Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca North 13 - 19 August 2015 Issue 1571 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1571

13 - 19 August 2015

COSTA BLANCA NORTH YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Local paper upsets animal rights fans

CHARITIES dismayed at article promoting bullfights

By Jason Bailey THE content and positioning of an article promoting bullfighting in a local English-language newspaper has angered Marina Alta residents. The article, which was about a famous Spanish bullfighter appearing at Benidorm’s bullring was placed near to adverts for PEPA Animal Charity and Paes animal welfare’s conference. Jacky Hazeleger of Tanamera S.P.A.I.N. dog rescue said: “I was dismayed to see an article that promoted the cruelty of bullfighting, and it was unfortu-

nate that it was so close to adverts for animal charities.” He added: “Also the fact they were offering reduced rates for children appals me. We should be teaching children to respect, love and protect animals, not to goad and bait them until they are too weak to defend themselves

and then kill them.” Alicia Gonzalez from Altea, who was taken to bullfights as a child, said the Spanish themselves were becoming ashamed of their tradition. “There has definitely been a change in attitude towards bullfighting and bull-running. More and more

Spaniards are opposed to the cruelty and are voting with their feet,” she remarked. However, Ric Rolanski, an author and bullfighting aficionado, believes it is one of the most emblematic ‘rituals’ of Spain and for many an art form that should not be banned.

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LOCAL NEWS

A fine to-do OVER the first weekend in August, Benidorm’s Local Police fined 27 people, all tourists, for improper use of the m o b i l i t y sc o o ters made famous by Marge in the Benidorm television series.

Following complaints of h o o lig a n is m as w ell a s drink-driving in previous years, the former town h all in tro d u c e d b y -law s limitin g th eir u s e to the over-55s and the disabled.

Combined action THE Finestrat and Villajoyosa mayors met to discuss joint strategy for La Cala. The seasonal and permanent populations of La Cala de Finestrat and neighbouring La Cala de Villajoyosa have grown so rapidly that the respective town halls intend to take combined action on infrastructure and other initiatives to improve the image of the area.

Every little helps ALL political parties in Teulada Town Hall voted in favour of a motion to alleviate the plight of local growers and livestock raisers. Both sectors have been se-

riously affected by the drought and the council proposes to give them income tax breaks as well as exemption from the IBI rates on farm properties.

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A busy weekend for emergency services TWO crew members fell overboard from a pleasure boat in bad weather By Jason Bailey JAVEA’s lifeguards, maritime rescue boat and emergency helicopter were called to assist in rescues twice on the same day. The onset of bad weather created difficulty for a pleasure boat in the Sardinera cove when two crew members fell overboard. A passing boat, Redfish, heard the call for assistance and went to help, towing the drifting boat to safety until the emergency helicopter, Helimer Maritime Rescue 204, arrived. The rescue was hampered by heavy seas and once they were picked up they were taken to the regional fire station. Later that day a 17-year-old broke his leg after ‘tombstoning’ from the rocks at the Arenal beach. He disregarded prominent posters that forbid jumping into the

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AIR SEA RESCUE: Kept busy this summer. shallow sea from this point and broke his leg as he hit the bottom. The Red Cross lifeguards attended the incident and

treated the teenager for shock. He was taken to Denia hospital where he was said to be in a stable condition.

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Karaoke blues PO LIC E ha ve be e n stopping Karaoke performances as they classify them as live music. B a rs in La C a la Finestrat have been visited by the police and told they are allowed to

play the backing track but they are not allowed to have a microphone as then they are in breach of their licence. O ne loc a l re s ide nt said it was ridiculous as they kept singing without a microphone and it was louder than using a microphone.

Bullring protest THE bullring in Benidorm was only a quarter full for the return of Jesulin Ubrique, the well- known matador. There were only 1,800 tic ke ts s old and the Plaza de Toros can hold up to 10,000

Protestor denounces ‘torture culture’.

people. O ut si de t he venue, more than 200 protestors, dressed in black with patches of red pa int t o sym bol i se bloo d, cal l ed f or t he abolition of bullfighting a nd shout ed sl ogans condemning those inside.

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Altea’s yacht club all at sea APPEALS and legal proceedings serve no purpose By Linda Hall ALTEA’S Club Nautico plans to go to the Supreme Court to demand its rights. This decision was prompted by the Valencia Region’s Upper Court (TSJ) rejection of the Club’s call for an end to the present system of temporary operating permits. According to regional legislation, contracts to run nautical installations are put out to tender unless the application comes from a nonprofit making yacht club like Altea’s. In this case renewals are negotiated. The club began operations in 1977, obtaining permission from the central gov-

1977 the year the club began operations ernment in Madrid. Eventually the Generalitat took over the region’s ports but the concession to carry out sporting activities expired 15 years ago. It was then renewed every six months until 2006, at which point the regional government informed the yacht club that authorisation should be renewed on a monthly basis. This ruling has generated “logical uncertainty and anxiety amongst members, employees and their fami-

lies” according to the club at the end of last month. Jose Roman Zurutuza Reigosa who has been president of the club since 1998 has asked since then for a solution. The partial renewals were the only response: “Silence, silence, excuses and excuses time and time again. It’s one evasion after another and enough is enough,” he told the Spanish media. Appeals and legal proceedings have served no purpose when asking for a longer renewal, Zurutuza continued. Neither did it appear that authorities were concerned about the 100 or more direct and indirect jobs generated by the Club Nautico, he said.

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All adrift SIX bundles of hashish were found floating in the sea off Villajoyosa. It is unknown how long the drugs had been drifting for.

Fair shares THE Ciudadanos party in Alicante City has challenged the distribution of representatives on district committees. It is calling for proportional allocation amongst the parties of the governing threeparty council.

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Unemployment falls in Valencian Community JOBLESS total decreased by 30,400 between April 1 and June 30 By Gemma Quinn MORE than 30,000 jobs have been created in the Valencia Region in the last three months. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s according to figures from the latest Active Population Survey (EPA) which relates to the second quarter of the year. Between April 1 and June 30, the jobless total fell by 30,400 (5.16 per cent) to 558,000. However, with a

decrease in the active population of people of working age, the overall unemployment rate is still slightly higher than the national average of 22.37 per cent and now stands at 23.02 per cent. The EPA is a phone-based survey conducted by the National Central Statistics Institute and seeks to identify how many people are technically of an age to work and whether they are in employ-

ment, seeking work or receiving benefits or training. The EPA figures differ from the INEM figures which are published by the

Ministry of Employment as they quote numbers of those registered with the employment offices as being unemployed and seeking work.

IN WORK: More jobs created.

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Dead baby dolphin on beach LIFEGUARDS at Carrerlamar beach in Campello found the remains of a dolphin pup on the shore. Owing to its deteriorated state it was impossible to carry out the usual type of examination in these circumstances, a town hall spokesman explained. Campelloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute of Coastal Ecology said the following day that it was unaware that a dolphin had been discovered on the beach. Institute sources added that this was not unusual as dolphins habitually approach the coast. Far more dead dolphins washed up in the area during the 1990s than at present, he added, owing to a virus that affected the species at the time. Dolphins have regularly been spotted off Campello in recent years, institute sources explained, although the fact that they approached the coast did not mean that they were diseased. The dead dolphin pup on Carrerlamar had probably died at sea and was brought ashore by currents, the institute said.

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HELP raises diabetes awareness DIABETES is a growing condition that can affect anyone at anytime. HELP set up a Diabetes Support Group in 2014 and welcome anyone to their awareness meetings in September. The figures regarding diabetes are worrying. The cases in Britain have doubled in the last six years to 3.8 million, with seven million at high risk of developing the condition and around 700,000 who have diabetes but do not realise it. The meetings are on Tuesday September 8 at Teulada IMED with foot care by Ms Leigh Patterson, Friday September 18 at La Xara HELP Activity centre with nutritional information by Ms Ann Mather. The times for both meetings are 4.30pm 6.30pm and there will be plenty of time for questions regarding any aspect of diabetes. For further information please contact HELP at www.helpdenia.co.uk or visit Facebook, Help of DAMA.

Singing with one voice CHOIR is always looking for new members

ONE VOICE: Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir preparing for a busy season. By Jason Bailey THE Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir is preparing for their busiest season yet. The choir will certainly be striking a chord around the Marina Alta area with concerts in Teulada on Saturday October 10, and the ever-popular Christmas programme in Moraira from Saturday December 5. There will also be seasonal concerts in Javea and Benitachell. In 2016 they have their first choir-to-choir meeting in Barcelona from

Wednesday May 4 to Thursday May 5. The choir is always looking for new members to join. You do not have to be a classicallytrained vocalist, they welcome anyone, of any age, ability and nationality and they also have a very active social section. If you would like any further information contact them at www.costablancamalevoice choir.wikidot.com, or Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir on Facebook or telephone Howard on 669 792 291.

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Better deal for city’s animals DOGS to be allowed on buses and trams Photo by Kristine Paulus

DOGS: Concessions will be given for obedience class graduates. By Linda Hall PET-OWNERS in Alicante City with dog licences will be allowed to enter more public spaces than formerly. The licences, which are to be obligatory and cost €35, will also provide a clear picture of the city’s canine population, said councillor Marisol Moreno. But the council also intends to give something back to dogowners now that they must pay, Moreno said. They will

be entitled to attend obedience courses and those finishing with flying colours will be entitled to take their dogs on buses, trams and to the beach. Regarding the issue of dogs on beaches, there was still work to be done with other council departments, Moreno admitted: “First we need to find beaches where dogs are allowed.” City Hall hopes to put all these plans into action as quickly as possible as well as another initiative to sterilise

the females amongst the city’s colonies of cats. The corporation is currently negotiating with the Alicante College of Veterinary Surgeons so that the sterilisation programme costs as little as possible. At last count there were 120 and City Hall has plans for more courses, this time for the cat lovers who feed the colonies, encouraging them to use dry food. They will become ‘municipal volunteers,’ underlining the importance of their work.

Guardian Angels pool fun EVERYONE enjoyed the annual pool day organised by Guardian Angels, the charity that supports single parents. More than 30 members and their children enjoyed the facilities and pool, which was generously made available in Lliber by Dorothy Place, one of the charity’s supporters. The day was tinged with sadness as Guardian Angels said goodbye to one of their members who is leaving to return to New Zealand. Ann Martin baked one of her delicious cakes and the member also received a Guardian Angels’ plaque.

The hostess, Dorothy, was delighted to be given a bouquet by Guardian Angels’ president Tricia Barr and said she was honoured to be able to help such a deserving cause. Guardian Angels have recently opened a Benidorm branch and are looking for volunteers. If you would like any information or would like to help the new Benidorm branch please contact them on: Benidorm branch: susana1@angelic.com Or for general information about Guardian Angels : www.guardian-angels.es

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Bands brassed off over anthem

BANDS function independently By Linda Hall SUECA (Valencia) Town Hall allegedly ordered a brass band not to play Spain’s national anthem during a fiestas’ procession. The Spanish anthem, which does not have words, is the former Royal March which was first documented in 1761 and attributed to Manuel de Espinosa de los Monteros.

The region’s Music Societies’ Federation (FSMCV) which represents the many brass bands in the Valencia Region is not prepared to comply during the current Sueca fiestas or any others. “Bands function independently,” said an FSMCV spokesman. “Only they decide what to play.” The organisers of the current and other local fiestas

who hire the bands agreed that they did not want to break with the tradition of playing the anthem as religious statues are taken in procession to and from local churches. The town hall stressed that no-one had banned the Spanish anthem. “We suggested that the band played a different march and they agreed,” a source said.

