ISSUE NO. 1682
28 Sep - 4 Oct 2017
COSTA DE ALMERĂ?A
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Violent family arrested FOUR members of a violent family gang specialised in robbing shops have been held in Almeria City. The arrests come in the wake of a clothes heist on carretera Cabo de Gata, during which the quartet reportedly broke into a store while it was closed for siesta. As they left the premises, a female employee spotted and quizzed them, leading to a struggle during which the thieves kicked and punched the victim to the floor.
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RISKY: Homes on verge of disaster in Sorbas. DOZENS of homes are at risk of collapse in Sorbas, warn PSOE councillors. The Socialist group have slammed the mayor for ignoring their calls for urgent action. Photos published online show the homes perilously hanging over a rock formation. There are severe cracks in the earth around the homes, which themselves are in shoddy and unstable condition. Socialist spokesman Francisco Sanchez Ramirez said this is not the first time his party has brought the problem to mayor Jose Fernandez of the Popular Party.
CON-FISH-CATED: 14,000 kilos of tuna were recalled.
Net tightens Employees probed in fraud claim By Matt Ford Police are probing seven employees of an Almeria-based company that allegedly sold 14,000 kilos of contaminated tuna. It comes after at least 105 people across Spain and Europe fell ill after eating the toxic fish. All suffered symptoms associated with histamine poisoning including an itchy throat, sweating, hot flushes, nausea, vomiting, and reddened skin. Although tuna is naturally rich in histamine, poor hygiene during production and handling, particularly exposure to high temperatures, may lead to a dangerous spike which cannot be removed by cooking or freezing. None of the suspects have yet been held, as de-
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tectives continue investigations which began in May when the scandal broke out. Spanish consumers fell ill in Andalucia, Murcia, Valencia, Catalonia, Aragon, Castile y Leon, Madrid and the Basque Country, while a number of cases were also reported from Germany, France, Italy and Portugal. Guardia Civil officers swooped on the premises operated by Garciden SL after the Junta de Andalucia regional council issued official health warnings and six batches of fresh tuna were removed from the market. But they have been unable to trace the precise origin of the contaminated fish due to a lack of paperwork and hygiene records, sparking fraud accusations. Labels attached to the packaging also suggested they had been line-caught when in fact a large bag-like net called a purse seine was used.
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Half a million searched IN just three months, 80 police officers searched more than half a million people arriving in Almeria from North Africa. The news has angered the province's security personnel who feel they lack the staff to cope with such a Herculean task. It equates to one person searching and processing more than 6,000 visitors. The 80 officers included bomb experts, members of the organised crime task squad, anti-terror specialists, immigration officers and fugitive hunters.
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No drought respite THE drought affecting southern Spain is set to worsen after weather agency AEMET revealed autumn is expected to be warm and dry, with temperatures set to soar 1-1.5°C above the norm and little rainfall forecast.
Fair chaos A LAST-MINUTE deal was struck to bring a fairground to Vera as the town celebrated St Cleopas fair over the weekend. Shambolic preparations meant the fair almost had no attractions for children.
Swim safety EMERGENCY services attended 27 drowning cases across Almeria from January until summer ended. Almost all cases involving children happened in swimming pools.
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Countdown to crisis Plans for outlawed poll continue By Kat Ashton CATALUÑA appears set for a head-on clash with Spain. It comes as the regional council prepares to defy Madrid next Sunday by holding an independence referendum which the national government insists is illegal and will be stopped. Spain’s attorney general Jose Manuel Maza refused to rule out the possibility that Catalan president Carles Puigdemont could be held and charged with unlawful behaviour. Maza claimed in a radio interview that the regional president could be charged for disobedience, breaching public duties, and misusing public funds after he financed the vote despite it being banned by the Spanish constitutional court. The bombshell comes days after Spanish police swooped to arrest 14 Catalan officials and seize almost 10 million ballot papers in a series of raids which
sparked furious protests in Barcelona after tens of thousands poured onto the streets. Madrid’s finance ministry also put the squeeze on the region’s finances to prevent government money from being spent on the campaign as the crisis deepened, before chartering ferries to transport thousands of extra police officers
CIVIL DISPUTE: Catalans wave regional flags. sent to the troubled region. Meanwhile, Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy last Tuesday paid a visit to the White House to discuss defence spending and the EU with US President Donald Trump. While the international community has so far yet to get involved in the dispute, a split would likely impact Spain’s relationships with countries like the USA, one of Spain’s largest
trading partners, since Cataluña generates around 20 per cent of the country’s wealth. Rajoy has repeatedly declared the vote is unlawful and a clear breach of the constitution but Puigdemont has vowed the region is ready to declare independence within 48 hours of a yes victory. Catalan activists said more than 6,000 ballot boxes are ready to be used on Sunday.
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Airport drama dodged TRAVEL chaos in Spain could be avoided at the lastminute after a deal ‘in principle’ was agreed between workers’ unions, airport operator Aena and air navigation manager Enaire. The parties have signed a deal which must now be ratified by the Ministry for Development. Specific terms of the deal had not been confirmed as the Euro Weekly News went to print but the CCOO, UGT and USO unions had been calling for pay increases and more staff. Airport workers - including firefighters and air traffic controllers - had threatened 25 one-day strikes in the months leading up to Christmas. Aena operates 46 airports across Spain and saw 230.2 million passengers pass through its airports in 2016.
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Red flag revenge SWIMMERS who flaunt red flags will be fined heavily under tough new regulations from Nijar Town Hall. Bathers who are rescued by lifeguards or coastguards will be charged for the cost of the operation if swimming was prohibited at the time. People lighting camp fires on beaches and badly parked drivers will also be punished.
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SPANISH FACTS OF LIFE...31 AS the largest producers and the number one consumers of cured ham in the world - it’s safe to say that ham is a pretty big deal in Spain.
The whole hog!
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EACH Spaniard eats, on average, a whopping five kilograms of cured ham per year but a long and detailed method is followed to produce the high-quality jamon that Spain is known for.
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Weird obsession A STALKER who pestered priests, bishops and even the Pope with letters about his unrequited love was slapped with a restraining order. The 58-year-old Almeria man obsessively pursued a woman who made it clear she wasn’t interested. He also penned letters to her family members expressing his feelings.
Madam matron MORE than 800 children have started the new school year with classes at HuercalOvera and Torrecardenas hospitals. Four teachers visit on a rotating basis to ensure they don’t miss out on too much schooling. Those with chronic conditions are kept in the loop with storytelling, magic shows and theatre performances.
Horror smash FOUR people were seriously injured in a collision between two cars in Tabernas. Three women, aged 14, 53 and 61, and a 55-yearold man, were taken to Torrecardenas hospital in critical condition. The incident took place on the N-340A on Saturday at noon. Both cars were totalled and towed away.
Forbidden fruit A TOMATO is the symbol of Almeria’s first Erotic Fair due to be held next month. Organised by one of Spain’s best-known porn directors, Conrad Son, the weekend fair runs from October 21 to 22 at the Aguadulce Convention Centre. It will feature books, paintings and sex workshops aimed at married couples.
Magic bullet A BIOCHEMIST from Almeria has received acclaim for her breakthrough thesis which explores the use of small magic bullets of radiotherapy treatment which can target tumours far more effectively. Dr Gloria Jimenez has developed nano-particles which can attack malignant cells, while leaving the healthy part
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A FINE ART: Slicing Spanish ham.
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um ham its renowned nutty taste.
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SPANISH cured ham has been a delicacy since the Roman times and was traditionally made in mountainous regions in the south-west. Families would breed and fatten their own pigs domestically and just one pig was often enough to last the household for a year. Each year, all the family members participated in the matanza (sacrifice) sometime during the first few weeks of November. After the legs were packed in sea salt and hung to dry in the cool, winter air, the rest of the carcass was used to make chorizo, salchichon and morcilla sausages.
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JAMON SERRANO (literally ham from the sierra, or mountains) encompasses all the other types of dry-cured ham made from other breeds of pigs. Although less expensive than Jamon Iberico, it can still be quite costly outside of Spain and is usually served in thin slices as a tapa. These hams are dried for up to 18 months in sheds built high in the hills to help the curing process, which is why it became known as ‘mountain ham.’
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THE most expensive ham - Jamon Iberico de Bellota comes from the black Iberico pig, which is fed a diet of acorns, or bellotas, and reared on fresh mountain air until it reaches the optimum weight and is taken to be ‘sacrificed.’ Iberico pigs can eat up to 10 kilos of acorns a day, so they are normally much fatter than normal swine. This allows the meat to be cured for longer - usually between two to four years - and results in a more intense flavour that is unparalleled in the ham world. The acorn diet also gives the premi-
of the brain undamaged. Her research will soon enter the clinical phase.
Death tax INHERITANCE tax, long a thorny issue in Almeria, has been ‘virtually eliminated’ thanks to a new deal between the PSOE and Ciudadanos. The ceiling for taxed inheritance
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has been raised to €1 million. Children in Almeria who inherit €999,000 won’t pay a cent to the Andalucian coffers. The province has seen mass protests against the ‘death tax.’
Abusive banks ONE HUNDRED Nijar residents have already received compensation after being vic-
Sadistic burglar gets time off A VIOLENT burglar has been jailed for four and a half years by Spain’s Supreme Court. He and two unidentified assailants broke into a Lucar home armed with baseball bats and knives. Inside they found the owner of the property, a middle-aged woman. They tied her to a chair and put tape around her mouth. The defendant, identified as EAAC, then beat her with the baseball bat. One then put a knife to her throat and asked where the money was. She told them where she hid the family’s savings of €450. She was told that if
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they found any more money they would kill her children. At that point her husband arrived home and walked unwittingly into the danger. He was severely beaten and left with permanent injuries. EAAC, the only member of the gang who was captured, was originally given five years by the Almeria provincial court. But his lawyer appealed and managed to drag the case to the Supreme Court over a technicality. In the end his sentence was reduced by six months.
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timised by unfair bank mortgage clauses. They benefited from out-of-court settlements with help from the town hall. Another 100 Nijar locals are waiting on claims. The European Court of Justice recently ruled that Spanish banks must return billions unfairly taken from customers over the years.
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Sorry state ALMOST 80 residents’ associations across Almeria Province have submitted requests for emergency aid. Crumbling buildings, faulty lifts and electricity cuts are among the most common complaints. There are also severe problems with ramps and accessibility. The 78 applications are for regional aid from the Andalucian executive, which has more than €14 million to dish out to communities.
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The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1681 of the Euro Weekly News Costa de Almería edition, including 54 local stories.
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Top Social Media comments Buzz off! Tiger mosquitoes spreading on Costa del Sol - Not just Costa del Sol, apparently Costa Almeria too!!!? Nasty... Sian Foster I have never known anything like it in all of the 29 years I have lived in Mallorca, I have been bitten so badly this year, I have about 15 bites on each leg, and several on my arms even now, they leave nasty marks like bruises which take ages to fade, I have tried every deterrent but nothing working, they must love my body scent lol. Doreen Nichols They are rife this year and we’ve been bitten so many times down here in Estepona! Had my windows and doors shut the entire summer! Samantha Strang ‘Drunk’ man charged after easyJet flight from Spain diverted - Why aren’t they turned away at the gate? Why do other passengers have to put up with these drunken idiots who are a danger to everyone on the plane. Make the penalty for being drunk and disorderly on a plane tough - imprisonment, passport forfeited for two years and a very big fine! Maybe it might sink in then that this type of behaviour is unacceptable. Jan AndersenPage Any sign of being unfit to travel at any point of de-
parture then the passenger(s) should be referred for examination. All forms of public transport require passengers to be fit to travel. Ted Milsom Personally I think, if the person appears to have been drinking they should be tested and if over the limit not allowed to board the plane. No alcohol should be served on planes, you are just fuelling the idiots who drink to excess. Sallyann Wiseman Sex change sorcery: Transsexual duped by medium in Costa Blanca - Can’t believe someone got scammed like this, I mean, it’s 2017 not 1517!! Like they say ‘there’s one born every minute!’ Wonder if he’s met the potato men yet? They’d love a gullible punter!! Cheryl Morton What’s the old saying ‘If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.’ Sad but ... of course the thieving cow should be charged. Denise McNamara Toddler in critical condition after being found in Mallorca hotel pool - How an earth was a two-year-old left in a pool ?? Where were the parents??? Hope the parents are being questioned over this! Terrible!! A two-year-old shouldn’t be out of parents’ sight or arms in a swimming pool! Julie Jones Peel
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At the height of his reign, the ‘King of Cocaine,’ Pablo Escobar of Columbia and his drug cartel were making so much money that they spent €2,100 a month on rubber bands to strap their cash. Escobar once set fire to €2 million to keep his family warm while they were on the run.
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Wind power rescue SOME Almanzora Valley residents fare better than others when it comes to regularising their home’s planning situation. AUAN, a nonprofit group dedicated to helping legalise ‘illegal’ homes, has expressed concern about different processes in different towns. Maura Hillen, president of AUAN, spoke out on the processing of AFOs, legal documents that help get irregular properties connected to water and electricity. It is a key step towards full legalisation and the recognition of title deeds. “Foreign residents who purchased an irregular or illegal home in good faith in Albox appear to be content with the agility and professionalism of the town hall in processing AFOs,” she said. Residents of Arboleas are also generally happy with town hall policy, she noted. Hillen singled out Cantoria, however, as subject to a variety of complaints from foreign residents. The town hall has reportedly not processed any AFOs in years. “The AFO regulations are new, and for this reason we have been suggesting for some time that it would be a good idea to organise a series of talks regarding the recent legislative reforms. However, our suggestion has not become reality,” she said.
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Preserve the peace AS the proposed referendum in Cataluña draws ever closer we can only speculate as to whether we will see tanks stationed in the Plaza de Cataluña next Sunday. The Spanish government is becoming more belligerent towards the Catalan parliament and the Catalonians appear unwilling to back down in any way. If this was happening during the Arab Spring then western newspapers would surely be forecasting revolution and anticipating an armed struggle. It is just 78 years since the Spanish Civil War finished, only 40 years since the return to democracy and the revelation of abortive plot to overthrow the king and 36 years since the attempted coup which saw Guardia Civil officers enter the Cortes with guns drawn. Life outside of Catalonia goes on but regardless of the outcome of the vote - assuming it goes ahead - this has to be such a major event in the history of Spain and a pointer to a future which is going to be beset with disagreement and rows with the possibility of various separatist parties jumping on the bandwagon. The problem is that people rarely learn from the lessons of history and with partisan violence becoming a regular event in Europe, we have to hope that our relatively peaceful way of life is not disrupted by this dispute.
