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20 - 26 September 2018

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Son murder rap by Tara Rippin A MAN is in custody accused of killing his parents and brother, before waiting 30 hours to call the police. The 44-year-old, who it is claimed has a criminal record, stabbed his family at the shared home in Alicante last Thursday, but he didn’t notify emergency services until 1.40am Saturday. When he did, it’s claimed he said his brother was injured and bleeding profusely. And it is alleged he lived in the house with the corpses the whole time. According to sources, officers from the Local Police of Alicante visited the house in Maestro Enrique Granados, without knowing at that time they were going to find the corpses of three people. Inside were the ‘dead and bloody bodies’ of a 71-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman, the couple who owned the house, and a 42-year-old male, the son of the murdered couple and brother of the accused. The three victims, who are said to have been found in different rooms in the house, had reported stab wounds from a kitchen knife. The accused had injuries that are believed to have been selfinflicted.

TRIPLE MURDER: A couple and their son were found dead at family home in Alicante. Faced with the horrific scene, the officers handcuffed and arrested him for the triple crime. Shortly after, several patrols of the National Police and a medical emergency team arrived and the detainee was transferred to the Provincial Police Station of the National Police of Alicante. Initial investigations suggest the brothers had argued before the fatal stabbings. It’s claimed the siblings both used narcotic substances and argued frequently over money, with their parents mediating. After killing his brother first, the suspect is said to have waited for his parents to arrive and stabbed them in different parts of the house.

A team of Scientific Police conducted a thorough inspection at the crime scene.

The suspect remains in custody and was expected to appear in court this week.

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NEWS EXTRA Killed on course SPANISH golfer Celia Barquin Arozamena, 22, from Cantabria, was found dead on the Coldwater Links golf course in Ames, America, and police have charged homeless man Colin Daniel Richard, also 22 with first degree murder.

Left vacant THE Spanish government is planning ‘coercive measures’ against the owners of empty properties by drafting new housing laws in a bid to ‘mobilise’ and free up some of the estimated 3.4 million empty homes in Spain.

Heart attack A PASSENGER travelling on an Alsa bus had to stop the vehicle when the driver lost control after suffering a suspected heart attack, at around 5pm on Tuesday, in El Berron in Siero.

Tough talk EU BREXIT negotiator Michel Barnier has indicated an intention to support Spain in any future sovereignty dispute with the UK over the island of Gibraltar, following a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid.

By Joe Gerrard ONE woman is raped somewhere in Spain every six hours on average, according to a report from the country’s Interior Ministry. There were a total of 788 rapes in Spain from January to June this year. The Interior Ministry’s report showed the rate was a 28.5 per cent increase on levels seen at the same time last year. The total number of complaints of sexual assaults more broadly stood at 5,731 for the first half of this year. The same figure for January to June last year was 5,083, an increase of almost 13 per cent. Yolanda Besteiro, Chairperson of the Federation of the Progressive Women of Spain, said Spanish society often blamed women for attacks rather than perpetrators. “According to our culture if an attack occurs it is because the woman has not known how to defend herself, or has dressed in a certain way or gotten into the wrong area,” Besteiro said. “Despite the increase in the number of complaints we barely know the tip of the iceberg of the phenomenon of sexual assaults as only around 30 per cent of violations are reported,” she added. Government statistics have also shown that a total of 950 women have been killed in gender violence-related incidents since records began in

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Rape data Attack ‘every six hours’ CREDIT: Carmen Calvo (inset), Coffee Meets Polished, both via Twitter

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‘TRAGEDIES’: Calvo (inset) spoke out over gender violence and protests erupted previously. 2003. A total of 26 have died this year, the latest of which was in A Coruña. Carmen Calvo, Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister and Equality Minister, said she condemned the A Coruña killing and all those that had taken place in Spain. “Still some question the urgency of the State Pact against Gender Violence. Do

not make politics out of tragedies,” Calvo said. Calvo’s comments are partly in reference to criticism from the leader of the conservative Partido Popular (PP) Pablo Casado over the State Pact. He claimed it suffered from “serious legal defects”

and that it may be unconstitutional due to it having been passed without Parliamentary approval. Casado has threatened to take the matter to Spain’s Supreme Court.

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Reptile recovery A COMMON chameleon was rereleased into the wild in the regional park of the salts and dunes of San Pedro del Pinatar on Monday following successful treatment at the region of Murcia’s wildlife recovery centre in El Valle. The young reptile was found in the streets of La Alberca last week in a spate of malnutrition and dehydration.

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THE BIG PICTURE Nº 32

Sardines making waves

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Safe catch GUARDIA CIVIL divers removed a professional sea bed fishing net from the Mediterranean close to the Isla del Fraile off the coast of Aguilas, which was located with the help of the local fishermen’s guild. The net represented a danger to the marine environment, as well as to boats and divers in the area.

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FISH FRIENDS: Spain has a deep relationship with fish dishes. TODAY (Thursday) Malaga will host its first ever ‘Fiesta del Espeto’ (Festival of Sardines) on the beaches of La Venus de Marbella, La Salida de San Pedro Alcantara, and Pinomar de Las Chapas. One of the aims is to help get the dish added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. Councillor for Culture, Manuel Cardeña announced the initiative last week and emphasised the importance of getting as much public

support for the festival as possible, before Malaga’s bid is officially presented to UNESCO. A range of events will be laid on including a book presentation by a local fish historian, a skewer workshop, and a photography competition. Spain has a long history of love for the sardine, and it is steeped in many region’s identity and culture. The Burial of the Sardine in April is a Spanish festival that

parodies a funeral procession and ends with the burning of a large effigy of a sardine. It is a ceremony that symbolises the burial of the past, allowing society to be reborn and transformed with new vigour. Unlike most funerals, there are a range of colourful costumes as revellers dance down the streets accompanied by live music, but then it wouldn’t be Spain without that.

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Badly hurt TWO people were seriously injured when a car and a lorry crashed in the early hours of Monday morning on the N-344 between Yecla and Caudete. The lorry driver was freed from his vehicle and taken to the General Hospital of Virgen del Castillo, while a 31-year-old woman was transferred to ICU at the General Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca in El Palmar.

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THE city council of Alicante has carried out a €2.5 million plan of works and projects to improve and repair rural areas. Scheduled for completion at the end of this month, the scheme included the modernisation of communication lines, lighting and road surfaces at Montnegre, Cañada del Fenollar, Moralet, Villafranqueza and the Partida la Vallonga.

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AFTER two years of construction, the 2,000 square metre meeting house of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Javier opened its doors to the public for the first time. The Open House which began on Thursday evening was attended by local mayors, dignitaries, community and religious leaders.

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ALICANTE celebrates the European Week of Mobility 2018, until Sunday, with an extensive programme of activities, including guided tours, prepared courses, Yincanas, workshop, bike tours, and the traditional Ciclovia Litoral, which will take place on the final day. Visit www.semanamovili dadalicante.com to register and find out more.

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Emergency shelter BEDS for 44 homeless people were set up at a care centre in Alicante at the weekend, as the Met office warned of the risk of heavy rains. The teams of the Department of Social Action, led by the mayor Maria Angeles Goitia, with support from the Local police, launched the special emergency plan aimed at people without shelter, after the official ‘orange alert’ forecasting heavy rains or ‘cold drop.’

The gymnasium at the Care Centre (CAI) on Doctor Jimenes Diaz Street, was opened to provide a dry place to sleep for 25 people on Saturday night, and 19 overnight Sunday. Stretchers, sleeping bags and food were provided, together with shower facilities and clothes. The group of people who used the temporary accommodation are said to have been mainly males of around 40 years of age.

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Abused child dies A TODDLER who was admitted to an Alicante hospital with injuries allegedly inflicted by his mother’s partner, has died. The two-and-a-half year old passed away on Monday night in the Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital. An autopsy was due to be held. Last Thursday, National Police officers arrested the child’s mother and partner suspected of abuse after they took the wounded youngster to the town’s University Hospital.

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He was then transferred to Alicante. Two days later, a duty judge in Elche ordered that the couple, aged 25 and 27, be held in custody without bail for the ‘aggression suffered by the child.’ It is claimed the pair admitted that the man allegedly hit the toddler with a hard punch to the head that left him unconscious. According to reports, specialists dealt with other injuries that had been sustained prior to the punch.

The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1732 of the Euro Weekly News Costa Blanca South edition, including 142 local stories.

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IN COURT: Toledo (inset) is accused of insulting Christianity.

‘Blasphemy’ case A SPANISH actor accused of insulting the Christian religion has been released without bail after appearing before a court last Thursday. Willy Toledo, who is also a prominent activist, was brought before the Madrid court after being arrested in the capital the previous day. He had previously twice failed to answer a court summons. Police detained him in connection with a Facebook post put online last year which defended three women facing similar charges. Insulting comments against God and the Virgin Mary were also made in the post, according to the complaint filed against him by the Spanish Association of Christian Lawyers. It is the latest in a series of cases which have seen artists, activists and others prosecuted over comments deemed illegal by the state. Toledo refused to testify before the court and only signed a pre-prepared legal statement. He later said his right to free speech was being violated. “Having five articles in the criminal code related to insulting religious sentiments is worthy of a third world country,” he said. Toledo’s post in July 2017 said Spain was “un-

bearably shameful” for charging the women over a mock religious procession which featured a giant vagina. He went on to reference God using swear words as well as using those words to comment on “the dogma of the sanctity and virginity of the Virgin Mary.” He later failed to appear for questioning claiming he had not committed a crime. The Spanish Association of Christian Lawyers said the remarks ridiculed the Christian deity and the mother of Jesus Christ. They also accused him of inciting hatred and discrimination after making comments outside the court in which he said “Catholic fundamentalists” should “disappear” from the face of the Earth. The Association said the case was not a matter of blasphemy, but one of Toledo attacking people’s right to hold religious beliefs. Javier Bardem, also an actor, defended Toledo and said such prosecutions put Spain at risk of returning to the days of the dictatorship of Francisco Franco. The case continues with a judge due to rule on whether Toledo will stand trial.

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Baby killed by reckless driver CREDIT: Cartagena Fire Brigade

TRAGIC: Driver under influence causes crash which claims baby’s life. There he reportedly admitted to having been drinking on the afternoon of September 2, in La Manga del Mar Menor, and taking a few puffs of marihuana. He claimed that

he was going through a bad time in his personal life and was suffering from depression. But the court was not convinced.

Boy used as drug dealer

By Tara Rippin DRUGS and marihuana were found in the bloodstream of a driver found guilty of reckless driving after a horrific crash in which a four-month-old baby died. The 38-year-old, who also tested positive for alcohol, is in prison awaiting trial for causing the collision in which the child’s parents and two sisters, aged eight and 12, were also injured and required hospital treatment. The two-car smash happened on September 2, on the CT-32 road near Los Camachos, Cartagena. The detained was hurt and remained in hospital until last Thursday when he was discharged and immediately taken to the Courts of Instruction in Cartagena.

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Videos recorded by other road users apparently showed the motorist driving at high speed before the fatal collision, and zig-zagging across the road.

A GRANDMOTHER, her daughter and teenage grandson have been arrested in Torrevieja on drug trafficking charges. It has been reported the woman, 61, was aware of and even assisted her 37-year-old daughter in selling marihuana, hashish and cocaine at a local college, through her 16-year-old grandson. According to Guardia Civil sources, alarm bells rang in April when officers in Torrevieja were informed drugs were being sold to pupils. Officers launched an investigation, with the coordination of the Office of the Children’s Prosecutor of Alicante. The main suspect was a young man, 15 years old at the time. He was studying at the institute, as the probe progressed he was expelled for disciplinary reasons, not related to drug trafficking offences. Sources claim when inquiries began, the circle of customers was quite small, but after he was expelled it began to expand. Officers quickly believed the youth was being used to sell the drugs by his mother and grandmother, in and out of the college. The younger women is suspected of buying, storing and hiding the drugs at home, and police believe the grandmother was aware of what was going on, and even collaborated on occasions. During a search of the family home, more than 160 grams of marihuana, arranged in doses for sale, several grams of cocaine, cash and five mobile phones allegedly used to contact customers were recovered.

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Island living LAST summer she was working her tan in the Love Island villa, and 12 months later Georgia Harrison is still enjoying the Spanish sunshine. The model, 23, flaunted her toned figure in a yellow and black bandeau bikini as she hit the beach in Ibiza. She left her honey-coloured locks loose and flowing around her shoulders as she frolicked with her pal in the ocean.

SPAIN SIREN: Georgia Harrison.

Right note TOWIE star James Argent, 30, bowled over his on-off girlfriend, Gemma Collins, 37, when he took to the stage and performed a song especially for her on their Mallorca break. Gemma sat gobsmacked as Arg - after much encouragement from the crowd - belted out a rendition of the Frankie Valli classic Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.

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Cruz control A shop after an op PENELOPE CRUZ is set to wow audiences again in her new psychological thriller Everybody Knows, alongside real-life husband Javier Bardem. She looked stunning as she arrived for the Madrid premiere of the upcoming mystery drama, showing off her sensational figure in a regal lace black gown teamed with classic black heels. The acclaimed actress, 44, enhanced her pretty features with smoky kohl liner.

BLACK BEAUTY: Penelope Cruz.

HOLLYWOOD star Antonio Banderas and girlfriend of four years Nicole Kimpel enjoyed a low key day off together as they went shopping in his home city of Madrid. They often have to jet around the world together, for his filming shoots and her demanding job as a banker. But Antonio looked relaxed in a blue polo shirt teamed with white shorts and trainers as he carried a large Armani shopping bag. Nicole matched her man’s casual style in ripped jeans turned up at the ankle, paired with a smart white blazer. The Dutch blonde layered a tight striped top underneath and added a pair of designer shades. She has been dating Antonio since 2014, after his 19-year marriage to

SHOP STOP: Antonio Banderas. Melanie Griffith, 60, ended. The Spanish acting legend’s latest outing comes after it was revealed that he had three stents implanted to widen the narrowed arteries in his heart.

Queen of the children’s hearts

AS the proud mother to Princesses Leonor 12, and Sofia, 11, Queen Letizia of Spain showed her maternal side as she visited the Baudilio Arce school in Asturias to inaugurate the 2018/2019 academic year. In adorable scenes the Spanish royal, 45, was swamped by excited young pupils as she arrived at the school on the first day of term. Her visit came after she and King Felipe joined fellow school run

parents in dropping their own daughters off at the school gates for the start of their new term in Madrid last week. Known for her effortless elegance, Letizia put on an understated chic display in a casual monochrome ensemble. Dressed in white jeans and a black and checked blouse, the former journalist made her way through a delighted crowd of children, and later helped them with their drawings in the classroom.

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Deal or no deal? IT must be an incredibly difficult time to be a senior British career diplomat as after years of training and postings around the world you realise you are shown to be a simple mouthpiece for a divided government. British Ambassador to Spain Simon Manley is clearly an intelligent man who has a history of working with Europe in previous roles but now, as the leading diplomat in the EU country with the largest number of resident expatriates and with six months to go before Brexit, there is almost nothing concrete that he can say. He is reduced to trying to make the fact that neither the British government nor the leaders of the European Union have any real idea of what is going to happen appear as if all is progressing smoothly. Parts of the Conservative party seem to be more interested in trying to oust Theresa May than to actually unite behind the government to try to get some form of workable arrangement in place before Britain drops out of the EU with no deal at all. There are a few things that the British government seems to be sure of and one is that in the event of there being no deal, your British passport will have to have at least six month’s life left should you wish to enter any EU member state and that you will in theory only be allowed to stay for three months unless already registered as a resident. Hopefully, the ‘Chequer’s Deal’ whilst not ideal will at least be accepted by the British and European parliaments and then further negotiations can take place for the benefit of us all.

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Driver hurt A MAN sustained spinal injuries when his vehicle collided with the front of a building on the road La Mar de Altea, just after 6am on Tuesday morning, and was transferred to the Regional Hospital of Villajoyosa.

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‘Disruptive’ passenger on Ryanair flight from UK to Spain forces U-turn By Karl Smallman A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of being drunk on board an aircraft after the plane was forced to return to its departure airport just 30 minutes into its flight. The Ryanair flight from Manchester to the Spanish party island of Ibiza turned around on Monday afternoon and was met by police on arrival back at the airport. Greater Manchester Police said a woman was arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of being drunk on board an aircraft. Ryanair said the flight departed for Ibiza again ‘shortly after’. On Monday, a spokesperson said: “This flight from Manchester to Ibiza, re-

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY: Passenger forces landing. turned to Manchester Airport shortly after take-off after a passenger became disruptive in-flight. “We will not tolerate unruly or disruptive behaviour

at any time and the safety and comfort of our customers, crew and aircraft is our number one priority. “This is now a matter for Local Police.”

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Spain in EU Gib talks TALKS started this week between Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator and Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, and other key m i n i st e r s r e g a r d in g

Spain’s post-Brexit relationship with the United Kingdom and also the future of Gibraltar. S p a in w ill p u s h fo r the addition of a specific chap-

ter in any Brexit agreement surrounding longstanding is s ue s ove r ta xe s , s muggling and the environment originating from the British territory. The ta lks ta ke pla c e ahead of October’s Salzburg Summit during which important members of European governments will gathe r to try a nd ma ke a n agreement over the terms of the UK’s exit from the Europe a n U nion be fore the deadline date of March 29, 2019. Negotiations this week in Spain will place a heavy focus on the future relationship between the European bloc and the United Kingdom and therefore will involve the Rock of Gibraltar. H ow e ve r, Spa in is not planning to raise the question of sovereignty during this week’s talks. Spanish Minister for Fore ign A ffa irs , the EU a nd

GIBRALTAR: Talks begin over the Rock’s future. Cooperation, Josep Borrell, has said he does not want the issue of Gibraltar’s sove re ignty to be a s tic king point in reaching an agreement over Brexit. Borrell has claimed “the issue of sovereignty is not on the table,” as he is more concerned about Gibraltar’s socio-economic conditions tha n the que s tion of the

Rock’s ownership. Borrell has cited issues such as the Rock’s airport, tobacco, fishing, commuters and customs as his greatest causes for concern and believes waiving, for the mom ent , Spai n’s cl ai m t o Gibraltar is “the first step towards an agreement.” Reports suggest an agreem ent bet ween Spai n and

Britain is pending regarding Spain’s issues caused by the British territory. Successful negotiations bet ween t he t wo nat i ons have concl uded af t er si x rounds of talks. I t i s bel i eved an agr eement has been made regarding smuggling, taxes and wor ker s’ r i ght s i ssues i n Gibraltar.

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Pool rescue boy ‘doing well’ By Karl Smallman EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Blair Scott, who was found lying motionless at the bottom of a resort swimming pool in Spain, is out of intensive care and sat up in a Spanish hospital eating chicken nuggets. Speaking to the Euro Weekly News on Tuesday the family said Blair was ‘doing well.’ His aunt Laura Scott had taken little Blair, who was sedated and on a ventilator for several days after his accident last week, his favourite snack of chicken nuggets and chips to lift his spirits and help speed a full recovery. Blair was reportedly spotted lying motionless at the bottom of a resort swimming pool at the Magic Robin Hood on Spain’s Costa Blanca before being rescued by two holidaymakers on September 9. The resort issued a two-

page document detailing the events of the accident. Blair’s father, Kevin, disputed some of the claims telling the Euro Weekly News, “We have several witness state-

ments to prove otherwise.” He continued, “I’m contacting all of the witnesses. There are several statements online as to what the truth is. My partner was there and

SITTING UP: Blair enjoying his favourite snack in hospital.

lots of people witnessed it.” A fundraising page has been set up to help raise £2,000 for Blair and his family by Jacqui Perkins, who runs the Facebook group

Benidorm & Costa Blanca News & Information Forum. https://www.justgiving.co m / c ro w d f u n d i n g / j a c q u i perkins Blair’s family is also be-

ing supported by Benidorm’s British Businesses Association at the request of the British Consulate and their members have made several visits to his bedside.

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Rabies alert TWO separate incidents in Spain saw a 59-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man seek medical attention after receiving bites from bats infected with rabies. Only 17 bat attacks have been recorded in Spain since 1987, however, this summer saw two independent attacks at opposite ends of the country just two days apart. The 59-year-old woman from Valladolid in northern Spain was attacked by a bat when she opened a cupboard door and the animal flew towards her. In the second instance, two days later, in Huelva in southern Spain, a man received a bat bite when saving the winged creature from his cat. After both victims sought medical attention they were reported to be in good health. They received treatment against rabies and their wounds were thoroughly cleaned and vaccinations were administered to prevent the illness from taking hold.

