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ISSUE NO. 1700

1 - 7 February 2018

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

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A RECKLESS young driver has been hauled in front of a judge, after a video appeared online of him driving a BMW with his feet, reports say. The man appears to be using his phone while a passenger filmed a video as they cruised around La Union, near Cartagena.

by Harrison Jones National Police in central Alicante have arrested a suspected paedophile, 73, on suspicion of a horrifying attempt to kidnap an eightyear-old girl, reports say. In a separate incident, the man is accused of luring two teenagers into having sex with him in his campervan, where police found a stash of weapons, sex toys and drugs. Witnesses told local media that the girl was browsing a shop window in Luceros Square when the man allegedly tried to grab her arm. Observers reportedly intervened to help the young child’s mother, who confronted the man. Police later said they found a gun, various objects of a sexual nature and a kilo of marihuana in the caravan where the man is believed to live. He was also carrying Viagra-type tablets, scissors and latex gloves when found, police say. Despite an apparent attempt to disguise himself, police apprehended the man in a nearby street after he ran away from the incident at around midday on Saturday. The man was reportedly detained two weeks ago for the incident with two teenagers, before being bailed, according to reports, which suggest he offered money and drugs for sex. The Spanish newspaper El Pais said sources close to the man have claimed his wife kicked him out of their home after discovering that he was having sex with underage girls. Thought to be Spanish, he

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DETAINED: The elderly man was caught in Luceros Square. (inset) Police searched the man’s caravan for evidence. has now been remanded in custody. Reports suggest he claims to have merely had a brief conversation with the youngster and denies trying to abduct her. A spokesman for Alicante National Police reportedly said: “A search of his camper van following his arrest resulted in the seizure of more than a kilo of cannabis buds, a .38 revolver, brand-new children’s toys and several adult sex toys. “Once his identity had been confirmed, it was discovered that days earlier he had been

arrested on suspicion of drug dealing, corruption of minors and sexual assault. “That was related to allegations he would regularly invite two girls aged 15 and 16 to his mobile home and offer them cannabis, cigarettes and money in exchange for sex.”

A BRITISH mother who failed to collect her three-year-old son from police in Costa Blanca for half a day has reportedly had him temporarily taken into custody. Local media say a judge in the Superior Court of Justice of the Valencia Community took the boy away from the woman, who was accused of abandonment.

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NEWS EXTRA Weather spot A NEW meteorological station has been installed in Guardamar del Segura, according to Spanish media. Hidraqua’s facility will offer more accurate data - on temperature, humidity, rain and wind - than the previous 2001 facility.

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Mayor backs girl ref after ‘hate crime’

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Belle of the ball Photo by Alicante Council.

Sculp stays ALICANTE’S butterfly sculpture - Manolo Valdes’ La Mariposa piece - will remain in the city, but its final location is undecided, according to local media. The Hortensia Herrero Foundation will reportedly acquire the work and donate it.

Child fix THE Spanish Minister of Health inaugurated the children’s hospital in La Arrixaca, reports say. The facility has been operational for months but was officially opened last week. Intensive care and mental health units are available.

Rob repeat A 34-YEAR-OLD who had just been released from prison has been arrested for robbing a store in Murcia, National Police say. The man reportedly stole €345 after threatening the shop assistant.

MEETING: The girl (second from left), 17, has received widespread support. ALICANTE’S City Council say they could intervene in a case involving a young female referee, who allegedly suffered threats and sexist insults from two local club officials. On Monday, the mayor, councillor for sports and a representative from the Alicante refereeing committee had a meeting with the girl, who is 17. The authority said that the case against her could constitute a hate crime. Intimidating and threatening behaviour was allegedly directed at the girl, as well as derogatory comments. She was officiating a children’s match between Tombola Athletic Club and Racing Akra CF on January 14, when the men allegedly made the comments.

The game was reportedly the eighth that she has refereed. Her identity - and that of the two men involved - has not been revealed. Alicante’s mayor, Gabriel Echavarri, has backed the refer-

ee. According to translated reports, he said the behaviour was “the worst consequences of a chauvinism that remains blatant in today’s society.” He continued: “We should not tolerate any type of grievance regardless of the sex of the person, and more if they are doing their professional work. “Only by educating the youngest will we be able to change our society one day.” He added that club staff must set an example to youngsters. The girl has filed a complaint to the Referees Committee of the Valencian Football Federation and the case could end up in court, reports say. According to Spanish media, there are only five female referees - out of 119 - in the Alicante area.

CROWNING GLORY: Princess Leonor receives the order and (inset) the Royal Family eat at home as Sofia cheekily raises her glass. KING FELIPE VI of Spain has turned 50. And as the monarch reached his half century, he presented 12-year-old daughter Crown Princess Leonor who is first in line to the throne - with the Order of the Golden Fleece at The Royal Palace of Madrid. Among the group of dignitaries watching the ceremony was Leonor’s mother Queen Letizia, 45, who stunned in a bright red suit with deep scarlet blouse and her younger sister Sofia, 10. The Order of the Golden Fleece dates back to 1430, when Duke of Burgundy Philip the Good founded it to commemorate his marriage to Princess Isabella of Portugal. It has since become one of the most prestigious Roman Catholic knighthoods in Europe, and for Leonor represents a ‘symbolic step in her preparation and future.’ The ceremony on Tuesday came after the King and his family posted a series of candid photos and videos showing them relaxing at home to mark his birthday.

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‘Date-rape’ drink spike A 34-YEAR-OLD man accused of giving a ‘date rape’ drug to a 28year-old woman in her Torrevieja home has been arrested, reports say. The pair was reportedly havi n g d i n n e r a t t h e v i c t i m ’s h o m e when she felt dizzy and lightheaded. The man reportedly cleaned her glass before leaving.

Drug driving A TRUCK driver in Elche has been caught for the second time driving under the influence of drugs, according to Spanish media. Police reportedly stopped the 26,000 kilo truck from being driven until a replacement driver arrived. The driver could have their licence revoked.

Hep A victim A MURCIA resident has been infected with hepatitis A, following the outbreak in Mallorca. The unidentified person is the 34th to be confirmed with the virus, Spani s h p r e s s s a y. T h e o u t b r e a k h a s been traced back to one restaurant in Palma, where many of the victims worked.

Ahoy Rajoy T H E S PA N I S H P R E S I D E N T, Mariano Rajoy, will visit Alicante airport tomorrow (Friday) in a belated celebration of its 50-year ann i v e r s a r y. T h e a i r p o r t b e c a m e a gateway to the tourist boom in the Costa Blanca years later. The first plane touched down from Madrid in May 1967.

Scissor scam A 57-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested by National Police in Alicante, who believe he selfharmed with scissors in order to claim compensation from insurance companies. The man claimed to have been stabbed and robbed of a mobile phone, documentation and €900, according to reports.

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Of all the cultural traditions in Spain, bullfighting is perhaps the most controversial and undoubtedly the most brutal, writes Harrison Jones.

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THE treatment of bulls during Spanish bullfights is horrifying. Two days prior to the performance, the animals have been known to have wet newspaper put in their ears, a sticky substance rubbed into their eyes, cotton into their nostrils, a burning irritant applied to their legs, a needle in their private parts and be heavily drugged, welfare groups say. In Spain, three acts then see the bull tired out in a dark but artistic ritual. Picadors, on horseback, exhaust the bull by twisting thick knives into its neck. Then, the assistant matadors plunge up to six harpoon-like weapons into its body. Immaculately dressed matadors coax the bulls with red clothes, dodging them as they charge. The final kill can be drawn out and see bulls vomit their own blood. The ears and tail are cut off, often when the animal is still conscious, before it is dragged around the venue by horses, to the tune of baying crowds and traditional music.

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DARK ART: An immaculately dressed matador.

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CONTROVERSIAL: The practice has caused protests.

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Grabbing tradition by its horns SPAIN is facing louder calls to ban the practice, but so far international condemnation has not told. Protests have hit the country’s festivals and turnout is down, but the events - defined as cultural - show no signs of being outlawed imminently. There has been a steady decline in the number of bullfights, but in 2014-15, nearly 10 per cent of Spaniards bought a ticket, according to Culture Trip. In 2010, a newspaper poll found that only 42 per cent of Spaniards wanted it banned. That year, the Catalan parliament

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TRADITION: Ronda’s bullring is Spain’s oldest.

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attempted to outlaw the tradition, but the regional ban was overturned by the Supreme Court. Much like fox hunting in Britain, the main defence of the practice is tradition. It certainly has a long history - Ronda, near Malaga, boasts one of the world’s oldest bullrings, from the late 1700s. Another side to the gore - which sees stadiums reminiscent of Roman gladiators filled with crowds - is the injuries to matadors. Deaths are now very rare, though the last was only in

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summer 2017. Over 500 matadors have reportedly been killed in the past three centuries.

Bully for EU IT is not just in Spain where bullfighting is practised. There are variations in many other countries, most notably in Latin America, France and Portugal. ‘Bull wrestling,’ meanwhile, reportedly takes place in Japan, the Balkans, Turkey and Southeast Asia.

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The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1699 of the Euro Weekly News Costa Blanca South edition, including 77 local stories.

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TOP BORDER CONTROL: View from the Spanish side of the river, a satellite image (bottom left) and the meeting on the island between Louis XVI of France and Spain’s Felipe IV as depicted by French artist Jacques Laumosnier (bottom right). SPAIN is about to reclaim 5,000 square metres of territory from France. But in the summer it will voluntarily hand it back. In a rare agreement that has lasted for more than 350 years, the two countries hold joint sovereignty over Pheasant Island (Spanish: Isla de los Faisanes), an uninhabited tract of land in the Bidasoa River. The island is among the oldest and smallest condominiums - political territories where two or more countries agree to share ownership and exercise rights jointly - in existence. Controlled by Spain from February 1 to July 31 each year, it returns to France for the re-

maining six months, with the first handover of 2018 set to take place today (Thursday). It lies in the middle of the Bidasoa, which forms a natural border between the Spanish town of Irun and its French counterpart Hendaye, and cannot be visited except on the occasional heritage open day. Measuring just 215 metres long and 38 metres wide, it is thought to be the only condominium in the world which alternates sovereignty during the course of the year. An old monument on the island holds the key to the island’s bizarre status, since it pays tribute to the Treaty of the

Pyrenees, signed in 1659. It came in the wake of a decade of violence and political interference after the Thirty Years War between France and Spain ended in 1648. The two governments chose to negotiate on the island because it was considered neutral territory, and after three months of talks the peace agreement was signed. Territories were swapped and new borders settled, while Maria Teresa of Austria, daughter of Spanish King Felipe IV, married French ruler Louis XIV. And the final part of the deal involved the island being shared by the two countries.

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Police catch up with driver who tipped ambulance

NOT HEALTHY: The emergency vehicle in Elche. A DRUNK driver who fled from police after allegedly causin g a n a m b u l a n c e to overturn in Elche has been caught. It is not clear if anyone in the ambulance was hurt - or whether it was in operation - when i t o v e r t u r n e d o n Calle Jacarilla. But police say that patrols were deployed to intercept

th e c a r, a fte r fin d in g the ambulance tipped over near the Lâ€™Aljub de Elche shopping centre. T h e c a r w as e v en tu a lly intercepted when trying to get back onto a motorway. Police then breathalysed the driver, who tested positive for alcohol. They told Spanish press that there was no evidence

tha t the drive r ha d ins ura nc e or a n up-to-da te ITV. The ma n, w ho w a s the only person in the vehicle, only sustained minor bruises during the drive, according to police. The a mbula nc e is be lieved to have overturned at around 11.30pm last Saturday night.

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HOT MAMA: Pilar Rubio and (right) her decorated bump.

Work of art! SHE is expecting her third child with Real Madrid and Spain footballer Sergio Ramos. And TV presenter Pilar Rubio, 39, showed she is game for a laugh after cheekily painting her bump to resemble politically incorrect South Park character Eric Cartman. The beauty captioned the shot: “Today we came up with a few ideas so that pregnant women can disguise themselves at carnivals. This is my favourite!”

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ROCK megastars U2 have anPhoto by You Tube nounced a second concert date in Madrid. It comes after tickets for the Irish band’s first gig in the Spanish capital for 13 years sold out in just 10 minutes. The two live shows - scheduled for September 20 and 21 will take place at the WiZink Centre venue. O UT Kicking off in the United :U 2’s B States in May, the European leg ono. of the supergroup’s eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE world tour begins on August 31 and will see Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr take to the stage in Germany (Cologne and Hamburg), France (Paris), Portugal (Lisbon), Italy (Milan), Denmark (Copenhagen), the Netherlands (Amsterdam), the UK (Manchester and London) and Ireland in addition to Spain. Tickets cost from €35-95 and go on sale tomorrow (Friday), with a maximum of four per person. They are available from the webHAPPIER TIMES: Nick and sites livenation.es, www.doctormu Jessica. sic.com and ticketmaster.es.

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Star responds to abuse allegations DIY SOS star Nick Knowles’ estranged wife has accused the presenter of failing to keep promises made ‘when he walked out of our lives to have a string of girlfriends after abandoning us in Spain.’ The explosive social media outburst by Jessica Rose Moor, 30, follows earlier claims that the 55-year-old has pulled funding for their son Eddie’s private school education and subjected her to years of ‘emotional cruelty and physical abuse.’ But

friends speaking to UK media on Nick’s behalf strongly denied the allegations. “These allegations are not true but Nick will not be responding publicly in an attempt to minimise the negative impact on his son.” And an insider added: “It’s just not true. Nick is one of the most generous men I know and has made substantial financial provision for Jess and Eddie as he does for other members of his family and his children.”

Celeb focus Who’s the daddy?

BIG AND LITTLE MAC: Conor and his young son.

Conor McGregor/Instagram HE’S the Ultimate Fighting champion who last year made his boxing debut. And having taken a break in the wake of his defeat to Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor, 29, showed he is enjoying his down time as he flew to Spain with his son Conor Jr. Taking to Instagram the hardman wrote: “We are having lunch on the jet on our way to Ibiza.”

Polar plea HE’S the Spanish Oscar-winning actor who’s married to Penelope Cruz. But Javier Bardem, 48, showed he still has his feet on the ground after travelling to the Antarctic with environmental organisation Greenpeace. He wrote on Instagram: “We’ve joined this adventure to ask that the largest protected area in the world is created in the Antarctic. Join us!”

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Pregnant woman raped A SEVEN-MONTH pregnant woman has told of how she was raped at knife-point in Murcia, according to Spanish press. The woman reportedly says she was taking medication to a relative in the La Fama district at 4am on Sunday, when it was pouring with rain - when the alleged incident took place. She claims that a man riding a bicycle threatened her with a

knife, before taking her to a parking lot behind a gas station and raping her, local media say. The 36-year-old Moroccan lady claims that the man, described in reports as coloured, then stole her bag. After notifying police, the woman was reportedly transferred to Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital to undergo an in-depth examination. Her baby’s condi-

Job scheme A NEW unemployment scheme in Alicante City will provide training and advice to 20 unemployed people, according to Alicante City Council. Working with the Santa Maria la Real Foundation and Fundacion Telefonica, the scheme will begin in March. It aims to ‘strengthen skills and improve employability.’ Those interested in participating in the free programme have until February 21 to register through the website: www.lan zaderasdeempleo.es, or face-to-face by requesting and submitting the form to the Alicante Enterprises Agency (Calle Jorge Juan, 21, 2nd floor), open from 9am to 2pm. You can find out additional information by calling 965 145 700.

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tion is not known. The victim was said to be shaking, but had no visible injuries. Police searched the area for the alleged perpetrator, but did not find anyone matching the description.

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easyJet launches new routes THE low-cost airline easyJet has announced a new connection to Alicante. Five weekly flights in and out of Germany will reportedly begin from June 1. Flights between Alicante and Berlin-Tegel airports will take place on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from €35 a journey. The airline also announced flights from the German capital to Granada, Jerez and Menorca. In December they also announced flights from the Berlin airport to Madrid, Palma and Fuerteventura. “These new connections as well as the start of operations at the Jerez airport reaffirm our commitment to sustained growth in Spain,” Javier Gándara, easyJet’s CEO in Spain, reportedly said.

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OUR VIEW Is it time to end drunken tourism? WILL 2018 be the year that Spain seriously cracks down on party mad holidaymakers’ boozy antics? With the country outstripping the United States to become the second-most visited country in the world after France in 2017, a string of traditional hotspots have announced plans to control what Spanish media has dubbed ‘drunken tourism.’ In the Balearics, many bars and clubs will be forced to close their doors hours earlier this summer, with noise pollution laws set to be strictly enforced. And new reports suggest that hotels in Benidorm on the Costa Blanca are turning down bookings from hen and stag parties. It comes after groups of incensed locals last year staged antitourist protests in Barcelona, Mallorca, and San Sebastian. The backlash continued on the Costa del Sol, Marbella tourism chiefs referring to ‘cheap’ British tourists as ‘savages’ before unveiling new rules with fines for nudity and rowdy behaviour. Notorious party resort Magaluf in Mallorca issued 64 new laws to clamp down on unruly holidaymakers, with bar owners warned not to serve alcohol to visibly-drunk revellers, while in Palma happy hours and two-for-one drinks offers are set to be axed. With almost a quarter of the 82 million people visiting Spain last year coming from the UK, the country must clearly be careful not to alienate its largest tourist market. But since tens of millions - including many Britons - flock to Spain each year with no intention of spending their two weeks in the sun knocking back cheap drinks and sleeping off hangovers, perhaps it is time the country shifts away from this kind of tourism altogether?

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Frost adds to farmers’ troubles FROSTS in the Alicante region ha ve he a pe d furthe r misery on vegetable farmers, as the terrible harvest now threatens to hit British shoppers. Vegetable production in the provinc e droppe d by around 25 per cent last year because of drought. And now frost is worsening the poor harvest, with the la c k of w a te r ma king c rops more vulne ra ble to icy conditions. Suppliers in Britain and across the EU are now looking for alternative growers as Spanish production continues to be hit. The w hole s a le pric e of iceberg lettuce has risen by

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50 per cent in four weeks, according to industry experts. A longs ide le ttuc e , artichoke and broccoli production have also been particularly badly hit, according to re ports c iting the ASAJA Alicante organisation. A Florette spokesman told the respected trade magazine The Grocer: “To mitiga te the ris k in s outhe rn Spa in w e ha ve move d some supply to other areas of our grower network including North Africa, southe rn Fra nc e a nd northe rn Spain.” W hole s a le r R e ynolds ’ ma rke ting dire c tor A ndy

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Weir was less positive, saying: “Market prices are high and overall availability is reduced. It is quite likely that as we approach the end of the Spanish leaf season that, if rainfall levels do not improve, availability will tighten further.” In January, a report by the Association of Young Farmers of Alicante blamed “the r avages of t he sever e drought” for the production pr obl em s and al so hi ghlighted the impact of harmful bacteria named Xylella Fastidiosa. “The si t uat i on wi l l be m uch m or e ser i ous i n 2018,” the group said. Exper t s have been warning for some time to expect severe drought in the r egi on and m aj or consequences for food production.

