ISSUE NO. 1683
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COSTA BLANCA SOUTH
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Three in amazing escape THREE cars have been involved in a major car crash in the town of Callosa de Segura. Witnesses at the scene expressed their surprise that in the aftermath of the incident there was not a single injury to any of the drivers or passers-by. A police probe has been launched after three cars collided with each other along the CV-900 that links Callosa and Redován. The vehicles crashed into the outside terrace of a bar located in front of the local cemetery, knocking over tables and chairs where, fortunately, there were no customers sitting at the time. The vehicles then collided with some giant plant pots that made up the border of the terrace and some small trees ended up between two of the cars, with the soil strewn across the pavement and road.
Not such a smarty pants A 41-YEAR-OLD man has been held after he threatened another with a knife as he was trying to withdraw money from a Torrevieja cash point. The victim was taken by surprise at a town centre ATM located at the junction of Calle Azorín and Vista Alegre. The crime was captured by the bank’s CCTV system and showed that the attacker tried to conceal his identity by wearing a pair of underpants on his head as a mask. He was already known to police and it has been revealed that the day after the attack he had threatened his father with what is believed to be the same knife.
CALA CORTINA: The victim Diego Perez (inset) was found here.
Not guilty Murder charges dropped By Jay Emeny
Five police officers have been sentenced to four years in prison over the death of a man in Costa Blanca. They admitted that they took Diego Perez against his will to a secluded bay in Cartagena and did nothing to avoid his death. The shocking incident occurred after the deceased called the National Police after receiving death threats from his neighbours for stealing their bicycle. But two weeks later his body was found floating off Cala Cortina some four kilometres away from his home. An initial probe focused on his neighbours, but a witness - who had to be placed into protective custody came forward and told of how three police cars turned up at Diego’s house and forced him into one of the vehicles while punching him. The officers claimed that
although they ignored police protocol, they had not forced the victim to come with them, and once they arrived at their destination he ran away. An autopsy revealed however that Diego had died before hitting the water and after suffering multiple head traumas and several broken vertebrae. The officers originally faced up to 24 years in
prison for murder and unlawful arrest however in court it was agreed that they had taken the victim to the beach against his will but they did not kill him. They were instead sentenced to two years in prison for involuntary manslaughter and a further two years for unlawful arrest. One of the officers died in custody of pancreatitis before the trial.
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Knocking down HEAVY machinery has already begun to demolish old blocks of flats of the Ayuso de Murcia on the Ronda de Levante in Murcia for the development of two new buildings.
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Uncharted territory Chaos reigns in Cataluña By Kat Ashton CONFUSION reigns as Spain and Cataluña continue to sing from different sheets. Catalans seeking independence finally made it to the ballot boxes on a violent Sunday following a controversial campaign that has left the country divided. And despite Madrid’s best attempts to prevent the vote from taking place, including confiscating ballot boxes and deploying thousands of extra police officers to the region, the region still went ahead with its independence referendum. Carles Puigdemont, the Catalan leader, claimed that 90 per cent voted in favour of the motion and declared the region has won the right to be an independent state. Throughout the day, there were reports of clashes between police and civilians trying to vote. Scenes were shared on social media of officers using force to remove people from voting stations and firing rubber bullets into crowds. Catalan authorities stated that nearly 900 civilians were injured in the turmoil - although most of these injuries were minor - as were 33 police officers. Around 15,000 people took to the streets in Barcelona on Monday to protest the police’s
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use of violence to stop a democratic process. Nonetheless, the government in Madrid refused to recognise the result on Sunday as the referendum had already been declared illegal by the Spanish High Court. Puigdemont appealed to international authorities to help solve the dispute and has demanded that officers sent to Catalonia from other parts of Spain are removed immediately. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy could still resort to invoking article 155 of the constitution which would relieve Cataluña of its autonomous powers but this is likely to escalate tensions even further.
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No fitting send-off for airline TENS of thousands of holidaymakers continue to be repatriated following the collapse of British airline Monarch. An estimated 32,503 travellers - out of more than 110,000 across Europe - were left stranded in Spain, as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) takes on the ‘mammoth operation’ of returning them to the UK. British consular staff have been also despatched to Spanish airports to help assist passengers. CAA chief executive Andrew Haines said they “got off to a good start” having already returned more than 12,000 passengers home. Monarch Airlines was placed into administration after the failure of talks with the CAA and was unable to renew its Air Travel Organiser’s Licence, forcing them to axe more than 410,000 bookings. Many were left outraged with how Monarch handled its collapse, as it continued to accept payments for flights until moments before announcing their situation, and kept staff uninformed on the situation.
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SEVEN immigrants believed to have come from Algeria have arrived in two motor boats and landed on the island of Tabarca off the coast of Santa Pola. After being located close to the lighthouse, Local Police and the Cruz Roja were called and the migrants were checked over before being taken to the Guardia Civil HQ in Santa Pola.
Free burgers for all AS part of the Moors & Christians day held in Crevillent at the weekend, the locals celebrated in its unique way with ‘The Big Hamburger Festival.’ According to the organisers of the event, Cárnicas Ortolá, locals and visitors alike consumed more than 4,000 free burgers, soft drinks and beer that was all donated by the organisers.
Beach bar trial OPENING hearings have taken place in a court in Elche to decide the fate of the former mayor of Santa Pola and three
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LOCAL POLICE in Orihuela have arrested the person they believe has carried out a series of abusive graffiti postings daubed on municipal buildings located on Calle Miguel Hernandez. The graffiti aimed insults against the town hall and the Local Police and was daubed on the walls and window of two popular day centres in the city.
A GIGANTIC column of smoke dominated the skyline of Alicante as a major fire burned tons of waste in a recycling plant. The building, close to the main Alicante cemetery, contained paper, cardboard and plastic and needed the deployment of dozens of firefighters from across the province. No injuries were reported in the blaze.
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TV 48 - 60 UNDER THREAT: The Ebro. THERE are over 1,800 rivers in Spain. Most are fairly short and only carry water during certain times of the year. Dry riverbeds are a common sight, and the Spanish government has been using pipelines in recent years to divert water from the north to drier regions further south. Five of the main rivers in Spain flow out into the Atlantic Ocean, and several, including the Tajo and the Duero, pass through Portugal before they reach the coast. Others, including the Ebro, have their esturies in the Mediterranean Sea. Many rivers irrigate fertile land enabling crops including rice, olives, grapes and corn to grow. They are also used to power hydroelectric plants and in some cases transport.
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Dry as a bone The River Tagus or Tajo, also known as the Tejo in Portugal, is the longest on the Iberian Peninsula and runs for more than 1,000 kilometres. It rises in the Sistema Iberico mountains near Madrid and passes through Toledo before crossing the Portugese border and flowing out to the sea at Lisbon. Few towns are built along this river in Spain, with Toledo being the largest, as much of it passes through steep, rocky valleys which are unsuitable for building developments. The headwaters of the Tagus are in serious danger of drying up due to a combination of climate change and pipelines which transport water to drier regions including Almeria and Murcia.
other councillors. They are accused of allowing two beach bars in Elche and Santa Pola to continue to exceed stated noise levels and hadn’t done anything to close them down, despite continuous complaints and denuncias.
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Delta blues The Ebro discharges the second-largest volume of water after the Duero and is also the longest river to run solely through Spain. The Ebro Delta, near Tarragona, contains one of Europe’s largest wetlands which is under threat due to water extraction to grow vegetables, fruit and, most significantly, rice. Dams upriver have also prevented silt reaching the delta, which is now in danger of being completely covered by water with a potentially disastrous impact on Spain’s food production.
Third age trips A GROUP of 89 senior citizens living in the city of Cartagena took part in an excursion to visit a number of the most popular tourist attractions.
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The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1682 of the Euro Weekly News Costa Blanca South edition, including 68 local stories.
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Top Social Media comments Barcelona man shoots wife and baby before committing suicide - Pure evil. If you don’t want to live any more, that’s your own choice. But you shouldn’t take anyone with you. And a baby? Really? Heartbreaking. Disgusting. Unfathomable. Zara Mária Passenger claims Monarch took €300 from bank account THIS MORNING for flights NEXT YEAR - My grandson and his girlfriend have lost out too. People work so hard for their money it’s disgraceful. I can’t imagine how long it will take to go through administration for refunds. Jennifer Bilton I don’t think they went into administration until around 4am this morning so the payment could have gone through anytime between 11.30 and 4am... it’s still an awful situation for all affected... aren’t payments via PayPal protected? Emma Louise Jones We paid by debit card on Sept 22, they must have known then. Not covered by insurance as it is end user failure, and flights booked after December 16, 2016 were not covered by ATOL although it did not tell you that at the time of booking, the whole thing stinks. Roger Melli
Cataluña to ‘declare independence’ after 90 per cent vote in favour - They had a legal referendum not so long ago and the people voted to stay part of Spain. So if politicians don’t get the vote they want they can resort to illegal tactics. I’m not condoning the violence in any way. Barbara Jago That was the plan all along, referendum or not. Been planning it for years! Remember that this is the ‘3 per cent party’ previously led by Artur Mas and his mentor Jordi Pujol, they just changed the name and the foreman of the party... Carl Verwulgen Monarch flights cancelled after airline collapses at 4 am - What a mess. So many people’s lives in a mess not just the people who can’t get home or go on holiday. But all the Monarch staff who have lost their jobs and all the companies that supply Monarch. Glyn Jones Violence erupts as Spanish police fire rubber bullets at Barcelona crowds - No justification for this in any government in any country of the world. Think this is the end of the government in Spain. Thelma Dance I’m sure there is no need for this level of violence against protesters. Playa Flamenca Rental
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Five police officers guilty of manslaughter By Jay Emeny FIVE police officers have been sentenced to four years in prison over the death of a man on the Costa Blanca. The deceased had called the National Police after receiving death threats from his neighbours for stealing their bicycle. Two weeks later his body was found floating off Cala Cortinasome four kilometres from his home. Initial investigations focused on his neighbours, however a witness came forward and said that three police cars pulled up at Diego’s house, be-
fore officers forced him into one of their vehicles whilst hitting him. Once they arrived at a secluded bay in Cartagena he ran away, and they presumed he had drowned when he was found dead. A post mortem examination revealed however that Diego had died before ending up in the sea, with multiple head traumas and several broken vertebrae. Originally the officers faced up to 24 years in prison for murder. However, in court, it was agreed that they had taken the victim to the beach against his will but they did not kill him.
Illegal moorings clampdown SANTA POLA Council has ordered a crackdown on the number of boats that have been illegally anchored or moored off some of its beaches. They are particularly concerned with those in the area of Vatasa, between the Varadero beach and the cove at Santiago Bernabéu. The area has been a regular home throughout this summer for a number of boats that use this spot as a temporary base. According to local authorities, such anchoring of boats is a potential violation of maritime traffic laws, and could attract fines of up to €120,000. Many of the vessels that have been spotted in the area have no official documentation or the proper authorisation from Santa Pola Port.
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Cracking rear-sult SHE’S a bikini-addict who made her name during a brief series of appearances on Made In Chelsea. But Kimberley Garner, 27, set tongues wagging after flaunting her perky rear in a purple thong bikini before locking lips with her mystery boyfriend while holidaying in Ibiza. The couple were pictured in a series of steamy embraces as they appeared unable to keep their hands off one another. And the former reality star seemed carefree after recently admitting that she is enjoying the dating scene following a split from her long-term boyfriend in January this year. Kimberley is now making waves as a swimwear designer, having launched a range bearing her name. Speaking about the Kimberley London line the stunner said: “It’s important to me that I’m a female start up and that my swimwear is made by lovely girls in England.”
PENELOPE CRUZ: In a sexy split dress.
BEACH BUM: Kimberley Garner.
THEIR glamorous wedding will be televised in a two-part reality show. And former The Only Way Is Essex star Elliot Wright, 36, and his new wife Sadie Stuart, 24, have offered a glimpse into their fairytale day after ITV released a series of teaser snaps. Entitled Elliott And Sadie: The Wedding, the mini-series is set to be broadcast on ITVBe on October 15 and 22 at 9pm. It comes after Elliot popped the question following a whirlwind romance which has seen the couple open chic eatery Olivia’s in La
Cruz control THEY remain the only Spanish actors to have bagged an Oscar. And loved-up pair Penelope Cruz, 43, and Javier Bardem, 48, put on a suitably decorated display as they hit the red carpet at the San Sebastian Film Festival. The Spanish actress went braless in a stunning off-the-shoulder gown complete with plunging neckline and sexy split as her husband donned a navy two-piece suit.
All Wright on the night Cala de Mijas after swapping Essex for the Costa del Sol. And they will return to Spain as man and wife after tying the knot in a star-studded ceremony in the UK last weekend. Speaking about his new bride, dad-of-two Elliot said: “Sadie is stunning, she’s incredible. My children love her.”
MARRIED BLISS: Elliot and Sadie.
Celeb focus Donkey work! HE is captain of Real Madrid and Spain. But 31year-old Sergio Ramos NICE PAIR: Pilar was happy to and Sergio. be branded a donkey as he appeared alongside girlfriend Pilar Rubio, 39, at a new fashion brand launch. The defender sported a sweater by streetwear label Nobel Donkey at the glitzy party, while his stunning squeeze sizzled in a silver mesh minidress.
Tat’s amazing SHE’S the daughter of one of Britain’s best loved comedians. And reality TV star Charlotte Dawson demonstrated her devotion to late dad Les by getting a giant tattoo of him on her back for an MTV show. The 24-year-old later jetted to Spain for a break.
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Tourist tax fury OWNERS of a number of businesses throughout the Vega Baja have condemned the proposal of implementing a form of ‘tourist tax.’ Members of the Hotels and Tourist Association in the area
have come out against the imposition of such a tax, stating that it would significantly reduce the spending capacity of the many thousands of tourists that visit the Vega Baja throughout the year. They say
Crash victim trapped in car A WOMAN has been rescued from her car after being trapped inside for more than an hour. The 71-year-old had been involved in an accident on the Avenida de la Condomina in Alicante City centre which resulted in her vehicle overturning. Investigations are continuing as to what caused the accident but witnesses say that a car that appeared to have lost control crashed into an oncoming car which flipped over and trapped the driver. The crash scene was full of members from the emergency services from the Local Police, paramedics and the SPEIS Accident Rescue Unit. Ten firefighters worked with special tools to remove the affected car ’s door to access the woman. She received emergency treatment at the scene before being taken to hospital.
that there is no support whatsoever among those working in the tourism sector and that its purpose is not at all clear. It’s also considered that it would encourage more illegal and unregulated holiday rentals.
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Catalan solution is needed now COMMON SENSE must prevail. And soon. The weekend debacle of the contentious Catalan referendum has increased national tensions and the situation now does not auger well for the future of either the Spanish region or the nation as a whole. Anyone in Cataluña who perhaps over the years naïvely thought that the State would just roll over and accept the move for independence once a referendum was planned must have a very short memory. For more than 50 years the nation stood up to ETA battling hard and violently for Basque separation. That failed, and if Spain was determined to fight that individual cause until a successful end, rest assured the corridors of powers are now just as determined. All the indications were on the table even before Sunday’s violence that so sadly for Spain saw almost 900 people hurt as police tried to stop the voting going ahead. Sunday’s vote was never going to end without injury, though fortunately there were no deaths. But there so easily could have been! Now both sides must sit down and resolve the issue already identified as illegal by the Constitutional Court. The two sides must look forward and resolve their differences for the future safety and security of both Cataluña and the nation as a whole. Maddocks’ view on life - Page 67.
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Man held in family feud A MAN has been arrested and taken into custody for threatening to kill his parents and brothers. The suspect, a 36-year-old, and his mother needed emergency medical care at the scene of the threat... the family home. The incident happened after a member of the family from Beniaján in Murcia contacted the Local Police to say another family member was assaulting them. When police arrived they promptly arrested a man as the alleged perpetrator of the crime of domestic violence having witnessed at first hand the aggression that the man was displaying toward his family. The suspect was taken to the Guardia Civil headquarters in Torreagüera where he was held awaiting further legal procedures after receiving treatment for his injuries.
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SPAIN’S post office Correos has issued two new stamps featuring important industries in the Murcia region. As part of a gastronomy series, rice from Calasparra and wine from Jumilla will be featured on stamps with a face value of €2. Some 180,000 stamps will be issued and affixed to cards, letters and packages and sent all around the world; thus promoting these products that have their origins in Murcia to a wider population.
Outrage over axed parade THOUSANDS of residents and tourists were outraged after the Orihuela Moors and Christians parade, due to take place on Sunday evening, was cancelled the night before. This is the second year in succession that the annual spectacular has been cancelled with last year ’s parade, due to be held in Cabo Roig, falling victim to adverse weather conditions. This year, the march was due to begin in the Aguamarina and planned to coincide with World Tourism Day. However, late on Saturday evening, the cancellat i o n o f t h i s y e a r ’s e v e n t was announced, much to the consternation of the local people who took to social media to express their disgust. ‘Moors and Christians crash again on the Orihuela Costa’ wrote one ann o y e d Tw i t t e r u s e r, a n d summed up the feelings of many who were embarrassed that a municipality as big as Orihuela could be so incompetent in staging such an important and significant tourism event. The reason for the cancellation at such short notice was allegedly due to the lack of availability of an orchestra to accompany t h e p a r a d e , a l t h o u g h i t ’s understood that the Moors and Christians will take place on another day.
Stamps promote local trade The famous rice from Calasparra is grown between 300m and 350m above sea level, and it’s the combination of the height, the exceptional
weather conditions experienced in that region, and the purity of the water used to grow it that gives the rice its unique properties that have
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made it world famous. During the high temperatures of the summer coupled with the low humidity - the Calasparra rice is much dryer and makes it a popular ingredient to soak up the liquid it cooks in. As for the Jumilla wine, made using the monastrell grape, it’s produced in the north of the region, close to the border with Albacete on a plateau surrounded by mountains and is grown on vines in dark brown soil mixed in with limestone.
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AVE protests continue RESIDENTS of the Barriomar area of Murcia awoke to find that a fence that runs alongside their local railway had been demolished. This is the latest in a series of protests from locals who are against the planned works that will see the route of the proposed AVE highspeed train going underground in the area.
ILLEGAL: Politicians call for return of freedom of expression.
‘Crusade’ on nudism REPRESENTATIVES from the Podemos political party in Murcia are launching a ‘crusade’ to deregulate naturist beaches in the region. Regional deputy, Andrés Pedreño, is demanding the Partido Popular (PP) government take measures to “remove regulations imposed by various municipalities against those that practice nudism,” and objects that such expressions of free-
dom are described as “illegal.” “Such behaviour cannot be regulated by municipal laws,” he said. Pedreño stated that many beaches within the region had permitted nudism for decades. “This subject has never been a matter of public debate and those that use the beaches have behaved with civility. I’m not aware of any demand for such practices to be stopped.
“We believe such attitudes are typical of the 80’s where such public displays were considered by some as a crime.” In conclusion, the Podemos spokesman said the authorities that have imposed these laws this summer haven’t taken into account the potential for increased tourism to the area from the ever-growing number of naturists that have been recommended to visit the region.
In this latest vandalism which is understood to have been committed by a small group, the metal fence ended up close to the railway track and thus caused danger to any oncoming trains and passengers. The fence was removed from the tracks and, according to councillor Roque Ortiz, RENFE will need to replace it quickly.