RABID: Beautiful bats can carry deadly diseases. Wisely, the bite victims decided to take the bats that bit them with them when they sought medical treatment. Having the animals on hand for a thorough analysis allowed doctors to identify that both bats had European bat Lyssavirus in their systems. Rufino Alamo, the head of public health information for the Castilla y Leon regional government said the victims were “lucky” and praised the health services on hand for their decisive response to the bites. Mr Alamo added: “Rabies is deadly in practically all

cases if it develops.” The last rabies outbreak in Spain occurred in Malaga in 1975 during which two people lost their lives. Elias Fernando Rodriguez Ferri, a professor of animal health from the University of Leon warned: “If anyone comes into contact with a bat, they risk contracting the virus. That’s why it’s important not to touch them, dead or alive.” In the last 20 years, 12 people in Europe have died after receiving rabies from a bat bite and not seeking immediate medical attention.

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Victory for traders ORIHUE L A’ S Tu e s d a y market i s t o r e t u r n t o its central location next week after nine years at a different site. The popular, weekly attraction will be a regular feature in the Monserratinas after almost a decade in the Los Huertos site. It’s claimed the market was suffering in its current site, and many alternatives were suggested to traders, who were opposed to all of them, and had petitioned for a relocation for some time. In the end it was agreed to go back to the first, and preferred spot within Marques d e Mo l i n s a n d Lu is Barcala. Councillor Begoña Cuartero explained that the city council will be providing a free bu s wh i c h wi l l o ffer

tra n s p o rt fro m d is tri c ts around the area directly to the market itself, freeing up the roads and car parking spaces. H e s aid th a t a ‘s ervic e that for the residents of the city centre already exists’ and that, from now on, an additional route will be provided so the residents of the 1 5 d is tricts ca n v is it the market on Tuesdays. He went on to say: “We try to improve accessibility in order to also improve th e b en efit o f all me rchants.” A p aric io a n d Cu arte ro thanked all the councillors who have made the transfer possible, the Local Police and the ‘traders who are the ones who have fought for th e ir rig h ts a n d fo r t his change.’

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Mystery fire A FIRECREW tackled a blaze in which a car was totally engulfed in flames on the A7 at Albatera. The driver was treated by the Urgent Medical Care Service (SAMU) for the affects of smoke fumes. For reasons as yet unknown, the car was totally alight at kilometre point 522, when firefighters arrived at the scene at 6.50am.

Sources say that at first they could not find the driver, and later found him about 150 metres away, ‘stunned by possible smoke inhalation,’ which is why he was tended to immediately. An appliance was deployed from Crevillente Fire Station, and managed to extinguish the blaze from the hard shoulder, preventing the closure of the road.

CAR BLAZE: Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire without closing the A7.

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A MOTHER has been arrested for allegedly falsifying a birth certificate in order to change her daughter’s name. The Spanish 50-yearold, was detained when she went to an Elche police station to officially identify her daughter. According to sources, an officer of the Response and Operative Group asked for the document in order to carry out the procedure, and noticed irregularities. When quizzed, the woman apparently confessed that she had ‘manipulated her daughter’s literal birth certificate’ because she wanted to change her name and the Civil Registry had not yet authorised it. The mother was released on charges of the falsification of documents.

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Body found in cove THE lifeless body of a woman was found floating in a cove in the south of Spain on Sunday morning. The body was found in a cove in the town of Isla Plana in Cartagena after emergency services received an alert at around 8.30 am. The grim discovery was made off the Muelle del Maestro Romero beach in Murcia. Initial reports suggest the woman was approximately 55-years-old and of ‘foreign nationality’ and was spending some time at the house of

ISLA PLANA: In Cartagena, Murcia. friends while she was on holiday The Guar di a Ci vi l has

opened an investigation to cl ar i f y t he cause of her death.

Taking a circular route BUSINESS owners, or those planning to start a business are invited to a morning of talks on Tuesday October 2. The principal theme at the meeting, which begins at 9am at the Escoles Velles Cultural Centre, is the circular economy, an alternative to the traditional linear economy based on ‘make, use, dispose.’ Instead, this new concept attempts to keep re-

sources in use for as long as possible, extracting maximum value while they are in use before recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of each service life. The talks have been planned so that entrepreneurs can meet others, while cooperating, exchanging ideas and discovering new business formulas based on the circular economy concept.

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by Tara Rippin SIX HUNDRED cubic metres of sand have been drafted in to restore beaches at Torrevieja which were devastated by torrential rain at the weekend. The city council commissioned 40 lorries full to replenish the shorelines of Los Locos, El Cura and Los Naufragos. Beach area councillor, Janier Manzanares, said he valued ‘the speed and solvency’ with which the beaches had been made good after about 30 litres per square metre of rain fell in as many minutes during the early hours of Saturday. The downpour caused serious damage, both in the loss of sand and in the furniture erected on the beaches. Manzanares pointed out that this type of rapid action, in just 24 hours, was ‘possible thanks to the foresight’ of the beaches department.

Some 14,000 cubic metres of contaminated sand, which was stored during years in the ravine of Torreblanca, was cleaned at a cost of €63,000. Javier said the beaches should be a priority, adding “Their care and maintenance throughout the year are important for citizens and the tourists that visit us. I want to thank the workers of our beaches for the enormous work they do and have done, especially in these last 48 hours.” Water pipes were also fixed and furniture replaced. Speaking on Monday, Javier added: “On Saturday we had the beaches destroyed and today they are in perfect condition to enjoy them.” In Los Locos, various actions have been put in place over recent years to prevent this kind of loss of sand, BEFORE AND AFTER: Rapid response to flooding.

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Destroyed shoreline replenished such as the introduction of bedrock to the north of the beach, built by Costas to avoid more sand drag. Local firm Agamed invested in a wall to avoid flooding on the Alfredo Nobel Avenue, which managed to make the consequences of heavy rainfall less serious. In the case of El Cura, the most obvious damages occurred south of the beach, next to the inkwell, due to the dragging of water from Fuenstante and Almudena streets. In both areas, the great drag of rainwater is produced by surface run-off. All the contributions of the thousands of homes in residential neighbourhoods go directly to the street and the beach, in many cases without a parallel underground network of rainwater. And with the sewage system unable to take on that volume of water, it ends up overflowing.

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Contamination concerns TORREVIEJA SALTWORKS is the latest company to oppose proposals to build a waste treatment plant in the area. The project, by the multinational engineering company Obrascon Huarte Lain (OHL), has been earmarked for La Lo Timor Farm, halfway between the districts of San Miguel de Salinas and Torrevieja. But the firm, based in Salt Flats, is one of a number of businesses and organisations which are against the plans. Sources say they have great concern with the proposal, by the Consortium of the Zonal Plan of the Vega Baja, to establish the operation on rustic land, just a few hundred metres north west of the salt lake shoreline. Torrevieja Saltworks, which belongs to the Salins Group, is worried the operation of the waste plant could jeopardise production from the salt pans, an important source of European sea salt, from which they extract 700,000 tons of salt per year.

SALT LAKES: Salins Group firm extracts 700,000 tonnes of salt each year. Salinera sources indicate that the annual transport of 120,000 tons of solid urban waste involves a very high risk of leaking contaminated water into the lagoon through the subsoil, from the lake shore itself, and through the La Fayona ravine. OHL wants to establish a treatment plant where the facility would receive lorryloads of all types of rubbish, and where materials would be separated for recycling or reused to produce energy. The rest of the waste would

go to a landfill. It is feared that during periods of torrential rain, not uncommon in the area, much of the solid residue would leak through the subsoil to the nearby shores of the Torrevieja lagoon and along the ravine of La Fayona. Any significant influence could contaminate the salt layer that forms in the salt flats, through the brines. The proposed farm site is 900 metres from the shore of the Torrevieja lagoon, and 600 from the boundary of the natural park itself.

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NEWS EXTRA Crash hike THE Local Police of Elche recorded 2,461 road accidents this year, a figure that has continued to rise for the last three years, and now stands at 8.7 per cent higher than in 2015.

Fast track THE first hybrid Alvia370 train to run from Murcia to Madrid, set off and arrived four minutes later than scheduled on Monday morning, cutting the journey time by about half an hour, as promised by the Minister of Development.

Bad sign PROPOSALS made by Elche Council for improved highway signage with greater visibility, similar to those in Alicante, have been thrown out by Central Government, which claims Elche â€˜does not figure as a primary destination.â€™

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Fire raising weather LIGHTNING has caused no less than 61 fires in the Valencian community in August alone. This is the most recorded in 20 years, ahead of the 47 seen in 2003 and 35 in 2004. In total more than 22,000 bolts of lightning struck the region last month, with the hot weather being blamed for the strikes by Spanish Meteorology Agency AEMET. The heat caused a double whammy - first of all the parched conditions left scrub and woodland tinder dry, then the thunder storms that followed ignited the vegetation and strong winds fanned the flames. The Forest Fire Prevention Centres (CPIF) have set up monitoring services, both human and automated. First of all they log each lightning strike then check to see if any damage was caused. In the event of a fire they can quickly raise the alarm with a precise location.

DANGER: Lightning started 61 fires.

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Watch out for robbing prostitutes A WARNING has gone out to tourists in Spain following an alleged spate of robberies of jewellery and wallets by ‘stealing and robbing prostitutes’ on the Costa Blanca. Footage shot by a video blogger, Harry-vlogs-Benidorm, has gone viral with more than 40,000 views within a day. He told the Euro Weekly News that the video was shot close to the English ‘guiri’ district in Benidorm next to the tourist police station, which is closed at night. Harry, a resident for five years, explained how the women try to hug or grab the mostly drunk tourists with the aim of emptying their pockets. He warned, “Stay as far away from them as possible! They’re sophisticated and terribly bad... before you know it, your jewellery or wallet has been robbed. They are very bad creatures.”

WARNING: Tourists in Benidorm warned to be careful. On his Facebook page where he posted the video he wrote, ‘SHARE THIS WARNING with your Benidorm friends: stealing and robbing prostitutes near the Strip in Benidorm.’ Harry said he has sent the footage to the Local Police and the town hall. The UK’s Foreign Office travel advice to Spain says: “Thieves often work in a team and tend to target money and passports. Don’t carry all your valuables in one place, and remember to keep a photocopy or scanned copy of your passport

somewhere safe. “Many people have their passports stolen while passing through airports, either on arrival or departure from Spain. Take extra care to guard passports, money and personal belongings when collecting or checking in luggage at the airport, and on arranging car hire. “In any emergency, call 112. To report a crime, visit the nearest National Police or Guardia Civil Station to file a police report (denuncia) or call a dedicated English-speaking police line on +34 902 102 112.

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THIRTY firefighters and nine vehicles tackled a huge blaze that destroyed a latex factory on an industrial estate in Crevillente. Local crews and appliances were assisted by colleagues from Elche, Orihuela and Almoradi, finally managing to extinguish the inferno on the Boch Industrial Estate at 2.15pm on Saturday. According to spokesman for the Consortium of Firemen, the operation was made more difficult, and dangerous, because of the highly flammable nature of the material. An enormous, thick black cloud of smoke could be seen for miles above the town, according to witnesses who took to Twitter.

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Fire rips through factory

INTENSE: Latex factory obliterated in a blaze. One tweeter from Hondon was s h o p p i n g n e a r b y. S h e l a t e r w r o t e :

“What on earth was that, the cloud was absolutely huge.”

Impaled on sun brolly A BRITISH holidaymaker was impaled on a sun umbrella after falling from the fourth floor of his Ibiza hotel. The 31-year-old tourist is understood to have plunged from the balcony of his San Antonio apartment at 10am on Sunday morning. He suffered severe injuries after the pole of an umbrella pierced his leg. The unnamed holidaymaker was aided by emergency services who sawed off the umbrella pole before rushing him to the Can Misses Hospital on the island. Reports suggest the British man remains in a serious condition in the hospital. Spanish police have since launched an investigation into the circumstances of the fall. The popular Ibiza resort of San Antonio has been the scene of numerous incidents and accidents involving Brits this summer.

PAINFUL: Holidaymaker was seriously hurt.

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Thieving airport worker Lib Dems’ dodgy donor charged A FLIGHT passenger filmed a baggage handler in Spain opening a suitcase, retrieving a speaker and putting it in his pocket. The witness reportedly caught the act on camera while onboard a Ryanair flight from Ibiza to Madrid, before alerting an air steward. Police apparently convinced the man to confess before returning the stolen item back to its rightful owner, a teenage boy who was travelling to the Spanish capital with his mum. The suspect, who is understood to have been sacked after just three days in the job, now faces trial. In the footage he can be seen opening the case on a luggage trolley before searching the contents with one hand and putting the red speaker in his left trouser pocket.

AIRPORT LUGGAGE: Baggage handler investigated. The boy’s mother told a Spanish newspaper that she was grateful the police had returned the speaker to her immediately as she had bought it for her son’s birthday.

A CONMAN who donated €2.7 million of stolen funds to the Liberal Democrats has been charged with laundering millions of pounds of dirty money in Spain, aided by his wife. Prosecutors are working to have Michael Brown, 52, and Sharon Campbell, 59, jailed and fined more than €9 million. They allege that the amount of hidden, ill-gotten money gathered and spent by the accused is more than €2.9 million. In addition, prosecutors claim that €40 million of Brown’s funds are still missing more than a decade after his crimes were exposed. The Lib Dems have repeatedly refused to hand back the €2.7 million of stolen funds he donated in 2005, insisting it was accepted in good faith. It was the biggest donation in the party’s history, but there are questions as to why it seemed to pass up simple checks. Brown’s looming trial with his wife of 25 years will be an

DIRTY MONEY: Michael Brown is facing a further prison sentence. embarrassment for the Lib Dems, who started their autumn conference in Brighton on Monday. The judge-led probe in Mallorca was launched after pressure from anti-corruption investigators around the time Brown was completing a jail term for theft and fraud offences in the UK. The investigating judge agreed to cast a fresh look at whether he laundered money from his illegal activities through assets in Mallorca, in-

cluding property and a string of companies. A master of disguise, Brown was on the run for more than three years before being held in the Dominican Republic and was returned to the UK to serve over seven years in jail. Brown was released in January 2016 halfway through his prison sentence and, after probation, moved to Mallorca where he has been living in luxury with his wife Sharon at their €840,000 villa overlooking mountains in Esporles.

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Tackling congestion The council is creating four lanes to try to put an end to frequent traffic jams, which mainly occur in the summer, while improving road safety

The €1.6 million project includes signalling work and the clearing of the expropriated farms to make way for the duplication of the lanes.

Initial works are taking place on the kilometre stretch of road on the CV-865 at Vereda de Sendres. The four lanes, two each di-

rection, will be separated by an area 1.2 metres wide, in which there will be lighting. The left margin will have a mixed cycle-pedestrian lane of

3.5 metres which will give continuity to the established one. Once completed, the stretch in the Elche region will be done, but no deadlines are set.

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A SCHEME to improve traffic flow on a dual carriageway at Santa Pola, considered one of the most dangerous in Valencia, kicked off this week.

FALLEN: The tree, which fell into the road in Alameda de San Anton, was rem o v e d a n d m a d e s a f e b y C a r t a g e n a f F i re f i g h t e r s a n d t h e l o c a l c o u n c i l l a s t week. No injuries were reported.

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A REQUEST from Spain for the extradition of a rapper who has been sentenced to prison for charges including insulting the monarchy, has been rejected by a Belgian court. Josep Miquel Arenas, 24, who goes by the stage name Valtonyc, fled to Belgium in May after being given a three and a half year jail term for his controversial lyrics, in which he praised terror groups. “For the moment he is free and he is free definitively in Belgium,” his lawyer said on Monday. However, Bekaert admitted that Valtonyc would not be safe from a European Arrest Warrant, should he visit other countries in the future. Amnesty International has criticised the handling of the rapper’s case, claiming that

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Belgian court rejects Spanish extradition request for rapper Valtonyc

SAFE HAVEN: Valtonyc has been given protection by Belgium. the Spanish authorities are restricting free speech. Cases like Valtonyc’s are based on article 578 of the Spanish penal code, and the approval of new security leg-

islation in 2015 has led to more people being charged. Spain’s new Socialist government has said one of its priorities is the revision of the ‘gag law.’

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Family donates treasure A ROMAN amphora and a pottery jug will soon be on public display at Javea’s Soler Blasco museum. Dated between the first and third centuries the donations until now belonged to the Segarra family and were recently presented by Josep Segarra Mari to Javea’s Culture councillor Quico Moragues and the municipal archaeologist Joaquim Bolufer. The amphora, which archaeologists have identified as being produced in Andalucia, was recovered from the seabed in the Ibiza Canal and acquired by the Segarra family in the 40’s. The jug, which appears to have been made in Ibiza, was found by Josep Segarra Llamas in the Punta de la Fontana area. Moragues thanked his nephew Josep Segarra Mari for the two latest additions to the museum which since 1987 has received important archaeological, ethnological and art donations from the family. All have come from the collections made dur-

PRESENTATION: Josep Segarra Mari, Quico Moragues and Joaquim Bolufer ing their lifetime by the brothers Josep and Juan Bautista Segarra Llamas.

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AIRPORT LUGGAGE: Baggage handler investigated.

Thieving airport worker A FLIGHT passenger filmed a baggage handler in Spain opening a suitcase, retrieving a speaker and putting it in his pocket. The witness reportedly caught the act on camera while onboard a Ryanair flight from Ibiza to Madrid, before alerting an air steward. Police apparently convinced the man to confess before returning the stolen item back to its rightful owner, a teenage boy who was travelling to the Spanish capital

with his mum. The suspect, who is understood to have been sacked after just three days in the job, now faces trial. In the footage he can be seen opening the case on a luggage trolley before searching the contents with one hand and putting the red speaker in his left trouser pocket. The boy’s mother told a Spanish newspaper that she was grateful the police had returned the speaker to her immediately as she had bought it for her son’s birthday.

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Give blood and save lives EVERY day in Spain, dozens of peopleâ€™s lives are saved by crucial blood donations. The majority of surgeries, organ transplants and cancer treatments that are performed each day require blood transfusions. Moreover, despite huge technological advances, the only way for hospitals to obtain this blood is through the generosity of the public. Those interested in making a donation will be asked to provide some personal and medical information and documentation, to prove their identity. The process of the blood donation itself lasts only 10 minutes in which 450 ml are collected (equating to 10 per cent of the total blood circulation of an adult person). It is a completely safe procedure with minimal side effects, and every precaution is taken by medical staff for the health of the donor. If you want to donate blood in Spain you can do this at your local hospital or health centre, who will be happy to provide all the information. It can also be done through the Spanish Red Cross (www.donarsangre.org), which operates a number of mobile units specifi-

BIG HEART: Those who donate are helping to save lives. cally for these donations. For information on organ donation in Andalucia, please visit the website: www.juntadeandalucia.es/temas/salud/ser vicios/donacion-organos.html However, people who lived in Britain from 1980 to 1996 have been asked to check with the donation teams before giving blood. Some authorities do not accept donations from those who did, due to the outbreak of Creutzfeldt-Jakob (mad cow) disease.

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Historic town hit without warning by massive flash flooding in south of Spain Streets were left awash with water almost a metre deep in places as an estimated 45 litres per square metre fell in less than an hour. Tables and chairs from

cafes could be seen floating down the streets. No warning of the impending storm was issued by the state Met Office AEMET but a yellow alert was put in

place until 9pm on Thursday evening. Mayor Teresa Valdenebro RĂos was furious that no warning of the storm had been provided. She recomPicture credit: Twitter / @Javi_Giron

RESIDENTS of Ronda, romantically known as the City of Dreams, suffered a nightmare on Thursday when thunderstorms and flash flooding hit the area without warning.

CITY OF DREAMS: More of a nightmare in Ronda!

mended caution to the citizens of the town and advised neighbours to call 112, the

Local Police or Civil Protection volunteers in case of any incident.

