ISSUE NO. 1696
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COSTA BLANCA SOUTH
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€84m green light ROAD WORKS: The project will extend parts of the A7
Motorway project approved
ROAD WORKS: The project will extend parts of the A7. A project with a budget of €84.3 million has been approved to extend the third lane of the A-7 between Orihuela and Monteagudo. The majority of the works will reportedly extend the road between kilometres 545 and 559 of the A-7, located in the districts of Orihuela, Santomera and Murcia. Approximately 14.4 kilometres of the
stretch will be extended. Currently, a reported 47,000 vehicles use the stretch of the dual-lane highway every day, with 20 per cent of those classed as heavy vehicles. The expansion of the third lane will reportedly help alleviate traffic levels, as well as improve the level of service and safety to road users.
A fourth lane between the Santomera and Abanilla link has also been planned as part of the project. A number of environmental measures will also be added to the roads, including anti-noise screens, sound-absorbing asphalt pavement, and replacement of livestock trails, all valued at an estimated €4.5 million.
Winter follows records WINTER will come to the Costa Blanca South this weekend as polar air and rainfall hits the region just in time for the Festival of the Three Kings. The wintry weather comes after an unseasonably dry spell. The last quarter of 2017 was the driest on record and therefore in 77 years. Between the beginning of October and end of December just 17 litres fell per square metre, according to the State Meteorological Agency. The month of December was the third driest this century. In the northwest of the region and in the Alti-
plano there was more rainfall, but nowhere near enough to compensate for months of low rainfall. December reportedly saw average regional temp era tu res o f 9 . 3 d e g ree s , with eight days of strong winds. ‘Moderate amounts’ of rain will arrive on Friday night as temperatures plummet, according to
Jorge Olcina, professor of Geographical Analysis and director of the Institute of Climatology of the
University of Alicante. H o w e v e r, o t h e r f o r e casts suggest rain may not fall.
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Drugs stash unearthed TWO people were arrested after a car attempted to evade a routine checkpoint in Orihuela. Local Police chased the vehicle and found it contained over 550 marihuana plants in the boot.
Trendy force LOCAL POLICE in Benejúzar will be looking even smarter than usual as they begin to wear their new uniforms. The force has also acquired a number of bullet-proof vests.
A long wait THIRTY unemployed people have begun to refurbish the only building that remained unrepaired since the 1829 earthquake experienced in Almoradi. The project will last for around 12 months.
N-332 crash FOUR people were injured in a traffic accident involving two cars in Torrevieja on the busy N-332. All were taken to the Torrevieja Hospital suffering from a variety of non-life threatening injuries.
Thief breaks in to Guardia Civil officer’s home A BURGLAR got more than he was looking for when he tried to rob a house in the early hours in a neighbourhood of Murcia. The owner of the property was an officer of the Guardia Civil. The officer woke up when he thought he heard some strange noises coming from downstairs where he lived and got out of bed to investigate. The man had gained access to the house by forcing open the door of the small workshop of the house in the El Esparragal area of the city. Before the burglar had the chance to leave the building with the ill-gotten gains of his break in, he was surprised by the Guardia Civil officer who had crept up on him. The thief then realised that there was no means of escape close by, so he gave himself up and remained in the property until uniformed police arrived on the scene after being called. Other members of the officer ’s
INTRUDER: Man caught robbing officer’s house is led away.
family were in the house at the time and slept through the entire incident. The arrested man - a 44year-old Spaniard living in the neighbourhood of Las Lumbreras - was known to the authorities and already possesses a bulky criminal record. The items that he attempted to steal have already been returned to their rightful owner, and the investigation now continues as it’s believed that the detained man may be linked with a series of similar crimes in the same area of the municipality.
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Friday feeling THANKS to November ’s ‘Black Friday,’ sales in the Murcia region rose by 3 . 4 p e r c e n t d u rin g la s t month and employment grew by 3 per cent. The latter figure was double the national average. Only the Canary Islands and Asturias achieved higher employment figures for the same period.
Demand rises THE demand for natural gas has continued to rise in Spain in 2017 by 9 per cent overall - with Murcia record i n g a n i n c r e a s e o f 3 2 p er cent... t h e se c o n d l a rg e s t in th e country. According to the data from Enagás, 351 terawatt hours has been used across Spain this year.
Abortion down FIGURES for the numbers of abortions have decreased across Spain but Murcia is among a handful of communities that have shown rises above the national rate of 1.2 per cent. The total number of abortions in 2016 was 93,131; 1,057 less than the previous year.
Alps death A YOUNG woman from Crevillente is among those killed during a number of avalanches in the Swiss Alps. Paloma Friedrich, aged 29, was with her sister and another young man when the avalanche happened in the canton o f Va l a i s i n Sw itz e rla n d . Her companions were rescued unscathed.
Fiesta thieves OFFICERS of the National Police in Alicante have begun a campaign of visits to a number of different companies throughout the province to talk to employees about preventative measures. These include online delivery companies that have been regular targets of thieves, especially with Christmas and the Three Kings fiesta this weekend.
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SPANISH FACTS OF LIFE...44 January 6 sees the arrival of the best-loved Christmas tradition in Spain, as the Three Kings bring presents for children and huge parades take place, Joe Gerrard reports.
SANTA VS THE KINGS DEBATE rages as to who is preferred in Spain, Santa Claus or the Three Kings. In a 2015 survey of Spanish children the kings came out on top, 67 per cent to Santa’s 27 per cent.
ANDALUCIAN KINGS? THE previous Pope, Benedict XVI, claimed in his book on the nativity the three kings were from the ancient kingdom of Tarsis (Tartessosa). Historians place this kingdom somewhere near Huelva, Cadiz and Sevilla, in modern day Andalucia.
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We three kings JANUARY in Britain sees families pack away their Christmas decorations and get back to business as usual. In Spain however Christmas festivities continue until January 6, when the country celebrates the annual Three King’s Day holiday, also known as Epiphany Day. The day (El Dia de los Reyes in Spanish) marks the moment in the nativity story when the three kings or wise men visited the baby Jesus to give gifts. The three kings in the modern-day festival, Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar, are now said to give out presents to Spanish children, similar to Santa Claus in Britain and elsewhere. Spanish children polish their shoes and leave them outside for the kings to put presents in on the night of January 5.
PAGAN ORIGINS THE origin of the celebration goes back further than Christianity. In pagan times celebrations were held on January 6 to welcome the longer days that followed the winter solstice on December 21.
These presents only go to well behaved children however, and Balthazar is tasked with giving coal or wood to those children on the naughty list. The night of January 5 also sees the annual parades (the Cabalgata de Reyes), beginning at dusk. The three kings appear here too, standing on floats and trailers that go through Spanish towns and cities throwing sweets to excited children. Some of these parades involve hundreds of actors and are broadcast live on Spanish TV. On January 6 the Spanish traditionally enjoy a round bread cake called Roscon. The cakes are baked with a figurine of the baby Jesus and a dry flava bean. The person who finds the figurine is crowned king or queen of that day’s festivities. The one who finds the bean has to prepare next year’s Roscons. January 6 is marked by a bank holiday in Spain and children don’t return to school until after the festival. CROWNING GLORY: The kings in a Cabalgata de Reyes parade.
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DURING parades Balthazar has traditionally been played by a white actor in ‘blackface’ make-up. Critics have branded this racist and Madrid’s council employed a black actor for the first time last year in response.
FOR the third year in succession, the Arrixaca University Hospital in Murcia leads the region’s rankings
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for the best hospital. The other two major medical centres in the area Morales Meseguer Hospital and the Reina Sofía - have swapped places for second and third spots in the 2017 Hospital Excellence Index.
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NO YOLK: Revellers hurl eggs at each other as Carles Puigdemont (bottom right) prepares to take his punishment. INHABITANTS of Ibi, Alicante have staged their annual mock battle to mark the biblical Massacre of the Innocents by King Herod. Known locally as Els Enfarinats - the floured ones revellers hurl smoke bombs, flour and eggs at each other in one of the world’s greatest food fights. Clad in military gear and wearing goggles to protect their eyes, some participants also brandish firecrackers as
the flour and egg artillery whizzes by. The fake coup d’état dates back around 200 years and sees Els Enfarinats take control of the village as they stage a revolution against the authorities. A new mayor is elected and a series of ridiculous new laws are announced, with citizens who break them fined and the money later donated to charity. Meanwhile, a second group called La Oposicio - the opposition - attempts to restore or-
der before both sides storm the streets armed with 12,000 eggs, 8,000 kilos of flour and 6,000 firecrackers. Taking place on Innocents’ Day (December 28), there was a political edge to this year’s event, as one plucky participant dressed as ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont. He was set on by a gang of battle-hardened soldiers wielding fire extinguishers filled with flour before being locked in an imitation prison cell.
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g en ero u s me mb ers o f t he NUMBERS of people that p u b lic. T h e b ed d in g w a s have f o u n d t h e m selv es particularly welsleepin g r o u g h o n c o med b y th os e the streets in the Oriw h o s e h o me is huela Costa benefitn o th in g o the r ed from the kindness th an a p iec e of and ha r d wo r k o f waste ground. charitable organisaLatest news and Eileen Mayes, tions. more as it a fo rmer p res iA combination of happens dent of the Help the I n t e r n a t i o n a l at Home charity Christian Assembly a n d a ls o a me mb er o f t he based in Torrevieja and the church, came up with the Help at Home Costa Blanca worked together to distribute large numbers of essential supplies mixed in with some extra items to bring some g o o d c h e e r a t th is time of the year. Food and drinks and toiletries were purchased from the fun d s r a i se d f o r th e charity a n d b l a n k e t s an d clothing were given to those most in need from the vast amount of items donated by
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ide a of dis tributing the items over Christmas. “Back in Britain, the Salva tion A rmy do a huge amount of work at this time of the year looking after the homeless and rough sleepers and I thought it appropria te to try to he lp s uc h people living in this part of Spain too,” said Eileen. “I am extremely grateful that the charity and church responded.”
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Friends reunited REAL MADRID star Isco took advantage of Spanish football’s winter break by visiting former teammate Alvaro Morata in London. The 25-year-old midfielder from Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol and his stunning girlfriend Sara Salamo, 25, shared a number of pictures on social media as they took in the sights. After checking out Camden Town the loved-up pair met with Alvaro, 25, and his newly-pregnant wife Alice Campello, 22, with the Chelsea striker captioning a photo of the quartet: ‘What a joy to be able to share a while with you two. We hope to do it again soon!’ Isco and Sara made their relationship official at the end of October following months of speculation. He has a young son from a previous relationship and was earlier this year linked with actress and model Carmen Muñoz before being pictured with a bikini-clad beauty at a Las Vegas hotel swimming pool.
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EYE POPPING: Jess Impiazzi.
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SHE’S rumoured to be joining the next edition of Celebrity Big Brother. And former Ex On The Beach star Jess Impiazzi was spotted topping up her tan in Tenerife as she prepares for her next appearance on reality TV. The 28-year-old beauty flaunted her ample curves in a tiny black-and-white bikini as she frolicked in the shallows during her winter break.
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FESTIVE FROLICS: Olivia and Alex.
A whole lotta love (island) THEY shot to fame after finishing second on reality dating show Love Island in 2016. But Olivia Buckland, 24, and Alex Bowen, 26, showed they are still going strong after jetting to Ibiza for a Christmas break. The ITV2 stars got engaged a year ago and sent temperatures soaring again after posting a series of sizzling swimwear shots on social media.
While Olivia slipped into a barely-there red bikini which highlighted her many tattoos, Alex donned an equally skimpy pair of maroon trunks as he showed off his rippling form. The couple admitted it was “hard work” to continue their relationship after leaving the popular show, but say their love has lasted as they made an effort to see each other daily despite their busy schedules.
Celeb focus What a gem ON OR OFF?: FORMER The OnGemma and ly Way Is Essex James. (TOWIE) stars James ‘Arg’ Argent, 30, and Gemma Collins, 36, have set tongues wagging again. It comes as the on-off couple teamed up for a rendition of Andy Williams’ You’re Just Too Good To Be True during a New Year’s party at TOWIE pal Elliot Wright’s restaurant Olivia’s in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol.
Lady in red SHE recently claimed she has no time for romance. But actress, model, and bikini designer Elizabeth Hurley, 52, was snapped dancing the night away with a mystery man on New Year’s Eve. And the ageless stunner donned a Spanish flamenco-style outfit, complete with acoustic guitar and black wig, for the occasion.
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New Year, old problems THE New Year brings plenty of excitement and new challenges. Spanish families will be excited for the festival of the Three Kings - and all the festivities that Friday and Saturday brings with it. But the end of the Christmas period also heralds the lead up to carnival season - meaning the partying will only continue. But, perhaps most pressingly, the New Year brings with it the fall out from 2017. A full-blown drought appears increasingly likely - even if there is significant rainfall this month. That will have implications for farming, water usage, wildlife and the environment, as climate change continues to take its toll on southern Spain. Information is still scarce on the impact Brexit will have. British Prime Minister Theresa May has promised to look after the rights of expatriates, but the detail of any deal - if there is one - remains unclear. Meanwhile, the impact of the Catalan election and independence crisis is still difficult to predict - and the threat of Spain being separated remains real, if unlikely. The migration crisis, drug problems, corruption and crime will continue to be big news, as expatriates get set for the coming summer season, with tourists arriving en masse in the next few months.
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Even more opportunities for languages THE Valencian Community will open seven new Official Language Schools ready for the 2018-19 academic year. Four are to be located in Valencia, two in Castellon and one in San Vicente, providing another 4,000 places, of which 2,030 will be for English lessons and 530 for Valenciano for teachers. The two new schools in Valencia City will include Dutch, Finnish and Polish, announced Education chief, Vicent Marza, while Alicante City’s existing school will now teach Basque and Japanese. The Elche school will also be offering Japanese. These additions bring the total number of language schools to 24 and are part of the regional government’s plans to encourage the population to learn languages by providing more opportunities, Marza said. There are also plans to extend the offer with an online Official Language School.
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RESTRAINED: Unnamed British drunk stopped by airport check-in staff.
Drunk British woman fined for airport violence A BRITISH woman that was denied the right to fly back to the UK because she was drunk and then ended up hitting two paramedics, who tried to help her, has been fined. At a court hearing that took place recently, the woman - whose identity wasn’t released - was instructed to pay €400 to the members of the medical team she assaulted as well as a further fine of €180. The incident took place in November after check-in staff at the Murcia-San Javier Airport refused to let the drunken woman fly. As she left the airport building, she fell over and suffered a nasty head injury. Fortunately, for her, there were two members of the SAMUR medical
team on the scene very quickly, but they were greeted with the woman lashing out at them with her hands and feet as they tried to give her first aid. She also spat at some of the team. Such was the strength of the woman; the decision was taken to put her in the kind of restraining gear normally used on people with severe psychiatric issues. Officers of the Guardia Civil and members of the airport security staff helped the paramedics control the violent woman who was eventually taken to the Los Arcos Hospital in nearby San Javier. However, her violent behaviour continued on arrival and it took eight members of staff to regain control over her.
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RECORD BREAKING: Alicante-Elche Airport simply flying higher and higher.
Airport tops league ALICANTE-ELCHE Airport has closed 2017 with a number of records. Not only has it broken its own passenger numbers with close to 14,000,000 - the full and final figures will be released in the early weeks of January - the airport can now claim the title of the most efficient airport in Spain. During the year, the airport handled 90,000 flights and only 305 were delayed and representing just 0.3 per cent of the traffic. However, those delays affected some 34,000 passengers and cost €11,000,000 (€323 per person on average) according to a report from the AirHelp organisation... a world leader in airport claims management. According to AirHelp, more than 700,000 passengers suffered delays and cancellations this year with Monarch (who went into administration three months ago) and Ryanair the worst rated. The company estimates that passengers entitled to compensation for delays could cost around €250,000,000.
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Lowest of the low Pensioner robbed through fence EXCLUSIVE By Matt Ford A BRITISH expatriate has described how she was robbed through her garden fence. “I sustained horrible scratches to my chest and the whole incident worsened my arthritis terribly,” Janet Sims, 76, told the Euro Weekly News. A Torrevieja resident for 23 years after leaving her home in Reading, Berkshire, the ex-police officer was at home when her doorbell rang. “I walked down to the gate, which is never opened to anyone unknown,” she said. “It was a Spanish-speaking man asking if I was selling my
car, to which I said no, but he was most insistent and waving some paperwork while demanding I open the gate. “I moved to the side of the gate behind the balustrade, which is about 6 foot 4 inches high and asked him to leave, then I sensed a presence on the pavement below. “Before I knew it a woman sprang up and grabbed my neck and clothes with such force she must have been a gymnast! “Then she asked me for a kiss in Spanish before we had quite the tussle during which she grabbed my 50-year-old gold chain, which eventually broke. “She ran off with some of it - the rest dropped into my clothing - and the pair ran to a
waiting car. “They were Romanians and my neighbour saw the end of the incident before calling the Guardia Civil.” Janet has since identified the woman but she has not been charged, with a court case pending in the New Year. “It could have been much worse as there was a large rockery with plant pots behind me,” added Janet. “I hope my experience will be of some use to others.” It comes weeks after expatriate Tony Locke, 71, was robbed at his front gate in Campoverde, and police have warned the elderly to be particularly careful about who they open their doors to.
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Death plunge AN employee has died in Alicante after falling from a crane in the Las Atalayas industrial zone. He fell between eight and 10 metres and the circumstances of his death are being investigated.
Street life ALICANTE City Council has unanimously agreed at a recent plenary session to change the names of up to 40 streets that are related to Spain’s previous dictator General Franco.
Flu shock FLU has hit the people of Orihuela and has stretched the hospitals to the limit. Figures show 327 cases of flu per 100,000 residents in the last week of 2017.
