ getting them to lodge a complaint. This practice has been jumped upon by the Guardia Civil and ABTA. In the news lately a wealthy British grandmother living on Mallorca who has been detained by Spanish police investigating these fake food poisoning scams involving the UK. Despite pleading her innocence, Debbie Cameron, 59, and her daughter Laura Joyce, were taken into custody after a raid on the family villa overlooking the Med on Tuesday.

Glamourous Mother and Daughter Partners in Scam? The operation was part of a series of raids on properties and businesses on the island in an investigation into allegations British holidaymakers have been filing false legal claims for food poisoning. The alleged fraud is said to have cost local hoteliers millions of pounds. Laura Joyce remains in Spanish custody with her mother frantically trying to have her released from jail. Strangely enough Mrs Joyce’s

husband Stephen, who runs and owns Heroes Sports bar on the island, declined to comment. “I have nothing to say,” said Mr Joyce. Hhmmm? Me thinks he doth protest too little!! Needless to say that this practice has escalated and has reached the British press. We have to add that at this moment in time, everything is alleged. A leaked police document reported by the Diario de Mallorca said that a car registered to one of her companies had been used by individuals who visited local hotels to recruit tourists for fraudulent claims. The investigation continues. Enough to make you sick isn’t it? (Some content from the Caterer and Hotelkeeper and the Telegraph)

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I went into McDonald’s yesterday and said “I’d like some fries.” The girl at the counter said, “Would you like some fries with that?” Jay Leno

Flippin’ burgers IT would appear that McDonald’s has experienced its first ever UK strike. Staff at two sites in Cambridge and Crayford voted to strike over working conditions and the use of zero hours contracts. The action took place on September 4. The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) said staff were demanding a wage of at least £10 an hour and more secure working conditions, as well as the recognition of the right to form a trade union as employees of the company. In typical Corbynesque manner the British Labour leader said “Our party offers support and solidarity to the brave McDonald’s workers in the BFAWU bakers’ union, who are making history today. They are standing up for workers’ rights by leading the first ever strike at McDonald’s in the UK. Their actions remind us that when people come together, organise and campaign for a better world, they can change history. Now it’s the time for all fast food workers, the young, the low-paid and the unorganised to join trade unions and organise in their workplaces to improve their lives. “Labour will stand with them as we build a country that works for the many not the few.” Give us a break!! McDonald’s announced in April that workers would be offered the choice of flexible or fixed contracts with minimum guaranteed hours. The move was trialled in 23 restaurants and will be extended to 50 more sites before being rolled out nationally. McDonald’s, which employs around 85,000 staff in the UK, also promised that by May workers paid by the hour will have received an average hourly pay increase of 17 per cent over the past two years. Doesn’t sound bad to me! Following the vote for strike action, a spokesman for McDonald’s said: “We can confirm that, following a ballot process, the BFAWU have indicated that a small number of our employees, representing less than 0.01 per cent of our workforce, are intending to strike in two of our restaurants.”

million, the cost to Spanish hotels in 2016 because of the food poisoning scam.

I APOLOGISE FOR MISSPELLING ALCAMPO IN A PREVIOUS ARTICLE. *Garry Waite is a foodie and restaurateur and Hospitality Management Consultant. If contemplating setting up an operation, or having problems with an existing project contact him on garryphwaite@gmail.com.

the increase in claims in Mallorca alone in the last 12 months.

million, the record number of tourists visiting Spain and the Islands, last year.

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UNTIL December 20, 2017, Liberty Seguros will welcome new customers and reward existing policy holders with cashback offers on both car and home insurance policies. With so many insurance providers out there today, choosing which is right for your needs is not an easy feat. Expatriates living in Spain will undoubtedly be drawn towards a provider that not only offers a premium service but that also speaks their language, and Liberty Seguros is proud to be serving the needs of 175,000 expatriates living both in mainland Spain and on the islands. Today’s customer requires more than just a superior service; they wish to be valued and rewarded for placing their trust in our products. It’s for this reason that this year Liberty Seguros will not only be offering new customers special cashback offers on car and home insurance policies, but also our existing customers that take out new policies will receive a much higher reward. Between September 21 and December 20, 2017, all new customers that take out their first car or home insurance policy, paying by direct debit, will be welcomed by Liberty Seguros with €40 cashback. Also, during this same period, existing customers of Liberty Seguros who take out new home or car insurance policies will be rewarded for their loyalty with €60 cashback. This cashback will be deposited directly into the policy holder’s bank account, as long as the policy is paid by direct debit. For their convenience, payments can be set up both in Spain or in their home country bank account, as long as it is within the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) zone.

