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British Embassy and Red Cross join forces A ground-breaking agreeme n t h as b e e n ma d e b e tween the British Embassy and the Red Cross aimed at bringing the two closer together for the benefit of all. On signing the partnership at the headquarters of the Red Cross in Alicante

with National Vice-Preside nt of the orga nis a tion, Javier Gimeno, the British Ambassador Simon Manley said this was a ‘very important moment’ as it was the first time the Embassy had ma de s uc h a n a gre e me nt with an NGO, but it offered

‘an exciting opportunity for collaboration’. The move will mean that Britons living in Spain will have easier access to Red Cross support and services. Whilst it will operate on a national level eventually, Turn to Page 5 with plans

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Walkways for local beaches THE beaches of Mazarron have had new static walkways installed. The year-round solid paths, made of concrete and given a wooden look, aim to improve services to holi-

daymakers in the area particularly those with limited mobility. Playa Rihuete, Playa del Puerto, Playa Isla and Playa Castellar now have a total of 655m of walkways.

Hoax fire caller could face big bill A HOAX caller could face a hefty bill to cover all the costs of calling out the emergency services to fake fires. The caller reported news of a fire in Elche but when emergency crews arrived the area was clear and there was no fire. The prankster was tracked down and may now have to pay the costs of sending out the crews.

Pomegranate prices too low FARMERS are seeking cheaper agricultural insurance for crops. The union of farmers in Elche are also calling for the va l u e o f t h e l o c a l pomegranate (known to the Spanish as granadinos) to

be increased, especially after it was granted protected designation of origin status. The current price of the fruit is between 24 and 50 c e n ts p e r k ilo g ram, b ut they want it to be 59 cents.

SCHOOL STARTS: Pupils have returned to classes for the new school year.

It’s back to school time in Torrevieja THE tender for the maintenance of schools in the city will soon be announced By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA has confirmed that 6,366 students started the new school year 2015-2016 in the 13 infant and primary schools in the locality. Councillor for Education José Hurtado, confirmed there are 82 new primary classrooms in the municipality which have an average of 25 students per class. However, the number of infant

2,872 secondary school students have been enrolled classrooms has been increased to 175 with a ratio of 30 children per class. With regard to the Compulsory Secondary Education, ESO, they have enrolled 2,872 students and 320 spaces

have become vacant, while the numbers of enrolments in school and vocational training are very similar to those of the previous year. The councillor expressed confidence that the new dining service would be ready to commence on October 1 at the CEIP Inmaculada. The tender for the contract for the maintenance of schools in the city with an annual budget of €180,000 will soon be announced.

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Schoolchildren suffer as bus service is cancelled COUNCILLOR pledges to help parents facing lengthy walk to school

Russian Press 41

Finance 43 - 48

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Leapy Lee 57

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Our View 63 PROTESTS: Parents angered at not having a bus service because they live within a 3km radius of school

Colin Bird 63 By Gemma Quinn

Mike Walsh 63

Legally Speaking 65

Time Out 73 - 76

Letters 72

Health & Beauty 81 - 83

Social Scene 84 - 87

Homes & Gardens 88 - 89

Pets 90

Nora Johnson 91

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“WE are fighting this and we will get the solution.” The determination and pledge of Councillor Sofia Alvarez responding to parents’ anger at changes to the school bus service on the Orihuela Costa. As parents protested outside the school in Playa Flamenca this week, highlighting their anger at losing the service for

some who now face lengthy walks with their young children up to four times a day, Councillor Sofia Alvarez said she understood their frustrations: “It is unacceptable and these changes have not come from the Town Hall, they have come from the Ministry of Education and we were no more aware of them than the parents.” The new regulations state that bus services can only be provided for pupils

living more than 3km away from their school. However, this is a direct 3km and on the Orihuela Costa Sofia said it is not possible to calculate distances like this. As a result they have provided the authorities with the necessary paperwork, documentation and police authorisation to prove there is no direct line for the walk to school and that the routes are difficult with ravines and some

unlit areas. The paperwork was validated by one technician but then overruled by another: “This is clearly an issue, especially as the senior school pupils still have their transport and we are now going to a higher authority in Valencia and are waiting on a reply. Unfortunately it is not a case of the Town Hall just putting on buses, but we are trying to help those affected.”

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Britons in need get access to Red Cross support NATIONWIDE agreement signed with the British Embassy

AGREEMENT: From left, Elena Ferrando, Director of Social Inclusion of the Generalitat Valenciana; Vice-president of Cruz Roja Javier Gimeno; British Ambassador Simon Manley, and Consul Sarah-Jane Morris. From Front Page

for it to be in place in Malaga and Tenerife next year, it is being launched and piloted in Alicante where the Red Cross has a large presence and equally where there is a substantial expat population. Consul Sarah-Jane Morris said: “This area has the most intense and dynamic sense of groups so we felt it was the perfect place to launch as we are looking at getting all the ideas here to then roll them out.” Representatives from a large number of English-language associations and charities were present at the announcement of the agreement before being invited to a round-table discussion to voice their ideas and opinions on what could be done and what was needed to help more communities. Ambassador Manley said: “People in the British communities have a wealth of experience and skills, and I really

hope that this new partnership with the Red Cross will encourage more people to volunteer their talents and support for the benefit of others. The agreement will also help to ensure that British expats in the Alicante region have easier access to the wide range of Red Cross resources, which can improve their quality of life.” Javier Gimeno added: “We have identified a large number of British people in our province that, because of their age and health, may require Red

Cross services such as adapted transport, accompaniment and home telecare. Our aims are to inspire members of the British community to volunteer for the Red Cross and to encourage those who require assistance to take advantage of our services.” Already actions have begun including beginning to translate the Red Cross information into English. The Red Cross currently has 200,000 volunteers in Spain and 8,000 in Alicante Province and it is hoped with this new collaboration that more

volunteers in the expat communities will come forward and volunteer their time and help support the most vulnerable.

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Denouncement for ‘fake’ physio CALLS for prosecution over false advertising

INVESTIGATION: Accused said to have operated without qualifications By Gemma Quinn THE Professional College of Physiotherapists of the Valencian Community (ICOFCV) has denounced a person for working without correct qualifications. The College is calling for the

person’s prosecution for misleading the public and a crime against public health after it was discovered they were offering full physiotherapist services in Elche despite only having ‘simple diplomas’ for chiropractic courses. ICOFCV, Legal Advisor,

Santiago Sevilla, said the work was “seriously endangering the health of users who were receiving services the person was not qualified for” as well as dispensing drugs without having the correct level of knowledge. The information has now been passed to police in Elche.

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Teenager rescued after roof fall A TEENAGER was rescued in Elche after falling from the roof of a building on to an adjoining factory. The Vinalopo Baix fire rescue department attended the scene and helped get him down after he fell from a roof of a building in Calle Maximiliano Thous after an antenna suddenly broke. He fell on to another roof but the cement roof of the factory withstood the blow and the young man escaped the three metre fall unhurt but was unable to get down, requiring assistance.

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First ever cruise ship arrives in Torrevieja COUNCIL and businesses greet new visitors

WELCOME: Town Hall announces initiatives to encourage cruise passengers to visit. By Gemma Quinn DISCOUNTS, promotions and information greeted passengers arriving on the Amadea cruise ship in Torrevieja, where Klause Vogler and his wife Zijrid made history by being the first passengers to set foot ashore. Ahead of the arrival of the city’s first cruise ship, Councillor for Commerce and Catering, Manuela Osuna, announced

that 35 local businesses had joined the initiative to offer discounts in their stores to passengers. A meet and greet tent was set up in the port area to welcome visitors with local information which had been printed in both English and German as well as maps of Torrevieja. The Amadea cruise ship, almost 200 metres in length, did not dock in the bay, but was

further out at sea with passengers wishing to come ashore making the short trip by shuttle boat. Torrevieja’s tourist train was also on hand to take visitors into the city centre. Following criticism of the council's earlier lack of enthusiasm for the cruise ship, Councillor Osuna said they hoped to bring “the best images of the city and to have a city open to tourists.”

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Unlicensed tourist rentals targeted CLAMPDOWN inspects hundreds of properties

VALENCIA: Illegal holiday lets must now be licenced and regulated.

By Gemma quinn THE Valencian Agency of Tourism (AVT) carried out inspections of 739 tourist properties in the region in a clamp down on illegal rentals. The AVT and the Tax and Security agencies launched the initiative this summer, carrying out inspections in

Torrevieja, Benidorm, El Campello, Denia, Calpe and Teulada-Moraira. These were largely to inform rental company owners that properties must comply with regulations and that the situation should be legalised. As previously reported in The Euro Weekly News, the AVT's campaign targeted the

illegal supply of tourist apartments and the unfair competition it creates. Now, a rental licence number must be obtained for all properties to show they are licensed and regulated. Since its beginning, it has been reported that 3,895 more properties have come on to the tourist market.

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FLIGHTS: San Javier recorded 155,978 passengers in August.

Inbound from UK VAST majority of visitors are from the British Isles By Gemma Quinn OVER 90 per cent of all passengers going through Murcia's San Javier airport in August were from the UK and Ireland. The month registered a total of 155,978 passengers, a fall of 3.7 per cent compared to the same month in 2014. 91.16 per cent of these were on

flights between Murcia and either the UK or Ireland. Flights from Norway, Belgium and Holland were the next most popular. There have now been just over 760,000 passengers using San Javier airport this year and this figure may top one million by the end of the year. At its peak in 2007, San Javier saw over two million people passing through the terminal.

Public building closures TORREVIEJA Councillor Fanny Serrano has met with her counterparts in Valencia to discuss the recent closures of public buildings in the city. The director general of the Agency for

Security and Emergency in the Regional Government supported the council's decision to close the facilities saying there must be strict guidelines when people's safety is at risk.

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Questions over corruption NEW council raises concerns over service providers By Gemma Quinn IT has been revealed that Callosa de Segura owed bills totalling €175,000 to a company that has been providing cleaning and maintenance of the heated swimming pool in the sports centre from January 2013 to May 2015. The new administration in the town hall will put this matter to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor to decide whether this may constitute a crime as there is no contract between the municipality and the company. Any services totalling more than €18,000 a

€175,000 is owed for cleaning and maintenance of the sports centre pool. year must go through the tender process. One issue that has aroused suspicion in the new administration is that despite the high debt that was accumulated during that period the company had continued to provide the services despite the payment defaults.

More students start ADDITIONAL construction announced at UMH in Elche A TO TAL o f 1 4 , 7 0 0 s tu dents b e g a n c l a sse s a t Miguel Hernandez Univer-

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students began the new academic year at UMH in Elche

Extra police MAZARRON'S Mayor has met with the Murcian Government to request more Guardia Civil officers to be stationed in the municipality to provide additional security for residents.

Robberies TWO men have been arrested in Alicante for holding victims at knife point as they stole their mobile phones. They are charged with several counts of robbery with violence and intimidation.

Blues night THE rock and blues singer-songwriter, Joanne Shaw Taylor, flew in from the UK to Valencia and treated a great audience to a night of quality rock and blues music in Alicante last Thursday September 17.

sity (UMH) in Elche last week for the new academic year, 3 per cent more than last year. The figures were released at the same time as the announcement that the UMH Science Park was to expand

with a second building on campus. Rector, Jesus Pastor, said me e tings ha d be e n he ld w ith the M a yor of Elc he , Carlos Gonzalez, to discuss the intention to expand over the next three years with the construction of new buildings, including an addition to the Science Park, which is almost at 100 per cent capacity and another, multipurpose centre for the campus.

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Torrevieja looks at new uses for auditorium TECHNICAL inspection will be carried out first

AUDITORIUM: €43m building remains unused in Torrevieja. By Gemma Quinn ALTERNATIVES are being proposed for the International Auditorium of Torrevieja. Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon is due to meet with the Thematic Projects Company of Valencia this week to address the situation of the auditorium and the

conservatory which is owned by the Generalitat Valenciana. Dolon wants to request permission for the building to be ceded to the town hall for four years “and if not may be for one year renewable for another” so that the town hall can organise events and start putting the auditorium to use.

However, before this can happen, Dolon says a technical inspection will be needed to assess any deficiencies in its structure and repairs made. The mayor will also propose several alternatives for the building, which has largely remained unused, including using it as a technology park.

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Strong, confident, fair and just Our Euro Women series is featuring women who have made a success of their lives in Spain. These outstanding ladies have been shattering glass ceilings whether in business, charity work or sports. Patti Senker makes a lasting impression on everyone she meets. IT’S not very often in our lives that we are privileged enough to meet somebody that makes a lasting impression on us, a person whose genuine, delightfully modest character shines through, to make you reassess what life is all about. Patti Senker is one such person. Patti came to live in Spain with her husband Michael some 11 years ago. Originally from Berkshire in England, she and Michael had travelled extensively and ran their own business before falling in love with Mijas Costa, near Malaga, and the Spanish way of life. “I love many things Spain has to offer: the food, the climate, people, but not least the Spanish bureaucracy; that’s a constant source of entertainment,” she said with a knowing smile. Patti has a wonderful downto-earth sense of humour. She is amused by the little things in life that make her laugh, and her Libran values of justice and balance in her day-to-day life ensure that she, and everyone around her, enjoy theirs. That’s not to say by any stretch of the imagination that this lady’s days are full of nonsensical merrymaking, far from it. Patti has devoted the latter half of her life to easing the suffering and making the lives of those around her, and the less fortunate, better. Her work with the Rhys Daniels Trust in the UK has taken up a good deal of her time for the past 15 years. The trust provides accommodation for parents of seriously-ill children all over the country. “We

DEVOTED: Patti Senker works to ease suffering and making the lives of those around her, and the less fortunate, better.

Helping others less fortunate By Steve Walsh

I just want to be the best person I can be and I admire strong people”

Fact file Age: Over 21 Profession: Jack of all trades, Master of none Married to: Michael Children: Daughter Sarah, 27 Nature or nurture: Nurture

Talk Radio Europe (RTE) once a year as well. I asked Patti what drives her to devote so much to time helping other people. She replied: “I just want to be the best person I can be. The difference between good and exceptional is going that extra mile. I admire strong people. I learned from an experience

The difference between good and exceptional is going that extra mile”

Where from originally: Berkshire work with six major specialist hospitals in the UK that treat babies and children suffering from cancer, bone marrow transplants, major operations and the like.” Her fundraising helps to pay for the parents’ accommodation needs when the hospital is far from a child’s home, and ensures that families stay close. When she has a spare moment - not that she has a spare moment - Patti also volunteers for the animal charity PAD locally, taking care of and sourcing homes for, abandoned or abused animals.

Lives now: La Cala hills, Mijas, for 11 years Pets: ‘What-what’ the Dog Languages: English and Spanish Book or TV: Book Favourite title: To Kill a Mockingbird

Her own dog ‘What-what’ can attest to her having an exceptionally big heart, as he is a rescued dog

himself. As if that wasn’t enough, she even squeezes in enough time to help manage a Live Charity Telethon on

years ago when I allowed myself to be forced out of a job I liked that you have to fight for what is right.” Being strong, confident, fair and just, as well as kind, gentle, with the ability to listen to differing points of view with a great deal of patience are typical Libran traits, something that Patti has in abundance. However, even with all her superpowers and wonderful personality, she does have her weaknesses: “Chocolate! I can’t resist Chocolate,” she said with a smile.

Do you know a Euro Woman? If you do please drop us a line at eurowomen@euroweeklynews.com giving full contact details and why you feel they deserve to be honoured. As well as being featured in the EWN a book is being produced for Christmas with all profits going to charitable organisations.

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Dog rescued by animal shelter ALMORADI’S Animal Shelter has rescued a dog found left to die in a canal. A neighbour was walking in the a re a by Mayayo canal when the dog w a s s potte d a nd c a lle d the A ba da l A lmoradi shelter who hoisted it out to find its legs had been tied. Believing the dog had been deliberately thrown in, the s he lte r ha s brought the case to the attention of the Department of Animal Protection of Almoradi. After four days in the vets, the dog remains in the c a re of one of the s he lte r ’s volunte e rs a nd ha s be e n na me d Kiwi.