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INFESTATION: Orihuela increases the amount of anti-mosquito controls.
Mosquito invasion controlled at last HEAVY rains that saturated the area at the beginning of September have caused an increase in the number of mosquitoes some weeks later, especially in Orihuela. Environment councillor Miguel Angel Fernandez said that a combination of the rainfall and the subsequent higher than usual temperatures during the month has led to the extra infestations. “Many of the already dry larvae received enough water to begin a natural reproduction cycle again,� explained the councillor. The company that has been awarded the contract to control the mosquitoes in the municipality has reinforced its services in
recent days in an attempt to counteract the increasing problem. The ai m i s t o cont r ol bot h l ar vae and adult mosquitoes and has been concentrated in specific areas of Orihuela, including Los Huertos, stretches of river containing stagnant water and abandoned swimming pools that, after the summer, provide the perfect habitat for the development of the tiger mosquito. The Environment Department have said they are fully aware of the annoyances that the mosquitoes are causing. Residents noticing a particular outbreak in their area are asked to contact 966 742 374.
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Police officers visit to children’s cancer ward O FFIC ER S from the Provincial Police Force in Alicante have played their part on National Police Day by paying a visit to a children’s oncology ward. Among a series of activi-
ties planned by the police and the medical staff, children in the Alicante General Hospital became police officers for the morning as they were subjected to a full police drill, and were allowed
to interact with police vehicles and the police dogs that were there with their handlers. The children, all suffering from cancer at varying levels and receiving treatment
Drugs overtaking alcohol LOCAL POLICE in Callosa de Segura have already seen the benefit of a recent course they attended as they attempt to crackdown on the number of drug-drivers. Officers have begun to use a ‘drogos test’ as a tool in their drugs prevention campaign and, very much in the same way as a breathalyser is administered to check levels of alcohol, can detect narcotics in the driver’s system. The implementation of this new addition has already yielded its first results after subseqeuntly finding that six people were behind the wheel under the influence of drugs.
According to the town hall, Local Police officers are carrying out these new testing procedures having attended a special course approved by the Valencian Institute of Public Safety. “This type of control is growing because officers are noticing that more and more car accidents and cases where drivers are losing control of their vehicles are not related to alcohol but to drug use,” said the municipality. Police officers from both Callosa de Segura and Almoradi attended both a practical and theory course under the tutorage of a psychologist and provincial road safety expert Jose Antonio Artieda.
in the specialist oncology ward, were allowed out into the recently opened dedicated chi l dr en’s par k at t he hospital to have rides on the police motorbikes and look inside the patrol cars. This is the first time that such an initiative has taken pl ace and was deem ed a gr eat success, t aki ng t he m i nds of t he chi l dr en off their usual daily routines and putting welcome smiles on their faces. The visit ended with each child being given a toy as a memento of the day and listening to a short talk from the police on the benefits and values of helping members of the local community, as t hey have done t hem selves at this event.
Ocean Race security announced AHEAD of the start of the Volvo Ocean Race that is st ar t i ng i n Al i cant e next Wednesday, the authorities have announced the number of per sonnel i nvol ved i n protecting the event. The sailing spectacular, that will last until Sunday October 22, will see a security operation comprised of more than 1,000 police officer s and m em ber s of t he Guardia Civil. These are made up of 500 Local Police, 350 National Pol i ce and 230 Guar di a Civil supported by 100 volunteers of the Civil Protection unit. On the days that feature special music entertainment to celebrate the event, the Rapi d I nt er vent i on Task Force (GOIR) of the Local Police in Alicante will be on hand to prevent large numbers of young people gathering together and drinking. There will also be more security on race days and during the weekends.
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Santa Pola beach smells probed SA N TA PO LA ha s be e n forced to close one of their beaches due to an increased number of complaints about smells invading the area. They originally prohibited access at the beginning of September to the Playa Lisa due to the discovery of irregularities in water samples, but this has now been e xte nde d w hile furthe r a na lys is is ta king pla c e . Fences have been erected and a red flag raised to keep bathers away. The council is trying to discover the source of the problem, and once known, will take the appropriate action. At first, water technicians pointed the finger at the El H ondo a re a a nd the n followed that hypothesis with the belief that the source of the problem was the Rio Safari in Elche. That theory
RED FLAG: Bathers complain about bad smells. was quickly discarded. Apar t f r om t est s bei ng undertaken in Santa Pola, si m i l ar i nvest i gat i ons are being made on samples
of wat er t aken f r om t he city of Elche to establish i f t he cont am i nat i on has come downstream and affected the beaches.
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Spanish flag sales soar By Darren James THE Catalan independence referendum debate that resulted in violence during last Sunday has given an unexpe c te d boos t to the ma ke rs of the Spanish national flag. One of the firms based in the Elche Industrial Park - Bizeralia of Italy has seen a massive increase in patriotism within Spain that has resulted in more and more people wanting to display their feelings by means of displaying the country’s flag. During the weeks leading up to the controversial vote last Sunday, the sewing machines were working overtime and the company reported making 15 per cent more flags than usual. According to the local manager of the firm, Antonio Rodríguez, such displays of patriotism are not usual in Spain and the population aren’t so accustomed to purchasing national symbols as they would be in the United States where the perception is that every family has a flag proudly flying in their garden. H ow e ve r, the C a ta la n is s ue ha s awakened the national spirit and it’s now quite usual to see more and more balconies and windows in local cities,
PATRIOTIC: Spaniards flying the national flag in record numbers. including Alicante and Elche, hanging and displaying the Spanish flag. The Elche-based branch of the business has pointed out that they haven’t received any large orders for Catalan
flags because, while they manufacture all kinds of products, they only make nat i onal r at her t han r egi onal ones whi ch ar e sol d i n hi gh num ber s throughout the Vega Baja.
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Fare deal on buses TORREVIEJA has increased the number of buses on Line C due to extra demand on the route. An additional bus will leave the Eras del Sol at 7.15am.
May fair TORREVIEJA’S May Fair - which is now being held during the month of October - will cost the local council a total of €104,609 to stage the six-day event which will begin on Tuesday.
More arrive MEMBERS of the Spanish Red Cross have attended to 27 migrants that arrived in three boats in the space of 24 hours off the coast of Cartagena.
EYE ON THE SKY: Plane spotters were in their element.
The planes land in Spain PLANE SPOTTERS were in their element at the weekend when Alicante-Elche Airport held the second event of its kind. Promoted as ‘Spotters Day,’ it was dedicated to the hobby of aircraft photography which saw a total of 55 participants taking part thanks to the organisation of the ALC Spotters Association. Not only did the spotters take their usual array of stunning photographs of aircraft taking off and landing, but were able
WELL SPOTTED: Taking stunning photographs. to add images of the increasingly iconic airport buildings. It was a long day for all concerned as ‘Spotters Day’ got
underway at 7.30am with the handing out of official accreditation papers to enable them to get authorised access. Almost
12 hours and 341 scheduled flights later, this annual experience came to a close. As the airport authorities explained in a statement: “It’s customary for this group of aviation enthusiasts to be located near the airport perimeter fence to seek out the best images of the aircraft. These get-togethers are intended to promote Alicante-Elche Airport. The spotters, who came from all over Spain, used this occasion to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the airport.
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Teen screen fightback on YOUTH councillor for Torrevieja, Víctor Ferrández, has announced an initiative to stop the high levels of technology addiction. Under the banner of Aprende a controlar (Learn to control), the scheme will be introduced throughout high schools in the municipality during October with the aim of avoiding addiction to new technologies. Concerns have been expressed about the amount of time young people spend on mobile phones, laptops and other means of modern communication and gaming. The programme will educate students from the third and fourth grade on the dangers of such addictions and encourage more responsible use of the wide range of technologies available.
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ALL MOD CONS: Some of the new vehicles.
New fleet for police ELCHE police now have 15 new vehicles at their disposal after waiting almost a year since their acquisition was announced. This has enabled the local force to take off the roads a number of cars of which some are 17 years old and have registered more than 500,000 kilometres on the clock. The head of the Local Police, César Zaragoza, has pointed out that the average age of the vehicle fleet is 11 and with 300,000km, but even so agreed that there was a need for its renewal. Elche’s mayor, Carlos González, has explained that there is now a five-year plan in
force that will see the Local Police vehicles renewed every year during that period. He explained that the delay in the introduction of the new cars had been caused by a complex administrative procedure. There are a total of around 60 vehicles that make up the local force in Elche although there are plans to increase that number in the coming years. Next year, €200,000 will be spent on the vehicles compared to €300,000 during the current financial year and will include new motorbikes and special police vans used in the aftermath of accidents.
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Streets ahead A GRANT of almost €120,000 has been given to Torrevieja from the Alicante Province for improvements in the street lighting on the Avenida Delfina Viudes and Plaza del Molino.
Fancy stores AS part of a campaign aimed at encouraging more shoppers into stores in Orihuela, a number of people will be dressed as famous national and local historical characters.
Have a heart TO commemorate World Heart Day on September 29, Torrevieja Hospital designed a 600-metre walk within the building and grounds in order to encourage people to take more exercise.
AMBITIONS: FC Cartagena aiming for promotion.
New grass for sports venue THE Cartagonova stadium in Cartagena is to benefit from a major investment. An overall total of €150,000 is bein g in v es te d in n ew g ra s s for the venue, and the works are due to be completed in November. The Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, Adela Martínez-Cachá, met with the acting mayor of Cartagena, Juan Pedro Torralba, and the president of FC Cartagena, Francisco Bel-
monte, to announce the improvements. The existing turf in the stadium will be removed over the next few days a nd, a c c ording to the c ounc illor, “Cartagena needs some top facilities; w e w a nt to ha ve the be s t fa c ilitie s a round to e na ble us to a c hie ve our goal of progressing to the next division.” The club will contribute €45,000 to the project and the Murcian football federation will donate the takings -
around €60,000 - from the recent Under-21 fixture between Spain and Slovakia. The rest of the budget will be s ubs id i sed by t he m uni ci pal i t y of Cartagena. The minister said: “This is the best time to carry out these major improvements to the home of FC Cartagena. The y ar e st i l l i n t he Copa del Rey competition and the venue will shortly be hosting one of the Spanish Under21 fixtures.”
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Firing on all cylinders THE municipality of Lorca will shortly be purchasing two new fire engines for its station at a cost of €432,000. Following a meeting between the Consortium for the Extinction of Fire and Rescue (CEIS) of the Autonomous Community, it was announced that two Bomba Urbana Ligera (BUL) will be deployed to the station. Director General of the emergency services in the municipality, José Ramón Carrasco, said: “Such investments are always worthwhile when it’s for the benefit and security of the people and their property.” In addition to the two new fire trucks, Lorca’s fire station will also be enhanced with extra firefighting equipment. The BULs are suitable for the day-to-day operations in firefighting and rescue services.
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HAPPY EVENT: University celebrates new shark arrivals.
Jaws of victory THE University of Murcia has proudly announced the birth of two white-tipped reef shark pups. The male and female sharks - Triaenodon obesus were born in the pioneering university aquarium which is a leading centre in the captive breeding of this particular species. This is the fifth consecutive year that the resident pair of white-tipped sharks has re-
produced so they can be more than considered as a stable reproductive group. Over that period of time, they have been subjected to thorough monitoring and much information has been obtained about the behaviour of the species, with the results being published soon in specialist magazines. Successful breeding programmes under the supervision of Rector Orihuela -
who joined the research department at the University of Murcia in 2014 - can only he lp to pre ve nt the steeply declining populations of the w hite -tippe d s ha rks . B e c a us e of the ir large fins they are highly valued as the chief ingredient of shark fin soup, and as with other shark species, the white-tipped faces mounting fis hing pre s s ure throughout its range.
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ERODING: Cabo de Huertas losing all its sand... and its visitors.
On the rocks Locals fear for beach REGULAR users of the popular Cabo de las Huertas beach between Alicante and San Juan are worried as to its future. Residents and swimmers that have used the area for a number of years are concerned that a combination of natural advancement of the sea and the results of recent storms has slowly removed
all the sand. An increasing number of locals are refusing to use the beach which has gone from where a beach umbrella could be safely placed into thick sand 30 years ago to its current state. Swimmers were always aware that there were a number of semi-submerged rocks just off the shore but there was at least 20 metres
of water that has a safe and sandy sea bed. That has now gone and the rocks are now fully visible. Another major concern is for the number of small properties close to the shoreline where the old Hotel Sidi San Juan was located - that are slowly being affected by the erosion and are being put into a potentially perilous state.
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Unclean zones LOCALS are registering their d i sg u st a t th e decad e o f n e g l e c t to wards the Urbanisation Nueva Condomina. The green areas and roundabouts are only cleaned on a weekly basis.
Train demo TENS of thousands of people took part in a demonstration on the Gran Via in Murcia in protest at the planned route f o r t he AV E high-speed train.
Dog heroes A GROUP of young people are being hailed as local heroes for saving a Labrador bitch after it fell in t o a d e e p - w a te r canal in Almoradi. They were aided by local firefighters.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Car park due for completion at the end of October.
Good sports PEOPLE using the Media Legua Sports Complex in Mazarrón will find it easier to park shortly. Works on an extension to the car park have already got underway and should be completed by the end of this month. Users will find space for 179 cars of which 12 will be especially reserved for reduced mobility. The total area will cover 4,000m2 and will see new pavements constructed with cobblestones, new storm drains and new signage, both on the streets and on the roadway itself. Central government has supplied 80 per cent of the total cost of €104,879 for the works, with the remainder coming from the municipal budget.
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Noise is top of beach bar crackdown AFTER the long hot summer that began with an argument over the licensing of a number of beach bars in Cartagena, new proposals are already being announced for next year’s season. The measures are due to affect around 50 beach bars or chi r i ngui t os - and i ncl ude a cl am pdown on t he amount of noise they can make, for which there are no current regulations, and also to restrict the amount of hours they are permitted to open. In addition to these draft proposals announced by Tourism councillor Obdulia Gómez, all beach bars in future must have their own individual contracts for the supply of water and electricity. Noise levels have been the main concern during this summer and are at the top of the list for a crackdown next year, which includes no live music. The councillor said: “Current laws prohibit music in these beach bars but, as usual, nobody complies with them. It cannot be right that these bars transform into a nightclub with music so loud on occasions that it can be heard in Africa!” Future regulations will bring in a limit on the number of decibels that won’t disturb those on the beach or residents of nearby homes. New laws will also control the amount of space taken up by the beach bars, with many occupying many more square metres than they have paid for. There has so far been no set date for the implementation of these revised regulations but it’s hoped to be in force at the beginning of next summer.
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WINNER: Local plant comes top of the poll for third time. technic University of Cartagena (UPCT) acTHE ‘Jara de Cartagena’, one of the most tively works on a wide range of projects to threatened species of plant found on the Iberpromote their conservation and recovery, and ian Peninsula, has been chosen as ‘plant of the has been at the forefront of recommending that year’. It’s believed that there are only 20 exthese species get these awards. Other centres amples of the plant in conservation, and it retaking part were from Barcelona, Cordoba, ceived it’s acclaim following a specialist onBurgos, Extremadura, Sevilla and line poll. Valencia. This is the third year in succesAccording to the website that sion where a plant seen as being in organises the survey, it’s main obdanger of extinction in the Cartagejective is to continue to make the na area has been selected in this surLatest news public aware of the responsibility vey, following on from the garbanand they have to preserve these cillo de Tallante and the manzanilla more as it species threatened with extincde Escombreras. happens tion. In all three examples, the Polywww.euroweeklynews.com
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Extra school CATRAL has acquired the necessary land for the construction of a second school. The municipality will now hand it over to the education department for the appropriate tenders.
Solid show OVER 100 people attended a demonstration in front of Torrevieja Town Hall on Sunday showing support for Spain in the light of the illegal referendum in Catalonia.
Mobile park TORREVIEJA has paid €150,000 for a truck which contains a mobile eco-park that is expected to be on display during 2018. The contract has been awarded to an Italian company.
Poet exhibit ORIHUELA is staging an exhibition dedicated to the poet Miguel Hernández. It will be held in the Salon San Juan de Dios and will feature a number of different shows until the end of November.
New queen TERESA MARTÍNEZ MARTÍNEZ has become the new queen of Pilar de la Horadada. The 16year-old student was chosen by a jury in the first days of the annual fiesta.
Motor fest MORE than 100 motorbikes and classic cars took part in a rally in Los Montesinos at the weekend as the municipality began their full week of fiestas.
Dirty city RESIDENTS and business owners in Elche have made a series of complaints about the state of the neglected areas surrounding the Vinalopó Hospital and the local gymnasium.
TORREVIEJA Council have been told that they must pay for the demolition of an illegal roundabout. Used by thousands of cars on a daily basis the roundabout, close to the Lidl supermarket and the IES Las Lagunas school on the Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas, has been there for 10 years but even though it was built by an outside contractor, a judge has
Round the bend decided that it should be the council that pays for the demolition and returning the road to its original state as it was the municipality that consented to its construction in the first instance. The cost to the public purse is expect-
ed to be €148,000. Torrevieja councillor Fanny Serrano has announced that a technical project has been produced for the works and three companies are currently being invited to undertake the renovation.
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There have been several traffic accidents at this roundabout over the years and, according to Serrano, “... should never have been built in the first place and continues to be a danger to the safety of drivers and pedestrians alike. We have abided by the judgement from the courts and have put in process the means to get the work carried out.”
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ON GUARD: Influx of tourists led to demand for more beach patrols.
Extension to season wanted for lifeguards October 12, and to prevent a A COMBINATION of the infurther increase in what has crease in the number of been a record year for the tourists and the summer number of deaths on beaches weather extending from late and in swimming pools. BeSeptember into October has tween January and September seen demands for the continu2017, 35 victims have been ation of a number of lifeguard recorded compared to the 27 services. deaths in the same period last With the exception of year. Benidorm, that keeps its lifeThe recent guard and beach death of a 60patrols all year year-old man on round with inWith the the Postiguet creased vigiexception beach has been lance at Easter of Benidorm, directly linked and in the sumall beaches to the lack of mer, other beaches in the in the patrols. He died A l i c a n t e Alicante the day after the Province end Province end lifeguard service when the tourist when the was terminated for the year. season contourist season As a represencludes. finishes. tative of the resHowever, the cue teams said: two incidents of “If that beach had lifeguards, drowning at the end of Sepmaybe he would still be alive. tember have led to calls for He got into an area of curpatrols to be extended beyond rents where we have carried the norm and into October. out more than 40 rescues and Lifeguards and the local there was no loss of life. rescue federation have asked “We always warn people for extra patrols during the not to enter those areas, but forthcoming extended break when they do and get into difthat the Spanish take to coinficulties we have to go and cide with local and national rescue them.” holidays on October 9 and
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Night nurses in the dark NURSES at the Reina Sofia Hospital in Murcia are taking part in a pilot project which will reduce the lighting and noises in wards without affecting their nightly routines.
Annual run AROUND 500 people took part in the fifth annual run which takes place in San Pedro del Pinatar. The events consisted of two races of 7.6 kilometres and 13.4 kilometres.
Fit youths EIGHT health centres in the Murcia region have joined a scheme to promote physical fitness among the young population who are aged between six and 11 years old.
Go to jail A MAN in Molina de Segura has been sent to prison for two years after trying to kill a man who had challenged him when he was caught damaging cars in the neighbourhood.