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Taxi monopoly under threat next year there will be just THE number of casual taxi three taxis for every VTC dridrivers in Almeria Province is ver. They estimate that there expected to double in the next will be 145 VTC drivers plyyear. Licensed taxi drivers are ing their trade on the Costa by panicking that their monopoly next summer. might soon be broken. The president of Radio Taxi At present there are 63 driAlmeria, Miguel Angel Ubevers with VTC licences, which da, claims there isn’t a market allow them to rent cars and for so many drithen drive people vers in Almeria. around as ‘chaufHe worries that feurs.’ These were an over-saturaused by drivers for tion will spark Uber and Cabify, price cuts. That online based taxi won’t concern services that offer hugely discounted Latest news many residents. In Malaga, prices, before and Sevilla and Spain cracked more as it Madrid taxi dridown on them. happens vers have gone Until last year on strike in an there was a strict attempt to blackmail the auratio in place of one VTC lithorities into not granting any censed driver for every 30 taxi more licences. That is unlikely drivers. But the EU ruled that to happen in quieter Almeria, this was an illegal restriction said Ubeda, but sooner or later on competition. the province will have to deal Today the ratio is one to with the subject of fair compeeight in Almeria. But the tition. province’s taxi union says that
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Return to Love Island TYLA CARR, one of the stars of this year’s Love Island, has returned to Mallorca for a break. The 24-year-old was photographed showing off her stunning figure by a pool on the island. Wearing a multi-coloured swimsuit, Tyla looked tanned and toned as she took selfies and dipped her legs in the water.
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Since starring on the hit ITV2 show this summer, on which she enjoyed short-lived flings with Jonny Mitchell and Mike Thalassitis, the brunette has been linked to DJ Jonas Blue. Tyla met the English producer, whose real name is Guy James Robin, at V Festival last month and the pair have since been WhatsApping.
How frilling! TO W I E s t a r, Ya z m i n Oukhellou, has caused a stir in Marbella wearing an off-the-shoulder frill detail bikini. The 24-year-old showed o ff h e r f a n t a s t i c t a n a n d toned body as she sunbathed by a pool. The reality TV star recently went under the knife, having a nose job to correct a ‘bump’ caused by an accident, and says the results . RACY: Yazmin Oukhello are “amazing.”
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SWEDISH Oscar winner, Alicia Vikander, stunned in a low-cut dress at the San Sebastian Film Festival. The 28-year-old wowed in a custom-made Louis Vuitton gown, featuring a ruffled black top section with a full red and white skirt as she waved to fans at the 65th edition of the festival. The Danish Girl actress is currently dating X-Men star, Michael Fassbender, and the pair plan to marry SIZZLING: Tyla Carr.
TWENTY-FOUR-YEAROLD ex-convict, Michaella McCollum, has been photographed showing off her toned figure in a grey bikini on a solo outing to the beach in Mallorca. The blonde, who caught the media’s attention after being arrested for smuggling drugs into Peru in 2013, has since courted publicity, being snapped on a series of holidays.
MODEL, Demi Rose has been spotted posing topless for a photoshoot in Ibiza. The 22-year-old brunette held her hands strategically over her chest as she posed for cameras, standing waist-deep in the sea, wearing nothing but a gold tiger head necklace and flesh-coloured bikini bottoms. The model, who first caught the media’s eye last May when
soon at a secret event in Ibiza, according to media reports. A source claimed, “the details of the party are being kept under lock and key,” adding, “guests have been told to arrive in Ibiza on a certain date and they will then be collected and taken to the hotel.'” The brunette is currently starring in spy thriller Submergence alongside James McAvoy.
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REAR-LY HOT: Demi Rose.
she started dating rapper Tyga, has since been linked to a series of stars, including Drake. Speaking about her rise to stardom, the stunner said, “I’ve had Instagram since I was 18. Posed for selfies and pictures and it just grew from like 60,000 to 200,000 to a million to 3.2 million now.” She added, “It was weird when people started recognising me in the street. I just got used to it.”
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Winter wonderland in Spain for Leo the Lion By Karl Smallman CHRISTMAS came early to Almeria for Leo the Lion who is battling a rare form of brain cancer. Family and close friends of Leo Bermeja pulled out all the stops so that the four-year-old could see snow for the first time, despite it being a warm September day in sunny southern Spain. There was a life-size singing Santa, carol singers, turkey and trimmings, a Christmas tree, presents and balloons - but the icing on the cake was a special appearance by Elsa and Olaf from Frozen who performed for the brave little fighter and his sister Sofia. Mum Karen said, “We cannot thank
FROZEN: Elsa and Olaf made an appearance for Leo and Sofia. people enough for all of the Christmas items that people have lent us.” She added, “It was fabulous. I did not feel any sadness at all.
“It is three weeks since the last scan and he still looks really well. “Maybe a miracle can happen.” Over the past two years little Leo
the Lion, has undergone surgery at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in the UK and travelled to Oklahoma
in the States. His supporters raised thousands of euros for the cutting-edge treatment in a campaign that was regularly featured by the Euro Weekly News. But after Leo’s last MRI scan threeweeks-ago it was discovered a tumour was still there - and growing fast. The family were told that the bigger the tumour gets the faster it grows, as cells are dividing and reproducing. After reviewing the scan results in the UK, top brain surgeon Conor Malucci told the heart-broken family that he feels it is too dangerous to perform any more operations. Karen said, She added, “As hard as it is we have to come to the realisation that we cannot save Leo now. His fate is out of our hands.”
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Wind farm has a powerful backer By Matthew Elliott A RELATIVE of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will be running Almeria’s biggest ever wind farm. As revealed in last week’s EWN, the huge project will bring 14 new wind turbines to Seron. The ‘mega wind farm’ will be able to generate enough electricity to light 700,000 homes. It will be managed by Jesus Martin Buezas, son-inlaw of one of the most powerful men in world football. Buezas is awaiting a decision from Spain’s energy ministry on the precise location of the wind farm. The design is seven years old and the developers have been waiting in the wings for approval. That was granted last week when the ministry decided to
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French dock fancy A SPECTACULAR Mediterranean view will be established at Almeria’s Cable Ingles. The €1 million project gets underway next year and will transform the former loading bay into a major tourist attraction.
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WIND POWER: Farms expanding across Almeria thanks to Madrid boss.
invest in the new Vera-BazaCaparacena power line. Buezas pushed hard for the decision to avoid an even
longer wait. Seron is already Spain’s second biggest producer of wind energy. Taxes from the five wind farms bring the town hall an estimated €1.2 million in revenue each year, around 20 per cent of the budget. The new 21st century turbines set for delivery will be more than 100 metres tall and have blades with a diameter of 90 metres. Perez has been president of Real Madrid on and off for 17 years. He is a civil engineer by trade and made his billions building wind farms and hydroelectric dams with his company ACS.
OFFICERS from Vera’s new dog unit travelled to Malaga for a special course on catching criminals with their canine colleagues. The dogs are used to sniff out bombs, drugs and troublemakers.
Melting pot CHILDREN from five continents started a very international new school year at Mojacar ’s Bartolome Flores school. There are 360 students, aged three-11, from 28 different nationalities.
Dog mess FIVE new dog parks are needed across Almeria to maintain basic hygiene, said Socialist councillor Ines Plaza, who also claims that the Andarax dog park has been “totally abandoned.”
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If you were offered £300,000 now or £10,000 a year for life, what would you choose? This is a similar dilemma faced by many Britons with ‘final salary’ or pensions – where employers guarantee a minimum income throughout retirement, increasing with inflation. But today many pension providers are offering members high pay-outs – ‘transfer values’ – to give up these ‘gold-plated’ benefits. While there is no right answer here, when it comes to your security in retirement, it is important to take extreme care. Start by considering six key questions. 1. What is your pension worth? A final salary pension worth £15,000 a year may seem modest, but with today’s transfer values at up to 40 times the income due, this could represent a pay-out of over £500,000. Properly managed, this could provide a retirement income that well exceeds the original annual payment. However, beware UK lifetime pension allowance penalties. With current transfer values, you could potentially breach the £1 million limit by cashing-in a pension worth £30,000 – and lose over half the excess in taxes.
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Should you cash-in a ‘golden’ pension? Six questions to consider
By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks
2. Do you have other resources for retirement? Is your transfer value high enough to outweigh the benefits of drawing an income for life? Or will other pensions, savings and investments provide for your future? If so, you may be inclined to forfeit a final salary pension for a one-off reward. If your pension is a large part of your retirement wealth,
the opposite will apply. 3. How long do you need it to last? Final salary pensions provide income for as long as you live – that could be 30 years or more from retirement age. Those in good health may therefore benefit from the certainty of a guaranteed lifetime income. Only consider cashing-in your pension if you are confident you will not outlive your resources. 4. How stable is your pension scheme? Final salary pensions are costly for providers – and many are failing. Recently, thousands of ex-BHS employees lost their ‘guaranteed’ pension rights when the company collapsed. While the government’s Pension Protection Fund offers a safety net, it currently only compensates up to £34,655 a year at age 65. So if your pension benefits are worth more than this, consider transferring.
5. What will happen when you die? Most final salary pensions will transfer half the value of the pension to your spouse on death – then go no further. Transferring your funds can unlock more flexibility in your estate planning, such as the option to pass on pension funds to other heirs, even across generations, and reducing inheritance tax liability. 6. What is your appetite for risk? Benefits in a final salary pension are protected – even if the value of funds goes down, the scheme provider is obliged to make the guaranteed payments. Once transferred, you gain more control over how you invest and access your funds, but they become vulnerable to unpredictable markets – even money in the bank can be eaten away as inflation outpaces returns. And without proper guidance, you risk losing everything to unregulated investments or pension scams. Whether a larger one-off sum would
benefit you more than a smaller, regular income depends on numerous factors and your unique set of circumstances and goals. Taking regulated advice is compulsory if you have benefits worth over £30,000, but it is an important step for anyone considering their pension options. Remember, if you cash in your pension, you cannot reverse your decision. Take specialist advice to fully understand the long-term implications to do what is best for your financial future. Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change. Individuals should seek personalised advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com.
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Mystery bug attacks mussels By Matthew Elliott SCIENTISTS have warned that an endemic Mediterranean mollusc is at dire risk of extinction. A so-called ‘mass mortality event’ is underway in the Alboran sea around Almeria and also in Balearic waters according to Spain’s fisheries ministry. Their alarming report is supported by findings from the Spanish Insitute of Oceanography and Centre for Marine Research. It concerns the Pinna Nobilis, also known as the fan mussel, a species of clam whose shell can reach 120 centimetres in length. The fan mussel is immensely important to marine ecosystems and its loss therefore far more than an isolated concern. It promotes biodiversity and is considered an indicator of a healthy ecosystem.
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Double quake felt TWO earthquakes were registered in Arboleas and Berja within hours of one another last week. The Arboleas quake measured 2.7 on the Richter scale and was felt in Albox, Fines and Partoa.
Flash zebras SMART zebra crossings have been set up in Almeria. The flashy new crossings can sense the weight of approaching pedestrians and help prepare cars to stop with more notice.
Big guns DISASTER: Scientists fear worst for the fan mussel. Samples of ‘sick’ mussels have been taken from the Almerian coast seas to determine the precise cause of the ongoing marine catastrophe. It is believed to be some kind of pathogen. The extinc-
tion threat level has now been raised to ‘critical.’ Recently the Spanish Society of Malacology named the fan mussel its ‘Mollusc of the Year 2017’ in the hope of raising awareness about its plight.
A €400,000 INVESTMENT will transform Viator’s military base into a major tourist attraction said top brass during a ceremony celebrating the 97th anniversary of the Spanish foreign legion.
Axe attacker jailed A MAN who attacked his companion with an axe has been jailed for one year and nine months. The Nijar resident put his victim in the hospital after a heated debate turned violent. The dispute began at a rural Campohermoso property in late August. Upset at one comment, the aggressor marched to his van and retrieved the axe. He dealt his victim a large blow to the body, leaving him in urgent need of hospital treatment. Agreement to pay compensation, remorse, and forgiveness by the victim led judges to decide a shorter prison sentence was in order.
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New season at Age Support THE Age Support shop in Arboleas now has a good selection of autumn, cruise and party wear for your wardrobe. Shop Manageress, Margaret, says that everything is pristine with all the clothing washed and ironed and reasonably priced.
All sizes are available and there is a changing room to try on items before you buy. The shop is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1.30pm and Saturday 10am to 1am. It is located in Placeta Padre Arias, near the Satur-
day market and bakery. The volunteers there will be happy to help you choose and volunteer Pat can be seen modelling one of the dresses. The shop currently needs a volunteer to help on Fridays and a stockroom assistant. If interested, please call in to see Margaret on Monday. This is a good way to meet friends and practise your Spanish while helping a good cause for only a few hours once a week.
The shop has a good selection of autumn and party wear.
Visitors all left? Then you may be having a clear-out and tidy so if you have any clothes, bric-a-brac or small items of furniture to donate they would be gratefully received. Age Support helped over 200 people last year and their work is funded by the shop sales. Large items can be collected if necessary.
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Special fundraising evening for PAWS-PATAS ON Saturday September 16, Belinda and Richard at Kuki’s Bar-Restaurant in Mojacar hosted a PAWS-PATAS quiz evening, cleverly devised by the Master Tony Matthews, who also auctioned a copy of his book about Alan Shearer, autographed by the football player himself. Belinda did a sterling job contacting local businesses for raffle prizes and many others voluntarily offered gift vouchers and goods, to raise much-needed funds for the PAWS-PATAS shelter. There are too many names to list, but the generosity of all is indeed most appreciated. Customers paid €2 to enter the quiz and Belinda and Richard kindly donated €1.50 from every main meal plus a bottle of wine to each person in the winning quiz team. The evening raised a whopping €667 and will be used for many of the things that the cats and dogs require; especially much-needed maintenance at the shelter plus vet’s expenses. Diary dates Wednesday October 4 - World Animal Awareness Day. From 10.30am to 2pm, opposite Spanish Property Choice in Mojacar. PAWS-PATAS are holding a ‘Wet Nose Day’
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Frankie Mitchell received flowers.
Surprise 65th party THERE was a surprise birthday party at The School House, El Margen, Oria last week to celebrate Frankie Mitchell’s 65th. Frankie has lived in Los Cerricos for 11 years and was one of the four English girls to learn Sevilla dance at the Spanish School of Dance and who still perform at all the local fiestas. The mayor of Oria, Marcus Reche made a surprise visit and presented her with a bouquet of flowers. A great night was had by all.
From left, Vikki, Belinda Edwards, Richard Jones, Colin and Robbie. so come meet the people, animals and get lots of information about our charity. Tuesday October 10 - Monthly book sale at Beachcomber Restaurant in Mojacar from 10.30am to 1pm. Saturday October 14 - Cats Treasure Hunt from 10.30am-5pm. Starts at Bar Solare in Turre. Tuesday October 31 - Halloween Event Details TBC. For further information regarding donations, volunteering, fostering or adopting a cat or dog please visit the website: www.paws-patas.org.
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Royal rounds
Ace venture
PRINCE HARRY will make his first official visit to Denmark next month. The two-day visit will focus on meeting the young people of Copenhagen and will include an audience with Queen Margrethe II.
A DANISH family has been found guilty of smuggling 83 animals to Sweden without the proper paperwork. The animals, which included 69 dogs, 10 horses and four goats, were brought over in several round trips.
Stepping up
Working girls
DENMARK will give an additional €42 million to international women’s charities, including family planning clinics, affected by Donald Trump’s decision to scrap funding for the organisations.
MORE boardroom positions in Denmark are now going to women thanks to a Danish law which promotes equal numbers of men and women in management positions.
REGAL RENDEZVOUS: Prince Harry will make his first visit.