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NEWS EXTRA Funding rise LOCAL authorities in Alicante will be given 4 per cent more funding than last year, according to reports in the Spanish media. The Diputacion de Alicante will reportedly distribute around €295m to 127 authorities.

Fish list THE University of Alicante’s Marine Science and Applied Biology department is to lead research into fishing habitat in the marine area of Cabo Tinoso and underwater valleys of Escarpe de Mazzaron, local press say.

Vile ‘help’ POLICE have arrested a 19year-old man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman, 24. He reportedly offered to help after finding her crying on a doorstep, but instead switched her phone off and attacked her, reports said.

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NEWS EXTRA Jobless fall UNEMPLOYMENT in the Murcia region fell by 8,600 in 2017, according to new statistics reported by Spanish media, suggesting a 6 per cent fall last year. Unemployment still stands at around 122,000 - 17 per cent.

On the job AN employment programme in Cartagena hopes to give 40 per cent of participants full time jobs with Iron and Steel company Mecanias Bolea, reports say, with 580 hours of training - including 120 of practical work included.

Roll away TWO women had a miraculous escape after their car rolled down a ditch on Calle Castillo in Lomas de Cabo Roig, Orihuela. One of the two Belgians reportedly needed to be rescued from the vehicle.

Do not pass Elche: Costa cities fall in Monopoly election COSTA BLANCA venues hoping to feature in a limited edition Monopoly for Spain are losing ground. However, Cartagena was bucking the trend at the beginning of this week, when it was up to fifth place in the country, provisionally putting it in the green zone on the popular board game. Alicante itself was

polling in 12th, meaning it could be in the orange section normally occupied by Bow Street, Marlborough Street and Vine Street. The popular board game sees players compete to buy property and industries in an attempt to bankrupt their opponents and win. The online ‘election’ will see 22 municipalities of over 50,000 people claim

Barking sad Tragic scene as dead puppies found on farm by Harrison Jones TWO puppies buried alive on a Mula farm have been rescued, but seven others could not be saved, according to reports. Guardia Civil are now investigating three people on suspicion of animal abuse, Spanish media say. The nine young Labradors are believed to have been just a few days old and from the same litter. Police are investigating the incident and have released troubling images from the grounds

of the Mula country house. Observers who had watched the new mum care for her litter noticed that she seemed upset and nervous. Noticing a suspicious mound and no puppies in sight, they reportedly dug up the rocks and mud to discover the horrific scene. Mother and puppies were taken to a vet. The two surviving puppies were suffering from severe hypothermia. Vets reportedly confirmed the puppies showed signs of abuse before death.

their place in the forthcoming edition. It is expected to be released at Christmas. “Whether the smallest town or the largest city is on the next board of Monopoly Spain depends on you,” the competition writes online. Elche, meanwhile, was in 17th position, putting it in the pink section which English

players associate with Pall Mall, Whitehall and Northumberland Avenue. On Monday, San Fernando (Cadiz) and Alcobendas (Madrid) were way out in front in the battle for first. Further south, Malaga and Marbella were in 11th and 20th respectively, while in northern Costa Blanca, Elda was seventh.

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SYMBOLIC: The church and cross in Callosa de Segura.

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Arrests as fascist monument finally removed A DIVISIVE cross has been withdrawn from Callosa de Segura at the fourth attempt, despite angry resistance from protesters. The monument - heavily associated with the Fascist dictator Franco, who ruled Spain from 1938 to 1973 - was removed in the early hours of Monday morning, according to Spanish media. Police say they made two arrests when they met resistance to removing the Cross of the Fallen of Callosa de Segura from Plaza Espana, which commemorates fascist fighters who died in the Spanish Civil War. Activists have reportedly been protecting the monument

for some 400 days. National Police and Guardia Civil say that when they attempted to empty the square firecrackers were thrown at them. They arrested a man and woman from Crevillent for resistance. Both are thought to be from Falange, a neo-Francoist political group. Rival, anti-fascist groups cheered the monument’s removal and exchanged insults with Falange supporters. One elderly man has been pictured appearing to perform a fascist salute, while counterprotesters laugh at him and perform the ‘raised fist’ salute, associated with leftist groups.

Falange tweeted a video of altercations with police, and described the scene as: “violent and shameful treatment that some of our younger comrades have received from the mercenaries of the system.” The symbolic monument was taken by crane from next to San Martin Church. It was originally built to commemorate those who fought and died for Franco’s side during the 1936 Civil War. The 1940’s monument was removed to comply with a Spanish law about remembering Franco. The withdrawal had been pending since 2016 and had been attempted three times before. The governing PP party who have links to Franco’s former party - previously claimed that when certain parts of the monument were removed, including references to Falange, the monument no longer “(exhalted) Francoism to the effects indicated by the Law of Historical Memory.” A group of mainly elderly people opposed to the removal had been taking turns to protect the monument for around 400 days, according to reports. On Monday night, a few dozen gathered near the cross to express their opposition to the move. The regional authority backs the local government’s decision to remove the cross, which could now be moved elsewhere. The area was later fenced off.

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New regional rules that came into force on 1st January 2018 mean most families in Murcia should escape large succession and gift tax bills. This is great news for expatriates who have made their home here, as it makes Murcia one of the cheapest Spanish regions for passing on lifetime gifts and inheritances to your loved ones. Who pays succession and gift tax? These taxes are due whenever assets being inherited/gifted are located in Spain, or when the recipient of an inheritance/gift is resident in Spain. Allowances and tax rates vary according to who the beneficiary is, the beneficiary’s pre-existing wealth and the region. What has changed in Murcia? The size of the inheritance you can pass on to direct family members taxfree has increased significantly. Formerly 60%, the relief is now at 99%, which means spouses, children and parents (Group I and II beneficiaries) are only liable for 1% of the succession tax bill. So, for example, a child inheriting €350,000 from a parent in Murcia should end up paying around €641. In other Spanish regions, the same

Succession and gift tax virtually eliminated for close family in Murcia By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks inheritance could attract succession taxes of around €31,640. The 99% relief on inheritances is applied after all other reductions have been made, for example the relatives’ reduction (€15,956 for spouses and descendants/ascendants) and main home reduction. Tax relief on lifetime gifts to direct family members has also lifted from 60% to 99%. As before, to qualify for this relief you would need to record the gift on a public deed (‘documento público’) and justify the origin of cash gifts.

What are the succession and gift tax rates? The regional rates in Murcia range from 7.65% to 36.5%, with multipliers of between 1 and 2.4 potentially applied, depending on certain circumstances. Reductions for indirect relatives are very low just €7,993 for Group III beneficiaries (which generally includes stepchildren, siblings, aunts/uncles and cousins) and nothing at all for more distant relatives. If you or your heirs do not qualify for the regional rules, then state rules apply instead. In this case, the tax payable could be much higher, with no exemption between spouses. Will you benefit from the new rules in Murcia? You could qualify for the 99% reliefs if you are resident in Murcia

and either receive an inheritance/ gift from a parent, or wish to pass on/gift assets to spouses and children. However, it is not always so straightforward. Whether state or regional rules apply depends on various conditions, including where the beneficiary and donor are resident as well as where the assets inherited/gifted are located. Nevertheless, the regional government estimates that around 15,000 taxpayers in the region will save approximately €75 million in taxes. Guidance is advisable, especially if you plan to leave assets to stepchildren or heirs other than your spouse, direct descendants or ascendants, as they do not qualify for reduced relief. Also remember that the reduction only applies to those who are eligible to benefit from the regional rules; otherwise the much more expensive state rules

come into play. It is important to understand how the Spanish tax rules apply to your situation and how they affect your liability for UK inheritance tax. This is a complex, specialist area, so take professional, personalised advice to maximise your legacy and save your heirs from paying more tax than necessary. The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com.

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BEACHED: The boy was seen wandering by the sea front in Torrevieja.

» From Front page A WORKER in Torrevieja had alerted police to the youngster - dressed only in pyjamas and socks wandering along the promenade in Torrevieja last Wednesday evening. When police found him they were unable to identify the child or his parents and there were no reports of missing children in the area. The same worker, who had alerted the police to the boy, then spotted a woman ‘looking for something’ on the seafront at around 9.30pm. After confirming that she was looking for her son, they told her that police had already found him

and he was in the care of the authorities. However, it is claimed the mother didn’t contact the police until 8.30am the following morning and then took another two hours to collect him. She told officers she had lost sight of her son while she was out with a group of friends and she hadn’t gone to collect him earlier because she knew he was in safe hands. The unnamed woman is a resident in Spain. The court has informed social services in Torrevieja and the Prosecutor’s Office, according to local reports. The child has reportedly been put in a protection centre under the care of Valencian authorities.

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Strange taste Burglars nicked for stealing pallets Photo by Guardia Civil

CLEAN PALLET: Over 4,000 pallets have been recovered by police. GUARDIA CIVIL officers in Alicante Province have arrested three people and are investigating a further eight after a bizarre spate of pallet thefts, according to Spanish media. Some 4,102 wooden pallets and 215 plastic ones - valued at â‚Ź47,000 - have reportedly been recovered by police. The containers are believed to come from various different companies from around Spain and the world.

The three arrested Spaniards are all from the same family, and aged 63, 40 and 36. Eight other people - a 61-year-old Brazilian, 37year-old Paraguayan and six Spaniards aged 34 to 57 - are also being investigated for theft, misappropriation, and fraud. Collaborating with Local Police in Orihuela, Guardia Civil officers in Novelda managed to

identify the family through a theft in Banyeres de Mariola, which led to their arrest. The investigation subsequently led to finding hundreds of pallets from three companies in Australia and France, who had proof of ownership. Spanish media have reported that this is one of the largest hauls of pallets ever recovered.

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British woman found in ditch dies POLICE in Spain are investigating a ‘hit-and-run’ theory after a British woman was found dying in a roadside irrigation channel. Paramedics were unable to do anything to save the life of the woman believed to be around 39-years-old. She was found near kilometre two of the San Javier - Torreaguera road at Los Ramos in Murcia Province at 00.40 on Saturday morning. A burnt-out car was found around one kilometre away and police arrested the owner who has been released pending further investigations. T h e 11 2 M u r c i a e m e rgency control centre confirmed that two ambulances attended the fatally-injured woman. Guardia Civil, Local Police and firefighters were also sent to the scene.

DESERTED: Paramedics were unable to revive the woman.

In a jam! A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl who got her head stuck between railings has been rescued by firemen. Three vehicles from the Torrevieja fire station were reportedly called to release the young girl, who was unhurt following the half-hour ordeal. She was trapped after getting her head lodged between two railings at the Inmaculada public school. Quite how the girl managed to get her head between the bars is unknown. The firemen used a heavy duty tool to loosen the railings around the girl, placing a coat over her for further protection. They were also conscious to keep the girl calm throughout the procedure. The youngster’s identity has not been released.

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Making a splash! ALICANTE’S City Council is to freshen up swimming pools at Monte Tossal, Luís Asensi, and Vicente Crespo Pavilion. The local authority say there are going to invest nearly €250,000 in a number of renovations at the facilities. They are looking for companies to take on the work which will be split into three contracts - and have set a deadline of Monday, February 12 at 1pm, for applications. The Department of Infrastructure will invest the €247,000 in the adaptations of the municipal sports pools of Monte Tossal and Luís Asensi, and the partial reform of the Vicente Crespo Pavilion. The move follows approvals of plans by the local assembly last September, the council says. The authority is billing the

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POOLING RESOURCES: One of the facilities being invested in. reforms as part of a strategy to promote health and sport in the city, but is also stressing the sustainability of the projects. They include replacing filters and changing the installation pump of the outdoor pool in Monte Tossal, which they hope to make more energy efficient.

The estimated number of seasonal workers travelling from Morocco to Spain to work harvesting strawberries this year.

At the Luis Asensi indoor pool, the installation of a dehumidifier is needed to regulate humidity levels, while air conditioning will also be installed. The council also intend to partially renovate boilers in the Vicente Crespo Sports Pavilion building, to comply with regulations and be more energy efficient The council want the work to take no longer than 30 days to complete and 40 working days at Monte Tossal.

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NEWS EXTRA Gear up for super party THE University of Alicante is organising a marathon Superman event to mark the 80th anniversary of his birth. The four-part celebration will review the character’s evolution over the decades, according to reports in the Spanish media.

Hotel fears ALICANTE Province hotels are suffering because tourists are increasingly opting for apartments instead, according to statistics published in Spanish media.

Water works AUTHORITIES in Alicante and Valencia have pledged to work together to address water and infrastructure needs in the two provinces, local reports say. Presidents of both authorities stressed the need for co-operation.

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COMPOST: Not such a rotten idea.

Load of old compost ALICANTE’S City Council has announced a community composting scheme. The local authority’s Department of the Urban Environment say they intend to expand the network of compost points and are putting on a number of free workshops for residents to attend. Most of the compost points will be located around the city’s urban areas and in public schools. Compost waste will be collected from grey containers. The council hope to end the culture of putting organic waste into landfill sites and hope to use the compost on soil to improve its fertility. Similar schemes have been running in other countries for years.

The Department of the Environment has been developing free workshops near the city’s compost points and in schools that have requested them. Some of the workshops will be held at Polideportivo Villafranqueza, Parque lo Morant, Calle Vincente Blasco Ibanez and Calle Palacio Valdes, among others. Writing on their website, the council say: “If you need it, you can have all the explanations about what compost is, how to get it and how to participate in this experience.” The free workshops will be held on weekday evenings. A full timetable of workshops can be found at: http://www.alicante.es/es/noticias/talleres-gratu itos-compostaje-comunitario.

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JACKPOT: The men allegedly stole €2,500 but were later caught.

Slotted Three arrested for machine robbery THREE men have been accused of stealing up to €2,500 from slot machines in an Alicante bar, according to reports in the Spanish media. National Police say they have now arrested the alleged thieves - aged between 29 and 32 - following the incident earlier this month. The owner of a bar in the city allegedly found blood in his establishment on the morning of January 13, alongside three slot machines with broken screens.

He reportedly then noticed that €2,500 was missing from the machines, which had been forced open. Upon arrival, police found the alarm systems had been disconnected and that entry did not appear to have been forced, leading them to suspect someone connected to the bar. A member of staff was later identified as one of the suspected robbers, who allegedly accessed the machines with the help of two accomplices.

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CHOOSE YOUR LOUNGER: The SENTIDO Aequora Lanzarote.

Sunbed reservations introduced

No more towel wars? HOLIDAYMAKERS heading to some Spanish resorts this summer will be able to reserve their sunbeds in advance thanks to a new service from Thomas Cook. It could mean the end of the mad early-morning rush to reserve loungers in guests’ favourite spots. UK managing director Chris Mottershead said, “We’re excited about Choose Your Favourite Sunbed, particularly for families that want

to secure a number of beds together in a specific spot.” The company will now reserve your sunbathing spot for £22 (€25) for the duration of your stay. The scheme is being trialled in three hotels from the end of February and will be available in 30 establishments this summer. Two Spanish resorts in the Canary Islands will be amongst the first offering the new service.

The Sunprime Atlantic View Suites & Spa in Playa Del Ingles on Gran Canaria and the SENTIDO Aequora Lanzarote will be taking part. Only a proportion of a hotel’s sunbeds will be bookable to ensure there are still some available for those who do not want to pay the premium. Thomas Cook say that if you’re staying at a hotel where Choose Your Favourite Sunbed is available, and you’re eligible to use the service, they will send an email six days before you travel with instructions on how to book. They tell guests to ‘simply follow the link in the email to see a map and pool plan of your hotel. It’ll show all the available sunbeds and their prices. Then all you have to do is decide where you’d like to be. Maybe you want a nice cool corner in the shade? Or perhaps you want to be close to the children’s pool? The choice is yours. ‘Head off on your holiday knowing that when you arrive at your hotel, you’ll already have your chosen sunbed reserved; perfect for your needs. And what’s more? It’ll be yours for the duration of your holiday, meaning it’ll still be there when you come back from your lunch. So relax and enjoy!’

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LOCAL POLICE officers in Sevilla had a fruitful day when they stopped vehicles carrying more than 4,000 kilos of oranges which the occupants claimed were for their personal consumption. Suspicions were raised after three vehicles in close convoy were spotted being driven suspiciously and a chase followed down a dirt track. Five people were found squeezed into the car and a van that were finally intercepted. A couple was travelling with their adult son in the van along with two brothers. They claimed they had picked the oranges ‘from the ground’ and were for ‘their

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FRUIT FAIL: Oranges spill out of the thieves’ car. own consumption.’ After a search of the area, the police later found the third vehicle that was also full of fruit.

It is alleged that the juicy haul had been stolen from a ship in Carmona that had reported the theft a few hours earlier.

Drowning horror

AN 80-year-old British pensioner died after suffering a heart attack while swimming at a beach popular with holidaymakers in the Canary Islands. The unnamed man was pulled from the sea at Playa Flamingo beach in the south of

Lanzarote. The 112 Canarias emergency service confirmed that two ambulances were dispatched to the beach but medics were unable to revive the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

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JUAN CARLOS MORAGUES (centre) congratulates investigators and (inset) an officer inspects some of the haul.

Drugs bus raid

TWO British men have been held for allegedly transporting millions of Euros worth of drugs on a luxury coach. It comes after 17 kilos of cocaine and 715 kilos of hashish were seized by police during a swoop in Sagunto, Valencia. The two men, aged 39 and 59, have been accused of drug trafficking. It is claimed the narcotics were hidden in secret compartments on the British-plated coach, which was on its way from Malaga to the UK and has

been used by a series of unnamed music groups during their European tours. The vehicle was stopped on the AP-7 toll road by Guardia Civil officers from PuĂ§ol in the Valencia region. An international arrest warrant has been issued for the owner of the company that owns the bus. Juan Carlos Moragues, the Spanish governmentâ€™s delegate in the Valencian Community, visited investigators to congratulate them.

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Benidorm balcony death Spain accused of ‘not respecting’ Kirsty Maxwell THE grieving family of Kirsty Maxwell has criticised the police in Spain for the way they have handled the investigation. Kirsty plunged to her death from the 10th floor of an apartment complex in Benidorm on the Costa Blanca in April last year. The family have repeatedly asked the Spanish authorities what happened to the pink t-shirt and denim skirt the 27-yearold was wearing on the night of her death. Today, at a press conference in Scotland, husband Adam revealed the clothes had been ‘thrown out’ without proper DNA testing that could have provided clues. He said, “On Friday, we received this shocking news. “It’s very sad and shocking and another let down by the Spanish police. “We cannot accept the way they have treated Kirsty’s death. If Kirsty was to die in the UK, would this be different? The answer is ‘yes.’ “The clothing was a massive line of inquiry and the news is very upsetting and disappointing. “They have not respected Kirsty.” Ex-policeman and private investigator

A KITESURFER entangled in the approach lights at a Spanish airport delayed the arrival of two flights, including an easyJet flight from Belfast. The flights were forced to ‘go around’ before eventually

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‘SHOCKING’: Kirsty’s husband Adam says police have acted ‘recklessly.’ David Swindle, also speaking at the press conference, added, “The clothing worn by Kirsty was not tested for DNA and was destroyed by the Spanish forensic pathology department. “How many more processes have not been done? “It’s shocking there has been irretrievable loss of evidence. “But it is more shocking the lack of

empathy towards Kirsty and her family. “It’s a reckless act.” Last week Spanish police ordered to find witnesses from the fatal night said “none could be found.” The holiday apartment in Benidorm was occupied by five British bodybuilders from Nottingham who are all back in the UK as investigations into Kirsty’s death continue.