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Rate rise solu proposed by p

OPPOSITION parties oppose the increase in IB By Gemma Quinn ALL opposition parties of San Fulgencio Town Hall; PSOE, PIPN, APSFU and UpyD, have presented a joint, agreed statement to solve the more than 20 per cent i ncr ease i n t he I BI property tax rates, an increase and issue Mayor Carlos Ramirez of the Partido Popular (PP) admitted to the media he was unable to resolve. The mayor said the municipal rise in the contribution was justified to compensate for a deviation in the declining state revenue’s municipal budget, which has fallen by €600,000 due to the reduction of municipal census. The num ber of people on the padron has reduced by 3,700 , from 12,800 to 9,100 residents.

Ramirez blamed the last register revision that unfortunately coincided with an increase in the rate which was agreed by the PP late last year. The sum of these increases is what has produced this dramatic increase in the property tax this year for residents.

per cent increase for IBI property tax faces residents of San Fulgencio The four opposition parties in their statement provide the key to solving this increased IBI and thus reduce the high tax burden that residents are subjected to.

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BI property tax rates The first step would be to request a reduction of the assessed values of the last cadastral review to the General Directorate of Land Registry. The second measure would be for San Fulgencio Town Hall to reduce the increase in the rate which was agreed by the Popular Party last year. The opposition parties believe that with these two measures, there would not be a rise in taxes and it would remind Mayor Carlos Ramirez, that now there are fewer residents, other solutions do exist in setting up the budgets and that it does not have to be the residents of San Fulgencio who have to pay more to offset the declining state revenues.

RATE RISE: San Fulgencio Town Hall criticised for allowing a 20 per cent IBI rate increase.

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Ibex supports the Sierra Leone ebola DIRECTOR prepares to take on the marathon challenge By Gemma Quinn IBEX Director, Philip Langley, is all set to participate in his fourth Sierra Leone Marathon which takes place in Makeni, Sierra Leone, on October 24. Phil is once again, raising money for the UK charity Street Child and specifically this year for their Ebola Orphan Appeal. In the days before the race Phil will visit several Street Child projects across the country and see for himself how the money raised is spent and meet the beneficiaries. Phil is meeting all his own expenses of the trip so that every penny raised goes to the charity. Ibex insurance has supported Street Child’s work for several years. To support Phil’s efforts and the charity, donations can be made at www.virginmoney giving.com/philiplangley.

PREPARATIONS: Phil receives his race shirt by Ibex Marketing Executive, Mariana Piñero.

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Footwear exports see the best figures since 2008 84 MILLION pairs were sold during the first half of 2015 By Gemma Quinn FOOTWEAR exports reached during the first half of 2015 a total of €1.4 billion in sales amounting to 84 million pairs. The figures represent a growth of 17.6 per cent in value and 6.6 per cent in terms of the number of pairs over the same period of 2014. The Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries (FICE) said this data “was very positive” adding: “If we look at exports in the first half of the year since 1998, it becomes clear these are the best figures obtained since then.” The FICE noted: “This growth of 18 per cent in the footwear sector is almost four times that of the Spanish exports of goods.” The Valencia Region,

EXPORTS: Shoe industry returning to pre-crisis level. which boasts most of the footwear factories in Elche and Elda, exported the most pairs of shoes according to the FICE. Among the major

EU economies, employers indicated that shoe exports increased to Germany (7 per cent), France (5 per cent) and Italy (5 per cent), but exports

to the UK market fell by 2.2 per cent. Outside the EU, exports to the US fell by 5.2 per cent year on year, while Japan saw a 7.9 per cent increase.

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European lifesaving championships BEACHES will be a safe place this weekend By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA is to host the European Championship of Master and Junior Lifesaving which will bring together some 430 athletes from all over Europe. The championship is currently under way until Sunday September 27 and will see responders and rescuers from 16 countries take part. Torrevieja’s councillor for Sports, Pablo Samper was accompanied by Jesus Troyano Diago (President of the Federation of Lifesaving Valencia and member of the board of the RFESS Royal Spanish Federation of Lifesaving), José Miguel Rodríguez Ferrero (sporting director RFESS) and Marta Cuetos Montero (Sports Secretary RFESS) as they presented the 11th European Championships

LIFESAVING: European Championships is announced. Rescue and Junior First Aid and the third European Championship Masters Lifesaving. Rescuers compete simultaneously on beach and pool for five days carrying out safety competitions and first response medical aid. Pablo Samper highlighted the great value of this sport

which aims to save lives and said: “Torrevieja is actively working to attract sporting events because it is a commitment to the future, health and image of the city. This championship will mean the arrival of some 1,500 people, including athletes, technical and medical staff and guests.”

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PUBLIC AUCTION: Of the offices failed to produce a buyer.

Still for sale as office lies empty NO TAKERS for HQ of Vega Baja association By Gemma Quinn THE headquarters of the Mancomunidad lie empty as the public auction of the offices failed to produce a buyer. The auction had a starting price of €125,000 for the 260 square metre office space; substantially lower than the €824,000 the property was purchased for in the boom, but there were no takers. The Mancomunidad entity was created to boost the economy of the Vega Baja and closed down in the last six months with the head-

€125,000 bargain price of Mancomunidad office quarters legally repossessed and put up for sale with the consent of the former employees of the Mancomunidad. This was with the condition the money obtained was dedicated exclusively to pay off debts owed for unpaid wages and unfair dismissal. This amount totals €640,000 but the former employees have agreed to reduce it to €350,000 provided

there is a willingness to pay as soon as possible. Los Montesinos councillor Ana Belen Juarez, is president of the Mancomunidad and indicates debts between banks and debt payments to workers are €975,725.42. Fees are due by the municipalities of San Miguel de Salinas, San Fulgencio, Redován and Bigastro and Juarez said meetings have been held between these councils to try and settle the debts. The president of the Association said it has set a final deadline of December 31 to liquidate the entity permanently.

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School talks against gender violence TO include use of social networks By Gemma Quinn NEARLY half the schools in Alicante Province will w e lc ome polic e ta lks against gender violence. The G ove rnme nt is la unc hing a c a mpa ign to fight ge nde r viole nc e throughout the Valencia Region with the intention of Guardia Civil and National Police officers offering educational talks to students about this scourge in society. It is an issue that has seen a worrying rise in cases in youngsters with double the number reported in thos e a ge d 18 a nd unde r, from 65 cases last year to 118 cases recorded so far this year in the Region. The talks will not only include gender violence but

POLICE TALKS: Gender violence workshops will be carried out throughout the Regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schools. also on the proper use of social networks, mobile and internet which, according to the authorities, this is the main concern of parents and the educational community. Schools can request the

delivery of these workshops through the Regional Government and they can also be extended to parents associations, NGOs and victim associations so that they too can be part of the initiative.

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Spa hotel plans for Alhama de Murcia ALHAMA DE MURCIA wants to launch a hot springs spa hotel which would make use of the thermic waters that can still be accessed below the spa town. The plans are part of long term projects to improve the tourism offering in the Murcian town and create new jobs. Mayor Diego Conesa has been in the Aragon Region meeting with hotel chains already in the spa sector to seek their opinion on Alhama de Murciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans and the potential of collaboration in the future.

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Join the ma LADIES freemasonry celebrates 10 years on By Gemma Quinn

THE Costa Blanca Ladies Masonic Lodge is a group of vibrant, life affirming and passionate women and if you would like to be a freemason, the ladies of the Costa Blanca Lodge of Tranquillity No 52 would like to hear from you. Whilst new members are welcomed, not just anyone can join and you have to be nominated and it may not be for everyone. Whilst there are fun and friendly social gatherings it is not just a social club, there is a lot of learning involved and as a mason you have principles and are meant to share brotherly love and friendship, FREEMASONS: Officers greeted gue something that is particularly important here in Spain as it allows you to develop extended friendships and gain a support network. The Lodge are also passionate about fundraising and their recent euros was raised Masquerade Ball, held to mark and for their chosen charity, Teenage celebrate their 10th anniversary, raised Cancer Trust over â&#x201A;Ź900 for the chosen charity

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Social networking on cancer research THE hospitals of Sant Joan, Marina Baixa and Murcia’s Arrixaca are piloting the ‘Medbravo’ programme; the world’s first virtual network between hospitals and patients to share information on research and clinical trials in the field of oncology. Cancer specialist at the Hospital de Sant Joan and La Vila, Aurelia Bustos, is the creator of this pioneering online tool and said: “The objective of this project, which gives hospitals and professionals tools for a patient referral network, is to enable cancer patients who do not have appropriate testing centres, to access information independent of the hospital where they receive treatment.”

Before and after the plague in Orihuela

ests at the masquerade ball Teenage Cancer Trust. The event had good food and entertainment and prizes were given for the best ladies and gentleman’s mask. For more information on becoming a member, call the secretary on 966 791 731.

A VIDEO has been released showing how the Tomicus pine tree bug has destroyed the landscape of Orihuela. The video has received 1,420 views since being uploaded to YouTube last week and shows how the shimmering green mountains have been completely cleared in just three years. Orihuela Town Hall is now trying to form a plan of action to restore the area and prevent future fires as the dead wood is a serious fire hazard. The video can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXfQqf7vs3Y

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Easter funds MAZARRON Town Hall has given €72,000 to subsidise the annual Easter festivities. Mayoress Alicia Jimenez said the money will fund the events and bring more visitors to Mazarron over Easter.

English films THIS week's film in English in Pilar de la Horadada is 'Unbroken', showing tonight (Thursday) at 7pm and Saturday September 26 at 5pm. Next week's film is 'Child 44.'

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Pipers to entertain Autumn Fair visitors CHARITY event to raise awareness and funds for stroke support group THE Torrevieja Stroke Support Group (TSS) will be holding their annual Autumn Fair on Saturday October 3, from 11am-3pm at the Age Concern car park, Calle Paganini, La Siesta. Admission is free and there will be numerous stalls as well as drinks and cakes and a BBQ. Donnie and Roy, two excellent volunteer pipers, will be

playing popular Scottish tunes to entertain the guests and would welcome any requests.

The event is organised to provide awareness of the essential help and support TSS makes available for stroke patients as well as their carers and

families. Members of TSS meet every Friday from 2.45pm behind Age Concern in La Siesta.

AUTUMN FAIR: Pipers Roy and Donnie will be at the TSS Autumn Fair.

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Christmas company TORREVIEJA has launched this year's 'Do not be alone at Christmas' campaign. It supports the Department of Equality and Inclusive Policies which aims to ensure that no one is left alone at Christmas. The initiative is aimed at seniors aged over 65, pensioners with a disability or those that have been widowed and live alone with nobody to spend Christmas day with. Those whose registration is accepted will be able to spend the festive season with others in the same situation in Oropresa del Mar, Castellon, from December 23 to 27. For more information, visit the Department of Social Welfare in Calle Torrevejenses Ausente, 39 or call 966 706 666. Councillor for Social Welfare, Africa Celdran, said: “This programme is not intended to give a holiday for the elderly, for that there are other programmes throughout the year. This initiative goes much further, because the real goal is to get people who will be spending Christmas alone in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.” The deadline for applications is November 4.

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Clean-up operation on beach is a big success SANTA POLA residents do their bit for the coast By Gemma Quinn OVER 60 people participated in a voluntary clean up of the Levante beach in Santa Pola. The clean up was organised to mark International Day of Cleaning with the volunteers managing to remove 160 kilos of waste in 41 bags in just under two hours. Councillor for Beaches, Mercedes Landa, said it was important to take part

60 people took part in voluntary clean up

in the initiative to keep the blue flag beaches clean: â&#x20AC;&#x153;One cigarette pollutes up to three litres of water. Cigarette butts are

very harmful. In three years we collected more than 200,000 units and they still keep coming.â&#x20AC;? The day also served to highlight the potential environmental damage litter can cause along the beaches with a carton taking up to three decades to decompose and plastic over 100 years. The activity saw the young and old taking part whilst diving clubs in the town took to the water to clean the seabed.

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World Tourism Day in Orihuela THIS weekend Orihuela is marking World Tourism Day with two events. On Saturday September 26, activities take place in the car park of Zenia Boulevard shopping centre in La Zenia from 7pm and on Sunday September 27 there is a theatre walk around Orihuela city centre, followed by a harpist and children's activities in the central square. The Town Hall is putting a bus on for residents on the Orihuela Costa, leaving Playa Flamenca around 9am. You must register to guarantee your place on the bus. Email residentes@orihuela.es or call 966 760 000. The trip follows on from the successful guided tour of Hurchillo last weekend which was attended by more than 50 people.

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Tiny pony rescued in joint operation IF the centre had refused to take the abandoned animal, the police would have had no choice but to put it down By Gemma Quinn A TINY pony found abandoned and wandering the

streets has been saved by the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre in a joint operation with San Javier police.

Rescue centre co-founder Sue Weeding said she was called by police and if they had refused to take the pony, police would have had no choice but to put it down. “This is why we must always respond to police. There is no other suitable facility to take horses, ponies and donkeys in our area. If we did not take them, they would be destroyed. That’s why we never refuse to take these animals,” Sue said: “In the past, there wasn’t anywhere to take these animals so police knew intervening was pointless and often didn’t respond to these cases. Now they know they can call us and we’ll take the animal, so they’re going in and seizing more mistreated and abused horses and ponies. Things are moving forward.” The pony is the 122nd rescue brought to the Rescue Centre since it was opened eight years ago. Sue said the pony was about nine years

NEW ARRIVAL: Pony rescued by police in San Javier now at Easy Horse Care. old and in reasonable condition though quite shy and nervous. “He doesn’t appear to have been used to a lot of handling so we don’t think he came from a very nice place,” she

said: “He’s very small, about the size of a large dog, and couldn’t be ridden so was obviously just turned out on the street.” The centre, which relies solely on donations to fund its

work, now houses nearly 100 horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from terrible situations of abuse and neglect. For more information visit www.easyhorsecare.net or call 652 021 980.

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How integrated into Spanish life are you? TAKE the consular teams 'Integrometer' survey to find out By Gemma Quinn YOU eat in Spanish restaurants, you attend the odd local fiesta, but have you ever wondered how integrated you really are into life in Spain? Now you can take the Brits in Spain 'Integrometer' survey and find out. The popular 'Brits in Spain' Facebook page from the British Embassy and Consulate, are carrying out the light-hearted, fact-finding and totally anonymous survey which can be found here: www.facebook.com/BritsLivi nginSpain The survey takes just a couple of minutes to com-

17,000 people follow the 'Brits living in Spain' Facebook page plete and will gauge how integrated into life in Spain you actually are. Key results from the 'Integrometer' survey will be shared via ‘Brits living in Spain’ social media channels, so you can compare your level of integration with other British residents. The results will also help the British consular network behind ‘Brits living in Spain’ to continue to provide up-to-

date, reliable information about the big issues that most concern British ex-pats. The ‘Brits Living in Spain’ Facebook page is one of the biggest expat forums in Spain and now has 17,000 followers. It offers a combination of factual information and a lively interchange of experiences and reliable information about ex-pat life. Residents who use Twitter and want the latest news from the Consular network can also follow @BritsliveSpain, as well as keeping up with the comments and thoughts of the British Ambassador by following @SimonManleyFCO.