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Cleaner shore VOLUNTEERS on the Cala Salitrona beach in Cartagena at the weekend collected a total of 45 sacks of rubbish, although it’s only three months since the last similar operation.
Babies too IN the space of just 15 hours, a total of 118 migrants arrived on the beaches of Cartagena which included two women with babies, and a 12-year-old boy.
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Fire threat reduced DESPITE the recent spate of fires in Guardamar del Segura that are believed to have been the work of a pyromaniac, this year to date has seen the least incidents of forest fires in the Valencian Community since 2012. During the first nine months of 2017, and up to and including September 24, a total of 1,305 hectares of land have been burned.
Woodland accounts for 653 hectares of the overall total and there have been a total of 278 fires... data that is considerably below the usual yearly average. In fact, the total number of fires is the lowest recorded in the last 11 years, when 365 fires were registered, and apart from 2012 when some 58,746 hectares were burned, the total area de-
stroyed is the lowest for nine years. The Valencian province accounted for fewer than 62 per cent of the total number of fires - 162 - with 21 per cent of those occurring in Alicante. Other notable figures from the year to date showed that 40 per cent of the fires have been deliberate, 29 per cent due to lightning strikes and 21 per cent Photo credit: Pixabay
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Local Freemasons’ donation to the Stroke Association of Spain ON Saturday, September 23, the Stroke Association of Spain held an open day at their new premises in the Casa De Cultura in Benijofar, Alicante. This new centre has a rehabilitation unit, a speech therapy centre and also an occupational therapy department. They offer lessons on how to use smart phones and computer tablets. They also have a social room for get-togethers, meetings and parties. The local mayor, Luis Ro-
CUTTING THE TAPE: a well received donation. driguez, was present to cut the tape at the opening ceremony, accompanied by Ms Pilar Yagues, from Social Services
and Ms Veronica Alberole Pachecc from the Cultural Centre. Freemasons from Caledo-
nia Lodge No 68 presented a folding hospital bed and a lifting frame to the centre; both of which were received with enthusiasm and thanks. It was a very successful day; stalls included books for sale, candles, clothes, and brica-brac. There was face-painting for the children. There was also a tombola and a raffle. If you would like to donate to this worthwhile charity please contact: prensa@glpvalencia.com.
Arts Fair in Marina Alta
CAPTAIN HORATIO: Dave telling tall tales.
Royal British Legion Summer Party THE Hondon Valley branch of The Royal British Legion held a Summer Party at Bistro Rikki in Aspe, a newly-opened venue whose owners were very supportive. Many members and friends attended and enjoyed a delicious meal followed by entertainment from the Sparky DJ Disco Roadshow and The Dee Show - a local female vocal artist. Dave, as Captain Horatio, amused the crowd with ancient mariners songs and the like. It was a real treat. Thanks goes to Lucy and Neil for organising such a great evening and for their Bazaar where you could charm a snake or two, throw a spear and win a mystery prize. Arrangements are well advanced for the Branch Poppy Ball to be held at Ya Restaurant in Aspe on Friday, November 3. A superb menu is available together with great entertainment. For more information please email Neil: neilucy30@gmail.com. For further details please contact: secretary. hondonvalley3577@gmail.com or ring 865 666 158. Or visit: www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/hondon-valley.
THE first, of what we hope will be an annual event, Arts Fair was held by The Arts Society Marina Alta at Salones El Canor in Teulada on September 20 to highlight local creative activities. The event was held to showcase the talent and artistic abilities of the Society’s members and friends in the Marina Alta area. The Arts Fair attracted 40 local artists to exhibit their paintings, ceramics, textiles, and photography and celebrate their endeavours in a sociable atmosphere. The project attracted more than 200 visitors during the day. A vote of thanks was given to the participants and visitors , during the day, by the Society’s Chairman Tony Cabban for their hard work and support of this local event. He and the committee were delighted with the response from the community of artists and visitors from the surrounding area.
Most gratefully received PINOSO VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP would like to thank all who contributed to enable the Fellowship to donate €1,000 to the local Red Cross. The money will be used to buy much-needed resources for children in need. The Fellowship holds weekly Sunday Christian services from 11am.
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Red Cross appeal for English-speaking volunteers at RBL Meeting PEDRO DOMINGUEZ, Provincial Coordinator for European residents of the Spanish Red Cross in the Valencian community, was the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion. Pedro was invited to attend the meeting by Branch Welfare Officer Sandie Coates in order to highlight
some of the many services that the organisation can offer to vulnerable British nationals, such as advice and support with accessing social services, help for sufferers of Alzheimer’s and dementia, and practical help for those suffering financial difficulties. Pedro also appealed for English-speaking volunteers to work with the Red Cross, so they can help
their fellow nationals access the support that they may need. He explained that training is provided in English so there is no need for any more than a very basic knowledge of Spanish. Anyone needing more information or interested in volunteering can contact Pedro by email at: pdominguez@cruzroja.es or call: 678 501 586.
€307 raised For Huntington’s Disease Association THERE was a full house for the Fun Quiz held at Cafe Almoradi in aid of Huntington's Disease sufferers on September 16. It was a close-fought contest, eventually won by a team of four; ‘AJ Concern’ from El Raso. The same team also won the Spot Prize of €25; kindly donated by Paul Bell from Golden Leaves (Funeral Plan company), who also attended the event. Organisers of the quiz, Martin and Christine Watkins, were very pleased with the magnificent €307 raised during the evening, which will go a long way towards helping HD sufferers in the Costa Blanca area. The next fundraising event for Huntington’s, will be on Saturday October 14 at Bar Catorce in Benijofar. It will be an evening of entertainment
CELEBRATING: AJ Concern were the winning team.
and food for only €7.50 per person. To book a place please contact the bar directly on: 966 849 030. Huntington’s Disease, which is often called HD, is a hereditary disorder of the central nervous system. It is a terminal illness, affecting both m en and wom en, causi ng a very wide range of symptoms, including uncontrollable movements; loss of speech and ability to swallow; incontinence and loss of memory functions, as well as depression and changes in personality. There is currently no cure. If you would like more information about HD, or are interested in helping this worthwhile local charity, then please contact Marion Smith on: 634 905 249, or visit the website www.hda.org.es.
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Age Concern Lifeline Costa Blanca Sur HAVE you a Nursing or Social Care background? Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur operates Lifeline; it’s Welfare Section for people who need assistance. Volunteers are urgently needed. Those who have a Nursing or Social Care background to help those who are most in need by: Making home visits and carrying out assessments. Advising on where to get nursing care. Liaising with social services and other charities. Giving advice on care aids. Giving information about residential care homes. Matching volunteers to beneficiaries. If you think you can help Age Concern in this respect call into the centre at C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta 03184, Torrevieja or call: 966 786 887. Or send your details to: costablanca@ageconcern.org .es.
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Thousands raised for Debra, the butterfly children charity THE tropical gardens and waterfalls of Camping International Resort La Marina, was the setting for the 13th Butterfly Charity Ball organised by Mary Chambers and Sue Rogers. The event raised an outstanding €6,378 for The Butterfly Children Charity, DEBRA. The glittering annual event, hosted by Tommy Rogers, was held on Friday September 22, with 200 guests gathered for a spectacular evening of good food, wine and top entertainment courtesy of Rob Sweeney. The after-dinner speech was given by Mary and she announced that the charity was celebrating 10 years in Urb. La Marina. Mary mentioned that since the shop opened in Urb. La Marina the support and friendship given to the charity has been unconditional and the children and their families know supporters are always there with them every step of the way. Before the entertainment started Tommy presented the winners of the Lucky Numbers: Cameron Stewart, Brian Jones and Di Ennis with their €50 prize money and €100 was given back to the charity. In the interval Tommy started with Heads & Tails with all the money going to the charity. The raffle was
PRIZES: Some of the fabulous prizes on offer.
ORGANISERS: Mary Chambers and Sue Rogers. drawn and Colin Paxton won top prize of €200 travel vouchers. The auction helped to increase the total, with guests bidding competitively for weekend breaks in Madrid and the Costa del Sol.
To celebrate 10 years in La Marina this year there was an opportunity to buy one of 20 Golden Butterflies for €50 each with the winner collecting €500. Because of the guests’ generosity all Golden Butterflies were sold and the winners were the table of Jo and Mel Young who collected €500. Debra received generous individual donations throughout the evening which helped to raise this amazing amount of money. The Butterfly Children Charity would like to thank everyone who helped make this event so successful, local businesses who donate so willingly to this cause. Special thanks to Tommy Rogers who continues to host this event and ensures raising this amazing amount of money; Mary Chambers and Sue Rogers for all their hard work in organising the event and all of the guests who attend the event and give so generously. Thank you for giving us wings!
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Footing the bill SPAIN’S deployment of the National Police and the Guardia Civil to try to stop the illegal independence referendum in Cataluña has already cost almost €32m - but the figure is set to rise.
Breaking bad ONE of the largest dealers of weapons on the black market has been held by police in N a v a r r a . T h e 2 4 - y e a r- o l d taught himself how to navigate the black market-dominated dark web and manufacture weapons.
Blown down A HOTEL in Mallorca has set up a unique ‘sanctuary’ for inflatable pool toys that are left behind when holidaymakers return home and allows new guests to ‘adopt’ them during their stay.
Arms heist A GANG has stolen 80 rifles f r o m M a d r i d ’s b i g g e s t weapons arsenal. The thieves used a thermal lance to cut their way into the vault and also made off with an undisclosed amount of money.
Family feud A MAN has died and four others were injured after a knife fight broke out between two families in Valencia. Police have arrested three suspects as investigations continue.
Little hero A FIVE-YEAR-OLD boy s a v e d h i s m o t h e r ’s l i f e b y contacting the police. The young boy dialled 091 when he found her lying face down in her bath.
Out of work THE end of the summer season saw 27,858 Spaniards become unemployed, the largest number since the economic crash of 2008. There are now 3,410,182 unemployed people in Spain.
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NINE Polish and Romanian squatters have been held by police and a young woman freed after she was abducted and forced to prostitute herself in Valencia. The sting was launched when the victim escaped from a disused industrial unit where she was being held captive.
She told investigators that a man had persuaded her to go there with him several days earlier. But once they were inside, he beat and raped her before making her his prisoner. He also allowed others to pay for sex with her in exchange for money which he kept.
A brief probe revealed that there were several others living illegally in the unit who were aware of the situation but did nothing, leading to the arrests of two women and seven men after police stormed the building. Four have previous criminal records, while the victim’s details have not been released.
Airline charged mum after going bankrupt S I N G L E p a r e n t Ly n d a M y n o t t booked Monarch flights to Spain in April next year at a price of €300 for herself and 13-year-old daughter, Gracie. But the mum, from Wibsey in Bradford, was shocked to discover that the airline, which went into administration at 4am Monday (October 2), took money from her account later that day. She had arranged the holiday in Spain so her that her daught e r ’s f a t h e r a n d h i s w i f e c o u l d f l y i n f r o m A u s t r a l i a ’s G o l d Coast to have some holiday time with young Gracie. Speaking from the UK Lynda said, “I heard about Monarch last night so logged in to my online banking. “The money was still there at 11.30pm so I went on this morning at 7am to cancel the payment but it had gone. “I rang the bank and explained that they had processed the payment after midnight and she said i t s t i l l d i d n ’t m a k e a n y d i ff e r ence, I wouldn’t be able to get a refund.” Ly n d a s a i d , “ I p a i d t h r o u g h PayPal so it comes out of my bank account. I don’t have a credit card.” Disabled Lynda and daughter Gracie were due to stay with a family relative, Julie Jones Peel, and had booked flights from Manchester airport to Almeria on March 27, 2018 and returning on April 12. “Gracie has only met her dad three times before so is really disappointed by this news.” Cousin Julie in Almeria added, “I think that’s disgusting. “She paid through PayPal, and all day she’s been trying to get through to them but the lines are busy.”
FIVE-YEARS-AGO: Lynda Mynott and daughter Gracie at the Grand Canyon - the last time Gracie met her father.
Murder suicide probe launched POLICE in Barcelona are probing whether a man killed his wife and baby before committing suicide. O ff i c e r s f o u n d t h e w o m a n , who had been shot in the head, in the building’s reception, while her husband was found dead next to their 11-month-old child in the apartment upstairs. The bodies of the man and the baby also had gunshot wounds, and a firearm was found next to the man. The events took place around 3pm Sunday in the Sant Marti district of Barcelona. Officers are now investigating
whether the incident was caused by domestic violence. According to a statement released by the Catalan police, initial evidence suggests that the husband killed the other two members of his family before shooting himself.
PET owners in Sevilla have received a police warning after a spate of dog thefts hit the province. Distraught owners were called from a private telephone number and told that their animals would be hung unless a ransom was paid. The majority of those taken were small breeds including chihuahuas and pugs. Investigators called several of the numbers on the notices, with the owners confirming that they had received phone calls threatening their pets and demanding that they pay to get them back. One said that his chihuahua was taken from the terrace of his home and that shortly afterwards a person called to “say that they had found his dog and that if he wanted to see it again it would cost him €250.” Detectives set a trap after arranging a rendezvous between the owner and thief, swooping to arrest a young man who carried the dog. He claimed he was merely delivering the canine and was freed after giving a name to police who have now held a second suspect, but residents have been warned that more dog thieves may still be at large.
A grave mistake FOUR workers at the Municipal Cemetery of El Salvador in the city Oviedo in Asturias, northern Spain, have been arrested by police for stealing from dead bodies. They have been charged with theft and desecration of corpses. It is alleged they stole jewellery, personal effects and gold teeth from corpses as the bodies were exhumed from niches and transferred to the general ossuary. It is believed their activities had been going on ‘for years.’ Officers from the National Police believe they would have profited around €11,000 from the sale of gold teeth and other effects.
Underwear scare A GROUP of drunk male university students could face criminal charges after they tried to break into a girls’ hall of residence dressed only in their underpants. Videos
circulating on the internet show the men aiming karate kicks at the door of the Maria Inmaculada residence in A Coruña, Galicia, which is managed by nuns.
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THIN ICE: Controversial ballet to open at the Bolshoi. A BALLET about a gay dancer who fled the USSR for the bright lights of Broadway will premiere at the Bolshoi theatre in December. Nureyev was cancelled three days before it was due to open in July. The director has been placed under house arrest for unspecified reasons.
Hockey horror A FAMOUS ice-hockey goalie was found murdered in his Moscow apartment. Viktor Tomla c hyov, a ge d 78, was r epor t edl y stabbed seven times by his daughter, who then tried to hide his body. Tolmachyov was the team goalie for the USSR and a CSKA Moscow man during his hockey heyday.
Dirty war A TOP Russian general was killed by mortar fire in Syria. Lieutenant General Valery Asapov was blown up with his translator. He had formerly commanded a unit in Ukraine. Russian officials have voiced suspicions that his ‘top secret’ location was given to the enemy by a clandestine American force.
Statue sin A GERMAN Second World War rifle was used instead of a Kalashnikov in the construction of a giant statue of Mikhail Kalashnikov, the inventor of the Russian AK-47. The unbelievable mistake was spotted only after the grand unveiling of the statue in Moscow. It has since been fixed.
OOPS: Whoever put German rifle on Kalashnikov statue is very nervous.
Terror priest THE leader of a Christian terrorist group called ‘Holy Rus - Christian State’ was placed under arrest. Alexander Kalinin is suspected of masterminding a series of arson attacks against Russian cinemas daring to show Mathilde. The film is an account of Saint Tsar Nicholas II’s alleged romance with a dancer.
Flying motor A FLYING car prototype was unveiled by the Kalashnikov weapons company. A short video shows a single seat frame surrounded by eight motors with the pilot cum driver hovering midair. Communications director Sophia Ivanova said the firm would soon reveal the device’s practical applications.
Burger blaze A POPULAR expat bar caught fire in central Moscow. Starlite Diner is an American-style joint that sells hamburgers and milkshakes. Moscow-based expats said it was the end of an era. No-one was injured in the mysterious blaze, which completely destroyed 150 square metres of the restaurant.
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ALERT to the fact that the Spanish economy might not be able to sustain further job creation in certain sectors, the Bank of Spain has undertaken an in-depth study. The results are that it seems that the creation of jobs in construction and hospitality may now slow down and that it is important that those who have a low level of education are not disadvantaged. Although tourism has been a great fillip for the Spanish economy, a number of North African countries and Turkey are fighting back.
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EU loses out on VAT due VAT in Spain has dropped for four successive years and only Sweden and Hungary are more successful in collecting VAT. It is estimated that the total noncollection of VAT across the European Union in 2015 was €152 billion, representing almost 13 per cent of the total VAT due and whilst Greece is getting better at collecting the tax, Italy is the worst, losing €35 billion in the year, although the UK managed to ‘miss out’ on collecting €22.2 billion.
By John Smith As the British Foreign Office revises danger warnings and resorts have been hit by lack of visitors, prices are dropping quite considerably in an attempt to woo package tourists back and in the meantime, Spanish hoteliers have raised their prices. A lot of work in the hospitality sector is seasonal and has been a useful source of income for the younger unemployed, but the fear is that if prices remain higher then
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Quarterly hand out THE Spanish Finance Ministry will hand out €7.87 billion to the autonomous communities with 25 per cent (€1.97 billion) allocated to Catalonia despite the heated disagreements over the independence referendum. Andalucia will receive €1.51 billion.
Double role THE current CEO of Santander España Rami Aboukhair will now add the role of head of the recently taken over Banco Popular. He will also head the bank’s steering committee until it is assimilated into the Santander group.
Bad news ABENGOA, the Spanish industrial company which has had to seek insolvency protection has suffered another setback. Auditors Deloitte have noted that it showed a loss in the first six months of 2017 and may be unable to continue to trade.
Spain is not so competitive DESPITE positive words coming out of the European Union on competiveness, a new report shows that many EU states are losing ground against other countries. The World Economic Forum which studies the results of 137 different countries has reported that the three most com-
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I am convinced that the Spanish state and society will face the challenges and we will have another cycle of prosperity,” said Luis de Guindos Minister of the Economy referring to the Catalonian situation.
BLACK economy evades VAT.
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is the value of Spanish bonds purchased by the European Central Bank in August 2017 alone.
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THE Inditex Group owns three of the top 10 most valuable Spanish companies which between them are valued at more than €29 billion. Zara alone is worth €25 billion and accounts for 25 per cent of the value of the top 30 Spanish brands with its nearest rival being Movistar with a number of banks following, but none of them coming anywhere near the value of the Inditex collective.
THE loss of VAT revenue in Spain due to fraud, tax evasion, bankruptcy or simple error in 2015 may be €1.12 billion or €2.5 billion depending on which figure you believe. The Spanish Tax Agency believes it to be the lower figure but the European Commission has published a study which suggests the higher figure. Whichever is correct (and the EU uses a different formula to the Tax Agency), it is recognised by both organisations that the loss of
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petitive countries are Switzerland, Singapore and the United States of America. One eye opener however is that Spain which has supposedly seen a financial rebirth has reverted to 34th place although it remains the leader of the PIGS (Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain).
there will be a drop off in visitors. In the construction industry, whilst there is a reasonable amount of activity, it isn’t anything like the pre-crash levels so experienced workers rather than apprentices are being taken on and with the amount of older property on the market and uncertainty over expatriate situations after Brexit, this could be a ‘false spring.’ The Bank wants to see a diversification in job creation as well as better educated students able to undertake more sophisticated work.
