Costa Blanca South 16 - 22 July 2015 Issue 1567

ISSUE NO. 1567

16 - 22 July 2015

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

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Health warnings as heatwave hits region WOMAN dies of heatstroke and four others are hospitalised

By Gemma Quinn A WOMAN, aged 83, has died of heatstroke in Alicante.

She was admitted unconscious to the Hospital San Juan with a temperature of over 40 degrees and passed away later.

Her death comes as the Va-

lencia Region sweltered in temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius last week.

The heatwave saw the town of Xativa reach 45.9 degrees, the highest value recorded in Spain since August 2012, according to provisional data Turn to Page 5 from State

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Army manoeuvres startle residents COMPLAINTS were made after army night time manoeuvres startled and woke residents in the Alicante, El Campello and Busot area.

Helicopters from the Special Operations Command unit (MOE) based at the Rabasa

headquarters, woke residents at around 2am as the head of MOE, Alfonso Blas, confirmed it was their manoeuvres and regretted the inconvenience caused to residents, who complained they were flying at low altitude.

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Holiday spending begins on arrival at the airport ALICANTE-ELCHE airport has 20 shops and 19 dining options

Education draw WITH more applications to adult education centres in Alicante than places available, a lottery draw has taken place.

Over a thousand registrations have taken place for

the Giner de los Rios centre for over 400 places available on the various programmes.

Spanish for foreigners, English, Italian and computer courses are amongst the most popular requested.

Costly traffic fines TRAFFIC fines imposed in the Murcia Region have generated income amounting to around €4.7 million; equating to an average of €3 per inhabitant from January 1 to May 21 this year. Andalucia was the region with the most traffic fines paid; a total of €31 million.

Getaways to Savilla RENFE resumes the Alicante-Sevilla train service at the end of the month for the summer season.

From July 31 there will be a total of 8,000 seats available in both directions running three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

SHOPPING: Alicante-Elche passengers start holiday spending at the airport.

By Gemma Quinn INCREASED spending in shops and cafes at Alicante-Elche airport is expected to generate €50 million worth of business this year, making the airport the fifth most profitable commercially after Madrid; Barcelona; Palma and Malaga.

A report says the average amount spent per passenger at the terminal is €44.30, with Norwegians being the biggest spenders along with travellers aged between 30 and 49.

€50M expected to be generated commercially at Alicante-Elche airport

The turnover for this year represents an increase of 10 per cent over last year’s figures and takes into account spending in the restaurants, shops, duty free and car hire.

The terminal receives thousands of passengers each day and directly employs around 3,000 people.

It has 20 shops and stores and 19 dining options.

The figures were announced by the commercial director of Aena, the airport management company, as they opened the process to renew the concessions of the companies operating the shops; a process that will culminate in April 2016 with either the granting of new businesses or renewal of licences for a period of five years.

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HIGHLIGHT of the festival is the traditional fireworks display

Start next term ALMORADI’S three public schools will start the next school year in September with 13 pre-fabricated classrooms. The town has been waiting on the construction of a new school since 2008.

Police training Pubic Safety Act POLICE officers in Callosa de Segura, Cox, Redovan and Rafal have attended seminars and workshops for training on the legislative reforms on the Public Safety Act.

Youth jobs Promoting employment ALICANTE’S Department of Employment and Youth is carrying out a total of 23 measures to promote employment amongst the young.

Uni spending More than average SPENDING per student in public universities of the Valencia Region is €6,618 a year; €140 more than the average of all the country, which lies at €6,480.

San Fermin

By Dilip Kuner

gather in the Praza do Obradoiro to

ONE of the most famous Christian pilgrimages in the world is to Santiago de Compostela, and the Galician city is about to hold its biggest festival of the year.

Around 30,000 pilgrims a year are registered to visit, although the number is thought to be higher as many do the trip unofficially.

Also known as the St James Festival, it is held in the last two weeks of July. Many pilgrims aim to arrive by July 25, St James’s Day. The night before, the highlight of the fortnight for many is held when at midnight crowds

1,800,000 was the number of views guitar teacher Miguel Rivera from Zaragoza received in one week, when his students posted his rendition of Michael Jackson’s Beat It on YouTube.

view the traditional fireworks and a display projected on to the facade of Santiago Cathedral.

St James is the patron saint of Galicia as well as Santiago de Compostela.

So it is not just visitors from around the World but also from all over Galicia who congregate for the festivities.

Modern music, theatre, entertainment and music are combined with traditional religious events with the city’s Old Town being the centre of the cultural activities.

July 25 sees a High Mass - usually attended by one of the Spanish Royal Family. The festival finishes on July 31.

Social summer

Running of the bulls

School activities

In total, 20,500 runners took part in the San Fermin running of the bulls this year. In 2014, two out of every three runners were taking part for the first time in their lives, and some 56 per cent of the participants each day were foreigners.

MORE than 90 children at risk of social exclusion are participating in a special summer school programme in Elche to provide more activities away from home.

Quote of the Week There will not be a ‘Grexit.’ I am satisfied both with form and substance of the agreement.’

Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission after 17 hours of Eurozone negotiations with Greece.

Jail sentence For sexual abuse A 19-YEAR-OLD accused of sexually abusing two children aged six and 10 faces 23 years in prison if found guilty of the attacks in Cox which are alleged to have taken place in 2010.

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Next school year dates changed CAN'T wait for the children to go back to school? Well you will have to wait a week longer now as the Department of Education has officially changed the dates of the beginning and end of the next school year.

It was announced previously that the 2015-2016 course in the Valencia Region would start on September 3 for infant and primary school classes, ending on June 17, 2016. This would have been the second year that

the course would start in the first week of September with the goal “to promote the reconciliation of work and family life,” said the Minister for Education at the time Maria Jose Catala.

However, following changes in power after the elections, new government teams have put back the start date to September 10 for infant and primary classes and September 11 for secondary school pupils, in re-

sponse to complaints that it was still too hot when school reopened early last year.

The school year will finish on June 21 for infants and primary and June 17 for secondary schools.

Around the province MOBILE ITV stations are going around the Alicante Province this summer and will be in Pilar de la Horadada from July 27-31 and August 3-29 and Santa Pola from September 2130.

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ACCIDENTS: Emergency services attended four road traffic accidents which killed three at the weekend.

Tragic weekend on the roads of the Vega Baja ONE fatility was a motorcyclist in Torrevieja when he collided with a car

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THREE people were killed in road traffic accidents over the weekend in the Vega Baja.

The first fatality was in Torrevieja when a 70-year-old man died in a traffic accident which occurred when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a car. The accident happened at around midnight at the junction of Avenida Maestro Francisco Casanovas with Calle Patricio Zammit.

It is believed the motorcyclist missed the give way sign and he was thrown from the bike as he hit the car, but police are

still investigating the cause.

The second accident happened on the

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fatalities over the weekend in the Vega Baja

CV-916 in the Orihuela hamlet of La Aparecida when a driver lost control of his car and it veered off the bank. The man was driving alone.

A motorcyclist was also killed after colliding with a car on the AP-7 motorway in

the area of Almoradi. Police report it was a side collision and the age of the cyclist is unknown.

Meanwhile a fourth accident occurred in Calle San Policarpo of Torrevieja when a vehicle jumped a stop sign and collided against another car. The strong impact caused the two cars on to the path with one hitting against the side of a restaurant which was fortunately closed at the time.

One eyewitness said the driver of one car did not respect the stop sign and carried on hitting the other. Both drivers escaped without injury.

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Father arrested for child abduction A TORREVIEJA man has been arrested, accused of a crime of child abduction after bringing his son to Spain from Italy where he lived with his mother, without her knowledge.

The couple used to live in Torrevieja before moving to Italy but separated in 2013.

Custody of the child was awarded to the mother.

The father is alleged to have taken his son as he played in a park and brought him to Spain without his mother’s permission.

The father and son were tracked down to Guadalupe, Caceres.

The child has now been returned to his mother and his father arrested.

High temperatures are taking their toll CITIZENS advised to drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol and caffeine From Front Page

Agency of Meteorology (AEMET).

Temperatures above 40 degrees were also achieved in other inland towns of the province of Valencia including Ontinyent (44 degrees), Carcaixent (43 degrees) and Utiel (41 degrees).

The heatwave in Alicante Province was reflected in Aspe and Pego where 44 degrees was the top temperature, and at Alicante-Elche Airport where 41 degrees was registered, the second highest since records began.

In Orihuela temperatures reached 42.1 degrees, in Pinoso 40 degrees, 39 in Javea and 37 in the city of Alicante.

SHADE NEEDED: Stay out of midday sun.

The Saharan air has subsided slightly now but temperatures are still peaking at 32-34 degrees on the coast and higher inland.

There have been four recent cases of heatstroke with victims admitted to hospital, and the Department of Health has advised that those most at risk during extremely hot temperatures are children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with chronic diseases who take regular medication.

Their advice is to drink plenty of water and fluids, avoid alcohol and caffeine, eat lots of fruit and vegetables and avoid going outside, as far as possible, in the middle of the day when the sun is at its hottest.

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Police save young boy POLICE came to the rescue of a 12-year-old boy who nearly drowned in a private pool in Torrevieja.

The two Local Police offices arrived at the complex in La Loma and found the child by the pool, uncon-

12 year old nearly drowned in private pool in Torrevieja

scious and without a pulse.

Carrying out emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the boy began to respond and was taken to Torrevieja Hospital before being transferred to the intensive care unit at Alicante General.

It is believed the youngster has a medical history of heart disease. He was on holiday with his family from Madrid.

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Swimmer rescued A SWIMMER rescued a woman, aged 61, who was drowning in a creek under the lighthouse of Santa Pola. She was revived and taken to Elche General Hospital.

Elche crash FOUR people were injured in a two vehicle crash in the centre of Elche. The four were taken to hospital to be checked over.

Illegal immigrants

FOREST FIRE: Seaplanes worked to help put out the flames.

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PINES destroyed in the forest of La Marina a

By Gemma Quinn

SIXTEEN illegal immigrants have been intercepted 12 miles off the coast of Cartagena; five were aged under 18 and all were in good health.

TWO seaplanes and a helicopter were needed to extinguish a fire in the pine forest of La Marina.

The blaze was just 300m from the Rebollo beach, close to the campsite and destroyed around

3,000 square metres of pine forest.

Three fire trucks were also in attendance as crews and emergency service workers spent two hours on Sunday July 12, bringing the blaze under control.

Despite its close proximity to

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3,000 square metres of pine forest destroyed in fire

a busy beach and campsite, the quick action of the forest fire brigades meant that the area did

not have to be evacuated.

Police are now investigating the cause of the fire and the first hypothesis suggests it could have been the result of possible fire recklessness with dirt and rubbish being left in the area that ignited.

NATIONAL POLICE are investigating the discovery of a dismembered body in Alicante.

Believed to be of a man in his 40’s, the body was discovered by a group of young people bathing in the Lagunas de Rabasa who said they had spotted the bags since before the San Juan fiestas, but had never bothered to inspect them previously until now.

They opened one bag and saw an arm and torso and upon realising the gruesome discovery they had found, the group immediately called the police without opening the second bag.

Emergency services quickly arrived and assisted in bringing the second bag out of the water as the area was sealed off.

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Desperate days for Elche palms EU funding is wanted to fight palm weevil

By Gemma Quinn ELCHE’S Palmeral is in “absolute emergency situation.” That’s according to the city’s new Councillor for Environment, Parks and Gardens, Antonio Garcia.

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palm trees were destroyed last year due to the palm weevil in Elche

Part of the new government team, Garcia said the situation with the palm weevil plague is “far worse than the previous government told us.”

In 2009 three palms infested with the weevil were felled in the historic Palmeral in the centre of the city. In 2011 this figure reached 80, while in 2014 the number had increased to 427, showing a fivefold increase in the number of palm trees removed as a result of the plague. “The situation will carry on and get worse if we do not have more resources to control it,” said Antonio Garcia, who added that measures put in place currently have been “insufficient.”

UNDER THREAT: More action is needed to protect Elche’s palms from the pest.

The councillor is now creating a plan to combat the weevil and is hoping to raise funds from Valencia, Madrid and even Brussels.

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Banks asked to provide homes ALICANTE wants more social housing for the needy

By Gemma Quinn THE tripartite government in Alicante City is urging banks to provide housing for social purposes in emergency situations.

The call comes after it was revealed that seven families with 14 children have occupied an entire building owned by a bank in the Carolinas Altas

neighbourhood.

The Department of Social Welfare and Housing has intervened in the case and according to the Platform of People Affected by Mortgages (PAH) has approached the Municipal Board of Housing and Infrastructure. “The problem is that there is no social housing on the board and yet there are many

families at risk of exclusion; there are not enough homes” said Councillor of Social Action and Housing, Nerea Belmonte.

As a result, the city council will meet with the different banks: “They (the banks) are part of the origin of the crisis and must also be part of the solving of the problem,” it said.

Alicante flight diverted A FLIGHT bound for Alicante was forced to make an unscheduled stop in France over concerns it was running low on water.

The easyJet flight from Newcastle to Alicante was diverted to Charles de Gaulle airport as it had a limited water supply, causing a two-hour delay for passengers.

A spokesperson for the airline confirmed that the captain took the decision as a precaution only and in line with procedures to take on more water to ensure the welfare and safety of passengers. The water that was running low is used in boilers which make hot drinks and in the toilets.

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Cost of avoiding the traffic jams MOTORWAY toll increases by almost 80 per cent

TRAFFIC: Increase in tolls can lead to more people using the N-332 coast road.

By Gemma Quinn THE toll on the AP-7 passing through the Vega Baja has increased in price by almost 80 per cent with the arrival of summer.

The tolls at Los Montesinos and La Zenia have increased from €2.05 to €3.70 each, with drivers going through both tolls along the 13-kilometre stretch now having to pay €7.40 each way. The alternative is to use the N-332 which still suffers tailbacks at peak times.

€3.70 is the cost of passing each toll at Los Montesinos and La Zenia

There have long been calls and campaigns for tolls to be reduced, particularly at Los Montesinos and La Zenia where two tolls have to be paid in a short distance.

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€30,000 to help evicted residents MORE people quality for aid as economic thresholds have been relaxed

By Community Reporter SAN JAVIER Council has allocated €30,000 for residents affected by eviction.

Dog bites child POLICE in Cartagena are investigating the case of a dog who bit a child in La Manga.

The youngster was bitten on the left leg and taken to La Manga’s medical centre.

Police said the owner of the dog failed to show any documentation relating to the animal and there was no health card or chip for the animal, a violation of the ordinance on animal and pet protection.

Breach of this ordinance involves fines of between €30-300 for minor offences and fines of €301-€1,750 for more serious sanctions.

Drinking and flying crackdown AIRLINES and British police are asking people to know their limits and cut down on drinking before boarding flights following a number of incidents.

A recent case saw Jet2 ban a passenger for life and send him an almost £5,000 (€6,950) bill after a flight from Leeds Bradford to Alicante had to make an unscheduled landing in Toulouse due to his behaviour and refusal to stop drinking.

Airlines say cases of drunk passengers causing disruption on flights are becoming ever more common.

It is the second year that aid has been offered to those in need and anyone affected can request it until August 17 from the municipal registry at the town hall, with a max-

imum of €2,130 being given per family.

Mayor of San Javier Jose Miguel Luengo said the initiative was aimed at citizens struggling in the economic crisis and that

this year economic thresholds had been relaxed so that more people could qualify for the asistance.

Last year 45 applications were made.

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Brussels funds for farmers A RURAL development scheme for Murcia with a €348 million budget has been given the green light in Brussels by the European Commission.

The commission said the scheme aims to improve the agricultural sector and will allow 500 producers to improve their facilities and 550 young farmers to set up in business.

Another 130 producers will be given funding to take part in quality schemes and supply local markets.

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Back home in the Mediterranean TURTLE released after year-long recovery

SET FREE: The loggerhead turtle is back in the sea after a year in captivity.

By Gemma Quinn A TURTLE wounded a year ago by the propeller of a boat, has been released back into the sea in Torrevieja.

Having spent a year in captivity to recover from the serious injuries that appeared on its face and back of the skull, the turtle, named ‘Ha-

banera’ was released on Los Naufragos beach by municipal biologist Juan Antonio Pujol and veterinarians from the oceanographic centre in Valencia.

When first released Habanera did not move but soon swam its own path of freedom. The turtle spent nine months being fed through a

tube and required a lot of care and attention after being rescued thanks to the monitoring programme of birds, turtles and aquatic mammals (SATCO), which has recovered more than 200 animals in the Valencia Region. More than 9 per cent of them have been recovered and returned to the sea.

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Pledge to improve local relationships Photo by Matthias Ripp, Flickr

ALICANTE is currently receiving a surge in tourists

NIGHTLIFE: Great for economy, but not for residents; Mayor pledges more support.

By Gemma Quinn IMPROVED relationships between business owners in the heart of Alicante’s entertainment zone and residents affected by noise and disturbances have been pledged by new mayor, Gabriel Echavarri.

The mayor said new ordinances will be implemented to find the “middle ground” and to harmonise the activity of the hoteliers of the city centre with the right to rest of the locals.

Echavarri defined the bar area known as ‘Tardeo’ as “a phenomenon that has made

people across the province come to Alicante to eat in our restaurants and drink in our bars” acknowledging that “perhaps it is the task of the Local Police to ensure more of what happens on the street.”

Alicante is currently receiving a surge in tourists.

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Fewer out of work UNEMPLOYMENT has fallen in Elche during June by a total of 578 people thanks mainly to industry and services sectors. Currently the city has 29,243 people out of work.

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Crackdown on camper vans parking illegally ALICANTE plans to create a dedicated zone in the future

New office THE new traffic office in Elche is scheduled to open by the end of the year, some four years after its original planned opening. It will not create new jobs with 60 workers coming from other agencies.

Checks start HOME improvements and extensions are to be inspected in Torrevieja with checks being put into motion which could take until 2017 to be completed.

NEW MEASURES: Alicante is cracking down on camper vans parking illegally near the beaches.

By Gemma Quinn ALICANTE Council has announced measure to prevent the influx of caravans and camper vans which arrive in the summer and weekends from parking on the coast.

City Hall said the problem was particularly bad in El Campello, near the beach at

San Juan and that it was aware of the situation. Reminding camper-van owners that illegal parking is strictly forbidden, with several signs highlighting the fact, it said it would now be taking stronger action to tackle the problem. Local Police have this week visited the area but did not fine owners already parked there.

Recognising there is not a municipal space provided for caravans and camper vans in the city, the new tripartite government has said it plans to create a special zone for them, but it will not be available this summer. However, in El Campello, a company has now set up a service area that offers facilities for caravans and camping.

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Selling shoes in Japan THIRTY-TWO shoe brands representing 26 Spanish firms, including seven from Elche, one from Almoradi and Elda (accounting for 35 per cent of national presence) are in Japan participating in an exhibition of Spanish shoes.

The ‘Shoes from Spain’ exhibition is on until tomorrow (Friday) in Tokyo showcasing collections for Spring-Summer 2016.

The Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries (FICE), with the support of several other organisations, is responsible for organising the 24th edition of this event, presenting a preview of the new collections to Japanese buyers, before starting work with the Japanese market, which is of major importance to Spanish companies.

Last year, Japan was the largest receiver of Spanish shoes with exports amounting to €48 million.

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Red flags keep bathers out but let surfers in THOSE experienced in the sport ‘can act in situations of risk’

By Gemma Quinn RED flags on the beaches of the Costa Blanca may have disrupted the enjoyment of visitors and bathers last week, but they have been welcomed by surfers who flocked to the province.

Those experienced in the sport are permitted to enter the water and surf even if the red flag is flying as long as they can prove they are affiliated, which means they have liability insurance which protects them against any accident that may happen to themselves or others during the activity.

Beach Co-ordinator Adrian Perez Herrero said they have a good relationship with the surfers and they work closely with them.

He said: “We have no conflict with surfers who have long been practising this sport and we welcome them all year round.

We know the relationship is very good, but problems can arise with the inexperienced.”

He said lifeguards know their beaches and their regular users but it is the task of the Local Police in each municipality to ask for identification from surfers on the beach

RIDING HIGH: Surfers flocked to the province last week. when the red flag is raised.

President of the El Campello Surf Club, Alberto Camarasa Alemany, said in over 20 years of surfing they have never had a problem surfing on the beaches of Alicante and

acknowledged the experience of their surfers allowed them to act in situations of risk. This was demonstrated a few days ago when they rescued someone out at sea who was having a heart attack.

Deal is done in San Miguel THE UPyD party in San Miguel de Salinas has announced that it has reached an agreement with the municipal government of the Popular Party (PP) group.

UPyD spokesperson Maria José Costa justified the decision explaining that by joining with the PP and assuming areas of municipal man-

agement, they can fulfil “75 per cent of our electoral programme.”

The two UPyD councillors join with the six PP councillors giving Mayor Angel Saez an absolute majority. The UPyD was previously in discussions with the PSOE and EU parties to form a tripartite government.

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Locals up in arms as park renovation project halted FORMER councillor says funds were ready and waiting

By Gemma Quinn RESIDENTS in La Siesta have complained that work on the new park area in La SiestaEl Chaparral Urbanisation in Torrevieja has come to a halt.

The project was being carried out by students on the Mediterranean Employment Workshop but it has not been finished within the group’s sixmonth course. Now almost €1 million is needed to complete the area and install the planned children’s playground and finish the sports area. The money had already been earmarked for the project under the previous government.

Former Councillor for Parks

and Gardens in Torrevieja, Carmen Gomez Candel, who is now on the opposition side with the rest of the PP party, has met with the residents who have indicated their dissatisfaction with the works being paralysed.

Candel reminded residents that the project was approved under the previous PP government team and money was set aside for the work. But locals said they had been told by the new government team that the work cannot be finalised because the project does not exist and there are no funds for it.

“These statements are completely false, which can be proved by referring to the file

and therefore it is to be hoped that these funds arrive at their true destination and are not used for other purposes which we know nothing about,” said the municipal PP group.

Candel also commented on the new Employment Workshop ‘La Laguna’ granted to Torrevieja Town Hall by the Generalitat Valenciana, which has now been delayed to start in October. “It could have given an income to 30 families in Torrevieja, and now they have two additional months without any work: this is what the new government team class as social politics and the fight against unemployment,” she said.

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Boardwalk approved THE building of a new boardwalk in Torrevieja linking San Roque to Los Naufragos beach has received authorisation, with work expected to start at the end of the summer.

Super prawns THE Mar Menor is producing a bumper crop of prawns this year, being somewhat larger than normal, due to the extra salt in the waters of the Mar Menor.

No busy bees HONEY producers in the Murcia Region warn that production could be down by as much as 75 per cent this year due to the prolonged drought.

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A little magic to transform cancer ward CHILDREN’S oncology unit to be brightened up

By Staff Reporter A PROJECT has begun to decorate the hallways and rooms of the Children’s Oncology Department at Alicante’s General Hospital.

The project has been developed by the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University Miguel Hernandez of Elche (UMH), which is part of the co-operation agreement between the Department of Health and the Aladina Foundation, a private non-profit organi-

sation created in 2005 with the aim of helping children and adolescents with cancer and their families by providing comprehensive support.

The foundation has also won a number of awards and accolades for its work.

Renovations will take place over the next two or three weekends, during the hospital’s quieter periods, with the artwork aiming to transform the oncology unit into a ‘magical world’ for children.

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Dog-friendly beach plans opposed

MAKEOVER PLANNED: Hospital hallways will no longer be dull and dreary.

RESIDENTS in La Mata are opposed to plans to create a dog-friendly beach.

Torrevieja Town Hall is considering making a stretch of the beach near the jetty available to dog owners but residents claim they were not consulted. New Councillor for Beaches, Javier Manzanares, said at the moment the idea is no more than a proposal and other locations are being looked at also, such as between Torre del Moro and Playa de los Locos.

The councillor made the announcement as he raised the Blue and Q for Quality flags awarded to Torrevieja’s beaches this year. Blue Flags have been awarded to Cala Piteras, La Mata Sur, Los Locos, El Cura and Los Naufragos with the Q for Quality award given to the Real Club Nautico.

The ceremony took place at Cala Piteras as Manzanares reiterated the town hall’s commitment to beach quality.

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Being an angel to someone else Our Euro Women series is featuring women who have made a success of their lives in Spain. These outstanding ladies have been shattering glass ceilings whether in business, charity work or sports.

Tricia Barr has that special gift of listening that can only come from personal experience.

TRICIA BARR is slightly built with large brown eyes and an infectious smile.

When the Euro Weekly News (EWN) asked her about her greatest achievement, she said: “Being a single mum, bringing up two boys by myself.” And this is what motivated this remarkable lady to set up the organisation Guardian Angels, which supports lone parents.

Tricia knows all about being a single parent; when her marriage broke up her two boys were very small, aged just four and one.

“Being a single parent changes you,” said Tricia: “It is hard work, relentless and sometimes isolating. When I came to Spain seven years ago I began meeting single parents here and recognised in them all the difficulties I had faced as a single mum all those years ago. Within two years I set up Guardian Angels.”

In Spain, lone parents have to work hard to survive and for their children to thrive. Some work two or even three jobs to earn enough to keep their families together and in Spain there are hurdles to overcome that are not present elsewhere; the cost of school books, for example, which is a financial nightmare for cashstrapped singles.

“The price of school textbooks is astronomical,” said Tricia, “and parents don’t even know which books they have to buy until September so they have little time to try to buy them secondhand or even organise a book share. So Guardian Angels helps out with a

A new‘wing’ in Benidorm is Tricia’s next goal

HELPING OTHERS: Tricia Barr set up the organisation Guardian Angels, which supports lone parents.

A great communicator and listener

By Jan Gamm

Fact file Being a single parent changes you. It is hard work, relentless and sometimes isolating

book allowance for each child of parents registered with us.”

The charity is an impressive support network with a team of professionals on hand. Guardian Angels provides mentoring as well as a range of services either free or at a greatly reduced cost: a psychologist, doctor, gynaecologist, financial expert lawyer... and they are presently looking for a dentist.

Some parents come to Tricia with heartbreaking stories and many need the

Name: Tricia Barr Age: 64 Family: Two boys: Chris and Ben, both grown up and a granddaughter Home town: Stranraer, Scotland Where now: Denia Languages: Spanish – improving all the time!

Book or TV: Both – I love Strictly Come Dancing!

Favourite titles: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: Susan Jeffers Strengths: Perseverance and determination Weaknesses: I can be a bit stubborn!

Greatest Success: Raising my two boys alone Greatest Failure: A business I started with my partner in Spain years ago Irritants: Unfairness and injustice Best time of your life: When my boys were born and also coming to Spain Big picture or detail? Oh both, I think Biggest influence in your life: Susan Jeffers and also Louise Hay of the Hay Foundation - both great believers in the power of positive thinking Most proud of? My boys

loving support of her organisation to recover from emotional or even violent trauma.

The charity’s special events include a Christmas party, a swimming pool day in the summer, usually held at someone’s private home and this year, a day at Safari Aitana where the children can pet and feed the animals that are free to roam.

Tricia said: “It was brilliant. One little boy said to me, ‘This was the best day of my whole life,’ and that makes me feel our hard work is worth it – worth more...”

Guardian Angels covers the Marina Alta and Tricia’s next goal is to set up a new ‘wing’ in Benidorm.

Where does Tricia want to be in five years’ time? “Oh on, a cruise, I think. Yes definitely, with either a lovely new man or a very good friend!”

Euro Woman Tricia Barr, President of Guardian Angels, is the definitive Mum and Grandmother, a great communicator with that special gift of listening that can only come from personal experience.

Do you know a Euro Woman? If you do please drop us a line at eurowomen@euroweeklynews.com giving full contact details and why you feel they deserve to be honoured.

As well as being featured in the EWN a book is being produced for Christmas with all profits going to charitable organisations.

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Summer school needs more food EMERGENCY plea for extra supplies

By Gemma Quinn AN emergency plea has been made for food for a school in Alicante.

One of the 15 schools that has organised summer camps this year with dining included to help students at risk of social exclusion get at least one decent daily meal, has made the urgent appeal for items to

cover breakfast and snacks for the students.

Ampa, the parents’ association, at the Azorin school, hasbeen posting on social media to make direct pleas to people for more food and resources.

The school has seen the number of scholarships for children for summer dining increase from 23 last year to 60 children this year.

The city council granted aid to 441 children at risk of social exclusion to eat at the summer school programmes and allocated the funds, but it did not include breakfasts and snacks.

This means that private organisations such as Ampa and citizens themselves are stepping in to provide additional food.

Cycling stage in Torrevieja THE Tour of Spain 2015 cycle race will travel through Elche during the stage from Torrevieja to Benitachell on August 30.

Cyclists on La Vuelta de EspaĂąa are expected to pass through the districts of La Marina and El Altet from between 1.30pm and 2.30pm as they head north from Torrevieja.

La Vuelta last passed through Elche in 2011 when thousands of people lined the streets to cheer on the cyclists.

This year the ninth stage departs from Torrevieja and it is the first time the city has hosted a stage in the 80-year history of the event.

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Fishery production increases DORADA production in the hatcheries belonging to Grupo Marjal will reach an estimated 1,600 tonnes this year, almost 7 per cent more than last year.

This ranks it as one of the leading producers of farmed fish in Valencia.

The company will maintain a total of 30 cages in Guardamar by the bay, with the marine features and warm waters making this corner of the Mediterranean an ideal place to raise dorada.

The fish are kept in cages for around 18 months until they reach an ideal weight of approximately 400 grams.

The activity generates around 150 jobs in Guardamar.

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Encounter arts and crafts in caves AN opportunity to meet artists and craftsmen

UNIQUE LOCATION: The ‘Crafty Caves’ in Rojales.

By Community Reporter THE next Arts and Crafts Encounter at the Rojales caves (Cuevas del Rodeo) in August has been changed to August 8.

Starting at 7.30pm, there will be live music, bars and a BBQ

as well as the opportunity to meet the artists and craftsmen at this unique location in Rojales, overlooking the village.

Throughout the summer there will also be live music at the bar from 10pm to midnight on Fridays with Patxi Valverde

Saxophone quartet performing tomorrow (Friday). On July 24 there is the Jesus Gea jazz quintet and Luis Suria trio jam session on July 31.

Directions to the caves can be found at www.costa art.net/caves.html

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Coming together for good causes CC RIOJA is the place to be on July 25

By Community Reporter

JAZZ FAVOURITE: Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne was on stage in San Javier.

San Javier swings into jazz mood for festival THE 18th edition of the San Javier Jazz Festival is under way throughout July attracting thousands of visitors and music lovers.

The weekend saw Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne and the Drew Davies Rhythm Combo take to the stage and to-

morrow night (Friday) the Bill Charlap trio is performing featuring Peter and Kenny Washington and Ruthie Foster. On Saturday July 18, Richardo Galliano new musette quartet featuring Sylvain Luc take to the stage.

Individual concert tickets cost €15 or €18 or you can pay €125 for entry in to all concerts. All shows start at 9.30pm at the auditorium inAlmansa Park.

For more information, call 968 191 588 or email festivales@sanjavier.es.

RESIDENTS and businesses in CC Rioja in Orihuela Costa are putting on a show in aid of local good causes and charities on July 25.

The show starts at 2pm with entertainment all afternoon from the funny Boogie Heads Spain and also appearing be-

tween 4-5pm is Ed Temple with his comedy hypnosis show.

Throughout the day vocal entertainment will be provided by Paul James Allen, Lee George, Gavin James, Stevie Spit and Harry Waters.

Charity stalls for the RAF Association, Little Pod, Samaritans in Spain and ReUnite will be present and money raised

will also be supporting Sammy Lear, to help him achieve his dream of playing waterpolo at the Olympics for Team GB. There will be raffles, a tombola, various prize draws and give-aways, a pro-celebrity auction, an ice bucket challenge for the unwary, and the popular Gossip Bar Hog Roast plus so much more.

Vega Baja in national study THE Vega Baja has been chosen by the Independent Council of Child Welfare of Spain as a benchmark in the province of Alicante in order to design a nationwide ‘Strategic Plan for Children’.

The main objective of the plan is to improve the situation of children throughout the country.

The Vega Baja will make up a reference

group representing the province of Alicante, providing social educators, social workers, psychologists, criminologists and educational psychologists to contribute, working with the Independent Council for Child Protection.

The study and tour are supported by 30 national universities and will conclude with the International Congress Against Child Poverty in the World in Huelva.

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Children invited to visit Anthem of the Seas GUIDED tour included a visit to the ‘North Star’ capsule

CRUISE SHIP VISIT: The children had a tour of the ship as well as lunch.

By Gemma Quinn YOUNGSTERS from the Elc he C hildre n’s Home were invited by Royal Caribbean Cruises to visit the Anthem of the Seas which was doc ke d in C a rta ge na for the day.

The children had a gre a t da y out. The y were given a magnificent tour of the ship, had lunch, rides on the bumper cars and the ‘North Star ’ capsule, and even saw a robot dance show.

The c re w ga ve up the ir s pa re time to a c c ompa ny the children and make the day extra-special.

The y a ls o he ld a ra ffle raising over €2,000 which they presented to fundraiser Annette English for the charity at the end of the day.

The children made ‘thank you’ cards which they gave to the staff and Annette presented them with a certificate from the charity.

NORTH STAR: Children visited the capsule.

In addi t i on, Royal Caribbean donated indoor and outdoor furniture from t he shi p t o t he chi l dr en’s home. Steve Howell & Son Removals kindly offered to collect the furniture free of charge, and arrived at the docks at 11am to load the furniture.

Unfortunately, they were hel d up by cust om s and Steve and his four members of staff were kept at the dockside until 8pm before

they were finally permitted to leave.

The ship provided them with food and refreshments during their ordeal and the charity would like to say a very big thank you to Steve and his staff for their patience and kindness: “We were overwhelmed by the generosity of everybody involved in making the day so m agi cal f or t he chi l dr en; this will truly be a day they will never forget.”

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Volunteers wanted THE Paul Cunningham Nurses Charity have recently opened their new charity shop in Calle España, Almoradi and are looking for volunteers to help run the shop. For information call 966 790 363.

Dolphin trip MAZARRON’S Youth Department has organised dolphin watching trips for youngsters to learn more about the marine environment. The €10 trips are Saturday and Sunday July 18 and 19. Book on 968 591 810.

First time IT has been confirmed the 2015 Western European Powerlifting Championship will be held for the first time at La Manga Club, Mar Menor, September 11-13.

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Rangers take to wheels to detect any incidents at natural park INCLUDES monitoring of any potential fire risks

By Gemma Quinn THE Department of Environment is launching the second edition of the Observer Park Project in the natural park of La Mata and Torrevieja, for surveillance and awareness of its environmental values where rangers on wheels will detect any incidents.

The project was presented at a press conference with the councillor of Sports Pablo Samper, the Technical Management Service of Protected Natural Areas, Ana Colominas, environmental guide Juan Manuel Botella and club president of bike club MTB Chatarras, Angel Garcia.

Samper stressed the importance of combining sport “with an active involvement in the preservation and care of the heart of Torrevieja’s green

NATURAL PARK: Project to improve awareness and environmental values. space.”

The project will take place during the months of July and August, in which the participants of this initiative will travel more than 21km by a series of marked routes and supervised by the technical staff of the reserve. Participants will

collect information and details of any incidents detected, which will be included in a newsletter and transmitted to the staff of the reserve.

A total of 32 club members from MTB Chatarras will carry out the functions acting as park observers. Club president, An-

gel Garcia, stressed “this project is to enhance and publicise the rules of the park so visitors have a better knowledge.”

The role also includes proactive monitoring of any potential forest fires and the promotion of best practices in nature in order to protect.

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Moors and Christians this weekend ORIHUELA is in fiesta mode with the city currently celebrating Moors and Christians with numerous parades and re-enactments of the struggles between the two religions.

Tonight (Thursday) is the grand children’s parade from 9pm with the Moors parade on tomorrow (Friday) departing from Calle Ocarasa at 9pm before arriving back at the Plaza de Ayuntamiento at around 11.30pm. The Christians parade is on Saturday July 18, also leaving from Calle Ocarasa at 9.30pm.

Guardamar del Segura also has their Moors and Christians celebrations this weekend with the re-enactment of the Lady of Guardamar tomorrow (Friday) at 11pm and a multi-coloured parade at 10pm on Saturday July 18. Events go on throughout the week with the daily ringing of church bells at 1pm, before the mock battles on Wednesday July 22, Thursday July 23 and Friday July 24, at 8pm.

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Memorial concert raises €400 for cancer charity

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World events could boost Spain tourism AS Greece sinks, Spain rises hotels and tourist infrastructure to cope with a large rise in demand.

Factor in Greece as well, where advance AS Greece goes through financial turmoil and bookings are down over fears there may be British citizens have been advised not to go to food shortages and a lack of cash from holeTunisia, it would appear Spain could get an in-the-wall machines, and unexpected tourism windthe thought is there may be fall. an influx to Spain.

Figures suggest that up to The country has already 300,000 Britons were planreported good bookings ning on visiting Tunisia, Britons who were planning on with more than 90 per cent many of whom are now going to Tunisia are looking at occupancy rates in August looking for late deals to othother destinations for late deals expected at coastal tourism er destinations, according to hotspots. the UK’s Daily Mail newsLast year around 15 million Britons visited paper.

Spain, up from 11 million in 2010.

In Europe it is largely Spain which has the

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JUST BRASS: Band held memorial concert for founder member Brian Bewicke.

THE Just Brass band recently performed a memorial concert for their founder member, Brian Bewicke. It raised €400 for Maria and

The Pink Ladies AECC cancer charity.

The picture shows band members Cliff Morton, Stuart Burnley, Jayne Illing-

worth, Nicky Dick, with Sheila Bewicke presenting the donation at Collies Bar San Miguel, to Pink Ladies Carole and Sue.