Laughing matter THE sale of laughing gas has ris e n by 400 per cent i n The Netherlands, according to a BBC s tudy. The dr ug i s no l onger classified as a medicine so it is now possible to buy canisters online.
Dodgy drugs DUTCH customs officers have seized over 50,000 illegal medicines according the Health Care Inspectorate. The officers inspected over 10,000 mail packages and found illicit substances in more than 300.
GERMANY
SWEDEN
Win for Merkel
Fishy fire
GERMAN Chancellor Angela Merkel has been re-elected to a fourth term in power following the election last Sunday. The chancellor is now tasked with forming a coalition after winning 33 per cent of the vote.
Walking away THE leader of Germany’s far right party Alternative für Deutschland
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(AfD) dropped a bomb on her party members by resigning right after the party came third in the election. She will instead serve as an independent MP.
High hopes BANKRUPT airline Air Berlin confirmed last Monday that it was in negotiations with Germany’s Lufthansa
and Britain’s easyJet to sell off parts of its business, which looks promising for the future of its 8,000 employees.
Treasure trove A BOUNTY of rare silver pieces from the Viking Age has been discovered on the north German island of Sylt. The large collection of coins and jewellery weighed in at around one kilo in total.
FRANCE
BELGIUM
Chemical cuts
Right reform
FRANCE is planning to reduce the amount of all pesticides used on crops. Europe’s biggest food producer is committed to cutting back on the use of the chemicals over fears that they cause certain diseases.
A BELGIAN far-right politician has been sentenced to visit concentration camps and write about them after denying that the holocaust happened. The self-proclaimed ‘anti-Zionist’ must make the trip once a year for five years.
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History intact
TRADE unionists in France blocked access to several fuel depots last Monday to protest the government’s plan to overhaul employment laws. Police were sent to the sites to stop the protesters from causing nationwide fuel shortages.
A GERMAN First World War submarine has been discovered in one piece off the coast of Belgium. The vessel found on the North Sea floor contained the bodies of 23 soldiers.
Nanny nightmare A FRENCH au pair who was allegedly murdered by her employers in London had reportedly spoken to her father about escalating tensions in the house before police discovered her body on a bonfire.
Grape joy EXPORTS of French wine have reportedly risen by 12 per cent in the first half of this year, putting total sales at around €6 billion.
Student hustle BELGIAN ministers have claimed they will take legal action against a sugar daddy website for advertising around university campuses. The site has been accused of encouraging prostitution and preying on the insecurity of young women.
Raids return POLICE in Belgium raided eight locations across the country last Tuesday morning as part of an anti-terrorist operation. The investigation is targeting youths who went to fight in the Syrian war in 2014.
POLICE investigating a fire that partly destroyed a mosque west of Stockholm suspect the blaze is the result of arson. The incident marks the second mosque fire near Stockholm this year.
Drunken deer AN intoxicated deer broke into a house and caused havoc in Sweden’s Ronninge Quarter. It is reported that the deer became inebriated after eating several fermented apples and injured itself after breaking through the glass door.
Falling star AN unusually bright fireball was spotted in the sky across the Netherlands last Thursday. Dozens of people reported seeing the suspected meteor at around 9pm.
Bike hazard OLDER Dutch cyclists have been warned by the police of the dangers of switching to electric bikes after a recent surge in deaths. Over 60’s now account for 90 per cent of electric bike deaths.
Gender gap SWEDISH men are struggling to catch up with their female peers when it comes to education. Fortyseven per cent of women have a university degree in Sweden, compared to 36 per cent of men.
Mile high A SCANDINAVIAN airlines crew member was arrested at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport after failing a breathalyser test following a long haul flight from Tokyo. Other flight attendants first raised the alarm about the drunken staff member.
NORWAY
Hungry hunters WOLVES have been blamed for the plummeting numbers of elk in Norway’s Elgregion region. Hunters claim this could pose a serious threat to the country’s hunting season, which began on Monday.
Surfer panic SURFERS taking part in the Norweigen Lofoten Masters surf competition had a close call when they ran into a group of hungry orca whales and were forced to abandon the competition.
Elderly remains POLICE are investigating whether remains found in Norway’s Finnmark county belong to an 85-yearold woman who disappeared in September 2013. The woman is the only person missing in the area.
Tasking drivers TAXI drivers are hoping that the requirement to speak Norwegian at university level in Norway’s Buskerud county will be revoked when the council makes the final decision on the law this week.
FINANCE New LIDL chief
AS the British public found another new bank note, entering into circulation, a report suggests that despite increased usage of technology, cash is still king. The new £10 note featuring Jane Austen to commemorate the 200th anniversary of her death has been produced with a number of new security features to attempt to prevent forgery but as with the Winston Churchill £5 note it is printed on polymer which contains an element of tallow made from animal fat. Groups as diverse as Hindus, Mus-
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Uber and out step to refuse to renew their licence due to “public safety and security implications.” Whilst the London division of Uber says that it has 3.5 million customers a year conveyed by 40,000 drivers it has been blamed for increased congestion, failure to police or report sexual offences, not doing proper criminal checks and a rise in collisions. The company has 21 days to appeal the ban and can continue to operate in the meantime.
THE attempted takeover of Spanish toll road group Abertis by Italian company Atlantia is being challenged by British fund TCI. The Children’s Investment Management Fund (TCI) run by Sir Chris Hohn is the major private shareholder in airport management group Aena and it had lobbied the Spanish government to which it holds 51 per cent of Aena to make a bid for Abertis which was de-
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By John Smith lims and Vegans were up in arms about the use of the tallow which could contain fat from cows, pigs or sheep but the Bank of Englund decided to do nothing to change the constituent parts of either of these notes. Research shows that in Britain, the older the person, the less prepared they are to accept a cashless society and Spain which has embraced mobile phone technology seems much more attuned to cashless payments with the introduction of bank Apps allowing pay-
The concern among financial investors is remarkable and everyone is worried about the banks,” according to former Spanish Minister and President of the European Parliament, Josep Borrell on Catalan banks and independence.
LONDON: The company has 21 days to appeal.
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is the Spanish trade deficit at the end of July, 56 per cent up on the same period last year even though exports have increased.
No cashless society yet
AS the German supermarket group LIDL continues to grow in size and market share in Spain it has announced the promotion of Claus Grande to General Manager. His predecessor who was responsible for developing a stronger Spanish identity has moved within the group. For three years in a row, LIDL has seen greater growth than any other supermarket.
THE writing could be on the wall for Uber in Spain following a shock decision in London where Transport for London (Tfl) has refused to renew its private hire licence. There have been taxi driver’s strikes in major cities in Spain due to the competition caused by the arrival of Uber which has been welcomed by many passengers but hated by registered drivers. The Tfl indicated that it does not believe that Uber is “fit and proper” and took the
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Project extended BRITISH company W Resources Plc which is involved in mining for tungsten has three projects in Spain and a number in Portugal. It has now received approval from the Portuguese government to extend its tungsten exploration project in Tarouca.
UAE boost THE UAE-Spain Economic Forum was held last week in Madrid to explore ways of increasing Spanish investment in the United Arab Emirates. A Spanish government spokesman stressed that the foreign trade policy of Spain classifies the UAE as a strategic partner.
Eurozone ACCORDING to Euromonitor International the eurozone continues to strengthen significantly but there is considerable divergence within the bloc. Spain is forecast as having 2.9 per cent growth in 2017 GDP whilst Italy may only manage 1.1 per cent.
Taking its toll clined. Now TCI has taken 1 per cent of the shareholding in Abertis pushing the price more than 50 cents higher than the Atlantia bid, although largest shareholder Caixa Bank seems to support the Italian position.
ments to friends and suppliers. According to Mintel, the world’s largest market intelligence agency with global offices in Europe, the Far East and Asia, the top three payment methods used in the last three months in Britain are cash (93 per cent), debit card (Chip & PIN) (82 per cent) and direct debit/standing order (79 per cent). There is a steady growth in the use of contactless credit and debit cards in 2017 both in Britain and Spain but many older users dislike the charges that are sometimes associated with using cards abroad.
Allegations to be probed HAVING received 30 formal complaints against the board and principal directors of Banco Popular the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has received permission to investigate the allegations. It is alleged that investors were misled and lost everything when the bank was sold to Santander for €1 at the behest of the European Central Bank.
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Gold is still popular BULLION COINS ARE AN EASY WAY TO INVEST IN times of international trouble and dispute, investors like to head towards gold as an alternative option to traditional stocks and shares. The precious metal has enjoyed a buoyant few months especially with the ‘disagreement’ between North Korea and the USA having gained 12.9 per cent so far in 2017. The current price of €1,090 for a troy ounce of fine (24 carat) gold is only slightly down on its highest price this year but for the small investor, spot price and actual cost to purchase can be quite different. In many ways the most sensible way of purchasing old is to buy bullion coins from reputable dealers and the larger the coin, the smaller the percentage over spot price they cost. Countries such as Australia and South Africa which produce a great deal of gold are happy to use some of it in bullion coins in order to obtain foreign currency and the Kangaroo and Krugerrand amongst other gold coins are easily traded as well as being VAT free. Investors are advised to keep well away from gold proof coins as although they are sold with pre-announced issue limits, they are sold at large percentages over spot and with so many being issued by literally hundreds of countries worldwide, the chance of a profit is very low. There are other precious metal coins available, particularly platinum and silver but neither has the allure and general investment following as gold. In addition to coins, it is possible to invest in bullion bars which have no legal tender status and may, in some countries be subject to VAT. Spain does not produce any gold bullion coins and the only regularly produced coins from European Union countries are from France
ED HARBUZ: Chief executive of The Perth Mint and a one ton gold coin.
and the United Kingdom. Whilst it is attractive to regard jewellery as an investment, it is worth noting that modern jewellery tends to be sold at up to 300 per cent more than spot, is generally made from a mix of gold and a second metal in order to add strength and also attracts VAT. Jewellery is certainly an attractive way of owning precious metal but as an investment is not as certain as bullion coins which are portable and easily obtained, but like all investments, gold prices can go down as well as up.
Ryanair tries to sort out mess SPEAKING at the Annual General Meeting of Ryanair in Dublin, Michael O’Leary CEO admitted that the cancellation of flights would cost the airline at least €25 million. He accepted that the problem was one caused within the airline as pilots tried to take 12 months of holidays in nine months due to an enforced change in the leave year and sympathised with passengers who had been affected. The company is trying to persuade pilots to give up one week of their holiday in exchange for a cash payment which could be as much as €12,000 but both they and first officers are trying to hold out for new contracts and better conditions.
BRITISH BANKS TO CHECK IMMIGRATION STATUS
ALTHOUGH legislation has existed since 2016, it will not be until January 2018 that banks will be required to check on the immigration status of customers. The decision has been made in order to try to identify whether bank customers are resident in the UK legally or if they have either overstayed their visas or absconded from immigration checks. Information on the identities of known persons due for deportation from the UK will be supplied by not for profit organisation Cifas to the banks who will then be required to close or freeze accounts for anyone appearing on the lists. As Cifas is primarily an anti-fraud and money-laundering operation and as banks are likely to have to check up to 70 million accounts each quarter, it is suggested by observers that this may not be the best way to police the system. With such a large number of accounts to check, the fear is that the banks and Home Office which will also supply information could make mis-
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takes, leading to perfectly honest customers having their accounts frozen, especially as the banks are likely to err on the side of caution in order to ensure that they are not penalised. Chief Executive of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants Satbir Singh told The Guardian: “The government’s own record shows that it cannot be trusted even to implement this system properly.
“Immigration status is very complex, and the Home Office consistently gives out incorrect information and guidance.” This crackdown which seems more likely to affect those with common ethnic names or multiple accounts, may go some way to stopping some fake accounts, but with advance notice, anyone who is illegally in Britain will have time to close their bank accounts and remove their cash. Indeed much of the ‘black economy’ operates with cash and sees those without papers working for third parties cash in hand. The government however also plans to crack down on landlords and employers who do not obtain proper documentation from those who have no right to be living or working in the UK. It is to be hoped that those expatriates living in Spain but with bank accounts in the UK will not fall foul of this new investigative procedure, although possession of a UK passport should go a long way to proving right of abode in the UK and Spain.
Spain’s two top brands IN an international review of the value of brands, the leader once again is Apple wi t h a decl ar ed wor t h of €154.65 billion. There are just two Spanish brands in the top 100, Inditex, owner of Zara comes in at number 24 with a value of €15.6 billion although it still sits one place behind Scandinavian competitor H&M. The other Spanish success i s t he Sant ander banki ng gr oup whi ch si t s i n 68t h place with a value of just €5.6 billion although it is t he 10t h m ost val uabl e gr oup i n f i nance and i s beat en by gl obal br ands such as American Express and Visa.
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Sky TV now online WHILST many English speaking residents in Spain have been eager to learn details of the new Sky online package, it now appears to be cheap but not very inclusive. The Spanish service is now available without contract at a cost of €10 per month with the first month free and a box costing €25. The drawback is that there will only be 12 local pay-TV channels included in the package all broadcast in Spanish plus a limited number of ‘box series.’
Channels supplied with this new service include Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Disney’s XD and Disney Junior, Syfy, TNT, TCM and Fox which will allow subscribers access to The Wa l k i n g D e a d a n d B i g B a n g Theory. Due to licensing arrangements, there is no offer of Sky Sports or Sky Movies and although inexpensive, the whole package will have to compete with Amazon, HBO and Netflix as well as the English-speaking channels supplied unofficially via VPN or IPTV.
Spanish government has not spent EU youth grants CRITICS of the Spanish government claim that they are running the risking of further alienating unemployed under 25s even though the EU had granted €1.9 billion. Despite the fact that the Spanish economy is recovering more quickly than most of the eurozone, the huge number of young people still unemployed is close to 40 per cent and many who do have jobs have short term contracts which pay badly. The European Union youth jobs and employment programme was launched in 2014 but because Spain was required to spend the money first and then reclaim, it was initially reluctant to spend more money as it was being threatened with fines if it didn’t reduce the public
deficit. Now with the economy in a much happier state, it has to spend €1 billion by the end of 2017 and the balance in 2018 and opponents suggest that the government doesn’t have a proper plan in place and therefore is sponsoring useless training which youngsters only apply for because they are bored. If this suggestion is based on fact, then there is a distinct possibility that the European Union will refuse to refund the money spent as it will be reviewing the effectiveness of the training programmes put into place. There was some thought of using the funds to ‘top up’ low youth salaries, but this may not be acceptable under EU budgetary guidelines.
