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Changeover is almost complete THE Regional Health Department has despatched SIP health cards to all Alicante health centres. Several centres ran out of substitutes to replace damaged or obsolete health cards incompatible with the new electronic prescription system. Many had to be changed because they were too thick to work in conjunction with health centre printers. The necessary documentation has now been received at all the centres, with the exception of Pilar de la Horadada.
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Keira needs help Race against time to raise therapy cash
By Dilip Kuner THE mother of a girl with cerebral palsy faces a race against time to raise funds for urgent therapy after a disappointing turnout at a fundraising event. Five-year-old Keira, who lives in Finestrat, has been making great progress in a bid to lead as normal a life as possible since starting therapy sessions, which are not available on the Spanish NHS. But she needs €2,500 to help pay for the next tranche of intensive therapy due to start on November 4. Her mother, British-born Debbie, said of Keira: “She has come a long way. People cannot believe how much better she is. That is the thing about the therapy, it really does work. It is not as if we just want to try something in case it might work, it really is making a difference.” Keira had an operation on her legs on May 14, and Debbie had planned
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Elderly elm trees ELMS in Alicante’s Plaza de Gabriel Miro do not have Dutch elm disease, the Urban Attention Department has insisted. They are merely ‘decrepit’.
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the therapy sessions for November as it will be six months into her recovery and the optimum time for the ongoing treatment. She had been pinning her hopes on a fundraising event organised by Finestrat Council, with funds to be shared with Emaus. But on the day, the turnout was disappointing. Debbie, whilst grateful for all the
effort put in by organisers, said: “I don’t know why there was such a low turnout, maybe because it was the end of the month.” She added that a similar event last year was a success and helped pay for previous treatment. Keira has a Facebook page – Therapy for Keira/Terapia para Keira – and her family can be reached on espanglish@hotmail.com.
SAN VICENTE’S velodrome is now complete, two years behind schedule. However, no date has been announced for inaugurating the cycling complex.
Squat raided GANDIA police sealed off an empty property in the Venecia maritime district as 30 adult squatters, mostly East Europeans, were living there.
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Stag-do Briton in death fall tragedy ALAN CLARE, a 35-yearold Briton on a stag weekend, fell to his death in Benidorm. His body was found on a first-floor terrace of his hotel in the Rincon de Loix area in the early hours of the morning. Piecing together the events, it appears that the amateur rugby player, who played for a Warrington team, returned alone to the hotel after a night out as others in the party had gone back earlier. “Clare took the lift to his room on the 13th floor but appears to have stopped at the sixth floor,” said sources close to the case. He tried unsuccessfully to enter a room that he thought was his and fell while attempting to climb through an open window
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kitchen area. Police interviewed the other members of the stag-do and found no evidence of foul play. “Everything points to an accident after excess alcohol,” police sources said.
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Loyalty reward HERCULES CF, Alicante’s principal football team, and women business owners’ association ‘Unidos 8 de Marzo’ are creating a job bank. Priority will go to unemployed seasonticket holders.
More Chinese ELCHE’s Chinese community increased by 127 per cent between 2007 and 2012. The majority are involved in the area’s footwear industry.
‘Have a go’ SWIMMERS and sunbathers cleared reeds and seaweed from Denia’s Els Molins beach, themselves. They knew from experience that municipal workers would take too long.
Arson arrest A 50-YEAR-OLD woman was detained in Elda after allegedly setting fire to her daughter’s car. She had allegedly previously attempted to burn her own home in Petrel.
Metal thieves TWO people were arrested for stealing two metal electricity posts in Tibi. A third person, a woman, fled after Local Police stopped and searched their van.
Job conundrum MARINA BAJA hotels were 95 per cent full in August and unemployment fell, but there were 31 per cent fewer work contracts, the CCOO trade union claimed.
Ardent suitors FIVE Montpellier snakes were rescued from an empty water cistern in Aspe. Four were males attempting to mate with a female who had fallen into the deposit.
Helpline that is a hope line CALLS to an Alicante’s helpline for lonely and depressed people have shot up 27 per cent in the last year. “The number of people contemplating suicide in Alicante Province is nevertheless slightly below the Spanish average,” said German Ricardo, the helpline’s coordinator. “The situation is worse in Madrid and the north of Spain, where calls to the helpline have increased by 30
per cent,” Ricardo revealed. “Nine people take their own lives each day in Spain and more Spaniards die through suicide than traffic accidents,” Ricardo explained. “Since 2008, suicide has become the principal cause of unnatural death in this country. “There are many contributing factors, like losing a job or mounting debts,” he added. Sixty-five per cent of the people
ringing the Telefono de la Esperanza - which means Telephone of Hope are women. Many have no partner and are lonely, they say. The 50 or so Telefono de la Esperanza helpline volunteers in Alicante Province now answer 8,000 calls a year. This is 1,000 more than 18 months ago and numbers have shot up owing to the economic crisis and unemployment.
Rice attraction! Iconic paellas will draw the festival crowds
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PANIARDS are so proud of their nationally grown rice they hold a whole festival to honour it. The Sueca Fiesta de Arroz, or Rice Festival, is one of the biggest events in Valencia. There will be fireworks, live entertainment, dancing and parades, but star of the show will be the iconic paella. Like the visitors, of which there will be thousands, the ingredients for the many paellas that will be cooked at Sunday’s 53rd International Paella Competition, come from all over the world. With just one special exception. The rice must be grown in the Valencian region of La Albufera. It is a serious business with a first prize of €2,500 and strict controls on ingredients enshrined in competition rules. Since the 18th century the main rice-growing area has been a freshwater lagoon and estuary on the Gulf of Valencia coast covering 52,000 acres in the Albufera Natural Park. Sueca is known as the ‘rice city’ of Spain and
September is dedicated to the grain, which is the base of the local economy. The town, population 30,000, is in the north of the Costa Blanca and as part of its Rice Festival organises talks, workshops, tastings and art exhibitions dedicated to the product.
SERIOUS BUSINESS: First prize in the International Paella Competition is €2,500.
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THE 21st century is when Cataluña will recover its complete freedom’
Artur Mas, the President of the Catalan Regional Government at the inauguration of the ‘Born Cultural Centre’ in Barcelona, while encouraging Catalan people to take part in a freedom walk.
Number of the week hours overtime were 38.72 million worked by Spanish employees
and registered with the Ministry of Employment and Social Security in 2012. This is 11.5 per cent fewer than in 2011, according to a study by employment agency Randstad.
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ALTEA and Calpe Councils have rescinded their agreement to run the dog pound together. Calpe failed to pick up abandoned dogs and cats as previously decided, Altea claimed.
Old ways TEACHERS do not know how to use new technology in their classes and cling to old habits, it was suggested during an education conference at Alicante University.
Bully boys TWO youths aged 20 and 22 were charged with committing 30 robberies during Elche’s fiestas. Principal targets were minors and victims their own age.
Drivers copped THE Guardia Civil detained 288 people for driving offences in the Valencian Community last month. Thirty-nine Alicante province motorists were charged with driving without a licence and 93 for drink-driving.
Nursery places NURSERY school enrolments fell by 50 per cent in Alicante City. There are few waiting lists and on average only 35 per cent of children
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It’s a close call A TANKER carrying 32,000 litres of gasoil rammed a stationary concrete-mixer lorry on the A7 motorway at the Monforte exit. There was almost no damage and no fuel spilt.
Empty desks ONLY 1.5 per cent of places at stateaided infants’ and primary schools in the Valencia region are untaken, compared with 20 per cent in state schools.
Self harm AN Elda man was arrested after threatening to kill his wife. The woman was unhurt but he turned the knife on himself and needed medical attention.
Up to date ALTEA council signed off last year’s accounts with a €1.5 million surplus. It is now settling suppliers’ bills within 60 days.
JAVEA BY-LAWS: Peace and harmony on La Grava beach.
Dos and don’ts in Javea JAVEA Town Hall Is devising new ‘Citizens’ safety and harmonious coexistence’ by-laws. The Local Police and Diputacion (provincial government) have collaborated on the project which has now
reached the draft stage. Constructive contributions from Opposition parties on the local council are now invited, announced Citizens’ Safety Councillor Juan Ortola. All actions that “perturb
or deteriorate harmony” will be pursued and fined. Infractions include graffiti-writing, soliciting in the street, unauthorised street vending, ‘intrusive or aggressive’ begging and ‘botellon’ drinking sessions in public places
‘Literary adventure’ to save parents’ money CAMPELLO residents can help local families by donating pupils’ set books to the public library. The project aims to be both cultural and supportive, said Culture Councillor Lourdes Llopis. Families are asked to donate their own or their children’s unwanted copies of recommended reading for Spain’s equivalent of GCSEs and A levels at the local secondary schools. In the past, families have spent
hard-earned money on books doomed to lie unopened once the school year is over. Her department is embarking on ‘a literary adventure’ that could help many Campello families, Llopis said. Instead of having to buy the novels, poetry and other literary works, these books can be borrowed from the public library, Llopis explained, and later returned for other pupils to use.
by the young. Animals must be kept under control and not allowed to foul streets or footpaths. The regulations extend to the beaches, where barbecues are banned. Swimmers must observe the warning red flag and stay out of the water when it is hoisted or if required to by lifeguards or police.
Police station not finished AFTER six years, Playa de San Juan’s €5 million Local Police station is still unfinished. Work is still in progress, with only 65 per cent concluded. Alicante City Hall, unable to find the cash to continue, has paid off developer Enrique Ortiz.
ALICANTE-BASED Ecisa has constructed more buildings in Qatar than any other Spanish firm. The company recently signed a €103 million contract for its 10th assignment there in six years. Work in progress in Qatar is already worth €215 million and represents 60 per cent of all the company’s building projects. Ecisa’s first assignments in Qatar were relatively modest, like the €33 million Military Academy or the luxury Bilal Plaza development worth €4.7 million. However, the company is now about to begin on its biggest undertaking, completing three already-begun tower blocks on the artificial island, known as the Pearl, which is one of the capital city, Doha’s, most exclusive areas.
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COFRENTES: Idyllic setting for nuclear power station.
Fire alarm at nuclear power plant a mistake
FIRE alarms sounded at the Cofrentes (Valencia) nuclear power station. Despite the alert there was no fire and the incident had no repercussions on the installation, even though a fire prevention sprinkler was set off, insisted a statement from the plant’s owners, Iberdrola. “A fire-prevention system was inadvertently activated during work at the plant’s services building,” Iberdrola claimed. “This set off fire sprinklers that
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sprayed the floors with water which was rapidly removed.” A statement from the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN) went into more detail and revealed that water from the sprinklers was 10 centimetres deep at one stage. The area was later drained and cleaned, the Council revealed. Like Iberdrola, the CSN emphasised that neither workers, the public nor the environment had been endangered during the level zero incident.
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Up to speed THE Marina Baja hospital in Villajoyosa carried out 4,704 operations in the first six months of this year, 380 more than during the same period in 2012.
Fire charges SIXTEEN people were detained for starting forest fires in the Valencian Community this year.
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A chance to learn the Valenciano language BENISSA Town Hall recently announced this year’s programme for its Adult Learning Centre (EPA). During the 2013-2014 school year, the EPA will offer two secondary education courses (GES 1 and 2) and university access (PAU) for over-25s. Together with elementary, intermediate and advanced Valenciano courses, the Normalizacion Linguistica department is also organising classes in basic Valenciano. These are aimed at the Spanish-speaking or foreign parents of children at local schools.
There will also be a Spanish course for foreigners at the Aula de la Mar.
Enrolment at the former Josep Iborra school for the EPA courses finishes next Tuesday. It continues for
the Valenciano course until September 24 at the Centro Cultural from 8am to 3pm.
TEULADA HARVEST: Teams of women ensure the muscat table grapes look their best.
Grapes get a gentle touch MEN traditionally did heavy work while women were assigned to tasks requiring a light touch. Times change but when Teulada gathers its grape harvest, some work is still divided like this. Once the Alexandria muscat table grapes are picked they are handed to teams of women. They then ‘scissor’ the bunches because the clusters must look their best when they reach the table and the women gently remove misshapen grapes. Despite the care they must take, the women work rapidly with the experience gained over years of carrying out the annual task.
Benefactor helps Calpe children CALPE resident Dieter Uhlmann has given €10,000 to Calpe Council. The Swiss pensioner made one proviso: the money must be used to help local children in need. The donation is Uhlmann’s compensation payment after winning a 10-year boundary dispute with a neighbour. “I have enough to live on,” said the benefactor. The people in his country have sufficient money, he added, referring to Switzerland’s high standard of living. “If people on my urbanisation can buy a €400,000 villa, why not make a gesture of solidarity?” Uhlmann asked. What he has done is a “drop in the ocean,” he insisted. “A lot of problems would be solved if everyone could do the same.”
Tourists stay longer in Benidorm BENIDORM hotels had more than one million bed nights in July for the third month running. This puts it behind only Barcelona, Calvia (Mallorca) and Madrid for overnight stays. A total of 1.84 million people stayed in the Costa Blanca in July, accounting for 60 per cent of the Valencian Community’s total overnight stays during that period. Regarding international tourism, the
government’s National Statistics’ Office (INE) figures were equally revealing said the Costa Blanca hoteliers’ association Hosbec. Approximately 50 per cent of all foreign tourists staying overnight in the Valencian Region chose Benidorm. INE statistics also showed that visitors to Benidorm stay for an average of six days, compared with Spain’s national average of 3.9 days.
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Growth market LOCAL POLICE in Castalla discovered a marihuana plantation amongst reeds near an urbanisation. The plants, some 1.75 metres high, had a drip irrigation system.
Slow sales TICKETS for the Christmas El Gordo lottery, the biggest of the year, are now available but sales are slow, said Benidorm lotterysellers.
Mobile move ALCOY Town Hall is negotiating installation of a telephone mast with several mobile companies. Movistar pulled out earlier this year due to high costs.
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Families evacuated during Denia fire THIRTY people fled their homes after a transformer caught fire in Denia. They counted up to 50 small
explosions, they said later. Business owners and employees were also told to evacuate premises adjoining the transformer in Calle Estacion. A mother with three-month-old twins needed to be assisted by National Police officers. As the lift was not working, a woman of 90 had to be helped down the stairs. STREETWISE: Javea Mayor Jose Chulvi and Works Councillor The fire which began at Paco Torres inspect Calle Salem. 10.45am was controlled by mid-morning, but 200 residents in CALLE SALEM in Javea has been asphalted. The road, which gives the area were access to many houses, was built 20 years ago. without electricity Since then it has not been touched and the town hall decided it until Iberdrola was time for repairs. Improvements costing €30,000 have now installed a been made to a 500-metre section of the road. generator that It links the Cuesta de San Antonio with the port and runs parallel same afternoon. to the cliffs. It was becoming unsafe making resurfacing important.
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‘Faithfuls’ keep coming back IT was a successful summer season for Campello hoteliers. Hotels, apartments and campsites reported 78 per cent occupancy, nearly 3 per cent better than last year, revealed town hall sources. The good figures are principally
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due to the greater demand for hotel accommodation which rose from 72.35 per cent in 2012 to 82.54 per cent this year. Apartment occupancy dropped slightly from 93.58 per cent to 92.48 per cent, as did the number of
tourists using campsites, which fell from 61.98 per cent to 60.87 per cent. “An encouraging number of Campello’s tourists are faithful visitors who return year after year,” the town hall said.
Biggest ever ‘LAN party’ ALTEA will host Alicante Province’s biggest ever LAN party between October 9 and 13. A LAN party for the uninitiated is ‘a temporary gathering of people with computers, between which they establish a Local Area Network to participate in multiplayer video games.’ Around 200 people are expected to take part in the five-day event that has been organised by Altea Town Hall. The party will be held at the Ciudad Deportiva sports complex and is sponsored by Energy Sistem, Aeromax, D-link and Digiworks. The party will include games, workshops and talks. Anyone wanting more information or to sign up for the LAN party should go to the website: www.alteaenergylanparty.com. Registration costs €25. There is a reduced rate of €19 for those on the Altea municipal register (padron).
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Alcoy snubs ambassador SPAIN’S Ambassador to London, Federico Trillo, could lose his ‘favoured son’ of Alcoy accolade. Trillo, formerly MP for Alicante in the national parliament in Madrid, used to take part in the Moors and Christians celebrations each April. He was named ‘hijo predilecto’ in 2000.
His name cropped up recently in connection with the Barcenas political corruption case and the three left-wing parties at Alcoy Town Hall want Trillo to be stripped of the honour. The opposition party does not back the move, claiming the rumour was insufficient motive.
Fiestas councillor admits her failure SILVIA MAYANS, Fiestas Councillor at Benitachell Town Hall, has resigned. She requested a council meeting to discuss the fiestas budget after overspending by €23,000. “I haven’t known how to manage the fiestas,”
Mayans admitted. “Because of
BOUS AL CARRER: Bills have yet to be paid.
Mother’s fight to reopen investigation AN Alicante mother demonstrated outside the Provincial High Court, demanding another investigation into her daughter’s death. Maria Rosario Gallut, naked underneath body paint, is adamant that her daughter was murdered and did not die of an overdose, as police said. Lidia Gallut’s body was found in November 1993 in Calpe, a week after Maria Rosario reported her disappearance. The mother contests the findings investigators who said there were no signs of violence. “I’ve seen the photos, and she was covered in bruises,” she insisted. In two months’ time, 20 years after her daughter’s death, the case can be officially closed, but she is determined to ensure that it remains open, Maria Rosario said.
that I am returning responsibility for fiestas to the mayor,” she said. The discrepancy is likely to be still higher, as the bills for the Bous al Carrer bull running have yet to be paid. The real figure could be closer to €70,000 town hall sources disclosed. The Fiesta de la Rosa cost €36,037 instead of the €30,000 that was allocated. The town’s official Magdalene celebrations had a budget of €105,000 but €123,935 was spent and the cattle breeders who supplied bulls have not yet presented their bills. “I failed and I’ve made mistakes,” Mayans declared with brutal honesty. “But I did not act in bad faith and I did nothing that was illegal,” she said. Despite relinquishing the Fiestas post, Mayans remains at the head of the Culture, Tourism and Women’s department.
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Safety measures THE petrol station in Alicante city’s Avenida de Elche has finally been dismantled. Its removal was ordered when Benalua school opened two years ago.
Death pay VALENCIA’S Health department must pay compensation to the family of a 53year-old man. He died after being prescribed antiinflammatory drugs and painkillers for a malignant tumour.
Rum do A 74-YEAR-OLD was arrested in Xeresa (Valencia) after driving a trailer containing 19,200 bottles of stolen rum.
Delving beneath the Marina Alta landscape
MORAIRA is hosting the 25th conference of the Spanish speleologists’ (study of caves) association Sedeck. Entitled ‘Landscape and coastal caves of the Marina Alta. Coastline Karst’ it focuses on potholing, caving and landscapes formed by the dissolution of soluble rock. All abound on the Marina Alta and Benitachell’s Cova del Moraig will be under particular scrutiny during the two-day conference that begins on Saturday. As well as the Cova del Moraig the speleologists will visit Moraira’s
CONFERENCE: Teulada Mayor Antoni Joan Bertomeu with Juanjo Bertomeu.