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2 concerts TWO choral concerts celebrating the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein by the Melody Makers International choir, and Cantemos Youth Choir have raised €1,108 for Maria and The Pink Ladies cancer charity AECC.

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Rawhiders bikers club support AFA PRESIDENT expresses concern over future funding

Fiesta day ELCHE is calling on shops not to open on August 15 and to respect and celebrate the fiesta day, despite rules introduced last October allowing trade on ‘red’ days.

No HAH CHATTERS group, part of Help at Home (HAH) charity will not be hosting a meeting in August and will return in September.

HAH will continue to look after existing clients during the month.

COSTA BLANCA RAWHIDERS: Generously donated €583 to AFA charity.

By Community Reporter FOR the third year running the Costa Blanca Rawhiders motor cycle club have donated money to Torre-

vieja’s Alzheimer charity AFA. They rode into town and handed €583 to AFA President Mathilde Sanchez, who thanked them for their generosity and welcomed their offer to raise

further funds for the charity.

Mathilde also expressed her concern over funding for the Association in view of the recent local change in political power.

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Woody raises funds for Alzheimer’s A NIGHT of entertainment and generosity at Restaurant El Alto La Dolores with Woody has raised over €1,000 for the AFA Alzheimer’s Association.

A total of 184 people packed the dance floor at the latest charity fundraising evening held at the restaurant in Guardamar with a donation of €1,366 given to Mathilde Sanchez from AFA. She said she was overwhelmed at the number of people present and thanked them as she explained what the charity does and how important each and every donation is to their very survival.

Owners of the restaurant also donated a Mediterranean cruise as first prize in the raffle.

Performer Woody is back at El Alto La Dolores, in Guardamar, on August 5, when the restaurant and its organisers will be raising funds for the Children’s Care Home in Elche.

Tickets are available from the restaurant, Post Room Benijofar, or The Card Place in Benimar costing €10 for a two-course meal and entertainment. Book now as tickets sell quickly.

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Summer ball raises €1,865 THE evening was full of surprises

By Community Reporter THE dance group Flash Mob crashed a tray and the waiters started dancing; this was the main surprise of an evening full of surprises at the recent Estate Agents Summer Ball, held at La Finca Golf and Spa Resort in Algorfa.

The flash mob was even a surprise for Mark Roscoe,

€1,865 was raised for the Elche Children's Home

Managing Director of Spanish Life Properties SL; the company behind the event: “I knew that as well as the magician Kellie (Callaghan, organiser) had a surprise or two up her sleeve, but I was

not expecting Flash Mob. I have to say they were amazing and well deserved. They received a standing ovation and as we plan to do another Estate Agents Ball Kellie has a big challenge to top that!”

With help from Richie Sparks from BIG fm who was MC, auctioneer and DJ, the auction raised €1,865 for the Children’s Home in Elche.

Torrevieja prepares for dance festival ELECTROMAR takes place this weekend in Torrevieja.

Offering the best in dance music, the event is on at the Parque Antonio Soria on Saturday July 18 with general entry tick-

ets costing from €22, with VIP options also available from the usual outlets.

Around 40 different artists are scheduled to perform on three different stage areas from 8pm until 8am on the Sunday.

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The Butterfly Children Charity: where it all began DEBRA was founded in the UK in 1978 by Phyllis Hilton

By Community Reporter

DEBRA: Anne (left) and Mary (right) work tirelessly to raise funds to support the Butterfly Children.

DEBRA Butterfly Children Charity is hosting a charity walk on the Mar Menor on September 19, and on September 25, the annual Butterfly

Charity Ball at Camping International, La Marina, returns once again. Tickets and sponsorship forms are now available for both events from the DEBRA charity shops in Ro-

jales and Urbanisation La Marina, run by Anne Wylie and Mary Chambers.

The events hope to raise thousands of euros for the vital work carried out by the charity to help sufferers of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) a rare genetic connective tissue disorder which causes extremely fragile skin that blisters and tears at the slightest touch.

10 charity shops have been opened throughout Spain

DEBRA was founded in the UK in 1978 by Phyllis Hilton.

In 1963, her daughter Debra was born with Dystrophic EB, one of the most severe forms of EB or Butterfly Skin condition. At the time little was known about the condition and its medical management.

For 15 years Phyllis successfully cared for Debra at home, against all odds. 1n 1978, another mother contacted Phyllis for advice and it was at this point that Phyllis realised help was needed and started the world’s first EB patient support group. Sadly, soon afterward, Debra passed away.

DEBRA Spain was founded in Marbella by Nieves and Iñigo Ibarrondo. In 1988, their son Iñigo was born with EB or more commonly known here in Spain as Butterfly Skin because the child’s skin is as delicate as a butterfly’s wing.

Nieves and Iñigo received no help from the public health system so they embarked on an adventure that was to lead to the creation and evolution of DEBRA Spain, the Butterfly Children Charity.

Their initial point of contact was DEBRA UK. Here they found the help and support

necessary to care for Iñigo.

Back in Spain, state support remained minimal. Nieves and Iñigo were left alone to provide the 24/7 care required to look after their Butterfly Child.

As they raised awareness more families became members of the charity and Nieves and Iñigo could not maintain the charity alone. In 2003, Aloha Golf Club chose Butterfly Children Charity as the main beneficiary of a yearly golf event and this successfully raised sufficient funds to employ the charity’s first ever specialist nurse.

In 2006, the Butterfly Children Charity celebrated the opening of its first charity shop on the Costa Blanca in Urbanisation Pueblo Bravo, followed 18 months later by another in Urbanisation La Marina.

Today the charity is proud to have 10 shops across Spain.

These shops contribute to over 60 per cent of the funding needed to ensure the charity keeps supporting families through the work of three nurses, two social workers and a psychologist.

DEBRA Spain is a product of enormous effort by fundraisers, the charity shops, volunteers and generous sponsorship. Their mission is to keep growing so they can maintain their support for the Butterfly Children and their families and strive to find a cure for this complex condition.

Donations and more volunteers are always welcome. If you can spare some time or would like more information, contact Anne Wylie on 966 718 134 or Mary Chambers on 616 076 072 or visit one of the two shops in Urbanisation Pueblo Bravo and Urbanisation La Marina.

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Alzheimer volunteers undergo training NEW programme to improve memory introduced

By Gemma Quinn VOLUNTEERS and monitors from the Association of Relatives and Friends of Alzheimer Torrevieja have received training to implement a new

activity based on a ‘one, two, three’ play system to help patient’s sensory activity.

The implementation in Torrevieja of the initiative has been funded by the Rotary Club, with a donation of €2,250.

The project is based on the implementation of nonpharmacological therapies and promotes memory and social interaction, intuition and social skills using a format of questions and answers of general culture.

The charms of Mazarron ELEVEN photographers have displayed all the charm, tradition and heritage of Mazarron as seen through the eye of a lens, for a new charity exhibition.

The images are on display in the Mazarron village of Leiva as part of the collection which has been put together to help raise funds for the AECC cancer charity.

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photographers are displaying their work as part of a charity exhibition

Showing the ethnography of a village that holds two of three mining concessions of Mazarron and has never turned its back on agriculture, the exhibition is open in the chapel until Sunday July 19.

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Museum workshop

Smartie party

THE Gaya museum in Murcia is offering courses and workshops for children throughout July, offered by fine arts graduate Carmen Maria Martinez.

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A new president International in

LIONS fund projects in excess of €30 m

Vintage cars AN exhibition of motorbikes and vintage cars rode through the streets of Benijofar at the weekend as part of the town’s fiestas which culminate with a night time parade on Saturday July 18.

Music nights CALLOSA DE SEGURA is hosting free music nights in the Jardin Glorieta on Thursdays at 10pm. Tonight (July 16) there is traditional regional folk music, next week is La Filarmonica and on July 30 there is a mixed programme of music and dance.

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SMARTIE CAKE: How many are there?

THE ‘Smartie Party’ takes place at The Park Inn in Quesada on Sunday July 26 from midday.

Julie Pritchard from The Park Inn and her manager Paula are aiming to raise €2,000 for the Children’s Home in Elche during the day’s event.

They have a full programme of entertainment including Dennis Christian in the DJ chair and a whole host of top class performers, as well as guess how many Smarties are on the Smartie Cake, an auction, children’s fancy dress competition and more than 20 stalls.

LION Virginia Barker has now been formally appointed President of Mazarron Bahia Lions Club for the next 12 months.

Gina is well known by many for her dedicated work building up the LEO’s club and welfare work on STRIDES project for support of local diabetic children. As the Lions head towards 2017 when they celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding, the challenge is still to meet the needs of local people and showing concern for those in need worldwide; the latest being the international project to inoculate all children under the age of five for measles and rubella.

With over 1.4 million members in 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries, the Lions fund projects in excess of €30 million every year from contributions by clubs and supporters.

For more information on the work done locally and internationally by the Lions club, visit www.lionsmazarron.org.

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new president of the Mazarron Bahia Lions Club.

Indoor market hosts charity fun day A CHARITY day in aid of the AECC and the Cats and Dogs Association, takes place on Saturday July 25 at the Indoor Market, Torrevieja.

Running from 11am-4pm there is a full day of entertainment with Sunshine FM helping along the day’s proceedings; including zumba, modern and flamenco dance demonstrations as well as performances from Dan Davey and Nilo.

Children will be entertained with a kid’s performer, bouncy castle, treasure hunt and sumo wrestling and a giant paella will feed the hungry crowds.

There will also be various demonstrations from the regular stalls at the Indoor Market.

For more information contact the centre on 865 670 021 or email market.businesscentre@gmail.co m The Indoor Market can be found on the CV905 just off the roundabout opposite the ITV station, next to Saras petrol garage.

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COSTA DEL SOL

Omar Sharif, the actor who had Almeria in his heart FILM STAR died of a heart attack at age 83

By Linda Hall

OMAR SHARIF: Actor, bridge-player and heartthrob.

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

MALLORCA

OMAR SHARIF, the Egyptian film star, has died of a heart attack at the age of 83. Sharif, who had retreated from public life and was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, was born Michel Demetri Chalhoub in Alexandria to a family of Lebanese descent.

He was best known for his Oscar-winning role in Lawrence of Arabia and Dr Zhivago.

Lawrence of Arabia was shot mainly in Almeria and the actor last visited the province in December 2012 during the International Short Film Festival, ‘Almeria en Corto.’

“Without Almeria, there would have been no Omar Sharif,” he said during an emotional interview, recalling how he found fame 50 years earlier in David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia.

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Dog saved

Violent boyfriend

Tourism success

Living wage

POLICE in Cullera rescued a dog which had been locked in the boot of a car, under a bicycle, with no ventilation in 45 degree heat. The owner has been charged with animal abuse.

A MAN was arrested in Palma for allegedly hitting his girlfriend in the street and attempting to attack the police when they were taking him into custody. He claimed they had beaten him

THE new tourism website for Almuñecar www.turismodealmunecar.es has tripled its numbers of visits to 51,300 in the first six months of 2015 compared to the same period of 2014 .

PULPI’S mayor is to be paid €44,971 gross a year, the maximum allowed by law for the full-time post. Councillors working at the town hall full-time will receive €30,555 gross.

Figures down

Builder sentenced

Uncivil behaviour

Room service

GANDIA unemployment figures for June are down by 304 to 8,198. Councillor for Economic and Innovation Policy, Alicia Izquierdo said: “The unemployment data is merely factual figures, and do not represent reality.”

A BUILDER has been sentenced to a year and a half in prison for negligent manslaughter for the death of a worker, 39, following an eight-metre fall in 2008, on Son Rossinyol Industrial Estate in Palma.

MOTRIL Council has launched a campaign to raise awareness amongst citizens to avoid anti-social behaviour, such as littering streets and playing very loud music, with fines of up to €3,000.

APPROXIMATELY €200,000 will be spent on reforms and improvements to the Torrecardenas Hospital complex between now and October. Work will concentrate on kitchens and patients’ room.

Benissa biker

Helicopter rescue

Drugs plantation

Tax relief

A BRITISH biker, Kyle Smith, who lives in Benissa will be testing his endurance in Japan on Sunday July 26 when he competes in the Suzuka eight hour endurance race.

A MAN had to be rescued by helicopter

by Guardia Civil and Mallorca firemen after he fell down some cliffs near Far de ses Salines in an area difficult to access.

He was taken to Son Espases Hospital.

A MARIHUANA plantation has been discovered by National Police in Canillas de Aceituno. Five people aged between 20 and 52 years old were arrested for a crime against public health.

THE manager of a Poniente transport company was arrested for using employees’ details and identities to file income tax returns for five years from 2009. He later shared the €27,000 proceeds with an accomplice.

Pay to shower

Fatal accident

THE hot weather means that bathers on Javea’s L’Arenal have to pay to use the beach showers. The charges are €3 for two minutes or €5 for 10 minutes.

A WOMAN, 47, died, and her two children, aged 25 and nine, were injured in an accident on the Llucmajor to Campos road. The 25-year-old was reportedly driving when he lost control of the car.

Saving cash DENIA will save €2.4 million in interest by applying for state funds to cover a €6 million debt left by the previous council on land on Avenida Miguel Hernandez bought to build a second health centre.

Man injured A MAN, 65, sustained injuries to both legs when he fell from a height of two to three metres from some scaffolding in Sa Pobla. He was taken to Inca Regional Hospital. His condition was not serious.

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Adapted parks THE local Izquierda Unida party in Velez-Malaga has put forward a motion requesting full guarantees of accessibility for children with disabilities to the town’s children’s parks.

Advertising lorry SALOBREÑA Council Tourism Department has signed an agreement with transport company Kiko Garcia to promote the town’s tourism attractions with a 13-metre long lorry which will display pictures of the village.

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Burning issue THE Asociacion del Melanoma in Almeria warned against the growing popularity of ‘sunburn stencils’ as a substitute for tattoos. Deliberately seeking sunburn is a skin cancer risk, a spokesman said.

Churches helped THE Almeria Diputacion allocated €200,000 to the Almeria diocese for restoration of 14 churches including Albox, Almeria City, Almocita, Bentarique, El Ejido, Illar, Ohanes and Padules.

Record figures MALAGA-Costa del Sol airport has reported the highest number of passengers ever over the first six months of the year, reaching almost 6.5 million.

More than 2 million suitcases have also been handled, AENA airport authority reported.

Shark art THE world’s largest sand shark sculpture, measuring 10 by four metres, has been created on Benalmadena’s Malapesquera beach to celebrate a nearby marine centre’s 20th anniversary. The sculpture took more than 250 hours to create and used more than 100 tonnes of sand.

Nice theft NINE people suspected of forming part of an ‘affectionate’ pickpocket group have been arrested. The alleged pickpockets reportedly confused their victims by hugging and kissing them while emptying their pockets.

800 stung IN JUST four days almost 800 people were stung by jellyfish on Marbella’s beaches as the floating hazards plagued the coast, adding insult to injury as bathers trying to escape the heat were rewarded with painful stings.

Safety call LOCAL residents and business owners in San Pedro’s Boulevard area have expressed concern after two women were run over in a matter of days. More safety measures are called for to make both drivers and pedestrians take more care.

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Alicante airport has record June SAN JAVIER also increased number of passengers

By Gemma Quinn ALICANTE-ELCHE airport has once again beaten its record with 1,073,957 passengers through the airport in June; 3 per cent more than in 2014.

During the first half of the year the terminal has received almost five million passengers.

Murcia’s San Javier airport also recorded an increase in

the number of passengers, with the latest statistics by airport management company Aena showing that during June 144,562 travellers passed through the terminal; an increase of 2.65 per cent compared to June 2014.

At San Javier, British and Irish passengers accounted for just over 90 per cent of passengers, with the remaining being flights to Norway, Czech Re-

public, Belgium and domestic flights to and from Madrid.

Despite the importance and increase of UK passengers, June’s total was still 28.5 per cent lower than the record June of 2007 during the peak times before the crisis hit.

San Javier airport has received 454,085 passengers so far this year, 2 per cent less than during the first half of 2014.

Extra police patrols for this summer BEACHES along the Valencia Region will have international police patrols in force this summer.

The news comes following recent terror attacks in Tunisia and is a bid to prevent such attacks in Spain and to keep the beaches a safer place for the millions of tourists. Last year the country welcomed 64 million tourists, generating 11 per cent of the total gross domestic product

(GDP) of Spain.

Every year a safe tourism plan is put into place with more police drafted into coastal areas, but extra measures are in place this year with combined forces from the Guardia Civil and officers from France, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The mixed patrols will also be operating in Andalucia and the Balearics.

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Eurovision 2016 SWEDEN: Stockholm has been announced as the host for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2016. Karin Wanngård, mayor of Stockholm, said it was a great honour.

Bomb blast SWEDEN: A man has been jailed for two-and-a-half years over a Christmas Eve explosion in Malmo. He had targeted a real estate company with a bomb after it had allegedly threatened to evict three families.

Homicide links FINLAND: A double homicide in Helsinki has been linked to organised crime. The victims were known to have ties to the crime family United Brotherhood.

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Samurai murderers MAN killed in attack in family feud A MAN in Kilmarnock was executed by a pair of samurai wielding attackers. The attack is thought to be related to a family feud. Police are looking for the men.

Naked theft JESUS TARANGO, from Wales, stole a police car while naked claiming he had been poisoned. Jesus drove to a hospital where he was dressed and arrested.

McDonalds takeaway A BIRMINGHAM man, who was high on drugs, committed two robberies from the same branch of McDonalds within one hour. He was sentenced to five years in prison.

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Nativity miracle A COUPLE from Liverpool who played Mary and Joseph in their schools nativity play have married after meeting 30 years later. The happy couple said this time there was room at the inn.

Smallest horse in Britain

Ripper Valentine

MICRODAVE, the miniature stallion is Britain's smallest horse. He is 18 inches tall and gates and fences have had to be adjusted to stop him escaping.

THE Yorkshire Ripper has been sending numerous letters to female admirers during his incarceration. They included several Valentines where he urged the women to visit him in prison.

NHS wifi

MICRODAVE: He is only 18 inches tall.

A CONVICTED sex offender from Kent might escape prison as his pacemaker requires wifi to connect to the NHS. The judge observed it was a dangerous precedent.

FINLAND: With over 900,000 Finnish taking their annual summer holidays there has been an increase in short term employment contracts.

Racism charges DENMARK: A Danish theme park, Djurs Sommerland, which has rides of an African theme has been accused of racism.

Public taboo A WOMAN in Dresden has started a photography campaign aimed to break down the taboo of breastfeeding in public. The campaign is called Mama Stillt, Mothers Breastfeed.

Hail damage FRAMERSHEIM in Rhineland-Palatinate was struck by a tornado and hailstones. Roofs were ripped off and damages are expected to cost €10m to repair.

Tank removal A KIEL man had his collection of WW2 tanks and filed guns removed from his cellar. Local police said he used the tank during snow storms.

Mafia arrests

Fishy tale

DENMARK: The Roskilde music, arts and culture festival was a resounding success. The three day event was headlined by former Beatle Paul McCartney and Africa Express.