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It’s not exactly rocket science is it? LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT WELL, well. For the first time ever, this week I had a post removed from my Facebook (FB) pages. The short video was indeed distasteful, but one I felt deserved as much publicity as it could get. The film showed a naked white man being kicked and stoned to death by a number of black youths on a busy street in South Africa. This horrific act was taking place in broad daylight and with no assistance whatsoever from any law enforcement or indeed passers-by. The whole incident made me sick to my stomach and in normal circumstances I would never have dreamt of passing it on to friends and pursuers of my FB page, but these are not ‘normal’ times, are they? Not only did the piece make me wonder how the public, particularly the ‘luvvie’ brigade, would have reacted had it been a black man being kicked to death by a gang of whites, but it made me seriously wonder where the priorities of those faceless individuals who control the FB content actually lies. At any given time, on this and the YouTube social media site, you can see men with their heads being sawn off, women stoned to death
NO QUESTIONS: Social media giants won’t take action. and the goriest executions imaginable, so why, can anyone enlighten me, do they find the murder of a white man by blacks so abhorrent they deem it necessary to take down? Would it, I wonder have anything to do with the fact that South Africa has been a democratic disaster and
a place of danger and injustices for white people for years, far worse in fact than it was for the black residents during apartheid? I have regular contact with a number of friends who are among the dwindling numbers of those whites who still try to exist in this most
dangerous and blatantly anti-white country. Basically, the terrorists are now in charge and, like Saudi Arabia, which is also run by an undemocratic bunch of cruel dictators, control so many of the world’s natural rich resources they literally get away with murder on a grand scale and are never brought to book. Their horrendous practices are conveniently overlooked by the rest of the world’s leaders because, well, money makes the world go around and heaven forbid any adverse publicity should be allowed to interfere with world economy or affect the purses of the small number of faceless individuals who actually run the world we live in. No. Don’t expect any recriminations of SA from multi-billion conglomerates like FB or YouTube. It’s not exactly rocket science is it? Well you didn’t think politicians were our overall masters did you? It’s all a game my friends and you, me and our esteemed governmental elects merely the players. Much love and congratulations to my beautiful daughter Melanie and handsome beau David, tying the knot this weekend. I wish you long, happy and peaceful lives together, your old Dad couldn’t be more proud and happy for both of you. Keep the faith Love Leapy / leapylee2002@gmail.com
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Waking up to a flightmare and a flight old mess! Nora Johnson
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NEARLY half a million passengers hit by Ryanair’s cancellation fiasco, half a billion pounds wiped off the airline’s value and CEO Michael O’Leary’s own admission: ‘it’s a mess-up’! But knowing Ryanair, I’m sure it already has a plan to restore its fortunes. After all, you’ve only got to look for clues at O’Leary’s own past announcements: 1. On upright seating: “I’d love to operate aircraft where we take out the back 10 rows and put in hand rails. We’d say if you want to stand, it’s €5. People say: ‘Oh, but the people standing may get killed if there’s a crash.’ Well, with respect, the people sitting down might get
RYANAIR: Stack ‘em high, sell ‘em cheap and (inset) beleaguered boss Michael O’Leary. killed as well.” 2. On low fares: “I don’t see why in 10 years’ time you wouldn’t fly people for free. Why don’t airports pay us for delivering the passengers to their shops?” 3. On turbulence: “If drink sales are falling off we get the pilots to engineer a bit of turbulence. That usually spikes up the drink sales.” Those of you familiar with Ryanair will recall the bad old
days: the no-frills flights but with all the usual trimmings. The constant hard sell from the moment you boarded to the moment you landed: snacks, scratch cards, duty-free goods, rail tickets, babies from East European orphanages. I made the last bit up but you get the message. Overall, it’s hugely improved. And, generally, it’s been punctual, efficient and does what it says on the tin. Trouble is, the
travelling public would love flying to be like it’s depicted in the old Hollywood movies. Beautiful, dolly bird hostesses and handsome, square-jawed pilots who never flapped in an emergency. If it was still like that, only oligarchs would be able to fly. O’Leary put it in a nutshell: nowadays a plane is just a bus with wings and the passengers referred to as SLF (self loading freight). You can expect to get the same treatment as on the number 53 bus. Bon voyage and happy landing! 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.
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THURSDAY THOUGHTS By Graham Braben, Almeria
Money well spent BOY did we make a mistake! We went on the M1 a few weeks ago. Little did we know that we had chosen National Traffic Standing Still Day for our journey! Well being stuck on the M1 made me think of the Voyager Space Probes. You may recall that the Voyagers were launched in 1977 with a big fanfare as they were designed to go deep into space and make contact with alien life. To help with this they had on board golden records with contemporary sounds of the Earth. There are two things here I don’t think NASA thought about. First of all, where are those poor aliens going to get hold of a turntable at such short notice so they can play the records? Then the other, major oversight! If they contain contemporary sounds don’t they think that once whoever finds these probes gets to the track with Boney M singing Ma Baker that they’ll decide that Earth’s intelligent life is not quite worth the trouble of popping over to meet us? But this is going off the point. The reason these probes came to mind when we were on the M1 is that mission control at NASA say that after 40 years their journey is only just beginning! And that’s exactly the length of time we felt as if we were on that motorway without any sense of movement. Apart from reminding me of Voyager, that traffic jam did give me an idea for a tip top business. Surely, if you go into business designing more red cones then you’ll make a fortune! But there were road works, cones, speed limits but not a sign of anyone working! Where do they all go? Perhaps on its journey into deep space Voyager will uncover the planet where all road workers go to, now that would be money well spent by NASA. 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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Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
THEY got Al Capone for unpaid taxes and they’re digging for dirt on Cataluña’s regional president Carles Puigdemont. Allegedly Puigdemont can be linked to dodgy deals and contracts in Girona whose mayor he was before being called to greater things in Barcelona. Puigdemont, incidentally, was never elected president but took over when CUP demanded Artur Mas’s head in exchange for their votes in the 2015 regional elections. Much of CUP’s disapproval of Mas resided in his links to the demonstrably corrupt Pujol governments. Now it turns out that Puigdemont isn’t exactly lilywhite himself and allowed questionable contract procedures to continue. Hardly heinous but not the best image for someone who enjoys throwing the first stone where corruption is concerned.
Grammar lesson JUNCKER said it loud and clear and not for the first time: if Cataluña leaves
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INDEPENDENCE PLAYERS: Catalans demand the right to vote and (inset) from left Jean-Claude Juncker, Mariano Rajoy and Carles Puigdemont. Spain it leaves the European Union. Asked if the EU would recognise an independent Cataluña as a country he replied that it would if that were the outcome of a legal referendum. Jubilant secessionists threw their Catalan-Phrygian caps in the air before Juncker got to the end of the sentence and were crestfallen when they learnt that the EU president had used the conditional tense and the adjective ‘legal.’ The separatists have only even listened to what they wanted to hear and
never did manage to get the message sent by the poor turnout for the November 9 mini-referendum in 2014 and the discouraging 2015 regional elections.
The snowball and the avalanche EIGHT of the 12 ministers in Rajoy’s first government were lawyers and two - including the vice-president Soraya Saenz de Santamaria - were State
lawyers. Dolores de Cospedal, Saenz de Santamaria’s eternal rival who is also the Partido Popular’s Secretary General and Defence minister in the present government, is another. They are the legal representatives of state and public bodies, possessing a prestigious qualification requiring years of study. Rajoy was Spain’s youngest ever Property Registrar - another plum post - at the age of 23. Rajoy’s government knows the law inside out and sheltering behind the legal system and the courts is its habitual response to corruption scandals and Catalan independence. Snowballs become avalanches and Catalan independence is enveloping Spanish politics in a whiteout that will not clear whether or not the referendum is eventually held and whatever its outcome. The snowball that Mariano Rajoy’s government has ducked time and time again is hitting home and it’s full of stones. But instead of reacting with an ‘Ouch!’ and offering to talk about it, Rajoy remained calm and warned the
snowball-throwers that they must face the legal consequences. It didn’t work when the Catalan separatists began baying during Rajoy’s first term. It has produced disastrous results in the second and no-one, let alone Rajoy and his legal eagles, knows where it is leading to now.
Back to basics PODEMOS and the small parties under its umbrella are planning a national assembly that will back separatism throughout Spain. Presumably that will make kingdoms of Valencia, Navarra, Aragon and Castillas with Andalucia reverting to a caliphate. Not so good, though, for Cataluña in the event of a Catflap (Cat-exit, gettit?) as it would be reduced to the vastly inferior status of a measly county. Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro has expressed his support for the Catalan Proces towards independence. With friends like that who needs an enema, as the poet once said.
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THE area known as Almeria is sometimes thought of as being desert like, but whilst it enjoys up to 3,000 hours of sun every year, it has a number of very comfortable places to settle. The name for the area and city comes from the Moorish occupation and was originally known as Al-Mariyya, meaning mirror or possibly watchtower as Almeria City was a Moorish stronghold and the castle of Alcazaba is the second largest of the Arabic fortresses in Andalucia, after the Alhambra in Granada. Fans of the ‘spaghetti westerns’ will know that many were filmed in the province but not so many realise that John Lennon composed Strawberry Fields Forever in Almeria City and there is a statue of him there as well as a museum of cinema in what used to be temporary house. Almeria Province is definitely a place for the sun worshipper and although there is a thriving property market in Almeria City, it tends to mainly attract Spanish residents whilst expatriates concentrate more on the northern part and the coastal areas of the province. For those who enjoy a change of scene, there are ferries from Almeria City to Algeria, Melilla and Morocco with the Spanish enclave having the most number of links as well as the shortest journey times. Inland from the coast, both Albox and Huercal-Overa are known to be of particular interest to both visitors and property buyers thanks to their rural position as well as their historic background with crafts such as pottery still being practised by a number of artisans. Garrucha has a population of around 8,000 and is an attractive town with a pleasant beach and busy harbour which caters for local fishing boats as well as those who like to ‘mess about
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CHARM of the white town of Mojacar. in boats’ and with high quality fresh fish available, visitors and residents alike are attracted to the bars and restaurants in the town. Mojacar like so many other towns in Andalucia can trace its roots back more than a millennium and despite the fact that its population is now less than 10,000, this white town which leads down to the pleasant beaches is known for its laid back but beautiful setting although once a year it buzzes to the international beach festival. With a population of some 90,000 Roquetas de Mar is was of the most popular holiday destinations in the area with 13 kilometres of white beach, golf, water sports and
plenty of restaurants as well as a water park. Vera manages to combine an old town with some beautiful beaches and has seen some development, especially as it now attracts a large number of naturists to its two kilometres plus of open nudist areas. This doesn’t mean that everybody has to walk around naked but this freedom has attracted a number of holiday makers and new residents. There is no question that Almeria has a thriving housing market and with its number of very different locations, the choice is wide for those who are looking for a property which can combine charm and history or the beach life.
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Advertising feature THE GARNER family, the property-selling stars of Channel 4’s Sun, Sea and Selling Houses, have just returned from a hugely successful stint at the Birmingham NEC’s A Place in the Sun exhibition. Couple, Stephen and Sharon Garner set up t h e i r c o m p a n y, S p an is h P ro p erty Choice, in 2007 and now have 770 properties for sale and rent in Almeria, Murcia and on the Costa Blanca. Alongside their children Emma and Shaun and son-in-law Matt, the Garners have built up a property empire, with 14 people working out of their Mojacar office. Last year, the Garners attracted the attention of Channel 4, who followed the family’s exploits over 20 one-hour-long programmes. Sharon explained the publicity has seen business boom, saying, “we’ve actually had quite a few sleepless nights trying to keep up with enquiries,” adding, “we’ve now got more than 10,000 followers on Facebook and have clients in Florida, Paphos, Crete, Portugal, France, Italy, and all over Spain.” She concluded, “it’s crazy! We hoped it would go well but this has exceeded our expectations.” Now the family has set its sights on attracting British buyers in the UK itself, first exhibiting at London’s Olympia earlier this year and now at Birmingham’s NEC last weekend. The event was such a success, customers queued two or three deep to gain
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BIRMINGHAM NEC: The event was such a success customers queued two or three deep to gain SPC’s expert advice. Spanish Property Choice’s expert advice on buying or renting in Spain. With barely enough room for the team to stand, Spanish Property Choice took hundreds of bookings and even signed a few autographs! Sharon commented, “we had a lot of picture requests… but all in all the majority of people were serious
about moving to Spain and wanted us to help them find their dream home.” She added, “one very interesting thing w hic h c a me out of the e v ent was t hat many people knew nothing about Almeria until the show aired and many said they had changed their future plans after seeing how beautiful it was on the show and what
great properties and lifestyle our little oasis in the sun offers!” A new series of Sun, Sea and Selling Houses, featuring the Garners is set to return to our screens in spring. For more information on properties for sale and rent, visit www.spanishproperty choice.com, or call 950 615 388.
Top of the props! Spanish market continues to thrive MARBELLA On the higher end of the property market, Marbella has long been a favourite of the rich and famous and boasts some pretty impressive luxury villas in its register. Nearby Malaga airport offers year-round flights to the UK and the town is known for its upmarket array of shops, restaurants and nightclubs where you might just spot a familiar face or two.
MARBELLA: Upmarket. By Kat Ashton PAIN we l c o m ed a re c o r d nu m b er o f tourists to its shores this summer, and the temp t a t i o n t o buy a s e c o n d h ome a bro a d be c o m es e v en stronger after returning to the daily grind. The promise of a great climate, cheap flights and
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CALVIA: A great base. CALVIA Mallorca has become a sought-after destination in recent years and draws in holidaymakers from across the globe. Once named the second best place to live in the world, the largest of the Balearic Islands promises a comfortable, happy and relaxed lifestyle. The historic town of Calvia is located within close proximity to the island’s most popular resorts so is a great base for families looking to relocate.
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TORREVIEJA Topping the list as the most popular destination to buy a second home is Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca. This town is located in the southern part of the Alicante Province and seems to have it all, with affordable properties, white beaches, and the Alicante airport just a short drive away.
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By Alistair S Clarke FCA FT E R a l mo s t 4 0 years of uninterrupted socialist government, the PSOE finally lost its majority in Andalucia in 2015, although it was able to hang on to pow er i n c o a l i t i o n w ith C iu dadanos, the new centre right party of Spain. In return for approving the 2018 budget and propping up the minority government, Ciudadanos has just forced the PSOE to accept a substantial change in ISD. The Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones (ISD), Spain’s inheritance and gift tax, dates back to a 1987 law that replaced a similar law of 1967. Since 1987, apart from some relatively insignificant tw eaks , t h e l a w h a s re ma in ed largely untouched, including the tax rates and bands. Inflation has reduced the real value of money by 180 p e r c e n t si n c e 1 9 8 7 s o , over the years, the real cost of ISD has doubled. Because the authorities often assess tax on the theoretical value of a property and because properties have been difficult to sell in recent years, many families have simply had to give up inheritances because they can’t pay the tax. In recent years the tax has been
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fully devolved to the Autonomous C o mmu n itie s (A nda luc ia , Cataluña, Madrid etc), which has seen this already unfair tax become ridiculous because regional variations are now extreme. For example: Madrid has virtually eliminated the tax by providing a 99 per cent exemption for families but the PSOE in Andalucia, boasting its left wing credentials, actually increased tax rates for the wealthy. They improved exemptions for modest inheritances between family members but the rules were so
ba dly dra fte d tha t the y c a us e d even greater unfairness. The pre s s re le a s e s a nnounc e that the general exemption to ISD will be increased to €1 million per person. The general exemption for
inheritances between close family is currently only €15,956.87. It is important to know that ISD is payable by the beneficiaries of inheritances, not the estate of the deceased as happens in the UK
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PROPERTY SPECIAL and other countries. Consequently, in the case of Wills that are designed to spread assets between sever al f am i l y m em ber s, each family member will be entitled to their own €1 million exemption. The devil is in the detail and we must await the release of the text of the new exemption before celebr at i ng t oo m uch. We have t o make sure that there are no snags that the politicians sneak into the text to limit the exemption unfairly, as has happened in the past. An example of such political trickery is that Andalucia currently boasts an exemption for close f am i l y i nher i t ances of up t o €250,000 when the beneficiary’s pre-existing wealth is less than €402,678.11. However, exceeding either of these limits by just one cent disqualifies the beneficiary and results in only €15,956.87 being exempt. Caution aside, this could turn out to be very good news indeed for people wanting to invest and live in Andalucia as ISD has always been a significant disincentive. For a guide to the current ISD system visit: https://www.spenceclarke.com/pdf/ 17.pdf. www.spenceclarke.com
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By John Smith LTHOUGH it is easier to purchase citizenship in the smaller European Union states such as Cyprus and Malta, Spain also offers succour to wealthy foreigners. Just four years ago, the Spanish government introduced legislation to grant residency permits (known as Golden Visas) to foreign nationals who were either prepared to invest large amounts of money or were highly qualified in professions that Spain needed. Since that time, after what was a relatively slow start, the number of Chinese and Russians in particular taking advantage of this option has actually increased with investment exceeding €1.5 billion since 2013. This investment has been achieved with some significant ‘tweaking’ of the initial legislation in order to make inward investment more attractive although there are still a large number of quite different and bureaucratic rules that need to be followed, in some cases depending on your country of birth. The fall in value of property in Spain and then the green shoots of recovery have helped to attract wealthy foreigners and adding to this has been an increasing number of executives posted to the major Spanish cities all of whom need to find accommodation for themselves and their families. As Spain continues to be one of the stronger economies in the eurozone more and more wealthy migrants are likely to settle in the country, especially as the government has made investment so much easier. The natural step from residency is the granting of nationality which does come in time.
