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THIRTY-TWO of La Nucia’s peñas (fiestas clubs) donated 4.5 tons of supplies to the local Programa de Alimentos. This year all the town’s fiestas have been cancelled owing to the coronavirus crisis. Instead, members of the peñas who would otherwise have been devoting their energies to very different events and activities, set to work to help La Nucia’s vulnerable families in this first edition of the Peñas Solidarity Campaign. All the supplies that the Peñas have collected for La Nucia’s Food Programme, which is run by the Social Welfare department, will now be distributed amongst local families. The Penas’ commitment exceeded all expectations, La Nucia’s mayor Bernabe Cano, Social Welfare councillor Beatriz Perez-Hickman and Fiestas councillor Cristobal
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HUGE DONATION: Fiestas clubs collected 4.5 tons of supplies for local families
Llorens admitted afterwards. Participation was extremely high, with 32 of La Nucia’s 38 peñas joining the initiative. The L’Aixeta peña, who took the most supplies to the local Ecopark with a contribution weighing in at 480 kilos, received a prize of a Paella Kit, donated by FOBESA, the concessionary firm that runs the Ecoparque. Runners-up were El Cuc (290 kilos) and Els Socarrats (250 kilos). “This demonstrates that fiestas and those who take part in them are public-spirited too,” the organisers declared afterwards.
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Crowdfunding appeal THE Campello Christian Community has created a Food Bank for those in need in the town and surrounding area. “With Christmas approaching, we find that we do not have enough funds to help everyone,” the Community’s secretary explained. “Therefore we have organised a crowdfunding appeal to support our efforts via https://www.justgiving.com/crowd funding/campellochristiancommunitychristmasappeal The closing date is January 2, 2021.
Christmas tree with a difference THIS year’s Christmas tree in Denia’s municipal market fo cuses on the ADAHMA asso ciation for those with Atten tion Deficit Hyperactivity disorder. As it has done since 2015, Deniabased Garmol has do nated shopping trolleys, this year with the addition of the ADAHMA logo, to create the Christmas tree in the centre of the market. As well as assisting the as sociation, the initiative also encourages residents and visi tors to shop at the market, with receipts for purchases of more than €10 entering a draw for the trolleys. One of these is filled with market products. Once customers have writ ten their personal details and phone number on the back, receipts should be left in con tainers placed round the
GARMOL TREE: Shopping trolleys to be raffled later. Christmas tree. In addition to the trolleys on the Christmas tree, Garmol has donated another 10 for ADAHMA to sell or raffle. “In a year that is so difficult for everybody we want to be here for the associations,” a Garmol spokesperson said. Sandra Gertrudix, councillor
responsible for Markets, thanked Garmol for its com mitment to social projects and for collaborating with the town hall over the past five years. “And I hope, too, that the initiative draws attention to the great work that ADAHMA carried out,” she added.
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Say it with flowers TEULADAMORAIRA Town Hall has called on local florists to decorate four mu nicipal buildings. Fiestas and General Ser vices councillors Aitor Llo bell and Maria Jose Vidal explained that the town hall wished to decorate more of the municipality this year and at the same time to involve local busi nesses. Three florists worked to gether on the same project to decorate the town hall building, the Teulada chapel, the La Senieta and the church in Moraira. “This has been a year of serious difficulties for many commercial sectors,” Llobell said. “Florists saw their peak seasons disappear with the arrival of Covid19 and with this measure not only have we given more life to more buildings than usual, but we have generated more work for the sector,” he added.
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NIBS EXTRA More chiefs LA NUCIA’S Local Police have two new Service Chiefs to improve coordination and attention to the public, while cutting response time when dealing with incidents. With a total of six Service Chiefs, one can now be on duty for each shift, announced Javier Burrueco, who heads the Local Police force.
Linked up ALFAZ’S Social Volunteers Association and the We Love Albir association raised €800 through its recent Chain of Euros initiative, asking members of the public to add a euro to coins linked up on the ground in front of the Albir mercadillo. The cash raised will now be donated to the Food Bank.
Book-keeping ALTEA’S 2021 Budget went through with the Partido Popular voting against it, Ciudadanos abstaining and the Altea amb Trellat councillor absent for personal reasons. With an estimated income of €32.175m and spending of €31.967m, the CompromisPSOE coalition foresees a surplus of €195,421 for next year.
Scooter spy VILLAJOYOSA’S Local Police is using Artemisa, ultra-modern technology enabling them to control use of electric scooters in the town. The system will also give warning of unauthorised modifications while allowing the police to keep track of the number of personal mobility vehicles and their users.
Unsafe waste MUNICIPAL employees wearing protective clothing in San Vicente removed almost a ton of old fibrocement corrugated roofing that contained healththreatening asbestos. This appeared overnight at rubbish points in the town and Local Police investigators are asking nearby residents for details of anybody they may have seen dumping dangerous material.
Dolled up DENIA’S Equality and Sexual Diversity department launched a campaign entitled ‘Break with stereotypes this Christmas,’ urging families not to buy sexist toys for children. According to the Institute for Women, 40 per cent of ads are sexist and 34 per cent link little girls to hairdressing and beauty salons.
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Well connected
NEXT year will see €2.36 million spent on improving communications between Albir and the centre of Alfaz. “This is the beginning of our Sustainable and Integrated Urban Development Strategy (EDUSI), a project that will be carried out in two phases,” announced Alfaz’s mayor Vicente Arques. The project co-financed by the EU’s Regional Development Fund (FEDER) will improve traffic flow, provide more safety for pedestrians and cyclists while encouraging the use of different types of transport, Arques added. The mayor was speaking at the traditional Christmas meeting with the local media, held this year at Bodegas Enrique Mendoza. Arques explained that the Alfaz-Albir project was only one aspect of the Conectando l’Alfas
MOBILITY POLICIES: Alfaz mayor Vicente Arques outlined transport strategies for 2021. strategy. This involves spending more than €6 million next year in guaranteeing safe, sustainable, healthy and accessible mobility policies that will make the town a better place to live in, he said.
Work to be undertaken next year includes improving the intersection at Avenida de l’Albir and the Camino Viejo de Altea with a roundabout that will cost an estimated €290,000.
Light and hope THIS year Denia hospital’s Christmas tree is decorated with hundreds of silver butterflies. The hospital announced that it wishes to involve Marina Alta patients, health profes sionals and residents in decorating the tree. Butterflies are a symbol traditionally asso ciated with transformation and this year’s Christmas tree is a homage ‘to all those who have left us’ because of Covid19. “We chose the silver butterflies to unite us in our sentiments and as a symbol of light and hope for the coming year,” said the psy chotherapist Alicia Costa. The hospital’s chronic patients have been making the butterflies over the past few weeks, together with those from Teulada’s
Public thanks
JAVEA’S Social Services publicly thanked the Roundabout Charity Shop for its continuing help. This was particularly noticeable in the de partment that focuses on children and the fam ily, Social Services councillor Rita Berruti said. The charity, which raises funds via its shop in Calle Joan Fuster at Javea Port, was a habitual collaborator with her department’s Social At tention personnel, helping to pay for extracur ricular activities and remedial lessons for pupils from families with few resources, Berruti ex plained. “Thank you, Charity Shop volunteers for all that you have made possible even in these complicated times,” she declared.
Associacion de Familiares de Enfermos de Alzheimer. Other butterflies on the tree have been made by health professionals and their fami lies, but the hospital has invited all those liv ing in the area covered by the Denia Health Department to join the In Memoriam pro ject. The template for the butterfly can be downloaded from the Denia hospital website by visiting https://www.marinasalud.es/ or from the hospital’s social media pages. Once it has been cut out, decorated and a dedication added to the back, the butterflies can be sent to Hospital de Denia, Partida de Beniadla s/n.
Online sweetener
CARITAS will receive €1 for every Calpe household er who switches to online water bills. Aguas de Calpe, responsible for the municipali ty’s domestic water supply, has more than 19,000 customers but only 20 per cent opt for electronic bills. The company plans to increase this to at least 50 per cent to save on raw materials, energy sources and carbon emissions. At the same time Aguas de Calpe hopes to assist Caritas, now playing a vital role in helping local fam ilies affected by the health crisis.
In all, the town hall will be spending just over €4 million on transport and mobility and €2.6 million on sports installations, whose star project is a covered sports stadium in Albir.
Better conditions for strays FIFTEEN Catland Association vol unteers cleared a rundown site in Javea’s Thiviers district to im prove conditions for the cat colony living there. Approximately 30 cats inhabit this site and the association ob tained prior permission from the owners of the large plot of land which lies hidden behind a wall in central Javea. The volunteers had to use a ladder to come and go as they cleared the site. They removed abandoned tyres, broken car bumpers, lengths of piping, un wanted furniture, four mattress es and broken bottles plus everything else that people have been dumping there for years, rather than recycling. Javea Town Hall provided builders’ skips and after the vol unteers filled three of them with 12 cubic metres of rubbish, the strays can now inhabit a clean and less hazardous site. There are currently more than 45 cat colonies in Javea and local bylaws penalise feeding ani mals on public land. The volun teers asked residents not to feed them fish or scraps, which gen erate smells and dirtiness.