Cendra cave, also an important archeological site, and the 16th century Cap d’Or lookout tower. Sedeck conferences have usually been held in Navarra, explained
Teulada’s mayor, Antoni Joan Bertomeu and Juanjo Bertomeu, the association’s secretary. Events like these are essential from the point of view of tourism, the mayor said, thanking Sedeck for choosing the town. Most of those taking part are from other parts of Spain and in this way they said. Although he was past can get to know Moraira, retirement age, he had preferred said Bertomeu. to carry on working. The conference will be He was carrying out a job on a held in the function room of Montgo urbanisation with his sonthe Espai Senieta Moraira in-law when the accident building. More information occurred. at www.sedeck.org.
Electrician killed working A 67-YEAR-OLD Javea man was electrocuted while working on a low-tension cable. He was the well-known and popular owner of an electrical installations firm and had a lifetime’s experience, sources
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That’s a gas for Polop! POLOP town hopes to bring natural gas to the municipality. Authorisation has been requested from the regional government, the Generalitat, for installation. Once permission is granted, Cegas company can begin the €332,349.32 project that will make a piped supply available throughout the town. Juan Angel Ferrer, a nonaligned councillor at Benidorm council received the Polop news with mixed feelings. Neighbouring towns are going ahead with natural gas installation while in Benidorm the project is stalled, he said. “When a local government like Polop’s takes the interests of its residents into account, everything is so much easier,” Ferrer lamented.
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Killer bull is stuffed TAXIDERMISTS have given Raton, a bull which died in March, a new lease of life. The animal, which did the rounds of bull-running fiestas, was notorious for having killed three people during its long career. Far from discouraging fiesta organisers, Raton’s killer reputation made him much in demand, commanding fees of up to €10,000 for an appearance. Raton died peacefully on owner Gregorio de Jesus’s cattle farm in Sueca (Valencia) and his stuffed remains can be seen at the Ateneu Sueco del Socorro.
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Airport flies high once again ALICANTE AIRPORT has won back 600,000 of the one million passengers lost in 2012.
The airport predicts the fight back from recession will continue this winter.
When the low season starts on October 27, there will be seven new destinations
operated by companies other than Alicante-Elche’s longestablished airlines. More Britons use the airport than any other nationality, but passengers from Scandinavia, Garcia was obsessed with his Germany and Russia sister to the extent that he had a are consolidating the tattoo bearing her name, her airport’s growth, friends later said. sources said. Some went so far as to hint Norwegian, which that he had subjected Rocio to flies to 19 European non-consensual abuse. All cities, is now the agreed, however, that he was airport’s second most domineering and reacted with active airline after fury when Rocio decided to Ryanair and ahead of introduce her boyfriend to their easyJet, Air Berlin parents. and Jet2.
Sentence review for Alfaz shooting THE courts are to review Ramon Garcia’s 18-year prison term for murdering his sister. He was found guilty last year of shooting 17-year-old Rocio as she slept on the morning of April 4, 2009, at their Alfaz del Pi home. He had only wanted to frighten her, Garcia said, maintaining that the anabolic steroids he took had clouded his judgement. Neither
was he aware that the shotgun was loaded and the safety catch off, he insisted. This was disputed in court as his parents had testified that the shotgun was empty. They later claimed during the trial that it had been loaded, although the judge conceded that reversing their earlier statement stemmed from a desire to protect their son from prison.
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Province attracting foreign homebuyers FOREIGNERS bought 3,543 properties in Alicante during the second quarter of 2013.
This was more than any other province, revealed the central government’s Public Works ministry. Malaga followed with 1,771 homes and Barcelona with 1,008. Prices were generally above average and buyers were principally central station, Luceros. Britons. Instead more than 150 Property sales demonstrators blocked increased in five of the track at San Vicente, Spain’s 18 autonomous undeterred by the regions during the presence of police, riot second quarter. police and the Guardia These included the Civil. Valencian Province in Rather than make Fabra fourth place, with a rise run the gauntlet of the of 3 per cent. protests at spending cuts This was preceded and corruption, the by the Canary Islands opening ceremony was with 16.2 per cent, shifted to the central Cataluña with 12.1 per station. cent and Murcia with The event went ahead 9.5 per cent. on schedule and Line 2, Andalucia was in fifth which will be used by four place with a 0.1 per million people each year, cent increase in sales. was finally declared open.
Tram line protests THE Luceros-San Vicente Line 2 tram stood idle for two-and-a-half years after completion. So it was too much, perhaps, to expect the first official tram ride to go off smoothly. Technically everything was perfect, but the regional President Alberto Fabra never did reach San Vicente. If all had gone according to plan he would have been greeted at the station by a posse of local and regional dignitaries before boarding the tram to the
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Smugglers exposed by crash ALHAMA ACCIDENT: The two vehicles after the collision. A HIT-AND-RUN accident on the A-7 in Murcia led to the capture of three suspected drug-runners. The occupants of one of the cars involved in the crash immediately fled, leaving the woman driver of the other vehicle seriously injured.
Police called to the scene of the accident in Alhama de Murcia discovered 33.5 kilos of hashish in the abandoned car. As well as the marihuana, police found personal effects inside the wrecked vehicle that allowed them to identify
Light the touch-paper... ANYONE using fireworks during San Juan’s upcoming fiestas first needed to attend a course. The fiestas in honour of the town’s patron, Cristo de la Paz start today, (Thursday), and continue until Monday. As they do throughout the Costa Blanca, fireworks play an important part of the festivities so the town hall organised a course on handling them in line with EU directives. There was a theory class on health and safety, plus the different categories of fireworks and age limits for using them.
the missing occupants. Although they had set out with the hashish from Almeria, all were Moroccans living in Alicante Province where they allegedly distributed drugs acquired in Almeria. Three men, aged between 33 and 36, were later located and detained at their respective homes in Polop, Villajoyosa and Alicante City. A search of the Villajoyosa property revealed items and equipment related to the preparation and sale of drugs, Guardia Civil sources said later. As well as facing drugs charges, the three men are also accused of failing to go to the aid of the victim injured in the road accident.
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Alfaz del Pi gets WiFi hotspots SMARTPHONE and tablet separation anxiety is no urban myth. A recent survey revealed that many people would prefer a week without sex than a week without their mobiles. In Alfaz del Pi fewer people will have to face this potential dilemma, as WiFi will be available in six areas in the town. These include the lighthouse in Albir, where permission for the internet link had to be sought from the Ports’ Authority. The areas adjoining the Casa de Cultura, the Pau Gasol sports stadium and the Escandinavia, Eucaliptos and Galtung parks will be other hotspots. As the Albir lighthouse is located within the
Food bank donation THE Corte Ingles chain presented 660 kilos of products donated by clients to the Food Bank, during its ‘Operation Kilo’ initiative to help needy Alicante families.
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ALBIR LIGHTHOUSE: Permission from Ports Authority. boundaries of the Sierra Helada national park, which is a protected area, electricity cables cannot be installed there. Instead, the WiFi system will be solarpowered, IT councillor Toni Such explained. The original intention of providing a free, unlimited
internet connection was later modified as this could have a created a situation of unfair competition to other providers, Such said. Users will instead get a free 60-minute connection requiring a code, just long enough to forestall withdrawal symptoms.
Four royal hatchlings A FEMALE King Cobra at Terra Natura Benidorm has produced young. King cobras are the world’s largest venomous snakes and reproduction is complicated, experts say. They live on an
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exclusive diet of other snakes and if courtship rituals go wrong the male frequently devours the female. Even after mating the risk remains that the male will kill and eat the female. Unsurprisingly, few are born in captivity and
Terra Natura’s happy event was only the second in Spain. The four-year-old female laid 18 eggs almost three months ago, of which 14 were infertile and four hatched. Although only 35 centimetres long and
BENITACHELL’S municipal pool will be closed during the first fortnight of September while town hall employees carry out necessary repairs and maintenance.
Strike a light SEVEN kilometres of copper cable were removed from street lamps in Senija. Villagers, believing the electrical failure was due to heavy rain, were without street lighting for three days. weighing barely 18 grammes at birth, the hatchlings were already highly venomous. Two are remaining at Terra Natura and two will be sent to London Zoo.
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Prices up HOUSE prices in Britain are 5.4 per cent higher then a year ago, latest figures from the Halifax bank show. The average price of a home in the UK is now £170,231 (€202,300).
Vole alert BRITAIN’S native water-vole is being
wiped out by American mink which became established after escaping from fur farms. The Environment Agency reports populations have dropped a fifth in the last few years.
Penalty pointless A WOMAN from Isleworth, West London still has her driving licence despite accumulating 42 penalty points for not revealing the driver’s identity, according to
Church decline IN 20 years, less than 50 per cent of the people living in Germany will belong to the Christian church. Currently there are 60 per cent, namely 23 million protestants and 24 million Catholics. Each year the number falls by 500,000, mainly due to deaths.
URINE: Not healthy.
Puma pee SWOLLEN eyes, fever, and itchy
an analysis of DVLA figures by the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
Cancer theft A MAN has been jailed for five years by Nottingham Crown Court after stealing from children’s cancer charities, including his own son’s. Kevin Wright, 49, stole a total of £171,500 (€204,000) from the Bobby Wright Cancer Fighting Fund.
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rash. That is the result for a girl, aged 9, after a zoo visit in Berlin where she was urinated on by a Puma. Zoologists are now investigating how dangerous Puma urine is.
Good business GERMANY has jumped to fourth place in global competitive rankings and is only behind Switzerland, Singapore and Finland as a good place to do business, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global
Competitiveness Report 20132014.
High speed VISITORS had the chance to see the fastest electric vehicle in the world at the IFA 2013Consumer electronics unlimited in Berlin. It has a top speed of 328 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 200 km/h in less than 10 seconds.
Child abuse A BERLIN police officer, aged 52, was suspended from duty for
MOSCOW authorities are considering putting about 100 prayer grounds in parks in order to solve a shortage of mosques in the city.
Skirt story A MAN, aged 32, was arrested in Vologda (north west Russia) wearing a short skirt and no underwear. He allegedly told police his clothes were being washed so he wore his sister’s.
Writing history CONTROVERSIAL events from the Soviet period in Russia will have a standardised explanation in school textbooks following a series of agreements reached by historians from the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Airport food AIRPORT food and beverage provider Autogrill will set up a subsidiary company
Internet sell RUSSIAN internet firm Mail.ru sold its shares in social network group Facebook for $525 million (€400 million). It paid $200 million (€152 million) for the shares in 2009.
US warning
AUGUST saw new car sales grow by 10.9 per cent to 65,937 compared to a year ago.
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at St Petersburg airport in cooperation with Russian companies Novikov Group and Ginza Project.
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A WAR hero who doubled for Sean Connery in the famous autogyro flight scenes in Bond movie You Only Live Twice allegedly abusing two children and has died. Wing a teenager. Commander Ken Wallis, 97, completed 24 RAF missions over Europe in WW2. GYNAECOLOGIST Dr Joachim K., aged 58, from Schifferstadt was denounced for secretly taking 36,146 pictures and 62 videos of HEARTBROKEN private parts of his patients. Kelly Caird has appealed for the return of a gold pendant containing GERMANY’S trade surplus has the ashes of her twonarrowed in July due to an year-old son. It was unexpected drop in exports, data stolen in a burglary at from the country’s federal statistics her Leighton Buzzard, office shows. German exports fell Bedfordshire home. by 1.1 per cent in July compared Her son, Daniel, died to the preceding month while in 2009 after an imports were up 0.5 per cent. accident.
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Morocco visit DENMARK - Princess Mary of Denmark, representing a foundation set up in her name, made a three-day visit to Morocco to visit a women’s centre that supports victims of gender violence.
Royal baby SWEDEN - Princess Madeleine of Sweden is expecting her first child, the Swedish Royal Court said. The baby is expected in March 2014. Princess Madeleine married American entrepreneur Christopher O’Neill last June in Stockholm.
THE Russian Foreign Ministry asked travellers to be careful when choosing their destinations after an increase of detentions of Russian people abroad upon request of US law enforcers.
PRINCESS MADELEINE: First baby.
Rights removed
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A NEW law proposed in Russia would deprive gay parents from their rights and make sexual orientation a factor for the government to take a child into custody.
DENMARK - German company Siemens has supplied 111 turbines to the biggest wind farm in Denmark. These turbines will provide energy to
400,000 Danish homes, or 4 per cent of the energy demand of the country.
Acid cleared NORWAY - A study carried out by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology on more than 130,000 people has found that there are no significant links between the use of LSD and mental health issues.
Political concern SWEDEN - Swedish political leaders have expressed their concern following reports that a Swedish intelligence agency participated in controversial American National Security Agency surveillance operations.
Investments up NORWAY - Norwegian petroleum and gas investments will increase next year despite a growth rate deceleration, said statistics agency Statistics Norway.
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EXPATRIATES with information or suspicions about tobacco smuggling and tax fraud are being asked to call a British Customs hotline with information. The call for help follows the jailing of convicted cigarette smuggler Malcolm McGowan, who has been extradited from Spain and is now starting a four-year jail term. The freephone number to pass on information is 900 988 922. For people in the UK, it is 0800 595 000. People can also email customs.hotline@hmrc. gsi.gov.uk. There is no need to give personal details, and information that leads directly to an
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A JOINT operation between the Guardia Civil and the National Police has led to the detention of what they call ‘one of Spain’s most dangerous criminals.’ Juan Maria GP, known as Niño Juan, 27, has been arrested together with his partner in crime Sergio VF known as ‘Giorgio.’ Both criminals have been charged for being part of a criminal network and for alleged robbery, kidnapping, extortion and illegal weapon possession.
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Hunt for last ten Final fugitives on wanted list sought
HMRC: Looking for help.
McGOWAN: Jailed. arrest could be considered for a small reward. McGowan, 61, originally from Edinburgh, was arrested at a swimming pool in Valencia on August 10 by the Guardia Civil. He fled the UK 12 years ago after being found guilty of smuggling 28.3 million cigarettes into the country.
His crimes cost the UK around £4 million (€4.75 million) in duty and he was sentenced in his absence in December 2001. McGowan was part of a wider conspiracy to smuggle around 56 million cigarettes into the UK between November 1999 and March 2000. Ten other men were involved in the plot, which cost UK taxpayers £8.2 million (€9.74 million) in lost revenues.
“YOU may run to Spain, but you have nowhere to hide.” That is the message to the last 10 UK fugitives on a list of most wanted men from a British crimefighting charity. Crimestoppers and the British Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) are redoubling their efforts following the arrest of the 53rd target in the campaign which identifies individuals on the run in Spain from UK law enforcement agencies. With 53 of the 65 individuals included in the ‘Operation Captura’ campaigns since their launch in October 2006
now arrested, and two having been removed from the list, the hunt is on for the 10 remaining fugitives. Many of those arrested are serving lengthy prison sentences for their crimes, which range from drug trafficking to sex crimes, to murder. The latest arrest was that of Darren Kevin O’Flaherty, detained in North Wales whilst celebrating his birthday. The 39-year-old was wanted for kidnap and robbery offences and the 2010 murder of John O’Neill in Spain. 900 555 111 or www. crimestoppers-uk.org.
Girl bitten by snake A GIRL of four was bitten by a snake in Villajoyosa. The child and her family were walking to the Playa Centro down the Palasiet path and as she stroked a cat a snake slid out of the undergrowth. It bit her leg just above the ankle and she was taken to Villajoyosa Hospital where the wound was cleaned. She was prescribed anti-inflammatory medication to reduce the swelling and is now much better, her grandfather said. Meanwhile he has contacted the town hall, requesting that the land on either side of the path be cleared.
DISAPPOINTMENT: No Benidorm sand needed for Olympians.
Olympic ambitions thwarted THE Valencia region was as disappointed as Madrid when the Olympics slipped from Spain’s grasp. Benidorm had offered sand from its beaches for events in Madrid. Gandia Town Hall came forward as a secondary venue and proposed its ‘peerless’ facilities for rowing and yachting events. Valencia City, which would have had a good chance of hosting some events at the installations built for the
America’s Cup, also received the news with frustration. An official party for regional sports figures and potential Olympic organisers was in full swing at the marina. Then hopes of a celebration fizzled out when Madrid was eliminated during the first vote. “What a blow!” lamented Ana Carrascosa, a local judo fighter who participated in the London Olympics.
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Phone photos THE second World Conference of Mobile Photography starts in Torrevieja tomorrow in the Municipal Theatre. It is open to the public and more information can be found at www.mowo.es.
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NERJA will once again be the set for a TV show. Two recording teams from the Swedish Sveriges Utbildningsradio and the Uruguayan Canal 12 TV channels will film in Nerja at the end of the month.
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A TORREVIEJA judge has imprisoned a man, aged 58, for sexually abusing a 47 year-old woman with intellectual disabilities.
A NATIONAL Organisation of Spanish blind people (ONCE) draw saw a prize of €150,000 won in Velez-Malaga, and a total of €950,000 in Andalucia.
High return NINETY per cent of tourists visiting the Valencia region this summer say they would come back, according to the results of more than 3,000 questionnaires collected by tourism offices.
Death fall A BRITISH man has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Benidorm. The 34 year-old is believed to have arrived from the UK with friends to celebrate a stag party.
Waste land A TOXICOLOGIST who analysed the illegal burial of 400,000 tonnes of waste on farms in La Murada, has said the unofficial tip poses a risk to people and the environment.
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Hiker saved LEAN TIMES: Fishing boats in Garrucha affected by seafood shortage.
Mystery prawns FISHERMEN have been hard-hit by the ‘overnight’ disappearance of the famous local red prawn. The mystery of the missing Garrucha red prawn does not appear as if it is due to be resolved any time soon. For more than a month the few trawlers operating from the port are returning from the shellfish grounds without any prawns on board or, at most, three or four that fit in one hand. The scarcity of the popular shrimp, which retails for approximately €70 a kilo, is causing disruption to the fishing fleet and local restaurants. Of the nine boats left in Garrucha, only three or four have been going out to sea in the last few weeks. Daily fuel expenses exceed €600 and make it unprofitable to fish for such small catches. The head of the Fishermen’s Association, Gaspar Jimenez, commented: “The situation is widespread in all fisheries even in other ports including Aguilas, Mazarron and Santa Pola. I’ve spent 30 years at sea and I have never come across a situation this bad.”
INSPECTORS failed 34,637 of the 137,854 vehicles examined for their ITV road worthiness certificates in Almeria province in the first six months of the year.
name given to the southern Indian city of Hyderabad’s film industry.
Trade blooms
THE latest film of Almerian director Manual Martin Cuenca has premiered at the International Film Festival of Toronto. Called ‘Cannibal’ it features Antonio de la Torre and Olimpia Melinte and was presented in the ‘Special Presentations’ part of the festival.
OFFICERS of the Local Police arrested a British man in Magaluf accused of selling drugs to tourists. He was carrying three cocaine doses, two bottles of ‘poppers’ and 61 viagra pills when he was arrested.
MALLORCA
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ALMERIA companies sold €17 million worth of flowers and plants in the first six months of the year.
Fruity figures IN the first six months of 2013 Almeria exported 30.2 million kilos of oranges, mandarins and lemons, a 4.6 per cent increase on 2012.