Airport scare landing safely at Lanzarote’s Arrecife airport in the Canary Islands. With the hashtag #Safety-

First, on their Twitter account air traffic controllers said the kitesurfer was entangled in the approach lights to runway

03 ‘partially covering them and interferring with the approach to the runway.’ Both flights, the other one from Madrid, had to wait for the area to be cleared before eventually landing without incident.

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Big cats hit the road MEMBERS of the Costa Blanca Jaguar enthusiasts club came together from different areas of the Costa Blanca for a luncheon meeting at the popular restaurant Nugolat in Elche, and what a sight as one by one the cars rolled into the car park and lined up, creating a colourful show of various models all shining in the mid-day sunshine, as their owners were able to catch up with friends and fellow members. This was their first midweek meeting as they had been asked by some members if it was possible because it was difficult for them to attend weekends because of other commitments, so to please everyone they gave it a try and found it to be a success that will be repeated as they had a very good turnout. One of these members, Paul Venables - a musician, kindly donated his time to entertain everyone throughout the meals so thank you Paul. Their thanks also go to the

GLORIOUS: Members of the Costa Blanca Jaguar enthusiasts club bring out their cars for a run. staff of the restaurant Nugolat for providing good service, with a meal that included various starters, followed b y a ma in co u rs e o f fo ur choices, a sweet and coffee with plenty of wine or soft drinks for those who were driving. Their next meeting is something special as Mr Graham Searle - the general manager and founder mem-

be r of J EC Engla nd w ith clubs worldwide - will be attending their inaugural me e ting a t the H ote l Parador in Javea on February 24 for a dinner dance, w ith a va ila bility for a n overnight stay. If you would like to join the m ple a s e e ma il: m ik e bik e je c @ gm ail.c om, you will be made very welcome.

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Help at home

GOOD CAUSE: Members of the charity with some of the Extinguished Firefighters. THE Quesada branch of Help at Home Costa Blanca has been gifted €170 thanks to the efforts of retired firefighters living in the area. The donation came from the Distinguished Firefighters who meet monthly at the Green Baize Snooker Hall, Quesada. The Extinguished Firefighters, as they are called, are a group of retired firefighters and fire service personnel who

have retired to Spain and boast members from Fire Services all over the United Kingdom. They meet on the first Thursday of every month at the Green Baize in Ciudad Quesada (next to Quesada Fish and Chips), starting at 3pm. Members come from all over Costa Blanca South, with 25 permanent members with some ‘holiday home’ occasional members.

They hold regular fundraising events, such as darts, pool, snooker and domino tournaments against the retired police group (ARPO). At each monthly meeting, members give a €1 donation to the charity fund and their efforts benefit a number of charities. Any retired firefighter in the area is free to join the group just turn up at the next meeting.

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Saving with HELP Vega Baja EVERYONE is familiar with the concept of placing their loose change in donation boxes which are seen around bars and shops or being shaken by volunteers in shopping centres etc. Always keen to try something new to raise funds, HELP Vega Baja have come up with the idea of offering people special boxes that they can use in their own home and save their change for the charity. President, Michele Masson said “we have had our red donation boxes in various businesses around the area for many years now and we are extremely grateful for the donations that we receive. “Recently one of our volunteers brought in a large bottle which she had been filling for a couple of years with pennies and also at one of our Christmas Appeal collection points we received a box from someone which was bursting with change. This gave us the idea of offering people the opportunity to support us by providing them with a box to fill with coins. As a thank you, everyone who joins in will be entered into a prize draw

which we will hold twice a year.” HELP Vega Baja have been supporting people in need for over 36 years in the Vega Baja area and Michele stated that in 2017 the charity had donated over €30,500 to good causes and individuals and said “everyone at the charity is extremely proud of the fact that we have been able to help so many good causes and we aim to continue to offer not only the information and advice that we are well-known for, but also to continue supporting those who find themselves in need of our help including of course other charities. “Obviously, we owe a debt of gratitude to everyone within the community who continue to support us whenever they can and our team of volunteers without whom we would be unable to continue our work.” If you would like to find out more about becoming a ‘Charity Support Saver’ or volunteering with HELP Vega Baja, please contact Richard Garland at their San Miguel Centre on: 966 723 733, email: office@ helpvegabaja.com or visit the HELP Vega Baja Facebook page.

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Celebrating Burn’s Night AROUND 40 RBL members and guests celebrated Burn’s Night at El Nuevo Valle, Hondon de los Frailes in grand style. Tony, the Piper did them proud and got them all in the Scottish spirit, with some members even trying out their (bad) Scottish accents. MC for the evening, Ronnie Mannell, recalled the life of Scotland’s National Poet, Robert Burns, and they then celebrated in a way that

Burns would have approved of: eating, drinking, music, piping and poetry. The haggis was piped in by Tony, which they toasted with a ‘wee dram’ of whisky, before tucking into Neeps and Tatties, steak pie, and finally topping off the meal with Tipsy Laird Trifle. A number of poems followed and the evening will also be remembered for Neil Pavitt’s poem ‘There’s a Moose Loose about the

Hooooose’! The evening finished with a rendition of one of Burn’s famous songs Auld Lang Syne, a fitting tribute to a great evening. The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of each month and they welcome any guests who would like to come along. Further information on their website: www.british legion.org.uk/counties/spainnorth or by emailing: secre tary.hondonvalley3577@gma il.com.

Curtain call RASCALS Show Group really needs new members if they are to put on a full show this s umme r. D ue to me m ber s r et i r i ng through age, infirmity and even death they are in desperate need for more people to join them. As you are aware Rascals is possibly the oldest, most established show group in Torrevieja and they have been producing quality variety shows for well over 20 years.

They would really appreciate if you could lend a hand so that they can continue to raise money for local charities and still perform good quality theatre. As you are aware all the money raised from ticket sales or from the Christmas performances is given to charity. They raise money from their own efforts for production costs. You can find further information on their website: http://www.therascals.org/.

Pink and proud MARIA and the Pink Ladies and Panthers will be marking World Cancer Day at Zenia Boulevard once again. This year the event is on Saturday and starts at 12pm with live music on stage at the Boulevard until 5pm. The Pink Ladies will be handing out cactus provided by the Zenia Boulevard management on the day. The Pink Ladies thank you once again for your continued support in the fight to combat this evil disease.

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€2.9b stock market bid SPANISH property company Metrovacesa is planning a €2.95 billion flotation. Formerly the largest publicly traded real estate developer in the Eurozone, the firm was taken over by creditors when the country’s property bubble burst in 2009, citing losses of €738 million the previous year. Its current main shareholders, the banks Santander and BBVA, said the flotation - which is pencilled in for February - is designed to widen its base of shareholders to ease access to capital markets and financing.

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UNEMPLOYMENT in Spain is falling. The number of jobless people in Spain plummeted in 2017 thanks largely to a record year for tourism, according to a year-on-year report by the National Statistics Institute. I n d u s t r y, a g r i c u l t u r e a n d c o n struction sectors also showed strong growth, with 471,000 fewer people out of work at the end of the year than in 2016. The country’s unemployment rate was 16.5 per cent as 2017 ended, compared with 18.6 per cent at the

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end of 2016. But Spain still has the secondhighest rate of unemployment in the European Union behind Greece, with the average among the 28 member states just 8.7 per cent. And while the service sector last year created 290,000 additional jobs, many of these only offer temporary contracts, which increased by 4.4 per cent. “Unemployment is dropping, but the quality of jobs available contin-

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Real deal for star’s hotels Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs although his project has loftier ambitions. “It is a brand that will grow... In the next three to five years we will quickly double the number of hotels,” said Pestana CEO, Jose Roquette, citing Ibiza and Milan among potential new locations. In December Roquette said that the partnership will help open new markets in Asia and the Middle East, where Ronaldo is a hero to millions.

BANKIA - Spain’s fourth largest bank - has announced the release of dividends worth €340 million to its shareholders on the back of its 2017 profits, with state-run bank bailout fund FROB to receive €207 million.

Top tech SOUTH KOREAN conglomerate Samsung has revealed that Spanish consumers have spent more than €100 million via its mobile payment and digital wallet service, Samsung Pay, since the service was rolled out in 2016.

Mall the way UNITED STATES investment management firm Barings has completed the €105 million purchase of the 34,000 squaremetre Berceo shopping centre in Logroño, northern Spain from previous owner CBRE Global Investors Retail Property Fund Iberica.

Console sales switch on SALES of Nintendo’s new Switch games console have exceeded expectations in Spain. There are already more Switch systems than Microsoft X Box Ones in the country, according to a report by online network Gamereactor. It means that Nintendo has sold more units in 10 months than Microsoft has managed in

just over four years. Although no official figures were given, at least 300,000 of the hybrid consoles are rumoured to have been snapped up. It comes on the back of a successful Christmas campaign, with gamers attracted by titles including Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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Let’s not get into that.” Spanish Prime Minster Mariano Rajoy appears to rule out forcing private firms to pay men and women equal salaries during an interview on national radio station Onda Cero.

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The amount the European Union will plough into a power link to transport excess renewable energy from Spain to France, a record amount for an EU energy infrastructure grant.

Jobless stats boost

MOVING RON: The Pestana CR7 hotel in Lisbon.

REAL MADRID footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is expanding into Africa. And after teaming up with top Portuguese hotel chain Pestana, an ongoing joint venture between the pair will next year see a new hotel opened in Marrakech, Morocco. It will be the fifth hotel to carry the Pestana CR7 branding. Ronaldo follows other sports stars who have invested in hotels - including Andy Murray,

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ues to be below the minimum,” said P e p e A l v a r e z , l e a d e r o f S p a i n ’s UGT union. “Jobs are increasingly temporary and in December just four out of every 100 contracts signed were long-term and fulltime.” Unemployment in Spain peaked at 27 per cent in 2013, when around six million people were out of work, but it has been recovering since as it continues to emerge from the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008. The latest figures suggest that 3.76 million remain without a job.

Toll road mega deal A DEAL that will see motorway operator Atlantia buy out Spanish counterpart Abertis has been approved by the government. The Italian company will now compete with Hochtief, the German subsidiary of Spanish construction firm ACS, which in October launched a €17.1 billion bid to take over the toll road specialist. If successful Atlantia - controlled by the Benetton family would become the world’s biggest toll road operator with a market value exceeding €40 billion.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY Anglo American 1,732.50 -2.10 Associated British Foods 2,787.50 -67.50 Admiral Group 1,944.25 55.75 Ashtead Group 2,120.00 -4.00 Antofagasta 944.00 3.00 Aviva 516.00 -5.60 AstraZeneca 5,000.00 -95.00 BAE Systems 572.50 -6.90 Barclays 210.00 0.43 British American Tobacco 4,947.50 8.50 Barratt Developments 612.50 -5.70 Berkeley Group Holdings 4,155.00 41.00 British Land Co 686.50 0.10 BHP Billiton 1,587.50 5.10 Bunzl 1,994.00 -65.00 BP 515.55 -0.75 Burberry Group 1,627.50 16.00 BT Group 270.75 7.85 Coca-Cola HBC 2,434.00 16.00 Carnival 4,935.00 -5.00 Centrica 135.50 0.85 Compass Group 1,525.00 19.50 Croda International 4,514.50 0.00 CRH 2,719.50 -5.50 DCC 7,557.50 1.68 Diageo 2,563.00 4.00 Direct Line Insurance Group 373.25 -1.75 Evraz 375.50 -8.20 Experian 1,571.00 -68.00 easyJet 1,659.50 -29.50 Ferguson 5,515.00 -57.00 Fresnillo 1,375.00 6.50 G4S 291.90 3.00 GKN 435.50 -0.50 Glencore 400.00 -1.90 GlaxoSmithKline 1,355.00 0.00 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,883.50 -16.50 Halma 1,257.50 -7.50 Hammerson 499.00 2.80 HSBC Holdings 775.50 4.90 International Consldtd Air Grp 620.00 -30.00 InterContinental Hotels Grp 4,614.00 -164.00 3i Group 934.80 4.60 Imperial Brands 2,890.00 -25.00 Informa 698.30 14.10 Intertek Group 5,135.00 65.00 ITV 168.75 -2.95 Just Eat 826.00 6.60 Johnson Matthey 3,255.50 -38.50 Kingfisher 353.50 -0.60

% CHG. NET VOL -0.12 24,344.76 -2.36 22,649.80 2.95 5,395.32 -0.19 10,303.55 0.32 9,345.92 -1.07 20,857.89 -1.86 63,292.09 -1.19 18,027.56 0.21 35,878.02 0.17 111,699.92 -0.92 6,206.59 1.00 5,565.57 0.01 6,762.14 0.32 33,134.18 -3.16 6,748.87 -0.15 102,606.38 0.99 6,756.54 2.99 25,851.32 0.66 8,709.11 -0.10 10,206.56 0.63 7,554.78 1.30 23,694.65 0.00 5,810.19 -0.20 22,507.81 0.02 6,667.77 0.16 62,992.75 -0.47 5,156.25 -2.14 5,404.57 -4.15 14,882.43 -1.75 6,557.91 -1.02 13,671.62 0.47 10,099.13 1.04 4,437.56 -0.11 7,434.96 -0.47 57,578.96 0.00 66,188.60 -0.87 9,040.51 -0.59 4,832.83 0.56 3,898.86 0.64 153,644.98 -4.62 13,050.16 -3.43 9,034.03 0.49 8,839.56 -0.86 27,315.03 2.06 5,651.03 1.28 8,117.94 -1.72 6,869.36 0.81 5,451.87 -1.17 6,241.45 -0.17 7,517.31

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PRICE(P)

Land Securities Group 985.00 Legal & General Group 273.75 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 72.00 London Stock Exchange Grp 4,062.00 Micro Focus International 2,126.50 Mediclinic International 720.40 Marks & Spencer Group 310.60 Mondi 1,917.50 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 225.00 National Grid 825.00 NMC Health 3,173.00 Next 5,080.50 Old Mutual Group 237.30 Paddy Power Betfair 8,200.00 Prudential 1,935.00 Persimmon 2,492.50 Pearson 686.50 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,862.50 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 297.50 Royal Dutch Shell 2,490.00 Royal Dutch Shell 2,562.50 RELX 1,560.00 Rio Tinto 3,920.00 Rolls-Royce Group 881.50 Randgold Resources 6,850.00 RSA Insurance Group 646.20 Rentokil Initial 280.50 Sainsbury (J) 258.50 Schroders 3,695.00 Sage Group (The) 762.80 Segro 586.60 Shire 3,475.00 Smurfit Kappa Group 2,567.00 Sky 1,048.75 Standard Life Aberdeen 436.50 Smith (DS) 509.10 Smiths Group 1,624.50 Scottish Mortgage Invstmnt Trst 492.50 Smith & Nephew 1,250.00 SSE 1,293.50 Standard Chartered 853.00 St James's Place 1,178.00 Severn Trent 2,020.50 Tesco 209.50 TUI AG 1,655.00 Taylor Wimpey 202.03 Unilever 3,980.00 United Utilities Group 740.50 Vodafone Group 227.00 WPP Group 1,295.00 Whitbread 3,900.00

CHANGE(P) -25.40 -1.45 0.74 38.00 -67.50 109.40 -1.90 22.50 -1.90 18.00 -187.00 -137.50 -3.00 120.00 15.50 -138.50 -7.50 135.50 -4.10 -20.00 8.50 -1.50 -22.50 25.70 -280.00 23.80 -16.50 -2.60 -24.00 4.20 8.40 36.00 39.00 0.75 3.40 -1.37 8.00 21.50 -42.00 12.00 3.80 -46.00 10.50 -2.00 23.50 2.73 -14.00 -7.50 1.40 2.50 -9.00

% CHG. -2.51 -0.53 1.04 0.94 -3.08 17.91 -0.61 1.19 -0.84 2.23 -5.57 -2.64 -1.25 1.49 0.81 -5.26 -1.08 2.01 -1.36 -0.80 0.33 -0.10 -0.57 3.00 -3.93 3.82 -5.56 -1.00 -0.65 0.55 1.45 1.05 1.54 0.07 0.79 -0.27 0.49 4.56 -3.25 0.94 0.45 -3.76 0.52 -0.95 1.44 1.37 -0.35 -1.00 0.62 0.19 -0.23

NET VOL 7,373.72 16,206.95 51,280.73 13,633.69 9,502.30 4,638.74 5,041.58 9,111.42 5,316.85 26,875.85 6,909.53 7,337.70 11,858.25 6,791.32 49,570.28 8,036.44 5,446.53 48,055.78 35,786.01 115,434.09 95,959.37 16,533.42 53,128.12 15,615.79 6,771.63 6,343.62 5,398.08 5,663.92 8,297.28 8,116.56 5,702.64 30,605.09 6,016.01 17,809.02 12,830.28 5,341.65 6,395.11 6,498.00 11,320.96 12,807.51 27,461.57 6,460.04 4,748.99 17,177.81 9,477.49 6,449.30 49,221.41 5,047.34 59,857.20 16,528.17 7,153.66

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US dollar ..............................................................1.23978 Japan yen............................................................135.087 Switzerland franc..............................................1.16204 Denmark kroner...............................................7.44339 Norway kroner ...................................................9.56011 currenciesdirect.com/moraira • Tel: +34 966 265 072 THE ABOVE TABLE USES THE CURRENT INTERBANK EXCHANGE RATES, WHICH AREN’T REPRESENTATIVE OF THE RATE WE OFFER

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COMPANY 3M AMERICAN EXPRESS APPLE BOEING CO CATERPILLAR CHEVRON CISCO SYSTEMS COCA-COLA DOWDUPONT EXXON MOBIL GENERAL ELECTRIC GOLDMAN SACHS HOME DEPOT IBM INTEL CORP J.P.MORGAN CHASE JOHNSON & JOHNSON MC DONALD'S CORP MERCK AND CO. NEW MICROSOFT NIKE PFIZER PROCTER AND GAMBLE TRAVELERS CIES UNITED TECHNOLOGIE UNITEDHEALTH GROUP VERIZON COMMS VISA WAL-MART STORES WALT DISNEY CO

PRICE 258,630 99,6300 171,510 343,220 167,060 131,19 42,560 48,53 77,02 89,00 16,1300 268,14 207,2300 167,34 50,0800 116,3200 145,3300 178,3600 62,04 94,060 68,04 39,0100 87,730 149,42 137,98 248,47 54,72 126,32 108,3900 112,1900