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Planning ahead JAVEA is Europe’s first municipality to pro vide its beaches with strategies for fighting forest fires. The plan centres on Granadella and La Barraca (also known as Portitxol), both of which are reached through woods and receive huge numbers of visitors each sum mer. Medi XXI, a forestry assessment and envi ronmental solutions company, has weighed up which sit uations would be most dangerous, eval uating available re sources and scenarios where beachgoers should be evacuated or advised to stay put. As well as pinpoint ing weak points, Medi XXI, has created pro cedures to be applied in an emergency while coming up with ways of improving se curity and rapid re sponse in urgent situ ations. These range from clearing woodland in strategic points to in stalling outsize sprin klers. These have al ready been used successfully in con taining forest fires in Javea and in this case would be used to pro tect evacuation routes. Granadella’s two paths are long but would be impassable in a rapidlyspreading blaze, prompting the possibility of installing a floating platform that could be towed to safety should it be necessary to evacuate beachgoers via sea. The fire risk also makes it as important as ever to limit the number of beachgo ers on both Granadel la and La Barraca, the town hall pointed out.
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FAMILY Booted Off Flight
A FAMILY was booted off a United Airlines flight because their two-year-old daughter refused to keep her face mask on. Eliz Orban said in an Instagram video posted on Friday December 11, that her family were set to fly from Denver into New Jersey’s Newark International Airport when they
were pulled off the plane over the coronavirus precaution. “We just got kicked off the flight because our two-yearold would not put on a mask, and we tried,” said a teary Orban in the video. Orban also posted footage from the flight of her husband trying to loop the mask’s straps over the ears
of the squirming tot, who was having none of it. A member of the flight crew heard the commotion and approached the family asking them to grab their belongings and exit the aircraft. Orban’s husband explained that he was doing the best he could even holding the mask over his daughter’s face - but the crew
member was unmoved and refused to budge, meaning Orban and her family ultimately exited the plane. The WHO advises that children aged five years and under should not be required to wear masks. But United Airlines said in a statement that their own mask policy includes children as young as two.
Expressing thanks for the applause BENIDORM’S Local Police have now launched their annual Christmas Solidarity Campaign. Until December 24 the force’s Socio-cultural Association, in collaboration with the town hall’s Public Safety department, are asking for donations of cleaning products and personal hygiene items instead of toys. “We want to assist the Benidorm families that are most in need of help,” Lorenzo Martinez, the town hall’s Public Safety councillor, said. Officers felt that this was the best way to express thanks for the applause they received dur-
ing lockdown, he added. Association spokesman Rafael Urbano explained that at this particular moment, they felt that families affected by the Covid-19 crisis needed basic necessities. Members of the public who would like to help are asked to take their donations to the Local Police station in Calle Grecia or the control post on the ground floor at the town hall. The association will also use the surcharge on Christmas lottery tickets and cash donations to buy items for Caritas to distribute to families in need.
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El Gordo Without Masks National police charged
THE El Gordo Spanish Christmas lottery numbers will be sung by the children of San Ildefonso on De cember 22 without masks. The draw will be performed at the Teatro Real, and they have been working with the Loterías y Apuestas del Estado to ensure the safety of all in volved on the day. Everyone on stage will have had a Covid19 anti gen test carried out and masks will be mandatory un til the numbers are actually sung. Other health mea sures include all the children being two metres apart.
XMAS LOTTERY: General public not allowed.
The general public will be unable to attend this year and the capacity for media presence will low ered.
Vaccination not for everyone CERTAIN groups of people in Spain will not be given the Pfiz er/BioNTech Covid19 vaccina tion. Vaccination against Covid19 began in the UK on December 8 and despite being safe, has al ready shown some side effects, meaning that not everyone will be able to have it, the same as with many other vaccines. According to reports, informa tion from the UK Joint Commit tee on Vaccination and Immuni sation and the US Food and Drug Administration regarding the vaccination it will most probably not be given to: Children under 16 years old. Clinical tests did not include chil dren under 12, and there were very few aged between 12 and 15, so the risks cannot be proper ly evaluated. People with coagulation problems. Anyone taking anti coagulants such as Sintrom or with coagulation problems should not have intramuscular injections, such is the case of Pfizer. However, individual cas
es will be evaluated. People with low immune sys tems. They are very vulnerable and may not respond well to the vaccination. However, peo ple who live with them, should
get the vaccine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women. There is not enough da ta to determine whether it is safe for them or how it could affect fertility.
THREE National Police officers in Barcelona were charged by the Mossos d’Esquadra for breach ing curfew and drunk driving. They were stopped when driving at around 2am on Saturday, December 12. The ARA newspaper reported that they were in a private vehicle but they claimed that they
were on duty. The officer who was driving was given a breathalyser test which was positive. An internal investigation has been opened which could result in disciplinary measures if confirmed that they were not on police business when they breached the curfew and also driving while under the influence of alcohol.
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Residency support for Heroic Toddler saves mum UK Nationals in Spain AS you will be aware, the UK Government has funded three organisations in Spain to pro vide practical support for UK Nationals who are having difficulty applying for residency. The coverage provided by the organisations has now been extended to cover the whole of Spain. This map shows which organisation is working in each region. For further information and contact details visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/livinginspain#visasandresidency
THE young boy saved the life of his mother, who was several months pregnant, on Sunday, Decem ber 13, in Valencia when he managed to summon medical aid by sending his family WhatsApp au dios, which resulted in the woman being rescued and rushed to a hospital in Valencia, where she re mains admitted after reports say she suffered a stroke. The events took place around 9pm when emer gency services received a call from a person alerting them that there was an unconscious woman and that the victim’s fouryearold son had just notified them.
Quarantine period in the UK lowered
THE quarantine/selfisolation period for those who have come into con tact with someone who tested posi tive for the coronavirus and all inter national arrivals has been cut from 14 to 10 days from Monday, December 14. Those required to quarantine after returning from countries which are NOT on the UK’s travel corridor list will also see their isolation period reduced, in an agreement accepted by all four nations. Health chiefs said in a joint statement that following a review of the evidence, they were ‘confident’ that the selfisolation period could be shortened.
The woman lost consciousness before she could ask for help. The boy, seeing that his mother was unresponsive, picked up the phone and connected to WhatsApp, from which he began to send audios to his relatives, reporting that his mother was lying on the ground and was not moving. National Police attended but were unable to ac cess the house, although they were able to speak with the little boy through the door, however, the child could not open it because it was locked, so the officers requested the urgent presence of the firefighters as well as an ambulance to carry out the combined rescue.
ARRESTED WITH POSITIVE PCR THE National Police in Malaga arrested a man travelling to Morroco with a positive PCR test. The man claimed he was from Ibiza and seemed nervous when the officers questioned him. Originally they thought he could be transporting drugs, however after a search what they found was a positive PCR test. It is illegal and against Covid19 restrictions of movement to travel between provinces at this time, particularly so with a positive PCR test. The suspect, who was arrested trying to board a bus in Malaga to travel to Algeciras should have been selfisolating. A local court will decide on the fine and any other penalty for the breach in circulation rules during and enforced phase.
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‘False Sense Cinemas In The Red of Security’ AS the self-diagnosis Covid-19 tests are now available in Spanish pharmacies, medics have begun to criticise them, saying that they create a ‘false sense of security.’ The arrival of the tests has been long waited for and could give a sense of ease over the Christmas period, as people see family again after a long time apart. The tests are only available on prescription and this brings further potential problems. The General Council of Nursing’s José Luis Cobos, said the tests, “can create a false sense of security” and comments that taking the test, “is done through a finger prick, which requires having certain expertise. If not enough blood is taken, it can be negative, that is, we could be facing a false negative.” There are also issues surrounding the possible influx of people to health centres in order to get a prescription for the self-tests.
Royal greetings card SPAIN’S Royal Family has released a picture of their annual Christmas greetings card. This year, the photograph shows Princesses Leonor and Sofia during a trip to Asturias, more specifically in Somao, from their trip there in October. Like in 2015, King Felipe and Queen Letizia are not in the photograph. On the back, it reads, in red, in Spanish and in English, ‘May this Christmas bring us a spe-
cially hopeful New Year 2021,’ followed by a handwritten ‘with our best wishes,’ and then the signature of all four of them. Meanwhile, as has been the case since he abdicated, the former King, Juan Carlos I, and Queen Sofia, have not used a photo for their Christmas greeting and have instead chosen an image, this year, of a Nativity scene by Juan Correa de Vivar which can be seen in the Prado Museum.
Leopard has Covid in the US A SNOW leopard has tested posi tive for Covid at Louisville Zoo in the US. Fiveyearold NeeCee has test ed positive for SARSCoV2, while two others Kimti and Meru have symptoms and staff are awaiting the confirmatory results. “All three snow leopards are
doing well with mild symptoms, and the zoo continues to monitor their health closely. We anticipate continued improvement in the coming days, and all three cats are expected to recover. “No other Zoo animals are showing symptoms at this time,” said Louisville Zoo in a statement.
CINEMAS in Spain are in the red from lost profits on food and beverage sales Alicante cinemas have pleaded with the department of Health to lift the current Covid-19 restrictions, set to remain in place until January 15, as November saw the flicks make 10 per cent of the normal income. After being forced to close their doors for months and seeing a shortage of premiers since reopening, local cinemas say that being prohibited from selling food and drinks is crippling them. Javier Caparrós, manager of the Kinépolis cinemas in Alicante, who speaks on behalf of the rest of local cinemas, re-
LOST PROFITS: As popcorn and drinks are not allowed.
ported to Informacion that popcorn and sodas account for almost half the total profits, and with customers being unable to even buy a bottle of water, the figures continue to decline.