Tollywood A TEAM of 50 people, including producers, actors, dancers and chefs visited the Almeria area for Tollywood movie filming. Scenes for ‘Ramaya Vasthawya’ were filmed at the Pantano de Beninar in Berja. Tollywood is the
Cannibal screened
Bad father
accused of three cases of jewel theft during the 2013 Cannes film festival. The man was arrested in Manacor after he allegedly robbed 25 hotel strong boxes.
Drugs arrest
A FATHER and his elder daughter, aged 40 and 20, have been arrested in Manacor (Mallorca) for allegedly forcing a younger daughter into prostitution.
AN Australian cyclist, aged 42, died of multiple injuries following an accident with a biker in Palma de Mallorca. At the time of going to press, the biker was in the Son Espases hospital ICU in a serious condition.
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Knife charge
A FRENCH judicial commission interrogated in Manacor (Mallorca) a man
A MAN in Manacor (Mallorca) has been arrested by the town’s Local Police for
A HIKER trapped in the Chillar river in Nerja due to heavy rains and with an injury to her knee was rescued by members of Civil Protection.
Brawlers arrested EIGHT people belonging to the same family have been arrested in VelezMalaga for their implication in a fight in which two other people were injured. A case of gender abuse allegedly started the brawl.
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Assault revenge A MAN, 26, was arrested in Malaga for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman, 29. Her partner, 35, was also arrested for beating the attacker unconscious.
Run aways TWO youths who had run away from a centre for minors in Malaga were located by police and arrested for allegedly stealing mobile phones.
Chinese attack FOUR people were arrested in Malaga for allegedly attacking the owner of a Chinese bazaar. The victim’s husband was also arrested for responding by hitting them with a stick.
Family violence A MAN, 30 was arrested in Malaga for allegedly attacking his partner and throwing their three-month-old baby against a sofa, in front of their other child, two.
Birds shock ENVIRONMENTALISTS in the Ronda area have complained that birds are being electrocuted by uninsulated cables.
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Stat of week AUGUST unemployment figures fell for the first time since 2000. The total number of registered jobless was 31 lower than in July and now stands at 4,698,783.
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situation, which at 53.4 was six points higher than in July. Future prospects, awarded 83.7 points, were 4.5 points better than in July although optimism regarding the economy and employment does not consistently extend to family finances. The ICC is still well below the 100 points that denote a favourable and optimistic outlook, said the CIS. Twenty-three per cent of those questioned had to borrow or dip into Pescanova shares through savings to get to the Sodesco, Inverpesca and end of the month. Sociedad Gallega de A further 43.7 per Importacion de Carbones cent ‘just managed’ between December 2012 to make their money and February 27 this year. go round each month, On March 2, Pescanova they said. advised the CNMV, Spain’s Forty-four per cent Stock Market regulatory of families whose body, that it was not finances are worse presenting 2012 accounts. than six months ago Shares plummeted from blamed inflation. €17.60 to to €5.90, by which A further 21.44 per time Fernandez de Sousa had cent ascribed their earned €27.4 million and Paz- lack of cash to being Andrade €5.8 million. out of work or on Fernandez de Sousa is the verge of losing appealing against what he their jobs, and 31 calls the ‘unjustified and per cent to reduced premature’ bond. earnings.
€1.2bn bail for Pescanova 10 TEN Pescanova executives investigated for insider trading must pay a total of €1.2 billion in caution bonds. The company is technically bankrupt with a net €3.281 billion debt. Fernandez de Sousa who headed the company for 37 years, must put up €180 million, ordered the High Court. Board member Alfonso Paz-Andrade has to find €125 million with the remainder of the €1.2 billion split amongst other executives and Pescanova companies. Fernandez de Sousa and others allegedly offloaded
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SPAIN’s Vips fast-food chain has sold 49 per cent of its Starbucks Coffee España holding. Selling back part of the stake to Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) “reinforces financial stability and accelerates transformation plans,” claimed Vips CEO Enrique Francia. The transaction will not influence Starbucks’ dayto-day operations in Spain, as Vips retains a 51 per cent holding in the firm. Neither will it affect Starbucks Portugal, which remains in the hands of the Spanish group. The Vips-Starbucks association commenced in 2001 and there are now 82 coffee shops in Spain.
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Confidence is creeping back CONSUMER confidence is growing. August’s Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) of 68.6 (out of a possible 100) was 5.3 points higher than July’s, according to the official Centre for Sociological Investigation (CIS). The increase was attributed to a more favourable view of the current
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HAPPIER: Consumer confidence rising.
A ROMAN era gold mine in Asturias could be reopened after analysis of nectar from bees proved contamination by heavy metals was minimal.
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AS I type away on the computer keyboard, brightly-painted fingernails flicker in the light before my eyes. I have to scrunch up my nose and shake my head, as I suddenly realise just how much money women waste on make-up. A look You see… I recently at finance bought a new nail for females varnish. A beautiful ‘candy apple’ green Jane Plunkett colour. It’s been jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com advertised everywhere recently on bus stops. A beautifully tanned hand, bearing stunning airbrushed nails, is YOUR CHOICE: Be sure make-up suits you before you buy. wearing the polish in the advert and it looks so nice! and slightly reddish skin because it just doesn’t suit Imagine what could be So nice in fact that I tone! “Well there’s €14 them. done with €5,000 in rushed out to buy the down the drain,” I sigh, as In fact, a study released retirement. Take a luxury product. I reach for the nail polish this month reveals that holiday, refurbish the However, the problem is remover. women in the UK waste house, eat in Michelin Star that I don’t have superOk, it’s only a bottle of €90 purchasing make-up restaurants, help put a smooth model-like hands nail polish, but the point is in the wrong tone or grandchild through and the ‘candy apple’ that so many women buy colour every year. This university. green colour does nothing mountains of make-up adds up to about €5,000 All definitively better for me against my white that is never used, simply in a lifetime. than a stack of sparkly
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blue eyeshadows and hot pink lipsticks looking out of place on your face or gathering dust in the bathroom! When it comes to buying unsuitable makeup, apparently foundation came out on top as the worst culprit, followed by blusher, bronzer, eyeshadow and lipstick. And it seems that women are shy to bring such items back to get a refund, too. Half of those surveyed admitted to never taking (unused) items back, with the majority claiming they didn’t think they would be allowed to return them. Ladies, it’s time to take a long, hard look in a well-lit mirror. Decide what colour make-up suits your skin tone and don’t get sidetracked by colourful advertising that makes someone else look fantastic!
Car sales down CAR sales of 38,872 last month were 18.3 per cent lower than in August 2012. The government’s PIVE subsidy scheme will boost purchases in the autumn, predicted manufacturers’ association Anfac.
Contraband cigs ELEVEN per cent of cigarettes sold in Spain last year were contraband. In some parts of Andalucia this reached 30 per cent owing to tobacco smuggled across the border from Gibraltar.
Jobs going NATIONALISED Bankia is closing 259 of its branches in Cataluña. Up to 809 employees will be made redundant, although only 128 have so far accepted Bankia’s terms.
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE A FLURRY of positive economic data from the UK has augured well for the British Pound, making it the best performer in August amongst the major currencies. Confidence is on a high in Britain as the economic recovery gathers pace. Ever since Bank of England Governor Mark Carney unveiled his ‘forward guidance’ policy, tying up any movement in interest rates to stable figures emanating from the 7 per cent targeted employment rate which they expect to materialise by late 2016, markets have responded positively to better manufacturing and construction reports. With consumer confidence also on a high, it comes as no surprise that Sterling has rallied against the Euro breaching the 1.18 level early this month coupled with the best ever manufacturing figure release for 16 months at 57.2. The road ahead looks pretty steady for the Pound with business activity and factory orders also on the uptick. Although Sterling has had a
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bullish run against the US Dollar and the Euro, movements were not as drastic as one would have expected. There is a key element to this; given the fact that developments in Syria have taken a turn for the worse, most investors tend to flock towards more stable ‘safe haven’ currencies, and that is exactly what has happened with the Dollar and the Euro. With capital inflows pouring in, it is likely that this is rendered purely a function of near-term economic upswing for the European continent. This would
BULLISH RUN: Sterling has rallied against the Euro. indicate that the Euro will continue to retain some of its recent-found strength in the short term. Psychologically, any talks for the implementation of ‘tapering’ of asset purchases (the quantitative easing programme) by the Federal Reserve should move the relatively calm markets now, indicating that the Euro may be running out of luck as it has failed to rally significantly even
when supported occasionally by better than expected economic data. The world will watch in anticipation as Germany goes to the polls to elect a new government on September 22. The events from this election will define how the ongoing three-year crisis in Europe would shape up, although currently stable with reports of the Eurozone emerging from
recession, it could flare up rapidly. Europe has already eased debt burdens on bailed-out countries in the Eurozone, namely Italy, Portugal and Greece, and any further requests for bailouts and reports of non-compliance, would see a harsh stance taken by Germany’s new government and the European Central Bank. Until then expect the Euro to continue to remain slightly weak against the Pound with major movements only showing up after the election. With growth forecasts hiked for the UK on the emergence of an economic recovery and Europe continuing in hushed silence till the German elections, we could see GBP/EUR breach the 1.19 level briefly but the pair will get most of its decisive exaggerated move post the elections depending on the measures that the Troika will take to try and sort out the Eurozone’s predicament.
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Price-fix probe into major car builders CAR manufacturers in Spain are being targeted in a price-fixing investigation. Spain’s National Competition Commission (CNC) has launched a probe that will cover most major car makers in Spain. That includes Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Chrysler, General Motors, Fiat Group, Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Honda, Kia Motors, Peugeot and Citroën, as well as Volkswagen Audi España, Seat, Urban Science and Snap-On Solutions. At the same time another investigation will run into the distributors of Audi, Seat, Nissan, Toyota, Land Rover, Hyundai and Opel brands in Spain. The probes have been
ON SHOW: Many manufacturers at Frankfurt Motorshow are being probed. launched after a series of inspections in July and August. The investigations will look into whether the various firms colluded and exchanged information on prices and marketing. “The investigation of cartels is one of the CNC’s priorities,” the anti-trust authority said. If found guilty of any malpractice, the
companies could face fines of up to 10 per cent of their annual revenue, Spanish daily El Pais reported. It quoted a Renault spokesman as saying the company did not infringe any laws. It is not known what evidence, if any, against the manufacturers and distributors has been found to justify an investigation.
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Blazing lights are a costly extravagance IN crisis-ridden Spain, my wife and I have been nightly witnesses to an extravagant and easily avoidable waste of electricity. It is caused by the stubborn insistence of Benidorm City Hall allowing the, admittedly impressive, spectacle of the dusk-to-dawn illumination of Levante Beach’s famous Boardwalk streetlamps. We get a bird’s-eye-view of the needless excessive cost of maintaining the hundreds, or probably thousands, of lightbulbs which illuminate this ‘Great White Way’ from dusk until sometimes 7am. The cost of maintaining this illumination until early morning could be put to better use repairing the desperate state of Benidorm’s numerous dilapidated and hazardous sidewalks. My wife and I have often stumbled over and witnessed injuries to other hapless pedestrians manoeuvring through this neglected ‘obstacle course’. Having said that, Benidorm is a wonderful place for a happy retirement with its variety of good food at bargain-rate prices. The shows and entertainment are unsurpassed in the rest of Spain, as my Valencian wife and I will readily attest to. Our criticism is intended to improve Benidorm. Richard M McBride, Benidorm (Alicante)
No comparison I THOUGHT I had seen it all until I saw the news about some Gibraltarians (Costa del Sol Issue 1469) demanding the George Cross and comparing themselves to Malta. Have they read about the siege of Malta? Do they know how people suffered? My wife was born in Malta in 1940. Her father was wounded as an AA gunner. People starved. It was more than an inconvenient traffic jam. Enjoy your tax haven but never compare yourselves to a gallant country like Malta! Clive Graham (By email) Editor’s note: The George Cross is the UK’s highest award for gallantry awarded to civilians. It was awarded to the island of Malta by King George VI
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Will someone who has won the lottery and doesn’t know what to do with the money start by rescuing these poor elephants from the circus in La Cala de Mijas (Malaga). They should be sent to a wildlife park where they can live out their lives happily.
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Where’s the harm? CAN someone please explain to me why the police are so set on stopping ‘looky-looky’ sales of handbags, etc? I know, and you know, these bags are just look-a-likes, and to be honest I do not care! I either like them or I don’t, and for €20 I am happy. I would never buy the real designer handbags for hundreds of euros, so leave me to buy a bag to match every outfit, and keep the looky-lookyman with a small income. It is better than mugging for a living! Mary Hopkins, Torremolinos (Malaga)
Bad news THE paradise island of Mallorca is getting some very bad press regarding the sex trade on the island. It would seem from one letter (Issue 1469) that despite numerous complaints by the legitimate traders and owners of bars on the island, who have a genuine concern for the safety and welfare of their customers, there has been little or no action on the part of the authorities. In another letter, a British holidaymaker was attacked by a taxi driver over a matter of €5 and was hospitalised with no action being taken against the driver. As pointed out in both pieces, this could damage Mallorca’s holiday industry. Bad news always travels fast. John Lawrence, Hondon de las Nieves (Alicante)
Time for a rest! REST at last! My three children are back at school this week. Even they are relieved to return. Nearly three months of holidays is hard work for parents, and boring for the children. I know the excuse for such long holidays is it is too hot for school work, but have the authorities never heard of air-conditioning? Mrs Angela Tedds, Estepona (Malaga)
Help needed MANY expats have left Spain in the last few years. The reason for some is they reached a time when they knew they were going to have to leave their home and find a new place to live that would give them the care they might need in the future. A group of community spirited people in Almuñecar (Granada) are working hard to address this need by looking at the possibility of reopening the Residencia Costa Tropical home for the retired. As part of that work they are doing some research to see if there are others who feel the same way they do and want to create a space where people can be independent but never alone. They have put a questionnaire online at www.residenciacosta tropical.com and would be grateful if readers could take a few minutes to answer some simple questions. Helping them out with this does not commit anyone to joining them, but it will show if there is a feeling of support for this community based project. Mel O’Gorman (By email)
Swiss solution I HAVE read via your excellent paper many articles on the working street girls (I do not like the term prostitutes). Now Zurich has found the answer. The Swiss have set up ‘garages’ where clients can retire with the street girls. There will be medical advice and sanitary facilities on hand, and it takes them off the streets. A panic button will be provided in case of trouble. It would be a great idea if we can get this idea over to our town halls. BG (By email)
Double love I DID not move to Spain in search of love, Euro Weekly News (Expat love hunt, page 3, Issue 1470), but I found it! Thirty years ago I fell in love with the country first, and my beautiful wife Francesca soon after. In both cases the love affair has continued to the present day. Thank you Spain for giving me a happy life! Stan Hardmann, Palma (Mallorca).
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4:30pm Countdown 5:15pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Four Rooms 10:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 11:00pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man
SMC
11:00pm - American Pie
12:05am Papillon 2:30am Question Time 3:30am This is BBC Two Preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.
BBC4 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm BBC Proms 10:30pm The Joy of Easy Listening 12:00am Duets 1:00am Solo: The Andy Williams Show 1:30am Carole King and James Taylor: Live at the Troubadour 2:30am The Joy of Easy Listening 4:00am Duets
BBC3
ITV 2
12:00am - Family Guy
12:05am United 93 2:00am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. 4:00am Columbo 5:15am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.
12:35am Gremlins Comedy horror 2:45am America's Got Talent Nick Cannon reveals which three acts have reached the grand finale. 3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home.
12:05am Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes 1:05am The Last Leg 1:50am Random Acts 1:55am Weekender 3:30am New Girl 3:50am The Ricky Gervais Show 4:15am Four Rooms 5:10am Deal or No Deal
Satellite channels SKY1 8:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 8:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:00am Airline USA 9:30am Airline USA 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00pm Hawaii Five-0 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm Modern Family 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Modern Family 10:00pm A League of Their Own 11:00pm Don't Sit in the Front Row 11:30pm Trollied 12:00am Chickens 12:30am Flintoff: From Lord's to the Ring 1:30am Road Wars 2:30am Road Wars 3:30am Spartacus: Gods of the Arena 4:45am Futurama
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:35am Houseguest 7:25am The Muppets Sky Movies Special 7:55am What's Your Number? 9:55am Dark Shadows 11:55am Little Nicky 1:40pm American Pie 3:40pm One for the Money 5:15pm Big 7:00pm Dark Shadows 9:00pm American Pie 11:00pm American Pie 12:40am American Pie 2 2:30am What's Your Number?
SKY MOVIES DRAMA 4:30am The Age of Innocence 7:00am The Hours 9:00am The Help 11:30am 13 Going on 30 1:10pm Think Like a Man 3:15pm This Means War
5:00pm Medicine Man 7:00pm St Elmo's Fire 9:00pm This Means War 10:45pm 13 Going on 30 12:30am Think Like a Man 2:40am About Time: Sky Movies Special 3:00am Flesh and Bone 5:10am The Artist
SKY MOVIES ACTION 6:00am Pain and Gain: Sky Movies Special 6:20am The Top Ten Show 2013 6:40am The Dark Knight Rises: Premiere Special 7:00am The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn 9:00am Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 11:15am Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 2:10pm Skyfall 4:40pm The Spy Who Loved Me 6:50pm Snow White and the Huntsman
9:00pm Skyfall 11:25pm Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 1:35am The Last Boy Scout 3:25am Black Hawk Down 5:50am Casino Royale
TCM 6:00am The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 7:55am Gunsmoke 8:55am Gunsmoke 9:55am The Defector 11:55am 5 Card Stud 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Good Day for a Hanging 5:40pm Alias Jesse James 7:30pm The Pride and the Passion 10:00pm Kiss of the Dragon 11:55pm White Men Can't Jump 2:10am Kiss of the Dragon 3:55am White Men Can't Jump
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Two held for forcing minor into prostitution
HELICOPTER RESCUE: The Guardia Civil’s mountain rescue unit had to be called out.
Flown to safety Rescue team scrambled after pothole fall
A 46-YEAR-OLD potholer had to be airlifted to Denia Hospital after falling and breaking his arm. Five cavers, all of them Spanish, were exploring the Avenc les Retantxes cave in Pego when the accident
happened. They alerted the emergency services, explaining that one of their party had fallen 10 metres and could not climb back to where his companions were waiting. A helicopter from the
Guardia Civil’s mountain rescue unit based in Onteniente (Valencia) had to be called out, owing to the inaccessibility of the steep, rocky Retantxes area. Guardia Civil experts were lowered to the injured
man before bringing him to the surface after immobilising his broken right arm. From there they flew him to the Marina Salud Hospital in Denia for treatment.
A FATHER and his elder daughter have been arrested in Manacor (Mallorca) for allegedly forcing a younger daughter into prostitution. Officers of the Manacor Local Police found the victim hidden in a neighbour’s house after a heated family argument. There she told the officers she had allegedly been forced into prostitution for months by her father and sister, aged 40 and 20 respectively. According to police, the victim’s father was made an offer in May 2012 to travel with his daughter to Madrid, Barcelona and Milan. Then he and his elder daughter threatened and forced the victim into prostitution in order to contribute to the household economy, police added. The accused have been brought before a court charged with alleged ill-treatment and forcing someone into prostitution. Meanwhile, the victim has been put under the protection of the Manacor Minors Prosecutor’s Office.