Customers must be aware that these offers are not for renewals or replacements - and some minimum premiums do apply. For example, car insurance must be for fully comprehensive cover with an annual premium exceeding €400 in mainland Spain and over €300 in the Canary Islands. Home insurance premiums for cover on the mainland and Balearics must exceed €200, and home insurance premiums in the Canary Islands must exceed €150. According to Liberty Seguros, this is the first year that our cashback gift to our existing customers has been increased to reward their loyalty. It is vital that these customers feel - and continue to feel - valued. Our policy holders are more than just a number and at Liberty Seguros we remain committed to ensuring a valued, personalised service that understands and meets the needs of all policy holders. In order to achieve this and to assist those that prefer a more personalised service, Liberty Seguros has an extensive network of 300 brokers that are dedicated to providing friendly, expert advice. Speaking your own language, these brokers are available to discuss, face-to-face, the cover that will be right for you. With insurance not only for car and home, but also life, pet, business, commercial, leisure, public liability and personal injury, today Liberty Seguros is considered the expat’s number one choice in Spain. To find out more or to receive a no obligation quote, visit www.libertyexpatriates.es. Or to find out the location of your nearest broker, simply call 913 422 549.

Guest Columnist Today: Angus Silvie THERE are approximately 500 golf courses in Spain, and more than 2,000 in the UK. This compares with over 15,000 in the USA, which amazingly has more than half the golf courses in the world. Yet while courses are closing in the UK due to the economic downturn, new ones are opening in Spain as tourism drives demand. What I haven’t seen many of in Spain are 18 hole pitch-and-putt courses (where all the holes are short Par 3s). These are not unusual in England and a while ago I decided to tackle one of these in order to lubricate my rusty technique which had lain dormant for a number of years. The course was council run, cost £6, and was open to anybody, with walkers also allowed to roam around provided they kept an eye out in order to avoid having an eye out due to low flying sliced golf balls. And by this I mean the golfer had sliced his shot, not that the balls were sliced into segments. But I hope you realised that. If you didn’t, please report to your local hospital for tests. Meanwhile, I stood on the first tee and to my considerable surprise my first shot landed on the green, but it all went downhill from there and I am not referring to the lie of the course. Half way round I was just lining up my shot when a dog suddenly appeared in front of me, looked at the ball, then grabbed it in its mouth

POOCH AND PUTT: Dogs and golf don’t mix.

In the ruff! and ran off. As you have to pay for any lost balls, I ran after the dog. Thankfully the owner was round the corner and as his dog scampered into the distance I told him that it had got my ball. He was an elderly gentleman in his 70’s and did not appear to have trained his dog well, as the dog spent the next 10 minutes chasing around all over the fairways with the ball in his mouth while the man stuttered after him waving a stick and shouting ‘good dog!’ in an attempt to get him to heel even though he

was clearly a bad dog and had no intention of obeying any commands. Eventually, as dog and owner disappeared over a ridge and I lost all hope of getting the ball back, I could just see the owner bending down and picking up the ball which the dog had obviously dropped after finally getting bored. The owner held the ball up triumphantly so I started moving towards him, but the man then made a catastrophic error. He threw the ball towards me. Of course the dog spotted this and,

thinking the game had resumed, excitedly raced after the ball like a mop with legs fired from a cannon. So then it was a race between me and the dog to get to the ball first. Despite being the underdog (see what I did there) I reached the ball with inches to spare and scooped it up as the hound’s slobbering mouth brushed my hand. As the defeated pooch trotted back to his owner, I could feel the ball was still warm and wet with canine saliva. Nice. I t does seem odd t hat you woul d t ake your dog for a walk on a golf course when your dog likes stealing golf balls. Later I saw the reason why. The man with the dog was returning home and I could see him throwing a rubber ball for the dog to chase. It was exactly the same size as a golf ball schoolboy error!