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Local author reveals a remarkable story in his debut historical novel BOOK follows the life of George Monck who founded the Coldstream Guards during the English Civil War By Gemma Quinn GEORGE MONCK is a name many people may not recognise, but it is a name that has been engulfed and absorbed into the life of William (Bill) Calvert for the last three years. The Gran Alacant resident’s passion for, and maybe obsession with, George Monck has inspired Bill to put pen to paper as his debut historical novel Pistols & Sword prepares to hit the bookshelves on Wednesday September 30. The story follows the early life of George Monck, who was born the second son to Sir Thomas Monck in 1608 in Devon. George went on to lead a fascinating and intriguing life as an English soldier, politician and a key figure in effecting the restoration of the Monarchy to King Charles II in 1660. He also founded the Coldstream Guards during the time of the English Civil War when Oliver

Cromwell gave Colonel George Monck permission to form his own regiment as part of the New Model Army. It was this link that first brought Monck to the attention of Bill: “I was in the Coldstream Guards and when I joined we were given a small book about its formation and George was mentioned in there. I was fascinated and wanted to write about him but I left it years and years until I saw an article about him and then found more and it sparked my interested in him again.” From serving his country, to being put in the Tower of London, marrying a prostitute and being the richest man in England, it is a story you certainly couldn’t make up. Bill spent three years researching and finding out as much as he could about the character. He even travelled to Devon to where Monck spent his childhood so he could paint a better picture of the surroundings and make his novel as true to life as possible.

PISTOLS & SWORD: Bill Calvert is excited about the publication of his first historical novel.

Whilst the character Monck is real, Bill said some of the scenes in

the novel have been given a little poetic licence. “For example, when he

comes to Cadiz there is a part where they all get drunk in a winery and according to stories and reports the Spanish cut off their ears and left them. I’ve got Monck involved in part of this but I don’t know for definite if he was involved in that,” revealed Bill. The novel has been even more of an achievement for Bill who has dyslexia and he credits his wife for regularly spell-checking his work for him. Bill was motivated to ‘bring history to the general public, history that most people have never heard of’ and with the first book about to hit the shops in the UK, he is already working on the second and envisages the stories and life of Monck being made into four or five novels. He hopes profits from the sale of this book will help fund further historical research. Pistols & Sword published by Austin Macauley can also be purchased online via Amazon.

Waste probe at market THE future of Guardamar’s El Campico market still remains in doubt as the Torrevieja courts are looking into potential crimes against the environment. SEPRONA, the nature protection service of the Guardia Civil, is investigating the charge that water discharges and waste generated by the market, which does not have an operating licence, is being dumped into septic tanks that can affect the neighbouring La Mata salt lakes and lagoon. Water discharge is being analysed by the Hydrographic Confederation of Segura, to access the levels of potential pollutants. Meanwhile, Guardamar’s Mayor José Luis Sáez (PSOE) has issued a decree suspending the closure of the market following a Supreme Court ruling, which held that the activity could not continue for lack of a licence. The mayor said they were working on finding a solution.

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Cycling for food TWO hundred families currently benefit in the city By Gemma Quinn CAJA RURAL has donated over a tonne of food for Alimentos Solidarios in Torrevieja. The food was delivered to the centre’s headquarters in Calle San Pascual in the city and was donated through their initiative ‘Bike Solidarity Food’ before the start of the La Vuelta cycling tour’s leg which set off from Torrevieja on August 30. The project encouraged people to donate food for every kilometre cycled. Than k s t o t h i s i n i t ia tiv e, a to n n e o f food was donated for families most in need in Torrevieja. Alimentos Solidarios currently works on feeding 200 families in the city.

FOOD PARCELS: Donations have been made from the biking challenge to feed Torrevieja families.

Family fun day out BREAKAWAYS Bar in Av. Tiro de Pichon, is hosting a family fun day in aid of Reach Out Torrevieja charity on Sunday September 27 from 2pm. There will be live music hosted by Drew Clark with Richie Alexander taking to the

stage along with Kylie Burgazzi, Nikki Gale, Stevie Spit and Melissa Fanning. There will be children’s games, a raffle, charity auction and BBQ and all monies raised will go to Reach Out Torrevieja.

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ORGANISATION and advance preparation is vital in this type of situation AS Malaga Province waits to see how many Syrian refugees will be coming to the area, the authorities are busy preparing to receive them and drawing up plans. One of these plans is a resource guide being drawn up in collaboration with the Education, Health and Social Policies departments which aims to record what is available where to help meet the needs of future arrivals which will include charities, individuals, local and government services. Junta de Andalucia regional government delegate for the province Jose Luis Ruiz Espejo explained that the Junta aims, through this guide, to record all available resources and place them at the disposition of those attending refugees. “Organisation and advance preparations are vital in this type of situation that removes thousands from their homes,” Ruiz Espejo said.

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Royal visit FORMER Queen Sofia, King Felipe’s mother, came to the Costa on Monday (September 21) to launch a conference on Neurodegenerative disease investigation in Malaga City coinciding with World Alzheimer’s Day.

Customs surprise A CHINESE man was reported by customs officers at Malaga-Costa del Sol airport who were surprised to find two kilos of dried seahorses in his luggage. The passenger, who had come from Colombia, claimed they were for personal consumption.

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BENIDORM currently has about 10 kilometres of bike lanes for the estimated 10,000 cyclists in the area, but now the regional town hall has decided it wants to double that number.

MORE than 50 civil servants working for the Tourism Department have been told they must leave their current positions at Palma Arena and move to another building in the Parc Bit.

AS many as 700 students from VelezMalaga will benefit from a council scheme which has allocated €130,000 to pay 61 per cent of their bus tickets to Malaga University campuses.

A 36-YEAR-OLD El Ejido man was arrested and charged with abandoning a domestic animal. The Guardia Civil were notified after he was seen carrying a small dog which he left in the park before running back to his car.

ESTEPONA Council has agreed to gradually start paying maintenance costs for urbanisations on the outskirts of the town. Initially the council will cover 10 per cent of the bills, which will reach 100 per cent over the next 10 years.

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THE trial for alleged tax evasion amounting to €4.4 million at Terra Mitica, Benidorm has restarted at the courts in Valencia with 35 defendants accused.

THE Balearic Islands is the region where the least money is spent per inhabitant on medicines, with just €161, according to a report from the Business Federation of Spanish Pharmacists for 2014.

MORE than 800 kilos of waste were collected last Sunday (September 20) in the area of the Chillar River in Nerja, by 33 volunteers who left the river bed and its surroundings spotless.

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Cyclists happy

WORK has started in Cuevas del Almanzora on improving town streets. Work has begun in the Villaricos neighbourhood and will take five months.

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CYCLISTS have finally been allowed to use Marbella’s seafront promenade, a measure local residents and cycling enthusiasts have been requesting for many years.

AN elderly woman was injured when the ceiling of her home in Palma collapsed. She was taken to Son Espases while firemen closed the house when beams were found to have rotted with damp.

OUTRAGE has been sparked amongst residents and opposition political forces in Torrox following a proposal by the governing team to charge €5 to unemployed locals to have access to the otherwise free public employment databases.

OPENINGS to storm drains are being enlarged and added to prevent flooding in Nijar’s San Isidro district. This neighbourhood is one of the town’s lowest-lying areas and is especially vulnerable during periods of torrential rain.

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LOCAL POLICE of Almuñecar arrested an elderly man after he allegedly held a 14-year-old girl hostage and abused her, according to the victim. He has been remanded to prison.

CARBONERAS police and Civil Protection volunteers rescued a 65-year-old woman who broke her leg at Playa de Los Muertos. She was taken by ambulance to El Toyo Hospital.

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THE local governing team of Rincon de la Victoria has set in motion a Social Rescue Plan funded through a budget excess achieved by cutting the expenditure on politicians by 30 per cent.

A BANK employee helped to prove who murdered Denise Thiem. She became suspicious after Miguel Angel Muñoz went to change US dollars which were identified as belonging to the victim.

Road trail race SEVEN cyclists from La Nucia participated Sunday September 14 in the Second Road Trail Race in Callosa d’en Sarria. The race was a qualifier for the National Circuit Mountain Bikes Marathon RFEC.

World Tourism Day Trial repeated BENIDORM celebrates World Tourism Day with one of the most delicious culinary events, the Semana de la Brocheta or Skewer Week. From September 25 October 5 visitors will be able to enjoy a gastronomic treat for just €2.

Denia exhibitions DENIA keeps it cultural programme going into October with the inauguration of two exhibitions on September 24, an exhibition of paintings by Antoni Torres Puig and a photography exhibition.

THE Paraguayan Appeal Court has ordered a trial against a Mallorca man and his Mexican wife, charged with fraud against a group of Mallorca businessmen in Paraguay in 2009, be repeated.

Cultural identity SOME 100 people gathered in Plaza España in Palma to defend the Balearic language and culture, and to defend their own cultural identity over them being “lumped in” with the Catalan region.

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Hitmen caught SEVEN people, including two teenagers, have been arrested in La Cala de Mijas for allegedly planning to fulfil a contract from Colombian drug cartels to kill a Marbella businessman and his two bodyguards.

Producers visit PRODUCTION company reps from the UK, Holland, France and Denmark have been on a visit to the Costa del Sol. The visit, planned by tourism departments, aimed to encourage filming on locations in the area.

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Open day at facility for Alzheimer’s TO introduce the public to therapies and activities By Gemma Quinn THE Alzheimer ’s Association of Alicante held an open day at its facilities in Avenida Miriam Blasco to introduce the public to therapies and activities undertaken at the centre. During the event the Afantes prize was also awarded in recognition of those public or

Presence of the past AN art photography exhibition on the history of Elche is on display on Sunday September 27 at the Interpretation Centre at La Alcudia for two months. The exhibition opens to mark World Tourism Day and will cite some of the 25 historical figures who left their mark in the Archaeological Park of La Alcudia.

private institutions and personalities who have contributed to the association. The awards were presented by Olympic judo champion and current vice president of the Spanish Olympic Committee, Isabel Fernandez, the professor at the Conservatory of Dance of Alicante, José Espadero, the Bellea del Foc, Carmen Caballero and President Bonfires Federation, Manuel Jimenez.

Chefs to get a taster course VISITELCHE and the Alicante Centre of Tourism (CDT) have joined forces to organise a series of free courses on tapas, snacks and dessert preparation. The training courses will take place in Elche’s Municipal School of Hospitality and are aimed at working professionals to help develop innovative tapas and pinchos dishes. A total of 43 chefs, sous chefs, kitchen staff and apprentice chefs have registered for the course which begins today, Thursday September 24. The dessert decorating course starts on November 9.

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Harbour trespassing SWEDEN - Police have arrested two people after they were caught trespassing in a Gothenburg harbour, which is becoming a gateway for refugees hoping to reach the UK on board cargo ships.

Parental leave SWEDEN is planning to scrap its gender equality bonus for splitting the 16 month parental leave saying it costs too much and has had little effect. Under the new proposal, both new mothers and fathers would be required to each take three months off work or lose the leave.

Car sale DENMARK - Henrik Frederiksen, the Danish billionaire became the envy of many as he put his classic car collection up for auction for an estimated 300 million kroner (€40million). It included: 13 Rolls-Royces, three Mercedes-Benz, three Cadillacs two Bentleys, and many others.

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Husband’s horror WIFE stabbed to death by intruder A MAN has told of how he heard his wife stabbed to death on the phone after she phoned him in terror because she heard an intruder in the house. Nicola Cross, aged 37 and mother of three, was killed at her home in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

MI5 warning FOR the first time in history, a serving head of MI5, Andrew Parker, has given a warning to the public that states: the terror level threat in the UK is the highest it has been for 35 years.

BRITISH PRESS year, according to the Ministry of Justice. Among them was a drone carrying mobile phones and drugs that were intercepted by guards at Bedford Prison.

Harry Birthday PRINCE Harry turned 31 last week and celebrated his birthday on an official engagement in Sussex to mark the 75th anniversary of victory in the Battle of Britain. HAPPY RETURNS: To Harry.

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New mayor NORWAY - Muslim environmentalist, Shoaib Sultan, who was born in Pakistan, could become Oslo’s next mayor after winning five seats on Oslo City Council. His green party now holds the balance of power.

Land row NORWAY - A Norwegian man faces six years in jail after sawing his neighbour’s outhouse in two on the grounds that part of it went over onto his land.

Resignation in PRESIDENT of Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) has handed in his resignation for what he stated as “for personal reasons.”

Heavy handed GREEK police have been accused of using excessive force after they attacked Germany’s Bayern Munich fans with batons before a Champions League match in Athens.

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ACCORDING to the British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, UK air strikes have killed around 330 Islamic State fighters in the past year,

GERMAN police were baffled over a case of a missing pilot after discovering a small plane had crashed in woods in Western Germany. The cockpit was empty with no sign of the pilot.

Drones in jail THERE were nine attempts to use drones to break into prisons in England and Wales in the first half of this

Teenage hero A 13 YEAR-OLD BOY in Hamburg has been hailed a hero after helping pupils to get off a school bus after it stopped on a train track due to a technical failure. Pupils said the boy saw the oncoming train and shouted to everyone to get off.

Dug up DENMARK - An ongoing search of the seabed off the coast of Denmark’s Zealand has revealed many well-preserved objects from the Stone Age period. Marine archaeologists from the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde uncovered a settlement from 6,000 BC.

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Olympic hopeful RECYCLED PLASTIC: Being developed by a Dutch company to build a new sort of road.

Plastic roads more sustainable WILL reduce CO2 output from road building and usage DUTCH company KWS Infra is developing a new sort of road made from recycled plastic. This, the company says, will not only cut down on plastic waste but reduce CO2 output from road building and usage, and make roads more sustainable and safer.

Cybercrime DUTCH police have arrested two men aged 18 and 22, for cybercrime offences. They are suspected of send-

DUTCH PRESS ing a virus to around 10,000 computers and demanding users pay a ransom to have the virus removed.

Police help POLICE are to help register the stream of new asylum seekers arriving

in the Netherlands but the IND immigration service will remain responsible for judging cases.

Syrian passport THE Tass news agency has reported, a Syria-based reporter of a Dutch news magazine has paid just €750 for a Syrian passport with a photograph of Mark Rutte, the prime minister of the Netherlands, in a bid to prove that IS fighters could infiltrate Europe disguised as refugees.

HAMBURG has been announced on the shortlist of cities to host the 2024 Olympic Games, competing against Los Angeles, Rome, Paris and Budapest. The winning city will be announced in September 2017.

Splash diving GERMANY has hosted the world championship ‘splash diving’ competition. The competition is not an elegant diving event, judging people on their ability to make the biggest splash as they enter the water.

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A great governor HAS helped to stabilise her country’s economy

ELVIRA NABIULLINA: Named top Central Bank governor.

RUSSIAN’S Elvira Nabiullina has been named top Central Bank governor by Euromoney magazine for helping stabilise her country’s economy at a time of collapsing oil prices and Western sanctions.

Hoax call TWO Russian TV hosts have admitted they made a hoax call to singer Sir Elton John, tricking him into thinking President Vladimir Putin had called him to discuss gay rights.

Lower rent THE rental prices for Moscow apartments have dropped 8 per cent this year. Last year, the average cost of renting a one-room place was between 32,500 rubles and 33,000 rubles (€435 and €445), now it is nearer the equivalent of €400 a month.

Increased crime RUSSIA looks set to see an annual rise in the crime rate for the first time in several years, after reported crimes rose sharply by 6.7 per cent in the first eight months of the

A CAR SHARING scheme has launched in Moscow this week as part of efforts by the City Hall to ease the capital’s infamous traffic jams. The new system, called Delimobil aims to be the biggest car sharing system.

Warehouse sales RUSSIA is experiencing a rise in the sale of warehouse properties thanks to falling prices and increasing demand from discount retailers looking to develop their businesses during the crisis.

HIV drugs RUSSIA’S HIV patients have criticised news that foreign HIV medication will be replaced with domestic alternatives saying these are ineffective and there is a large shortage of drugs available.

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year, with almost 1.5 million crimes committed so far.

Syrian hub RUSSIAN helicopters have been spotted at a Syrian airfield. The USA said this suggests preparations to establish an air operations hub in Syria, where an Americanled coalition is carrying out air strikes against Islamic State militants.

Hacker’s guilt A RUSSIAN man has pleaded guilty for his involvement in what is being called the largest computer hacking scheme ever prosecuted in the USA, for compromising more than 160 million credit card numbers.