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Road rain solution FLOODING that affected parts of the N-332 in La Mata last winter should not return following a programme of works that created two new collecting areas for the excess rain.
Tuning in SANTA POLA Council will allocate part of the 2018 municipal budget to the installation of a dedicated community radio station that can be used by associations, organisations and political groups.
Gas attack THREE women - including a five-year-old girl were poisoned by a butane gas leak in the village of La Marina. They were taken to the Vinalopo Hospital in nearby Elche.
Dog dies after being found in a lamentable state OFFICERS from the Guardia Civil have arrested a man on charges of alleged animal abuse. He was detained after his dog had died after being found tied to a tree on farmland on his property. The dog was discovered to be without food and water and was in a severe state of dehydration, as well as being kept in deplorable sanitary and hygienic conditions. The arrested man was a 32year-old and a local to Crevillente, and had a total of four dogs of different breeds on his farm. Guardia Civil officers visited the premises in the company of two members of the municipality animal protectorate where they found one of the dogs ‘in a lamentable state’’ - according to an
ABANDONED: Final picture of chained-up dog left to die. official report - chained to a tree and suffering from a bloody swelling around his rectum. The dog was rushed to a local vet but died a few hours later from his condition. It is understood that the health of the dog was so bad that it would have died anyway; such was the advanced stage of dehydration and hy-
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pothermia. Investigations revealed that none of the four dogs had any documentation, nor had they been monitored by any veterinary service, and this was also a contributing factor to the man’s arrest. The other three dogs have been allowed to remain with the arrested owner.
A SIGNIFICANT number of young people have been arrested in the Mar Menor suspected of drug trafficking and being behind at least 30 robberies in the area. Eight children are among those that have been detained. The ‘gang’ - based in San Pedro del Pinatar - were detained by officers from the Guardia Civil as part of ‘Operation Infantem’ after five properties were raided. A number of stolen objects were discovered alongside a quantity of hashish. The operation was launched after a larger than usual number of robberies to local homes caused great concern to residents of San Pedro. It did not take long for them to realise that they were probably dealing with the same people involved in all the robberies due to their similarity. During last November, two people were caught in the act when attempting to break in to a school in San Pedro; and just a few days later the Guardia
Civil caught a third inside a house during a robbery. These arrests led them to more members of the criminal gang and their subsequent detention.
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New rubbish trucks join the ageing fleet RESIDENTS and visitors to Orihuela will be noticing some new municipal vehicles on their streets following the leasing of four rubbish collection lorries. The modern vehicles will take the place of some of the old fleet that have been patrolling the area for some time. The four new lorries comprise of two sideloading and two rear-access compacting vehicles. The cost of the five-year contract is just short of €2 million and includes the costs of maintenance which for 2017 amounted to €314,000. Residents of the Orihuela Costa, with its regular influx of tourists, have often complained about the state of their locality so will benefit from the extra trucks. Councillor Damaso Aparicio, with responsibilities for road cleaning, said: “The proposal is going through the appropriate channels as we speak, and as soon as it is approved, we will get the new vehicles.” The current fleet of 17 dustcarts already operating are ageing less than gracefully and need more and more repairs and maintenance. Also, they use large quantities of fuel which only adds to the costs of supplying the service.
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Prime Minister Rajoy announces major investments SPANISH Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy took the opportunity of a visit to Murcia to announce a series of infrastructure investments that include the local region. The overall plan for the country will see a total of €5 billion spent over 2,000 kilometres of roads and lead to the creation of 189,000 jobs. Mariano Rajoy said: “Following four years of strong economic growth and job creation we are in a position to add new momentum to investment in infrastructures. “The Extraordinary Highways Investment Plan will play a crucial role in the new efforts we are proposing.”
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PLANS: Murcia region to benefit from major spending plans announced by Spain’s Prime Minister. He went on to say that the ‘starting pistol’ would
be the publication of a feasibility study for a new north to south road for People drowned in Spain last year according Murcia. This will to official figures, with 72 per cent of fatal accidents occurring in the sea. be the construc-
tion for a 33-kilometre bypass on the A-30 and will see an investment of €279 million. “Over one million people will benefit from the new road,” said Rajoy, “by bringing increased safety, greater capacity and mobility for users and decreased disturbance for the adjacent towns and companies.” Murcia’s road network won’t be the only beneficiaries of the central government spending as it was announced that the city will see the AVE high-speed train arriving during 2018, and see travel times between Murcia and Madrid reduced by 90 minutes. Prime Minister Rajoy also said that work is under way on the plans aimed at bringing the high-speed railway network to Cartagena and Lorca.
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Change flight UP to 70 workers currently based at MurciaSan Javier Airport have asked to be transferred to Alicante-Elche rather t han m ove t o t he new Corvera Airport when it opens.
Tram crash ONE of the local tram trains on the route bet ween Al i cant e and Playa San Juan collided with a bus on Avenida Costa Blanca at the j unct i on of Pl aza A Coruña.
Price of fish STORM BRUNO, which af f ect ed part s of t he country recently, has also caused the price of shel l f i sh - popul ar around this time of the year - t o i ncrease by 100 per cent.
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New year financial planning review Here we are at the start of another year, when we tend to reflect on the previous 12 months and look ahead to what the coming year may bring. It is a good time to reflect on your financial planning and ensure it is up-to-date and designed to protect your long-term wealth for you and your family. Brexit If you have not yet registered as tax resident in Spain, the clock is ticking. You need look at obtaining official permanent residence ahead of the UK’s withdrawal date, scheduled for March 2019. Take specialist advice on how to benefit from the local tax rules to ensure you are in the best position to enjoy life in Spain. If you are still at the planning stages of moving here, you may wish to accelerate your plans. Tax planning It is always a good idea to review
By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks your tax planning from time to time to confirm it is up-to-date. Take advice to ensure you are taking advantage of the tax planning opportunities available in Spain. The right tax-efficient arrangements can keep most of your investments in one place and help you legitimately avoid paying too much tax. The new global automatic exchange of information regime, implemented through the
Common Reporting Standard, is well underway. 50 jurisdictions made the first exchange by September 2017; another 50 jurisdictions will start sharing by September 2018. Cross-border tax planning is complex, especially if you earn income in one country and live in another. Are you sure you are paying tax in the right place? Specialist advice can give you peace of mind as well as potentially save you tax. Savings and investments Successful investing is about managing risk versus return and having a well-thought out strategy specifically based on your personal circumstances, needs, aims and risk tolerance. You should obtain a clear assessment of your appetite for risk, then match your profile to the optimum portfolio. Ensure you have adequate diversification, so you are not over-exposed to any given asset type, country, sector or
company. You should then review your portfolio around once a year, because as asset prices rise and fall it can become unbalanced, and your circumstances may have changed. Pensions There are more choices than ever for your UK pension funds, but care must be taken to ensure you make the right decision for your objectives and to protect your retirement savings. Weigh up all your options, as well as the tax implications in Spain, to establish the best course of action for you. Estate planning It is important to review your estate planning after moving to Spain, as both succession law and tax work very differently to the UK. How much succession and gift tax your heirs will pay depends on the degree of relationship to you, their pre-existing wealth, the local
rules in your region and whether the local or state rules will apply. There may be steps you can take to lower their tax liability. Spain imposes forced heirship, which may prevent you dividing your estate as you wish. You can however use the EU succession regulation ‘Brussels IV’ to opt for the succession law of your country of nationality to apply, but must state this in your will. Take advice first to confirm if this is the right course of action for your family. Reviewing your wealth management arrangement once a year should prove profitable and provide peace of mind. You should look at all the above areas together, as changes in one could affect the other, and establish holistic solutions that work for your personal situation. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com
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Sniffer dog unit catches another drugs passenger THE Canine Unit of the Local Police in based in Alicante has arrested a man for possession of drugs. Almost 300 grams of hashish as well as a 10-centimetre flick knife was discovered in the backpack of a man that was travelling on the bus between Barcelona and Algeciras as it stopped for a break at Alicante bus station. The events that led to the arrest took place when the bus arrived just after 9am, when two Local Police officers, accompanied by their specially trained dogs, carried out a routine combing of the platforms solely with t h e a i m o f f i n d i n g n a rcotics. Police reports said that they went to inspect the recently arrived bus from Algeciras and as it went along t h e c o r r i d o r, o n e o f t h e dogs stopped by one of the
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HIDDEN: Drugs and dangerous weapons found during routine search. passengers seated in the b a c k r o w - a 2 9 - y e a r- o l d Moroccan - and bound for Barcelona. The dog showed particular interest in his backpack that was next to him on the seat. On being asked if he was carrying any drugs, the man
answered in the affirmative and was then immediately taken off the bus for questioning. He was arrested for possession of narcotics. The 298 grams of hashish found hidden in his backpack was already prepared into three tablets.
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HIGH TECH: Councillor Alvarez demonstrating the new info points.
Touchscreen information points unveiled ORIHUELA Costa has moved into the 21st century when it comes to information technology by unveiling two touchscreen points that can be used by tourists. Introduced by the Tourism Department, one of the new information points is located in the shopping centre at Zenia Boulevard whereas the other is inside the tourist office found in the Playa Flamenca Town Hall. Announcing the initiative, Councillor Sofia Alvarez said:
“These two interactive showcases will offer tourist information services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are absolutely necessary for visitors to the area, especially at the Zenia Boulevard which receives an average of 14 million visitors per year, and where tourist information must be available at all times.” Information on the screens will be available in many languages and are connected to the Orihuela Turistica website. Users will be asked to com-
plete a survey from time to time to assess the quality of the new service on offer, the responses being used to enhance for the future. The screens have been purchased thanks to 50 per cent of the money being provided by way of a grant from the Valencian Tourist Board, and will keep environmentalists happy as the digital information points will decrease the amount of paper required for producing pamphlets and flyers.
Moore, Ernest Henry FOR 40 years, a resident of El Campello, and one of the oldest Englishmen at 108 years and 10 weeks, dearest Ernie passed peacefully on December 22 amongst his adoring family in the UK, after a late night enjoying a TV concert at the Albert Hall.
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Busy end to the for the 112 ser NEW YEAR’S EVE, going into the first day of 2018, proved to be a busy one for the emergency services of the Murcia region. The 112 number received a total of 1,451 calls and they began early on in the evening when they were called to a house fire in San José de la Montaña close to the Puerto de Garruchal. Firefighters responded to the alarm raised by someone living in the house that a fire had broken out on the first floor of the property. At that stage, all the occupants had been able to leave, although paramedics needed to treat four people from the same family that were suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation. They were aged between 23 and 62-years-old but none of them needed to be transferred to any medical centres or
OCCUPIED: Murcia’s emergency services working hard into 2018 (file image).
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e year rvice on to hospital. The circumstances that led up to the fire starting are presently unknown. Figures already released by the Emergency Co-ordination Centre said that the total of just under 1,500 calls related to 806 different incidents that took place between 10pm on New Year’s Eve and 9am on New Year’s Day; a result of which required an increase in the number of telephone operators on duty to cope with the bulk of the calls. Municipalities registering the most calls were Murcia with 416 calls; Cartagena 110; Lorca 51; Molina de Segura 39; Alguazas 37; San Javier 35; and Torre Pacheco 35 calls. Health issues topped the list of reasons for the 112 number being called with 555 calls made. Serious alcohol poisoning only accounted for 40.
Two more years for suffering N-332 drivers DRIVERS that have suffered from regular traffic jams on the N-332 for a number of years face waiting in line for a few more yet before work might commence on the section of road that bypasses Torrevieja. The latest delay is due to the Ministry of Development in Madrid stating that they will now be commissioning a study into the impact on the local environment; the results of which will decide the feasibility of the project. A consequence is that it’s not likely to see any construction beginning before the year 2020 on the stretch of the N332 that is currently single lane only and wasn’t turned into a dual carriageway when the rest of the highway was completed in 2011. It’s estimated that during the busiest times of the year, around 50,000 vehicles use the stretch of road in each direction, and one of the busiest in the Alicante Province. Its links to some of the biggest shopping centres in the area - Habaneras and Zenia Boulevard - and as well as being close to the Torrevieja Hospital add to the popularity of the road. As well as the frustrations experienced by drivers that have endured close to 10 years of hold-ups and nose to tail driving along that part of the N-332, the road is a notorious accident blackspot that is recognised by the Spanish Directorate of Traffic and therefore seen as a priority project.
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Winter warmer ACCORDING to the State Meteorology Agency (AEMET) local regions are expected to record winter temperatures that will be between one and three degrees above average from January to March.
New roads MURCIA Council has approved the renovation of 225 streets and major roads in the region during 2018. This is an increase on the 105 originally planned due to low tenders received.
Sword rage A DRIVER in Elche was arrested for threatening another driver with a sword during an argument over a parking space. The man who tried to flee the scene was 72-years-old.
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Satisfaction ratings for beaches up nine points ORIHUELA has reported a significant increase in visitor numbers to the municipality for 2017 when compared to the previous year. Tourism councillor Sofia Alvarez announced the growth of 20 per cent. “Special importance has been attached by the Council to the poet Miguel Hernandez in the year in which we have commemorated the 75th anniversary of his death,” she said, “publicising his life and his works throughout Spain.” Councillor Alvarez also re-
ferred to the Moors and Christians’ events that bring people from all around and a massive boost to the local economy. Such is the importance of the festivities that it’s been promoted across Spain and has been declared as being of international tourist interest. Food and drink is playing an increasing role in a number of different events during the year, with the ‘Tapas Runs’ among the most popular. The 2018 holding is already being looked-forward to and hosts
VICTOR FERRANDEZ, the Torrevieja councillor for Employment and Local Development, gave a number of people an early New Year present. A total of 23 people were given a contract with the local municipality as part of the EMCORP and EMCORD-207 employment pro-
hope to beat the 20,000 tapas sold during the weekend in 2017. The coast of Orihuela is also proud to have been awarded nine of the prestigious blue flags earlier last year and now stands at second on the list for quality of beaches. As well as quality, the beaches have seen a rise of nine points in the satisfaction index of users following a study that took place during the summer months between June and September.
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INCREASES: Luisa Bone (left) and Sofia Alvarez. In the latest beach satisfaction study, conducted in the summer season from June to September 2017, the results announced by Councillor Luisa
Employment boost grammes. Those lucky enough to be given this opportunity will now embark on a six-month full-time contract after previously being registered unemployed.
The positions being filled include labourers, administrators, assistants, social worker, journalist, a sports instructor and a caretaker, and to enable this initiative
Bone - reflect a rise of up to nine points in the satisfaction index of the users surveyed regarding the data collected the previous summer.
to take place the council has been given subsidies worth €416,575 from SERVEF. The 23 wer e am ong t hose classed as long-term unemployed which means they were registered jobseekers for a minimum of 360 days in a 540 day period. They also had to be at least 30-years-old.
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Cheer for beer PEOPLE in Murcia spent an average of €206.63 on alcohol during 2016. Across Spain as a whole, €82.62 goes on wine, €76.55 on beer and €30.10 on spirits.
Paper cost MADRID’S Ministry of Health has allocated €700,000 to supply paper for photocopiers and printers used by the Murcia Health Service (SMS). The contract includes recycled and specially bleached A4 paper.
Local choice RESIDENTS of Pilar de le Horadada have presented more than 40 suggestions to be included in the 2018 municipality budget. A total of €600,000 has been allocated to the successful ideas.
Sixty new CCTV cameras head security measures SECURITY is the watch word for the municipality of Almoradí and the priority as they go into a new year. A series of initiatives were announced by the mayor of Almoradí María Gómez after an event that saw eight Local Police officers being recognised for a number of outstanding actions. They were commended for their work in special operations that resulted in a string of arrests of people involved in serious crimes, especially drugs related. One of the first plans will be for 60 CCTV cameras to be installed in public buildings to increase levels of security, and this comes with the recognition from the mayor that the past year has not been one of the best from a crime perspective. The cost of the security cameras will come to
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RECOGNISED: Local officers awarded for their special achievements. €50,000 and will cover not only popular public buildings, but also crowded areas that will be monitored by the Local police. This will enable quicker and more effective responses by the Guardia Civil who will be working in collaboration with the scheme. Another of the security priorities will be to imple-
ment the protocol on terrorism, especially at the weekly market in the municipality which has already been made more secure in the light of events in Spain during last year. Mayor Gómez acknowledged the help and support of all the traders and members of the Civil Protection forces in carrying out these neces-
sary security measures. Further schemes announced included the addition of another police patrol car to support the current 29 officers employed in Almoradí. Work will also be done to control and monitor gender violence and on improving school absenteeism and behaviour issues by working closer with schools.
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Top of the hospital pops THE Hospital Quirónsalud de Torrevieja has ended the year at the top of a number of charts. According to the Hospital Excellence Index (IEH), the Hospital Quirónsalud de Torrevieja has been recognised as the best in both the public and private network in the Alicante Province and the best private hospital in the Valencian Community. In addition, one of the Quirónsalud Group, the University Hospital Foundation Jiménez Díaz, has been rated as the best in Spain. Three others - the Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona, the Hospital Quirónsalud Madrid and the Teknon Medical Centre - have also made the top 10 hospitals in the country. The Hospital Excellence Index analyses public and private hospitals, and measures excellence based on the results and opinions of 1,750 professionals working in the medical centres. Hospital excellence covers such topics as the quality of care, hospital service, innovations, attention to detail, and overall patient satisfaction during their stay or periods of treatment.
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NATIONAL POLICE officers based in Alicante have seized a significant number of marihuana plants and batches of the drug ready for sale. Seven people have been arrested - four men and three women - in the operation that dismantled an organisation that was believed to be supplying the substances to a number of selling points in Alicante. The 764 plants discovered were in various stages of growth and a further 29 kilos of prepared marihuana already perfectly packaged in bundles was also found on the premises. According to the provincial police, the arrests - just before Christmas but only now being made public - were
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Drug cultivators and alleged suppliers arrested
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Strike a light PUBLIC lighting maintenance workers in Murcia are worried about future contract specifications, and will strike today (Thursday), tomorrow (Friday) and January 11 and 12 if assurances aren’t given by Mayor José Ballesta.