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2:15am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast The latest news stories and events. 11:00am Saturday Kitchen 12:30pm Home Cooking Made Easy Lorraine Pascale uses her cooking know-how to inspire everyone to home cook the food they love. 1:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 1:05pm Regional News All the latest local news. 1:10pm Weather The latest weather information. 1:15pm Football Focus 2:00pm Athletics 3:30pm Triathlon
4.00pm - midnight 5:30pm Final Score 6:20pm That Puppet Game Show 7:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:15pm Regional News All the latest local news. 7:18pm Weather The latest weather information. 7:20pm Pointless 8:10pm I Love My Country 9:00pm The National Lottery 9:50pm Casualty 10:40pm Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow 11:10pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 11:25pm Weather The latest weather information. 11:30pm Match of the Day Highlights and reaction to all of the latest football action.
1:00am The Football League Show Highlights from the day's Football League games. 2:15am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:20am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
ITV
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Channel 4
3:30am This is BBC Two Preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two. 7:00am Preview 8:25am The Three Musketeers 10:00am The Westerner 11:40am Reel History of Britain 12:10pm The Private Life of, Plants, Living Together 1:00pm The A-Z of TV Cooking 1:45pm Caribbean Food Made Easy 2:15pm University Challenge 2:45pm EastEnders Omnibus A round-up of the week's events from Albert Square.
5:15am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service. 7:00am CITV 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Saturday Cookbook Nadia Sawalha and Mark Sargeant present the cooking series. 11:25am Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 12:25pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 12:40pm The Dales 1:10pm Dinner Date Dating show with a twist. 2:05pm Catchphrase 2:50pm Doc Martin 3:55pm The X Factor
3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home. 7:00am Coronation Street More drama and turmoil from the residents of Coronation Street in the longest running TV Soap. 10:05am Emmerdale Omnibus More drama and turmoil from the residents of Emmerdale. 1:00pm The X Factor 2:05pm The Xtra Factor An exclusive insight into the daily lives of The X Factor contestants. 3:05pm Girlfriends
5:10am Deal or No Deal 6:05am Countdown 6:50am Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not 7:10am The Hoobs Stars are just about Iver's favourite things, along with questions for Hoob News. 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am British GT 8:30am Mobil 1 The Grid 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am American Football Show 11:05am Frasier 11:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 12:05pm The Big Bang Theory 12:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:00pm The Simpsons 1:35pm Undercover Boss Australia 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing
4:40pm Wild China 5:40pm Urban Jungle 6:10pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving. 7:00pm Dragons' Den 8:00pm Dad's Army 8:30pm Count Arthur Strong 9:00pm Thatcher: The Downing Street Years 10:10pm Mock the Week Comedy show combining the best elements of panel show, stand-up and improvised games with two teams of comedians taking a satirical swipe at the news and world events. 10:40pm The Many Faces of... 11:40pm Porridge A sewer trench needs digging near the prison and Fletch and Godber are on the party enlisted to work there. They look forward to their day out, fantasising about district nurses only to be slightly disappointed.
4:55pm Robots 6:35pm Local News and Weather All the very latest local news and weather. 6:45pm ITV News and Weather 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 7:30pm Stepping Out 9:00pm The X Factor 10:00pm Through the Keyhole 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Round-up of the day's news. 11:15pm I Am Legend A military scientist is the lone survivor of a medical catastrophe that has wiped out New York.
4:05pm You've Been Framed! Comedy show which features a selection of camcorder catastrophes and video disasters. 4:35pm You've Been Framed! Comedy show which features a selection of camcorder catastrophes and video disasters. 5:05pm You've Been Framed! 5:35pm You've Been Framed! 6:05pm Babe 2: Pig in the City Family adventure comedy. 7:00pm FYI Daily 7:05pm Babe 2: Pig in the City 8:00pm Dragonheart 8:55pm FYI Daily 9:00pm Dragonheart 10:00pm The Xtra Factor 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:45pm The X Factor
5:10pm Come Dine with Me 5:40pm Come Dine with Me 6:10pm Come Dine with Me 6:45pm Come Dine with Me 7:15pm Come Dine with Me 7:45pm Channel 4 News 8:05pm Double Your House for Half the Money 9:00pm Grand Designs 10:00pm Battle: Los Angeles
ITV 4:55pm - Robots. CGI-animated comedy following the adventures of an idealistic young inventor who comes to Robot City to make it big. While settling in to the city, he discovers the plans of an evil corporation to upgrade the population and scrap those who refuse.
12:10am Starter for 10 1:45am Expired 3:25am This is BBC Two
12:50am The Xtra Factor An exclusive insight into the daily lives of The X Factor contestants. 1:50am Fake Reaction 2:30am Fake Reaction 3:10am The Vampire Diaries 3:50am Teleshopping
12:15am The X Files 2:30am Potiche 4:15am St. Elsewhere 5:05am Hollyoaks Omnibus As Sinead faces court, how can Freddie ensure that she remains silent?
1:05am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45am ITV Nightscreen
BBC3 8:00pm Doctor Who's Greatest Moments 8:30pm Doctor Who 9:15pm Robin Hood 10:00pm Live at the Apollo 10:30pm World's Craziest Fools Mr T takes a look at some of the craziest clips from around the world. 11:00pm Anuvahood 12:30am Family Guy 12:52am Family Guy 1:15am American Dad! Animated adventures of a hapless CIA agent and his family. 1:37am American Dad! Animated adventures of a hapless CIA agent and his family. 2:00am Teenage Exorcists 3:00am Boom Town 3:30am Bad Education School-based sitcom. 4:00am Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular
BBC4 8:00pm Mud, Sweat and Tractors: The Story of Agriculture 9:00pm 10 Things You Didn't Know About Avalanches 10:00pm The Young Montalbano 11:50pm Imagine Investigative documentary series in which various aspects of the arts are explored. 12:55am BBC Four Sessions Series of unique concerts featuring musicians from around the world. 2:10am Top of the Pops 1978 2:45am 10 Things You Didn't Know About Avalanches 3:45am Mud, Sweat and Tractors: The Story of Agriculture Documentary series looking at the history of 20th-century farming in Britain.
Satellite channels SKY1 6:00am Stargate SG-1 7:00am Glee 8:00am Glee 9:00am The Fantasy Football Club 10:00am Sky Sports Game Changers 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 2:00pm WWE Presents Bret Hart 3:00pm WWE SmackDown! 5:00pm Football's Funniest Moments 6:00pm Harrow: A Very British School 7:00pm Modern Family 7:30pm Modern Family 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm A League of Their Own 10:00pm I, Robot 12:15am Road Wars 1:15am Road Wars 2:15am Now That's What I call History! 2:45am Now That's What I call History! 3:15am Armed and Dangerous: Ultimate Forces
4:05am Armed and Dangerous: Ultimate Forces 5:00am Airline USA 5:30am Airline USA
7:00am Soul Surfer 9:00am The Vow 11:00am The Change-Up 1:00pm The Oranges 2:40pm Philadelphia
SKY MOVIES COMEDY
4:55pm Awakenings 7:00pm The Change-Up 9:00pm The Oranges 10:45pm Philadelphia
8:45am Tooth Fairy 2 10:30am A Night at the Roxbury 12:05pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 2:10pm The Campaign 3:45pm A Fantastic Fear of Everything 5:30pm The Hangover Part II 7:25pm A Night at the Roxbury 9:00pm The Campaign 10:30pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 12:30am The Hangover Part II 2:15am National Lampoon's Animal House 4:05am A Fantastic Fear of Everything 5:50am Tooth Fairy 2
SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:10am The Artist
12:55am The Vow 2:45am Soul Surfer 4:40am Carousel
SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:50am Casino Royale 8:05am The Scorpion King 9:40am The Mummy 11:50am The Mummy Returns 2:05pm Wrath of the Titans 3:55pm The Scorpion King 5:35pm The Mummy 7:45pm The Mummy Returns 10:00pm Wrath of the Titans 11:45pm The Transporter 1:20am The Grey 3:20am Missing in
Action 2: The Beginning 5:00am The Perfect Weapon
TCM 6:00am Good Day for a Hanging 7:35am Gunsmoke 8:35am Gunsmoke 9:35am The Spider Woman 10:45am Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon 12:05pm Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear 1:25pm The Scarlet Claw 2:50pm The Hound of the Baskervilles 4:25pm The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 6:05pm The Pearl of Death 7:25pm Sherlock Holmes in Washington 8:45pm Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror 10:00pm Trapped 12:05am Destiny Turns on the Radio 2:00am Trapped 3:55am Destiny Turns on the Radio
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2:20am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:00am Breakfast The latest news stories and events. 8:00am Match of the Day Highlights and reaction to all of the latest football action. 9:30am The Andrew Marr Show Andrew Marr talks to key figures from politics, current affairs and the arts. 10:30am Athletics 2:25pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:30pm Sunday Politics Andrew Neil presents the latest political news, interviews and debate. 3:45pm Bargain Hunt
4.00pm - midnight 4:30pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving. 5:15pm Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. 6:00pm Songs of Praise 6:35pm Britain's Big Wildlife Revival 7:35pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:50pm Regional News All the latest local news. 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile News and stories concerning the heart of the British countryside. 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm What Remains 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm Regional News 11:20pm Weather 11:25pm Match of the Day 2
12:15am That Puppet Game Show 12:55am Heavenly Creatures 2:30am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:35am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
ITV
3:25am This is BBC Two 7:00am Stromboli 8:45am Around the World in 80 Gardens A stunning series exploring the world through 80 of its most inspiring gardens. 9:45am Gardeners' World More handy horticultural tips from the gardening experts. 10:15am The Beechgrove Garden Scotland's favourite gardening programme. 10:45am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:15pm The Incredible Spice Men 12:45pm What to Eat Now 1:15pm Sailing: America's Cup 2:00pm Triathlon The latest sporting coverage.
8:00pm Snog, Marry, Avoid? 8:30pm Great Movie Mistakes Not in 3D. 8:35pm Shrek: Once Upon a Time 9:35pm Shrek 11:00pm Family Guy Animated comedy series about the everyday trials and tribulations of family life. 11:22pm Family Guy Subversive animated comedy about the trials and tribulations of American family life. 11:45pm Bad Education 12:15am American Dad! 12:37am American Dad! 1:00am Stacey Dooley Investigates 2:00am Live at the Electric 2:30am Live at the Electric 3:00am Live at the Electric 3:30am Bad Education 4:00am Stacey Dooley Investigates
3:50am Teleshopping 6:50am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am You've Been Framed! Comedy show which features a selection of camcorder catastrophes and video disasters. 7:25am Emmerdale Omnibus More drama and turmoil from the residents of Emmerdale. 10:00am Coronation Street More drama and turmoil from the residents of Coronation Street in the longest running TV Soap. 1:25pm America's Got Talent Talent show which scours the country in search of the most talented person in America. 3:15pm America's Got Talent
5:05am Hollyoaks Omnibus As Sinead faces court, how can Freddie ensure that she remains silent? 7:10am Ironman 2013 The show goes to beautiful Tenby in Pembrokeshire for Ironman Wales 2013. 7:35am The American Football Show The NFL is back on Channel 4. 8:30am American Football American football highlights. 9:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:55pm The Big Bang Theory 2:25pm The Simpsons 2:55pm The Simpsons 3:25pm Just My Luck
4:35pm Brit Icons 6:05pm You've Been Framed! 6:35pm Local News and Weather 6:45pm ITV News and Weather 7:00pm Prince William: New Father, New World 8:00pm Surprise Surprise 9:00pm The X Factor 10:00pm Vera
4:10pm Johnny English 5:05pm FYI Daily 5:10pm Johnny English 6:00pm The X Factor 7:00pm The Xtra Factor An exclusive insight into the daily lives of The X Factor contestants. 8:00pm Uncle Buck A couple who are called away from home reluctantly choose their children's unreliable Uncle Buck to babysit for three weeks. 9:00pm FYI Daily 9:05pm Uncle Buck 10:00pm The Xtra Factor An exclusive insight into the daily lives of The X Factor contestants. 11:00pm The Big Reunion: On Tour
5:25pm Location, Location, Location Phil and Kirstie head for Liverpool. 6:30pm Eragon 8:30pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm The Political Slot 9:00pm Hitler's Rise: The Colour Films Hitler's Rise: The Colour Films follow the Fuhrer's rise to power, which was as unforeseeable as it was catastrophic. This second episode begins with the German economic crisis of 1929, which provides an unexpected opportunity for Hitler. 10:00pm Paul Simon Pegg and Nick Frost both co-wrote and co-star in this sci fi comedy thriller - directed by Superbad's Greg Mottola - about a couple of geeky British UFO watchers that encounter a real life alien. Following a trip to comic-con, Graeme and Clive are driving an RV around places in the US where UFOs have been sighted. One night, they witness a car crash, but when they go to inspect the wreckage, they're surprised to discover an extraterrestrial called Paul.
BBC2 11:45pm - Moon. Astronaut Sam Rockwell is on a 3-year mission, with only a computer for company, when odd occurrences begin to test his sanity. Acclaimed sci-fi thriller with Kevin Spacey.
12:00am ITV News and Weather 12:15am The Unforgettable... 12:45am Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights 1:45am The Store 3:45am British Superbike Highlights 4:35am Motorsport UK 5:25am ITV Nightscreen
1:15am Countryfile News and stories concerning the heart of the British countryside. 2:15am Holby City 3:15am This is BBC Two
BBC4 8:00pm Mud, Sweat and Tractors: The Story of Agriculture Documentary series about the history of 20th-century farming in Britain looks at how two of our finest native breeds of cattle, Hereford and Aberdeen Angus, reigned supreme before World War Two and helped earn Britain a reputation as the 'stockyard of the world'. It also shows how, since then, both breeds have been transformed to a much larger size - from standing only to the stockman's waist to reaching his shoulder. 9:00pm The Review Show Round table arts and culture discussion programme with Martha Kearney. 10:00pm King Kong 11:35pm Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies 12:35am Joy of Easy Listening 2:05am Duets 3:05am Solo: The Andy Williams Show 3:35am Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies
Channel 4
4:45am ITV Nightscreen 7:00am CITV 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Ade in Britain 11:30am Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 12:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 12:35pm Columbo The dishevelled detective tests his deductive skills in another case of murder and intrigue. 2:35pm The X Factor 3:35pm Big Star's Little Star
4:45pm EastEnders Omnibus A round-up of the week's events from Albert Square. 5:45pm Athletics Coverage of all the latest action from the world of Athletics. 6:30pm Super League Playoffs 7:30pm Iolo's Great Welsh Parks 8:00pm The Great British Bake Off 9:00pm Dragons' Den 10:00pm The Story of the Jews 11:00pm QI XL Quiz show. Stephen Fry looks at people whose names start with J. 11:45pm Moon
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BBC3
ITV 2
12:05am American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile A sticky return for the filthy franchise. 1:00am FYI Daily 1:05am American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile A sticky return for the filthy franchise. 2:10am The X Factor 3:05am The Xtra Factor An exclusive insight into the daily lives of The X Factor contestants. 3:55am Teleshopping
12:05am 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 1:10am Alan Carr: Chatty Man Alan is joined by US pop star Miley Cyrus who chats and performs her latest single We Can't Stop. 2:05am American Football Live 5:45am Ironman 2013 The show goes to beautiful Tenby in Pembrokeshire for Ironman Wales 2013.
Satellite channels SKY1 7:00am The Hour of Power 8:00am Glee 9:00am Glee 10:00am Football's Funniest Moments 11:00am World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 12:00pm WWE Experience 1:00pm WWE Presents Bret Hart 2:00pm Futurama 2:30pm Futurama 3:00pm Futurama 3:30pm Futurama 4:00pm Elysium Special 4:30pm One Direction: One Day 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm Modern Family 6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm Moone Boy 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Harrow: A Very British School 10:00pm A Touch of Cloth 11:00pm Chickens 11:30pm Trollied
12:00am Cop Squad 1:00am Road Wars 2:00am Now That's What I call History! 2:30am Now That's What I call History! 3:00am Armed and Dangerous: Ultimate Forces 4:00am Armed and Dangerous: Ultimate Forces 5:00am Airline USA 5:30am Crash Test Dummies
SKY MOVIES DRAMA
7:45pm Flags of Our Fathers 10:00pm The Bourne Legacy
4:40am Carousel 7:00am When Harry Tries to Marry 8:40am Sparkle 10:40am The Rum Diary 12:45pm Monte Carlo 2:45pm Anna Karenina
12:20am Transporter 2 1:55am The Island 4:15am Money Train
SKY MOVIES COMEDY
5:00pm Shadowlands 7:15pm The Big Year 9:00pm Anna Karenina 11:15pm Sparkle
5:50am Tooth Fairy 2 7:25am Tower Heist 9:10am Shrek 2 10:45am Meet the Parents 12:35pm Bedtime Stories 2:15pm The Watch
1:15am When Harry Tries to Marry 3:00am Moonlight Mile 5:10am The Big Year
4:00pm Shrek 2 5:35pm Meet the Parents 7:25pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 9:00pm The Watch 10:45pm Tower Heist 12:30am Wanderlust 2:10am How to Make Love to a Woman 3:45am Head of State
SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:00am The Perfect Weapon 6:30am Batman 8:20am Gladiator 11:00am Flags of Our Fathers 1:15pm The Bourne Legacy 3:35pm Jurassic Park III 5:10pm Gladiator
TCM 6:00am The Spider Woman 7:05am The Hound of the Baskervilles 8:40am The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 10:20am The Pearl of Death 11:40am Sherlock Holmes in Washington 1:05pm Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror 2:25pm The King and Four Queens 4:00pm Domino Kid 5:30pm Yellow Sky 7:25pm The Fighting Lawman 8:45pm I Killed Wild Bill Hickok 10:00pm Pale Rider 12:15am The Revengers 2:15am Pale Rider 4:15am A Show of Force
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2:35am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast The latest news stories and events. 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 12:00pm Street Patrol UK 12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt Game show in which two teams compete for the best bargains before they go up for auction. 2:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Perfection
4.00pm - midnight 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Wanted Down Under 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out Documentary series which features surprising real life stories from where you live. 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama Investigative documentary that uncovers stories about Britain and the world. 10:00pm Motorway Cops Documentary following the traffic police. 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News All the latest local news. 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Who Do You Think You Are? Celebrity genealogy series.