BERTELSMANN has predicted that the German population will drop by 500,000 over the next 15 years. Regions in the east will suffer the greatest drop in numbers.

KITZIGEN in Bavaria has recorded a new record high temperature for Germany. The mercury rose to 40.3ºC, the highest since records began in 1881.

NORWAY: Police in Norway have only discharged their guns twice in the last year. This is a decrease from the previous year when there were three incidents.

Festival success

Fewer people

New record

Don’t shoot

NORWAY: A man fishing in Lofoten caught a fish so big it would not fit in his boat. The halibut weighed over 100 kg and was returned to the water.

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High end properties.

Luxurious living for students EXAMS are said to be the reason for the increase in requests FINAL year students in Amsterdam are renting luxurious apartments. Estate agents have noticed an increase in students requesting high end properties, citing their exams are a reason.

Lost millions TAX officials have admitted that there was a massive €19.5 million hole in the department’s accounts. The loss was

DUTCH PRESS thought to have been from one mislaid payment.

WhatsApp doc DUTCH doctors are using the popu-

lar application to swap patients’ records.

The application is the most popular in the Netherlands, although there are privacy concerns.

Immigration centres CONGRESS centres in Zwolle and Goes are being refitted to accommodate the increase in migrants. The centres are expected to be used as a short term solution.

NINE Italians were arrested near Lake Constance in southern Germany. The men were suspected of belonging to Ndrangheta, Calabria’s branch of the mafia.

Equality lights TRAFFIC lights in Munich have been altered to show gay, lesbian and heterosexual pairs waiting to cross. The lights have been installed in time for gay pride day.

Hot dogs LUCKY hounds in Bremen are being treated to a special ice cream to combat the heat. Liver sausage sundaes are being lapped up by the grateful pooches.

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Russian bombers off the US coast NORAD has not confirmed if the planes were armed

RUSSIAN BOMBERS: Were flying between California and Alaska.

AMERICA has released details of Russian bombers flying between California and Alaska.

US forces were scrambled, but NORAD has not confirmed whether the planes were armed.

Dirty cash UNDERCOVER reporters, pretending to be a Russian official and his mistress, have been caught on camera. A number of top London estate agents were willing to help them purchase an upmarket home with laundered money.

Safe selfies RUSSIAN authorities are promoting a guide to ‘Safe Selfies.’ Suggestions include not taking them with tigers, or while holding a gun. An illustrated guide has been produced.

Saudi invests SAUDI Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is to invest $10bn in Russian projects. Deals are to be signed soon, and could attract partners from China and South Korea.

Save the bear A SIBERIAN community has raised over 34,000 signatures to save the life of a bear that mauled a woman in Tomsk. It is said she provoked the attack.

Fast food RUSSIA’S parliament has proposed restrictions to advertising fast food this week. Russian authorities temporarily closed 12 McDonald’s restaurants last year citing health issues, but critics suspect political motives.

10 year plan RUSSIAN Agriculture Minister Alexander Tkachyov expects Russian farmers to eradicate foreign food imports within 10 years. Russian politicians remain bullish regarding domestic agriculture since banning select foreign imports last year.

Dog bite A MOSCOW man denied throwing a girl from a window, but admitted throwing a dog which had bitten him. The girl is in intensive care, and the dog being treated by vets.

No gum RUSSIA’S budget airline, Poveda, has banned

McDONALD’S: Fast food restrictions.

chewing gum on its planes, as the cost of cleaning is so high.

It costs 100,000 rubles to remove a single piece of gum.

Crimea boost RUSSIAN Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev, supports the development of Russian coastline to boost Crimea’s economy, which has struggled since being annexed from Ukraine.

The coastline is said to be perfect for water sports.

Sex fine A RUSSIAN teenager has received a hefty fine for having sex with her boyfriend on the Moscow Metro. She was caught after posting photos of the illicit act online.

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Alhambra director resigns

By Jason Bailey THE granting of a contract for audio services for the Alhambra Palace by Maria del Mar Villafranca has been tainted by accusations of misappropriation of funds.

The public prosecutor of Granada also lists money laundering and legal prevarication in its report.

After serving 11 years as director

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€5 million has allegedly been fraudulently appropriated from the government says a police report.

of the Nazari monument, Villafranca has resigned and intends to defend her position on the basis of her honesty and integrity.

Victoria Chamorro, general secretary and Jose Maria Visedo, accountant, and Miguel Gutierrez, auditor, have also been named in the public prosecution report. Two employees of the Stendhal Company, who have held

To the Greek people, I say : Greece IS Europe French Prime Minister Manuel Valls

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Single mothers THE National Statistics Institute has revealed that most single parents are single mothers. Also those homes with only one parent have the greatest levels of child poverty, around 54 per cent.

UNION: Working to provide a dietary substitute.

Spanish research, British science A UNION of two specialist companies, one from Spain and one from Britain, is hoping to push forward the development of carbohydrates that can counter ailments often associated with western living.

British company Optibiotix Health PLC has agreed to work with the Instituito de Quimica General which is part of the Spanish Research Council. The focus of their research

will be the development of oligosaccharides which are carbohydrates which are low calorie and have reduced sugars. They are hoping to provide a dietary substitute for complex, high calorie sugars that are known to encourage heart disease, diabetes and weight gain. One area that is under scrutiny is the taste and flavour of the oligosaccharides which need to be palatable.

Top boss JUAN ROIG, chairman of Mercadona was named as Spain’s best boss for his corporate reputation. The chairmen of Telefonica, Banco Santander and Caixabank were also commended.

Solar collapse GOVERNMENT taxation of businesses who install solar panels has resulted in many having to sell their systems.

The tax of 27 per cent is seen as extreme and counterproductive.

Facebook Spain growth FACEBOOK, the social media giant has declared substantial growth in the Spanish market.

According to accounts just released its turnover grew from €2.7 million to €3.9 million in the last financial year.

The report shows that there was a 49 per cent growth in operating income with a 48 per cent

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growth in total net profit. Facebook has over 18 million active users in Spain and has stated it expects this to increase despite an overall slowdown in new subscribers worldwide.

Having based themselves in Ireland, concerns have been raised that Facebook is taking advantage of the tax laws there.

the controlling rights for the last eight years, are also under investigation.

A police report has alleged that €5 million has been fraudulently appropriated from the government with regards to the running of the monument which is the biggest tourist attraction in Spain.

The Alhambra sees more than two million visitors each year.

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Greece has to comply SPAIN is only too aware of the fragile state of the Eurozone after accepting a bailout of their banks in 2012. After the Greek referendum returned a NO vote for more austerity, Spain’s Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, has said that Greece needs to undergo reforms to stimulate fiscal growth and propose a realistic plan to pay off the huge debts it owes to the IMF. Spain wants to see Greece remain in the Euro as a Greek exit could affect Spain’s growth.

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Yorkshire expansion THE popular bedding company Yorkshire Linen has opened a new store after strong sales over recent years. The company is very popular with expatriates as well as with Spanish women.

Property draw criticised THE raffling of property has been condemned by legal experts. The popular concept of selling tickets to win a house can leave both the owner and the purchaser in extreme legal difficulties.

Lidl continues to grow THE German supermarket has announced it is to open 40 new stores across Spain.

The company has seen profits soar as more people move away from traditional supermarkets.

TOUGH BATTLE: Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said Greece had secured debt restructuring.

Relief as bailout agreed EUROZONE ministers give Greece another chance to get back on track

By Dilip Kuner A GREEK exit from the Euro has been averted after a bailout deal was struck between Greece and Eurozone leaders.

At least that is according to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

Speaking after a marathon 17hour bargaining session on Sunday, July 12, that went

through the night, he said: “Grexit has gone.”

This news will come as a relief to Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy; with elections coming up the last thing he needed was the uncertainty over the Euro affecting Spain’s economic recovery.

The bailout comes at the price of tough new austerity

measures imposed by the EU which were due to be approved by the Greek Parliament on Wednesday, July 15, before any funds were released.

The EU and International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimate Greece needs between €82 and €86 billion over the next three years; that is on top

of the €240 billion it has already received. Greece has been in turmoil as its banks have been shut for two weeks with a €60 a day limit on cashpoint withdrawals.

The crisis came to a head with a €3 billion loan repayment to the IMF due with no money in the Greek treasury coffers to pay it.

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CAREFUL PLANNING: Accurate predictions of income, outgoings and profit are necessary.

Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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SELLING and marketing are an exact science that work on a formula. Get it wrong and your business could go belly-up. A business plan is a road map.

You build your own business’s best route.

It is necessary for you to accurately predict income, outgoings and profit.

Most businesses fail due to their being over-optimistic about money coming in whilst underestimating outgoings.

I was 21 when I heard a true story concerning a Woolworth’s buyer. A one-man business approached her with his lathe-turned wooden dolls at a price she couldn’t refuse. She wouldn’t order unless the seller doubled his prices.

The doll-maker scratched his head until she explained: “The dolls will be

popular. If I buy at your price you will not have enough profit to invest in the tools needed to increase production.

My customers will be disappointed when you cannot meet demand. If I pay you double, you can buy tools and hire extra workers to produce the dolls more quickly.”

Charge too much for your service and you will lose custom, charge too little and your community loses your service. Before setting up a business make a thorough analysis of the com-

munity’s businesses and its trade. Is there a need for your service or are you depleting what little potential it has?

The outgoings are likely to be double what you first thought. Enquire as to every cost, investment and regular outlay.

The other hard bit is to figure out your income. You are going to need X number of customers per month, spending X amount. This should be sufficient to cover your outgoings and leave you with a profit.

THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has placed Spain at the head of growth amongst advanced economies in the Eurozone, with a growth forecast of 3.1 per cent for 2015 and 2.5 per cent for 2016.

In its revised Global Economy Outlook, the IMF has maintained its previsions for growth of 1.7 per cent up until the end of this year and 1.5 per cent for next year in the Eurozone, where in general it believes recovery to be under way.

Spain’s growth appears clear to the IMF, which has placed it amongst the countries in the world with the highest growth margin. In fact, it even beats the US (expected to grow 2.5 per cent in 2015) and the UK (2.4 per cent).

On a global level, the IMF has reduced its growth forecast to 3.3 per cent for 2015, two points less than the predictions from April, while those for 2016 remain at 3.8 per cent.

Hotel boom THE resurgence of Spain’s economy is having a dramatic effect on the hotel and tourism sector.

Investment from Britain, the US, Asia, Russia and the Middle East is driving a surge in hotel and tourism. CBRE, the financial advisors, have predicted that 2015 will be a boom year, outstripping the €1.6 billion invested in the sector in 2006.

The rising trend can be attributed to many factors. The strong sterling exchange rate is one reason for investment from Britain. Russian investors who want to move their assets abroad are finding the Spanish climate attractive. Middle Eastern speculators who are looking for new markets within Europe are finding the glut of Spanish property and tourist businesses available suits their needs, and Asia is flexing its new-found financial muscle. Regardless of where the funds come from it is a well-needed boost to the Spanish economy.

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Legal promises THREE quarters of Spain think that election promises should be legally enforceable. They felt if promises were not enacted the party were in breach of contract.

Repsol exploration REPSOL has started to take gas from the Perla reservoir in Venezuela. The predicted gas yield is sufficient to fulfil Spain’s demand 18 times.

Mostly happy DESPITE a troubled economy and political uncertainty, 80 per cent of Spaniards said they were happy. The survey by CIS also revealed that 51 per cent were totally contented.

Foreign deals FOREIGN shareholders now control 43 per cent of shares in Spanish companies. This is the highest figure ever recorded. In 2014 64 per cent of deals were initiated outside Spain.

Securing your holidays with adequate travel insurance cover Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

AT six months pregnant and just about to set off on a trip around Europe for one month, the idea of travel insurance popped into my head. I am usually quick to tick the “no I don’t want insurance” button on airline websites or similar such situations - it’s just an extra cost, isn’t it? But suddenly with a little baby growing inside me I have found myself to be less of a risk taker.

So if like me travel insurance sounds like a wise move for your holidays this summer what should we look out for?

Well, like everything that is sold to us, quality (of cover) can vary a lot, so it’s best to do some research.

Travel insurance can be cheap, but remember that cheap doesn’t necessarily mean worthwhile, as the cover might

LEVEL OF COVER: Do your homework for adequate insurance.

be inadequate. An easy way to shop around is to look on price comparison websites, which give you a range of quotes to choose from.

Recent tragic events in Tunisia are an example of how a good policy could really come in handy in an unforeseen situation. A decent policy should take care of any unexpected medical bills and ensure that you can get home in an emergency.

Medical cover in case of an accident is probably the most sought after insurance holidaymakers are concerned about. But whether you are buying insurance or not, always be sure to travel with a European Health Insurance Card, which is known as the Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea (TSE) here in Spain.

It can be applied for at your local social security office. This card provides you with access to free medical treatment in EU countries.

Do your homework and have a good trip!

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Layabouts get comeuppance UK BUDGET is a victory for decent, hard-working citizens LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT WHAT a wonderful budget result for decent hard-working citizens and what a glorious comeuppance for the layabouts, who wheedle, sponge, and indeed consider it their right to exist on taxpayers’ money!

After all the propaganda and bribes the leftwing politicians have been using to buy these idlers votes for years, the benefit wastes of space have at last received the truth, namely that they are deluded, despised and downright hated by the majority of British citizens.

Ironically, it was probably the left-leaning Channel 4 who, by somehow trying to glamorise these people in the Benefit Street documentaries, attracted a whole deluge of Cameron votes from Labour and Liberal supporters appalled that the likes of ‘White Dee’ and her bunch of apparent wasters could possibly be able to continue their worthless existence.

The sheer arrogance and blatant work-shy attitude of these social misfits, was enough to

WORK-SHY: Some even consider having to sign on a chore.

The benefit wastes of space have at last received the truth, namely that they are despised by the majority of Britons

change anyone’s political loyalties. I would actually like to go even further. Amongst other measures, I would bring in compulsory sterilisation for the single mothers churning out children by unknown fathers purely to receive child benefits.

Pictures of these self-righteous women, surrounded by Lord knows how many kids, is an affront to responsible parents who often restrict their families, purely because they know their income cannot support more offspring, even if they would perhaps enjoy a larger family. Don’t misunderstand me, I am not against a fair benefit system for those genuinely in need. What I am opposed to are those who adopt Giros and handouts as a lifestyle. Like those who think it clever to fall out of bed in the early afternoon, and consider signing on a chore. I’d like to be one of the undoubtedly many flies on their wall, when they wake up one morning and realise that in order to feed themselves and their families they will actually need to get a job.

Ain’t life suddenly grand? Let’s hope we don’t have to wait too long.

Beware of Greeks bearing nothing. Practically a whole nation looking for even more handouts. Also the beginning of the end of yet another German dream of a United Europe - with them at the helm. Great.

Keep the faith, Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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This Week Holiday Weatherview BBC News

7:15am Homes Under the Hammer 8:15am Call the Council 9:00am Mountain Lions: Big Cats in High Places 10:00am Golf Hazel Irvine presents live coverage of day one of the 144th Open from St Andrews.

9:00pm Ireland's Wild River: The Mighty Shannon 10:00pm Coast 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:20am Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners 1:20am NHS: The Perfect Storm 2:20am The Met: Policing London 3:20am Royal Academy 4:20am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. 5:00am Children at Work 5:30am Children at Work Two hundred million children around the world go to work every day.

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Superhospital 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Chris Froome: Sports Life Stories 12:40am Murder, She Wrote 1:35am Jackpot247 4:00am Tonight 4:25am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

7:00am Life's Funniest Moments 7:20am Psych 8:05am Emmerdale 8:35am Coronation Street 9:10am You've Been Framed!

9:35am Dinner Date 10:35am Psych 11:25am The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:20pm The Real Housewives of Atlanta 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:40pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Totally Bonkers 2:45pm Dinner Date 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm Judge Rinder 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

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8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Top of the Pops 9:00pm The Golden Age of Steam Railways 10:00pm Queen Victoria's Letters: A Monarch Unveiled 11:00pm Digging for Britain 12:00am Tales from the Tourbus 1:00am Britain and the Sea 2:00am Top of the Pops

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7:00am Football's Greatest: George Best 7:10am Duck Dynasty 7:35am Duck Dynasty 8:00am Minder 8:55am The Professionals 9:50am Kojak 10:55am The Sweeney 12:00pm Tour de France Highlights 1:00pm Tour de France Live 5:30pm Pawn Stars 5:55pm Kojak Kojak has a reunion with his teenage godson when the boy falls in with petty thieves.

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7:00am Liberal Arts 9:00am Retribution 10:45am Monsters University Special 11:15am Magic in the Moonlight 1:00pm Bad Karma 2:45pm Liberal Arts A weary thirtysomething returns to his old college and strikes up a relationship with a 19-year-old student.

4:45pm Spy: Sky Movies Special 5:15pm Let's be Cops Two loser pals in fancy dress get mistaken for real cops.

7:15pm Retribution 9:00pm Let's be Cops 11:00pm Magic in the Moonlight 12:40am Chained 2:20am Bad Karma 3:50am Chained 5:30am Terminator: Genysis The Future Reborn

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T20 Cricket Cricket Shorts Cricket Shorts Cricket Shorts The Ashes Day one of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

Ricky Ponting Masterclass Ashes Modern Classics The Ashes Highlights The Ashes - Verdict Cricket's Greatest The Ashes Highlights The Ashes - Verdict Ricky Ponting Masterclass Ashes Modern Classics The Ashes Highlights The Ashes - Verdict Ricky Ponting Masterclass Ashes Modern Classics

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7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Gino's Italian Escape 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Gladiator 2:25am Jackpot247 4:00am Britain's Best Bakery 4:50am ITV Nightscreen

7:15am Homes Under the Hammer 8:15am Call the Council 9:00am Gardeners' World 9:30am Nigel Slater: Eating Together 10:00am Golf Hazel Irvine presents live coverage of day two of the 144th Open from St Andrews.

9:00pm First Night of the Proms 2015 11:00pm The Perfect Morecambe and Wise 11:30pm Newsnight 12:00am Artsnight 12:30am T in the Park 2015 Highlights 2:30am Pinewood: 80 Years of Movie Magic Jonathan Ross gains unprecedented access to Britain's famous film studio to reveal the magic behind some of the greatest movies ever made.