Biker crash GROWING: A total of 764 marihuana plants in various stages discovered. made as part of an anti-drug operation led by the specialist squad. Investigators quickly realised the importance of the organisation of the drug chain and discovered they were supplying some well-known ‘black spots.’ Once the National Police officers knew where the operation was being controlled from, they raided the property where they found the major indoor marihuana plantation. In addition, another room
had been converted into a warm storage facility and 75 electric lights, 53 transformers, 33 fans and air conditioning units were discovered. It was later found the gang had gained illegal access to the building’s electricity supply to carry out their operation. Those arrested were between 27 and 63-years-old and were charged with drugs offences, belonging to a criminal organisation and fraud by defrauding the electricity company.
A 17-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist was seriously injured and found unconscious - despite wearing a helmet - when he crashed into a wall in the town of Puerto Lumbreras, Murcia.
Lane error AN 85-year-old man was involved in an accident on the A-7 motorway after driving on the wrong side of the road. It’s understood that everything points to it being a mistake.
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Peak death A SECOND climber in two weeks has died after suffering a fall on the Mulhacén peak of the Sierra Nevada in the province of Granada, Andalucia. In th e l a t e st a c c i d e n t a climber died while scaling the north face of Mulhacén, at 3,47 9 m ( 11 , 4 1 4 f t ) th e highest mountain in mainland Spain The 112 Andalucia emergency c o n t r o l c e n t r e w as alerted b y t h e c l i m b er ’s companion. Mountain rescue teams and the Guardia Civil’s air unit re c o v e r e d t h e d e ceased’s body from a steep s lope i n t h e a r e a o f th e Laguna de la Mosca in the municip a l i t y o f Gü é ja r Sierra.
Fatal fall A MAN has died in a fall from a balcony while trying to enter the 10th-floor apartment of his ex-partner in Sabadell, Cataluña. The Mossos d’Esquadra police force is investigating the fall which appears to be accidental. It is understood that the 38year-old man had a restraining order on him preventing him approaching his ex-partner. Local reports suggest that when the woman denied entry to the man via the front door he got impatient and tried to access her flat from the roof.
Stabbing horror A WOMAN h a s b ee n stabbed to death by her husband in front of their three children. After killing his partner the alleged attacker attempted to kill himself. The 112 emergency control centre in Castilla-La Mancha said the crime took place i n Az u q u e c a d e Henares (Guadalajara). The three children, who were at home at the time of the murder of their mother, are b e i n g c o u n se lle d by a specialist Red Cross team.
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Boy loses ears in dog attack A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy has lost both ears and suffered bites to his face and left thigh after being attacked by a dog in Madrid. The child is in a 'serious but stable' condition in Madrid’s La Paz hospital after suffering the attack by a bull terrier
on a farm in the town of El Molar, north of the capital. It is reported that the boy’s family was visiting a friend’s house and he had been playing with the dogs at the farm. Later they found him unconscious and wounded and rushed him to the
Emergency Medical Centre in the town. The child was stabilised at the centre and then transferred to the intensive care unit at the Hospital de La Paz where his condition is described as ‘serious but stable.’ The Guardia Civil is now investigat-
ing the incident. The bull terrier is not included in the list of potentially dangerous dogs in the Community of Madrid. In April a woman died in El Molar after suffering bites at her house where she was breeding pitbulls.
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GAME OF GROANS: The Royal Post Office will not become a GOT set.
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FAIR COP: The Guardia Civil’s fake Ferrari. GOTCHA?: Our story last week. By Harrison Jones OVER 1,000 lucky festive shoppers are set for a golden reward, after a supermarket group decided to hide gold worth thousands of euros in Spanish cakes. Three one ounce golden pieces worth around €1,100 each - and 1,000 one gram pieces have been placed in Roscon de Reyes, the traditional Three
ON the day of the Innocents - Spain’s take on April Fool’s Day - a few of you fell for our fishy online prank hook, line and sinker. Here are a selection of Spain’s best attempts at fooling the ‘innocents.’ The Guardia Civil were on good form on social media, telling followers they had fined a ghost pedestrian for not wearing a reflective jacket and mocking up a picture of a new police Ferrari Enzo supercar which ‘exceeds 350km per hour.’ The Community of Madrid announced in a press release that the eighth series of the popular HBO show Game of Thrones would be set in the capital’s Royal Mail House, where the regional presidency is based. They added that
Golden tickets hidden in cake Kings’ Day cake. The surprise treats can be found in Supercor, Supercor Express, Hipercor and El Corte Ingles supermarkets
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Innocents’ Day: Best of the rest the dragons might ‘fly over or climb the clock tower of Puerta del Sol.’ No one appears to have fallen for it. Football fans will have chuckled at Sports World’s story that Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return the World Player of the Year Award after losing in El Clasico against Barcelona. Ronaldo is quoted as saying he must return the Ballon D’or to Lionel Messi, since “the whole planet witnessed once again” that the Argentine forward is the world’s best. Despite the chances of Ronaldo returning an individual award likely being around the square root of ze-
throughout Spain. The El Corte Ingles group worked in collaboration with the precious metal company Degussa to undertake the initiative. With 600,000 cakes reportedly being produced by the supermarket for Spain’s traditional January 6 festival, buyers have a roughly one in 600 chance of striking gold.
ro - he recently put on a gala in his own name - another site was fooled into republishing the unlikely story. Staying with football, and La Liga outfit Eibar made the strange announcement on Twitter that their captain’s dog was the club’s third win-
ter signing. The pooch supposedly signed a three year deal, sparking the hashtag #WelcomeManolito. Meanwhile, a special television show dedicated to the day raised over €2 million for children suffering with cancer.
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‘EASILY €1 BILLION’: The cost of the Catalan crisis to date according to Spain’s economy minister Luis de Guindos (inset).
Catalan crisis ‘cost €1 billion’ SPAIN’s economy minister believes the Catalan crisis has cost the country €1 billion already. Luis de Guindos told Spanish radio that a slowdown in the region’s growth - following the illegal independence referendum - has hit the country’s economy. “Cataluña used to have growth above that of Spain, it was one of the drivers of the Spanish economy,” Mr de Guindos said. He blamed the previous regional government for generating ‘enormous uncertainty, concern and a loss of confidence.’ Growth was reduced from 0.9 per cent to 0.4 per cent in the last quarter, he claimed. Last month’s election failed to provide a decisive result, with separatists retaining a slim major-
ity in parliament, but not taking over 50 per cent of the result. Pro-unity party Ciudadanos, led by Ines Arrimadas, won the most seats. According to reports, 3,100 companies have moved their headquarters out of the region as a result of the ongoing crisis. The Spanish government dissolved the regional parliament and called snap elections after an unauthorised independence referendum prompted the government to declare independence. Various politicians were arrested, and some including the former president Carles Puidgemont - fled. So far a government has not been formed. Deposed Catalan leader Puigdemont, whose party came second in the elections, is still in selfimposed exile in Belgium.
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All for a good cause AN amazing €192 was raised for the Huntington’s Disease Association, Costa Blanca during their Christmas competition. The idea of a Christmas themed competition, consisting of 50 questions - including t wo t i e - b r e a k e rs that could not be looked up on the internet - was circulated around the area, generating some extra cash this
Christmas for local charity Huntington’s Disease Association. Winner, Pat Farrow was absolutely delighted to receive a hamper for winning the competition. The Huntington’s Disease would like to thank all those fo r ta k in g p art an d w is h everyone a Happy Christma s an d P ro s p ero u s Ne w Year.
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WINNER: Pat Farrow receiving her Christmas hamper from HDA Treasurer Christine Watkins. The next fundraising event will be a fun quiz and pie supper to be held on January 17 at Bar Catorce, in Benijo-
far. Tables of up to six can be booked by telephoning: 634 905 249 or by emailing: mar ion.smith@hda.org.es.
New Year, new arrival IT took just 33 minutes into 2018 for the arrival of the first new born baby in the Murcia region. Proud mother and father, Carmen Maria Cervantes and Laureano Garcia, were just about to enjoy their traditional 12 grapes as the chimes of contractions joined the New Year bells at the Santa Lucia Hospital. Daughter, Carmen Maria appeared just half an hour later after a natural birth and mother and baby are doing fine. The first boy to be born in the region - in La Arrixaca was Nassim who arrived in the world at 12.50am and weighed 2.8 kilos.
THE Crescendo International Choir raised almost €350 at their concert in the Parroquia de Santiago in Benijofar to support the Benijofar community. Music was sung in both Spanish and English. Spanish pieces included Amapola, El Vito, Fum, fum, fum, Campana sobre Campana and Feliz Navidad. Some of the English songs were Imagine, Angels, We Have Heard on High and an original song called Christmas Time is Here, with lyrics by Margot Gay and music composed by Antonio Guillen, the choir ’s accompanist. In addition, the choir sang White Christmas in both English and Spanish. Crescendo Choir singers are from many European countries, such as England, Ireland, the N e t h e r l a n d s , G e r m a n y, Finland and Denmark, among other nationalities. The choir ’s conductor is Irene Oliva, a Spanish native, who also works as a m u s i c t e a c h e r. S h e i s
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accompanied by Antonio ( To n i ) G u i l l e n o n t h e keyboard. He also teaches piano and music theory. The money raised by the concert was given to t h e B e n i j o f a r To w n Council social services agency. A l a rg e b a s k e t o f chocolate and sweet treats was also donated by the choir for Christmas hampers for needy families. Crescendo Choir made up of soprano, mezzo, alto, tenor and bass sings a wide variety of songs ranging from musicals to spirituals, from pop to classical and all types in between. They give several concerts a year, raising funds for a variety of causes. The choir practises Fridays from 9.30am to 12pm at the Bar El Paraiso, Urbanizacion Jardin del Mar (close to Carrefour), in Torrevieja. Rehearsals begin in 2018 on Friday, January 12. For more information, see the website: w w w. c re s c e n d o choir.com.
Tourists arrived to Spain from January to November last year, 2.3% more than during the whole of 2016.
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Shoe box success ONCE again, several expatriate came up trumps and filled 100 shoe boxes with an assortment of Christmas gifts for the needy children in the Torrevieja area. These boxes will be distributed by the Caritas Charity to those children known to them. The boxes were given by an assortment of people including members of the San Fulgencio, La Siesta, Los Balcones and Lago Jardin Anglican churches, the 1359 Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association, Los Montesinos Crib Club and several other friends.
FESTIVE TREAT: Some of the Christmas boxes that were handed to Caritas.
Off-beat band TORREVIEJA’S only Oompah band will be missing a beat as it re-assembles for the new season in January. Drummer Norman Page has decided that the time is ripe to return to the UK with his wife Janet after 25 years living in Spain.
Norman has been driving the Oompah band for some seven years and will be as difficult to replace as are other musicians/instrumentalists that are desperately needed. However we wish both he and his wife ‘Bon Voyage’ as they recommence their life in the UK.
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GENEROUS GIFT: Ian Gibson and Ian Bullock presenting the donation to Rojales Town Hall.
Making a difference THE Brethren of Caledonia lodge continue to play a vital part in the local community by donating around €1,000 worth of food and other essential items to Rojales Town Hall’s social services department for local families who live in poverty. The Rojales Town Hall Social Services director asked to inform the Worshipful Master, and all the Brethren of Caledonia Lodge Number 68, that they were very grateful for this muchneeded food and other essential items as the demand for their services increases all the time. It is always much busier in the winter and especially around Christmas when the lack of food is even more noticeable.
The Rojales Town Hall food bank is part of Caledonia Lodge’s continued commitment to the local community and they regularly make donations of food and other items to charities in the local area. Early that day a similar donation of food was made to the Red Cross in Torrevieja. If you could help these charities, they are always in need of food and clothing and many other things. Please free to contact social services directly who will be extremely grateful for any items you may care to donate. If you would like to learn more about Freemasonry in general, please contact the following email address: prensa@glpvalencia.com.
A very generous audience lunch at The Clubhouse in Rojales. The audience joined in the singing and fun and when a
bin was passed around for donations to their charity, ALPE School for special needs children, they were overwhelmed by their generosity. They received more than €210 for this worthy cause and have been invited back next year to do it all again. They would like to thank the group for a great afternoon and for their generous donation. The Velvetones have some time off before rehearsals begin again on January 10 so if you would like to sing with them why not come along. For further details see their website: www.velvetonesharmonytorre vieja.com. www.euroweeklynews.com
THE Velvetones entertained the Quesada Masons Caledonian Lodge following their festive
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OEM parts exclusively used in national repair network OEM PARTS OEM parts are Original Equipment Manufactured parts as made by your car’s manufacturer. They are brand new, usually more expensive and sometimes take longer to order. But they are a no brainer. Body shops love them because they fit perfectly and install easy. LÍNEA DIRECTA ONLY USES OEM PARTS Línea Directa is the only insurance company that guarantees the use of OEM parts in their repairer network. Thanks to an exclusive purchasing and distribution agreement with the major manufacturers, when you repair your vehicle through its exclusive network of body shops and repairers, they guarantee the use of OEM parts. After vehicle repairs are complete, they send a list of the OEM parts used for you to keep in your log book. It’s one less thing to worry about. DO ALL INSURANCE COMPANIES USE OEM PARTS? At the time of publishing this article, no other insurance company in Spain guarantees the exclusive use of OEM parts in their repairer network. Some insurance companies rely on after market parts and used parts to keep the repair costs to a minimum, only paying for
OEM parts if no other parts are available. After-market parts are parts made by a company other than your vehicle’s manufacturer. They are new and the spec should be very close to the original specs. However, some minor fitting adjustments may be required by the body shop. Used parts come from the scrap yard. Cars involved in accidents, engine trouble or age, mean that scrapped cars will have some working parts, which can be resold. The used parts are usually OEM parts. NATIONAL NETWORK OF BODY SHOP REPAIRERS Using the Línea Directa network to repair your car means more than just OEM parts. The whole repair service is handled from start to finish. Your vehicle is collected at the agreed time and place. The repairs are carried out swiftly, efficiently and according to original manufacturer specs. You can request a replacement vehicle for the duration of the repair. They will keep you updated on progress and after completion; your vehicle will be delivered at the agreed time and place.
We hope the information provided in this article is of interest. If you would like to contact Linea Directa please call 902 123 309 More information about Linea Directa online at www.lineadirecta.com
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BIKE BEAUTY: Raffle raised nearly €2000 for the appeal.
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‘On yer bike’ THE Royal British Legion’s electric GTech bike raffle raised a whopping amount for the Poppy Appeal. The bike was donated by keen cyclist Sharron Mather and her husband Ken, and the final amount donated was €1,890. The RBL would like to thank all those who participated. The winning ticket was drawn by Sharron at the Clubhouse Restaurant, Vistabella Golf, with proprietor Robin Parkes acting as the adjudicator. The winner of the bike was Doug House from Bar UK in Torre de la Horadada, with the consolation prize, of four Vistabella green fees and buggies, won by Simon Lee from The Plaza Golf Society based at
The Ale House in Villamartin Plaza. Unfortunately, Doug couldn’t attend the prize-giving so Lynn accepted the bike outside the Bar UK last week. Congratulations to the Orihuela Costa and District Branch for once again surpassing all expectations with their Poppy Appeal and collecting the incredible sum of €50,000. The amount has increased year on year since the branch was first formed nine years ago thanks to the hard work and dedication of its enthusiastic members. When announcing the final total, Poppy Appeal co-ordinator Eddie Coleman thanked the many individuals who had provided their support for this amazing cause.
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DENMARK
NETHERLANDS
Princess lonely
Bizarre interview
THE Australian wife of Denmark’s heir to the throne has spoken about her loneliness upon moving to the country in 2004. Princess Mary met Prince Frederik in a Sydney bar.
THE US Ambassador has apologised after an embarrassing interview went viral. Confronted with previous remarks saying the Netherlands had “no-go zones” - Pete Hoekstra cried “fake news,” only to be shown the footage and then claim he had not said “fake news.”
Joint operation A DOPE Y m a n c a r r y i n g o v e r a thousand joints mistook a police car for a taxi, according to Copenhagen Police. He could face jail and a fine.
the Danish government, according to rep o rts . T h e public s e rvic e channel will be funded by television licences.
‘Danflix’
Tax cut
A NATIONAL streaming service to rival Netflix is being planned by
PRIME MINISTER Lars Lokke Rasmussen chose to talk about tax in his New Year’s Day speech. He
LONELY?: Princess Mary revealed she struggled to settle in Denmark.
hopes to implement plans to cut taxes for low and medium earners this year.
Wind power A VAST island surrounded by wind turbines could send electricity to the Netherlands and the UK. Plans by the Dutch power grid, to build the farm off the East Yorkshire coast, could save billions of euros.
GERMANY
SWEDEN
Cruise crash
Not Maddie
AT least 25 people were injured when a 100-metre long Swiss cruise ship hit a motorway bridge on the Rhine. Four were hospitalised, but most only suffered minor injuries in the incident, near Duisberg.
Prison break A DARING prison escape was cap-
tured on CCTV in Berlin. A manhunt is underway for the four men, who broke a concrete pillar and jumped a fence.
Fat alert A WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION expert has warned that increasing numbers of German children are overweight. The WHO
called for advertising restrictions on sweets, junk food and beer.
Paid to go home REFUGEES are being offered money by the German government to go back to their homeland, according to reports. The amount of €1,000 per person and €6,000 per family is available until February.
FRANCE
BELGIUM
Car burn
Telegrams STOP
FRANCE’S annual New Year ’s Eve torching of cars continued on Sunday, as the total number of burned vehicles hit 1,031, according to the government. Two police officers were also attacked in Paris.