Shorter hours RUSSIAN companies say they are not cutting jobs but instead, to survive the crisis, are shortening worker’s hours or reducing salaries.

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By John Smith ON September 16, Inditex which owns Zara announced that both sales and profits have increased once again, in part thanks to its expansion into Asia. Now recognised as the world’s biggest apparel retailer it has grown phenomenally from its founding as re-

NORTHERN ROCK: Had to be nationalised in 2007.

Customers queued to withdraw money THE Spanish bank Sabadell, which purchased TSB for £1.7 billion (€2.3 billion) earlier this year, is now reported to be looking to take over a £13 billion (€17.8 billion) portfolio of former Northern Rock mortgages from the taxpayer. Currently, a specially created organisation UK Asset Resolution has been managing these and Bradford and Bing-

cently as 1975 by Amancio Ortega and Rosalia Mera and it announced net sales of €9.4 billion with profits up by more than 25 per cent at €1.17 billion to September 2015. Inditex opened 94 new stores worldwide, including 25 branches of its Zara Home house-

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ley debts but was instructed by Chancellor George Osborne to reduce the business considerably. For various reasons, the sale which is expected to be by ‘auction’ is unlikely to raise more than a few hundred million pounds, but will go a long way to disposing of the bulk of Northern Rock which had to be nationalised in 2007.

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Suzuki buys back shares JAPANESE car maker Suzuki has bought back an almost 20 per cent stake held by Volkswagen for 460 billion yen (€3.3 billion). Last month, an international arbitration court ordered the German car maker to sell its holding due to a falling out between the two manufacturers.

No charges BANKIA, Euro 600 and Sabadell banks have come to an agreement whereby they will not charge their customers or those of the other banks to use their ATM machines. Between them, they have a network of 17,730 cash machines within Spain.

Oil price static THE chief executive of oil giant Shell, Ben van Beurden has told BBC Radio 4 that a recovery in the price of oil is hard to foresee.

New €2 coin announced THE Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (Spanish Mint) has announced that it will release in March 2016 a new circulating €2 coin depicting the Segovia Aqueduct as part of a Unesco World Heritage site collection which started in 2010.

Spain’s third quarter growth this year was close to 3.5 per cent according to a statement made by the Minister for Economy and Competitiveness.

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wares shop which took its total number of stores to 6,777 and with 141,192 employees, the company has increased its staffing levels by 10,000. Zara has just launched online sales in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan so that the current number of markets in which the Group sells online is 28.

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New jobs near Cadiz ALTRAN Spain, a subsidiary of a French company has entered into an agreement with the government of Andalucia whereby it will set up an aerospace centre near to Cadiz. At a ceremony attended by Minister José Sánchez Maldonado, Altran’s president announcedhe expects the centre to create more than 150 jobs over the next few years.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group 474.40 7.60 Aberdeen Asset Management 326.40 -4.80 Admiral Group 1,539.00 20.00 Anglo American 716.40 -3.60 Antofagasta 577.75 -1.75 ARM Holdings 957.00 -3.50 Ashtead Group 975.50 -5.50 Associated British Foods 3,187.50 48.50 AstraZeneca 4,418.75 48.75 Aviva 459.80 7.10 Babcock International Group 924.75 13.25 BAE Systems 440.95 0.55 Barclays 255.55 2.30 Barratt Developments 661.25 9.25 Berkeley Group Holdings 3,434.00 39.00 BG Group 995.75 10.35 BHP Billiton 1,097.25 -0.75 BP 335.25 1.80 British American Tobacco 3,591.00 20.00 British Land Co 815.50 3.00 BT Group 415.88 0.88 Bunzl 1,753.50 14.50 Burberry Group 1,380.00 2.00 Capita Group (The) 1,201.50 8.50 Carnival 3,484.50 24.50 Centrica 231.45 3.05 Coca-Cola HBC 1,396.00 22.00 Compass Group 1,035.50 3.50 CRH 1,883.00 10.00 Diageo 1,791.25 26.75 Direct Line Insurance Group 368.10 4.10 Dixons Carphone 424.80 2.20 easyJet 1,746.00 3.00 Experian 1,069.50 14.50 Fresnillo 615.75 5.75 G4S 239.20 2.10 GKN 271.90 -1.90 GlaxoSmithKline 1,301.75 16.75 Glencore 121.95 -4.05 Hammerson 608.75 0.75 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,224.00 23.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 2,486.50 41.50 HSBC Holdings 498.58 7.93 Imperial Tobacco Group 3,345.00 20.00 Inmarsat 1,013.00 24.50 InterContinental Hotels Grp 2,352.50 4.50 International Consolidated Air 596.75 -3.75 Intertek Group 2,466.00 25.00 Intu Properties 317.80 0.80 ITV 249.45 2.75

% CHG. 1.63 -1.45 1.32 -0.50 -0.30 -0.36 -0.56 1.55 1.12 1.57 1.45 0.12 0.91 1.42 1.15 1.05 -0.07 0.54 0.56 0.37 0.21 0.83 0.15 0.71 0.71 1.34 1.60 0.34 0.53 1.52 1.13 0.52 0.17 1.37 0.94 0.89 -0.69 1.30 -3.21 0.12 1.92 1.70 1.62 0.60 2.48 0.19 -0.62 1.02 0.25 1.11

NET VOL 4,539.45 4,389.14 4,239.65 10,093.22 5,713.04 13,520.02 4,937.80 24,850.65 55,221.14 18,315.10 4,595.75 13,934.25 42,478.62 6,490.35 4,639.51 33,653.27 23,190.55 60,970.80 66,570.03 8,293.04 34,601.03 5,826.99 6,129.80 7,922.66 7,478.91 11,361.83 5,006.76 17,135.70 15,382.95 44,368.21 5,460.00 4,866.08 6,923.34 10,427.90 4,495.05 3,678.83 4,512.38 62,530.77 18,378.61 4,768.61 5,696.57 4,862.62 95,741.59 31,823.27 4,444.05 5,544.03 12,246.20 3,938.84 4,194.29 9,930.68

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Johnson Matthey 2,540.00 -6.00 Kingfisher 349.40 -1.70 Land Securities Group 1,239.50 2.50 Legal & General Group 247.70 2.30 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 73.93 1.22 London Stock Exchange Grp 2,452.00 60.00 Marks & Spencer Group 497.15 6.05 Meggitt 479.35 1.55 Merlin Entertainments 377.35 1.85 Mondi 1,404.00 24.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 159.45 2.85 National Grid 860.55 9.35 Next 7,617.50 57.50 Old Mutual 193.75 0.95 Pearson 1,136.00 13.00 Persimmon 2,098.00 21.00 Prudential 1,387.00 18.00 Randgold Resources 3,902.00 39.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group 5,891.00 95.00 RELX 1,079.50 14.50 Rio Tinto 2,315.50 16.00 Rolls-Royce Group 695.75 3.75 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 323.10 4.20 Royal Dutch Shell 1,593.50 11.50 Royal Dutch Shell 1,608.50 9.50 Royal Mail 464.10 4.40 RSA Insurance Group 405.65 -103.85 SABMiller 3,599.00 -1.00 Sage Group (The) 514.25 1.25 Sainsbury (J) 230.80 2.50 Schroders 2,893.00 32.00 Severn Trent 2,124.50 26.50 Shire 4,865.00 120.00 Sky 1,028.50 5.50 Smith & Nephew 1,162.50 18.50 Smiths Group 1,069.50 7.50 Sports Direct International 759.75 -0.25 SSE 1,456.50 28.50 St James's Place 885.50 13.00 Standard Chartered 698.40 -24.30 Standard Life 399.75 -0.15 Taylor Wimpey 202.35 3.45 Tesco 177.90 3.25 Travis Perkins 2,050.50 19.50 TUI AG 1,231.50 6.50 Unilever 2,649.50 33.50 United Utilities Group 892.50 9.50 Vodafone Group 218.43 1.68 Whitbread 4,640.00 -18.00 Wolseley 4,248.00 112.00 WPP Group 1,370.50 15.50

% CHG. -0.24 -0.48 0.20 0.94 1.68 2.51 1.23 0.32 0.49 1.74 1.82 1.10 0.76 0.49 1.16 1.01 1.31 1.01 1.64 1.36 0.70 0.54 1.32 0.73 0.59 0.96 -20.38 -0.03 0.24 1.10 1.12 1.26 2.53 0.54 1.62 0.71 -0.03 2.00 1.49 -3.36 -0.04 1.73 1.86 0.96 0.53 1.28 1.08 0.78 -0.39 2.71 1.14

NET VOL 5,217.21 8,185.16 9,779.02 14,583.12 51,895.84 8,306.95 8,094.62 3,763.19 3,806.62 6,700.64 3,656.75 31,845.22 11,557.24 9,497.63 9,211.84 6,366.88 35,196.80 3,597.61 41,398.31 11,967.80 32,347.69 12,723.07 20,524.58 61,612.33 39,022.17 4,597.00 5,180.38 58,189.72 5,527.05 4,385.47 6,466.50 4,990.29 28,073.88 17,585.55 10,231.84 4,192.54 4,548.33 14,180.98 4,559.68 18,399.63 7,874.78 6,471.14 14,210.40 5,053.78 7,185.89 33,575.30 6,021.08 57,466.28 8,465.41 10,755.95 17,685.93

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PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 139.62 -3.33 -2.33% 6.5M 75.95 -1.11 -1.44% 12.4M 113.45 -0.47 -0.41% 74.3M 136.09 -1.36 -0.99% 7.3M 71.86 -2.20 -2.97% 9.3M 77.74 -1.67 -2.10% 18.6M 25.54 -0.34 -1.31% 40.0M 38.98 -0.40 -1.02% 27.5M 102.84 -1.36 -1.31% 13.6M 47.53 -0.55 -1.14% 9.8M 72.68 -1.78 -2.39% 23.2M 24.80 -0.55 -2.17% 77.9M 180.94 -5.51 -2.96% 6.5M 115.12 -2.79 -2.37% 11.4M 144.51 -3.63 -2.45% 8.0M 29.02 -0.69 -2.32% 60.7M 93.39 -1.45 -1.53% 14.2M 60.94 -1.71 -2.73% 31.0M 97.05 -0.79 -0.81% 10.5M 52.13 -1.83 -3.39% 29.0M 43.48 -0.77 -1.74% 63.1M 115.05 -0.22 -0.19% 9.3M 32.85 -0.63 -1.88% 36.8M 69.94 -0.30 -0.43% 18.2M 99.66 -2.00 -1.97% 5.0M 91.07 -2.24 -2.40% 10.5M 122.47 -0.79 -0.64% 7.5M 44.57 -0.66 -1.46% 26.9M 69.79 -1.17 -1.65% 14.5M 63.34 -1.13 -1.75% 12.9M

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Most Advanced Lilis Energy, Inc. TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Qumu Corporation Vascular Biogenics Ltd. Daily 2X VIX ST ETN Velocityshares MACROCURE LTD. Versartis, Inc. Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Daily 2X VIX Med-Term ETN Velocityshares Apigee Corporation Vital Therapies, Inc.

$ 3.15 $ 15.96 $ 5.20 $ 6.85 $ 11.57 $ 4.18 $ 13.14 $ 12.54 $ 18.60 $ 10.24 $ 4.04

2.53 ▲ 408.06% 4.23 ▲ 36.06% 1.22 ▲ 30.65% 1.49 ▲ 27.80% 2.29 ▲ 24.68% 0.70 ▲ 20.11% 2.16 ▲ 19.67% 1.75 ▲ 16.22% 2.58 ▲ 16.10% 1.36 ▲ 15.32% 0.51 ▲ 14.45%

$ 7.56 $ 5.38 $ 9.44 $ 12.11 $ 10.89 $ 10.33 $ 20.19 $ 2.90 $ 4.27 $ 6.25 $ 3.34

1.77 ▼ 18.97% 1.09 ▼ 16.85% 1.67 ▼ 15.03% 2.11 ▼ 14.84% 1.79 ▼ 14.12% 1.62 ▼ 13.56% 3.01 ▼ 12.97% 0.43 ▼ 12.91% 0.63 ▼ 12.86% 0.87 ▼ 12.22% 0.46 ▼ 12.11%

Most Declined vTv Therapeutics Inc. Lantheus Holdings, Inc. Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Invuity, Inc. Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. Unico American Corporation Sientra, Inc. Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Pershing Gold Corporation Eastern Virginia Bankshares, Inc. Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc.

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By John Smith SPANIARDS who have worked overseas and returned to Spain to enjoy the fruits of their labour are furious about the ongoing demand for additional tax on pensions received from abroad.

2008 when the financial crisis began, prior to then it was simple, but then the government tried to increase income from taxes Before the financial crisis of 2008, the situation was quite simple but the problem has arisen as the government has tried to increase income from taxes.

Welcoming Whopper Wine BURGER King is celebrating 40 years in Spain by launching its own Whopper Wine which is aged in flame grilled barrels! It’s not April 1, but this innovative promotion requires customers to submit their favourite Burger King story or photo and the 40 winners will each receive a bottle of this exclusive cuvee.

Roaming charge MOBILE phone operators in Spain including Movistar, Orange, Vodafone and Yoigo plan to increase their roaming fees which are currently 20 cents per call to 22 cents. One bit of good news is that on June 15, 2017 under EU regulations, all roaming fees within the EU will be abolished.

PENSION PROTESTS: It is estimated that as many as 800,000 people may be affected.

Spanish pensioners are required to pay tax on annual income above €22,000 provided they have only one source for the revenue. The recent twist is that the tax office now considers a basic pension and any additional pension, even if they are paid from the same country, as quite separate incomes which results in a lowering of the tax threshold. The Spanish Federation of Returned Emigrants (FAER) estimates that as many as 800,000 people may be affected and they are often required to pay back-tax at very short notice with one man having to take a bank loan to cover a demand for several thousand euros which had to be paid within two weeks. With an election looming, the current government must be aware that this number of angry pensioners could be very damaging to their hopes.

A healthy work-life balance is key Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females

HAVING work is a good thing. It gives you financial independence and of course takes away the anxiety of wondering where the money will come from to pay rent or the bills. But that said - it’s also important to have a healthy work-life balance and have the opportunity to do things you enjoy and spend time with family and friends. If your job dominates your life, it’s not a positive thing - no matter what you earn - because the whole point of work is to earn money so that you can have a life. Nowadays, however, many workers are spending too much time in front of a screen, jumping from meeting to meeting, eating lunch on the run, or just grabbing a coffee to keep energy levels up, and then, worrying about work at night when they arrive home. Such behaviour can be detrimental, so here are a few ideas to stay healthy at work.

CYCLE TO WORK: A little bit of exercise will do wonders for you.

On your bike: Try to introduce a little bit of extra exercise into your working day by cycling to work. Or, pack your office shoes in a backpack and put on your trainers and take a brisk walk to work each morning. The mixture of exercise and fresh air will do wonders for your overall wellbeing. Tune out: Many workplaces nowadays have somehow managed to convince their staff that being on call outside office hours is a normal state of affairs. However, the fact that you are only getting paid for 40 hours though probably working 50 never seems to enter the equation! Remember you’re an employee not a volunteer, so work as hard as you can during working hours and then step out of the office and turn off your work mobile and leave checking work emails until the following day. Give your eyes a break: Many jobs are computer dependent so employees spend hours on end glaring at computer screens. This is really bad for our eyes and induces tiredness. So remember to regularly look away from the screen and look into the distance to give your eyes a well-deserved rest.

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Prices of property on the Costa predicted to rise MORE mortgages registered as banks start to lend again By Eleanor Hawkins WHILE recovery is expected to be slow but sure for the Spanish property market, certain areas including the Costa Blanca are likely to see significant property price increases next year, a new report has concluded. Acuña y Asociados real estate consulting firm’s Spanish Real Estate Market Annual Report has predicted that prices will now stabilise in most parts of the country yet popular areas including Valencia’s coasts, the Costa del Sol, Madrid and Barcelona are likely to see increases of between 3 and 5 per cent. Prime coastal areas, the firm predicts, may well see even bigger increases. Following seven consecutive years of price drops, 2014 saw an inflexion point in the cycle and this year and 2016 will register modestly positive results, Acuña’s report revealed. It is thought 2015 will end with better results as banks start to provide more mortgages.