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Crowdfunding attracts investors in property By John Smith UST over two years ago, 49 inv e st o r s r a is ed € 8 0 , 5 0 0 v ia crowdfunding to purchase an apartment in Madrid which was the first reported example of use of this internet phenomenon within the Spanish property market. The concept is relatively simple in as much as different investors commit different amounts of money in order to be able to afford the purchase of property in the expectation that in a rising market they will be able to rece i v e i n c o m e e i th e r fro m p ro p e rty rental or eventual sale. This could however be a dangerous operation if complete strangers try to invest together, with no strategic plan or anyone to control the property or properties. Certain companies such as Housers have been set up to take advantage of this oppor-
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tunity and they promote particular properties, encouraging small investors to place funds with them in order to purchase prop-
erties around Spain where they believe there is a potential for profit and of course take a percentage for themselves.
Recent l y t hey have gone f ur t her and raised nearly €2 million to purchase land in Madrid and they will use the balance of the funds raised to build the properties and expect to sell them at a 30 per cent uplift. There are of course risks to any investm ent as pr i ces can go down as wel l as up but provided that any company involved in this type of business is properly structured then those committing funds should be relatively well protected as the property itself should have an intrinsic value. The other danger is that the huge stockpile of old and unsold properties held by the Spanish ‘Bad Bank’ Sareb are released and depress the market, although this is considered highly unlikely as the Spanish government would not wish to see the blossoming market crash again.
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Fantastic villa in Zurgena VILLA KATARINA is an incredibly well maintained, spacious, light and airy, quality built villa in the Zurgena area on a very generous, low maintenance private walled and gated garden of 1,420m2 with 8m x 4m swimming pool, car port, garden shed and lovely country views. In walking distance to a popular restaurant, five mins drive to La Alfoquia and Zurgena villages and 15 mins drive to Huercal-Overa town. Twenty-five mins drive to the coast. What more could you ask for? This beautiful property Villa Katarina makes an ideal full time residence or holiday home especially as the quality furniture is also for sale and is especially suitable if you are looking for a property with more privacy and a larger garden to put more distance between you and your neighbours and to park more cars or play sports etc. Villa Katarina has great rental potential. An extra bonus is that the villa is situated on the edge of a small development of similarly impressive villas in a quiet location and has tarmac road access. The attractive iron gates opening on to the driveway gives a grand first impression and leads to a separate parking area big enough for five or six cars. The villa consists of a large welcoming conservatory making an ideal extra dining / living room with views over the garden, pool and
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There are also two lovely pergola / seating areas and car port to keep the sun off the car. The 8m x 4m swimming pool nicely finishes off the garden. There is a local bar / restaurant within walking distance and the well equipped villages of La Alfoquia and Zurgena are five and 10 minutes drive away. The A7 motorway can be reached within less than a 10 mins and the larger market towns of Huercal-Overa and Albox are less than 15 minutes drive away. The beaches at Mojacar, Garrucha and Vera are approx 25 mins drive away. Voss Homes is a British family-run business with an office in the thriving, market town of Huercal-Overa. We concentrate on selling properties around Huercal-Overa, Zurgena, La Alfoquia and Taberno. We look forward to helping you find you ideal property in Spain. For more information, to arrange a viewing or a meeting in our office in Huercal-Overa please contact us on 0034 950 616 827 or 0034 678 002 006 or email info@vosshomes spain.com. Our office is 1km off exit 553 of the A7 motorway, 100m passed Lidl.
China State to buy out Spain’s OHL THE Sp a n i sh b u i l d i n g comp a n y Ob r a sco n Huarte Lain (OHL) is in talks wi t h C h i n a St ate Construction Engineering ( C SC E ) o v er sellin g a st a k e o f t h e company. The company, which was founded in Bilbao in 1911, o p e r a t e s i n 3 0 countr i e s a c r o ss f iv e continents and is partly owned by the Villar Mir family wh o h a v e a 5 1 per cent stake. The p o t e n t i a l d e a l comes after the company received increased pressure from creditors over mounting debt. It is believe d t h e g r o u p h as short-term debt obligations worth around €500 million. OHL stock fell around 3 per cent following reports of the negotiations in the Spanish press.
DREAM HOME: Villa Moana.
Homes with the X Factor By Kat Ashton
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NY devoted (and loaded) fans of the X Factor can now get a taste of what it feels like to make it to the judges houses part of the show - by buying one of Simon Cowell’s
houses. Two of the luxury Marbella villas that were used in the series are currently on the market, but it costs a pretty penny to buy a piece of TV history. One of the most iconic ‘judges homes’ used in the series is Villa Moana, where Simon Cowell memorably gave
LUXURY: It’s not hard to see why. boy band One Direction their first big break and put them through to the live shows. The stunning estate, often
called the most luxurious villa on the Costa del Sol, will set you back a staggering €40,000,000. With a tennis court, indoor and outdoor pools, and a 180 degree view of the ocean, it’s not hard to see why. If €40 million is a bit of a stretch, wannabe pop stars could always opt for an-
other villa Simon used during the show which is on the market for a bargain €2.5 million. The modern, five-bedroom home is located in one of the region’s most exclusive neighbourhoods in Benahavis and has panoramic windows offering a fantastic view of the Mediterranean.
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Can you believe it’s run off Windows 7?? Mike Senker
In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I WENT off on my travels last week. First stop was London with Monarch that does flights not leaving at silly o’ clock in the morning. I have to say that I was very impressed with their in-flight food menu. They even did a mini English breakfast so I settled back in my seat and waited for the crew member to ask what my choice of culinary delight would be. The trolley pulled up and she looked at me and asked would I like anything from the trolley. I said, ‘yes please, I’d like the English breakfast.’ ‘Sorry, we don’t have any left.’ ‘Hmmm OK, I’ll have the bacon baguette please.’ ‘Sorry, actually we don’t have any food left.’ Now for those of you thinking ‘full flight - these things happen - you are right it does. But I was in row seven and they had sold out. ROW SEVEN! It doesn’t make sense does it? They present you with this menu of goodies then nada.
They should at least make some announcement and inform you. I’ll tell you what they didn’t run out off though - their bloody scratch cards! They were on the PA system quick enough, flogging them, telling us that we could win lots of money from what they collect and a ‘percentage’ goes to charity. They didn’t say how big the percentage was and old, cynical me thinks that it’s not very much. If it was 100 per cent I might be more tempted and if the first prize was a bacon sarnie I would definitely have had a punt! My next leg was to the USA. I get there and everything is going nice and smoothly until I reach security. I’m in my wheelchair with someone helping me to get through. We get up to the bit where they look at your boarding pass and make you look into a camera. It’s the bit you get to before you have to take your belt off and shoes and have to walk through (not me of course) holding your trousers up and hoping you don’t step on anything that is going to injure you. Anyway it’s not working and I watch the security guy reset the computer. Ready for this? The security system runs off Windows 7! Yup Gatwick Airport runs off Windows 7!! It’s an absolute farce.
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Driving classic 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.
CLASSIC CARS: Governed by the same rules as normal vehicles. A NUMBER of classic car owners and associations have asked about the laws that refer specifically to this type of vehicle and what provisions the drivers must make when driving on Spanish roads. Royal Decree 1247/1995, deals with the reglamento de vehículos históricos, rules for historic vehicles, or classic cars, under article 10 of the Normas de circulación. First and foremost, unless rules are specifically in place for this type of vehicle, classic cars are governed by the same laws and rules as normal vehicles, including the requirement of liability insurance. The rules relating to the technical inspection and registration are also applicable, as per normal vehicles. The period of the technical inspection also remains the same, unless otherwise indicated in the official report. Those vehicles which, on account of their age or constructive characteristics, do not have lights or indicators as are normally required by law, are
not allowed to travel between sunset and sunrise, or in circumstances which would normally require the use of these lights and indicators. Historic vehicles that are not able to exceed the speed of 40 kilometres per hour should drive on the shoulder, if practicable, or, alternatively, as close as possible to the right outside edge of the roadway, except when overtaking or turning left, manoeuvres which may force other drivers to abruptly change the direction or speed of their vehicles. Historic vehicles are not allowed on the motorway if they are unable to reach a speed of at least 60 kilometres per hour. The Dirección General de Tráfico also reserves the right to prohibit classic cars on certain dates and routes, if they are not able to exceed the speed of 80 kilometres per hour. As for situations when classic cars can travel on the roads as a group, Annex II of the Reglamento General de Circulación, article 32 of section 3 details Participación de vehículos históricos and refers to group activities.
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Where are his title deeds? How can I find the title deeds for my apartment in Alcudia, Mallorca? We left them with Halifax Bank España, with whom we had a mortgage. This was paid off several years ago but we let the W he n you pur chased your flat, you signed the deed at a Spanish Notary, at the same time you signed the mortgage deed. This N ota ry ha s your original title deed in his computer. The bank has an authorised copy. The
bank hold the deeds for us. As far as I can ascertain the branches in Mallorca have now closed, leaving us with no one to contact. P C (Baleares)
David Searl You and the Law in Spain
piece of paper is not important. Go to the Notary and get an aut hor i sed copy of your deed. Be alert. Even if your mort-
gage i s pai d, i t i s qui t e possible that the bank has not officially cancelled it in the Property Registry. The Not ar y or your lawyer can check on this. You might need to contact Halifax Lloyds Bank to find out. Try calling 902 024 365.
Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) There is a wonderful enthusiasm about you at the moment. Seeing the reaction of others to you, it occurs that you should have taken this attitude before. Therefore, make a resolution to put more energy into everything that you do. The rewards are both social and financial.
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Something new which you started in recent weeks becomes more than a passing interest. Although it may be surprising to you, it is owing to a predictable situation. In opening your mind, you also seem to have opened your heart. Many people do that at this time of the year and so you are not alone. Trusting is sometimes difficult but it must happen sometime.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Being totally inspired this week, you could be tempted to let enthusiasm run away with you. It is a lovely feeling, like being a child again. Be sure to have fun, but do keep as much money in your pocket as possible. With many demands at the moment, restrict your exuberance on finances.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There will be a certain amount of discussion regarding holiday plans. You know what you want but how do you persuade others? It's quite easy really. All you have to do is to get someone else to suggest a certain place.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You are so sharp that there is a danger you will cut yourself! Seriously, though, try not to appear pompous over a certain matter. You may be right and you may be clever, but smarty pants are rarely popular. Some of that sharpness gets things going for you in the love department.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) With everyone busy round you, the chance may be taken to show what you are capable of. Instead of watching someone make a pig's ear of a work project, offer to help. It's important to let them think any bright ideas were theirs.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) A business partnership takes on a romantic tinge this week. It is possible that the other party sees this as more significant than you. To avoid problems later it would be best to let them do all the running.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Your outgoing attitude is spot on. Some may say you are a little crazy, the way you go for things. Each person has their own way and yours can be quite unique but that certainly does not make it wrong. People who make the world around us that little bit more colourful are gems.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Some legal matters need your attention. That's not really what you want at this time of the year. A decision has to be made and it needs a fine balance. Asking others may just confuse matters, so only seek expert advice. At the end of the day, you will know what is both best and acceptable.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A last-minute invitation turns out to be just the ticket in more ways than one. An invitation to join a holiday may be proffered. This is unusual, certainly, but keep an open mind. Your company is clearly well appreciated so why not make that a point of pride? Let's face it, who is best equipped to blow your trumpet?
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Someone you mistrust offers to add to your celebrations. Why not call a truce? We both know that little long term will come out of it, but who cares? Sometimes, it is better to share one good moment with someone than none at all.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) As you are very much in the limelight, it comes as no great surprise that admiration comes your way. What may surprise you, however, is the direction it comes from. Who would have thought that such a situation would arise? Strange things happen sometimes.
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Across 1 Famous Shakespearian actor, one seen in musical (7) 5 Some echo relieves boring task (5) 8 Get to share a cheap piece (5) 9 Many very angry at being duped (7) 10 Plague cures go wrong (7) 11 She's caught in the beam (5) 12 Go round capital (5) 14 Squander, say, part of the body (5) 19 Spreads out nurses after operation (5) 21 To clarify matters was once simple (7) 23 Smoothing things out at the end of the day (7) 24 Cheer up a source of inspiration (5) 25 Trials for important matches (5) 26 Streets confused the examiners (7)
children holding every single square (5) 6 Gets in boats at sea (7) 7 Did see exotic whirlpools (6) 13 Pathetic plea to be more economical (7) 15 Seems dad has turned against fruit (7)
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16 Humble fashions start trend (6) 17 Importance of delay, we hear (6) 18 If not the United Nations has a smaller amount (6) 20 Mistakes made on the cricket field (5) 22 A quaintly pleasing accent (5)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents T and 18 represents W, so fill in T every time the figure 10 appears and W every time the figure 18 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
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Down 1 Some progressive woman who's monstrous (6) 2 I did have a gardening implement, by the sound of it, in a state (5) 3 Get left in scratchin' her itch? (7) 4 Chair for a biker (6) 5 Board game commences with
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Across 1 Drops (5) 4 Selects (7) 8 Check closely (7) 9 Crustaceans (5) 10 Came before (8) 11 Subdivision of a particular kind of thing (4) 13 Rubbish (6) 14 Assisted (6) 17 Nothing (4) 19 Brings to a destination (8) 22 Pass along (5) 23 Reflecting light (7) 24 Decreases in size, range or extent (7) 25 Conjecture (5)
Down 1 Having a sharp inclination (5) 2 Closest (7) 3 Shook in the cold (8) 4 Mentally quick and resourceful (6) 5 On one occasion (4) 6 Provoking fear or terror (5) 7 Hang (7) 12 Determining (8) 13 Scaly reptiles (7) 15 Exact (7) 16 Animals (6) 18 Measuring device (5) 20 Indications (5) 21 Sacred song (4)
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Across 1 Strike (of workers) (6) 4 Flower (4) 8 Mouse (5) 9 Blonde (5) 10 Flag (of country) (7) 14 Young girl (5) 15 Muñeca (anatomía) (5)
16 Eight (4) 17 Poetry (6) Down 1 Daño (4) 2 Establecer (9) 3 Ginebra (3) 5 Bibliotecas (9)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
6 Tejado (4) 7 Verdadero (4) 11 Cerca (indicando proximidad) (4) 12 Eco (sonido) (4) 13 Other (f) (4) 15 Quién (3)
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The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (SAMPLE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
ADORES COARSE DETOUR EXEUNT FILTER IDEATE MAIDEN MUSEUM REPUTE SAMPLE (10) SHEATH SPLEEN SQUIRT STAYED STREET THEIST TOILET WINTER YEARLY
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Strand 2 Ravage 3 Cheesy 4 Strait 5 Heater 6 Teethe 7 Strive 8 Ferret 9 Strain 10 Shrunk 11 Affect 12 Catkin 13 Fescue 14 Police 15 Incite 16 Leaden 17 Serene 18 Grisly 19 Struck.