BELGIANS sent their final telegrams last month as the service - which had been running in the country since 1846 - ended. Eight thousand telegrams went sent between January and November 2017.
World of oysters NEARLY a tonne of oysters has been stolen from an oyster farm near Ile De Re in western France, disappointing diners who were hoping to eat the luxury shellfish on New Year’s Eve.
No fly zone A HALF-CENTURY old anti-airport activist camp is thought to be under threat. President Macron is due to make a ‘final decision’ on the future of La Zad ‘ a utopian hippy community - imminently.
Apple bitten APPLE are reportedly facing a lawsuit in France adding to others around the world - after allegations emerged that the company were deliberately slowing down iPhones, supposedly to save battery life.
Baby box ANTWERP’S heart-wrenching ‘baby box’ has had a record year, according to reports. The facility provides a safe place for desperate mothers to anonymously leave babies for adoption or fostering.
Becoming Dutch AN area the size of 23 football pitches has become Dutch. The changed status of an uninhabited peninsula on the River Meuse eases legal issues with an investigation into a headless body’s discovery.
Private jets BELGIUM’S Finance Minister has requested data from Eurocontrol on private jets in tax havens, following the ‘Paradise Papers’ leak. The revelations suggested industrial scale tax avoidance across Europe.
A S WEDI SH wom an who sparked a media frenzy in Italy after being mistaken for missing Maddie McCann has reportedly returned home. Embla Jauhoharvi was discovered speaking English on the streets of Rome in 2016.
Stunning survival THE Swedish town of Gavle is celebrating after its 13-metre high Christmas goat survived for more than three weeks. The festive straw decoration has traditionally fallen victim to fire-wielding pranksters, since 1966.
Snack ban FEYENOORD have suspended a player for one match and two training sessions after he was caught eating a white bread roll and croquette at half time. Michiel Kraer was also fined.
Inequality DUTCH CEOs earn 171 times more than their average employees, according to an analys i s b y B l o o m b e rg . T h e s t u d y shames the country as fifth worst in the world for wage inequality.
Gender-neutral God THE Church of Sweden has t o l d i t s c l e rg y t o u s e g e n d e rneutral terms when referring to God. They are encouraged to sacrifice phrases like ‘The Lord’ and ‘He’ in favour of the simple ‘God.’
Wolf hunt CAMPAIGNERS’ attempts to st op a wol f hunt r epor t edl y failed earlier this week, when a cull of the animals was set to go ahead. The licensed hunt permits 22 killings. Around 350 wolves live in Sweden.
NORWAY
PM Trumps ERNA SOLBERG, the Norwegian Prime Minister, is set to be the first world leader to visit US President Donald Trump this year. Miss Solberg is visiting the White House on January 10.
Auto-dim A FIVE-MILE stretch of road will reportedly be home to auto-dimming street lights to s a v e e n e r g y. T h o u s a n d s o f kilowatt hours will be saved by the lights, which brighten from 20 per cent to 100 per cent when detecting movement.
Sex scandal THE Deputy Leader of Norway’s opposition party has temporarily stood down in the wake of sexual harassment allegations. Trond Giske, from the country’s Labour Party, apologised for ‘unsuitable’ behaviour but rejected several more severe allegations.
Gas high NORWAY’S pipeline gas exports to Europe hit a record high last year, according to gas company Gassco. This year’s total was a 7 per cent increase on 2016.
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OIL PAINTING: Tough priests defy stereotypes.
Biker priests ORTHODOX biker priests have released a 2018 calendar showing them posing in black and white next to their motorcycles. Entitled ‘Thy Ways,’ the album will show the clergy in a different light, hopes the orthodox biker community. In 2015 a similar calendar featuring priests with their cats was a huge hit.
Bomb terror AN explosive device rigged with shrapnel blew up at a St Petersburg supermarket, injuring 10 people. Authorities are working on the assumption that it was a terrorist attack but no group has claimed responsibility. Last April 16 people were killed in a suicide attack on the city’s metro.
Animal rights SENATORS voted to reject a law against animal cruelty while using hunting dogs and birds. Senator Sergei Kalashnikov said it was a slippery slope towards following other ‘western fads.’ These included political correctness and the rights of sexual minorities, he said to applause.
Ticket touts TOUTS reselling World Cup tickets face increased fines of up to 1.5 million rubles (€22,000) as Russia cracks down on the trade. Dozens of incidents of fake tickets being sold have also been recorded. More than 700,000 tickets for games in 11 cities have been sold so far.
Tensions rise
Cash amnesty
ALEXEI NAVALNY has called for a boycott of Russia’s 2018 presidential election after being banned from standing as a candidate. The anti-corruption crusader was ruled ineligible to stand due to a previous conviction for fraud, but says that President Putin is running scared of free competition.
WEALTHY Russians with undeclared funds held abroad have been offered treasury bonds in exchange for bringing their assets back home. An amnesty exempting them from any prosecution related to undeclared assets will also be extended to encourage the rich to keep their money in Russia.
Video games BANNED: Kadyrov kicked out of Instagram account.
CHECHEN leader Ramzan Kadyrov woke up to find his Facebook and Instagram accounts blocked. Russia has demanded an explanation from the American social media giants. Kadyrov famously uses Instagram to post videos of himself wrestling crocodiles and threatening dissidents. He has three million followers on the site.
FINANCE ECB approves takeover of BMN
THE Spanish government has said that it will increase its military to approximately €18 billion by 2024 in order to meet a benchmark set by NATO in 2014. At a 2014 summit, members of each of the 28 countries that comprise NATO reportedly promised to move towards contributing 2 per cent of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to defence spending within a decade. According to reports, the rise will lift the defence budget by 80 per cent by 2024, but that increase still
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Robots might hurt humans area that is most likely to be affected is those which require little skill. It is posited therefore that lower-skilled jobs could well be phased out, meaning that only those with higher-skills would be able to find work and then obtain higher wages. With the high unemployment in Spain, the economy could become even more burdened by the increasing number of people unable to find work and claiming social security.
By John Smith equates to a figure that is below the 2 per cent of GDP benchmark set by NATO. Depending on GDP growth, this increase could see Spain’s spending equate to between 1.5 and 1.6 per cent, with the earliest that Spain could possibly reach the 2 per cent goal reportedly being 2028. Spain is currently one of the lowest spending NATO countries on defences, forecast to spend just
BUSINESS EXTRA
Another move ENDESA is one of the latest of 3,160 companies to have moved headquarters out of Barcelona. In this case its electrical distribution group formally registered its new office in Madrid, but has not confirmed the reason for the move.
Large fine A FINE of €500,000 has been levied on investment company Renta 4 Banco by the National Securities Market Commission. Whilst the Commission refers to a very serious infringement concerning lack of clear data, Renta has confirmed that it intends to appeal.
Cross over MARÍA GARAÑA, vice president of the business solutions division of Microsoft for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) is moving to the UK. Not only is she crossing the channel, but is crossing from Microsoft to Google as general director of professional services.
Apple to reduce costs AS reported in the Finance pages in last week’s edition of EWN, Apple confirmed that it has been slowing down some older iPhone models. It has now announced that by way of apology it
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We don’t want anyone to be left behind and that’s why we’re going to improve wages, starting with the lowest.” Mariano Rajoy on the decision to raise the national minimum wage by 4 per cent.
AUTOMATION: When man meets machine.
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is the amount of additional profit that energy company Iberdrola will make in the USA thanks to a change in the accounting laws introduced by Donald Trump.
Spain’s military spend
AGREEMENT has been received from the European Central Bank (ECB) to allow Bankia to formally take over BMN. The Banco Mare Nostrum (BMN) which was set up just seven years ago received a massive cash injection from the Spanish government due to its instability and now the merger will make the new group the fourth largest bank in Spain. Once the merger goes through, the government expects to be able to recoup some of the funds invested in both banks.
A BRITISH thinktank The Institute for Public Policy Research has published a paper concerning the introduction of robots which if correct could have meaning for Spain. Whilst it sees the benefits of such automation within the workplace, it also believes that government needs to be aware of the possible changes in social mobility which could adversely affect the economy. Whilst much has been said about Artificial Intelligence, the
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0.92 per cent in 2017. It is however a major supplier of military hardware around the world as it produces naval vessels as well as aircraft with the UK as one of its largest customers followed by other European countries and Saudi Arabia which is its major purchaser of ammunition and shells. Time will tell whether Brexit will have a serious negative affect on Spain’s arms industry which could then inhibit the planned NATO spend.
Credit rating group S&P rate India ACCORDING to credit rating organisation, Standard and Poor’s (S&P), the Indian banking sector is now on the same level as Spain in category 5 BBB-. These two countries share a slot with Ireland, Italy, Panama, Bermuda, Poland, Peru, Qatar, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates and the decision has been made due to the rate of bad loans that have been granted over the years. This rating is just positive and the countries in that category are ‘considered lowest investment-grade by market participants.’ The company considers that those classed as BBB- do have the potential to grow their economies and to be considered a safer investment option in the future.
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GBP set to end the year weaker, EUR/USD up 16 cents Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com
THIS year was another dramatic year for the major currencies. Read our summary of the year’s biggest news, and find out what you should be looking out for in the year ahead. Latest currency news Over the last 12 months the GBP/EUR exchange rate has fallen from €1.17 to €1.13, EUR/GBP has risen from £0.85 to £0.88 and EUR/USD has advanced from $1.04 to $1.20. What’s been happening? Brexit continued to dog the pound in 2017. Slow progress in negotiations kept Sterling under pressure throughout the year, but it was political news that inspired the most significant GBP movements. Prime Minister, Theresa May’s decision to call a snap election back in April initially drove the pound to its best levels of the year, but an ill-judged campaign saw the Conservatives lose their majority and Sterling lose its strength. The pound’s been battling its way back over the last few months, despite concerns that the Bank of England (BoE) will leave interest rates on hold next
UNCERTAIN TIMES: An eventful year ahead. year after raising borrowing costs for the first time in over a decade in November. However, while the British government finally concluded the first stage of Brexit negotiations, concerns that the second stage could prove just as protracted prevented the pound from seeing much benefit. In terms of euro movement, the early half of the year was dominated by fears of a rise of populism, with the common currency unsettled by speculation that elections in the Netherlands and France could result in victory for Eurosceptic parties. These fears proved unfounded, and the euro
gained after Emmanuel Macron secured victory in France. However, a surprising result in September’s German elections left the common currency on less stable ground during the last quarter of the year. Although the Eurozone’s economic recovery continues apace, stagnant Eurozone inflation, and the expectation that the European Central Bank (ECB) will choose to leave monetary policy accommodative for the foreseeable future have conspired to limit the euro’s gains against the pound. EUR/USD has surged by around 16 cents this year, however, despite the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates three times.
What do you need to look out for? The currency market in 2017 has certainly been a volatile one and 2018 looks set to be equally eventful. The outlook for pound exchange rates is highly dependent on the second phase of Brexit negotiations. Progress would be Sterling supportive, while delayed or fractious trade discussions could send GBP lower. The BoE interest rate hike outlook will also be key to how GBP performs in the months ahead. Sterling will benefit if wage growth rises, inflation remains persistently high, and the odds of a rate hike in 2018 improve. Meanwhile, the euro could be boosted if the political situation in Germany stabilises and Eurozone data continues outperforming forecasts. However, as it would take a notable uptick in consumer price pressures to significantly alter the ECB’s stance on monetary policy, EUR exchange rates may be restrained by inaction from the central bank. 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 210,000 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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A vital bid has been received for Niki IT would seem that the New Year may bring some positive news for Austrian and German travellers to Spain as IAG hopes to purchase Niki Airline for €20 million. Originally founded by former racing driver, Niki Lauda, the Austrian holiday airline suffered from its association with Air Berlin which was declared insolvent in August after main shareholder Etihad Airlines (of the United Arab Emirates) withdrew its support. Whilst Air Berlin cancelled its flights at that time, Niki continued, with support, in the hope and expectation that it would be rescued by Lufthansa, but when the European Commission expressed its concern over the possible takeover by the German company of both Air Berlin and Niki, the ‘plug was pulled’ and Niki ceased trading. With flights to seven Spanish destinations including Malaga and Palma de Mallorca, the Austrian airline was an important link for Austrian
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and German holidaymakers and its closure alongside Air Berlin was not helpful to the Spanish tourist economy. Niki Lauda had himself indicated that he would be interested in taking back the airline, but the liquidators appear to prefer the concept of IAG (owner of Aer Lingus, BA, Iberia and Vueling) injecting funds into the failed airline and relaunching as an
arm of Vueling. In addition to the initial purchase price of €20 million, IAG has indicated that it will keep on some 740 staff and will spend a further €16.5 million on assimilating the airline into the group. The acquisition which still has to be approved by the EU will bring with it 15 aircraft and a number of important landing rights in Austria, Germany, Spain and Switzerland. Approval has already been given for easyJet to take over Air Berlin’s base at Tegel Airport in Berlin and it will operate internal German flights, but also regular flights from the German capital to Palma de Mallorca, having taken over a number of routes from the bankrupt airline. Although fairly vocal in its criticism of the support given by the German government to Lufthansa in its bid to obtain ownership of Air Berlin, Irish based airline, Ryanair has currently missed out on the opportunity to add to its fleet.
Future car production looking positive THE Spani sh aut om obi l e industry is forecast to produce three million vehicles i n 2018 accor di ng t o Spain’s Association of Car Manufacturers (ANFAC). This would bring production back to the same level as 10 years ago when the world financial crisis struck. In 2017 production was broadly the same as 2016 with an estimated 2.8 mill i on vehi cl es bei ng pr oduced, but the future forecast is positive because of t he need t o i ncr ease t he number of alternative energy vehicles for the internal market. With the value of the automobile industry representi ng near l y 10 per cent of Spain’s GDP, any significant movement in production and sales will be good for the economy.
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FOLLOWING a suspension in trading in its shares, Irish company EQTEC has returned to the UK AIM market following a €16 million take-over of a Spanish company. This was a somewhat complicated arrangement as the deal was technically a reverse take-over of a fellow subsidiary of its Spanish parent Ebioss energy. The all share arrangement saw it gain ownership of Eqtec Iberia which specialises in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of power plants. EQTEC which produces energy from waste products believes that
the Spanish company’s EGT gasification technology will help the Irish company to extend its involvement with energy projects in the UK. Coinciding with the acquisition, EQTEC issued a further 246.5 million shares at a heavily discounted price to raise £1.6 million (€1.8 million) of working capital and installed a new board of directors. The new Irish company with access to both the British and European market believes that it is now ideally placed to become a leading player in the creation of electricity by converting waste into synthetic gas.
Disney to expand its coverage through pay TV THE Disney Company has its eyes firmly fixed on expansion of its services within Spain and has entered into two deals with major telecoms suppliers. On December 22, it launched Movistar Disney, as part of the Movistar+ pay TV offer which is a 24-hour a day service broadcasting a whole range of different Disney-owned properties. In addition to cartoons and children’s programmes, it will also be supplying the latest and classic movies from both Walt Disney Studio and Pixar which includes the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and a whole selection of animated films such as Toy Story. Existing subscribers to Movistar+ will receive this new channel at no addition-
al cost. To add to its coverage in Spain, the company which had an estimated worldwide turnover of $55 billion (€46 billion) has also signed a new deal with Vodafone’s Videoclub which supplies video-ondemand through set-top boxes and Vodafone TV Online. Some of the Disney channels are already available to view with Vodafone TV Online contracts, but the video-on-demand option is a new pay service which not only gives access to the studio’s movie selections (including some Star Wars products) but also allows subscribers to see pay-TV channels, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior seven days before other suppliers.
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British heritage is disappearing LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT THE Ghosts of Christmas Past. That, I’m afraid is all that London (and according to colleagues, most of our other great cities) had to offer this Yuletide. This was my first Christmas visit to the great Metropolis in over 30 years, which is about the time I began voicing my concerns over the future of our British heritage and democratic freedom. Well I’m afraid ‘Leapy’s Rants’ of yesteryear are now manifesting in harsh and terribly sad reality. I truly did feel like a stranger in the country of my birth. Whole areas, that in days of yore, glistened and danced with lights and decorations marking the most important event in the Christian calendar, now show no signs of special celebration or joyful occasion whatsoever. Indeed, in many places, whole rows of shops bore no Christmas decorations at all, not even stuck on bits of cotton wool graced the bare windows that prevailed on a number of high streets I visited. Where were the wonderful Salvation Army Bands that once regaled us with joyful carols and uplifting seasonal music on the street corners of our main shopping areas? When I rang the Sally Army offices to enquire
LONDON: Still festive in places including Regent Street as seen here. as to their conspicuous absence, I was informed that these appearances were local decisions and I needed to contact the area offices for more information, (no joy with that at the time of writing!). Not one carol singer presented themselves at the portals of our fairly suburban semi, or in any other street as far as I could make out.
Frankly I’m not angry anymore (I’m not allowed to be!), merely saddened by the manifestation of all my worst predictions. As I prophesised all those years ago, there is no need for violent confrontation, or indeed any stomach for it among the diverse cultures now rapidly becoming more and more glaringly apparent.