7:00am Life's Funniest Moments 7:20am Psych 8:05am Emmerdale 8:35am Emmerdale 9:10am Coronation Street 9:35am Dinner Date 10:35am Psych 11:25am The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:20pm The Real Housewives of Atlanta 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:40pm Emmerdale 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm Dinner Date 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm Judge Rinder 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

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8:00pm World News Today 8:35pm Concerto at the BBC Proms 9:00pm You've Got a Friend: The Carole King Story 10:00pm Rock 'N' Roll America 11:00pm How the Brits Rocked America: Go West 12:00am Big in America

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Movies Now Rising Damp Heartbeat The Royal Murder, She Wrote Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy A Touch of Frost Heartbeat The Royal Wild at Heart French Fields Doctor at Large Rising Damp Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Rosemary and Thyme Billy Connolly's Big Send Off Afterlife The Vice A Touch of Frost Doctor at Large Doctor at Large Judge Judy Judge Judy Emmerdale Omnibus

7:45am Will and Grace 8:35am King of Queens 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me Abroad 2:10pm Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Location, Location, Location 10:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 11:00pm The Last Leg 12:05am Josh Widdecombe: And Another Thing

8:50am Noddy in Toyland 9:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:45am Bananas in Pajamas 9:55am Milkshake Monkey 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Cowboy Builders 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Stop! Roadworks Ahead 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm The Accidental Witness 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Conspiracy: The Alien Files 10:00pm 20 Moments That Rocked Talent Shows 11:30pm Lip Sync Battle 11:55pm Tattoo Disasters UK 12:25am Tattoo Disasters

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War veteran Rambo takes on the entire Vietnamese army.

Pawn Stars Tour de France Highlights Teleshopping

7:15am Arthur 8:55am Arthur 2: On the Rocks 10:50am Crocodile Dundee 12:30pm The Wedding Singer 2:10pm Ride Along 3:55pm Idiocracy 5:25pm Bruce Almighty 7:15pm Crocodile Dundee 9:00pm The Wedding Singer 10:40pm Ride Along 12:25am Idiocracy 1:55am Bruce Almighty 3:40am Syrup

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The Skeleton Twins Retribution Rage Honeymoon Dracula Untold Gary Shore’s feature-film debut serves up an origins story for everybody’s favourite bloodsucker.

The Skeleton Twins Dracula Untold Rage Honeymoon Chained Rage Nicolas Cage stars as a former mobster who comes out of retirement and goes on the warpath.

Sir Ian Mckellen on Film A look at the career of acting legend Sir Ian McKellen ahead of the release of his latest film Mr Holmes.

8:00am The Ashes Highlights 9:00am The Ashes - Verdict 10:00am Ashes Fever 10:30am Ashes Fever 11:00am The Ashes Day two of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

7:45pm T20 Cricket 11:00pm The Ashes Highlights 12:00am The Ashes - Verdict 1:00am Agony and Ecstasy 1:30am Agony and Ecstasy 2:30am The Ashes Highlights 3:30am The Ashes - Verdict 4:30am Agony and Ecstasy 5:00am Cricket Classics 5:15am Cricket's Greatest 5:45am Cricket Classic A look back to England's encounter with Australia in the NatWest Series final of 2005.

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Main Event Rugby Union World Rugby Sporting Rivalries World Rugby Rugby Union Sporting Rivalries Sporting Rivalries Rugby Union Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Soccer A.M. Rugby Union Fight Night: The Countdown Rugby League Rugby Union Fight Night: The Countdown Anthony Crolla Fight Night: The Countdown Super League Highlights Super League

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Breakfast Golf BBC News Weather Golf All the action from the latest Golfing events.

BBC News Regional News Weather Prized Apart The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins Casualty The John Bishop Show Variety show introducing comedians and musicians from various parts of the country.

BBC News Weather Not Going Out Would I Lie to You? Seraphim Falls Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

8:05am The Master of Ballantrae 9:30am Women's Football Show 10:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:30am The Box 12:00pm Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial 1:00pm Athletics 2:00pm Tennis 5:00pm Holiday of My Lifetime 5:45pm Escape to the Continent 6:45pm Flog It! 7:45pm Golf 8:45pm Edwardian Farm 9:45pm Dad's Army 10:15pm Melvyn Bragg: From Wigton to Westminster Documentary celebrating the life and career of the South Bank Show presenter.

11:30pm Mock the Week 12:05am Little Voice 1:35am Heavenly Creatures 3:10am This is BBC Two

ITV News Weekend Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show Surprise Surprise The Chase All Star Family Fortunes Tipping Point Catchphrase Regional News and Weather ITV News and Weather You've Been Framed!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 ITV News and Weather IBF Boxing: Carl Frampton The Chase

7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:45am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:25pm Celebrity Catchphrase 1:25pm The Flintstones 3:15pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 3:45pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 4:30pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 5:45pm Peter Pan 7:55pm The Lake House 10:00pm Something Borrowed 12:15am Batman Returns 2:35am Fake Reaction 3:15am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 3:40am Life's Funniest Moments Series featuring hilarious candid moments caught on camera.

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Top Gear Don't Tell the Bride Meet the Parents Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Some Girls Some Girls Some Girls Some Girls People Just Do Nothing

8:00pm Pappano's Classical Voices 9:00pm Wild Burma: Nature's Lost Kingdom 10:00pm Cordon 10:50pm Cordon 11:40pm David Bowie: Five Years 1:10am The Genius of David Bowie 2:10am Top of the Pops

7:00am Where the Heart is 7:55am Where the Heart is 8:55am A Touch of Frost 11:00am Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 12:00pm FYI Daily 12:05pm Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 1:40pm Jane Eyre 3:50pm A Touch of Frost 5:55pm Columbo: Troubled Waters 8:00pm Doc Martin 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 1:00am Wire in the Blood 2:30am Doctor at Large 3:00am Doctor at Large 3:20am Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping Innovative, valuefor-money products brought directly to you at home.

7:05am The Chester Deva Triathlon 7:35am Mobil 1 The Grid 8:00am IPC World Swimming Championships 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 11:55am The Big Bang Theory 12:25pm The Simpsons 12:55pm The Simpsons 1:25pm The Simpsons 1:55pm Rude(Ish) Tube 2:25pm Channel 4 Racing 5:15pm Come Dine with Me 5:45pm Come Dine with Me 6:15pm Come Dine with Me 6:45pm Come Dine with Me 7:15pm Come Dine with Me 7:40pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Homes by the Sea 9:00pm Walking Through History 10:00pm The Watch 12:00am Scary Movie 1:45am The Last Leg 2:40am Hollyoaks Omnibus 4:50am You Deserve This House

10:00am LazyTown 11:00am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Access 11:45am Cowboy Builders 12:40pm Cowboy Builders 1:40pm Cowboy Builders 2:35pm Columbo 4:10pm The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 5:05pm Sick Note Skivers Exposed 6:05pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 7:05pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

7:55pm 5 News 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Deep-Sea Super Predator 10:00pm Transporter: The Series 11:00pm The Siege 1:10am Super Casino 4:10am Burglars and BreakIns: Caught on Camera 5:00am Police Interceptors 5:50am Make it Big

7:00am Football's Greatest: Ronaldo 7:05am The Professionals 7:55am The Sweeney 8:55am Motorsport UK 9:55am Gunsmoke 11:00am Gunsmoke 12:05pm Pawn Stars 12:35pm Pawn Stars 1:00pm Pawn Stars 1:30pm Pawn Stars 2:00pm Tour de France Highlights 3:00pm Tour de France Live 5:30pm The Professionals 6:30pm Counting Cars 7:00pm Storage Wars 7:30pm Storage Wars 8:00pm Tour de France Highlights 9:00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 10:00pm Boxing 11:00pm Rambo III 12:00am FYI Daily 12:05am Rambo III 1:05am River Monsters 2:05am Tour de France Highlights 3:00am The Cycle Show

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Who took the love out of tennis?

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IT’S all about winning the trophies, but I reckon the cash might be a slight consideration too Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

ONCE again Wimbledon has come and gone, and by now we will have seen the latest champions parading around Centre Court, displaying their silverware.

It’s all about the prestige of winning these trophies the players assure us, but with £1.88 million going to both the men’s and ladies’ winning finalists, I reckon the cash just might be a slight consideration too.

I have always been a Wimbledon fan. Taking time off work in my teens to watch the games on TV, I simply could not get enough of watching the giants of the game on our less than giant 14 inch screen telly.

I remember with fondness the golden days of Australian tennis with players such as Rod Laver, Roy Emmerson, Ken Rosewall, Margar e t C o u r t a n d E v o n n e Goolagong.

My own favourite was John

WIMBLEDON: The grace and decorum have all but disappeared.

I remember with fondness the golden days of Australian tennis with Laver, Emmerson, Rosewall, Court and Goolagong.

Newcombe and I looked forward to the artistry and comedy from him and Tony Roche when they played together in the doubles.

Sure, they played to win, but the dignity and traditions of the great ga me ha ve s low ly de te riora te d since the introduction of the really big bucks.

Rudeness is commonplace and

began in earnest with the emergence of John McEnroe in the 70s.

He may be a respected tennis analyst now, but his conduct then was anathema to true tennis fans.

I st i l l m ar vel at t he artistry and skill of today’s players, but the magic has diminished and the gr ace and decor um w hic h was a m ar k of t he gam e, have all but disappeared.

It irks me to see players tossing sweaty towels at the marvellous ball boys and girls without a smile in recognition.

And when that screaming banshee Maria Sharapova stalked off the court, having won her game against the exotic sounding beverage, Coco Vandeweghe, she scribble d her aut ogr aph i m pat i ent l y across programmes without even the courtesy of eye contact with some splendid old gentlemen from the Royal Chelsea Hospital.

Ironically, each one of them is more suited to the title of hero than she will ever be.

But truth to tell, I will probably be glued t o t he TV once agai n w he n Wi m bl edon 2016 r ol l s around.

Put our own house in order WHETHER we approve or not of the activities of the young, one can respect their courage Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

AS we set out for the Denia Bull Run I put my wife’s mind at rest. Like me, she abhors animal cruelty. I had learned that these animals come to no harm and afterwards are returned to their pastures. I can write only as an observer and reflect.

We can’t have it both ways.

Young people are mocked for being hooked on an inactive lifestyle. The youngsters who filled Denia’s arena and stands were as full of spirits as you could wish them to be.

Whether we approve of their activities or not, one can respect their courage. The teased bulls came to no harm.

The same cannot be said for the youngsters. Young men were outpaced, tossed into the air and injured; a young girl

FOX HUNTING: The act against one of Britain’s cruel sports is to be repealed. hurt so badly she was stretchered to hospital.

These ‘sports’ raise the ire of many Britons. I posted on British social media. Some respondents want the young people taking part being ripped apart. The Irish Press, because the bravest of these young men teasing the ani-

mals, was waving the Irish tricolour, loved the story.

Personally, I think the Spanish would be far more justified in campaigning against Britain’s cruel sports. It appears the Act against fox hunting is to be repealed. Badger baiting and culling is commonplace, as is hare coursing.

Game shooting is a moneyearner; birds are raised to be peppered with shot by toffs.

The Aintree Grand National Steeplechase is notorious for the appalling deaths of beautiful horses. Add to this the scores of other horse racing ‘sports.’ Vivisection is still legal. Few Britons have the

TEMPERATURE: Hotting up.

Taking care in the heat AS welcome as the Spanish sunshine is, soaring temperatures can seriously affect our health and this week’s heat wave continues unabated, bringing with it grave dangers if we don’t pay heed to our environment and take necessary precautions.

It sounds like common sense, but setting out on a journey without making sure our vehicle is in good condition, is risky and foolish.

Over-heating engines are a serious danger, so water needs to be checked, and it’s also wise to check your tyres.

Keeping ourselves, our children and pets rehydrated is essential, drinking water especially on long journeys, with young children and the elderly particularly vulnerable.

Leaving pets locked up in cars in this weather could also be fatal, and we have to be fully aware of the harmful effects of the sun, whether we are in a car, at home or on the beach. Small animals and children absorb the heat more and need to be protected from harmful rays which cannot only burn but can cause heatstroke.

Some of the signs of heatstroke include high body temperature, altered mental state, flushed skin, rapid breathing, racing heart rate, headache, vomiting or exhaustion. Be on the lookout for the signs of heat-stroke in your loved ones, keep them cool with a wet sponge on the skin or ice packs, keep them in shade, and if any doubt, seek urgent medical advice.

So, when out and about this week, don’t get caught out, in different circumstances, sunshine can be heaven… or hell.

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How to choose a solicitor to handle your property purchase in Spain THE word ‘Abogado’ needs to appear under their name and their Law Society number should be available

By Pellicer & Heredia Solicitors Q. I AM about to purchase a property and the estate agent is very insistent that I use a particular solicitor. Is this OK? A. No. After dealing with so many cases throughout the Costa Blanca and in Spain, please find below different reasons to choose your lawyer.

The right way to choose a solicitor: Ask people who have purchased a property in the area and are happy with the way that their case was dealt with. Ask the British Consulate in Alicante for their list of English-speaking solicitors. If you have already opened a bank account in Spain, ask your bank manager for a recommendation. Make sure you are dealing with a solicitor and not a translator who is offering legal advice for which he or she is not qualified. You need to see the word ‘Abogado’ under their name, and their Law Society number needs to be available.

You can make sure a person is a solicitor by

IMPORTANT: Meet the solicitor before you decide to hire them. visiting the ‘Consejo General de la Abogacia’ at www.abogacia.es. This is the governing body of solicitors in Spain (Law Society) and you can fill in the name of the person and it will indicate if he or she is a solicitor or not.

We always recommend that you meet the solicitor before you hire them, if possible.

Make sure the solicitor will be the right per-

son not just for dealing with your conveyancing, but also your future needs regarding wills, fiscal representation, inheritance, tax planning or litigation. Litigation lawyers should know best all of the ins and outs of contracts due to their experience through the courts. A good solicitor will always ask to see the compulsory bank guarantees for off-plan property purchases.

They will protect your money in case the developer is in breach of contract or goes bankrupt.

The wrong way to choose a solicitor: To depend only on the recommendation of the estate agent or builder. This is not a good idea because good solicitors often have to say no to a purchase and this could be more difficult for a solicitor who is very dependent on the referrals of a particular agent. An estate agent and a buyer’s solicitor might have a clear conflict of interest. This is particularly important in times of crisis as more than ever agents need to make the sale and some solicitors need the referrals.

Some solicitors even pay for these referrals.

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EU should wise up and beware of the Greeks bearing gifts SO when are the EU going to wise up and beware of Greeks bearing gifts?

How many times are the people of the EU going to have to bail out a nation that is obviously laughing all the way to the bank, literally!

Greece is a never ending hole that the European government has just committed itself to throwing money into indefinitely, instead of cutting their losses and running when they had the chance.

They were loaned money when they joined, failed to pay it back, bailed out with more, and failed to honour that agreement as well. Now the EU has fallen for their promises a third time.

Honestly… how stupid do you have to be?

Let’s put this into perspective… If a single parent without a job or prospects managed by some miracle to get a 100€ bank loan because she needed food, and then couldn’t pay it back, then went back to the bank and said “I’ll pay it back over six months if you give me another 100€ today,” then failed to pay that back. But then refused to speak about it until the bank gave them another 100€, what do you think the bank would say… if they would say yes, I want to know the name of that bank, I’ll open an account tomorrow. And no! I wouldn’t pay it back either.

Disgusted, Estapona.

To Leapy Lee COME off it, where on earth do you get the info that Jews and Arabs are the biggest investors in the world money markets?

Statement of fact : I think China has passed under your radar! Have you any statistics to show Jewish investment in say, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Barclays, HSBC or even Santander (number 20 in the list of top banks). Look, you may have a Jewish granny, but your comments about Jews and Arabs are as fatuous as saying that God is an Englishman. And we all know that really She is an English woman!

Now I really must leave you at this point to count up my money bags!

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barbaric? I’ve never been to a bullfight and I don’t like them, but it’s a Spanish tradition. We’ve heard from a reliable source, that from when the bull enters the ring to its demise, it’s no longer than 15 minutes.

At least the bull has a chance against one man. What chance does the fox have against a pack of dogs tearing it to pieces, when it is exhausted?

Hopefully the fox hunting MPs won’t win, although I can’t imagine that happening. Come on you protestors, get your own house in order!

Jenny Hollowell, via email

I don’t agree

My wife and I have just come back from Barcelona and read the letters page. We love John Marshall’s photo of Sevilla and intend on going there in August. In the meanwhile, I thought you might like one I took of Gaudi world in Barcelona Park.

Paul & Margaret Somers, Loma Cabrera, Almeria.

Mobility cover I HAVE been unable to get third party insurance for my mobility scooter and have been told that the original supplier based in London has now stopped insurance cover in Spain. Do any readers know of an insurance company in Spain who still cover please?

Liz R Jones, Playamar, Torremolinos.

Barking dogs I WAS HORRIFIED to read David the Dog Man’s article about the noise from barking dogs and concluding that people can drug their dogs to stop it.

Most of the readers of your paper will be native English or British and presumably like me will never have come across this problem before coming to Spain, so why is Spain different?

The article focuses on the terrible noise we all have to put up with, mostly at night for some reason and not the

suffering of the dogs, and they are suffering because dogs as we all know do not normally bark incessantly for no reason. Is it simply separation anxiety or is it lack of consideration, or even abuse? Why is it mostly at night?

How terrible for ‘David the Dogman’ who cares for animals to suggest people drug their animals. Would you suggest drugging a child that cries all night?? No of course you wouldn’t you would find out the reason and stop it!

Beverley Saunders, by email In reply David writes: How on earth can you be horrified to read that drugs recommended by a vet combined with a behaviourist to assist dogs and cats and other animals is uncaring. My article clearly states:‘Dogs that bark day and night’ it is not only at night, as you write.

Clomicalm are used as part of a comprehensive behavioural management programme to treat separation anxiety in dogs and other animals. Inappropriate barking or destructive behaviour, as well as inappropriate elimi-

nation (urination or defecation) may be alleviated by the use of Clomicalm in conjunction with behaviour modification. Separation anxiety is a complex behaviour disorder displayed when the owner leaves the dog.

Beverley with respect I suggest you re-read my article which clearly states pet owners with problems regarding continual barking, destruction or separation anxiety should refer to a vet who ‘might’ consider Clomicalm further stating that this drug should be used in conjunction with behavioural therapy.

I reiterate one must take advice from a vet since this drug is only on prescription.

Your comment regarding comparing dogs with children does not come into the equation.

Bulls v foxes WE see the English MPs are to vote to continue fox hunting with dogs again.

Where are all the people who complain about Spanish bullfighting, as being

LEAPY, I cannot agree with your assertion that Cliff should be shouting his innocence, everybody handles such things differently. You may well do that, but Cliff has to a great extent withdrawn from society for a good many years and I don’t believe it is in his nature to do as you suggest.

I don’t believe for one minute all these allegations against him, they are just made by people who are maybe seeking compensation, or want to make a name for themselves. One has already been told by the police to forget it.

It has all come to light since the allegations against Jimmy Savile so why not jump on the bandwagon?

If these people are so incensed about ‘what happened to them’ why have they waited 40 years to come forward?

The trouble is, these days many people are looking at any way to make a few bucks and they don’t care what damage they do to a person’s reputation. It is shameful, and a good indication of the type of society we are living in these days!

Roy Peters, via website

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1545 King Henry VIII’s ship the Mary Rose capsizes as it prepares to go into battle with France.

1715 Birth of the Riot Act. The Act was read out in order to silence groups of 12 or more people who were causing public disorder. Those who did not do leave the area within one hour were arrested.