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Sanchez may go to polls SPAIN’S Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has raised the possibility of early elections if his minority government reaches a stage where it can no longer pass legislation effectively. Sanchez said he ousted predecessor Mariano Rajoy of the People’s Party with the support of other groups in Congress that have shown willingness to support some of his proposed bills. In a televised interview on Sunday he said that should such support slide, he would have no choice but to call an election. It marks a change of tack from the Prime Minister, who has previously insisted on seeing out the remainder of

VOTE CARD: Sanchez may think an election gamble is worthwhile. his term until 2020. Sanchez is struggling to pass legislation including next year’s budget plan with just 84 Socialist deputies in

the 350-seat parliament. However, he said that he has been talking with allies like the anti-establishment Podemos party. One way to secure Podemos’ support could be to raise taxes for high earners, which Sanchez plans to do. He may have also been boosted by a poll on the weekend that suggested the Socialists have a clear lead over their rivals. However, Sanchez also needs the support of pro-independence Catalan parties, and while he won’t allow a referendum on secession, he wants to explore ways of allowing more self-government for the region to resolve the dispute.

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TRAUMA: Steven Tartt claims he had nightmares after the incident.

Hero Brit looking for compensation A BRITISH holidaymaker has demanded compensation fro m T UI a f t e r th e emotional impact of saving the lives of two drowning children spoiled his trip. The man, Steven Tartt, a 32-year-old father-of-two from Merseyside, was holidaying o n t h e p o pu la r Balearic island of Menorca. Reports suggest that upon seeing two children, a boy, seven and a girl, six, struggling at the bottom of the hotel pool, Mr Tartt dived to the re sc u e t o p u l l th e drown i n g c h i l d r e n o u t to safety. However, the heroic act has reportedly taken a toll on Mr Tartt’s mental health and he claims the trauma of the incident ‘affected’ him, causing him to take a week off from work. In ad d i t i o n t o t h i s, M r Tartt claims the lifeguard on duty at the hotel swimming pool, ‘wasn’t doing his job’ to save the children and that they ‘couldn’t be a***d to move.’ Mr Ta r t t sp o k e t o th e British press blaming holiday provider TUI’s failure to ‘hire capable staff ’, for ‘ruining his holiday’. Acco r d i n g t o Mr Tartt, TUI has allegedly ruled out

compensation, citing that Mr Tartt’s decision to take a c tio n w as h is d e c is ion alone. Mr Tartt says he is suffering nightmares after the incident, during which he is unable to get to the children in time. TUI has now responded to th e alle g atio n s w ith a company spokesman stating: “We’re sure everyone s h are s o u r th an k s to M r

Tartt for his brave actions.” Despite not offering monetary compensation to Mr Tartt, TUI say “the most appropriate support we could provide would be to offer free access to our independent partner the Centre for Crisis Psychology (CCP).” The holida y provide r added that the hotel in question took “immediate and appropriate action with the staff member involved.”

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Women hurt by rampaging bull A BULL smashed its way through a wooden barrier and charged two women to the ground during a bull run in S pai n , b e f o r e b e in g tracked down and killed. The a n i m a l b r o k e fre e

during the annual bull-running festivities which are held in the village of Arcas in Cuenca, Spain. The bull can be seen makin g a d as h fo r fre e d o m, ploughing into two women

bystanders who were unable to avoid the animal. The two women from the footage are understood to be recovering in the Virgen de la Luz Hospital after being aided by paramedics at the scene of the incident. Neither woman is considered to be in a life-threaten-

ing condition. The bull in the foota ge w a s the firs t a nima l fe a tured in the run and the incident occurred at around 9am on Saturday morning. Shortly after, the barrier was repaired and the bullrunning festival continued. Polic e offic e rs la te r

ESCAPED: The bull ran to freedom at top speed.

tracked the bull down to a nearby field after it fled the site of the festival and a deci si on was m ade t o shoot and kill it. Mayor of Arcas, Joaquin Gonzal ez Mena, has sai d t he i nci dent was a ‘ bi g shock,’ going so far as to describe the events of the

weekend as a ‘one in a million circumstance.’ The events of Saturday morning have been protested against by animal rights act i vi st s whose pr esence and voice have been growing at smaller bull-running events like the festivities of Arcas in recent times.

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Anti-social driving campaign

RISKY: Using mobiles while driving reduces attention to the road by 40 per cent.

By Tara Rippin CONTROL and surveillance is being stepped up all week as part of a campaign to prevent distractions at the wheel on Spanish roads. Up until Monday, the Directorate General of Traffic is reinforcing controls to avoid the use of the mobile while driving, in conjunction with the National Federation Aspaym, an association of people with spinal cord injury and other

physical disabilities. According to the DGT, in three out of 10 accidents, the common factor is the use of communication devices behind the wheel. In light of this, it is imposing between four and six points to offenders as opposed to the previous three. Statistics show drivers lose 40 per cent of their attention to the road and surroundings when using mobiles. A spokesperson said the use of devices â€˜produces a risk of

suffering an accident similar to those with an excess of alcohol,â€™ which quadruple the risk of accidents. The initiative started this week on the the A-2 and M-115 near Barcelona, overseen by director of the National Road Safety Observatory, Alvaro Gomez Mendez. And volunteers from Aspaym are supporting the campaign by being on hand to make drivers aware of the consequences of their behaviour.

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Spain in EU Gib talks TALKS started this week between Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator and Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, and other key m i n i st e r s r e g a r d in g

Spain’s post-Brexit relationship with the United Kingdom and also the future of Gibraltar. S p a in w ill p u s h fo r the addition of a specific chap-

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A fast food giant has announced plans to create 250 new restaurants in Spain

REIGN IN SPAIN: Burger giant to open new restaurants. BURGER KING boss Jose Cil visited a Barcelona branch where he revealed he intends to significantly add to the 750 established outlets in the country in the near future. During his stop-off, he greeted staff and reportedly, together with president of the Restaurant Brands Iberia and CEO of Burger King Spain, Gregorio Jimine, offered Whoppers all round.

The Cuban descendant presides over the second largest fast food chain in the world, with 17,000 restaurants in 100 countries, and Spain is already its third largest market. Today there are said to be 60 per cent more stores than in 2010. But this is not enough for the burger boss, who wants to grow in emerging markets, in

high traffic areas such as airports, stations and service areas, and in mature markets like Spain. He is reported to have pledged to â€˜reach the 1,000 Burger King in Spain as soon as possible.â€™ Competitor McDonaldâ€™s is said to have about 500 restaurants across the country, but more than 37,000 worldwide.

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Disease alert

THE ruling centre-right coalition in Sweden was initially left with one parliamentary seat more than their left-wing opponents after all the votes were counted following national elections which also saw the far-right Swedish Democrats gain 62 seats.

FOOD safety authorities in Belgium have confirmed African swine fever has been detected in wild boars near the French border in the first recorded cases in the former country since 1985, putting Western Europe on alert for a possible epidemic.

Terror charge

Debt increase

A 22-YEAR-OLD suspect charged in connection with a firebomb attack on a restaurant in Angelholm told police he plotted the strike after becoming convinced the Swedish government was taking part in air strikes in Iraq and Syria, according to prosecutors.

CLOSE CALL: Voters backed the two blocs almost evenly.

One shot

Turned down

A TEENAGE boy was left wounded after being shot several times in a car park near to a school in a hit and run in the Huddinge area last Friday.

THREE artists from Pakistan were denied visas to travel to Sweden due to their salaries being too low, with the organisers of a seminar they were due to attend at the University of Gothenburg ‘disappointed’ at the decision.

G ERMANY

Deal proposal GERMAN officials and others from European Union member states are mulling the setting up of a payment

THE national debt of Belgium, currently more than €450 billion, could jump by an extra €2 billion after the government was forced to bring money owed by the state-owned railway infrastructure firm Infrabel onto Treasury books.

Game probe VIDEOGAME company EA has been placed under criminal investigation by Belgian authorities after the firm decided to leave ‘loot boxes,’ randomly placed items which grant players bonuses, in FIFA 18 flouting a European Union ban brought in over gambling concerns.

Up in court TWO Dutch defendants appeared before justices last week following their extradition from the Netherlands in connection with the murder of police officer Amaury Delrez at Spa while checking a vehicle last month.

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Hearing move

Population up THE number of people living in Germany stood at 82.8 million by the end of last year, an increase of around 270,700 or 0.3 per cent during 2017 according to the Federal Statistics Office.

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system with Iran to help keep business transactions going once United States sanctions come into effect, an economy ministry spokesperson said.

Mine protests RIOT police clashed with environmental activists in the Hambach forest near Cologne after the demonstrators built treehouses over a site earmarked for clearing by the RWE

utility body so that it can be used to mining.

Poster worries AN election poster put out by the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of Navarian regional elections which calls for ‘Islam-free’ schools has led to some Germans to draw comparisons between it and Nazi propaganda.

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‘Spys’ held

Boat find

AUTHORITIES in the Netherlands expelled two Russians who were suspected of being spies earlier this year over allegations they were planning to hack into at a Swiss laboratory where Novichok nerve agent samples from Salisbury were kept, it has emerged.

POLICE in Norway have found a kayak which they believe belonged to Arjen Kamphuis, 47, a Wikileaks associate who disappeared around four weeks ago from a hotel in Bodo.

Uptake falls A TOTAL of 54 students enrolled to study Dutch at the University of Amsterdam this academic year, a fall of around half in five years amidst fears interest in the language among young people in the Netherlands could be waning.

Deal struck TRADE UNIONS representing police called off strikes planned for last weekend after reaching an agreement with the Ministry of Justice and law enforcement authorities following months of negotiations over pay and conditions.

Phone drive INFRASTRUCTURE minister Cora van Nieuwenhuizen has launched a campaign to discourage drivers from using mobile phones while behind the wheel, called ‘Drive mono.’

Striker sorry NICKLAS BENDTNER, a striker with the Rosenborg football team, has apologised to the club and to fans after admitting to breaking a taxi driver’s jaw during a scuffle which he said was a “very unfortunate episode.”

Drill warning NORWAY’S Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide has said exercises during recent war games in the east of Russia which allegedly featured mock Norwegian targets did not contribute to better relations and only increased tension between the two country.

Jail time TWO Polish defendants aged 27 and 49 have been sentenced to 10 years and nine months and nine years in prison respectively after an Oslo court convicted them of attempting to smuggle around 40 kilos of amphetamine into Norway.

A PPEAL hear i ngs f or Pet er M a dsen who i s ser vi ng a l i f e s e ntence f or t he m ur der of Swedish reporter Kim Wall had to be adjourned last week after a juror collapsed towards the end of the session.

Heat forecast SUNSHINE and warm weather c ould m ake a br i ef r et ur n t o Denmark this week following mild spells last week, according to meteorologists who predicted temperatures of between 20 and 25 degrees.

Missing claims THE whereabouts of almost 2,840 asylum seekers who had their applications for refuge in Denmark rejected remain unknown and some may still be in the country, according to police.

Taxi fines DENMARK’S Supreme Court has ruled that four Uber drivers must pay a fine every time they charge customers for a fare due to them operating illegally, opening the way for all the company’s roughly 1,500 drivers there to also face penalties.

F RANCE

Ram raid A 32-YEAR-OLD suspect has been arrested in connection with the driving of a car into a crowd of people in Nimes just before the start of its annual fair leaving two with slight wounds.

Coming clean THE French government has admitted for the first time that it created a system which led to torture during the war for its former colony Algeria’s independence from 1954 to 1962 which claimed around 1.5 million Algerian lives.

Gift range A NEW line of 56 Elysee Palacebranded items has gone up for sale online which include a mug bearing the face of President Emmanuel Macron priced at €24.50 and leather key rings which will set buyers back by €29.

Vote call PARIS has called for elections to be held in Libya by the end of the year a day after Italy and UN-supported authorities in Tripoli claiming the country was currently too unstable to allow a ballot to go ahead.

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WAR GAMES: About 300,000 Russian troops took part in Vostok 2018.

Military drills in Far East RUSSIA and China have taken part in the largest war games from the former country in four decades with last week’s Vostok (East) 2018 drills near two countries’ border. The exercises saw the military test advanced missiles that may be able to avoid radar detection. The projectiles could outperform all foreign equivalents, a Kremlin defence spokesperson claimed.

Activist court ban THE head of a leftist anti-Kremlin party has said a court has banned him from protesting, taking part in political events or leaving the Moscow region for three years. Left Front leader Sergei Udaltsov was released from prison this week and said he plans to appeal against the court’s decision.

Probe clears footballer ANTI-DOPING investigators in Spain have concluded that a Russian footballer who plays for a team in the former country did not commit any wrongdoing over alleged doping. De-

nis Cheryshev, a winger for Valencia, previously said he had never used banned substances. He was placed under investigation after his father said he had taken growth hormones to treat an injury.

New sanctions hit A COMPANY in Russia has been hit by new United States (US) economic sanctions which were imposed on its Chinese parent firm and its North Korean Chief Executive. Steven Mnuchin, the US Treasury Secretary, said the measures were designed to stop cash flows to North Korea via businesspeople who ‘hide’ behind front companies.

Poisoning claims MEMBERS of an anti-Kremlin punk rock group have claimed one of their band mates may have been poisoned after he was taken ill last week. Staff at the hospital where Pyotr Verzilov, a Canadian citizen, has been taken said they were waiting for results from an examination before taking further action.

Meme battle THE Russian cybersphere has become awash with memes depicting a political opposition figure taking on a senior security official after the latter challenged him to ‘combat.’ Viktor Zolotov, head of Russia’s National Guard, threw down the gauntlet after Alexei Navalny made a video alleging state corruption. “I promise to turn you into a juicy pounded steak in a few minutes,” Zolotov said. The statement spawned a number of fighting-themed memes.

COMBAT CALL: The internet lampooned Zolotov.

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Dream deal ONLINE travel agency eDreams Odigeo has successfully refinanced its debt through €425 million of guaranteed bonds, due in 2023. The move enables the company to extend the maturity of its debt to five years and increase flexibility with the National Securities Market Commission. It will also mean that eDreams will save more than €12 million in annual interest payments, improving cash flow. The deal is expected to be finalised on September 25.

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Court to make big call A SPANISH court is to decide within days whether or not to extradite Herve Falciani, a former HSBC analyst who leaked documents alleging widespread tax evasion, to Switzerland. Mr Falciani was arrested in Madrid in April on his way to a conference on the need to protect whistleblowers, but was released on bail. He has already been convicted of industrial espionage in Switzerland in absentia for the scandal that be-

by Tara Rippin came known as ‘Swiss Leaks.’ A Swiss court handed him a fiveyear jail sentence in 2015 but the 46year-old has avoided the country since. The Franco-Italian national worked for the Swiss branch of HSBC and became known as ‘the man who terrifies the rich’ after leaking information in 2008 that alleged HSBC’s Swiss private banking arm helped 79,000 clients evade billions

of euros in taxes. “Whistle-blowers must be defended, because their information stops such cases from remaining without consequences,” he said after the hearing. The information that Mr Falciani previously passed to French tax authorities has led to the prosecution of high profile individuals including Emilio Botin, late chairman of Spanish bank Santander, and Arlette Ricci, heir to the Nina Ricci perfume empire.

GLOBAL EXCHANGE, a Spanish company specialising in offering currency exchange services at international airports, has clinched a deal to become the main operator of the service at Istanbul New Airport. It is the biggest airport contract in the history of the company in what will be the largest airport presence in the world with 40 offices. The inauguration of the airport, which is currently completing its construction, is scheduled for October 29.

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Home sale BANKIA has put more than 4,300 properties up for sale with discounts of up to 40 per cent, and while 2,900 are homes, the rest include industrial buildings, commercial premises and offices.

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TAX REFORM: Ms Montero is looking for ways to raise tax receipts. THE Spanish government has announced that it will be able to raise €4 billion for the Treasury by raising corporation and fuel tax, as well as a financial transactions tax. Finance Minister Maria Jesus Montero said those who earn over €150,000 a year will also see their income tax rate rise to 52 per cent, bringing in a further €400 million.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has hinted that he wants to raise Spain’s tax payments as a percentage of GDP from 38 per cent to 46 per cent, in line with the European average. But opposition party Podemos does not believe that PSOE is doing enough to raise revenues, and believes tax increases for the wider public can be achieved without causing undue hardship.

CHANGES to the international accounting standard mean that the fall in value of Telefonica’s shares during the year will not have a negative effect on the income statements of its main shareholders (BBVA and CaixaBank).

Travel sick THE Mallorcan Barcelo Group aims to raise revenues to expand its hotel empire by putting its trave l d i v i s i o n , Av o r i s R e i n venting Travel, up for sale at a value of €350 million, and is in talks with two private equity funds.

Eurofinsa takes a piece of Isolux ISOLUX, an engineering and construction group that went bankrupt more than a year ago, has sold its production unit to Eurofinsa. Eurofinsa will use the site to expand its renewable energy network, and will take on 20 workers from Isolux. The deal was settled for around €150,000, although it also includes the absorption of Isolux’s €1.5 million debt.

It will open the door for Eurofinsa into a renewables industry it has previously had no experience in. Eurofinsa operations director Raphael Benatar said: “This purchase will allow the company to compete at the highest international level in projects relating to transmission lines, and solar and electric power, among others.”

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY Anglo American 1,530.10 -14.90 Associated British Foods 2,235.50 -0.50 Admiral Group 2,016.50 -2.50 Ashtead Group 2,368.00 -26.00 Antofagasta 776.80 -7.80 Aviva 477.65 0.25 AstraZeneca 5,596.00 -49.00 BAE Systems 623.50 -2.50 Barclays 171.05 -0.03 British American Tobacco 3,677.25 17.75 Barratt Developments 558.20 1.80 Berkeley Group Holdings (The)3,615.00 4.00 British Land Co 619.00 3.60 BHP Billiton 1,526.70 -3.70 Bunzl 2,426.50 0.50 BP 549.10 -1.30 Burberry Group 2,108.50 -44.50 BT Group 228.53 2.53 Coca-Cola HBC 2,570.00 -28.00 Carnival 4,746.00 42.00 Centrica 145.90 2.60 Compass Group 1,636.75 2.75 Croda International 5,108.00 -38.00 CRH 2,412.50 -17.50 DCC 7,087.50 -27.50 Diageo 2,665.75 -4.75 Direct Line Insurance Group 323.15 0.15 Evraz 484.20 0.50 Experian 1,930.00 -15.00 easyJet 1,424.50 3.50 Ferguson 6,371.50 -10.50 Fresnillo 775.70 -9.50 Glencore 297.95 -3.60 GlaxoSmithKline 1,484.20 0.00 GVC Holdings 1,014.00 -17.00 Hargreaves Lansdown 2,212.00 7.00 Halma 1,401.50 1.50 HSBC Holdings 658.50 0.10 International Conslidtd Airs Grp 685.50 2.50 InterContinental Hotels Grp 4,667.50 -28.50 3i Group 930.40 0.60 Imperial Brands 2,639.50 22.00 Informa 728.00 -6.60 Intertek Group 4,862.00 -33.00 ITV 156.55 -3.25 Just Eat 697.20 -4.60 Johnson Matthey 3,504.00 6.00 Kingfisher 263.20 0.80 Land Securities Group 890.00 2.50 Legal & General Group 252.70 -0.70

% CHG. NET VOL -0.96 21,220.51 -0.02 17,741.42 -0.12 5,804.40 -1.09 11,322.89 -0.99 7,610.81 0.05 18,634.77 -0.87 71,319.69 -0.40 19,508.65 -0.02 29,488.07 0.49 84,673.51 0.32 5,608.92 0.11 4,699.13 0.58 6,014.44 -0.24 32,102.37 0.02 8,055.14 -0.24 109,667.62 -2.07 8,588.83 1.12 22,205.22 -1.08 9,569.17 0.89 9,186.16 1.81 8,148.07 0.17 25,744.61 -0.74 6,719.06 -0.72 20,220.57 -0.39 6,190.96 -0.18 65,213.51 0.05 4,430.25 0.10 6,803.69 -0.77 17,627.73 0.25 5,638.37 -0.16 14,614.60 -1.21 5,846.51 -1.19 42,603.86 0.00 74,186.50 -1.65 6,119.36 0.32 10,269.00 0.11 5,250.50 0.02 130,627.92 0.37 13,614.82 -0.61 8,854.71 0.06 8,916.05 0.84 25,026.06 -0.90 9,394.54 -0.67 7,943.77 -2.03 6,410.46 -0.66 4,795.29 0.17 6,816.25 0.30 5,524.32 0.28 6,569.35 -0.28 15,096.68