Hailstones wreak havoc HAILSTONES caused more than €3 million of damage in the Vinalopo and El Comtat districts. Olives, almonds, grapes, apples and vegetables were affected as well as roofs, irrigation channels, vehicles and infrastructure in the in-

land area between Beneixama, Banyeres, Bocairent, Valleta de Agres and Muro. Beneixama and Muro town halls are likely to ask for the zone to be declared a disaster area. “No-one had ever seen anything like it,” said Muro Mayor Francesc Valls.

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Rotary powered internet skills WEBSITE template helps to raise funds

FELLOW MEMBER: Peter met up with Chris while he was on holiday. By Jason Bailey A LOCAL Rotarian from Benitachell has welcomed a fellow member from Britain whose internet skills have enabled the association to raise over ÂŁ400,000 to be used for worthy causes.

Peter Romain had been conversing with fellow Rotarian Chris Sweeney via the internet but when Chris, who was holidaying near Torrevieja, realised Peter was just up the coast, the two arranged to meet up and Chris took up the offer to stay with Peter and his

family. Chris has raised a phenomenal sum for the Rotary by designing a template for branches to use when setting up their websites. The template is available for a minimal annual subscription but it gives Rotary branches a unified internet presence.

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Copper is the new gold COPPER cable continues to disappear throughout the province. This time thieves struck in Elda, targeting the municipal football ground, La Sismat, sabotaging floodlights at the Number Two pitch. As they also targeted the drip irrigation installation, the turf cannot be watered until the system is repaired. Although the thieves were interrupted by the Local Police, they still made off with more than 100 metres of copper and were preparing to use their vehicle to yank out more cable. This was the second time that La Sismat was stripped of its copper, following the loss of 500 metres of cable from floodlights in March.

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Little gained from Madrid trip ANSWER due in October after disappointing meeting By Linda Hall OLIVA is sceptical about the results of recent top level meetings focu si n g o n t h e R a mb la d e la Gallinera. The local mayor David Gonzalez Martinez, accompanied by the councillor responsible for town planning and a specialist town hall official recently travelled to Madrid for talks with officials from the ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment and the General Water Directorate. Also present were representatives from the publicly-owned com p a n y Ac u a m e d , c o mmis sioned to channel the Gallinera watercourse to prevent the disastrous floods of the past. The project is currently at a standstill. On his return Gonzalez Martinez met spokespeople from the parties on the local council and all expressed disappointment at the Madrid meeting. The mayor and his colleagues left the capital with only an as-

OLIVA: Town hall awaits Gallinera decision. surance that plans existed to dam the Gallinero upstream although the Director General could not guarantee when or if this would be constructed. A definitive an-

swer would come in October, she said. The European Union is preparing to take disciplinary action against Spain for not completing

the Gallinera project. This is included in other projects that are all aimed at flood prevention and which have been largely financed with EU funds.

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Chain of accidents on motorway kills man A MAN aged 54 has died in an accident on the A-70 motorway in the municipality of Elche. The man was driving a delivery van loaded with shoe boxes and was involved in a collision with three other vehicles, two cars and a truck. The crash came when traffic had slowed and was at a standstill after an accident that occurred just moments earlier at the Monforte del Cid exit which resulted in one minor injury. The man was trapped in his vehicle and freed by fire crews but died from his injuries. It is the sixth fatality from traffic accidents in the province already this summer.

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Festival trampled on Foietes turf DAMAGE is urgently being assessed By Linda Hall BENIDORMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ciudadanos party complained that the Low Festival ruined the Foietes football pitch. It is now unusable, said Csâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; councillor Eugenio Garcia, who urged the town hall to urgently assess the damage done by the thousands attending the event. This should be met by the

organisers, insisted Garcia. The pitch at the Guillermo Amor stadium was in perfect condition beforehand but nine days after the festival, several multisport tracks were unusable, he said. His political party had backed the Low Festival, Garcia stressed, with the proviso that the event involved no extra cost for Benidorm. The Big Events councillor

Jose Ramon Gonzalez de Zarate explained later that according to the agreement signed between the previous council and the organisers, repairing the pitch would be the responsibility of the town hall. Despite this, he was negotiating with organisers who would in any case be paying more than the sum stipulated in the contract.

Your last chance to dance THE last concert in the summer season arranged by the Teulada Moraira Lions will take place on Saturday August 16 on the seafront by the castle in Moraira. If you have attended any of the previous concerts you will know they are fun- filled and designed to get you off your seats and dancing.

The concert will feature the local band Black Glitter and will start at 8.00pm. Although the concert is free the members of TM Lions will be rattling buckets to support their charitable projects. For further information about TM Lions please visit www.teuladamorairalions.org.

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Not so many banking on the Food Bank NUMBERS fell from 50,000 to 45,000 By Linda Hall FEWER people are receiving supplies from the Alicante Province Food Bank. Numbers fell from 50,000 to 45,000 because they are no longer eligible under new European Union requirements stipulating that beneficiaries’ income should not top €5,000 a year. The Food Bank sends the EU surplus supplies to Caritas and other charities in Alicante Province who distribute them amongst the needy. Until now it was up to each association to ask recipients if they were living below the poverty line. That changed at the beginning of

the year when Brussels announced that proof of their finances will be required from social services. Town or city hall employees will also be carrying out inspections. Brussels is not yet asking for documentation, but will do so from October onwards. “So far we have only explained the new situation to the charities,” said the Food Bank director, Juan Vicente Peral. “But that was enough for the number of users to fall by 10 per cent.” Charities seeking Food Bank help have fallen from 250 to 225, added Peral, who foresaw a further descent in both organisations and users between now and October.

FOOD BANKS: EU to keep closer tabs on users.

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At risk of losing niece and nephew CHILDREN are doing well with their relatives By Linda Hall A PEGO couple are battling to prevent Social Services from snatching away their niece and nephew. Pepe and Carmen have looked after the children, now aged two and five, since October 2013. The children are doing well in their care - so well, in fact, they asked Social Ser-

7,000 petition signatures

vices to reduce the number of their visits which have been averaging three a week. Social Services response was to reject the request which they

interpreted as refusal to comply with the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care programme. They also informed Pepe and Carmen their custody status would now be reviewed. Pepe is now collecting documents and references to demonstrate that the children are integrated and now have a family. Petition sheets are available at the town hall. More than 7,000 people have now signed.

Some very early residents in Alcoy ANNUAL archaeological digs have been carried out at El Salt in Alcoy for the last 25 years. Coinciding with this anniversary more than 25 experts will share their experiences throughout August, as they pursue a common

goal of finding out more about the first human who inhabited the area 60,000 years ago. The important site is located behind the gardens of Villa Vicenta, the summer home of the Alcoy-born writer and poet Juan Gil-Albert (1904-1994).

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FAVOURITE Spanish toys on display

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LIFESIZE: Jose Perez Such, Toni Perez and Jose Trigueros at the Playmobil exhibition.

By Linda Hall MORE than 2,000 people have visited ‘Los clicks toman Benidorm’ at the Fundacion Caja Mediterraneo exhibition hall. The clicks in question are the

international Playmobil action toys that were and still are a favourite with Spanish children. Benidorm mayor Toni Perez recently visited the exhibition, accompanied by the Fundacion’s president Jose Perez Such, Jose Trigueros, director

of Esatur which organised the show, and Culture councillor Ana Pellicer. The exhibition is open until September 30 from 6pm to 10pm each weekday and from 11am until 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

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YOUR HOME IS AN ASSET Remember, your home is an asset. It represents a lifelong investment and its imperative that you get the right insurance from the beginning. Whether it’s your own residence, you rent it out or if you’re planning to sell it, your home may be at risk if it is not fully covered. Damage occurring from flood, fires or breakins can be expensive to repair and or replace. Paying a small premium now will protect your investment for the future. FIND OUT EXACTLY WHAT YOUR COMMUNITY IS COVERED FOR Most community covers are basic, so while shopping around for the best comprehensive home insurance, you will need gap or first loss cover to ensure you are protected. Prior to taking out a new policy, find out exactly what is covered by your community policy. Many people in Spain who live in an apartment discover too late they are not adequately covered by their urbanisation’s community insurance.

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Accused husband kills himself in jail ALLEGED inconsistencies in the councillorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of events A SERRA (Valencia) councillor arrested in connection with the death of his wife was found hanged in jail. He had been remanded three days earlier after Guardia Civil investigators found inconsistencies in his story. On the day that his wife died, Marcos Cabo said he was unloading his van, helped by his daughter. Returning to the house he found it in flames, he claimed. Cabo, a Local Police officer on leave of absence, had left his wife Dolores Moya Gonzalez sleeping in the dining room, he said afterwards. Although he tried to enter the blazing house to rescue her, the thick smoke made this impossible, Cabo claimed. After raising the alarm he was later treated in

(Sarah Ross)

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DELIBERATE: Signs show that the fire was intentional.

hospital for burns to his arms and chest. The Guardia Civil questioned Cabo at the time of the fire but took him in for further questioning six days later. Guardia Civil investigators immediately dismissed the likelihood that the fire was accidental. There was a strong smell of petrol and the fire had clearly begun in the dining room although Dolores Moya was found, still dressed, in the bath. The couple were in the midst of separation proceedings and Moya, a former councillor and the mother of Caboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four children, was allegedly depressed. Her body showed no signs of violence and forensic experts are determining whether she had taken, or was given, some type of narcotic.

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COSTA DEL SOL

Los Genoveses in running for Spain’s best beach Kevin Pacheco

ONLINE poll chooses Cabo de Gata bay as Andalucia’s best

LOS GENOVESES: The best beach in Andalucia.

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

AN online poll voted Los Genoveses beach in San Jose (Nijar), the best in Andalucia. Los Genoveses strolled home with 46,764 votes in the Antena 3 competition, leaving Andalucia’s next most popular beach - Matalascañas in Huelva - trailing with 25,128 votes. Now that the 11 finalist beaches have been chosen the public has until the end of the month to decide which is Spain’s best. Will it be in San Sebastian, Asturias, Pontevedra or Cantabria? On the Mediterranean, like Granadella (Alicante), Calblanque (Murcia) or Tossa del Mar (Gerona)? Or it could be much further afield, like Maspalomas in the Canary Islands or the Desnariguda beach in Ceuta Spain’s enclave in North Africa. Los Genoveses is breathtaking and immense and described on the Antena 3 website as “probably the most beautiful bay in the Cabo de Gata national park.” Voting continues until August 31 on www.antena3.com.

AXARQUÍA

3,600 cruisers

Knocked out

One year on

Father arrested

CRUISE ship Ventura arrived in Cartagena bringing more than 3,600 tourists into the city. The P&O Cruise ship was the first of 10 ships that will stop off in Cartagena this month.

GUARDIA CIVIL arrested a man accused of punching a Portuguese tourist who is in Son Espases Hospital in a coma. The events took place in Punta Ballena, Calvia, when the victim was allegedly bothering young women.

THE late director of the Nerja History Museum, Ana Maria Marquez, who was murdered by her former partner in 2014, was paid tribute in an event on August 8 where representatives of the council delivered a commemorative speech.

A MAN has been arrested in Almeria after leaving his two-year-old daughter locked inside a car in the sun in Torrecardenas Hospital car park for more than an hour while he went to see a doctor.

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A FRENCH tourist, 68, was taken to Son Llatzer Hospital in a critical condition after she was saved from drowning by lifeguards on Palma Beach where she had been swimming with her family.

ONE month after a major forest fire burnt to the ground at least 80 per cent of the Lujar municipality in Costa Tropical, the town council is still waiting for the emergency reforestation works to begin.

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Fake kits

A RUSSIAN couple living in es Jonquet is offering a €1,000 reward for anyone who can help to identify a vandal who has sprayed their house with graffiti on several occasions.

LOCAL POLICE in Velez-Malaga last week seized at least 80 counterfeit football kits which were being sold illegally in the Torre del Mar market as official equipment of Spanish national teams.

FOLLOWING a number of cases of drowning, Nijar Council has issued a municipal edict urging bathers to take particular care when swimming off beaches within the natural park, which are not manned by lifeguards.

Cycling danger

Deadly heat

Temper tantrum

MEMBERS of the Lloret de Vistalegre Cycling Club complain dangerous obstacles have been placed in the Coll de sa Creu area. They cleared away rocks and branches, but they returned the next day.

THE second death this year in the Axarquia region from heatstroke happened on Saturday (August 8) in Torrox, when a man who was working in a greenhouse collapsed. He could not be revived.

TWO men suspected of having shot at passersby with a pellet gun outside a disco in Mojacar last week after bouncers refused to let them in have been arrested, one in Garrucha and the other in Vera.

Good crop

False policeman

Mobility rescue

THE 14 wineries in Santa Maria, Santa Eugenia, Binissalem and Sencelles under the Binissalem Certificate of Origin have begun the 2015 harvest and expect a good crop due to the high temperatures.

A 23-YEAR-OLD man was arrested by National Police after allegedly pretending to be a police officer to steal items from a group of youngsters in Motril. He was taken into custody.

A MAN aged 87 had to be rescued by the Guardia Civil after becoming confused and driving his mobility scooter the wrong way along the A7 motorway near El Ejido at 10pm.

MARITIME Rescue personnel evacuated to hospital a crew member of a fishing boat that was around 30 miles southeast off the coast of Cartagena, after falling on deck and breaking his leg.

Lorry overturns TRAFFIC was forced to a standstill on the N-340 in Orihuela after a truck overturned. The lorry was carrying food products when it overturned on a turn by the industrial estate.

Lottery winner A LUCKY ticket holder in Dolores has won €65,000 on the weekend’s EuroMillions lottery draw. The ticket was bought from a kiosk in the Plaza de España in the town.

Rains break AFTER days of threatening, a storm reached the Vega Baja on Monday afternoon. In Torrevieja more than one litre of rain fell per square metre and was the first serious rainfall in 116 days.

Funding announced MALAGA Provincial Council will be spending an excess €26 million from last year on 179 projects across the province including water supply, lighting, drainage, road repairs and renovations of public buildings.

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Animal friendly ADRA is to bring in new regulations regarding animals which will force dogowners to provide a sample of their pets’ DNA so owners can be tracked down and fined if mess is left on the streets.

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Shorter waits THE Health Board has published a report revealing that over the first six months of this year people in Malaga Province have had to wait just 48 days for the 71 most common surgical procedures.

Cooling crisis JULY’S extreme heat caught suppliers unawares, causing a general shortage of air conditioning units and electric fans almost everywhere in Malaga and the Costa del Sol. One supplier reported having sold 1,600 units in just one month.

Expensive ride TWO French tourists were fined €500 each after police reported them racing along streets, swerving between and even overtaking cars on rented electric scooters.

Alleged scammers FIVE people have been arrested by the National Police for suspected holiday villa rental fraud in Marbella. The group allegedly demanded payment up front then failed to turn up with keys when customers arrived.

Easy split AN ESTEPONA couple was one of the first in Spain to divorce before a Notary following a new Voluntary Jurisdiction Law coming into effect on July 23. The measure is hoped to reduce waits and costs for mutual consent divorces with no dependents involved.

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Queen of Club Kingsize DENMARK: There was outcry in the international press over a snap of the Danish Queen Margrethe smoking while holding her granddaughter’s hand. The royal household did not make any comment.

Flower power SWEDEN: Twitter users have spotted a great similarity between flowery trainers designed for Adidas by the singer Pharrell Williams and the logo of the right-wing Sweden Democrat political party.

Pops out SWEDEN: Lenny Kravitz suffered a severe wardrobe malfunction on stage in Stockholm, when his leather trousers ripped along a vital seam releasing a part of his anatomy no fans had expected to see. Spare trousers were supplied immediately.

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Milk price protests FARMERS take direct action DAIRY farmers across the UK have been protesting at the low prices paid for milk by supermarkets and dairy consortiums, with tactics including blockading a Cheshire depot with cows and clearing the shelves of milk in a number of Morrisons, then passing the milk on to local charities.

Death on stage A CONTROVERSIAL play about how to work round euthanasia laws went ahead at the Edinburgh Fringe, following safety concerns. ‘Dicing with Dr Death’ by Dr Philip Nitschke is described as “a rip-roaring ride through his 20 years working with life’s one certainty: death.”

T’Tour grows THE new ‘Tour de Yorkshire’ cycle race attracted so much support when it was held for the first time

BRITISH PRESS Dog muck avenger A SUFFOLK man is so incensed by dog fouling that he’s taken to hiding camouflaged in bushes, filming alleged culprits. The vigilante confronts his prey, and threatens to send the images to the police if the mess is not cleaned up, unless, he says, they are “about seven feet tall.” this year that an extra day has been added to the event for May 2016. The event is a legacy of the Tour de France’s ‘grand depart’ opening stage in the county in 2014.

Tap bug MORE than 30,000 Lancashire households had to boil their tap wa-

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ter for days last week when a microbial parasite was found at a Preston water treatment plant. The bug could cause bad stomach upsets.

Parrot plunder A £2,000 parrot was stolen from a Manchester pet shop by a thief on a bicycle, who made off with the green-wing macaw, called Charlie, perched on the handlebars.

Bus shot SHOTS were fired at Herta Berlin’s team bus from a gunman on motorbike, a day before the football club were due to play in the first round of the German Cup. The driver was alone on the bus at the time, and he escaped unhurt.

THE German Defence Ministry is to spend €6 billion on improving substandard army equipment, including planes, helicopters and tanks. The move follows a number of incidents where the military were lacking in functional transport.

Bravo!

Max won’t stop

NORWAY: A college in Seljord has launched a course in traditional Viking crafts, including sword forging, roof thatching and Norse jewellery making.

A TREASON probe into a news site launched by German prosecutors has been dropped. Netzpolitik.org journalists had reported on government plans to increase internet surveillance.

Army spending

DENMARK: Danish singer MØ has had a huge hit in the US with her song Lean On. The pop star was at number six in the Billboard charts, making her Denmark’s biggest US smash in 50 years, bigger than Aqua’s infuriating Barbie Girl.

Viking school

Families seek redress FAMILIES of victims of the Germanwings crash in the Alps are to take the airline’s parent company Lufthansa to court in the US, after rejecting a compensations offer. American courts have provision for payments for emotional damage.

Mo’ hits

SWEDEN: One of Sweden’s biggest acting names, Max von Sydow, will appear in the next series of Game of Thrones, playing the character Three-Eyed Raven. The busy 86-year-old will be seen later this year in the new Star Wars.

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AMSTERDAM: More expensive.

Rents rise in Dutch cities AMSTERDAM ‘most expensive ever’ DUTCH cities have seen sharp climbs in rents over the last year, the highest leap of 9 per cent happening in Rotterdam, and Amsterdam’s rise of 7 per cent making the city more expensive to live in than ever before.

Crane collapse THERE was panic in the town of Alphen aan den Rijn when a crane collapsed onto a pavement, sending pedes-

DUTCH PRESS trians running for their lives. About 20 people were injured, but no one was killed.

Final destination A HORRIFIC accident was narrowly avoided near Maastricht when a quick-

thinking train driver slammed on emergency brakes seconds before he would have hit a truck filled with gas cylinders stuck on the rails. “I thought that I had landed in a Final Destination movie,” the driver said afterwards.

Waste not… THE Sail Maritime festival in Amsterdam is asking male visitors to pee at particular places - so their urine can be collected and turned into fertilizer.

A WOMAN was saved from a bullet by her bra, after wandering into the path of a boar hunt near the town of Gadebusch. The shot hit her underwire and bounced off, leaving her just badly bruised. Police are investigating.

No nude hike A NUDIST ramble route planned for Brandenburg was scrapped after a TV news report on the naked hike fuelled local complaints. There are existing nudist hiking trails in Germany, in the Harz mountain range and Lüneburg Heath.

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TONNES of food being destroyed

CONTRABAND CHEESE: Russia is destroying food items imported from the EU as part of ban. RUSSIAN officials have begun destroying tonnes of European food on the orders of Vladimir Putin following a controversial decree to crush, burn and bury ‘contraband’ food including cheese, fruit and meat.

Reprisal killing A SUPERGRASS has been killed by crime lords who had him on a hit-list. Russian whistleblower Alexander Perepilichnyy was killed outside his UK home after his movements had been studied.

No visa RUSSIA is attacking the Home Office claiming four of their diplomats have been forced out of London after the British Government refused to fully extend their visas. They said it was a violation of the Vienna Convention.

Church volunteers VOLUNTEERS from all over Russia are working in the Vologda Region to save the 18th century Church of the Nativity from destruction from the waters surrounding it. Volunteers are strengthening brick work and water defences.

Corruption concern VLADIMIR PUTIN’S spokesperson has been caught up in corruption allegations. Dmitry Peskov was pictured at his recent wedding wearing a watch estimated at €560,000. His declared annual income is around €130,000.

Feared dead RUSSIAN free diving champion Natalia Molchanova, aged 53, is feared dead after going missing off the coast of Formentera, Balearic Islands. The search for her has now been called off.

Citizen positivity ACCORDING to a new study, 81 per cent of Russians believe the situation in the country is positive but 40 per cent think that the most difficult times for Russia are still ahead.

Islamic threat TWO thirds of Russians are aware of the existence of the Islamic State, and half of them see the extrem-

Dmitry Peskov.

ist organisation as a threat to Russia’s and the world’s security, according to a Public Opinion Foundation report.

New coach LEONID SLUTSKY, head coach at Moscow’s CSKA football club, is now in charge of Russia’s national football team, an appointment supported by the Sports Ministry. Russia is currently in third place in the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers.

Online shopping ONLINE shopping has increased 23 per cent in the first six months of 2015, thanks in part to the Ruble remaining weak against the Dollar and Euro.

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The Bank of England maintains the record low Bank Rate at 0.5 per cent SIZE of the Asset Purchase Programme to remain at £375 billion By Steve Walsh THE Bank of England has announced that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) that sets monetary policy in order to meet the 2 per cent inflation target, has done so in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment.

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16.9 billion pounds of cash flows will be reinvested.

At its meeting on August 5, the MPC voted by a majority of 8-1, to maintain the Bank Rate at 0.5 per cent. The Committee voted unanimously to maintain the stock of purchased assets financed by the issuance of central bank reserves at £375

Academic qualifications are important, as is financial education. schools are forgetting one of them. Robert Kiyosaki. American businessman and author.

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Surveillance drones SPAIN has decided to buy four Reaper surveillance drones from the US, the defence ministry reported, making it the fifth European nation to equip itself with US-made devices at a cost of €25 million. COKE BOTTLING: New company will be the largest.

Emerging CocaCola Empire SOL DAURELLA is turning a 64-year-old Spanish family bottling empire into an international powerhouse as she helps lead a merger of Coke bottlers in Europe. Daurella will be chairwoman of Coca-Cola European Partners plc, the publicly traded company that will be formed from the three-way combination of Daurella’s Co-

ca-Cola Iberian Partners SA, Germany’s Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG and Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. The new company, with 2015 revenue of about $12.6 billion, will become the largest independent Coke bottler. In her new role, she extends the ascent of a Catalan business clan that secured a Coke bottling accord in 1951.

BBC in Spain BBC Worldwide has signed deals to broadcast a branded block of BBC Earth content via public broadcaster Canal+ 1 in Spain. “It is a key part of our strategy to bring the highest-quality content and the BBC Earth brand to wider audiences,” said Tobi de Graaf of BBC Worldwide.

Best of four SPAIN emerged as the best performer of the Eurozone’s big four economies last month as the single currency area largely shrugged off the impact of the Greek debt crisis.

Blame it on the weather WITH the average temperature in Scotland over the last two months falling below the 12.6 degree summer average, the north of Britain is heading for its coldest summer since 1972. It isn’t the first time that Marks and

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Spencer boss Marc Bolland has blamed unseasonal weather for the decline in sales figures of his fashion ranges, but the wet and windy summer weather could provide him with the perfect excuse if they see another slump.

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IBM buy Merge Healthcare Inc IBM Corp (IBM.N) said it would buy medical image company Merge Healthcare Inc (MRGE.O) in a $1 billion (€918 million) deal and combine it with its newly formed health analytics unit, which is powered by its famous Watson supercomputer. IBM plans to combine data and images from Merge Healthcare’s medical imaging management platform with Watson’s cloud-based healthcare computing system.

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COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Kingfisher 373.15 -0.85 Land Securities Group 1,329.50 1.50 Legal & General Group 274.60 0.30 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 81.20 -0.93 London Stock Exchange Gr 2,583.00 17.00 Marks & Spencer Group 548.50 2.50 Meggitt 510.00 5.50 Merlin Entertainments 400.50 -1.00 Mondi 1,599.50 2.50 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 183.25 -1.15 National Grid 857.95 -2.55 Next 7,922.50 17.50 Old Mutual 226.85 -0.15 Pearson 1,191.50 0.50 Persimmon 2,088.00 4.00 Prudential 1,519.25 -9.25 Randgold Resources 3,848.00 -55.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,239.50 -7.50 RELX 1,093.50 0.50 Rio Tinto 2,549.00 -38.50 Rolls-Royce Group 804.75 0.75 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 342.40 -3.10 Royal Dutch Shell 1,862.50 -23.00 Royal Dutch Shell 1,884.50 -21.50 Royal Mail 499.30 -2.20 RSA Insurance Group 506.25 0.25 SABMiller 3,393.75 -7.25 Sage Group (The) 525.00 6.00 Sainsbury (J) 264.80 -2.90 Schroders 3,107.50 7.50 Severn Trent 2,182.00 -8.00 Shire 5,347.50 47.50 Sky 1,082.50 -2.50 Smith & Nephew 1,177.50 -3.50 Smiths Group 1,188.00 -1.00 Sports Direct International 803.00 -2.50 SSE 1,534.50 -7.50 St James's Place 968.25 -3.25 Standard Chartered 915.50 -10.90 Standard Life 439.75 -2.15 Taylor Wimpey 201.55 1.95 Tesco 214.58 -1.22 Travis Perkins 2,115.50 -9.50 TUI AG 1,047.50 -5.50 Unilever 2,959.50 9.50 United Utilities Group 882.50 -5.00 Vodafone Group 242.35 0.50 Weir Group 1,519.00 -16.00 Whitbread 5,187.50 7.50 Wolseley 4,228.50 14.50 WPP Group 1,444.50 3.50

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Most Advanced Aquinox Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Career Education Corporation Stamps.com Inc. Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2U, Inc. ServiceSource International, Inc. MDC Partners Inc. Planar Systems, Inc. Approach Resources Inc. Sunrun Inc. Amarin Corporation PLC

$ 10.42 $ 4.20 $ 84.40 $ 24.54 $ 38.31 $ 5.70 $ 19.34 $ 4.44 $ 2.77 $ 10.14 $ 2.33

8.63 ▲ 482.12% 0.95 ▲ 29.23% 18.33 ▲ 27.74% 5.22 ▲ 27.02% 6.26 ▲ 19.53% 0.92 ▲ 19.25% 3.01 ▲ 18.43% 0.69 ▲ 18.40% 0.39 ▲ 16.39% 1.37 ▲ 15.62% 0.29 ▲ 14.22%

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Is it OK to walk out of your current job without a fall-back plan? THE pain of having no salary each month will hit home fast, therefore think about your lifestyle first and make a plan MOVING ON: But how do you pay your rent, buy food and find another job?

Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

WE’VE all had a boss who is less than ideal. Mine was a bitter 50-plus year old woman who would shout, throw things at my desk and generally just be very unpleasant and disrespectful. When one morning she arrived at the office, opened the door and took a step over some letters on the ground that had fallen from the post box and hollered at me to “pick those f***** letters up,” that was the last straw - I quit. Without thinking about how I would pay rent, buy food or whether I’d find another job, I walked out the door. According to a new study this trend of upping and leaving a job without having anything else lined up is a trend among young

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Table service THE latest business idea from McDonald’s, the fast food giant, is to begin offering table service in some restaurants in a bid to revamp its image and reverse falling sales. Customers can come into the restaurant, order food at a touchscreen kiosk, then go to a table to wait for their meal to be brought over.

No Boatski RUSSIA and France have terminated a contract worth €1.2 billion for France to supply two Mistral-class amphibious assault ships to Russia. The deal was signed in 2011 but France faced pressure to withdraw from the arrangement after Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine.

BMW death JOHANNA QUANDT, German billionaire and BMW shareholder has died at age 89. She was the widow of industrialist Herbert Quandt, who saved the luxury car manufacturer BMW from bankruptcy in 1959. The Quandt family holds a large stake in BMW AG. Her shares will go to her children who now own about 47 per cent of BMW.

employees these days. Whether it’s a mean boss, unsatisfying work, a boring work environment or hating the job, the itch to quit comes pretty quickly to many young people. Eighty-six per cent said that even though they know job hopping looks bad, it wouldn’t stop them from walking out the door. Young people nowadays are apparently attracted to small independent companies and unlike previous generations a job isn’t for life, but only until something better comes along. This drive to be happy in one’s workplace is an admirable quality but even still experts say if you’re really unhappy and want to move on, or you’re ready for new

challenges, do start looking for another job just don’t take a rash decision. A thoughtful transition can really help your career and here are some ideas on how to do just that. Think about how your CV will look with a big gap in it if you hastily leave a job. A good idea is to immediately enrol in a course to further your professional development once you leave a job so that your CV is filled with something productive during the time you’re searching for something else. The pain of having no salary each month will hit home fast. Therefore think about your lifestyle. Six months before quitting, work on a business plan and save up. Move to a smaller apartment and cut back on travel and going out with friends. Or, if possible move back in with your parents, as rent is usually a massive expense. And remember - don’t go out guns blazing either. It’s not wise to burn bridges as old colleagues could become future clients!

It’s full steam ahead for the La Quinta Golf & Spa Resort in Marbella AN American consortium this week signed a deal to redevelop a Benahavis location into a luxury resort, including a 27-hole Championship course. The Westin La Quinta Golf & Spa Resort will feature 172 luxurious guest rooms, including five suites and one Presidential Suite, which offer sweeping views of the sea, gardens, and golf course. When the hotel opens, guests will enjoy signature Westin services and amenities, such as the worldrenowned Heavenly® Bed and reinvigorating Heavenly® Bath experience. The hotel will also consist of extensive leisure facilities, including WestinWORKOUT® studio, an outdoor pool and access to an expansive 1,500 square metre Heavenly® Spa.

PRESTIGIOUS MARKET: Guests will enjoy signature services and amenities. “We are delighted to partner with Inversiones Hoteleras La Quinta S.L.U. and welcome back this magnificent resort in the prestigious market of Marbella as the third Westin in Spain,” said Michael Wale, President,

Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. “Westin has reached a loyal following with its winning approach to well-being and will continue to expand its footprint throughout the region.”

Payrise for civil servants THE Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Friday promised Spain’s 2.5 million civil servants a 1 per cent pay rise in the 2016 budget. This is their first rise in five years because of the tight measures needed in cutting public spending during the country’s 10 year economic crisis. He said the improving economy of today enables some recompense to be made for the sacrifices made by civil servants. The measure comes as Rajoy’s conservative Popular Party prepares for general elections by the end of the year. The party hopes the economic recovery will help stem its plunging popularity ratings in time. Many will see this move as a win win move for the PP, as the results of the recent local elections showed them a popularity boost was desperately needed, and what better pep up than a pay rise.

FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL BUSINESS EXTRA

On a roll SPAIN’S economy is undergoing a turnaround of sorts. The unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in five years, exports are rising and the economy is expected to grow better than this year

500% rise NETFLIX is up over 500 per cent in five years. Netflix has become an entertainment juggernaut that has transformed the media and viewing habits of millions.

Good security TECH giant Apple spends just under $700,000 per year on its CEO’s home security. But Tim Cook’s security is a tiny fraction of Apple’s earnings - it’s on its way to reporting a $53 billion profit this fiscal year.

Poor Saudis OPEC leader Saudi Arabia, is having to borrow money. The oil kingdom is facing a big hole in its budget, caused by the slump in oil prices and a sharp rise in military spending.

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Service with a smile 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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I AM sure that you can pick up on your own experiences. Of many that come to my mind there is a pub-restaurant in England and an Asian restaurant here in coastal Spain. The Nag’s Head had a nice enough ambience but to describe the service as anything other than indifferent would be flattery. I used the Nag’s Head as a watering hole once or twice a week. “You know, Paul, I have been taking a drink there for many weeks; we never exchanged names with the owner or the staff.” You could say that bonhomie works two ways. I was however a salesman and geniality is my stock in trade. My brother replied I could bring my custom and wages to that pub for another 10 years. The staff still wouldn’t be interested. In fact, there were a few bar-restaurants in which staff ungraciousness was cringe-making. I still wince at the sight of two bar staff high-fiving each other after

SELF DELUSIONAL: Expensive does not mean superior service. tossing a towel over the pumps on seeing a young man approaching for a last drink. On the upside of things staff attitudes at a wine bar not too far distant were quite different. The staff was mostly work-inexperienced students who clearly loved their jobs, youngsters who genuinely like people. No prizes for guessing which of these

eateries was packed to the door. Now semi-retired, I raise my glass to them and I raise my glass especially to the Asian staff of our local restaurant. My wife and I had dined there just twice several weeks earlier. There was no expectation the staff would remember us. I am sure we all look the same to them too.

The staff did more than remember us, their welcome was as warm and effusive as a family member might have expected. The service was far better than it is in far more expensive restaurants that consider themselves superior. They are self-delusional. You don’t charge for service but you pay a high price if you don’t offer it.

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Immigrants should be rounded up THESE people would have been safe in any of the countries they had passed through LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT ALTHOUGH I do have a great deal of sympathy for the desperate people fleeing from tyranny across the Mediterranean, I can find very little in my heart for the chancers using any means available to get to the UK via the Euro tunnel. These are not the terrorized human beings we see packed in flimsy crafts, risking and often losing their lives in a headlong flight to save themselves. Most of this ‘swarm,’ as David Cameron so eloquently described, have travelled through Tur k e y, Gr e e c e , Ita ly, B elg iu m an d France to finish up at the tunnel way to the UK. These people would have been safe in any of the aforementioned countries, had they deemed to settle there; but they didn’t. This situation has nothing to do with escaping from terror; this is a mob of individuals determined to get a slice of the

UK SHORES: We need to make them realise they cannot scrounge. UK’s hard won cake. The only way to stop them is to make them realise that they will not be at liberty to ponce off the beleaguered British should they manage

to reach UK shores. (Stop putting them up in hotels would be a start!) They need to have it rammed home that should they be caught, they will immedi-

ately be deported all the way back to Syria or Afghanistan or wherever their origins are. Ideally of course the French and British should liaise, using the police and army to forcibly round them up before they can get anywhere near the vehicles and transport. They should all then be shipped to a holding area, where they could be fed and watered and receive medical attention. Following this, in pre-arranged fairly distributed numbers, they should then be given a choice of countries in which to reside. After they have made their choice, they should be given ID cards and permission to work in that country alone. Failure to comply or attempting to enter a non-permitted area should result in immediate deportation. Job done. I dunno, sometimes I really do despair of it all. Have a good week. Thanks for all your correspondence. Fair or foul the ol’ boy can take it. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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THE EU has open borders as there aren’t resources or the will to deal with the numbers of refugees Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

DURING 2014, 170,000 Mediterranean boat people were rescued, 3,500 died. How do they know what the true figure is? Who knows how many made it to Europe without detection? This stretch of the Mediterranean was effectively policed by Gaddafi’s Libya before he was overthrown by NATO West. It is not just the Mediterranean that is porous; the EU is open borders because there aren’t the resources or the will to deal with the biggest shift in rootless refugees since World War Two. Eastern European nations, some overwhelmed by poverty and unemployment, simply don’t have the resources to deal with the crisis. This is an EU that cannot feed its own starving, elderly and unemployed. Wait until they are shoved to the back of the queue to provide for so-called refugees. Ukraine is hastily fortifying its Russian frontiers. This isn’t to stop the Russians from invading; razor wire doesn’t stop armies. It is to prevent desperate

SOLAR ENERGY: Is free.

Greed, pure and simple

AN INVASION: It seems that Russia is being invaded by the Ukrainians. Ukrainians fleeing to Russia. Mainstream media and Washington trolls tell us Russia is invading Ukraine. It seems to me that with 1,400,000 Ukrainians seeking a better life in Russia it is the Russians who are being invaded. Ukraine is larger than Spain; its population of 46 million roughly the same. This Central European nation, once the bread basket of Europe, Europe’s most

fertile nation, now bankrupt begs for loans, the basics of life. Ukraine has six Western European borders. Only through stability and equal prosperity is it possible to contain peoples in their own lands. Install in Ukraine an unpopular Washington EU backed regime, ensuing Civil War and grinding poverty and its borders cannot be sealed.

What then for Europe when border controls at these six frontiers no longer deal with a polite queue of tourists? Try being a border control officer when every day you see coming towards you 10,000 desperate Ukrainian refugees. Is this unlikely? Ask Russia. Next question, what if Russia and Belarus say enough is enough and slam the door? EU, you asked for this.

Be honest now, is it me? I WAS pretty brassed off at having lost my passport, driver’s licence, credit cards and cash Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

HAVING been robbed at Murcia Airport - losing amongst other things: cash; passport, driver’s licence and debit and credit cards - I was pretty brassed off. Obviously I cancelled all cards on the day of the theft but I needed to attend my bank - Sabadell - with the police crime report in order to release the card numbers for me to forward on to the Guardia. Appointment made and being a conscientious soul, I arrived on time. Not so the lady I had come to see, who emerged 10 minutes later and explained that her bosses from head office were in that day. Okaaay. She was a jolly sort and grinned at the list of items I

had been relieved of at San Javier. And her sense of fun was highlighted over the next 10 minutes or so as she shared jokes with staff as they paused to chat at her desk. There was even banter with a customer who she obviously knew. Wonderful. I like meeting new people. I only required two card numbers and after 30 minutes of chin wagging and m u c h tap-

STOLEN CARDS: Needed to be reported straight away.

SHOULD we believe that the government, any government, is working for the people and not just cowering to the wishes of big business? Looking at the fiasco over recent years with solar energy in Spain, it’s hard to believe otherwise. Since before 2005, the powers that be have tried to convince us solar energy is the way of the future. It’s clean, efficient, never-ending, and free! So they began a programme to encourage everyone to use solar energy, even making it law to include solar installations in new builds. They invested heavily in renewable energy to the point where Spain was one of the largest solar farm energy producers on the planet. But it wasn’t long before the big electricity companies started to feel the pinch. With solar panels being constructed on millions of roofs, profits started to drop. Their answer was to increase the price of mains electricity. However, just recently, as the car company Tesla, announced the invention of their ‘Home Energy Solution,’ the government announced they intend to tax home owners who install solar systems, effectively making solar installations worthless. This of course caused public outrage making the government think thrice. Another turn around! Spain’s Industry Ministry this week says it will “lower the charges it intends to impose on individuals who install solar panels.”

ping of the computer keyboard, I emerged with the necessary information. Ten days later I was notified that my replacement cards were ready for collection. After much rummaging around in boxes, only my credit card was in evidence. Perhaps tomorrow, I was told. But I wasn’t having any of that and asked the teller to check his computer for my debit card’s whereabouts. Eventually after much head scratching and one telephone conversation, I was informed it was at another branch. I opted to collect it myself rather than have it sent to Cabo Roig and drove to Campoamor - not far admittedly, but an inconvenience. No problems here and yes, Now we they had my card. want to A week later I received notihear your news. fication that my debit card was awaiting my collecYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE tion at my Cabo Roig - YOUR OPINION branch. www.euroweeklynews.com Be honest - is it me?

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Better to go with the flow Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

IT was always a Spanish tendency to assume that what is not banned is compulsory, which is why Rajoy is mistaken in being so inflexible over Catalunya’s independence. Polls hint that more than half of Catalans do not want it and unless he is careful he will push waverers into the secessionists’ arms.

The carrot... WILL it wash? Finance minister and Hacienda boss Cristobal Montoro promised to lower income tax if Mariano Rajoy is re-elected in the forthcoming general elections. It’s a tempting offer but less enticing than either appears to understand. After all, the promise of an income tax break will mean little to the millions who are still unemployed.

Learning curve for Wert FORMER Education minister Jose Ignacio Wert is now Spain’s ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Despite all the perks, life in ministerial Madrid couldn’t have been easy for muchdisliked Wert, who wasn’t all that popular even inside his own party. He asked to stand down when his wife Montserrat Gomendio was appointed the OECD’s assistant director general for Education in Paris and the famous revolving door debouched Wert into an enviably cushy job. And now he is disliked even more than before, gossip has it, by career diplomats better qualified for the job. JOSE IGNACIO WERT: Wasn’t all that popular even inside his own party.

...and the stick THE present government dangles enticements like Montoro’s on one hand while proffering dire warnings on the other. Pacts like those that changed the colour of town halls and regional government after the May elections will bring instability, Mariano Rajoy has warned. So far neither town halls nor regional governments have imploded even though a lot of the newly-arrived politicians have much to learn. At least the pacts bring with them the necessity of learning to live together, an exercise for which neither Rajoy nor the Partido Popular has shown much interest or aptitude. But hang on a minute: what about the local and regional governments where the PP’s majorities are shored up Ciudadanos? By Rajoy’s own reckoning, they must be unstable too.

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Clarification needed on ITV status of UK-registered cars I FEEL some clarification may be needed for Mr Searl’s article regarding the ITV on foreign-plated cars. I understand, from the multilingual notice at ITV stations, that the ITV is not valid on non-Spanish cars and is only for the peace of mind of the owner. UK law requires the car to have an MOT and road tax for the insurance to be active. Without either, the insurance is invalid and the driver is breaking the law, in Spain or UK. What the legal status is of a UKregistered car with ITV and Spanish insurance, I dread to think! For the safety of all road users, and the good standing of the expats who obey the Spanish law, could I ask Mr Searl, most respectfully, for clarification? Phil McKiernan, Goñar (Murcia)

Atomic bomb I HAVE just seen the Japanese Prime Minister calling for an end to all nuclear weapons. Does he forget that his country was bombed into peace 60 years ago? Does he forget the world has had a period of relative peace for the last 60 years because everyone is scared to go to war because there would be no winners? If we get rid of our weapons we would have a biological war within a short period of time because it cannot be traced to its origin. This is the best of a bad situation, but it’s the best there is. Clive Graham (by email)

Euro vote I READ with interest the two letters regarding the praise for Huercal Overa Hospital (I can vouch exactly the same for Torrecardenas), and also to chase our local MP about staying in Europe. With regards to the EU, it strikes me that the person we should be castigating is the self-satisfied Iain Duncan Smith!

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IT is little wonder that the ramblas and roadsides, not to mention the countryside itself, are littered with the detritus of a throwaway culture. I have a computer Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS, SIA in Spanish) in which the battery has died. This is a lead-acid battery, very toxic and should not be disposed of except at a recognised centre. I emailed my local Ayuntamiento (Cantoria) on the 8th July 2015 asking about ecological disposal arrangements. They replied within 24 hours to tell me that the recycling centre was in Albox and that I needed to contact them. I emailed the Ayuntamiento de Albox on the 9th of July, requesting details on environmental disposal. No reply. Nine days later, the 17th July

If we come out of the EU not only will pensions be frozen but the Spanish Health Service will not be free to pensioners, so nice letters about it will not arrive in the Your Say column. What will happen is that many pensioners who get free health cover, and a slight annual increment to their pension, will become BENEFIT IMMIGRANTS to the country of birth. Harvey (Hogan) Appel, Sorbas, Almeria

Good decision? WOW big news! The government have at last found an answer to all our problems concerning immigration. Get rid of them; make it impossible for them to stay. Bravo… but

2015, I made a complaint regarding their lack of action. Again, no reply. I accept that my Spanish is not perfect but it is comprehensible and has not caused a problem in the past. The message read: Me pido disculpa si mi español no es correcto. Soy Inglés. Soy habitante del municipio de Cantoria. Tengo una acumulador que no funciona, de tipo plomoácido, desde un dispositivo SAI. ¿Puede decirme a donde puedo disponer o reciclar de ella en una manera ecológico, por favor? The temptation now is to just take the dead battery to their offices in Albox and leave it at the desk. Dave England, Cantoria

small problem; what will happen to the holiday and leisure industries that are doing so well in helping us out of recession, and what will happen to our agricultural industry which competes with Spain, which runs almost completely on illegal immigrants on low pay? I will tell you; England will become too expensive to visit because not only will there be no skilled people to do the jobs, but those that do replace them will be costly and not as efficient. It is a fact that the tourist industries are run on immigrant labour, a lot of which is illegal. Most of it is overlooked because it works very well, and anyway, it is mostly foreign-owned. So I await the success that the government is predicting. I hope it’s more successful than Tony’s escapade in Iraq. Clive Graham, (by email)

Slave labour I AM sick to death hearing of people coming to Britain, claiming human rights and saying they have right to a better life. Do they really believe that all you have to do is demand something and claim human rights and that makes it OK? We already have thousands of lazy people claiming benefits, and guess what they say? Yes, you’ve got it; it’s their right. The mind boggles when an immigrant is asked: “Why do you want go to the UK.” He replies: “Because it’s the best country in the world.” When asked: “Don’t you want to go to France, Germany or Italy?” they say they don’t get accommodation and benefits. Am I stupid? Surely the answers

to our problem are to offer the same as they get offered in other countries... nothing, problem solved! We have people described as being in political minorities and they are in danger of their lives. The other day they interviewed Muslim fundamentalists from Egypt. Well, what about the thousands of Coptic Christians that are being burnt alive in their own churches? If you had the time and facilities to screen all these people that are forcing their way into the UK, you would find very few with completely clean hands. What does arise from this immigration situation is the worrying fact that Britain needs willing, hardworking cheap labour to fuel our recovery. Unfortunately, they are thin on the ground from local labour markets. Britain’s successful recovery has been based on firms paying slave wages, but this has enabled the country to recover. This has been achieved to a great extent on immigrant labour. So is this why the steady trail of migrants are getting into the UK? Again the hypocrisy of people who are screaming about sending people back to where they came from, at the same time are happy to buy fruit and veg at ridiculously low prices because they have been picked and marketed for slave wages. Does anybody believe that we could live in the luxury that we do today if it wasn’t for the millions of people working in disgusting conditions for wages that they can barely feed themselves on. I live in this world, and am as guilty as anyone else. But at least I know it. Clive Graham (by email)

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TOW BARS: Must be official approved and fitted in a certified garage. IF you need to tow a trailer with your vehicle and need a tow bar installed, it must be done in an authorised, qualified workshop and in compliance with the law. In 2011, the law in Spain categorised tow bars and standardised the European directive of 2007 which elevated the tow bar from an accessory to a ‘major reform.’ As a result, all tow bars not only must be of an approved and authorised type for the individual vehicle in question, they can only be fitted in certified garages that can issue a technical report; a requirement to ensure the vehicle will pass its ITV inspection. There are two types of tow bars; a fixed ball hook and a removable ball latch. The fixed ball hook does not disassemble and

any form of manipulation is forbidden. The removable ball latch, at the name suggests, is detachable and consists of a fixed element and an easily removable part which may be semi-automatic or by a thread or automatic pressure and ball rotation. Although they can pose a hazard to other road users, protruding from the vehicle and interfering with the shape and design of the vehicle’s safety features in the event of a rear-end collision, there is no legal requirement to remove them when not in use. No tow bar can interfere with the visibility of rear elements such as lights or licence plate. Only officially approved tow bars are permitted in Spain and only for the purpose of towing a trailer or caravan.

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Does lack of MOT invalidate insurance? I feel some clarification is needed for the recent article regarding the ITV on foreign plated cars. I understand from the multilingual notice at ITV stations that the ITV is not valid on non-Spanish cars. UK law requires the car to have an MOT and road Let’s try to be as clear as possible. UK: Section 47 of the Road Traffic Act states that failure to have a current MOT invalidates your motor insurance. In real life, most insurance companies will pay out for relatively small claims, especially those involving third parties. In the case of major accidents, the doctrine of ‘road-

tax for the insurance to be active. Without either, the insurance is invalid and the driver is breaking the law. For the safety of all road users, could I ask for clarification?

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

In real life, most insurance companies will pay out for relatively small claims.

P.M. (Costa Blanca) worthiness’ may be applied, even when the MOT is out of date. SPAIN: The law is not so specific but lack of a current ITV can be grounds for an insurance company to pay only for the damage to a third party and not for the insured vehicle. You are correct that an ITV on a UK-plated car has no legal validity.

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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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) It is hard to fit into a situation this week you thought nothing of putting yourself in a certain position, but now that you are there you see the problem. You are not so much out of place, as feeling rather awkward. Why? This is a new experience for you, and you are unused to new places.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A surprise visit or phone call this week takes your mind back into the past. Perhaps something that you did not fully understand is now explained. Although, there may be elements that you find upsetting midweek, it is important to

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) A door fleetingly opens in front of you

TODAY:

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Doing what is 'right' comes easily to you, but this week throws up a strange situation, and this time doing what is 'right' could have the wrong result. I do hope that doesn't sound confusing, because it is not meant to be. To get the outcome that you desire it may be necessary for you to withhold some information.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) As you know what you want, it should be a simple thing to devise a method of getting it. But you may need a little expert help and lots of determination. Younger people turn out to be most useful in this respect and treat the whole thing as a game.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Having put out feelers for something to do in the summer evenings, it now seems that you are spoiled for choice. Go for new experiences first and the tried and tested later.

Alicante

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) It is always difficult for you to stand by and see others make glaring mistakes, especially a family member. However, there are times when it is important that people work things out for themselves. It is only then that a lesson is truly taken on board.

and you see something desirable. After the door has closed you still see the image. Why do you deny what you need when it is so easily possible for you to attain it? Reach out this week in the right direction and keep moving forward. .

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Non-communication is a worrying thing. You sent out a message some time ago that remains unanswered, so to save yourself agonies, why not telephone? Perhaps you hesitate because of a rejection in the past.

Nonagram

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realise that some things come your way for a good reason.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) It may be that you hesitate when offered an opportunity, not necessarily because you think that you are not up to it. The

Good: 18

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1. In 1911, which American journalist and newspaper proprietor left funds to provide annual prizes for American literature and journalism? 2. Name any two of the four US presidents who have received the Nobel Peace Prize? 3. On which British games show did ‘points mean prizes’? 4. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a five-member committee appointed by the parliament of which country? 5. What is the name of the principal prize awarded annually at the international contest of television light entertainment programmes at Montreux, Switzerland? 6. Which annual British literary prize has been won by Iris Murdoch (1978), Salman Rushdie (1981), Anita Brookner (1984), Kingsley Amis (1986), Roddy Doyle (1993) and Hilary Mantel (2009)? 7. Which black comedy crime comedy film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino won the main prize at the 1994 Cannes film festival? 8. Which Irish playwright won both a Nobel Prize and an Oscar? 9. Which television game show that ran from 1978 to 1988, was hosted by Ted Rogers and featured a booby prize called Dusty Bin? 10. Which US tennis player became the first woman player to win $1 million in prize money, before retiring in 1989?

1. JOSEPH PULITZER, 2. BARACK OBAMA, THEODORE ROOSEVELT, WOODROW WILSON and JIMMY CARTER, 3. PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT, 4. NORWAY, 5. GOLDEN ROSE (ROSE D’OR), 6. BOOKER PRIZE FOR FICTION (MAN BOOKER), 7. PULP FICTION, 8. GEORGE BERNARD SHAW, 9. 3-2-1, 10. CHRIS EVERT

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It may be a bit scary doing something different - you are a strong person, but unused to entering into new experiences. Consider how you would have approached this situation 20 years ago; have you really changed? Are you not the same person? Try to gain a new experience every week.

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‘ SURELY, A DELIVERY BY DRONE CAN NEVER REPLACE THE GRACE AND BEAUTY OF A NATURAL DELIVERY BY STORK?’

A recently-accepted project seems to be running away with itself - did you volunteer to do something small and find out that it is a big task? Never mind, because you are quite able to ask for help, and in doing so you could meet someone who will be very important to you. Do I have your interest now? Good, because you almost walked away from this one, didn’t you? LEO

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You will consider this quite a boring week, no doubt, but that could soon be remedied as you seek out invitations and social events. You are doing no favours, either to yourself or others, if you do not push yourself forward. Others enjoy your company, even though you may be bored with it yourself.

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Across 7 Mend (6) 8 Somewhere near (6) 9 Naked (4) 10 Precise (8) 11 Made fit or suitable (7) 13 Challenges (5) 15 Earnings (5) 17 Own (7) 20 Cellar (8) 21 Dispatch (4) 22 Of or relating to the teeth (6) 23 Made afraid (6) Down 1 Request urgently and forcefully (6) 2 Dislike intensely (4) 3 Clothed (7) 4 Enthusiastic (5) 5 Vacations (8) 6 Have as a guest (6)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 5 represents B and 25 represents C, so fill in B every time the figure 5 appears and C every time the figure 25 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.

English - Spanish

Across:

18 Vocalist (6) 19 Gets healthy again (5) 21 Remain (4)

Down: 1 Seeks, 2 Evade, 3 Griddle, 4 Trench, 5 Rebus, 6 Stylish, 7 Stunned, 12 Pelican, 13 Witness, 15 Ensnare, 16 Retina, 18 Imply, 20 Amigo, 21 Theme.

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

Across 1 Cubo (balde) (6) 4 Mano (4) 8 Despierto (no dormido) (5) 9 Habitaciones (5) 10 Cuento (para niños) (5) 11 Oveja (5) 14 Now (at this time, immediately) (5) 16 Daughter-in-law (5) 17 To pray (say prayers) (4) 18 Flechas (6)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:

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1 Cabras, 4 Lobo, 8 About, 9 Sheet, 10 Camareras, 13 Frase, 15 Smoke, 16 Rata, 17 Armada.

Down: 2 Broma, 3 Anteayer, 5 Owe, 6 Out, 7 Ascensor, 11 Ahora, 12 Ceja, 13/1 Fur coat, 14 Ant.

Down 1 Latón (metal) (5) 2 Nail (metal) (5) 3 Todos los días (5,3) 5 Year (12 months) (3) 6 Two (3) 7 Prisionero (8) 12 January (5) 13 Proyectos (intenciones) (5) 14 Garlic (3) 15 Goose (domestic) (3)

Hexagram

1 Sleight, 5 Rests, 8 Examine, 9 Bayou, 10 Spend, 11 Cushion, 12 Powder, 14 Method, 17 Lattice, 19 Scant, 22 Cheap, 23 Imagine, 24 Nosey, 25 Anemone.

12 Thwarts (8) 14 Struggle between rivals (7) 16 Astonished (6)

1 Tangle, 3 Taught, 8 Airdrie, 10 Tiara, 11 Leeks, 12 Service, 13 Waist, 15 Caged, 20 Artists, 22 Apace, 24 Trite, 25 Obscene, 26 Dreads, 27 Bitter.

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CRYPTIC Across:

1 Trails, 2 Nurse, 4 Altar, 5 Granite, 6 Teased, 7 Heist, 9 Ruses, 14 Astride, 16 Amass, 17 Lasted, 18 Ascot, 19 Meteor, 21 Steed, 23 Adept.

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Across 1 Leave off, it’s Ed’s turn (6) 4 Confinements, we hear, in beds (6) 9 Tell the story about near rat (7) 10 Japanese port, old seaport Asians knew about initially (5) 11 Change people appearing in advertisement (5) 12 Where the stage is set for an operation (7) 13 Treatment providing cure, cut up an eccentric (11) 18 Arab cot is redesigned for a gymnast (7) 20 Hot drink care of the company middleman (5) 22 Found Hydra makes emotional performance (5) 23 Old equipment used by foreign friend for Japanese art (7) 24 Wandered about cultivated garden (6) 25 Superior gambler (6) Down 1 Dismissal of agreement about Ulster (6) 2 Found some fabric in sergeant’s

mess (5) 3 Rise to your feet for a let down (5-2) 5 Run away from antelopes (5) 6 Renegade and characteristic alternative (7) 7 Climbed like a fish? (6) 8 Is it an end to transport? (11) 14 Sure to have new crate at home (7)

15 Touching diplomacy by the Italian Embassy’s head (7) 16 Warned about stray (6) 17 Luxury food unusual for a vicar (6) 19 Introduction to book by mere poet (5) 21 Plan to get a hundred deer (5)

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To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865521508 connecting several sitters with the home owner in order to give each member a choice of options. Fortunately we had recently connected with a house-sitter who worked as an online language coach, an American he had lived in Spain near Barcelona for about 10 years. Originally a marketing professional he had fallen in love with the Mediterranean and become a linguist and a pet-sitter. He found the two worked well together and satisfied his love of pets, especially dogs and working with expats - teaching them Spanish and Catalan, languages he had learned to love. He applied for the housesit and created one possible solution for our worried Gorgeous Granny. At least that was one worry off her shoulders… To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865 521508.

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makes them feel unwell, th ey w ill n ev er ea t it again. This makes them difficult to poison. They also know which foods to eat when they have a deficiency. I believe a study was d o n e w h ere a g ro u p o f rats were deprived of an essential part of their diet (can’t remember if it was a v itamin o r A n a min o a c id ) w h en p re s e n ted with a variety of foods. T h e ra ts ‘k n e w ’ w h ich ones to eat to correct the deficiency.

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AS a behaviourist I would be seeking ways to analyse barking and destructive behaviour to see if particular animals are suitable for Clomicalm or any other drug that might be given by a vet. I would install a video camera in the owner’s home to enable me to study the dog’s behaviour when left on its own. All too often the owner primes the dog before leaving the house. An emotional farewell of “Don’t worry, Mummy won’t be long!” will make the dog believe there is something to worry about. And then a prolonged welcome and greeting could reinforce the separation to the dog. Being punished for barking is not the answer. In the case of such like the citronella-squirting collars, there is an added disadvantage that even if the dog is quiet after getting a nose full of unpleasant scent, that scent remains in his environment, still punishing him when he is silent. Here is what to do if you own a barking dog? First of all, teach the dog a “Shush!” command. This can be done quite easily by allowing the dog two or

BARKING DOGS: Being punished is not the answer.

three barks, then hold a piece of tasty food under his nose - the dog will not be able to sniff and bark at the same time. This gives you several seconds of quietness that you can praise before allowing him to get the treat.

If you live next door, offering help can be a much better tactic than calling the police. Try making a chart of when the dog barks. Most neighbours will be happy to help out here! This could show that the dog starts to bark when the post arrives. Whilst you’re out of the house:

It is generally reckoned that most barking and destructive chewing happens within half an hour of the dog being left alone. Think of ways to entertain your dog for that critical half hour. Offering a tasty bone, or Kong toy stuffed with something nice tasting, just as you are about to leave the house will keep the dog amused for some time. But most of all, cut out the dramatics! No big leaving or arriving acts. Try to ignore the dog for at least 15 minutes before you leave the house, and also ignore him for the same time when you return home. Ignore means do not look at the dog, do not speak to the dog and do not touch the dog. If you are living next door to a barking dog - offering help can be a much better tactic than calling the police!

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EVERYTHING is so much easier when you are younger. You have more time, more energy, less responsibilities. You can practically consume what you like and burn the calories off quickly and easily. But eventually the BIG 40, comes along, your body starts to change shape, and it’s rarely pleasing! Your mid section gets thicker and things that were pertly in place for years, now Wobble A LOT… You are now losing the natural muscle tone of your youth, as studies have shown once we reach our late 30s lean body tissue naturally declines at a rate of around 8 per cent with each decade. WAIT… IT’S NOT ALL DOOM AND GLOOM… You know how the old saying goes… USE it or LOSE it! It’s important to keep lean

muscle mass on our bodies for all sorts of health reasons, but in order for us to maintain an aesthetically attractive body, muscle tone plays a major role. Apart from the fact that muscle burns over twice the amount of energy as fat to exist, it looks good, and it is healthy. Lean toned legs on a man or woman look tremendously attractive. LIKE ANYTHING WORTH HAVING, IT TAKES FOCUS AND EFFORT. Think about adding a Resistance Training programme to your gym session, or find a Good Mixed Circuit Class. My clients train in a Group Circuit. We do a combination of Cardio and Resistance Stations. Each exercise works everything, from Upper and Lower Back, Chest, Arms, Legs, and Core. This keeps them strong and toned and more importantly prevents muscle deterioration.

Marriage could beat alcoholism says new study RATHER than abandoning loved ones who have a drinking problem, try taking them up the aisle as experts believe that marriage could help combat alcoholism. A new study has shown getting married can reduce drinking habits and now researchers at the University of Missouri in the USA hope their findings will help improve clinical efforts to help addicts and lead to more targeted interventions for young adults with drinking problems. Researchers used data from a previous long-term, ongoing study of alcohol disorders and studied how drinking rates changed as participants aged from 18 to 40. It also studied how this change was affected by whether or not they were married and found that marriage led to reductions in heavy drinking.

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Are you getting enough iron? EU recommends 14mg a day TRY a glass of red wine and snack on some liquorice for your daily intake of iron IRON is vital for our general wellbeing and health, helping our bodies to make red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body, and help fight symptoms such as tiredness, pale skin, hair loss and an irregular

14 milligrams a day is the average amount of iron that adults are recommended to have according to the EU

heartbeat. But many of us simply donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough. EU recommendations say that adults should have 14mg of iron a day. But on average, men get only 11.7mg and women just 9.6mg.

LIQUORICE ALLSORTS: One of the lesser well known sources of iron.

Meanwhile, nearly half of girls aged 11 to 18 have less than 8mg a day the amount they need to avoid deficiency. Most people get their iron intake from red meats and vegetables, but vitamin C-rich foods, such as citrus foods are also beneficial as they help with iron absorption. But for quick ways to increase your iron intake, try eating and snacking on some of the lesser well known sources of iron such as: cashew nuts; liquorice allsorts; baked beans; eggs; canned sardines; hummus; tofu and even Bombay mix and red wine, all known to have a strong iron content.

Calls for guaranteed maternity leave

WORKING WOMEN: Lack of protection in the work place. TO mark World Breastfeeding Week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that governments guarantee paid maternity leave of at least four months to promote and facilitate breastfeeding. The WHO expressed concern over the lack of protection of breastfeeding working women who are recommended to breastfeed babies for the first six months. As well as entitlement to at least four months of maternity

leave, the WHO is calling on companies to provide a private area for mothers to be able to express milk during work time and to put in place programmes to prevent discrimination against women and working mothers. It is estimated only a third of babies are exclusively breastfed for the first six months, but studies have shown breast milk provides all the energy and nutrients needed by the child and better protects from infections.

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Cocktails, style and scenery IF you enjoy sipping a cocktail looking out onto azure blue seas, in a stylish setting with relaxed ambience, then a visit to Ritz on the beachfront in Albir will put a smile on your face. Throughout the summer they will be featuring a cocktail of the week, all handmade using the best quality liquor and freshest natural ingredients. This week it is White Russian which is a blend of vodka, coffee liqueur, cream or milk and served over ice. For those who enjoy a fruity sensation Ritz Kiwi Daiquiri will be featured in the coming weeks and there are many more delights to come. Ritz also serve delicious tapas and meals so after a cocktail peruse the menu, you can enjoy the Ritz experience.

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Discover Javea THE tourism bureau in Javea is running a series of informative walks which will take in the history of the town and port as well as other features of life in Javea. The walks are in English or Spanish and last for around an hour and a half. The port, old town and gastronomic history are all covered on different evenings and the midnight walk around the old town is led by a guide who dresses in traditional clothing and certainly gives a sense of history to the proceedings. The walks need to be booked at the tourism bureau in the port or by telephoning : 965 790 736 or

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Sailing out for victory A VISIT to Claub Nautico in Javea should be in your diary By Jason Bailey IF you like sailing, either as a competitor or as a participant, then a visit to Club Nautico in Javea from Saturday August 15 to Saturday August 22 should be in your diary. It is Sailing Week and there will be many races and exhibitions including the Rodolfo Thomas Trophy Dinghy Class, singles and pairs, the Autonomy Optimist Championship Team, the Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy Cruceos RI and the Trophy Commodore Cruise RI. The competitions start at 10.30am on Saturday August 15. For more information visit or ring Club Nautico, Muelle Norte s/n 03730 Javea : 965 791 025.

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Sport for all in Bar Sport Albir WILL show all the major events, from football to golf to rugby to cricket and anything else in between By Jason Bailey IF you enjoy watching sports in a contemporary, stylish setting with a family atmosphere then a visit to Bar Sport Albir must be at the top of your list. The newly opened Sport Bar is not what you would imagine when visiting a sports bar. The premises have been completely refurbished with an eye for detail and style. It has nine large screen televisions so you do not miss a second of the match and has a very modern feel. They can seat over 100 inside and there are two terraces outside. Big Tony who looks after the day to day running of the bar is very proud of the stylised setting. Big Tony said: “Albir did not have a sports bar until now and we think that Bar Sport Albir will be the place to come and watch whatever sport you prefer.” Bar Sport Albir is also focusing on creating a family environment. Children are very welcome and the vision behind the bar is to create a place where fami-

BAR SPORT ALBIR: Big Tony looks after the day to day running of the bar. lies can come and enjoy sport together. They will be opening a kitchen in the near future which will offer an indoor barbecue and grill which will serve classic burgers, chips and more. There will be daily specials and for those who enjoy a

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your enjoyment. The sporting philosophy is that if people want to watch it, they will show it. Big Tony said: “We will show all the major events, from football to golf to rugby to cricket but also if there is a game or match a customer wants to see and we can

show it we will.” The bar, which is already decorated with classic sporting images, will be dressed with stylish sporting memorabilia, something more classy than the usual signed football shirts. If you like music as well then Bar Sport Albir will deliver that. Big Tony said: “We play music from the 50’s to the present day. When we are not showing sports we will be playing music and if a customer wants a certain style then we will try to play it for them.” So if you fancy watching the game or just relaxing with a drink then Bar Sport Albir is well worth a visit. Check their Facebook page for updates on the matches they will be showing so you don’t miss a second of the action. Bar Sport Albir is open from 12.00pm until 1.30am but will be opening from 10.00am in the near future. Bar Sport Albir C/ Ruperto Chapi Local 1, Albir Facebook : Barsport Albir

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Some crafty ideas CRAFT CLUB is the perfect place to learn By Jason Bailey CRAFTING has made a comeback and The Craft Club at Ondara is the perfect place to learn new tricks and to share ideas. The club is held in an air

conditioned room and runs Monday to Friday, 2pm - 4pm. It is an excellent opportunity to make new friends and try your hand at everything from making basic cards to intricate parchment designs. Call Pat on 966 456 789 or info@srprint.es

Spanish chocolate CHOCOLATE was said to have been introduced into Spain in the 16th century. Some believe it was the Mayans who were the very first producers of it as they cultivated the cocoa bean and also used them as currency. Ten beans would buy you a rabbit, so they were classed as valuable. The Mayans also traded with the Aztecs who were unable to grow cocoa themselves, and a ceremonial drink was concocted using chocolate and chillies. High priests in the Aztec culture drunk this as it was an expensive luxury.