Numbers of wealthy growing THOSE with wealth in Spain are increasing as it is now estimated that there were 202,000 Spanish millionaires in 2016, an increase of 5 per cent. The recently published World Report of Wealth shows that Spain is 14th in the list of the number of millionaires and seventh in Europe, with Inditex founder Amancio Ortega being one of the wealthiest in the world.
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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY Anglo American 1,374.00 34.50 Associated British Foods 3,189.50 -3.50 Admiral Group 1,827.00 10.00 Ashtead Group 1,797.50 -1.50 Antofagasta 958.00 9.00 Aviva 513.25 -1.25 AstraZeneca 4,969.75 14.75 BAE Systems 633.75 2.25 Babcock International Group 831.25 3.75 Barclays 193.40 0.05 British American Tobacco 4,649.00 -23.00 Barratt Developments 638.00 23.50 Berkeley Group Holdings 3,782.00 65.00 British Land Co 603.25 1.25 BHP Billiton 1,327.25 12.75 Bunzl 2,270.50 3.50 BP 478.85 1.55 Burberry Group 1,773.50 13.50 BT Group 283.40 -0.50 Coca-Cola HBC 2,522.00 -3.00 Carnival 4,780.00 37.00 Centrica 187.95 0.95 Compass Group 1,589.50 6.50 Croda International 3,799.00 6.00 CRH 2,809.00 -28.00 ConvaTec Group 274.10 0.20 DCC 7,260.00 15.00 Diageo 2,469.25 16.25 Direct Line Insurance Group 364.65 1.05 Experian 1,499.50 0.50 easyJet 1,269.50 52.50 Ferguson Ord 10 5366p 4,873.00 -23.00 Fresnillo 1,404.00 -1.00 G4S 279.10 0.80 GKN 348.20 2.20 Glencore 347.45 5.45 GlaxoSmithKline 1,496.75 8.25 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,490.00 10.00 Hammerson 536.25 -0.75 HSBC Holdings 738.35 1.25 International Consolidated Air 606.75 13.25 InterContinental Hotels Group 4,019.00 71.00 3i Group 917.25 4.25 Imperial Brands 3,161.00 -23.00 Informa 671.75 -0.25 Intertek Group 5,001.00 19.00 ITV 174.50 -0.20 Johnson Matthey 3,410.50 -9.50 Kingfisher 300.50 2.00 Land Securities Group 974.25 1.75
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Legal & General Group 261.15 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 67.74 London Stock Exchange Gp 3,849.00 Micro Focus International 2,404.50 Mediclinic International 640.00 Merlin Entertainments 445.30 Marks & Spencer Group 353.30 Mondi 2,018.50 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 234.70 National Grid 924.45 NMC Health 2,790.50 Next 5,257.50 Old Mutual Group 193.50 Paddy Power Betfair 7,380.00 Prudential 1,791.25 Persimmon 2,681.50 Pearson 614.50 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,775.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 269.20 Royal Dutch Shell 2,251.75 Royal Dutch Shell 2,299.75 RELX 1,642.50 Rio Tinto 3,522.00 Rolls-Royce Group 891.25 Randgold Resources 7,277.50 RSA Insurance Group 621.75 Rentokil Initial 300.70 Sainsbury (J) 240.45 Schroders 3,360.50 Sage Group (The) 700.75 Segro 537.75 Shire 3,811.50 Smurfit Kappa Group 2,325.50 Sky 917.75 Standard Life Aberdeen 434.75 Smiths Group 1,576.50 Scottish Mortgage Invstmnt Tr 426.50 Smith & Nephew 1,344.50 SSE 1,394.50 Standard Chartered 745.70 St James's Place 1,151.00 Severn Trent 2,173.50 Tesco 187.88 TUI AG 1,282.50 Taylor Wimpey 200.40 Unilever 4,331.50 United Utilities Group 857.25 Vodafone Group 208.58 Worldpay Group 407.95 WPP Group 1,380.50 Whitbread 3,806.00
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German election result leaves EUR unsteady Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com
SEPTEMBER proved pretty positive for the GBP/EUR exchange rate, with the pound rallying from a low of €1.07 to hit a 10-week high of €1.14. EUR/GBP, on the other hand, moved from £0.92 to £0.87, while EUR/USD dipped from a high of $1.20 to $1.17. What’s been happening? There’s been a lot going on recently to keep the currency markets occupied. It’s been a busy period for UK politics, with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson causing a stir after reawakening the controversial claim that Brexit will free up £350 million per week to spend on the NHS. Theresa May also delivered a speech on the UK’s approach to Brexit, but markets were disappointed with the lack of clarity it provided. Meanwhile, the US dollar was weakened by political concerns (with military tensions be-
BUSY PERIOD: There’s been a lot going on to keep the currency markets occupied. tween the US and North Korea escalating) but later recovered thanks to an improving outlook for US interest rates. The US Federal Reserve stated that it will start to trim the balance sheet from next month and also indicated that it might raise interest rates one more time during 2017. The month was less upbeat for the euro, with the uncertainty sparked by the outcome of the German Federal Elections leading to a decline in demand for the single currency.
The election saw Angela Merkel retain her majority but lose her coalition partners the Social Democrat Party (SPD), meaning that there could be weeks of negotiations as she tries to form a coalition with minor parties. What do you need to look out for? There’s quite a bit on the calendar with the potential to keep GBP, EUR and USD on their toes over the weeks ahead. For starters, the euro will remain pressured to the downside until a working government is
formed in Germany. If this occurs more quickly than currently forecast, and if the government’s prospects for growth and stability are favourable, EUR exchange rates could bounce back. Of the economic reports due for release, inflation, PMI, growth and retail stats for the UK, Eurozone and US are likely to be the most influential. Any figures which support the case in favour of tighter monetary policy will be supportive for their respective currencies. Speeches from central bank officials are also worth attending to. If the Bank of England (BoE) hints that interest rates might just rise in November, we can expect the pound to gain. Similarly, if the odds of the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates in November remain elevated, the US dollar may continue driving the euro lower. At Currencies Direct we’re here to talk currency whenever you need us, so get in touch if you want to know more about the latest news or how it could impact your currency transfers. Since 1996 we’ve helped more than 150,000 customers with their currency transfers, just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch or give us a call to find out more.
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NOW YOU CAN BUY BITCOINS IN CARREFOUR WHEN China recently banned the sale of Bitcoin, the crypto-currency, there was an initial drop in its price which saw a quick recovery and it is now being sold through Carrefour. The initial trial will be run in 50 stores around the country and special Bitcoin cards produced by Bitnovo will be available to purchase so that the Bitcoins can then be downloaded onto a digital wallet for use or investment. This computer produced currency has been long associated with the underworld as it is not a physical currency backed by a government so can be transferred around the world via the internet. It has proven to be a very volatile ‘currency’ with one Bitcoin now being worth just under €3,500 so the purchase of a €100 gift card will allow the owner to download 0.03 of a Bitcoin and then hope that it will retain its value or increase before it needs to be exchanged for goods or physical cash. In addition, there are now a num-
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ber of companies offering debit cards through the VISA system which allow payment for goods and also separate purchase of new Bitcoins. For those who obtained Bitcoins (which are produced by a convoluted system of computer programmes which go ‘mining’ to create new coins), considerable fortunes have been made as the original value of a single Bitcoin was less than €1. As this is a relatively uncontrolled currency, governments in particular
fear that it has become the exchange of choice for drug smugglers, organised crime and even terrorists as well as an ideal way for individuals to evade currency controls. The latest of these computer based currencies the Whoppercoin is being launched by Burger King in Russia, but although in theory it will be possible to trade on the open market, one Whoppercoin is only worth 1.5 euro cents which will be given for every Rouble spent. To purchase a single burger, customers will need to earn 1,700 of the special coins, but if this is successful then the concept may roll out across the whole of Europe with Spain a potential target. Currently, restaurant chains in Spain such as Da Bruno, the Italian family group on the Costa del Sol already offers a loyalty card whereby regular customers can build up points to use against the cost of a meal, with €1 being credited for every €10 spent, so this may not become a huge success in Spain.
Three will become one CURRENTLY Spanish banks use three different companies to arrange payments through the 50,000 cash machines in the country used by 75 million card holders. I f al l goes t o pl an and shareholders in the three com pani es, Ser vi r ed, 4B and Eur o 6000 agr ee, t he t hr ee com pani es wi l l become one and their shares will be held mainly by participating banks. Servired will actually demerge its payment division to allow it to join the new, as yet unnamed company and in theory the entire merger will be completed before the end of the year so that all of the main Spanish banks will use the same service. What has not been r evealed is whether with the merger any bank charges for using other banks machines will be scrapped.
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ALTHOUGH the Toys ‘R’ Us operation in the USA has sought protection against its creditors after dropping sales, it still sees Spain as a strong and potential market. So confident is it in an the prospective strength of the Iberian market that its new five-year plan calls for continued expansion as well as a redesign of the online business. With 51 stores in Spain and a new one due to open prior to the Christmas and Three Kings rush, the company will also be taking on more than 1,000 part-time staff in order to be able to cope with the expected business. According to new general director of the company Jean Charreteur, responsible for France and Iberia in an interview with the news agency Efe, whilst Spain is not the largest European market in turnover, it does generate profit and there appears to be a significant option for long-term growth.
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Whilst the company has been seriously hit by the internet sales made through Amazon in the USA, the online giant has not made significant inroads within the Spanish market with El Corte Ingles being the major toy seller, followed closely by Toys ‘R’ Us. For this reason, the company plans to expand its number of outlets in smaller towns but only if the potential stores are in the right locations and promise to generate significant footfall. Having seen the success of internet sites worldwide, the group plans to make its site far easier to operate and
to introduce the option for customers to order online but then collect at a designated store or even have the manufacturer deliver directly. Funds are apparently being made available to allow for this growth and there will be an emphasis in promoting the little known Babes ‘R’ Us business which like Mothercare in the UK and Spain offers a range of items ideal for newborns. One other possibility being considered, once the new website is up and running efficiently, is the possible introduction of third party companies offering their product for sale with the group receiving a percentage of the sale in the same way as Amazon and other similar online stores. Although there is a strong emphasis on new stores and an improved internet facility, money will also be spent on upgrading the existing stores as well as adding special events to ensure that customers visit on a regular basis and that each store is of the same high standard.
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THERE are some significant savings to be made by choosing one supermarket over another with the average basket being €900 per annum cheaper if you pick the right chain. There seem to be two deciding factors over the pricing of goods, location and store with the Alcampo chain being the most economic on a national basis although the Dani group in Andalucia is considered as being cheaper. The consumer organisation OCU has completed its annual survey of Spanish supermarkets and compared 164,276 prices in 1,137 establishments in 63 different locations to allow it to come up with its cheapest options. Mallorcan supermarkets were the most expensive, but the majority of the different chains offer similar prices although fruit and vegetable prices have increased generally.
Losing mental capacity whilst living abroad by Stone King Charlotte Macdonald Contact me at international@stoneking.co.uk
MANY UK expatriates living in Spain own properties in the UK and have pensions and investments in the UK. They rely on their UK assets to maintain their lifestyles (and those of their families) in Spain. If they can no longer manage their affairs in the UK due to a loss of mental capacity, it can cause many difficulties.
You can choose a person or people, who you trust, to act for you when you are no longer able. The best way to avoid the legal and practical difficulties that can occur with the loss of mental capacity is to plan for it in advance by drawing up a document called a ‘Lasting Power of Attorney’ (‘LPA’).
An LPA must be made while you have full mental capacity.
What is an LPA? An LPA is a legal document that enables you to appoint one or more attor-
neys to act for you when you are no longer able to act for yourself. Your attorney can be a professional,
such as a solicitor or a family member or friend. There are two types of LPA: ‘Health and Welfare’ or ‘Property and Financial Affairs’ An LPA must be made while you have full mental capacity. It is therefore important to make one while you are in good health. Why should you get an LPA? You can choose a person or people, who you trust, to act for you when you are no longer able. If you lose your mental capacity and do not have an LPA, then your family (or the authorities) will have no choice but to make an application to the Court of Protection to appoint a ‘deputy’ to look after your affairs, which can be time consuming and costly. Will my LPA be recognised in Spain? Unfortunately there is no international type of LPA which is guaranteed to work in both the UK and Spain. The advice we give to our clients at Stone King, is that if you have assets in both Spain and the UK, your only safe option is to appoint attorneys in both jurisdictions.
If you would like to discuss LPAs contact Charlotte Macdonald or Dan Harris at Stone King LLP by email international@stoneking.co.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1225 337599.
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All this waits at the end of my rainbow LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT columnists@euroweeklynews.com
HI kids, This is your trendy Dad telling you how much I love you and how much I enjoyed speaking to you all at my recent appearance at Glastonbury. You will not be aware of it, but this was a realisation of my dream back in the 60’s when, much to my chagrin, my aspirations toward Guru’ism fell on totally deaf ears. Thank you, all my children. Right, on to more important issues. This year, or hopefully next, I have decided to enter for the Father of the Year awards. When the time comes, I hope, when you hear of all the wonderful surprises I have lined up, you will have no hesitation in voting me a clear winner and new occupant of a beautiful house in the centre of London, which unfortunately 99.9 per cent of you will never see the inside of. Rest assured though, Diana and I will be very happy there and, although a little decadent, no more or less than we deserve after all the years of hypocrisy and planning it has taken to realise our dreams. The first thing I want to offer you is the cance-
TRENDY DAD: Jeremy Corbyn (left) and Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis. lation and dismantling of all the UK’s nuclear capabilities. After all, who wants to kill and maim millions of fellow human beings? The fact that we will then have no defence against those who want to kill millions of us, is no problem as I’m sure they will grow to love us
when we poke our flowers down the barrels of their guns! Next, I want to offer you all free education. I will pay for everyone and, even if you are total numbskulls, give all an equal opportunity to attend universities for as long as you like, and
what’s more I’ll throw in free food as well. Next, if you don’t feel the need to work, I will supply you with enough money to keep you in food, fags and beer and, particularly if you have large numbers of children, enough money to live the life of Riley and even spend some constructive leisure time in the betting shops. If your friends from countries across the world want to come here for extended sleep overs, I will make sure they have enough money and free hand outs to stay as long as they like, even if many of them would like you all dead or serving a different cultural existence altogether. Every worker’s wage will go up and, when I take over all the public transport companies, travel will be cheap and even free for everyone. How is your old Dad going to pay for all these goodies I hear you ask? Well it really is quite simple. After I’ve finished robbing all those rich b******s, I’ll simply borrow the rest. When it all goes pear shaped I’ll then do what we have always done, let those we hate the most pick up all the pieces. No problem. So, there you have it. All this and more awaits at the end of my rainbow. All you have to do is vote for me. Thank you, my children. Peace and love to you all. Jeremy Corbyn. Keep the faith Love Leapy / leapylee2002@gmail.com
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I’ve read all the tweets and it beggars belief Mike Senker
In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man columnists@euroweeklynews.com
I’M used to seeing signs on doors as I go into buildings. You know, the usual stuff, the type that has a picture on it with a red line through it. Ciggys, obviously, in all buildings or maybe one with a dog on it. In Spain you will see the odd one, in a posher restaurant, that no flip flops are allowed. You get the idea. So I was a little taken aback, when going into a medical research building, that the only sign they had on the door, apart from the opening hours, was a picture of a gun with a red line going through it! Now to me that’s not the greatest deterrent to a raving lunatic that wants to kill a load of people. What do they think is going to happen? Some nutter is going to go marching up to the door with his mate and a couple of AK47s and just as he is going to go crashing through the doors he’ll say, ‘Woah hold up son we can’t go in there and massacre everybody.’ ‘Why not?’ says his mate. ‘Well there’s a sign on the
door that says ‘No Guns.’ ‘Oh ok then let’s find somewhere else.’ Everyone will be saved by health and safety and a $2 sign. ‘What is the point?’ I asked the receptionist when I went in. She didn’t even know it was on there but said it was their policy that guns were not allowed in the building. I should bloody well hope so. I love America, but at the moment, the place is a mess. In years I have never spoken to so many people with such opposite views on the state of their country. A few I spoke to love Trump but as much as they love him they want him to stop tweeting. They love him because he’s not a politician but I spoke to a lot more who, like me, think he is a snake oil salesman that is very dangerous. I also think he can’t make any statement about anything without putting his twisted views on everything and blaming media for fake news. Calling football players ‘mother’s bitches’ for instance or sending 18 tweets on Saturday, all of which were negative, defensive or dark and all re Puerto Rica. I’ve read them all and it beggars belief. I’m leaving the US on Wednesday and will be on Talk Radio Europe on Friday to do some more grumps. Email me: mikesenker@gmail.com
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LEGALLY SPEAKING
New mobile phone 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.
STAY SAFE: A small distraction can mean the difference between life and death. AN instant of distraction can make the difference between life and death. This is why the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and Dieter Liebrech Koch, with the collaboration of RACC and RACE and other European automobile clubs, are launching the #ParkYourPhone initiative. The ambassador for this campaign is singer Pharrell Williams. European Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc said that “with smartphones integrated into our lives, it seems increasingly difficult to take our eyes off the screen. In fact, driving distracted is causing an increasing number of victims on the road.” The message is unmistakable: the best way to prevent an accident is, first and foremost, to have our eyes on the road and not any other element that can prevent us from driving with attention. Jean Todt, president of the FIA, said that “road safety is one of my top priorities. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians need to un-
derstand the dangers of using smartphones in traffic. To combat the 3,500 lives lost daily in traffic accidents, I call on all road users to ‘park’ their phones when they are in traffic.” RACC Recommendations The RACC emphasises that talking on the phone multiplies by four the probability of an accident and drivers who write a message are 23 times more likely to crash. In a study carried out by the Catalan motor club last year, 26 per cent of drivers admitted to using their mobile ‘always or often’ on their journeys, a percentage that increases to 47 per cent in the case of pedestrians. To reduce the accidents related to mobile use, the RACC recommends: Promote the use of applications that block the mobile while driving; require certification (eg an ISO standard) to be able to standardise mobility-related apps and identify them as safe and compatible with driving.
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Is the UK licence invalid? With respect, you are giving the wrong advice regarding UK driving licences. First, there is no such thing as an EU driving licence. Second, a UK driver’s licence cannot ‘be used in Spain until it expires’ - far from it in fact. A UK driver’s W ha t you s a y i s perfectly correct. But there is more. A Directive of the Europe a n U nion e s ta blis hes that a driving permit from a ny Europe a n U nio n me mbe r c a n be us e d i n another EU country until it expires, even if the dri-
licence must have the holder’s current address on it by law for it to be valid. As a foreign address cannot be given, the holder is committing an infraction and there is a penalty. Regards - S B (Mallorca)
David Searl You and the Law in Spain
ver takes up residence in that country. This Directive, which has been transposed into Spanish law as well, takes
precedence over the UK regulation which says the permit is valid for driving even t hough t he hol der can be fined for an outdated address. When I referred to an ‘EU driving licence’ I meant a licence from any EU country.
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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All you mollycoddled snowflakes out there ... grow up! Nora Johnson
Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
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HEARD about the thousands of students starting college this autumn being given Paddington Bear-style wristbands printed with their address and emergency contact details to help them get home if they’re too drunk? And nervous students helped to ask questions in lectures courtesy of an app that’ll let them send anonymous text messages with queries to a screen at the front of the lecture hall? Good grief! This follows news that Fanny Hill, first-ever erotic novel written in English, has been dropped from a university curriculum for fear of offending modern-day students.