CHANGE% CHANGE VOLUME(M) +2,48% 6,270 153.327,40 -0,06% -0,0600 85.582,17 +0,23% 0,400 870.217,23 +0,03% 0,110 203.806,97 -1,36% -2,310 98.919,61 +0,41% 0,54 248.514,08 +1,58% 0,660 208.684,13 +1,44% 0,69 206.408,03 +0,48% 0,37 179.547,45 +0,71% 0,63 375.873,68 -0,31% -0,0500 138.848,75 -0,33% -0,89 101.040,96 +0,91% 1,8600 240.509,51 +1,13% 1,87 154.625,68 +10,55% 4,7800 232.549,20 +0,54% 0,6200 396.649,74 +0,64% 0,9300 388.752,88 +1,54% 2,7000 141.452,61 +1,21% 0,74 168.588,15 +1,87% 1,730 720.888,32 +0,49% 0,33 88.346,34 +4,78% 1,7800 232.348,37 -0,69% -0,610 220.638,24 +0,64% 0,95 40.857,32 +0,17% 0,23 109.619,69 +1,34% 3,29 239.999,24 +0,79% 0,43 222.880,25 +0,88% 1,10 227.660,44 +1,68% 1,7900 318.781,87 +1,48% 1,6400 168.889,79 M - MILLION DOLLARS

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CHANGE NET / %

Most Advanced World Acceptance Corporation ABAXIS, Inc. MediciNova, Inc. Restoration Robotics, Inc. Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Intel Corporation Hovnanian Enterprises Inc Rapid7, Inc. Inseego Corp. Forward Pharma A/S

$ 117.31 $ 75.71 $ 8.77 $ 4.83 $ 3.35 $ 16.64 $ 50.08 $ 7.69 $ 25.01 $ 2.03 $ 5.36

19.63 ▲ 20.10% 11.27 ▲ 17.49% 1.09 ▲ 14.19% 0.57 ▲ 13.38% 0.325 ▲ 10.74% 1.60 ▲ 10.64% 4.78 ▲ 10.55% 0.69 ▲ 9.86% 2.14 ▲ 9.36% 0.17 ▲ 9.14% 0.44 ▲ 8.94%

$ 2.79 $ 3.41 $ 180.29 $ 2.935 $ 2.54 $ 11.74 $ 65.60 $ 3.01 $ 20.10 $ 17.50 $ 2.95

1.01 ▼ 26.58% 0.39 ▼ 10.26% 20.31 ▼ 10.12% 0.295 ▼ 9.13% 0.24 ▼ 8.63% 1.08 ▼ 8.42% 5.80 ▼ 8.12% 0.26 ▼ 7.95% 1.60 ▼ 7.37% 1.37 ▼ 7.26% 0.23 ▼ 7.23%

Most Declined MannKind Corporation Future FinTech Group Inc. Wynn Resorts, Limited Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. Sears Holdings Corporation Sientra, Inc. Patrick Industries, Inc. Ballard Power Systems, Inc. Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. Casa Systems, Inc. Advaxis, Inc.

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GBP/EUR rallies on Brexit speculation Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

THE GBP/EUR exchange rate got off to a slow start to the year, but Brexit speculation has helped the pairing approach €1.1400, and further gains could be on the horizon. The pound has been striking its best levels against the US dollar since the EU referendum thanks to broad-based US dollar weakness. The softness in the US currency has also resulted in EUR/USD hitting the dizzy highs of €1.23. What’s been happening? Over the last couple of weeks the pound has steadily strengthened on a mixture of upbeat commentary from a Bank of England (BoE) policymaker and hopes that the UK will be able to secure a softer Brexit. Sterling received a shot in the arm as the BoE’s Michael Saunders asserted that he expected UK wage growth to accelerate this year. As wage growth has been one of the main

THE POUND: Has steadily strengthened in the hope that the UK will secure a soft Brexit. things preventing the central bank from increasing interest rates, Saunders’ confidence lifted BoE rate hike expectations and boosted the pound. Further GBP support came as Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, observed that the UK could always rejoin the EU once Brexit was completed by using Ar-

ticle 49 of the Lisbon Treaty. French President Emmanuel Macron pressed home the idea of a Brexit reversal on Thursday, when an aide speaking on his behalf told reporters in Paris that France would look ‘with kindness’ upon the UK changing its mind over its decision to leave the EU. At the same time, Lord Jim O’Neill, the for-

mer Conservative Treasury minister, was upbeat on the subject of the UK’s future growth prospects. The euro, meanwhile, came under pressure as a result of speculation surrounding the ongoing German coalition talks. Bets that the European Central Bank (ECB) would maintain a dovish attitude on the subject of tightening monetary policy when it delivered its first interest rate announcement of 2018 also limited EUR demand. What do you need to look out for? Brexit developments will remain a key driver of GBP/EUR exchange rate movement over the next few weeks. Investors will also be looking ahead to the BoE’s first policy meeting tomorrow (Friday). If policymakers are at all encouraging about borrowing costs being adjusted in 2018, Sterling could soar. 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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Telefonica unveils 5G tech cities vision

TECHS APPEAL: Segovia is set to benefit from the trial and (inset) Luis Miguel Gilperez and Jose Antonio Lopez discuss the scheme.

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TWO Spanish cities are to take a leap into the future. It comes as multinational broadband and telecommunications provider Telefonica unveiled its 5G (fifth generation) ‘technological cities’ scheme. The project will lay the foundations for a full rollout of 5G technology across the country on an unspecified future date. Telefonica is collaborating with European counterparts Nokia and Ericsson in the cities of Segovia, Castilla y Leon, and Talavera de la Reina, Castilla-La Mancha, respectively. They will both be converted into ‘living 5G laboratories’ over the next three years, deploying the new technology simultaneously before performing a series of user trials including services, products, user experiences and business models. “With the 5G technological cities project, Telefónica is turning the technology of the future into reality

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and providing a constant service for people. This is why we will perform the technological deployment and use cases in parallel, so that we will serve people with the new technologies, one of Telefónica’s clear objectives,” said Luis Miguel Gilperez, CEO of Telefonica Spain. Ericsson believes that a fifth of the world’s population will be using 5G by 2023, and Jose Antonio Lopez,

chairman of Ericsson Spain, said: “5G technology will have an enormous impact on the user experience and the digital transformation of our cities and industries. Ericsson is already working with more than 35 partners throughout the world to develop use cases to prepare the connected cities of the future. “The most important ones in Spain are related to tourism, which we have worked on with FITUR and which we are currently demonstrating. “One of the key aims of this project, in which we are pleased to cooperate with Telefonica and the city council of Talavera de la Reina, will be to promote tourism, demonstrating 5G’s contribution to economic growth and the benefits Spaniards will enjoy as a result,” he added. The 5G technology is designed to provide a higher capacity than the current 4G standard, allowing more people to use mobile broadband efficiently and improved device-to-device connectivity.

On Royal business KING FELIPE OF SPAIN is patching up his country’s brand. The monarch swooped into the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, holding meetings with top brass from a number of multinationals before delivering a speech in front of hundreds of businessmen. His schedule - described as ‘frantic’ by Spanish media included appointments with the presidents of e-commerce platform Alibaba, technology firm Microsoft, Canadian investment fund CPPIB, and Temasek, the government of Singapore’s national wealth fund. On his first visit to Davos, the ruler also met with Spanish business leaders from companies including El Corte Ingles and Santander. The head of state’s visit aimed to present Spain as an economically strong, institutionally stable nation in the wake of the Catalan independence crisis, according to reports.

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NOT COMPETITIVE: Opel Corsas (inset) at the PSA plant in Figueruelas.

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CAR manufacturer Opel has threatened to cut production of its Corsa compact model in Spain. The warning comes amid tensions over wages and working conditions between workers’ unions and the company, which was bought by Groupe PSA - owner of Peugeot and Citroën - from United States-based General Motors in 2016. The French firm says that its 35year-old plant in Figueruelas, near Zaragoza, Aragon, is less profitable than its other two Spanish factories due to wages, a lack of flexibility

and staff working fewer hours. It has produced the Corsa for decades, employs around 5,300 people and ran at an average 80 per cent capacity in 2017, with 382,250 vehicles rolling off the production line. But an Opel official said: “There will only be investment if a plant is profitable, and the Opel plant in Spain is at a disadvantage to other PSA factories in Spain.” Aragon’s regional government said it has called for an urgent meeting to discuss the issue with PSA bosses.

Election campaigns were paid for with ‘dirty money’ SPAIN’S ruling Popular Party (PP) is embroiled in another corruption scandal. It comes after the conservative government was forced into an embarrassing climb down after a former official told a Spanish court that the party accepted ‘dirty money’ for election campaigns in the Valencian Community. Ex-PP leader for the region, Ricardo Costa, was giving evidence in the ongoing ‘Gurtel’ cashfor-favours case, which is probing claims that campaigns were financed with cash paid in bribes over the award of public works contracts. “It’s true that the PP financed itself with dirty money in election campaign acts in 2007,” he said, blaming ex-regional president Francisco Camps. He added that Camps and former president of

the legislative Corts Valencianes body, Juan Cotin, in 2007 and 2008 ordered that regional and local election campaigns be financed by asking businessmen to pay money to a company in order to bypass a mandatory cap on electoral spending. Costa went on to explain how he had been shown “envelopes with cash inside them and I was told it was money that businessmen had given and it had been at the request of Camps.” The trial is the latest in a lengthy series of corruption scandals to hit the PP, but when questioned by Spanish media, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said he knew “nothing” about it. The party’s spokesman, Rafael Hernando, tweeted: “I’m ashamed and I apologise for the bad conduct of some people, to those Spaniards who in good faith voted for the Popular Party (PP).”

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Revenge is the sweetest thing LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT NOT being a particularly vengeful person, this so called ‘sweet’ act of retribution is not particularly high on my ‘to do’ list. However, there are exceptions, and one example I heard recently certainly fits the bill. Our hero, in this intrepid Irish tale, was on the verge of getting married. He was a nurse by profession and most of his friends worked with him at the local hospital. Just before the wedding, his colleagues organised a boozy stag do. The night was a rip-roaring success and the future groom, utterly inebriated, was taken home and passed out on his own sofa. And this is when our devilish plot begins to thicken. In a pre-determined plan one of his ‘friends’ had raided hospital supplies and brought along all the paraphernalia needed to plaster up broken bones. With our hero duly out for the count, the party goers began their devious work. Careful not to disturb him, they plastered up one of his arms. And what a job they did of it. Not only did they cover his whole arm, but they fitted one of those wire affairs that keeps the arm bent at the elbow and away from the body. They then all left, leaving him still out for the count and snoring peacefully. Early the next day

PLASTER DISASTER: What happens when a stag party goes too far?

his closest friend received a hysterical phone call. It was our (naturally) panic stricken hero, pleading to know what had occurred the night before. After calming him down, the ‘friend’ then managed to convince him that toward the end of the evening, when he was blind drunk, he had fallen over and broken his arm. They had visited the local hospital, had him X-rayed and subsequently plastered up. He was to go back in six weeks to

have it removed. With their victim, hardly able to remember anything at all, he finally accepted the story. Having no other choice, he then proceeded to carry on with the plans for his wedding the following day. Thinking it was all still a great joke, the stag party jesters still didn’t let on. On the morning of the wedding, still no one owned up. Subsequently they were then treated to our hero, walking up the aisle with his blushing

bride on one arm and the other still uncomfortably stuck out in front of him! And still not one of the instigators said a word. Almost unbelievably, they actually let him, still blissfully unaware, have his reception and leave on his honeymoon. It wasn’t ‘til he returned that they finally let the cat out of the bag. Naturally our beleaguered bridegroom went totally ape. Well you would wouldn’t you? For some weeks he didn’t even talk. As time went by, he appeared to put it behind him. They all began to look forward to the next big event. The marriage of his closest friend. The one who had been the ringleader of the stag night plastering ‘joke’! And on that juicy note, we’ll have to leave it all till next week. Don’t forget to tune in. The sweetest of revenge awaits. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee@gmail.com columnists@euroweeklynews.com

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10:00am Scottish Cup Greatest Games 10:30am La Liga Greatest Games 11:00am Revista de la Liga 11:30am La Liga World 12:00pm One2eleven 12:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Revista de la Liga 1:30pm La Liga World 2:00pm La Liga Icons 3:00pm Magical Messi 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm Scottish Cup Greatest Games 5:30pm La Liga Greatest Games 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Rivalries 8:00pm EFL Matters 8:30pm Championship Season Review 9:30pm EFL Rivalries 10:00pm EFL Matters 10:30pm EFL Rivalries 11:00pm La Liga Show 11:30pm EFL Matters 12:00am La Liga Icons 12:15am La Liga Icons

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Dress to Impress Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show Who's Doing the Dishes? Dress to Impress Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Take Me Out You've Been Framed! Gold You've Been Framed! Gold Two and a Half Men Superstore Release the Hounds Celebrity Juice Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad!

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Teleshopping The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Chase Thunderball FYI Daily Thunderball Assault on Precinct 13 FYI Daily Assault on Precinct 13 The Sweeney ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Top of the Pops 9:10pm The Good Old Days 10:00pm Hits, Hype and Hustle: An Insider's 11:00pm Biggest Band Breakups and Makeups 12:00am Agnetha: Abba and After 1:00am Top of the Pops 1:30am Fleetwood Mac: Don't Stop 2:30am Hits, Hype and Hustle: An Insider's Guide to the Music Business 3:30am Biggest Band Breakups and Makeups 4:30am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

7:00am Countdown 7:45am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 11:05am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 1:05pm Couples Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Posh Pawn 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Village of the Year with Penelope Keith 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Jamie and Jimmy's 10:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats 11:00pm The Last Leg 12:05am First Dates Hotel

7:25am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:55am Dress to Impress 8:45am Emmerdale 9:50am You've Been Framed! Gold 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:10am Who's Doing the Dishes? 12:10pm Dress to Impress 1:10pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! Gold 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! Gold 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Superstore 10:00pm American Pie: The Wedding 12:00am Family Guy 1:00am American Dad!

7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:50am Heartbeat 8:55am The Royal 9:55am Judge Judy 10:25am Judge Judy 10:50am Judge Judy 11:15am The Darling Buds of May 12:25pm The Darling Buds of May 1:35pm The Royal 2:35pm Heartbeat 3:40pm Classic Coronation Street 4:15pm Classic Coronation Street 4:50pm On the Buses 5:20pm On the Buses 5:50pm Rising Damp 6:20pm George and Mildred 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Rosemary and Thyme 1:00pm Foyle's War 1:00am Inspector Morse

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Peppa Pig Floogals Digby Dragon Rusty Rivets Shimmer and Shine Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Mofy The Wright Stuff The Hotel Inspector 5 News Lunchtime Cowboy Builders Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: Deadly Assassins My Daughter is Innocent 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Wine Show Celebrity Five Go Barging Celebrity Big Brother Will and Grace Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

10:40am Doctor Strange 12:40pm Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 3:15pm Ghostbusters II 5:10pm X-Men Origins: Wolverine 7:10pm Masters of the Universe 9:00pm Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 11:35pm Doctor Strange 1:35am Ghostbusters II

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7:00am Hollyoaks 8:00am Coach Trip 8:30am All Star Driving School 9:00am Baby Daddy 10:00am Melissa and Joey 11:00am How I Met Your Mother 12:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1:00pm The Goldbergs 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm Melissa and Joey 4:00pm Baby Daddy 5:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:00pm The Goldbergs 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Coach Trip 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm The Inbetweeners Movie 12:05am The Big Bang Theory 12:35am The Big Bang Theory 1:05am Gogglebox 2:10am Tattoo Fixers The parlour is open for business and the Tattoo Fixers are tooled up and ready for action.

7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:30am Live European Tour Golf The second day of the Maybank Championship, held at the Saujana Golf and Country Club. 11:30am Premier League Daily 12:00pm Sky Sports Daily 1:00pm Sky Sports News All the news from the Premier League and beyond. 2:00pm Sky Sports News 3:00pm Sporting Triumphs 3:15pm Live PGA Tour GolfFeatured Groups The featured groups from the second day of the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona. 8:30pm Live Super League 11:30pm Live PGA Tour Golf 1:00am Sky Sports News

4:10am The King's Choice 6:30am The Great Wall: Special 7:00am One More Time 8:45am Moana: Special 9:15am Wakefield 11:15am Fear Inc 1:00pm King Arthur Rip-roaring reworking of the classic tale, with Charlie Hunnam. 3:10pm Ghost in the Shell 5:10pm Viceroy's House Hugh Bonneville stars as Lord Mountbatten. 7:10pm One More Time 9:00pm King Arthur Rip-roaring reworking of the classic tale. 11:10pm Ghost in the Shell 1:00am Fear Inc 2:45am Cardboard Boxer 4:30am The King's Choice

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live James Martin presents another menu of mouthwatering recipes, great chefs and celebrity guests. 12:30pm Mary Berry Everyday 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Six Nations Preview 2:45pm Six Nations Rugby Union 8:00pm BBC News 8:10pm Regional News 8:13pm Weather 8:15pm All Together Now 9:20pm Casualty 10:10pm BBC News 10:25pm Weather 10:30pm Hard Sun 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:50am The NFL Show Highlights from the fourth week of the NFL season. 1:20am Ill Manors

8:10am The Pets Factor 8:30am Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch 9:00am The Dengineers 9:30am Deadly Top 10 10:00am Robot Wars 12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Hairy Bikers Mediterranean Adventure 2:00pm Tennis: Davis Cup Spain v GB 4:30pm Nigel Slater's Middle East: Lebanon 5:30pm Final Score 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Hugh's Wild West 8:00pm A House Through Time 9:00pm Dad's Army 9:30pm Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs 10:00pm Live at the Apollo 10:45pm QI XL 11:30pm The Talented Mr. Ripley 1:40am Albatross 3:05am This is BBC Two

4:30am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. 8:00pm Sicily: The Wonder of the Mediterranean 9:00pm Nature's Miniature Miracles: Natural World 10:00pm Spiral Crime drama following criminal investigations in Paris from all the different points of view. 11:00pm Spiral 12:05am Top of the Pops Richard Skinner and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme. 12:40am Top of the Pops 1:10am Elvis: That's Alright Mama 60 Years on 2:10am Sicily: The Wonder of the Mediterranean

6:00am Location, Location, Location 6:55am Kirstie's Handmade Treasures 7:15am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:10am King of Queens Doug has a day off and decides to hang out with Richie, who is feeling bad about his divorce. 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Frasier 11:25am The Big Bang Theory 12:55pm The Simpsons 2:25pm Come Dine with Me 3:25pm Coast v Country 4:25pm A Place in the Sun 6:35pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Great Canal Journeys 9:00pm Village of the Year with Penelope Keith 10:00pm Suffragette 12:05am About Time 2:20am The Last Leg

7:00am Milkshake! 11:05am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:40am Fail Army Comedy series taking a look at when things go wrong in the worst possible way. 12:05pm Police Interceptors 2:00pm The A-Team 4:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 6:00pm Rich House, Poor House 7:00pm 5 News 7:05pm The Wonderful World of Puppies 8:00pm Greatest Ever Celebrity Wind Ups 9:00pm Blind Date 10:00pm Football on 5 The Championship. 11:00pm Football on 5 Goal Rush. 11:30pm The X Files 1:15am Super Casino

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

Don't Tell the Bride Toy Story of Terror Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Transformers: Dark of the Moon 11:55pm Gogglebox 1:00am Gogglebox 2:05am Naked Attraction 3:10am Rude Tube 4:05am Gogglebox

7:00am Live ICC U19 Wc The final of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand. 9:45am My Icon 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Info not available 12:00pm Info not available 12:30pm Football Burnley meet Manchester City at Turf Moor in the Premier League. 4:15pm Info not available 6:15pm Football Wolves face Sheffield United at Molineux Stadium in the Sky Bet Championship. 8:40pm Live Fight Night 12:30am Live Rugby 7s: Hamilton Day two of the Hamilton stage of the 2017-18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens series.