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Discover a treasure ANTIQUE and Collectors Fair at Salon Canor, Teulada By Jason Bailey IF you think you have an eye for an antique, or just enjoy a rummage through some artefacts then the Antique and Collectors Fair at Salon Canor, Teulada, on Saturday August 15 is for you. The Fair starts at 9am until 3pm and is free to enter. The Salon Canor has extensive free parking and the bar will be open all day for meals and snacks. For more information ring Sue or Paul on 965 732 741, 626 795 587. Salon Canor, Calle Assagador 03724 Teulada.

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WELL designed and maintained gardens along the Med, especially in Spain, allow one to reap the undoubted wellness benefits of enjoying the Mediterranean climate throughout the year and in general an active lifestyle. The holistic benefits are fourfold as explained at the beginning of my book ‘Living Well From Our Garden Mediterranean Style’ and are summarised below. • Spiritual or mental well-being by developing a garden around the house or an apartment terrace that is inspiring and relaxing, a place for quiet meditation or reading, a place for a siesta as well as exercise, a

place for enjoyable family eating as well as entertaining, a place to potter and be excited by the form and flowering, colouring and perfumes etc. • Sustained good physical health through the mental and physical effort exerted in designing, developing and maintaining the garden and the consumption of self-grown ecological and chemical free fruit, flowers, herbs, vegetables, meats and eggs. Especially those with high levels of essential vitamins, minerals and fibres etc. • Gastronomic satisfaction by growing a diversity of seasonal produce. Produce that when harvested and consumed at their best provide a continuously changing pallet of tastes, looks, aromas, textures and colour combinations that give constant satisfaction and motivation, and are uplifting physi-

SELF-GROWN: Sustain good physical health through the physical effort of developing your garden. cally and spiritually. It is not difficult when home cooking from own produce to create a Mediterranean style diet. • Economic well-being by producing an increasing percentage of your own flowering plants, foods and beverages in a creative garden environment. • A great garden environment can also reduce the desire to constantly get into the car to go elsewhere for shopping, a beer or glass of wine, entertainment or escapism, or to live on medications and vitamin/mineral supplements. Catering gastro-

nomically for friends at home is less expensive than eating out. Over the past 25 years both menus of the day and a la carte have gone up five to 15 fold for like to like meals. Growing your own produce also reduces the amount of vegetables thrown away as they are past their best. Look out for the new cover While sheltering from the midday sun in August I took the chance to upgrade the cover of the book ‘Living Well From Our Garden Mediterranean

Style’ to make it as attractive as that of the Spanish translation. So when browsing Amazon or other internet book shops look out for the new attractive and informative cover. MOSQUITO TIP A few weeks ago a reader wrote in asking for tips for controlling mosquitos and mosquito bites. Firstly lantana plants planted around the house especially under windows and elsewhere around the garden deter active mosquitos and their entry into the house.

Secondly rub some leaves between your hands and then rub your hands all over your skin. You can also steep lantana leaves in olive oil for a week and then massage with the oil. Leaves from red and yellow flowered plants appear to work best. We first used this approach when walking across mosquito ridden Reunion Island. It worked better than purchased sprays. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com August 2015.

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Rose Bowl competition FRIDAY August 7, saw Montgo Golf Society’s annual playing of the Yorkshire Day Rose Bowl competition at Oliva Nova. This trophy was again sponsored by Gordon Gleeson, and many of the players turned out in traditional flat caps. There was a very tight finish to the competition, which saw Ros Fletcher retaining the trophy on countback with a score of 41 points from her recently achieved handicap of 9.9. Ros scored 23 points on the back nine to beat the new member Michel Grin, who had the same number of points from his 7.7 handicap, but three less on the back nine. Third place went to the returning John Day (12.0) with 36 points, and in fourth place

MEMBERS: Played a combined pairs stableford.

Pego Golf MONTGO GOLF: Members played this annual competition at Oliva Nova. was Neil Carter (10.4) scoring 35 points. Three nearest the pins: which saw Ros taking the honours on the third, and Penny Barden winning both the 11th and the 16th where

she was just 48 centimetres from the hole. Penny took home a coveted Montgo ball, and Ros had two of them for twos on three and 11. Celia Cronin’s birthday

prize went to Norman Howell for seventh. Montgo’s next game is at Oliva Nova on Friday August 21, for the playing of the Middleton Trophy, first tee at 8:56am.

AS the summer and early starts continue to take their toll on numbers, the 26 members and one guest (Martin Livesey) assembled for a combined pairs stableford. There was only one ‘two’ and that was by Malcolm Wise. Nearest the pin on hole 5 was taken by Martin Livesey, and on hole 16 the honour went to Donna Green.

The results were: First with 68 points, Brian Barden and Ian Robertson. Second with 67 points, Peter Brown and Penny Barden. Third place with 67 points, was Trinnie Sutherland and Donna Green. If you would like to join them for a game, you can contact the club through the website: www.pegogolf society.com.

The US PGA Championship IT’S the final Major of the year and there are three questions awaiting answers... Getting in the swing with Campbell Lamont By Tony Myles 1. Will anyone be able to deny Jordan Spieth his third major title? 2. Will Rory risk further injury in order to put in an appearance? 3. Can Tiger build on his improved form and cause an upset? Jordan - The Open play-off was Spiethless Jordan was within one putt of grabbing the Open title. Had he managed to reduce his four putts on a par three to just three, he would have been in the play-off. Had he made the putt in two he would have

DETERMINED: Rory McIlroy wants to play in the US PGA. won. Of course, every player could provide their own ‘if onlys’ but you have to expect Jordan to be extremely anxious to make amends as he returns to attempt the US Slam, all three American-based majors in one

year. With the bookmakers he is the favourite to win and, with a lame McIlroy, for many it is a question of who will be second. Rory - Fit and frustrated? The fact that he injured his ankle

in an activity which every young man his age enjoys is probably no compensation and of course he will dismiss as nonsense the suggestions that he should be more careful. However, he must have felt a high level of frustration when reduced to watching his fellow professionals struggle to come to terms with the strength of challenge from St Andrews, a Scottish links course which he could have tamed. Will his determination to play in the final major of the year have an impact on his recovery? The experts in the medical profession are advising that a full three months recuperation is recommended in order to see a complete recovery. When he tees-off on Thursday alongside Jordan Spieth and Zach Johnson it will be just six weeks since he injured his foot. Tiger – Sustainable improvement?

His legion of fans were ecstatic when they viewed his performance in the Open. His body language demonstrated a renewed confidence. His swing was recognisable. And occasionally he smiled. All good signs but they had to be balanced by the fact that he was still prone to too many wayward shots meaning that he had to rely on his recovery skills. However, as this may be his final outing for 2015 he will be focused, and especially as the PGA is a competition that he has won on four previous occasions. Can he win it once more? Unlikely and with some stiff competition in the field I think that his realistic hopes are for a top 10 finish and an improvement on his current world ranking. It will be an interesting Major and if you have picked your four players for Campbell’s Major Wager, I wish you lots of luck.

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Arsenal hammered at the start of new Premier League season JOSE MOURINHO signs new 4 year contract with Chelsea From Back Page

Comments/remarks after the first day’s play of the fourth Test... • Ex-England captain Michael Vaughan’s advert: ‘ 11 Australian bats for sale - hardly used.’ • Aussie skipper Michael Clarke, on what to do if he won the toss: ‘Shall we bat or bowl”... answer ‘Do both!’ • Sydney Herald – ‘It’s Pomicide’ • Brisbane Courier Mail: ‘Ashes to Crashes’ The final Test starts at The Oval a week today. FOOTBALL – At the start of the new PL season, there were wins for Aston Villa (1-0 at newcomers Bournemouth), Crystal Palace (3-1 at Norwich), Leicester (4-2 v Sunderland), Liverpool (a 1-0 redemption victory at Stoke where they lost 6-1 last season), Manchester United (1-0 v Spurs) and West Ham (surprisingly by 2-0 at Arsenal). The games between 10man and reigning champions Chelsea and Swansea, Everton and Watford and Newcastle and Southampton ended in 2-2 draws. WBA played Manchester City on Monday. In the Championship, Birmingham, Brighton, Charlton, Hull, MK Dons, Sheffield Wednesday and Wolves all got off to winning starts, likewise Burton, Chesterfield, Coventry, Gillingham, Millwall, Rochdale and Swindon in FL1 and Cambridge, Exeter, Hartlepool, Leyton Orient, Northampton, Notts County, Plymouth, Portsmouth and Wycombe in FL 2. The top PL matches over the next four days are Villa-Manchester United (tomorrow), Manchester City-Chelsea (Sunday) and LiverpoolBournemouth (Monday)... all live on various TV channels. *Jose Mourinho has signed a new four-year contract with Chelsea and Manuel Pellegrini

DID YOU KNOW? Manchester United manager Matt Busby signed Tommy Taylor from Barnsley in 1953 for £29,999. He gave the other £1 to the tea-lady as he did not want Taylor to become the first £30,000 footballer.

an extended two-year one with Manchester City. SWIMMING/DIVING - In the world championships in Russia, GB’s Adam Peaty became the first man to complete the 50m and 100m breast-stroke double; he also won gold in the individual medley. GB’s 4x200m men’s relay team beat the favourites USA to win gold. American Ryan Lochte set a new record by becoming the first man to win four successive individual

medley gold medals. Lochte has now won 21 golds - only Michael Phelps (33) has more. Bahrain’s Alzain Tareq became the youngest-ever swimmer to compete at this level; she was 10 years of age when entering the women’s 50m butterfly event. And GB collected a record nine medals at the Championships (five gold, one silver, three bronze). MOTOGP – It was Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi 1-2-3 in last week’s Indianapolis Grand Prix. Rossi (195 points) leads the

Marquez is third in the driver’s championship.

driver’s championship ahead of Lorenzo (186) and Marquez (139). RUGBY UNION – For the first time ever Argentina have beaten South Africa in a Championship game! The Pumas won 35-27 in Durban last weekend. HORSE RACING – Last Saturday, a trio of female jockeys - Emma-Jayne Wilson, Sammy Jo Bell and Hayley Turner - won three of the six races against their male counterparts to claim the Shergar Cup at Ascot.

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England reduce the Aussies to ‘Ashes’ in style at Trent Bridge BROAD, Root and Stokes pulverise Australia’s batsmen Tony Matthews International Sports A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains. Costa de Almeria

CRICKET – Last weekend England (391-9 declared) regained the Ashes in style by thumping Australia (60 and 253) by an innings and 78 runs in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge. Stuart Broad (8-15), the world’s top batsman Joe Root (130) and then Ben Stokes (6-36) pulverised the Aussies who were bowled out

in their first innings before lunch on the opening day in 18.3 overs in 95 minutes - the second shortest Test innings of all-time with extras topscoring! Three of their first four batsmen got ducks and it was the first time both openers had been dismissed for nought since 1950. In fact, Broad’s magical bowling saw

him snap up more wickets before lunch on day one than any other bowler and the first since Sydney Barnes for England v South Africa in 1913, to take five (he eventually got 8). Broad also captured his 300th Test wicket and has now passed Fred Trueman’s tally of 307. Only Jimmy An-

derson, Ian Botham and Bob Willis are ahead of him in England’s history. This victory at Nottingham came 599 days after England had suffered a 5-0 white-wash down under. And the game itself was over in two days, 40 minutes - one of the shortest Test matches ever. Turn to Page 95