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STILL AFFORDABLE: Easier to get on the housing ladder.

Murcia’s property prices on the up PROPERTY prices in the Murcia Region are gradually rising, bringing good news finally to home owners. The latest figures published by the Ministry of Development, show that property prices rose by 0.8 per cent during the second quarter of the year. Based on valuations, the average price per square metre was just under €1,000, standing at €987.90, although this is still less than the average price a year ago. Across Spain, positive inflation was reported during the last quarter for the first time in over six years with the national average cost per square metre of residential property standing at €1,476.80. During April, May and June, Murcia's prices are reported to have risen by 0.8 per cent, bringing hope and optimism that the sector could be coming out of its downward trend. The current average price per square metre is almost half the average price of residential property at its highest point in 2007 when it was €1,618.10 per square metre.

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Got money to spare? Buy your own village! MORE and more Spaniards and youngsters fresh out of university are showing an interest By Eleanor Hawkins A FEW years ago, Elvira Fafian came up with an idea of how to help out rural hamlets and villages at danger of becoming

abandoned by putting them up for sale. The Aldeas Abandonadas (Abandoned Hamlets) project began in Galicia and Asturias, in northern Spain, but has since

spread and buyers on the lookout for something different can find anything from a dilapidated hamlet to do up, to a castle or palace looking for a new owner.

DILAPIDATED: Abandoned hamlets are now being put up for sale. Although now an estate agency, Fafian explained Aldeas Abandonadas began as a personal project aiming to help and insists is still the main aim. With prices starting as low as €62,000 for a small, abandoned hamlet, real rural jewels can be snapped up for renovation by almost anyone with money to spend. In Teruel, for example, the Aldeas Abandonadas website was recently advertising a village complete with defensive

tower, water and electrical supply for just €300,000. So if they’re likely to be deserted and falling down, who wants to buy them? In the past, Fafian explained, buyers from abroad with money to spare and a desire to start afresh or retired couples wanting to enjoy rural life tended to be the most interested, yet more and more Spaniards and youngsters fresh out of university are showing an interest and in some cases payment in instal-

ments over three or four years. Yet now along with cheap villages, castles and palaces are increasingly being offered up for sale as elderly owners die and younger generations do not want to hang onto their inherited property. One of these jewels, a 1,000 square metre mediaeval castle in Castellon, was up for sale last week for just €299,000 and appeared from the photos to be in decent enough condition to move straight in to.

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Making efforts to reduce unsold housing stock INVESTMENT could experience a slight delay due to the Spanish elections which are to be held by December By Maria José Fernandez FORTY per cent of Spanish housing stock, which at the end of 2014 sat at 1.6 million properties, will take at least 10 years to be sold, according to property consultants RR de Acuña y Asociados. The firm highlighted the fact that around 657,000 units

112,000 units of unsold stock are expected to be sold between 2016 and 2017 were considered ‘problematic stock’ due to features, which make their sale complicated,

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and may potentially never be sold. Specifically, the company has calculated metropolitan areas hold at least 668,000 homes for sale, while coastal regions have 331,000 units. These figures will be reduced during the next few years, according to their forecast, and it is expected that between 2016 and 2017, the unsold stock will have gone down by 112,000 units. Experts said that the reduction will be observed mainly on brand new properties; in fact, last year, stock in this sector dropped by 65,570 units. However, they added that prices will tend to stabilise during the next two years, even registering moderate increases in the areas

with a higher spending power and other areas with a lower level of stock. Thus, these areas are expected to register an increase in prices of between 3 and 5 per cent between 2015 and 2016. The company explained that property investment could experience a slight delay due to the Spanish elections which are to be held by December. “The capital does not belong to the right or the left; however, investors do want to know what lines of action will be followed by the government which is to be in control of the country for the next four years, which means that a political change could delay property investments,” the consultants explained.

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Is a new Trotskyite giant emerging? JEREMY CORBYN cops out of Commons confrontation LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT OMG. If the Labour party thought they were up the proverbial creek with Ed Miliband, they are now most certainly right up the tsunami with Jeremy Corbyn. I don’t think I’ve ever looked forward to PMQ quite as eagerly as I did last week. At last the opportunity to see the new champion of lefty politics standing up and facing the opposition he has vilified so frequently in the past. Would we see a new Trotskyite giant emerge in full media glare, calling on the right wingers to explain their folly and mishandling of, well, just about everything, accompanied by the cheers and roars of his adoring benches? Ha! What we did see was a pathetic, wizened old ‘student lecturer’, neck poking up through the wrong size collar of an obviously new shirt (one of a number I may add!) looking for all the world like the last turkey in the shop, tremulously reading emails, selected apparently from over 40,000 received over the last few

GREAT RED HOPE?: Comrade Jeremy Corbyn.

weeks. What a waste of party funds, time and money that exercise alone must have cost! And it was of course a complete cop-out. Under the guise of trying to instigate ‘a new approach’ to Commons debate, he managed to avoid just about everything that an almost condescending David Cameron could have actually thrown at him. I couldn’t help but muse on the reaction of Comrade Corbyn should he find himself an elected PM attending a debate of world leaders: “Mr Corbyn, what are your views on sending in the troops to prevent us all being annihilated?” Corbyn: “Well, I do have a letter from Ada Pothwaite of Little Twittering, who would like me to ask you all when are you going to dismantle all your weapons, shake hands and live in peace with each other?” No, I’m sorry, comrade. Refusing to sing the National Anthem, electing an IRA sympathiser as a side kick, sticking prime egotist Diane Abbott beside you on the front bench and chorusing the Red Flag down the local pub? Frankly, I think I’ve got more chance of being elected PM than you. I give him a year. Keep the Faith Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Are the good times really over?

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OUR VIEW DIFD

OPINION & COMMENT

AN unrestrained and deceitful US has increased its worldwide military bases to 1,050 Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

IN 1981 country singer, Merle Haggard recorded the hit ‘Are the Good Times Really Over?’ A mournful lament, the lyrics grieved over a lost America. The Korean War was history and the scars of the Vietnam War were healing. On July 12, 1987 US President Reagan at the Berlin Wall challenged Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev: “If you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, come here to the gate, Mr Gorbachev, open this gate, and tear down this wall.” The USSR did open the gate and we believed we had ushered in an era of peace and stability. No longer were we living in the shadow of mutually destructive annihilation (MDA). Our optimism was ill-judged. And now, apparently an unrestrained and deceitful US increased its worldwide military bases to 1,050. These now circle and threaten Russia, Iran, and Middle East: US General Wesley

US BASES: Now circle and threaten Russia, Iran and Middle East.

Clark; “We are going to take out seven countries in five years, starting with Iraq and then Syria, Lebanon, Libya and Somalia, Sudan and finishing off Iran.” On Monday September 6 the US told Greece and Bulgaria to deny airspace to Russian aircraft bringing aid, medical supplies, shelter and clothing to assist in the refugee crisis. Iran opened up their air space. Americans celebrate their July 4, 1776 tribute to US independence. A pity they don’t respect the independence of other nations. Since that date the US has invaded about 70 countries, 50 of them since 1945. Of the 248 conflicts worldwide since the end of WW2 the US has started 201 of them. The historian who chronicles US Empire, William Blum, issued his 130th Anti-Empire Report. The US is seen by the people of the world as “the greatest threat to peace in the world today.” Only 2 per cent see Russia and 6 per cent China as a threat. Yes, it seems the good times really are over thanks to the US and EU prostituted political leadership. I don’t regret the collapse of the USSR but bitterly resent the horrors since visited upon humanity by this apparent unrestrained expansionist United States.

The end is nigh (yet again) WHENEVER an official body denies something, then we had better watch out! 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.

I AM finding it very difficult to sleep of late. Some unidentified expert or other, has predicted that the Earth could cease to exist sometime soon - between September 22 and 28 to be more precise because a massive asteroid is heading our way. NASA has reassured us that this is a load of horlicks, but this is worrying in itself. Whenever an official body goes out of its way to deny anything, then we had better watch out. Still, we all remember the ancient Mayan prediction of doom and gloom, stating categorically that the world would come to an end on December 21, 2012. Well the day came and went and here we still are. But it’s an ill wind, because churches saw an upturn in business, beer and spirit sales went through the roof and I had a particularly good single malt

MAYAN PREDICTION: Was one of doom and gloom.

Syrian children in Lebanon.

A drop in the ocean WE make no apologies for writing again about the refugees from Syria and their plight but this week will look at it from a different angle. Every day there are problems between Hungary and its neighbours with regards to the ‘hoards’ of refugees trying to move into the centre and west of Europe and the 120,000 required to be accepted by 23 member states. Let’s face it, this is a trickle compared to the number already accepted by other areas. According to the UNHCR - the UN Refugees Agency there are 2.1 million Syrians registered as refugees in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon and there are a further 1.9 million in Turkey, which makes over 4 million Syrian refugees over whom 56 per cent are under 18. Lebanon which has a population of just 4.8 million is trying to find the money to give a decent education to 400,000 refugee children. According to the government of Saudi Arabia it has 2.5 million Syrians within its border and the UAE has just accepted 100,000 to add to the 140,000 already resident. There are bound to be plenty of economic migrants wanting to find a better life in Europe rather than the Middle East with its own restrictions and prejudices but unless we take notice of where the bulk of refugees have ended up there is the frightening thought of further upheaval and civil war.

whisky on my cornflakes that morning. But to be honest I did not take the prophecy seriously, because those Mayans were a strange lot who spent their time star gazing but never got around to inventing the wheel. It would appear that as a body, they just upped and left their great cities one Wednesday morning. A note was left on the door of a stepped pyramid saying ‘Gone to Lunch’ and they simply never came back, and although there are traces of them still in Central America and Basingstoke, to all intents and purposes their civilisation disappeared. And it was obviously on foot, because rumour has it that a massive fleet of wagons was found intact in the temple car park, propped up on bricks just waiting for someone to invent something circular to go in each corner. Reassuringly we are told, astronomers have the means to spot the approach of an asteroid well in advance. Now we We have powerful radio telescopes and want to we have Hubble - although on the down hear your views. side, we no longer have Patrick Moore. YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE Nevertheless I shall play safe - YOUR OPINION and have that bottle of single malt www.euroweeklynews.com standing at the ready.

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

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NEW software has been created by Bosch which aims to alert so called ‘kamikaze’ drivers, who either intentionally or accidentally drive the wrong way down the road. This software will be available through smart phones or integrated into the vehicle’s technology such as GPS systems. Once an alert has been activated to say the driver is going the wrong way and the driver fails to respond to the warning, the equipment is capable of forcing the vehicle to stop within a few seconds, simultaneously sending an alert to approaching vehicles of the potential hazard ahead. Bosch aims to put the technology into production in 2016, although the ability to actually stop the vehicle will only be available in those cars which have computerised assistance built in.

Police checks All drivers in Spain should be aware that the Guardia Civil traffic department will be carrying out intensified checks on the wearing of seatbelts and child restraints in cars. The use of a seatbelt is mandatory for all occupants of a vehicle in both front and rear seats. There must be no more passengers in a vehicle than the number of seatbelts. Children less than 1.5m in height must use the appropriate restraints for their height and, in some cases, weight and children under the age of 12 cannot travel in the front seat, unless using a properly fitted and approved restraints. The only exception is if the child is tall than 135cm, in which case they can use the normal seatbelt. According to the DGT, 70 per cent of children are not properly protected with the correct form of restraint.

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Can Spain charge extra tax on property? Have you heard of an extra tax on purchasing a house in Spain if the government thinks the house is more valuable than the price you actually paid for it? My brother has just purchased an apartment and his soliciYes, it is legal. Your solicitor has done well to warn you about the upcoming extra tax bill. The Spanish Tax Agency has tables of value, based on the official rateable value of properties, which is the ‘valor catastral’ used to determine the annual property tax, ie rates. These tables give the minimum value

tor has told him he may have to pay a few thousand euros more in taxes because he got the property at a low price. Is this legal in Spain?

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

For many years the official value was lower than market value.

R.R. (Costa Blanca) that can be declared for a property. For many years this official value was lower than the real market value. However, in today’s depressed market, the official value is often higher than the price actually paid. This means the Tax Agency must apply the transfer tax to this value. It has happened to many purchasers.

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

I’m upgrading to a lion as a pet! Mike Senker

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I LOVE DOGS. In fact, I like most animals but my preference for a household pet is a dog, but after today I might upgrade to a lion. I have this problem - you see my dog gets walked three times a day. He is a mutt, a soppy adorable mutt who wants to eat, sleep, have his belly rubbed (partial to that myself) and a nice walk. So why do people decide that it’s OK to let their, and I’ll use today as an example, dogs run about off the lead? Admittedly, if it’s a tiddly little thing or a soppy sausage like mine it’s usually manageable, but if it’s a pit bull, or like today a Rottweiler and a Doberman that are by nature hunting or attack dogs it’s a problem. I live up in the hills but it’s highly populated and lots of people walk their dogs.

It’s not some remote place where you don’t think you are going to run into people. Anyway I’m coming home and my neighbour is out walking his dog and I see this young Spanish lady let both her dogs off the lead. The Rottweiler does not do much but the Doberman flies across the road and starts going for his dog. She manages to get it under control and this is where the fun starts. The dog owner tells her what he thinks. Then I tell her that dogs of certain size and breed have to be muzzled and on the lead and she goes potty telling us that her dog wouldn’t hurt anyone. I’ve heard this from so many people that insist their ‘pets’ wouldn’t hurt anyone. She was not interested and didn’t even offer any kind of apology; she put her dogs on the lead and went off muttering. Owners - your dogs are not the problem - you are! If you own a dog that by law is classed as dangerous keep it on a lead or at least put a muzzle on it. Or I'm upgrading to a lion and they can sort it out themselves.