GOOD GRIEF: Better to just stay at home. Whatever next? A warning on the first page of a crime thriller that someone, possibly even another person, will be dead by the last page? Help! My latest crime thriller, ‘The Girl in the Red Dress’ (all profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity) has just been published in paperback as well perhaps I’d better switch to fantasy and fairy tales! But if English literature’s too upsetting to study, how about geology? Nope, earthquakes,
tsunamis, volcanoes kill people. Medicine? Nope, people have dreadful diseases and die. Biology? Ditto. Physics? Potential to create nuclear weapons. Perhaps better not go to college at all, if human beings and the world we live in upset you snowflakes. Heaven help us when you actually head out into the real world, you’re going to be unemployable! Like the transgender issue
for schoolchldren, this is beyond, err, childish. It’s pandering to imagined upset and offence by proxy. If you’re likely to be upset by things at the theatre, book topics, the world in general, just stay at home in your bedroom with your blanket and teddy and leave real life to those of us who have grown up. Snowflakes fully equipped for life in the 21st century? Next you’ll be telling me Father Christmas doesn’t exist! Welcome to the Brave New World - full of human beings permanently stuck in the ‘terrible twos. ‘ 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.
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THURSDAY THOUGHTS By Stewart Gow, Cutar, Axarquia
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WE use artificial intelligence (AI) when we make a search on the internet or use robots like Amazon’s ‘Alexa.’ It is not new technology and was foreseen by science fiction writers long ago. It appeared in the film 2001 Space Odyssey in which the space ship’s computer takes command. The question in 2017 is; ‘is the computer going to take over earth?’ Not such an outlandish question I suggest. If you accept the definition of AI as - ‘a programme capable of replicating itself’ - such programmes are here now. If you watch the videos on ‘lethal autonomous weapons’ on YouTube, you will be aware of one of the directions AI has taken. In Isaac Asimov’s ‘Three Laws of Robotics’ the preservation of the humans is paramount. So are similar inhibiting commands being adopted by those programming robots now? I think back to the story of Genesis and the account where a creator God has trouble with some angels, in particular one called ‘Satan.’ This angel sees an opening where he might become more powerful than his creator. Fortunately, by definition, God is all powerful and Satan and his followers are banished. By changing the word ‘angel’ or ‘deity’ for ‘programme’ you can see that the story is cruelly topical. Are we creating robots which will become powerful minor deities, capable of destroying towns with one burst from their weapons? There is another modern myth in which earth is attacked by aliens who intend to destroy humanity. Personally I would like to challenge this myth. Firstly I do not see what aliens have to gain and secondly warrior robots may destroy humanity first. 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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Chips with everything HOW did that nice man calling from Microsoft in India know there’s a problem with your computer? Can you break a computer by pressing the wrong button? Will Facebooking your family end up in floods of fake news? Is someone, somewhere, checking to see whether you visit porn sites (purely for research purposes, naturally)? These are tough times for technophobes, as the world becomes rapidly more digital and there are (silicon) chips with everything. Find it all a little scary? You’re certainly not alone, but as my old dad used to say about learning Spanish: millions of kids speak it so how difficult can it be? So reboot your doubts and let’s press Enter together.
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See you at opinion.workshop.engaging? In this new weekly series, TERENCE KENNEDY tackles technology for the timid, from fears about banking online, to the world’s leading messaging service that sounds like a Bugs Bunny catchphrase.
LET’S kick off our technotherapy with a new and amazing innovation which has the power to reduce every single address in the world to just three words. Imagine: no more tedious directions to people about turning third right, second left, mind the T-junction and take away the Calle you first thought of. Now all you have to do 2017-style is say three little words and Bob’s your tio. Let’s take a for-instance: imagine we want to meet in a quiet corner of the Alhambra, far from the madding crowds. No need for complicated directions. Our Granada rendezvous is simply: opinion.workshop.engaging. Child’s play if you’ve got a smartphone. (You don’t? Well, that’s fodder for another column). Or shall we meet on an oasis corner in NEW EWN columnist Terence Kennedy was struck early by the tech bug when he dissected his parents’ precious radiogram, which never worked again. He went on to write for and edit international technolo-
ALHAMBRA PALACE: opinion.workshop.engaging. Tamanrasset in mid-Sahara instead (welcome to my mid-life crisis…)? That’s easy: recap.watching.unpacked. Or precisely above the sunken Titanic’s bridge and don’t forget your water-wings: speeder.seabeds.towpath. The secret is a concept so simple it’s astonishing no-one thought of it before: gy publications while managing to stay on the sane side of geekdom during a journalistic career that saw him scribing, broadcasting and translating from Ethiopia to Bahrain, and from France to South Africa.
the what3words app. It’s free to the common man, and is even being adopted officially by countries which have never been able to define physical addresses. First up, Mongolia is blazing the trail and no yurt has now been left unaddressed. Some 75 per cent of the world apparently has inadequate addressing systems. So a few distressingly smart young (British!) whizzkids worked out that you could define every single three-squaremetre block on the planet in just three English words, whether in a busy city or the middle of a desert or ocean. Simply enter those three words into the free app and you’re shown /exactly/ where to go,
no matter where it is in the world, with three-metre accuracy. Magic or what? And it’s idiot-proof, promise. If you can use a smartphone you can use what3words. Technophiles will of course sneer and insist we all delve into the bowels of our satnav devices to work out complicated GPS coordinates, and good luck getting many pensioners, and in reality the majority of non-Millennials to go that route. So take up thy smartphone, download the free app from the Apple Store (for iPhones and iPads) or Google Play (for Android devices) by searching for what3words, (or on your computer head to what3words.com), and start by finding out just which three words could get a stalker delivered directly to your front door. It’s a brilliant solution for the technically timid which is now expanding beyond the 40,000 words of English it needs to cover the globe. There’s now a Spanish version, and others. What3words is stunning in its simplicity and a boon to everyone except, perhaps, dyslexics. But hey, there are apps for that too. Watch this space…
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TV Couch Critic IN this new column a panel of TV critics give their thoughts on personally selected weekly programmes. Here is what has entertained... and annoyed... the first of the four regular viewers who will be saying what they think! There can be only one starting point: the amazing Dr Foster. Suranne Jones has been fantastic, and has come a long way from Weatherfield, via Scott & Bailey and Bertie Carvel, showing that cheating ex-husbands can be sexy and dangerous in equal measure when they are over 40. The good Doctor took some extreme action to sort out her life and whilst it is good there are reports of a possible third series, please, would someone buy Suranne some decent lingerie and get her to a hair stylist. Hubby Simon should not be claiming the sexy crown, but is, and in my book the Doctor’s shocking black underwear has to go in any future series. Meanwhile Coronation Street has been showing six times a week recently and two story lines look as
SCREEN LADIES: Dr Foster (Suranne Jones) - left, and in-love Victoria (Jenna Coleman).
Dr Foster is great, but oh what shocking underwear though they will play out as the autumn nights draw in. Phelan continues to hold poor Andy hostage and it looks as though he will be captive for quite a while longer. But frankly do I really care? Also, the marvellous Billy Mayhew is rumoured to have a very busy time leading up to Christmas and not just with sorting out the donkey for St Mary’s nativity play. Watch out for a ‘not really suitable
for a vicar’ storyline, for this is as good a reason as any to keep watching. Sunday evenings of late have been dominated by Victoria, the fabulous The Child in Time and additionally Dragons’ Den. But the crown (excuse the pun) clearly goes to Victoria, with Dame Diana Rigg a marvel playing the Duchess of Buccleuch, Victoria’s new Mistress of the Robes; arriving to her Court via Game of Thrones.
This dame is everything Maggie Smith just didn’t pull out of the bag in Downton Abbey. Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes are wonderfully cast as in-love Monarch and Consort, Victoria and Albert. There is also an off-screen romance between them and while this may have boosted ratings, I’m worried that in real life Tom’s hair is way too floppy for someone who has time-travelled with Dr Who.
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Plus once those viewing numbers go high enough, Jenna will run amok with the kitchen scissors, so grab a decent hat Tom. W1A recently returned for a third series. For readers not familiar with this ‘comedy for anyone who has worked in an office’ - my words, not the show tagline - it is a six episode, how to be politically correct and achieve very little, comedy starring Jessica Hynes, Sarah Parish and Hugh Bonnerville. Hugh (Ian Fletcher in the show) is the BBC’s Head of Values, so you can see where this is going, given his job is said to be to reshape what the Beeb is all about. Be ready for lots of ‘I agree’ in meetings and behaviour which will resonate if you love Buzz Word Bingo in the office. It’s worth a look for the star-studded cast even for those who have not worked in an office. Finally, if you haven’t caught the re-run of Sun, Sea and A&E series three, its worth searching it out. The cameras follow British holidaymakers who have, on the whole, terrible flipflops and way too little sun cream. It’s a must. Critique: AWL, Casares, Costa del Sol.
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EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games EFL Goals: League 1 and 2 Football Countdowns Football's Greatest EFL Goals: League 1 and 2 The Sunday Supplement EFL Goals: League 1 and 2 Football Barnet v Coventry City. EFL Greatest Games EFL Goals: League 1 and 2 Football Gillingham v Portsmouth. Football Football Football Football Football EFL Goals: League 1 and 2
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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Life and Debt 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Boss 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm When Kids Abuse Kids - Panorama 10:00pm Rellik 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Have I Got a Bit More News for You 12:30am 20 Years of Power with Huw Edwards
7:00am Real Lives Reunited 7:30am Rip Off Britain 8:15am Neighbourhood Blues 9:00am The Big Family Cooking Showdown 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm The Code 2:45pm Gymnastics 4:15pm The Hairy Bikers' Bake-ation 4:45pm Great American Railroad Journeys 5:15pm This Farming Life 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly it Takes Two 8:00pm Coast Great Guides 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Upstart Crow 10:00pm The Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed 11:00pm W1A 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Billion Dollar Deals and How They Changed Your World
8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm The Flying Archaeologist Hadrian's Wall. 9:00pm Ocean Giants Documentary series focusing on the intelligence of whales and dolphins. 10:00pm Tunes for Tyrants: Music and Power with Suzy Klein Series exploring the politics of music. 11:00pm The Vietnam War 11:55pm The Vietnam War 12:45am Blazes and Brigades: The Story of the Fire Service 1:45am Narnia's Lost Poet: The Secret Lives and Loves of CS Lewis 2:45am Going Going Gone: Nick Broomfield's Disappearing Britain 3:45am Tunes for Tyrants: Music and Power with Suzy Klein
9:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm My Kitchen Rules 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Steph and Dom's One Star to Five Star 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Jamie's Quick and Easy Food 9:30pm Superfoods: The Real Story 10:00pm The Undateables 11:00pm First Dates 12:05am Quadruplets and Homeless
7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm The Gadget Show Technology show that examines at some of the most popular everyday gadgets. 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm The Hotel Inspector 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm The Mentalist 4:15pm Killer Among Us 6:00pm 5 News The latest news coverage. 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm FIA World Rally Championship Highlights 9:00pm Police Interceptors 10:00pm Paddington Station 24/7 11:00pm Aircrash: Collision in the Skies 12:05am Blade: Trinity 2:15am Super Casino
7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Alphabetical 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale Popular long-running soap opera, set in a Yorkshire village. 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Countrywise 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Liar 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:45pm After the News 12:20am The Jonathan Ross Show 1:15am Jackpot247
9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:30am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20am The Great Indoors 11:50am The Great Indoors 12:20pm Dress to Impress 1:20pm Emmerdale 1:50pm Coronation Street 2:20pm Coronation Street 2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm Dress to Impress 8:00pm You've Been Framed Gold! 8:30pm You've Been Framed Gold! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm American Dad! 11:00pm Timewasters 11:30pm Timewasters 12:05am Family Guy
7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Heartbeat 8:50am Where the Heart is 9:50am Wild at Heart 10:50am Judge Judy 11:15am Inspector Morse 1:35pm Wild at Heart 2:35pm Heartbeat 3:40pm Classic Coronation Street 4:15pm Classic Coronation Street 4:45pm Inspector Morse 7:00pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple Another new case for Agatha Christie's famous amateur sleuth. 11:05pm Lewis 1:05am Inspector Morse 3:15am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping
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The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Saint Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder Modern-day reimagineering on the classic comedydrama. The Avengers The Saint Ironside Quincy, M.E. The Sweeney The Avengers The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars River Monsters Car Crash Global Se7en FYI Daily Se7en Motorsport UK The Sweeney The Car Chasers
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Forsaken Tarzan Ride Along 2 Jason Bourne Precious Cargo Max Payne Tarzan Jason Bourne Ride Along 2 Twister Fearless The Longest Day
Kicking Off Drillbit Taylor Police Academy The Benchwarmers Barbershop: The Next Cut The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear The Boss Barbershop: The Next Cut Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie The Heartbreak Kid
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Melissa and Joey 2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy 2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls The Goldbergs Stage School The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Extreme Cake Makers The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea Tattoo Fixers The Big Bang Theory
7:00am Live ATP 1000: Shanghai Day one of the Shanghai Rolex Masters on the ATP World Tour from the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena. 4:00pm Cricket Day four of the second Test between South Africa and Bangladesh at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. 5:00pm Sky Sports Today All the news from the Premier League and beyond. 6:00pm Sky Sports News A comprehensive round-up of the football headlines and all the day's sports news. 7:00pm Sky Sports News 8:00pm Football Wales v Republic of Ireland. 11:00pm Sky Sports News at Ten 12:00am Through the Night
A United Kingdom Blade Runner 2049 The Birth of a Nation Fugitives Resident Evil: The Final Chapter Extortion A doctor is forced to deal with an opportunist fisherman when he, his wife and child become stranded in the Caribbean. The Birth of a Nation Fugitives Resident Evil: The Final Chapter T2: Trainspotting Two decades on from the gang's big deal in London, Renton returns to Edinburgh to make amends. Out Of The Shadows Bridgend Cooties
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EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Football Years Football Football Football Football Slovenia v Scotland. Football Norway v Northern Ireland. Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Wales v Republic of Ireland. Premier League World 2016/17 MLS Round Up Show Football La Liga Icons
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7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine Join Lorraine Kelly and her celebrity friends for all the latest showbiz, news, style on ITV. 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Alphabetical 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Save Money 9:00pm Robson Green's Coastal Lives 9:30pm Call the Cleaners 10:00pm Cilla 11:00pm ITV News 11:40pm After the News 12:15am Lethal Weapon 1:05am Jackpot247
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Real Lives Reunited Rip Off Britain Life and Debt Horizon Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Political show examining the latest news, views and moves in the world of politics. The Code £100k House Revisits Coast The Daily Politics This Farming Life Flog It! Eggheads Strictly it Takes Two Coast Great Guides Saving Lives at Sea Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution Later Live... with Jools Holland Newsnight Weather NFL
8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Pagans and Pilgrims: Britain's Holiest Places 9:00pm The Real White Queen and Her Rivals 10:00pm Concorde 11:00pm Engineering Giants: Jumbo Jet StripDown Series revealing the inner workings of the world's most enormous machines. 12:00am Ian Hislop Goes off the Rails 1:00am Black Lake 1:40am Black Lake 2:25am The Real White Queen and Her Rivals 3:25am Concorde The life of the most glamorous plane ever built - told by the people whose lives she touched. 4:25am This is BBC Four
7:20am King of Queens 8:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm My Kitchen Rules 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Steph and Dom's One Star to Five Star 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:15pm Celebrity Hunted 11:30pm Gogglebox 12:35am Parenting for Idiots
7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm The Hotel Inspector 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm The Mentalist 4:15pm Fatal Honeymoon 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Tony Robinson: Coast to Coast 9:00pm The Yorkshire Vet 10:00pm Alaska : A Year in the Wild Documentary series exploring the wilderness and wildlife of Alaska, narrated by David Suchet. 11:00pm When TV Goes Horribly Wrong 1:55am Super Casino 4:10am GPs: Behind Closed Doors
The Great Indoors The Great Indoors Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Great Indoors The Great Indoors Dress to Impress Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Dress to Impress You've Been Framed Gold! You've Been Framed Gold! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Fast and Furious FYI Daily Fast and Furious Family Guy
7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:50am Heartbeat 8:50am Where the Heart is 9:50am Wild at Heart 10:50am Judge Judy 11:15am Inspector Morse 1:30pm Wild at Heart 2:35pm Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960's. 3:40pm Classic Coronation Street 4:15pm Classic Coronation Street 4:50pm Inspector Morse 7:00pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 9:00pm The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt 11:00pm Lewis 1:05am Inspector Morse 3:15am ITV3 Nightscreen
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7:45am I Am Wrath 9:20am Rocky 11:25am Independence Day: Resurgence 1:25pm Drop Zone 3:10pm The Bourne Identity 5:10pm Mean Machine 6:55pm Rocky 9:00pm Independence Day: Resurgence 11:00pm The Bourne Identity 1:05am Universal Soldier
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Football's Greatest The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Saint Ironside Quincy, M.E. The Sweeney The Avengers 60s style action adventure, with the bowler-hatted sleuth Steed and a slinky succession of glamorous female sidekicks. The Saint Ironside Quincy, M.E. The Sweeney The Avengers The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars World Cup 2018 Qualifier Live Car Crash Global World Cup 2018 Qualifier Highlights The Road
12:00pm Me, Myself and Irene 2:00pm Bad Neighbours 2 3:40pm Did You Hear About the Morgans? 5:35pm The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult 7:05pm Click 9:00pm Bad Neighbours 2 10:40pm Did You Hear About the Morgans? 12:30am The Blues Brothers 2:50am Jackass: Number Two
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Charmed Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey 2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy 2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls The Goldbergs Stage School The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Extreme Cake Makers Ice Age: Continental Drift 8 Out of 10 Cats The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory
7:00am Out Of The Shadows 8:50am The Top Ten Show 2017 9:05am Extortion 11:10am Interlude in Prague 1:10pm The Birth of a Nation 3:20pm Fugitives 5:05pm Resident Evil: The Final Chapter 7:00pm Interlude in Prague A young Mozart embarks on a forbidden affair with a beautiful singer while visiting the Czech capital. 9:00pm The Birth of a Nation 11:00pm T2: Trainspotting 1:00am Resident Evil: The Final Chapter Action horror sequel about an amnesiac super soldier preparing for her final stand-off with the evil Umbrella Corporation. 2:50am Fugitives
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7:00am Live ATP 1000: Shanghai 3:20pm Cricket India take on Australia at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in the second T20 in their series of three. 7:00pm Sky Sports News 8:00pm Euro Goal Zone Updates on all of the goals from the evening's football. 8:30pm La Liga Greatest Games Classic action from Spain's La Liga. 8:40pm Football Portugal v Switzerland. 10:40pm La Liga Greatest Games 10:50pm La Liga Greatest Games 11:00pm Sky Sports News at Ten 12:00am Through the Night 1:00am Through the Night
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Football MLS Round Up Show Soccer A.M. Football Football's Greatest Football's Greatest Teams Scottish Cup Greatest Games La Liga Greatest Games La Liga Greatest Games Football Years Football Countdowns Soccer A.M. Football EFL Derbies: East Midlands La Liga Greatest Games Football La Liga Greatest Games La Liga Greatest Games EFL Derbies: East Midlands La Liga World Ronaldo
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7:00am Breakfast The latest news stories and events. 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Life and Debt 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories. 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Boss 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm Eat Well for Less 10:00pm The Apprentice 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm A Question of Sport 12:15am Ambulance 1:15am Weather for the Week Ahead
7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Alphabetical 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Bad Move 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Doc Martin Comedy drama series about a top London surgeon who developed a phobia of blood. 11:00pm ITV News 11:45pm After the News 12:15am British Touring Car Championships Highlights 1:35am Jackpot247 4:00am May the Best House Win
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Real Lives Reunited Rip Off Britain Life and Debt Land of the Giants Great British Menu Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Code £100k House Revisits Wild West: America's Great Frontier Great American Railroad Journeys This Farming Life Flog It! Eggheads Strictly it Takes Two Coast Great Guides Billion Dollar Deals and How They Changed Your World The Detectives The Apprentice: You're Fired! Newsnight Weather Louis Theroux Tribes, Predators and Me Astronauts: Do You Have What it Takes?
8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Pagans and Pilgrims: Britain's Holiest Places 9:00pm St Petersburg: An Art Lovers' Guide 10:00pm Britain's Lost Masterpieces Dr Bendor Grosvenor and Emma Dabiri delve into Britain's local museums and country houses to look for lost and hidden public treasures. 11:00pm The Renaissance Unchained 12:00am British Gardens in Time Series which explores four iconic British gardens. 1:00am Caravans: A British Love Affair 2:00am Time Shift 3:00am St Petersburg: An Art Lovers' Guide 4:00am Britain's Lost Masterpieces
8:10am King of Queens 8:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm My Kitchen Rules 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Steph and Dom's One Star to Five Star 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Location, Location, Location 10:00pm Grand Designs 11:00pm Back 11:35pm Norskov 12:35am Educating Greater Manchester
7:00am Milkshake! Programming aimed at children aged two to seven years old. 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm The Hotel Inspector 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm The Mentalist 4:15pm A Mother's Fear 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Britain by Bike with Larry and George Lamb 9:00pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 10:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 11:00pm The Eastenders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy 12:05am When Kids Kill 1:05am Countdown to Murder 2:00am Super Casino
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The Great Indoors The Great Indoors Emmerdale The Cube The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Great Indoors The Great Indoors Dress to Impress Emmerdale You've Been Framed Gold! The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Dress to Impress You've Been Framed Gold! You've Been Framed Gold! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Celebrity Showmance Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad!
7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Heartbeat 8:50am Where the Heart is 9:50am Wild at Heart 10:50am Judge Judy 11:15am Inspector Morse Drama series featuring Colin Dexter's laconic detective. 1:35pm Wild at Heart 2:35pm Heartbeat 3:40pm Classic Coronation Street 4:15pm Classic Coronation Street 4:50pm Inspector Morse 7:00pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Foyle's War Drama about an enigmatic detective working on the south coast during the Second World War. 11:05pm Lewis 1:05am Inspector Morse 3:15am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping
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7:00am Interlude in Prague 9:00am Fugitives 10:45am The Birth of a Nation 1:00pm Resident Evil: The Final Chapter 3:00pm Interlude in Prague 5:00pm Fugitives A couple head to the Bahamas hoping to revive their flagging marriage, but are soon fighting for their lives. 6:50pm The Birth of a Nation 9:00pm Resident Evil: The Final Chapter 11:00pm T2: Trainspotting Two decades on from the gang's big deal in London, Renton returns to Edinburgh to make amends. 1:00am The Lesson 2:55am Bridgend A police chief and his daughter relocate to a Welsh town plagued by teen suicides.
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The Protectors The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars The Saint Ironside Test Match Bowls Live England v Scotland. The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Parking Wars Payback FYI Daily Payback Thriller about a crook who plans his revenge when his partner sets him up and leaves him for dead. The Outlaw Josey Wales FYI Daily The Outlaw Josey Wales Ax Men ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping
Behind Enemy Lines The Bourne Supremacy 4:50pm The Bourne Ultimatum 6:50pm In the Heart of the Sea 9:00pm The Dark Knight 11:35pm The Bourne Supremacy 1:30am The Bourne Ultimatum
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Lost deposits may be recoverable TIME is running out for those who lost deposits when construction companies went bust but there is still time to reclaim hundreds of thousands of euros. In a number of circumstances, it is perfectly possible to obtain a refund of what you have lost thanks to a ruling by the Spanish government and the involvement of a savvy group of lawyers and advisors. Now, through his company Off Plan Property Deposit Refunds (OPP) based in the Costa del Sol, Sheldon Grossmith who suffered this very problem and his Spanish associates are offering expatriates and Spaniards the opportunity to recover their funds, even if, as is often the case, they were lost 10 years ago. The answer is very simple and that is that the banks with whom the original deposit was lodged could well be responsible in law for the refund of the monies lost, provided they didn’t insist that monies lodged were covered by bank guarantees, separate insurance policies or in escrow accounts. Almost none of the money lost was ever in a ‘safe haven’ and this is where OPP can assist, but time is running out as any claim has to be made within 15 years of the signing of
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SIR, Inspired by John Smith’s commentary applauding the Guardia Civil’s (SEPRONA) alleged campaign against domestic animal abuse and neglect, I emailed a complaint in Spanish against SC, reputedly the richest Spaniard in Competa, alleging abuse and neglect of two ostriches he owns. Their condition and living habitat can easily be seen from the ‘goat trail’ between Competa and Canillas de Albaida. I sent photographs to SEPRONA showing one of the pair pecked nearly clean of all its feathers, and the birds appeared dehydrated. Scores of feathers were strewn on the wire caged area floor. SEPRONA replied in two days with an automated message in bureaucratic detail demanding I file a formal denuncia. Filing one of these is serious business and would likely subject me to retribution by a most powerful and well-connected man. A no win and no relief for suffering
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Authorities’ heads buried in sand? Littoral disgrace WE note that Marbella Council is to launch a new Beach Authority (EWN issue 1682) and are promising improvements including WIFI zones. This is another example of how far removed the council is from a large proportion of their residents! We here at Playa de las Chapas would much prefer services such as showers, public toilets, drinking water, first aid and rescue, none of which have been available for a number of years despite featuring on information panels close to the beach. We have also raised the lack
EMPTY PROMISES: Playa de las Chapas. of disabled access with the council in Spanish several times with no response. This proposal is like most of the promises that come out of
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Marbella Council - sounds impressive but ignores the basic requirements needed for a good beach resort! John and Nina Foster, Elviria
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It’s not exactly rocket science (Leapy Lee) WELL, well. For the first time ever, this week I had a post removed from my Facebook (FB) pages. Rules are rules Leapy. You broke them. End of story. A bogus article from a man who never listens. Generally speaking, you aren’t learning when your lips are moving Leapy. Yoda McFly Facebook is a social network. Imagine if everybody posted violent videos! Imagine if kids saw yours! Sam Bo
Violence erupts in Barcelona
Comments from EWN online I watched the video she was going nuts at the police poking them etc - I don’t blame them Matheus Demetri Baton rounds are generally fired at the ground and made to bounce, if you are hit by one you are in the wrong place at the wrong time. Rob Waugh
Monarch on brink
NATIONAL POLICE have fired rubber bullets at crowds in Barcelona after driving their vans through metal barriers as violence flares during Cataluña’s independence referendum.
BELEAGUERED airline Monarch appears to be preparing for the worst after it quadrupuled the price of flight tickets to discourage customers from buying.
Agreed sad day, but the police will not have aimed at an old lady. Why was she there? What was she doing? Peter Clarke
End of an era... was some of the first planes I ever flew on... great shame... Angela Ayres
It doesn’t look good. Omg. But they’re not good with law breakers. Nina Haiselden
If O’Leary is right and Monarch and Norwegian fold, there will be plenty of pilots looking for jobs, maybe at Ryanair. John Richardson
Due out to Alicante for five weeks, bloody airlines take your money then can’t deliver. Eddie Swain
Monarch cancels all flights BRITISH charter and scheduled flight operator Monarch Airlines ceased trading at 4am Monday moning and announced it had appointed KPMG as liquidators. Collapsed at 4am, but still managed to take my cousin’s flight money from her bank this morning! Robbing b******s! Julie Jones Peel Why would you book a flight with Monarch this morning if you knew they were collapsing two days ago? Matt Coy We booked a total of 16 flights when they were advertising cheap flights a couple of weeks ago, may get some back. Devious b******s. Have a gold vantage card, free to a good home. lol Robert Smith I booked a flight last Friday, lost the money today. Fortunately not much. Jonathan Sutton
ostriches. And for some, a bureaucratic minefield! Nigel Bennett, Competa
Lease talk ADVICE to some tenants when renting long term. The property is not yours, it is in effect loaned to you, had very possibly been the owner’s family home. Perhaps the owner had worked and saved to achieve buying their property and furnishings. A bit of respect, please. Cari Ellidge, Alora
Missed the boat I REFER to a letter published on page 69 in issue number 1682 entitled ‘Floating Memory.’ I too have very fond memories of sailing to and from Norway on the MS Braemar in the early 70’s but my recollections are of a different ship to that in the photo heading the letter. The photo is in fact of the current MS Braemar, built in 1993 and purchased by Fred Olsen in 2001. This makes me question how Bren Small managed to sail on it 62 years ago unless he has a DeLorean with a large boot! I have included a photo of the MS Braemar in service from 1952 until 1975. Boggy, Palomares SORRY to disappoint Bren Small of Shropshire, but the Braemar that he saw recently at Malaga port was not the ship he sailed on as a boy. This Braemar was built in 1993 as the Crown Dynasty. I should imagine that his ship was long ago turned into razor blades as we used to say. Greg Caldecott, Nerja (Old Seadog)
Spot on Leapy I’VE been a visitor to the Costa del Sol for the last three months and I’m emailing you to say that I’ve really enjoyed reading your pieces in the EWN. I’m a 60-something Brit expat living in Malta, and although I live abroad, I also spend time in Blighty. Are the children of today ruined or not? Absolutely. There is far too much entertainment in their lives, not enough study, and they also lack manners. Dave, Malta
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OCTOBER 1, the day of the illegal Cataluña referendum, was abbreviated by the Spanish media to l-0. This looked like a football score with a victory for the home team. That is how Carles Puigdemont and his separatist supporters still see it, although Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, the Spanish vice-president insisted that the match never happened. “There was no referendum,” pronounced the woman routinely called on to do Mariano Rajoy’s dirty work. On the contrary there was a referendum albeit with only a 42 per cent turnout. Ninety per cent of the people who voted, those happy to participate in a ballot with no legal guarantees, voted for independence.
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Game over The regional president Carles Puigdemont interprets this as a mandate to declare independence within days, even though the ‘yes’ vote represents only 27 per cent of Cataluña’s population. So not only has he split Spain apart but he is going to divide Cataluña as well.
The pyromaniac THE Spanish government failed to understand that not all of the Catalans who wanted a referendum, wanted secession. Thousands of police and Guardia Civil officers were seconded to the region to stop them from voting and the more Rajoy used words like ‘sedition,’ the more he fuelled the referendum fire. Not for nothing was he compared to a pyromaniac by a Catalan Euro-MP on October 1. That fire will take a long time to extinguish. Spain and the world saw footage of black-clad National Police and Guardia Civil officers, armoured literally up to the eyeballs manhan-
IN DENIAL? Soraya Saenz de Santamaria. dling grannies, jostling pensioners and laying into youths. “We did what we had to,” Rajoy said, although rubber bullets and bloodstained voters are not the best way of upholding the law. The days have gone when Mariano Rajoy could lie back and think of Spain in tricky situations. The government’s inability to parley and their inflexibility conveyed obduracy and fear, not strength and now no-one is happy. Not the Catalans and certainly not both governments who must pick up the pieces. How they will put them together is anyone’s guess.
I tawt I taw a puddy tat THE only joke last week was a cruise ship, docked in Barcelona harbour. One of three, it was chartered as floating lodgings for the 5,000 National Police and Guardia Civil personnel brought in to keep the peace before, during and after the referendum. An oversized picture of Tweety Pie, accompanied by Daffy Duck and Wil E Coyote decorated its side which was tactfully covered after going viral.
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Be prepared JP MORGAN advised investors that Spanish bonds are no longer a sure bet, thanks to Cataluña. Instead they should choose Germany, which is logical, or Portugal owing to Spain’s ‘constitutional crisis.’ The latter option was nothing short of humiliating as along with Italy, Greece and Spain, Portugal was one of the PIGS in the doodoo during the economic crisis. Mariano Rajoy who repeatedly pats himself on the back for dragging Spain out of the economic crisis criticised his predecessor Jose Luis Rodriguez for failing to see it coming. And now Rajoy, who didn’t see the Catalan car crash coming or take seriously its effects on the economy, has created more problems with his habitual passive-aggressive response. It was good black humour, another of Spain’s inventions along with the helicopter and the submarine. Especially as few were sure then and still fewer are sure now who is a-creeping up on who.
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waistcoat, it’s a sham (8) 6 Score goal in game (7) 7 Choice of kitchen appliance (5) 12 Same grit, different moves (8) 14 Priest turns to the Orient for a break (7) 16 Dicky sent son some poems (7) 17 Cancel Royal Engineer’s ding-
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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) As you top up your spirits with some extra ideas, don't be surprised if a couple of items drop out of sight. If you seriously want to minimise niggles and hassles, then ask friends or relatives to lend a hand. It's a great week for togetherness, so ensure that you celebrate in style.
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With so much to think about, will it really be a wonder if something or someone gets left out? It's not just the glitz that's inspiring the action, but certain thankless tasks which are bound to crop up. Whatever the planets get up to, there'll be no stopping Friday and Saturday's enchanting delights.
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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There will be enough hurly-burly to cope with at work, let alone elsewhere, so don't even think about doing everything single-handedly. Cooking, hosting and being all things to everyone shouldn't be your version of the perfect week. Teamwork is the way forward, so take the lead and be sure that everyone gets happily involved.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The more you can offload, the happier you'll be. As you attract kindred spirits, you'll be able to look forward to the weekend whirl with family and friends. In the lead-up to the weekend, try to be patient with those who seem to be pulled in other directions. The weekend's full moon sets the scene for a useful exchange of ideas.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Good news should come your way this week. Regardless of how you mark it, you'll be surrounded by caring hearts. Sunday's full moon is one of two this year associated with journeys, homely connections and good fortune. Despite some workaday hassles your efforts will be well starred.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Many happy moments will keep you on your toes. With warming wishes in the wind, and a charming touch of luck, don't panic if certain events don't match up to your high standards. Just be Leo-proud that you've got what it takes to make things tick. Unfortunately you can't afford to assume that everything will run to time.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You won't avoid the occasional mishap, but if you're tactful on Tuesday and chill out on Wednesday, the lead-up to the weekend's partying will see you go after whatever you want. Personal and financial discussions will remind you that life is what you make it. Just ride life's waves with confidence.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This week's change of planetary powers will allow you to find exactly what you're looking for, especially if you're shopping for bargains. Happily, everything is coming together, so don't let everyday niggles spoil your long-term plans.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) On a personal and financial level, wait for further developments before you reach or activate any important decisions. As you draw near the final phase of this year, the best results will come from spending as much time as possible with loved ones, or those who're on your creative wavelength.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Whatever your plans, or however you intend to enjoy the weekend, there'll be laughter, fun and plenty of action. Refuse to be distracted or upset by any of Monday or Wednesday's twists and turns.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) This week's potent presence of sombre Saturn in your own sign is a warning not to lose your cool, particularly on Tuesday and Thursday. Otherwise, you can expect a weekend of quality and frivolity.
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Steps to a healthier life THERE are a lot of myths around the benefits of taking 10,000 steps a day. However, getting daily exercise is actually just as important for our health as eating well and drinking eight glasses of water. Ten thousand steps may seem like an impossible target to reach, but with the help of a pedometer you will soon see how quickly the numbers add up. The amount of steps you walk a day can also vary greatly on where you live, and how much you need to use a car or public transport in your day to day life. Adults in the US, for example, only walk an average of 5,000 steps while the figure is nearly double that in Australia. Boosting how much you walk a day by just a small amount could have a significant impact on your health, however, and can reduce the likelihood of developing illnesses such as diabetes and cancer.
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WALK THIS WAY: Get a group of friends together to go on regular walks so you feel more motivated.
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One study found women who increase their step count to 10,000 steps a day reduced their blood pressure after just 24 weeks. Another discovered that it helped to improve glucose levels. It also decreases hypertension in the body, which reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Increasing your step count could also have more short-term benefits. Walking regularly increases balance and endurance and also helps to reduce fatigue - which could result in getting a better night’s sleep. It has also been proven to enhance the mood and battle the effects of depression as regular exercise helps to reduce stress and can act as a form of meditation. Walking more could even make you smarter as it increases the blood flow to the brain. If your average amount of steps is just 5,000 a day, getting an extra 30-minute walk in will take you to about 8,000 steps. However the more steps you can do, the better.
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Worth one’s salt By Kat Ashton IN spite of doctors and health professionals warning against the dangers of a high salt intake, a daily dose could actually do wonders for our health. Unlike regular table salt, which is full of additives and has been stripped of all its good stuff, unrefined sea salt has been proven to contain an abundance of health benefits as is a good source of minerals and nutrients which the body needs to function effectively. For this reason, it helps to balance blood sugar, regulate the metabolism, strengthen bones and boost the immune system. Natural unrefined salt has also been shown to help reduce stress levels by alleviating anxiety and could even help you sleep better. Its high mineral content also helps the body to detox and fight off disease. To make sure you get the salt you need in the most beneficial way possible, you could try having a glass of Sole water (pro-
PURE SHORES: Adding unrefined sea salt to a glass of water could boost your health. nounced so-lay - it has nothing to do with the fish) in the morning. Sole water is simply the combination of unrefined sea salt diluted in warm, filtered water and a glass a day will help the body to regulate and heal itself. When sea salt is combined with water it creates an electrical charge that helps the kidneys to balance fluid levels. This helps to keep the body hydrated and aids digestion by supporting the
stomach’s natural functions. To make Sole water, fill a jar with one third unrefined, natural salt and two thirds warm, filtered water. Make sure the jar is fastened with a non-metal cap, shake and let it sit for 24 hours. Once ready, add half a teaspoon of Sole to a large glass of water every morning before breakfast and taste it before drinking to make sure it is not too salty.
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SKIN WIN: Using ‘anti-pollution’ products helps to protect the body from toxins in the air. By Kat Ashton WHEN it comes to anti-pollution beauty products, the European market is still far behind the scope of products offered in other regions such as Asia and the US.
Companies have been working on anti-pollution indexes.