1789 The French Revolution gains the support of Robespierre, a deputy of Arras.

1812 In order to achieve peace with Russia and Sweden, Great Britain signs The Treaty of Orebro.

1877 Thomas Edison invents a machine that can record the human voice.

1898 Spain’s rule of the island of Guam ends as it is ceded to the United States.

1918 Bolsheviks murdered Csar Nicholas II and their five children in Ekaterinburg, Siberia.

1934 America’s Public Enemy No. 1, bank robber John Dillinger is shot dead by FBI agents shortly after leaving a Chicago movie theatre.

1945 The first atomic bomb experiment takes place in New Mexico, leaving a mushroom cloud 41,000 feet high and destroying all plant and animal life within a mile.

1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission takes off from Kennedy Space Centre.

1999 The private plane of John F Kennedy Jr disappears in the sea near Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.

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The word daisy is a contraction of ‘day’s eye,’ referencing the way this flower opens up with the sun light and closes at night.

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for next 7 days

TODAY

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

TOMORROW

JAVEA

DENIA JAVEA

DENIA

CALPE CALPE ALTEA ALTEA BENIDORM BENIDORM

ALICANTE

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ORIHUELA

MAX MIN

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Benidorm

SUNNY MAX 33C, MIN 22C 30 23 S 30 23 S 31 23 S

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Mon - 31 23 S Tues - 32 24 S Wed - 33 24 S

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30 24 S 30 25 S 32 25 S

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Mon - 33 18 S Tues - 31 18 S Wed - 30 18 S

28 19 Sh 26 17 Sh 29 17 C

Madrid MAX 33C, MIN 24C MAX MIN

Mon - 31 25 S Tues - 32 26 S Wed - 33 26 S Cl Clear,

TODAY: Fri Sat Sun Fog,

31 23 S 32 24 S 32 23 S

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MAX 34C, MIN 21C MAX MIN

Mon - 34 22 S Tues - 34 22 S Wed - 34 22 S

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MAX 40C, MIN 22C

MAX MIN

MAX MIN

36 22 C 36 22 S 37 22 S C Cloudy,

Mon - 38 23 S Tues - 39 24 S Wed - 40 23 S Sh Showers,

TODAY:

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UK THUNDERBALL

IRISH LOTTO

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SUNNY MAX 33C, MIN 23C

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Bilbao

Almeria TODAY:

Malaga

SUNNY MAX 35C, MIN 23C

TODAY:

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LOTTERY

Alicante TODAY:

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Unscramble the name of a famous magician: I VILE AND BAD

Director: Henry Hobson Cast: Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abigail Breslin, Joely Richardson, Douglas M. Griffin, J.D. Evermore, Rachel Whitman Groves, Jodie Moore, Bryce Romero

An old man in his Volvo is driving home from work when his wife rings him on his mobile phone.

“Honey,” she says in a worried voice, “be careful. There was a bit on the news just now, some lunatic is driving the wrong way down the motorway.”

Unscramble the name of a market town in Oxfordshire: NIGHT COP IN PORN FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: DAVID BLAINE, CHIPPING NORTON

Maggie

Hexagram

“It’s worse than that,” he replies, “there are hundreds of them!”

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 (HITHER) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

Maggie features actor Arnold Schwarzenegger as Wade, a farmer and family man who refuses to turn his back on his daughter Maggie (Abigail Breslin) after she becomes infected and turns into a zombie. Wade is pushed to the extreme as he tries to protect his daughter from authorities.

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International Brazilian model and actress Gisele Bundchen was ranked first in 2012 on Forbes’ list of Top Earning Models for the sixth consecutive year. She has worked as a Victoria’s secret angel and is credited as the model who put an end to the ‘heroin chic’ trend.

16 July, Will Ferrell, Movie actor, 48 The Californian movie star is known for his appearance in films including Anchorman, The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Elf, which brought him international fame. He also won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour in 2011.

17 July, Donald Sutherland, Movie Actor, 80 Sutherland is known for playing a great variety of characters in his 50-year-long career, starring in movies M*A*S*H, Pride & Prejudice, and more recently, The Hunger Games. He quit the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and shortly after started working in British films and TV. 18 July, Vin Diesel, 48, Movie Actor The actor, producer and director is known for his work in films including the Fast & Furious franchise, Pitch Black and Saving Private Ryan.

Before becoming famous, he worked as a bouncer in New York clubs.

19 July, Benedict Cumberbatch, Actor, 39 The English actor received a Golden Globe nomination in 2014 for his role as Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. He went to the University of Manchester and continued his Classical Acting studies at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. 21 July, Paloma Faith, 34, Soul Singer The English singer, songwriter and actress hit the spotlight in 2009 with her debut album Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? which reached number nine in the UK. She has received three Brit Award nominations for Best British Album and won British Female Solo Artist.

22 July, Selena Gomez, 23, Pop singer The Texan pop singer and actress began her career on Disney’s TV show Wizards of Waverly Place.

She released her debut solo album on 2013, titled Stars Dance. She has worked for charitable organisations such as UNICEF for several years.

ABATES

REPENT

BARRED

ROTUND

BIASES

RUSHES

DETOUR

SPLASH

HITHER (10)

STRIDE

INTENT

STRIPE

MENIAL

TESTED

NEARBY

WANDER

PRISON

WATERS

RATTLE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Barest 2 Dealer 3 Rabble 4 Floats 5 Aboard 6 Starry 7 Batter 8 Roared 9 Tramps 10 Barely 11 Header 12 Prayer 13 Handed 14 Papers 15 Elders 16 Barrel 17 Angers 18 Burden 19 Wizard

YOUR STARS LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you looking for guidance?

Maybe you are thinking that a recent acquaintance will be able to provide it. You ran something by a few friends and they are not so sure. That is because this is a situation where you need an expert, not a wellwisher. Best not to waste your time and jangle your nerves. Get that expert even if it costs a few pennies.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) It appears at times that you are in the middle of a play. The lights are on you, the mike’s wired, your audience awaits, then nothing. Not that you are lost for words. You know exactly what to say and do. What you are wondering is why you are there in the first place. Maybe where you are was not intended.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) There’s a lot of buzzing going on in your head. No, it isn’t tinnitus, it’s something quite different. You know it’s a great time to get ideas and act on them. However, trying to act on too many at once is causing some confusion. Maybe there’s too much going on.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) You’ve been working hard, maybe in the dark some of the time. This week someone shines a torch on your situation and you see exactly where you are. Surprised? You shouldn’t be.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Getting a creative project started has

10-Star Quiz READ ALL ABOUT IT 1. First published in 1791 by W S Bourne, what is the name of the world’s oldest Sunday paper?

2. For which fictional newspaper does Superman’s alter-ego Clark Kent work as a reporter?

3. Founded and first published in 1851, which famous American daily newspaper’s motto is ‘All The News That’s Fit To Print’, which appears in the upper lefthand corner of its front page?

4. Founded in 1826 and published in Paris, which is the oldest national newspaper in France?

5. From which European country does the newspaper La Stampa come?

6. The Independent newspaper was first published in which decade?

7. The name of which Russian political newspaper associated with the Communist Party of the Russian Federation translates as ‘truth’?

8. What was the name of the then technologically advanced daily newspaper that was launched by Eddy Shah in 1986?

9. Which 1941 film, co-written by, directed by and starring Orson Welles, was based in part upon the American newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst?

10. Which British daily newspaper was formerly nicknamed the Thunderer?

1. THE OBSERVER, 2. DAILY PLANET, 3. THE NEW YORK TIMES, 4. LE FIGARO, 5. ITALY, 6. 1980s (1986), 7. PRAVDA, 8. TODAY, 9. CITIZEN KANE, 10.

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CANCER

(June 22 - July 23)

A way opens up before you that can bring wealth. Branching off from that is a path to certain happiness. Which will you take? If having that money means changing your nature (or trying to) is that going to make you happy? On the other hand, if you sidestep the money can you still be happy? Keep things simple. You know where you are. opened your eyes to many things.

Perhaps you question why you did not do it before. The fact is that it doesn’t matter. You are where you are right here and not because that was where you were heading. Enjoy the feeling, the praise and the satisfaction.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your old shoes are comfortable and still have a lot of wear in them but someone is suggesting that you should buy some new shoes and throw the old ones away. They are no longer shiny. They are no longer fashionable. They do, however, provide all that you need.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) That little bit of extra cash has made you realise something. Not everything is as simple as you would wish it to be, and throwing money at a problem will not make it go away entirely. There are some things that you need to come to terms with. It is much easier to incorporate the uneasy into your life if you take a more relaxed attitude.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Just imagine for one day that you have achieved everything your heart has desired. When you wake up in the morning believe it is so. Feel how your spirits lift and your heart sings. Carry that feeling through the week and beyond. If you believe that you are a success you can be. Why stop when it feels so good?

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Sometimes, when we are making a journey, it is not the usual route that is best.

Something has changed in your sphere and there is a need to adjust to it. There are other options that will bring the same result and maybe even a more convenient one.

You will need to do two things. The first is to open your mind to the possibilities.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Yours is a big ship. You are able to take a lot on board but you don’t have to. In this special week, when you see things so clearly, be selective. Allow into your life only that which is valuable and worthwhile. This is not selfishness, it is providing a source of inspiration for the present and the future.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Someone needs to learn to stand on their own two feet. It isn’t you, but it’s close. Finding a balance between helping and idly standing by while mistakes are made is necessary. It’s not easy but it has to be done. You may break into a sweat this week and it won’t suit your nerves, but you’ll get through.

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Nonagram 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 T) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: Average: 16 Good: 20 Very good: 29 Excellent: 36

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aper earn erne near pare part pear peer pert rant rape rapt rate reap rent rete tare tarn tarp tart tear tern trap tree antre apter eater enter pater peart peter prate preen ranee taper tater tetra treat enrapt entrap natter neater parent patter petter rennet repeat repent tanner tenner tenter trepan entrant entreat pattern ternate REPENTANT

SOUND OF THE WEEK Title: Sometime Last Night Artist: R5 Released on July 10 by Hollywood Records Sometime Last Night is the second studio album

by American pop-rock band R5. The first single released is titled Smile and was received with positive reviews from critics who praised the energetic beat of the tunes. The band has announced a world tour under the same title of the album.

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Cryptic Across 7 Female warrior in river (6) 8 How one might see there’s no sulphur in Greek wine? (6) 10 Rider at crash is farther behind (7) 11 Sounds like soft leather is influenced (5) 12 Fraud with some worthless cameras (4) 13 Pole always cut off (5) 17 Where boats may be seen made of tin and aluminium (5) 18 Repaired leak with a vegetable (4) 22 Religious opus I composed (5) 23 Hire a map-maker? (7) 24 A Milan builder is a brute (6) 25 Rises with bare head in dances (6) Down 1 It’s exceedingly quick, the Football Association’s cricket match (7) 2 Roman emperor in a hard form (7) 3 Company microphone is amusing (5) 4 People with this complaint may easily be spotted (7)

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Across: 1 Scales, 4 Comets, 9 Realise, 10 Craft, 11 Intro, 12 Sardine, 13 Pedestrians, 18 Maestro, 20 Disco, 22 Crane, 23 Alabama, 24 Settee, 25 Dampen.

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1 Sprain, 2 Apart, 3 Episode, 5 Occur, 6 Evasion, 7 Setter, 8 Sensational, 14 Elegant, 15 Indiana, 16 Smacks, 17 Domain, 19 Theme, 21 Sharp.

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QUICK 24

5 Lined up the media by mistake (5) 6 Restrains a killer in a motel (5) 9 Self-employed getting weapon for nothing (9) 14 Windlass disturbed catnaps (7) 15 It holds cutlery for the dining room (7)

Code Breaker

Across:

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16 Obtain reparation concerning one’s clothing (7) 19 Traps set out for a little fish (5) 20 Papers from the Foreign Office backing oil (5) 21 A leg’s easily broken in such winds (5)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents Z and 13 represents T, so fill in Z every time the figure 2 appears and T every time the figure 13 appears.

Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Abandoned (8) 4/6 Latin phrase that means 'with good faith' (4,4) 7 Alloy of copper and zinc (5) 9 Strips of potato fried in deep fat (5) 11 Apartments (5) 12 Precise (5) 13 Consecrated (6) 15 Napping (6) 19 Examine minutely (5) 21 Complete disorder and confusion (5) 23 18th letter of the Greek alphabet (5) 24 Mock or make fun of playfully (5) 25 Lay hold of something with one's hands (4) 26 Small, noisy fireworks (8)

Down 1 Fraught with uncertainty or doubt (7) 2 All the people employed by a particular organisation (5) 3 Forgive (6) 5 Regarding (5) 6 See 4 Across 8 Have in common (5) 10 Look at with fixed eyes (5) 14 Annoyed and irritable (5) 16 Elegant and stylish (5) 17 Particular course of action intended to achieve a result (7) 18 Oblong cream puff (6) 19 Not tall (5) 20 Feeling of intense anger (4) 22 Boot mounted on a blade for moving on ice (5)

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

7 Ocelot, 8 Casino, 10 Startle, 11 Raise, 12 Obey, 13 Label, 17 Wager, 18 Fake, 22 Aroma, 23 Chatter, 24 Elated, 25 Unless.

Down: 1 Monsoon, 2 Relaxed, 3 Boots, 4 Farrier, 5 Tibia, 6 Cover, 9 Decadence, 14 Cabaret, 15 Partner, 16 Refresh, 19 Eager, 20 Molar, 21 Gains.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Cheap, 3 Besar, 7 Toalla, 9 Obey, 10 Calabacin, 13 Read, 14 Aduana, 16 Peace, 17 Batas.

Down: 1 Cats, 2 All, 4 Sobrina, 5 Raya, 6 Cambiar, 8 Azafata, 11 Trap, 12 Saws, 15 Uva.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Estilo (manera) (5) 3 Ajedrez (5) 5 Afuera (3) 7 Sunflower (7) 9 Jabón (para lavar) (4) 10 Lavar (4) 14 Closed (7) 15 Ojo (3) 16 Pearl (5) 17 Lakes (5)

Down 1 Escocés (5) 2 Huevos (4) 3 Priest (4) 4 Sun (3) 6 To bring (news, luck etc) (5) 8 Pala (para cavar) (5) 11 Talones (de pies, calcetines, zapatos) (5) 12 Spade (tool) (4) 13 Hervir (agua, leche) (4) 14 Taza (recipiente) (3)

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1. La Tomatina. It takes place in the town of Buñol,

brought gifts to the baby Jesus, appear in the local

Carnival looks set to soon rival the one in Rio.

A secret committee hidden in the darkest place of society is attempting to further its evil agenda.

Its members are granted with absolute protection and privileges, considered elites.

But everything changes when a four-second video is captured and sent to DC, sparking a reaction from the director of CARE International, an organisation devoted to helping people in need. The director receives devastating news: one of the organisation’s hospitals in Congo has been annihilated and he wants to find out why.

Counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath, together with his team, is asked to take on the case, one of the most dangerous of his career as he will have to infiltrate the site and bring back answers.

However, what they find out is more unsettling than they ever expected, an international scheme of conspiracy.

Valencia on the last Wednesday in August. The event is

towns. The kings parade through the streets

7. Semana Santa (Holy Week) in the week leading up

basically a giant food fight with participants throwing

accompanied by other famous figures. For the children,

to Easter Sunday is perhaps the most solemn event in

tomatoes at each other, and all the mess that entails. If

the best part is when the kings hand out sweets and

Spain’s calendar of festivals, but the religious

you go, take a change of clothes!

presents to them and passers-by.

celebrations attract a host of visitors, particularly in

2. Las Fallas. One of the most famous festivals in

6. Carnival usually takes place in February throughout

Malaga and Sevilla, with Malaga actor Antonio

Valencia City, Las Fallas is a five-day celebration in

various towns in Spain. One of the most popular

Banderas returning home each year to take part. Statues

March and features gigantic papier mache

nowadays is Tenerife’s in the Canary Islands. Featuring

of Christ and the Virgin Mary are paraded through the

representations of celebrities or politicians which are

salsa bands and some of the most outrageously dressed

streets and the cloaked figures of the Nazarenes.

then ceremoniously thrown on bonfires. Artists spend a

drag queens, Tenerife’s

8. La Merce Festival in Barcelona takes place in the

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figures representing the Three Kings, who

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules?

The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms.

No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice.

No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

full year preparing the figures and the whole festival

week of September 24. It features the acrobatic

ends up in a smoky, firework frenzy.

balancing acts of human towers, parades of Giants and

TARGET:

3. San Juan Festival on June 23. The feast of San

Grotesques and the Correfoc dance in which demons

Average: 26

Juan is celebrated throughout Spain, particularly

and dragons spit fire at each other.

along the coastline where revellers make the most of

9. Feria de Abril. Most Spanish towns feature an

the longest night of the year and light bonfires on the

annual fair each year. The one in Sevilla in April

beach at midnight, set off fireworks and party into

celebrates traditional Andalucian culture through

the small hours of the night.

horse and carriage competitions, as well as

for the Running of the Bulls event in which bulls are set

Good: 33 Very good: 48 Excellent: 59

individual horse riders in Andalucian dress and women in traditional flamenco dresses. Casetas,

free, running through the streets to the city’s bullring

offer traditional music, dance, food and wine.

with runners alongside trying to out-run them and not

10. Madrid’s Fiesta San Isidro is a festival during

get trampled in the process.

May 2-15 and is held to celebrate the city’s patron saint,

5. Los Reyes Magos on the eve of January 6 is

San Isidro. Madrid residents don traditional dress for

probably the favourite one for Spanish children, when

the party and enjoy festivities of music and dance, and a picnic in the Pradero park.

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION eras etch ether ethos here cheer cheep cheeps care caret cart carp cape caper cash earth recap recaps retch reap reaps race rape raps rasp rasps rash rhea thee there three tree trace trap trash trash tithe tint tints tight peer pert peace pear peas pace pare part pass acer hear heart heap heaps hare hart harp hasp hogs hoax host hots prep pith pitch ping pint pint posh post pots itch ingot into spear space spar spare spas saps sash sass sheer sheet shear share sharp shape shop shot soar soap soaps ghost gopher gosh niter nigh night stop toss togs

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WEST

SIDE BACK

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

WEST WELT WILT WILE WIDE SIDE

4. San Fermin in Pamplona on July 6-14 is notorious

Sudoku Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9.

There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

Answers: Apple turnover, Run away from home

SAN FERMIN: Held in Pamplona in July.

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Penalty points celebrate birthday AS part of our series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

DISTRACTIONS: Points are deducted for using a mobile phone at the wheel.

IT has been nine years since Spain’s driver penalty points system for traffic offences came in to force.

Unlike in the UK where points are added for committing offences, in Spain, drivers are allocated points with their licence which are taken away if found guilty of an offence.

According to data released by the DGT, 73 per cent of all Spanish drivers still have their full quota of points intact, but 7 million drivers have been penalised.

Since the launch of the system 35.5 million points have been removed and a total of 203,283 drivers lost their licence on account of losing all their points; 183,342 were men and 19,940 were women.

Speeding is the most likely cause for los-

ing points. Last year alone, there were 640,996 speed related infractions and its not the younger generation who are the worst offenders, with over half being aged between 35 and 54, compared to 20 per cent of the younger drivers.