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Lloyds Banking Group ORD 58.93 London Stock Exchange Grp 4,782.00 Micro Focus International 1,313.00 Marks & Spencer Group 284.05 Mondi 2,113.50 Melrose 220.90 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 256.93 National Grid 799.30 NMC Health 3,565.00 Next 5,368.00 Ocado Group 906.00 Paddy Power Betfair 6,835.00 Prudential 1,696.50 Persimmon 2,385.00 Pearson 846.40 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,682.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 247.15 Royal Dutch Shell 2,469.25 Royal Dutch Shell 2,503.50 RELX 1,579.25 Rio Tinto 3,593.50 Royal Mail 485.10 Rightmove 479.23 Rolls-Royce Group 973.60 Randgold Resources 4,639.50 RSA Insurance Group 608.80 Rentokil Initial 319.50 Sainsbury (J) 321.70 Schroders 3,006.50 Sage Group (The) 582.40 Segro 646.60 Shire 4,513.75 Smurfit Kappa Group 3,029.00 Sky 1,578.00 Standard Life Aberdeen 317.55 Smith (DS) 486.70 Smiths Group 1,571.00 Scottish Mortgage Invstmnt Trst 542.90 Smith & Nephew 1,400.50 SSE 1,104.75 Standard Chartered 613.95 St James's Place 1,093.50 Severn Trent 1,901.00 Tesco 234.30 TUI AG 1,375.00 Taylor Wimpey 170.30 Unilever 4,254.00 United Utilities Group 709.40 Vodafone Group 168.92 WPP Group 1,130.75 Whitbread 4,667.50

CHANGE(P) 0.05 -8.00 -1.00 -0.55 -19.50 0.90 -0.47 8.00 -19.00 18.00 -8.80 -85.00 -9.00 -2.00 9.00 2.00 1.05 -0.25 -4.50 -11.75 -3.00 -0.40 -2.32 -7.60 -15.50 0.20 -0.30 0.50 0.50 -3.40 -0.40 27.25 -29.00 -1.50 -0.85 -1.20 -8.50 -2.50 3.50 20.75 1.85 -6.50 17.00 0.00 -2.00 0.20 -8.50 9.20 1.48 6.25 -17.50

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COMPANY 3M AMERICAN EXPRESS APPLE BOEING CO CATERPILLAR CHEVRON CISCO SYSTEMS COCA-COLA DOWDUPONT EXXON MOBIL 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 WALGREENS BOOTS WALT DISNEY CO

PRICE 207,880 109,5600 223,840 359,800 144,900 117,38 47,400 45,99 68,58 82,92 229,24 209,0700 148,33 45,5400 113,5000 139,4900 160,8400 69,98 113,370 83,49 42,9600 83,610 130,01 137,80 265,31 54,55 147,84 94,5900 70,28 109,2600

CHANGE% -0,56% +0,83% -1,14% +1,22% -0,44% +0,93% +0,34% +0,35% -0,49% +0,73% +0,40% -0,18% -0,42% -0,07% -0,02% -0,29% -0,96% -1,20% +0,41% +0,02% +0,26% +0,19% +0,92% +1,68% -0,07% -0,71% +0,14% -0,56% -0,28% -1,27%

CHANGE VOLUME(M) -1,170 121.886,55 0,9000 94.311,27 -2,570 1.081.130,64 4,340 206.728,20 -0,640 86.111,81 1,08 224.974,83 0,160 222.916,61 0,16 195.613,17 -0,34 158.147,61 0,60 351.067,55 0,91 86.532,11 -0,3800 239.319,38 -0,62 135.354,39 -0,0300 212.216,40 -0,0200 381.561,17 -0,4000 374.351,78 -1,5600 124.779,74 -0,85 186.166,77 0,460 871.044,16 0,02 106.933,62 0,1100 251.924,16 0,160 208.081,27 1,18 34.814,88 2,28 110.292,86 -0,18 255.272,00 -0,39 225.397,09 0,21 262.607,87 -0,5300 276.970,43 -0,20 69.746,70 -1,4100 162.436,64 M - MILLION DOLLARS

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CHANGE NET / %

Most Advanced Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. $ 4.75 frontdoor, inc. $ 37 Frequency Electronics, Inc. $ 9.20 China Internet Nationwide Financial Services Inc.$ 12.79 ProQR Therapeutics N.V. $ 20.80 Maiden Holdings, Ltd. $ 3.10 Windstream Holdings, Inc. $ 4.85 Ballard Power Systems, Inc. $ 3.78 KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $ 17.17 REGENXBIO Inc. $ 81.20 Rubius Therapeutics, Inc. $ 22.19

0.90 ▲ 23.38% 7 ▲ 23.33% 1.33 ▲ 16.90% 1.75 ▲ 15.85% 2.35 ▲ 12.74% 0.35 ▲ 12.73% 0.53 ▲ 12.27% 0.41 ▲ 12.17% 1.62 ▲ 10.42% 7.60 ▲ 10.33% 2.04 ▲ 10.12%

Most Declined Altimmune, Inc. RF Industries, Ltd. Opko Health, Inc. IRIDEX Corporation Pinduoduo Inc. DAVIDsTEA Inc. Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. Turtle Beach Corporation VIVUS, Inc. Funko, Inc. Obalon Therapeutics, Inc.

$ 5.45 $ 8.25 $ 3.90 $ 6.69 $ 26.34 $ 2.95 $ 16.52 $ 18.91 $ 5.63 $ 20.98 $ 2.95

2.3508 ▼ 30.14% 2.25 ▼ 21.43% 0.6835 ▼ 14.91% 1.06 ▼ 13.68% 3.62 ▼ 12.08% 0.35 ▼ 10.61% 1.79 ▼ 9.78% 2.02 ▼ 9.65% 0.58 ▼ 9.34% 2.14 ▼ 9.26% 0.30 ▼ 9.23%

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Meet Leapy’s dream woman… LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT DREAMS are funny things. Not generally being one who experiences nightmares (unless I’ve had a good old blue cheese late night overdose!) I usually drift off looking forward to what the next few hours of La La land has to offer. Sometimes I fly. What a buzz that can be. Occasionally I fall gloriously in love. I often find myself negotiating narrow ledges and falling from a great height. In fact, at one time this dream was so frequent that now and again I would allow myself to actually hit the ground, just to see what happened (presumably nothing, as I was still lying in bed unscathed the following morning!). I’ve had tea with the Queen, talked my way out of some serious trouble and travelled in a spaceship. Well folks all these nocturnal journeys pale in the light of the trip I took the other night. In an experience that was beyond my wildest dreams, (geddit!) I dreamed I was having an illicit affair with Theresa May! Yeah yeah, I know, I lied about the nightmares right!? Well, be that as it may, there I was, in a packed hall, trying to blend into the background while she ad-

TRUE LOVE: Or maybe the stuff of nightmares! dressed the party conference. After the meeting we both slipped off to the hotel and... no no, actually I didn’t - it wasn’t that much of a nightmare! To be honest I think the problem was me rising to the occasion. In the circumstances, pretty understandable. Probably took a leaf out of her book, she hasn’t managed to rise to the occa-

sion since she was elected! The point here is that a couple of Viagras would have got me out of trouble. No pill on earth will save her if Brexit goes (even more) pear shaped. Come back Nigel, all is forgiven. Dream on Leapy, dream on. What about that spoiled brat Serena Williams with her unforgivable, wholly petulant outburst

at the US Open last week? This privileged individual, who is actually living the dream, to me showed her true colours when she screamed abuse at the umpire who had quite rightly pulled her up for receiving on court coaching and smashing her racket. She continued her vitriolic hatred at this (absolutely correct) court official by calling him a liar, a thief and then accusing him of sexism. Naturally this awful woman was losing her match at the time! Who knows what unfair disadvantage this outburst created for her unfortunate opponent, whose quiet dignity and to my mind nerves of steel, still enabled her to go on and win the title? (there is a God!) ‘It wasn’t fair, I was standing up for women’s rights,’ bleated the Williams woman to the press the following day. Well I’ll tell you something girls, females like this are the enemy in your midst, especially those who have become multi-millionaires by simply being female and knocking a ball over a net. Oh, and by the way, this thoroughly nasty piece of work, also accused the artist who depicted her in a brilliant caricature the following day, of being a racist! Why am I not surprised!? Keep the faith Love Leapy. leapylee2002@gmail.com

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TV COUCH CRITIC

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by Adam Whalley-Lewis I HOPE everyone is safe following the recent storms and whilst we are in a caring and sharing space, I want to share something with TV Land Readers. I’ve swapped the vino for a hot chocolate and the air con and fans are taking a well earned break. TV schedules are settling into an autumn pattern and the date for the X-Factor final has been announced, ITV Saturday, December 1 for anyone who might be interested. Can only mean one thing my TV friends, I dare not mention Navidad just yet, right? Ellie (Mi Cortijo, Casares) emailed in to ask for a little bit more TV News, so here we go Ellie. TV News this week has to be dominated by the announcement from Netflix that Designated Survivor is coming back for another season next year. About time too. Another term for Mr Sutherland Jnr and his impossibly ill-fitting suits? Not to be out done, ITV’s The Chase recorded the biggest daytime TV jackpot of £100,000 a couple of weeks ago and I think it was The Governess who the contestants were up against. Well done them.

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GOGGLEBOX: A few new faces as well as some of the regulars. Fans of Big Brother (CH5), I know you are out there, will surely have learned that right before the current launch show, Emma and the team were told the show was to be axed when this series finishes. There has already been an eviction for something tweeted in 2014 by one on the want-to-be contestants (rightly so). Ellis looked like fun too, maybe if she were less racist she would still be there - better still, not racist at all, just a thought. And finally, who doesn’t love the new John

Lewis, Bohemian Rhapsody advert? It is a classic in the making. Just a thought though, how will the Partnership top this offering for Christmas? I think the people who schedule Sunday evenings across the major channels need to get together for tapas and work out how not to clash The Bodyguard (BBC1), King Arthur's Britain (BBC2), Vanity Fair (ITV) and Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls (CH4). These four all aired at the same time on Sun-

day evening. I’m going to side step Bodyguard and Vanity and mention the other two. If you missed Bodyguard or Vanity, just hang around your local bank cash point looking lost, someone will update you. So, King Arthur’s Britain: The Truth Unearthed, BBC2 and iPlayer, focused less on The Round Table and a sword in a lake and more on what it was like in Britain during the Dark Ages. The DA covered a period in British history between 400-200BC when our ancestors lost the ability to write, the economy collapsed and Simon Cowell launched Britain’s-pig-farmers-have-got-talent. Made that last bit up. Professor Roberts, Alice to her friends, expertly guided us through a massive new excavation in Cornwall, throwing new light on this dark piece of our history. Well worth tracking down. The Celebrities on Bear’s Island (Channel 4) could have done with Professor Alice to referee their arguments this week. Last week Roxanne left with something like PTSD linked to a fire and this week a tropical storm hit the Island, the fire went out and James Cracknell finally showed he actually has some emotions, well hidden, but they are there. Loved it. Happy Viewing. HappyViewing1@outlook.com

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10:15am Council House Crackdown 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Dom on the Spot 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Chase the Case 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Celebrity MasterChef 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Would I Lie to You? 12:05am The Luke McQueen Pilots 1:05am Killing Eve 1:50am Weather for the Week Ahead

3:15am This is BBC Two 7:15am An Island Parish 7:45am The World's Most Photographed 8:15am Garden Rescue 9:00am Gardeners' World 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm For What It's Worth 2:45pm Food and Drink 3:15pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:15pm World's Weirdest Events 5:15pm Natural World 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:45pm The Repair Shop 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm Ancient Invisible Cities: Istanbul 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Front Row Late 12:35am Trust 1:35am Panorama 2:05am Extraordinary Rituals

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 9:00pm Gregory Porter's Popular Voices 10:00pm Kenny Rogers 11:00pm Can You Feel it How Dance Music Conquered the World 12:00am Tales from the Tourbus 1:00am Top of the Pops Janice Long and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 April 1986 1:30am Music Moguls: Masters of Pop 2:30am The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark 4:00am Gregory Porter's Popular Voices

8:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm 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 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm The Circle 12:05am Rude Tube

4:00am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Island Strait 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm The Jonathan Ross Show 12:50am Bad Move 1:15am Jackpot247

9:00am Emmerdale 9:25am Emmerdale 9:55am You've Been Framed! Gold 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:15am Who's Doing the Dishes? 12:15pm Dress to Impress 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! Gold 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm You've Been Framed! Gold 8:00pm You've Been Framed! Gold 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Superstore 10:00pm 2 Fast 2 Furious 12:10am Family Guy 12:40am Family Guy

7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:50am Heartbeat 8:55am The Royal 10:00am Judge Judy 10:25am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:20am Agatha Christie's Poirot 1:35pm The Royal 2:35pm Heartbeat 3:40pm Classic Coronation Street 4:15pm Classic Coronation Street 4:45pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Home Fires 10:00pm Grantchester 11:00pm Grantchester 12:00am The Mafia with Trevor McDonald 1:05am Agatha Christie's Poirot 2:55am A Touch of Frost 4:45am A Touch of Frost

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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

ANY teachers amongst you out there? Want to be a really outstanding teacher now that school’s back? Well, how about planning truly inspiring lessons while trying to understand the needs of every single student and passing on a passion for your subject that lasts a lifetime? Or: simply bribe the class with, err, biscuits? Researchers found that giving students a treat means they not only evaluate their teachers as better educators but also believe the course itself’s improved. The German study demonstrated that in classes involving chocolate biscuits the teacher was rated about 4 per cent better than in classes without, while the course material was judged 20 per cent better. Wow! Suggestive digestive? Well that takes the biscuit! Sounds easy in principle but with PC/Generation Snowflake you’d bankrupt yourself buying gluten free, halal, ethically-sourced vegan, low-fat biscuits. And then there’s the risk of invading their safe spaces and the offer of biscuits being seen as a ‘sexual advance’.

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A-students, this really How can he report takes the biscuit water run-off?

BRIBERY: Is not the best way forward. However, isn’t there a clear conflict of interest with student questionnaires anyway? Lecturers are supposed to be objective and unbiased in their assessment of students but surely there’s a natural tendency for students to give better reviews to lecturers who’ve given them higher marks? And student ratings in module questionnaires are readily manipulated too even without biscuits. One old trick used by staff is to get students to complete their questionnaires at an early morning session. Generally, only eager, committed students come to these classes - the smarty-pants, more know-it-all ones are still fast asleep!

More seriously, using the results of such questionnaires to decide staff promotion and remuneration is distinctly counter-productive in educational terms. It provides a major inducement for staff not only to avoid teaching anything ‘hard’ but promotes grade inflation. Finally, how reassuring to know that Oxbridge students don’t spend all their time protesting about Britain’s colonial past. Oxford has overtaken Cambridge as the university that spends the most on sex toys from Ann Summers: £11,266 (€12,631) to £9,410 (€10,550). Leeds and Manchester were in third and fourth place. Isn’t student life, err, hectic? Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘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

I live on the first floor of an apartment block and there are mould spots on the inside of a wall. It appears that the cause is a retractable awning (toldo) belonging to the neighbour, that is always open. When it rains, the water runs against our apartment wall and causes seepage. To whom can I report this problem? The apartment of the neighbour is practically never occupied (holiday home) and belongs to another block of flats. J M (Costa Blanca) You need to report the David Searl problem to the presiYou and the Law in Spain dent or the administrator of the Community of Property Owners of the apartment block next door. Even if the owner of the flat is not present, the awning is finally the responsibility of the community because it is attached to the outside of the building. The other community will have an address for the administrator or a location of the president. It would be a good idea to put your problem in writing in Spanish, as well as speaking to someone in charge. If the owner of the flat hears of the problem from his president, this will sound more official than a complaint from a neighbour.

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

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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 Nigel Slater: Eating Together 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm PDC Champions League of Darts 5:30pm Final Score 6:10pm BBC News 6:20pm Regional News 6:23pm Weather 6:25pm Pointless 7:15pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:35pm Casualty 10:25pm Killing Eve 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 1:00am The NFL Show 1:30am Weather for the Week Ahead

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A Touch of Frost ITV3 Nightscreen Murder, She Wrote Columbo: Short Fuse Agatha Christie's Poirot Agatha Christie's Poirot Agatha Christie's Poirot Carry on Camping Sid Boggle and Bernie Lugg decide to take their girlfriends on a camping holiday. Lewis Midsomer Murders Endeavour Vera On the Buses Classic sitcom. When Edna the clippie is thrown out of her lodgings, Stan takes her in - and lives to regret it. On the Buses ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Wildlife SOS House Doctor The Great Artists Milkshake! Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Wonderful World of Puppies Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords Rich House, Poor House Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 5 News How the Victorians Built Britain Britain's Greatest Bridges Jack the Ripper Super Casino

5:15am Robin Hood 7:05am The Last Castle 9:30am Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 11:50am Constantine 1:55pm Top Gun 3:50pm Atomic Blonde 5:50pm Alien: Covenant 8:00pm Top Gun 10:00pm Constantine 12:00am Atomic Blonde

6:00am 8:00am 8:30am 10:20am 12:05pm 1:40pm 3:15pm 5:20pm 7:10pm

Our Man Flint Final Score: Special Made of Honour 50 First Dates Liar Liar Zombieland Baywatch Groundhog Day Keeping up with the Joneses 9:00pm Baywatch 11:05pm Zombieland 12:40am Chips: Law and Disorder

SATURDAY TV

10:35am All Star Driving School 11:05am All Star Driving School 11:35am Brooklyn Nine-Nine 12:05pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 12:35pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1:05pm The Goldbergs 1:35pm The Goldbergs 2:05pm The Big Bang Theory 2:35pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm The Great British Bake Off 5:15pm The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 6:15pm Extreme Cake Makers 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Die Hard 2 12:25am Gogglebox 1:30am Gogglebox 2:30am Rude Tube

6:00am 7:00am

4:40am The Wings of Eagles 6:30am Monster Family: Special 7:00am The Forgiven 9:10am The Oddsockeaters 10:50am Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 1:00pm Hostiles 3:30pm Daddy's Home 2 5:20pm The Oddsockeaters 7:00pm Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 9:00pm Hostiles 11:15pm Daddy's Home 2 Tensions boil over when the dadstepdad double team of Brad Whitaker and Dusty Mayron invite their own fathers over for Christmas 1:05am Devil's Gate 2:45am Modern Life is Rubbish 4:35am Affairs of State

6:00am 6:30am 6:45am 7:00am 7:15am 7:45am 10:30am 11:00am 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm

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Sky Sports News Live New Zealand NPC Rugby Otago take on Canterbury at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin in the Mitre 10 Cup. Rugby Archive Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Live - Soccer Am Football Fulham meet Watford at Craven Cottage in the Premier League. Gillette Soccer Saturday Football Queens Park Rangers take on Norwich City at Loftus Road in the Sky Bet Championship. Live PGA Tour Golf Let Highlights European Tour Highlights

Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Matters Football SPFL Matters Soccer A.M. SPFL Matters Football Years Live Chinese Super League EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Gillette Soccer Saturday Gillette Soccer Saturday Football EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games MLS Greatest Games MLS Greatest Games Football MLS Greatest Games EFL Goals: Championship Football EFL Goals: Championship

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7:00am Breakfast 9:30am Match of the Day 11:00am The Andrew Marr Show 12:00pm Sunday Politics 12:30pm Sunday Morning Live 1:30pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Hold the Sunset 2:45pm Hold the Sunset 3:15pm Money for Nothing 4:00pm Points of View 4:15pm Songs of Praise 4:50pm Escape to the Country 5:50pm Shop Well for Less 6:50pm Pointless 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Bodyguard 11:15pm BBC News 11:35pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Match of the Day 2 12:45am The Women's Football Show

4:10am This is BBC Two 7:35am Around the World in 80 Gardens 8:35am Gardeners' World 9:35am Countryfile 10:30am The Beechgrove Garden 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm Great British Menu 1:00pm Great British Menu 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm PDC Champions League of Darts 5:30pm World Equestrian Games 6:30pm Grammar Schools: Who Will Get In? 7:30pm PDC Champions League of Darts 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm No Activity 11:55pm No Activity 12:20am The Mighty Redcar 1:05am American Justice 2:05am Question Time 3:05am Holby City 4:00am This is BBC Two