12:35am Confetti 2:10am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:15am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
BBC3 8:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 9:00pm Pop's Greatest Dance Crazes 10:00pm Fazer's Urban Takeover 11:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:30pm EastEnders Another visit to the residents of Albert Square, for a regular dose of drama, excitement and tears. 12:00am Family Guy Cult animated comedy at its funniest. 12:22am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! Animated adventures of a hapless CIA agent and his family. 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Fazer's Urban Takeover 2:30am Teenage Exorcists 3:30am Russell Howard's Good News 4:00am Teenage Exorcists
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3:15am This is BBC Two 7:00am Preview 7:05am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 8:05am Street Patrol UK 8:50am Plan it, Build it 9:20am Real Rescues 10:05am Restoration Home 11:05am Robbed, Raided and Reunited 11:35am Click 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm World News 1:00pm Daily Politics Conference Special 2:00pm Mastermind Classic quiz show. 2:30pm Sailing: America's Cup 3:15pm Great British Menu 3:45pm Ocean Giants
5:25am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 3:00pm Storage Hoarders
3:55am Teleshopping 6:55am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am Emmerdale 7:25am Coronation Street 7:50am Coronation Street 8:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 9:10am You've Been Framed! 9:40am Dinner Date 10:40am The Real Housewives of New York City Reality series following a group of affluent Manhattan housewives. 11:35am The Real Housewives of Vancouver 12:30pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 1:30pm Emmerdale 2:00pm Coronation Street 2:30pm Coronation Street 3:00pm The Jeremy Kyle Show
5:45am Ironman 2013 6:10am Golf 6:15am Deal or No Deal 7:10am The Treacle People 7:20am The Hoobs 7:45am The Hoobs 8:10am According to Jim 8:35am Will and Grace 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:05am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Jamie's 15 Minute Meals 1:35pm River Cottage Veg 2:05pm Sands of Iwo Jima
4:45pm Elephant Diaries 5:15pm The Seven Ages of Britain 6:15pm Cash in the Attic Series which looks at the real value of household junk. 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 8:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm The Incredible Spice Men 10:00pm Robert Peston Goes Shopping 11:00pm The Sarah Millican Television Programme 11:30pm Newsnight
4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Countrywise 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm David Frost: Hello, GoodEvening and Farewell
4:05pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:10pm The Real Housewives of Vancouver 6:05pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed! Comedy show which features a selection of camcorder catastrophes and video disasters. 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm The X Factor 10:00pm Hot Fuzz 10:55pm FYI Daily 11:00pm Hot Fuzz
4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Jamie's Money Saving Meals The average price of the recipes in this episode is just ÂŁ1.55 per portion. 9:30pm Gadget Man 10:00pm The Fried Chicken Shop 11:00pm Ramsay's Hotel Hell 11:55pm Blackout
Satellite Systems SKY1
11:00pm - I, Robot
In 2035, robots are built to help humans. But when there's a murder, cop Will Smith is convinced that the machines have gone bad. Pulsating sci-fi action.
Will Smith
12:20am Today at the Conference Political update. 12:50am The Women's Football Show Football series looking at the biggest issues in the Women's game. 1:20am The Story of the Jews 2:20am The Hairy Bikers: Restoration Road Trip 3:20am This is BBC Two 5:00am Rock Types at Great Heights 5:50am Deadly Dilemmas
BBC4 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Nature's Microworlds Series in which Steve Backshall looks at some of the world's most iconic ecosystems. 9:00pm The Two Thousand Year Old Computer 10:00pm Lost Kingdoms of South America 11:00pm 10 Things You Didn't Know About Avalanches 12:00am Sex: A Horizon Guide 1:00am Tribe 2:00am The Two Thousand Year Old Computer 3:00am Nature's Microworlds Nature series in which Steve Backshall looks at some of the world's most iconic ecosystems. 3:30am Lost Kingdoms of South America
12:35am Piers Morgan's Life Stories Lulu joins Piers Morgan to talk about her life and 50-year career. 1:30am Jackpot247 4:00am Champions League Weekly 4:25am ITV Nightscreen
12:25am Girlfriends 1:30am Gremlins 2:25am FYI Daily 2:30am Gremlins 3:20am The Hot Desk Exclusive gossip from special celebrity guests and the hottest bands around. 3:30am Teleshopping
1:35am Random Acts 1:40am Educating Yorkshire Second episode of the documentary series exploring life at Thornhill Academy. 2:35am Top Boy 3:30am Run 4:25am Misfits 5:20am Genevieve
Satellite channels SKY1 6:00am Crash Test Dummies 6:30am Crash Test Dummies 7:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 8:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 8:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:00am Airline USA 9:30am Airline USA 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00pm Hawaii Five-0 3:00pm Hawaii Five-0 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm Modern Family 6:30pm Modern Family 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm A League of Their Own 10:00pm Kick Ass Kung Fu 11:00pm I, Robot
1:15am Arrow 2:15am Spartacus: Vengeance 3:30am Nothing to Declare 4:00am Miami SWAT/Border Invasion USA 5:00am Stargate SG-1
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:25am Bedtime Stories 7:05am Tommy Boy 8:45am Caddyshack 10:30am Liar Liar 12:10pm Ted 2:05pm The Mask 3:55pm Six Days, Seven Nights
SKY MOVIES DRAMA
7:10pm The Next Karate Kid 9:00pm The Karate Kid 11:10pm The Karate Kid, Part II
5:10am The Big Year 7:00am My Girl 8:50am The Artist 10:40am The Hours 12:45pm We Bought a Zoo 3:00pm To Rome with Love
1:05am The Karate Kid, Part II 3:00am The Next Karate Kid 4:50am Underworld: Awakening
5:00pm St Elmo's Fire 7:00pm My Girl 9:00pm We Bought a Zoo 11:15pm To Rome with Love 1:10am Girl, Interrupted 3:25am Intersection 5:10am The Artist
5:45pm Caddyshack 7:30pm Liar Liar 9:00pm The Mask 10:45pm Ted
SKY MOVIES ACTION
12:35am The Pool Boys 2:05am Not Suitable for Children 3:45am Boogie Woogie 5:20am Big Business
4:15am Money Train 6:10am Jurassic Park III 7:50am Alexander 10:50am National Treasure 1:05pm The Karate Kid 3:15pm The Karate Kid, Part II 5:15pm The Karate Kid, Part II
TCM 6:00am TCM Shorts 6:15am The King and Four Queens 7:45am I Killed Wild Bill Hickok 9:00am The Fighting Lawman 10:25am Yellow Sky 12:20pm Domino Kid 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Rio Lobo 6:10pm Cowboy 8:00pm Firecreek 10:00pm Lethal Weapon 3 12:20am Come See The Paradise 3:00am Lethal Weapon 3 4:55am TCM Shorts 5:15am Off Set
EUROPEAN PRESS OPINION & COMMENT
12 - 18 September 2013
EWN
www.euroweeklynews.com
Costa Blanca North
LEAPY LEE SAYS IT GREAT EVENT: The Proms. faces, all baring their emotions without a damn Burka in sight. The Burka is a travesty. This awful facial shroud actually sums up the oppressive way of life our enemies would have us adopt, if we allowed it, which we never will. The French have already banned this unacceptable mask of misery and I was delighted to see Conservative MP Philip Hollobone
OTHERS THINK IT come out this week and state that if one of these women required a ‘face to face’ consultation, they would not be welcome unless their faces could actually be observed. Let us be absolutely clear here. The Burka has nothing whatsoever to do with religion. At no point does the Koran mention the female form has to be covered from top to toe,
merely that they should be attired modestly. (Call me old fashioned, but observing the way some of our ladies expose themselves these days the Koran may have a point!) No, having lived in a Muslim country for almost eight years, I can tell you, the only reason their women are covered in this way is that some of the men are so randy and emotionally insecure; they simply can’t trust other males to keep their hands off them. It really is as simple as that. As far as the women themselves are concerned, some comply because they are simply petrified of their chosen partners, others retain a masochistic or subservient attitude, and only a few truly enjoy the anonymity and intimidating effect this threatening emotion eraser has on those around them. This week’s message? Ban the Burka and God bless the Proms. Keep the Faith. Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com.
Right again CONGRATULATIONS on yet another article in the EWN that I, and I am sure 99 per cent of the population, agree with. My friends and acquaintances all agree with Leapy about keeping out of the Syrian conflict. Thank you once again for expressing our thoughts so clearly. Keep it up! Cynthia Blantern, (Malaga)
A tragedy
LETTERS TO LEAPY
ROYAL ALBERT HALL LONDON
Proms show those who are so proud to be gloriously British TO me one of the most wonderfully British events of the year is The Proms. The series of classical music concerts held at London’s Royal Albert Hall, sum up everything that is gloriously British. As I looked out at the thousands who took part in this year’s final, heart bursting night, my thoughts turned to the subsequent despair and envy that must be felt by the enemies in our midst. Misguided zealots, who actually think they can replace the British heritage and way of life with their own austere undemocratic slavery. As I looked out across this wonderful gathering, with the flags of the Commonwealth and our nation waving proudly in the breeze and the uplifting tones of ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ ringing stridently out from 10,000 throats, I was struck by two thoughts. One was why our Scottish partners would ever want to leave our age old alliance! And secondly the sight of thousands of joyful
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REGARDING Syria. It is a tragedy what is happening there. I have to say I disagree with a lot of what Leapy says, but this time he has it right. Democracy has finally been heard with the UK parliament voting against military action. Clara Anderson, Torrevieja, (Alicante).
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EUROPEAN TUESDAY PRESS TV
EWN
12 - 18 September 2013 Costa Blanca North
www.euroweeklynews.com
BBC1
BBC2
2:15am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:00am Breakfast The latest news stories and events. 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 12:00pm Street Patrol UK 12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt Game show in which two teams compete for the best bargains before they go up for auction. 2:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 2:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 2:45pm Doctors Drama series set in a busy Midlands medical practice. 3:15pm Perfection General knowledge quiz show.
4.00pm - midnight 4:00pm Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. 4:45pm Wanted Down Under 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 8:00pm The One Show Magazine series featuring a mix of interviews, topical reports and features from around the UK. 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm New Tricks 11:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 11:25pm Regional News All the latest local news. 11:30pm Weather The latest weather information. 11:35pm Britain's Broken Families
12:25am Dragonfly Sci-fi drama. 2:05am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:10am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
BBC3 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm The Insider 10:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 11:00pm Bad Education 11:30pm EastEnders Another visit to the residents of Albert Square, for a regular dose of drama, excitement and tears. 12:00am Family Guy Animated comedy about family life. 12:22am Family Guy Animated comedy about family life. 12:45am American Dad! Animated adventures of a hapless CIA agent and his family. 1:07am American Dad! Animated adventures of a hapless CIA agent and his family. 1:30am Bad Education 2:00am Don't Tell the Bride Series in which the groom must choose every detail of his upcoming nuptials. 3:00am Fazer's Urban Takeover 4:00am Don't Tell the Bride
ITV
ITV 2
Channel 4
5:50am Deadly Dilemmas 6:20am The Burrowers - Learning Zone 6:50am In My Shoes 7:00am Preview 7:05am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 8:05am Street Patrol UK 8:50am Claimed and Shamed 9:20am Real Rescues Documentary series which follows the dramatic day-to-day work of the emergency services. 10:05am Britain's Big Wildlife Revival 11:05am Robbed, Raided and Reunited 11:35am HARDtalk 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm World News 1:00pm Daily Politics Conference Special 2:00pm Coast A look back at part of an episode of coast. 2:15pm Celebrity Mastermind 3:15pm Great British Menu 3:45pm Ocean Giants
4:25am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 3:00pm Storage Hoarders
3:30am Teleshopping 7:00am Emmerdale Popular long-running soap opera, set in a Yorkshire village. 7:25am Coronation Street 7:50am Coronation Street More drama and turmoil from the residents of Coronation Street in the longest running TV Soap. 8:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 9:10am You've Been Framed! 9:40am Dinner Date 10:40am The Real Housewives of New York City Reality series following a group of affluent Manhattan housewives. 11:35am The Real Housewives of Vancouver 12:30pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 1:30pm Emmerdale Popular longrunning soap opera, set in a Yorkshire village. 2:00pm Coronation Street 2:30pm Coronation Street 3:00pm The Jeremy Kyle Show
5:20am Genevieve 6:55am Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 7:20am The Hoobs 7:45am The Hoobs The Hoobs are very impressed by how high frogs can jump. But how do they do it? 8:10am According to Jim 8:35am Will and Grace 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory Leonard is devastated when Stuart from the comic book shop chats Penny up. 12:00pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary Includes news headlines and weather. 1:05pm Jamie's 15 Minute Meals 1:35pm River Cottage Veg 2:05pm Kidnapped
4:45pm Elephant Diaries 5:15pm The Seven Ages of Britain 6:15pm Cash in the Attic Series which looks at the real value of household junk. 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 8:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:00pm The Midwives 11:00pm Later Live... with Jools Holland 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories.
4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm UEFA Champions League 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm UEFA Champions League
4:05pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:10pm The Real Housewives of Vancouver 6:05pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 7:00pm Dinner Date Dating show with a twist. 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm You've Been Framed! Comedy show which features a selection of camcorder catastrophes and video disasters. 10:00pm The Magaluf Weekender 11:00pm Crazy Beaches 11:30pm Celebrity Juice
4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks Will struggles to deal with the consequences of his actions. 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Double Your House for Half the Money 10:00pm Posh Pawn 11:00pm Fabulous Fashionistas
BBC3
12:45am - American Dad!
Animated adventures of a hapless CIA agent and his family. Francine gets a job at Stan's office, which cramps his style and his ability to flirt with co-workers. When Francine retaliates with a little flirting of her own, war breaks out at work.
12:20am Today at the Conference Political update. 12:50am The Midwives 1:50am The United States of Television: America in Primetime 2:50am This is BBC Two 5:00am Regency Life: 3 Lives in 1 Day 5:30am The World My Stuff and Me
BBC4 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Nature's Microworlds Series in which Steve Backshall looks at some of the world's most iconic ecosystems. 9:00pm A Pembrokeshire Farm 9:30pm Britain on Film 10:00pm The Other Pompeii: Life and Death in Herculaneum 11:00pm The Bridges That Built London - With Dan Cruickshank 12:00am Michael Wood on Beowulf 1:00am The Viking Sagas 2:00am Britain on Film The Home Front. 2:30am A Pembrokeshire Farm 3:00am Nature's Microworlds Series in which Steve Backshall looks at some of the world's most iconic ecosystems. 3:30am The Other Pompeii: Life and Death in Herculaneum
12:35am The Return Supernatural chiller. 2:00am Jackpot247 4:00am Loose Women 4:45am ITV Nightscreen
12:15am Funny People 1:10am FYI Daily 1:15am Funny People 3:00am Life's Funniest Moments 3:25am Teleshopping
12:05am Bouncers 1:10am Random Acts Stunning graphics take the nightly short-form arts strand deep under the sea. 1:15am Pokerstars.Com Caribbean Adventure 2:10am American Football 3:05am Kotv Boxing 3:35am Beach Volleyball 4:30am British GT 4:55am Mobil 1 The Grid 5:25am Countdown
Satellite channels SKY1 6:00am Stargate SG-1 7:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 8:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 8:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:00am Airline USA 9:30am Airline USA 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00pm Hawaii Five-0 3:00pm Hawaii Five-0 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm Modern Family 6:30pm Modern Family 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Modern Family 10:00pm A Touch of Cloth 11:00pm Cop Squad 12:00am Arrow 1:00am Now That's What I call History! 1:30am Now
That's What I call History! 2:00am Nothing to Declare 2:30am Nothing to Declare 3:00am Road Wars 4:00am Miami SWAT/Border Invasion USA 5:00am Stargate SG-1
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:20am Big Business 7:00am Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 8:45am The Three Stooges 10:30am Evolution 12:15pm Without a Paddle 2:00pm Here Comes the Boom 3:45pm Beetlejuice 5:30pm I Don't Know How She Does it 7:15pm Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 9:00pm Here Comes the Boom 10:45pm The Three Stooges 12:20am Without a Paddle 2:00am Fright Night 3:50am Orange County 5:15am Evolution
SKY MOVIES DRAMA
1:05pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 3:40pm Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
5:10am The Artist 7:00am Field of Dreams 9:00am The Vow 11:00am One Day 1:00pm Notting Hill 3:10pm About Time: Sky Movies Special 3:25pm The Oranges
6:30pm Casino Royale 9:00pm Quantum of Solace 11:00pm Bad Boys II
5:00pm Twins 7:00pm One Day 9:00pm Notting Hill 11:15pm The Oranges 1:00am Twins 3:00am The Vow 4:55am About Time: Sky Movies Special 5:15am Easy Come, Easy Go
SKY MOVIES ACTION 4:50am Underworld: Awakening 6:30am The Avengers Special 7:00am Last Man Standing 8:45am Casino Royale 11:15am Quantum of Solace
1:30am Mad Max 3:10am First Blood 4:50am Death Warrant
TCM 6:00am Firecreek 7:50am Gunsmoke 8:55am Gunsmoke 9:55am Cowboy 11:45am Rio Lobo 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Rio Bravo 6:45pm Sam Whiskey 8:35pm Gun Battle at Monterey 10:00pm The Beast 12:10am Bull Durham 2:10am The Beast 4:15am Bull Durham
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EUROPEAN PRESS WEDNESDAY TV
EWN
12 - 18 September 2013 Costa Blanca North
www.euroweeklynews.com
BBC1
BBC2
2:10am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:00am Breakfast The latest news stories and events. 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 12:00pm Street Patrol UK 12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt Game show in which two teams compete for the best bargains before they go up for auction. 2:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 2:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 2:45pm Doctors Drama series set in a busy Midlands medical practice. 3:15pm Perfection
4.00pm - midnight 4:00pm Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. 4:45pm Wanted Down Under 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 8:00pm The One Show Magazine series featuring a mix of interviews, topical reports and features from around the UK. 9:00pm Watchdog 10:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 11:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 11:25pm Regional News All the latest local news. 11:30pm Weather The latest weather information. 11:35pm Father Figure
12:05am Room 101 12:45am The History Boys 2:35am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:40am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
BBC3 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Motorway Cops Documentary following the traffic police. 10:00pm Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents 11:00pm Boom Town 11:30pm Russell Howard's Good News 12:00am Family Guy Animated comedy series about family life. 12:22am Family Guy Animated comedy series about American family life. 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Boom Town 2:00am The Insider 3:00am Bad Education 3:30am Comedy Fest Live 4:30am Bad Education
ITV
ITV 2
Channel 4
6:00am Joey's First Fight 6:15am Lilly the Magnificent 6:30am My Kite is Flying 6:45am Little Alien 7:00am Preview 7:15am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 8:15am Street Patrol UK 9:00am Claimed and Shamed 9:30am Real Rescues Documentary series which follows the dramatic day-to-day work of the emergency services. 10:15am Wild Shepherdess with Kate Humble 11:15am Robbed, Raided and Reunited 11:45am See Hear Magazine programme for the deaf community. 12:15pm Sailing: America's Cup 1:00pm Daily Politics Conference Special 2:00pm Mastermind 2:30pm Great British Menu 3:00pm Daily Politics Leader Speech
4:45am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 3:00pm Storage Hoarders
3:25am Teleshopping 6:50am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am Emmerdale Popular long-running soap opera, set in a Yorkshire village. 7:25am The Xtra Factor An exclusive insight into the daily lives of The X Factor contestants. 8:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Jeremy Kyle presents the American version of his popular talk show. 9:10am You've Been Framed! 9:40am Dinner Date 10:40am The Real Housewives of New York City Reality series following a group of affluent Manhattan housewives. 11:35am The Real Housewives of Vancouver 12:30pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 1:30pm Emmerdale Popular long-running soap opera, set in a Yorkshire village. 2:00pm The Xtra Factor 3:00pm The Jeremy Kyle Show
5:25am Countdown 6:10am Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not 6:20am Deal or No Deal 7:10am The Treacle People The sticky heroes take a well-earned break as they set off for their summer holidays on Bessie. 7:20am The Hoobs 7:45am The Hoobs 8:10am According to Jim Cheryl goes behind Jim's back and loans Andy $1,000 as a deposit for a flat. 8:35am Will and Grace 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Jamie's 15 Minute Meals 1:35pm Hugh's 3 Good Things 1:55pm A Town Like Alice
5:00pm Coast A look back at part of an episode of coast. 5:10pm The Seven Ages of Britain 6:10pm Cash in the Attic Series which looks at the real value of household junk. 6:55pm Party Political Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 8:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. 9:00pm The House That ÂŁ100k Built 10:00pm Science Britannica 11:00pm The Culture Show 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories.