The outcome of the present cultural revolution is being decided by sheer weight of numbers alone. All too late you see, should have restricted the borders years ago. Ah well, hate to say I told you so but........! Anyway, before I close this subject, although Christmas tinsel was also missing from a considerable number of its larger stores, the centre of London still regaled all with the breathtaking overhead street decorations that are just about unsurpassed in any other city in the world. Shame it was all restricted to about a square mile. Ah well, make the most of it. To my reckoning, their days are probably numbered as well. And so, another 12 have snuck up on us. To all my readers, friends, dissenters and those who would like to see me in the stocks, I wish you a healthy, happy and peaceful New Year. Keep that mail coming in. Remember the pen is a mighty therapeutic sword (feels great to get it off yer chest dunnit?). Don’t forget my trio of books on Amazon. Delighted to report 560 sales to date. Must be doing something right. It’s all a game folks. Hang in there. Keep the faith Love Leapy columnists@euroweeklynews.com
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TECH FOR THE TIMID NOVELIST Lee Child recently confessed his difficulty when writing a new book: he can’t figure out Word’s automatic page numbering. Can you? Decades after the nostalgic clacking of typewriters gave way to the magic of the word-processor, at best, we sit in the driver’s seat and can just about steer the thing. It’s surprising how few of us can manage to even switch on the wipers, as it were. With most people using less than 10 per cent of what these programs can do, say the experts, Lee Child’s dilemma sounds familiar. (He gets around it, incidentally, by simply writing his next book over the previous one). Microsoft certainly didn’t help back in the day when it managed to infuriate pretty much everyone with Clippy the dancing paperclip to ‘help’ us find our way around Word. If that’s not when the Oxford Dictionary admitted ‘computer rage’ as a real term, it should have been. I graduated years ago from PCWrite with the screeds of keystroke cheat-sheets needed to work it, to the
A word in your eye Since starting to word-process Terence Kennedy no longer has terrible handwriting; now he just calls it his ‘own font.’
WORD PROCESSING anno 1982: €7,500 in today’s money.
much-lamented WordStar and then the doyen of them all, WordPerfect. Which wasn’t, but it tried. ‘Also-rans’ apart, today we’re down to just two main alternative word-processors of note against Microsoft’s steamroller. WordPerfect staggers on, still cherished particularly by lawyers who love its ability to sort all their ‘whereas and inasmuch as the party of the first part’ convolutions into very pretty sub-sub-sub-paragraphs. Then there’s the excellent though slightly-dated and astonishingly free complete office suite, LibreOffice. Did I mention that it’s
free? It’s free. Amazing. As a self-confessed computer nerd I can happily fossick among the esoteric delights of obscure software manuals, or get my smart TV to play files from my tablet which got them from my computer which got them from my router which got them from dark web programs which fell off the back of the internet. But I still have to admit defeat with even the simplest things in Word occasionally: Where the hell is my euros symbol? Why must my shopping lists automatically have bullet points? Why do I keep having to scroll all the way past Albanian, Burmese, Corsican and Dzonghka (what?) to specify English for each and every document I create? Thank heavens my native language isn’t Wolof or Yoruba. How do I start page numbering after the title pages? How do I place photos on the page where I want them, not where Word decides they should be? And most exasperatingly of all: exactly where has Word automatically decided to save my precious document this time? I want it back, dammit!
Should you ‘RTFM’? YOU don’t have to buy a Dummies book just to put words on a screen, despite how patronisinglyamusing they can sometimes be. There are plenty of free tutorials online not just for Word in its various three-yearly iterations, but for the whole Office shebang, including excellent guides at https://www.gcflearnfree.org/sub jects/office/ or http://www.freetraining-tutorial.com/microsoftword-online.html. There’s a popular smartphone app called Tutorials for Word Free, or you can download a free starter guide to use offline: https://www.computer-pdf.com/of fice/word/472-tutorial-introduc tion-to-word-2016.html. A Google search will reveal these and fleets of other free and paid options. Whatever you do though, don’t ever admit that you need a manual to anyone below 40, for whom the well-known acronym RTFM is a despicable admission of defeat. RTFM? Read The (er, Flaming…) Manual.
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World Cup Rivalries: England v Argentina Minder The Sweeney Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Sea Wolves FYI Daily The Sea Wolves Khartoum FYI Daily Khartoum Hornblower Ransom FYI Daily Ransom RoboCop 3 FYI Daily RoboCop 3
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A messy ending! WELL, that’s it, two reports I saw recently prove beyond doubt that life as we know it is spiralling to a crashing, messy end! First of all, just at the beginning of November, someone was caught cheating at Scrabble! Really! That’s tantamount to pinching someone else’s Squeezy bottle so you can make your Blue Peter replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, without putting in the hard yards before you start. When I read that there was this - alleged - cheating in a tournament by a well respected Scrabblist, I just had to pinch myself, what could possibly motivate the person in question do this? I’m sure that, in Scrabble circles, whatever the tournament was is very important, but to the rest of the world, it probably matters as much as the results of the forthcoming games in the Birkenhead Sunday League Division 3 fixtures. Then there is the strange case of McGruff the Crime Dog. You may not know McGruff but it was actually an actor dressed as a private eye dog to be part of a campaign in America to increase personal safety and crime awareness. One of the actors who played McGruff was stopped in his car by the police for a minor offence - driving whilst under the influence of Lassie perhaps? To cut a long story short, they found drugs in his car then, when they went to search his house they found more drugs and, amongst other things, a grenade launcher! The positive side though is that now this man gets to raise crime awareness in prison as he got a 16 year sentence. Thankfully it wasn’t all bad news for him, he was put on a free course of worming medication! columnists@euroweeklynews.com 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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WHAT will fashionable babies be called in 2018? Will slebs carry on giving kids daft names (Apple, Moon Unit etc) or follow the example of George and Amal Clooney with more traditional ones (Ella and Alexander)? Whilst I’m all in favour of the Clooneys’ choice of names, let’s hope their kids don’t grow like their parents telling the rest of us what we should be doing, whilst they themselves live a life of wealth and privilege far away from the effects of the policies they espouse. You know how it usually goes: lots of trips to Africa, visiting broken-down schools and orphanages. Great photo opportunities all round!
TRADITIONAL CHOICE: George and Amal Clooney. When I was a girl, we were given girls’ names rather than the names of fruits, continents or the place where we were conceived. The world has changed and will doubtless change again before long. Things have certainly changed in France where a baby was named ‘Jihad’ (‘holy war’). The chief prosecutor in France (which suffered Europe’s worst Islamist terror attacks in recent years) had to rule on the case after the couple’s name for their
son was referred by authorities in Toulouse. As for the UK, I’ve always had a weakness for great name combinations. Sue, for instance, who married a Mr Flay and Annette, a Mr Curtain (think about it!). I know someone who went to a school with a girl called Justine Bardon. So far, so good. Her mother remarried, taking the husband’s name: Case. She was known by all as Justine Case. One morning, the headmistress announced to the whole
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TV Couch Critic CORONATION STREET (ITV1, weekdays) fans are reportedly shocked by recent events focusing on Alya. Apparently the producers suffered a backlash from vocal viewers when they introduced a pre-watershed storyline with offensive language and racial abuse, but before Christmas I asked for something chunky from soap writers and The Street has delivered. Recently, Alya was in the throes of closing a business deal with Aidan Connor, played brilliantly by Shayne Ward, and was joined by new clients Dale and Justin Parker at The Bistro. You need to suspend belief that Bistros anywhere actually look like the one used in The Street - what is with those lights and the freaky Father Christmas on the bar - but having got over that, Dale and Justin racially abused Alya and threw some disgusting language at her. This made uncomfortable viewing and I was genuinely shocked by what was said, but judging by the chatter on social media, the storyline got people talking. It will be interesting to see where the writers take this next.
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DO NOT MISS: Coronation Street. Fans of the show no doubt share my own bewilderment around why residents have deserted Roy’s Milky for Costa Coffee. That isn’t a con leche on the sand, but the high street brand. Where have Costa opened a branch in Weatherfield? New Year’s Eve television limped us into 2018 with a predictable offering of Graham Norton (BBC1), Jools Holland (BBC2) and the ITV News.
I worry about Graham, does he ever sleep? It seems to me that the only person who gets more air time than Mr N is Paul O’Grady and Paul has to share with miscellaneous pooches on ITV1, so it’s not all about him. The BBC had Ed Sheeran on both main channels, Top of the Pops on BBC1 and with Jools on BBC2, so clearly someone somewhere in Broadcasting House is a fan. I’m not and
was pleased to have a small party to head off to in my local Plaza. New Year’s Day was altogether a better TV offering. Two shows from BBC1 stood out for me. Firstly, Grandpa’s Great Escape starring Sir Tom Courtenay was an early evening delight. If I’m honest, I am not usually a big fan of anything David Walliams but I really enjoyed this. Jennifer Saunders was brilliantly cast as up to
no good Miss Dandy; not sure if this one has made it to Catch Up, but if you missed it, try and search it out. Mrs Brown’s Boys was a welcome burst of humour later on New Year’s Day. I loved Agnes being part of the neighbourhood watch scheme. Fans of the show will be pleased a new series of All Round to Mrs Brown’s is scheduled for later in 2018 - I don’t see the attraction myself but, for me the original format of the show shouldn’t have been messed around with. I am also really enjoying the latest BBC1 drama McMafia (next episode Jan 7 at 10.00pm). A little like Ed Sheeran, the star of this crime, honour and family masterpiece is everywhere but unlike Ed, James Norton is brilliant. This is an eight part burst of thrilling action which sees James playing an ethical banker (don’t Google that, will you) forced to enter a world he is trying to leave behind. If you liked James in Granchester and what wasn’t to like, you will enjoy this one too. Happy New Year everyone. Critique - AWL, Casares, Costa del Sol
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Big thanks to Good Samaritans SIR, I would like to say a big THANK YOU to a very kindly couple who came to our help at Velez-Malaga Supermarket on Saturday December 23. My wife and I were on our way to Mijas Costa for Christmas when we decided to stop at this supermarket for some shopping. My wife managed to turn over her mobile scooter and was badly injured. This very nice couple came to our rescue and were a big help, and with their help and the help of the security forces there we managed to get her to hospital. Unfortunately with all that was going on we did not get the names of this couple, so I am hoping that they read your wonderful paper as we very much appreciated their help. Mr and Mrs Frost, location undisclosed
Gender issue LEAPY LEE’S latest comment brings me to write to a newspaper for the first time in my life. He says of Joshua Sutcliffe that he is
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Hunters not a wildlife threat YOUR recent feature clearly heads with ‘The two sides of the Spanish hunting story.’ I have hunted in many countries in the course of my career as a field exploration geologist, often being required to feed many workers, necessitating the taking of several large antelope a week while in Central and East Africa. Modern day ethical hunting is a field sport meriting praise. Those participating become truly conversant with ecology and all of nature. They know that in order to have game to hunt, the most important aspect is that natural habitat must be preserved and all wildlife respected. That way there is sustainable use of land and habitat so that there will
SUSTAINABLE AND ETHICAL?: Hunting is a controversial subject. be game to hunt in future years. Greens and animal rightists are vociferous against hunting, yet they contribute little in terms of actual payment towards habitat preservation. The more habitat lost to agriculture and housing development the less wildlife there will be. Only when game becomes a contributor
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to economics is its existence guaranteed. In Africa, indeed in most countries nowadays where there are wildlife reservations, most game reserves receive more funding from highly controlled ‘unpopular’ hunting, often as controlled culling, than from other visitors and tourists’ fees. Hector Kleinot, Estepona
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Toll road charges go up in Andalucia I avoid them now and will definitely avoid in the future. Counter productive. If they lowered the toll then more people would use them. Stella Scott Can’t ever recall paying a toll and have no intention of ever doing so. I will stop driving this November on my 80th, so can’t see that that is going to be difficult. Ted Milsom What idiots are responsible for making these stupid decisions? Andy Funnell
Comments from EWN online ing??? My god! Three-year-old toddler playing with a friend’s dogs??? You just don’t allow it!! It’s common sense! Hope the poor child is ok. Julie Jones Peel
Boy, aged three, sav- Road traffic deaths up in Spain aged in dog attack So sorry for the boy, bless him but it is the parents that are to blame when it comes to being in a situation with dogs and even more so with other people’s . It is NOT the dogs that are at fault and society keeps discriminating between what is a good breed and bad breed dog! There i s n o s u c h t h i n g , j u s t b a d o w n e r s t h a t t a ke these animals on with zero knowledge on animals. People have so much to answer for. Deb Morgan What where the parents and dog owners think-
Too many pedestrians wander across the roads wherever they fancy, no zebra, no traffic lights. They also expect drivers to stop, and give them a dirty look if they don’t. So many step on to zebra crossings without looking first, and assume cars will stop. People seem to go about in a trance these days and it makes driving quite worrisome. Jenny Dodd So so many drive too close, and seem to lack the ability of complete over all awareness, coupled with the lack of forward planning and use
of indicators. David Starkey Let me tell you why, Every day I’m out in my van I see, bus drivers, van drivers, HGV drivers, coach drivers, Kids on motos, even people sitting up my a**e doing 120 on the mot o r wa y, a l l o n t h e i r m o b i l e p h o n e s a n d t h e police do nothing about it. Start banning these people instead of giving them stupid fines. Matt Coy
Legendary Costa del Sol entertainer dies Shocked to hear this... was honoured to have him perform one of his last shows before he retired.He was a pleasure to work with.. a true genuine gentleman. RIP BUNNY X Andrea Gallacher So sad, was only talking to him the other week and wished him a Happy Christmas!! Many a good night I had in his bar over the years!! May he Rest In Peace x Berni Hickey What a shame. He was a Genuine Legend. R. I. P. Tomas Kirken
an unfortunate and caring teacher who faces suspension because he said “well done girls” to a group which included a transgender boy. In fact, he persistently and deliberately misgendered the child and the parents only became involved as a result of his persecution. Leapy then goes on to say: “Chromosomes identify a person’s gender at birth OK? Problem solved.” Well, problem not solved for the millions of transgendered people in the world for whom life is made so miserable that 42 per cent of them commit suicide! Transgender people have always existed. This is not a new thing. Excellent treatments are now available, but transitioning is still a long, hard road. All the rest of us need to do is be kind and understanding and accept diversity. Problem solved! Angela, Mijas Costa, Malaga Dear Angela, I HAVE nothing whatsoever against transgender or any other sexual preference of our fellow human beings. You have totally missed the point of my article. I was simply pointing out the absurdity and confusion which resulted in this unfortunate teacher in danger of losing his job for addressing a group of girls as ‘girls.’ What was he supposed to say? “Well done girls and er.....?” That attitude to my mind reeks of discrimination. Those who are indecisive should be given every sympathy and encouragement to follow whatever course their hearts and minds tell them, but for sheer convenience and uncomplicated order those born with male genitalia should to my mind be referred to as boys and those with the female equivalent girls. Hope this clears up any misunderstanding and thanking you for your interest. I leave you with the kindest of regards. Lee (Leapy) Graham
What a waste THERE is supposed to be a national water shortage, especially in Murcia and Almeria provinces. This morning, in Mojacar, I saw guys from Ferrovial (paid by our rates) watering the cycle track and the cactuses on the beach!!!! Roger Page, Mojacar
Sunny smiles HAVING spent part of New Year’s Day in glorious sunshine on the beach I can only say that while climate change is of course a terrible thing, sometimes I don’t mind it at all! Margaret Freeman, Alhaurin de la Torre
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Five courses or nothing! Mike Senker
In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WELL that’s that lot over for another year. Christmas and New Year’s Eve done. I went to the UK for Christmas. Was it uneventful? What do you think? The BA flight out was absolutely fine. They put a big label on my wheelchair saying, ‘return to aircraft door on arrival.’ Did they? Of course not and it finished up going to the baggage reclaim. I had a bit of a moan but there’s no point. It’s nothing to do with BA - it’s the ground staff and they do as they wish. We then went to the 4-star quaint pub/hotel I had booked. Well, the only four stars I saw were through the hole in the roof! I walked in the room and knew instantly we had a problem. The girl that was checking us in didn’t know anything about the rooms as I’d asked for a room with disabled access. She was just the barmaid and was helping out as the manageress wasn’t there. So in steps my daughter, who has become very protective of her ‘rents in recent years, and demands to see the manageress. When the boss finally appears Dr S explains the room is totally unsuitable for a disabled person and, on top
of that, the room is really shabby. The boss, who was nice and polite, agreed and said, ‘I suggest you find somewhere else to stay!’ So there we were - Christmas Eve and there’s no room at the inn! Sound like a familiar story? There was nothing else to do but go last-minute shopping for food, pressies and now a hotel room. As luck would have it, the extraordinarily expensive, beautiful hotel just down the road we had originally discounted due to the horrendous price, had had a cancellation. So our budget trip turned into an expensive but luxurious outing and a good time was had by all. One thing I did find strange was that on Christmas Eve the only food choice at this fabulous hotel was either a £75 per head fivecourse dinner or nothing! No room service literally nothing - which I thought was a bit out of order. Anyway I’m not one to complain, as you know, plus it was the season of goodwill or maybe it was Mrs S dragging me out of reception that stopped me screaming the place down. How can anyone think a fivecourse dinner or nothing is acceptable? So here we are in 2018. My New Year resolution suggested by Mrs S is to moan less. Yeah right ‘o let’s see how we go with that one! columnists@euroweeklynews.com
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LEGALLY SPEAKING Time to check your lights again 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.
ESSENTIAL: Working lights. ALTHOUGH we are getting closer to the time when the evenings start to get lighter, the lights on our vehicles have possibly been in use more than ever, and so it’s a good time to check that all of the lights on our vehicles are fully working. Until quite recently, all vehicles had to carry a spare set of bulbs, this is no longer the case. The Spanish government recognised that changing a bulb is no longer a simple task, and in many cases can only be done by qualified mechanics, and so carrying a spare set was pointless, if the ability to change the bulbs had been removed. However, it is still important to check all of the lights on a regular basis, even those not used too often, such as fog lights. It is better to have an assistant to help you do this so that one of you can be in the car operating the switches, the other on the outside monitoring the results.
Remember, check every light, headlights (including full beam), indicators and hazard lights (front and back), rear lights and brake lights, reversing and fog lights, and the lights that illuminate the number plate at the rear. If your vehicle is a modern one you might also have Daytime Running Lights installed. Although these lights are often more reliable than traditional lights, on account of them being LEDs, they should also be checked on a regular basis. If you don’t have anybody to help you can still carry out the checks by using reflective surfaces such as shop windows or other parked vehicles. Make sure you do this in an isolated location though as you don’t want to confuse other motorists. If any of the lights have failed make sure you get them replaced immediately as it is an offence to drive with defective lights.