8:00pm The Leeds International Piano Competition 2018 9:30pm What Do Artists Do All Day? Documentary following Sir Antony Gormley and his team in their busy Kings Cross studio. 10:00pm James May: The People's Car 11:00pm Roman Britain: A Timewatch Guide 12:00am Roger Bannister: Everest on the Track 1:00am The Last Explorers 2:00am Treasures of Ancient Greece 3:00am Pappano's Classical Voices 4:00am James May: The People's Car

6:50am Buy it Now 7:15am Motorsport 7:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:25pm Paranorman 4:20pm The Great British Bake Off 5:35pm Location, Location, Location 6:35pm Grand Designs 7:35pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Cruises from Hell 9:00pm Battle of Britain: Model Squadron 10:00pm Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls 11:00pm The Circle 12:00am 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 1:00am Queen and Country 3:05am Mobil 1 the Grid

6:35am The Great Artists 7:00am Milkshake! 11:00am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Make You Laugh Out Loud 12:00pm Police Interceptors 12:55pm Friends 1:25pm Friends 1:55pm Friends 2:25pm Friends 2:55pm Friends 3:25pm Friends 3:55pm Friends 4:25pm Friends 4:55pm Friends 5:20pm Friends 5:50pm Along Came Polly 7:30pm King Kong 10:55pm 5 News 11:00pm Big Brother 12:30am 20 Moments That Rocked Britain 2:15am Super Casino 4:10am Hms Victory: Nelson's Great Warship 5:00am Tribal Teens... Here Comes Trouble

6:00am 7:00am 9:25am 10:35am 12:15pm 12:45pm 1:15pm 1:50pm 2:20pm 2:50pm 3:20pm 3:50pm 4:20pm 4:50pm 5:20pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:50pm 7:20pm 7:50pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:35pm 12:05am 12:35am 1:00am 2:10am 2:45am 3:15am

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Hollyoaks Omnibus Don't Tell the Bride Escape From Planet Earth The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Young Sheldon Young Sheldon 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 Back to the Future Part II Krypton The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners Krypton

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8:15am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 8:30am Toonmarty 8:40am Toonmarty 8:55am Thunderbirds are Go 9:25am Spy School 9:55am The Haunted Hathaways 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Cannonball! 11:20am Ninja Warrior UK 12:20pm WOS Wrestling 1:20pm The X Factor 2:35pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:50pm Â£10k Holiday Home 3:15pm Emmerdale 1918 3:45pm Catchphrase 4:30pm Tenable 5:30pm Tipping Point 6:30pm The Chase 7:30pm ITV Evening News 7:45pm Regional News and Weather 8:00pm 5 Gold Rings 9:00pm The X Factor 10:00pm Vanity Fair 11:05pm The Imitation Game 11:45pm ITV News 12:05am Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure

6:50am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:50am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:35am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:30pm You've Been Framed! 2:05pm The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 3:10pm FYI Daily 3:15pm The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 3:55pm The X Factor 5:10pm Despicable Me 6:10pm FYI Daily 6:15pm Despicable Me 7:00pm The Lego Movie 8:05pm FYI Daily 8:10pm The Lego Movie 9:00pm Quantum of Solace 10:00pm FYI Daily 10:05pm Quantum of Solace 11:10pm Family Guy 11:35pm Family Guy 12:05am Family Guy 12:35am American Dad! 1:05am American Dad! 1:35am The Cleveland Show 2:05am Ghosted

3:30am 7:00am 7:45am 8:50am 9:50am 11:55am 1:55pm 3:55pm 5:50pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:05am 2:05am 3:55am 4:45am 5:35am 5:55am

Teleshopping Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat Heartbeat Agatha Christie's Poirot Agatha Christie's Poirot Agatha Christie's Poirot Columbo Goes to the Guillotine Foyle's War Foyle's War The Good Karma Hospital The Good Karma Hospital Wire in the Blood Wire in the Blood A Touch of Frost Road to Avonlea Road to Avonlea Judge Judy Judge Judy

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The Avengers The Avengers Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment FYI Daily Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment Where Eagles Dare FYI Daily Where Eagles Dare Tobruk FYI Daily Tobruk Rocky V FYI Daily Rocky V Source Code FYI Daily Source Code

9:40am Justice League 11:55am Battle: Los Angeles 2:10pm Top Ten Show, the 2018 2:25pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge 4:40pm The Dark Knight 7:15pm Transformers: The Last Knight 10:00pm Justice League 12:10am Battle: Los Angeles

4:35am 6:30am 7:00am 8:45am 9:00am 11:00am 12:55pm 2:45pm 5:00pm 7:00pm

7:00am The First Wives Club 8:50am Top Ten Show, the 2018 9:10am Police Academy 10:55am Brewster's Millions 12:45pm The Little Hours 2:30pm Girls Trip 4:45pm Top Ten Show, the 2018 5:05pm Bruce Almighty 7:00pm Meet the Parents 9:00pm The Little Hours 10:40pm Girls Trip 12:50am Date Night

9:00pm 11:00pm 1:15am 3:05am 4:50am

Affairs of State Moana: Special The Oddsockeaters Top Ten Show, the 2018 Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express Half Magic Daddy's Home 2 Hostiles Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express Half Magic Charming comedy about three new friends desperate for more from life and love. Daddy's Home 2 Hostiles Modern Life is Rubbish Affairs of State Devil's Gate

Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Total Goals Total Goals Total Goals Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live Renault Super Sunday London rivals meet in the Premier League as West Ham United take on Chelsea at the London Stadium. Live Renault Super Sunday Live PGA Tour Golf Day four of the TOUR Championship by Coca Cola, held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Live NFL: Sunday The Los Angeles Rams take on the Los Angeles Chargers at the Los Angeles Coliseum in the NFL. Live NFL: Sunday

10:30am Sunday Supplement 12:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 12:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Football 4:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 4:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 4:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 4:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 6:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 6:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 6:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 6:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 7:00pm Football 9:05pm EFL Goals: Championship 10:05pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 10:35pm Play Off Final Highlights 11:35pm MLS Greates Games 11:45pm MLS Greates Games 12:00am MLS Greates Games 12:15am MLS Greates Games 12:30am MLS Greates Games

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Food: Truth or Scare 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm A1: Britain's Longest Road 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Chase the Case 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Kids in Crisis Panorama 10:00pm Reported Missing 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm FIFA Football Awards 2018

7:00am The World's Most Photographed 7:30am Bargain Hunt 8:15am Garden Rescue 9:00am Back in Time for the Factory 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm Politics Live 2:00pm World Equestrian Games 3:00pm A Taste of Britain 3:45pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:45pm Life in the Air 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Letterbox 7:30pm Strictly it Takes Two 8:00pm Sam and Shauna's Big Cook Out 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Monkman and 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pm Black Earth Rising 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Today at the Conference: Labour 12:45am Horizon

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Johnny Kingdom's Year with the Birds 9:00pm South Pacific 10:00pm Oceans Apart: Art and the Pacific with James Fox 11:00pm Handmade in the Pacific 11:30pm Iolo's Brecon Beacons 12:00am Romancing the Stone: The Golden Ages of British Sculpture 1:00am Mountain Documentary series in which Griff Rhys Jones explores the mountains of Britain. 2:00am Bought with Love: The Secret History of British Art Collections 3:00am South Pacific Series exploring the remote South Pacific islands. 4:00am Oceans Apart: Art and the Pacific with James Fox

8:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm 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 Cooks Italy 9:30pm Travel Man 10:00pm The Undateables 11:00pm The Circle 12:00am Gogglebox 1:05am The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Griff's Great Britain 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Strangers 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather 11:45pm Caught on Camera 12:45am To Catch a Serial Killer - With Trevor Mcdonald 1:40am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show

9:25am Coronation Street 9:55am Coronation Street 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:15am Who's Doing the Dishes? 12:15pm Dress to Impress 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Superstore 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Ghosted 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 11:55pm American Dad! 12:25am American Dad!

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Judge Judy ITV3 Nightscreen Classic Coronation Street Classic Coronation Street Heartbeat The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Agatha Christie's Poirot The Royal Heartbeat Classic Coronation Street Classic Coronation Street Agatha Christie's Poirot Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Doc Martin Doc Martin DCI Banks DCI Banks Scott and Bailey Scott and Bailey ITV3 Nightscreen

10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:05am 1:10am 2:30am 3:00am 3:50am 4:00am

Teleshopping The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Saint The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Saint The Avengers Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Benidorm Ten Years on Holiday Benidorm Better Late Than Never Rocky FYI Daily Rocky The Protectors Motorsport UK ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

6:35am 7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:05pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am 1:05am 2:00am 4:10am 5:00am 5:45am

The Great Artists Milkshake! Jeremy Vine Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 5 News NCIS Access Home and Away Neighbours Woman on the Edge Friends Friends 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Gallagher 9:00pm Traffic Cops Paddington Station 24/7 Big Brother Big Brother's Bit on the Side Ex on the Beach Super Casino Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords Tribal Teens... Here Comes Trouble Wildlife SOS

9:30am Catwoman 11:30am Kingsman: The Golden Circle 2:10pm Kingdom of Heaven 4:40pm Top Ten Show, the 2018 5:00pm Thor 2 - The Dark World 7:00pm Catwoman 9:00pm Kingsman: The Golden Circle 11:30pm Kingdom of Heaven 2:00am Jungle

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10:20am The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! 11:50am How to be a Latin Lover 1:50pm The House 3:30pm Role Models 5:20pm Sweet Home Alabama 7:20pm Little Nicky 9:00pm Role Models 10:45pm The House 12:25am 10 Things I Hate About You

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MONDAY TV

Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Young and Hungry Young and Hungry How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Young and Hungry Young and Hungry Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Posh Frock Shop The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers Super Salon The Big Bang Theory

6:00am 7:00am

Devil's Gate Black Panther: Special Modern Life is Rubbish Half Magic Daddy's Home 2 Pyewacket Modern Life is Rubbish Hostiles Half Magic Charming comedy about three new friends desperate for more from life and love. Daddy's Home 2 Pyewacket An isolated, angstridden teen puts a death curse on her mother, and then seriously wishes she hadn't. Hostiles Affairs of State Devil's Gate

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Sky Sports News Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Live County Championship Day one of a match from the Specsavers County Championship. Sky Sports News at 6 Ssn Ryder Cup Countdown-Live Ssn Countdown Live Best FIFA Football Awards The Best FIFA Football Awards 2018 from London. Sky Sports Tonight The Debate - Live Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Live NFL: Pittsburgh

SPFL Greatest Games Football's Greatest Football Countdowns EFL Goals: League One and League Two EFL Goals: Championship Play Off Final Highlights Football Countdowns One2eleven Football Years Football Countdowns Soccer Am Best Bits EFL Goals: League One and League Two EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Live Best FIFA Football Awards Soccer Am Best Bits One2eleven One2eleven SPFL Round Up Show SPFL Greatest Games MLS Round Up Show Play Off Final Highlights SPFL Round Up Show

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TECH FOR THE TIMID FORGET 2012. For all we sad souls hooked on technology, the real date the world was supposed to end was the final midnight of 1999. The hugely-hyped Millennium Bug made millions for its ‘pest controllers’ worldwide. Power grids would collapse because older computer systems couldn’t handle dates beyond 1999. Civilisation would implode. Mea culpa: I was one of those ‘experts’, and I probably made enough from peddling my own alarmist Millennium Bug articles that I didn’t have to work again until, oh I dunno, the following Tuesday. Was it all much ado about nothing? After the world threw an astonishing €500 billion - at the ‘problem’, the worst that actually happened was a few HSBC cash dispensers failed, some invalid Australian bus tickets, and shock horror, sundry lottery machines throwing a wobbly in America. It did all set me wondering just how reliable even the absolute experts’ tech predictions can be, given that by now we were supposed to be getting around in flying cars and letting robots do all

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The future is a foreign country “Tech pundits are hopeless at predicting those known unknowns,” says Terence Kennedy.

THE END IS NIGH: It wasn’t. our work. Certainly we’re close enough now to a favourite prediction date, 2020, to make educated guesses on whether some of the most popular predictions might actually happen: the Internet of Things taking over the world, automation in everything from grocery shopping to replacing the poor warehouse sods working for peanuts ‘picking’ our online orders, cryptocurrencies like Bit-

coin going mainstream, blockchain tightening up online security overall, and artificial intelligence, where of course resistance is futile. But what then? How many of these regularly-aired expert predictions are likely to become reality by 2030, 2040 or even 2050? • Nanobots plugging our brains directly into the cloud.

• Human reincarnation through Artificial Intelligence. • Space tourism. • Self-driving, (flying?) cars. • Unlimited energy from ocean thermal power. • Wars unabated (sigh), but fought by robots. • No more vegetarianism: all meat is synthetic. • Intercontinental railways. • Cancer cured. • Drones mapping every inch of the planet, including the ocean floor. • No more smartphones; voicebots everywhere. • Textbooks replaced by virtual reality. • Hyperloop travel making today’s trains seem like Stephenson’s Rocket. • All new houses built by 3D printers (the Dutch have already started). • Virtual telepathy dominating personal communication. And perhaps the scariest of all: • Half the world’s current jobs will no longer exist by 2050. Including writing this column. So enjoy it while you can. Please.

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Back to the future A CLAIRVOYANTS’ association once cancelled its meeting ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’. So what predictive hope is there for the rest of us, especially when an IBM chairman once famously said the world would never need more than four or five computers, and Bill Gates thought the internet was a passing fad? In 1895 the president of the British Royal Society said heavier-than-air flying machines were a scientific impossibility. The British Post Office dismissed phones as an American novelty not needed in England, ‘where we have more than enough messenger boys.’ Most illuminating of all was the prediction of a leading Oxford academic in 1878. ‘When the current Paris exhibition closes,’ he pontificated, ‘electric light will close with it, and no more will be heard of it.’

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6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 9:00pm Info Not Available 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather 11:45pm Britain's Busiest Airport - Heathrow 12:15am The Frankenstein Chronicles 1:10am Lethal Weapon

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YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE - YOUR OPINION Letters should be emailed to yoursay@euroweeklynews.com or make your comments on our website: www.euroweeklynews.com ALTHOUGH I agree there should be better control over ‘dangerous’ dogs, consigning them to zoos is unkind to any animal, even the best zoos are not the same as freedom. (Leapy Lee) As an owner of a German Shepherd - one of the first to be designated a dangerous breed - and several other dogs, I would like to point out that there are very few natura l l y v i c i o u s a n i ma ls , a n d some of the smaller ones can be nasty too. The problem is the owner, in the same way that there are no dangerous cars that don’t have a driver behind the wheel. Too many people do not know how to train a dog, or understand that little Billy ‘playing with the dog’ may not seem unkind, but pulling e a r s a n d t a i ls ca n b e provocative. S mal l c h i l d r e n a n d b a b ies should never be left unattended with any animal. Muzzling is not the answer. Are you all o we d t o d r i v e a v e h icle without a licence? It’s a potentially dangerous vehicle and you have

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Zoos are not the place for dogs! just as if he/she had injured them by negligence with a gun. Sheila

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WHY can’t people be a little bit more considerate when throwing away their rubbish? I have seen people drive to the bins and throw their glass, paper and plastic in the normal bins, then drive off straight past the recycling bins! Is it all that hard to pull up at the correct spot when you are in a car anyway? The problems of plastic getting into the environment have been well documented and it is largely due to this sort of lazy and thoughtless behaviour. I have seen in the news that a young inventor has come up with a way of scooping up the vast amounts of plastic swirling about in our oceans, but surely it is bet-

to be taught how to be safe to drive. Anyone who owns or wants to o w n a larg e d o g , s hould be re quired to attend training classes with the animal.

RECYCLING: Think of the future. ter if it is never allowed to get there in the first place. Come on people, use your heads and think green if we want to live in a clean and pleasant world! Maggie J

If they are not up to standard to handle a dog with control, then a muz z le for the dog s hould be mandatory until the owner is certified capable. They should also be made aware

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that a large dog should not be left unattended with children. Should their child or any other child be hurt by the dog, then rather than bla ming t he ani m al t he per son should pay heavy compensation,

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British man knee-capped and tortured in horrific attack Costa del Sol again! Glad I live here in the Costa Blanca. Sheila F Starting to think we made the right decision leaving there now. The gang violence is getting progressively worse. Debs LM

Comments from EWN online in south of Spain

So scary that this can happen without any warning. ‘AWAKE AND TALKING’: Leonie C Reveals gran of British Omg that’s awful. Judy S boy found at bottom of swimming pool in Spain PEAS OFF!: Police con- but he’s still very poor- tinue crackdown on ly ‘Benidorm’s oldest Great, Spanish Doctors are the best. Well Done. John WR scam’ Got to be pea brained to fall for this scam.

How marvellous. Wish him well.

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WATCH: Historic town hit without warning by MASSIVE flash flooding

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UK driving licences ‘may no longer be valid’ in Spain in event of ‘No-

Deal’ Brexit So that applies to Europeans coming to the UK as well? That’ll be interesting and I wonder how the lorry drivers would manage? Ryan P I changed my UK one for a Spanish licence. It cost €64 and took three months. They gave me a provisional A4 licence. I had to do the medical (very easy). The exchange is called ‘Canje.’ Neil PW That word ‘May’ keeps cropping up in relation to a problem. ‘May’...be we should not rely on ‘May’ any more! Ron S If that’s true then there are many other places in the world to visit. Spain’s loss. Lusso P

REIGN IN SPAIN?: Burger King boss plans 250 new restaurants Can’t believe people still eat that JUNK (won’t even call it food). Not surprising the world’s situation today with promoting these establishments… Felipe

LEAPY LEE says it, others think it. Personally I doubt many Brits l ucky enough t o l i ve i n Spai n would agree with this guy’s anti EU rantings, preferring to enjoy right to reside, health cover etc. And qui t e why he t hi nks EU employees are nasty and self-serving is beyond me. However, one comment is totally untrue: Euro MEPs are elected so please stop calling them unelected, it’s an untruth. And as for ‘democracy’ Lee should note that public opinion has changed, sent i m ent now favours Remaining. Seriously, can’t you get someone better to write a column than this bigoted idiot? Henry Partridge Editor’s note: While we don’t always agree with Leapy the EWN does believe in his right to air his views.

Parking woes THANKFULLY the summer is over. I can f i nal l y par k m y car within a kilometre of where I live! Every year in August Fuengirola (Costa del Sol) is packed to the rafters and there is simply no room to move. Leave your parking spot and that’s it - you will be driving round for hours before you can find another. My point is why don’t the authorities make the town centre a residents only parking zone and set up free or at least very cheap secure park and ride schemes for the tourists? It would take the pressure off the town centre roads, and I am sure many people would be happy to know they can leave their car in a secure location where it would be looked after. And the locals would be happy that they can park a bit nearer home. David Andrews

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*** Many Iranians regard yoghurt, which they call Persian Milk, as a miracle food and it is often used to treat ulcers, sunburn and to prolong life. *** Neft Daslari in Azerbaijan began life as an oil rig in the Caspian Sea but it is now a settlement built entirely on stilts.

DID YOU KNOW? A typical daily newspaper contains more information than the average person in 17th century England was likely to come across in the entire lifetime. Some see this development as a sign of a modern ‘wealth of information,’ others as a ‘data smog.’ According to data in 1971 the average American was targeted by at least 560 advertisements a day in 1971. That number is now closer to 4,000 a day on average.

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

PISCES (February 20 - March 20)

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23)

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

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

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

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

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

CANCER (June 22 - July 23)

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everyone in this instance. A glitch in a close relationship needs sorting out now before things get worse.