Cases of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs have risen in the last nine years from 94,027 infractions in the first year to 119,345 in 2014 with the highest peak recorded in 2011 with 141,170.

More than 400,000 points have been lost in the last year alone for drivers being distracted, for example, by using a mobile phone at the wheel. However, there has been a decline in the number of offences for not wearing a seatbelt or child restraint.

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What is ‘street legal’ in Spain?

Do I need all the right paperwork?

I have always understood that a n y f o r e i g n p la te d c a r o n th e road in Spain had to be ‘street legal’ in the country in which it is registered.

For example, a British car more than four years old must have valid road tax Yes, a UK-plated car needs all the above requirements that make it ‘street legal’ in the UK in order to operate legally on Spanish roads.

The same goes for any other foreign-registered vehicle.

If you are stopped by the Guardia Civil and

sticker, MOT and UK insurance. Could you please confirm if I am right or are there any exceptions to the above statement, where a car can be on the Spanish roads without all the above?

J.Y. (Costa Blanca))

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

Valid road tax, MOT and UK insurance is necessary to drive in Spain.

your UK car has an outof-date MOT, they will probably just give you a warning.

Remember that you can legally drive your foreign-registered vehicle in Spain for six months a year as a tourist.

After that, you must take it out of Spain or import it.

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

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By Staff Reporter OVER the centuries the expression “music soothes a savage breast” has been retained to refer to the ability of soothing music to deal with nervous or aggressive behaviour. This, however, is not the only benefit it provides. Studies have shown many positive effects that music can have on improving our physical and emotional state.

Relaxation Listening to music triggers reactions in our brains that have a direct effect on our mood and is able to reduce our body’s levels of cortisol, a hormone related to stress and anxiety.

Fights pain Several studies have shown the ability of music to reduce chronic pain caused by diseases such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. This is one of the reasons why some hospitals offer the possibility of going to music therapy for patients who

suffer pain. According to research, music serves as a distraction and causes the body to release endorphins that act as natural painkillers.

Lowers blood pressure Listening to relaxing music for at least 30 minutes a day causes our blood pressure to reduce, improving blood circulation and therefore heart health.

Brain stimulation Medical research has revealed that listening to music or playing an instrument improves parts of the brain which help learning and information retention. Listening to music can also improve concentration and creativity.

Promotes sleep Maybe not rock or pop music, but listening to gentle, relaxing music can help achieve truly restful sleep.

STRESS RELIEF: Listening to music reduces cortisol.

ESSENTIAL: Drinking water for weight-loss.

FitFoxy Looking Good, Staying Trim

AS a Personal Trainer you would expect that I would be consuming water at every opportunity.

WRONG! I’ll freely admit that I can’t stand the stuff unless mixed with a teabag or coffee.

But, I am aware of how important water is, especially when I am training clients to lose excess weight. Exercise and diet go hand and hand if you hope to achieve successful weight control, but understanding exactly how your body works to lose excess body fat is crucial. The kidneys cannot function properly without water, when the kidneys do not function

100 per cent the liver reluctantly takes over. The primary function of the liver is to convert fat to energy, but if it is busy doing the kidneys’ work, how can it convert fat as efficiently as it should to energy? Therefore, your water consumption plays a huge role in both fitness and weight-loss goals and your ongoing future health.

• Aim to drink at least three litres of water a day.

• If you struggle to drink plain water, add a small amount of no added sugar cordial.

FitFoxy Tip: If you are in for a heavy partying weekend, think about consuming a glass of water after each alcoholic drink. Alcohol is extremely dehydrating and that glass of water may just help you to avoid a very sore head in the morning.

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WHO wants higher taxes on tobacco THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for countries to impose higher taxes on tobacco and its derivatives, to reduce the number of deaths caused by their addiction and generate funds for public health systems.

According to a report by the WHO on the global epidemic, only 33 countries in the world have set taxes that account for 75 per cent of the price of a pack of cigarettes.

This is the amount of tax recommended by the organisation, who said it was one of the most cost-

effective ways to reduce the consumption of harmful products, while public revenues are generated.

The presentation of the 2015 report was held in the Philippines in recognit i o n o f t h e e ff o r t s a n d progress of the country in the fight against cannabis abuse, which in recent years has increased taxes by more than 300 per cent.

It is estimated that globally, one person dies of an i l l n e s s r e l a t e d t o s n u ff every six seconds, which is equivalent to about six million people a year.

Steak for stamina and quality of life THERE are some natural options to protect you from being eaten alive by that annoying little insect, the mosquito.

Although there are different species, most are attracted to bacteria and sweat and some are also in search of carbon dioxide and certain odours. One remedy that has been used since the 1940s is lemon eucalyptus oil and you can create your own easily.

Mosquitoes seem to steer clear of citrus based products, and if you mix one part lemon eucalyptus oil with 10 parts sunflower oil or witch hazel it can work well as a repellent.

Thyme oil is another deterrent and it is one of the most effective oils for providing protection. You can mix the thyme oil with water to create a spray. If you put five

drops of the oil to every teaspoon of water it is noted by previous studies to give over 90 per cent protection.

Cinnamon is not only a repellent but it will also kill off mosquito eggs, according to a study conducted in Taiwan.

You can mix a quarter of a teaspoon of cinnamon oil to 120ml of water which you can spray onto your clothing or skin. Some skins can be irritated by the oil so it is best to test first.

Lavender is another favourite which smells good and mosquitoes are repelled by the fragrance.

Whether you use a little oil on your skin or if you have any around the garden, it can work wonders as a repellent.

One of the best plants you

REPELLENTS: Lemon eucalyptus oil and cinnamon. will see here in Spain that is sure to ward off the mosquitoes from your home is the Dama de Noche (lady of the night). As this pretty white flowered bush releases a quite strong scent at night,

hence the name, and mosquitoes absolutely hate it! The Dama de noche is probably the sweetest way to ward off the little mites from entering the house if you have them near a door or window.

A NUTRIENT found in steak and ice cream could improve the stamina of pensioners and give them an energy boost.

Steak and ice cream, along with mince, milk and cheese, contain high amounts of carnitine, which showed energy boosting benefits in a series of tests. Scientists in the USA carried out experiments on mice which showed carnitine helped their muscles work more efficiently and gave them more stamina.

The researchers believe if the elderly were given more carnitine it would make exercise easier and more comfortable for them and therefore extend the quality of their life.

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WILD: Starring Reese Witherspoon who decides to hike 1,000 miles alone.

NEED to escape the heat?

Why not relax and escape in to the world of movies and enjoy a film in English at the

cinema in Pilar de la Horadada.

This week’s film, showing tonight (Thursday) at 7pm

and Saturday July 18 at 5pm is the 2014 film ‘Wild’ staring Reese Witherspoon about a woman with no experience, driven only by sheer determination, who decides to hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, alone.

Next week’s film, showing at the same time is ‘Robert and Frank’ and on Sunday August 2, classic film ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ will be showing at 5pm.

All tickets cost €5.

For more information visit the cinema’s Facebook page; Cinemapilar.

FOR CHILDREN: Face painting and puppet making will take place.

THE second Fishing Reggae Fest in Torrevieja takes place at the Eras de la Sal on July 31 from 5pm.

As well as reggae music there are games for children including face painting and puppet making and an African dance workshop as well as an arts and crafts market and a bar serving

snacks and drinks.

Last year’s event attracted over 1,000 visitors and this year, the musical line up includes British singer Alpheus backed by the Zamaramandi Band.

Entry costs €6 with free snacks for children under the age of 10. Music starts at 8pm.

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Los Montesinos cultural week LOS MONTESINOS hosts its 19th Cultural Week which starts today (Thursday) and runs until July 22.

Every evening at 9.30pm in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, there will be either a play, show, concert, exhibition or dance performance.

Tonight (Thursday) sees the inauguration of the Painting Exhibition in the town hall then opening speeches for the 18th Cultural Week with a concert by Coral Aromas de Azahar followed by a dance show by the Footwork Dance Company.

Tomorrow (Friday) there is a Night of Dance by the Escuela de Baile del AMPA, followed by a performance by the Academia de Baile.

On Saturday July 18, there is open air theatre by the Teatro de Los Montesinos; on Sunday July 19 a Night of Rhythm with performance by GYM Ballesta.

A Habaneras concert features on Monday July 20; the Escuela de Baile del AMPA returns on Tuesday July 21 and the week ends on Wednesday July 22 with a musical comedy.

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Either cup cakes or

number cakes THE Cup Cake dates back to the 18th century and it is said to have first been whipped up by budding bakers in the United States.

They were also called ‘number cakes’ as it was easy to remember the measurements of the ingredients that were used to make them: one cup of butter, two cups of sugar, three cups of flour, one cup of milk and four eggs.

Others say they were named cup cakes because they were originally baked in a cup and the recipe appeared in a cookbook in 1828 written

by Eliza Leslie.

One thing for sure is the cup cake was created to save baking time as they baked quicker in the oven than a standard larger cake.

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CARNAGE: Painting of battle by William Sadler.

End of the Battle of Waterloo 1815 Two hundred years ago, during the winter of 1814 until summer 1815, Europe’s principal nations were locked in negotiations to determine the future of the continent at the Congress of Vienna

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ARTICIPANTS at the Congress of Vienna included ambassadors from virtually every European state, region and city as well as special interest groups.

Their aim was to restore or modify borders to bring peace to the continent in the aftermath of the French revolution and Napoleonic wars. So much dealing was carried out at social events, it was said Congress did not move but danced. One of the principal dignitaries participating at the congress

40,000 French losses resulted from the battle was the Duke of Wellington.

However, in March 2015, Napoleon escaped from the island of Elba and within 100 days had marched on Paris to regain power. Great Britain, Russia, Prussia and Austria refused to accept his return and despite the certainty of another war with France, on June 8,

1815, Congress ratified the treaties.

Napoleon had already mobilised his army and knew he would have to confront a far larger Anglo-allied force under the Duke of Wellington and the Prussians led

by Field Marshall Blucher, both of whose armies were camped near Brussels. Napoleon chose to strike first before the coalition forces were ready and on June 15 a minor skirmish near Charleroi resulted in the withdrawal of a Prussian force.

That evening, Wellington and many of his leading officers were dancing at the Duchess of Richmond’s ball in Brussels when they heard about Napoleon’s surprise attack. Wellington immediately ordered a return to the field. The next 48 hours were crucial as both sides took up their positions.

A strong force led by Marechal Ney forced Wellington to withdraw northwards from Les Quatre Bras on June 16, while on June 17, Blucher’s army was defeated by the French at the Battle of Lagny. He managed to withdraw during the night towards the north thus maintaining contact with Wellington who had regrouped the Anglo-Allied forces on a ridge about 1.6 kilometres south of the village of Waterloo, near Brussels. The stage was set and on the

DUKE OF WELLINGTON: Became Prime Minister.

It was the nearest run thing you ever saw in your life’ Wellington following day, Sunday June 18, one of the most decisive battles in European history took place, changing the destiny of the continent.

The French had mustered over 75,000 infantry, cavalry and artillery troops. The Anglo-allied forces from

Britain, the Netherlands, Brunswick and Hanover, numbered around 68,000 reinforced by Blucher’s 50,000 Prussians.

The French counted on their experienced mounted lancers to charge opponents and although Wellington also used cavalry, his plan was to group his infantry in tight defensive squares. Both armies used artillery which had become a formidable weapon to weaken defences or repel attacks.

While Wellington was positioned on the north ridge, Napoleon had chosen high ground to the south, allowing both leaders to overlook the mainly flat plain, which lay between their armies from where they could implement their strategy.

To the flanks were the farmhouses of Hougoumont and La Haye Sainte and a sunken road providing cover, coveted by both forces and the scene of violent combat during the day. Part of Wellington’s tactics was to use the reverse slope of the ridge to conceal his troop strength.

Nevertheless, by mid-afternoon the French had the upper hand having

gained control of the farmhouses and were pushing back Wellington’s army.

Wellington retaliated by sending in the heavy cavalry of the Scot’s Greys to charge the enemy.

Coming from behind the ridge they initially surprised the French but they gradually became dispersed and were forced to pull back losing several officers in the process.

Napoleon then chose to bring in his own lancers led by Ney, but despite repeated cavalry attacks against the four man deep squares they could not break the defensive wall and were repelled under heavy fire, resulting in substantial French casualties.

Unknown to Napoleon, Wellington had been in contact with Blucher for most of the day and as the French were feeling the strain of the long battle, the Prussian forces reached the battlefield and outflanked the French army, which in turn was forced to retreat in disarray.

The battle was over.

Wellington was reputed to have said. “It was the nearest run thing you ever saw in your life.” Casualties were appalling. French losses exceeded 40,000 while the coalition lost 25,000 men, either killed, wounded or captured.

Despite surrendering and being sent to the island of St Helena, where he remained a prisoner until his death in 1821, Napoleon is still revered and believed by many to have won the battle.

After half a lifetime of military action Wellington entered politics and ultimately became Prime Minister of England.

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IF your cat was originally a stray, or previously an outdoor cat, and you plan to keep it inside from now on, then there are some things that may help you achieve this mammoth task.

Here are a few suggestions to help make the transition easier on both of you.

After all, it is not easy for the animal to just switch to not going outside.

• Spay or neuter: spaying or neutering will rid your cat of those hormonal urges to go out and seek a mate. This will result in a calmer, friendlier cat.

• Playtime: schedule playtimes for when your cat would normally be outside. This will distract it from its normal routine and establish another, safer routine.

• Window seat: be sure your cat has a view of the outdoors and a sunny place to lie. Cats like to watch birds, so putting a bird feeder outside the window is likely to make it a favourite spot for your cat.

ATTENTION: Give your cat extra love during this transition period.

• Scavenger hunt: give your cat a game to play by hiding bits of dry food around the house. Hide the food in paper bags, boxes and behind open doors.

This will be good exercise and keep it busy so it doesn’t think of going outside. This is especially good to do right before the family leaves the house for the day.

• Attention: try to give your cat extra

Taking a stray back to the UK is not to be taken lightly STRAY cats are a common sight in Spain, and though holiday-makers may be

moved by their plight, deciding to adopt one and take it back to the UK is not as straightforward as you might think, although it is not impossible.

The UK has strict laws regarding animals entering the country with a quarantine period that can last as long as four months and an import licence required for certain animals. However, in order to bring your new-found pet into the country without quarantine, there are other requirements that are essential.

According to UK government rules, cats, dogs and ferrets all need to have a rabies vaccination and have to wait a further 21 days after before they can enter.

In addition, your kitty will have to be micro-chipped (before the rabies vaccination), and will also need a pet passport and travel with a company that is officially recognised as an authorised carrier.

A government list of approved carriers is listed under the Pet Travel Scheme of the UK Department of the Envi-

ronment. Pets cannot travel in an airline cabin and should not be sedated. The IATA has a list of travel regulations which must be followed to make sure the animal’s welfare is properly taken care of during the flight.

The pet may also have to have a vet’s certificate stating that it is fit to travel. There are companies which can actually take care of the whole pet import documentation process. Whether you decide to adopt or not, taking home a pet is not to be taken lightly.

love and attention during this difficult transition period.

• Aversives: if your cat still won’t give up meowing by the door, try an aversive. Leave strong citrus scents by the door or hide behind a wall and shake a drinks can filled with coins to interrupt the behaviour. When the cat is quiet, walk out and give it a food treat and encourage it to play or cuddle.

Cat years to humans THIS Cat Age Conversion Chart will help you understand the physiological changes your cat encounters as it ages, as well as anticipate and forestall age-related health problems before they start.

Bear in mind that several factors will determine the comparative physical condition of cats at any given age, including heredity, diet, vet care, and whether a cat is kept indoors only or allowed outdoors unsupervised.

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Growing vegetables in builders’ buckets is best in the summer heat THERE are many benefits to growing vegetables in large tubs in the garden This kind of vegetable growing also works well in small patios and on apartment terraces.

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By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

IN theory a few vegetables as well as herbs can be grown in pots, but what we normally regard as pots are not very successful in the summer in Spanish gardens once temperatures rise above 20 degrees.

Today and for the past few days our temperature in the shade hovers around 37 degrees but vegetables, if watered every other day, are growing well in black builders buckets of 55 cen-

ASSORTED VEGETABLES: Can be grown in pots and builders buckets.

timetre diameter as shown in the photograph and of 65 centimetres elsewhere in semi-shaded corners of the garden.

They include red and crinkly green lettuces, rocket, Swiss chard, purslane, carrots, cabbages, cauliflow-

ers, stevia, cumin, horseradish, climbing yardlong and butter beans, dwarf beans, tomatoes, nasturtiums for edible leaves, flowers and seed pods, several types of peppers and aubergines, courgettes, onions plus leeks producing seed for autumn sowing.

Based on our now 12 years of experimenting with large tub growing along the lines of the concept of a ‘10-tub vegetable garden’ launched in our book ‘Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain’ there are many benefits as described below.

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Keeping your property cool on the inside WHILE Spain’s current heatwave is sending us into a frenzy of endless sweat, and air conditioning makes the cost of bills rise along with the temperatures, there are ways we can cool down and also keep costs down at home.

The type of fabrics we use inside the house can help with the coolness in terms of heat, not just style. Materials like cotton, muslin or linen in pastel shades will help lower temperatures and soothe our sweaty brows. Additionally, blackout shades can prevent the strong rays of the sun from turning our house into the proverbial oven. Outside of windows, bamboo shades or screens can be hung to stop the heat.

Remember to close windows and window coverings in the mornings before it heats up, and then in the cool of the evening open them up to let in currents of fresh air.

Electrical items also generate heat so make sure you switch off any lights or electronic equipment when not in use. Indoor plants can help the general ambience and air quality and make sure plants are correctly positioned, according to their need for shade or light.

WELCOME BREEZE: Close windows in the morning and open in the evening.

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OXIDATION tanks are common on urbanisations, but need to be maintained THE drainage system in Spain can confuse and confound people used to having the luxury of mains connections. Oxidation tanks are very common, especially on urbanisations where a mains connection is impossible, but they need to be maintained and if you need advice then The Drainbusters are the people to call.

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Proven benefits 1. Small space required - you can build up a circle, square, oblong or row in one bucket units of just a quarter of a square metre.

2. High yield per square metre - close planting works well and you have no unplanted areas and paths to worry about.

3. Speedy harvesting - if you choose vegetables regularly used and co-locate the salad and ones for steaming for instance daily or twice daily, harvesting takes just minutes.

4. Relatively inexpensive - if you hunt around builders’ buckets are not expensive and secondhand ones can be used if located.