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Can their plan work? My partner and I reside in Mallorca. We are both residents. I started a Death Benefit Policy with her as beneficiary some years ago. My teenage daughters live in South Africa with their mother. They will move to Europe and study at universities when they finish school. They both have Netherlands passports as I have. My partner has a German passport. The insurance policy will pay out a substantial amount on my death. What is your opinion of the following plan? My partner could purchase two apartments in the names of my daughters to avoid inheritance tax on them when she herself dies. She would establish an usufruct enabling her to rent out the flats until she dies. After that my daughters will be in full possession of them. Can we do this? H L (Baleares) Yes, you can do it. It might be a good idea for you and your partner to register in Mallorca as a ‘pareja de hecho,’ which is a
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common-law couple and gives you many husband and wife benefits, such as lower inheritance tax. You need a good lawyer to see you through this.
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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YOUR STARS FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Eager Mars meets affluent Jupiter and enriches your financial forecast. It might show a foretaste of money to come, or on-stream benefits. If you intend to make alterations to your personal and home interests, you'll undoubtedly cope with both offbeat and upbeat activities.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20)
‘ YOU TWO DELIVER THE GIFTS - I’M OFF TO SEE HARRY AND MEGHAN! ’
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Trivia from around the world *** There is a giant Coca Cola logo in Chile that can be seen from space. It was made using 70,000 glass bottles and constructed to celebrate the soft drink brand’s 100th anniversary.
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Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself. When you love yourself, that’s when you’re most beautiful.” Zoe Kravitz, Actress
ARIES (March 21 - April 20)
Famous quote
*** There are secret poems written on sidewalks in Boston, United States, that can only be seen when it rains or when liquid is poured on the lettering.
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Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas Edison, Inventor
FIZZ FACT: The giant Coca Cola logo. *** New Zealand was the first country in the world to allow women to vote in 1893, 25 years before the UK and 38 years before Spain.
*** In Tokyo, Japan, you can see the head of Godzilla on top of the Toho Building in the Shinjuku neighbourhood. The head towers over the city at 40-feet tall, with glowing red eyes and claws, and roars every few minutes.
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*** The world’s longest fence is 5,614 km long and can be found in Australia. It was originally built to keep wild dogs away from fertile land.
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DID YOU KNOW? THE sunrise in parts of China can be as late as 10am because the country operates on a single clock despite spanning five geographical time zones.
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Polyptoton - repetition of word in same sentence with multiple inflectional endings “The signora at every grimace and at every bow smiled a little smile and bowed a little bow…”
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One thing is certain, when you come through this week's restless planetary antics, you won't be totally the same Piscean who walked in. Whether you're figuring out numbers, analysing your dreams, or getting into a playfully social mood, there'll be much to enjoy and put to the test.
Education, media, creative and social connections are given star merit. The solar eclipse in your own sign bursts with vitality and success, more so for an array of bold moves, replacements and makeovers covering your personal affairs.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Stand by for a week of whoosh and whirl. More importantly, try to avoid getting tongue-tied or dogmatic on Tuesday and Friday. Promising potentials appear, especially if you spruce up your competitive streak.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Throughout this fortunate week, whatever else you decide, refuse to discard your hopes and wishes. As a Gemini, you like to have two strings to your bow of life, which gives you an alternative option, especially if the going gets tough.
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A vivid star pattern portends a frantic personal and social diary. Ensure that any tight planning is carefully handled, especially if you hope to fit in everything you would like to say. Don't allow Monday or Wednesday's tensions to spoil opportunities for settling something important.
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Pave the way for any ambitious schemes you may have, rather than actually starting them. With
your ruler the Sun eclipsing your kindred fire sign, determined Aries, you are now more likely to get the support and affection you need from the powers that be or someone who thinks the world of you.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Even if the opposite to what you want happens, it could prove useful. One clue to this week's planetary crossword puzzle is ‘What word could also mean success?’ Check it out, and make it work for you. Never forget that important ideas and developments can stem from seemingly trivial discussions.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) The solar eclipse in your opposite sign of Aries intensifies your willpower. Before you say 'go', find out where you stand. It might pay you to leave things be for a little longer to see if anything begins to change. Some of the consequences of your actions will become obvious as your charming ruler Venus begins to have an effect.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) The planets mobilise your streak of Scorpio daring, but don't stretch your limits. Your most effective weapon against personal and work-related pitfalls is your ability to be objective. Your desire to make specific situations and conversations work needs to be combined with your faith that they will work. Even if a different approach is required, try it and see.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) The main gist of the solar eclipse in fiery Aries and the link between plucky Mars and your ruler friendly Jupiter will stir surprises. Whether you create the right atmosphere all round depends on how you interpret other people's views. Stick to crisp, simple but sensitively tuned answers, then no one can accuse you of not trying.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Hard-working, enterprising and self-sacrificing are just some of the words that describe your zodiac sign. It will be these qualities that count. Friday will boost your powers of persuasion, but you won't have too much to complain about if you follow this lucky trend into next week's encouraging tide.
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Across 1 It’s dead easy when commander-in-chief gets to hospital (5) 3 Use Band-Aids without a split (7) 7 Retsina cocktail is not so nice (7) 9 Flies the deer back north in (5) 10 Order some sudden action (5) 11 He's after lampblack to feel better (6) 13 Notice cut in playground equipment (6) 15 English flower festival (6) 18 Prisoners of a cleric and leading light (6) 20 Once a sort of river craft (5) 22 As a refugee you are forbidden to enter the city area (5) 23 Liberal in vicious scrap (7) 24 The varied uses of a classical hero (7) 25 Inspect German car factory's centre (5)
8 A quiet street to cut off (5) 12 Minimal French cheese celebration? (8) 14 Musical direction by an Italian poet (7) 16 Tango danced in Friendly Islands (5)
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE
17 Against poetry on the radio (6) 19 Mabel arranged a leisurely walk (5) 20 A girl from the Channel Islands taking everything back (5) 21 Only fair (4)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 1 represents S and 25 represents C, so fill in S every time the figure 1 appears and C every time the figure 25 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
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Cryptic
Down 1 Reduce cones, end problem (8) 2 Lift one in many (5) 3 Engineers in some French ship providing force (6) 4 Leo, perhaps, or a foreign lady (7) 5 Part of Ottawa’s harbour is flooded (5) 6 Be in a hurry to use a punctuation mark (4)
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Across 1 Brings in from abroad (7) 7 Having full belief (9) 8 Relating to the mouth (4) 9 Can do (4) 11 Light silvery-grey metal (9) 12 Communication (7)
Down 2 Being on a very small scale (9) 3 Leave out (4) 4 Quivering (9) 5 Entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats (7) 6 Small, narrow rivers (7) 10 Triumphs (4)
English - Spanish
Across 1 Raw (uncooked) (5) 4 Spoon (7) 8 Biscuit (7) 9 Nidos (5) 10 Gust of wind (5) 11 Dummy (for baby) (7) 12 Día libre (3,3) 14 Ruidos (6) 17 Path (7) 19 To put (5) 21 Hedgehog (5)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
22 Oraciones (7) 23 Uña de pie (7) 24 Temprano (5) Down 1 Puro (5) 2 Desafortunado (7) 3 Sheep (5) 4 Puddle (6) 5 Kangaroo (7) 6 Nave (de iglesia) (5) 7 Respuestas (a
preguntas, en examen, test) (7) 12 Postre (7) 13 Mop (for floor) (7) 15 To smile (7) 16 Evangelio (6) 18 Playing card (5) 19 Paz (tranquilidad, no guerra) (5) 20 Oxidado (5)
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The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (EMBARK) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
BARBER BEATEN BEHOLD BONNET DREAMT EMBARK (10) EYELET FOURTH INFECT LAMBDA PONCHO SELVES SHELVE SWEATY TELLER VERBAL VOTARY WORKUP WORSEN
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Knives 2 Aching 3 Awaken 4 Shanty 5 Nation 6 Facial 7 Govern 8 Twinge 9 Result 10 Viewer 11 Paunch 12 Cheery 13 Guffaw 14 Bushel 15 Earthy 16 Facade 17 Choice 18 Curfew 19 Rotund
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Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? • The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. • Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. • No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. • No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case H) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
TARGET: • Average: 18 • Good: 26
• Very good: 37 • Excellent: 47
TARGET:
SCORING:
• Average: 17 • Good: 23 • Very good: 34 • Excellent: 44
4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION sorer sorel songs droll drone dorks doric donee rodeo redone reeds order oreos lords kerned kernel kerns kefir krone kroner erode eerie nerds needs jerks jello cered cello ironed irons ferns freer fired firer groks green greens grief snore snored snorer sneer snell scene
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION file filo fire fled flew floe flow foil fold folk ford fore fork fowl frow kerf lief life rife wife wolf field filed filer fiord fired flier fried kefir lifer rifle florid flowed flower foiled folder forked fowled fowler refold rifled wolfed lifework FIELDWORK
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
QUICK Across:
1 Hopes, 4 Son, 6 Let, 7 Piano, 8 Apt, 9 Year, 11 Yell, 14 Ant, 15 Robin, 17 Era, 18 Ear, 19 Bonus.
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Down:
1 Happy, 2 Pea, 3 Slow, 4 Stare, 5 Net, 10 After, 12 Lends, 13 Grab, 14 Ate, 16 Ban.
CRYPTIC
ENGLISH-SPANISH
Across:
Across:
1 Ladders, 5 Slice, 8 Abode, 9 Actress, 10 Acetate, 11 Scale, 12 Easier, 14 Septic, 18 Loads, 20 Repaper, 22 Contact, 23 Evade, 24 Merit, 25 Restore.
1 Saleros, 5 Menos, 8 Torre, 9 Anciano, 10 Iron, 11 Cojinete, 13 Grillo, 15 Waiter, 18 Cucumber, 19 Plug, 22 Alumnos, 23 Nogal, 24 Ovens, 25 Suegras.
Down:
Down:
1 Leakage, 2 Drone, 3 Elevate, 4 Scales, 5 Sates, 6 Inexact, 7 Ensue, 13 Spanner, 15 Express, 16 Cortege, 17 Crater, 18 Locum, 19 Scant, 21 Plato.
1 Sitting, 2 Largo, 3 Reed, 4 Season, 5 Mochilas, 6 Nearest, 7 Smoke, 12 Alemanes, 14 Include, 16 Regalos, 17 Feasts, 18 Clavo, 20 Lugar, 21 Knee.
App of the week Rolly Vortex In this game, players must roll quickly, be alert and manage their way through obstacles to score the highest result possible.
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• Labrinth, Music known for his disturbing, Producer, January 4, 29 horror-inspired fashion sense. Hip-hop producer Labrinth • Eddie Redmayne, Actor, shot to fame after co-writing January 6, 36 The British actor won an and producing Tinie Tempah’s hit single Pass Academy Award for his Nicolas Cage. Out in 2010 and has gone on portrayal of Stephen Hawking to have hits including Earthquake, in the 2014 film The Theory of Everything Beneath Your Beautiful and Jealous. and has also starred in crtically acclaimed films My Week with Marilyn, Les • Marilyn Manson, Rock Singer, January 5, 49 Miserables and Harry Potter spin-off Born Brian Hugh Warner, the shock Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. rocker first made it big with his cover of • Nicolas Cage, Actor, January 7, 54 Cage is known for starring in a number of Sweet Dreams are Made of These, and is
Hollywood movies and won the academy Award for Best actor in 1995 for his role in Leaving Las Vegas, going on to also star in Gone in 60 seconds, National Treasure and Kick-Ass. • Stephen Hawking, Physicist, January 8, 76 Legendary physicist who became renowned for creating a cosmology that relied on the unification of the theory of reality and quantum mechanics. His book, A Brief History of Time stayed on the Sunday Times’ list of best-sellers for a record 237 weeks.
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Beware of the quiet ones TWELVE YEARS after they took part in their first bank heist, Carl Fisher celebrates his 40th birthday, but just hours later his body is discovered in his hot tub with a single gunshot to his head in what is believed to be an execution style killing. Talented detective, Grace Dalton, is called to find the killer but struggles to mentor her new partner, rogue DS Ryan Nash. With the suspect list evergrowing and prime suspect murdered, Dalton soon finds herself plunged into a maze which leads her to the highly controversial and dangerous Ringfield Estate. Ruled by a vicious gang who call themselves ‘The Ringfield Crew,’ Dalton must face media scrutiny and public criticism in order to pursue her line of enquiry. With her career in jeopardy, and leads turning into dead ends, she juggles increasing pressure from her superiors with her own personal demons, but will her intuition guide her to the killer?
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1066 - Harold II crowned King of England Following the death of Edward the Confessor, Harold Godwineson, head of the most powerful noble family in England, is crowned King Harold II. 1768 - First modern circus staged Englishman Philip Astley stages the first modern circus in London, including acts such as trick riders, acrobats, clowns and trained animals. 1789 - First US presidential election America’s first presidential election is held with voters casting ballots to choose state electors. Only white men who owned property were allowed to vote. 1838 - Morse demonstrates the telegraph Samuel Morse’s telegraph system is demonstrated for the first time at the Speedwell Iron Works in Morristown, New Jersey. 1933 - Golden Gate Bridge is born Construction begins on the Golden Gate Bridge as workers begin excavating 3.25 million cubic feet of dirt for huge anchorages. 1972 - Fire breaks out on Queen Elizabeth The ship, Seawise University, formerly known as the RMS Queen Elizabeth, sinks in Hong Kong Harbour despite a huge firefighting effort over two days. 1996 - GM announce electric car At the 1996 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, General Motors announces it will build an electric car, dubbed the EV1. 1999 - The Euro debuts For the first time since Charlemagne’s reign in the ninth century, Europe is united by a common currency when the euro debuts as a financial unit. Eleven EU nations launch the currency.
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A SMALL group of neighbourhood children are terrorised by a demonic clown, Pennywise. Pennywise, who lives in the underground sewer system, is able to see the fears of the children and turns their ultimate nightmares into a reality. In order to fight the clown the group band together to figure out just who Pennywise is, why he has invaded their small town and where he will strike next. When one of the group’s families is torn apart by the clown, they must fight back and battle their deepest fears.
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Well Man and Well Woman health checks - Special New Year offer price THE last thing that you want to do is to miss out on quality healthcare when you are ill in Spain. At Medcare, the team of doctors, nurses and clinicians are committed to providing a total healthcare service for the whole family in English and which is based on UK Department of Health guidelines, so you don’t have to forgo a quality British-led service. It is an oft used expression, but at Medcare we believe that prevention is better than any cure, and that regular health checks can detect the early signs of cancers, diabetes and heart disease. With this in mind, Medcare’s service includes Well Man and Well Woman health checks. Why have a Medcare Well Man / Well Woman Health Check? If you are a man you have a one in 14 lifetime risk of developing prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men in the UK. Cancer is rare in men under 50, but if diagnosed early, treatment can be successful; therefore it is important to have routine checks. Being male means you are also more
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Brain food IT has often been said oily fish is good for us. But scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have found eating fish just once a week can have a dramatic effect on IQ and sleep quality of children. In a study of more than 500 children aged nine to 11 in China, the study showed children who ate oily fish weekly scored an average of 4.8 IQ points higher than children who rarely ate the food. Children who ‘sometimes’ did still scored 3.3 points higher than those who ‘never’ did. Professor Adrian Raine, the study’s lead author, explained fish was also shown to have a positive impact on
sleep and behaviour, saying, “lack of sleep is associated with antisocial behaviour and poor cognition is associated with antisocial behaviour. We have found that omega-3 supplements reduce antisocial behaviour, so it’s not too surprising that fish is behind this.” He added, “doing that could be a lot easier than nudging children about going to bed,” concluding, “'if the fish improves sleep, great. If it also improves cognitive performance - like we’ve seen here - even better. It’s a double hit.” Scientists encourage parents to introduce children to eating oily fish from around 10 months old.
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Burn fat with a winter workout FOR those of us not blessed with the metabolism of Kate Moss, the effort to lose the pounds accrued over Christmas can seem like a Herculean task. But if you are embarking on a fitness regime this January, there may be a way to boost the effectiveness of your workout without breaking any more sweat. According to one personal trainer, working out in the
cold really does help you burn more fat by taking advantage of your body’s natural shivers. Max Zeumer from the 13th Street New York Health and Racquet Club has told one publication his tips for burning off calories using the winter ’s naturally cooler temperatures without having to put any extra effort in. He explained: “Your body will work really hard to stay warm and burn a ton of calories to do it, but that really only starts when you’re shivering.” The trainer said the good news is the workout does not have to be too strenuous, ex-
plaining: “If you want to burn a couple of extra calories, just walk outside. It sounds funny, but it will add up.” There are added health benefits too, “indoors, you’re not exposed to sunlight, which means you’re not getting enough vitamin D. When you’re not getting enough vitamin D, your simple carb cravings are increased,” explains Zeumer. He concludes, “outside, you get vitamin D, which you really need since you have a deficit in the winter. It will reduce those sweet cravings, plus improve your serotonin, which both makes you happier and will boost your immunity.” OUTDOOR EXERCISE: Recommended in winter.
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IT might sound like a disease from a bygone era, but cases of scarlet fever increased by 55 per cent in the UK last week. In total, 544 people were struck down with the illness in just one week, bringing the year’s figure to 17,350 cases, the highest it has been since 1967. The infection - which mainly affects children under 10 - can cause a fever, rash and sore throat, with severe cases sometimes
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Scarlet fever on the rise leading to pneumonia. Although the illness is more commonplace in winter and spring months, experts are also blaming declining living standards for the rise in cases. In the late 19th century and early 20th century the infection was widespread, main-
ly due to poor hygiene, and was deadly for large numbers of children. The illness is on the rise again though, with cases rising dramatically since 2014, although experts are unable to explain why. Since July this year 5,743 cases have
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been reported, a sharp rise from the 4,292 in the same period in 2016. Symptoms of the illness include a blotchy rash which is pink or red in colour and often located on the chest or abdomen, followed by a sore throat, fever and headache within a week. Those infected should seek medical treatment which may include antibiotics and rest.