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• Superb rates of exchange • Regular payments • Home visits • Out of hours and weekend contacts • Fix exchange rates for up to 12 months • Avoid or drastically reduce all Spanish bank fees • Free banker’s drafts for buyers. Chris Wakeling, who is spearheading the launch of their Costa Blanca office, stated: “Cambridge are not here to just be ‘another’ foreign exchange company, we are here to provide a real alternative, and to be the biggest, most competitive foreign exchange provider in Spain. Our key focus is on two things, customer service and excellent rates of exchange. We are determined to really raise the bar on the service that clients receive, and to offer our best rates from the outset and maintain that level. We are not interested in offering introductory rates, neither do we intend to offer special rates for certain clients, we WILL GIVE ALL of our clients the BEST

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Chris Wakeling Regional Sales Manager T: +34 965 327 093 F: +34 965 328 314 E: cwakeling@cambridgefx.co.uk www.cambridgefx.co.uk

To contact Cambridge Global Payments, simply call the office on 0034 965 327 093, email: costablanca@cambridgefx.co.uk or come and visit us at our office in Playa Flamenca next door to the Sunrise restaurant. Our office is open from 09:00 – 17:30. If you wish to contact us outside of these hours or on the weekend, then please contact the manager directly on 0034 600 230 672 or email Chris on cwakeling@cambridgefx.co.uk

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7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Who's Doing the Dishes? 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 9:00pm Parking Wars 10:00pm Britain's Biggest Adventures with Bear Grylls 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Through the Keyhole Keith Lemon presents a brand new version of the classic game show. 12:40am Benidorm 1:35am Jackpot 247 4:00am Loose Women

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7:00am Gunsmoke 7:50am The Professionals Action-packed drama series about two criminalintelligence agents. 8:50am Minder Modern-day reimagineering on the classic comedydrama. 9:55am The Car Chasers 10:25am The Car Chasers 11:00am Magnum, P.I. 1:00pm Minder 2:05pm The Car Chasers 2:35pm The Car Chasers 3:05pm Gunsmoke 4:10pm MotoGP 5:15pm Rugby World Cup 2015 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 10:00pm Goodwood Classic Cars 11:00pm The Day of the Jackal 12:00am FYI Daily 12:05am The Day of the Jackal 1:55am Ax Men

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7:00am Volcano: Fire on the Mountain 8:35am I, Frankenstein 10:10am Edge of Tomorrow 12:05pm Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 2:40pm Chain Reaction 4:30pm Twister 6:25pm Gladiator 9:00pm Edge of Tomorrow 11:00pm RoboCop

7:00am Syrup 8:35am Welcome to the Jungle 10:15am Grudge Match 12:10pm The Other Woman 2:00pm Bad Neighbours 3:40pm Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles 5:20pm Dragnet 7:10pm Think Like a Man Too 9:00pm The Other Woman 11:00pm Bad Neighbours 12:50am The Top Ten Show 2015 1:10am Grudge Match 3:15am Three Night Stand 5:00am Brewster's Millions

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Thief Trackers 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Decimate 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Home Away From Home 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Pound Shop Wars 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:00pm Doctor Foster 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm A Question of Sport 12:05am Room 101 12:45am Sliding Doors

8:45am Thief Trackers 9:15am Pound Shop Wars 9:45am Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm The Rockford Files 2:45pm Cash in the Attic 3:30pm A Taste of Britain 4:00pm Best Bakes Ever 4:45pm Africa 5:45pm Coast 6:15pm Flog It! 6:55pm Party Political Broadcast by the Labour Party 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Food and Drink: Keit Simple 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Welcome to The Mosque 10:00pm Face of Britain by Simon Schama 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight

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9:00am The Top Ten Show 2015 9:15am One Night in Istanbul 11:00am American Heist 12:45pm The Drop 2:45pm Everest: Sky Movies Special 3:15pm St. Vincent 5:15pm Dumb and Dumber To 7:15pm One Night in Istanbul 9:00pm Dumb and Dumber To 11:00pm The Drop 12:50am American Heist Two brothers with troubled pasts set their sights on one last bank job. 2:30am Stephen King's a Good Marriage A married woman discovers that her husband has been hiding a terrifying secret. 4:15am One Night in Istanbul

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Hospital staff so insensitive at a time of great sadness I WOULD like to bring my recent experience to all the expatriates who live on the Costa del Sol. My husband was a patient at Hospital Clinio Malaga. On August 31, he sadly passed away. Within seconds of this happening I was approached by a member of staff asking if he had death insurance. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. That was bad enough but then I was taken into a side room by a member of staff from Interfunerarias Malaga who wanted to know if I wanted my husband cremated or buried. I was in a state of shock and did not realise what was going on. Within about 20 minutes forms were filled in and the funeral was arranged. How insensitive can someone be? I wanted to warn others of what happened as it was obvious that one of the hospital staff was tipping off the funeral service. It shouldn’t be allowed. MT, Torrequebrada, Malaga

Car advice SO sad for the elderly victim of the runaway car in Calle Neptuno, Torrox, Malaga last week. This incident could so easily have been avoided by turning the steering wheel to full lock, with the front wheels pointing into the kerb. This simple manoeuvre works whether facing up or downhill no matter which side of the road you park on. If the handbrake lets go, the car cannot roll very far. It can still cause hurt or damage but much less severe. Even on a slight slope the kinetic energy of a ton or so of metal can rapidly build up to devastating proportions. It can also help to leave the car in gear when parking but it’s not foolproof, if the handbrake let’s go the torsion can pop the gear out of mesh, particularly in older vehicles. Keith Hallam (By email)

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It was interesting to note today that the threat of further Russian intervention in Syria has given the Western imperialists pause for thought. Kerry wants to open negotiations which would leave Assad in control. The role for the UN would be to insert their presence into the region once factions agree to a cease-fire and to abide by the terms mutually agreed upon. More violence, which you seem to continually encourage, does absolutely nothing but cause more destruction and death. Is that really what you want to see? Jonathan, (Via website) .

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Concorde flying again I DOUBT this will ever happen. Virgin wanted to take on Concordes to continue with the service but my guess is British Airways made sure the authorities would not let them so I would doubt they would get an airworthiness certificate. Mike (By email) Comment on website: www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/news/on-euro-weekly-news/uknews/133267-like-the-phoenix-concorde-may-fly-again

EU chaos IN RESPONSE to Nora Johnson’s column in last week’s Euro Weekly News, Germany turned off the tap when it became obvious that only a relatively limited number of the surge were Syrians fleeing war while huge numbers were just Afghans, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and other economic migrants. As for the UK, there’s already a housing crisis and a lack of wellpaid jobs that provide enough to live on. Homeless on the streets

with mental health problems plus the elderly are hardly treated as they should be. Robotics and automation in the coming years will mean many jobs will disappear overnight. So how can the UK can possibly cope with a large influx of economic migrants/refugees that want to stay there? The answer is that it can’t. The problems in Syria, etc, must be sorted at the root cause. Back to you, Mr Juncker! Chris, (Via website)

Take action I HAVE a message for Mike Walsh: why don’t you get off your **** and lead a posse to wipe out the ‘terrorists’ in every country of the world? For your information, the mandate of the UN is to try to bring peace to areas in conflict, not form armies to go out and ADD to the problem. Unlike you, they are not sitting on their *****, they are in fact in many countries already, trying to hold the opposing groups apart.

EVERY day we wake up to a new case of the so-called gender-based violence. In reality, this is just plain old violence against women, and children, as they are often used as weapons to threaten and keep women trapped in their nightmare relationships. This is not an issue unique to Spain, but I find that the frequency of the cases reported and the way in which they are dealt with by the authorities is in all honesty appalling. It is not about punishing after the damage is done. The difference has to be made before, through education, when men are boys who can be saved from the awful power of violent masculinity. Janet Majors, Fuengirola, Malaga (By email)

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Unscramble the name of a famous 1963 comedy film (three words):THEN THANK PIPER

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The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (EMBALM) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

This American musical comedy is the sequel to ‘Pitch Perfect.’ The movie features characters from the first movie, an a capella group that enters a music competition which no American team has ever won before. The Barden Bellas will compete against renowned groups Pentatonix, the Filharmonic and Penn Masala as they try to say goodbye to their college life to become real grown-ups.

Virginia Maestro Díaz September 29, Singer. Spanish singersongwriter who is a past winner of Operación Triunfo a Spanish version of ‘Pop Idol.’

Steve Whitmire, 56, September 24, Puppeteer. Followed in the footsteps of the late Jim Henson (also born on the same day) by performing with two of his most significant puppets: Kermit the Frog from The Muppets and Ernie from Sesame Street. Will Smith, 47, September 25, Actor, rapper, and producer. Began his acting career in the popular sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In 2007, he was named the most powerful actor in Hollywood by Newsweek. Serena Williams, 34, September 26, Tennis star. She has won every major tournament. She has won 21 Grand Slam titles and looks as if she still has more to win. Meatloaf, 68, September 27, Singer. Born Marvin Lee Aday, this Grammy Awardwinning rock singer has sold over 43 million copies of his 1977 album, Bat out of Hell. Mikka Hakkinen, 47, September 28, F1 Racing Driver. Multi-talented two-time Formula One World Champion racer who became better known for trying to teach James May how to drive an F1 car on Top Gear. Olivier Giroud, 29, September 30, Footballer. Successful striker who joined Arsenal in 2012 after previously playing with Montpellier and Tours; became a member of the French national team in 2011.

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If Labour returns to power with Tom Watson as deputy prime minister and Jeremy Corbyn as prime minister, will they be known as Tom and Jerry?

Unscramble the name of a famous former international cricketer: AND I LACK THE RUNS

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Desire 2 Olimen 3 Eureka 4 Dreary 5 Sacral 6 Huddle 7 Agleam 8 Cockle 9 Threat 10 Groove 11 Cached 12 Baleen 13 Smooch 14 Bereft 15 Devour 16 Ascent 17 Tendon 18 Trauma 19 Oracle

YOUR STARS LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) There’s a lot of buzzing going on in your head. No, it isn’t tinnitus, it’s something quite different. You know it’s a great time to get ideas and act on them. However, trying to act on too many at once is causing some confusion. Maybe there’s too much going on. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) You’ve been working hard, maybe in the dark some of the time. This week someone shines a torch on your situation and you see exactly where you are. Are you surprised? You shouldn’t be. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Getting a creative project started has opened your eyes to many things. Perhaps you question why you did not do it before. The fact is that it doesn’t matter. You are where you are right here and not because that was where you were heading. Enjoy the feeling, the praise and the satisfaction. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Just imagine for one day that you have achieved everything your heart has desired. When you wake up in the morning believe it is so. Feel how your spirits lift and your heart sings. Carry that feeling through the week and beyond. If you believe that you are a success you can be. Why stop when it feels so good? AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Yours is a big ship. You are able to take a lot on board but you don’t have to. In

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(August 24 - September 23)

It appears at times that you are in the middle of a play. The lights are on you, the mike’s wired, your audience awaits, then nothing. Not that you are lost for words. You know exactly what to say and do. What you are wondering is why you are there in the first place. Maybe where you are was not intended. this special week, when you see things so clearly, be selective. Allow into your life only that which is valuable and worthwhile. This is not selfishness, it is providing a source of inspiration for the present and the future. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your old shoes are comfortable and still have a lot of wear in them but someone is suggesting that you should buy some new shoes and throw the old ones away. They are no longer shiny. They are no longer fashionable. They do, however, provide all that you need. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) That little bit of extra cash has made you realise something. Not everything is as simple as you would wish it to be, and throwing money at a problem will not make it go away entirely. There are some things that you need to come to terms with. It is much easier to incorporate the uneasy into your life if you take a more relaxed attitude. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Sometimes, when we are making a

WHAT’S COOKING? 1. What name connects a former English rugby union tight head prop who was a member of England’s World Cup winning squad in 2003 and a TV chef who is married to television presenter Fern Britton? 2. Which celebrity chef, born in Renfrewshire in 1966, had a trial with Rangers, the club he supported as a boy, in 1984? 3. Which celebrity chef and former barrister, who died in March 2014, had the middle names: Theresa, Philomena, Aileen, Mary, Josephine, Agnes, Elsie, Trilby, Louise, Esmeralda? 4. Which celebrity chef has four children, named Poppy, Daisy, Petal and Buddy Bear? 5. Which celebrity chef opened the world-famous, Michelin-starred restaurant The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire in 1995? 6. Which comedy performer starred as the choleric chef Gareth Blackstock in the 1990s television comedy series Chef!? 7. Which English chef and entertainer is best known for presenting cooking shows such as Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook (1995 to 200) and Ready Steady Cook (2000 to 2010)? 8. Which family-oriented comedy-variety television series features the Swedish Chef, who wears a toque blanche and has bushy eyebrows that completely obscure his eyes? 9. Which famous chef had friends to help him out whenever he was cooking called Suzie and Percy? 10. Which seafood chef was awarded the OBE in the 2003 New Year Honours list for services to tourism in Cornwall’? Not a lot of people know that… 60 per cent of British meals are eaten in front of the television. 1. PHIL VICKERY, 2. GORDON RAMSAY, 3. CLARISSA DICKSON-WRIGHT, 4. JAMIE OLIVER, 5. HESTON BLUMENTHAL, 6. LENNY HENRY, 7. AINSLEY HARRIOTT, 8. THE MUPPET SHOW, 9. AINSLEY HARRIOTT, 10. RICK STEIN

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journey, it is not the usual route that is best. Something has changed in your sphere and there is a need to adjust to it. There are other options that will bring the same result and maybe even a more convenient one. You will need to do two things. The first is to open your mind to the possibilities. . GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Someone needs to learn to stand on their own two feet. It isn’t you, but it’s close. Finding a balance between helping and idly standing by while mistakes are made is necessary. It’s not easy but it has to be done. You may break into a sweat this week and it won’t suit your nerves, but you’ll get through. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A way opens up before you that can bring wealth. Branching off from that is a path to certain happiness. Which will you take? If having that money means changing your nature (or trying to) is that going to make you happy? On the other hand, if you sidestep the money can you still be happy? Keep things simple. You know where you are. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you looking for guidance? Maybe you are thinking that a recent acquaintance will be able to provide it. You ran something by a few friends and they are not so sure. That is because this is a situation where you need an expert, not a well-wisher. Best not to waste your time and jangle your nerves. Get that expert even if it costs a few pennies.

Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case P) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: Average: 10 Good: 13 Very good: 19 Excellent: 23

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aced, ache, acid, acne, cane, cedi, chad, chid, chin, cued, dace, dice, duce, each, iced, inch, nice, ached, caned, canid, chain, chide, china, chine, dance, dunce, nicad, niche, canine, canned, inched, induce, nuance, chained, chinned, echidna, enchain, nuanced, unchain UNCHAINED

SOUND OF THE WEEK Music Complete By New Order Released by Mute Us British dance rock band New Order has released its 10th full-length studio release featuring guest artists including Brandon Flowers, Elly Jackson of La Roux and Iggy Pop.

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Across: 1 Recast, 4 Hovels, 9 Tendril, 10 Seine, 11 Abode, 12 Nothing, 13 Prospecting, 18 Transit, 20 Clear, 22 Taint, 23 Nearest, 24 Enters, 25 Batter.

Across 1 Honest American didn’t hide (6) 3 Infuriates French city (6) 8 Declare man to be turned off (7) 10 Power of Government head in control (5) 11 Standing up before court (5) 12 Specific recipes in a mess (7) 13 Providing some collateral afterwards (5) 15 I sped in confusion when caught sight of (5) 20 Originate from an Eastern team now disbanded (7) 22 Roam with a stove (5) 24 Crackpot, going back, is getting capital in Africa (5) 25 Keep demonstrating reticence (7) 26 Tent or building is very bad (6) 27 Not here, as bent out of shape (6) Down 1 Small house appears in such a letter (6) 2 Nice embracing an oriental relative (5) 4 Never change will (5) 5 Not entirely bothered if I certify large building (7)

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Down: 1 Ritual, 2 Congo, 3 Sorbets, 5 Onset, 6 Edition, 7 Sleigh, 8 Clandestine, 14 Realist, 15 Toccata, 16 Statue, 17 Crater, 19 Sitar, 21 Event.

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6 The vocalist is awful, resign (6) 7 Girl with gym to remodel (5) 9 Bird chasing the man for rent (5) 14 Anti-anti-gas-explosion? (7) 16 Harbours sweet wines (5) 17 He ate rack of lamb, including a stove (6)

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18 Looks intently at aristocrats (5) 19 Throw away badly written Crete journal (6) 21 A lie’s made up on the way to the altar (5) 23 This language is from either the Amazon or Senegal (5)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents W and 23 represents L, so fill in W every time the figure 3 appears and L every time the figure 23 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Casual footwear (7) 5 Combine into one (5) 8 Additional (7) 9 Thoughts (5) 10 Place where some action occurs (5) 11 More irate (7) 12 Undergo (6) 14 Twist together into a confused mass (6) 17 Educator (7) 19 Enclosed armoured military vehicles (5) 22 Large gregarious predatory felines (5) 23 Disperse (7) 24 Wait on (5)

25 Meet the requirements or expectations of (7) Down 1 Chairs, benches, saddles etc (5) 2 Nobody (2-3) 3 Gain with effort (7) 4 Disperse widely (6) 5 Fetch (5) 6 Night time (7) 7 Be entitled to by merit (7) 12 Agrees on (7) 13 Taste (7) 15 Cause to approach be means of unseen forces (7) 16 Rubs out (6) 18 Urgency calling for speed (5) 20 Brief written records (5) 21 Wander away (5)

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

1 Pleasure, 5 Damp, 9 Prayers, 10 Eager, 11 Shift, 12 Suggest, 13 Clever, 15 Prices, 18 Observe, 20 First, 22 Swear, 23 Differs, 24 Send, 25 Emphasis. Down: 1 Pipes, 2 Examine, 3 Spent, 4 Resist, 6 Argue, 7 Pirates, 8 Beggar, 13 Chooses, 14 Errors, 16 Corners, 17 Seldom, 19 Stern, 20 Fifth, 21 Tasks.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Chess, 3 Casas, 5/15 Red Sea, 7 Chapter, 9 Once, 10 Pais, 14 Surname, 16 Talla, 17 Small. Down: 1 Carro, 2 Sick, 3 Coal, 4 Ser, 6 Decir, 8 Toads, 11 Snail, 12 Raza, 13 Pegs, 14 Sit.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Stools (seats) (9) 7 Silver (metal) (5) 8 Queen (5) 9 Lago (4) 10 Hormigas (4) 13 Beret (5) 14 Aeroplane (5) 16 Diamonds (9)

Down 1 Grifo (de agua) (3) 2 Mirlo (9) 3 Leer (4) 4 Neumático (4) 5 Científico (9) 6 Cangrejos (de mar) (5) 9 Etiqueta (5) 11 Race (racial origin) (4) 12 Face (part of body) (4) 15 Us (direct/indirect object) (3)

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WE all buy everyday items without giving much thought as to their cost, typically because they simply need to be there and we buy the cheapest possible. However some people look to spend a little more: 1. Perfect pencil A €280 pencil made by German company Graf von Faber Castell. This perfect pencil comes with a sharpener built into its protective cap as well as a replaceable eraser at the end. The company claims this tool releases a cedar aroma when sharpened.