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Spanish confident in home prices S PA N I S H h o m e owners are more confident than the European average that house prices will continue to rise over the next 1 2 m o n t h s . Tw o i n three Spaniards believe their homes will increase in value, compared to less than half of British residents. A survey from ING International found that 66 per cent of Spaniards, 44 per cent of Brits and 59 per cent of all Europeans anticipate property prices to rise by 2019. The number of Spaniards confident in future price rises has risen 14 per cent in the last year. Not all are happy with their predictions. One in five of those polled worry that they will struggle to buy a new home. Four out of 10 said they are already operating at the upper limit of their housing and mortgage budget. As more and more Europeans spend extra on mortgages and deposits, disposable income has plummeted. Around 30 per cent of those surveyed had no savings whatsoever. Perhaps most a l a r m i n g l y, l e s s than one third thought the continent was heading in the right direction regarding the property market.

PRIME ESTATE: Madrid’s Gran Via is holy grail of clothing giants.

High street invasion By Matthew Elliott INVESTMENT in Spain’s major city centres is approaching record levels. Top international brands are competing for prime high street properties as the wider economy reboots. A new study from real estate consultancy JLL found that €402 million was pumped into the Spanish high street in the first quarter of 2017. Much of the money comes courtesy of flagship stores set up by Primark, H&M, Zara, and other fashion giants. The unveiling of Primark’s 7,000 square metre store in Madrid’s Gran Via attracted thousands

of tourists and excited bargain hunters. Prime property isn’t the sole reserve of fashion outlets. Ikea, Seat and Leroy Merlin are also interested in snapping up more central locations. Decathlon is setting up three stores in the heart of Madrid. Demand is highest in Barcelona where one square metre on the Portal del Angel shopping street now costs €3,360. The arrival of mega-stores more commonly found on industrial estates nearer the airport than the city centre has small businesses worried. RetailCat, which represents 30,000 small stores, says it is impossible for them to compete with multinationals as rents rise.

Sales hit stratosphere SALES shot up in July, with a 16.8 per cent year-on-year in c re a s e co n firmin g th a t Spain’s property market is in rude health. There were mo re th a n 3 8 , 0 0 0 h ome sales in the month, most of them used homes, though the number of new-builds sold also rose sharply. Head of research at Fotocasa, Beatriz Toribio, said “the real estate sector is enjoying one of its best momen ts ” s in ce th e c ris is . “The outlook is very good in th e me d iu m te rm” s he said in response to the summer sales figures. Andalucia was the best

Adjusted for population, Valencia and the Balearic Islands topped the sales charts.

performing Spanish region in terms of total sales volume. Adjusted for population, Va le nc ia a nd the Balearic Islands topped the sales charts. Pricing statistics are al-

ready in for August. At the end of the month the average value of a used Spanish property stood at €1,708 per square metre, a year-onye a r inc re a s e of 4.9 pe r c e nt. Tha t is the highe s t year-on-year price increase in a decade. The Balearic Islands and Catalunia clocked up the most substantial price inc r e a s e s a t 1 6 . 2 a n d 11 . 6 p e r c e n t r e s p e c t i v e l y. Houses are most expensive in the Madrid Community at €2,345 per square metre, and cheapest in Castilla La Mancha at just €1,077.

SPAIN’S real estate sector now represents 12 per cent of the country’s GDP, as the price of used homes has risen by more than 8 per cent in 2017 so far. At the height of the property market boom a decade ago, the sector represented 22 per cent of GDP, a figure now considered deeply out of whack. The latest figures come from the 25th Spanish Housing Market Report from Tecnocasa. CEO, Paolo Boarini, notes that the risk factors today are substantially lower than they were a decade ago. Today mortgage rates average €375 per month which is around 25 per cent of the average buyer’s income. At the height of the bubble people were forking out 60 per cent of their salary on mortgage payments. The report also shows that the value of second-hand homes now equals the pr i ces seen i n 2011 and i dent i f y an ‘enormous polarisation’ between supply and demand. Economic activity related to the residential real estate sector is concentrated around specific areas, while many others suffer from a scarcity of available homes. Home sales in Spain’s twin cosmopolitan cities, Madrid and Barcelona, and on the extensive Mediterranean coast are described as the ‘driving force’ behind the nation’s economic recovery.