Start the New Year right WITH the New Year comes the inevitable slew of new health crazes. And 2018 is no different with several foods promising to improve your wellness for the year ahead. So if you are on a health kick one Sydney-based dietician has given her tips for the foods to watch out for next year. Belinda Reynolds says medicinal mushrooms are set to feature heavily, explaining, “more and more are recognised for the multiple benefits they provide for supporting health,” adding, “mushrooms such as reishii, shitaki, cordyceps, tramete and maitake have been used for thousands of years in traditional forms of medicine.” She adds the fungi are good for your “gut, lungs and kidneys.” Belinda said the next craze will be DNA diets, “we’re becoming more aware there is no one-size-fits-all approach to health, as we have variations in our genes, diets, environments and lifestyles
MUSHROOMS: Many have medicinal properties. which can impact how we respond to certain things.” She adds, “next year, more and more practitioners will be looking towards genetic testing, which will help them to design a personalised health plan for their patients.” Finally, Reynolds explains diet has been linked to dementia and brain deterioration, saying, “these factors
suppress what is known as neuroplasticity,” adding, “this is the process of brain cell renewal, and also compromises protection and survival of neurons in the brain - which means brain health and its functions are compromised.” To counteract this she suggests upping your intake of resveratrol, found in red wine, as well as Vitamin D, Zinc and curcumin.
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EACH year sees different rock stars fall by the wayside due to their extravagant lifestyles or simply because old age catches up with them. It is now no longer possible to see so many famous bands from the 1970s but many live on through high quality tributes and one of those will be playing in Costa Blanca in March of this year. The Symphonic Queen show has been seen by nearly 500,000 people and its seventh tour will see the musical extravaganza arrive at the Theatre Romea in Murcia on Thursday March 1 with tickets costing €42 to €48 for the spectacular performance which starts at 9pm. Three days later on Sunday March 4, it moves on to Sala A at the Auditorio El Batel in Cartagena with tickets costing from €32 to €38 and with an earlier 7.30pm start.
A Killer Queen performance.
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Symphonic Queen on tour For those who love the music of one of the greatest bands of all time, these will be the only show pres e n t e d b y t h e O n e Wo r l d Symphonic Orchestra in Costa Blanca during this tour and tickets may be purchased online. The orchestra and a huge cast of rock musicians and singers from a range of Scandinavian and other European will once again present this highly praised show which covers the entire catalogue of Queen in a way which is quite unique. This promises to be an exceptional show which combines the talents of professional rock musicians and a symphony orchestra in a two hour show. Visit https://www.queensym phonicrhapsody.com/ to find out more about the show and to view videos of past performances.
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Ballet returns to Murcia LOVERS of ballet by Tchaikovsky are in for a treat when the St Petersburg Ballet visits Murcia on Wednesday January 17 and the following day. The first performance sees the corps de ballet performing the beautiful and moving Sleeping Beauty, the music for which was composed by the Russian master at the request of Ivan Vsevolozhsky, then director of the Imperial Theatre in St Petersburg. The ballet which continues to delight theatre goers worldwide was premiered in 1890 and actually received greater critical acclaim than Swan Lake. Following Sleeping Beauty, the next night sees the presentation of the much-loved and highly popular Nutcracker which is a magical journey full of Christmas cheer. Dancing with snowflakes, dolls, clowns and flowers led by the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and her Knight to the realm of sweet dreams. Both performances start at 8pm at the Auditorio y Centro de Congresos Victor Villegas in Murcia with tickets costing from €16.30 to €24.50 online via http://www.bacantix. com.
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ROCK BAND: The Sidecars on stage.
Sidecars take to the road MADRID rock band Sidecars who have been performing for 11 years are embarking on a 21date tour which sees them appearing in both Murcia and Elche. The Murcia gig will take place at the Sala Rem on Friday January 12 with tickets costing €20 plus booking fees although there may be some cheaper ‘early bird’ tickets available at www.tick etea.com. Doors open at 10.30pm and the band will appear on stage at 11pm. Then on Saturday January 20 they will travel to the Sala La Llotja in Elche with doors opening at
9pm and the band appearing on stage at 10pm but on this occasion, tickets will cost €22 although again there may be some ‘early bird’ tickets available online at www.ticketea.com. Minimum age for admission for both events has been set at 18. Apart from the promotion of their latest album Question of Seriousness which was produced by British engineer Nigel Walker, Sidecar who credit the Rolling Stones and a number of Spanish bands as influences, will also be unveiling their new single Your Best Nightmare.
A happy wine WHILE Lambrusco is not among LAMBRUSCO: An alternative to Spanish wine. Italy’s best wines it is one of the Grasparossa di Castelvetro: From the leaders in export sales and can be smallest producing region, typically dry, found in wine shops and supermarkets full bodied, tannic with a deep purplishthroughout Spain. red colour. Lambrusco is the name of an Italian red Mantovano: The only Lambrusco from grape and the wine from Emilia Romagna Lombardy, either dry or semi-dry. and Lombardy has a history Reggiano: The most exported dating to Etruscan’s times. and made from up to four types of Most Lambrusco is made Lambrusco grapes: Maestri, from more than one variety Marani, Montericco, and and often blended to a maxiSalamino with up to 15 per cent mum 15 per cent with other Ancellotta. grapes, including Ancellotta, by Lorenzo Salamino di Santa Croce: ConMarzemino, Malbo Gentile Barbareschi sists of at least 90 per cent of and Cabernet Sauvignon. Salamino grapes; frizzante, light in colour Mostly frizzante (slightly sparkling), and body and semi-sweet or dry. Lambrusco can be secco (dry), amabile Di Sorbara: Regarded as the highest (semi-sweet) and dolce (sweet). quality; fragrant, with high acidity and It is typically made using the Charmat berry flavours with deep ruby colour. process with a second fermentation conGenerally inexpensive with little comducted in a pressurised tank. While the plexity and easy to drink, unfortunately the grape is not particularly sweet, most comquality of exported Lambrusco rarely mercial Lambrusco is sweetened with the equals that found in its native region. addition of grape must. Salute and happy tasting. Lambrusco denominations are:
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Classical guitarist plays Alicante BORN in Glasgow but living in Spain since the age of five, award-winning classical guitarist David Russell will be appearing at the Auditorio Diputacion Alicante on Saturday January 13. He has been winner of numerous international competitions including the Alicante guitar contest as well a Grammy for his CD Aire Latino as best instrumental soloist in classical music. Russell is world renowned for his musical expertise and inspired artistic ability with even the late great Andrés Segovia saying after hearing him in London “My congratulations for your musicality and your guitar technique.” The performance of a number of classical pieces
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David Russell with his Grammy. by Weiss, Grieg and Bach starts at 8pm with tickets costing €15 online through www.entradas.instanticket.e s/ with discounts for younger and older residents
at €10.50. There will be a break during the performance and at the end he will also play a number of traditional Celtic pieces.
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I saw Three Kings, four times IF you can’t get enough of the Three Kings parade tomorrow then the Torre Pacheco area sees no less than four parades for the price of one. The parade will be making its way around four municipalities in the area and if you miss the first ones or just want some more sweets, the timetable will be as follows; Balsicas - 4pm Torre Pacheco - 6pm San Cayetano - 7pm Roldan- 8.30pm Naturally almost every town and a few villages will be sending their own Three Kings on to the streets, but there aren’t many ‘serial parades’ like this anywhere on the Costas.
THE 72-year-old comic James Mulgrew, better known as Jimmy Cricket will be making two guest appearances in Costa Blanca next week. On the evening of next Tuesday he will be presenting a one-hour show at the Coopers Arms in Ciudad Quesada with tickets costing €20 per person to include a two-course meal. The meal will be served at 7.30pm and the man himself is due on stage at 9.30pm supported by popular drag artist Stevie Spit (although he is putting drag aside for the next few months as he prepares to launch the musical Bad Habits). The following evening, the pair move to The Emerald Isle, not across the water but the superb value restaurant and entertainment centre on the Orihuela Costa where tickets are on sale for €17 to include a choice of three main courses. The meal commences at 7.30pm with the performance starting at 9pm but for those who don’t want to eat, it will be possible to purchase show only tickets at €12. Now living in Rochdale, the comedian achieved fame after
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Jimmy Cricket with fans at his latest pantomime.
SOCIAL SCENE winning the TV Talent Show Search for a Star and became a regular on radio and TV both as a guest artist but also with his own shows which led to regular appearances in pantomime (of which he has appeared in 27). With four CDs and three plays written, he recently appeared in his first ever movie and has shown his affection for Spain by writing Maloney’s Big Moment, a musical about an Irishman Paddy Maloney who lives in an expatriate community in the south of Spain. When the local Spanish mayor gets thrown out due to corruption, Paddy steps up to the plate and becomes mayor without being able to speak a word of Spanish. A man of many talents who still wears his wellington boots on the wrong feet even though they are labelled L and R, these two appearances promise a gentle and hilarious evening with a comedian who knows how to make people laugh. For further information on the shows visit the Facebook pages of the two venues.
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STAR WARS: The full orchestra performing on stage.
May the force of the orchestra be with you A NATIONWIDE tour by the Film Symphony Orchestra playing music from Star Wars is coming to an end soon after a performance in Cartagena on Sunday January 14. There is an earlier concert in Alicante on the previous Friday but that is already sold out, so if you are a classical music and Star Wars fan then you need to think about booking for the performance at the Auditorio El Batel which
has a few tickets left. There are three different seating options with prices at €35, €40 and €50 and reservations may be made online at http://www.filmsymphony.es or through El Corte Ingles, but demand has been high for the Cartagena show which starts at 7pm. This tour is entitled The Music of the Galaxies and the full orchestra under the direction of Constantino Martínez-Orts
will only play music from the Star Wars saga, specifically Star Wars IV: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, The Return of the Jedi, Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and The Force Awakens. The tour commenced in 2017 in honour of composer of the music for the films, John Williams who was 85 on February 8 last year and finishes with a last performance in Tenerife at the end of January.
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BOUNDLESS ENERGY: The captivating performers on stage. THE choir, ballet and orchestra of the Russian Army of St Petersburg will be appearing at the Teatro Principal in Alicante next Sunday. Uniting more than 100 singers, dancers and musicians, the Russian Army Ensemble of St Petersburg brings an amalgamation of spectacular dancing and rousing traditional music to the stage. With colourful costumes, vivid choreography and boundless energy, the 40 talented dancers dazzle the audience with their acrobatics and striking dance sequences in a show that has been seen by 30 million people worldwide over the years. This Russian Army Ensemble of St Petersburg has been called the first army of peace, because of the powerful use of their voices and bodies instead of weapons. Almost 100 different artists perform Russian folk songs and show spectacular choreographies on the stage. Under the watchful eye of the ensemble direc-
tor, the ballet group will excite in their dazzling costumes, original choreographies and their dancing skills, incorporating traditional Russian dance and music. Some of the best voices in Russia are present in the group with a good mix of baritones and tenors who are happy to perform some of the best loved opera from across Europe, but they are most happy and best known for their presentation of Russian folk songs. Founded in the early years of the 20th century, the choir, ballet and orchestra gave support and encouragement to troops on the battle fronts and in hospitals during both world wars with songs of love and hope, before their subsequent peacetime tours, broadcasts and recordings brought them international acclaim. Tickets for the performance which will be on stage at 6pm start at €14 and can be purchased online.
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Live a healthy happy life Every month I write about how the Astrology, Numerology, and Tarot for the month ahead affects you. Below is your forecast for January 2018: 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.
ASTROLOGY: MAKE A PLAN Sun in Capricorn : Until January 21, the sun is ruled by the earthy sign of Capricorn. The influence of this sign will enable you to make a practical plan for the year ahead. This no nonsense sign is helping you to overcome procrastination and to think big. Create goals which excite you and motivate you to get up in the morning! Where would you like to be by the end of the year? Get in tune with the moon: This month on the January 2 and 31, the moon is full. The first full moon is ruled by the sensitive sign of Cancer, bringing the focus to your home and asking you to look at how you nurture yourself. The second full moon of the month is ruled by the fiery sign of Leo,
MAKE A PLAN: Create goals which excite you and motivate you to get up in the morning. helping you to become a self confident and generous leader, in all areas of your life. This blue moon month is a powerful way to start the year, so make the most of this positive energy by finding a balance between meeting your own needs and helping others. Listen to your intu-
ition, and each day act on what you know to be right for you. NUMEROLOGY: FOCUS ON WHAT YOU WANT Number 1: In numerology, numbers are seen as symbols that carry energy. The number one indicates a time building new foundations, initiating projects
and using your creativity. Is there anything new you wish to begin this year? Or is there perhaps a hobby or talent you would like to develop? January is the perfect time to start something new, so consider your natural gifts in order to develop a new skill this year, which you are passionate about.
The Magician: make it happen! In the Tarot deck The Magician is the first card in the Major Arcana deck. Depicted as a man with many tools at his disposal, this card reminds you that you have all the necessary skills to create the life you desire and deserve. Become clear about what you want and set an intention for the month ahead. Take action everyday towards fulfilling your goal. Consider where you might be creating blocks to success through self doubt or fear, and repeat a positive affirmation to help you with this. Living a healthy and happy life is your birthright, so take steps today towards this in whatever way you feel inspired. YOUR 2018 FORECAST Sally Trotman is an Astrologer, Numerologist, Reiki Master and Counsellor. To book in for a one hour Astrology, Numerology and Tarot Forecast via Skype, Facetime or email visit her website www.sallytrotman.com or email at sally.trotman@btinternet.com.
Outsider coming along nicely Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
THE Partido Popular has a problem on two fronts. One, as the governing party in Spain it has lost credibility in Cataluña where it nominally governs after suspending the region’s autonomous status. Following the regional elections it now has only four MPs in the regional parliament, on level pegging with the anti-system CUP party. The second problem that the PP must contend with is the Ciudadanos party, the most-voted in the Catalan elections. Ines Arrimadas, Cs leader in Cataluña, didn’t put a foot wrong there, compared with the clumsy
MOST VOTES: Ines Arrimadas. Cuidadanos Photo credit
footwork executed by the PP’s Xavier Garcia Albiol. But the problem posed by Cs is not confined to Cataluña. Rajoy and his closest advisers see the party snapping at the party’s vulnerable flanks nationwide and stealing votes in the same way that Podemos has poached PSOE supporters. And unfortunately for Rajoy, there is not even a whiff of corruption attached to Cs, unlike the PP which despite all its efforts cannot exorcise the
spectre of corruption that still haunts the party.
Agreeing to agree WHEN Francisco Franco died in 1975, wounds from the Civil War still afflicted and influenced Spaniards who had fought or lived through the 1936-1939 conflict, regardless of which side they or their families fought on. Lingering or inherited rancour did not prevent the apparently impossible from happening and despite hiccups the Atocha massacre of left-wing lawyers, the attempted military coup of February 1981 - the Spanish took the road to democracy. They reached their destination because Adolfo Suarez’s government obtained consensus from communists and the right wing alike. It was feasible because everyone at the time wanted consensus without believing this demonstrated weakness. The pro-independence parties and the national government headed by Mariano Rajoy hope for consensus in Cataluña, but neither will cede a cen-
timetre for fear of appearing to waver. And unfortunately for Spain and Cataluña they are the weaker for it.
Move along, please MADRID mayor Manuela Carmena had already earned the enmity of thousands of citizens with driving restrictions in the centre of the city. As Christmas approached, the former Supreme Court judge and a lawyer who by chance escaped the Atocha massacre in 1977, went one step too far. Calle Preciados and Calle Carmen were made one-way for pedestrians with others due to follow.
Footnote TO put the lid on it, Barça beat Real Madrid on their home ground in the Bernabeu stadium 0-3 two days after the elections. And Rajoy a Madrid fan, too.
Anyone who has ever tried to shop in Madrid over the holiday season would agree with the wisdom of this move. Apart from anything else it has prevented head-on collisions between people absorbed in their mobiles.
Play the game FIFA recently warned the government not to meddle in the election process of a new president for Spain’s Football Federation (RFEF). This is temporarily headed by Juan Luis Larrea after former president Angel Maria Villar, now bailed, had to step down following corruption charges. Failure to comply could bar Spain’s national side from all international competitions including the next World Cup in Russia FIFA warned. As though Spain didn’t have enough to cope with over Cataluña, it’s facing a crisis with far-reaching effects on the nation’s happiness and well-being. Tinker with laws if you have to Sr Rajoy. But leave the footie alone. columnists@euroweeklynews.com
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Prices enjoy quality quarter HOUSE prices shot up by 2 per cent in the final quarter of 2017. The average cost per square metre now stands at €1,228. Also in the final quarter, 117,068 sales were made, bringing the total for 2017 to 491,005 sales, slightly less than the most optimistic projections last January of a half million sales. A report from the Gesvalt housing consultancy describes the October to December results as indicating that 2017 was a year of consolidation for Spain’s property market. “The market is growing more slowly but more in line with the wider economy,” said general director, Sandra Daza. “This is a sign that prices are starting to reflect anticipated growth, that construction will become more economically viable, and both home prices and rents will continue to rise.” Gesvalt also noted that there have been wide variations in Spain’s different regions when it comes to prices. The company says that tourism is the main indicator of how high prices will rise, or how low they will fall. While the national average was a 2 per cent increase in the final quarter, in Madrid, Galicia, Murcia and Andalucia the increase surpassed 5 per cent. In places like Cantabria and La Rioja, prices fell.