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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 L) 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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4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION beth bent bene bean beany bead beady beach hurt ether etna enter enact enacted each ever fete fever fane face faced facet fade fact aether anther ante anew aced ache achene achy acted hyena cant canter cane caner cafe cadet cache cachet coda code ceca dace dyne dyer decant decanter decaf decay deco cyan chert churn echt etch etcher
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:
2 Sacar, 6 Lujo, 7 Ayer, 8 Mares, 9 Mole, 10 Tree, 11 Traer, 12 With, 13 Isla, 14 Igual, 15 Stun, 16 Loro, 17 Graso.
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1 Perverse, 7 Ranch, 8 Sacrilege, 9 Tun, 10 Real, 11 Odious, 13 Sampan, 14 Cartel, 17 Ignore, 18 Guam, 20 Den, 22 Operation, 23 Allow, 24 Stiletto.
1 Dull, 3 Daughter, 9 Centaur, 10 Omits, 11 Egret, 12 Ignite, 14 Supper, 16 Serene, 19 Pester, 21 Repel, 24 Again, 25 Gherkin, 26 Omelette, 27 Iris.
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1 Poser, 2 Reclaim, 3 Emit, 4 Steady, 5 Knots, 6 Chancel, 7 Removal, 12 Rainbow, 13 Sandbag, 15 Tourist, 16 Priest, 17 Ingle, 19 Mango, 21 Mail.
1 Decrease, 2 Lunar, 4 Afraid, 5 Groan, 6 Thistle, 7 Rush, 8 Battle, 13 Reclines, 15 Prepare, 17 Earned, 18 Bright, 20 Tense, 22 Poker, 23 Dado.
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• Gillian McKeith, 28 September (58) Nutritionist, TV presenter, writer The former host of Channel 4’s You Are What You Eat and the Canadian hit show, Eat Yourself Sexy. She has written several books about nutrition but is most famous for her appearance on, reality show, I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, where she fainted live-on-air. • Seb Coe, 29 September (61) Former athlete, politician British Olympic legend, Sebastian Coe won four medals including golds in the 1,500 metres in 1980 and 1984. He also
set world records in middle distance track • Mike Rutherford, 2 October (67) events. He is Chairman of the British Musician Olympic Association. A founding member of rock group, Genesis, Michael John • Theresa May, 1 October (61) British Prime Minister Cleote Crawford Rutherford Theresa Mary May, the is bassist and backup vocalist current Prime Minister of the but can also play rhythm and UK and former Home lead guitar. He is also famous for his solo band Mike and Secretary in the Conservative -Liberal Democrat Coalition the Mechanics who had Theresa May. government. She recently several international hits. • Clive Owen, 3 October caused great division over her plans for a hard Brexit and refused to (53) Actor stand down from her position. Now a world-famous actor, he first gained
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recognition in the UK for his leading role in the ITV series Chancer. He has worked on television, stage and film in a number of roles before achieving international notice for his performance as a struggling writer in 1998 film, Croupier. • Stacey Solomon, 4 October (28) Singer, television presenter, reality star Rising to fame as a result of the sixth series of the ITV hit show The X Factor, Solomon has gone on to enjoy a successful music career, as well as becoming a presenter. She did win I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here in 2010.
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DVD Dead men tell no tales Starring: Brenton Thwaites, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Johnny Depp,Kaya Scodelario, Orlando Bloom. THE latest instalment of the hit Pirates of the Caribbean film series, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) finds himself down on his luck, a wanted man with a dwindling crew who he cannot afford to pay. Adding to his woes are a ship full of cursed, immortal pirates who want nothing more than to bring about his death, lead by the evil Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem). Sparrow’s only hope for survival is the Trident of Poseidon but in order to obtain it, he must make uneasy alliances with astronomer Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario) and Royal Navy sailor, Henry Turner (Brendan Thwaites). The crew set sail on Jack’s run-down ship, the Dying Gull, in a bid to save Captain Jack. Credit: Metacritic
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HOT on the heels of the latest film release, IT, has soared back up the book charts as it did when the last instalment of the killer-clown hit the big screen in 1990. In the storm drains and sewers lurks a terrifying presence, IT, a most foul creature which assumes the form of one’s deepest fears and dreads. A group of children know what hides in the sewers, the eerie being who sometimes reaches up out of its hideaway, seizing, tearing and killing. The children grow up and leave the town of Derry, Maine where the nightmarish entity resided. Time passes and they get on with their lives, but they never forget what they saw. They are drawn back, called back to the town where it all began once more as IT slithers and stirs amidst the depths of their memories and the nightmares they endured in the past become a reality once more in the present.
1066 - England invaded William, Duke of Normandy, invades Britain’s south-east coast claiming his right to the English throne. 1854 - Ships collide A thick fog causes two ships to collide off the coast of Newfoundland. 322 people die as a result of the accident. 1908 - Ford unveil the Model T The first Model T Ford is completed at the company’s plant in Detroit. 1918 - Allies break through Hindenburg Line A 56-hour-long bombardment allows allied forces to breach the last line of German defences on the Western Front, named after the German general, seen as a pivotal achievement during the First World War. 1936 - Franco appointed General Francisco Franco is named head of the rebel Nationalist government in Spain as the Spanish Civil War rages on. 1955 - Car accident kills James Dean Twenty-four-year-old actor James Dean is killed in Cholame, California, when his Porsche 550 Spyder (which he affectionately named Little Bastard) collided with another vehicle. 1970 - Janis Joplin dies The drifter turned rock and roll superstar dies as a result of a heroin overdose.
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Get there while you can! Ric Polansky LOUD AND PROUD: Turre.
Ric Polansky moved to Mojacar in 1969 as a pioneer developer. He reads extensively and has travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.
I VIVIDLY still remember the first restaurant I took my mother into in Spain. There was the typical shouting and screaming and name calling going on. I didn’t bat an eye. I knew Madrid had lost the night before and that fact alone would be cause for a near riot and fierce interminable debate. She baulked at eating there. She didn’t want to sup during a revolution. Last week I had a delightful dinner in Turre. Immediately I recognised something different. Our order was taken and written down diligently, but the moment our waiter was done scribbling he bellowed out to the kitchen our requests (But in the cocina they didn’t hear, they too were arguing about last night’s game - Madrid had lost again). Well the banter that went on, and noise - I loved it.
So different than the urban slick that I am so used to when dining on the beach of Mojacar. But Turre brought it all back. The food was terrific, good banter with the cook and waiter afterward, even if at a high decibel tone while sipping the obligatory brandy. Our noisy culinary world is slipping away. We must head back into them thar hills and enjoy once again eating in places wherein
you are served and fed totally upon their terms. No consideration on behalf of the hosts of making a buck or gaining style points for service. And, the food is inevitably really good. No need for a phone or Facebook, the floor show changes by the minute as new possible noise makers stroll in for their moments on stage. I must have remarked to my wife five times “I am coming back
here once a week to recalculate my internal Spanish compass.” After all, these places will soon be gone, disappear like the shoe shine guys and gypsies. I want to sit on the wooden rickety chairs and see the floor full of debris rather than surround myself with a chrome and plastic backdrop. The word is ‘authentic’ and when you lose that, you’ve lost it all (except the memories). Oh, and don’t go smart society bringing your dog or cat. Leave them in the car. Here (or there) the village curs rule and make a point of intruders learning that hard fought fact. Don’t expect much of a wine menu either, that’s why they make Casera (lemonade). Don’t be in a rush either. There is much village news to learn and a scandal or two to think about. If you want to make friends forever with your new hosts tell them you support the worst team at the bottom of the Spanish league. They will laugh uproariously and give you another free drink or three to alleviate your misfortune.
ICONIC: In memorial.
Obituary: Dr John Parry HH was your typical iconic unique character in Mojacar. If you knew him you liked him. There was never a dull moment with him or even near him. When he retired from his medical practice he ushered out Hippocratic wisdom: “see your doctor, take two aspirin and lie down or smoke a joint.” He had done his service and retirement is what he wanted. Lunch could often run from 2pm until nightly closing time. Never any cheap bar room banter but essential and critical analysis of the world. You learned - if you could remember.
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By Kat Ashton HIKING outdoors is good for the body and mind, and gives you the chance to explore the world while you’re at it. While jogging remains a popular form of exercise among fitness enthusiasts, many don’t realise that walking in the outdoors may actually be better for you. This powerful cardio workout puts less pressure on the bones, joints, and heart and is a proven mood booster - especially if you trek around somewhere particularly scenic. Going on regular hikes could lower your risk of heart disease as it reduces blood pressure and blood sugar levels. It helps to build strength in your quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, as well as muscles in the hips and lower legs. Rambling over a rocky terrain also, unsurprisingly, improves balance by strengthening the core - which will come in handy if you find yourself stumbling down a particularly steep slope. Hiking is as good for the mind as it is the body, as research has proven that it is effective at combating the symptoms of stress and anxiety. The president of the American Hiking Society claims this is because nature is ingrained in our DNA, and hiking helps us to escape from the noise and chaos of towns and cities. There are several ways you can make the most of your hikes, whether you’re an experi-
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HAPPY HIKERS: Walking outdoors is proven to boost both fitness and happiness. enced stroller or setting off for the very first time: Tackle a few hills along the way as even a small hill will burn extra calories and in-
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Invest in a decent pair of hiking boots and dress according to the weather. Finally, always familiarise yourself with the route before you go and take a map just in case.
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How to have a relaxing day at home without spending a fortune By Kat Ashton AFTER a long and busy week, there’s nothing better than putting aside some time to unwind and destress - and there’s no better way to do this than by pampering yourself from head to toe. While forking out for a spa day can be expensive, it’s really easy to create a DIY version at home that’s just as relaxing and will cost you a lot less. First things first, get in the mood by putting on some relaxing music, lighting some candles and pouring yourself a glass of fizz or cup of herbal tea. Allowing your body and mind to slow down will help you to appreciate the treatments even more. A great way to start things off is to open your pores with a quick home steam. All you have to do is soak a towel in hot - not
boiling - water, add a few drops of essential oils and place it over your face for about 10 minutes. Next apply a hair mask or treatment of your choice. Wrap your locks up in a towel while it soaks in and run yourself a hot bath (candles a n d
bubble bath optional). After you’ve relaxed in the tub for as long as you please, have a quick rinse off in the shower and take the opportunity to exfoliate your body. Remember to moisturise so
you’re left with soft, supple skin. Finally apply a home-made face mask. Mashed avocado or natural yoghurt are firm favourites but feel free to experiment with whatever you have lying around the kitchen. You’ll probably feel quite drowsy after
all that relaxing so it’s the perfect time to catch up on a few zzz’s. Your body will thank you for it all the more on Monday morning...
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UNDER PRESSURE: Too much stress can lead to health problems like headaches, depression, and heart disease.
Are you too stressed? By Kat Ashton WHILE feeling stressed can sometimes be a good thing it can help to conquer fears or motivate you to get things done - it can also have a neg-
ative impact on your physical and mental health. A staggering 90 per cent of all disease and illnesses are stress-related, according to th e Ce n tre fo r D is e a s e Control and Prevention. The
body gives off a few tellta le s igns w he n s tre s s is s ta rting to ge t you dow n and recognising the symptoms in time could help to prevent them from leading to anything more serious.
Chronic cold If it feels like you can’t go a week without having a cough or a runny nose, this could be a consequence of your workload rather than allergies or germs. Our bodies produce the stress hormone cortisol when under pressure which is needed to help fight illnesses and it can quickly get used up. Troubled mind If you have trouble concentrating during the day, or switching off at night, this is also a big indication that you’re unde r too muc h stress. Excess amounts of c ortis ol c a n c a us e your brain’s memory centre to shrink which makes it harder to focus. If you feel tired but have a hard time shutting off, this could mean you have stressrelated fatigue. Throbbing head A c ons ta nt, throbbing headache is often a sign of mounting stress, and can be difficult to treat. Making small lifestyle changes can help but always see a doctor if the headaches become severe. Aches and pains If you suffer from a lot of unexplained joint, neck or back pain this could mean you’re spending too much time in a stressful environment. High stress levels can c a us e mus c le s to tighte n and leads to spasms.
SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. What are the symptoms of a wasp sting? When you are stung by a wasp on your skin, the area infected will become inflamed and red with a noticeable centre where the sting occurred. In general the reaction is contained to where you are stung, however some people can have reactions all over their body. Can they be dangerous? Wasp stings tend to hurt, but are not often dangerous. In some cases, especially with people who are allergic to them, the reaction can be much more severe and can cause death. How can you tell if you are having an allergic reaction to a sting? Normally when a person is stung by a wasp the
reaction is contained to the area they were stung. However if a person feels generally unwell, begins to sweat, has other skin lesions appear on their body, swollen lips or face, difficulties breathing or loss of consciousness and chest pains, among other things, then it is certainly an allergic reaction. What should I do if I get stung? Normally if it only causes a reaction on the skin you don’t need to see a doctor. However if the area stung becomes infected or you notice an allergic reaction then immediately go to accident and emergencies where you will be prescribed with treatments which can include anti-inflammatories, corticoids or maybe even antibiotics.
If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com
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THE Guru Guru are bringing their unique sounds and images to Almeria in what is certain to be a memorable gig. Describing themselves as borderline rock, the group have been blasting out their sounds since 2012. They claim that feverish guitars and a tormented rhythm section are fronted by a lead singer in a multicoloured straight jacket help them to tear the indie-maths-psycho-noise rulebook apart, producing erratic songs that somehow develop into wriggling earworms. Taking their influences from Mars Volta, Sonic Youth, Metz, Pere Ubu, Deerhoof and The Jesus Lizard, the band have released a number of EPs and, in March this year, unleashed a 10-track album upon the world entitled Pchew. A guru is defined as a spiritual teacher in Hindu and this band certainly likely to teach their fans how to party, receiving a wild reception wherever they attend with so much energy it almost gushes from the stage into the minds of the audience.
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The five-piece outfit love nothing more than to engage in devilish on-stage antics and lead singer, Tom, verges on theatrical psychosis, describing his approach to each performance as that of a man who sheds tears as a result of peeling an onion whilst foaming with rage and blaming the audience.
Spectators are warned not to wet themselves, but the band do not specify if this is from laughter or fear. It is certain that a totally crazy show will be experienced at La Cueva Cafe and Pub on Saturday, October 14 as the band arrive fresh
from a multi-date European tour. Further information can be found on the band’s Facebook page and the venue can be contacted on 950 082 521.
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THE Azabache restaurant in Arboleas will host one of the greatest Rod Stewart tribute acts in Spain, Steve Fisher. Born and raised in Manchester, England, Steve has always had a great passion for the music of the handbags and gladrags star. Often mistaken by locals for the worldrenowned artist, Steve perfects a tribute act that is both visually and vocally spot-on. With an audience interaction that is second-to-none, this Maggie May impersonator provides his adoring fans with a unique experience that is as close as it gets to seeing Rod himself, with that old heart of his always giving 100 per cent. Adept at small, intimate venues or large social gatherings, Steve Fisher has more than enough talent to ensure everyone a fantastic night. Appearing tomorrow (Friday), be sure to catch the silky smooth voice and hotlegged moves of this sublime tribute act as he does justice to the songs of one of music’s all-time greats.
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A good philosophy A FREE philosophy introduction class can be enjoyed at the Idealia Cultural Centre on Avenida Pablo Iglesias. Taking place today (Thursday) at 8.30 pm, the simplicity of shape of the course, whilst still maintaining depth, allows anyone to follow it. The course forms a journey which is orchestrated by the most significant knowledge of Eastern and Western civilisation. It is designed to be a source of inspiration to face the great questions of what being a human is all about, exploring personal and collective challenges. The course programme begins with a free intro-
duction and then goes on to explore a number of areas over 17 classes which include subjects such as the human being and the cosmos, the wisdom of ancient India, the teachings of Tibet, Buddhist philosophy, Chinese wisdom, the Egyptian sense of life and beyond, Greece and the great philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, Rome, inner freedom and power over oneself as well as practices of memory, concentration and attention. Classes are once per week and last for two hours. Further information can be obtained by calling the centre directly on 950 240 334 between 6am and 10pm.
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TERCO: A seriously rowdy atmosphere can be expected.
town gig. With tracks such as Poseidon, Infierno Rosa and Diamante en Bruto, spectators
can expect a lively show full of humour, hard rock and bags of fun in a venue that has been hosting intimate gig
nights since 1996. For further information La Cueva Cafe and Pub can be contacted on 950 082 521.
Legacy lives on
FANS of music and cinema will be in for a treat if they visit Casa Museo del Cine in Villablanca. Recently purchased by the city for restoration, it has now been converted into a museum of 6 0 ’s a n d 7 0 ’s a c t o r s a n d artists. Many famous names stayed there whilst in Spain including Clint Eastwood and Bridget Bardot. One of the most famous short-term residents was John Lennon who, in 1966, was involved in the film How I Won RECKON SO: Film house preserves the War. big screen legacy in Almeria. It was his stay in the house
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ANDALUCIAN rockers, Terco, are playing in Almeria. La Cueva Cafe and Pub will host the three-piece outfit who are sure to create an electric atmosphere on Saturday, October 7. A local favourite, Terco are expecting the usual high turnout and, on a Saturday night, a seriously rowdy atmosphere can be expected. They will be playing a number of covers as well as songs from their 13-track debut album. Describing their style as a mix of rock, punk, indie and shake, they have already brought their music to the masses this year at a number of gigs and festivals and are looking forward to a home-
that is regarded as his inspiration for the Beatles hit, Strawberry Fields Forever. The house now pays tribute to Almeria’s cinematic legacy and is open six days a week with guided tours also being offered. For more information or to make an appointment, the number is 950 210 030.
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Pleasure without measure?
I have an obsession with quality. I work for my guests - not to obtain Michelin Stars.
A TOAST TO GOOD FOOD, GOOD WINE AND GOOD FRIENDS W I T H G A R RY WA I T E HAVE always been a great lover of ‘free pouring’ - the absence of using fixed measures of alcohol. Even though it was technically against the law, it was well practised in my restaurants in the UK. It must have been the Spanish influence even all those years ago. But even with this method it was possible to pour exactly the same measure into each glass. Apart from alcohol, pubs and restaurants started to use legally (or voluntarily) measure marks on the wine glasses. But most bars and restaurants here free pour without such guidelines, which leads to differences that are quite noticeable. Last week I had occasion to be in three different establishments of varying standard. One was a place I pop into quite often. A family run eatery of few tables and fewer
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customers, but a warm welcome and a decent glass of Rosé, well chilled but the measure is half as much again as I would pour. They must be getting four glasses out of the bottle at the most: and at €3.95 a glass they are selling the bottle of wine for €15. Makes sense even if it looks generous. The second place was a restaurant that is very busy and whose prices are quite high. A glass of red wine from Ribera del Duero (the price I do not know as I was being invited - but I imagine around the €5 mark) came in a modern glass with a wider base and a curved side, the sort of glass used by most upmarket establish-
ments. I tell my staff to fill the glass to just above the curve, which gives five good glasses from the bottle. But on this occasion the measure was below the curve which would give the house six glasses to the bottle. Making a bottle of house wine worth around €30 a bottle, which I am sure we would all say is too much. However I did ask them to fill it to above the curve which they did without question. The third place was a very modern tapas/raciones/and restaurant operation in Marbella. Very professionally run. We had a bottle of wine which was their house
wine at €21 from Castillo de Mancha, which wasn’t particularly good. The red wine by the glass was pleasant enough and at €3.50 a glass was good value. The measures poured were also correct. Now dear reader, you may have got down to the bottom of this article and ask if there is a point to it? Well, my point is that whatever price you charge, or quantity you give, the chances are it is normally more expensive to drink wine by the glass than the bottle. This last place was charging less for drinking by the glass than the bottle. White by the glass at €3 means €15 a bottle, red at €3.50 means €17 for the bottle. With the former being €21 a bottle and the latter €25 it’s obvious which makes more sense to the consumer.
FORGIVE me if I have told you before but, because once again the subject of Michelin stars is back in the news, as we hear that the renowned three-Michelinstarred French chef Sébastien Bras has asked Michelin not to include him in the 2018 edition of its gastronomic guide to the country citing the “great pressure” involved in maintaining Michelin’s top honour, I am reminded of my old friend Chris Oakes who opened a restaurant in Stroud and gained a star in his first year and then a second in his second. The cost of maintaining such an accolade and the subsequent strain of doing so, made him sell up. Sébastien, who is the son of Michel Bras and runs Le Suquet in Laguiole near Rodez, took over the restaurant that his father founded 10 years ago. The restaurant, opened in 1992, won its third star in 1999 and has held them ever since. Although unusual this action is not unheard of as the pressure on health and family life has made several chef/proprietors make the same decision over the years.
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I DON’T know about our readers, but I am sure there are many of you that have beautiful gardens and perhaps grow your own vegetables. Some of you could have window boxes or, if like me, a couple of terraces with jardineras. My grandfather loved his garden and grew vegetables, wonderful flowers and everything was in order. His greenhouse flourished. He passed away before I bought my first restaurant where I had a greenhouse as well as a vegetable garden. No matter what I did I couldn’t get the rotation right and despite regular maintenance I was never going to be competition for Covent Garden. So needless to say it was never going to be my forte. After years of replanting my plant troughs here in Spain on a regular basis, at considerable cost, I decided to lay weed protective material with stone covering and fill with cacti. Seemed sensible to me, after all, Aloe Vera and cacti thrive in desert conditions, so they were bound to thrive on my terraces. Have you ever been surprised when in the countryside to see flourishing trees and bushes
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Grandad’s. that receive no water from artificial sources, neither pruning nor maintenance, yet are healthy and happy? Switch to my terraces and after two years, despite the odd watering (‘don’t water them too much’ said the gardener) and talking to them they have now reached the end of their lives and will be consigned to the garden rubbish.
*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.
Mine. However, a thought crossed my mind; if I leave them where they are I could be the only one out of my neighbours that will have a dried cactus display.
the number of Michelin stars in Japan.
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the number of Michelin stars in Great Britain.
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the number awarded in France (strange that?).
Figures based on the number of stars per million of population)
ON THAT NOTE I will bid you farewell until next week and should aspiring restaurateurs need some help or advice, please do not hesitate to contact me. A toast to Good Food, Good Wine and Good Friends.
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Welcome improvements CONTINUED improvements are being made to Macael. Under the social media hashtags of #MejorandoMacael (bettering Macael) and #trabajandoparati (working for you), the town is making a concerted effort to address a number or areas in need of improvement and renovation. A new children’s play area is being constructed which will house a safe, modern playground and the sports pavilion has also had the floor renewed. Improvements to the water supply network are also taking
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MAN OF ACTION: Mayor Martinez visits the play area. place as pipes are replaced in several streets. Cleaning and street painting works have also been carried out, as well as pruning and clearing any overgrown scrub-
land and plant life. Mayor Raul Martinez has visited a number of the ongoing works and believes that they will provide a welcome boost to the municipality.
More sports FINAL plans are being made for a sports centre expansion in Albox. The project will see two tennis courts added as part of the second construction
phase of the hub. Also included will be a park for older people and a recreational area. Completion is expected by Christmas.
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Slow hall angers Brits BRITISH residents have complained about Cantoria Town Hall. The president of AUAN (a non-profit organisation intent on getting so-called illegal Spanish homes made legal), Maura Hillen, has highlighted the delays by the council in providing AFO documentation. AFOs are a creation of the Junta de Andalucia which regulate the planning situation of a house and permit water and electricity connections which then facilitate the generation of title deeds. The deeds then resolve the long-standing issue of irregular and illegal housing that has plagued the real estate market
in the valley for years Hillen believes the process is particularly slow in the Valle del Almanzora and the municipality of Cantoria. She said: “Most Britons complain about Cantoria’s Town Hall where there seems to be some frustration over this issue.” Hillen pointed out the work of the Arboleas Town Hall as an example, which she believes has moved fast in helping residents who are living in fear of their home being demolished. She added: “The reforms have been a breath of fresh air for many of those affected. “Hopefully, this breath of fresh air will soon reach all of our town halls.”
Bullying victim stays home A BOY who was bullied has been advised not to return to school. Medical professionals r ecom m end t hat 14year- ol d Al ej andr o, from Olula de Rio, carry on with his private lessons at home for the time being. The boy was bullied for a prolonged period in secondary school and was attacked last year in front of his teacher and classmates, an act which plunged him into a depressive state. A home tutor helped him to pass the previous year ’s exam i nat i ons wi t h good gr ades and he wi l l pur sue t hi s m et hod agai n f or t he forthcoming year in the hope of eventually recovering.
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Socialist aims THE Socialist Party (PSOE) has highlighted their need to recover ground. Secretary General of the PSOE of Almeria, Jose Luis Sanchez Teruel, has stated that more electoral support is needed in order to re-govern smaller municipalities in need. Teruel claimed that he wants the PSOE to be a party where ideas are shared in an effort to help people such as the prevention of the demolition of thousands of homes in Albox. He also drew attention to the need to secure water resources.
Taking over A PROFESSIONAL tçheatre company has taken over in Macael. The council signed a collaboration agreement with Kuver Productions to manage the municipal theatre. From October, the firm will exclusively manage all shows that take place.
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Prime Minister’s Italian Job a farce SIR, THE question is why did the PM bother to go to Florence to make this speech before a handpicked audience of mostly British journalists? She gave the impression that it was the EU leaving Britain rather than the other way round and it is the EU which will have to make concessions. A typical arrogant British trait. She seemed to forget that Britain needs the EU (40 per cent of British trade) more than EU member states need Britain! We are none the wiser on the specific details as there was nothing in the speech which was not already common knowledge. She said that EU citizens would always be welcome in the UK but they would have to ‘register,’ again no specific details, nor the implications for British citizens in the EU which will be determined by the EU, not Britain. She wants neither a Norway model
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nor a Canadian model; perhaps a North Korean model! Summing up on the security issue, the Irish border arrangements are an invitation for criminals, illegal migrants and potential terrorists to fly Ryanair to Dublin, hire a car to Belfast and then take a flight to any English airport. She described so many advantages of maintaining a perfect partnership and relationship with the EU that the obvious solution seems to be to remain part of it. Peter Fieldman, Florence
Floating memory WHAT a surprise being taken down Memory Lane in Malaga Port while on a holiday visit to friends in La Cala. My wife and I were looking around the port in what we view as a wonderful and everimproving city, and there at berth was the Braemar, a ship that is part of the Fred Olsen line. Sixty-two years ago I travelled on that very same ship as part of a British school party visiting Norway. It looked smart in the Mala-
THE BRAEMAR: Recently visited Malaga. ga sun and has obviously undergone refits (perhaps several) over the years. But a real happy memory of my schooldays, as well as an
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British PM explains Brexit expectations THERESA MAY confirmed in her Florence speech that she hopes to obtain a two year extension. Citizens’ ‘rights/privileges’ and of course OBLIGATIONS are precisely those, attributable to Citizens NOT non-citizens. If you wish to enjoy them, apply for citizenship and swear loyalty to Queen and country. Otherwise apply for ‘indefinite leave to remain.’ If majority of our trade presently operates on WTO tariffs what’s the UK’s practical ‘difficulty’ with EU trade being handled the same way? Any potential ‘disincentive’ from application of 2 per cent WTO on exports to EU has surely been offset by depreciation/regularisation of £ exchange rate? As the UK operates a substantial trade deficit with EU surely application WTO tariffs will have a net beneficial effect on HM Treasury receipts? ‘No speech is better than a bad speech.’ Surely the two years from triggering Article 50 IS the transition period’? Drew Edgar
Tensions rise as police storm Catalan offices SPANISH Guardia Civil officers swooped on Catalan government offices and arrested 14 senior officials as the national government intensified
Comments from EWN online efforts to stop the upcoming independence referendum. Isn’t it a Democratic right to protest for change? Unless the laws here are different, I thought individuals had a right to demonstrate for change if that’s how they feel and they want something different. Not unlike the Brexit argument where two sides differ. Democracy allows for a difference of opinion does it not? A right to change your mind too if that’s how the area/region/country feels. Allam Hill They are acting against the Spanish laws, and at the moment Cataluña is Spain. Juan Aguilar Suau
British father injured in Magaluf stag party ALEX GREEN is fighting for his life after being found unconscious in a street with serious head
injuries during his Magaluf stag party. I think there’s more to this, a skilled fireman, who's more aware of health n safety of buildings...going into a building site?? Only few hours into a stag night?? Nah, something fishy there? Julie Jones Peel About time to cut the habit of drinking so much? Every night young men can be found drunk in the streets. England has no culture left other than drinking. No decent artist inspiring writer is coming out of England. Reggy Wilson
Man taunting a bull gets pummelled FOOTAGE of a ‘have-a-go matador’ getting brutally pummelled by a charging bull in a Spanish town has gone viral. And this year’s Darwin award goes to... Steve Walsh Bull 1. Idiot 0. Lol Christina Petrie Got all he deserved, idiotic and barbaric custom that should be banned. Jill Hayles
Dear Mr Lee… I AGREE with almost all of what you say! This gender rubbish in the UK has gone way over the top! But I have more than a twitch over same sex couples adopting. And whereas I think civil partnership is absolutely right, I do not agree with same sex marriage. It will also be very, very confusing for the children. Thank you one and all. Phillip Walker, Mazarron, Murcia Currently staying in the Costas and came about the paper. I scoffed slightly when reading the feature headline and your personal photo/mission statement. However on reading the article I realised this was not a substandard bit of tired journalism and I agree with your opinion 100 per cent. The media - particularly the BBC - have rammed this PC gender bender nonsense down the throats of the British public for far too long. The Champagne socialists have taken the opportunity to manipulate current blurred lines to reinforce their sexual nirvana. Let the kids work it out for themselves without any influence from their elders. M A Coleman, UK
Left or right? WHAT is it with Spanish drivers and indicators? Do they not understand that their use is for the benefit of other road users? I have been a resident for nine years but still find myself waiting at roundabouts as people sail by with no sign of exit they are going to take. If I wanted to play Russian roulette I would have bought a gun! John Wareing, Almeria
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British Mini versus hard Brexit by Matthew Elliott A HARD Brexit could see BMW renege on a pledge to build its new electric Mini in the UK. Harald Kruger, chairman of the German giant, warned that if there was no Brexit deal then production of the hotly-anticipated new car could easily be shifted to the Netherlands. Over summer BMW said plans to mass produce the electric Mini at its Oxford factory would go ahead despite the Brexit complication.
But as a ‘hard Brexit,’ whereby Investment Britain would refuture looks vert to default bleak without World Trade Orfree trade. ganisation (WTO) import/export tarlish a 4.5 per cent iffs, looks increasingly likely, duty on parts and 10 per cent BMW has backtracked. duty on cars shifting across “BMW can’t invest in a futhe new border. ture if you don’t have any BMW isn’t the only comfree trade agreements,”he pany worried about a lack of told The Times. progress in negotiations. At At present it is tariff-free the outset, the British governbetween the UK and EU ment was warned by motorcountries. A reversion to ing leaders that the industry WTO standards would estab-
needed to know where it stood quickly. Jaguar CEO Ralf Speth reportedly had a heated exchange with British Prime Minister Theresa May during a Downing Street summit.
BUZZKILL: BMW can pull plug on British electric Mini. The firm has since revealed that it has invested in a backup factory in Slovakia as a ‘hedge’ against a hard Brexit.
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Hybrid hypocrisy HYBRIDS may actually pump out higher emissions into the atmosphere than diesel engines. New analysis from The Miles Consultancy (TMC) found that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles gave out CO2 emissions of 168g/km, compared to 159g/km for diesels. The report also questioned the efficiency of hybrids. It found that many drivers, especially in the transport industry, relied far more on petrol or diesel, preferring fuel to charging up the battery. TMC concluded that companies are actually increasing their fuel bills, despite labouring under the impression that hybrids were greener and more efficient. Hybrids were only cost-effective when the battery was charged daily, the report said. Standard hybrids were found to be much better than plug-in varieties.
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Son of the Defender A BRITISH billionaire is plotting to resurrect the iconic Land Rover Defender. Jim Ratcliffe, CEO of chemical company Ineos, will invest a whopping €700 million in the ambitious project. The last Defender was produced in 2016. But Ratcliffe wants to bring back the 68-year-old original. It will be a direct replica of the orig-
inal design, with modern performance and safety tweaks. Oddly, the design isn’t trademarked in the UK, though it is in other countries. Ratcliffe wants to produce 25,000 Defenders a year from 2020. He is currently seeking permission to build in the UK, though German factories are also being considered. Ratcliffe’s Defenders will cost around €40,000 new. They may face competi-
tion from Jaguar Land Rover itself. The manufacturer is reportedly toying with the idea of a sleek, modern Defender due sometime before 2020. Meanwhile the Defender’s cousin, the Discovery, has been making a name for itself Down Under. In a filmed feat of strength, a Discovery fitted with a giant 3.0 litre turbo diesel engine with 254bhp managed to tow a train weighing 121 tons and measuring 328 feet. The Discovery Td6 is advertised as boasting a towing capacity of 3,500kg. But it showed that, under the right conditions, it could yank a train weighing 10 times that for more than 10 kilometres.
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FUTURISTIC: Electric dreams become reality. AN electric lorry is the latest creation from Tesla wizard Elon Musk. The self-driving lorry could be on American roads from as early as next month. Musk, the billionaire behind much of the autonomous driving revolution, described the ‘Tesla Semi Truck’ as a ‘beast.’ If the vehicle takes off, which it is expected to, then it will revolutionise the commercial trucking industry. The Tesla Semi Truck will be powered by electric battery and ultimately, will require no driver. It can travel more than 1,000km on a single charge, although a heavy load could be reduced to just 400k but may be used for urban transport, not substantial interstate journeys at first. Tesla blueprints for future commercial travel envisage a fleet of electric, autonomous trucks, following one lead vehicle, driven by a human.
THE Indigo 3000R Signature Series has debuted in Sweden and is available in Spain. Production has now started on 10 numbered examples, as has final testing and certification. The SPV Group is representing Indigo 3000R on the Iberian Peninsula. Deliveries to identified buyers are expected to take place in 2017/18. There has been considerable market interest in and demand for the Indigo 3000R. In conjunction with the car’s Revival and launch in June, it was revealed that preparations are underway for a follow-up small-scale series production with additional exciting versions. These will be based on the same basic model and be priced from around €130,000. SPV Racing based in Alhaurin el Grande, Malaga is contributing to the production and certification of the Indigo 3000R in a number of ways. SPV Racing mechanics assisted in the production in Sweden, while testing of the current and future models will be done in the Costa del Sol region. The founders’ vision present-
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Purple reign! New Indigo 3000 R hits road
SPV RACING: Assisted production.
INDIGO 3000R: Available in Spain.
Stats panel Body: Injected urethane acrylate or epoxy with glass or carbon fibre reinforcement Chassis: Galvanised steel, independent suspension with composite transverse front and rear springs Tank: 70 litres, made of aluminium with integral catch container and interior baffles Engine: 2.9 litre, inline 6-cylinder with twin turbo Engine output: 307 hp at 5300 rpm, 400 Nm at 2500 rpm Transmission: Manual Tremec 5-speed gearbox Weight: 1,273 kg Weight distribution: Front 642 kg - 50.4%, rear 631 kg - 49.6% Rims: Aluminium 8x18” Tyres: Continental Sport Contact 5, front 225/40R18, rear 235/40R18 Brakes: Brembo 4-piston caliper 330 mm disc brakes
ed to the market three years ago was a limited edition sports car. It was to be based on existing technology from the Indigo 3000 and priced at less than €100,000. But it soon became clear it was neither relevant nor legally possible to bring a car to the market based on simple updates to 20-year-old functionality and quality standards. Consequently, the project’s ambitions had to be raised for both technical reasons and practical market expectations. The result is a modern sports car with classic style elements. The new Indigo 3000R delivers modern performance, functionality, and quality to meet the certification requirements and market expectations for a modern car. The three-litre six-cylinder engine is based on proven Swedish technology, but has never been mounted lengthways before. A proprietary turbocharger design and oil system have resulted in more power while also enabling the Indigo 3000R to withstand the high G-forces present in a modern sports car when accelerating, braking, and cornering. The Indigo 3000R can be converted into three different versions, each with its own character. The entry-level 3000R is a roadster. Additional Coupé and Convertible packs are available.
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City 21 goals, Palace nil, Celtic and Barca unbeaten, Marquez wins again Tony Matthews International Sports A former player, Tony is now the world’s most prolific author of football books with 150 published since 1975. He has also been a PE teacher and a policeman, and is now a quiz-organiser, fund–raiser, for various charities, and sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio. Costa de Almeria
IF you’re interested in sport, there’s enough to suit everybody over the next few weeks including football, boxing, cricket, golf, horse racing, rugby, tennis and motorsport. You won’t be disappointed, whatever or wherever it is! SPORTING CALENDAR On Sunday, Sepang hosts the Malaysia F1 Grand
Prix where Lewis Hamilton could virtually clinch the driver’s championship and horses race in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in Chantilly. In Rugby’s Super League semi-finals, Castleford meet St Helens tonight, while Hull face Leeds tomorrow… there’s cycling in Italy… golf in the British Masters and President’s Cup tournaments in Newcastle and Jersey City and later at Carnoustie (Dunhill Links: October 5 - 8)… we have tennis in Chengdu, Beijing, Shenzen, Tashkent, Tokyo and Wuhan… World championship canoeing in
PARKER: Retained his WBO heavyweight boxing title.
DID YOU KNOW? Twenty-five years ago Mark Walters scored Liverpool’s first Premiership goal v Sheffield United and also the Reds’ first PL hat-trick v Coventry.
Pau, France… the World Darts Grand Prix in Dublin… and the Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada… plus loads of football action as well. Indeed, we’ve already had European Champions League matches this week and coming up there’s Europa League action tonight, followed by WC qualifiers featuring England-Slovenia, Northern Ireland-Germany and Scotland-Slovakia next Thursday (October 5) and Georgia-Wales and the Republic of Ireland-Moldova 24 hours later. And don’t forget the domestic competitions, including games in the FA Youth Cup, Checkatrade Trophy, the UEFA Women’s Champions League and English Premiership with Chelsea-Manchester City, Huddersfield-Tottenham and Manchester UnitedCrystal Palace on Saturday, followed 24 hours later by Arsenal-Brighton and Newcastle-Liverpool. Also it’s CardiffLeeds and Sheffield UnitedWolves in the Championship; PeterboroughOxford in FL1; Exeter-Morecambe in FL2 and Celtic-Hibs in the SPL. ROUND-UP • It was a Spanish 1-2-3 in last Sunday’s MotoGP in Aragon with Marc Marquez finishing ahead of Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo. Valentino Rossi was fifth. Marquez leads the rider’s championship by 16 points. • England won the first and third One-day cricket internationals against West Indies. The second was abandoned through rain after just 14 balls. Their 124-run victory at Bristol last Sunday included a Moheen Ali century in nine overs, with 61 runs
coming in 14 balls (eight sixes). This was the secondfastest ‘ton’ ever by an Englishman in one-day cricket. The Oval staged the fourth game yesterday and the fifth and final international takes place today in Southampton. • Joe Parker beat Hughie Fury to retain his WBO heavyweight boxing title and Luke Campbell also lost his lightweight fight against Jorge Linares. Sadly, the oldest former world champion, Jake ‘the Raging Bull’ LaMotta, has died, aged 95. • 85,000 fans saw Jacksonville Jaguars crush the Baltimore Ravens 44-7 in the annual NFL match at Wembley. • Be prepared: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal may partner each other in men’s doubles. • And the rules of cricket could change soon, allowing bowlers to use right or left arms. A Pakistani is doing this at junior level.
FOOTBALL DIGEST * Last Saturday, PL leaders Manchester City walloped ‘goalless’ Crystal Palace 5-0. City are the first team to score five or more goals in three successive PL games. And they’ve already netted 21 this season, while Palace haven’t scored at all! Manchester United, whose manager José Mourinho was sent to the stands (again) won unconvincingly by 1-0 win at Southampton… Twogoal Harry Kane helped Spurs beat West Ham 3-2 in the London derby… Chelsea thumped Stoke 4-0 with Alvaro Morata grabbing a hattrick… Liverpool triumphed 3-2 at Leicester for whom Jamie Vardy missed a late penalty… Brighton beat Newcastle 1-0… Everton edged out Bournemouth 21… Watford were 2-1 victors at Swansea… and Arsenal beat WBA 2-0 on Monday when Albion’s Gareth Barry made his record-breaking 633rd PL appearance. • Before the mid-week fixtures, Leeds, Wolves and Cardiff stood 1-2-3 in the Championship, all with 20 points… and United beat Wednesday 4-
2 in Sunday’s Sheffield ‘steel’ derby… Peterborough recorded their 1,000th League win (3-2 over Wigan) to stay top of FL1… Notts County lead Exeter on goal-difference in FL2… SPL table-toppers Celtic defeated Rangers 2-0 in the Old Firm derby to extend their unbeaten domestic run to 56 matches… Barcelona, with six wins out of six, head La Liga, followed by Atletico Madrid and Sevilla… and five players were sent-off (three late on) as Fenerbahce beat Besiktas 21 in Turkey. • In the SLC semi-finals, it’s Motherwell v Rangers and Celtic v Hibs. Motherwell haven’t won this trophy since 1951. • Chelsea’s Diego Costa will return to Atletico Madrid in January… and the Spanish club will host the 2019 Champions League final. • And ex-Manchester United and England footballer Rio Ferdinand is to become a professional boxer. And don’t forget this afternoon’s quiz at the Zambra Bar, Turre: 4.30pm start.
MARQUEZ: Leads the rider’s championship by 16 points.
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Aguilon Golf members report IT has been a busy couple of weeks for the members with the Summer League Pairs Knockout Finals having been played, the final was contested by the pairings of Les Raufer and Derrick Stephenson against Rob Banton and Mark Newall, both pairs having played six matches to reach the final, it was a good match, played in the true spirit, and saw Les Raufer and Derrick Stephenson prevail, winning by four and three. Wednesday September 20 Indivdual Stableford
A good turnout on a lovely day and the winner consolidated his position on the top of the ‘Order of Merit’ leaderboard with only one game to play and a four way scramble for third place left three players unlucky. 1st Norman Ridgway 40 pts 2nd Dave Sharp 38 pts 3rd Derrick Stephenson 37 pts on a card play off Two’s: Dave Gray, Rob Banton, Chris Brew and Rich Hull For further information lo g o n to o u r w e b s ite a t www.aguilonmembersclub.com.
WEDNESDAY September 21 saw the 19th Hole GS play their Monthly Medal competition at the Aguilon golf course. Several of their group managed to return good scores, notably the Men’s Medal winner Sean Curtis with a net 72, followed closely by Sam West (73) who finished second on a count-back from Doug Birrell (73) in third. The Ladies Medal was also a close af-
PAIRS CHAMPS: Les Raufer and Derrick Stephenson.
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INDIVIDUAL WINNER: Norman Ridgway.
19th Hole Golf Society fair with Ellen Lea (68) prevailing over Nekane Galindez (69). There were three two’s recorded, comprising Terry Ayling on the 12th and both Sean Curtis and Karyn Esposito succeeding on the 17th. The nearest the pin competition continued to throw up different winners:
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Third, Dave Wadey. Eighth, Ron Curtis. 11th in 2, Brian Lowden. 12th, Terry Ayling. 14th, Steve Newberry. 17th, Karyn Esposito. The 19th Hole Golf Society play on local courses every week. Contact mikeesposito54@yahoo.com.
LOCAL TEAM: A D Los Gallardos. NEXT STOP ALMERIA are proud to be sponsors of their local football team A D Los Gallardos for the 2017/18 season. The season kicked off with a home match against C D Vicar Cultural in which the hosts won 4-3 securing three points and second place in the league table, before winning their first Federation Cup game by the same scoreline.