4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Big Star's Little Star 10:00pm Whitechapel 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm Through the Keyhole
4:05pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:10pm The Real Housewives of Vancouver 6:05pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Funniest Ever You've Been Framed! 10:00pm Girlfriends 11:00pm Couples Retreat 11:55pm FYI Daily
4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks A furious Jack makes Frankie apologise. Tragedy strikes for the Roscoes. 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm 4thought.tv 4thought.tv asks: Can food nourish your soul? 9:00pm The Three Day Nanny 10:00pm Grand Designs You couldn't meet two more different people than Martin and Kae Walker. 11:00pm The Last Leg 11:50pm Ramsay's Hotel Hell
CH4
11:00am The Big Bang Theory While Leonard and Raj take a heartbroken Howard to Las Vegas, Sheldon locks himself out of the flat and has to stay with Penny.
Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch & Mayim Bialik
12:20am Today at the Conference Political update. 12:50am The Midwives Series following the work of midwives at Birmingham Women's Hospital. 1:50am See Hear Magazine programme for the deaf community. 2:20am This is BBC Two 5:00am Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here - Learning Zone 5:20am D-Day: The Last Heroes 5:55am The Last Days of Anne Boleyn - Learning Zone
BBC4 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Nature's Microworlds Series in which Steve Backshall looks at some of the world's most iconic ecosystems. 9:00pm Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th Century History for Girls 10:00pm Fabric of Britain 11:00pm Seamus Heaney: A Life in Pictures 11:40pm Seamus Heaney Talks to Kirsty Wark 12:10am Something to Write Home About: Seamus Heaney 12:40am Lost Kingdoms of South America 1:40am The Two Thousand Year Old Computer 2:40am Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th Century History for Girls 3:40am Fabric of Britain
12:35am Great Night Out 1:30am Jackpot247 4:00am British Touring Car Championships Rockingham. 5:15am ITV Nightscreen
12:00am Couples Retreat 1:20am America's Got Talent Talent show which scours the country in search of the most talented person in America. 3:00am Life's Funniest Moments 3:25am Teleshopping
12:45am Random Acts 12:50am Itunes Festival 2013 1:50am Shameless USA 2:45am Abhaas 4:40am Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not 5:35am Deal or No Deal
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A great mind teeming with images… Bruce Walbran
Historically Speaking!
Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.
Bruce - a former UK career linguist - has studied national history and culture for years. A Spanish resident for two decades, he lives in Alfaz del Pi, near Benidorm.
it would be one in particular that would cement his name amongst history’s greatest literary figures. That work of fiction is, of course, The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha, whose eponymous hero travels the length and breadth of the land in search of adventure with his confidant, Sancho Panza, constantly unable to reconcile his chivalrous values with the values of those he encounters. The book, or two books, as it was written in two parts, deals with a number of themes, and there have been many
interpretations put forward as to the intrinsic meaning of the story; the consensus of opinion being that it is a tale all about satirizing the romance of chivalry, poking fun at the values of the aristocracy. Indeed the novel portrays lowly folk like goatherds and shepherds as being thoughtful and philosophical to emphasize this point. But, as you can well imagine, there’s got to be much more to it than that. A work of fiction so revered by both readers and scholars alike has to be about more than just taking the mickey out of someone or something.
GREAT IMAGINATION: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Very much so. The magic of the novel lies in its appeal to everyone as it fascinates different people in different ways, making it the first true, modern novel, investigating the lure of fantasy and imagination over the realities of the mundane world. One can imagine his mind teeming with the images of his fictional hero gambolling through one escapade after another while he himself went about his daily grind, collecting tributes to ensure, among other things, the preservation of the aristocracy
CARME CHACON, former Defence Minister and contender for the PSOE party leadership, is off to the US for a sabbatical year. As a Barcelona-based Catalan she can stay out of the separatist issue secretly Cassandra Nash backed by many PSC members who halfand not entirely impartial reaction – heartedly follow the party to the Spanish political scene line. Chacon’s true feelings regarding Catalan independence are not known, but her ambitions SABBATICAL YEAR: Carme Chacon is off to the US. to lead the party and, eventually, financial corruption case which concentrate on the economy Spain are no mystery. So she will Barcenas has unravelled to the instead of explaining away return when the dust has settled, point that it entangles the PP still Barcenas and Gurtel. Unfortunately, there is so much and make her leadership move more. What loses support for the PP is what won them the 2011 to explain away that the then. Clever, fragrant Chacon! elections: the economy. government cannot get on with Two years ago first-time PP its real business until it comes voters believed Mariano Rajoy clean. Or dirty, as the case might would salvage the economy. be. He has failed, but if there TWO out of every three people were a noticeable upturn, if who voted PP in November 2011 unemployment queues would not do so now. shortened, if there were more TWO computers used by Luis Revelations from the ex-PP spending on health and Barcenas at the PP party Treasurer and Senator Luis education, much would be headquarters in Madrid were Barcenas have not helped. forgiven and votes won back. handed to investigating Judge Neither has the Gurtel politicalRajoy knows this and wants to Pablo Ruz. One hard-drive was
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and the monarchy. Something he was completely powerless to alter. But he was writing in a time of change. Across Europe people were beginning to question the established values of church and monarchy. People were beginning to think for themselves. And Don Quixote is a beautifully tragic and satirical reflection of that great shift in consciousness. It is a celebration of the imagination that has not lost its appeal through the years because it reassures us that, come what may, it’s okay to dream.
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RODRIGO was a barber of Galician descent living in Alcala de Henares in the 16th century. As was the custom with barbers of the time, he also carried out minor medical procedures like blood-letting and the setting of bones. Leonor was the daughter of a nobleman who had lost his fortune, thus obliging him to sell her into matrimony with the reasonably successful Rodrigo in 1543. Such situations were not extraordinary as regards life in the kingdom of Castile-Leon at the time. What would prove to be extraordinary, however, would be the effect their fourth child would have upon the world. In September of 1547 Leonor gave birth to a boy who the couple duly christened: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. He would during his lifetime publish many works of fiction but
Suits you, sir! FRANCISCO CAMPS, former president of the Valencian Community was allegedly up to his neck in Gurtel corruption. The Valencian Government supposedly handed out government contracts in return for commissions and Camps was purportedly bribed with made-to-measure suits. The case reached court but a nine-strong jury, all local residents, acquitted him by a five-to-four majority. Camps’s name has reappeared in the Noos scandal embroiling the king’s son-in-law Iñaki Urdangarin in the alleged misuse of public funds. The Noos case emerged during an earlier politicalfinancial corruption case in Palma de Mallorca and ongoing investigations link both Camps and Valencia City Mayor Rita Barbera to Noos. missing and the other destroyed. Remanded Barcenas claims they contained details of irregular
LINKED: Francisco Camps. Their parliamentary immunity gives them the right to be tried in Valencia by a superior court. As a result the Mallorca public prosecutor wants to shift the entire Urdangarin investigation to Valencia’s Upper Court of Justice. This would remove persistent and fearless Judge Jose Castro from the case after three years. It could stem from a desire to see justice done. Or someone, somewhere hopes that a public already gorged on a diet of Gurtel and Barcenas will lose its appetite for the Urdangarin scandal. funding, a claim the party denies. So why try to hide something that never existed?
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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Be your charming self this week without pushing too much. A natural approach when you are seeking a response is the best course of action. Simply being in the right place and under someoneʼs gaze is all that is required. Are you getting itchy because an offer is not forthcoming? Well, if you absolutely must, then get a little bird to whisper in their ear. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It is clear that you really love your hearth and home but, every now and again, there is a small voice calling. The good things in life appeal and, to have these, an effort is involved. Do not underestimate the amount of pleasure that you will enjoy when putting in that extra effort. It does, after all, involve other people. Some of those people prove to be quite fascinating. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Having put in extra effort to bring a zing into your life, it is important that you keep the impetus going. This is not only good for your health and wealth, but also your mind. Although trying something new brings a few odd remarks your way, try not to be sidetracked. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) There is still a strong accent on family matters and getting things sorted out. The way ahead is clear. If you are able to persuade someone that an idea was theirs and not yours, so much the better. Being in a practical mood serves you well because it is possible to get a lot done in the next few days. The weekend, however, is another matter. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your mind is still sharp this week and there are many questions that you would like answered. Doing a bit of research proves fruitful and also quite amusing. A recent contact may not come up with the proposition hoped for, but realise that it is still early days. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) A meeting midweek could mean a change to your finances for the better. In the short term, it may be necessary for you to rearrange money and appointments but try not to be too put out. Change is something that we become less tolerant of after a situation has gone on for a time.
September 14: Sam Neill, 66. New Zealand actor who played Dr Alan Grant in the Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic Park. September 15: Prince Henry of Wales, 29. The younger son of Charles, Prince of Wales and his first wife Diana.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Hedges, 2 Enters, 3 Seated, 4 Heaven, 5 Ranges, 6 Batter, 7 Absent, 8 Barest, 9 Healer, 10 Breath, 11 Dearly, 12 Splash, 13 Seared, 14 Shells, 15 Asters, 16 Meddle, 17 Sparks, 18 Elders, 19 Course
IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Taking the bull by the horns can prove tricky because you are not going to put up with being restricted this month. Anyone who tackles you head-on may be either brave or stupid. You, however, are brimming with confidence and raring to go.
September 12: Jason Statham, 46. British actor known for his roles in Transporter and Fast & Furious.
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September 16: B.B. King, 88. American blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. Famous for naming his guitar Lucille.
September 13. Soraya Arnelas is a Spanish singer known after coming second in the fourth edition of reality TV show Operacion Triunfo (the Spanish equivalent to The X Factor). She represented Spain in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, ending up in the last position with just 23 points. Prior to her musical career she worked as an air hostess.
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September 17: Anastacia, 45. American singer who achieved multi-platinum sales in Europe with her first album.
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Unlimited funds have allowed Diana to live it up and buy whatever strikes her fancy. There’s only one glitch: the ID she’s using to finance these sprees reads ‘Sandy Bigelow Patterson’, and it belongs to an accounts representative who lives halfway across the US. Now the real Sandy Bigelow Patterson heads south to confront the woman with an all-access pass to his life. Starring Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy and John Cho. Directed by Seth Gordon. Run-time 107 minutes. Rated 15.
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The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (NEATLY) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
1. PETROGRAD, 2. PETREL, 3. PETITION, 4. PÉTANQUE, 5. PETRARCH, 6. PETROLOGY, 7. PETRONAS TOWERS, 8. PETERBOROUGH UNITED, 9. PETTY OFFICER, 10. PETRI DISH.
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September 18: Ronaldo, 37. Brazilian retired footballer who won the FIFA Player of the Year award three times.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) There is so much that has come to light in the past few weeks, it is no wonder that your mind is reeling. All will become clear in the weeks ahead and this cannot be rushed. However, there is a need to look after your health and get out in the fresh air. Any thought of joining a walking club or health group should be pursued.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Although last week was not run at the pace anticipated, now the pace certainly picks up. Finances are still firmly on the agenda, but this time you will be able to deal on a more relaxed basis. A contact made recently gives you the opportunity not only to make some money but also to enlarge your circle of friends.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Being considerably more relaxed about those things which cannot be changed has taken a weight from your shoulders. It is also easier to understand why others have taken this approach in the past. There is, however, a balance to be found. Don't be put off by people who have become sloppy in their approach because this is not going to affect you.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A pleasant surprise makes you a little more optimistic midweek. It is possible for you to take on negativity too quickly. The next time something does not go according to plan, hold fire. It is amazing what a little time and distance will solve.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Make a point of putting on a happy face and your mood will stay high. There is still some more to be done to improve your social life and a recent offer of charity work may be just the thing. Avoid restricting the sort of folk who you are willing to mix with.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you still patting yourself on the back for that recent achievement? Socially, this is a lovely week when old friendships are strengthened and new acquaintances prove to be relaxing. It is another mellow week but one in which you seriously consider making a major change.
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case F) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
Word ladder HOLY
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Move from the start word (HOLY) to the end word (LAND) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
HOLY HOLE HONE LONE LANE LAND
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CRYPTIC Across 1 No marks on the alien to cover up (7) 5 Shows cut after repair, initially (4) 8 Ancient instruments discovered in famous family residence (5) 9 Watches The Seekers (7) 11 Tennis player who's made of money (4) 12 Disturbed others no more (8) 15 Powerful piece in Baroque entertainment (5) 16 Wrote about part of a castle (5) 19 Took in dear Bob's dance (8) 21 Ferment in a jug (4) 23 Sports equipment scams (7) 25 Religious opus I composed (5) 26 Despatched to the audience to get money (4) 27 Concentrated in the present, perhaps (7) Down 2 Songbird eggs on flowers (9) 3 Untouchable headland (4) 4 Unusual code he repeated (6) 5 Group came out of the closet (3) 6 Cares about farmer's fields (5) 7 A bad shot with the wedge (5) 10 Some explanation of the people (6) 13 Choose ex president's small particles (9) 14 The beloved compiler's expression of dismay (4,2) 17 Summer perhaps when boy goes
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English. Across 1 Vende (5) 4 Coffin (5) 7 Spring (season) (9) 8 House (4) 10 Stripe (4) 13 Maíz dulce (9) 15 Fright (sudden fear) (5) 16 Manos (5) Down 1 Maletas (para equipaje) (9) 2 Labio (3) 3 Traje (de dos piezas) (4) 4 Abbot (4) 5 Bee (5) 6 Diamonds (9) 9 Cobertizos (para animales, herramientas) (5) 11 Another (4) 12 Polilla (de ropa) (4) 14 Monja (3)
under the briny (6) 18 Apply force to journalists (5) 20 Introduction to book by mere poet (5)
QUICK Across 7 Journey (6) 8 Chief (6) 9 Type of flower (4) 10 Ready (8) 11 Disperse (7) 13 Perhaps (5) 15 Grabs onto (5) 17 Strange (7) 20 Morally excellent (8) 21 Raise (4) 23 Containing salt (6) 24 Balance unsteadily (6)
Down 1 Childʼs toy (2-2) 2 Most recent (6) 3 Puzzle (7) 4 Change (5) 5 Curved yellow fruit (6) 6 Recall (8) 12 Knitted woollen jumper (8) 14 Hairy (7) 16 Rotten (6) 18 Dormant (6) 19 Pugilist (5) 22 Give a meal (4)
22 Split peas in church area (4) 24 Equipment hidden in the skittle alley (3)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Hoarder, 5 Slips, 8 Priests, 9 Alarm, 10 Swear, 11 Special, 12 Plates, 14 Screws, 17 Article, 19 Sands, 22 Image, 23 Initial, 24 Gates, 25 Sonnets. Down: 1 Hopes, 2 Arise, 3 Deserve, 4 Resist, 5 Stale, 6 Imagine, 7 Samples, 12 Peaking, 13 Attract, 15 Cushion, 16 Genius, 18 Chess, 20 Noise, 21 Sales. QUICK Across: 7 Polite, 8 Sweden, 9 Size, 10 Clemency, 11 Perplex, 13 Raven, 15 Flees, 17 Fantasy, 20 Parakeet, 21 Soap, 22 Serene, 23 Relief. Down: 1 Police, 2 Hike, 3 Teacher, 4 Ashen, 5 Relevant, 6 Rescue, 12 Prepared, 14 Factory, 16 Leaves, 18 Scared, 19 Level, 21 Sulk.
Unscramble the name of a British broadcaster, musician and writer: FILMED FAR RACK Unscramble the name of a famous 1970s thriller novel and film (five words): JOCKEY HALT FATHEAD
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ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Primo, 3 Pills, 5 Nos, 7 Revisor, 9 Near, 10 Date, 13 Vistazo, 14 Ski, 15 Swiss, 16 Ondas. Down: 1 Penknives, 2 Otro, 3 Pavo, 4 Surgeries, 6 Stars, 8 Seats, 11 Pais, 12 Lobo.
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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 11 represents B and 16 represents Z, so fill in B every time the figure 11 appears and Z every time the figure 16 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
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1 Agricultural robots
Several companies are developing ways to overcome possible future labour shortages in agriculture. The USA’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) already has a cherry tomato garden managed by a small team of robots equipped with vision sensors to detect ripeness.
2 Ultra high-speed tube trains
Magnetic levitation, or Maglev, trains have been in development for a while. They work by removing the wheels and therefore remove contact friction. Maglev trains levitate above the track, suspended by an electromagnetic field and in some studies can reach speeds of up to 4,000mph.
3 UV protection pills
A study performed at London’s King’s College looked at the way coral protects itself from UV rays through the symbiotic algae living within it. Scientists now believe that by isolating the chemical compound in algae it can be modified into an oral sunscreen to protect the skin and eyes.
4 Tooth regeneration
Scientists worldwide are currently working on how to use stem cells to produce the correct tissues and structure for regenerating teeth. Perfection of this technology could result in the potential end of tooth decay, gum disease, fillings, and root canals.
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Last week’s solutions niece, nipa, nice, neap, snip, snipe, spin, spine, spinel, spiel, spic, spice, spica, specie, spar, splenic, space, salp, sale, slap, slag, pins, pine, pineal, piece, pica, peal, pale, palace, para, plea, place, plage, pace, page, epic, eggar, caps, cape, cage, aspic, aspen, apneic, apnea, apiece, apical, apace, alpine, alps, alee, alar, alga, lens, leap, leaps, lapin, lace, apar, alas, agar, genie, genip, genipa, genic, gens, gape, gale, gala, gaga, rasp, rapine, rape, agape, glen, glee, gage
IN 1962, 20-year-old Jill receives a small inheritance that enables her to leave her dank London bedsit and set out on an adventure, horse riding through Andalucia. Jill’s travels took place in the early 1960s when Spain was still in the grip of Franco’s dictatorship. When she had an affair with a married bullfight impresario his wife persuaded
the local nuns to petition the bishop and he pressured the Civil Governor of Malaga to expel her from the country. With two young children she was forced to leave Spain within a week and didn’t return until after Franco’s death. Unusually, before she left Spain, Jill started training to become a bullfighter. As in other male dominated occupations
5 Artificial gills
Israeli inventor Alon Bodnen is the founder of LikeAFish, an underwater breathing apparatus which instead of storing oxygen, extracts it from the water using a pressure adapting centrifuge.