SOARING: Home prices in Andalucia continue to rise.
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BOOMING: The Spanish property market is on the rise. NEW d a t a f r o m t h e M in istry o f De v e l o p m e n t re veals that almost €54 billion worth of transactions took place in Spain’s real estate market between January and September. During the same period in
Casa cash flowing 2016 the amount was closer to €44 billion and the total fo r th e y ea r w as € 6 0 bil-
lion. The re c ord high re mains 2010 when more than €80 billion of capital shifted in 12 months. With the data in for most of 2017, it s how s tha t Madrid, Cataluña and Andalucia together accounted for more than half of the total value of Spain’s real estate market. The €54 billion s pe nt re la te s to 374,027 properties sold during the period, an 18.5 per cent rise on 2016. Second-hand homes ac-
c ounte d for roughly €48 billion, while new homes lagged behind, reaping just €6 billion. In 2018, ne w homes are expected to account for a larger share of the market. A ls o this ye a r the tota l number of sales is expected to surpass 550,000 as the property market continues its successful recovery. A study from Servihabitat projects sales to increase at a fa s te r ra te this ye a r tha n they did in 2017.
CALA ROMANTICA: Site of the failed development. FORMER bank Sabadel l Sol bank - par t of Banco Sabadell since 2014 - must return almost €500,000 to buyers who bought properties in Mallorca. The deci si on by a Mar bella court comes after the
developer of the Cala Romantica, off-plan project in Manacor filed for bankruptcy in 2011, with houses paid for but never built. The development should have been com pl et ed by 2008 and buyers who paid deposits have been fighting t o get t hei r m oney back ever since. But the bank has since argued that it has no legal rel at i onshi p wi t h t he claimants since it was not involved in drawing up their contracts with the developer. They also pointed out that it is not mentioned in any of t he paper wor k and t hat money paid to the developer before it went bust was not paid into its Sabadell Solbank accounts. The judge presiding over t he case r ej ect ed t hese claims out of hand, stating that the developer signed a number of guarantees with the bank in July 2006 and ruling that it must also reimburse the claimants’ legal costs, plus interest amounti ng t o an addi t i onal €200,000. This is the 43rd case won this year using the socalled ‘Keith Rule strategy,’ so-named after British expatriate Keith Rule, who in 2006 discovered a Spanish law making banks responsible for guaranteeing deposits paid on off-plan properties.
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There is an easy way however to make the growing and harvesting much more enjoyable and productive without the hard work. Some potatoes can even be grown in containers on your balcony or terrace with good results from following a few simple steps. If you have a vegetable garden this procedure has been well proven to work in northern Europe with less weeding and the ability to selectively harvest the best potatoes and let the rest continue to grow and mature. The procedure is quite simple and just requires straw and a nutrient rich compost with plenty of manure included to provide ample nitrogen and other essential growth elements.
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Furniture fashions A WEBSITE has revealed the UK’s top furniture trends of 2017. And as trends tend to come to Spain a few months later, it’s a safe bet to say some of these pieces will be featuring heavily in shops in the year ahead. So if you want to stay on-trend in your interior design why not take a look at the list below? According to website Homewings, one of last year’s major crazes was velvet sofas, particularly in midnight blue. These comfy pieces are hard-wearing and hide stains better than other colours so this look could be around for a while. The velvet trend also extends to pouffes and ottomans. Perhaps a cheaper and simpler way to include this trend into your existing space, this fashion works particularly well if you choose a piece in a complementary colour to your existing furniture to make it really stand out. Benefiting from the trend for mixed-material furniture - and particularly the use of copper marble-topped tables were the
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in layers or mixed together to fill the trench, raised bed or container about 15cm deep. Place seed potatoes at about 30cm apart in all directions in the garden for the largest potatoes, but they can be 20cm apart in containers for smaller but a more plentiful harvest. Next, cover the seed potatoes with layers of straw and compost another 15cm deep. The straw/compost mixture will settle and the growing potatoes will need to be covered, so more mixture will need to be added. It is important to keep covering the emerging potato plants around the base of the plant to ensure that the expanding potatoes growing from the roots are not ex-
posed to the light as they will turn green and will not be suitable for eating. This method requires regular watering but as the mixture holds the water so well it requires less watering than soil based culture. Weeds are much less of a problem and are much easier to remove from the mixture. Harvest is easy as you can just lift the straw to check the progress of the potatoes and remove the potatoes that you consider ready and leave the rest to keep growing until needed. Just make sure you press back the mixture to exclude the light from the roots and remaining potatoes. It’s a great way to enjoy delicious potatoes without the hard work.
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GRADUALLY introduce changes in your dog’s routine as soon as you know baby is on the way - if he does not connect them with the baby’s arrival he has less reason to be jealous. - Your dog should not be the centre of attention at all times, and should not sit on your lap (if at all) only when invited by you. - Get him used to being away from you sometimes in another room, or indoor kennel (‘crate’), and ban him from the nursery. - Take a refresher course at a training school, and think about practice walks with the pram - it can be trickier than it sounds!
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can grow to be more than six feet tall, micro cows grow to be the same size of the average pet dog and weigh less than a quarter of the average bull. They are also cheaper to keep than most cows as they don’t require expensive handling equipment. Lovable Little Ones, a cattle breeder in Colorado, US, claims micro cows are “exceptional pets that demonstrate a great deal of affection, are very social, and are easy to take care of.” They are also apparently an inexpensive way to teach children about responsible farming and how to take care of animals. According to Dustin Pillard, who raises and sells mini cows in Iowa, US, micro cows have “personalities like a dog.” Pillard explains: “They run around like a dog, they like people and are calm and sociable. They also love attention. It is hard not to fall in love with a little mini calf that barely comes up to your knees.”
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IS it true you can cut out the cost of pet care when you go on holiday? Yes it is! You can join a membership network like HouseSitMatch.com to find suitable pet-sitters and housesitters securely online. Many pet owners are completely shocked at the end of a holiday to find that their pet care costs have almost doubled the cost of their trip. Are the petsitters and housesitters checked? Yes! HouseSitMatch is a safe alternative that enables you to meet sitters with police and background checks in place, so you can go on holiday with peace of mind. Aren’t there any costs? Yes there is a small membership fee each year which starts as low as £35 per year. By joining a house-sitting membership network for a moderate annual fee you can
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The engine pulls smoothly and quietly and the CVT box changes with minimal fuss. The gears can be manually shifted with paddles if required. With nicelyweighted steering and a well balanced suspension set-up, everything combines to give a refined drive on smooth surfaces. The Outback also feels quite nimble in town, quite easy to handle and park. On the open road, it corners well with reassuring grip. The exterior of the Outback makes a strong visual statement, and while the cabin is laid out for functionality rather than style, it still looks smart. There is plenty of room for five occupants, and the boot space of 559 litres (expanding to 1,848 litres) is substantial. The Outback comes over as a robust yet refined contender, underpinned by Subaru’s excellent reputation for dependability. THE OUTBACK: Makes a strong visual statement.
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Chiron clearance! ONE of the first Bugatti Chirons to be delivered last year is set to go up for auction next month. RM Sotheby’s will put the super car under the hammer on February 9 in Paris with a huge figure expected for the unique Bugatti. The limited edition supercar has an eight litre quad-turbocharged W-16 engine, with 1,480 horsepower capable of doing 0-60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds. Its top speed is limited to 261 mph reportedly due to the fact that no current tyre can handle the exceptional force produced by the Chiron past that point. However, Bugatti are reportedly currently working on special tyres for the Chiron that could possibly raise the top speed past that point and to 285 mph. The specific model up for sale, one of the first 20 delivered to customers, has been hardly used, driven less than 630 miles, and comes with a
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THERE are plenty of four-wheel-drive models to tackle tough terrain and there are many SUV models which are great on the tarmac but less so off-road. There are also many people who would like a combination of the two, and the Mitsubishi Outback is an outstanding example of a vehicle able to take on this dual role. It is a formidable off-roader which is also at home on city streets, an ideal blend for those who meld urban and rural lifestyles. The Outback is quite refined to drive, very well equipped, looks stylish and classy and prices start at €37,197 (£32,995).There is a sporty 2.5 litre petrol model for those seeking sharper performance but for most, the well-proven 148 hp 2.0 litre diesel will be the choice, and this was the version I tested. In SE Premium Lineartronic trim, with CVT auto transmission and all wheel drive, it costs €39,452 (£34,995) and is exceptionally well equipped. Standard kit includes alloy wheels, roof rails, auto LED lights and wipers, powered tailgate, leather
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Toffees’ Big Sam chews over Giroud’s wife’s orders LIVERPOOL host Everton in the FA Cup third round on Friday at Anfield with The Toffees backed with almost 8,000 fans for the tie. Everton’s ticket allocation of 7,946 tickets is the biggest travelling support they have taken across Stanley Park since the all-seater stadium was introduced in 1994. Everton gaffer Sam Allardyce, looking to sign a new striker in the January transfer window, said: “Up front is an area we need to improve in January, a quality front man.” Everton’s interest in Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud has been given the cold shoulder by Allardyce - and Giroud’s wife: “As far as I know he doesn’t want to move north of Wat-
UKSPORTSCENE with Andrew Atkinson ford - well his wife doesn’t,” said Big Sam. “It’s very important to the wives - believe you me - normally they are the bosses,” said Allardyce. FA Cup third round: Friday: Manchester United v Derby, Liverpool v Everton. Saturday: Ipswich v Sheffield United, Watford v Bristol City, Birmingham v Burton, Aston Villa v Peterborough.
‘HE HAS EVERYTHING’: David Silva.
Bournemouth v Wigan, Coventry v Stoke, Newport v Leeds, Bolton v Huddersfield, Yeovil v Bradford, Brentford v Notts County, QPR v MK Dons, Exeter v West Brom. Doncaster v Rochdale, Middlesbrough v Sunderland, Fleetwood v Leicester, Blackburn v Hull, Cardiff v Mansfield, Manchester City v Burnley. Wolves v Swansea, Stevenage v Reading, Newcastle v Luton, Millwall v Barnsley, Fulham v Southampton, Wycombe v Preston, Norwich v Chelsea, Carlisle v Sheffield Wednesday. Sunday: Nottingham Forest v Arsenal, Tottenham v AFC Wimbledon, Shrewsbury v West Ham. Monday: Brighton v Crystal Palace.
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Pep’s Silva lining DAVID SILVA has been heralded as one of the main keys that have unlocked Manchester City’s door to win the Premier League.
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Kane’s Real deal REAL MADRID and Manchester City are in a race to sign England a Spurs star, striker Harry Kane - described by Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino as the world’s best. “Harry is world class - the number one striker in the world - who’s better than him?” said Pochettino. Kane, with a touted value of £170m, netted his eighth hat-trick of 2017 in Spurs’ 5-2 win against Southampton on Boxing Day. Kane bagged 39 Premier League goals in 2017, breaking Alan Shearer’s record for goals scored in a year: “A massive achievement for Harry, and well deserved,” said Pochettino. Pochettino, desperate to keep Kane, said: “Harry is a talented player - that’s the secret we are so ambitious and looking forward. “Hopefully the next year will bring us a lot of victories - we want to win every game - who knows what can happen?” City gaffer Pep Guardiola also has Real Sociedad’s defender Inigo Martinez on his radar.
Dutch courage BARCELONA are linked with Manchester United defender Daley Blind who could be allowed to begin negotiating a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January. Barca, keeping tabs on the Dutch star’s contract talks, are set to swoop for Blind - for free if United don’t trigger an extension on his contract. Blind, a £14m signing by ex-United boss Louis van Gaal in 2014, sees his current contract expire next summer. United are set to trigger extension contract clauses with Ander Herrera, Luke Shaw and Ashley Young. Real Madrid are targeting Inter Milan forward Mauro Icardi along with Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez.
Gareth to bale out REAL star Gareth Bale is set to snub a move to Manchester United - to remain at the Bernabeau in the January transfer window - moving to Old Trafford in the summer. United have reportedly agreed a deal with Wales international winger Bale, 28, valued by
STRIKER SOUGHT: By Sam Allardyce in the January transfer window. “He has absolutely everything,” said City boss Pep Guardiola as the Blues enter 2018 topping the table. Valencia youth Silva was at Valencia CF for six years, winning one Copa del Rey in 2008, prior to joining City in 2010. Silva, set to feature in City’s FA Cup third round tie against Burnley on Saturday, in his eighth season at City, has won the FA Cup, two Football League Cups and two Premier League titles. “I’m so happy for him,” said Guardiola, who awarded Silva
the captain’s armband at City in the absence of Vincent Kompany this term. “He is a real leader - he never hides - and always wants the ball to make something,” praised Guardiola, in the wake of Silva attracting interest from AC Milan and Las Palmas. Silva, who won his first international call up aged 20, capped 118 times, a member of Spain’s 2014 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016, is set to be named in national coach Julen Lopetegui’s 2018 World Cup squad.
Real at £79m, with United planning a £53m bid, to lure the ex-Spurs ace away from the Bernabeu. Manchester United’s Angel Gomes is a target for Borussia Dortmund. Stoke’s Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri, 26, is eyed by West Ham. United host Derby County on Friday in the FA Cup third round. Shanghai SIPG star striker Hulk, 31, linked with Chelsea and Manchester City, hasn’t ruled out a move to the Premier League. “I received contact from the Premier League which I admire very much, the best league in the world,” said Hulk.
Luiz Real chance DAVID LUIZ’S uncertain future at Chelsea after a rift with Blues boss Antonio Conte - has alerted Real Madrid. Brazilian centre-back Luiz’s spell at Stamford Bridge could be set to end with Zinedine Zidane set to bolster his defence in the January transfer window. Luiz, wanting a regular slot on Conte’s teamsheet, is in his second spell at Chelsea after rejoining the Blues in a £34m move from Paris Saint-Germain in 2016. Chelsea travel to Carrow Road on Saturday to
Born in Arguineguín, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Silva departed Valencia CF to City in 2010, the club having been thwarted to sign Silva and Valencia teammate David Villa in 2008, in a £135m deal. Silva, who celebrates his 32nd birthday this month, has been among the goals in City’s table-topping campaign: “He has absolutely everything,” said Guardiola. “I think he is a star. At 31 years old he is enjoying to learn more - to score goals - that is so important,” said Guardiola.
play Championship club Norwich City in the FA Cup third round.
Valverde’s targets ARSENAL duo, Barca target Mesut Özil and Real Madrid and Manchester City target Alexis Sanchez, are both out of contract in June. Özil and Sanchez become free agents in the summer and are eligible to negotiate with clubs in January. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, whose Gunners meet Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup third round on Sunday, signed Özil and Sanchez at a combined cost of £74m. Liverpool and Brazilian star Philippe Coutinho remains Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde’s transfer target. Barca are also eyeing Özil to play alongside midfielder Andres Iniesta. Barca trio ArdaTuran, Aleix Vidal and Denis Suarez have uncertain futures. Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka, 22, is interesting Bayern, Real Madrid, Barca and Arsenal. Schalke midfielder Max Meyer, refusing to sign a new deal, is eyed by Liverpool. Barcelona star and Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano has been linked with a move to Liverpool.
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BARCELONA has never lost a La Liga game that defender Thomas Vermaelen has started. The former Arsenal centre-back has featured just 16 times since moving to the club in 2014 but has won 13 times and drawn the other three.
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Glorious weather for The Plaza Golf Society TPGS ventured down to Roda where 32 players enjoyed a beautiful winter’s day. By far the best was Darren Hancock, who won the gold division with 40 pts off his 4 handicap. Second place was Phil de Lacy with 35pts and Warren Harris clinching third with 33pts. Silver division was won b y R u sse l l B a ile y 34pts, second was Bill Gillies 3 0 p t s a n d th ird
c a me Ca p tain in w aiting Dickie McAllen with 29pts. There where two winners of the two’s pot, the Captain S imo n L ee an d P h il de Lacy. Nearest the pins, sponsored by The Ale House, were won by Matt Taylor, Joost Boelhouwer, Kenny McPherson, Richard Palmer and Billy ‘hi ho’ Lane who also won best guest with 33 pts. Lorraine Palmer was best lady and Gordy came bottom of the heap with 19 measly pts! The society’s next game is January 12 at Villamartin and is likely to sell out fast. For those interested, register at www.theplazagolfsoci ety.com or pop into The Ale House pub.
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SMGS host stableford and match against Elite Golf Society DUE to SMGS playing member numbers being down at this time of year, a match against the La Finca residing Elite Golf Society was organised to be played alongside SMGS’s normal stableford competition. For once, guests (23) outnumbered members (22) as seven competition flights took to the course along with other members and their visitors. An extremely strong wind made for a difficult playing environment, with relatively slow, badly pitch-marked greens, and a lot of back placed white flags did not help scoring. Only SMGS’s Tony Sims (37) and Kenny Reddington (39) conquered
the conditions with excellent rounds, but their efforts were not enough to stop Elite winning the match 5-2. The day’s stableford competition results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Silver Category: Fourth Ralph Ti l b r o o k ( 2 6 o n C B ) , t h i r d B r i a n Butler (26 on CB), second Norman Padmore (30), and first Keith Stevenson with 32 points. Gold Category: Fourth Ken McPherson (28), third Matt Taylor ( 2 9 ) , s e c o n d To n y S i m s ( 3 7 ) , a n d first Kenny Reddington with 39 points. N e a r e s t t h e p i n s o n t h e p a r 3 ’s
(open to all) Roger Brierley (hole 3), Steve Fleet (6), Mike Greatorex (13) and Matt Taylor (16). The Abacus was won once again by Norman McBride while the Best Guest prizes went to winner Paul Gambrill (30), runner-up Dave Bishop (28) and third placed Ryan Rogers (27). Next week the society will be at Villamartin. To keep up-to-date with all SMGS matters, log on to the website: www.smgs.org or simply give Tony Smale a call on 628 227 687 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers.