ISSUENN . 1555 //2323 - 29 PRIL 2015 ISSUE O.O1568 - 29 JulyA2015
COSTA DE ALMERÍA
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Counterfeit banknote gang is broken up NEARLY €250,000 distributed in Almeria and Murcia
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Hot destination Cabo de Gata is getting the best sort of attention FROM royals to footballers, Cabo de Gata is attracting famous visitors, and now interna-
tional magazines are featuring the area as one of the coolest resorts of 2015. See Page 2
Turtle’s beach ‘nestival’ Protected animal lays eggs at site of music event WITH the Terreros Beach Festival due to take place this weekend, action had to be taken when it was discovered a sea turtle had laid 80 eggs in a nearby cove. The precious eggs are now in See Page 3 an incubator.
A home for summer Almeria provides respite care for refugee children EIGHTY children from Western Sahara refugee camps have arrived in Almeria to spend the summer, where they’ll be cared for by families as part of the ‘Holidays in Peace’ programme. See Page 20
By Steve Walsh A GANG of counterfeiters who spread almost €250,000 worth of fake notes across Almeria and Murcia has been caught and broken up
by National Police. The operation saw 10 of its members arrested in the region of Murcia alone. A Banco de España spokesman voiced concern over the notes, describing
them as ‘dangerous’, not only because of the quantity believed to be in circulation, but also because the quality of the paper being used is very high and therefore harder to detect.
At present, the police estimate of fake banknotes in circulation stands at some €200,000, plus the €44,000 already confiscated during two house searches in Almeria and Murcia.
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LOCAL NEWS
For and against RAGOL Council declared an Environment ranger persona non grata in the small municipality of 300 inhabitants. The mayor declined to give further details although according to the minutes of the
council meeting the ranger was “arbitrary” in applying regulations. In contrast, Opposition councillor Ana Cristina Viciana claimed the ranger was unpopular because he “did his job.”
Luxury yacht fire A 30-METRE luxury yacht that caught fire while refuelling in Aguadulce harbour was towed to Almeria port’s Pechina quay to prevent the fire from spreading. Apart from the prow it is
now practically submerged, but divers have removed personal belongings, including a safe, and there has been no leakage from the boat’s 9,000-litre fuel tanks.
Living off the land BRUSSELS and Andalucia spent €95 million on helping young people to start their own agricultural businesses instead of turning away from the land as has happened in other regions.
The investment has paid off and another 500 hectares of land in the Bajo Andarax and Nijar are now under cultivation, the regional government revealed.
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Royalty of all types choose Cabo de Gata HAS been named one of the summer’s trendiest destinations By Linda Hall COSTA DE ALMERIA is attracting increased attention from the national and international media. Vogue España, Hola and the French edition of GEO are all urging readers to visit the Almeria coast. Now they are joined by the travel website, Minube, where travellers read reviews, compare prices for hotels and flights and share their experiences. The site, which has 1.4 million registered users and is visited by 65 million people worldwide, named Cabo de G a ta one of this s ummer’s trendiest - their word - places. Being on trend is doubtle s s the la s t thing on the mind of Iker Casillas, Real
TRENDY: Cabo de Gata-Nijar national park. M a drid’s e x-goa lke e pe r. But after his recent lukewarm farewell from the club he played for during 16 s e a s ons , C a s illa s a nd his
partner Sara Carbonera chose Cabo de Gat a t o spend a few days before moving to Portugal. Cabo de Gata is not only
a favourite with sporting royalty, as King Felipe and his wife Letizia have visited in the past, as has Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden.
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FEATURED NEWS
Taking to the water in the River Sella THE world’s largest canoeing race is a UNESCO World Heritage Event
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Smooth passage Wooden walkways GARRUCHA beaches have more than 200 metres of wooden walkways to improve access for the disabled and families with pushchairs. First aid posts have also been upgraded and more showers provided.
Easy terms IBI rates ADRA householders may now pay IBI rates in several instalments, Finance councillor Alicia Heras announced. The town hall wanted to adjust paying local taxes to families’ economic circumstances, she said.
Best beach Cast your votes PLAYA DE LOS GENOVESES is one of five Andalucia options in Antena 3’s search for the best beaches of 2015. Votes can be cast on the Antena 3 website www.antena3.com.
Missing link No winner
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Birth control for pigeons
ON YOUR MARKS. More than 1,000 canoeists take part in the race.
By Carol Irving AUGUST in Asturias sees the international canoeing race known as Descenso del Sella (Descent of the Sella). More than 1,000 participants from all over the world compete over a 20kilometre stretch of the River Sella from the town of Arriondas, in the foothills of the Picos del Europa, through some spectacular Asturian scenery, to the finishing line at the coastal resort of Ribadesella. The race began in 1929 when Dionisio de la Huerta discovered canoeing and decided to spend his summer with friends paddling down the long stretch
39,128 megawatts was the record electrical demand reached in Spain at 1.30pm on Monday July 6, the highest since 2012, mostly down to air conditioning units running to try and cope with the extreme temperatures.
of river and admiring the beautiful landscapes on the way. While the exact route of the race has changed several times over the years, and was interrupted during the Civil War (1936– 1944), it now takes place over a 19kilometre route from Arriondas to Ribadesella. International participants joined the race in 1951 and it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Event and has become one of the most important events in the canoeing calendar. A range of other activities, including concerts and non-stop partying in both Arriondas and Ribadesella, also form part of the event.
BADIA del Valles in Barcelona has come up with a new way to control the pigeon population. From now until December the birds will be given a contraceptive-coated corn feed, which experts think will reduce the population by 80 per cent.
cove before the electro-latino beat could take over. The nest is now in an incubator at the Doñana Biological Station where the eggs will hatch in around 60 days. “We decided to move them because
the beach is exposed to storms,” explained Jose Manuel Ortiz, the regional government’s Environment delegate. The hatchlings will then go to a Marine Environment centre where they will remain some
Film show Summer cinema
Quote of the Week The measures presented are reasonable and all euro countries have approved them. Now everyone needs to keep their part,” said Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy after talks on the Greek bailout.
Eighty happy events in San Juan A TURTLE pre-empted this weekend’s Terreros Beach Festival with its own happy event. San Juan de Terreros (Pulpi) expects 20,000 people to attend the two-day festival, but a sea turtle laid 80 eggs in a nearby
THERE was no winner in the poster competition announcing Almeria City’s fiestas and fair. The jury appreciated all the styles and techniques used, but felt that the chosen design failed to convey the city’s character.
months until their shells harden and they can be released into the sea from the Terreros beach. On reaching maturity within 15 to 20 years, they will repeat the cycle and return to lay eggs at the same spot.
This is not the first time this has happened in Almeria, as there was a nesting attempt in Agua Amarga last year. And could be no better proof of the environmental quality of the Almeria coast.
THE Summer Cinema Circuit will again bring family films to 53 towns with populations under 5,000. This is the 25th year of the open-air Diputacion initiative continues until August 20.
Fast work Bids received TRACK operator ADIF received 23 bids to construct 12.5 kilometres of AVE high speed line between Pulpi and Cuevas. The company chosen for the €86 million contract will be announced after the summer.
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Beach roads to be kept clear for safety in Nijar BADLY parked cars could be a deathtrap By Linda Hall RANDOM and disordered parking at two Nijar beaches must come to an end for safety’s sake. Last weekend Policia Local officers assisted by Proteccion Civil volunteers kept a watchful eye on cars driving to the Playazo de Rodalquilar and the El Plomo beach. They will do so each weekend until the end of August and ‘No Parking’ signs have been erected on stretches of the narrow roads leading to both beaches. Two drownings in one day at the El Plomo and El Toro beaches remain uppermost in the minds of local town halls and their emergency services. Inconsiderately parked cars could literally be a matter of life and death when trying to reach victims of any type of
PLAYA DEL PLOMO: Tricky to get to. accident that occur on the beaches. “We are all aware of
the bottlenecks and access problems at both beaches,”
said Nijar’s Beaches councillor Alexis Pineda in declarations to the Spanish media. “The important thing is to have clear signposting in the zones where parking is banned. “With supervised parking we can avoid bottlenecks between the peak hours of 10am to 3pm.” When cars are allowed to park, no charge will be made, he clarified: “We are not out to make money, we are trying to find an interim solution to a problem that gets out of hand each year.” Parking rage raises its ugly head occasionally and there have been fights when spaces are at premium, Pineda said. Overall he believed that the public would welcome the measures at both beaches, he added.
Time to keep noise promises THE Right-to-Sleep (Derecho a dormir) platform urged Almeria City councillors to honour election promises regarding noise. They asked Miguel Cazorla, president of the Planning Commission, to deal
with excessive noise from discos and pubs endured by residents in the city centre. The collective expressly asked for the cross-party commission to deal with the crisis, owing to city hall’s previous “passivity.”
The time has come to take rigorous action, Derecho a dormir said. “Not just for the victims of noise pollution but also for the sake of the laws and norms that make a city a civilised place to live,” the association maintained.
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Net troll arrest after officer dies A MAN was detained over offensive messages on social media regarding the death of an explosives expert By Linda Hall
the dead man and insulting the Guardia Civil. Fifty-year-old Emiliano Quintana, an experienced member of the TEDAX unit, was
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A 27-YEAR-OLD man was arrested for making offensive comments after a Guardia Civil
bomb-disposal officer died in Almeria. The Pinos Puente (Granada) resident used social networking sites to post messages mocking
OPE: 68,971 passengers sailed from Almeria during first month.
Operation Strait Crossing NATIONAL POLICE officers checked 68,971 passengers and approximately 15,000 vehicles during the first phase of Operation Strait Crossing (OPE). Between June 15 when the operation began and July 15, priority was given to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of passengers, many of them North Africans returning by ferry to Morocco and Algeria for the summer. Police identified a total of 52,919 people during the first month, leading to the arrest of 49 people wanted by justice systems both
Start ups THE regional government helped to create 791 new businesses and 1,103 jobs in Almeria Province between January and July. Compared with last year this showed respective rises of 52 and 57 per cent, said Almeria delegate Sonia Ferrer.
inside and outside Spain. A further 21 were detained on the orders of the police or courts and 136 people were expelled from Spain or returned to their country of origin. Twenty-one others now face varying charges, the National Police revealed. Police also carried out the customary checks on the crews and passengers of 52 cargo ships that docked at the port during that time together with three cruise ships and 265 privately-owned yachts. The checks take less time than in the past, thanks to digital fingerprint scanners.
killed by an explosion in the underground garage at the Guardia Civil headquarters in Almeria City. Initial investigations lsug-
gested that the small charges used during a controlled explosion could have been responsible for the blast, sources close to the case revealed.
The Pinos Puente troll was easily located via the social media site and arrested shortly afterwards. He has now been released with charges.
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Translation service - less scope for misunderstandings THE Euro Weekly News recently wrote about a simultaneous translation service available in Almeria health centres and hospitals.
A reader who lives in Huercal-Overa enquired about this service but had little luck when trying to learn more. “Could you explain how the
translation system works?” Jo Brook asked us. “How do you set it up when you are at the hospital? Does the person who wants the translation contact the translation line, or what?” We contacted Salud Responde, the information and services centre for the regional government’s Health department. They explained that when a patient requests the Servicio de Teletraduccion Linguistica, the doctor attending them at their local primary health centre, hospital or A and E contacts the translation service. The interpreter is not physically present but both doctor and patient receive a simultaneous tele-translation. The Salud Responde operator also explained as the service is provided by the Department of Equality, Health and Social Policies, the translation line is also available for these issues. It was launched in 2009, operates 24 hours a day, all year and is in 48 languages.
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2-month wait for tortoises ALTERNATIVE land has been offered
TORTOISE RESERVE: Natural habitat is affected by the route of the planned AVE line. By Linda Hall THE Ministry of Public Works is sifting through appeals against compulsory land purchases in Cuevas del Almanzora. Madrid plans to expropriate 500 hectares of land that will become a reserve for tortoises whose natural habitat is affected by the route of the planned Almeria-Murcia high speed AVE line.
Manuel Niño, second in charge at the Madrid ministry, met the 276 householders and landowners who will be affected if the plans go through. They have offered alternative land that would be equally suitable as a habitat for the tortoises but will not have a negative impact on the homes and in some cases the livelihoods of those involved. The ministry’s final decision will be announced in September, Niño said.
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Dearer fish CATCHES by Almeria’s fishing fleets fell by 40 per cent between January and May but prices rose. Not only red prawns, red mullet and hake fetched good prices but also sardines and mackerel.
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SPANISH LEGION: Won the respect and admiration of the Iraqis.
Legionnaires back from their Iraq tour THEY have left an important legacy By Linda Hall SOLDIERS from the Spanish Legion (Brileg) base in Viator have returned after five months in Iraq.
They have left an important legacy by instructing Iraqi soldiers in anti-terrorist tactics against the Daesh jihadists, said Colonel Julio Salom who heads the Spanish contingent in Besmaya. Engineers from the Deployment Support Unit also succeeded in converting the unsafe and dilapidated base into something “reasonably inhabitable,” Salom said. The Protection Unit concentrated all their efforts in ensuring safety where previously there was none, he added. “The Legion instructors
knew from the outset how important this mission was,” the colonel continued. “Within days they won the respect and admiration of the Iraqis and the international coalition.” On arriving in Iraq the Legion collaborated with US instructors from the 82nd Air Transport Division, preparing the 75th Iraqi brigade. The following month the Viator soldiers moved to Besmaya, where they trained the 92nd Brigade, the first Iraqi unit not to have US instructors.
Better coverage for Spectrum A NEW transmitter has been installed in Mojacar to counteract transmission blackspots caused by the mountainous terrain. Listeners at home or work in this area should retune to the new Mojacar frequency of 96.4FM. Those who listen in their car should make sure the RDS function is enabled. This will swap between whichever frequency is more powerful dependant on your exact location. This happens in real time with no loss of signal or programming. The coastal frequencies of 106.8FM from Carboneras to Cartagena and inland on 96.1FM from Bedar to Baza and Lorca to Lubrin have also been enhanced and improved for a clearer, sharper sound. They now reach over 3,000 square kilometres of Costa Almeria and Costa Calida. It is also possible to listen online worldwide via the Spectrum website http://costaalmeria.spectrumfm.net/ or via the Tunein Radio app on any Smartphone/tablet/laptop (search Spectrum FM Costa Almeria).
THE national government in Madrid is providing €650,000 to turn Almeria City’s former Local Police headquarters into a public library. The remainder of the €1.9 million outlay will come from city hall.
Girl found A SIX-YEAR-OLD from Barcelona disappeared after attending a children’s workshop on Adra’s Sirena Loca beach. She lost her way returning to her parents but was found by Proteccion Civil volunteers an hour later.
Organic veg THE Vicasol cooperative will increase organic fruit and vegetable production next season with a dedicated depot in Nijar. Expansion is based on increased demand from northern Europe.
Story-tellers TEN men were arrested in Almeria and Murcia after allegedly planning to pass €44,000 in counterfeit €10, €20 and €50 notes. They are also accused of claiming insurance for whiplash injuries in bogus accidents.
Banned pet KEEPING a protected ‘mora’ or spur-thighed tortoise is now illegal and owners face 24-month prison terms. Turre is accepting the now-banned pets for delivery to the Endangered Species Recovery Centre (CREA).
It all helps THE AECC anti-cancer association received a €150 cheque from Sigoleo which recycles old cooking oil collected in 48 Almeria municipalities.
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Almeria is very well connected ALMERIA has just 17.6 internet connections for every 100 inhabitants. In Andalucia, the province trails Granada’s 21.3 connections per 100 residents and nationally lags far behind Alava’s 27.7 connections in the Basque region. What the province lacks in connections, it makes up for in social networking because Almeria City has a population of 189,000 and 174,000 Facebook accounts. Although more than 30,000 are linked to businesses or institutions, this still means that 76 per cent of city-dwellers are on Facebook, compared with the 70 per cent average in Spanish cities. Almeria Province also has more Twitter users, with 38,324 accounts - 20 per cent of the population - and proportionately more than Madrid or Barcelona.
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Coordination a security ‘must’ BOARD analysed the town’s present security situation By Linda Hall NIJAR’S mayor Esperanza Perez, called this legislation’s first meeting of the Local Public Safety Board. Those attending included Andres Garcia Lorca, the national government’s sub-delegate in Andalucia, representatives from the Guardia Civil, Local Police and Regional Police as well as the first and second deputy mayors. The board analysed the town’s present situation regarding security in inland Nijar and the coastal areas which together cover 600 square kilometres Coordination between the different branches
MEETING: Esperanza Perez, Andres Garcia Lorca, deputies and security forces. of the security forces was a priority, they agreed. This was particularly true during the
summer when the population increased significantly along Nijar’s 42 kilometres of beaches.
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A voice who is there for others 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. Anette Skou works hard to make the integration between residents and foreigners easier for all.
ANETTE SKOU was one of the founders of the foreigner’s office when it was created 30 years ago by a small group who realised that expatriates were visiting Spain, and others were choosing to live here, that had very little knowledge of the Spanish way of life. When speaking to the EWN, Anette said “I arrived in Spain at the age of 16 with my parents. I decided to come along with them as I was too young to study for an artistic career back in Denmark at the Royal Academy of Art. I was fortunate to have languages as an asset anyway, and in later years I was able to put them to good use.” After working hard in Andalucía and gaining more experience over the years, Anette saw an advert in the local press for the position of translator. She was up against 60 other candidates and had to endure tough exams to be considered. Determined as she was, Anette rose above the rest and was hired immediately and since that day, helping others has been the passion and enthusiasm in her life. She told the EWN “It was only a small office back then, a far cry from what it is now, and it was set up to help others who needed assistance with documents and translating them when dealing with the authorities. “The queues grew larger as the demand for this kind of help became blatantly obvious and there were many other issues regarding tax and the law.” Anette had to study the law and research many avenues before being able to help the many that continually knocked at her door.
A PATIENT LISTENER: Anette Skou stands proud that she is a woman who has made the foreigner’s office what it is today.
Having good people around me fuels my energy By Wendy Ann Cowham
The foreign office and me personally have great respect for the foreign media. Now, after celebrating a 30-year anniversary of the Foriegn Office Mijas, Anette stands proud that she is a woman who has made the foreign office what it is today, a safety net and comfort to others in need. When asked what had contributed to her success, Anette said “I am still very much in love with my husband, Jose Maria, and also my son. I have good people around me which fuels my energy and enthusiasm.” Anette is a key member of the Soroptimist Internatinal Organisation which is a body of women who work hard to transform the sad and gruelling lives of others. This women’s movement prides over 80,000 members who are women working throughout 130 countries to bring stan-
Fact file Name: Anette Skou Age: Very young at heart. Profession: Co-coordinator of the Foreigners Department of Mijas Family: One son and husband Jose Maria Nature or Nurture: Both Where from: Denmark but almost Andalucia Where now: Mijas Costa Pets: Not at the moment Languages Spoken: Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, German, English, Spanish Book or TV: Book Favourite Title: Anything educational. Or history. What are your Strengths?: Listening and having patience for others What are your Weaknesses?: Being too sensitive, I hate being weak Where would you like to be five years from now?: Travelling to interesting places and using my creativeness What is your greatest success?: Making a life in Spain from a very young age What irritates you most about people?: Ignorance and laziness Are you a big picture person or detail orientated?: Both, I see the big picture, but I also think things through What are you proud of?: Being able to help many others Who is your hero?: Susana Diaz, she was the first women to become a Spanish President of the Andalucian Government What do you do for fun?: Relax at home in my garden or walk and take in the nature around me
dards up to international levels regarding education and health and to empower opportunities for women all over the world. Anette is also a key figure in a project in Free Town South Africa which has succeeded in obtaining clean water and many other necessities needed there. The Soroptimist are honoured by receiving an invitation to attend the United Nations in order to raise awareness and recognition of the organisation’s outstanding work. Some decades ago when Anette arrived here as a young girl, she recalls how it was very hard in the Franco years, and little girls should be seen but definitely not heard. We are so thankful that Anette was a voice that was heard and she has been a voice for many others. On leaving the interview with her, this wonderful and inspirational lady added “The foreign office and me personally have great respect for the foreign media, and we would like to thank them for the continued support we have had over the years. It has gone hand in hand with what we are working towards every day, which is to make the integration between residents and foreigners easier for all.”
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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When the heat is on CHECKS are made by telephone or in some cases, home visits
EXTREME HEAT: Patients at risk will be monitored. By Linda Hall THE Junta’s Extreme Temperatures Plan is monitoring 560 patients at risk from the current high temperatures. This number will inevitably increase as the sum-
mer progresses, the regional government’s Health department said. Checks are made by telephone and, in some cases, home visits Those considered most vulnerable are the over-65s, those in bad health who live
alone, people of all ages with chronic conditions as well as newborns and small children. Monitoring also extends to those on psychotropic medication, antidepressants and diuretics, the Health department said.
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Station revamp ALMERIA City’s intermodal station with local and intercity train and bus connections, was the first in Spain. Tr a c k o p e r a t o r A D I F
now plans to spend €98,018 on renovating the 13-year-old installation in order to bring a fresh lease of life to the facility.
BEACHWEAR 1875: The faces speak volumes
In the swim a century ago PHOTOGRAPHS and postcards give a pictorial account By Linda Hall EVER wondered what it must have been like to go swimming in the 19th century? The answers are all there in Adra, at an exhibition of more than 60 photographs entitled ‘Los Baños de Mar en Almeria.’ The exhibition at the Centro Cultural
was opened by Adra’s mayor Manuel Cortes, accompanied by Elisa Fernandez and Jesus Rivera, respective councillors for Culture and Employment. The photographs, postcards and pictures from illustrated papers of the time have been loaned by the Terque Ethnological museum and give a pictorial account
of sea bathing between 1875 and 1970. “This exhibition is another expression of the council’s wish to give all possible backing to culture and to pay tribute to the history of our town and province,” Cortes said. The exhibition continues until the end of August.
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Open-air workshop to look and learn ENCOURAGING sustainable development By Linda Hall NIJAR’S natural resources were recently showcased at an open-air workshop in Isleta del Moro. Participants learnt about the area’s underwater meadows of Posidonia Oceanica, an officially-protected Mediterranean seagrass that is vital to the marine ecosystem. The workshop also emphasised the significance of the Blue Flags as a symbol of a quality tourist offer and explained the different aspects of the Cabo de Gata-Nijar national park’s biosphere reserve. All these activities were aimed at raising awareness and modifying attitudes to encourage sustainable development along the coast, Nijar town hall said. The next workshops will be held this coming Saturday, Ju-
WORKSHOP: Showing Nijar’s natural resources. ly 23, from 10am until 2pm at San Jose beach and at the
same time on August 20 at Rodalquilar.
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EL TOYO: Lifeguards keep the beaches safe.
More lifesavers for city beaches CITY HALL has ambitious plans for next year By Linda Hall ALMERIA City Hall plans to add another two lifesavers to the present complement. These would be posted to beach zones with observation towers and launches, said Health, Consumers’ and Urban Services councillor Carlos
Sanchez. “When there is an incident, the lifesavers go out in a boat, leaving the towers without a lookout,” the councillor explained to a radio interviewer. “Bearing in mind what has happened on other Almeria beaches no-one can deny it’s possible to have two drownings
at the same time. We want to reinforce this part of the service,” Sanchez said. There are currently 25 qualified lifeguards, including a coordinator, with seven centres at San Miguel-Las Conchas, El Palmeral and Nueva Andalucia, Costacabana, Retamar, El Toyo and Cabo de Gata.
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Eight weeks of respite for the children of Saharawi THEY will have medical check-ups, good food and lead a normal family life Photo: Ularekinjolasean
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By Linda Hall EIGHTY children from the Western Sahara refugee camps have arrived in Almeria for the summer. Their visit was arranged by the Almeria branch of the Friends of the Sahara association. Families volunteering for the ‘Holidays in Peace’ programme ensure that the Saharawi chidren can at least enjoy a peaceful summer away from the camps where they live in Tindouf (Algeria). Here, and in other Spanish provinces participating in the scheme, they will have medical check-ups, good food, excursions and lead a normal family life. The Almeria families have now been introduced to the children who will be their summer guests for the next
REFUGEES: Children playing in an Algerian camp. eight weeks. Chantal Faust travelled from Luxembourg and rented a house in Turre so that she can look after two children this summer. The death of her daughter some time ago has prompted
her to help children in difficult situations, she explained. In Padules (population 484) several families got together and decided to volunteer as temporary foster homes. “It’s the first time we’ve
taken part,” explained Lourdes to the local Spanish media. “I wanted to do this so that my daughters can benefit from the experience and learn just what life is like in other places.”
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Everybody happy with roundabout THE traffic island at the La Morena petrol station in Huercal-Overa is finally complete. This entailed “much effort, many bureaucratic complications and a lot of determination,” said Huercal mayor Domingo Fernandez. Initially the huge cost of the equally huge roundabout was to have been borne by the owners of the petrol station, the national government’s ministry of Public Works announced. After numerous meetings the cost was cut by 70 per cent, Fernandez revealed, smoothing the path of a new business that will generate employment and also improving traffic safety.
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Gag law will be kinder to the graffiti-artists ARTISTS may still face fines, but they will stay out of prison as it will no longer be a criminal offence
GRAFFITI: Vandalism to some, art for others. By Linda Hall THE Hospital Bola Azul in Almeria City was graffitied recently but the person responsible will not be arrested. The new and highly unpopular Ley de Seguridad
Ciudadana - Public Safety Law - has been dubbed the Gag Law owing to its draconian response to unauthorised demonstrations with eye-watering fines ranging from €30,000 to €600,000. But under this same law, graffiti artists can no longer
be charged with a criminal offence, although they do face fines that start at €100 and go up to €1,000. Whoever was responsible for the Bola Azul pintadas could still find themselves out of pocket if tracked down - but they will stay out of jail, too.
Mojacar keeping up appearances AS summer arrives, so does a heavy influx of tourists visiting Mojacar’s historic area. The town council is paying special attention to street sweeping and cleaning as well as refuse collection so that the area looks perfect throughout the high season. Rubbish collection, which is the responsibility of the council, is carried out in the early hours of morning but in addition to this there is an additional collection between 5pm and 7pm. Cleaning staff will also sweep the streets between 6pm and 12 midnight to ensure that the most emblematic parts of Mojacar are kept clean. In the words of Mojacar’s mayor Rosa Maria Cano, “This is a cleaning reinforcement campaign on the part of the town council.” Mojacar is a tourist town, the mayor continued: “Everything should be spotless and kept in a pristine condition so that visitors take away a great impression of the town when they return home.”
MOJACAR: Shining white with immaculate streets.
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Many skippers and no sailors MORE than 800 people, some from Almeria Province, are involved in a massive scam centring on boat-masters’ licences. Guardia Civil’s criminal investigators from the Judicial Police unit are probing a nationwide operation that procured the skippers’ tickets with authority to take 24-metre boats 150 nautical miles (277.8 kilometres) offshore. Aspirants paid up to €2,000 and in return received envelopes containing the licence and documentation. On other occasions they were given exam papers already marked with the correct answers. “Officers discovered that members of the exam panels were pressured into condoning the fraud,” Guardia Civil sources revealed. “The presidents of the sailing federations involved were threatened with losing their jobs unless they complied.” Most of the 22 people arrest-
ed in connection with the case were from Cadiz, although two were from Almeria Province, together with another 65 named in the investigation. The fraud has affected the Departments of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries in 31 provinces as well as the merchant Maritime Authority, the Spanish Speedboat Federation, the Spanish Sailing Federation and the Andalucia Sailing Federation. It came to light when several regional governments noticed that they were issuing an increasing number of licences to people who did not figure on their databases. This follows another case last June when an Almeria criminal court found five people guilty of selling boat-masters’ licences for up to €350. The fraud involved the Andalucia Speedboat Federation as well as the Madrid and Murcia Region Sailing Federations.
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PORN: Unfortunate acron By Linda Hall ENVIRONMENTALIST association Ecologistas en Accion has challenged Natural Resources Management Plans (PORN) for the Sorbas Karst park. The park, made a protected area in 1989, has Spain’s most important karst landscape. Composed of gyp-
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New square on dogs’ home site ALMERIA City Hall will turn the site of the former dogs’ home into a plaza and pedestrian area. The €160,000 development will take three months to complete, said Manuel Guzman, managing director of municipally-owned Almeria Urban, which has invited tenders to carry out the project. Once the contract is
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um, it is one of the best examples its type in the world. The association criticised the reonal government’s plans, claimg that these have not classified e land according to its environental values. This in turn would make it unasible to put adequate conservaon schemes in place, Ecologistas
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complained. A “real” analysis of the environmental and economic impact of the area’s mining activity was called for. The Almeria branch of Ecologistas en Accion has raised the question of the Karst en Yestos park and the need to protect its subterranean areas on several occasions, the collective pointed out.
awarded, work is due to begin in the autumn. When the square located between Calle Juez and Calle Musica has been completed and after the Plaza Vieja restoration is finished, it will provide a handy route up to the Alcazaba. It will also be easily accessible for those with mobility difficulties.
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Help with repairs to greenhouses JUNTA issuing grants for El Ejido farmers
POLYTUNNELS: Essential to Almeria agriculture. By Linda Hall FINANCIAL help for 19 El Ejido growers has arrived from the Junta de Andalucia. The regional government’s delegate for Agriculture Jose Manuel Ortiz Bono presented €956,216 which will go to-
wards repairing 27 hectares of greenhouses damaged by the January storms. Ortiz was accompanied by Jose Vicente Simon, director of OCA, the Junta’s local agricultural office in La Mojonera. When allocating these grants, the Junta gave positive
assessments to installations that were insured, provided employed, belonged to a cooperative or had suffered more than 50 per cent damage. Those accepting official aid are also required to continue production during five years and take out insurance.
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The UK Budget And Expatriates In Spain The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne delivered his Budget to Parliament on 8th July. As last year, continuing growth, deficit and borrowing were at the heart of Mr Osborne’s speech. The budget includes measures that will impact on UK nationals living in Spain, depending on your situation. Inheritance tax A transferable main residence relief will be introduced in addition to the existing nil rate band of £325,000. It starts at £100,000 per person in 2017 and increases by £25,000 per year until reaching £175,000 in 2020/2021. From that date, this will create an effective £500,000 inheritance tax threshold for individuals where their share of the main home exceeds £175,000, provided the main home passes to a direct descendent. Any unused main residence allowance for each individual would be transferred to their surviving spouse or civil partner, so the effective
By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks inheritance tax threshold will rise to £1 million for a couple with a property worth more than £350,000. Where the net estate exceeds £2m, the main home relief is tapered away. This extra exemption applies to a property outside the UK provided it has been the main home of the deceased at some point. Local Spanish succession tax will still apply, however. The current nil rate band will remain frozen at £325,000 until 2020/2021.
Changes to domicile rules from April 2017 The permanent non-UK domicile status will be abolished. Anyone who has lived in the UK for 15 of the past 20 years can no longer claim the remittance basis of taxation. Currently, UK nationals leaving the UK to live abroad permanently are deemed domiciled in the UK (so liable to inheritance tax on worldwide assets) for at least three years. This will increase to five years. If they return to the UK, their domicile of origin immediately reverts, under all circumstances. Further consultation will take place before this becomes law. This will affect individuals with excluded property trusts, since they will no longer have excluded property status on their return to the UK. Anyone who may move back to UK needs to review their tax planning in advance. UK property owned by non-UK domiciles will become subject to
UK inheritance tax even if held indirectly through opaque structures like non-UK companies or partnerships, or excluded property trusts. This proposal will be subject to consultation. Personal tax Personal allowances are to increase from £10,600 to £11,000 for the 2016/17 tax year. The higher rate (40%) band will apply for annual incomes of over £43,000. Mortgage interest relief for rental income will be restricted to basic rate of income tax and the ‘wear and tear’ allowance for furnished properties is to be withdrawn. The Rent a Room scheme annual income limit will be increased to £7,500. The 10% dividend tax credit will be abolished. It will be replaced with a new tax-free allowance of £5,000 on dividend income. Rates of dividend tax will be set at 7.5%, 32.5% and 38.1%
depending on the rate band in which the dividends fall. There will be further limitation of tax relief for pension contributions and the maximum relief for high earners (those earning in excess of £150,000) will be limited to £10,000. Anyone who may be affected by any of these changes should seek personalised expert advice. Remember you also need to consider your tax and estate planning in Spain. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.
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Read while you swim BOOKS available for adults and children By Linda Hall USERS of Huercal-Overa’s municipal pool can now combine the favourite summer pastimes of swimming and reading. Books will be available for children and adults, plus newspapers and magazines, throughout July and August, said Belen Martinez who is Education councillor at Huercal-Overa Town Hall. The
Bibliopiscina scheme operates Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 1.30pm and 5pm to 8pm but mornings only on Saturdays. “We’ve moved a section from the Gabriel Espinar public library, adding another attraction to make our swimming pool even more inviting,” said Huercal mayor Domingo Hernandez when he visited the pool recently.
BIBLIOPISCINA: Belen Martinez and Domingo Hernandez (third and fourth from left) with readers.
Cross removed after three-years A LARGE iron crucifix has finally disappeared from a residence adjoining an Almeria City school playground. Salvador Perez, whose daughter attends the Madre de la Luz state infants’ and primary school, first asked for the cross to be removed three years ago. A religious symbol in a public space breaches the 1978 Constitution declaration of Spain as a secular state, Perez argued. He was at first told the school and the educational residence adjoining it were once the same installation but were separated some time ago. The cross therefore had nothing to do with the school, which was not in a position to order its removal, the board of governors said. Perez, with the backing
of the Observatorio del Laicismo association, continued to insist it should be removed. He also told the local Spanish media he would put the matter in the hands of the regional ombudsman, given the Junta’s apparent lack of action. The regional government finally sent an inspector to the Madre de la Luz school who told the board of governors they were authorised to order the cross’s removal. This has now been done but although the episode sets a precedent for similar cases elsewhere, Salvador Perez was not satisfied. “What occurs in a school should not depend on a board of governors,” he objected. “Just imagine what would happen if they decided to fly a Nazi flag,” he told a Spanish interviewer.
Fire threatens train PASSENGERS on a Murcia-Aguilas line had to break their journey when a diesel engine threatened to catch fire. The driver detected the fault when the train stopped at Pulpi’s El Pilar de Jaravia station and advised the 67 passengers to leave the train as it filled with smoke. Fire brigades from Turre, Lorca and Aguilas arrived to deal with a potential emergency, as well as Proteccion Civil volunteers, the Guardia Civil and Local Police officers. However, they were not needed and the passengers were transferred by bus to Aguilas.
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Businesses welcomed ENTREPRENEURS from across Almeria and other provinces have a great chance to start new projects. Huercal-Overa Council has launched another measure to promote economy growth and employment. The local government will grant financial aid to business owners from outside the town who decide to base their headquarters at the local industrial site. Up to €4,800 per year will be handed out by the Council to help new owners pay the rent of a property.
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DOGS RESCUED: Were left inside a car in extreme temperatures.
Happy ending for two trapped dogs POLICE said the situation was okay as they had water By Maria José Fernandez SIX neighbours in Almeria City rescued two dogs on Saturday (July 18) which had been left inside a car at extreme temperatures. “We alerted police at around 3pm, after seeing the two dogs left inside a car in La Rambla,” said one of the residents, Jose Cano, to Spanish daily Lavozdealmeria.es, and continued: “We told the offi-
cers the dogs were suffering: they were panting and the temperatures inside were extreme. The officers said the situation was not as bad as the dogs had some water inside the car and the windows were open by a few centimetres. “In any case, they said, they could not do anything as the municipal animal pound is not open during the weekends.” Witnesses claimed the police then left the scene.
But the neighbours were not happy with the officer’s reaction and began pouring cold water on the vehicle to decrease the temperatures, until they were able to open the car and rescue the two animals. “After that the police came to ask us for our personal details just in case the owner, who turned up at around 5pm, filed a lawsuit against us. It was outrageous,” said Mr Cano.
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Urgent plea by market business owners OPENING in the afternoons would attract more clients By Maria José Fernandez A NUMBER of stall holders of Almeria’s Central Market have requested permission from the Council to open their business in the afternoons. This demand is now more legitimate than ever, according to them, after the opening of a new supermarket within the grounds of the main market which is allowed to remain open all day. Amongst those who are requesting this modification to the regulation are bakeries, butchers, fruit and vegetable stalls and also a cafeteria which are not allowed to serve meals after 3pm. They are not in the majority, in fact, many of the other owners believe the market area is not busy enough during the afternoons to pay employees
CENTRAL MARKET: Wish to remain open for business in the afternoons. during those working hours as they would be paid to “do nothing,” according to them. However the affected alleged that the new modification could be adopted only by those who need it to make ends meet, and not all business
owners. They are convinced that opening during the afternoons would re-energise the building and attract more clients. Also many customers who work during the morning hours have expressed their wish to use the market, and
complained about the impossibility to do so during the afternoons. Owners claim they are not complaining about the new supermarket, but would like to compete in the same conditions in terms of opening hours.
Youth to benefit from employment plan THE Chamber of Commerce together with Banco Popular have signed an agreement to include Almeria in the PICE (Employment Integration and Training Plan), a project launched by the European Union with the goal of shortening employment lines for youths and helping businesses find workers.
The Chamber of Commerce is expecting to benefit 1,240 youths from Almeria, helping them improve their training, and access higher quality positions. President of the Chamber, Diego Martinez Cano, explained that youngsters chosen to participate in the programme will be able to take part in internships, visit sever-
al companies or be given the support and training to pursue their own business. Participating companies will also have advantages such us receiving public bonuses for hiring youths from within, as well as contributing to the improvement of employment quality. The project will cost a total of €835,000.
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A BRITISH man has been remanded in custody as the main suspect for manslaughter after allegedly punching a German man, who died of head injuries, in a La Cala de Mijas bar. Another Briton was released with charges.
SKY-DIVING pair raise more than €1,000 By Linda Hall
SKY-DIVE: Mike and Diane jump in aid of cancer charities.
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TWO friends took to the skies for a recent sky-dive to help raise money for the Pink Ladies and the AECC and Breakthrough Breast Cancer UK. Diane Blacknall wanted to sky-dive to raise money for breast cancer awareness and support as her sister June was diagnosed with the disease in December last year. She has since undergone a partial mastectomy, numerous rounds of chemotherapy and will shortly be starting radiotherapy. More than €1,000 was raised, with the money going to the Pink Ladies to continue their hard work here in Spain and to Breakthrough Breast Cancer UK. Diane was joined in her brave endeavour by Mike Haynes from Coys Rent a Car. Mike has completed a sky-dive before so went along to give her moral support.
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ARCHAEOLOGISTS at the site of Las Paleras, Alhama de Murcia, have begun their summer dig. The archaeology camps in Alhama have been running since 2000 attracting students and volunteers from across Spain and abroad.
FOUR people were rescued after the sailing ship on which they were travelling hit a rock in es Port des Canonge, damaging the hull and causing it to take on water.
AN 18-YEAR-OLD man died at the Santa Ana Hospital in Motril after being involved in a diving accident in Calahonda-Castell de Ferro (Granada). Resuscitation efforts were in vain.
ALTEA has been awarded an impressive six blue flags by Qualitur. The award ceremony was presided over by the President of the Generalitat, Ximo Puig and attended by local councillors.
Circus ban POLITICAL group Podemos is asking the Municipality of Pilar de la Horadada, to prohibit the installation of circuses with animals, saying it is a “blatant case of animal cruelty.”
Bed clean up ORIHUELA in collaboration with the Hydrographic Confederation has proceeded to clean up the bed of the Segura and remove reeds and weeds.
PAH meeting NEW mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana, has held his first meeting with members of the PAH (Platform Affected by Mortgage), showing his willingness to cooperate with them and help citizens who need social assistance.
Power cuts TWO blackouts were suffered in Torrevieja centre in the space of 48 hours. Iberdrola said the power cuts were nothing to do with the lack of capacity of the network.
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THE towns of the ‘Part Forana’ will save €130,200 on salaries since many of the newly elected mayors will be receiving less money. Only five will be receiving more than in the last term of office.
FOUR people, two men and two women, have suffered smoke inhalation after being involved in a fire which started in a home at Calle Bellavista in Torrox. They were taken to the Regional Hospital of the Axarquia.
TWENTY youngsters from around the world are participating in the supervised excavation of Albir’s Roman Villa on July 27 organised by the Department of Youth of Alfaz del Pi and the Instituto Valenciano de la Juventud.
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THE Nerja Council maintenance team now has two new Renault Kangoo Combi vans purchased by the local government to reinforce the team’s fleet.
DÉNIA is launching a second attempt to be recognised as a Unesco city based on its sustainable tourism.
Joining cultures AN exhibition of the works of seven Mallorcan and seven Moroccan artists is being held at Felanitx Casa de la Cultura. It will then travel to Santanyi, Manacor, Vilafranca and Sant Llorenç before heading to Fex in Morocco.
€46m profits AIR EUROPA is the Balearic company with the highest business takings, with more than €1.54 billion in 2013, and profits of more than €46 million.
Convent sale THE owners of the convent in Sineu, the Dameto family and the Bishopric, have decided to sell the building. It has been empty for more than two years since the nuns who lived there were moved to Binissalem.
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Useful art BEACHES and other tourist attractions in Salobreña now boast new glass recycling bins which have been customised and painted with summer-themed motifs to attract visitors’ attention and increase their use.
Bushes burnt NERJA’S fire brigade extinguished a small fire at the Burriana beach on Saturday (July 18), which burnt around 75 metres of bushes and did not cause any material damages or casualties.
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Web dictionary SIX students have devised a web dictionary for Benidorm with the approval of the local council, encompassing Linguistics, Literature, Medicine and Architecture, arranged alphabetically.
Marine Conference DENIA’S Department of Environment has hosted its first Technical Conference on the custody and protection of the Natural Reserve of the seabed and marine reserve of the Cap de Sant Antoni.
Equality at last TORREMOLINOS will for the first time ever be employing women as street cleaners, the municipal cleaning company announced. Six women and one disabled worker will start work on August 1.
Flying rescue A NEW project will see drones supporting lifeguards for rescue operations on the Costa. Cabopino and Benalmadena are included in tests, with drones expected to race out and drop life vests to swimmers in trouble.
Shocking find CLIMBERS descending from the top of Marbella’s La Concha mountain reported seeing human remains and bones on the slopes. Guardia Civil rescue teams flown in by helicopter confirmed the remains were indeed human but further examinations are needed to identify them.
Busy radar A SPEEDTRAP on the road north out of Malaga City, known as Las Pedrizas, has been found to issue the most fines in Spain. The radar caught 62,826 vehicles in the second half of 2014.
Trail view POPULAR Spanish TV adventurer Jesus Calleja has filmed the Caminito del Rey mountain trail in El Chorro for Google Street View, allowing those not brave enough to walk the trail in person the chance to experience it from afar.
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MANY residents had made illegal connections
So far a third of the residents have registered as users, a process costing €400 although Endesa will allow families without financial reALMERIA City’s Los Almendros neighboursources to pay in instalments. hood has until August 1 to legalise its electricity All formalities must be completed by August supply. 1, the deadline Many residents agreed by the in this marginLos Almendros alised part of the residents. city had made il“After that the legal connecsituation must tions and folbe regularised, lowing an as it is elseoverhaul of the where in the district’s eleccity,” said tricity supply J o a q u i n last April, powJimenez, the er company EnJunta’s Public desa installed Works dele295 meters in gate to AlmeLos Almendros ELECTRICITY METERS: Have now been regularised. ria. homes. By Linda Hall
The way that it used to be ABLA holds its annual threshing festival on July 25 and 26. This is the third time that the event has been held and each year it attracts more spectators. Over these two days visitors and fans of agricultural traditions can watch men
separating the grain from the chaff, riding spiked threshing boards - trillos - pulled by mules. “This festival is one way of ensuring that the old customs don’t die out,” said Abla’s mayor Antonio Oliva.
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Frisbee golf FINLAND: There was a showcase of Frisbee golf at the Nokia Frisbee Golf Park when a team from the USA played against the Finnish team. The sport has 80,000 regular players.
Gymnastic finance FINLAND: The city of Helsinki expects to receive around €30 million from the Gymnaestrada gymnastics festival. Twenty-one thousand participants from 53 countries are attending the event.
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Batman rescues baby Timber explosion AN explosion in a timber factory in Cheshire caused major traffic disruption as smoke drifted for miles. The cause of the explosion has not been identified.
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BRITISH PRESS Lion lashes out THE last lion tamer in Britain, Thomas Chipperfield, was hurt after a stunt with a lion went wrong. The lion lashed out and caught Thomas on the side of the head.
A DOG was put down after attacking a child in Seaforth, Merseyside. The dog had been a family pet and it is not known what made it attack the owner’s daughter.
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NORWAY: An unseasonal shower in the village of Ogndal deposited 102mm of rain and waves of large hailstones in one hour. A government meteorologist said it was a freak of nature.
A MAN was stabbed to death in
Findon after a road rage incident. The 79-year-old victim was declared dead upon arrival at hospital.
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OVER 50 sharks have been spotted in Medmerry, Sussex. The smooth hound sharks were attracted by the crabs and wildlife in the two foot shallows.
A PROUD elephant mother gave birth to a baby girl at Hamburg’s Hagenbeck Tierpark zoo. The pregnancy lasted 23 months and both mother and daughter are doing well.
Schoolboy threat A SIX-YEAR-OLD school boy, from Hove, threatened to cut off his teacher’s head with a knife he had brought into school. The boy has since been excluded from school.
Employee honesty A MCDONALD’S employee found a taxi driver’s takings in the street in Hinckley, Leicestershire and handed it in. He donated his reward to a local charity.
SWEDEN: Ikea has been criticised after raising the price of its meatballs after including vegetables on the plate. Traditionally meatballs are served with potatoes and sauce.
DENMARK: The massive decline in Danish hedgehogs is due to illegal poisons, laid down by gardeners. The poison purchased from Germany is banned in Denmark.
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THE transfer of Bastian Schweinsteiger to Manchester United has been popular with German sports writers. They said he was at the end of his career and should have gone earlier.
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A WOMAN in Bottrop found she was being chased down the street by a squirrel. The police arrived and took the squirrel into custody. The woman was said to be shaken.
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NORWAY: One in every three cars sold in Norway is an electric one. The most popular choice was the Volkswagen E Golf. Hybrid cars are also very popular.
SWEDEN: A company director has mocked up a bird’s nest to look like a speed camera. Stefan Lindblad made the camera to deter speeders in Kungshamn, west Sweden.
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OVER 63,000 people have entered Germany illegally over the past year. There were 3,000 recorded cases over one weekend and the Bundespolizei said they were overwhelmed.
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Golden find A TREASURE hunter, Florian Bautsch, has uncovered €44,000 worth of Nazi gold in Luneburg. The hoard of over 200 coins was discovered near old burial mounds.
BOY climbed in the car’s window to open the doors A BOY dressed as batman rescued a baby trapped in a boiling car in Uckfield. The boy was able to climb in the car’s window and open the doors for paramedics.
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EMAIL ACCESS: By police.
Automatic internet tapping MORE crimes being solved DUTCH police automatically screen internet traffic when applying a phone tap. A spokesperson said more crimes were being solved by accessing emails.
Calorie burner TRAFFIC authorities in The Hague have shown the extra calories burnt by using a temporary diversion. The three minute diversion will burn 22 calories at a medium speed.
DUTCH PRESS Pension misery DUTCH pension companies have lost over €50 billion from their investment portfolio due to the uncertainty in the stock market. The situation in Greece was also blamed for the loss.
Dutch ecstasy OVER 2.5 per cent of the Dutch population have tried the drug ecstasy in the last year. People in large towns and cities were more likely to have experimented with the drug.
Immigrants migrate OVER half of the 107,000 immigrants that entered Holland in 2003 have left.
Bavarian rampage A GUNMAN who shot two people in Ansbach in Bavaria was apprehended by two mechanics after he threatened to shoot them. The man was detained in a psychiatric unit.
Head vanishes THE skull of author Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau who wrote the classic vampire novel, Nosferatu, has been stolen from his grave near Berlin. It is thought ghoulish fans are to blame.
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A Bolshoi cinema treat for everyone SEASON will also feature adaptations of Shakespeare
WORLD FAMOUS: Live performances to be seen across the world.
THE world famous ballet company will stream its 2015 performances live to cinema screens across the world. The season will feature adaptations of Shakespeare as well as timeless classics.
Brutal gang NINE gang members from Sverdlovsk were jailed for a total of 70 years. They were convicted of 14 murders over a period of five years.
Up for sale A GROUP of international hackers have cracked Russia’s public procurement site and offered Russia for sale. The starting bid was €1 trillion but has yet to attract other bids.
Proposal agreed RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has agreed to the proposal of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev that the Ministry of Crimean Affairs should be dissolved.
New planes RUSSIA has taken delivery of state of the art Su-35 bombers. The military expansion will see 125 new planes, produced by Russian defence company Sukho, delivered in 2015.
Space waste INTERNATIONAL Space Station astronauts had to adjust their position when Russian space debris came close to the space station. The debris had been orbiting for over 10 years.
Walkers retreat RUSSIA has withdrawn the entire race walking team from the Australian championships. An investigation into widespread doping of Russian walkers is said to be the reason.
Shot dead A MEMBER of the Russian Jewish Congress, Sergey Ustinov, was shot and killed near the Museum of Jewish History. The gunman escaped into the crowd.
Metro fall A WOMAN trying to capture the architecture of the Moscow Metro stepped back and fell onto the tracks. She suffered severe injuries and was taken to hospital.
Frozen out NEWSAGENCY Rossiya Segodnya has had its bank account frozen by Barclays. The head of the agency, Dmittry Kiselyov said it was barbaric censorship and unacceptable.
Posters attract CLASSIC Russian posters from film and theatre will be auctioned by Christies later this year. A poster for Anton Lavinsky’s Battleship Potemkin is expected to reach €25,000.
German gas RUSSIAN gas giant Gazprom has agreed a deal with Germany to lay two pipelines from the Baltic coast. The pipes will be able to transport 55 billion cubic metres per year.
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EL CORTE INGLES has accepted an investment from an ex-prime minister of Qatar which is the first foreign investment in Spain’s biggest retailer. Sheik Hamad bin Jaber Al Thani has purchased a 10 per cent share of treasury bonds which cost €1 billion, and values El Corte Ingles at around €10 billion. The Sheik will take a place on
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billion euros is the amount that El Corte Ingles is currently valued at
the board and his investment is seen as positive proof that the company will expand outside of Spanish territory. Apart from Spain, El Corte Ingles has only opened stores in Portugal despite wanting to develop in other territories. There was a proposed store in Milan but it never opened and it is believed that expansion into Western Europe, Latin America and possibly the Middle East are in its fo-
Time is not on our side, I think last week’s growth figures proved our point.” John Cridland, director general at the CBI
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Euro soars THE fragile Greek agreement has seen the Euro soar against Sterling. The rate hit €1.42 which is good news for tourists visiting Spain this summer.
Barcelona FRANCISCO CAMPS: His presidency was investigated.
€18.93 million for accounting error SPAIN has been fined €18.93 million for irregularities in the accounts of the Autonomous Community of Valencia between 2011 and 2012. Investigations that began in 2014 in Brussels, focused on the last years of the presidency of Francisco Camps of the Partido Popular. The Council of the European Union have stated the fine imposed is due to the lack of registration of health spending and breach of
accrual by the regional office. The current Prime Minister of Spain, Mariano Rajoy said that any unforeseen increases would be down to the financial impropriety of the previous legislature. This is seen as a tenuous argument as, from papers examined by the EU, it seems the blame for accountancy mismanagement stems from regional decisions made by members of his own party.
A Bitcoin machine has been installed in Barcelona University, the second in Spain. The University said it was important to embrace the new digital currency.
Two towns TWO Spanish construction firms have won a €1 billion contract to connect two Australian towns. Ferrovial and Acciona will construct a 41 kilometre highway.
Tourist boom THE opening of El Caminito del Rey in Valle del Guadalhorce has boosted the local economy by 30 per cent. Hotels have experienced bed occupancy of 90 per cent so far.
Uber now delivers food AFTER a Spanish court banned Uber from operating as a taxi firm, they have set up Uber Eats which delivers food instead of people. Uber Eats currently operates only in Barcelona but it hopes to expand to other Spanish cities. The ban, which came into
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law in 2014, was in response to Spanish taxi drivers saying that Uber, which uses smart phones to connect passengers to drivers, were not properly licensed. Uber Eats delivers food at lunch time and in the evening and only have two dishes on offer.
cus. The investment will help with the restructuring of the company’s outstanding debts. It has recently refinanced around €3.7 billion and with such strong support from the Sheik it hopes to be able to secure favourable repayment terms. In recent years the company has expanded from its traditional position and has moved into travel, finance and entertainment tickets.
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Consumer price index sees rise SPAIN recorded a rise of 0.1 per cent in its consumer price index for the first time in a year. Despite this being substantially lower than the 2 per cent desired by the European Central Bank it is seen as a positive step. The rise is hoped to dispel the fear that Spain would continue on a deflationary course. In March the ECB started a €60 billion per month asset purchase which gave Spain some assistance with its financial problems.
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COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Kingfisher 362.30 0.40 Land Securities Group 1,323.50 -7.50 Legal & General Group 272.10 -0.30 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 87.46 0.06 London Stock Exchange Grp 2,705.00 6.00 Marks & Spencer Group 539.50 0.00 Meggitt 495.85 -0.85 Merlin Entertainments 442.20 -0.60 Mondi 1,515.50 -2.50 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 182.50 -0.10 National Grid 860.75 2.15 Next 7,637.50 22.50 Old Mutual 218.90 -0.10 Pearson 1,267.50 -7.50 Persimmon 1,980.00 2.00 Prudential 1,624.25 -9.25 Randgold Resources 3,899.00 -105.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group 5,978.00 24.00 Reed Elsevier 1,109.50 1.50 Rio Tinto 2,591.75 -1.25 Rolls-Royce Group 784.00 4.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 358.50 -1.70 Royal Dutch Shell 1,826.50 12.50 Royal Dutch Shell 1,842.00 12.50 Royal Mail 506.75 -1.75 RSA Insurance Group 432.55 1.15 SABMiller 3,494.25 3.25 Sage Group (The) 536.00 5.50 Sainsbury (J) 268.15 1.55 Schroders 3,197.50 -10.50 Severn Trent 2,147.00 5.00 Shire 5,515.00 30.00 Sky 1,137.50 4.50 Smith & Nephew 1,156.00 6.00 Smiths Group 1,146.00 -13.00 Sports Direct International 752.50 5.50 SSE 1,620.00 8.00 St James's Place 985.75 0.25 Standard Chartered 1,026.00 9.00 Standard Life 464.45 0.55 Taylor Wimpey 189.10 0.40 Tesco 218.95 0.90 Travis Perkins 2,247.50 0.50 TUI AG 1,112.00 10.00 Unilever 2,891.50 3.50 United Utilities Group 881.50 1.50 Vodafone Group 236.98 -0.42 Weir Group 1,661.00 -4.00 Whitbread 5,282.50 12.50 Wolseley 4,335.00 -11.00 WPP Group 1,522.50 3.50
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Most Declined PostRock Energy Corporation Zions Bancorporation FX Energy, Inc. Iridium Communications Inc Breitburn Energy Partners LP Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc. Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. Legacy Reserves LP Neothetics, Inc. Rubicon Technology, Inc.
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Property sales stall SPANISH bank, Sareb has said that the selling off of its toxic property portfolio will take longer than expected. The sales target of 15,000 is expected to fall short by 50 per cent.
Fishing fines FINES have been issued to children in Gibraltar who have been fishing without a permit. A Government official said it was petty bureaucracy gone mad.
Gas price THE price of butane gas has fallen again which means there has been a 23.4 per cent drop since the start of the year. The maximum cost is now €13.42.
Textile growth INDITEX which owns Zara has reported a profit rise of 32 per cent. The Spanish company said it was due to strong expansion in the Asian market.
Big demand MALAGA is the first Spanish University to offer a post graduate degree course in English. The University said the demand came from solicitors that had a large British client base.
Pay us first MARBELLA Town Hall wants compensation from the GIL trial paid before the taxman receives the payment of fines. The case involves the skimming of funds between 1991 - 2006.
Banks offer support BANKS on the Costa Del Sol are offering businesses in the hotel sector loans again. The current trend has seen Banco Popular and CaixaBank relax their lending criteria.
Upturn in luxury market THE registration of pleasure boats is up 25 per cent on 2014. This upturn in a luxury market is seen as a sign of confidence in financial stability.
It’s time to retire and to make all your dreams come true Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com
IN the past a pension was something to live off in old age, but nowadays those who retire are often a lot more spritely than their ancestors and the idea of sitting in a rocking chair on the porch watching the world go by doesn’t appear too attractive! Rather, many of today’s pensioners want to do something in their retired years. According to a survey from the UK, entrepreneurial older workers don’t see their future sipping soup, but starting off on a new life adventure. The survey reveals that one in 10 of those set to retire in the next two years are considering starting a small business or going into consultancy. The reasoning behind this is that more than a third have had a lifelong dream to run
RETIRED YEARS: Many want to start a new life adventure.
their own business, while a quarter said they have always wanted to put money behind a favourite hobby and make it an income. It sounds like a great idea in theory. I can totally see my mother-in-law being completely happy in her ‘retired years’ running a quaint little home-made bakery store, or my uncle repairing motorbikes in his very own garage. Some experts say people who set up businesses later in life have a much greater chance of success as they have the benefit of experience and maybe some financial resources. But be warned that it is no easy feat! With the excitement of the new idea it might be enticing to drop a big portion of your pension / saved money into your new business venture. If the business goes to plan and does well then it’s money well spent. But remember that you’re taking a risk with money originally intended to provide you with a secure income later in life.
Spain loses, Holland wins again in bid to become Eurogroup chief By Jason Bailey THE Spanish bid to elect Spain’s Economy Minister, Luis de Guindos, as head of the Eurogroup has failed with existing chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem being elected for a second term.
2012 Spain had their bid to a obtain a seat on the board of the ECB rejected in this year The re-election of Dijsselbloem came as no surprise as he has always promoted a hard line regarding the Greek debt crisis. It is thought that this stance, especially after another Greek bailout, won him the position for the second time. This is the second defeat for Spain as they had their bid to obtain a seat on the board of
JEROEN DIJSSELBLOEM: Elected for a second term.
the European Central Bank rejected in 2012. The Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, said that as Spain is the fourth largest economy in the Eurozone and has the fastest growing economy he felt that de Guindos’s appointment would have been appropriate, but he appreciated the Greek situation took priority. Rajoy congratulated Dijsselbloem but also stated that Spain deserved greater representation, and that the coming years would present new opportunities for Spain to have input within the European community. When asked about the marathon negotiations the previous week, Jeroen Dijsselbloem said: “I suppose one of the most dramatic moments was the moment we heard about the referendum, because we were, in my mind, quite close to a deal, certainly on the package of measures that were required. Of course there were still open issues about financing needs and debt, but I was confident that we could resolve those.”
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Education, Education, Education 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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THE business community is the backbone of our culture and community. Let us hope it stays this way. The best way to achieve this is to educate. Britain’s apprenticeship scheme produced far more talent than did England’s public schools. The practice of taking on an apprentice fell into some disuse but was revitalised in the early 1990s. Of course, it wasn’t necessary to benefit from an apprenticeship to learn one’s trade. There were many callings outside the apprenticeship scheme that had their own methods of training. One such was my own. When I left school, most of the world’s trade was carried in British registered ships. I seem to recall there being about 350,000 Merchant Seamen plus me. We cadets benefited from 10 weeks at Sea Training School. Then there
APPRENTICESHIP SCHEMES: By educating young employees, we invest in the future of our business.
were constant courses in proficiency. This followed a six year learning curve until, after six years; a young seaman received the status and pay of an Able Bodied Seaman (AB). Whilst groundwork training is essential, real education came from hands-on experience. This included our being mentored by older and wiser seamen who took over where formal training left off. By educating young employees we invest in the future of our business and the wellbeing of our communities’ future prosperity. It is equally essential for young people to value training. Realising that training is the best investment one can make in one’s future I was prepared to offer my services free to trades such as printing and the building trades. Not quite as unacceptable as it might appear. Have you seen what a university education costs? Frankly, I know people who went through low paid apprenticeship schemes but ended up far better off than did university graduates. The fact is, you can’t put a price on career education so educate those who follow in your footsteps.
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The ordinary folk are fed up A MORE accurate barometer for the changing attitude would be hard to imagine LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT I DO get fed up with people telling me I’m merely being paranoid when I discuss the decline of the UK and its society. These people (and I’m delighted to say there are now far fewer than in the past!) seem to forget, that in my dual role as a working entertainer and columnist, I speak, and am contacted by a tremendous number of so called ‘ordinary folk,’ from all walks of British life. I can tell you quite categorically, they are all totally peed off with what is happening to our once great country. They are sick of the leniency shown toward criminals, they are sick of the laws and ‘human rights’ apparently favouring ethnic and other minorities and they are heartily sick of Islamic bigots who seem to be able to get away with just about anything. The tolerant mood of the British public
CABARET SPOT: Highlights the ‘changing face’ of Britain. Many people are sick of the leniency shown towards criminals.
is undoubtedly changing. Most have been quiet up to now; almost afraid to air their views in case of being accused of bigotry or racism. Well you can hardly blame them, when the ranting of their enemies (and in my opinion, they are enemies) are
still allowed to be aired just about anywhere, and even when they contain blatant, hate provoking anti-British rhetoric, are still seemingly ‘blind eyed’ by the authorities. In my cabaret spot, I have a couple of fairly light digs at the ‘changing face’ of Britain. When I first used the remarks they were met mainly by an almost embarrassed silence. As time went on the odd chuckle crept in. The same remarks are now greeted not only by laughter, but often applause. A more accurate barometer for the changing attitude of the British public would be hard to imagine. I suggest Dave and the team start speeding up the instigation of a few of their election promises, before a thoroughly fed up British public begin to take to the streets. If that happens then (heaven forbid) the prophecies of Enoch Powell may well finally come to pass. Have a good week. Try to lend a helping hand, and whatever ya do, always keep the faith, Love, Leapy. leapylee.co.uk.
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CROWDED beaches are one of my pet hates, but I reluctantly agreed to go 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.
CROWDED beaches are one of my pet hates. So when friends invited us to a beach picnic the other week, it was only under threat from the Princess regarding the separation of certain parts of my body from the rest of it, I reluctantly agreed to go. I am not anti-social - far from it - but my fears were confirmed when we arrived at a busy La Zenia Beach full of screeching kids and the thumping sound of Zumba music. Luckily it was late afternoon, and so after shuffling around in the sand for a bit and much to my relief and surprise, we eventually found a fairly open space to plonk ourselves down. Near to us was an encampment of young, well built (damn it) good looking Spanish blokes who were simply standing around posing. Nothing much was being said and I thought to myself: why the heck don’t you take a swim or at least engage in a bit of banter, instead of admiring yourselves like a bunch of Narcissuses... or is that narcissi?
QUEEN: In home movie.
Childish gestures
VOLLEYBALL AREA: We had inadvertently parked ourselves there on the beach.
The most energetic activity seemed to be adjusting the family jewels or checking of mobile phones.
Anyway the most energetic activity seemed to be re-adjustment of their family jewels from time to time or checking their mobile phones. It was later on, when they started to pack up and leave, things became clear and we discovered we had inadvertently parked ourselves in the centre of their volleyball area. Oh well, tough. The beach was rapidly clearing by
7pm, and our mouths fell open when an elderly man arrived carrying a metal detector, and proceeded to scan each pitch as it was vacated, shamelessly looking for articles of value that may have been inadvertently dropped. He was finding stuff too and slipped several items into his pocket. I guess it was lucky for those young men that they held on to their valuables.
It is not rocket science AS with cancer, diseases like AIDS and Ebola are worth billions to the pharmaceutical industry Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.
IN February I reflected on the mysterious deaths of 48 cutting edge bankers. These unfortunates had one thing in common; all were insiders in the West’s banking system. We now learn 74 NASA scientists have died in the last two years. All have been listed as accident or suicide. Only independently owned newspapers, of which there are few, cover these important stories. It seems there are so many bankers, and now NASA scientists, in American morgues there’s barely room for others who die in suspicious circumstances. I hope it is not whistle-blowing media columnists. When NASA scientist Alberto Behar died in a plane crash this January, they might just as well have engraved on
100 SCIENTISTS: Were on board the ill-fated MH17 Malaysian airline brought down over Ukraine. his tombstone: ‘Here Lies Albert Behar. RIP. No 74.’ The dead man was no ordinary scientist. He had helped prove there was once water on Mars. He was also at the sharp edge of research into robotic exploration in hostile environments. A flight instructor for fixed wing and helicopter aircraft,
the weather was perfect. His aircraft, meticulously maintained, inexplicably started to lose altitude, Behar lost his life. The best in the business could not find a cause. When the ill-fated MH17 Malaysian Airline was brought down over Ukraine, there were an estimated 100 leading
scientists on the aircraft. Headed for an AIDS issue related conference in Melbourne, it was said these scientists had the solution to the AIDS epidemic. As with cancer, diseases like AIDS and Ebola are worth billions to big pharma’s ‘curative’ industry. There are no profits in cures.
THE recent furore over a picture of a seven-year-old Queen Elizabeth (or Princess Elizabeth as she was then) attempting a Nazi salute in a home movie has caused a storm of outrage with some MPs demanding an investigation into Royal archives. The photo was published in one of the red tops known for sensationalising headlines, with the newspaper’s editor claiming it was essential for the “public’s interest.” It shows Queen Elizabeth’s uncle, Edward, who was briefly crowned King in 1936, instructing the young girl on how to do the salute. As a child of seven, in 1933, it is inconceivable she could be aware of the connotations of this act and must have been totally unaware of the despicable scheme behind Hitler’s Nazi party. Military historian, James Holland, also points out that the smiling, laughing faces in the picture indicate the salute was probably a harmless joke. While Edward was known to have Nazi sympathies, the Queen mother and King George were absolutely opposed to Nazism. The tabloid newspaper that caused this storm clearly saw an opportunity to exploit these naïve gestures. To try to develop the story behind the image by branding the princess as a Nazi is a cynical attempt at sensationalising a historical image and manipulating the context, and it distracts fromevents going on in the UK and abroad right now which deserve our attention.
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SPAIN’S president Mariano Rajoy still reminds voters about the situation he inherited from his socialist predecessor Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. No-one would deny that the economy was in a bad way, but Rajoy also inherited the problem of regional governments in Partido Popular hands that spent money as though it was going out of fashion during Zapatero’s two terms. Spain now faces a €19 million fine from Brussels because the Valencian Community cooked its books and lied about its deficit. That’s one sin which can’t be laid at Zapatero’s door.
THE integrity and values of Madrid’s mayor, judge emeritus Manuela Carmena who does not belong to any party, are not in doubt. Sadly, the same cannot be said of some of her councillors. Guillermo Zapata got the boot as Culture councillor almost immediately after taking office, thanks to tasteless and unfunny jokes he once sent on Twitter. Now Finance councillor Carlos Sanchez has done city hall another disservice with hints about a tourist tax and a levy on cash dispensers. “All a misunderstanding!” Carmena had to make clear the following day. With minions like that the mayor hardly needs constant criticism from the PP opposition party to undermine her efforts: her own collaborators are doing it for her.
MANUELA CARMENA: Mayor of Madrid.
Arch problem MADRID’S city council is also getting its municipal knickers in a twist over vestiges of the Franco regime. The corporation’s sights are set on the city’s Victory Arch, built in the 50’s. Its origins are distasteful for many, but few young people know its history or have read its Latin inscription. This also begs the question
of how city hall would get rid of it. Do they plan to blow it up the way the Taliban got rid of the Bamiyan Buddhas?
Not ideal THE Partido Popular has revamped its logo but with little success. In the past the party’s seagull symbol was flying free but now it’s caged and restricted inside a circle. Not the most encouraging of images.
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Care and attention is the best medicine for barking dogs I remain horrified. I still fail to understand how you or a vet can suggest the use of a drug to stop adverse behaviour in dogs caused “when the owner leaves the dog.” I reiterate: would you drug a child because it is crying continuously after being left alone? What about showing a little humanity and consideration for the dog? It doesn't ask for much, does it? Just a little love, shelter, food, water and exercise... and what do you know, this “separation anxiety, a complex behaviour disorder” you speak of, will magically disappear! Owners that cannot or will not do this for their dogs or other animals should not have them in the first place. Beverley Saunders (by email)
Dogged by noise WE read your article on barking dogs. We are in a situation where our neighbour’s two dogs bark at everything, even things some distance from the house - joggers, cyclists, etc. We are embarrassed when we have visitors or family staying as the dogs are continually barking. When we purchased our property our neighbours did not have dogs. We wouldn’t have bought this house if they had. We are in the situation where our neighbours no longer speak to us!! It appears that we have no option but to contact our president and administrator. If this has no effect then it will have to be as your columnist suggested and contact the Guardia Civil. We are no longer living the dream but the nightmare (Name and address supplied)
Bitten to death I’VE never been bothered by mosquitoes before, but this summer I’m being bitten to death! I bought
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holiday, all the big shops stayed closed. When the UK government is considering extending Sunday opening hours, and in other parts of Spain Sunday opening is becoming more common - a recent visitor from Madrid staying with my family in Malaga couldn’t believe El Corte Ingles was shut on a Sunday - I hope Andalucia maintains its observation of rest days. Bet Margolyes (by email)
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What a great night my wife and I had at the Elton John concert in Malaga last week. A consummate performer, a fantastic show, a total class act. I hope that other such legends see Malaga as a city worth adding to their tour dates. Steve Eade, Torreblanca a mozzie net for my bed, which has solved part of the problem - there’s no way I can sleep with the windows closed in this weather - but any evening I sit on a terrace, as soon as the sun goes down I’m at the mercy of the little biters. I was wondering if your readers have any tips - organic or pharmaceutical, I’ll try anything - for a repellent that works. My red and lumpy limbs are not a great summer look! Catherine McDougall, Benalmadena
Give us some truth I must say, I have a lot of respect for Mike Walsh. And I am fed up of people being so anti-Russia. We are told that we are all entitled to our own opinions and views, but as soon as you voice your opinions to the public you are criticised
and humiliated. A lot of people seem to think that Putin is so evil, but really aren’t all politicians? I’m surprised Tony Blair is still able to show his face in public, but not only that, he was appointed as Middle East Envoy. More like Meddle East Envoy! Anyway, I rather liked Mike’s article about the mainstream media and how they hide very important matters from the public, and publish the most unimportant stories that everybody ends up talking about and debating. The bottom line is we don’t get told the truth. My mother just the other day was saying that the BBC go against their own policies, by withholding the truth from the British public. They are controlled by lobbies and are not independent any more, they push their own agendas on to us. But no one seems to care. I know we can’t to do anything about it, but we could at least talk about it. But as soon as we talk about it we get labelled ‘tin foil helmets’! I’m
only 28, but I care passionately about our planet. The public needs to be told the truth. Beverly, Javea
Day of rest WITH reference to the recent story in your Almeria edition which said most retailers prefer to stick to the traditional sales time, in my time in the south of Spain, I’ve been greatly impressed by shops’ attitudes to preserving traditions. It took some time to get used to the fact that major retailers wouldn’t open on Sundays and holidays, but now I’m prepared, I love that they respect this time for rest and family. Even at Christmas time, when one of the last Saturdays before Christmas, a day when the UK shops would have been at their most crowded with frantic consumers, was an Andalucian public
I can only presume your ‘Disgusted’ correspondent was trolling this Letters page when he or she wrote that the Greeks were “laughing all the way to the bank” with the bailout deal, as if this were money ordinary Greeks would now spend on sports cars and Jacuzzis. Greek people, already impoverished, now face further horrific austerity, the dismantling of their welfare state and privatisation of public assets, while the ‘bailout’ covers interest on a loan that will never be paid off. ‘Disgusted’ is right to make the comparison with a person given a loan they can never repay - that loan would either be written off as illegal or the person could be declared bankrupt and move on with their life. Greece instead must remain forever in hock to the international banks with the EU acting as the bailiffs. The heartlessness of 'Disgusted' makes Angela Merkel look like a kindly aunt. John Boyle (by email)
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When actress Maria Enders (Juliette Binoche) is cast for a revival of the play that made her famous together with young Hollywood talent Jo-Ann Ellis (Chloë Moretz), she discovers herself in the eyes of the charming youngster, as she notices Jo-Ann is an uncanny reflection of herself. However, Maria is no longer asked to play Sigrid, the character that put her in the spotlight 20 years before. Now she has to step into the other main role, Helena, who is driven into suicide by her disarming employee, Sigrid.
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YOUR STARS VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Although you feel like going it alone at the moment, you would do well to involve someone close in your project or exercise. There is room for improvement in both your life and your health but it can be more enjoyable if shared. Expect surprises in your love life and you will not be surprised. . LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It could be that you are feeling a little below par at the moment. You may assume it is because of a recent emotional upset, but it is unlikely to be quite that simple. Spend a bit of time and money on yourself for a change. Develop your talents in the realms of writing, painting and music. This need not take a large amount of time. Start with one simple project. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Despite pulling out all the stops when it comes to a certain person or project, your charm may not be working as well as usual this week. It is still a fine time to beaver on quietly in the background. A few emotional fireworks make you sit up and take notice, but try to be open-minded. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Get some rest and peace because, if you let yourself get too tired, your temper could suffer. When it comes to business get it over with so that you can spend extra time on your social life. Something important is round the corner.
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Arm yourself with plenty of information about what is going on in your life at the moment. Those close might expect you to lead the way on an important matter. You need to trust your instincts more and have confidence. Think in the long term. Those who are not considered important now could be so in the future. As you prefer being in charge, this should not seem unnatural to you. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Sometimes you shuffle things around to survive difficult times. The energy that this uses means that realising a dream this week could mean difficult choices to be made. Your need to be settled makes you impatient. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Energy is low but your spirit seems to be getting power from somewhere. At times, it feels that it is almost outside of your own sphere. When tackling what is seen as a tedious task, you may not be aware that you are building something for the future, but there is much going on that will affect your future to a large extent. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) For some time, things on the romantic front have been confusing, to say the least. There are decisions that someone has to make that affect you seriously. Romantically and emotionally, things come to a head but don’t let the wind of change blow away all that you have achieved. Don’t begin to doubt yourself or others will, too.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) You may well feel that your business life is not going as well as you would have hoped this week. They do say that you can’t have everything right at once. This is a good time to enjoy the company of others and make your love life buzz. . TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is something of the rebel in you this week. Even you don’t fully understand the changes taking place. You will resist any attempt to stop from expressing yourself freely. Although you prefer a peaceful time, it may be necessary to remind someone of your rights. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Because you are about to enter an active phase, it would be best to keep things as straightforward and organised as possible. Those around you may be less than exciting at the moment, so keep the interest going with joint activities and accepting interesting invitations. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Have you been a bit of a couch potato recently? Spend some of this week working towards a healthy mind in a healthy body. Running yourself ragged should certainly be avoided. Seek expert advice now about a problem that just won’t go away. It will, but only with a lot of effort. Although you prefer to share your activities, this is one area that you need to concentrate on fully, so go for it alone to begin with.
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 L) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
TARGET: Average: 7 Good: 9 Very good: 13 Excellent: 16
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION dart date dept drat duet part pate peat pert prat rapt rate retd rete tape tare tarp tear teed trad trap tree true adept apter dater dete eater erupt pater peart peter prate rated rater taped taper tared taupe terra trade tread treed trued truer darter depart depute derate parted perter petard prated prater repeat repute retard tarred tearer trader update uprate ureter erupted predate rapture reputed retread tapered treader aperture DEPARTURE
SOUND OF THE WEEK Artist: Tame Impala Title: Currents Released on July 17 by Interscope Records THIRD studio album by Australian psychedelic rock Tame Impala, written, recorded, performed and produced mainly by multi-instrumentalist vocalist Kevin Parker. The album features more danceable tunes than previous works with emphasis on synthesizers and lyrics that talk about Parker’s existential crisis.
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Across: 7 Amazon, 8 Retina, 10 Tardier, 11 Suede, 12 Scam, 13 Sever, 17 Canal, 18 Kale, 22 Pious, 23 Charter, 24 Animal, 25 Rebels.
Across 1 Hasty MP broke 4th of July agreement (8) 4 Some hidden tax deduction (4) 7 Advances salon rebuilding (5) 9 Walk about a mile past, roughly (5) 11 A quiet street to cut off (5) 12 A sailor in his ship looks up to them (5) 13 Awful groans for this loose skirt (6) 15 They secure 150 snakes (6) 19 Some Japanese buildings contain sheets of glass (5) 21 Unusually large composer (5) 23 The First Lady touring Oklahoma will awaken memories (5) 24 Material - South African metal? (5) 25 Netting found in villa cellar (4) 26 Liberal information with forged euros (8) Down 1 Seen in dress rehearsal version for Platters (7) 2 Stands for financial resources (5) 3 Hotels are demolished to become a guesthouse (6) 5 Rows causing signs of distress, by the sound of it (5)
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Down: 1 Fastest, 2 Hadrian, 3 Comic, 4 Measles, 5 Aimed, 6 Bates, 9 Freelance, 14 Capstan, 15 Canteen, 16 Redress, 19 Sprat, 20 Folio, 21 Gales.
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6 Plenty of luggage (4) 8 Watering-place in a European country (5) 10 Fruit that comes in twos, by the sound of it (5) 14 Hair treatment provided by barber in Seville (5)
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16 African city's exceptional goals (5) 17 Well, well, they could be seasons (7) 18 Points to Rene being calm (6) 19 Dropped a line containing a key (5) 20 Quiet old English footwear (4) 22 Volunteers are back in Rio for a relationship (5)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 5 represents X and 19 represents C, so fill in X every time the figure 5 appears and C every time the figure 19 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 Request (3,3) 4 Change over (6) 9 Help develop, help grow (7) 10 Happen again (5) 11 Feeling or showing extreme anger (5) 12 Lacking in energy or will (7) 13 Noisy ghost (11) 18 Series of chirps (7) 20 Condition (5) 22 Same appearance or character (5) 23 Light in a transparent protective case (7) 24 Truthful (6) 25 Of or relating to the mind (6)
Down 1 Wife of your uncle (6) 2 Region of East Asia (5) 3 Rich and superior in quality (7) 5 Does a job (5) 6 Stratagems (7) 7 District of New York (6) 8 For a limited time only (11) 14 Personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty (7) 15 Inner distinctive nature of anything (7) 16 Fasten to something (6) 17 Outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog (6) 19 Layers of a wedding cake (5) 21 Completely skilled at or in (5)
English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
1 Deserted, 4/6 Bona fide, 7 Brass, 9 Chips, 11 Flats, 12 Exact, 13 Sacred, 15 Asleep, 19 Scour, 21 Chaos, 23 Sigma, 24 Tease, 25 Take, 26 Crackers. Down: 1 Dubious, 2 Staff, 3 Excuse, 5 About, 8 Share, 10 Stare, 14 Cross, 16 Smart, 17 Process, 18 Eclair, 19 Short, 20 Rage, 22 Skate.
ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Style, 3 Chess, 5 Out, 7 Girasol, 9 Soap, 10 Wash, 14 Cerrado, 15 Eye, 16 Perla, 17 Lagos. Down: 1 Scots, 2 Eggs, 3 Cura, 4 Sol, 6 Traer, 8 Spade, 11 Heels, 12 Pala, 13 Boil, 14 Cup.
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Across 1 Code (cipher) (5) 4 Motorcycles (5) 7 Alquitrán (3) 8 Fizzy drink (7) 9 Labourer (on roads, building site) (4) 10 Laugh (4) 14 Tile (floor) (7) 16 Gold (3) 17 Cabezas (5) 18 Swedish (f) (5) Down 1 Appointment (with
client, bank manager etc) (4) 2 Acordar (precio, fecha) (5) 3 Ingenieros (9) 4 Champiñones (9) 5 Dos (3) 6 Cicatriz (4) 11 Humo (de fuego, cigarro) (5) 12 Baño (4) 13 Mouth (of person, animal, bottle) (4) 15 Grape (3)
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With sweltering temperatures all over the country recently, what could be better than a trip to the local water park to cool down? Fortunately, there are a lot to choose from in Spain, here are the Top 10:
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Aqualandia water park in Benidorm.
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1. Aqualand in Magaluf, Mallorca
4. Siam Park in Costa Adeje, Tenerife
great recreational area with a nature inspired theme.
Aqualand is a must take attraction for children on their
Siam Park is a themed water park located at Costa
The aqua park mixes water and wildlife and offers a
family holidays. It is located between the Palma-Arenal
Adeje, on the southern coast of Tenerife. There are
large aquatic park, safaris, and wildlife exhibitions.
motorway, by the El Arenal Beach around Magaluf.
many attractions in the large park. The beach and the
Address: Finca les Basses 43716 (Albinyana),
The park offers a wide range of activities from a variety
beach club is a great attraction for families as well as for
Tarragona, Costa Dorada; Tel: 977 687 656
of rides to steep slides like Banzai or Devil’s Tail.
surfing. Siam Park offers the biggest artificial waves of
Web: http://www.aqualeon.es/
2. Aquapolis in Torrevieja, Alicante, Costa Calida
the world reaching up to 3 metres high.
8. Illa Fantasia Park Aquatic, Barcelona
Aquopolis is located in the centre of Torrevieja, in the
5. Park Aquatico Mijas, Fuengirola, Costa del Sol
Illa Fantasia is located in Villassar de Dalt near
Vega Baja region, in the south of Alicante. It is the
Park Aquatico Mijas is located in Fuengirola, Mijas,
Barcelona and offers great attractions such as pools,
largest and most popular aqua park in the Costa Calida
Costa del Sol. The park offers great attractions such as
children’s pool, mini golf and recreation areas.
region of Spain.
water rides, shows, beach areas, wave pool, and spa
9. Aqualand Torremolinos, Costa del Sol
Address: Avda. Delfina Viudes, S/N, 03183 Torrevieja
treatments.
One of the Costa del Sol’s largest water parks,
Phone: +34 965 715 890
Address: Autovia A7.209, Mijas Costa, 29649, Costa
Aqualand has a range of attractions for all ages. Slides
Open from Mon to Sun from 11:00am to 6:00pm
del Sol. Phone: +34 952 460 404
such as the Boomerang, the snake twisting Anaconda,
Web: www.torrevieja.aquopolis.es
Web: www.aquamijas.com
and the Crazy Cones will keep you cool, and probably
3. Aqualandia, Benidorm, Costa Blanca
6. Hidropark in Alcudia, Mallorca
dizzy, while the 22 metre high Kamikaze is not for the
Aqualandia water park is located in Benidorm, Costa
Hidropark in Alcudia, Majorca is the only water park in
faint-hearted. Tots can enjoy the Children´s Paradise.
Blanca and was the first water park in Spain to offer
the northern part of Majorca. It offers great attractions
10. Agualand, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
great attractions in an extensive natural area where the
such as pools and funny slides for children and families.
Aqualand is located at Maspalomas, on the southern
visitors may enjoy a wide variety of water activities.
7. Aqua Leon, Tarragona, Costa Dorada
part of Gran Canaria. The park is open every day of the
Address: Aqualandia España, S.A Sierra Helada s/n
Type : Daily Visit, Safari and Aqua Park
week for both adults and children between 10:00 in the
03503 Benidorm, Alicante, Costa Blanca
Aqua Leon is located in Tarragona, Costa Dorada and
morning and 5:00 in the evening. It is a great place to
Tel: 965 860 100; http://www.aqualandia.net/
it is the only safari and water park in Europe. It has a
spend time and have fun with your children.
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.
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Sudoku 4 5 3 8 6 2 1 7 9
6 2 9 1 4 7 8 3 5
8 1 7 9 5 3 4 6 2
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.
TARGET: Average: 21 Good: 27 Very good: 39 Excellent: 48
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 enter teen tree treat tear teal teat taupe retard rent rear real regard regal rate rage rare drag neat near negate eaten earl alga algae alto aunt auger agent ague agave atop late lard lager gene gent gear gate gaunt glare gunner guard goat gait gave tart taunt toga punt peat open opener agate attar eager vogue vague vaguer vital
Word Ladder 3 6 1 7 8 9 5 2 4
2 4 8 5 3 6 9 1 7
7 9 5 2 1 4 3 8 6
9 3 6 4 7 8 2 5 1
5 8 2 6 9 1 7 4 3
1 7 4 3 2 5 6 9 8
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HAND BACK
Move from the start word (WHIP) to the end word (HAND) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
WHIP WHIT WAIT WANT WAND HAND
Pulitzer Prize-winner Harper Lee has given To Kill a Mockingbird a sequel. Although released on July 14, the piece was written in the mid 1950s and submitted to Lee’s publishers before To Kill a Mockingbird. The book was believed to be lost, but found again in 2014 and edited. Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Finch (Scout) learns a disturbing truth about her relatives and home town in a visit from New York to Maycom (Alabama), 20 years after the events occurred in To Kill a Mockingbird. The book tackles personal, political and cultural issues set in the turbulent years of the 50s in America, with characters that have grown, evolved and developed but keep the essence of their younger years.
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Along with quality service, IndalOcio offer competitive prices on many items OPENED in 2004, you will be served by a friendly team who are always welcoming INDALOCIO has probably the largest selection of quality garden furniture, furniture covers, gas BBQs, BBQ accessories, gazebos, solar lights, lanterns, parasols and parasol bases, unbreakable glasses, wall art, patio heaters/fire-pits and cushions in the Almeria region. They are located in Arboleas on the Los Llanos Industrial Estate Sur, opposite Amigos Bowling. David and Marie are ably aided by Alex, Ollie and Paul, creating a friendly team who are always welcoming and prepared to go the extra mile for their customers. With staff that speak both English and Spanish they
can attend to any enquiries you may have efficiently and professionally. Although they are based in Arboleas they cover the whole of the Almeria and south Murcia regions and offer free local delivery. The shop was opened in spring 2014 and is continuing to expand, offering a wide range of products to suit all budgets. Their range is sourced from both Spain and the UK, with many of their items being sold by major UK retailers such as John Lewis. As well as holding all items in stock, they also have access to an expansive range of catalogues. It is also possible to mix and
INDALOCIO: Offer a wide range of products.
match items and they offer a choice of cushion colours on a large number of products. All of the staff have been living in the Almeria region for a number of years and have a good understanding of people’s requirements. Along with the quality of their service IndalOcio offer competitive prices. For example the Marseille Corner Modular Sofa set, offering flexibility for the space you have available, has an RRP of 825€, but is currently on Special Offer, while stocks last, at 395€. They also offer unique products such as the Leisuregrow BBQ which incorporates the Grillstream technology or the Baker-
stone pizza oven allowing you to enjoy delicious pizzas baked on your BBQ as well as many more useful products for your home. Also with the customer in mind the shop does not close for lunch and is open for your convenience from 9.30-19.30 Monday to Friday and 9.30-14.30 on Saturdays. Only during the month of August will they close at 13.30 Monday to Friday, although they will be open the same time on Saturdays 09.30-14.30. As well as popping into the shop to speak to the team about any enquiries, you can view their website – www.indalocio.com from the comfort of your home.
I went from master burglar to master cleaner in just one hour! Ric Polansky Ric Polansky moved to Mojacar in 1969 as a pioneer developer. He reads extensively and has travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.
IT was the most revered place in Mojacar that wasn’t a bar. It was the highest residency in the village commonly called el Castillo. In the early 60’s it was the residency of one Enrique Arias, Colombian concert pianist of RCA record fame. He shared musical nights with the natives and it soon became famous and made Mojacar known on the Costas as the “enchanted town with great music.” When D. Enrique gravitated to the beach to Cueva del Lobo (where his son now lives) the castle drifted into disrepair and neglect. Then, a call came out to sell it. Everyone wanted that prestigious job, but it was one Franny Barbar, who had a house in the village and moonlighted as an estate agent from her Park Avenue home in New York.
THE CASTLE: The tallest building in the village. Franny was a 75-year-old hippy, irreverent to one and all. She wanted it cleaned and patched up and I was delighted to do it. Such an honour! So I herded up some cleaning equipment and got my maid fired up to clean it so I could take all the credit. I had the key for the front door and then problems started. The main
secondary door was locked, from the “other side,” with the key in the lock. I flew about the village as a man possessed how to enter. The clients were arriving the next day in Almeria in their own jet but were only in Mojacar for one day. When I realised I had no solution without breaking down the door I had to re-
sort to my last secret device - thinking. What would the Shadow do? The Shadow was fictional character of my boyhood radio listening. The Shadow initiated thinking “outside of the box” to solve crime riddles. So I sat and thought, how would the Shadow solve the dilemma? Then I remember an episode
wherein the shadow had to break into a house to save a damsel. He had exactly the same situation, locked door, old skeleton key in the lock and a needy situation to be on the other side. Well Shadow told his audience the ultra simple solution: First, slip a single sheet of newspaper under the door well on the other side. Then, poke a pencil end toward the tip of the key in a jiggling motion and the key loosens and drops to the ground, landing of course on the newspaper which you can retrieve by pulling back under the door. Well I was so pleased with myself and raised my eyebrows to the maid which had been cautiously observing my gyrations and tricks. Whereupon she decided I was the most masterful thief she had ever witnessed and refused to clean. “I am a gitana, what if I get caught cleaning when I am not supposed to be here?” She then promptly left the room and went outside back to my car in a giant huff refusing to work. And I, master burglar, soon became a master cleaner.
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More amputations due to diabetes DIABETES is a growing global problem and in the UK there are now an estimated 3.9 million adults suffering from the condition. Driven by the obesity epidemic, more than 135 patients undergo an amputation every week due to the condition; a number that has increased by 17 per cent in the last five years.
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Summer drinks high sugar alert moting weight gain,” said a report by the World’s Fund for Cancer Investigation, whose representatives recommended avoiding these drinks altogether, including fruit juices, even if they are home-made. Of the total calories the population drinks (428 on average), over a third come from alcoholic drinks, according to a study released by doctor Sala-Salvado, who explained that these numbers should be reduced, not only for the negative effect of alcohol on the body, but also for a proved increase in conditions including cardiovascular illnesses amongst others: “The less alcohol, the better” said the World Health Organisation.
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LIQUID calories linked to many health risks WHAT’S better than a cold glass of Sangria in a bar terrace during the roasting summer months of sunny Spain. But be careful! You might be drinking too much sugar and not getting hydrated as a result! The consumption of soft drinks and alcohol rockets during the summer, and the so called ‘liquid-calories’ have been linked with many health risks, especially diabetes metabolic syndrome and obesity. Almost half of the total adult population in Spain (44 per cent) is drinking more sugar than they should via drinks, according to a report released by Eroski Consumer. “Scientific evidence suggest that these drinks ‘fool’ the body’s satiety mechanism, pro-
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IT is true that the earlier in life you take on board regular exercise as a lifestyle choice, the easier it is to maintain your weight and more importantly body fat percentage, as you get older. If you have been regularly active in the past but not done any exercise for a few years, the good news is you can rely on your MUSCLE MEMORY. I have trained clients in their mid 50s to 60s who had not done any exercise for 10 years or more. On their first fitness consultation I would
WEIGHT TRAINING: Your body will learn control. glean some knowledge with regard to any sports or activities they had done previously, along with injuries or health issues suffered along the way. Once we started a training plan, although the first few sessions were tough they would reap the benefit from
the background of fitness they had built up before. The brain doesn’t forget, it merely stores what it has learnt and sends the signals back to the body in order to get the physical responses it requires to perform whatever task you have presented it with. A client who has never experienced a resistance training workout, (weights) I may have them on a flat bench performing chest presses. Their arms will generally wobble all over the place and their muscles will be asking their brain what the heck is going on? Performing the motion slowly with correct technique and tempo, their body learns to control the weights and the movement, and this is progress.
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Mini heatwave brings out mad dogs and Englishmen to sizzle in the sun! Nora Johnson
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THE UK recently experienced something of a heatwave. Phew! Whatever next! However, as much as people say they love hot weather, endless and expensively-conducted ‘research’ suggests that people are in reality far more aggressive and violent when it does get hotter. Now, I had a colleague in the UK, whom I will call ‘K,’ because her name is Katie (and no, not Hopkins!), who couldn’t stand the heat or the cold. During particularly long, hot summers, K could always be relied on to start whinging. About not getting any sleep at night, everyone being more impatient, wanting things yesterday while she waddled around like a tortoise on Valium ... You get the drift. And during long, freezing winters she was equally irritable, waddling around miserably in her Puffa coat like a human igloo.
IN A HEATWAVE: Brits try to carry on as normal and it doesn’t work. The woman was - and I’m going to use a technical term here - an absolute hoot. Batty as a box of frogs of course. And I’m reminded here, too, of the Nobel-winning playwright Samuel Beckett’s famous line from Waiting for Godot: “We are all born mad.” Some remain so.
But the bottom line here is that Brits just aren’t used to extreme changes in the weather - and that it takes time to adapt. Those of us who live in a hot country like Spain know that the pace of life is slower, people have a siesta in the middle of the day etc. Whereas during an all-too-brief mini-
heatwave in the UK, Brits try to carry on as normal and it just doesn’t work: they end up hot and bothered. Worse still, if they do have the opportunity, they’ll rush outside in their lunch break to roast to a nice shade of mahogany (mad dogs and Englishmen, don’t you know) when more thoughtful folk will be staying indoors or at least in the shade. I suppose you could say the Brits are to dealing with extreme temperatures what Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky were to stain removing. Occasional participants, but not terribly skilful. Well, so much for daft research. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a meeting with the fairies at the bottom of my garden. Next week: results of the latest investigation into the psychology of cats - greedy, psychopathic, narcissistic - revealed by those renowned psychologists, professors Fido and Lassie. 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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Discovering a secret Spain under a starry starry sky TOUR is inclusive of a British guide, transport, dinner with wine, beer and refreshments. By Wendy Ann Cowham THERE are some fantastic skys at night in the summer in Almeria where you can become a budding star gazer. A unique and special event includes night star viewing with large telescopes to view the Almeria sky in the desert region. With no light pollution, the sky at night is absolutely spectacular, where you can view twinkles above that you will have never seen before. It is an experience not to be missed and one you will remember forever. You can browse across the universe and observe Saturn and you will have the opportu-
nity to to see some of the most elusive objects. The night sky tour is organised by Astroturista in Granada and the trip is inclusive of a British guide, transport, dinner with wine, beer and refresh-
NIGHT SKY: You can become a budding star gazer in Almeria.
ments. Pickups are available fron Sorbas, Los Gallardos, Mojacar, Turre, Albox, Vera around 7.00pm. If you would like to find out more about this tour please visit www.costaalmeriatours.com.
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Jagermeister on the hunt for a good remedy MANY ingredients are herbs which will benefit health THE name Jagermeister in English means ‘Hunting Master’ and it is so called because it was founded by a German chap named Wilhelm, an enthusiastic hunter at the beginning of the 20th century. It was then distilled by Curt Master who was Wilhelm’s son and the name jagermeister was also known as a high ranking job title for Game Wardens. Then the name for Game Wardens in the German Civil service was re defined as ‘Reichsjadgesetz’ by the Imperial Hunting Law. But as the original name for the liqueur was well known by the Germans as ‘Jegermeister’ it still retained its name, also sometimes referred to as ‘Goring Schnapps.’ The label on the bottle features a glowing Christian cross
and a stag which bears relevance to two patron saints of hunters, Saint Hubertus and Saint Eustace, both who had been converted to Christianity after apparently having a vision of the cross between the stags antlers! However the story is told religiously, it is still fine in spirit and in total boasts 56 different ingredients which provide the flavour that has made Jagermeister famous. This is probably why it cures an upset tummy or hangover as lots of the ingredients are herbs that will benefit you healthwise. Why not try a shot... you may be converted! JAGERMEISTER: Contains 56 different ingredients.
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Spring rolls a little spicy delicacy CHINA is the home of the spring roll and according to history they appeared way back in 265 and 420 AD in the Eastern Jin dynasty in the form of a small crispy cake. These crispy round cakes were so popular that the custom of eating them was even featured in poems by some of China’s greatest poets. The natives would prepare thin cakes made from flour which they ate with vegetables on the first days of spring; this was known as the ‘Spring Dish.’ The vegetables used in the dish would vary but many would include onion and garlic and hot spices, so the dish was also referred to as the ‘Five Spice Dish.’ The custom of eating this dish was called ‘Biting Spring’ and it was a ritual of biting into the spring cakes to welcome the spring season and also to ward off evil spirits. Friends and families also gave them as gifts at spring time to show their welcome or blessing.
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Tuesday July 28 is Tapas Day in Almeria, Alpujarras PREPARE your own lunch using local produce and learn about the Spanish kitchen
SPANISH TAPAS: Attend the course which includes all ingredients together with lunch and wine tasting. By Wendy Ann Cowham COME and prepare your own lunch using local produce and learn more about the heart of the Spanish kitchen. This is a fun and unique event as you can also sample some of the wines that accompany the food!
This is a great day out for a small group who have always wanted to release their culinary skills. Do you know how to make a Spanish tortilla? Do you know the secret of preparing the best squid, leche frita? Well now all can be revealed! This is a full day all-inclusive tapas course including transport from where you
live to the venue and return, all ingredients, lunch, wine tasting and all refreshments. There will be a British guide who is fluent in Spanish. The pick-up points are around 9.30am and you return around 5.00pm. Reservations are recommended. To find out more please call 646 760 389. More dates may be available later.
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The top 100 inventions that changed our lives by Lorna Eade DOES it make you feel old to know that the Dyson’s vacuum was 20 last year? Or that the Sony Walkman and the world’s first ever laptop, the Epson HX-20, are both over 30 years old? These are just a few of the gadgets that have made it onto the 100 gadgets of the past century we can’t live without, ranging from the humble zip to the Playstation 4. A list has been compiled following a survey of 3,900 gadget fans commissioned by Gadget Show Live. It reveals how, despite the pace of technological development, gadgets invented at the start of the 20th century still play a major part of our everyday lives, like the zip, first invented in 1913. However the technology was slow to catch on with the public. It wasn’t until Esquire magazine heralded the zip as the ‘newest tailoring idea for men’ in the 1950s that they really took off. In 1917, 24,000 zippers were sold. Today, Japan’s YKK, which makes close to half of all the zips in the world, churns out 7.2 billion zips a year. The invention of the world’s first laptop, the Epson HX-20, in 1981, shows just how rapidly technology is moving forward. The Epson HX-20 had a four-line by 20-character LCD screen, a cassette tape for data storage and even a small printer. This was all packaged into a stylish silver casing and the entire system had a battery life of around 50 years. The list also shows how gadgets have made an impact on our health and fitness over the last century, starting with the design of the artificial heart in 1941. This was followed swiftly by the kidney dialysis machine three years later, the Breathalyser in 1955, the hearing aid a year later and the pacemaker in 1958. Technology has also become an integrated and much loved part of our kitchens thanks to inventions like Pyrex in 1915, the pop-up toaster in 1919 and electric kettle in 1922. The year 1925 saw the arrival of the can opener, just seven years before the introduction of the electric version. The Teasmade has been brightening many a morning since 1933 and the microwave oven and Kenwood’s food mixer have been helping us make light work of cook ing since the 40s.
The Most Influential Gadget Launches of the Past 100 Years 1913 - The zip 1914 - Motorised movie cameras 1915 - Pyrex 1916 - Electric power drill 1917 - Radio tuners 1918 - The superheterodyne radio circuit 1919 - The pop-up toaster 1920 - The hairdryer 1921 - The modern lie detector 1922 - Electric kettle 1923 - Self-winding watch 1924 - Loudspeaker 1925 - Modern day can opener 1926 - Tevelox robot 1927 - Aerosol can 1928 - Baird Television Department Company television 1929 - Car radio 1930 - Jet engine 1931 - Electric razor 1932 - Electric can opener 1933 - The Teasmade 1934 - Zippo lighter 1935 - Radar 1936 - First voice recognition machine 1937 - Dirt Devil 1938 - The biro 1939 - Helicopter 1940 - Modern colour television 1941 - Artificial heart 1942 - The turboprop engine 1943 - The Slinky 1944 - Kidney dialysis machine 1945 - Clock radio 1946 - Disposable nappy 1947 - Kenwood food mixer 1948 - First pager 1949 - Photo-Pac disposable camera 1950 - Alkaline batteries 1951 - Power steering 1952 - SAGE modem 1953 - Black box flight recorder 1954 - Regency pocket radio 1955 - Breathalyser 1956 - Behind the ear hearing aid 1957 - Casio digital watch 1958 - Pacemaker 1959 - Black and Decker cordless drill 1960 - Stereos/hi-fis 1961 - Kodak Instamatic 1962 - LED 1963 - The Telefunken ‘mouse’
1964 - Plasma television - University of Illinois 1965 - Y. Hatano’s pedometer 1966 - El-Gi 1:12 Ferrari radio controlled car 1967 - Polaroid 1968 - Smoke detector 1969 - The Internet 1970 - Digital thermometer 1971 - Busicom LE-120A Handy pocket calculator 1972 - Multi socket power plug 1973 - The Ethernet 1974 - Breville sandwich maker 1975 - Kodak digital camera 1976 - Lithium batteries 1977 - Mattel Electronic Football 1978 - Victor HR-3300REK - first UK VHS video recorder 1979 - Texas Instruments Speak and Spell 1980 - Sony Walkman 1981 - Epson HX-20 - the world’s first laptop 1982 - Sony Watchman - CD player 1983 - Commodore 64 1984 - Sony Discman 1985 - The Leatherman 1986 - Bose noise cancelling headphones 1987 - Sony super VHS camcorder 1988 - Digital mobile phones 1989 - World Wide Web 1990 - Nintendo Game Boy 1991 - Nintendo SNES 1992 - Palm Pilot 1993 - Dyson vacuum cleaner 1994 - Digital cordless telephone/Mega Drive 1995 - PlayStation 1 1996 - Audio Highway - world’s first MP3 player 1997 - Motorola StarTac 1998 - Panasonic portable DVD player 1999 - DVR by TiVo 2000 - The Trek Tech/IBM - flash drive 2001 - Apple iPod 2002 - PlayStation 2 2003 - Blackberry 6210 2004 - Samsung OLED TV 2005 - Xbox 360 2006 - SanDisk Micro SD 2007 - Apple iPhone 2008 - Beats by Dre 2009 - Twitter 2010 - Apple iPad 2011 - Kindle Fire 2012 - Nexus 7 2013 - PlayStation 4
1913: The zip.
1981: First laptop. 1980: The Walkman.
1925: Can opener.
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Helping the environment and those in need by donating used clothing ALBOX residents are becoming increasingly environment-friendly By Maria Jose Fernandez ALBOX residents are growing increasingly environment-friendly, and are doing so for a good cause. During the first six months of the present year, the company in charge of the Albox donated-clothing collection company ‘East West Productos Textiles,’ has retrieved almost 8,000 kilos of used clothes from the eight drop-off points placed in the most crowded urban areas. This number is pretty similar to the amount of kilos collected in a whole year during past seasons. The new method consists of dropping different kinds of clothes in different containers, which has improved the management
and selection of clothes for processing.
The results are positive, encouraging the reuse and revaluation of used clothes as well as contributing to the environment.
According to the statistics provided by ‘East West,’ 1,368 kilos was collected from
Avenida Lepanto, and 1,098 in Avenida America. In Carretera Albox-Chrivel, 1,529 kilos was deposited, while the one in Plaza San Francisco received 993 kilos. In addition, 637 kilos was picked up at Calle del Muro, and 1,034 from Ramon y Cajal, amongst others. Mayor of Albox, Rogelio Mena, has described these results as “very positive,” stressing that this measure aims at encouraging the reuse and revaluation of used clothes, as well as contributing to environment protection.
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A great day for Harmony Haven ON Wednesday July 8, ‘The Harmony Haven’ in La Alfoquia was successfully launched! Harmony was delighted to welcome many friends old and new, where at times there was standing room only! Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Harmony members and helpers over the past few weeks, in particular Jan and Mel, the Haven is a comfortable, friendly and colourful area where refreshments, homemade cakes and goodies are available Monday to Friday 11am until 1pm (summer hours). Harmony, the area’s Community Support group charity, would very much like to thank F.A.C.E, Walk for Life, the Cantate choir and Avalon, whose generous donations made it possible to set up and furnish the Haven, so providing a tranquil and entertaining area
HARMONY HAVEN: For rest, relaxation and refreshment.
for rest, relaxation, refreshment and retail therapy! A wonderful example of the different charities and organisations in the community helping one another, there will always be a warm welcome at the
Haven. Please remember, if you or your friends and neighbours need help or assistance whatever your circumstances call Harmony for a confidential chat on: 634 339 192, Monday to Friday 11am until 2pm.
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Albox children to receive psychological support AIM is to promote and improve the children’s skills By Maria José Fernandez A NEW centre specialised in helping children at school through psychological counselling is to be created in Albox. Under the name Orienta-T, the new centre will offer services to contribute to children’s personal development and attention at school. This service will cover all stages from an initial evaluation, treatment, psychological and pedagogic support as well as cognitive therapy amongst others. This project was launched by Vanesa Aguila and Gustavo Rodriguez, two Albox-born young entrepreneurs who count on the collaboration of the town
council. With an extensive training in education and psychology, they decided to create this centre as answer to a lack of offer for mental counselling services in the Almanzora Region. “The aim of this new centre is to promote and improve the children’s skills, both during their childhood and as teenagers,” said the creators, “We believe that we can make a difference in terms of school failure and help our youths deal with their academic and personal life.” Mayor of the town Rogelio Mena said: “We would like to thank you for choosing your home town, Albox, as the key point inside the region to locate your business.”
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Great success of Albox Band Contest drew hundreds to the town ALL bands received a traditional commemorative ceramic plate By Maria José Fernandez ALBOX’S first ever Band Contest drew hundreds of people to the town’s Plaza Mayor. The event centred on the participation of the Municipal Bands of Lijar, Mojacar and
Albox, whose outstanding performances were said to be a delight for every member of the audience thanks to its technical and artistic quality. The event was organised by the council’s Culture Department, the Municipal Music School and the Cultural
Musical Association of Albox. “From the council, we will continue to support our talented Music School as we believe it is a fundamental institution for the promotion of culture in our town and training of our residents,” said
mayor of the town, Rogelio Mena. By the end of the event, all bands received the traditional commemorative ceramic plate from Albox in recognition of their participation in the first-ever band contest of the town.
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Stay safe around the pool with Antislip MAKING your outside or inside areas safe By Jason Bailey SUMMER is here and family and guests are on their way to enjoy the outside living the south of Spain is known for. Unfortunately with outside living comes the constant danger of slipping on tiled terraces, losing your footing on wet pool surrounds and sliding on smooth naya floors. Lee Slamon and Nanda Vos, from Antislip, are dedicated to making your outside, and inside, areas safe for you, your family and your guests. The facts are clear, slipping and falling are the second most common cause of hospital visits in Spain. There is also a duty of care issue that can travel from the owner to the letting agent. If you have legal responsibility for a property in Spain then you are legally bound to ensure the safety of anyone who enters your grounds.
ANTISLIP: Offer a total home or business service. Lee Slamon said, “It is essential for floors and surfaces to be safe. European legislation states that if a risk is evident, and the person responsible does nothing to manage the risk, then they are liable.” The process Antislip uses goes far
further than just cleaning the tiles. As Nanda said, “The machine we use to clean the floor before applying the anti-slip treatment cleans at a pressure of up to 200 bar. It will not damage the surface but it removes all built-up debris in the area.”
Tiles are naturally porous so they are deep cleaned, removing moss, mould and slime. Then the surface is coated in the anti-slip treatment which bonds into the open pores without affecting the appearance or surface integrity of the area.
The treatment reacts to moisture instantaneously, expanding and providing an anti-slip surface, even a wet foot will activate the process. The process can be used inside as well. Bathrooms, kitchens, wetrooms and almost anywhere slips can occur can be treated and made safe. The process does not use harsh chemicals and will leave your floors looking exactly as they should. Lee said, “We offer a total home or business service. We will conduct a survey, then arrange a date to suit the client and carry out the procedure with minimal disruption. Once the area is treated we supply guidance on the minimal maintenance it requires, and of course there is the additional security of our warranty.” So before you fall, call Antislip, they will keep you safe ! Tel : 966 480 437/618 722 984 www.antislip.es
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Avoid the summer plant graveyard REASONS are frequently human and not quirks of nature Dick Handscombe
Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.
EACH year many plants succumb to problems related to the hot summer sun, the searing heat of strong winds from North Africa and parallel poor watering. Some gardeners look in bewilderment as plant after plant die, although apparently carefully chosen and planted in the Spring. Unfortunately the reasons are frequently human and not quirks of nature. We list 36 typical causes of plant problems. Read through the list ticking off those that sometimes apply to you. Then add up the number of ticks and read our observations at the end of this article. 29 REASONS FOR PLANT FAILURES Over Optimism 1. Assuming that Spanish plants do not need watering as they are natural to Spain. This is incorrect. They do until they get their tap roots down which may take several years of nursing. 2. Delaying watering because a summer storm is forecast. Unfortunately they often pass by! Forgetfulness/ Poor Organisation 3. Unclear agreement between self, partner and gardener as to who waters what, where and when. 4. A failure to remember that you planted an expensive special plant in an out of the way part of the garden last week or perhaps last month and forgetting to water it or extend the drip watering system. 5. With a busy social life you are not around to water in the cool of the late evening or up early enough in the morning to water before the temperature has soared.
Par Boiling Plant Foliage and Roots 6. Watering in the midday sun rather than early morning or late evening. 7. Watering with scalding water from a hose that has been lying in the sun for most of the day. Always ensure that you run off the hot water onto a terrace before starting to water. 8. Using hot washing up water to water plants. Cool it down first. Underwatering 9. Failure to water hanging baskets, containers and beds of annuals daily, even twice daily on the hottest days. Help yourself by planting in semi-shade and not in full sun. 10. Letting newly purchased plants dry out before planting and then failing to water and nurse plants back to full strength before planting out. 11. Shallow daily watering of surface of root ball instead of deep watering three times a week to reach the base of the root ball and tap roots. Poor Planting In Pots/ Containers 12. Using a fast drying soil in containers/pots/raised beds rather than a water absorbing compost to which a small quantity of water retaining gel such as TerraCottem has been added. 13. Use of thin walled terracotta pots that dry out very quickly by capillary action. Spend a little more and buy heavier thicker walled or sealed pots. Also ensure you use a drainage tray for retaining water. Burning of Foliage or Roots. 14. Watering non-acid (alkaline) loving plants with the back wash of the swimming pool. Our neighbour unknowingly killed off some of our chrysanthemum frutscens but luckily the more resistant acid soil loving rock roses and lantanas survived.
15. Foliage feeding with over strength foliar fertilizer, especially when done in full sun and when the leaves are very dry. Do follow recommended dilutions. It is better to use at half strength and feed at double the recommended frequency. 16. Over application of granular fertilizer especially around the trunk rather than around the natural rain drip line. 17. Burning off soft leaved plants by use of over strength insecticides, especially if applied in the middle of the day. Poor Plant Ties 18. Supporting the trunks of trees and branches of climbing/rambling shrubs with tight ties which do not allow for growth. Plants correctly watered and fed will grow fast in the third and fourth year. Unless ties are loosened they can strangle otherwise strong plants. 19. Use of flat plastic covered wire to tie up plants. The thin edge can act like a saw in strong winds. 20. Insecure stakes that come out of the ground in high winds causing the heavy leafy top of a young flowering tree to snap off. Poor Spacing of Plants. 21. Planting too close so that the faster growing plants spread to touch each other and smother smaller plants in between. 22. Planting of plants with large gaps between so that the tops of their root balls roast in the sun and dry out quickly. Failure to Mulch 23. The failure to mulch young shrubs with compost, stones, chippings or rocks can result in the shallow root ball drying out before the permanent deep tap roots are established. 24. The failure to mulch annuals with a water absorbing/retaining compost so that shallow roots dry out by midday when temperatures soar.
Poor Insect/Mildew Control 25. Failure to spray preventatively, only taking action when plants are half dead already. For instance geraniums need to be sprayed two or three times a week from mid March to mid October to have a real chance of combating the African moth. 26. Planting out seedlings/young plants, especially annuals and perennials and forgetting to apply a snail/slug repellent. 27. Thinking about snails and slugs but forgetting about caterpillars. Some are very small but can be amazingly hungry. Young seedlings/plants can be destroyed overnight. 28. Failure to watch out for and treat first signs of mildew, rust, scale etc. 29. Failure to kill off ant’s nests in plant pots as soon as noticed or if seriously affected failing to immediately repot the plant in ant free soil. Hopefully the above thoughts will prevent some summer failures. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com
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THE summer heat can be of danger to pets, in particular to small animals that can die within just 30 minutes in a hot car. Those particularly at risk of getting heatstroke are small cats and dogs, hamsters, guinea pigs and other small animals. Many people just do not appreciate how dangerous heat is for small animals. Even popping into the supermarket for a few minutes could end in tragedy for an animal left in a hot car.
Sitting in a traffic jam with the sun beating down on the car can have disastrous consequences for your dog.
Small animals are very sensitive to heat. They find it very difficult to regulate their body temperature and people need to be aware of the precautions they need to take to protect them. Dogs and cats also need plenty of ventilation when travelling, so car windows should be wound down to provide enough air and they should be given water at regular intervals. Never allow your dog to have its head out of the window as this can cause damage to the eyes. Sitting in a traffic jam with the sun
DANGEROUS: Hanging out a window can cause damage to the eyes.
beating down on the car can have disastrous consequences for your dog. He or she may seem fine but don’t forget that however hot you feel, they feel even hotter.
A metal car can turn into an oven and if they do not have enough ventilation and water they could die before your journey is over. Never leave a pet in a car unattended.
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Small dogs beware of seagulls THE recent case of a pet dog which was killed by an aggressive seagull in a Cornwall garden may be cause for alarm, but don’t let it stop you letting your dog run free. In the UK, seagulls are a protected species, including their eggs, chicks and nests, and Cornwall Council had to tell the Yorkshire Terrier’s owner that there was nothing they could do about it. The dog was swooped on by a Herring gull which had landed on the roof of the house and, sadly, its head injuries meant it had to be put down. It was the second attack by gulls on small dogs, with a Chihuahua in Devon being killed a couple of weeks ago in a similar incident. It is thought that the bird was protecting its nest and launched the attack on the small animal to care for its young. Wildlife crimes officer, Paul Freestone said that people need to be aware of the law: “As soon as a gull lays down a few bits of material to start a nest, that nest is protected.” Owners with small pets need to keep their eyes open for any signs of nesting birds and keep their dog close to hand.
Daisy the Cocker Spaniel likes pet-sitters… To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865521508
DAISY the cocker spaniel has a passport, and sometimes travels with mum and dad to France on short holidays. More recently their holidays have been headed further south in the Mediterranean to Italy and Spain; the longer journeys haven’t suited Daisy as well. S o mu m a n d d ad h a ve found house-sitters to care of her while they go away. T h e s itters are ex p e rie n ce d a n d h a p p e n to be based in Buckinghamshire in th e U K w h e re D a is y’s family is based. The owners went online to find their sitters. They registered with HouseSitMatch and posted th eir re q u ire me n ts - and w ith in a co u p le o f w e e ks they found a local couple, retired and experienced. T h ey k n e w a b o u t d o gs ,
a nd ha d ow ne d C oc ke r Spa nie ls ove r the ye a rs themselves, but now they are both retired they wanted to travel and see the world. Daisy’s mum and dad felt s a fe le a ving he r in the ir care, their online reputation was clear with references a nd te s timonia ls vis ible , they have a current police check. The y a ls o follow e d up with referees speaking to them on the phone. The sitte rs it a ppe a re d from the references love to do petsitting and house-sitting as a means of topping up their pension and seeing new and interesting places, they’ve been all over southern Europe and Britain. They say that it’s a very affordable way to travel! See contact details above.
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Dealing with cat allergies STEER clear of upholstered furniture By Steve Walsh IF you have cat allergies, it can make life difficult when you live in the same house with, or have family and friends that have cats. But it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to avoid visits with your cat-loving networks. With a little groundwork, there is no reason why you shouldn’t be able to go somewhere without itchy red eyes, a tickly throat, or having a sneezing fit. Here are a few steps you can try if you are allergic to cats or cat dander. Cat dander isn’t just cat hair; it’s remnants of skin cells and saliva in the air or lying on household surfaces. These and other proteins cause your body to release histamine, an immune system protein that’s finally to blame for your unhappy symptoms. The simple and typically most effective course of action is to take an antihistamine pill 20 minutes before you go. When you’re there, steer clear of upholstered furniture.
This is a prime place to encounter dander in houses with cats. Not only do moggies like a comfortable chair, the upholstery will be a classic dander trap. Best to use a hard wooden chair or alike, cat allergens are less likely to bed themselves into something solid. Even if you can’t see any cat hair on that cosy looking sofa, don’t do it!.
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Grupo Platinum Estates open in San Juan de los Terreros WE believe you should find the property you are looking for the first time round By Grupo Platinum BREAKING NOTICE, Estate Agent in San Juan De Los Terreros, opens its doors on July 27, at 10am. Offering all of the properties available for sale in San Juan de Los Terreros, and surrounding areas of Almeria, Murcia, and Alicante. We have a large network of offices, and this is the latest edition, which we feel is perfectly located giving easy access to all areas of Spain. At Grupo Platinum Estates, we believe that you should find the property you are looking for the first time. And if you are selling, sell in a timely manner to meet your objectives. Everything starts with listening to the clients in order to understand
what they require. Financial services, after sales service, buying or selling a home. We work to connect the right buyer with the right property, securing an offer is not the end of a sale, this is where the hard work really begins. Therefore we are always available so that together we can overcome any challenges that may arise. We work with a huge range of lawyers and solicitors who check all the paperwork to the last detail and follow every step of the selling/buying process. Our reputation has been built on fantastic customer service and meticulous attention to detail. We are pleased to offer a huge range of services, so why not pop in and see us, or contact us by mail or telephone. Our office hours are 10am till 2pm each day. Outside of these
Caroline Smith, Property and Finance Consultant (right). hours we are still working by appointment. Caroline Smith, founder of Grupo Platinum Estates in 2010, working
since 1987 in Finance, Banking, Customer Service and International Property. “Consumers expect the highest level of service and quality; I am passionate about making sure they receive just that. “I believe, all relationships, including the buying or selling of a home begins with trust. I am passionate about living in Spain and believe that everyone can also live here, I work on 100 per cent customer satisfaction, and I guarantee the best service. “People may forget what you say, they may also forget what you do, but they will never forget how you make them feel, and the home they live in! I am pleased to say there is an extensive list of happy customers living from above Alicante to the other side of Malaga, who I am proud to say, we have helped find the
perfect home, insurance and finance solutions. If you are considering buying or selling a second home on the coast of Spain, and Costa Almeria then I encourage you to feel free to contact us.” On Tuesday July 28, at 3.30pm we will have a selection of specialists on hand in the office to give information on additional services. Currency exchange Accountant Solicitor Insurance Funeral Plans UK post office services and passport services. Please contact us to book your place. Tel: 0034 950 466 112 Mobile/ WhatsApp 0034 666 687 251 www.grupoplatinum.com email: info@grupoplatinum.com
All you need is a modern kitchen and a smart phone to communicate THANKS to new technology, you can now control your smart appliances with an instant message John Graham The property expert MASTER CHEF TV series and Celebrity Chef programmes inspire millions of people to head for the kitchen and cook a meal fit for a king but it may surprise you to know that some of the most famous celebrity chefs didn’t start out being a chef. Delia Smith started as a waitress, Nigella Lawson is not a trained chef, Heston Blumentall is a self taught chef, and Gordon Ramsay was a professional footballer. Maybe all you need is a modern kitchen and a smart phone. Families come in various shapes and sizes, but the one constant in many homes is that everyone in the family is busy. In the kitchen, it’s often about making the most out of what little time you have to cook, but don’t worry help is at hand and I mean that literally, the smart
SMART KITCHEN: The very best of modern technology. phone. Your smart phone can communicate and activate a Smart Savings mode on your appliances when you’re away from home, helping you save energy, operate your appliances more efficiently and home security. Smart phone Apps and smart appliances in the kitchen are just beginning and appliances
are getting faster and smarter to help you maximise your time and the refrigerator and oven seem to be the main beneficiaries. Thanks to new technology you can now communicate with your smart appliances in the most effortless, conversational manner. Simply send an instant message via your smart phone messenger app to control and communicate
with your appliances remotely. Download recipes, turn on your washer/update cycles, and even command your robot vacuum to clean your living room carpet and kitchen floor and all this can be accomplished while you’re entertaining your family and friends on the balcony. Modern fridges have a detachable wireless LCD screen called the ICE (interactive control entertainment) pad. It can be used as a television, but this thin touch screen is hardly one dimensional. The ICE pad allows you to record voice messages for family members, and with help from a stylus pen, you can leave hand-written messages on the LCD screen. Using the touch screen, you can list what’s in the fridge and set reminders for when products expire. I design and fit smart kitchens with smart kitchen technology, if you would like to have the very best modern kitchen contact me now. Gk.ipad@me.com / Twitter @JohnGraham FASI / Tel. (44) 2032 900983
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Light up baby on board signs AS part of a new 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.
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Affordable pet cover with Edward William Insurance PET policies are classified as Standard, Pedigree or Champion and cover both cats and dogs By Pete Woodall THE main reason owners take out pet insurance is to cover their vets bills. The main reason they don’t take out pet insurance, is they think pet insurance is too expensive and decide to risk it. So let’s explore some facts. At the Edward William Insurance office they all love their pets and all their pets have pet insurance which is a good start. The pet policies are classified as Standard, Pedigree and Champion and cover both cats and dogs. Policies start from 90 Euros per annum for cats and 132 Euros per annum for dogs. Payment is preferred when the pet policy is taken out, but terms of two, three and four monthly payments
are possible, all very reasonable. For vet consultations, xrays, medicines and operations etc the cover goes up as high as 5,000 Euros on the Champion policy, 3,000 Euros on the Pedigree and 1,500 on the Standard policy. To put these prices in perspective, the Association of British Insurers says the average price of a visit to the vet in the UK is £650, in Spain it will probably be less, so you can calculate on average, around 600 Euros, plus extras. In addition the public liability cover is up to 45,000 Euros, so even the most mischievous and devious pet is well insured. Emergency boarding fees at the kennels or cattery are also covered should you as an owner sud-
denly fall sick and cannot look after your pet properly. If your cat or little puppy is lost you might even claim back any advertising costs incurred trying to find them and in the event you don’t, it’s sad, but there is compensation for that too, as is death by accident. Hard facts, but better than hard choices when your pet is ill or injured and needs costly treatment and is not insured. There is even a discount for multi-pet policies. So pick up the phone and call 952 476 090 and have a no obligation talk about insuring your pet, or see website: www.edwardwilliaminsurance.com. Even the big, so called, dangerous dogs can be insured.
A SPANISH company is hoping that the traditional ‘baby on board’ sign for vehicles will soon be a thing of the past, as they have patented a new design which they hope will be the future. Patrimi Innovacion has designed ‘Babyled,’ an illuminated triangular sign which will warn other vehicles when a baby is on board by use of LED lighting. The device does not have harmful electrical waves or wires and composes two parts. The first is a pressure mat which is put in place in the child seat of the car. The second part is the illuminated triangle which is designed to be stuck to the rear window of the car and is removable. When the child is placed in the seat, the sensor becomes aware of its presence and so illuminates the sign, switching it back off once the pressure is eased by the removal of the child. The manufacturer is confident that the device is legal for use in Spain and state the product is certified and complies with all cur-
rent regulations and that is does not contravene any road safety regulations. It comes with a certificate in the box which they say will allow the driver to present the facts to a law enforcement officer in the event of being stopped or questioned about the device. However, with a price tag of just under €80 for Babyled despite batteries that can last up to 13 years, the traditional sticker may still be the preferred option for many.
BABY ON BOARD: The traditional sticker may be the preferred option.
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Can they put TV aerial on the roof? C a n you e nlight en m e on t he rules for installing a TV aerial on the roof over a first floor apartme nt to s e rve a groun d f l oor apar t me nt? In a C ommuni t y of Pr oper t y Owners, can the first floor owner stop N or m ally, th e roof of the building is considered to be Community property. Also, as standard, the Community should have one c om m unal ae r ia l serving all the television sets. In your case, the owner wishing to install an aerial must seek the approval of the AGM to do this. Depending on the
access to carry out the works or is the roof seen as part of the Community? The aerial would be fitted to a brick exhaust vent com i ng f r om t he gr ound floor apartment. What rules are there? B.B. (Costa Blanca)
David Searl You and the Law in Spain
As standard, the Community should have one communal aerial serving all the television sets.
circumstances, this approval can be granted by a simple majority or a three-fifths majority. Once approval i s grant ed, t he af f ect ed owner must permit access i f t hat i s t he onl y way to the roof. He has the right to be indemnified by the Community for any damages or problems caused to him by the works.
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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UK drivers struggle on the right A SURVEY by online holiday company, Holiday Extras, has revealed that UK drivers dread driving abroad. It discovered that 26 per cent of British drivers find driving on the right challenging, while another 36 per cent find their greatest difficulty is navigating the roads and understanding road signs. As many as 60 per cent said they did not feel confident about driving on Europe’s roads and only 11 per cent enjoyed the experience.
SUBARU OUTBACK: Achieved the highest possible score. By Carol Irving ONE of the top concerns for drivers is knowing that your vehicle has passed the most rigorous safety tests. Suburu’s manufacturers, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd (FHI) can therefore take pride in their recent awards for preventative safety. The Subaru Outback, Legacy, WRX
S4 and Levorg, equipped with Subaru’s unique ‘EyeSight’ driver assist system, have received the top rating of Advanced Safety Vehicle-Plus (ASV+) in the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) preventive safety performance assessment. The test was conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport (MLIT) and the National Agency for Automotive
Safety & Victims’ Aid (NASVA). This year’s JNCAP preventive safety performance assessment involves a rear visibility test which evaluates the displays that provide the driver with information captured by rear-facing cameras as well as testing two systems, the Autonomous Emergency Braking System (AEBS) and the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS).
The Outback, Legacy, WRX S4 and Levorg each achieved the ASV+ ratings with the highest possible score of 46 points. All of Subaru’s EyeSight-equipped models tested in the assessment so far have been awarded with the ASV+ designations, which demonstrates the EyeSight’s strong pre-crash safety performance.
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HEAD-TURNERS: Line-up of classic cars
A touch of class on Spain coastlines WHETHER you are a car fanatic or not, there is one sight that turns heads everywhere, and that is the presence of a perfectly polished and pampered classic car on the roads. Classic cars will always draw admiring glances from passers-by and create a talking point. In recent years, classic car clubs have sprung up and many now boast a healthy membership. Not only do classic car clubs offer a great way to discover some of the most spectacular places to see in Spain, but they are organisations which help owners share their expertise and knowledge. Many consider these clubs an asset to the community. Coast Classics are just one of the clubs which was founded by Andreas Ullstein and Anton Paramonova back in 2009 and their sole purpose was to promote the restoration of American Classic Cars.
Anyone can join, no matter what model they own, but it must have been built before 1982. Another club boasting hundreds of club members is the Classic Car Club of Andalucia, established in 2008 by founder Ian Giles. Costa Blanca is home to the well known Phoenix Car Club that began back in 2007 by a few enthusiasts that were eager to take to the roads, and now take pride in a growing membership. Mallorca has also been blessed with the presence of classic motors on the roads as the beauty of the island creates a perfect backdrop for cruising around in style. The Classic Club Mallorca was formed over 15 years ago by a group of enthusiasts in Port d’Andratx and today the membership stretches across every corner of the island, so there seems to be no shortage of interest in this elegant activity.
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The new Fiat 500 has connectivity and style designed to cause a stir CHANGES to the headlights promise increased night vision By Carol Irving THE New Fiat 500 launches eight years after the first one, and nearly 50 years after the first ever small Fiat car in 1957 with 3.8 million having been sold so far. Features on this latest model will include new bumpers, front and rear light systems and a new range of colours. But these additions are not just style based, additions like changes to the headlights promise to give increased night vision due to innovations in the shape of the lenses. The new Fiat 500 Pop Star and Lounge models also offer 15-inch alloy wheels as standard and for an extra £370 (€530) 16-inch wheels can be yours. Colours which still include the standard Bossa Nova white, also include two brand new colours - Glam Coral pastel and Avantgarde Bordeaux metallic. There are now six pastel shades, five metallic colours and one tri-coat finish (Urban White). For extroverts, a black-yellow or black-red ‘Second Skin’
FIAT 500: Features include new bumpers and a new range of colours. option will make sure you get noticed around town. If you really want to cause a stir, a ‘Second Skin’ on the belt line or the upper half of hardtop models can show off Ethnic (geometric pattern), Lord (classic tartan), Comics (pop decoration), Navy (nautical patterns) and Camouflage (military) patterns. Beauty is not just skin deep though and on the inside, the dashboard design also includes the Uconnect infotainment across the range with a touchscreen unit in the Lounge model which has steering wheel audio
controls, USB ports, Bluetooth hands-free calling and music streaming voice recognition. There is also an SMS reader for reading text messages on
compatible phones. Integrated Sat Nav and Tom Tom are also included. • On sale in September priced from £10,890 (€16,000).
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Fiat Chrysler create a 400mph future super car driven by air DRIVER will have to wear a special suit By Carol Irving
THE Street and Racing Technology team at Fiat Chrysler has created a super racing car of the future powered by a V-10 engine with 2,168 horsepower at the rear wheels. Its front wheels will be driven pneu-
matically - by air - with a speed of 404mph. The speeding car will be so rapid that its driver will need to wear a special suit just to survive the experience. The SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo was created after the company held a design competition for a 2035 futuristic car.
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A thrilling finale was seen at the 144th Open held at St Andrews THREE-MAN play-off provided a grand finale - with the winner of the trophy being Zach Johnson Getting in the swing with Campbell Lamont
By Tony Myles WHEN the dust has settled and the historians are describing the past few days golf at St Andrews, how will they choose to immortalise it? There are a few stand-out highlights: * Fans of links golf The vagaries of the British weather will no doubt feature in any summary and of course the harsh conditions meant that the event was carried over for a fifth day when the main beneficiaries were the fans who were able
GOLF CHAMPION: Zach Johnson takes the Claret Jug. to buy tickets for the final round for only £10. As everyone knows, when you play a golf competition at a seaside resort in the UK then the only guarantee upon which you can rely is that the weather WILL play a part. But even the hardy regulars who play
Marina Phoenix Golf Society THURSDAY’S team game at Marina Phoenix was a Texas Scramble with a difference, each team having a free kick, a free throw and a one metre piece of string to measure short putts into the hole without incurring a shot. The length of string used is discarded and the remainder saved for another hole. The result was a great fun game providing an extremely close finish, with only one shot between the first three teams. Steve Dimmock, Marcos Caparros and Jim Budd scored 53.7 to win, followed in second by Brian Mayhew, Isobel Jones and
Richard O’Connor (54.3) and Tony Cordingley. Jim Laing and Mark Upchurch were third (54.7). There were also nearest the pin prizes for Ali Mahmud (14th) and Hylton Smith (5th). This week’s individual Stableford result saw Margaret Budd, on 36 points win the ladies division from Jean Wilkinson (31) second, and Val Eccles (30) third. For the men, Alf Taylor scored 37 points to beat Jim Budd (35) in to second place, followed by Brian Mayhew (34) third. Ring Jim on 950 162 727 / 600 353 670.
the course most frequently expressed surprise that play was allowed to begin on Saturday morning when any ball on a green did not merely waver it actually raced away. Common sense eventually prevailed and play was cancelled until much later.
* Nostalgia - Farewell to a superstar With a final emotional wave from the Swilcan Bridge, Tom Watson left after the first two days and the romantic hope that he would make the cut were dashed.
* Newbies - Competing with the pros Congratulations to each of the five amateurs who made it into the final two rounds and for a while the possibility of Paul Dunne continuing his great run and winning outright seemed a real possibility. Then, as many were asking what would happen to the £1.15m winner’s purse, he lost his lead within the first couple of holes on the final round. * Three-man play-off Could there have been a better conclusion? The three players who extended the competition provided a grand finale and what an excellent ensemble with Louis Oosthuizen from South Africa, Zach Johnson from the USA and Marc Leishman from Australia. The winner of the Open Championship is crowned Golf Champion and the name engraved on the trophy is Zach Johnson.
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Liverpool have signed Christian Benteke from Aston Villa for £32.5 million (€38 million).
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GOLF - Congratulations to Zach Johnson who won the 144th Open Championship at St Andrews, in a play-off with Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman. TENNIS - Great Britain are in the semi-finals
of the Davis Cup for the first time in 34 years after beating France in the quarter-finals at Queen’s Club. Andy Murray was an inspiration, winning both his singles matches and the doubles with his brother Jamie. Next up, between September 18-20, it’s Australia for a place in the final against either Argentina or Belgium. CRICKET - In the second Ashes Test, Australia (566-8 dec. and 254-2 dec.) thrashed yes THRASHED - England (312 and 103) by 405 runs in just four days - their third biggest winning margin over the Poms ever and their
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England are reduced to ‘Ashes’; Zach top man best since 1946 when they won by an innings and 332. Steve Smith with a first innings knock of 215, became the first Aussie since Don Bradman in 1938 to score a double century at Lord’s. In truth, except for perhaps four players, England were rubbish as an aggregate attendance of 104,446 saw them battered into submission. The third Test at Edgbaston starts on Wednedsday. FORMULA ONE - On Sunday, we have the Hungarian Grand Prix from Budapest, which was won last year by Red Bull’s Aussie Daniel Ricciarado.
INSPIRATION: Andy Murray won his singles and doubles.