7:50am Super 4 8:00am Share a Story 8:05am Ultimate Spider-Man v the Sinister Six 8:30am Scrambled! 8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:55am Fangbone 9:10am The Powerpuff Girls 9:30am The Haunted Hathaways 10:05am Wishfart 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:20pm Dancing on Ice 2:20pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:30pm Britain's Favourite Walks: Top 100 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:05pm ITV News 7:15pm You've Been Framed! 7:40pm Take Me Out 9:00pm The Voice UK 10:30pm Through the Keyhole 11:30pm ITV News 11:45pm Lethal Weapon 1:40am Jackpot247

7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:25am Emmerdale Omnibus Rhona tries to move on. Moira is in turmoil but an ultimatum is given. Cain awaits a decision. 10:05am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:00pm Take Me Out 2:15pm You've Been Framed! Gold 3:20pm Yogi Bear 4:20pm FYI Daily 4:25pm Yogi Bear 5:00pm Mr Bean's Holiday 6:00pm FYI Daily 6:05pm Mr Bean's Holiday 6:45pm The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 7:50pm FYI Daily 7:55pm The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 10:00pm Hercules 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Hercules 12:00am Family Guy

7:00am Murder, She Wrote 7:50am Murder, She Wrote Second part of the murder mystery episode. 8:50am Murder, She Wrote 9:50am Lewis 11:55am Foyle's War 3:55pm Columbo: Dagger of the Mind 5:55pm Midsomer Murders 7:55pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am Foyle's War Foyle takes on the might of the US army as racial prejudice erupts. 2:00am On the Buses Classic sitcom. Stan's attempts to woo the inspector's niece at a dinner party end in disaster. 2:25am On the Buses Sitcom about a bus company. 2:55am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping

7:00am The Protectors 7:25am The Professionals 10:30am ITV Racing: The Opening Show Magazine show to complement coverage of the horse racing. 11:30am Barcelona's European Glory A short film looking at Barcelona's triumphs in Europe. 11:40am Pawn Stars Reality series. 2:30pm ITV Racing: Live from Sandown 5:00pm Smokey and the Bandit 6:05pm FYI Daily 6:10pm Smokey and the Bandit 6:50pm Storage Wars 7:45pm World Boxing Super 12:30am Pale Rider 1:30am FYI Daily Latest news from the world of entertainment.

10:20am Tarzan 12:20pm Captain America: Civil War 2:50pm Ghostbusters 4:50pm Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 7:00pm Tarzan 9:00pm Captain America: Civil War 11:30pm Ghostbusters 1:30am Troy

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7:00am Football 10:15am Scottish Cup Greatest Games 10:30am SPFL Matters 11:00am Soccer A.M. 12:30pm SPFL Matters 12:55pm Football 3:00pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 6:15pm Football 10:45pm EFL Goals: Championship 11:15pm Magical Messi Enjoy some of the best moments from the career of Argentinian football icon Lionel Messi. 12:15am EFL Goals: Championship A round-up of all the goals and action from the weekend's games in the Sky Bet Championship. 12:45am EFL Greatest Games 1:00am La Liga Highlights: Real Madrid

8:00pm 5:45am Dragnet 7:40am Top Ten Show, the 2018 8:00am Sadie's Last Days on Earth 9:40am Bridesmaids 11:50am Dumb and Dumber 1:45pm Get Him to the Greek 3:45pm Table 19 5:25pm Police Academy 7:10pm Zoolander 2 9:00pm Get Him to the Greek 11:00pm Table 19 12:35am Airplane!

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The King's Choice One More Time Cardboard Boxer Ghost in the Shell King Arthur Chips Wakefield Ghost in the Shell Live-action reimagining of the classic animation about a cyborg government agent on the trail of a mysterious hacker. King Arthur Rip-roaring reworking of the classic tale about a roguish swordsman who discovers his birthright and takes on his evil uncle. Chips One More Time Fear, Inc Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri: Special Viceroy's House

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7:50am Super 4 8:00am Share a Story 8:05am Ultimate Spider-Man v the Sinister Six 8:30am Scrambled! 8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:55am Ben 10 9:10am Mr Bean: The Animated Series 9:30am Spy School 10:05am Wishfart 10:25am ITV News 10:30am River Monsters 11:00am Peston on Sunday 12:00pm The Martin Lewis Money Show 12:30pm The Voice UK 2:00pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:10pm Britain's Brightest Family 2:40pm The Cruise 3:15pm Six Nations Live 6:30pm ITV News London 6:40pm ITV News 7:00pm Dancing on Ice 9:00pm Endeavour 11:00pm ITV News 11:15pm Peston on Sunday 12:15am Next of Kin

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Coast The NFL Show Gardeners World Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Tennis: Davis Cup Spain v GB MOTD2 Extra Orson Welles Talking Pictures Jane Eyre Adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel. Info not available Info not available Elise Christie: In From the Cold Ski Sunday Six Nations Rugby Special Yellowstone Info not available Dragons' Den The Mash Report Insert Name Here Cleverman Women's Six Nations Highlights

8:00pm Only Connect A show in which connections must be made between seemingly unconnected things. 8:30pm University Challenge 9:00pm Wild Ireland 10:00pm Scotland's Vital Spark: The Clyde Puffer 11:00pm Arena A daily magazine programme which looks at the world of arts and entertainment. 12:15am Stanley Spencer: The Colours of the Clyde 12:45am Cuba with Simon Reeve 1:45am The Story of Maths Series about the history of mathematics, presented by Professor Marcus du Sautoy. 2:45am The Story of Maths

7:15am King of Queens Sitcom about a working man making what he can of family life. 8:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm Jamie and Jimmy's 2:35pm The Simpsons 3:35pm Never Been Kissed 5:40pm Shark Tale 7:30pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:00pm Posh Pawn 9:00pm The Biggest Little Railway in the World 10:00pm SAS: Who Dares Wins 11:00pm Maltese 12:20am Elizabeth Cate Blanchett received an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth 2:50am The World's Most Expensive Food

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TECH FOR THE TIMID LAST week I emailed a helpful Spanish colleague and called him a horse. Well, not intentionally. He had been a true gentleman with his assistance, and I wanted to say so: ‘un verdadero caballero.’ I should have checked with Google Translate before I wrote instead ‘un verdadero caballo.’ Douglas Adams’ famous ‘Babel fish’ translator for every language in the universe (and the 5,000 or so here on Earth) is part of a hallowed sci-fi tradition, promising instant cross-culture communication. We’re actually not that far off, with Google’s new Pixel Buds which can translate between 40 languages though one prominent reviewer has just called them ‘overpromised and undelivered,’ but it’s early days. It all calls to mind that classic Monty Python sketch where a lost tourist brandishing a Serbo-Croat phrasebook tells a London bobby: “I want to fondle your buttock!” Today we have better and buttockfree digital phrasebooks. There are truly amazing tech aids ranging from Google Translate, to the much-lauded

Welcum We Spik Inglish Machine translation is still not good to go, Terence Kennedy regrets.

BABEL FISH: The universal translator. new contender, DeepL Translator (https://www.deepl.com/translator). When not rhapsodising about the latest techno-toys, I (mis-)translate for a living (no, not Spanish obviously, given the horse incident). That used to

involve shelves of weighty reference tomes, and expensive calls to native speakers. Now it’s the click of a mouse, with digital reference works in profusion, and even the entire 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary takes up less space on my harddrive than the average cat video. Google Translate does of course have its limits, as I discovered when printing out its rendition of my illness symptoms for my non-English doctor. My few minutes of medical fame were the funniest thing she had read in ages and cabaret for her colleagues. On a recent holiday in the Czech

Republic I broke the language barrier, with my smartphone as an interpreter, passed back and forth as we each spoke phrases in one language and the phone read them back with reasonable clarity in the other. However rudimentary machine translation still is at this early stage, it can never be as bad as that fabled ‘worst phrasebook ever’ written by the legendary Portuguese author Pedro Carolina back in 1883. Untroubled by not being able to speak any English, he turned classic proverbs into wonderful gibberish: Nothing some money, nothing of Swiss. He eat to coaches. A take is better than two you shall have. The stone as roll not heap up not foam. The dog that bark not bite. And my favourite, whatever it may mean: to craunch a marmoset.

Keep calm and translate THE smartphone world is full of apps to help you across the linguistic divide, from the classic and free Google Translate which even has the hit-andmiss ability to translate a photo of foreign text. There are more straightforward digital dictionaries than you could shake a Babel fish at. The free ones, like Reverso, are often every bit as good as their paid counterparts. For entire chunks of translation, DeepL, mentioned earlier, is the new kid on the block. It in turn is based on a standby of word-andphrase translation, Linguee in many main languages (try https://www.linguee.com/eng lish-spanish). As the inimitable Pedro Carolina insisted: “It may be worth the acceptation of the studious persons, of which we dedicate him particularly.” Couldn’t have put it better myself.

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

LAST week I wrote about a restaurant that was briefly rated number one on TripAdvisor this week about another three that are similarly top rated by TripAdvisor. So what’s the difference? Well, the first one, the Shed, was a total fake, whereas these three are genuine restaurants, set up in jails and run by prisoners, its inmates becoming top chefs from doing ‘porridge’! The Clink restaurant, a charity rehabilitating prisoners by training them in food preparation, operates at four secure prisons.

According to TripAdvisor, three of the four restaurants (HMP Styal, in Wilms lo w, C h e s h ire; H MP Cardiff, in Wales and HMP High Down, Surrey) are top ra te d in th eir are a , w h ile HMP Brixton is London’s th ird -b es t re s ta u ran t, beating Restaurant Gord o n R ams a y (N o 5 1 ) and Michel Roux’s Le Gavroche (No 60). Great news! Helping prisoners turn their lives around while they’re in prison. Giving them a sense of selfworth, instead of locking them up most of the day, with no access to training or education, and then dumping them back on the street.

GOING GOURMET: Prison porridge beats Gordon Ramsay’s fare.

How soon, I wonder, can they start getting them into NVQ healthcare assistant training etc etc? Great news, that is, until the latest inspectors’ report, that diners at The Clink, Brixton, have been smuggling drugs and mobiles to inmates working in the kitchen. I mean, who’d have thought inmates would have dreamed up a wheeze like that? It’s enough to drive us all crazy! Which reminds me of an old joke. This guy goes to see a highly recommended psychiatrist. The doctor shows the man an inkblot and asks, “What does this remind you of?” The guy replies, “A naked

woman.” Then the shrink shows the man another inkblot and asks him the same question. The guy responds, “A naked woman on a bed.” This goes on and on, inkblot after inkblot. The psychiatrist said to him, “You’re a sick pervert.” The guy replies, “I’m not the pervert here. You’re the one who keeps showing me all these dirty pictures.” Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99; £0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity. columnists@euroweeklynews.com

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TV COUCH CRITIC SATURDAY nights can be tricky things. I really don’t want to light the fire and curl up to watch TV every week, but the coldish snap last week made me do just that and I started my viewing with All Together Now BBC1 Saturday. The format here is relatively simple; you and 99 friends go to your local bar, set up a karaoke machine and ask random people to belt out a tune. If you like the singing you turn a light on and get up to sing along. If you don’t like it you try to sit still and look grumpy. The BBC have thrown in a former Spice Girl and assorted people from the music industry you won’t know most of them and host Rob Beckett, fresh from the Wedding Day Winners nightmare show with dazzling Lorraine Kelly, gives Ginger Spice the most air time. To be fair so would I. The prize is a chance to win £50,000 in the grand final. Two performances stand out from week one. Michael Rice blasted out a brilliant version of Proud Mary by Tina Turner and got all of the 100 up singing along. He will go far in this competition. The other stand out for me was Alex who clearly isn’t going very far, achieving a score of 11. The problem was the song choice. Alex can sing, has stage presence and if he ditched the comedy moustache was capable of going further. But he sang Your Song by Sir El-

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SPOT THE SPICE GIRL: All Together Now. ton. This is Saturday night, the panellists are people who have more faith in their own talent than is safe and Alex sang Your Song. What a shame. I loved the social media references to the Muppet Show following the first episode. Two Doors Down, BBC2 Monday nights has thankfully returned for a third series. You might remember that I am a fan of this Scottish come-

dy and not just because I am married to a Glaswegian and recognise some of my in-laws in the characters. The delivery is always on point and Doon MacKichan should get some sort of award from First Minister Sturgeon for her performance as Cathy. She is doing more to get people to visit the glens than Tourism Scotland. I need to give a plug to Next of Kin, Monday

Night ITV. A brilliant concept, intelligent writing, two wonderful headliners in Archie Panjabi and Jack Davenport and yet ratings are sliding and critics being unkind, but I’m sticking with it. Michael Portillo continued his Great American Railroad Journey, (BBC2, weekdays) with a trip through Canada’s Quebec province - yes Canada, Great American Railroad, I’m just going with it. We need someone to get Michael to El Corte Ingles to do something about his blazers and pairing red trousers with a green shirt (is that part of the appeal?) but this is a smashing show, with wonderful scenery and informative pieces. Who doesn’t want to learn more about maple syrup and Canada’s Parliament? Finally this week, I’m still confused by A House Through Time, (BBC2 Saturday); 62 Falkner Street in Liverpool is a nice Georgian terraced house, in a wonderful city but I just don’t get the point of it all. There are much better history telling formats out there and would someone please get David Olusoga a different job, preferably off our screens! Critique: Adam Whalley-Lewis, Casares, Costa del Sol

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How to drive safely in winter THERE are many winter lovers who like visiting cities during cold periods or participating in snow sports. One must admit that it is not the same visiting, for instance, Sierra Nevada covered by snow, adding an extra attraction to these magical mountains, than without it. But if you go driving this can be harrowing, especially where blizzard and icy conditions crop up seemingly out of nowhere. If, after all, you decide to drive, there are some recommendations to take into account: • Check the weather before you go If the weather is freezing, warm up the car before you drive it. If the forecast looks unpredictable, wait out the storm if possible. But if you must travel, make sure you share your travel plans and route with someone before you leave. If you become stranded in an unfamiliar area, do not leave your car. Place reflective triangles in front and behind the car and make sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked by snow, mud or

any other object. • Prepare Your Car for Winter Besides checking the weather, it’s important to have a mechanic check the condition of the following vehicle systems before heading out on the road: ignition, brakes, wiring, hoses and fan belts, spark plugs, air, fuel and emissions filters, distributor, battery, tyre wear and air pressure and check the antifreeze level. • Know What to Do to Avoid a Crash Sometimes water or ice on the road can surprise drivers, even with little to no precipitation. So, if you don’t want to be surprised and end up in a crash, here are some tips: - Never mix radial tyres with other types of tyres - If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy and snowy weather - Do not use cruise control in wintery conditions - Accelerate and decelerate slowly - Increase your distance to the car ahead

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Brexit By Karl Smallman A GROUP working to protect the rights of British migrants in Spain is running a campaign to support ‘Votes for Life.’ It is estimated that around one million Brits living overseas have been denied the right to vote in the UK due to the 15-year rule. The group say that many British citizens living abroad still have close family ties to the UK and many still own property and/or pay taxes there. “Those who have contributed to the wealth of the UK are quite rightly angry and concerned at being denied their democratic right to vote,” they say. The group says the pledge to grant votes for life to British citizens abroad was included in the 2010 and 2015 Conservative manifestos. And, on February 23, the second reading of MP Glyn Davies’ Private Member’s Bill takes place to restore the right to vote to all UK overseas voters. Now Bremain in Spain is urging every British citizen to write to their

Bremain in Spain back ‘Votes for Life’ campaign

OVERSEAS: Make sure your rights are protected. MP, or the MP in their previous constituency if they are disenfranchised, to press them to support the Private Member’s Bill. The group has drafted a template letter you can send to your MP that reads as follows: ‘Dear..., I am writing to ask you to support Glyn Davies MP in the second read-

ing of his Votes for Life bill, which is scheduled for February 23, 2018. As you know, the pledge to grant votes for life to British citizens resident abroad was included in the 2010 and 2015 Conservative manifestos, and is even more relevant with Chris Skidmore’s launch of the Democratic Engagement Plan which aims to tackle democratic ex-

clusion, outlines plans to increase participation by under-registered groups, and identifies barriers faced by specific demographics. The year 2018 is also the year in which we as a democracy - are celebrating the centenary of women’s right to vote. ‘Votes for Life’ is a critical issue for UK citizens resident abroad and for democracy itself. It is estimated that there are over one million Britons overseas who have lost their voting rights. Being denied the right to vote in recent general elections has had a huge impact on the lives of longterm non-resident British citizens. There are many democracies around the world who allow their overseas citizens to vote and some even have specific constituencies solely representing those citizens. Surely the Mother of Parliaments

should do the same? Many British citizens living abroad still have close family ties to the UK and many still own property and/or pay taxes there. Those who have contributed to the wealth of the UK are quite rightly angry and concerned at being denied their democratic right to vote. I am therefore writing to urge you to support Glyn Davies’ bill. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Yours sincerely,’ The group reminds that you don’t forget to add your previous address or postcode so that they can identify you as one of their constituents. For those who prefer to tweet their MP, they have a ‘Votes for Life’ meme which people can easily send which is available on their Facebook page.