5. Little waste as number of plants controlled by your space.

If you hunt around builders’ buckets are not expensive and secondhand ones can be used if located

6. Co-located salads - all the year round.

7. Accommodate small and expansive plants.

8. No space for weeds if one plants close to give shade to roots.

9. Easy to use mutual mulching- for instance lettuces around aubergines.

10. Easy soil enrichment just make good initial soil/compost/manure mixes and top up between crops.

11. Low water wastage no sideways losses to dry earth.

12. Circular support frames for tomatoes, peppers and beans, etc, for strength.

13. Rare insect and fungi attacks - no major area of vulnerable crops.

14. Companion plant - using mutually beneficial herbs and vegetables.

15. Instant filling of gaps to replace cleared crops just pop in a few new plantlets from local market or garden centre.

16. Easy to move or reorganise - nothing too heavy to pull around.

17. Feature or hidden away - part of mine is an island on the drive. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com July 2015

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Kitchen improvements will add value OVER the next few weeks, I will be talking to you about how to make the most of your kitchen John Graham The property expert

FOR the last 30 years of working in property as a surveyor and tech architect, I have designed and fitted hundreds of kitchens and it’s amazing how kitchen design and technology have evolved so much in such a relatively short time.

When you look at the history of kitchens and designs, architects had the idea that the kitchen was for food storage and minimal food preparation. Therefore, minimal spacing, dysfunctional design and primitive technology handicapped the kitchen for centuries.

As you stand in your modern designed kitchen today, it’s hard to believe food was prepared on open fires until the late 18th, early 19th century. Technology started to change the kitchen forever as water, gas and electricity were made available to the majority of homes, but the kitchen design was still an afterthought and traditionally built at the rear of the home.

TODAY’S KITCHEN: The place to entertain friends and where family can interact.

In the 50s-60s American design led the way in making the kitchen the heart of the home.

Technology, design and appliances made the kitchen an efficient family space. Once these advances took place, the kitchen industry was poised for transition.

Fast forward to 2015 and today’s home has even more emphasis placed on the kitchen.

With impressive advancements in technology, kitchen units, lighting, flooring and even the actual location of the kitchen, which is now more likely to be built in the centre of the home.

Today, the kitchen is a celebrity. It’s the place where you entertain friends, where your children do their homework, where family interact the most. It is fully integrated into your

lifestyle and a beacon of design, style and function, and any kitchen improvement you carry out will add value to your home.

Over the next few weeks I will be covering how to make the most of your kitchen regarding design, appliances, cabinets and top tips on the best way to add real value to your home.

For now, here’s a fun check list of the kitchen appliances I design into modern kitchens; check which ones you have or may be planning: Dishwasher, washing machine, spin dryer, refrigerator, freezer and ice maker, wine cooler, built-in coffee maker, built-in microwave, builtin TV and sound system (music), steam oven, oven and grill, fryer, extractor hood, designed lighting system, double sink and mixer taps, waste disposal unit, water purifier, blender, juicer, food processor, toaster, electric kettle, sandwich-maker.

Please contact me for advice and a full service.

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Sales on the up RISE in transactions of 1.9 per cent in April

HOUSE SALES: The number of mortgages available has also risen.

HOMES sales in Spain continue to recover with latest figures showing a rise in transactions of 1.9 per cent in April.

But that rise has not been matched by a price rise; in fact, the cost of homes fell 3.9 per cent on average year-on-year. According to the General Council of Notaries, there were a total of 30,758

completed sales in April with an average final price of €1,188 per square metre for new homes.

The report also added that the number of mortgaes available had risen 12.3 per cent in the 12 months up to April with the average mortgage being €122,119 (up 9.2 per cent in the same period).

Cantabria ghost town put up for sale IT has been 20 years since Porcieda, a town in Cantabria, had inhabitants, and a property agency is now giving the village a second chance.

The town streets were crowded for centuries as the Camino de Santiago pilgrims traversed through it if they took the Leon route to get to their destination.

Only a dozen houses are still standing, although in ruins. The view is completed by a fountain and a small baroque chapel.

Porcieda is a ghost town lost somewhere in the National Park of the Picos de Europa, although its future now seems brighter as luxury property agency Mikeli has put the whole village on the market.

The 3,052-square-metre town is to be sold for a negotiable price of €1.5 million.

The goal of the company is to have a buyer who commits to carrying out a comprehensive

restoration project, to then sell back to themselves the 45 rural apartments resulting from the improvement works.

These future homes will be built in the same spaces that 10 buildings in ruins currently occupy, with surfaces that will range from 48 to 175 square metres.

“The project must involve restoration, not just any kind of construction,” said a representative from the agency: “The buyer will have to respect the exterior appearance of all buildings and use materials traditionally used in the surrounding areas, such as stone and wood, although they will be free to create any space inside.”

The town, belonging to the municipality of Vega de Liebana, was first documented in the year 961. The remains of a monastery constructed before the 15th century are landmarks showing the historical impor-

tance of the town, located 95 kilometres from Santander.

After the Spanish Civil War, Porcieda became a refuge for anti-Franco brigades who fought against the dictatorship under cover. One of the options suggested by Mikeli is to turn the town into a theme-park to honour said guerrilla soldiers.

During the 1960s, Porcieda became famous amongst paranormal events enthusiasts after several witnesses claimed to have spotted a UFO. Another suggestion made by the agency has been to create a brand new building which would be turned into a hotel with views to the Picos de Europa Mountains. The buyer will also have to give a complete makeover to streets and pave them.

Only time will tell if Porcieda becomes a small residential oasis or remains buried in history.

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Foreign buyers attracted to Spain for a life in the sun MUCH of the gradual recovery of the Spanish property market is down to foreign money coming into the country, a new report has revealed.

The property registrars’ society has reported that people from abroad bought 12.2 per cent of homes sold in the first quarter of this year, compared to just 9 per cent in 2006.

Luxurious homes in areas like Pedralbes (where King Felipe’s sister and her husband recently sold their mansion), Passeig de Gracia in Barcelona and the Salamanca and Chamberi districts of Madrid are receiving much of the atten-

tion from foreign investors, with prices having already recovered 20 per cent of the value lost during the economic crisis, according to statistics.

Investors are coming from the UK, the Middle East, Asia and the US as the depreciation of the euro increases the appeal of property in the sun.

Spain’s so-called Golden Visa scheme, offering residence permits to those who spend at least €500,000 on a home in the country, has increased the interest of foreign buyers, with 490 visas issued between September 2013, when the scheme started and the end of 2014.

PRIVATE RENTALS: Many tourists prefer holiday homes rather than hotels or guest houses.

WHILE hotels and guest houses are still the number one choice for tourists to stay in, the private rental market is getting ever more popular.

For people looking to buy a home and let it out to holidaymakers it is good news that 14 per cent of tourists visiting

900 million euros was spent by tourists on accommodation expenses

Spain last year (3.7 million) stayed in private houses and villas.

These tourists spent more than €2.68 billion with around €900 million of that going on accommodation expenses. The rest went on spending money.

These figures have come from a study by Esade along with the Spanish Federation of Associations of Touristic Housing and Apartments (Fevitur) plus Salvetti & Llombart.

A total of 775 tourists and 445 holiday homeowners were questioned around Spain. A third of the tourists said they would not consider a holiday in an area without available holiday homes as they did not want to stay in hotels.

The co-author of the study, Mar Vila, said that most (79 per cent) of these tourists were foreign, aged on average 47 and with families.

With record numbers of tourists arriving this year property market professionals are hoping that this may help stimulate the housing market.

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ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are now into summer and very soon we will be feeling the heat! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two. Choose from the clothing selection, jewellery, household goods, books or bric a brac. There is usually something there for everyone —- but not always.

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THE special edition is due to arrive in dealerships this month

By Carol Irving OUTDOORS types may take a shine to the latest updated version of Skoda’s popular Rapid Spaceback line.

The Scoutline features a choice of 16 or 17-inch alloy wheels, distinctive plastic exterior fixtures and other design elements like its matt black front and rear bumpers with reflective silver, which the external mirrors are also finished in. This special edition is due to arrive in dealerships

this month and Skoda hopes that it will become as big a favourite as the original Rapid Spaceback model which has sold more than 105,000 units in Europe.

The compact car’s original model has proved popular with the youth market and Werner Eichorn, Skoda Board Member for Sales and Marketing attributes this popularity to its distinctive features. “The combina-

tion of Skoda’s practical features and fresh designs have convinced a great number of customers,” he said, adding: “We plan to build on this success with the Scoutline edition.”

The Scoutline comes in the full range of Skoda Rapid Spaceback exterior colours, including the distinc-

tive Pistachio Green, which gives the new model the scouting image. The green look also extends to its engines, which all comply with Euro-6 emission standards and are equipped with the start-stop system and regenerative braking.

16 or 17-inch alloy wheels are available on the new model

SCOUTING IMAGE: Distinctive Pistachio Green colour.

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The perfectly balanced Alfa Romeo Giulia LAUNCH also marked the brand’s 105th anniversary THE Alfa Romeo Giulia, the top-of-the-range model sporting the Quadrifoglio badge, was recently intro-

duced to the international press.

The launch of the 2016 model also marked the

brand’s 105th anniversary as well as a redesigned version of the familiar Alfa Romeo logo.

Alfa Romeo is known for the sporty feel of its cars with good weight to power ratios, 50/50 weight distribution and innovative

ACCELERATION: 0 to 100 in 3.9 seconds. engines combining with Italian style to create a model much desired by car enthusiasts.

In the Giulia, Alfa Romeo decided the key elements were the 50/50 weight balance and rear wheel drive.

In order to balance the weights perfectly, the engine and the mechanical parts are arranged between the two axles.

This is why the Giulia has very short overhangs, a long bonnet and front wings, a re-

POWER: Six-cylinder engine delivers 510hp.

tracted passenger compartment ‘settled’ on the drive wheels and muscular rear wings which visually mark the point where power is unleashed onto the road.

All this translates into a very generous wheelbase the longest in its category but contained in one of the most compact bodies.

The six-cylinder turbo petrol engine tuned by engineers with a Ferrari background delivers 510hp and exhilarating performance; for instance, it accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in only 3.9 seconds. Incidentally, despite the sensational power and

torque output, the new engine is surprisingly fuel efficient and implements an electronically controlled cylinder deactivation system.

Prices for the Giulia have not yet been released.

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The poor doggy had none Cassandra Nash A weekly look

Magnanimous gesture

- and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

FORMER president Jose Maria Aznar complained that Madrid’s new and extremely left wing mayor Manuela Carmena said better things about her Partido Popular predecessor Ana Botella in three days than the party itself in three years.

Aznar is being disingenuous: Botella is the increasingly querulous expremier’s wife which explains why she is not universally loved inside the party. On the other hand, she was an inept mayor who can only make Carmena look good. No wonder the former judge can afford to be magnanimous.

WHEN the chips are down, or when an EU nation can’t pay its debts, even Podemos has to admit that Spain isn’t Greece.

People don’t like or want austerity and politicians know it’s a vote-loser.

But the money has to come from somewhere: Mrs Hubbard’s poor doggy discovered that the hard way several centuries ago.

And Pablo Iglesias isn’t Tsipras, who at least has the makings of a statesman, even if he is rather short on policies.

Iglesias is an anti-system university lecturer who was in the right place at the right time, but now Podemos supporters are looking askance as he tries to organise primaries to his own advantage.

His party attracted disillusioned voters who felt that politicians “are all the same.” Now power-hungry Iglesias is confirming it.

PABLO IGLESIAS: As power hungry as the rest.

Wrong side of the blanket SPAIN’S president Mariano Rajoy questioned the legitimacy of town halls and regional governments now

in PSOE hands after council investitures were shored-up by Podemos.

He might equally question the legitimacy of councils and regional governments that remained in PP hands thanks to Ciudadanos.

The party retained control of Madrid’s autonomous government in this way as well as Almeria City Hall, for instance.

Ciudadanos might be more presentable in PP eyes, but does that make its support any more legitimate than Podemos’s?

PICTURE : BBC

Good, bad and the deceitful: fancy doing a Reggie Perrin like my ex-boss?

Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

THE recent ceremonies marking the 10th anniversary of the July 7 London bomb attacks brought back both good and bad memories of the atrocity that destroyed lives and families.

Stories about acts of selfless heroism performed by emergency workers and members of the public alike.

My cousin was in London that day for an interview, staying at a Russell Square hotel, and I knew she’d be on a train or at the station or catching a bus at nearby Tavistock Square.

It was a frantic few hours waiting for news, but once that relief was there, my mind turned to sheer, bloody-minded anger which, frankly, hasn’t really stopped. Fortunately for us, the outcome was good. But I’ll always feel for those for whom it wasn’t.

I’d been in the vicinity of quite a few IRA London bombings in the 90s myself, so reading again about the stoical calm of Londoners

REGGIE PERRIN STYLE: Reports suggested ‘death’ might be ‘premature.’ on 7/7 filled me with pride - until I came across another story that reminded me of the unpleasant things that terror brings in its wake: Britain can’t deport an al-Qaeda preacher who praised 7/7 - and is linked to the Tunisian beach killings.

Other stories not infrequently linked to

times of turmoil involve those who, for whatever reason (financial/family/personal) disappear and resurface with a new identity.

My psychological suspense thriller, Soul Stealer, tells the story of one such identity change during 7/7. And the chilling, lifechanging consequences for those left behind

searching for the truth behind subterfuge and murder.

Based on my own journalistic experiences, Soul Stealer not only delves into the secretive, shadowy world of identity theft, betrayal and revenge but also mirrors real-life events. Years ago, I worked for David Elias, an internationally successful businessman, and attended lavish parties on his private yacht (papped and ending up in Tatler!). I later learned he’d died in the Far East. I felt sad but, that was that - or, so I thought.

Next I read the Serious Fraud Office was investigating after reports of his Reggie-Perrinstyle ‘death’ might be ‘premature’ following ‘inconsistencies’ in the death certificate. It’s also claimed by creditors (he allegedly owes £100m) he’s undergone cosmetic surgery to re-invent himself: a new identity in a new life wherever that may be. (And no, CrimeStoppers, I’ve no idea where he is either!)

Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.

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The 114th Open is at St Andrews THE oldest and arguably the most prestigious title in golf which has both created and destroyed great champions

Raffle winners at Campoamor after day’s play.

Federation event makes for true test MONTHLY competition at Campoamor

By Community Reporter REAL Club de Golf Campoamor welcomed 26 members and guests of Club de Golf El Paraiso (Rojales) for a monthly federated competition.

The course was in great condition with no preferred lies

necessary and the greens returning to their normal fast conditions after the recent maintenance. The course was playing its full length as it was an official Federation event making for a good test.

In the Second Division the winner was Lenart Holmberg

with 39 points, in second was Rob Ricketts (34) just one point ahead of his nephew Callum Hitcham. In the First Division Norwegian, Hans Arvesen (35) took first followed by Chris Gray (33) and John Eyre (32).

Next match is on July 26 at Villamartin, with all welcome.

Hot day at Roda forces slow pace in medal competition IT was yet another hot day when SMGS played Roda Golf. The 33 members and five guests had to put up with 36 degree heat plus a slow pace of play as it was a medal competition.

In general, scores were very respectable with the standouts being those of Tony Smale and Barry Roehrig, the only two to better their handicaps. Their results took them to second and first respectively in the Shield’s final standings, just pipping the long-time leader, but unfortunately absent today following surgery, Keith Stevenson, into third place.

The day’s competition results, by category and in reverse order, were: Bronze Category: 4th Mick Roscoe (77), 3rd

Marg Birtwistle (75), 2nd Phil Birtwistle (73) and 1st Pat McLaughlin with a net 72.

Silver Category: 4th Paul Kelsall (74), 3rd Eva Pettersson (73), 2nd Alan Gilbert ((72 on CB), and 1st, with the same score and winning on CB, Ken Flaherty.

Gold Category: 4th Brian Staines (73 on CB), 3rd Theo Boelhouwer (73 on CB), 2nd Tony Smale (71) and 1st, the only other player to beat their handicap and with the best score of the day, Vice-Captain Barry Roehrig with 69.

Nearest the pins went to John Aitchison, Brian Staines and Phil Birtwistle.

More information: www.smgs.org or ring Barry Roehrig on 966 731 033.

ST ANDREWS: The first competitors will already have teed off in The Open.

Getting in the swing with Campbell Lamont

By Tony Myles AS you read this the first competitors in The Open will have teed off at St Andrews and already some hopes will be fading.

It is a tough test and rightly so as it is the oldest competition in golf, having been initiated in 1860.

For many it is the pinnacle of their career and therefore the opportunity of playing is one that is fiercely contested.

Sad news therefore that the world’s number one golfer Rory McIlroy will be absent, but great news for Russell Knox from Scotland who has received

confirmation that he will be taking his place.

As first reserve he was always hopeful that he might be called upon to play, but nevertheless he is delighted to receive that confirmation. In his own words: “It’s a special place, it’s the home of golf.” And he is right because ‘The Open’ is special.

Why is it special? * The Open is the world’s oldest golf competition and throughout its history it has both created and destroyed great champions. * It is the competition that bestows the title ‘Champion of Golf ’ upon the player who lifts the Claret Jug. * Because it was the first golf competition its name is simply The Open and so there is no requirement to add the word ‘British.’ Other nations

have copied the concept and so there is a need for these to be identified.

The Major Wager As with all the Majors, Campbell will be adding to the excitement with his Major Wager Challenge and all the details are on his website.

Following my previous attempts at tipping a winner I fully expect several competitors to email me and ask me not to select them. So I will limit my forecasting to suggesting that the young Texan, Jordan Spieth, will be the man to beat.

With two Majors already tucked away and a mastery of the game not seen since the early days of Tiger Woods it is hard to remember that he is still only 21. In the meantime Campbell is suggesting that Louis Oosthuizen is in excellent form and will gain a top five place.

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There will be NO Rory McIlroy at this year’s 144th British Open which commenced earlier today at St Andrews; he damaged his ankle playing football!

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LAGS hold a Texas Scramble ON a sweltering July morning 44 Los Amigos Golf Society (LAGS) members participated in their monthly competition - a Texas Scramble - at Altoreal Golf Course near Murcia.

The competition was won

with a net 65.7 by Tony Pickworth, Barry Martin, Arthur Antho ny and Nick Jones.

The runners-up, just 0.6 points behind were Mick Drummond, Alex Petis, Geoff Nastri and Ron Johnston.

Nearest the Pin winners were: Hole 8 Gordon Neilson, Hole 10 Gerry McRobert, and 17th Hole Tony Pickworth.

For further information about the society, its fundraising and future events visit: www.losamigosgolf society.es.

Novak and Serena win Tony Matthews International Sports A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains.

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TENNIS - Andy Murray’s semi-final conqueror and World Number One Novak Djokovic retained his Wimbledon singles title by beating seven-time champion Roger Federer in four sets.

Serena Williams won her 21st Grand Slam title in her 25th final with victory over Gabby Muguruza, the first

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Retained his singles title.

Spaniard to reach the women’s singles final since Conchita Martinez in 1998. Williams now holds all four major Grand Slam titles, a feat she achieved back in 2002-03. And by winning at Wimbledon for the sixth time, she became the oldest champion in the modern era at 33. Both singles’ champions each received £1.8m (€2.5m) for their efforts.

There was more misery for the Murrays when Jamie and Aussie John Peers lost in the men’s doubles final, but Martina Hingis returned to winning ways with victory in both the women’s and mixed doubles.