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Scientists at RAL Space research institute in Oxford are building metrelong tube cameras packed with electronics and mirrors to be mounted on the International Space Station. Their purpose is to provide a real-time live video streaming of the entire planet.
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enough to simulate real world objects in 3-D. Head of the University’s Objectbased Media group has stated that he foresees these entering the consumer market within 10 years.
Companies like WiTricity are at work developing electric hubs that can power an entire house. It works by exploiting the fact that certain frequencies of electromagnetic waves facilitate energy transfer. Two objects resonating with such a frequency can transfer electricity between them wirelessly.
10 Sustainable fusion reactor
Nuclear fission (the process by which nuclear power plants produce energy) is much easier to control than nuclear fusion (the process by which the sun burns, and nuclear weapons work). Several countries are involved in project ITER, for International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor France to build the world’s first large fusion reactor, which will operate in excess of 150 million degrees Celsius and will produce 10 times more power than it consumes.
8 Paper-thin phones and computers
In early 2013, consumer electronics shows debuted a prototype by European firm Plastic Logic of a product called the Papertab. The Papertab is a fully functional, touch screen tablet computer that is as thin and flexible as a sheet of paper, with reflective qualities.
INNOVATIONS: Algae pill to guard against sunburn, and trains that levitate above the tracks.
7 Holographic TV
The Nature journal reports that researchers at MIT have created a chip that can support a holographic display of 50 gigapixels per second. That is
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€100m shock of football transfer SPAIN is currently experiencing severe government cutbacks along with thousands of evictions and high levels of unemployment, whilst Real Madrid spends THE opinions amongst people the EWN talked to on the street are quite unambiguous. Gareth Bale is not worth that amount of money and there are far better areas where the money could be spent. • “I think it is disgusting that they can afford to pay that kind of money, especially with the situation most expats are experiencing, with illegal homes and unemployment because of the bad state of the construction industry, said George Morris, a retired lorry driver from Cantoria (Almeria). He added: “There seems to be more poverty now in Spain with normal people helping each other out by collecting food for food banks.” • Keith Fowler, 69, retired from Baza (Granada) said: “The Spanish are passionate
€100 million to buy footballer Gareth Bale. That sort of money could buy 12.5 million menus del dia (at €8) or pay for 3,700 nurses for a year
THOMAS - It’s EU money. about football and after all Real Madrid is a business, but no player is worth that kind of money. Ordinary Spanish people are probably not too happy about it.” • Connor Cary, aged 22 from Monaghan, Ireland, agreed: “He’s overrated and I think it is stupid money, but it is hard to put a price on it.” He has a different theory as to why the sport could involve such high sums of money:
CONNOR - Bale is overrated and not worth that amount of money.
STREET TALK “It’s publicity, it gets people’s interest.” • Sandra Whiley, aged 65, also agrees. As a former nurse now retired on the
(average cost €27,000 each). We asked the question: Do you think given the circumstances, this money could be better spent elsewhere?
SIMONE - Spend on youth. Orihuela Costa, (Alicante) she was shocked at figures that his transfer was the equivalent of paying 3,700 nurses for a year: “Nothing can be right about that, I know movie stars and pop stars are paid a lot also, but at the end of the day I think the football world is crazy with the amount paid to players for a few games and training each week. A lot of them are not exactly good
role models.” • The money would be best spent anywhere other than football is another opinion. “It’s European Union Money they’ve spent, so I think spending it on anything else would be better than spending it on football,” says Thomas Tukya, 36, from Sweden on holiday on the Costa del Sol. • Simone Harding, 38 who lives in Riviera on the Costa del Sol has a clear idea where the money could be spent. She said: “I think the money would be better spent amongst the youth and the community and setting up more support for young people and families.”
People interviewed with regard to mobile phones will feature in next week’s edition.
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The alum stone is a natural alternative to daily deodorant MORE people are turning to alternative natural deodorants every day. One of the most famous options is the alum stone, also known as crystal deodorant. Discovered in Roman times, the alum stone does not contain any toxic chemical substances. It is a natural mineral sulphate that can be used as deodorant and it is especially recommended for people who have sensitive skin. The alum stone does not cover up odours, but rather prevents them by leaving a thin mineral layer on the skin. It can also be used after waxing or shaving due to
its soothing properties. A definite advantage of the alum stone is its durability, which makes it a good value beauty product. This stone comes from a magmatic rock of volcanic origin. However, due to the costs of extraction and the rarity of the mineral, it is becoming harder to find. Synthetic alum stones with the same properties are easy to find in supermarkets. You will also be able to find them in natural product shops.
ALUM STONE: Natural option.
Healthy alternatives to drinking milk MILK is one of the most nourishing foods available, but lactose intolerant people suffer from unpleasant consequences when they drink it. Finding a milk substitute is easy and supermarkets offer a wide range of possibilities to choose from. The Spanish Vegetarian Union (UVE) has made a list with the best options and their properties. Soy milk leads the list as it is rich in proteins and contains essential fatty acids. Soy milk is cholesterol free so it is a good option to drink any time in the day.
Also easy to digest is oat milk, which comes in second place and is followed by rice milk, which UVE says is refreshing and digestive. Almond and hazelnut milk come in third and fourth positions. They both have a high fibre content that regulates the digestive tract. The list comes to an end with probably the most unknown alternative to milk. Drinks made with quinoa, a cereal originally from South America, have a lot of vitamins and are said to be very digestible. SOY MILK: Probably the best known alternative to milk.
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Summer indulgence puts on three kilos THE average Spaniard puts on around three kilos of weight during the summer. That’s according to estimates from Dr. Alber Lecube, co-ordinator for the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition. He said the main reason for this is “the abandonment of habits one acquires during the year,” adding: “On vacation you forget and eat and drink more.”
The solution, says Lecube, is that “when summer ends excesses must be finished and as you return to the work routine better eating habits must return.” He says there is no quick fix to losing weight which requires effort: “It’s okay to have an unbalanced diet for a couple of days to reduce weight fast, but you need healthy habits, eating less and limiting fat intake.”
of the eyes using an instrument called an ophthalmoscope Q. Are there any signs I can look for to suggest there is a problem with my child’s eyesight? A. There are a few signs which could indicate a vision problem in children including: sitting too close to the TV, rubbing their eyes repeatedly, complaining of headaches, being clumsy or squinting. Specsavers Opticas is currently offering free eye tests and two for one on kids glasses from 50€, including sunglasses. To make an appointment or find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es.
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Dreaming in the day may mean insomnia DAYDREAMERS are more likely to be insomniacs. A new study of brain scans of insomniacs have revealed that regions of the brain associated with wandering thoughts do not shut down when the brain is given complex tasks, meaning those who can concentrate more are usually better sleepers than those who daydream. Scientists hope the discovery of variations in brain activity between insomnia sufferers and people without the condition could help them find an effective treatment.
New laser that can change eye colour COLOURED contact lenses are not necessary to change eye colour any more. A clinic in Barcelona has developed a laser capable of permanently lightening the iris. In only five sessions, and for €2,000, the Neweyes laser removes the superficial melanin layer of the eye. It will naturally make the eye colour lighter. “No surgery is needed and it does not present any side effects,” according to its creator Doctor Pedro Grimaldos. The laser can be combined with eye vision problem treatments as long as it is used between reasonable time spans.
NO SURGERY: The laser will permanently lighten the iris.
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Back to work blues MORE than half of Spaniards suffer from depression after their holiday. According to estimates by Spain’s Department of Health Promotion, 65 per cent of the nation suffer and struggle with the back to work routine. In a report it says that workers enjoy “being out of their environment, go to bed later, eat at different times and alter virtually all their habits.” The report adds: “The greater the time they are away from home and work, the harder it is to return to a routine. “People need an average of four to five days to recover, adapt to the new scenario and to overcome a negative attitude.”
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First iced chocolate recipe is found A RESEARCHER from Leicester University has reportedly found the first recipe for iced chocolate. Dr Kate Loveman found the culinary set of directions in a 1668 manuscript belonging to the Earl of Sandwich. In it, the Earl decided to compile his advice on safe and proper use of chocolate a hundred years before his greatgreat-great-grandson allegedly invented the sandwich. Chocolate in the 17th century was considered a drug and was believed to cause insomnia, heart problems, excess of mucus in the lungs and haemorrhoids, according to Dr Loveman. The Earl of Sandwich’s iced chocolate is much more solid and darker than the versions served today. “This is a remarkable finding as freezing food in
www.euroweeklynews.com 965 842 777 ICED CHOCOLATE: Allegedly first made at the end of the 17th century. the 17th century required cutting-edge technology,” said Dr Loveman. “This definitely was a luxury product,” she added.
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DISHWASHER: Can be used to cook at low temperatures.
A revolutionary idea of cooking by dishwasher A DISHWASHER is an insulated box with an engine capable of producing heat. Following this basic idea, Italian food writer Lisa Casali has come up with a revolutionary way of cooking:
dishwasher cooking. Dishwasher cooking is not far different from cooking in the oven, only that it requires the food to be covered. This process is safe as long as the food is put in jars or food
vacuum bags. It is also environmental friendly as dishes will clean while poaching food. Moreover, it saves money as the same electricity and water is used to wash the dishes is used to cook.
IT hasn’t even opened yet and already thousands have made reservations for Gordon Ramsay and David Beckham’s new restaurant due to open later this month in London (UK). Within half an hour of their website going live, Union Street Café had tables booked by 1,200 diners, four hours later and that number had doubled. Already there are limited spaces for Friday and Saturday nights throughout October and November. The new eatery is in Borough, just south of the Thames, and has been designed by Russell Sage who also created the interior of Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen. The style is described as an ‘urban warehouse destination’ which will offer Mediterraneaninfluenced food, cooked in an open kitchen so diners can watch the chefs in action.
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COURGETTE FRIES: A healthier alternative to potato chips now trendy in the UK.
Diners want gourmet fast food in Britain DINERS in Britain are looking for better quality options when eating fast food. According to a study carried out by market analysts Mintel, four out of 10 restaurant goers in Britain crave more than just a burger and fries. The search for quality products and real flavours is a trend, with 13 per cent of consumers saying they have tried innovative gourmet products in fast food, and 61 per cent saying they are
willing to try them in the future. Quality and innovation are essential in such a competitive marketplace. Restaurants offer new healthy alternatives to appeal to consumers and increase their profits. Courgette fries are a good example. This healthy side dish has gained popularity in 2013 and has already replaced last year’s trend, sweet potato chips.
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THERE is currently a huge amount of rumours about the possible loss of reception of UK TV stations via satellite, so I would like to explain what is going on and how it could affect expats who watch the BBC, ITV etc. Tip number one: don’t listen to the pub experts. I will explain what has happened so far and take a look at the changes and timing of the future events: So far: Early in 2012 SES Astra were forced to replace the Astra 2D satellite which then carried most of the Freesat channels (BBC, ITV, etc). As it was not yet due for replacement, its appointed replacement satellite was still under construction. They therefore moved Astra 1N as a temporary replacement and placed the channels on the pan-European beam so these channels became available on a smallish dish in most of Europe. In the second half of 2012 they launched the Astra 2F satellite which was thought to be the full replacement for 1N, but only a few channels moved and the majority stayed on 1N. Of the channels which did move, Channel 5 was probably the most important and we can use Channel 5 as a guide to what may happen in the future. Astra 2E is the next satellite due to
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So - what is happening with UK satellite TV? UK TV router: Allows you to connect to multiple devices. launch. It should have gone up in July but had to be postponed. The best estimate I can find for a launch date is around September 15. If they do manage to launch on Sunday this would be followed by a six to 10-week testing period before the channel migration process starts, so the earliest we should see any change would be November. What’s the outcome going to be? We can never be certain of the outcome until the new satellite is actually broadcasting but as the satellite is built by the same manufacturer, is due to broadcast from the same location at 28.2º and shows identical footprint maps as the 2F satellite, so it would be reasonable to assume that coverage will be similar. Effectively this would mean
that if you live in an area where you can still receive Channel 5 you should still get the rest of the Freesat channels after the change over, although you may need to make some changes depending on the size of your dish. If you live in an area where it has become impossible to receive Channel 5 irrespective of the size of your dish then you will probably lose the rest of the Freesat channels when the migration is complete. Are my Sky channels likely to be affected? The Freesat channels we have been speaking about are all ‘free to air,’ this means they are broadcast without encryption and can be watched by anyone who lives in an area with reception, has a suitable sized dish and a receiver. Sky channels are encrypted and require a valid Sky card which has been sent to a UK address and carries a monthly subscription. They then
broadcast them on the pan-European beam assuming that only people with a valid card in the UK can watch them but the signal is much more widely available across Europe. I imagine most Sky channels will remain fairly unaffected. What can I do if we do lose the satellite signal? If you have ADSL with a reasonable speed you can watch via the internet. There will be various ways to achieve this, but one of the best and most cost effective is UKTVrouter.com which is one of the easiest ways EVER to watch British TV from abroad. The UK TV router gives you a new wireless network in your home with a UK IP address which then allows you to connect with multiple devices (PC, Laptop, Ipad, etc.) and simultaneously watch either live or catch-up British TV. This is not just in case you lose your satellite signal it is just a great thing to have in your home. Watch What you Want, Where you Want, When you Want (see our advert on page 71). Check it out at www.uktvrouter.com.
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Thanks to MÁSMÓVIL you can stay in touch with family and friends SUMMER has come to an end, most friends and visitors have gone back home, or perhaps it was you who decided to seek relief from the soaring temperatures, and go back home during the hot summer months. Now that you are back however, and things are slowly returning to normal, you do want to keep in touch with everyone, without having to break the bank. There’s good news because MÁSMÓVIL continues to beat the ‘big three’, offering the cheapest mobile phone and Internet rates, from as little as 4 cents per minute for calls to international landlines! What’s more, MÁSMÓVIL has just launched a new rate plan, the ‘Tarifa Cero in PayAs-You-Go mode’, which means you can make domestic calls to mobiles and
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Using your gardening books to learn Spanish MANY expatriates come to Spain to enjoy the climate, food, culture and generally relaxed way of life. Many also have a determination, at first at
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They also make shopping lists for the garden centre and write out a few basic questions as openers to find things if they are not obviously on display. Since our readers garden, or have a gardener who they would like to maintain a garden their way, all our original four major gardening books have useful vocabularies at the back and plant lists and descriptions with botanical, English and Spanish names. The vocabularies are grouped under useful
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headings such as measurements, commonly useful words, materials, tools, parts of plants, types of plants, gardening verbs, and gardening adjectives. Take these gardening books out and: • Read through them regularly checking each week how many of the words you can remember. • Prepare garden related shopping lists that you could speak about. • Offer to give your gardener some English coaching in return for him helping you with your Spanish. • If you have a Spanish teacher lend her your gardening book/s and ask her to concentrate on using gardening words, phrases and sentences and to set you relevant homework. I remember writing out my gardening activities for the past week as the basis for a discussion and for my writings to be corrected. • Use the vegetable and fruit names from the vegetable and fruit books when preparing food shopping lists. Best of luck in making progress during the autumn and enjoying Spain even more than you do, or disliking it less. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com, gardenspain2@yahoo .com September 2013.
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SEVEN out of 10 homes purchased today in Spain are paid for in cash. Of those 17 per cent are bought by foreign buyers, according to the Spanish Ministry of Public Works. Buyers are mostly retired people from Britain, Belgium, France and Russia who have been waiting for the prices to fall in order to
Crisis means more homes bought for cash in Spain buy a house in the sun. Before the economic crisis, 37.3 per cent of the houses sold in Spain were bought with no loan.
Today, this figure has doubled, and up to June 2013 they represented almost 68.6 per cent of operations, according to the National Council of Notaries. Among the reasons to explain this trend is a strong decrease of prices that allows people to buy a home without a mortgage. In fact, prices of homes on the coast of Spain have decreased by more than 50 per cent in real terms, according to a study carried out by the
IN CASH: Foreign buyers bought 17 per cent of homes sold in Spain with no mortgage. Pompeu Fabra University. Foreign people represent 36.3 per cent
of buyers in Girona, 39.9 per cent in Malaga and 40.5 per cent in Tenerife.
In Alicante, 54.2 per cent of buyers are from abroad. They come mainly from Britain, Belgium, France and Russia, although more Algerian buyers are interested in buying a home there due to its good connections with the city of Oran. However, the increase of homes purchased in cash has a negative side. It means getting a loan in Spain is more difficult, so many have to turn to their savings or ask their families for help.
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Learn all about European Health Insurance Cards A CAMPAIGN to explain how British citizens should use their European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) continues throughout the autumn. There will be talks across the Valencia Autonomous Community. These talks will complete a campaign that has successfully raised awareness of the cards (EHICs) and how to use them among British citizens and Spanish healthcare staff in the Valencia region since last September. Martyn Standing, who leads the campaign on behalf of the UK Department of Health, said, “After a lot of stories in the media about EHICs over the last few months, this is a great opportunity for expats to come and get the facts straight from the horse’s mouth. “Given the recent changes to the state healthcare system and the latest news regarding the Spanish Government Insurance Scheme, which will provide state healthcare for people who aren’t currently covered, Britons living in Spain
Talks with Department of Health representative Martyn Standing will be held at the following venues at noon: • September 24 - La Nucia - Centro Cultural Auditori de la Mediterránia, Plaza de l’Almassera, 1. • October 2 - San Fulgencia - Ayuntamiento de San Fulgencio, Centro Social, Calle San Fransisco de Asís, Urb La Marina. • October 3 - Orihuela Costa - Ayuntamiento de Orihuela Costa, Salon de Actos, Playa Flamenca N332. • October 22 - Santa Pola - Casa de la Cultura, Calle Elche 24. • November 5 - San Miguel de Salinas - Casa de Cultura de San Miguel de Salinas, Plaza Jaime I. • November 19 - Teulada-Moraira - to be confirmed. • December 11 - Pilar de la Horadada - Casa de Cultura, Salón de Actos, Calle Carretillas, 19. • December 12 - Algorfa - Centro Cultural San Vicente Ferrer, Calle Mayor, 33. really shouldn’t miss the chance to get to one of the final talks on EHICs.” The campaign has also targeted the administrative staff of the Valencia Health Authority to explain how the UK government covers its citizens in Spain and how their medical care is funded.
The campaign has involved an innovative partnership between the Department of Health and Valencia Health Authority, with European Union funding.
Comprehensive information on the use of EHICs can be found at www.healthcareinspain.eu.
Come and sing! THE Montgó Chorale is extending an invitation to all who love to sing, to come and join them for a special rehearsal on September 23, from 7pm to 9pm, at the Social Centre in Teulada. The Montgó Chorale is about to start the 7th year since its inception under the direction of Gordon Lawson. Since its existence it has undertaken many concerts, including many popular choral works, raising considerable funds for local charities such as Caritas and the Jávea Convent Day Centre which cares for the elderly and Alzheimer’s sufferers. The choir has members from a range of nationalities and ages. They have done so with considerable acclaim and success
Make moving easier for your dog IN all of the confusion of moving to a new home, don’t forget to prepare your dog for the move. Most dogs adapt quickly to their new surroundings with little or no difficulty. So what should pet owners do before the move? They should ask their vet for a referral in their new location. Owners should make sure both veterinarians’ numbers are handy during the move. They should also arrange for their dog to be cared for at an alternative location during the move. This reduces the risk of the animal getting out or being injured while the movers are working. Owners should pack things they will need for their dog in an accessible and well-marked box. This includes dog food, dishes, any prescriptions or other medications the pet requires and a favourite bed or blanket.