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THIS is Liam Neeson, “Some mornings I wake up and think, gee I look handsome today,” he is a Spanish Mastin. Spain has not always been kind to Liam, Save a Mastin rescued him from the Valladolid Perrera, he had been abandoned, he was ill and had problems with his eyes. Liam had ehrlichiosis, a tick borne infection. Liam was treated for the ehrlichiosis and is now free of the disease, but, sadly for Liam, his sight could not be saved. Liam is now totally blind and had lost all confidence; even going for a walk was a major event.

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LIAM NEESON: Back from the brink. There must be many blind dogs in Spain who could benefit from a BlindSight device. Let Hacienda Del Alamo, Fuente Alamo, Murcia and Save a Mastin lead the way in enabling the blind dogs of Spain. People and dogs may have disabilities but

Pining pet needs a helping hand I AM often asked what can keep pets happy when their families go on holidays. From personal experience with a dog years ago, any change in a pet’s routine can give cause to fret. So consistency at home helps keep the pet on an even keel, regardless of any changes. An owner’s unexpected absence can lead to some form of anxiety. ‘Dolly’ a Spaniel we had raised from a puppy was always happy, furiously wagging her tail end to show it. We only realised how nervous she could be when we left her in kennels one holiday. We had found a

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and placed Dolly in the kennels they used for their dog at the same time, thinking she might enjoy it more with a friend. We hoped perhaps that this time it would be easier. However, we returned to an emaciated dog who couldn’t bark. It took her a full two months to get her happy demeanour back, to say nothing of her voice. Some dogs just do better staying at home when the family goes on holiday. I’d be happy to help you find the right pet solution for you. SAD SPANIEL: Nervous in kennels.

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it is society that disables them. It is people who park cars on the pavement, leave water meter doors open and allow their hedges to overgrow the pavement that disables blind dogs, blind people, wheelchair users and mothers with pushchairs. Save a

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Exotic pets rise in popularity IN China, rare crocodiles, tortoises and even sharks are the pets in vogue right now. These exotic animals are particularly popular among the younger generation, according to a Beijing-based filmmaker Sean Gallagher, who made a documentary on the subject for National Geographic. It looks like this pet trend is becoming more than just a fad, with an increasingly high demand for exotic animals in other parts of the globe. A couple in Catalonia, Spain also made headlines when they chose to adopt a lion cub they rescued from the circus. A man was recently detained at the US-Mexico border for trying to smuggle through a tiger cub by hiding it between his feet. In fact, in 2014 the World Wildlife Federation (WWF) reported that there are more tigers kept as pets in US households than are living in the wild. In the Arabian Gulf, big cats have become the must-have accessory for the incredibly wealthy. Europeans are the keenest on reptiles, according to a Bio-

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CHARITIES/CHURCHES LA SIESTA EVANGELICAL CHURCH on Urbanisation La Siesta, Torrevieja is a friendly, English speaking Church. We hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11.00 am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and 11.00 am on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11.00 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, called Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. We welcome residents, visitors and children. For more information see our website www.lasies taevangelicalchurch.org or telephone Pastor Keith on 666 180 108. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, La Fustera. For more info: contact Frank Bentley on 966 495 188 (95461) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Is alcohol costing you more than money? Drinking to excess not only affects your health it can spill over into every other aspect of your life – damaging everything that is important to you. Englishspeaking AA meetings are held throughout the Costa Blanca from Valencia City to Murcia. Anyone wishing to attend a meeting or discuss a possible drinking problem contact Costa Blanca North: *648 169 045* or Costa Blanca South: *625 912 078* or Costa Calida *679 385 105*. All calls are treated in the strictest confidence. AA in German: 645 456 075; Spanish: 679 212 535; Flemish: 635 047 053; and Scandinavian: 659 779 222. www.aacostablanca.org (93323) ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are now into summer and very soon we will be feeling the heat! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two. Choose from the clothing selection, jewellery, household goods, books or bric a brac. There is usually something there for everyone —- but not always. Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still need your help with donations etc. Please keep them coming in!

We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Roundabout and immediate left by Don Colchon bed shop. (93325) THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch, meet at 17.00 on the first Wednesday of each month at the Restaurante El Paraiso, Urb. Jardin del Mar 3 (behind Carrefour), Torrevieja. Contact Paul Edwards, Chairman 618 644 934 or Margaret Forshaw, Secretary 966 921 996. (95455) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Orihuela Costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. The branch meets at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras on 3rd Thursday of each month at 19.00 19.30pm. More info can be found on branch website www.orihuelacostarbl.co.uk. (95457) HELP VEGA BAJA. We are a non-profit making organisation that helps and supports anyone, without prejudice, in times of need or crisis within the Vega Baja area. Our offices are based in San Miguel at Calle Lope de Vega 46 (Tel 966 723 733), Torrevieja at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 4 (Tel 965 704 282). Both offices are open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 1.30 pm and the Helpdesk at La Marina is open every Thursday (10 am to 1.30 pm) at the Hope Fellowship Church (opposite the Thursday Market site) at Avda de Justo Antonio Quesada, Urb. La Marina (Tel 615770145). We are online at www.helpvegabaja.com and also on Facebook. You can email the San Miguel Centre at office@helpvegabaja.com We also have a 24 hour Emergency help-line which is available to both members and non-members on 966 723 733 (95456) THE BAKER FOUNDATION SPIRITUALIST CENTRE. Find us on the Saturday market road opposite the Chinese Restaurant. Playa Flamenca. Different International and local mediums every Sunday and Tuesday. Sunday, divine service with clairvoyance 11 am start. Tuesday, evening of clairvoyance doors open 7’o’clock for 7.30 start. Spiritual Healing is available on Sundays after service and on Thursday mornings from 10. 30 until 12. We have a development group on Tuesdays 5 until 6.30 for those interested in meditation and advancing your knowledge of spirit. Private readings are available on request. Please join us and make new friends, a warm welcome awaits you all. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available. You can join us on Facebook at, The Baker Foundation spiritual centre. Hall is available for hire. For more information

please contact Linda on 606 990 665. Email, schugy54 @gmail.com (95458) THE PHILIP SCOTT LODGE No 10671 of the RAOB meets every Friday in the Bar Catorce, Benijofar. Please call the secretary, Colin Bird on 693 287 614 for further information. (95459) CHARITY BOOK STALL PEGO THURSDAY MARKET. Selection of over 500 books, all proceeds given to the elderly/disabled of Pego and local Animal Rescue. More stock always required please contact Chrissie 965 977 228/617 647 395 (95460) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (MABS) MURCIA/MAR MENOR Help and support is just a phone call away, Avda Rio Nalón, Tel: 693 275 779 (95462) PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Calle Canalejas, 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am & Thursday at 5pm for Prayer and Praise and Worship. Home groups meet during the week. All welcome from any church background or none. For further information www.pi larchurch.org Reg No: 2009SG/A (95463) TORREVIEJA Christian Fellowship (TCF) is an English speaking lively church located at Avenida de las Valencianas 68, Torrevieja 03183. Residents and holidaymakers are welcome to attend our services with communion and ‘kids church’ each Sunday at 10.30am. We have a Fellowship Meeting (Bible Study) each Wednesday at 6.00pm. For further information see our website www.tcfSpain.org or tel 966 700 391. (95464) THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.aca costablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 (95465) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION JAVEA BRANCH meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month @ Scallops Rest on the Arenal at 11.00am. Everyone is welcome to attend as a visitor and join the branch if they wish. Anyone needing any help or advice on welfare, or any information regarding the branch can contact either Sheila on 965 791 270 or Roger on 965 790 123 (95472) Torrevieja Stroke Support Group meet each Friday between 2.45pm and 5pm in The Annex, Municipal Buildings, Calle Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta, Torrevieja.(Behind Age Concern). We are a