Suzy Favour Hamiltion was during the 1990s a middle distance Olympic runner star with an ideal life: she was an advocate for the sports world, a model mother and wife and seemed to lead a healthy, active life. However, the truth was different: Suzy explains in her biography her fight against manic depression, bipolar disorder and an obsession for perfection and victory. A misdiagnosis only worsened her condition and made her hypersexual, pushing Suzy into a new identity: she became a high-priced escort in Las Vegas by the name of ‘Kelly’. books@euroweeklynews.com

2. Panama straw hat A model of the Montecristi Panama hat created by Panama Hat Company of the Pacific cost $25,000 (€22,000). Each hat is made from a bundle of straw, hand woven, blocked and styled, and takes three months to be completed. The hat is completely customised for the client. The company’s website has section which attempts to answer questions such as “$25,000? Are you serious? Is it made of gold?” 3. Kopi Luwak coffee Also known as ‘Cat Poop Coffee’ refers to the coffee that includes digested coffee cherries eaten and then defecated by the Asian Palm Civet. The enzymes in the animal’s stomach modify the chemicals of the beans, giving them their special taste. Each pound costs as much as Fairs with food and drink $600 (€530; €44 per cup). 4. Gold toilet paper The 22-Carat Gold Toilet Paper is a high quality three-ply paper with gold flakes through it. The luxurious product, which was created by Australian company the Toilet Paper Man, costs a staggering $1,376,900.00 (€1.21 million) and has been credited as the most expensive toilet paper in the world. The treat is claimed to be delivered personally together with a bottle of Champagne. 5. Acqua di Cristallo Tributo a Modiglliani At $60,000 (€53,000) per 750ml, this water is claimed to be the most expensive bottled water in

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KOPI LUWAK COFFEE: Known as ‘Cat Poop Coffee.’ the world. The liquid was gathered from different springs from all over the world and contains five milligrams of gold dust but what really makes it special is the bottle made of solid 24-carats and was designed as a tribute to Italian artist Amadeo Clemente Modigliani.

metres tall and 400-kg device which costs £350,000 (€479,745) and is so tall a ladder is needed to dock the iPod. It has HD multi-directional sound as well as 15,000 watt power output and five-channel amplifier. The item is also compatible with iPhones and iPads, available in chrome, black or white.

6. Hang Fung Gold Toilet Made by Hang Fung Gold Technology Group, this 24-carat solid gold toilet is located in a room called ‘The Hall of Gold’ with other washroom accessories also made of gold. The toilet costs $5 million (€4.4 million). However, a more expensive $19 million (€16 million) toilet exists which was launched into space inside the International Space Station and features a sophisticated filter that extracts water from waste and purifies it for drinking.

9. Secret circus jeans Company Secret Circus has designed the most expensive women’s jeans. They are encrusted with 15 diamonds sewn into the back pockets cut by London-based firm Duttson Rocks. These jeans cost £640,000 (€877,216) and include a 4.63 carat diamond worth £102,000 (€139,000); two six carat round cut diamonds priced at £250,000 (€342,000) each; one 5.09 carat princess cut valued at £104,000 (€142,000); one 5.27 pear cut worth £134,000 (€183,000) and 10 single carat diamonds worth £50,000 (€68,000) (approximate figures).

7. Jewel Royale Chess set Britain Boddles, a custom jewellery company was commissioned for the creation of a £5 million (€6.8 million) chess set which is the most expensive in the world and was crafted using platinum, diamonds, emeralds rubies pearls and sapphires. All chess pieces are made out of 18-carat gold. 8. Aerodream One iPod Speaker Dock The item, designed by Jarre Tehcnologies is a 3.3

10. Prestige HD Supreme Rose Television Company Stuart Hughes brings you the most expensive TV priced at $2.25 million (€19.8 million). It features a base and frame made with 28kg of 18-carat rose gold, 72 round cut one carat diamonds and the remaining surface was made with Sunstone and Amethyst. In addition, it boasts hand stitched alligator skin to frame the gold enclosure.

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

TARGET: Average: 22 Good: 28 Very good: 40 Excellent: 50

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION loom loose lose lost loss oasis room roost roast roes rose rosin rain rains raise roan arose anise soar sonar morose morass moron moor moos moose most moss meet meek mete meteor metes mesa mess nose noise east solo some sear seem stem stain stains stink stinks skin skins skis skit ions jets jest teem tees tear teas kins kiss kite kites knit knits skits snit swain asset item inks nits waist

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

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WIPE WIRE WIRY AIRY AWRY AWAY

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OSTEOARTHRITIS is caused by wear and tear of cartilage, making joints painful By Gemma Quinn YOGA can ease symptoms of arthritis. Studies have shown that regular yoga sessions; around twice a week, lessened pain suffered by those with osteoarthritis

20 per cent improvement in pain, energy, mood and physical function

and rheumatoid arthritis as well as boosting energy levels and making it easier to carry out everyday tasks. Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear of cartilage, making joints painful

and causing difficulties for sufferers to bend, lift and grip. Rheumatoid arthritis is linked to the immune system attacking the joints making them painful and swollen. There are no cures for either. In the study, US researchers said all participants had osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Half did two yoga classes a week, plus a practice at home, the others went about life as usual. After two months, those who had done the yoga reported around a 20 per cent improvement in pain, energy levels, mood and physical function. For arthritis sufferers looking to take up yoga it is always advisable to check with your doctor first, find a reputable yoga teacher and start with gentle classes.

REAL LIFE: Reading biographies of others. WANT to boost your wellbeing right now? Experts say there are some simple steps you can take to immediately give you that feel good factor and help you gain control during your hectic schedule. The top five tips are: Read real life: Reading biographies rather than self help books can help you get a sense of the shape of life by reading about what others have done and achieved and how they have overcome problems. Drink vinegar: A cup of lukewarm water with a bit

of apple cider vinegar first thing can help boost your digestive system and control hunger and cravings. Digital detox: Turn off phones and electronic devices for an hour each day to enjoy some quiet time. Walk: Taking a brisk walk will boost energy levels and help release tension in your body, particularly for those with desk jobs. Take a cold shower: A cold shower in the morning will boost energy levels and aid circulation and immunity. It can also speed up muscle soreness and recovery.

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CHILDREN could be picking up a technology obsession from their parents and experts believe it could be affecting their mental health and school work. Child health education specialist, Dr Aric Sigman said parents need to act as good role models for youngsters which means leaving the phones behind when interacting with and being around their children as youngsters are also re-

porting they feel ‘ignored’ when their parents are on their phones. The fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, believes areas of family life need to be protected from ‘intrusions by entertainment screens’ and urges parents to reduce their child’s recreational screen time outside of school hours to just two hours a day; the level recommended by health bodies around the world.

NO DIFFERENCE: Under normal ‘real-life’ conditions. ANTI-BACTERIAL soaps are no more effective than plain soap at killing bacteria. Whilst many people choose anti-bacterial soap products expecting to be better protected from germs, a study has found them to be no more effective. The Korean scientists said there was “no significant difference” between the ef-

fects of plain soap and its anti-bacterial counterparts under normal ‘real-life’ conditions. They examined the effect of triclosan, the active antiseptic ingredient commonly used and tested 20 strains on how well it killed bacteria. They found triclosan had killed significantly more bac-

teria after nine hours or more, but not during the short time required for hand washing. Then, they compared the ability of antibacterial and non-antibacterial soap to remove bacteria from human hands using 16 healthy adult volunteers and found “no significant difference” between the two.

TECHNOLOGY OBSESSION: Children could be picking this up from their parents.

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LOWER BACK: Exercises will help to relieve lower back pain.

Is it safe to exercise through pregnancy? FitFoxy

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I’VE just received the exciting news that one of my clients is 13 weeks pregnant, so it seemed relevant for this week’s Fitness Topic. My priority for pre-natal clients is that they get safe and relevant exercises they can cope with working towards and beyond their third Trimester. First trimester is the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and providing your doctor has examined you and confirmed everything is fine, you can pretty much continue with the exercises you have been doing. Even running will do you no harm at this stage providing again

IT is feared that antidepressants could make people violent. A study by Oxford University found that men and women in their late teens and early 20’s were almost 50 per cent more likely to be convicted of violent offences such as assault when taking drugs such as Prozac, Seroxat, Lustral, Cipralex and Ciprimil, known collectively as SSRIs. One in eight Britons take these commonly prescribed

antidepressants, with the number of prescriptions doubling in the last decade. According to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, in the USA; around 11 per cent of people aged 12 and over take antidepressants. The tablets already carry a warning that the drugs are linked to suicidal thoughts in young people and it was suspected they were also linked to violence, but researchers have now carried out more

you have been running prior to pregnancy. Second trimester is 13-27 weeks. Now you may feel more comfortable to move to low impact choices of cardio exercise such as the bicycle, cross trainer or low impact aerobic style classes. She is able to use the cross trainer and the rower as long as I watch her technique and it is not uncomfortable for her. We did a class yesterday using light weights with low impact cardio. Third Trimester 28 weeks to birth. Your body will tell you how much it can cope with at this stage, I would not recommend that you train on your own especially with weights, as it is important you are able to adapt to the moves correctly and comfortably, and that you avoid flat lying exercises. No over stretching, however certain lower back exercises will help to relieve lower back pain. ANTIDEPRESSANTS: Scientists say more research is needed.

studies in this area and have found links between the drugs and violent crime. The scientists said youngsters are particularly at risk as the adolescent brain may be particularly sensitive to pharmacological interference. The young people studied were more likely to get drunk when on antidepressants and it could be the alcohol that drove them to violence. Scientists say more research is needed.

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San Miguel gets ready to party as the fiestas run over next few weeks TOWN celebrates patron saint with a Solemn Mass in honour of San Miguel Arcangel on September 29 SAN MIGUEL is in fiesta mode as it celebrates its Patron Saint this week with the festivities running throughout the next few weeks. Today (Thursday September 24) at 4pm, the streets will be awash with water fun as the mobile aquapark is put in place with water slides through the streets. Friday September 25 from 7.30pm, there is a tribute to Rocio Dural, the late Spanish actor and singing star with evening snacks provided by Residuos Sólidos Álvarez. On Saturday September 26, at 7pm the parade of floats and fancy dress through the streets takes place with the party continuing in the Barraca. Sunday September 27 sees the start of the Tapas Route with Batukada drummers to add some Samba and African rhythms to the streets. On Monday September 28 at 8pm there is a floral tribute in honour of patron saint,

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San Miguel Arcángel, leaving from the Centuria Romana headquarters. This will

be followed by live music from the Nostalgia Jazz Quartet in the Plaza de la Libertad

before fun in the Barraca going on until the early hours of Tuesday. On September 29 firecrackers and rockets will be set off in the morning ahead of the Solemn Mass in honour of San Miguel Arcángel at midday. At 8pm there is a procession for the patron saint followed by a firework display and concert by the Unión Músical San Miguel. The fiestas continue in to October and on Friday October 2 the award winning theatre play ‘Tres papas para Totó’ is being performed at the Cultural Arts Centre at 8pm. A craft fair is on at the Social Centre on October 3 from 10am and equestrian fun is on at the Carreterra Campoamor fairground area with a parade of horses and carts at 11.30am and equestrian games at midday. You can finish off the weekend with giant paella and live music in the Plaza Jaime I, on October 4.

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Beacon of light fun day CAMPOSOL event to raise funds THE Beacon of Light Fun Day takes place on October 10 from 11am to 5pm in Urbanisation Camposol, sector A, Mazarron. The e v e n t , a t Ma r i a n o s Restaurant, is celebrating the fourth anniversary of Beacon of Light and aims to raise funds and awareness of the centre. There will be a variety of mind, body and spirit stands offering readings, therapies, healing, life coaching, past life regression, clairvoyance, astrology and crystals as wel l a s a r t s a n d cra ft stands i n c l u d i n g p o t t ery, jewellery, gift ware, bags, fas hion a n d h o m e - mad e jams and chutneys. Ther e wi l l b e p l e n ty to keep all the family entertained with fun stands, and lots of chances to win prizes and treats including a grand raffle. Food and drink will be ava i l a b l e p r o v i d e d b y Antonio and his team in the bar and restaurant. The Beacon of Light Centre for Spiritual Awareness in Canadas Del Romero is a

MIND & BODY: Aims to raise awareness of the centre. non-profit organisation and b rin g s to g e th er th e loc a l and international mediums to give demonstrations offering inspiration and guidance for our daily lives. T h ey h o ld D iv in e S e rv ic e s on Wed n e s da y evenings at 7pm and everyone is welcome to partake in re fre s h men ts an d a friendly chat afterwards.

There is an Open Circle hosted by Anna-Marie for anyone interested in learning more about spiritualism, healing or developing further. This takes place on Thursday afternoons at 2pm. For more information visit www.beaconoflight murcia.webs.com or call Gina on 642 502 305.

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Autumn fair to take in the church garde ALL proceeds will go towards the church THIS year the Torrevieja Anglican Chaplaincy’s Autumn Fair 2015 will take place in the grounds and gardens of the Campoverde Church on Saturday October 10 from 11am-3pm. The Fair will be opened by Mayor Ramos and promises to have something for all the family with homemade cakes, arts and crafts, shoes, fashion and jewellery as well as toys, tombola and face painting. There will be refreshments and much more, including a special performance by the Campoverde Morris Dancers. All proceeds go to the Church. For more information on the Anglican Chaplaincy of St. Peter and St. Paul, part of the Anglican Diocese in Europe, visit www.c-of-e-torrevieja.com.

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Improve your language and cultural knowledge LANGUAGE exchange in Rojales and Quesada ROJALES Town Council is again promoting its language exchange programme among Spaniards who are learning a foreign language and foreign residents who want to improve their knowledge of the Spanish language and culture. The language exchange programme was launched in Rojales at the end of 2012. It is a free activity to promote integration between foreigners and Spaniards, improving also the training of young people. In the beginning, around 300 people joined the programme

and there are now currently more than 1,000 people registered. Those interested in joining should register by filling out a form in the Municipal Centre of Ciudad Quesada or in Rojales Town Hall. You can make your language exchange in Ciudad Quesada or in Rojales talking half of the time in Spanish and the other half in the chosen foreign language. This programme aims also to promote and help integration between foreign residents and Spanish locals.