Your mind is sharp and it is easy to spot problems before they arise. Some dispute regarding a trip is disappointing. However, you are not able to please

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

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

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

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

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Cryptic Across 1 Blow on the foot for warmth (4) 3 Disease on farm is shocking (8) 9 Gets off in area with illuminations (7) 10 Albert and I have become animated (5) 11 Could break cover (5) 12 Stays will alter a waist (6) 14 Refuse to accept hard defeat (6) 16 Dawdle, moving around like a duck (6) 19 Eurostar very nearly contains nothing to eat (6) 21 Silent diplomacy includes Italy (5) 24 Beginnings of twisted torso (5) 25 Delay concerning impish chap right away (7) 26 Helped to show donkey is with Edward (8) 27 Consul possibly coming back, partly for bonus (4) Down 1 Poverty to leave a mark on big town (8) 2 Leonard Marx taking silver from the Windy City (5) 4 Italian time American is able to be read (6) 5 In autumn, plough an area in West Africa (5) 6 European leader has two men thrown out (7) 7 Look for adherent of religion,say (4)

8 Blames cold pelts (6) 13 Trek less confusing for flighty hunters (8) 15 Fixed allowances in proportion by points (7) 17 Painter in Hobart is talented (6) 18 Court order last month regarding energy (6)

Code Breaker

20 Takes chances with first really sloppy kiss (5) 22 A slight cold contributing to much illness (5) 23 Killer whale in Windsor Castle (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 1 represents G and 14 represents Y, so fill in G every time the figure 1 appears and Y every time the figure 14 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Not drunk (5) 4 Water in the form of vapour (5) 7 Day immediately before today (9) 8 Wealthy (4) 10 Ferocious (6) 12 Vocalist (6) 13 Shed tears (4) 16 Correction (9) 18 Ski run of compacted snow (5) 19 Head of a city government (5)

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Across 1 To roast (4) 3 Grillos (insectos) (8) 9 Conejos (7) 10 Gum (anatomical) (5) 11 Bald (person, head) (5) 12 Although (6) 14 Olvidar (6) 16 Rough (not smooth) (6) 19 Cremallera (6) 21 Onza (5) 24 Hedgehog (5) 25 Fencing (sport) (7) 26 Tan pronto como (2,4,2) 27 Eyebrow (4)

Down 1 Indian stringed instrument (5) 2 See 17 3 Move fast (4) 4 Affording beautiful vistas (6) 5 Approve (7) 6 Perhaps (5) 9 Own up (7) 11 Interfere with (6) 12 Imprint (5) 14 Earlier in time (5) 15 Appear to be (4) 17/2 Much younger male lover (3,3)

The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

Down 1 Reef (8) 2 Tree (5) 4 To tear up (6) 5 Limpiar (5) 6 Plug (electrical) (7) 7 Costra (médico) (4) 8 Moustache (6) 13 Slap (8) 15 Pasas (7) 17 Esponja (para el aseo) (6) 18 Proof (6) 20 Lead (metal) (5) 22 Ruido (5) 23 Scholarship (4)

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The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (SPRUCE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ARREST CATTLE CIRCUS DEACON DECREE DEPEND JOSTLE LARIAT PENMEN RENDER REPEAT SPIDER SPRUCE (10) TALENT TEAPOT THENCE TONSIL TOUCHY TREATY

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Jumble 2 Leaden 3 Submit 4 Embody 5 Alumni 6 Cactus 7 Diatom 8 Schism 9 Bouncy 10 Answer 11 Sashay 12 Nutria 13 Swishy 14 Funnel 15 Diesel 16 Haggle 17 Meadow 18 Eyeful 19 Pollen.

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Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? • The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. • Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. • No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. • No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

Kakuro

How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case R) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

TARGET:

TARGET: • Average: 21 • Good: 30

• Very good: 43 • Excellent: 55

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

Average: 14 Good: 19 Very good: 28

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Excellent: 36

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back bake bark beak beck berk bike cake dark deck dike dirk fake kerb kerf rack rake rick baked baker biked biker brake break brick caked crake creak drake dreck faked faker fakir freak irked raked backed backer barked bicker braked debark dicker racked ricked bricked dieback backfire BACKFIRED

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

QUICK Across: 1 Garrison, 8 Clock, 9 Adder, 10 Ajar, 11 Delete, 13 Gasbag, 15 Epic, 18 Leave, 19 Alike, 20 Disaster.

CODE BREAKER

Down: 2 Aroma, 3 Rake, 4 Scared, 5 Nudge, 6 Farfetched, 7 Octangular, 12 Caress, 14 Scald, 16 Prime, 17 Rags.

CRYPTIC

ENGLISH-SPANISH

Across:

1 Windsor, 5 Coats, 8 Raise, 9 Scatter, 10 Trestle, 11 Scare, 12 Cadre, 14 Laity, 19 Toils, 21 Surmise, 23 Adipose, 24 Skint, 25 Ewers, 26 Disease.

1 Receipt, 5 Robin, 8 Shampoo, 9 Naipe, 10 Yerno, 11 Prevent, 12 Pocket, 14 Obispo, 17 Tiritar, 19 Cliff, 22 Theft, 23 Ciruela, 24 Stare, 25 Seasons.

Down:

1 Warmth, 2 Noise, 3 Shelter, 4 Roster, 5 Crass, 6 Attract, 7 Street, 13 Asinine, 15 Arrests, 16 Ethane, 17 Ostend, 18 Beetle, 20 Spots, 22 Ibiza.

1 Rusty, 2 Chair, 3 Improve, 4 Trompa, 5 Rinse, 6 Boilers, 7 Nuestro, 12 Patatas, 13 Corteza, 15 Becerra, 16 Prices, 18 Title, 20 Ileso, 21 Flags.

App of the week Last Interactive Hero An app which will leave users lost for words. It follows the same format as ‘choose your own adventure’ books and drops you into the action of trying to find a lost expedition team in the Amazon. There are several good and bad endings depending on the choice users make throughout the game on how best to conduct the mission.

QUIZ: MELLOW FRUITFULNESS 1. Adams Pearmain, Beauty of Bath, Blenheim Orange, Chelmsford Wonder and James Grieve are all British varieties of which fruit? 2. By what other, more common, name is the chinese goosberry now known? 3. Eric Wimp, an ordinary schoolboy turns into which adult superhero, sporting a distinctive cowled blue and yellow outfit complete with a yellow two tailed cape when he eats a certain fruit? 4. The cognac-based liqueur Grand Marnier is principally flavoured with which fruit? 5. The tangelo is a citrus fruit hybrid of a tangerine and a which other fruit? 6. What was the title of Fats Domino’s first and only UK Top 10 hit single, which reached number six in December 1956?

7. Which Irish rock band was formed in Limerick in 1989 by lead singer Niall Quinn, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan, and drummer Fergal Lawler? Quinn was replaced as lead singer by Dolores O'Riordan in 1990. 8. Which League One football team are nicknamed the Tangerines? 9. Who wrote the award-wining novel Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, first published in 1985? 10. Written in 1903, The Cherry Orchard was the last play written by which celebrated Russian playwright? Not a lot of people know that... the peach, which was once known as a Persian apple, is a symbol of longevity and good luck in China.

Answers: 1. APPLE, 2. KIWI FRUIT (accept KIWI), 3. BANANAMAN, 4. ORANGE, 5. GRAPEFRUIT, 6. BLUEBERRY HILL, 7. THE CRANBERRIES, 8. BLACKPOOL F C (they are also known as the Seasiders and the ‘Pool), 9. JEANETTE WINTERSON, 10. ANTON CHEKHOV

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• George RR Martin, Writer; September 20, 70 Malfoy in the Harry Potter films and previously featured in The Game of Thrones author has gone on to have success the Borrowers. Born in Epsom in England, he sang in a with the TV version of the stories, which he is a writer and choir and was asked to perform with singers in Guildford producer for. Born in Bayonne, New Jersey in the United Cathedral. States, he studied Journalism at Northwestern • Bruce Springsteen, Musician; September 23, University. 69 • Liam Gallagher, Singer; September 21, 46 Springsteen, also known by his nickname The The former frontman of Oasis Britpop group was Boss, rose to fame with his album Born to Run in born in Burnage in England and was expelled 1975 and later scored a hit with Born in the USA. from school for fighting and stealing bicycles. He Born in Long Branch, New Jersey in the United and his brother Noel went onto form their band States, he avoided being conscripted to fight in the which split up in 2009 and he now has a successful Vietnam War after failing a physical exam. solo career. • Nia Vardalos, Actor; September 24, 56 Liam Gallagher. The actor was born in Winnipeg in Canada and • Tom Felton, Actor; September 22, 31 wrote and starred in the film My Big Fat Greek Felton portrayed of Hogwarts villain Draco

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

Wedding in 2002. She received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay for the film and went onto play Mrs Brooks in McKenna Shoots for the Stars. • Catherine Zeta-Jones, Actor; September 25, 49 Zeta-Jones won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Chicago and has also featured in the films Entrapment and Traffic. Born in Swansea in Wales, she made her acting debut aged 14 as the lead in a production of Annie at the town’s Grand Theatre. • Serena Williams, Athlete; September 26, 37 The tennis player has won every major tournament and became the oldest number one champion ever in 2013. Born in Saginaw, Michigan in the United States, she has bagged a total of 23 singles titles and 14 doubles titles with sister Venus.

Word Ladder SOFT

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Move from the start word (SOFT) to the end word (HALF) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.

Solution SOFT SIFT SILT SALT HALT HALF

FRANCES PRICE is a possessive mother-widow from the Upper East Side of New York City who finds herself in dire straits. Her son Malcolm is in a permanent state of arrested development and her family is beset by scandal. On top of that there is Small Frank, Frances’ cat who she believes is possessed by the spirit of her deceased husband, a notoriously unscrupulous lawyer. Frances decides there is nothing else to do but for the three to pack up, leave New York and head for Paris. They soon discard their high society airs and graces and start out on a journey of self-destruction. Along the way they meet a host of strange characters including a timid private investigator, an aimless psychic and the friendly American expatriate Mme Reynard in Patrick de Witt’s French Exit.

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275 - New emperor The Senate of Rome proclaims Marcus Claudius Tacitus Emperor following the assassination of his predecessor Aurelian. He attempts to restore power to the Senate and also tries to stave off threats from barbarian tribes. 622 - Prophet arrives The Prophet Muhammad and his companion Abu Bakr arrive in Medina. The locals welcome Muhammad and choose him to help them resolve tribal disputes. 1459 - Armies meet The forces of the House of York and the House of Lancaster fight the Battle of Blore Heath in Staffordshire, the first major engagement of England’s War of the Roses. The House of York wins. 1692 - Witch trials The last of those convicted in the Salem witch trials, a series of prosecutions of those accused of committing witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts, are hung. 1789 - Bill passes The Congress of the newlyformed United States of America passes 10 amendments to the Constitution that would become known as The Bill of Rights. 1830 - Revolt begins Leading political figures in Belgium form a Provisional Government following the outbreak of revolution in the country. It was dissolved a year later. 1949 - State set up Mao Zedong, leader of the Chinese Communist Party, announces the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in Beijing. It marks the end of years of civil war and the beginning of a decades’ long dictatorship. 1969 - Last album The Beatles release Abbey Road, the last album they would record together.

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MIDDLE CLASS violinist Florence (Saoirse Ronan) and working class student Edward (Billy Howle) fall in love on the eve of the social and cultural revolution of the Swinging Sixties. They get married in 1962 and honeymoon at the seaside resort of Chesil Beach. Things soon go awry when they find themselves unable to enjoy physical intimacy due to their opposing ideas about sex and romance. The two attempt to deal with rapidly changing times.

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Posture DEFINITION - Posture is the attitude, or position of the body. Posture should fulfill three functions: 1 Maintain the alignment of the bodyâ€™s segments in any position: supine, prone, sitting, all fours, and standing. 2 Anticipate change, to allow engagement in voluntary, goal-directed movements, such as reaching or stepping. 3 React to unexpected perturbations, or disturbances in balance. From the above, it can be seen that posture is an active as well as a static state, and that it is synonymous with balance. Optimal posture must be maintained at all times, not only when holding static positions, such as sitting and standing, but also during movement. If optimal posture and postural

control are to be encouraged during exercise performance, the principles of good static posture must be appreciated. Once these are understood, poor posture can be identified, and corrective strategies adopted. Good posture is the state of muscular and skeletal balance that protects the supporting structures of the body against injury or progressive deformity, irrespective of the attitude, (e.g. erect, lying, squatting or stooping) in which these structures are working or resting. Support structures are the bones and joints. Poor posture is a faulty relationship of the various parts of the body, producing increased strain on the supporting structures, and resulting in less efficient balance of the body over its base of support. It may be caused by trauma suffered by the body, some form of de-

formity within the musculo-skeletal system, or even faulty loading. Because sitting has become a position maintained by our bodies for long periods of time, possibly eight hours or more, most people in todayâ€™s society are losing the fight against gravity, and thus, actually altering their centre of gravity. With correct posture, your postural muscles are fairly inactive, and energy efficient, only responding to disruptions in balance in order to maintain an upright position. As you move away from an ideal alignment, postural muscle activity therefore increases, thus leading to higher energy expenditure, and eventual pain. Gibbons (Oxford University) Functional Anatomy - Pelvis and Sacroiliac joints

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BENEFITS: There are lots of reasons why it is better to sleep on your left side.

WHICH side should you sleep on, left or right? Apparently, the left is better for our health. Most of us change positions during sleep, but it can apparently make a difference which side you prefer. Research claims that one position is better than the other for improving the digestive processes. The intestinal transit and the passage of waste from the large intestine to the colon are facilitated by opting to lie to the left. Additionally, stomach acid is prevented from rising to the mouth, which can result in heartburn. The position is favoured by the heart, too, as it makes it easier for pumping blood to the rest of the body because

Good night’s sleep the aorta vein traces an arched path to the left and on to the abdomen. A study by the University of Stony Brook, which was published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that tilting to the left is most recommended for the work of the glyphostate system, which gets rid of waste that is present in the nervous system, such as the so-called betaamyloid deposits. The blood circulation is said to be more fluid because sleeping on the left side releases pressure on the vena

FOETUS: Less pressure on unborn baby.

cava, and blood, with all its components, such as oxygen, finds its way around the body more efficiently. Many doctors advise pregnant women to adopt this position as it facilitates the flow of blood and nutrients to the placenta. At the same time, the lungs are less compressed and the rest of the organs don’t place excessive weight on the foetus. Research has shown that the spine is more aligned if you sleep on your left side, which allows the entire muscular system that surrounds the back to rest. But it’s important that the pillow is not too high, nor too low, as that requires greater effort on the part of the neck muscles.

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Hidden personal health STICKING your tongue out every morning can reveal a lot about your state of health. Its size, texture, colour and shape can provide a surprising amount of information, according to an Australian-Chinese medical practitioner. Waveny Holland claims that a tongue diagnosis, using a chart that corresponds to d i ff e r e n t p a r t s o f t h e b o d y, c a n r e v e a l signs of disease and imbalances that we may be oblivious to. A normal, healthy tongue is normally pinkish or light red in colour, with a slight white coating and neither too thick nor thin, and not flabby or overlapping the teeth. A puffy tongue can indicate a lack of nutrients and moisture, and a thin one or a tongue without any coating, could hint towards dehydration. If circulation is restricted, for example during menstruation, it may be purple, according to the expert. But a pale tongue can suggest a vitamin or mineral deficiency and is more commonly seen among those suffering from anaemia. And yellow colouring or a bump on the top, could be a sign of an infection or bacterial build-up of other imbalances.

While a red tongue (depending on which area of the body this corresponds to on the tongue map) can indicate fever or a rise in body temperature associated with menopause. Deep cracks in the centre apparently indicate a person is prone to digestive issues, and ulcers can be linked to a deficiency. While a tongue with ridges on the outside edge is said to indicate fluid retention. Explaining how the organ relates to different parts of the body, the medical practitioner said the tip of the tongue reflects o rg a n s t h a t a r e h i g h e r i n t h e c h e s t , t h e lungs and heart. The middle represents organs that are in the centre of the trunk, the liver and gallbladder on the sides and the stomach in the centre. While the back of the tongue relates to body parts positioned deeper in the trunk, such as the intestines, bladder, and kidneys. HEALTHY: Pinkish or light red in colour is normal.

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The pressure is on NEARLY two-thirds of the population are ignoring the simplest step in reducing their risk of stroke, heart attack or heart failure by not knowing their figures. This is the finding of a new national survey by Blood Pressure UK which this month marked Know Your Numbers Week 2018. The charity is now calling for all households to purchase a valid a t e d b l o o d p r e s s u r e m o n i t o r, with government subsidies for people on low incomes and those most at risk, saving the NHS over £1 billion every year for the 6.5 million people who still remain undiagnosed. The research found that 26.7 per cent of respondents consider going out with friends and socialising more of a priority than having their blood pressure taken. What’s more, 14.9 per cent would rather watch TV and a further 10.4 per cent would opt to watch football instead. Evidently, it appears that high blood pressure, which is apparently one of the most preventable and treatable conditions but remains one of the leading causes of death, is of little concern to the majority. Of people surveyed 36 per cent are more concerned about other ailments (and the subsequent effects on their health) than knowing their blood pressure numbers, putting themselves at an increased risk of a debilitating stroke and/or heart attack.

the need to test their blood pressure at all. And 16.6 per cent claim they only trust their GPs to test them. Almost a third of people think those aged 40 plus should start to worry about their blood pressure, only 19.3 per cent believe those in their 30’s should worry. With unhealthy lifestyles and poor diet contributing to more young people in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s being diagnosed with hypertension, around one-in-three people in the UK are now living with high blood pressure. Key risk factors for developing high blood pressure are eating too much salt, not enough fruit and vegetables, being overweight and not taking enough exercise.

CHECKS: Knowing your blood pressure numbers can help avoid future problems. CARE: Regular checks can reduce risk of heart attacks. When it comes to knowing your blood pressure numbers, 63.7 per cent of people do not know theirs, with 16.2 per cent thinking a healthy blood pressure reading is 130/80mmHg which implies prehigh blood pressure, compared to an ideal blood pressure reading of 120/80mmHg.

Of the 33.7 per cent of people who own a blood pressure monitor, 41.7 per cent still go to their GP more than once a year to be tested, with 26.2 per cent believing they will receive a more accurate reading. Meanwhile of the 66.3 per cent

o f people who do not own a blood pressure monitor, just over a quarter say they don’t feel

Cleanse and moisturise EFFECTIVE facial treatments are a great way to get creative while using fresh ingredients straight from the fridge or fruit bowl. Here’s a couple of ideas. To exfoliate, blend an avocado with two teaspoons of yoghurt and apply to your face and neck. Leave for 30 minutes and rinse off. Avocado contains moisturising oils while yoghurt is packed with lactic acid, a natural exfoliator.

As well as sloughing off dead skin cells, it boosts circulation and gives skin a lovely glow. If you want to moisturise, beat an egg yolk and mix with one teaspoon of olive oil. Both are packed with nourishing ingredients that will give skin cells a moisture boost. Leave on for 15 minutes, then remove using a cotton wool ball that has been dipped in lukewarm milk.

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FORMER regional president of the Madrid Communiy Cristina Cifuentes had a Master’s degree-that-never-was in Autonomous Law from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Partido Popular leader Pablo Casado’s degree, also in Autonomous Law, apparently has a similar pedigree. Pedro Sanchez’s ex-Health minister Carmen Monton, with a Master’s in Inter-disciplinary Gender Studies from the same university, was the next to have her academic record torn to shreds. Cifuentes and Casado were indifferent students who obtained indifferent Law degrees while Monton studied Medicine and her Master’s degree should have been a walkover.

All the same it looks as though she fudged it and resigned in order to spare the government embarrassment rather than face the gossips down. But isn’t it time for over-generous Rey Juan Carlos University to face the glare of the interrogator’s lamp as well as big-name degreeseekers? The junior fixer EL PEQUEÑO NICOLAS is on trial and faces a six-year prison term. Now 24, he was a junior fixer with a spectacular line in deception. He convinced those twice or three times his age that he was linked to Spain’s intelligence service CNI, former vice-president Soraya

SORAYA SAENZ DE SANTAMARIA left politics because Pablo Casado took over the Partido Popular. Former vice-president of the Spanish government Santamaria was earmarked to succeed Mariano Rajoy, the boss who depended on and trusted her.

I DO love a talent show. I always have - all the way back to Hughie Green with Opportunity Knocks, up to today’s stuff like X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and I even watch America’s Got Talent. These shows give the chance for someone to get the break they need. I like the answers contestants give when someone on the judges’ panel asks, ‘And what will you do with the million dollar prize money.’ They say they are going to do this or they are going to do that. But the truth is that they are very unlikely to do anything with it as, if like me, you read the small print in the closing seconds of the show, they state that the prize money is paid over 40 years. Yup, that’s right, you read it correctly - 40 years! Are they taking the Michael or what? Is it a con? Well, in my opinion, it is. I know they are promised other stuff like a show in Las Vegas. But, if you offer a million dollar prize, give them the prize and be done with it. Over 40 years the prize money is paid as an annuity which works out at about $500 a week less tax which can be increased if it’s added to any other earnings. Winners are given an option of taking a lump

Saenz de Santamaria and even, he hinted, royalty. He was photographed with former ministers and Madrid Regional President Esperanza Aguirre as well as Jose Maria Aznar, inveigling his way into the official reception on the day Felipe VI was installed as king in 2014. The young and talented conman tripped up when he tried to swindle businessman Francisco Martínez de la Hidalga out of €300,000 by posing as a government representative with a cock and bull story about a property in Guinea. The police warned De la Hidalga that he was the victim of fraud, and that was the beginning of the end for Nicolas Gomez Iglesias, who was arrested in 2014. Doutbtless he’s now expecting all those

But for the first time the Partido Popular held something approaching Primaries and that first taste of freedom produced Pablo Casado. The paid-up card-carriers wanted Santamaria but 57 per cent of the delegates they appointed went for Casado instead and inflicted the first big public defeat on ‘Rajoy’s girl’. For many insiders it was a chance to settle old scores with Santamaria who rarely bothered to oil the party machinery and Casado is the leader that

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sum of about $430,000 which is also added to their annual income don’t forget, so after taxes they are left with approximately $200k. That’s still a nice amount but it’s not a million dollars. If they said the prize money was $200k do they think nobody would turn up for auditions? Of course they would, because they want to be famous. So just be honest. Why do all these shows have to make out the prizes are better than they are? If they were doing it for the money most could earn more than $25k a year busking and that’s readies which they would probably not declare anyway, or at least not all of it. It’s like the programme Dragons’ Den. Fewer than 50 per cent of the deals made in the den actually work out but no-one ever tells you that. Lock her up Do you remember Donald Trump’s mantra re Hillary Clinton? ‘Lock her up! Lock her up!’And then getting his frenzied followers to scream the same. Well, I’ve worked out that the easiest way for that to have actually happened would have been to give her a job as an advisor in his administration. I think we are at eight and still counting that have been nicked or are under investigation. Next week I might tell you why I’ve got the raving hump about Brexit - or not! Depends what mood I’m in by then!! mikesenker@gmail.com

friends in high places come to his aid. Scar tissue A VIDEO celebrating the Spanish Constitution’s 40th anniversary shows two Civil War combatants chatting to each other. One is 102 and the other 98 but Podemos supremo Pablo Iglesias complained of the video’s “false equidistance” presumably because one fought for Franco. So he didn’t like seeing two old men talking about their families and lives on equal terms? Not everyone has forgiven what happened between 1936 and 1939 and not everyone can forget but opening old wounds only causes more pain.

the Partido Popular decided it needs now, free of the lingering miasma of corruption. There is no room for Santamaria in Casado’s party, so rather than accept humiliating crumbs from the rich man’s table she’s off to eat better on her own. Young fogey Pablo Casado is the best thing that could have happened to the PSOE party but whether he’s the best thing that could have happened to the PP remains to be seen.

NEW PASTURES: Soraya Saenz de Santamaria was Rajoy’s favourite.

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A drink or a meal the choice is yours SOME of the best food and friendliest service can be found in restaurants in Belgium and this quality has been transferred to Torrevieja at the Bonanza Bar and Restaurant which has been open in the area for some 20 years. This combined restaurant and bar which has two entrances but one heart is in a small commercial centre in the heart of the Urbanisation El Chaparral in Torrevieja and has a homely feel with large glass patio doors leading to a spacious terrace for when the weather is kind.

There are regular special meal offers including a three-course evening meal with a drink in the restaurant but there is also a sensibly priced a la carte menu and given notice, the owners can make special arrangements for celebrations and party groups. It is not just Belgians who have made this a regular spot for a drink, an evening meal or lunch as well as a variety of reasonably priced tapas dishes in the bar as there is a very loyal British clientele. Naturally, there is a wide

range of Belgian beers on offer but that is only the tip of the ‘ice cube’ with plenty of other drinks to choose from. The Bonanza Bar is open every Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 3.30pm and then again from 6pm until late whilst the restaurant opens Tuesday to Sunday from 7pm. The bar also offers regular entertainment including quiz nights, music and cards so there is always something to do in either the bar or the restaurant. If you like grilled meat,

fish or have a taste for a Belgian speciality then the Bonanza Restaurant is an ideal option and once you have finished your meal, you can visit the bar to enjoy the rest of the evening. TripAdvisor is always a good place to visit to see reviews and those for Bonanza are certainly glowing with nearly 80 per cent being four or five star. Bonanza Bar & Restaurant Calle Rossetti 2 Urb El Chaparral Torrevieja Tel: 966 786 365

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Classical music concerts THERE is a free lunchtime concert at the Alicante Auditorium starting at noon on Sunday September 23. The Union Lyrica Orcelita under the direction of Rafael González García will be presenting a selection of French and Spanish Aires including works by Camille Saint-Saëns, Cécile Chaminade and Martin Ellerby. Other classical concerts to follow in the same venue will be the Milan Symphony Orchestra Giuseppe Verdi, founded in 1993 and considered in recent years as one of the leading Italian orchestras, performing from Bach to contemporary music. Their presentation of Music from the New World on TuesTHERE will be five artists taking part in a Spanish Song Festival being held at 8pm in the Rojales Teatro Capitol on Saturday September 27 with admission costing €7. Very traditional in style, the artists taking part will be

The Milan Symphony Orchestra. day October 2 will include the Weber, Overtüre del Freischütz, the Schumann, Concerto for cello and Dvorak, Symphony no 9 with guest soloist, cellist Kian Soltani. Then on Wednesday October 10, the Spanish consortium, the Cadaqués Orchestra will present a series of works by F Sor, Overture the Portuguese Elvira,

Mozart, Concert for piano and orchestra no 14 and the Schubert, Symphony no 5. Star soloist for this latter concert will be 32-year-old Russian pianist Denis Kozhukhin who won his first major prize at just 23 and has since established himself as one of the major classical pianists of his generation.

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singer Marisa Morno, Latin music specialist Cristina Ancheta, flamenco dancer Mamen Baños, and singers Javier Jodani and Paco Montes (who will perform the songs of Manolo Escobar).

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Book early for Christmas BALLET has proven to be a very popular form of classical art over the years and the Russians have taken advantage of this with professional companies touring much of

the world on a regular basis attracting large audiences and tickets selling out quickly. There are two quite different ballets being performed at the Victor Villegas Auditori-

um in Murcia City before Christmas. With tickets prices at €18, €24 and €27, the Russian National Ballet performance of Cinderella by Prokofiev which takes place on Saturday November 3 is already selling quickly. The piece was composed between 1940 and 1944 with the premiere held in 1945 at the Bolshoi Theatre and is notable for its jubilant music, lush scenery, and for the hilarious double roles of the stepsisters who are portrayed as being more mad than bad.

Then, in the run up to Christmas, the Spanish National Dance Company celebrating its 40th anniversary will perform the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky on December 20, 21 and 22 with tickets costing from €25 to €45. With more than 40 dancers on stage, this sumptuous production is a magical Christmas show featuring dancing with snowflakes, dolls, clowns and flowers led by the beautiful Sugar Fairy and her Knight to the realm of sweet dreams.

THE Classics, an Alicante band who specialise in playing the best rock from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, will be playing at the Saint James bar in Puerto Santa Pola on Saturday September 29 from 11.30pm. The four-piece consisting of Xavi Roncero, Jose Ramón Sanchiz, Álex Spar and David Saba present a live show which incorporates a selection of Metal, Rock, Punk, Blues and even some Pop for an evening that takes the audience back through three decades of music.

BALLET: The vision of the Nutcracker.

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International Day of Tapas THE Third International Day of Tapas in Torrevieja takes place on Saturday September 29 organised by the Department of Hospitality in collaboration with the Association of Hotel Owners of Torrevieja y Comarca (AEHT). Twenty-one different establishments have agreed to take part and offer visitors a drink and a tapa for just €2.50 and the event takes place during the day and night so if you fancy a taste of food of different cultures at a very inexpensive price, Torrevieja is the place to be. Details of all of the bars and restaurants involved may be found by visiting the Comer y Beber en Torrevieja Facebook page. A VERY special choir, Coral Allegro Once will be performing at the Teatro Capitol in Rojales starting at 7.30pm this Sunday with tickets costing just €3. Founded in 1982 within a special education college for blind and partially sighted children in Valencia, it was expanded in 1988 to bring in children not affiliated with the charity Once. The choir has performed all

TASTY: Just some of the tapas on offer.

Overcoming disability over Spain and much of Europe and in front of Queen Letizia as well as being involved with various international events concerning disability and the Paralympics. This event has been organised by the council of Alicante Province in conjunction with the town hall of Rojales.

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to Live Well by Andrew Harding AS I promised last week, I will finish my discussion of micro-minerals this week. Chromium: This is necessary for increasing the effectiveness of the hormone insulin, which regulates blood glucose concentration. Good sources include broccoli, green beans and potatoes. Manganese: Manganese allows your body to metabolise carbohydrates, fats and amino acids from proteins. This trace mineral is also a necessary part of bone formation. It is found in lentils, pineapple, chick peas and spinach. Molybdenum: An element incorporated into the enzymes that allow your body to break down amino acids. Legumes, nuts and grains are good dietary sources. Selenium: Helps control thyroid hormones that regulate all of the body’s metabolic processes. Selenium also functions as an antioxidant, helping to fight free radicals that can cause chronic diseases. Food sources include cereal, grains, nuts, dairy foods and meat. Here is this week’s recipe: Pan Fried Tuna with a Romesco Sauce Serves 4 4 sprigs thyme, leaves picked off,

The Coral Allegro Once will perform in Rojales.

Tuna: delicious, fresh, light and healthy

TASTY: A balanced diet. stalks discarded 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tuna steaks, 150-175g each salt and black pepper, freshly ground 4 lemon wedges, to serve 4 tbsp olive oil 50g white bread, diced 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 red chilli, finely diced (or more if you like heat) 6 canned plum tomatoes 100g blanched flaked almonds, toasted 2 small jars of roasted red peppers (drained) juice of 2 lemons, and zest from 1 of them freshly ground salt and black pepper 1. First make the Romesco sauce. Heat the olive oil in a small, heavy-based frying pan and add the bread, garlic and chilli.

2. Fry gently until the bread begins to brown, constantly stirring. 3. Place the bread mixture in a food processor with the tomatoes, almonds, red peppers, lemon juice and zest. Process the mixture into a paste and season with the sea salt and freshly ground pepper. 4. Add the thyme to the olive oil and lightly brush over the tuna. Season the fish with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Reserve any olive oil left over. 5. Heat the pan until very hot, then pan fry the tuna for 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the tuna and whether you want it slightly rare or cooked through. 6. Place on the serving plate with the Romesco sauce on the side. Add a wedge of lemon, drizzle with the reserved, thyme-flavoured oil and serve. Tip: Toast the almonds in the same pan you cook the tuna. Tip: I don’t throw away unused bread I blend it into breadcrumbs and then freeze. Hint: Make multiple quantities of Romesco sauce, defrost and refreeze up to three times.

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Nick Horne The Rich Pick Freelance correspondent, London, England AN additional luxury feature has arrived for the latest version of the Rolls Royce extended wheel base Phantom. Though what more could possibly be added to the luxurious systems, devices and accoutrements that add up to the most luxurious limousine in production today. An engine providing silent and immense torque, an external profile that is iconic and instantly recognised. Not only a Wi-Fi hotspot and a bespoke picnic hamper for the day at the races as well as those doors that are sweetly nicknamed ‘suicide’ yet discreetly conceal umbrellas. Where else logically would you keep an umbrella in a motor car? Revealed at the Chengdu Motor Show, China the ‘Privacy Suite’ for the new and extended wheel base Phantom. The Privacy Suite claims not only to harbour a massive leap forward in sound absorption in a motor car and what appears at first glance to be a massive TV screen dividing the passenger compartment from the front cabin. It is in fact a privacy screen made of an Electrochromic glass. A glass that will at the nonchalant flick of the switch transform from opaque to transparent and then back again at will. For the really wealthy that crave ‘to be alone’ the Privacy Suite offers further refinements of solitude. Rear Privacy Curtains will surround the pas-

SERENITY: Travel in your own private suite.

Effortless privacy senger on the remaining sides so that no one can discern who or what is happening in the car as it sweeps effortlessly towards the golf course or the palatial office. Quite possibly the ‘Bespoke Rear Theatre Entertainment System’ has been triggered in the Privacy Suite and two high definition 12-inch monitors associate speakers and sound-systems all linked to the Phantom’s fully connected software. Controlled from the centre console conveniently situated close to a discreet drinks cabinet. Alone, beneath the Starlight Headliner with the Bespoke Clock silently measuring out the intervals between destinations. A further wondrous refinement, given the occasional need to communicate with the driver. A convenient large aperture controlled sole-

ly by the passenger allows notes or documents or indeed other objects to be passed between the front and rear cabins. The cost of the Privacy Suite can hardly be significant when placed alongside the original cost of the Phantom. All told perhaps €500,000 if you make an effort. The concept though does demonstrate Rolls Royce Motor Cars dedication to the effortless privacy of the Phantom owners. FIRST CLASS: Bespoke picnic hamper.

PRIVACY SUITE: Leap forward in sound absorption.

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Homeowners seek a profit OVER the last 10 years, the international market for second homes has c h a n g e d d r a s t i c a l l y, a c c o r d i n g t o a n e w s u r v e y, a n d o w n e r s w i t h p r o p e rties in Spain are now expecting them to reap rewards. Real estate advisor Savi l l s a n d H o m e Aw a y, claims that todayâ€™s buyers are prioritising rental income over the luxury of purchasing exclusively for their own use. To d a y, m o r e t h a n a third of all additional homes are bought as solely rental properties, compared to 14 per cent in 2000. A company spokesman said that in a low interest rate environment, investors are seeking out income generating assets. He added that buyers are

increasingly looking not just to cover costs, but to turn a profit. The findings suggest British second home buyers shop more widely than all other nationalities, with only 24 per cent of second homes located in the UK. Spain accounts for 16 per cent of properties owned, with the top three location choices by international owners being the

INCOME BOOST: Second homes are now expected to generate additional income.

Algarve (5 per cent), Costa del Sol (4 per cent) and Costa Blanca (4 per cent). The Spanish, Italian andPortuguese, all countries favoured by holidaymakers, prefer their own countries, with less than 5 per cent of their additional homes bought overseas. The research surveyed 4,300 property owners from across Europe, North America and the rest of the world.

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Read the small print if you can! IF your bank tries to penalise you for running foul of their multitude of legal clauses, check the small print. Not for what it says, but for the actual size of the letters used in the document you signed. A judge in Sevilla has just annulled a debt of €3,000 because the bank had used print where the letters were just half a millimetre big. It is a little known fact that there is actually a legal minimum size for small print. The General Law for the Defence of Consumers and Users establishes in article 80 that the requirements of contract clauses must be accessible and legible, and must have a minimum size of 1.5 millimetres. And this is the argument used by a court of first instance in Sevilla, which has cancelled a debt of €2,989 claimed by a bank from a

client for late payments. In his case, the letter in which the conditions for financing his credit card had small print three times smaller than stiplulated by law. The judge decided that the conditions were abusive because of their lack of clarity - quite literally. This particular case may relate to a credit card agreement, but the regulations are thought to apply to all financial legal documents including home insurance and even mortgage agreements. This is not the first court to invalidate a contract for including an illegible letter, with the Provincial Court of Castellon annulling a similar clause because the letters could only be read with a magnifying glass. The Banco de España itself pub-

TOO SMALL: There is a minimum size for written clauses. lished a circular in 2012 stipulating that the size of the characters in any financial contract must be at least 1.5 millimetres. “Contractual documents shall be drafted in a manner that is clear and comprehensible to the customer. In

particular, the size of the lower case may not be less than 1.5 millimetres high. The contract must faithfully reflect all the stipulations necessary for a correct regulation of the relationship between the client and the entity, avoid the use of technical

terms and, if this is not possible, explain their meaning adequately. “The contract shall not include any concept that is unnecessary or irrelevant for its correct application and interpretation,” explains the financial regulator in the circular.

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Positive signs A STUDY of Spain’s positive economic development is providing the local real estate market with an ‘ongoing tailwind.’ According to research by mortgage bank, Deutsche Hypo, the sectors for office, retail, hotel and logistics real estate are on a growth curve and show signs of maintaining the trend. It claims Spain’s appeal, especially in the major cities of Madrid and Barcelona, is reflected in high demand for prime commercial real estate. The supply is becoming increasingly scarce, leading to an increase in peak rates. As a result of competitive tourist numbers, the country is also seeing signs of prosperity in the hotel retail market. A Deutsche Hypo source said the findings are a positive indication of the future of property take-up in Spain.

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Highest price tag in the country THE most expensive property in Spain is said to be in Palma, and on the market for €65 million. Villa Solitaire in Son Vida, was designed by the Italian Matteo Thun and boasts outstanding views over Palma Bay. With its eye-watering price tag, it is significantly more expensive than two other properties in Mallorca which have previously been highlighted because of their cost, a mansion in Bonaire, Alcudia, and a country estate with a house in Puigpunyent. Villa Solitaire is apparently ahead of them both by some €30 million. The luxurious, modern mansion which occupies 2,300 square metres, has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and rooftop terrace with open-air cinema. A gymnasium, parking for six cars, a botanical garden and lift are just some of the other features. The interior is said to have been designed in harmony with the Mediterranean environment and the exterior’s natural spaces. As expected, everything is of the highest possible quality. Villa Solitaire is on the market with the John Taylor real-estate agency.

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Don’t let thieves in while you’re out STATISTICS show that homes in high-visibility areas, like corner plots, are less likely to be broken into. While those in the middle of blocks or isolated, make better targets, particularly if there is an unguarded area behind the property. But, inadvertently, we could be all sending our own little indicators that make our home a target to thieves. According to a leading British building society, 40 per cent of people admit to posting pictures on social media while they are out and about or on holiday, making their house a prime target for anyone with ill intentions. The advice is to make sure profiles aren’t public and wait to post beach selfies until you are back home. Your garden or yard could be sending out a message. If you have toys and bikes lying around, the chances are there are expensive game stations inside, an attractive thought for opportunists. If you normally leave your blinds or curtains open during the day and close them the day you leave for a

SENSOR: A sudden flash of light can deter thieves.

SELFIES: Can be a blatant advertisement that your home is empty while you’re away. period of time, this could be a calling card for burglars that nobody is home. Remove any cut flowers which are visible if you won’t be in for a few days so that they aren’t left to wilt. If a home looks well-kept from

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the outside or through a window, it stands to reason the occupant isn’t going to leave dead flowers in a vase. If you are going to be away for a long spell and have a lawn, arrange for a friend or neighbour to cut it in

IT has been revealed that there is a link between gardening and good mental health. While there are obvious visual reasons for pot plants and keeping flowers watered getting green-fingered can improve a person’s sense of well-being and reduce feelings of isolation. And while the pastime can boost levels of physical fitness, gardens also provide a safe environment to help rehabilitate those living with disabilities and mental disorders. A leading UK-based charity, Thrive, claims gardening improves mental health by providing a sense of purpose and achievement, and by being out in the garden or getting involved in projects, offers the chance to connect with others. This is turn reduces loneliness and exclusion. The findings of Mind’s Ecotherapy: The Green Agenda For Mental Health only adds strength to this theory. In a survey, 108 people were asked about their involvement in ‘green exercises’ in-

your absence. Obituaries and announcements in newspapers can tip off thieves that properties are empty on certain dates and even times. But as well as an alarm system and/or a guard dog, there are ways

to make it look like you’re at home, or protect it while you’re away. The last thing a burglar wants to do is attract attention, so a sudden flood of light from motion sensor lights can hel p. Or i nvest i n r em ot e controlled lighting. If you’re going to be away for the day, leaving a television or radio on is an idea, but any longer than that could imply the opposite. Fake television devices are available on the market which mimic the flickering of the real deal. They can be programmed to kick in at certain times to be more realistic. Try leaving a car on the driveway, if you have one. If you need your own, ask a friend or neighbour if they could leave theirs there on occasions.

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GARDENING: Having a sense of purpose improves mental health. cluding gardening projects and conservation work, and 94 per cent concluded that taking part in such activities had significantly improved their self-esteem and quality of life.

An Asperger’s syndrome diagnosis helped highly-acclaimed celebrity, Alan Gardner, forge a successful career out of horticulture. In addition to designing more than 40 Chelsea Flower Show displays and winning gold medals for his work at Tatton Park, Alan was the star of the Channel 4 TV show The Autistic Gardener. Over four episodes, Alan taught a group of five amateurs, each with a form of autism, to use their unique skills to transform a number of unloved and overgrown gardens. He explained that people with autism ‘are really good at things, they see things visually in 3D and proved they can produce something very special.’

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The careless villagers passed by, as they were pleasure-bound, But none of them took time to see, the faithful, hungry hound Too tired and true to leave his post, he stayed there to the end And folks had said of old Tom Dare, ‘He didn’t have a friend!’

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BY way of a change, I thought a little bit of poetry about our fourlegged friends would be in order. I hope you enjoy these odes as much as I do… He waited for his master’s voice He waited for his master’s voice, his friendly little pat Days had been lean for old Tom Dare, not food enough for two But old Tom whispered to his dog, ‘I’ll share along with you, Since Jennie went away from us, there’s been no one to care No one but you to give a thought, for lonely old Tom Dare.’ And so the two of them had shared, if it be feast or fast That morning Rover had a bone it was their very last. And there was nothing left for Tom - it didn’t matter so Because he lay upon his bed, and knew that he must go.

MASTER: Caring for his dog.

The days have passed, but no one stops, of all that come and go Old Rover lies beside the door, half-hidden in the snow I know that old Tom had a friend,

a loyal friend, because Today I found old Rover dead, the bone between his paws. A birthday poem from the dog You feed me when I’m hungry, You keep water in my dish, You let me sleep on anything, Or in any place I wish. You sometimes let me lick your hands, Or even lick your face, Despite the fact I’ve licked my-

self, In every private place :-) You taught me how to come when called, You taught me how to sit, You always let me go outside, So I can take a (.......) stroll. I’ve been with you thru oh, so much, Thru laughter and through tears, I hope you live to be a hundred ... That’s 700 doggy years.

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BUILDING SERVICES J & J PAINTERS. Inside outside - clean - fast low cost. Torrevieja Orihuela Costa and surrounding areas. Tel: 650 363 159 (278314)

CHARITIES/CHURCHES LA SIESTA EVANGELICAL CHURCH on Urbanisation La Siesta, Torrevieja is a friendly, English speaking church. We hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11.15am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and 11.15 am on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30am. Our choir sings at our 11.15am 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.lasiestaevangeli calchurch.org or telephone Pastor Keith on 666 180 108. 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.aa-costablan ca.org (93323)

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THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, La Fustera. For more info: contact Frank Bentley on 966 495 188. (95461) 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.orihuelacos tarbl.co.uk (95457) 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)

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.helpvegaba ja.com and also on Facebook. You can email the San Miguel Centre at of fice@helpvegabaja.com. We also have a 24-hour Emergency help-line which is available to both members and nonmembers on 966 723 733 (95456) 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_campel lo@hotmail.com (95475)

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THE BAKER FOUNDATION SPIRITUALIST CENTRE. Find us on the Saturday market road opposite the Chinese Restaurant. Playa Flamenca. Different International and local mediums every Sunday and Tuesday. Sunday, divine service with clairvoyance 11 am start. Tuesday, evening of clairvoyance doors open 7 o’clock for 7.30 start. Spiritual Healing is available on Sundays after service and on Thursday mornings from 10. 30 until 12. We have a development group on Tuesdays 5 until 6.30 for those interested in meditation and advancing your knowledge of spirit. Private readings are available on request. Please join us and make new friends, a warm welcome awaits you all. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available. You can join us on Facebook at, The Baker Foundation spiritual centre. Hall is available for hire. For more information please contact Linda on 606 990 665. Email, schugy54@gmail.com CHARITY BOOK STALL PEGO THURSDAY MARKET. Selection of over 500 books, all proceeds given to the elderly/disabled of Pego and local Animal Rescue. More stock always required please contact Chrissie 965 977 228/617 647 395 (95460) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (MABS) MURCIA/MAR MENOR Help and support is just a phone call away, Avda Rio Nalón, Tel: 693 275 779 (95462) THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.aca costablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 (95465)

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.tcf-Spain.org or tel 966 700 391. (95464) STROKE ASSOCIATION Spain (formally known as Torrevieja stroke support) meet every Wednesday and Friday 2.30pm until 5.00pm. Our new address is Casa de Cultura, Calle Francisco Ribera Perez Benijofar. Our aim is to help and support stroke survivors and their careras. With rehabilitation, speech therapy, OC therapy and a very active social group. For info please contact 654 801 260 or email stroke supportgroup@hotmail.com , website: torreviejastroke support.org. We are always looking for volunteers who have the skills and knowledge to support our groups and activities. THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets 1st Monday of every month (except July and August) at Bar Sioux , Avda Escandinavia GA at 7pm for 7.30pm prompt. For further info contact Brian, Branch Secretary on 639 917 971 / email secre tarybr3606@gmail.com (95474) 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 matters phone: 966 799 273 / 966 752 543 / 617 215 463 www.icatorre vieja.org (95476)

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: 2009-SG/A (95463) ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca) The aim of the Association is to bring together not just ex Royal Marines, but ex Service personnel with an affinity to the Royal Marines. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 5.30. For further details Hon Sec 692 938 664 FREEMASONRY. Are you aware that Freemasonry is thriving on the Costa Blanca? There are various lodges meeting up throughout the Valencia region. If you already are a Mason or simply wish to know more about Freemasonry in Spain please contact Harry Palmer Membership Committee. Tel: 966 712 326 or email: palmers.quesa da@yahoo.co.uk (95477) ROYAL AIR FORCES Association Branch #1359 Costa Blanca. The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the El Paraiso Restaurant located close to the Carrefour Supermarket in Torrevieja. The meeting starts at 1430 hrs. You do not have to be an ex-member of the RAF to join this friendly Association, which supports the welfare of the RAF family and provides a social hub for ex RAF members and their friends. For further information about the Association and its activities please contact the Chairman on 692 508 916 or the Welfare Officer on 615 048 892 or visit our website: www.rafa.org.uk/costa-blan ca (238593) THE PATIENCE LODGE No 2177 of the R.A.O.B meets every Sunday morning at the Sacko´s Bar, El Limonar near Las Siesta at 10am. We are always looking for new and lapsed members to join us. Please call Secretary Dave Tonge on 688 704 091 for further information. (253807)

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CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH EVERY SUNDAY AT 10.30am. Everyone welcome at Turre Evangelical Church next to Muebles Nuñez just across form the vet. Tea, coffee and fellowship after every service. Transport can be arranged. Tel: 950 617 549 www.givinglight.com. The Spiritualist Centre, Benijofar meets at Hamilton´s Bake House, 62 Calle Vicente, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar 03178. We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30 a.m., a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7 p.m. Spiritual healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. Our Open Circle is every Thursday at 6.30pm. The Divine Service, with Mediumship on Sunday 16th September will be taken by Linda Sheppard (UK Medium). The Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday18th September, will also be taken by Linda Sheppard. The Divine Service on Sunday, 23rd September will be taken by George Lawson (UK Medium). Contact Wendy on 965323028. www.spiritualistcentrebenijofar.com New email is phoenixchurch23 @gmail.com or info @spiritualistcentre-beni jofar.com Identificacion Fiscal G54713789.

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PET CHARITIES 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, de-fleed. We also need volunteers to help Car boot sale in Polop on Sundays Tel Anna: 966 806 976 / 654 729 977 (95709)

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Motor vehicle traffic in the UK was at a record high in 2017 as 327.1 billion miles were driven on Great Britain’s roads, a 1.3 per cent increase from the previous year.

KIAS’s new five-door tourer KIA claims that its new Kia ProCeed merges stunning design with the space and versatility of a tourer in a five-door shooting brake body. Looking at the pictures it does have an interesting design, with plenty of curves - although whether it could be described as ‘stunning’ is probably in the eyes of the beholder. The ProCeed will make its public debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, before going on sale exclusively to European drivers at the

beginning of 2019. Emilio Herrera, Chief Operating Officer for Kia Motors Europe, said: “The ProCeed is a car that represents everything Kia stands for. This beautiful shooting brake body offers drivers an unmatched combination of design, space and versatility, representing a unique proposition in the mid-size family car segment. “Engineered on European roads, for European drivers, the ProCeed will be engaging to drive. Built in Europe, to the highest standards of production, it also offers owners the reassurance of Kia’s unique seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty.”

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duced earlier this year. Matching the design and engineering which renders it the sportiest iteration of the new Ceed model family, the Kia ProCeed will be available exclusively as a ‘GT-Line’ or highperformance GT model. Herrera added: “As part of the expanded Ceed model family, the ProCeed will play a significant role in Kia’s ongoing European growth. More than 1.3 million examples of the Ceed family have been sold in Europe since 2006, making it one of our best-selling models alongside the Sportage. The ProCeed widens the appeal of the Ceed range even further.”

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warned that UK driving licences ‘may no longer be valid’ in the EU if a ‘no deal’ Brexit comes to pass. March 29, 2019 could be the deadline for drivers to use a UK driving licence in countries like Spain. When the UK leaves the EU, Brits on holiday in Spain could be forced to use an international driving permit (IDP) in Europe. Obtaining an IDP is a current standard requirement for drivers in some cases when travelling by car outside of Europe. Purchasing an IDP is at present a relatively simple procedure. They can be found in

most post offices in the UK for the price of £5.50. However, this too is set to change, From January 31, 2019, international driving permits will only be obtainable from the government, details regarding price and issue points are yet to be revealed. The government has also announced that the once simple exchange of a British driving licence to that of another EU country will likely not be possible following Brexit. The AA President Edmund King has bemoaned this fresh ‘burden’ to British motorists with hopes to drive in Europe after Brexit.

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ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher THE SUV - sports utility vehicle - has been a phenomenal success in recent years its higher driving position giving a greater sense of control and its rugged styling adding more visual appeal. However, many SUVs have become more bulky over time and not everyone likes that - the bigger the car, the more difficult it may be to park, especially in cities where space is at a premium. Thankfully, the answer is the compact SUV, a smaller version which retains much of the appearance and practicality, but has a smaller footprint. One of the stand-out models in this sector is the Peugeot 2008, based on the platform of its smaller 208 hatchback stablemate, but with a cool eye-catching design and very clever use of interior space. Prices start at €18,564 (£16,600), there are various

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Standout model in the compact SUV market Peugeot 2008 GT Line petrol and diesel options and one of the more popular is the 1.2 litre three-cylinder petrol version, available with three power outputs. The model I tested, in top of the range GT Line specification, offered a zesty 130 hp. With extra features including panoramic glass roof with electric blind, reversing camera, sat-nav, smartphone mirroring connectivity and a wealth of styling accents, this model costs €23,541 (£21,050). The wide-mouthed front

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pressive, top speed 200 kph (124 mph) and a quick 0-100 kph time of 9.3 seconds. It scores well for economy too - 19.6 kpl (55.4 mpg) with emissions of 118 g/km. Underway, the 2008 - just four metres long - is very pleasing in urban traffic, with light steering, and good agility for parking. The engine is surprisingly quiet for a three-cylinder unit, the suspension is set for ride comfort and the six-speed

manual gearbox is slick and precise. The cabin has a smart appearance with a central multi-function touch-screen dominating the dashboard and there is also a Peugeot quirk - you look over the steering wheel to see the instrumentation rather than through it. This is fine for normal size drivers, but shorter drivers may sometimes find their view of the dials slightly compromised. Cabin space accommodates four adults easily and the boot holds 422 litres, expandable to 1,400 litres by dropping the rear seats flat which is done with just the touch of a button. Rivals in the compact SUV sector include the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and Kia Soul, but in my view the Peugeot 2008 has a distinct edge when it comes to elegance and visual panache.

Latest BMW electric car presented BMW has unveiled its latest all-electric racing car - and it is certainly striking. The new BMW iFE.18 is the car that will be used by the new BMW i Andretti Motorsport team and both were introduced to the press at BMW Welt’s double cone in Munich. The racing car might impress with a ‘futuristic’ design but the real innovation is hidden unseen deep beneath the bodywork. The drivetrain is the secret that BMW hopes will give it a distinct advantage in season five of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. Behind the wheel will be BMW works drivers António Félix da Costa (POR) and Alexander Sims (GBR). “Formula E is not only an innovative and spectacular race series that has established itself as one of the top race series in the world with a totally new approach to sustainability and events within

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just a few years,” said Klaus Fröhlich, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development and Motorsport, who opened the BMW iFE.18 launch in front of media representatives, partners and other guests from around the world. “For BMW, it is also the perfect test lab for production development. “The technology transfer between motorsport and series production is intense. Our experience from series production benefits the drivetrain of the race car. At the same time, insights from Formula E flow directly into the development of future series production drivetrains. So, I am looking forward to a great racing season.” Pieter Nota, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Brand BMW, explained the significance of the Formula E involvement for the BMW brand and said: “BMW stands for innovation leadership. We

are pioneers when it comes to electromobility. We were convinced by Formula E from the very beginning and as ‘Official Vehicle Partner ’ we’ve been involved from the

start, in to order actively help shape the series. “BMW i and Formula E share the same values: pioneering spirit and innovation.”

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Real had won their first three games of the BARCELONA scored two goals in three secseason before this draw, and will hope to stay ond-half minutes to come from behind and beat in touch with Barca when they face Espanyol Real Sociedad to maintain their 100 per cent on Saturday, while Athletic Bilbao will face start to the La Liga season. Real Betis on Sunday. The champions trailed after 12 minutes when Teenager Borja Garces scored a 94th minute they failed to clear a free-kick and Aritz Elusequaliser for Atletico Madrid against Eibar to tondo lashed in. prevent his side losing a second game in a row. But Luis Suarez scrambled the Atletico had missed a number of chances ball home in the 63rd minute and looked to be heading for defeat after Sergi before Ousmane Dembele conEnrich scrambled in an 87th minute verted from a corner. goal for the visitors. The win for Ernesto But Borja, 19, came on as a Valverde’s side is their fourth from second-half substitute to claim four games this season and keeps a point for his team who have them top of the table. only won one of their opening Barcelona will host Girona on Sunday, four league matches. while Real Sociedad will travel to They will try to get back to Huesca on Friday. winning ways at Getafe on Substitute Isco rescued a point for Real Saturday, while Eibar will Madrid as their winning start to the host Leganes. season came to an end in a 1-1 draw Other fixtures will see against Athletic Bilbao. Levante host Sevilla, Celta Iker Muniain had put Vigo travel to Girona and Eduardo Berizzo’s AthVillarreal entertain Valencia. letic ahead on 32 minutes after Real failed STRIKING BACK: to clear their lines. Dembele helped But less than three Barcelona win after minutes after coming on, Isco converted trailing early on. Gareth Bale’s cross to earn Los Blancos Credit: @ChampionsLeague/Twitter a point.

Man City in a 3-0 win over Fulham, as the defending champions maintained their unbeaten start to the season. David Silva’s half volley stretched their lead before Raheem Sterling tapped in from Sergio Aguero’s low cross shortly after half-time. A fourth win of the season keeps City within touching distance of unbeaten leaders Liverpool and Chelsea. They will travel to Cardiff on Saturday and Fulham will host Watford. Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho said Romelu Lukaku epitomised his team’s performance as they edged a spirited game against Watford 2-1. United scored twice in three first-half minutes as Lukaku diverted Ashley Young’s cross in via his chest, before Chris Smalling fired home Marouane Fellaini’s knock-down. Watford pulled a goal back midway through the second half, through Andre Gray, and despite a red card for Nemanja Matic, they could not find a way to equalise. United will host Wolves on Saturday, while Watford will face Fulham. Other fixtures this weekend will see Arsenal entertain Everton, Bournemouth travel to Burnley, and Leicester host Huddersfield.

Alvarez edges Golovkin in thriller SAUL ‘CANELO’ ALVAREZ claimed the WBC and WBA world middleweight titles by inflicting a first career defeat on Gennady Golovkin with a gripping points win in their Las Vegas rematch. The Mexican claimed a frenetic final round on two of the three scorecards which was critical in preventing a repeat of the draw they shared 364 days earlier at the same T-Mobile Arena venue. It gave him a narrow 114-114 115-113 115-113 majority decision to edge a contest in which both

men were cut and where each showed why they are among the finest fighters in the sport. Golovkin, whose first defeat comes in his 40th bout, left the ring immediately without conducting an interview as his rival - fighting for the first time since serving a six months drugs ban - celebrated. The two warriors embraced before each raised their hands. But the cards prompted Mexican celebration on the country’s Independence weekend. Credit: BCampbellCBS

CHELSEA manager Maurizio Sarri said Eden Hazard may be the best player in Europe after the Belgian scored a hattrick in a 4-1 demolition of Cardiff. Hazard scored twice in seven minutes before half-time, after Sol Bamba volleyed home for the visitors, as the Blues went top of the league. He scored his third with a late penalty after Bamba brought down Willian, who added the Blues’ fourth from long range. Chelsea will head to the London stadium to face West Ham on Sunday, while Cardiff will entertain Man City on Saturday. Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-1 to win a fifth straight league game at the start of the season for the first time since 1990. Georginio Wijnaldum scored his first away league goal for the Reds with a technology assisted header, and after half-time Roberto Firminho doubled their lead by pouncing on the ball after it hit the post. Erik Lamela pulled one back for Spurs deep into stoppage time but it was too late and Liverpool’s victory was fully deserved in a typically energetic display. Liverpool will next host Southampton on Saturday, while Tottenham will travel to Brighton. Leroy Sane opened the scoring for

PUNCH DRUNK: Neither fighter gave an inch on the night.

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THE Rugby Football Union will reintroduce contracts for their England women’s 15-a-side players to make them fully professional. There will be 28 full-time deals from January 1, along with seven elite player squad agreements.

NETTING VICTORY: The British Davis Cup team is building confidence.

Great Britain serve CAMERON NORRIE gave Great Britain a 3-1 victory in their Davis Cup tie against Uzbekistan by winning his singles match against Sanjar Fayziev in Glasgow on Sun-

day. The British number two, who lost his opening singles match on Friday despite having had a match point in the third set, triumphed 6-2 6-2 6-0. Victory in the tie ensures Britain will be seeded in the revamped Davis Cup when it starts in February. Fayziev was a late replacement for world number 60 Denis Istomin. Norrie said: “It’s an extremely proud moment, the crowd were awesome.

Britain started the day with a 2-1 lead after Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot came from behind to win their doubles match on Saturday against Istomin and Fayziev. Norrie’s victory at the Emirates Arena meant there was no need to play the scheduled fifth rubber between Dan Evans and Jurabek Karimov. The Davis Cup will change to an 18-team event season finale in 2019, rendering the tie effectively meaningless.

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Hamilton has victory formula MERCEDES driver Lewis Hamilton cruised to victory in the Singapore Grand Prix to strengthen his hold on this year ’s World Championship. Hamilton’s brilliantly controlled drive from a pole position was helped by the latest in a series of questionable strategy calls from Ferrari. It dropped Hamilton’s title rival Sebastian Vettel from second to third behind Max Verstappen, throwing away a position the German had earned by overtaking the Red Bull driver on the first lap. While Vettel was left to question his team once again this season. Hamilton’s only worrying moment was caused by back markers at about two-thirds distance. Haas driver Romain Grosjean and Williams’ Sergey Sirotkin ignored the closing Hamilton in the heat of their battle for position, and cost him his five-second advantage over Verstappen.

BIG LEAP: Hamilton has taken another big stride towards the title. Hamilton had to fend off an attack from Verstappen into turn seven as a result, which he just managed to do, and Grosjean was later given a five-second penalty for his misdemeanour. Hamilton’s victory, with Vettel third behind Verstappen, extended the Briton’s advantage over the German in the championship to 40 points with six races and a maximum of 150 points remaining. “We are going from strength to strength in terms of our understanding of the car,” said the Briton. “But it is not the end.”