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self help group offering a range of therapies and activities in a social setting: speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy & personal training, art, discussion groups, games, recreation and outings. THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets 1st Monday of every month (except July and August) at Bar Sioux , Avda Escandinavia GA at 7pm for 7.30pm prompt. For further info contact Brian, Branch Secretary on 639 917 971 / email secretary br3606@gmail.com (95474) THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.aca costablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 (95465) CAMPELLO CONTRA CANCER in conjunction with AECC Association Español Contra Cancer has opened a charity shop at C/Virgen de los Desamparados No 13 (next door to Mas y mas) El Campello. The shop is open Mon-Fri 10 - 2pm and is run by unpaid volunteers and all monies raised goes to the AECC. We urgently need donations of clothes, books, large and small furniture etc, and we will arrange collection of large items. We need volunteers to help out in the shop and also clothes rails, shelves etc. for display. Please support your local Cancer charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone. Please stop by at the shop. Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hotmail.com INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY, TORREVIEJA Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja 03185, Alicante Evangelical non-denominational church. All nationalities welcome. Sunday service 11.0 a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11.0 a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30 p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta, La Zenia Contact 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. For other church atters Phone: 966 799 273 / 966 752 543 / 617 215 463 www.icatorrevieja.org

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ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca) The aim of the Association is to bring together not just ex Royal Marines, but ex Service personnel with an affinity to the Royal Marines. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 5.30. For further details Hon Sec 692 938 664 FREEMASONRY Are you aware that Freemasonry is thriving on the Costa Blanca? There are various lodges meeting up throughout the Valencia region. If you already are a Mason or simply wish to know more about Freemasonry in Spain please contact Harry Palmer Membership Committee Tel: 966 712 326 or email: palmers.quesa da@yahoo.co.uk (95477) ROYAL AIR FORCES Association Branch #1359 Costa Blanca The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the El Paraiso Restaurant located close to the Carrefour Supermarket in Torrevieja. The meeting starts at 1430 hrs. You do not have to be an ex-member of the RAF to join this friendly Association which supports the welfare of the RAF family and provides a social hub for ex RAF members and their friends. For further information about the Association and its activities please contact the Chairman on 692 508 916 or the Welfare Officer on 615 048 892 or visit our website: www.rafa.org.uk/costa-blanca (238593) THE PATIENCE LODGE No 2177 of the R.A.O.B meets every Sunday morning at the Sacko´s Bar, El Limonar near Las Siesta at 10am. We are always looking for new and lapsed members to join us. Please call Secretary Dave Tonge on 697 989 738 for further information. (253807) The Spiritualist Centre, Benijofar meets at Hamilton´s Bake House, 62 Calle Vicente, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar 03178. We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30 a.m., a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7 p.m. We opened the Autumn season on 10th September. During this session Open/Development Circles will be held on Thursday, 21st September, Thursday 5th and 19th October and Thursday 2nd, 16th and 30th November, where you can develop your skills commencing at 7 p.m. Spiritu-

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al healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. The Divine Service, with Mediumship, on 17th September will be taken by Ray Bailey. Corina Talbot will take the Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday 19th September. The Divine Service on Sunday, 24th September, with Mediumship, will be taken by George Lawson (UK Medium).Contact Wendy on 965323028. www.spiritualist centre-benijofar.com New email is phoenixchurch23 @gmail.com or info@spiritual istcentre-benijofar.com Identificacion Fiscal G54713789.

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Another addition to the Porsche 911 THE new Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring Package was unveiled at the 67th Frankfurt International Motor Show which is open until next Sunday. This smart high-performance sports car is available exclusively with a manual six-gear transmission, and instead of the fixed rear wing it has a variable rear spoiler like the 911 Carrera. The four-litre naturally aspirated engine taken from motorsport sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and can reach a top speed of 316 km/h. This option is aimed at fans of highquality sports cars who particularly value an understated appearance and classic driving enjoyment. Currently available to purchase

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in Germany the 911 GT3 costs €152,416 inclusive of VAT but it is expected that it will become available in other countries over the coming months. The body of the GT3 remains unchanged in this version apart from the rear spoiler which means that it has large air intakes in the specially designed front end, as well as the air outlet that is typical of the 911 GT3 model, located in front of the luggage com-

partment lid. The interior creates the feel of a classic sports car with manual transmission. In line with the character of a classic GT version the seats are supplied with a fine leather finish rather than Alcantara. The seat centres are made of black fabric whilst the headrests feature embossed Porsche crests and all seams in the partial leather interior are sewn in black thread. The finishing touch to the interior is the trim in black aluminium. Fast on the corners, stable on the straights this elegant new edition to the 911 range comes with a rigid chassis and rear-axle steering.