“Fewer people were already coming, now many more customers stop going if they cannot even drink water, because popcorn and drinking is intrinsic to the cinema,W said Caparrós.
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Christmas Fair
THE iconic Rabasa Christmas Fair in Alicante has finally gotten the go-ahead. On Friday, December 11 the city council authorised the Association of Fairgrounds of Alicante to open the fair on December 18 with a reduced capacity of 400 people. In addition, there will only be half the amount of market stalls as usual, and fairground rides can only accommodate 50 per
cent, with the rides being sanitised in between. The President of the Alicante Fairgrounds Association affirms that it is a great relief to be able to celebrate the Christmas Fair since they have been unemployed for so long. “Here we all have families and we have not received aid from the administration, we are a totally forgotten sector,” says Carrión.
Officer Under Investigation A FILE has been opened by Alicante City Council on a member of the Local Police who refused to wear a mask while on duty on the night shift. This is a preliminary step to establish if a disciplinary case should be brought against the officer. The officer is accused of refusing to wear a mask, as is a legal requirement, despite being repeatedly asked by his superiors. It is also reported that the officer has posted inflammatory videos on social media denying the pandemic.
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A legend has gone ACTRESS Dame Barbara Windsor, has died aged 83, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. According to reports, her husband, Scott Mitchell, said that her final weeks were “full of humour, drama and a fighting spirit until the end.” Dame Barbara, best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films, passed away at a care home in London on Thursday, December 10m at 8.35pm. Having debuted as Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders in 1994, she soon became one of TV’s best-loved characters, and it became the defining role of her career, after having appeared in nine Carry On films, the first of them in 1964. She married in 2000 and took some time off from EastEnders after being diagnosed with the Epstein-Barr virus in 2003, but she returned in 2005. In 2009, she left the soap and made some cameo appearances over the years until her final appearance in 2016.
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Malaya case ‘Sorolla’ Ice-Cream Factory Fire work sold at auction A PAINTING by Joaquin Sorolla seized during the Malaya corruption case was sold at auction by Sotheby’s in London for €890,000. The 1898 oil painting, ‘Before the Bullfight,’ received three offers in an auction which lasted a week. The auction went ahead despite a company claiming ownership of the work filing an appeal with Malaga Provincial Court to prevent it. The company, Neira de Rei, claims it owns the painting from when it took over a company previously owned by two men convicted in the Malaya case. The painting, valued at €3 million, was seized last year by Malaga Provincial Court after two at-
Before the Bullfight. tempts to sell it by defendants in the Malaya case. It was recovered in Brussels by National Police. According to the prosecution, it could belong to Juan Antonio Roca whose assets were seized to compensate Marbella City Council.
A LARGE fire broke out at the Injihiesa nougat and ice-cream factory in Xixona in Alicante shortly before 3pm on Wednesday, December 9. Firefighters rushed to the scene, where large columns of black smoke could be seen billowing from the roof, and evacuated all of the workers as small explosions were heard inside the building, although no injuries had been reported. A team of emergency workers from the Sant Vicent del Raspeig park and the Alicante towns of Ibi and Concentaina worked together to extinguish the blaze, while other businesses in the area were also evacuated. Police are working to establish the cause of the fire.
Calpe Nativity Destroyed GALES of up to 90 kilometres an hour ripped through the Plaza de Espana in Calpe on Tuesday night, December 8, causing damage to the stage of the nativity scene in the city centre.
Luckily, the council were expecting the bad weather and removed the figurines the previous day, and so they escaped damage. The strong gusts also uprooted a tent used by the Health Centre to carry out PCR testing.
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WHEN you have been com missioned by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke of Westminster, Yasmin le Bon, worked with John Cleese and many more celebrities and can sit over lunch with the likes of Damien Hirst, then you know that you have made it! Unlike many artists and sculptors who came through art school and university, Jonathan Wylder is somewhat different as he started his working career as a carpet cleaner who happened to en joy painting. What started as a hobby be came a way of earning a little extra money with him selling his work for £25 a time at local fairs until he decided that he should take a chance and make art his fulltime profes sion and he has certainly made a huge success. He spends much of his time in either Thailand or the UK but having lived in Ibiza for some time, working with James Blunt on a major project he decided that now was the SPAIN’S Minister of Health Salvador Illa proposes an early January start for vaccines as he hopes the European Medicines Agency will approve the Covid-19 vaccine on December 29. Illa, who assured people on Sunday, December 13, that 70 per cent of Spain’s population will be vaccinated against Covid-19 by the end of next summer to generate a herd immunity, said that he would look to push for immunisations to begin in Spain “from January 4 or 5.”
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One of the world’s foremost sculptors visits the Costa del Sol
COSTA DEL SOL: Jonathan Wylder recharges his batteries.
time to spend a few days on the Costa del Sol to recharge his creative batteries. Jonathan is a very friendly and outgoing character who kindly gave up some of his time to speak exclusively to Euro Weekly News and proudly shared photographs of some
of his best work which is in credibly diverse. When asked what his dream commission would be, he said “I love working in stone and my ideal would be to produce a large group featuring my five children but it would take about three years to complete,
Early Jan Vaccines In an announcement on Monday, December 14, Illa stressed that the autonomous communities can rest assured about the vaccination process, as “there will be vaccines for everyone and there will be plenty leftover,” responding to some criticism made by leaders of the Community of Madrid, who have questioned whether they will have enough doses. “The arrival of the vaccines
Newborn Covid Giraffe A LONDON Zoo has honoured the first woman in the UK to receive the coronavirus vaccine outside of a trial by naming an endangered baby giraffe after her. Ninety-year-old Margaret Keenan received the Pfizer/BioNTech jab on Tuesday, December 8 right around the time baby Margaret was coming into the world. “The arrival of our precious giraffe calf on the same day, and actually at the same time, as the much-anticipated Covid-19 vaccination was first administered feels like a real moment of hope, and one we are so keen to celebrate and remember,” said Whipsnade Zoo team leader Mark Holden. “We very much hope that Margaret Keenan will be able to come in and visit her namesake one day soon, so we can introduce them in person,” said Holden.
will be progressive,” Illa insisted: “Spain has all the capacities prepared so that as soon as the doses arrive, the population can be immunised with all the necessary guarantees.”
Pandemic Twist Christmas Toys
SPANISH toymakers are giving toys a twist to make everything seem a little more normal this festive period. With Christmas drawing closer, the entire world is experiencing a strange festive time as restrictions prevent nor mal holiday plans and socialis ing, especially for little ones. Dolls in particular are on the shelf wearing masks, and in these difficult times, it is hoped that they will help children ad just. The famous Spanish Nancy doll made by Famosa can now be seen sporting a mask, and other dolls come complete with Covid19 testing kits. So far the toys are popular and it is expected that they will make children more comfort able if they need a test, and also more confident with day to day mask wearing.
so I guess that won’t be likely as I still have a mortgage to pay!” It is not always skill that sees artists find success but there is also an element of luck which crossed Jonathan’s path as he started producing stone stat ues for garden centres and came to the attention of a se
nior official at the Business De sign Centre in Islington and was given a shop window to display his work. That’s when the commis sions started to arrive and for a period of time, he opened a Gallery in the centre of London which didn’t earn a great deal
but brought in some top clients for commissions and Jonathan had his own exhibi tion at the Victoria and Albert Museum. It’s not just sculpting in stone, bronze and other mate rials but Jonathan is also a painter and is getting ready for a new exhibition of his work but as he explained “when I was younger, I could produce a painting in a few days but now not only does it take longer, but I want it to as I keep scruti nising what I have done to make sure it’s a perfect repre sentation of my art. “I have got to an age when I’m thinking about leaving a heritage and hope to see even more of my work in museums and in public spaces to inspire those who want to become artists and can use my success as an example.” Having enjoyed a short break on the Costa del Sol and definitely finding the experi ence rewarding, Jonathan plans to return in the New Year for a slightly longer so journ.
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Guardia Civil calendar
THE Minister of the Interior, Fernando GrandeMarlaska, formally launched the sixth edition of the Guardia Civil calendar with profits obtained from its sale to being donated to the Spanish Federation of Food Banks (FESBAL). The presentation of this calendar took place at the headquarters of the General Directorate of the Guardia Civil on December 9 by various officials and many of the officers who appear in
the calendar. Food banks arrived in Spain in 1987 and nine years later FESBAL was created and now operates 54 centres throughout Spain which are currently working at full capacity to satisfy those in need of assistance. The 2021 edition, now on sale priced at €5, includes photographs of members of most of the Guardia Civil units.
POTTER’S potty price A FIRST edition Harry Potter book, of which only 500 were published has sold for £50,000. The Philosopher’s Stone publication was nearly sold by its owner for 50 pence in a local car boot sale. After seeing the Antiques Road Show, Charlotte Rumsey and her mum Karen of Blackpool got the edition valued and £50,000 was the result. The book has now been sold and has prompted global interest in the search for special editions of these magical tales by J K Rowling.
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Reduced Speed Limit THE General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has announced its intention to reduce the speed limit on one-way streets to 30km per hour in an attempt to cut down on the number of accidents in Spanish city centres. The reduction from the current
50km per hour will be implemented on May 11, 2021, six months after it will be published in the BOE. In addition to making the city streets safer, according to a report by the DKV Institute for Healthy Living, noise pollution could be cut by as
SPEED LIMIT: To be cut on one-way streets.
Danish Prince has Covid-19 A SPOKESPERSON for the Danish Royal Family has revealed that HRH Prince Christian aged 15 and second in line for the throne has been diagnosed with Covid-19. He will stay in isolation in Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg and apart from the Crown Prince’s family, Prince Christian has not been in contact with other members of the royal family in recent times. There are however concerns that heir to the throne, Crown Prince Frederik, if he has been infected, may have passed on the disease at a NATO exercise at Oksbøl Barracks in southwest Jutland last Sunday.
much as 27 per cent. Moreover, NO2 levels would also be greatly lessened.
Starbucks Freebies STARBUCKS are set to say thanks to NHS and rail staff with free coffees being offered to workers this week. The company are making the offer to show their appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the frontline staff during the Covid pandemic. The offer for rail staff, which is for a free tall filter coffee, started on Monday, December 14, and is available to all transport workers carrying a Rail Staff Travel (RST) card. The freebie, which would typically cost from £1.60 (€1.76) each, is also available to NHS staff, first responders and care workers as long as they show their work identity card and are available from any Starbucks branch in England, Scotland or Wales.
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If you inherit abroad and are a tax resident in Spain
Do not pay inheritance tax twice CARLOS BAOS
WE CAN HELP YOU IN today’s article we are go ing to discuss double taxation on inheritance tax, giving you some basic legal advice. Legal regulation Double taxation on inheri tance tax is regulated in the Law on inheritance and gift tax (IHT), article 23 and in regula tion, article 46. They basically say that: When a person is obliged to pay inheritance tax due to a personal obligation in Spain, the lower of the following amounts, may be deducted from the tax bill to be paid: 1. The amount paid abroad, for inheritance tax (or similar). In relation to assets located outside Spain. 2. Or, the result of applying to assets located abroad, the effective average rate.
Who can deduct what was paid in another country? Only those who pay in Spain by a personal oblig ation, that is, the beneficia ries of an inheritance, who are tax residents in Spain. This means therefore, they must pay tax in Spain in re spect of the entire inheri tance, even for the assets that are outside of Spain. It must be remembered that nationality is irrelevant as for the purposes of inheri tance and gift tax, only tax res idence is relevant. Example A person, who is tax resi dent in Spain, inherits from her father, properties or as sets in the United Kingdom and Ireland. For properties and assets in the UK and Ireland, she paid
the equivalent of inheritance tax in those countries. But, being a tax resident in Spain, she must pay in Spain for the entire inheritance and therefore, also and again, for the assets located outside of Spain. In this case, we would be facing a case of double taxa tion. That is, two amounts of inheritance tax would be paid in two different countries in respect of the same assets. According to Spanish regu lations, the amount to be paid in Spain for IHT may be re duced by what was paid abroad or the effective aver age rate. Calculation of the effective average rate According to the aforemen tioned articles, the effective average rate is calculated by dividing the tax rate by the
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taxable base and multiplying the result by 100. Conclusion If you are a tax resident in Spain and inherit assets out side of Spain, you must pay in heritance tax here for the en tire estate. But, according to the regu lations on double taxation on inheritance tax, part or all of the amount paid could be de ducted. It is equally important to know that Spain has signed some double tax treaties with several countries in this mat ter. You can find out about our services related to succes sions, wills, inheritances, etc by visiting our website, (www.whitebaos.com). So, if you need expert ad vice, on these matters contact us. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, it merely con veys information related to le gal issues.
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Spanish Underwater Stonehenge Game of Thrones Studio Tour
THE Spanish Underwater Stonehenge was redis covered last year in the Valdecañas reservoir in Caceres. The first underwater survey is now com plete, and a 3D model has been created. Last year after the rediscovery, the General Di rectorate of Fine Arts set up a group to ensure the preservation of the unique monument which had been discovered after water was pumped out of the reservoir. After rapid stabilisation work the
Spanish Stonehenge was quickly submerged to keep it intact. Experts have worked hard under the constraints of Covid19 restrictions and the Institute of Cultural Heritage of Spain, the National Museum of Under water Archaeology and the Complutense Universi ty of Madrid have completed the first underwater survey of the site. They have mapped over 12 nau tical miles to create the first 3D model.
FILM SET: Will be recreated for visitors to enjoy.
THE world’s first Game of Thrones theme park is due to open in Northern Ire land in 2021. The Game of Thrones Studio Tour will offer visi tors the chance to enter the real film sets used in the popular television se ries. Many scenes have been shot in Northern Ireland, and the studio tour will be located at the Linen Mill recording studios, in the town of Banbridge, near Belfast, and although the coronavirus pandemic will make certain restrictions necessary, managers have assured that it will open sometime next year. The medieval fictional universe created by George RR Martin and adapted for the small screen by HBO will be available to its fans through “immersive expe riences, original items such as costumes and weapons and various other ele ments” used in the filming of the series, Tourism Ire land explained in a state ment. Some of the most iconic scenes and the adventures of its characters will be recreated on the film sets for visitors to enjoy along side an exclusive collection of crafts and artefacts de signed by creative teams to bring the fictional world from Martin’s texts to life.
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Naked man rescued
FIREMEN in Granada City had to rescue a naked man who had climbed up the cathedral at around 3pm, Wednesday, December 9. According to reports, he is a middleaged former businessman, identified as OG, who is known for this type of behaviour. A few months ago, he was caught running naked through the Alhambra Palace.
He remained sitting in an alcove, while passersby watched or took videos on their phones. He was in no way distressed, but locals called the National Police, who watched him and requested firemen to help him down. As he had not exposed himself, he had not committed a crime so was free to go.
Argentinian fugitive arrested A MAN wanted by Interpol for the abuse of his two young nieces has been ar rested in Madrid. He was wanted by the Ar gentinian authorities for the alleged repeated sexual abuse of his two nieces when he was looking after them in their home in Buenos Aires in 2011. His home was put under surveillance in November with the collaboration of In terpol. His arrest was captured on national TV, as an Ante na 3 team of journalists was shadowing the National Po lice unit for fugitives at the time.
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Alicante Glue Gang Spanish 48 hour Mask JEWELLERY: Was stolen by the gang before being caught.
EIGHT people belonging to a criminal gang who took part in a widespread operation of rob beries throughout Alicante and Elche have been apprehended by the National Police. Officers reported that the criminals used the ‘glue method’ to coordinate their gang, scoping out likely targets before marking the doors with strings of glue for the thieves to come back later in the night. According to Radio Alicante, it
was a highly organised and structured operation which re quired the coordination of many different levels from those who identified the properties to those who carried out the thefts, and down to the individuals re sponsible for offloading the stolen goods. Officials even report that one jewellery store worker was in volved in the operation, respon sible for melting down jewellery which had been stolen.
SPANISH companies Sani ty Health, Bioinicia and CSIC have joined forces to invent a mask that can be worn for 48 hours. The mask, named ‘Is panna’ can filter out far smaller particles than standard materials and can capture viruses. Sani ty Health expect to pro duce two million masks each day. The aim was to invent a long lasting mask for the Covid19 fight, that can be produced in Spain and give people access to an afford able, comfortable mask that is effective for a long time. The mask’s material kills viruses and bacteria. Gonzalo Castellano, of Sanity Health said, “Ispan na was born so that we can all afford the best pro tection.”
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Basque Santa or Bad Santa? EL OLENTZERO, a Santa Claus with roots in the Basque Country, has said in an online letter that he must give children “a slap on the wrist” for writing their letters to him in Spanish. In an initiative designed to encourage children to interact with Santa electronically this year because of coronavirus restrictions, the Santa even hints that children won’t be granted their wishes if he can’t understand their letters. The initiative comes from the Lejona City Council, whose mayor, nationalist Iban Rodríguez, highlights the need to make Christmas ‘special’ for the little ones. His campaign, however, has generated controversy in the municipality, which is part of the Bilbao metropolitan area: “In the letter (from Olentzero) there is a clear and precise manipulation to eliminate Spanish as a language that my son has the right to speak and write,” said one outraged parent. “We know that most of you know Basque but even so, we receive many letters in Spanish,” the Santa letter read. “We are left without being able to read them and without finding out about your wishes and adventures...”
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Steps Forward for Counterfeit whisky Transgender Laws IN ratification of a law that already exists from 2008, there will be changes made next week regarding trans gender rights. Transgender women who have suffered sexist vio lence should be provided with the care and the pro tection of the law as if they were born a woman biologi cally. Transgender women, in any case, should not be ex cluded from the protection the law provides. ‘Providing individuals who have been diagnosed with sex dysphoria and or have
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been medically treated for at least two years’ are two conditions that in the ruling would disappear in the new law which will be approved in the second week of De cember. Transgender women must have access to all resources help networks and any pro fessional help available in any case. The welcome modifica tion of the original law is di rected to widening the focus of sexist violence where and how it occurs and indeed in more recent times transpho bic violence in digital media.
ILLEGAL PRODUCE: A complete bottling plant discovered.
THE Guardia Civil and the Tax Agency, in a joint operation, have dis mantled in La Rioja, Jaen and Ciudad Real, one of the largest crimi nal networks dedicated to the illegal production and distribution of whisky discovered in the past few years. If all of the merchandise had been distributed, the fraud commit ted by this SpanishAsian network would have exceeded €800,000 and the damage caused to the whisky brand copied would have amounted to €3,810,000 according to the officers involved. During the proceedings, numerous counterfeit items that the crim inal network imported from China to carry out their illegal activity were discovered and amongst the seized merchandise, there were some 300,000 counterfeit whisky bottles, 171,200 counterfeit tax stamps, 18,400 capsules and more than 27,000 cardboard boxes with the logo of a popular brand. In addition, 9,550 litres of bulk alcohol used to produce the fraudu lent product, 11,200 litres of whisky prepared and ready to bottle, as well as 36,460 litres of whisky already bottled have been seized. Those involved used a legal entity linked to the distribution of alcoholic beverages in La Rioja. The first base of operations, in Ciudad Real, was run by an Asian businessman who imported from Asia fake tax stamps and large quantities of counterfeit glass bottles, labels and stoppers. The second base was located in La Rioja, where they were in charge of preparing the alcoholic mixture and bottling it before they were sent to Ciudad Real where they added the labels and seals. Fourteen people have been arrested and investigated and these persons, most of whom have criminal records are likely to face multi ple charges.
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Man caught stealing lobster and oysters A MAN, 48, was arrested in Marbella on the Cos ta del Sol when National Police caught him min utes after stealing a live lobster and a bag full of oysters from a restaurant. He had forced open the awning and railings of the terrace on the premises in order to steal the seafood, and then fled the scene. However, he had already set off the alarms, and police were
on their way to the fish restaurant. When they arrived, the officers saw there was water on the floor around the fish tank. They searched the surrounding area and found the man carrying a shoulder bag, the bot tom of which was obviously wet. Inside it, they found the live lobster and a net bag with 24 oysters.
Madrid teen missing A TEENAGER has been re ported missing from her home in Madrid since No vember 23. Saray Carrasco, 16, is 1.65m tall and thin. She weighs around 50 kilos, has brown eyes and long, straight, brown hair. She has tattoos and a nose piercing. Any details about her whereabouts can be com municated to SOS Desapare cidos, email sosdesapareci dos@sosdesaparecidos.es. Guardia Civil are investi gating her disappearance and say that information is needed urgently.
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A COURT in Madrid has annulled a fine against a motorcyclist who was using a Bluetooth device in his helmet. The motorcyclist had paid €200 and had three points withdrawn from his licence, all of which have now been returned. The Bluetooth device was on the outside of his helmet, and according to the officers who fined him, was a violation of Article 18 of the Highway Code,
MOTORCYCLIST: Had the €200 fine and points on his licence returned.
which bans driving while using helmets or headphones connected to sound reproducing devices.
Groundbreaking Trial THREE children with an acquired brain injury (ABI) are set to take part in a pioneering stem cell trial that aims to improve their quality of life. Three neurologists at the Niño Jesús Hospital in Madrid, the only public hospital in the country which has a dedicated unit for children with ABI, have had real success in using stem cell therapy in adults. One of the children taking part in the trial in February 2021 is 10year-old Bruno, who suffered an inflammation in the brain when he was four-and-a-half-years old that led to him being diagnosed with locked-in syndrome. The children will begin by receiving an infusion of stem cells through bone marrow, which Bruno’s father hopes will change his boy’s life. “The doctors are very cautious, they believe that it will give him quality of life and we are going to notice it a lot,” he said. “El Niño Jesús is the only hospital doing something for ac-
quired brain damage. We are pioneers. And the dream is that this trial becomes a drug,” said Bruno’s mom Macarena
He filed an appeal through Pyramid Consulting, a company specialising in appealing traffic fines, claiming that using a single loudspeaker on one side of the helmet is not an offence because the driver can still hear the sounds of the road. The sentence highlights that the punishable act is the use of headphones, not listening to music or talking on the phone using a hands-free device.
THE first wave of Covid caused loss of almost two million consultations in Madrid between March and August. April was the worst affected month, during which time hospitals in the capital carried out 45.9 per cent of their usual activity. The pandemic caused paralysis in operating rooms, testing rooms and forced the cancellations of consultations.
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Lost consultations In the first five months of the coronavirus crisis, 1,979,323 visits to specialists were postponed. And 1,105,635 follow-up appointments for patients with a diagnosed condition were cancelled. Of the first consultations, in
which doctors see patients for the first time and are usually referred from primary care, 873,688 could not be carried out. And 93,001 operations, were rescheduled, according to the data from the Communityis health department.
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DENMARK came runner up to Sweden in this year’s Good Country Index after finishing sixth the last time it was compiled. The index claims that it measures a country’s contribution to ‘the common good of humanity and the planet.’
WHEN German police stopped a 67-year-old delivery driver for an infringement, he produced a fraudulent driving licence saying that his real licence was lodged at another police station. Further enquiries showed that he hadn’t held a licence for 40 years.
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Art critics
Hairy situation
THE Dutch Council for Culture has published a report which has been welcomed by the heirs of Jewish people who lost their art collections during the war as it suggests that the Dutch government needs to act with greater ‘humanity and goodwill.’
SINCE French hairdressers were allowed to reopen on November 28, those who are situated near the border with Belgium (where a ban exists) have seen their trade pick up considerably as fashion conscious Belgians have been crossing the border to have their hair styled.
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Pizza patrol
Scooter control
CAROL singers have been banned by the governor of Antwerp who has said that the authorities will be keeping a close eye on gatherings and if, for instance, they see too many pizzas being delivered to a home, they will investigate.
FOLLOWING nearly two years of discussion, Norway’s transport ministry is about to implement some new regulations on electric scooters which will see new parking rules, speed limits on pavements, wearing of helmets and introduction of breathalysers for riders.
FINANCE Increased debt THE Bank of Spain has announced that the Spanish government’s debt rose to 114.1 per cent of gross domestic product in the third quarter of 2020, a rise of 3.9 per cent over the second quarter figure due to continued spending and drop in economic output.
Full investigation THE UK competition regulator worried about the possible impact on competitiveness in the telecommunications market is launching a full investigation into the proposed £31bn (€34bn) merger between Virgin Media and O2.
Terminal 4 THE operator of Heathrow Airport has announced that it will keep Terminal 4 closed until the end of next year as it does not expect passenger numbers to rise significantly over the next 12 months due to the continued effects of the pandemic.
Positive discrimination LLOYDS Bank has revealed that it plans to employ more black workers and to encourage promotions to more senior levels as currently those workers earn on average 20 per cent less than white colleagues as so few are in top jobs.
ECB rescue expands THE European Central Bank (ECB) has kept its word at the last meeting of the year by adding another €500 billion to the purchase programme against the pandemic (PEPP), which is now up to €1.85 trillion in total. The announcement made by ECB President Christine Lagarde on Thursday, December 10, also states it has extended it until March 2022, with the bank further announcing new long-term liquidity auctions for banks (TLTRO) with favourable conditions for the sector. Interest rates have also remained unchanged and at an all-time low.
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€1.308 trillion
is the total of Spanish government debt at the end of September 2020 according to figures published by the Bank of Spain.
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e-Christmas in UK
EVERY year since 2000 when the original ‘dotcom boom’ was in full effect, ecommerce providers have talked of De cember 25 bringing the ‘first real eChristmas.’ Britain’s Royal Mail is banking on a bumper haul through increased online shopping, and plans to create a record number of tempo rary jobs this year to handle the anticipated surge in par cel deliveries from UK con sumers who were stuck in
lockdown due to the second wave of Covid19. The Covid19 pandemic has transformed shopper habits and upended Yuletide norms, raising questions about what the 2020 festive shopping season will look like for consumers and retailers alike. Against this backdrop, Lo gate, a specialist software so lutions company, has polled 1,000 UK consumers about their Christmas shopping
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and shipping intentions and has come to the conclusion that for consumers and com mercial enterprise alike, this will be a Christmas like no other. A large number of shop pers say they have already started buying Christmas gifts and only a minority will leave it late which tallies with re search from eBay, which found more than a quarter of consumers expected to begin Christmas shopping earlier in
2020 than previous years. Some 40 per cent of those surveyed told Logate that they would be spending less this Christmas than in 2019 although 49 per cent said that they would spend roughly the same. Tellingly, it has recently been reported that three quarters of shoppers will be put off by physical shopping due to the Covid19 restric tions and will make their pur chases online.
British banks stable
Why do they pay more? I own a townhouse in a development with 24 houses at one end and 53 apartments in a block at the other. I pay my community charge as per the coefficient. The problem is that the townhouse holders pay a higher community fee because they have more communal areas, although this has been adjusted over the years. Now we have a big rehabilitation project of a substantial cost and this disparity is even greater. I got the architect’s percentage breakdown of costs, which was 60 per cent apartments and 40 per cent townhouses. This is a significant difference. Why do the townhouse owners have to contribute to their repairs? B H (Costa del Sol) Because you are all in it together in YOU AND THE LAW one community. If IN SPAIN there was a prob lem which affected only the townhouses, the apart ment owners would have to pay their share. When the community has both villas or townhouses and an apartment block, one solution is to make two sub communities or split into two completely separate communities because they have differing problems. Or perhaps you could simply vote at the AGM to make an adjustment.
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MUCH has been said about cryptocurrency over the years with Bitcoin in particular be coming hugely valuable, but other currencies can come and go with little in the way of offi cial support. Now, one of the oldest banks in Europe, Bankhaus von der Heydt (BVDH) has collaborated with the German blockchain
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UPBEAT: The Bank of England Gold Vaults. THE Bank of England’s latest stability report is upbeat about the ability of UK banks to deal with any unexpected yet serious economic surpris es and says they will be able to continue to lend during the pandemic. Since the major economic crisis more than 10 years ago, British banks have re covered significantly and have built up good capital re serves which means that they should be able to con tinue to trade successfully. There appears to be no fear from the banks now in the event of a nodeal Brexit and the Bank of England says that the UK’s financial stabili ty is safe due to actions al ready taken to cope with any
Brexit problems. It does warn however that there may be some disrup tion to financial services in the short term, but it should be within the banks’ powers to deal with such problems. The government has helped the situation with the creation of guarantees which underwrite business loans currently standing at €80 bil lion (€88 billion). The review concludes that there would have to be some significant yet highly unlikely damage to the econ omy with unemployment rising to 15 per cent and house prices dropping by 30 per cent before the banks could be considered to be in trouble.
Cryptocurrency technology provider, Bitbond to launch the firstever Euro sta blecoin and this cryptocurrency is now available for trading. The Stellar Development Foundation played a key role in the development of EURB. The
organisation provided support in consultation and the techni cal integration of EURB. This ‘virtual’ currency which is fully regulated and backed oneforone with Euros, will not be openly traded on exchanges
THANKS to the fact that the UK government has agreed to underwrite any Gibraltar government borrowing up to a total of £500 million, it has now been announced that a facility for that amount has been made available by NatWest Bank. The actual sum will be split equally between NatWest in the UK and NatWest International Gibraltar and the govern ment will be drawing down £150 million to repay a loan of that amount made by the Gibraltar International Bank. It is estimated that deal ing with Covid19 has so far cost Gibraltar in excess of £125 million with Brexit still to be tackled.
Spain and Morocco THE Spanish Minister of For eign Affairs Arancha Gonza lez Laya has confirmed that Spain and Morocco are to work together to ensure their economic recovery. In an interview with Spanish radio station Cade na Ser, Gonzalez Laya said that Spain and Morocco are “fully committed bilaterally to promote the postCovid economic recovery.” She added that the up coming meeting between the two countries will serve as an opportunity to “make the commitment a reality.” The meeting, which will take place on December 17 in Rabat, will prioritise ar eas where Spain and Moroc co have bilateral agree ments. due to German regulatory con trols. There is an established proce dure whereby if a customer wants to acquire the stablecoin, a payment may be made to the bank and the equivalent value of cryptocoins will be held by the bank until such time as the customer wishes to make a pay ment or asset transfer.
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Silent majority are winning LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT WELL well, what a week that was. I’m scribing this from the UK, where I am self isolating for the recently reduced legal period of 10 days. The first changes that I was delighted to observe on my journey from the airport were in contrast to last year’s visit just how many messages and reminders of Christmas there are on display. It truly appears that the silent majority have at long last begun to assert their authority and return to the ancient traditions of displaying the fact that the UK is predominately a Christian country and that the ‘happy holiday’ appeasers have no actual rights whatsoever to interfere with its Nativity celebrations. The second event that fairly warmed the ol’ boys’ heart was the suspension of the Sky news presenter Kay Burley. Regular readers will be fully aware that I have always viewed this spiteful egotist as an automatic turn off and have, on a number of occasions voiced this very
opinion. What truly warmed the ‘cockles’ were the reactions by most of the British National press. Far more eloquent scribers than me, now without fear of retribution, published their own opinions of this obnoxious individual and duly echoed my previous sentiments. Hopefully her suspension will become a permanent arrangement and we have finally seen the last of this pernicious hypocrite. Nicola Sturgeon also managed to reveal more of her true colours with her unstatesmanlike and painfully obvious ‘anti’ reaction to the goodwill visit to Scotland by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. This trip was a sincere, nonpolitical and heartfelt attempt to raise UK spirits and thank the health, care workers and general population for the unceasing efforts and sacrifices they have made during this devastating pandemic. Despite her attempt to convince others she was merely upset because the visit was an ‘infringement of Covid rules’, Ms Sturgeon could barely disguise the fact that she actually considered it an unwelcome intrusion into her own personal domain. This highly immature attitude did nothing to change my opinion
that this single minded leader’s main priority is not the wellbeing of the Scottish population at all, but independence at ANY cost. I am convinced she is a manipulating hegemonist who will stop at nothing, until she avenges the outcome of the Battle of Bannockburn or Carham, or any other primitive and ancient battle waged by ancestors who clad themselves in loin cloths and war paint to settle their differences. Dividing this great modern country is not the formula required to enjoy the prosperity and success which now beckons from the four corners of our abundant planet. Do our proud Scottish partners really want to go ‘Tam o’Shanter’s in hand’ to the likes of Barnier and Macron? The spoils of courage are now all out there for the taking. Once the EU have picked up all their toys and ceased their petty retributions, the UK’s magnificent alliance can forge ahead to enjoy the rewards that undoubtedly await its unbreakable, oft envied, unique and forever UNITED quartet of Nations. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com expatradioscotland.com.
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GO LOCAL
THE EURO WEEKLY NEWS is urging its readers to support local businesses in the com munity by going local through the lockdown and for your Christmas shopping this year, instead of feeding online gi ants and superstores. This lockdown and festive period we challenge you to rediscover your local high streets, markets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky indepen dent businesses in your area. Due to the Covid19 pan demic, you may have to support many local busi nesses by ordering online and making use of any click and collect services they can oper ate if you are unable to get out due to health reasons or lock down restrictions. The joy of shopping local means that independent busi nesses can help support the lo cal community.
Although it may be a eu ro or two cheaper elsewhere or online, consider where your money is actually going. By shopping at an independent store you’re putting food on a local family’s table, and there is no better time than Christmas to give back to your community
by making a small gesture and shopping in this way. Many local stores support lo cal charities, support and spon sor local sports teams and in many cases the small indepen dent stores are actually much more than just a small high
street shop, they’re a family’s legacy, often passed down through numer ous generations and support not just the current owner, but the generation before. For those stores which are new, that extra couple of euros
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spent there are supporting someone’s dream and ambi tion, and also the courage it took them to step out alone, which is no easy task. It takes quite a large chunk of money to set up an independent store and compete with the multina tional and chains. So be sure to preorder your turkey from a local butcher and get your spuds from a local greengrocer, let us revive that community spirit and get to know our neighbours again. You could also consider pur
chasing gift vouchers from local businesses to help them over the coming weeks, thinking out side the box can often lead to some fantastic ideas. Why not buy a meal for two, an hour’s tattoo time at a local studio, a hair cut at a local salon or an on line study course for someone looking to change their career path. As people are struggling with finances thinking about what friends and family may actually need is important too. Whilst it’s nice to give a glamourous
gift perhaps prepaying a family member’s phone bill for the month would actually be a bet ter gift. Helping people alleviate
stress and worry, give the gift of peace of mind through these difficult times. Choosing to spend your mon
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BUYING LOCAL: Helps keep money circulating within the local economy.
ey locally will really make a dif ference in the recovery of the local economy. When we buy local, our money stays local, and it strengthens the local econo my in two ways. First, buying lo
cal keeps money circulating within the local economy. Stud ies have shown that local busi nesses recirculate a greater share of every euro as they cre ate locally owned supply chains
and invest in their employees. Data shows that local retail ers return 52 per cent of their revenue back into the local economy, compared to just 14 per cent for national chain re
tailers. Money circulating through the local economy benefits everyone who is a part of each transaction. For example, let’s look at a local farmer growing
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produce. First, they sell to a local restaurant, which in turn pre pares the fresh produce and sells it to local customers. The farmer pays its local employees and the restaurant uses revenue from sales to buy supplies from a neighbourhood hardware store. This example illustrates how the recirculation of money in the local economy leads to a stronger financial foundation for our neighbours and communi ties. Buying local also fuels new employment and job opportuni ties for people within our com munity. Studies show, locally owned businesses employ more people per unit of sales and re tain more employees over time. While buying local is financial ly compelling to our communi
ties; the benefits to our environ ment are equally impressive. Buying locally reduces the processing of goods, packaging and transporta tion waste, which leads to less pol lution. There’s a massive cultural shift underway redefining the way peo ple make buying decisions. We’re seeing more individuals concerned about the environment, about how products are made and sourced, where materials come from, and a company’s overall social and envi ronmental impact. Many businesses are joining our Go Local campaign by offering cus tomers special offers and discounts throughout the festive period, more details to follow here soon. Just remember to follow the lat est government advice and any guidance businesses have to keep everyone safe.
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YOUR STARS FOR NEXT 7 DAYS ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Hassles and battles are on the cards. If things don’t happen as fast as you’d expected, or domestic and workaday blips assail your patience, transform them into an opportunity to show your special qualities. Potent planetary influences urge you to look, listen, learn and refuse to allow petty stumbling blocks to undermine your confidence on Tuesday and Thursday.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Astrologically, it’s not unreasonable to assume that when sparky Mars and the zesty Sun conflict with restless Pluto, life could become a tad frustrating. You might find it hard to tolerate hypocrisy and setbacks, but fortunately, it’s all just a passing cloud. Regardless of any lack of continuity, concentrate on keeping going and prepare for next week’s brighter outlook.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Punchy Mars and the heady Sun are set for a scramble with touchy Pluto. You’ve been there before, so despite any administrative bumps, gossipy whirls or curious rejections, don’t be too sensitive. Add up what you’ve achieved, subtract your fears and keep your emotions under control.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Upfront Mars and the upbeat Sun will be at loggerheads with powerful Pluto. You might not appreciate some of Friday or Saturday’s antics, so be ready to use your charm, or perhaps your equally wicked sense of humour will do the trick. Whatever comes up for review, a cool rethink could inspire you with some useful tactics.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) This is an intense week, and if you get stuck with a particular issue, jumble your words, or just can’t seem to do anything right, it might be worth finding out if the grass is greener on the other side.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Quirky planetary niggles will surface without warning. A variety of talks, news and last-minute changes surround your family members, friends or colleagues. No matter what affects your personal or occupational activities, stay focused, decide what your goals are and, just as importantly,
find the easiest way to move forward without losing your healing sense of humour.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Even the best-made plans can suddenly sink without a trace. Your dreams for a fresh start in one particular direction still need tender, cautious care, and you may equally need to be wary of overstepping the mark where money’s concerned.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) You will need bucketloads of humour and understanding as impatient Mars and the sprightly Sun engage with touchy Pluto. Stay well clear if you want to escape potential power struggles.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) If you suspect that some things are not what they seem, you could be right. Repel doubts, ban anxieties and stick to facts and tact. If certain individuals or situations continue to conspire against you, change course and do something entirely different. What goes around will come around quicker than you think.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Storms in tea-cups need loads of sweet-talking. Of course, if you can’t be bothered with it all, fair enough; keeping quiet could be the best way to deal with problems, glitches or sudden backfires. If you can’t take a break, at least chill out with whatever or whoever brings you the greatest pleasure.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are about to tackle some tough tests. Work and personal hurdles could preoccupy you, but after the weekend you’ll be able to sort out the ice from the cream. No matter how awkward things seem on Monday or Wednesday, trust your ability to wait for the right moment, rather than risk spoiling your plans.
HEXAGRAM 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 (CANCEL) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
ANNULI ARCTIC ATTAIN AVERSE BECALM CANCEL (10) CINDER CLERGY FARINA INTENT INTERN NETTLE RENTAL RETAIL SENIOR SQUEAL TANNED TINDER VENIAL
LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY Sat 12 December
13-38-39 49-53-56
BONUS BALL
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IRISH LOTTO Sat 12 December
3-10-18 22-30
BONUS BALL
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EURO MILLIONS Tue 8 December
BONUS BALL
2
1-4-21 24-46
12
Fri 11 December
BONUS BALL
6-9-13 24-41
3 12
EL MILLON: HWZ24630 LA PRIMITIVA
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Feisty Mars and the fiery Sun are warring with changeable Pluto, so avoid any tearaway temptations on Thursday or Friday. You could be emotionally vulnerable, or even lulled into a false sense of security. However confusing the planets may seem, even out the odds as best you can by ensuring your worries take second place.
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BONUS BALL
9-12-13 18-22-36
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BONUS BALL
11-16-26 27-40-44
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CODE BREAKER
ENGLISH-SPANISH
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 15 represents T and 17 represents V, so fill in T every time the figure 15 appears and V every time the figure 17 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 Dentro de (6) 3 Pimienta (6) 8 Grapadora (7) 10 Ice (5) 11 Ensalada (5) 12 Línea aérea (7) 13 Cada (5) 15 Sentence (5) 20 Corner (outer) (7) 22 Regalos (5) 24 Bone (of human, animal) (5) 25 To chat (7) 26 Somnoliento (6) 27 Pajitas (6)
Down 1 Insistir (6) 2 Caracol (5) 4 To throw (5) 5 Prices (7) 6 Reabrir (6) 7 Ancho (5) 9 Leader (of group, party) (5) 14 Cowboy (7) 16 Ruler (measuring tool) (5) 17 Método (6) 18 Coger (5) 19 Oysters (6) 21 Planchas (utensilios) (5) 23 Skirt (5)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION • LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION • LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION QUICK Across: 1 Fast, 3 Shops, 8 Exchanged, 9 Stare, 10 Yell, 14 Hard, 15 Baked, 18 Prominent, 20 Stamp, 21 Idle. Down: 1 Fact, 2 Shelter, 4 Heal, 5/19 Pig out, 6 Scary, 7 Adult, 11 Elected, 12 Chips, 13 Later, 16 Film, 17 Safe.
BOGGLED
ENGLISH-SPANISH
trey trek goffer goer gofer grey guff ogre offer fogey four fear fare faro farm ergo euro urea frug from arvo prey pert puff puffer pure pyre poke poker pokey pork porker pore kepi koan huff refuge revoke rope roper ropey ropy robin rove roan evoke byre bora bore okra over naive above mope moper mopey mopy moke more move mover moan
Across: 1 Praises, 5 Poles, 8 Botón, 9 Bisonte, 10 Spine, 11 Aquel, 12 Aleman, 14 Fresas, 18 Press, 20 Lagos, 22 Drivers, 23 Milla, 24 Eagle, 25 Dancers. Down: 1 Pobreza, 2 Antes, 3 Sonrisa, 4 Sobres, 5 Pesca, 6 Lenguas, 7 Shell, 13 Evening, 15 Regimen, 16 Signals, 17 Closed, 18 Padre, 19 Scene, 21 Solve.
NONAGRAM
CRYPTIC
Across: 1 Bobcats, 4 Chats, 7 Axles, 9 Starter, 10 Hostage, 11 Knife, 12 Shaped, 14 Aspens, 18 Addle, 20 Braised, 22 Immerse, 23 Keats, 24 Money, 25 Tempers. Down: 1 Beaches, 2 Belts, 3 System, 4 Chalk, 5 Astride, 6 Spree, 8 Slate, 13 Abdomen, 15 Stark, 16 Sadists, 17 Absent, 18 Axiom, 19 Early, 21 Spate.
CODE BREAKER
FUTOSHIKI
abet able abut bail bait bale bare bate bear beat beau belt beta bier bile bite blat blue blur brae brat brit brut burl carb club crab crib cube curb lube rube tabu tuba tube abler acerb baler balti baric beaut biter blare blear bleat bluer blurt brace bract brail bruit brute built buret caber cable cubit rebut ruble table tribe tubal tuber albeit bailer barite brutal burial butler tribal caliber calibre cubital curable librate rebuilt triable LUBRICATE
HEXAGRAM
WORD LADDER
1 RAISED 2 ASTUTE 3 CRADLE 4 TIPTOE 5 ENTIRE 6 ANTHEM 7 ABOUND 8 CHASTE 9 BEETLE 10 DETAIL 11 CATSUP 12 WEALTH 13 RASCAL 14 NEWTON 15 RETIRE 16 BURLAP 17 THEORY 18 TELLER 19 WORTHY
WRAP TRAP TRAM TEAM TERM GERM
KAKURO
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DENIA JAVEA CALPE ALTEA
WEATHER
BENIDORM ALICANTE
ORIHUELA TORREVIEJA
TOMORROW
DENIA JAVEA CALPE
Malaga TODAY: MAX 17 MIN 6 Fri 15 7 Sat 12 8 Sun 12 7 Mon 11 9 Tues - 13 9 Wed 15 9
Alicante TODAY: MAX 17, MIN 8 Fri 16 7 Sat 17 7 Sun 16 8 Mon 16 9 Tues - 19 8 Wed 19 7
Almeria TODAY: MAX 17, MIN 6 Fri 17 9 Sat 15 7 Sun 13 8 Mon 15 8 Tues - 16 9 Wed 17 8
Benidorm TODAY: MAX 19, MIN 9 Fri 19 9 Sat 18 9 Sun 17 8 Mon 19 8 Tues - 17 10 Wed 17 8 Mallorca TODAY: MAX 17, MIN 7 Fri 16 7 Sat 17 8 Sun 17 8 Mon 18 9 Tues 17 7 Wed 16 8
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FUTOSHIKI Fill in the squares so that each digit from 1 to 6 occurs exactly once in each row and column. Greater-than and less-than signs indicate the relationship of the two adjacent squares. There is only one solution, and you can find it without guessing.
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.
ALTEA BENIDORM ALICANTE
ORIHUELA TORREVIEJA
SATURDAY
DENIA JAVEA CALPE ALTEA BENIDORM ALICANTE
ORIHUELA TORREVIEJA
S: Sun
C: Cloudy
Th: Thunder
Cl: Clear
Sh: Showers
Sn: Snow
Bilbao TODAY: MAX 18, MIN 5 Fri 17 9 Sat 14 9 Sun 14 8 Mon 13 8 Tues 16 9 Wed 15 8 Madrid TODAY: MAX 13, MIN 8 Fri 16 8 Sat 15 7 Sun 14 7 Mon 16 8 Tues 17 9 Wed 17 10
Barcelona TODAY: MAX 16, MIN 9 Fri 17 9 Sat 16 9 Sun 15 11 Mon 16 11 Tues 18 9 Wed 19 10
Euro Weekly News strives for accuracy, but cannot be held responsible for any errors in published forecasts
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SCORING:
Average: 19 Good: 26 Very good: 37 Excellent: 48
4 letters: 1 point 5 letters: 2 points 6 letters: 3 points 7 letters: 5 points 8 or more letters: 11 points
KAKURO 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.
CRYPTIC Across 1 Action involving night flier may be argued (7) 5 Rent holiday place on the Adriatic (5) 8 I did have a gardening implement, by the sound of it, in a state (5) 9 Given name of boy with elderly relative (7) 10 VAT, as for instruments (5) 11 Running late? Drat! Upset youth leader (5) 12 Story about editor makes you delighted (6) 14 Wager everyone's in Swan Lake, for example (6) 18 Might a quote refer to woodworking joint? (5) 20 Our ma changed her lover (5) 22 Persistent Parisian's negative post changed (7) 23 From Shanghai father arrives at Israeli city (5) 24 Chiseller, married, with a child (5) 25 Creche in North Surrey moved (7) Down 1 In headwind, leaders gradually decline (7) 2 Creature spotted in the Danube? A stag perhaps (5) 3 Torment Tory leader with Russian money (7) 4 Remove earth on time for a compression (6) 5 Read start of testimony that is barely sufficient (5) 6 Afterwards a learner gets in the side (7) 7 At present, a terrible toady (5) 13 Is present as a motorcycle race finishes (7) 15 Someone else embraced by Diana, not Hercules (7) 16 Petty quarrel with a New York glass-maker (7) 17 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6) 18 Note going backwards and forwards (5) 19 Taken food from downbeat Englishmen (5) 21 Shoving her about in river (5)
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QUICK
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.
Across
Down
1 Relating to the brain (8)
1 Meet at a point (5)
7 Eating utensil (5)
2 Jogger (6)
8 Indian stringed instrument (5)
3/16 Large percussion instrument (4,4)
9 React verbally (6)
4 Thespian (5)
10 Avian warbler (4)
5 Set up (9)
12 Breach of secrecy (4)
6 Citrus drink (9)
14 Cows and bulls (6)
11 Young, unmarried woman (6)
17 Pointed weapon (5)
13 Skilled or proficient at something (5)
18 Burn caused by hot liquid (5)
15 Pulls something apart or to pieces (5)
19 Walks unsteadily (8)
16 See 3
WORD LADDER Move from the start word (DIVE) to the end word (PAST) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
DIVE
QUIZ BACK PAST
KISS AND TELL 1. Born in Michigan in 1925, which pioneer of American rock and roll music was famous for his kiss curl? 2. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus was the first UK Top 10 hit single for which female vocal trio in 1953? 3. In which Olympic sport would a competitor use a kisser button? 4. In which year did the Brotherhood of Man win the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Save Your Kisses for Me? 5. Said to impart the ‘gift of the gab’ to anyone who kisses it, in which county of Ireland is the Blarney Stone located? 6. The 1948 Cole Porter musical Kiss Me, Kate is principally based on which play by William Shakespeare? 7. The Kiss (Le Baiser) is an 1882 marble sculpture by which French sculptor? 8. What is the (stage) name of the Israeli-American bass player/singer, who, along with singer/guitarist Paul Stanley, co-founded the rock band Kiss in the early 1970s? 9. What type of creature is a kissing ghourami? 10. Who, in October 1988 had a UK Top Five hit single with a cover version of the Artist Formerly Known as Prince’s hit Kiss? Not a lot of people know that… Broadway stage actor John C Rice is credited with performing the first on-screen kiss with Canadian actress May Irwin in 1896 for the Thomas Edison film company film ‘The Kiss’. The film was a 47-second recreation of a scene from the Broadway play ‘The Widow Jones’ starring Irwin and Rice.
NONAGRAM
RACHEL AND FRIENDS
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.
TARGET:
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Average: 13 Good: 18 Very good: 26 Excellent: 34
Answers 1. BILL HALEY, 2. BEVERLEY SISTERS, 3. ARCHERY (a small plastic device attached to the string for alignment with mouth at full draw), 4. 1976, 5. COUNTY CORK, 6. THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, 7. AUGUSTE RODIN, 8. GENE SIMMONS also known as GENE KLEIN (born Chaim Witz), 9. Tropical freshwater FISH, 10. THE ART OF NOISE FEATURING TOM JONES
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The Truth about Oral and Dental Hygiene CONTRARY to common belief, dental hygiene is not just about brushing your teeth twice a day, it involves a variety of steps that contribute to your mental and physical well-being. Good oral hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay and cavities, prevent dental and gum diseases, such as periodontitis and gingivitis. The primary objetive is to prevent the build-up of plaque, as well as other oral conditions. Plaque is an adhesive layer of bacteria and food that accumulates on our teeth. This layer generates acids which, when not removed regularly, deteriorate the protective surface of the teeth causing dental problems which can also have a negative affect on areas outside of the mouth, including the heart, diabetes, pregnancy and chronic inflammation, such as arthritis.
Good Oral Hygiene points: • Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a soft-bristled brush using fluoride toothpaste. • Floss daily. • Mouthwash can be used to remove food particles left after brushing and flossing. • A healthy diet with limited added sugars and avoid tobacco. • Replace your toothbrush at least every three months or as soon as the bristles are worn. • Have a regular six-monthly dental checkup and clean with one of our Dental Team.
Double up at breakfast to prevent snacking FORGET skipping breakfast and double up instead to help you lose weight. Surprising news, but according
to a new study by researchers at Yale and the University of Con necticut, eating two breakfasts is actually good for you if you eat something small to kickstart your metabolism and then something slightly larger a bit lat er. Nutritionists also agree with the concept believing that it would be helpful for many peo ple who struggle to eat when they get up. It’s an ideal way to ensure a decent breakfast is eat en if they have something light
like a small yoghurt, smoothie or protein shake first. A larger, healthy breakfast like an omelette or porridge a few hours later can prevent snacking before lunch and ensure the nec essary nutrition is had. The American study, conduct ed on 600 schoolchildren over two years, found children who ate two breakfasts had a weight gain no different to those who ate just one while those who rarely ate breakfast were twice as likely to be overweight.
BREAKFAST BITES: The best start to the day to boost energy and keep you full until lunch time.
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Not enough water being drunk in Spain SEVENTYFIVE per cent of people in Spain drink less water than is rec ommended by the Euro pean Food Safety Au thority (EFSA), a new survey has revealed. The EFSA guidelines recommend men drink
2.5 litres of water a day and women two litres, yet the average amount consumed by those questioned for the sur vey by the Spanish Nu trition Foundation (FEN) was 1.7 litres for men and 1.6 litres for
women. The survey was done all over Spain with peo ple aged between nine and 75 questioned about their eating and drinking habits. Water was the most consumed drink by both
sexes, followed by milk. However for men alco holic drinks came third on the list, followed by sugary drinks and hot drinks while for women it was the other way round (hot drinks, sug ary drinks, alcohol).
DRINK UP: People need to increase their water intake.
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SOME pets need more care than others, and not because they are difficult or spoilt. You may have several pets at home who simply need someone to care for them and cherish them when you are away. Meet Petey, Shane and Scrut, all brothers who live in Almeria. Their owner usually gets in touch about two to three months before a planned trip to post an advert. She tells us about her bunch of shaggy boys and we find her dog loving petsitters. It’s as simple as that. Take a moment to plan ahead for pet and housesitters if you have trips planned next year, to see family and friends or just to get away. Now is the time to get ready. We will help you as much as we can. Our philosophy is that we are all in this together. These are the steps to take: 1. Register as a homeowner on HouseSitMatch.com 2. Choose a Premium ac count (£89 per year) to ensure you can help online when needed 3. Create a profile with pho tos of your pet and the house
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to read more visit ROAD TEST by Mark Slack THERE was a time when cars touching €44k (£40k) bore pre mium badges from the likes of BMW and Mercedes Benz. Well no longer! Premium man ufacturers have tried to attract aspiring buyers from the lower price ranges, and other manu facturers have tried to move into the premium sector. One example of the latter is Peu geot. Their models have improved in both looks and build quality over the last few years and the 3008 is a perfect demonstra tion. Prices start from €30,113 (£27,160) and peak at €52,344 (£47,210). The engines options are a 1.2litre, threecylinder turbo petrol, fourcylinder 1.6 litre turbo petrol, 1.5litre diesel and two plugin hybrids with a 1.6litre petrol unit and either one or two electric mo tors. It’s the plugin hybrids that drew my interest given the direction we’re motoring. Two 3008 hybrids are of fered with an effective 180hp in twowheel drive form and
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Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 200hp in fourwheel drive form. The latter uses two elec tric motors, one on each axle, and boosts the power to 300hp. You’ll get around 40 miles on pure electric and a home charger helps the practi calities. It reaches 60 mph in just under six seconds. Mated to an eightspeed automatic gearbox the whole 3008 expe rience is a relaxed and refined affair. Switchable drive modes of fer all electric, hybrid, sport and allwheeldrive by a twist of a rotary control. The four wheel drive offers additional grip all the time but in winter, especially in more rural areas, it would certainly provide an added boost of confidence. The low set and rather small steering wheel divides opinion as you see the instruments above rather than through the wheel. The interior is a delight, radi ating a quality and modern feel it’s a very nice place to be
on any journey. Comfortable seats and good space al though the boot is smaller than you might expect be cause of those batteries help
matters along too. Having arguably led the dri ve for digital cockpits the 3008 continues the theme, a direc tion I’m not convinced by but
the Peugeot’s controls are very intuitive. Other manufacturers would do well to take note. Priced at €49,683 (£44,810) for my GT model, I’m not con
vinced the four wheel drive version is worth the hefty chunk of extra cash over the €44,139 (£39,810) twowheel drive version. Whichever you choose I doubt you will be dis appointed because this is one very stylish, impressive and comfortable SUV.