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Plane stupid THE budget airlines expect their customers to print their own boarding passes, but unhelpfully prevent it happening earlier than a month before each flight. Anyone visiting Spain for more than a month can therefore find it difficult to get a boarding pass for the return journey. If locutorios, cyber cafes or tourist offices are willing to help, they could display notices offering to

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Supermarket Sweep a constant problem ON the last three occasions I have shopped at a Spanish supermarket in the Aguilas Plaza I have encountered exactly the same problem. The store is festooned with special offers such as ‘buy one get the other one at half price.’ When I have selected these and presented them for payment at the checkout, the computer tills have in many cases not been programmed to reflect the offers and the full price is charged. When I try to explain to the checkout girl what the problem is she doesn’t really understand, she just scans the items and does

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DEAR Leapy, I am a great fan of yours but in your article, dated January 4, you used that awful US word SNUCK. We English don’t SNUCK, we SNEAK! Much of what we remember of England has sadly now gone, but at least the beautiful English language which we gave to the world, still remains. That’s all for now, please, excuse my scrawl, I have a disabled hand. Keep up the good work, I will now SNEAK away! John Frensham, Quesada, Rosales

SPECIAL OFFERS: Often not programmed at the tills. what the computer tells her. I then have to go back to the displays and physically remove the special offer labels and bring them to the checkout, where the assistant has to then manually override the computer to input

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the correct prices. This is very frustrating for both myself and the checkout girl and very irritating for other customers waiting in the queue whilst all this is taking place. Don Mather, Aguilas

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Nothing against immigration (Leapy Lee) WELL, for once Leapy you’ve tried (but failed) to write a balanced opinion. You ignore that you migrated of your own free will. Maybe your self-inflicted prison sentence influenced your decision, but Britain was not a war zone. Your home was not bombed to rubble. You had electricity, water, food and free medical care if you needed it. You had choice. Ninety-nine per cent of the migrants you are so opposed to have NO CHOICE! They are faced with apalling conditions you would not tolerate for one moment! They are enduring years of proxy wars inflicted on them by OUR OWN disastrous policies in the Middle East. IF they stay, they face starvation and death! You would be fleeing with them! I don’t buy your bleating. As Shakespeare’s Hamlet might say, the Leapy doth protest too much. Brian Eagleson

How can Brian Eagleson possibly know that 90 per cent of immigrants are fleeing starvation and death. Has he counted them? Anyway, Leapy is not talking about them. He is talking about the ones that come to take advantage of our better way of life with their Nike trainers and iPhones. The ones who leave their womenfolk and children behind. The ones who hate us and want to change our way of life. As usual an inciteful and well written piece Leapy. Erica P

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Plans to remove toll road charges

How awful we were on that road going the other way about that time! There was snow for about one mile ! Jean and John Rowlands

I just read between the lines and I just wish they would stop overdeveloping the coast, it will soon end up as a conglomerate of urbanisations, the only bit left is Duquesa to La Linea. It’s such a shame. All those apartments will have cars belonging to them that further clog up the towns when you want to park and do your jobs. And all the extra tourists on the roads, nightmare. I’ll be off if it gets much busier down here, I left Barcelona and that coast for the same reason. Leigh Hobson

So sad RIP to all who lost their lives. Donna Connors Hughes

Best idea they have had in a long time. Trisha Rodgers

Three dead in AP-7 crash

Robert De Niro opening new resort in Spain I’m waiting for my invitation!

Barbara Stallwood Hope he’s polished up his Spanish? Last I heard he was talking Italian… Terence Sheehan

Five detained over 4,000 kilo orange theft Did the ‘peel-ers’ apprehend the jaffa stealers? Tim McMahon I think they should appeel.

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print boarding passes and stating their price for this valuable service. Derek Eyles, Alicante

Confused Cartagena CAN anyone really tell us what is happening with San Javier airport? Corvera is supposed to be opening this year, but we have heard that before, and when that opens San Javier is supposed to close. However during the last week, AENA have given a four-year contract to ADELTE, a company specialising in airport boarding, for better assistance to passengers with reduced mobility or mobility issues. Does this perhaps mean that San Javier won’t close and they will keep both open, which would be nice, especially as we and lots of other passengers will have double the journey time to Corvera? Richard Prowse, Cartagena

Different strokes THE difference between sensible print and dross was highlighted in last week’s Euro Weekly. In the sensible corner we had Mike Senker highlighting Donald Trump’s total lack of diplomacy, his racism and his tweet endorsements from that bastion of peace the KKK. Then in the opposite corner we had good old Leapy, bleating on as if Trump was some sort of latter day saint. Mr Lee, get your facts right, Mr Obama was not responsible for the embassy move. I sometimes worry, Leapy about your feelings towards Trump. It’s plain to see what sort of President he is. Why don’t you read Mike Senker’s column first, nail and head come to mind. Philip, San Fulgencio

Kitchen sink MUCH was made of a recent police crackdown on older cars, with motorists being stopped and having their vehicles checked for safety. That is very laudable but why don’t the authorities seem to do anything about the constant parade of foreign cars totally overladen en route to and from ports connecting with Morocco? The police seem to ignore these really dangerous vehicles, perhaps because they don’t want the hassle of dealing with potentially non-Spanish speakers. Brian Jones, Manilva

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What a disaster! Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WELL what a week! I didn’t know whether to touch on this subject or not but decided to because, to be honest, it’s making me a bit grumpy. Sexual harassment is wrong. That’s it. No ifs, buts or whatevers, it’s wrong, period. There was a men only charity do in London hosted by the Presidents Club. They, in turn, hired hostesses who were told what to wear including the colour of their underwear. Anyone spot the obvious problem that could occur here? Oh and the hostesses were told they could drink booze whilst working. This all came to light after one of the hostesses, who was an undercover reporter for the Financial Times, attended the function and then did an article about a load of drunk, rich old men sexually harassing a bunch of scantily dressed, possibly tipsy, young women who were trying to extract as much money as they could for charity. A disaster waiting to happen. The money being raised was for Great Ormond Street Hospital and was close to a million pounds. That has now been returned so the biggest losers are sick children which is

terrible. People have been fired and others resigned. What a disaster, all because a bunch of idiots don’t know it’s 2018 not the 60’s, 70’s or 80’s or the beginning of time as that’s how long this behaviour has been going on. The further fall out was several companies, charities and organisations have said they will not be using hostesses any more. One of the darts organisations will not have the walk on girls accompany the players on stage any more. I remember going to the Motor Show in the UK and nearly every stand had young, pretty girls, some in bikinis, trying to get you to look at their cars. Will boxing get rid of the girls that parade in the ring with the round number? You have to remember there are a lot of young ladies who earn a very lucrative living being hostesses and promotion girls or models which is their choice. In fact, I have a friend who did this work for many years and she told me unfortunately a few idiots spoil it for the rest. She loved her work and is retired now. She was not assaulted on every job but there were a few where she had to put the punters very sharply in their place. It’s just a terrible pity that because of a few morons, and I’m sure it wasn’t every man there, GOSH and many other good causes will have to find money from other sources to continue their wonderful work. columnists@euroweeklynews.com

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LEGALLY SPEAKING Can I put a flag on my car? 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. PATRIOTISM may give us a warm feeling of belonging, and the notion that members of a country may stick together as one is something which has stood the test of time, but displaying that patriotism on a vehicle can lead to a whole range of problems, resulting in a situation becoming a danger to other road users, unless it is done correctly. Whether it is of a country, a football team or just a group to which you belong, carrying a flag to show your support is something that many people may consider, but it can also lead to fines from the traffic police if your flag does not comply with the regulations, not because the flag may show support for another country, but because they can lead to danger. Article 14 of the Reglamento Circulacion deals with the distribution of loads, under the heading ‘Disposición de la carga.’ Although a flag may not be considered to be a load, because it is an element which is additional to the normal fixtures of the vehicle, then it qualifies as such. As such, in the interests of safety, anything carried on a vehicle must not drag fully or partially, fall or move dangerously, interfere with vehicle stability, produce noise, dust or other problems that can be avoided and must

not hide the lighting and signals, number plates or anything else which could interfere with manual warnings of the drivers. Quite clearly, if a flag is of a large enough size, it will produce considerable drag. It may well interfere with the view of lights, number plates and other fixtures, and could blow or fall into the path of other road users, and is a risk in terms of becoming loose or entangles in either the vehicle carrying it, or others. Therefore, quite clearly, large flags are not allowed. However, there are smaller, purpose built flags which are permitted. These are often seen attached to the windows of vehicles, or sometimes as part of the main structure. Similarly, there are other accessories available which can be fitted to a vehicle safely, such as covers for the wing mirrors, so long as the active view of the mirror is not obscured. A flag draped or tied across the bonnet or roof, or any part of the vehicle, would not be permitted, nor would covers to the sun visors, which could interfere with the visibility of the driver. FLYING WITH PRIDE: But is it legal?

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Can they cut off his water? Can a community cut off the water supply of a debtor? I am the President of an urbanisation of over 250 properties. We receive wat e r f ro m t h e m a c ro - u r b a n i s a t i o n , which is monitored through a master meter. We then supply water to all the houses in our community through indiNo, you cannot. If you cut off their water, they can bring a case against the community for denying them an essential service to community members even if they are behind

vidual meters. The community then charges each owner for the water consumed. A s w e h a v e s o m e d e b t o r s w h o a re well in arrears with both community and water charges, can we cut off their water to stop them receiving what they are not paying for?

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in their payments. Your only recourse is to claim the

unpaid community fees and water bills through the courts and I suggest you begin this process as soon as possible. Do not forget to claim court costs from them as well.

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

ACCORDING to Ricardo Costa, the Partido Popular’s regional secretary general in the Valencian Community, the party was financed with black money on the orders of Generalitat ex-president Francisco Camps. “I didn’t know,” Mariano Rajoy claimed on the same day that he announced he hopes to run for a third presidential term. So Spain’s next president either ignores corruption or is so inept that he was unaware of it. Take your pick.

Heading for a cul-de-sac ROGER TORRENT, Speaker of the Catalan parliament, said before he was elected, that the Advisory Committee would pronounce on Carles Puigdemon’s chances of be-

coming president while remaining exiled in Brussels. The legal eagles gave that the thumbs-down as expected, but Torrent later confirmed the ‘absolute legitimacy’ of Puigdemont’s potential investiture, although he was ‘aware of the legal situation and the charges faced by the former regional president.’ But Torrent also wants conciliation, as he emphasised on taking his place at the Mesa. That’s why he wants to meet Mariano Rajoy, so that he and Spain’s president can ‘explore all political avenues’ to ensure that Cataluña has a president, whatever his name. Good luck with that one, Roger, because political problems need political answers, but Rajoy’s way of dealing with them is to pass the buck to the courts. The only avenues to explore, especially those regarding the re-election of the man who insists he is already the one true president of the Catalan republic, will lead all concerned down a one-way street into a cul-de-sac.

Big fish supper for Montoro IF politicians do it and if footballers do it, why shouldn’t footballers’ girlfriends do it? Shakira, partner of Gerard Pique - the pro-independence Barcelona FC star, who is regularly booed when he plays for the Spanish side - has been accused of not paying her taxes. It’s understandable that Hacienda must scrape up as much cash as it can in a country where, until comparatively recent times, paying tax was regarded as a quaint foreign custom. All the same, it’s satisfying for the small taxpayer who hasn’t enough for evasion to see Cristobal Montoro go after the big fish insteadof the tiddlers. columnists@euroweeklynews.com

Loyalty card torn up THE Partido Popular (PP) condemned Ciudadanos (Cs), whining that the party is ‘disloyal.’ They seem to have forgotten that Spain has a government only because Ciudadanos agreed to support Rajoy’s investiture bid in October 2016. In return Rajoy signed up to 150 unPP-ish measures that some insiders - without saying so aloud - believed could have helped to produce the renovation the party needed. More than a year later, precious few of Albert Rivera’s conditions have been met, but in the meantime Cs trounced the PP in Cataluña and would be in power in Spain if there were a general election tomorrow. According to PP sources, Rajoy has allowed Cs to hog too much of the limelight, and pat itself on the back for the few changes it manoeuvred the usuallystatic president into effecting. And would you believe it! Rivera’s party has sometimes voted against PP measures in parliament, his PP detractors maintain. There is a Spanish saying about being a prostitute and providing the bed as well, which is what Rajoy expected from Rivera. Not only has that not happened but the PP is now trailing Cs and there is nothing more infuriating in life, and above all in politics, than needing someone you dislike more than they need you. MARIANO RAJOY: Hopes to run for a third time.

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Even as you prepare to go on a trip or start something new this week, the future beckons. In small things there are clues to the way forward. A chance encounter brings humour and opens your eyes to a friendship lately neglected.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Mutual plans are exciting but make sure that others know your needs exactly. As a Leo, you will never willingly accept second best but how can others know your standards? Your needs and desires are close to your heart but are sometimes held so close that others cannot see and respond to them.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Putting your thoughts and feelings on a par with someone else will help you to understand their point of view. As painful as it seems, there will need to be some compromise if everyone is to be happy.

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Across:

1 Chubasco, 4 Ball, 8 Glove, 10 Amapola, 11 Estadio, 12 Rude, 14 Apagar, 16 Straws, 19 Lata, 21 Rescate, 24 Apology, 25 Tides, 26 Lead, 27 Prisoner.

Down: 1 Cigüeñas, 2 Ahead, 3 Clavos, 5 Avoid, 6 Leal, 7 Carrot, 9 Ostra, 13 Ascensor, 15 Asador, 17 Ataud, 18 Prayer, 20 Ahora, 22 Setas, 23 Fall.

1 Despair, 4 Gloss, 7 Solve, 9 Slating, 10 Inspire, 11 Extra, 12 Rocket, 14 Random, 18 Draft, 20 Abandon, 22 Tribune, 23 Slang, 24 Dates, 25 Sprints.

Down: 1 Dossier, 2 Sells, 3 Rasher, 4 Grace, 5 Omitted, 6 Sigma, 8 Elite, 13 Chariot, 15 Amass, 16 Manages, 17 Valets, 18 Dated, 19 Thugs, 21 Drain.

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Sometimes, you retreat into your shell and your normally gregarious personality takes a back seat. Although you may not have received the expected response to a question recently, it is no reason to brood. Show yourself in your true colours this week.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) You may feel a bit like Sherlock Holmes when you solve a tricky dilemma. With your intellect soaring, it is little surprise that others come to you with their problems. A natural agony aunt because of your interest in others, this suits you well enough.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) The way to bring energy levels up this week is to spend time with energetic people. You may feel a little on the fringes initially but, at the end of the day, your spirit will be lifted. Fresh air and group activities bring the most satisfaction, although a one-to-one task proves particularly fruitful.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)

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Emotional and monetary wealth go hand in hand at the beginning of this energetic week. Someone is likely to make demands that you find unacceptable and you will need all your tact to avoid unpleasantness, but any resistance by you will, in the longer term, only gain you respect.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20)

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Across: 1 Sharp, 4 Scrub, 7 Tarantula, 8 Task, 10 Genius, 12 Cornet, 13 Begs, 16 Premature, 18 Dense, 19 Timid.

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1 Skirt, 2 Ant, 3 Pork, 4 Singer, 5 Routine, 6 Brass, 9 Surgeon, 11 Debate, 12 Cupid, 14 Squad, 15 Just, 17 Elm.

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Someone with a romantic interest in you starts buzzing around. This is all very well if you are willing, but if not keep your distance. As thoughts turn to summer, it is not surprising that a holiday is on your mind. There is, however, a question mark over with whom you want to go.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Look ahead to see how exactly you can make this spring extra special. Making your plans clear to others means a smooth journey as opposed to unnecessary delays. A particular place brings back memories of a love long past. However, this love is not truly lost because it will always be a part of who you are.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Small matters start to clog up the emotional works. You would rather be somewhere else, but grit your teeth and deal with necessary matters. Finances certainly must be watched most carefully. Get your glad rags on at the weekend and really let your hair down. Of course, there are more serious matters to be considered but not all the time.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) There is an incredibly romantic week ahead if you only enter into the spirit of it. Let your feelings be seen and felt, showing appreciation for loved ones. You do not need the excuse of a birthday or anniversary to give a gift, just a heart full of love. Contentment surfaces several times this week and is down to your own past efforts.

QUIZ: TAKING A GAMBLE 1. Gamblers Anonymous (GA), the 12-step programme for people who have a gambling problem, was established in Los Angeles in which decade? 2. Hotel magnate Sol Kerzner created which golf and gambling resort in the so-called 'homeland' of Bophuthatswama in South Africa in 1979? 3. In gambling slang, what is the value of a monkey? 4. In poker, what is the highest ranked hand? 5. In the UK what name is given to a bet placed on a series of races (or other events), the winnings and stake from each being placed on the next? 6. ‘My daddy was a gambling man way down in New Orleans’ is a famous line from which traditional folk song that was a UK number one hit single for The Animals in 1964?

7. When gambling on horse-racing, what term is used for a bet on four selections and consisting of 11 separate bets? 8. Which famous American folk hero was shot and killed by gambler ‘Black’ Jack McCall at Nuttal and Mann's Saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory on August 2, 1876? 9. Which item of footware shares its name with the box from which cards are dealt in casinos at baccarat or some other card games? 10. Which singer, along with his Skiffle Group, topped the UK singles charts in 1957 with Gamblin' Man? Not a lot of people know that... the Venetian Macau (Macau, China) is the world’s largest casino complex, covering 546,000 square feet with 4,200 slot and table games and 53 bars and restaurants.

Answers: Answers 1. 1950s (September 13, 1957), 2. SUN CITY, 3. £500, 4. ROYAL FLUSH (ace, king, queen, jack and 10, all the same suit), 5. ACCUMULATOR (also known as a PARLAY), 6. THE HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN. 7. YANKEE, 8. WILD BILL (James Butler) HICKOK, 9. SHOE, 10. LONNIE DONEGAN

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What’s ahead this month Welcome to your February 2018 forecast. Every month I write about how the Astrology, Numerology, and Tarot for the month ahead affect you. Below is your forecast for February 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: What’s your vision? Sun in Aquarius: The airy influence of this sign throughout most of February helps you to develop a vision for the year ahead. What do you desire? Consider your passions, talents and natural abilities to help you become clearer about your goals this month. Talk about your dreams with friends and ask for help. This is not the time to go it alone. Offer support and ask for guidance where you need it. On February 18 the sun moves into the sign of Pisces. This sensitive and intuitive sign will help you to know in each moment what is right for you, so stay present and tuned into your feelings. Now would be the perfect time to develop a daily meditation practice to

help you stay centred and calm. Get in tune with the moon: The new moon on February 16 is helping you to make new connections. Aspire to oneness with all humanity. Give thanks for your more challenging relationships which are helping you to grow. Surround yourself with those who uplift and inspire you. Be the change you want to see in others. Keep your thoughts positive, as this air sign influences the way we think, and perceive the world. See the good in everyone and everything. Numerology: Find balance Number 2: This number is helping you to bring more balance to your life, creating a balance between work and play, rest and action. When we find balance between our mind, body and spirit, our energy flows. Consider perhaps which areas of your life you need to bring more balance to. The High Priestess: Trust your vibes The High Priestess in the Tarot Deck is

depicted as a spiritual woman, with her foot on the new moon, and a black and white pillar either side of her. She uses her insight to make choices from a place of stillness. She reminds us to have faith and that this is a powerful quality which moves mountains. Trust yourself and the universe when making choices. Then act as if your desire has already manifested. Becoming more accepting of yourself will help you to develop more faith. When you truly accept every aspect of yourself you will feel centred and confident. Your 2018 forecast Astrology, Numerology and the Tarot are ancient tools of divination which aid self-awareness. By looking at the unique numbers and planets in your date of birth, I can guide you to become clearer, calmer and more confident about your direction for the year ahead. Contact me at sally.trotman@btinternet.com.