The stunning new Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring Package.

Chiron breaks speed record FORMER Formula One icon Juan Pablo Montoya has broken a new speed record in his retirement. In front of stunned fans he managed to take a Bugatti Chiron to 400kph from a deadstart, then return it to zero, in just 41.96 seconds. It took the Colombian 17 attempts to break the 42second mark and get the video just right. From a parked position to 400kph it took the 8.0 litre W16 quad-turbo Bugatti engine 32.6 seconds and 2,621 metres. It then took Montoya 9.26 seconds and 491 metres to screech the car to a halt. Montoya sang the Chiron’s praises afterwards, claiming the car ran smoothly at 420kph in practice. During his competition days in the Indy500 the fastest he reached was 407kph. It was the sporting highlight of the Frankfurt Motor Show which saw some of motoring’s biggest names unveil their latest toys.

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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.

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I’LL start by congratulating footballers Gareth Barry, Sergio Aguero and Celtic FC, Essex cricketers, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton and jockey Ryan Moore on their recent achievements. Well done men! SPORTS CALENDAR • The week-long Invicta Games (founded by Prince Harry) starts in Toronto, Canada on Sunday. • The first cricket ODI between England and the West Indies takes place today at Old Trafford; the second is at Trent Bridge on Saturday. • Three ‘home’ riders could stand on the podium after Sunday’s Spanish MotoGP in Alcaniz. • The world sailing and cycling championships continue in Japan and Bergen respec-

tively and there’s Masters Golf in Portugal. • This weekend’s PL football matches include LeicesterLiverpool, Manchester CityCrystal Palace, Southampton-Manchester United, Stoke-Chelsea and West Ham-Tottenham. It’s FulhamMiddlesbrough, Leeds-Ipswich, Wednesday-United in Sheffield’s ‘steel derby’ and Wolves-Barnsley in the Championship while Rangers play Celtic in the SPL. LAST WEEK’S ACTION • Lewis Hamilton, driving superbly, won Singapore’s first ‘wet’ night F1 Grand Prix to increase his lead over Sebastian Vettel in the championship to 28 points. For only the fourth time ever both front row cars crashed out on lap one and for

RYAN MOORE: Won the St Leger riding Capri.

the first time in F1 history two Ferraris (Vettel’s and Kimi Raikkonen’s) exited on lap one, as did Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen. There are six races left. • In cricket, the West Indies (176) beat England (155) by 21 runs in the T-20 blast at Chester-le-Street. And Essex are this season’s County cricket champions after beating relegated Warwickshire who will be replaced in Division One by Worcestershire! • The 3-1 favourite Capri, ridden by Ryan Moore and trained by Aidan O’Brien, won the St Leger. Moore has now rode the winner of all five English classics. And Geoff Wragg, trainer of 1983 Derby winner Teenoso, has died, aged 87. • In football’s PL, there were wins for leaders Manchester City (6-0 at Watford with Aguero’s 10th City hat-trick), Bournemouth (2-1 v Brighton), Manchester United (4-0 v Everton to ruin Wayne Rooney’s return to Old Trafford), Newcastle (2-1 v Stoke) and Southampton (1-0 at Crystal Palace). The games between 10-man Chelsea-Arsenal, Huddersfield-Leicester, LiverpoolBurnley, Spurs-Swansea and WBA-West Ham were all drawn.

The Plaza Golf Society at Villamartin A TOTAL of 48 players enjoyed the day, although no-one managed a two meaning €86 rolls over to the next game, also at Villamartin. This week’s nearest the pins were sponsored by Richard and Janet Allen, hole 1 in 3 Mark Smith, hole 6 Eddie Edwards, hole 9 Laurie Cullen, hole 13 Simon Lee, hole 17 Dave Cornforth all collecting a €10 bar tab for The Ale House. In last place and taking the crown from Chris Belman with just eight points was Bo L e d j st r o m c o l l ec tin g h is b o ttle o f wine. Best lady was Liz Sully with 34 points collecting a sleeve of balls. Among the guests John Peters placed third on count back with 32 points from his handicap of 16, Dave Wareing was second with 32 points and in first place was Laurie Cullen with 33 points from his handicap of 17. In the Silver Division Liz Sully came

third with 34 points, winning on count back and John Griffths missing out on the prizes with his personal best score of 34 points. Eddie Edwards was second with 36 points from his handicap of 17.6, while Andy MacDonald posted the score of the day with 38 points from his handicap of 16.9. In the Gold division Alan Harris placed third with 35 points from his handicap of 13.3, Billy Wilson scored an impressive 37 points with his handicap of 12.5 and with a fantastic 37 points and winning on count back was Jimmy Gray. Well done to all the winners and thanks again for the support. The next two games are on reserve lists so if you want to join any game get in touch now, check out the website www.theplazagolfsociety.com or email theplazagolfsociety@gmail.com. New members and guests are always welcome.

• Leeds still lead the Championship ahead of Wolves and Cardiff. • SPL pacesetters Celtic beat Ross County 4-0 to extend their unbeaten run in domestic competitions to 55 matches. • Gareth Barry (WBA) has equalled Ryan Giggs’ record of 632 PL appearances. The first player to start 600 PL games, Barry should break Giggs’ record at Arsenal on Monday. • La Liga leaders Barcelona won 2-1 at Getafe and Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 3-1. • There were recent Champions League wins for PSG (5-0 at Celtic), Chelsea (60 v Karabakh), Manchester United (3-0 v Basel), Manchester City (4-0 v Feyenoord), Spurs (3-1 v Dortmund), Real Madrid (3-0 v Apoel Nicosia) and Barcelona (3-0 v Juventus); Liverpool drew 2-2 with Sevilla. • In the Europa League, Everton lost 3-0 at Atalanta and Arsenal beat Cologne 3-1. • There have been FLC games this week including Leicester-Liverpool and SpursBarnsley (Tuesday) and Arsenal-Doncaster, Chelsea-Nottingham Forest, Everton-Sunderland, Manches-

ter United-Burton and WBAManchester City (last night). • Bibiana Steinhaus (38) became the first female to referee a top-flight European League game when taking charge of the Hertha BerlinWerder Bremen Bundesliga clash. • Northern Ireland’s manager Michael O’Neill has been charged with drink-driving. • Valterri Bottas will sign a new contract with Mercedes and Fernando Alonso will stay with McLaren. • Coach Tony Smith is leaving Warrington Wolves RLC after nine seasons. • Harlequins ended Wasps’ 20 match unbeaten home run in RU’s Premiership, winning 24-21; Exeter now top the table… Munster and Scarlets head their respective Guinness Pro-14 groups… and New Zealand won their first three matches in the Southern Hemisphere Championship, scoring 128 points, including a record 57-0 victory over South Africa. • The world middleweight fight between Gennady Golovkin and

Saul Alvarez ended in a controversial draw and GB’s Olympic champion Nicola Adams’ bout with Alexandra Vlajic was postponed when the American failed a pre-fight blood test! • Marc Leishman won golf’s FedEx Cup in Illinois with Justin Rose and Ricki Fowler joint second. And Sweden’s Anna Norqvist won the women’s Evian competition in France. • And finally, ex-footballer Jimmy Greaves (80) has remarried his ex-wife, Irene six decades after their first wedding.

GARETH BARRY: Equalled Ryan Giggs record.

Depleted squad suffer early loss LOS MONTESINOS, Alicante-based CD Montesinos made their bow in the La Primera Valencia League G8 following promotion last season - suffering a 3-1 defeat against Intercity San Juan. “It’s disappointing to lose the opening fixture of the 2017-18 campaign,” said CD Montesinos coach Carlos. A depleted CD Montesinos team - with Vazquinho, Fernando, Joao and Carlos Lorente absent - saw the Vega Baja outfit trail 2-0 at the interval. ISJ increased their lead early in the second half - with Manuel Sanchez reducing the arrears to 3-1. German rued a

CD MONTESINOS: Defeat at San Juan in opening fixture. missed penalty for CD Montesinos in the latter stages. Last season’s 2nd Regional Champions CD Montesinos President Felipe Sanchez believes the team will settle in the higher echelons of first di-

vision football - once key players return. “I am confident that within two weeks, when we get all our players back, we will be challenging for a top five or six place,” said Felipe.