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They should be doubly careful to pack all of the dog’s toys so they don’t end up losing a favourite in the move. During a trip there are a few things to remember. If making a long distance move, people should pack a kit for their pet’s care during transit. Included should be water from the old house. Pets may experience an upset stomach from a sudden change
since the choir began seven years ago. We are particularly keen to recruit new members at this time, in preparation for our big venture in October 2014, when we will be performing the Verdi Requiem, in collaboration with the Spanish choir, Cor de la Rectoria, from Rafol d’Almunia (Alicante) with their director Jaime Morrell Caurin. The next concert by the Montgó Chorale will be our annual Christmas Concert on December 15 in Pedreguer, in support of Help of Denia.
For any further information please contact Jan Dewland by email on wlandjan@hotmail.com, or Gordon Lawson by phone on 965 584 267.
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ALEXANDERS Antique Jewellers pay top London prices. Est 2003, Open Mon-Sat 10am-2pm. Javea port seafront. 965 792 595 (217798)
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PROFESSIONAL Tantra massages, day sessions, workshops and training. Singles and couples welcome. Martin and Maria. 617 779 237 / mar tin@alegraluz.com (207794)
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Motorbikes ATV CF 500cc QUAD. Low mileage, road tyres, year 2008. On Spanish plates, sell with 2 helmets and 12 months ITV. Transfer included in price … 4,000 euros. Phone Mick on 679 911 247 (218213)
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I WOULD like to contact male padel players. Over 60 yrs old, reasonable ability and able to understand certain amount of English. Group of 4 or less or formed club with own courts to arrange possible monthly games from October. With return games at our courts in Calpe. From Altea to Denia. 965 838 325 (217993)
Painter/Decorator W. D GILMOUR. Painter & Decorator. Established 35 years in Moraira. Estimates FREE. Call William on 609 691 776 or 966 197 170. (206617) www.decorlux.es painting, decorating, renovation. Covering the Costa Blanca and inland since 1996. Estimates free. Tel 649 181 526 FOR the Perfect Finish and Fastest in Villa painting (average villa three days) speak to The Airless Paint Spraying and Machine Hire for a quotation for us to paint, or to hire you a machine. Instruction is free. 965 846 620 / ehohara@ gmail.com. (208270) PROFESSIONAL painters. Fast, quick and fair prices. Only quality paints. Our work lasts several years! 662 116 660 (209153)
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Pest Control CHEAP, all insects and rodents. 648 057 091 (209015)
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Pet Insurance PROTECTAPET. Spain’s leading pet insurance. 965 756 371. www.pro tectapet.eu (216721)
Pet Transport COMPANY specialised in transporting animals is looking for an experienced person who is able to deal with customers, submit quotes and e-mail communications, handle reservations, book cargo flights and check in at the airport. We will prefer people with experience in the cargo flight sector. English and Spanish fluent in communication and writing. If you are interested, please send us your CV with actual photo to info@dominopetship ping.com (218580)
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Plumbing www.100percentplumbing.com Call for a free quotation 965 835 939 (87006) PAUL FAULKNER - PLUMBER. Dripping tap to complete kitchen and bathroom refurbishments, including tiling. Fully legal. 965 792 134 / 676 861 963. Facebook. (202430) www.dragonreforms.com Tel. 966 807 098. Free quotes given (217756) THE DRAIN TEAM 24 hour services. No call out charge. All blockages, leak detection, pressure jetting. Quote Euro Weekly News for 10% discount. Call Stephen 650 984 348 www.thedrainteam.es (217949)
Kitchens KITCHEN cupboards looking tired/outdated? Reface/repaint instead of replacing. See examples www.repaintit.es 678 179 346 (217935)
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PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or e-mail us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (200622)
PLUMBING SERVICES. From leaking tap to full bathroom/kitchen installation. 24 hour call out. 634 303 830. Moraira, Calpe, surrounding areas (209101)
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Pool Services YES YOU CAN HAVE A POOL We design & install Wooden Above-Ground Pools. Pools installed from 1,185€. With above ground pools there is “No Planning Permission Required”. You can also pay in Sterling. Phone or email for a FREE BROCHURE NOW. info@piscinasmadera.com - Tel: 965 050 064 / 634 322 672 www.piscinasmadera.com (208251)
Property for Rent APARTAMENTOS PLAYA ALBIR SL. Quality rental accommodation with reception, 2 beds, 2 bath. Washing machine, air con, sea views and swimming pool. Available for short or long term let. apartments@playaalbirsl.e.telefoni ca.net / Tel/fax 966 866 206 (209176) M100 - BENITACHELL, top floor apartment of a 2 storey block, 2 bedrooms, quiet location, stunning panoramic views. 420€ pcm - 965 745 969 (89468) M141 - Second floor, 2 bed, 2 bath apartment in the sought after Port Xabia complex, Javea, walking distance to beach and all amenities 600 € per month plus bills. 965 745 969 (89468) GANDIA MARXUQUERA 4 bed villa - sleeps 8 furnished. Tennis court, pool, games room. 6-8 months let - immediate vacancy. References required €595 per month. Tel 0044 7976 722 351 (219864) AN INDEPENDENT Bungalow to rent in Urb San Rafael, private garage parking, ONLY FOR PENSIONERS. Tel 670 378 899 (217979) GANDIA MARXUQUERA 60 metre sq flat furnished. Tennis court, pool. Negotiable with caretaker responsibilities €300 per month. Tel 0044 7976 722 351 (219864) JALON VALLEY. Quality villas and apartments to let. Long and and short term. All facilities. Tel 605 231 331 (217907) ANYBODY that has a 3/4 bedroom villa with private pool and garden for long term rent, unfurnished in Moraira, Montemar or La Fustera. Telephone 966 497 224 (217917) APARTMENT for rent in BENIDORM. 1 bedroom, sunny terrace, long term, no pets, no children. Available for 2 people. 696 772 049 (217918)
Property for Sale NEW HOUSE. Benissa coast, 335m2 area, 2025m2 plot, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, pool, big garage, sea views, 415,000€. HOUSE FOR REFURBISHING. Gata de Gorgos, 160m2 area, 825m2 plot, 2.5km from Gata, 10kms from beach. 965 832 658 / 629 991 543 (217990)
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VAN SPAIN-UK-SPAIN leaving every 2 weeks. Great rates. Contact Joe on 966 074 576 or 650 341 087 or email civic1235@msn.com. Quote EWN1 (209004) UK - SPAIN Removals. Masses of experience. New clean vehicles. Insured with AXA. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! bmceuropean.com UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 (207584)
RENTAL PROPERTY urgently required in all areas of the Costa Blanca. We have clients waiting for apartments, townhouses and bungalows. All tenants have references and require long term contracts. Call us to discuss your requirements. 966 260 877 or from the UK 0203 411 7758 or email pmr@pmrspain.com (209100)
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EUROPEAN removals and transport with scheduled UK routes. UK Company, fully legal, taking loads from 5kg to 24,000kg. Lowest prices and the best service. 952 816 582 or www.focus-transport .com (201300) COAST 2 COAST TRANSPORT. Spain-UK Removals. Covering all of UK. Fully legal, fully insured including European. Also pets carried. 617 500 876 / 0044 772 277 9062 coast2coasttransport@hotmail. com / www.coast2coastremovals .com (217909)
FREE accommodation in Spain this winter in return for handyman work. For further details email: oa sisparks@yahoo.co.uk or 696 090 776 (218521)
Srap Vehicles SCRAP VEHICLES wanted for cash. Call 646 726 377 (208422)
LOOKING for hairdressers. Full time and part time. Call Elin 606 569 924 / 965 888 688 (217959)
Sewing MADE TO MEASURE loose covers. Choose from a wide range of materials in your own home. Javea area 686 453 827 (216679)
Situations Vacant QUALIFIERS & CLOSERS. For new office in Benidorm. English Swedish - Dutch - German - Danish - French. Info: 633 219 555 (207769) WANTED experienced pool cleaner for business in Javea area 606 049 550 (217999)
LOOSE COVERS, CURTAINS ETC. Made to Measure. Choose from a wide range of beautiful fabrics in your own home. Tel: 965 771 397 or 686 453 827 (206585)
FREESAT UK TV via satellite (non subscription) From 299€, Sky+HD, SkyCards (Without UK Address) BASE SATELLITE 962800807, 620255928, info@basesatellite .com, www.basesatellite.com
MARK PADDON BSc Hons. Building surveying. MCIOB, CAAT. From 245 EUROS + IVA. Insured and legally registered in Spain. Tel: 653 733 066 / 962 807 247 www.costablancasurveyors.com
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COLUMBIAN, young, boisterous, busty, horny, natural French. 634 737 299 (217941) ALBIR, BENIDORM. Young beautiful lady, speaks English, offers massage and escort service. 626 096 866
Wig Specialists WIGS-R-US. Indoor Market Rincon de Loix, Benidorm. Monday - Saturday 10 - 3. Also outlet at Wel Cisne, Benidorm Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 10 - 2. Home visits. 690 378 844 (206621)
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CONTENEDORES MATA - SKIP HIRE 3-5-10m3. Tel 965 790 172 / 679 440 046 (217930)
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NEW Benidorm. Tiffany. Belgian luxury girl. 25 yrs. Blonde, busty, independent and discreet. 672 516 604
TOTAL POOL CARE. Leak detection, structural repairs, regrouts and retiling, replacement pumps, lights, sand filters etc. Tel 654 687 536
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CAROLINE, 40 year old English rose. Easy to find in Benidorm. 602 507 625. NO PRIVATE NUMBERS
15 DAYS SWIMMING POOL. www.edenpool.net. We build your pool in 15 days, at the best price & quality. Pool experts. Call 677 671 713 (217896)
LANGUAGE SCHOOL in Guardamar is looking for native English teacher. If you are interested, please call 966 726 313 (218579)
JAVEA SKIP HIRE 626 670 038, Moraira, Benissa, Calpe, Denia from S & W TOOL HIRE & FERRETERIA MORAIRA (217861)
BISEXUAL NATURIST COUPLE offer massage male-to-male, femaleto-female. Fun nude time together with discretion. 608 502 586
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Tiling JUST TILING, all floors terracing, kitchens, bathrooms. No job too small. From Oliva to Altea. Contact Geoff 620 237 869 / 966 456 546
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EXPERIENCED CARERS REQUIRED! Join our team of carers who work in the UK. Earn from £868 - £1330 for 2 weeks. Good written/spoken English/ British or EU Passport required. Contact Sandra on 658 965 204 or email s.field@consultuscare.com. (99902)
REPAIRS, cords, slats, winding mechanisms, motors. Calpe + 40 kms. Tony Bowers 659 464 992 www.toldosalchemy.com (219022)
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LOWEST PRICES IN SPAIN, www.solarmegastore.es (209575)
MR SHIFTER House Removals and Clearance. Full or part loads. Spain and UK fortnightly. Fully insured. Spanish mobile: 722 218 087 (209207) FURNITURE VAN FOR HIRE with driver. Careful local moves, Costa Blanca & UK. Hourly rate or fixed price. Call 676 644 014
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Technology and fashion meet INTERIOR: Designed by luxury fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna.
ITALIAN fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna and car manufacturer Maserati have joined forces to create a luxury concept car. The Maserati Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna Limited Edition
concept car will be unveiled at the 65th Frankfurt Motor Show to be held until September 22. The concept car features a unique new look in colour scheme, materials and finish say the designers. The exterior of the car UNIQUE FINISH: Using ultra-fine aluminium features a special effect pigments. paint finish that simulates the fluidity and purity of metal, by using ultra-fine aluminium pigments, say the designers. The platinum metal colour effect finish is warmly nuanced to express the car’s classic and technically advanced character, according to the manufacturer. The material and chromatic research behind the Maserati Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna Limited Edition is based on a play between the classical and the contemporary. A leading role in this concept car is played by its interior. Classical warm hues like mocha and greige (raw silk) are reinterpreted in a modern key to emulate Zegna’s latest men’s fashion collection. Interior components such as seats, door panels and roof lining are finished in genuine soft leather. In addition, a velvety, smooth, bright fabric conveys a formal, sophisticated character based on Zegna’s experience. Presented as a limited edition concept, the car is intended for development into a production version in 2014.
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Elegant confidence in the new Volvo Concept Coupe SWEDISH manufacturer Volvo has unveiled the prototype of its new sports car. The new Volvo Concept Coupe is the first of a series of three concept cars
inspired by contemporary Scandinavian lifestyle and design. “This concept car reveals how we could shape our cars from now on,” said Thomas Ingenlath new
Senior Vice President of Design at Volvo about his first design. The Volvo Concept Coupe features a powerful and efficient petrol plug-in hybrid.
A two-litre highperformance Drive-E petrol engine with a supercharger and turbo is teamed up with an electric motor on the rear axle.
SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN: The car exudes elegance and confidence. This gives the concept car a total output of around 400 hp and over 600 Nm of torque. The concept car has
Land Rover upgrades the Discovery LAND ROVER has announced the upgraded 2014 Discovery. The multi-award winning vehicle gets new core attributes that will be carried over into the 2014 models, available to order now with deliveries from mid-November. “The Discovery is the perfect vehicle for people who enjoy living an active lifestyle to the full,” said Land Rover Global Brand Director, John Edwards. For 2014, Discovery has been given a facelift with a new front grille, front bumper, headlamp design, daytime running lights and two new alloy wheel designs. For the first time, the name ‘Discovery’ replaces ‘Land Rover’ on the bonnet. The number ‘4’ will be removed from the tailgate as well, leaving just the word ‘Discovery’. The previous 5-litre V8 petrol engine is replaced in the 2014 models with the highly efficient 3.0 V6 S/C.
The new V6 generates 340PS and torque of 450Nm to deliver acceleration from 0-60 mph in 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 194 kilometres per hour. Fuel-stretching Intelligent Stop-Start technology is introduced on all petrol and diesel engines. For 2014 models, available from €49,200, buyers are offered a choice of two four-wheel drive systems with the new single speed transfer box. The single speed transfer box acknowledges that some customers do not need to fully exploit the Discovery’s off-road capabilities, say the manufacturers. The new range of driver assistance features for the 2014 Discovery include Wade Sensing, a technology unique to Land Rover that uses sensors in the door mirrors to provide the driver with information when driving through water.
Other features are the Blind Spot Monitoring, Closing Vehicle Sensing, Reverse Traffic Detection and T-junction Cameras. To align the 2014 Discovery with other Range Rover vehicles, it will have available the Meridian premium, an audio NEW FRONT: The name ‘Discovery’ replaces ‘Land Rover’ on the bonnet.
system that produces 825 watts output and features 17 speakers.
been designed to create a powerful visual impact. The distance between the dashboard and the front axle has been extended to make new proportions which are more powerful when viewing the concept car from the side. A low bonnet, roof, and the five-spoke, 21-inch wheels contribute to create an elegant impression. The face of the Volvo Concept Coupe is characterised by a new topography on the bonnet and the floating grille. The concept car also features elements that echo the design of the Volvo P1800 from the 1960s. “The face is new, but it also carries more than 85 years of Volvo heritage,” said Ingenlath. The blue-grey exterior of the Volvo Concept Coupe is echoed on the inside with refined, handcrafted elements including the leather instrument panel.
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Full house for Pego PEGO had a full house with 52 people taking part on a beautiful sunny and windless morning at Oliva Nova Golf Course. In the Guest competition, Larry Ryder, played beautifully to score 38 points. In the main competition, the Singles Stableford Competition, the winner was, in Division Two, Roger Millar (33), with Ron Webb (34) second and Roger Brown (33) third. In Division One David Collins (37) was top with Kenny Millar (35) second and Rob Westlands (33) third. Nearest the pins were won by John Evans and Ronnie Webb. Andrew Harrison and Martin Gates scored twos. Pego welcomes guest players. More information: www.pegogolfsociety.c om.
Tony with Captain, Bert.
Last man standing ORBA WARBLERS: Played at Bonalba to prepare for the upcoming Foundation Tour.
A welcome back!
MANY members of Orba Warblers were returning from the UK and played at Bonalba to prepare for the upcoming Foundation Tour. Laying down a marker for the upcoming tour was Steve Cliffe, leading division one with 38 points. In second place was Mickey Badain
Excellent scoring at Oliva Nova MONTGO Golf Society’s game at Oliva Nova produced some excellent scores in the stableford competition sponsored by Jan and Roy Jones. The course played very well considering the recent heavy rains. Coming out on top was John Day with a superb 40 points, beating the ever improving Shaun O’Gorman by one point.
In third place was Ken Robinson (37). Guest Glenys Cuming also scored 40 points. The Society’s next game is at Oliva Nova on Friday, September 20, with a first tee at 9.28 when the annual playing of the Hannah Marsden Trophy will take place. More information: www.montgogolfsociety. net.
(36) and third place was Ron Steele (35). Division two saw the return of John Daniels who picked up where he left off topping the division with 35. In second place was Fran Dickinson (34) beating Brooke Williamson (30) into third.
Oliva Nova players.
Ron Steele and Nick Berry took the nearest the pin prizes. Wednesday the Warblers will be at Alicante, the first tee will be at 10am so players will need to be there by 9.15am. Guests are always welcome and can book in on www.orbawarblers.com.
PICTURED is the winner of the first competition on the new green at Benitachell Bowls Club, Tony Lawley, receiving his trophy, a bottle of cava and a bowls shirt from the Captain, Bert McLean. For more information about the Benitachell Bowls Club, please visit our website at wwwbenitachellbowlsclub .com.
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Iberian Open at Javea Green THE first week of the 16th Iberian Open was completed on Sunday following seven days of super bowling. An excellent victory was gained by Dave Missons, Yvonne and Dave Carvath, who saw off a star studded trio in the Mixed Triples discipline. Several players fought off the opposition and remain in three disciplines. The next few days should produce exciting bowling with the finals today, (Thursday).
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Getting ready for a tough season not an easy task PERHAPS the most demanding physical training and sacrifices players make are during preseason. After a few months break with little sporting activity, they have a limited time to return their bodies to the peak conditions needed to meet the requirements of competitive league matches. Not always an easy task. In order to combat potential lethargy, La Vila coach Hernan ‘Falu and fitness coach Gonzalo Fernandez, decided to prepare the team early, before the preseason training even began. Whilst the club await their new arrivals, who are due to join up with the team when official training begins on September 3 at the Villajoyosa Rugby Stadium, the coaching staff ensured that all available players were put through their paces by preparing a series of physical circuits near the Villajoyosa coast
LA VILA: The players complete three sessions per week for four weeks in the pre-season. during the hot and humid month of August. The players completed three sessions per week for four weeks, and a review group was
set up to ensure pre-season targets were set and defined in a technical way, focusing on team structure and playing system for the coming season.
La Vila have returned to training with enthusiasm, and hope fans share the excitement and romance that always comes at the start of a new season.