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The original wristwatch - updated! Nick Horne The Rich Pick Freelance correspondent, London, England EACH year watch manufacturers reveal something of what their designers are developing in their research and development workshops. A new year is the opportunity for designers of extremely small engines to amaze, charm and seduce the fine watch collector. Cartier - French and founded 171 years ago, a byword for luxury and the luxurious. Creators of unique watches and fabulous jewellery, reveals the updated Santos de Cartier. First created in 1904, through a collaboration between the Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont and Louis Cartier. The updated Santos de Cartier wristwatch is designed to be a perfect fit on the wrist. The design studios updated the wristwatch, focusing on comfort, wear and respecting the original aesthetic, from the square shape to the eight bezel screws. Sleeker lines unify the innovative strap system and the watch case. The strap system ensures all straps are interchangeable with a ‘QuickSwitch’ system which dispenses with the need for a tool. MB&F - Maximilian Busser conceived of

Wait for one new wristwatch and hundreds turn up at once. Four distinctive pieces, revealed by four distinctive watch manufacturers, Cartier, MB&F, Officine Panerai and Richard Mille at the SIHH 2018, the annual fine watch exhibition held in the Swiss city of Geneva.

EXCLUSIVE: The Moonmachine 2. a brand and manufacture dedicated to developing radical horological concepts, working in small hyper-creative groups. Following a career working for important manufacturers - Jaeger LeCoultre and Harry Winston - in 2005 Busser realised his dream and launched MB&F. The Moonmachine 2, is offered in three editions, each limited to 12

ITALIAN PASSION: The Astonomo. examples, one in full titanium, with white gold moons and a light-blue sky, one in blackened titanium, with white gold moons and a dark-blue sky, and one in red-gold and titanium with red-gold moons and an anthracite sky. Officine Panerai - Italian design and Swiss craftsmanship. Rooted in Florence,

founded 160 years ago, its maritime heritage, established by Officine Panerai’s connection to intrepid Italian submariners during the Second World War, for whom highly specialised time pieces were developed. L’Astronomo Luminor 1950 Tourbillon Moon Phase Equat i on of t i m e GMT 50mm. Updated and enhanced, an example of Officine Panerai’s technical mastery. Li ke i t s pr edecessor, t he new L’ Astronomo is made to order, and the skelet oni sed m ovem ent , t he P.2005/ GLS (standing for Galileo Luna Scheletrato) is personalised to operate in accordance with t he geogr aphi cal pl ace chosen by t he wearer. Richard Mille - the eponymous Swiss luxury brand was founded in 1999. Its first creation the RM-001 went on sale in 2001. The RM 53-01 is claimed to be the result of an encounter between Richard Mille and the polo player Pablo MacDonough. This watch reveals a suspended tourbillon calibre, visible through the laminated sapphire glass of its Carbon TPT® case, a complex armour of an entirely new kind for this high-risk sport and limited to 30 pieces in Carbon TPT. These exclusive time pieces may be acquired through select networks of dealers and boutiques. Search them out. They deserve to be seen, held and worn.

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The colour purple IT’S safe to say the colour purple is having a moment, in fashion, beauty and interior design. However, it’s the purple-food trend that is perhaps becoming the most popular. Many naturally purple foods are closely associated with healthy eating, as they are known to have a high nutritional content and be packed with antioxidants. Fruit such as blackberries, blueberries and blackcurrants contain the antioxidant ‘anthocyanin’ which has been linked to a whole range of health benefits, such as lower insulin levels and less risk of inflammation. It can also be found in cranberries, cherries, aubergines and cabbage. Purple cabbage is also a great source of essential nutrients such manganese, potassium, magnesium and calcium. It also contains vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B1 and vitamin B6. The anthocyanins found in red or purple cabbage are also believed to protect the heart and red blood cells from wear and tear. Antioxidants found in purple and blue fruits

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could also be the key to young and healthylooking skin as they help prevent damage caused by free radicals in the body. Other purple foods such as aubergine and purple onions reportedly help to reduce the risk of cancer as they contain flavonoids which have been proven to boost immunity to certain cancers and help keep blood pressure under control. Purple sweet potatoes are packed with fibre, as well as iron, potassium and vitamin B6, so are great for improving digestion. Studies have shown them to help improve blood sugar levels and they also have antibacterial properties, so protect against contracting certain diseases. Beetroot, perhaps the most famous purple vegetable of them all, is jam packed with essential nutrients such as iron, potassium, B vitamins, magnesium and manganese. It is also a great detox food as it contains compounds called glutathiones which help to cleanse heavy metals, toxins and waste from the system. They have also been proven to help your

muscles recover following a workout as they are full of nitrates which release oxygen into the bloodstream and boosts circulation to the places that need it. This can also help to lower blood pressure.

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Detoxing: decoded THE phrase ‘detoxing’ is never more overused than it is at this time of year, when people decide it’s time to cleanse their bodies of all the bad stuff consumed over the holiday period. After all, new year, new you right? However, not many people know what ‘detoxing’ really means and it has become something of a fad phrase in recent years, used to describe everything from staying away from alcohol for a month to doing a full-on juice cleanse. Detoxing is basically the body’s way of getting rid of toxins and pollutants, which it

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GOOD STUFF: Don’t rely on juice to cleanse your system.

does naturally anyway. The body’s organs are constantly working to neutralise and remove harmful substances, with the liver filtering one and a half litres of blood every minute alone. Harmful substances encompass much more than booze and junk food; they are in everything and are impossible to avoid. Pesticides, pollution and pharmaceutical drugs are just some of the things the body works hard to purge. A good detox plan involves consuming more good stuff, not just cutting out the really bad stuff. Adding more anti-inflammatory foods, such as fresh fruit and veg, to your diet and drinking more water will help your body to flush out the toxins and you could start noticing the difference almost immediately. It can help make your skin glow, boost your energy levels, and improve your mood, your sleep, and your sugar cravings. Go on, give your body a break.

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THERE’S something about plunging yourself head first into freezing cold water first thing in the morning that really gets you going in the morning. As off-putting as it sounds, a cold shower - often referred to as a ‘Scottish Shower’ or even the ‘James Bond Shower’ - can do wonders for getting your morning off to a good start, especially if you’re one of those people who take several hours to fully wake up. Research suggests that plunging yourself into freezing water may also be good for your physical and mental health. An article published in The North American Journal of Medical Sciences revealed that cold water can provide relief from pain and inflammation, as well as aiding and abetting al-

most all of your body’s systems. A Dutch study also revealed that taking cold showers increases alertness and productivity and reduces sick days. This is believed to be due to the fact the shock causes us to breathe deeply, increasing our oxygen intake to help us keep warm. Therefore our heart rate also increases, sending a rush of blood through the entire body and providing a natural energy boost. They have also been shown to help relieve symptoms of anxiety, as a study from Virginia Commonwealth University revealed that cold showers send electrical nerve impulses to the brain, providing an uplifting effect. So the next time your boiler breaks down don’t panic, just brace yourself and embrace the cold.

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Garlic: the health benefits

INCREDIBLY potent and packed with flavour, garlic is often a key ingredient in cuisine across the globe. However, garlic is perhaps the world’s most underrated super food, and has been linked to helping prevent a whole host of illnesses, including the four causes of death: stroke, cancer, heart disease and infections. The root is high in certain sulphur compounds which scientists believe are responsible for its scent and taste, but also may have a positive effect on human health. Garlic is at its most beneficial when eaten raw as it is still packed with antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal properties that can help relieve colds as well as other infections. One of garlic’s most amazing abilities is that it’s been shown to help reverse the symptoms of early heart disease as a 2016 study published in the Journal of Nutrition revealed that garlic extract reduced the build-up of plaque in arteries supplying blood to the heart for patients diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.

It also has been shown to help control high blood pressure as it contains polysulfides that aid the opening or widening of blood vessels, reducing blood pressure. Garlic is a great addition to your diet in winter especially as it has also been shown to help prevent and combat the com-

mon cold. Certain chemical compounds found in garlic are effective at killing the microorganisms that cause infections and studies have shown those who eat raw garlic taken on a regular basis are less likely to get a cold, and recover faster if they do.

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PARTY TIME: Cartagena’s carnival in previous years. CARTAGENA’S spectacular Carnival is set to begin tomorrow (Friday). The main event takes place on February 10, with the carnival season lasting from tomorrow until February 13. Cartagena is famous for its witty satire singers, who perform cheeky songs. However,

much of the political humour and sarcasm is lost on non-fluent speakers. Organised by an independent carnival federation and Cartagena Town

Hall, each day has its own full schedule of events. Carnival season is traditionally a time of wild celebrations before the traditional Christian restraint of lent. Tickets for the main gala are available from El Corte Ingles in Cartagena.

BACCHUS CELLAR by Lorenzo Barbareschi WINES in Spain are classified into 69 major regions or Designation of Origin (DO) with their own set of laws and quality standards. The best known national regions are Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Penedés, Navarra, Rueda, Cava, Rias Baixas, Jeréz, and La Mancha. Grape names are not often used, with restaurants and shops classifying wines according to their origin, therefore it is quite common to confuse the grape name with the region. A clear example is that Rioja refers to the DO as there is no such grape; though Albariño refers to the grape variety from the Rias Baixas region. Here are the most common Spanish red grape varietals. Tempranillo: The best known red also known as Tinto Fino, Cencibel and Ull de Llebre producing fruity young wines that age well in oak. Garnacha (Grenache): Though of Spanish origin and produced in La Rioja, Navarra, Aragón and Cataluña is also found in several wine countries. It is normally blended with Tem-

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Grapes and regions pranillo to produce fruity wines, with raspberry aromas. Bobal: Cultivated mainly in Valencia it produces full bodied wines. Monastrell: The typical grape of Murcia producing powerful wines with structure and strength. Cabernet Sauvignon: Not a Spanish grape varietal but grows well here and is often blended with other grapes to produce more complex wines. Cabernet is found in La Mancha, Catalonia and Navarra. Merlot: Another French grape variety and again found in many regions. Syrah: Relatively popular in La Mancha and in the Mediterranean areas, it produces full bodied wines high in alcohol. Tinta de Toro: Of the Tempranillo grape family and most typically grown in Zamora. Cariñena: Widespread in Spain and in other wine-producing countries around the world. Other red wine grape varieties

include Manto Negro from the Balearic Islands, Negramoll and Listán Negro from the Canary Islands, Prieto Picudo from León, Brancellao and Caíño from Galicia, and Garnacha Tintorera found in Galicia, Alicante, and Albacete. The most common Spanish white grape varietals. Verdejo: Typical from Rueda-producing wines that are aromatic with a tropical character. Albariño: Produced in Rias Baixas, Galicia; aromatic and crispy with a distinctive aroma and silky texture. Godello: From Northwest Spain producing aromatic wines. Palomino: Mainly used for Fino production in Andalucia. Xareló, Parellada and Macabeo (or Viura): Grapes traditionally used to produce Cava. Airen: The world’s third most planted grape and traditionally used to produce the alcohol served as the base for brandy. Happy tasting.

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Caravan of rolls into t THE region’s Caravanning Contest 2018 is set to delight travel enthusiasts next month. From Glampers to budget travellers, caravanners will descend on the Campus Alicante Trade Fair for the 26th annual celebration. On February 9 to 11 and February 16 to 18, the fair will provide a unique exhibition for enthusiasts. Exhibitions will include the latest models of different brands, from medium to high price motor homes, mobile homes, trailers, caravans and more, organisers say. They add that there are a number of exclusive prices and offers available at the fair, describing it as an “unmissable” event for camping and outdoor lovers. There will be an area dedicat-

ed entirely to campsites, where the best locations in Alicante Province will show off their facilities and services to attendees.

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The event has also been dubbed the ‘perfect showcase’ for those looking into buying campervans and caravans. Entry fees of under €10 allow attendees to browse through all caravanning and camping necessities and luxuries in one place, rather than visiting a number of different shops across the province and beyond. Exhibitors apply a number of discounts at the fair, safe in the knowledge that business will be

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treats town good, with crowds of interested customers turning up. Specialty exhibitors provide a selection of otherwise niche goods. Numerous vehicles are browsable in the same space, allowing would-be buyers a faster and more reliable choice without having to travel countless kilometres from one store to another to compare prices, models and accessories. As well as vehicles, tents, accessories, spare parts, services for camping, outdoor leisure and much more will be on offer. The hours are from 10.30am to 8.30pm and tickets can be purchased at the ticket office for €7. Concessions are also available and discounts can be downloaded from the website www.caravaning-alicante.es, where further information is available.

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BUSY SEASON: Infanta Dona Elena Auditorium, Aguilas.

What’s on locally? Regional roundup AGUILAS’ Infanta Dona Elena Auditorium will play host to a series of orchestral and classical music events between now and June. The 2017/18 season will see a focus on classical piano performances, organisers say, with most of the soloists specialising in the instrument. The non-profit association is putting on 10 concerts and four chamber music events. Tickets can be purchased for €15 from Victoria Travel, on 968 414 752, the Municipal Archaeological Museum, or two hours before the start of the performances from the audito-

rium’s box office, in Calle Castelar. Guests can also email promusicaaguilas@hotmail.co m. Murcia’s Festival de Magia will begin on Saturday at 6pm in the Plaza de Toros. The Solidarity Magic Festival - now in its seventh year is a fascinating celebration of magic. The event is also a fundraiser for people with brain injuries. Entry costs €5. In Alicante, singer-songwriter Roger Hudson is performing live on Valentine’s Day. The event in Plaza de Toros begins at 10.30pm.

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SPLASHING OUT: Sterling’s choice of villa is in Puerto Banus. (INSET) The England attacker has been in a rich vein of form.

by Harrison Jones ENGLAND footballer, Raheem Sterling, is reportedly set to buy a stunning new six-bed Spanish villa. The Manchester City star is believed to be paying around €5.45 million for the luxury Marbella pad, which comes complete with a cinema room, pool and wine cellar. Located close to the beach at Puerto Banus, the area is a haunt for millionaires - and the 23-year-old is keen to add to his property portfolio there, according to reports. The villa’s description says: ‘It offers open-plan living, that flows effortlessly between beautifully designed interior and exterior spaces, each filled with bespoke furniture, commissioned exclusively for the property, giving it a modern and highly unique look.

Sterling: Raheem set for plush multi-million euro Marbella villa ‘The ground floor entrance leads onto a light, open plan living and dining space, complete with a state-of-the-art custom kitchen. Sliding glass windows give access to the garden with its covered terrace and bespoke zero edge swimming pool area.’ Sterling already lives in a £3 million, five-acre mansion in Cheshire, England, with girlfriend Paige Milian and their one-yearold son, Thiago. He signed for City for £49 million from Liverpool and earns roughly £200,000 a week. The attacking midfielder, has been in superb form this season, netting 14 times in the Premier

League to make him the divisons fourth top scorer. He also has four assists. But now he wants a holiday home to visit when he’s not playing. He has visited the area twice already, according to British media. The description continues: ‘The villa boasts a stylish outdoor living area. In addition the ground floor also has a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, leading out to a private terrace garden area. The first floor features a magnificent master bedroom, and a truly sensational en-suite bathroom. ‘There are a further two bed-

rooms with bathroom on the first floor, and access to two large sun terraces looking over the pool and gardens. ‘The basement level, benefiting from independent access and floor to ceiling natural light, is in excess of 400m2. This incredible space has purposefully been left partially finished. It can be designed for bedroom and bathroom accommodation, as well as a multi-entertainment space, cinema room, wine cellar or gym, offering a unique turnkey opportunity.’ Sterling bought his mother a multi-million pound home a couple of years ago.

RISING UP: It is a good time to sell in Spain.

Gains in Spain THE average price of exclusive housing in Spain rose by 6 per cent year-on-year at the end of 2017. According to the Barnes Report 2017 of the luxury real estate market, that averages at €6,600 per square metre. However, it is expected that the negative impact of the Catalan independence struggle will not be felt for a few more months. In large cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and Valencia, the increase in prices was above 12 per cent (€10,000 per square metre). This figure also applied to regions with the highest tourist influx such as the Costa del Sol, the Balearic Islands and the Valencian coast. Emmanuel Virgoulay, the founding partner of Barnes Spain, commented that the real estate sector has experienced a ‘historic year’ in 2017. “Not only has the economic crisis been left behind, but a necessary stability has been achieved for the market,” he said. “The annual balance is very positive, due to the good start.”

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J O H A N C R U Y F F ’ S f a m i l y h a v e s o l d o ff t h e l a t e football legend’s luxurious Barcelona mansion for a cool €5.3 million. The house, which is in the most glamorous part of the city, was the family’s home from 1992 until the athlete died in March 2016. It is located on the Bonanova promenade and has been sold by real estate agency Luxury Font. The modernist villa (which was built in 1936) has been recently renovated while maintaining the original specifications. There are four floors, nine rooms, seven bathrooms, a games room, a wine cellar and a terrace overlooking the beautiful Collserola mountain range. Johan Cruyff ’s wife, Diana, moved 18 months ago to the neighbourhood of Turo Park.

HOUSE BOOM: Spain is enjoying a popular property market. SPAIN has established itself as the second most attractive country in Europe

for investors in real estate. Only Germany is ahead, with 28.5 per cent of the

total, while Spain brings in a healthy 19.9 per cent, and the UK in third at 11.9

per cent. This data was presented at the Outlook 2018: Europe and Spain Investment Briefing, where more than 100 real estate professionals gathered. In addition, experts are confidant that real estate investment will continue to grow in Spain this year, in a strong economic climate. The political instability in Cataluña is an ongoing cause of uncertainty for the Spanish market, in a similar way to the Brexit effect on the UK, according to Alvaro Otero, a partner of CMA Albinana. In the face of the Catalonian crisis, investors are looking for “boring places, in political terms, to invest,” said Nicole Klux, Director of real estate company AF Advisory. As a result, other cities like Madrid, Sevilla, Malaga and Valencia are benefiting from the investment boom. Oscar Perez, the Investment Director of Qualitas Equity, said, “the investment trend is on the rise, as shown by a greater interest in international funds entering Spain through local family offices.”

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THE importance of trees within, and surrounding, villages and towns is now taken seriously worldwide. February marks the start of the season of ‘Days of the Tree’ (Dias del Arbol), leading up to the United Nations Day of the Tree on Wednesday March 21. On such days, local residents of all ages join forces to support the local environmental protection (Medio Ambiente) teams. They plant up new trees, to replace those lost by fires or the drying out of mountainsides or valleys, review and improve the quality and density of tree plantings in village and town streets and squares and at home in their private gardens. A much-needed day in our village, La Drova, has been organised by the local Residents Association for Sunday March 11. In other locations it has been gardening clubs and local councils that have taken the initiative. In each case the main objectives are, to improve the range of trees useful for creating interesting views, improve the balance between shaded and sunny areas, protect and stimulate the growth of wildlife populations, create local supplies of medium and long-term commercial supplies of wooden fencing posts and construction beams, lop or remove dangerous trees, establish local sources of leaves and fruits for healthy infusions and to enhance personal privacy and security.