D e s pite the Europe a n governments’ steps to warn citizens of the dangers of pollution, the he a lth a nd be a uty indus try ha s be e n slow to put out new products which actively help to protect the skin against toxins in the air. Although Europeans generally enjoy better air quality than poorer countries, pollution is still at the back of many people’s minds. Almost 50 per cent of Spanish consumers claim they would like to learn more about how to protect themselves from contamination according to new re-
search from Mintel, yet there are limited products on the market that offer to do so. The data also reveals that anti-pollution products only accounted for 1.3 per cent of all European beauty and personal care launches in 2016, compared to 1.7 per cent in Asia Pacific. As brands used to struggle to back up the products’ claims with scientific data, many consumers were unconvinced by anything bearing the ‘anti-pollution’ label. Over the past two years, however, companies have worked on anti-pollution inde xe s tha t c a n be us e d in the same way as SPF ratings a nd the re ha s be e n a n increase in research to prove just how harmful extra pollution in the air can be. However, as more brands latch onto the trend in pollution a w a re ne s s , ma ny have accused the industry of simply trying to profit from helping to shield it rather than cut back on their own carbon emissions. Several brands stepped up to the challenge, such as the Japanese company Shiseido who created a vast advertising banner in Madrid last year which apparently remove d gre e nhous e ga s e s from the air. M inte l is the w or ld’s le ading mar ke t inte lligence agency.
SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. POOR posture results from certain muscles tightening up or shortening while others lengthen and become weak, which often occurs as a result of one’s daily activities. There are different factors which can impact on posture, and these include occupational activities and biomechanical factors such as force and repetition. Workers who have higher job stress are more likely to develop neck and shoulder symptoms.
What long and shortterm effects can an incorrect posture have? Correct sitting and walking posture is essential in keeping our spine and other joints healthy. In fact, adopting an incorrect posture can cause problems in both the short and longterm. It can start with backaches and muscle spasms but over time can develop into much more severe disorders such as hernias and slipped discs. What posture is recommended for office workers who sit for prolonged periods of time? Office workers or people who are sitting for long periods of time must maintain a posture in which the back is as straight as possible, if possible, with a proper chair
that helps support this. It is also recommended to move your legs regularly and to stand up often to stretch both the back and legs. Are there are any exercises that can be done to improve posture? The first thing is to maintain proper posture so it is less likely complications will occur. Any exercises to strengthen the back muscles will also help to prevent injuries. Can poor posture be associated with older people taking falls? Older people lose muscle mass and tone so this often causes them to have a bad sitting posture, causing back problems. In advanced and severe cases this can cause the elderly to have frequent falls.
If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com
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WISE BITES: A diet rich in fresh, local produce is key to a healthy lifestyle. By Kat Ashton TO make sure your diet is full of everything your body needs, take some inspiration from what people in the healthiest countries in the world eat and you should have all the bases covered. Using data the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors collected from 1990 to 2015, a study concluded that the five healthiest countries were in fact (in reverse order) the UK, Andorra, Sweden, Singapore and Iceland. The results suggest Brits are moving away from processed produce in favour of fresh and locally sourced food. The traditional vegetables grown there, such as swede, parsnips and brussels sprouts, are rich in nutrients and valuable fibre.
Global good stuff Somewhat surprisingly, Andorra boasts one of the world’s healthiest populations in spite of the fact they are the second largest wine consumers in the world. Red wine actually contains antioxidants which can prevent heart conditions caused by high cholesterol - but of course should be consumed in moderation so as not to trigger other conditions. The Swedish diet contains plenty of food which is known to be good for digestion, such as high-quality dairy products, and rye and pumpernickel breads. Scandinavians have been moving away from meatheavy diets in recent years too and are big fans of organic produce.
The herbs and spices that play a leading role in Singapore cuisine have been proven to help prevent illness and have anti-inflammatory properties. Common ingredients such as ginger and turmeric also help to improve circulation. Iceland tops the list, which is not really surprising given its strict environmental regulations and fish-heavy cuisine. The Icelandic diet is based around pure, local ingredients and their food has been shown to be among the least polluted on the planet. Grass-fed cows produce milk high in beta carotene, farms sell meat from lambs that have spent all summer grazing in the wild and fish are reared free from chemicals.
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IF the only time you come across a blueberry is in a muffin, you might want to change your diet habits. These little berries are widely regarded as a superfood and can help ward off a whole range of diseases thanks to all the good stuff they contain. They contain such a high number of antioxidants that many scientists believe if you should make one change to your diet, it should be to eat more fresh blueberries. They also contain high levels of vitamin C, manganese, fibre and the lesser known vitamin K. Vitamin K is an essential nutrient that the body needs to respond to injuries as it regulates blood clotting. It also promotes bone health by assisting in the transport of calcium through the body which keeps bones strong and could decrease the risk of fractures. It is reported that blueberries can help to ward off heart disease as the nutrients they contain also promote hearth health. They also boast high levels of fibre which
Berry happy helps to reduce cholesterol in the blood. Researchers have recently discovered that blueberries help to protect the brain from stress which may limit the symptoms of age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. Scientists have also speculated that blueberries improve memory, attention to detail and coordination. You also could start seeing clearer if you add this powerful fruit to your morning cereal, as the vitamin E in blueberries helps to prevent cataracts from forming. They also contain anthocyanins which help to maintain general eye health. Blueberries are also reported to combat ageing, aid digestion, fight cancer, and improve your skin.
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Splitting ends By Kat Ashton DRY, damaged hair is a common problem and can be caused by the most simple of mistakes. Knowing what could be causing your ends to split will help to make bad hair days a thing of the past. The weather plays a big part in hair wellbeing, and overexposure to sunlight can cause hair to dry out more than usual. Going HAIR SCARE: Brushing wet hair is one between of the major causes of split ends.
the cold outdoors and heated buildings in winter also causes the same problem. Being too good to your hair can be a curse in disguise, as applying smoothing treatments too frequently can leave your hair feeling thirsty the rest of the time. Hormonal changes can also cause your hair to suffer and become more brittle. Consult with your doctor if you believe this is having an adverse effect on your locks. Using the wrong shampoo can strip the hair of natural oil that helps to make it shiny or soft. It’s also a wise idea to change shampoo every so often as hair can become resistant to it after a while and all the good stuff stops working.
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Metal in Murcia ROCKERS in Murcia will delight this Saturday as Aquelarre Metalrock Fest takes place. The fifth instalment of this fist-pumping festival will come alive at the Garaje Beat Club as a total of nine hard rocking bands blast out their sounds to the Murcia metalheads. The tree headline acts are Vita Imana, Guadaña and Somas Cure. The other acts comprise Semilla Animal, La Skala de Richter, Death Legacy, Six Burning Knives, Red Soil and Wonderonce. Five years on from its inception, this festival keeps getting bigger and bigger and attracts hoards of denim and leather clad music lovers each year. It starts at 5.30pm and tickets cost between €13 and €18 from comprala entrada.com or by visiting the box office.
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Horse charity open day ON Sunday, November 5, Easy Horse Care Credit: Facebook/ rescue centre will open its doors to the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre. public and allow adults and children to witness their work first-hand. The day includes a full guided tour of the stables and fields and is totally free. Available in both English and Spanish, the tours feature incredible survival stories of some of the centre’s most famous horses. Attendees will also get the opportunity to meet Sue Happy horses enjoying and Rod Weeding, the couple who sanctuary at Easy Horse founded the centre in 2008. Care Rescue Centre. Afterwards, drinks and snacks are available at Charity’s Tearoom, a cafe within the centre named after one of its most special donkeys. A number of gifts and souvenirs can be purchased and proceeds from the sales go towards helping the charity and allowing those involved to continue to work towards helping improve animal welfare across the whole of Spain. The centre is located just outside of the township of Rojales at Partido Lo Garriga and more information can be found by visiting the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre Facebook page.
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Medieval market starts BANG those shields, raise those swords and don some chainmail because the Sant Vicente del Raspeig medieval market begins tomorrow (Friday). Just a few kilometres inland from Alicante City, the market will stay over the weekend before packing up on Monday after four days of iron-age antics. A host of stalls will be set up along Avenida de la Libertad and in the Plaza Santa Faz selling a host of traditional goods, many of which will be handmade locally. Visitors can expect to see a number of items across the tables, including jewellery, ceramics, ornaments, candles, soap, imitation weapons and more. There will also be food stalls offering culinary delights such as nuts, herbs, cheeses, cured meats, sweets and cakes. Completing the experience will be a number of taverns with staff serving ales and mead.
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Laurel’s Restaurant and Bar for lunch LAUREL’S Restaurant & Bar in Quesada have launched their new lunchtime service, now opening Tuesday to Friday lunchtimes, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, in addition to their existing evening and Sunday Lunch opening times. Their beautiful rooftop sunshine terrace with the comfy sofa seating area will be open for drinks (with a full bar service on offer including cava, prosecco, cocktails, mocktails and milkshakes), and with tables laid up outside for lunching, affording stunning views over the Vega Baja and across to the mountains of Orihuela and Callosa. Alternatively you can choose to sit inside to eat in the elegant dining room, plus relax with drinks in the cosy lounge bar area.
The lunch options on the new menu offer great value, with Lighter Bites priced at €7.50 these include the Lunch Burger, a Clubhouse Sandwich, and a Tortilla Wrap (this month it’s BBQ Pulled Pork), all served with a salad garnish and chips. The lunchtime Set Menu offers three courses for just €13.50, and that includes a glass of wine, small beer, or a soft drink. Or if you have a smaller appetite or are tight on time, you have the flexibility to choose just one course (€9.50) or two courses (€11.50) from the set menu. With arguably the best terrace in Quesada, this is sure to quickly become a local favourite for friends, family and social groups to get to-
gether, and for business’ employees in the town to enjoy at lunchtimes, for some chill out time, and seriously good food. In another new addition to Laurel’s, their ever-popular Live Music Nights are now on Thursdays and Saturdays. A full listing of the artists performing can be found on their website at www.laurels.es, announced on their Facebook page each week (Laurel’s Restaurant, Quesada), and advertised weekly in the Euro Weekly News. Booking well ahead for these nights is advisable to be sure of a table. Everyone is welcome to go along, whether dining or not - dancing is encouraged, but not compulsory. Laurel’s is situated along Calle Los Arcos, a
short distance on from Quesada Bowling, with plenty of roadside parking available. The restaurant, bar/lounge, and terrace area occupies the whole of the top floor of the building, with access via stairs and a lift. Their monthly changing evening three-course Set Menu, plus A La Carte and traditional Sunday Lunch menus, along with the new Lunchtime menus, can all be found on their web page, and their Facebook page has regular updates on menus and forthcoming events. Telephone enquiries and bookings can be made on 965 077 444, or email info@laurels.es. Julia, Martin and the team look forward to welcoming you.
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IN this new weekly series Lorenzo Barbareschi will provide thoughts on various wines, not just from Spain, and not only those enjoyed, but a few better kept perhaps for cooking or Sangria. But as a starter, first he peeps back in time.
History that spans over 3,000 years SPAIN’S wine heritage dates back to the Phoenicians who planted the first vineyards in 1100 BC when founding the trading post of Cadiz in Andalucia at least 3,000 years ago. The Romans also traded throughout the empire wines produced along the Mediterranean and cooler Atlantic coasts. In 711 AD the Islamic Moors arrival put an end to wine production and commerce for nearly 800 years, but once freed in 1492 AD from Islamic rule wine production re-flourished, with exports to colonies in South America as well as to Henry VIII’s court. In the 20th century the Spanish Civil War and Second World War badly affected exports, but the wine industry then regained momentum, though with the exception of Rioja and Sherry, Spanish wines did not gain global popularity till the later 1900s. Spain is now the world’s third biggest wine producer, topped only by France and Italy. An estimated 400 plus grape varieties are planted throughout Spain although 80 per cent
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BACCHUS CELLAR by Lorenzo Barbareschi
OKTOBERFEST: In the Habaneras Centre.
Torre beer festival MODERN DAY: Wide choice on offer of production is derived from just 20 types, the most popular reds being Tempranillo, Garnacha, Monastrell, and Carinena, while Albarino, Palomino, Airen, Macabeo, Verdejo, Pedro and Ximenez are the favoured whites. Meanwhile for cava production Parellada, Xarel-lo and Macabeo lead the way! Next week: A popular Spanish white that many readers will have possibly enjoyed this summer. Happy drinking!
SALUD, cheers, salute. The world has many ways to make a toast but Torrevieja residents will be united in a chorus of ‘ein prosit’ tomorrow (Friday). Oktoberfest is about to hit Habaneras Commercial Centre. The event is kicked off when a barrel of beer is opened in the main square of the shopping centre by the president of the German community for the area. Attendees can expect to see men in lederhosen and ladies in dirndls (traditional German clothing) as fine ale is served by the stein. The event runs for four days and will in-
clude free workshops, gifts and live music which will be broadcast by Siesta Radio. Until Monday, traditionally succulent German sausage can be enjoyed before being washed down with authentic Bavarian beer. People from all surrounding communities are encouraged to attend and an oktober tombola will be held where plenty of prizes will be dished out. Souvenir photos will also be on offer as a way of remembering the event. Plenty of fun will be had by all and organisers claim that enjoying the experience will be as simple as being German in Munich.
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David Alvear Moron can help people lead calmer lives. them manage everyday issues in their personal lives. These tools come in the form of mindfulness and compassion that is born from a scientific basis and can be a key which helps create a positive sense of well-being. The event takes place at Espigol Salut Natural in Elche, on Friday, October 27 at 8pm and attendees can expect to take in a host of information and gain a greater control of the effects which life events have upon them.
Rabbit punch! Star to knock out crowd BAD BUNNY is coming to Alicante. The Puerto Rican singer, rapper and producer exploded onto the music scene in 2016, a c hie ving na tiona l success thanks to his early singles. H e w a s s oon s igne d by Hear This Music, an agency which is owned by fellow Pue rto R ic a ns , D J Luia n and Mambo Kingz. The thumping artist has previously appeared with Nengo Flow, Arcangel and Ozuna. His singles this year include Pa Ti and Loco Pero Millonario. He has also featured in a number of tracks with the like s of Poe ta C a lle je ro, Fa rruko, B rytia go, Almighty and many more. Also appearing is the red hot Tarragona-born Samuel O’Kane. Equally famous in Spain,
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A FREE conference is taking place that can enrich lives and strengthen hearts and mind. David Alvear Moron is an instructor and trainer in mindfulness and a doctor in psycho-pedagogical intervention. The accredited psychotherapist teaches people how to learn to calmly surf the wild waves that life throws at them, cultivating the centre of any woes with love. He professes that, though scenarios may be unchangeable, the way that people relate to them can be changed. Alvear helps people learn to harness these techniques and combat the curveballs which life throws at them. He works within the Baraka Institute of Psychology and his research is accredited by the FEAP (Spanish federation of psychotherapists). The seminar highlights that society’s stress levels are skyhigh at present and that people need to find tools to help
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Drumming up an atmosphere - tribal sounds come to Zenia Boulevard.
O’ Kane’s m usi c i s an elaborate twist of genres bet ween R and B as wel l as soul. He has become huge as a result of his unique sounds which he regularly publishes on soci al m edi a and hi s st yl e and per sonal i t y onl y add t o hi s appeal as he m akes eff or t s t o br i ng a dar ker, m or e street, explicit and sexual si de t o t he bl ack m usi c scene. The pai r j oi n f or ces as part of the Young God tour which is certain to get fans busting a few moves as they immerse themselves in this rhythmic rave. Host ed by t he Magm a Cl ub i n Al i cant e, a wi l d night is sure to be had by all. The gig takes place this Sunday and tickets are priced at €35.
Batucada on the beat BIG beats are heading to Zenia Boulevard. Fans of great rhythm are in for a treat as drummers take to the streets between shops. Batucada is a substyle of samba with an African-Brazilian sound and is usual-
ly characterised by its repetitive style and fast pace. A fantastic atmosphere can be enjoyed by all visitors to the boulevard as this drum troop march through the entire complex throughout the day on Monday.
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How can you attain more balance? Welcome to your October 2017 forecast. Every month I write about how the Astrology, Numerology, and Tarot for the month ahead affect you, helping you to move forward confidently with your plans. Below is your forecast for October 2017:
Sally Trotman www.sallytrotman.com Sally Trotman is a qualified Counsellor who works with Astrology, Numerology and the Tarot. Each month she will deliver the forecast as an intuitive tool to aid increased self awareness.
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ASTROLOGY: Make a plan Sun and new moon in Libra : This month the sun is ruled by the airy sign of Libra. Every month the new moon is in the same sign as the sun, so this month the new moon is influenced by the diplomatic sign of Libra, on October 19. The focus for this new moon is balance. Now that day and night are almost equal in length, this is an ideal time to consider how you can conserve your energy and spend time on your highest priorities. A balanced life results in contentment, health and a flow of inspiring, creative ideas. Consider this month how you can attain more balance. Full moon in Aries : On October 5, the full moon is in the sign of Aries, which is the first sign of the Zodiac. Around this time, consider what you started six months ago. Have your plans come to fruition during this time? If so,
OCTOBER: The focus for this new moon is balance. celebrate your success! If progress has been slow, consider whether you want to continue with this direction or if perhaps, there is a direction which will bring you more fulfilment. Aries is encouraging you to follow your passions, to be excited about new ventures and to be courageous in your actions. Numerology: Start anew Number 1: Numbers are symbols which carry energy. The influence of the number one
this month, brings a feeling of new beginnings, fresh ideas and release. Let go gracefully of anything which is no longer serving you. With just three months left until the end of the year, now is the time to reflect on your life and your plans for next year. Sow the seeds for new ventures during the last three months of this year, and begin to feel excited about your future direction. The Wheel of Fortune: Go with the flow
In the Major Arcana Tarot deck the 10th card is the Wheel of Fortune. This card reminds you of the cycles of life, often seen as polarities such as new life and death, and yet these cycles flow seemlessly together. Throughout the day your mood and energy levels may fluctuate. Listen to your body, honour your feelings and try to be as present as possible in order to tap into your inner voice. The month ends with Halloween. In the pagan tradition it is believed that the veil between this world and the next is thin at this time, so meditate or journal on the eve of October 31. Listen and then act on the subtle whispers of your intuition. Affirmation for October - I am bringing all aspects of my life into balance. Your Personalised Forecast Book in for a personalised Astrology, Numerology and Tarot forecast based on your date of birth. Sally offers individual birth charts, compatibility charts and birth charts for new born babies. Visit her website for more information: www.sallytrotman.com or email at sally.trotman@btinternet.com. Forecasts are available by Skype, Facetime, and email.
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By Matthew Elliott SENIOR citizens are fuelling Spain’s urban property boom. A study from Century 21 Spain found that property players aged over 60 are the main drivers of the real estate recovery seen in the country’s largest cities. Century 21 is the world’s largest real estate franchise, with 800 professionals working in Spain. Their comprehensive analysis found that those aged over 60 are the biggest beneficiaries now that the financial crisis has passed.
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Seniors fuel recovery Spain’s residential resurgence due to active elders
Key perks wanted include proximity to shopping centres and hospitals. An incredible three out of every four home transactions, including both purchases and sales, carried out today in Spain are by people aged between 60 and 70. The vast majority are sales, reflecting the ‘empty nest’ phenomenon which sees older couples downgrade in size after their children leave home. Homes offered for sale by seniors are typically at least 100 square metres and have three to four bedrooms. They are in the plusher neighbourhoods and suburbs
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COMFORT: Seniors downsizing from city to coast in record numbers.
of cities like Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. Well connected by public transport, and close to local schools, these homes have an average selling price of above €225,000. Once their large city home is sold, older couples typically decided to move to properties of around 70 square metres, close to their children or grand-children. They buy apartments, often near the coast, which cost between €100,000 and €200,000. Key perks they are after include proximity to shopping centres and hospitals, and having lifts if it is an apartment building. Many are prepared to rent rather than buy, with an average budget of between €400 and €600 per month. Many are also expatriates. British, German and Scandinavian buyers aged over 60 are most active in the marketplace. They have slightly finer tastes than their Spanish counterparts, seeking exclusively coastal properties with three or four bedrooms.
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Fan Palms - fast growing palms for your Mediterranean garden or terrace GRAEME TYRRELL THE Mediterranean look for a garden is not complete without a palm tree. They are symbols of the promise of warm, balmy nights and bright, sunny days. They take up very little ground space as they grow straight up and are ideal to make pool areas and gardens look more inviting. Fan palms are very fast growing but require little maintenance as they hold on to spent leaves; so provide few problems in the pool or garden from constant small falling debris. They may need specialised care once they become very tall to prune the spent leaves, but it is usually only an annual or biannual event in a domestic garden.
DANCING:A stand of Mexican fan palms. There are two commonly grown types of fan palm. The Mexican Fan Palm, Washingtonia robusta, and the Californian Fan Palm, Washingtonia filifera, that have slightly different characteristics that are worth
knowing about. The Mexican fan palm is faster and taller growing (30m), with leaves of about one metre that are densely grouped and sway more, when fully grown, in strong winds. The California
fan palm is slower growing (20m), with larger leaves of about 1.5 metres that are sparsely grouped, and more stable in high winds. Despite concerns for the palms height when mature, these palms rarely fall
over even in very high winds due to its structure that gives it much greater strength than other trees. Both palms are drought-tolerant but the Californian one is more so. It will tolerate even desert conditions so no watering is necessary once established, but it is less tolerant of humid conditions. The Mexican one will survive better in places with higher rainfall or around the edges of natural ponds where there is a lot of ground water and it tolerates humidity better. Fertilising is not generally recommended unless your soil is very low in nutrients or if you wish to make the palm grow very fast as they require only a minimum of nutrients to grow well. To establish you can use soluble fertilisers applied
when watering to ensure they are well established during their first summer. They can both be grown in strong containers on your terrace or balcony using an ordinary potting mixture but they will need some watering over summer, as the soil can dry out quickly in a container. They should not be watered over winter, unless they receive no rainfall and the soil mix becomes too dry. The invasive palm beetle that has devastated the unprotected Canary Island palms does not seem to bother the Washingtonia so much. It may be worth checking with your local agricultural office on the current procedures for protecting palms in your region if you wish to grow some palms in your garden.
Rocking a rockery By Kat Ashton
ROCK OUT: Rockeries also work well around water features.
A FANTASTIC feature in all gardens, but especially those in dry climates, rockeries are easy to build and are great opportunities to get the creative juices flowing. You can choose from a huge array of rock and plants to include, depending on your taste and what would work well in the garden. It is a good idea to start building a rockery when the weather is a bit cooler as it is heavy work and causes unnecessary strain
under the hot sun. A sunny, well-drained patch of the garden is the best place to start building and if you have a slope of a mount this is even better as it will give your garden an ‘au-natural’ appearance. The best types of rocks to use tend to be volcanic rock, sandstone and granite. While some people prefer natural shaped rocks, cut blocks can also create interesting dimensions in the garden. Always make sure you handle the rocks carefully and enlist the help of friends or a
wheelbarrow if the rocks are particularly heavy. Plants that grow well in rockeries are those that are happy in dry conditions, such
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THE FEMALE: Bitches are more affectionate and easier to control than the male dog. They are roughly 30 per cent smaller and, whatever their breed, tend to be gentler with children. The bitch will come into season about every six months and this will last for around three weeks. The female is receptive to mating and extremely attractive to dogs that will instinctively try to mate with her. A good clear sign that a bitch is coming into ‘season’ is that she will produce a discharge; initially a blood stain, that will be deposited wherever she sits or lays. She will spend a great
deal of time licking her vagina. Be assured that your home will attract the local male dogs that will camp outside your home for about three weeks. Expect howling throughout the night to attract her attention. The female will attempt to escape at the first possible opportunity so it is wise to keep all doors closed and secure, especially when greeting your guests. I have known bitches that have chewed their way through doors during the night to get to the male dogs. Do not underestimate the great heights that male dogs can climb and jump to reach a bitch on heat. During this period it is well-known that the male dog can be extremely aggressive and may well attack you if you try to send him away. If you are not going to breed from your bitch it is best to consider having her neutered a few months before her first season. Veterinary Colleges have endless scientific proof that the female will live longer and the likelihood of mammary tumours is negligible. She will certainly not put on weight. THE MALE: Male dogs, whatever their breed,
NEUTERED DOGS: Happier and more affectionate to owners. tend to be more dominant than the female. The adult male has an instinctive urge to escape and wander free from home for periods ranging from an hour to several days or weeks. Often a clear sign of a dominant male, although house-trained, will show when he starts to lift his leg in the house and urinate on walls and furniture. He does this to scent-mark his territory and to affirm his domi-
nant status. This type of dog should be castrated. Owners of dominant dogs should spend time reinforcing their own dominance and insisting on absolute obedience. This can be achieved through a training club where you can learn how to control the dominant male when he meets another dominant male dog. Dogs that are confined and not al-
lowed to roam can develop sexual frustration and will mount the human leg and even mount children who crawl on the floor. This is intolerable and very dangerous to a child. The best way to deal with this is to discuss the problem in an honest way with the vet who might consider either using a female hormone to try to counteract the condition or to castrate the dog. I personally recommend castration for all dogs that are not to be used for breeding purposes. A castrated dog is happy and free from worry and frustration. He will be more pleasant to have around, less likely to fight other males and more submissive to the wishes of the human pack leader. By having a dog castrated in no way alters any other instincts. He will guard, hunt, work, and retrieve. The best time to castrate a male dog is around five to six months before he starts to lift his leg. Your vet will advise when your dog is suitable for this minor operation. Within 24 hours your dog will have fully recovered from the operation.
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WHILE pets may be man’s best friends, it is not always a match made in heaven as there are actually many things that humans do to annoy their furry friends. Hugging may be a comforting and personal gesture among people, but pets can often feel scared and trapped when their owners pull them in for a tight embrace. This can often result in a struggle for freedom which is not pleasant for anyone. Pets also don’t appreciate being woken up as they can feel startled and confused - especially if you do it abruptly. Dogs, in particular, sleep more
IF you live in a warm climate like Spain the need to keep pets cool in the sun is ever present. Even in the early autumn the temperatures are usually still warm and in fact the weather does little to discourage some pets from making the most of the coolest spot which is usually in the pool. Keeping pets at home where they feel secure and they know their terrain can be the best option for some pets. If you are planning to get away in the next few weeks or months try to plan ahead to find a petsitter who is experienced and able to care for your pooch,
COLD EMBRACE: Your cat probably doesn’t like hugs. heavily as they age so are likely to react fairly grumpily if you wake them up from a nap. Animals also don’t appreciate change and can find it hard-
er to adapt than humans to alterations in schedule or environment. This can cause them to act out and misbehave which may lead to problems such as chewing, scratching, digging and barking. Keeping them on a routine schedule as much as possible will help to prevent this. Newcomers can also be a disruptive presence for animals, so don’t expect them to warm to any unfamiliar faces right away. Animals are often very territorial over their home so try to do any introductions outside the house.
KEEPING COOL: The best spot is usually the pool. whether they are in the pool or in the house they will need a companion at home. Dog sitters can be expensive so why not try to find a house-sitter on HouseSitMatch with whom
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The Spiritualist Centre, Benijofar meets at Hamilton´s Bake House, 62 Calle Vicente, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar 03178. We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30 a.m., a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7 p.m. We opened the Autumn season on 10th September. During this session Open/Development Circles will be held on Thursday, 21st September, Thursday 5th and 19th October and Thursday 2nd, 16th and 30th November, where you can develop your skills commencing at 7 p.m. Spiritual healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. The Divine Service, with Mediumship, on 8th October will be taken by David Darnbrough. Len Cox and colleague from the UK will take the Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday 10th October. The Divine Service with Mediumship, on Sunday, 15th October, will be taken by Bernicia Tonge (UK Medium). Contact Wendy on 965323028. www.spiritualist centre-benijofar.com New email is phoenixchurch23 @gmail.com or info@spiritual istcentre-benijofar.com Identi ficacion Fiscal G54713789. LA SIESTA EVANGELICAL CHURCH on Urbanisation La Siesta, Torrevieja is a friendly, English speaking Church. We hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11.00 am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and 11.00 am on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11.00 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, called Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. We welcome residents, visitors and children. For more information see our website
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awaits you all. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available. You can join us on Facebook at, The Baker Foundation spiritual centre. Hall is available for hire. For more information please contact Linda on 606 990 665. Email, schugy54@gmail.com (95458) THE PHILIP SCOTT LODGE No 10671 of the RAOB meets every Friday in the Bar Catorce, Benijofar. Please call the secretary, Colin Bird on 693 287 614 for further information. (95459) CHARITY BOOK STALL PEGO THURSDAY MARKET. Selection of over 500 books, all proceeds given to the elderly/disabled of Pego and local Animal Rescue. More stock always required please contact Chrissie 965 977 228/617 647 395 (95460) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (MABS) MURCIA/MAR MENOR Help and support is just a phone call away, Avda Rio Nalón, Tel: 693 275 779 (95462) PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Calle Canalejas, 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am & Thursday at 5pm for Prayer and Praise and Worship. Home groups meet during the week. All welcome from any church background or none. For further information www.pi larchurch.org Reg No: 2009SG/A (95463) TORREVIEJA Christian Fellowship (TCF) is an English speaking lively church located at Avenida de las Valencianas 68, Torrevieja 03183. Residents and holidaymakers are welcome to attend our services with communion and ‘kids church’ each Sunday at 10.30am. We have a Fellowship Meeting (Bible Study) each Wednesday at 6.00pm. For further information see our website www.tcfSpain.org or tel 966 700 391. (95464) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION JAVEA BRANCH meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month @ Scallops Rest on the Arenal at 11.00am. Everyone is welcome to attend as a visitor and join the branch if they
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On cars at a Max Power show “Most of these cars will do 0-60 once... then they’ll blow up.” Some might say...
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by Matthew Elliott CONSIDERED one of the most powerful sports cars on the planet, the Porsche Sport Turismo is becoming a plug-in hybrid. The German manufacturer’s new Panamera Turbo SE Hybrid Sport Turismo combines an electric motor with a monstrous fourlitre V8 engine. It will generate 680bhp, do 0100kph in just 3.4 seconds, and hit a top speed of 310km/h with ease. The Hybrid Panamera also boasts incredible fuel efficiency of 3.0 l/100km and a power consumption of 17.6kWh/100km.
Using only the electric motor it has a range of 49km at a topspeed of 140km/h. The battery can be fully charged in under three hours. The engineering marvels extend to the design. There is a fully-digitised Porsche Advanced
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Trippy crossings AN Icelandic company has created a unique 3D zebra crossing. Ve g a m a l u n wants to bring the innovative idea to the streets of Europe, after it successfully debuted in China and India. The ‘3D’ crossing actually employs a clever optical illusion by painting the white strips in 3D paint. It isn’t actually a hologram but works in a similar w a y, g i v i n g a p p r o a c h i n g drivers the impression that the crossing is three-dimensional. That alone is psychedelic enough to get drivers to slow down and pay attention. If the trial works well in Iceland, a country not known for its wild driving, then tech firms across Europe are bound to take notice.
Lean, green, Dyson machine VACUUM company Dyson is set to invade the motoring market with an audacious multi-billion investment in a new electric car to hit the streets in 2020. Sir James Dyson, the man who transformed British carpets with his vacuum cleaner 30 years ago, has harboured a grudge against the motoring world for decades. In the 1990s car firms refused to use his specially-devised emission-reducing exhaust pipes. The 70-year-old entrepreneur has a green streak in his blood and has been planning to build his very own eco-friendly car ever since. He believes Dyson’s battery expertise, drawn from its advanced collection of hoovers, heaters and hand dryers. “There’s no point in doing one that’s like everybody else’s,” he said when pressed on the new design.
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ENGLAND’S 2018 World Cup qualifying Group F campaign continues on October 5 with a Wembley fixture against Slovenia ahead of a trip to Lithuania on October 8 - with manager Gareth Southgate backing Joe Hart. “We owed Joe Hart for getting a point against Slovenia in October 2016 - he was fantastic,” said Southgate. England top the six-team Group F table, with 20 points from eight games going into the game against Slovenia, having been held to a goalless draw when the teams last met. Hart, on loan at West Ham from Manchester City, said of his club future: “I was in Italy all last season. I love being at West Ham and I’m grateful. “I’ve got until the end of May here - my concentration and focus is on doing my best.” Hart has been criticised for his errors in recent seasons - for both club and country - but Southgate has stood by him. “When Joe is calm and composed he’s at his best - it’s something we’ve discussed,” said Southgate, who replaced sacked Sam Allardyce as national manager.
England chief’s heart to Hart with stopper Joe UKSPORTSCENE with Andrew Atkinson LEADING sports journalist Andrew Atkinson has joined the EWN as UK, Spain and European correspondent. Andrew has more than four decades experience within the world of sport, having reported for leading national British newspapers, and covered sport in Spain for over a decade. As well as International, Premier League and La Liga football news, he will also focus his attention on Horse racing, Volvo Ocean Race Sailing, Formula 1, Rugby, Swimming, Golf’s European Tour, World Championship Rallying, Cricket and Boxing. This will guarantee the EWN knock-out year-round coverage. Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph has been named in England’s 26-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Lithuania. Delph has not made an international appearance since the 20 defeat against Spain in November 2015: “We think he’s a really good player who has
been unfortunate with injury,” said Southgate. England were less than impressive against Malta, in what was a very late landslide 4-0 win, with boos coming from sections of the crowd. Malta are rated 190th in the world by FIFA. Against Slovakia England
ground out a 2-1 win, having trailed 1-0. England will qualify for next summer’s World Cup in Russia if they beat Slovenia; or if they draw and Slovakia, their closest challengers in Group F, fail to win. England squad: Goalkeepers: Joe Hart, Fraser Forster, Jack Butland, Jordan Pickford. Defenders: Ryan Bertrand, Aaron Cresswell, Gary Cahill, Phil Jones, Harry Maguire, John Stones, Michael Keane, Chris Smalling, Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier. Midfielders: Eric Dier, Fabian Delph, Jake Livermore, Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jesse Lingard, Dele Alli. Forwards: Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane, Jermain Defoe, Daniel Sturridge. Southgate visited Russia for a World Cup ‘research trip’ in
June, with England making the trip to view training bases. Germany, Belgium, Sweden and Brazil had arranged earlier trips in a bid to book the best venues. While the FA see St Petersburg and Moscow as preferred locations, other countries are looking at training facilities in Sochi and Rostov, citing a more predictable climate. The FA will want to avoid Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, listed by FIFA as a potential team base camp. The 2018 World Cup draw is scheduled to take place in the Kremlin on December 1, this year. Northern Ireland host table leaders Germany in Group C; in Group F Scotland host Slovakia on October 5; in Group D Wales travel to Georgia, the Republic of Ireland host Moldova, and Group G leaders Spain
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meet Albania on October 6. Scotland boosted their 2018 World Cup qualifying hopes with victories against Lithuania and Malta in September and my pal, former Scotland chief Craig Brown, has backed national coach Gordon Strachan to take his Bravehearts to Russia. With Scotland facing Slovakia and Slovenia in their final two qualifying games, Brown said: “The way Scotland are playing indicates we’ll be very difficult to beat. We’ve got to win the games.” I became good buddies with Brown - Scotland chief during 1993-2001, taking them to their last major finals in the 1998 World Cup in France - when he took charge at my home city club Preston North End in 2002. “If Scotland reach the World Cup play-off stages I wouldn’t relish going to Hampden as part of a play-off to get to a World Cup,” said Brown. Scotland and England shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in June and Brown said of The Auld Enemy game: “That was the turning point - it gave belief to the team.”
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Vuelta al Mundo event starts later this month TH E Vo l v o Oc e a n Ra c e w ill mark th e start of one the most extreme sporting challenges in the world from Puerto de Salida, Alicante on October 22, the Vuelta al Mundo a Vela. The sailing competition, organised by the Comunidad Valenciana and the Society for Thematic Projects for the Comun i d a d d e Va l e n c i a , p r o m i s e s t o b e a thrilling spectacle. Alicante September 22, 2017 In less than a month, the gun will go off at Alicante port for the fourth consecutive time to mark the beginning of one of the most challenging international races in the world. The sporting event will start on October 11 with the opening of Race Village at 6pm and the inauguration ceremony will begin at 8pm, giving way to 12 days of non-stop activities including children’s workshops, concerts, navigation activities and many more. Alicante will be mile zero of a 45,000 nautical mile route around the world
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which will take seven competing teams (MAPFRE, AkzoNobel, DongFeng, Vestas 11th Hour, Sung Hung Kai Scallywag, Turn the Tide on Plastic and Team Brunel) to four oceans and 12 cities before the race reaches its final destination in La Haya. Before setting sail, the fleet will have two other important races, the In-Port race, which takes place in front of Alicante City’s beaches and the Pro-AM race. S o m e o f s a i l i n g ’s greats, such as Olympic medallists Xabi Fernandez and Martine Grael, America’s Cup winners Peter Burling, Blair Tuke and Juan Vila will arrive at Alicante with one goal in mind; to take one of the most extreme and desired trophies in the world home. SAILING COMPETITION: One of the most extreme sporting challenges in the world.
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BETTAS TORREVIEJA RFC is growing steadily with both ladies and juniors gaining more players but for the ladies numbers are still needed to be able to play matches, so like all teams around here a full-size squad is needed. With the international sevens rugby tournament in Elche at the end of October, this should help to attract more people and highlight the sport more in this region of Spain. And also show that rugby in Spain is gaining in popularity. The club was started just
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Bettas Torrevieja RFC San Miguel Golf Society at Alenda PERFECT weather and a shortened course in good condition met 32 members and two guests taking part in SMGS’s weekly get-together for a Stableford competition at Alenda. The day’s results, by category and in reverse order, were the following:
TRAINING HARD: Bettas Torrevieja Ladies team. before the summer so, considering the short time it has been going, it is doing very well. So if you think you can help out in any way; come along to the training sessions, have a chat and try a training session out. You have nothing to lose, and plenty to gain. Looking forward to seeing more new and experienced
players again this week. Remember rugby is for everyone, there is always a position in the team for you. For training this week and for more information about the team contact Javi on 603 727 179, on Wednesday and Sunday it will be at the athletics track from 8.30pm10pm and on Sunday morning at 11.30am.
WINNERS: The day’s top golfers.
Bronze Category: 3rd Keith Stevenson (38 on CB), 2nd Keith Wraithmell (38 on CB), and 1st Norman Padmore with 40 points. Silver Category: 3rd Roger Webb (36 on CB), 2nd Ray Smithers (36 on CB), and 1st Norman Cahill with 37 points. Gold Category: 3rd Paul Guest (38), 2nd Steve Higgins (39), and 1st John Osborne with 40 points. Nearest the pins on the par three’s (open to all) went to John Osborne (holes 3, 5 and 16), and Steve Higgins (12). The Abacus was won by Paul Fisher. The Best Guest prize went to Chris Farlow with 32 points. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to the website www.smgs.org or give Theo Boelhouwer a call on 694 494 824 to find out more about the society. Next week they will be at Las Colinas for Captain’s Day.