The value of trees

TREE-MENDOUS: Trees perform a number of useful functions in both private and public gardens. Selections of useful native and imported trees are provided in my books ‘Your garden in Spain’ and ‘How to use less water in your gar-

Keep life sweet SWEET POTATOES are a perfect vegetable to grow in Spain, as they thrive in sunny conditions. However, they’re not picky about where they’re planted and also grow well in other parts of the garden. They also work well on a trellis or a patio planter, as they produce beautiful tubers in the autumn that add to the lovely foliage and flowers. In order to create the perfect environment for them to grow, build several, wide, 25cm-high ridges, spaced about a metre apart. A row that is three metres long will produce about 4kg of potatoes. Make sure you add lots of organic compost, but avoid nitrogen-rich fertilisers which can stunt growth. To get the best results, plant root sprouts - or ‘slips’ - which can bought from nurseries or you can save a few roots from a previous crop. Plant the slips 15 centimetres deep and about 30 centimetres apart, so they have space to spread out, then press the soil

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down firmly, and water well. The potatoes usually mature in 90 to 170 days but are very frost sensitive, so make sure you plant them three to four weeks after the last frost if you

live in a particularly cold area. If it is dry, provide a few centimetres of water each week until two weeks before they’re due to be harvested, then allow the soil to dry out.

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den - a practical guide to waterwise Mediterranean style gardening worldwide.’ What is planted and when it is planted needs to

match local seasonal climates, soil depths and qualities, eventual heights and widths, and, in some cases, historical customs. Two of the longest existing tree planting days in Spain are those of the villages Alameda de los Remedios, started in 1594 and Villanueva de la Sierra, started in 1805. It is obvious that these plantings were taken seriously, as the results are apparently still to be seen. However, in our village for instance, many plantings die within a few years due to poor planting practices, poor provision of protection from hungry animals and playful dogs, and irregular watering and weeding of young trees. Fortunately, surviving ancient trees are now given official protection in many areas of Spain, but in others they are felled within private gardens by new owners, to reduce the need to rake or vacuum up fallen leaves and dead flowers.

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AS the name suggests, negativity is never good. Used with people or animals it can have a disastrous effect. When teaching and exercising ‘sit’, you pull up on the check chain, hand on your dog’s rump and tell him to ‘sit’. No reward is given. Is that good for the dog? Yes, he will automatically sit in time when you stop walking. He has learnt the exercise with the repetition of the action being used. This goes for all exercises you train him in, but something

is lacking. He’s learnt of course, but where is the joy and the outgoing exuberance. Remember you do have to train to the stage where just a quick ‘good dog’ is sufficient. He needs to work every time, not just sometimes. Punishment of a dog should never be used. However correction of a dog should be done when it is necessary. I am not talking about if it makes a mistake in training. That’s usually your fault. You may not have taught it properly. You only have about four seconds to make any correction. Usually a growl can be sufficient. Sometimes, if the reason for the correction is sufficient, you may need to physically grab the dog either side of the neck, and even lift it off the ground using a firm grip and an even firmer voice. You would use something

Pet protection gone too far? THERE’S reportedly a growing community of people who believe it’s dangerous to vaccinate your pets. The advocates behind the campaign claim that immunising domestic animals can cause various diseases and disorders including autism - that could shorten your pet’s life. While the alleged risks of vaccinating children have been broadcast for many years now, the supposed danger vaccines pose to animals is a relatively new talking point. The website www.doglistener.co.uk alleges an American veterinary paper revealed around 22,000 cats develop cancer at the point of vaccination every year in the USA. Immunisation also reportedly causes thyroid disease, arthritis and parvovirus, according to various anti-vaccine protestors. Others claim that pets are being over-vaccinated, as most injections are designed to last for at least seven years, and many fear smaller animals are subjected to injections that are stronger than they need. However, immunologists claim large and small dogs require the same dosage.

GOOD BOY: Negativity can be disastrous if used on its own. like this if the dog snarls at you, goes to bite you or some other action which is more than a misdemeanour. Again, remember you only have about four seconds after the event to make the corrections. After that you are too late. Think about two dogs mixing it up. They don’t hesitate to retaliate if challenged.

They are instant creatures. What is important here is that afterwards you have to correct the dog, whether it just be with ‘ah.. ah’ or you have to handle the dog. You must give it a command it can achieve quickly like ‘sit’ and then reward it immediately. You have corrected (not pun-

ished) for the misdemeanour, and you are immediately rewarding for the command of sit, which it has done well. It’s now all over. Never hit your dog or use your feet on it. All corrections must be followed by praise. Never finish on a negative, always on a positive and happy note.

Need a cat-sitter? Ensure your cat stays stress free while you’re on holiday HOLIDAYS planned? But what about the pets? Most of us like to go away on holiday at least once a year, it’s a great way to revitalise our energies. But what do we do with our pets? There are only so many times relatives want to visit from England to look after the furry tribe. Some pets get especially stressed or agitated if left at home for long periods, or even in unfamiliar surroundings. Some people are finding a great, and inexpensive solution, is to find house-sitters to stay in your home and care for your pets. What’s more, they don’t charge you any fees. They do it as an exchange of services, offering their experience and care for your home and animals, in exchange for free accommodation.

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

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

formation please contact Linda on 606 990 665. Email, schugy54@gmail.com THE PHILIP SCOTT LODGE No 10671 of the RAOB meets every Friday in the Bar Catorce, Benijofar. Please call the secretary, Colin Bird on 693 287 614 for further information. (95459) CHARITY BOOK STALL PEGO THURSDAY MARKET. Selection of over 500 books, all proceeds given to the elderly/disabled of Pego and local Animal Rescue. More stock always required please contact Chrissie 965 977 228/617 647 395 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (MABS) MURCIA/MAR MENOR Help and support is just a phone call away, Avda Rio Nalón, Tel: 693 275 779 PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Calle Canalejas, 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am & Thursday at 5pm for Prayer and Praise and Worship. Home groups meet during the week. All welcome from any church background or none. For further information, www.pilarchurch.org Reg No: 2009SG/A (95463) TORREVIEJA Christian Fellowship (TCF) is an English speaking lively church located at Avenida de las Valencianas 68, Torrevieja 03183. Residents and holidaymakers are welcome to attend our services with communion and ‘kids church’ each Sunday at 10.30am. We have a Fellowship Meeting (Bible Study) each Wednesday at 6.00pm. For further information see our website www.tcfSpain.org or tel 966 700 391. THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.aca costablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION JAVEA BRANCH meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month @ Scallops Rest on the Arenal at 11.00am. Everyone is welcome to attend as a visitor and join the branch if they wish. Anyone needing any help or advice on welfare, or any information regarding the branch can contact either Sheila on 965 791 270 or Roger on 965 790 123 (95472) STROKE ASSOCIATION Spain (formally known as Torrevieja stroke support) meet every Wednesday and Friday 2.30pm untill 5.00pm. Our new address is Casa de Cul-

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tura, Calle Francisco Ribera Perez Benijofar. Our aim is to help and support stroke survivors and their carers. With rehabilitation, speech therapy, OC therapy and a very active social group. For info please contact 654 801 260 or email strokesupportgroup@hotmail.c om, website: torreviejastrokesupport.org. We are always looking for volunteers who have the skills and knowledge to support our groups and activities. (95474) CAMPELLO CONTRA CANCER in conjunction with AECC Association Español Contra Cancer has opened a charity shop at C/Virgen de los Desamparados No 13 (next door to Mas y mas) El Campello. The shop is open Mon-Fri 10 - 2pm and is run by unpaid volunteers and all monies raised goes to the AECC. We urgently need donations of clothes, books, large and small furniture etc, and we will arrange collection of large items. We need volunteers to help out in the shop and also clothes rails, shelves etc. for display. Please support your local Cancer charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone. Please stop by at the shop. Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hotmail.com (95475) INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY, TORREVIEJA Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja 03185, Alicante Evangelical non-denominational church. All nationalities welcome. Sunday service 11.00 a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11.00 a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30 p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta, La Zenia Contact 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. For other church atters Phone: 966 799 273 / 966 752 543 / 617 215 463 www.icatorrevieja.org (95476) ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca) The aim of the Association is to bring together not just ex Royal Marines, but ex Service personnel with an affinity to the Royal Marines. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 5.30. For further details Hon Sec 692 938 664

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FREEMASONRY. Are you aware that Freemasonry is thriving on the Costa Blanca? There are various lodges meeting up throughout the Valencia region. If you already are a Mason or simply wish to know more about Freemasonry in Spain please contact Harry Palmer Membership Committee. Tel: 966 712 326 or email: palmers.quesada@yahoo.co.uk (95477) ROYAL AIR FORCES Association Branch #1359 Costa Blanca. The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the El Paraiso Restaurant located close to the Carrefour Supermarket in Torrevieja. The meeting starts at 1430 hrs. You do not have to be an ex-member of the RAF to join this friendly Association, which supports the welfare of the RAF family and provides a social hub for ex RAF members and their friends. For further information about the Association and its activities please contact the Chairman on 692 508 916 or the Welfare Officer on 615 048 892 or visit our website: www.rafa.org.uk/costa-blanca THE PATIENCE LODGE No 2177 of the R.A.O.B meets every Sunday morning at the Sacko´s Bar, El Limonar near Las Siesta at 10am. We are always looking for new and lapsed members to join us. Please call Secretary Dave Tonge on 688 704 091 for further information. (253807)

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MUSIC TUITION PIANO, Keyboard, Organ, Qualified Teacher. Please call 606 984 535 (245713)

P.E.P.A. VOLUNTEERS & FOSTER HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED. By fostering an abandoned dog, or spending a few hours each week on our telephone helpline, you could help save the lives of many animals. Please call: 650 304 746. For more information browse our website: www.pepaspain.com EURO WEEKLY NEWS CLASSIFAX AGENT (95708) GATAMI ORGANISATION, to help kittens and cats, looking for good homes, also spaying wild cats in the community. Kittens require adoption, fully vaccinated, de-wormed, defleed. We also need volunteers to help Car boot sale in Polop on Sundays Tel Anna: 966 806 976 / 654 729 977 (95709)

PET TRANSPORT PET TRAVEL UK Family pet transporters Spain/UK. Travel with your pets for free. All air conditioned vehicles (no vans) www.pettraveluk.co.uk. Removals also arranged in other vehicles. Tel UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960 130 537. (247185)

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LIONEL MESSI scored a late free-kick to secure all three points for Barcelona after a second-half fight back saw them win 2-1 against struggling Alaves. The runaway leaders fell behind to a shock first-half opener through former Manchester City and Celtic striker John Gudetti’s strike and the 17th placed side held the lead for most of the match before Luis Suarez broke their resolve in the 72nd minute. Alaves seemed to be heading for a memorable draw against the runaway leaders, but that man Messi stepped up to score a trademark free-kick, albeit not his best, to break Alaves hearts. The result leaves Alaves sitting dangerously just two points above the relegation zone, while Barcelona retained their 11 point lead at the top of La Liga after Atletico had cruised past Las Palmas earlier in the day. Second half strikes from Antoine Griezmann, Fernando Torres and Thomas Partey were enough to see the 2013/14 Champions past Las Palmas at the Wanda Metropolitano and keep some pressure on Barca. Elsewhere, Real Madrid moved to within two points of third placed Valencia as they brushed the Valencians aside 41 to ease pressure on boss Zinedine Zidane. Cristiano Ronaldo scored

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MAGIC: Messi saved the day for Barcelona with a late free-kick. two first half penalties before Santi Mina replied for the hosts, but two late strikes from Marcelo and Toni Kroos saw the current champions move to within two points of third place with a game in hand. Last year’s Champions remain just a point ahead of Villarreal though, as they continued their good form to beat While Villarreal pushed on, Sevilla stumbled as their quest for Europa League qualification hit a snag with a 1-1 draw against Getafe.

SPAIN has been crowned European Handball Champions for the first time after a 29-23 win over former World Champions Sweden in the final. In what turned out to be a thrilling match, the Swedes raced into a three goal lead early in the first half and dominated the remainder, deservedly taking a 14-12 lead into the half-time interval. Spain’s Alex Dujshabaev, who was named in the team of the tournament, told media after the match: “After four losses in finals of the European championships, we knew we had to give everything in our power and play the best we can. “In the first half, they were the ones that outplayed us, they were better, but we talked in the break and told ourselves we are about to play the last 30 minutes of the tournament.” Their talk during the break clearly worked as Spain, who defied the odds to reach the final, soon put on an 8:1 goal spree to turn the match on its head.

Sevilla seemed on course for victory after Lucas Muriel’s 72nd minute strike opened the scoring, but Angel replied for the away side with a 93rd minute equaliser to secure a point as Getafe moved into the top 10. Following their historic Copa del Rey quarter-final victory over Real Madrid, Leganes continued their red hot form as they beat Espanyol 3-2 on Sunday. Espanyol’s Mario Hermoso scored possibly one of the

strangest hat-tricks in history as he managed to score two own goals, before getting one back for the side in the final minutes. Ten-man Deportivo La Coruña let a 2-0 lead slip in the final 10 minutes as Ivan Ivi scored a quickfire double for Levante who staged a dramatic late comeback to salvage a 2-2 draw. Deportivo looked set to leapfrog their opponents out of the relegation zone after Adrian Lopez and Florin Andone put the hosts firmly in control, de-

CHAMPIONS: Spain won their 1st European Handball Championship. Ferran Cole and David Balaguer scored five goals each, while backs Raul Enterrios and Alex Duishabaev pitched in with four apiece.

spite playing with a man less from the 34th minute after Celso Borges saw red. But they let the lead slip in the final 10 minutes as Ivi made the most of some slack defending to ensure that Deportivo remain in deep trouble. In the weekend’s other fixtures, bottom side Malaga managed to grab another point as they drew 0-0 with Girona, while Athletic Bilbao drew 1-1 with Eibar, and in the Monday night game, Celta Vigo overcame Real Betis 3-2 thanks to

an Iago Aspas double. Results Friday, January 26 Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Eibar Saturday, January 27 Villarreal 4-2 Real Sociedad Malaga 0-0 Girona Valencia 1-4 Real Madrid Deportivo La Coruña 2-2 Levante Sunday, January 28 Leganes 3-2 Espanyol Atletico Madrid 3-0 Las Palmas Sevilla 1-1 Getafe Barcelona 2-1 Alaves Monday, January 29 Celta Vigo 3-2 Real Betis Fixtures Friday, February 2 Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruña Saturday February 3 Eibar vs Sevilla Real Betis vs Villarreal Alaves vs Celta Vigo Levante vs Real Madrid Sunday February 4 Getafe vs Leganes Espanyol vs Barcelona Girona vs Athletic Bilbao Atletico Madrid vs Valencia Monday February 5 Las Palmas vs Malaga

England “one of the favourites” for Six Nations, says Redfern

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Spain were also indebted to their standin goalkeeper, 38-year-old Arpad Sterbik, who pulled off some crucial saves in the second half.

FORMER England international Steve Redfern believes that England will be “one of the favourites” for this year’s Six Nations. The Red and Whites ran away with last year’s trophy, but were edged out 13-9 by Ireland in the final game and narrowly missed out on the Grand Slam. And ahead of this year’s tournament, former England international and Leicester Tigers front row Steve Redfern believes that Eddie Jones’ men have more than enough to win the title once again and will also have an eye on the Grand Slam. He told the Euro Weekly News: “I think they’ve got to be one of the favourites. “Eddie Jones is developing and the players are as well. “We have to be up there again and the players will be thinking about that Grand Slam.” The side head into this weekend’s tournament second in the world in the World Rugby rankings, just behind New Zealand, and will be confident of winning their third successive Six Nations title. England begins their campaign on Sunday as they travel to Italy with the kick off at 4pm.

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BARCELONA star Lionel Messi has hit the post an incredible 13 times already this season. The Argentinian hit the post again during his side’s win against Alaves at the weekend, surpassing the 12 times he hit the woodwork in the 2014/15 season.

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Cataluñya crowned Golf course named Spain’s best THE world-famous Cataluñya Golf PGA Resort has been named the best course in Spain by prestigious golfing website top100golfcourses.com. The course remained at the top of Spain’s 348 courses despite falling one place to fourth on the website’s Top 100 European destinations earlier this month. Andy Newmarch, from top100golfcourses.com, told the media: “The Stadium Course at PGA Cataluñya Resort remains our Spanish #1 for 2018-2019. This continues to be a huge achievement as growing numbers of top-end courses in this

country are making our listing ever more competitive. “I have said before that the Stadium Course has improved on each visit in recent years - and that was true again in 2017. The course delivers superb design, first-class conditioning, a big challenge… and it is quite simply a wonderful place to be. “The Stadium Course at PGA Cataluñya Resort is a Must Play.” The PGA Cataluñya Resort is currently undergoing a threeyear, multi-million Euro investment programme that will see a whole host of new facilities introduced, including football pitches, tennis courts, a new Forest Park and a man-made recreational lake. With the result, the 7,333 yard, 36-hole resort continues to build on its 2015 International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) award when it was given the European Golf Resort of the Year title.

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Going for gold SPANISH figure skater Javier Fernandez admits that he is aiming to become the first Spaniard to win a gold medal since 1972 at this month’s Winter Olympics. The two-time World Champion is in red hot form going in to the Pyeongchang games, having recently just won his sixth consecutive European Championship. He narrowly missed out on the podium four years ago in Sochi, where he finished fourth in his best ever Olympic result. Fernandez became the first male Spanish figure skater to participate in the Olympics since Dario Villalba in 1956 with his first Olympic appearance in 2010, and now admits he wants to become the first Spaniard to receive a Winter Olympics medal since 1992. He told Spanish media: “I’m going to try to be the Olympic champion, but the competition is going to be really hard. “I’ll be just happy to be on the podium because Spain never had a medal in figure skating, so that would be making history and I would also be happy with that. “I think in these Olympics I’m going to be more prepared,” Fernandez continued. “I’ve been now two times world champi-

SPORT EXTRA San Javier Golf Society ANOTHER ‘full house’ for a great day’s golf at Lo Romero saw Steve Branston come out on top in Division one, while Mick Hardy won Division two and the third division was won by John Hiller.

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REDEMPTION: Fernandez is aiming for gold after narrowly missing out on a medal at the 2014 Sochi Games. on, and in the last Olympics in Sochi I wasn’t a world champion. So I think it’s going to help me fight to be on the podium.” The Winter Olympics will take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea from February 9 to 25.

FORTY-TWO members turned out to play a Stableford competition with Kyrre Skarsmoen winning the Bronze Category, Dave Blackburn the Silver and Matt Newman winning the Gold. Next week, the society will be at Altoraeal.

Eurogolf EUROGOLF played a Stableford off the blocks for the President’s Putter Trophy which went to Kevin Bosner.