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Solutions for poor soil gardens FILL raised beds with a mix of good topsoil and compost Dick Handscombe

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FROM 2000 to 2007, Spain appare n t l y b u i l t so m e 3 5 per cent of all residential properties constructed in the entire European Union. So it i s n o wo n d e r th a t many owners of those properties have found that they have only a shallow depth of soil and that the soil is of poor quality. If you are in this situation, it is futile to expect to develo p a l o n g - t e r m s u s tainable garden by planting directly in the garden soil. It would be far better to build areas of raised beds with 30 to 50 centimetres of a rich w ater r e t e n t i v e so i l mix from day one and cover the areas between with stone slab, tile or stone chipping terraces and paths. The b e n e f i t s wi l l b e eightfold: 1. Fewer plants will die within a few weeks, months or years. 2. R a i se d b e d s c a n b e used for hedges, flowering plants, shrubs and trees,

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5. Watering needs will be less. 6. Easy to work if you fill with a good soil mix. 7. Provided the raised beds are on a good draining base or have low water draining holes they will not become waterlogged even after heavy rains. 8. Less continuing frustration. Walls of raised beds can be brick, stone, aggregate bl ocks, wood, ol d door s, railway sleepers, welded or bolted sheet metal, and peat blocks, etc. They are easily

built by a handyman or local odd-job man. Make the width no more than a metre. We suggest that you fill the raised beds with a mix of good top soil, homemade or purchased inexpensive natural compost from a local composting yard or ecopark, and well composted horse, sheep, goat or poultry manure. If you use all the topsoil from the areas that you are going to cover wi t h chi ppi ngs you m ay have sufficient soil. Since you will be starting off with fertile soil there is little need for additional fertilisers in the first year even if growing vegetables. In subsequent years top up the surface of the soil with five to 10 centimetres of good com post and wel l r ot t ed manures. To use t he r ai sed beds most productively put trailing plants around the sides to hang down the walls as well as maximising the tops of the beds. For watering we suggest you install a drip irrigation system on the raised beds controlled by a simple battery operated timer or install a water tank above the raised beds and water by gravity. If you are bothered by a neighbour’s pet cats or feral cats cover the top of vegetable beds, especially at sowing and planting times, with a removable wire mesh tunnel. This can be covered with clear plastic sheeting to protect overwintering and early spring crops.

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Pros and cons of uPVC window frames explained ULTRA Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) is one of the most popular materials for double glazing. Let´s outline the pros and cons of using uPVC versus aluminium. Value for money uPVC is usually the cheapest material after aluminium and timber. This is far from its greatest attraction, but it helps. Low maintenance Aluminium is resilient, but still needs attention; uPVC never rots, flakes or rusts and requires virtually no maintenance. Durability Aluminium can pick up rust whereas uPVC doesn´t. It’s unlikely to ever need changing and some firms even offer 10year guarantees on uPVC double glazing. Security Due to its resilient nature, uPVC is very secure. Frames are tough, making it hard to damage. Aluminium is also secure, however, and is considered almost burglar-proof but uPVC isn´t far behind. Insulation/Sound Proofing Insulation is another feature of uPVC

TOUGH: uPVC is secure, durable and a great insulator. that beats aluminium. It provides the best heat and energy insulation available. Its ability to keep heat in and sound out is largely responsible for its popularity. Visual Appearance The major shortcoming of uPVC is its appearance. To many, its white plastic

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THIS is the time of year that sees the greatest numbers of little insects that can potentially put our pets at risk if they become infested. Parasites such as fleas and ticks are usually found in green areas, grass, bushes and trees and apart from their bites, their main dangers are the number of illnesses and problems they can bring with them. The EWN asked local veterinarians for their opinion on what can be done to protect animals from these pests, they said “Fleas host organisms such as Dipylidium caninum (flea tapeworms) which can lead to pets becoming infected, and also tend to produce dermatitis and skin problems as many dogs are allergic to fleas’ saliva. This can lead to scabs and alopecia due to continual scratching. “In the case of fleas, the microorganisms they carry inside them can become lodged in pets’ blood destroying cells and causing extreme cases of anaemia, suppressing immune systems, causing blood clotting issues and affecting vital organs such as the kidneys and liver and can even cause paralysis.”

Rescue for 3-legged dog A REPORT has just come in concerning Annie a three- legged dog from Floral City Florida who escaped her owner, dug a hole under a shed and then promptly got stuck! Her owner called for assistance and local firefighters arrived with heavy machinery including the aptly named but somewhat intimidating ‘jaws of life’ with which

they hoped to rescue Annie. Apparently, the poor dog was so scared that no matter how hard they tried to get her out, or how much the owner tried to encourage her, she simply wouldn’t or couldn’t budge from under the shed. The firefighters had a ‘light bulb moment’ and after re-equipping themselves returned with some bacon. Although the report doesn’t record whether it was smoked or unsmoked, cooked or raw, it seemed to do the trick as Annie, having sniffed at it, managed to wriggle out of the hole, ate the bacon and jumped into her owner ’s arms none the worse for the experience.

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MANY years ago dog forums were the place to meet on the internet. I met many wonderful trainers from around the world including Grant Teebone over 30 years a police dog handler and instructor from Australia and Dick Russell running Dog Training in Baton Rouge, LA who trained dogs professionally for over 50 years. It was his craft and his life. For more than 30 of his last years, Dick helped Baton Rouge Metro Area dog owners turn their animals into the pets they dreamed of. Dick was aware through my writings that I did not believe in anything other than teaching dogs to walk to heel, sit and stay and most important to come back when called. I was also letting dogs off leash to sniff and play and go on walks. Dick bless him used to call me the ‘Mad Dog Man’ until he received a video from me showing him my free socialisation. From that moment on he changed his complete approach and was

DOG HARNESS: Originally designed for working dogs. ‘then’ the first dog trainer in the western hemisphere to offer Large Field Socialisation. Dick came on my radio shows and always claimed I changed his life. Unfortunately Dick died a few years ago and I lost a great friend I had never met. Any form of aggression used towards aggressive animal results in a negative causing so many problems. Now another new approach is the Tedlington Touch known as the TTouch. Sarah Fisher a friend and expert in all sectors of the Canine and Horse world uses this and can be seen on the Inter-

net and certainly gives excellent results. In conclusion lately a term being used in the USA, UK and Spain is ‘Force Free Training.’ This literally means passive training which a number of trainers have been using for over 30 years. Over the past few years harnesses in all shapes and colours have been appearing. Harnesses were designed for working dogs, tracking, the blind and handicapped air sea rescue etc. In my opinion the harness needs to be fitted by an expert and then shown how to use it but of course owners do not go down this street!

Brief history of the canary and the different types THE domestic canary is a domesticated form of the wild canary, a small songbird of the finch family originating from the Azores, Madeira and Canary Islands. Canaries were first bred in captivity in the 17th century as they were brought over by Spanish sailors to Europe. The bird became an expensive and fashionable addition to the courts of various kings and monks started breeding

them, selling only the males which sing. Canaries are generally divided into three main groups: Colourbred canaries which are bred for different colours, Type canaries which are bred for their shape, Song canaries bred for their songs. In Spain, the Raza Española which is considered a good shape and the relatively recently developed Spanish

Timbrado developed for its song are possibly the best known canaries. Even though the habit of keeping such birds in small cages is becoming less common, it is still possible to hear their songs from balconies around Spain.

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Wham! Bam! Thank You Cam for authorising the fatal drone attack AN emergency effort led by Germany to force EU member states to accept mandatory refugee quotas collapsed Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

THIS was how The Sun described news that PM David Cameron authorised a fatal drone attack on two British jihadists but it could equally describe his reluctance to match Angela Merkel’s apparent fool-hardy open-door policy to the refugee crisis. A policy already facing a backlash inside and outside Germany as Europe’s strategy for tackling the crisis continues unravelling. An emergency effort led by Germany to force EU member states to accept mandatory refugee quotas collapsed in discord, leading to threats of financial penalties against mainly Eastern European countries and pro-

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voking comments from Slovakia they would bring the ‘end of the EU.’ In fact, the great migration has already led to the unravelling of one of the EU’s signature achievements: its

Schengen system of border-free travel. It’s alarming national policy should be formed on the basis of emotions. The Syrian father of the drowned child who originally prompted the open-door policy was already in Turkey, safe and working. He’s faced a backlash as a people smuggler, too, and blamed for the boat capsizing leading to several deaths. Germany’s welcoming stance and open-door policy merely encourage this tide. How much better to use British aid money to help the refugees in the camps adjoining Syria, from where they might one day return home, rather than throwing out a welcome mat that encourages the use of dodgy routes across Europe. David Cameron should stick with his policy of treading the sensible line between keeping the British opt-out on

refugees and not appearing heartless. But it didn’t take long for the sleb Luvvies to jump on the bandwagon with the charidee single ‘Help Is Coming,’ did it? “How do you go from watching the news to releasing a single to help the victims of the refugee crisis in just a week?” asked one. Answer: by being a comfortable, middle-class individual on a guilt trip who can afford to avoid the negative aspects of mass immigration. I don’t know what your views are of Bono, Bob Geldof and the others. Regular readers of this column may recall my ‘lift’ test. In other words, would I want to be stuck in a lift with any of them? Hell, I’d rather take in a refugee family. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon. Profits to Cudeca.

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Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still need your help with donations etc. Please keep them coming in! We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Roundabout and immediate left by Don Colchon bed shop. SPIRITUALIST CENTRE, BENIJOFAR meets at Hamilton’s Bakehouse, Calle Vicente 62, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar, 03178. We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30am, a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7pm and every Thursday there is an Open Circle where you can develop your skills commencing at 6.30pm. Spiritual Healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. The Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday 27th September will be taken by Oscar Villegas (Columbian Medium). Oscar will also take the Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday 29th September. Annette Roger, UK Medium will take the Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday 4th October. Contact Wendy on 965 323 028. www.spiritualistcentrebenijofar.com. New email is phoenixchurch23@ gmail.com or info@spiritualistcentre-benijo far.com. Identificacion Fiscal G54713789. (95454) THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch, meet at 17.00 on the first Wednesday of each month at the Restaurante El Paraiso, Urb. Jardin del Mar 3 (behind Carrefour), Torrevieja. Contact Mike Wright, Chairman 966 722 895 or Margaret Forshaw, Secretary 966 921 996. (95455) HELP Vega Baja. We help people of all ages with all sorts of problems, particularly at times of crisis and emergencies. Offices based in San Miguel at Calle Lope de Vega 46 (Tel 966 723 733), Torrevieja at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 4 (Tel 965 704 282). La Marina Helpdesk Calle Madrid 5 (Tel: 673 109 096). Our offices are open Monday to Friday 10am -1.30pm and the Helpdesk at La Marina is open every Friday 10 am - 1.30 pm. We are online at www.helpve gabaja.com or email office@helpvegabaja.com Remember we also have a 24 hour Emergency help-line on 966 723 733 (95456) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Orihuela Costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. The branch meets at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras on 3rd Thursday of each month at 19.00 - 19.30pm. More info can be found on branch website www.orihuelacostarbl.co.uk. THE BAKER FOUNDATION for SPIRITUAL AWARENESS. 16 Nicolas De Bussi Ave, Playa Flamenca. Sunday Service every week 11am to 12 noon, everyone welcome. For further details please phone/fax 966 760 665 (95458)

THE PHILIP SCOTT LODGE No 10671 of the RAOB meets every Friday in the Bar Catorce, Benijofar. Please call the secretary, Colin Bird on 693 287 614 for further information. (95459) CHARITY BOOK STALL PEGO THURSDAY MARKET. Selection of over 500 books, all proceeds given to the elderly/disabled of Pego and local Animal Rescue. More stock always required please contact Chrissie 965 977 228/617 647 395 (95460) THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, La Fustera. For more info: contact Frank Bentley on 966 495 188 (95461) ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca) meet on the last Tuesday of the month at Casa Ventura, San Luis Urbanisation, 6.30pm. The aim of the Association is to bring together not just ex Royal Marines, but ex Service personnel with an affinity to the Royal Marines. Further details Hon Sec 965 724 652 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (MABS) MURCIA/MAR MENOR Help and support is just a phone call away, Avda Rio Nalón, Tel: 693 275 779 (95462) PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Calle Canalejas, 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am & Thursday at 5pm for Prayer and Praise and Worship. Home groups meet during the week. All welcome from any church background or none. For further information, contact PilarChristian.CommunityChurch@gmail.com / 966 849 448 / 966 848 806. Reg No: 2009-SG/A (95463) TORREVIEJA Christian Fellowship (TCF) is an English speaking lively church located at Avenida de las Valencianas 68, Torrevieja 03183. Residents and holidaymakers are welcome to attend our services with communion and ‘kids church’ each Sunday at 10.30am. We have a Fellowship Meeting (Bible Study) each Wednesday at 6.00pm. For further information see our website www.tcfSpain.org or tel 966 700 391. (95464) THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.aca costablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 (95465) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION JAVEA BRANCH meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month @ Scallops Rest on the Arenal at 11.00am. Everyone is welcome to attend as a visitor and join the branch if they wish. Anyone needing any help or advice on welfare, or any information regarding the

branch can contact either Sheila on 965 791 270 or Roger on 965 790 123 (95472) TORREVIEJA STROKE SUPPORT GROUP meets each Friday 2.45pm to 5pm in The Annex, (behind Age Concern Centre), Calle Paganini, Urb. La Siesta. Our aim is to support stroke survivors and their carers by a range of facilities from speech therapy, rehabilitation exercise, group discussion etc. For info: Louie 966 718 964 or 965 071 920, email: strokesupportgroup @hotmail.com Donations and further voluntary helpers are needed and guest speakers with relevant knowledge or experience are very welcome. (95473) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets 1st Monday of every month (except July and August) at Bar Sioux , Avda Escandinavia GA at 7pm for 7.30pm prompt. For further info contact Brian, Branch Secretary on 639 917 971 / email secretarybr3606@ gmail.com (95474) CAMPELLO CONTRA CANCER in conjunction with AECC Association Español Contra Cancer has opened a charity shop at C/Virgen de los Desamparados No 13 (next door to Mas y mas) El Campello. The shop is open Mon-Fri 10 - 2pm and is run by unpaid volunteers and all monies raised goes to the AECC. We urgently need do-

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nations of clothes, books, large and small furniture etc, and we will arrange collection of large items. We need volunteers to help out in the shop and also clothes rails, shelves etc. for display. Please support your local Cancer charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone. Please stop by at the shop. Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hotmail.com (95475)

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International Christian Assembly Calle Pilar de Horadada 5, Torrevieja Evangelical non-denominational Sunday services 11am Children’s church 11am House groups in Torrevieja, Los Balcones, San Javier Ladies meeting Thursdays 11am. Pastor, Rafael Restrepo All nationalities welcome 966 799 273 / 660 127 276. (95476)

CHIMNEY SWEEP PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEP. Family Business established over 60 years. 660 478 881 (238467)

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GATAMI ORGANISATION, to help kittens and cats, looking for good homes, also spaying wild cats in the community. Kittens require adoption, fully vaccinated, de-wormed, de-fleed. We also need volunteers to help Car boot sale in Polop on Sundays Tel Anna: 966 806 976 / 654 729 977 (95709)

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PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or e-mail us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (231443)

MR FIXIT. For all your electrical, plumbing, general & appliance & boiler repairs. No call out charge. 698 320 434 (233062)

POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE Repairs, Spares and Leak Testing. Call 965 725 565 / 676 945 360 www.pooltechspain.com (228997)

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THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 651 581 067 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.thedog mover.com (228731)

WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726) I BUY your car in any condition or registration. FOR CASH OR EXCHANGE 659 647 471

WANTED WANTED Cars, vans, caravans, 4 X 4’s British Spanish 600 781 873 ibuyany car@hotmail.com (240000)

MUSIC TUITION PIANO, Keyboard, Organ, Qualified Teacher. Please call 606 984 535 (238468)

PERGOLA COVERS TAILOR made, durable canvas, sails, umbrella, spa and BBQ covers. Mazarron based, and at Procomobel Market, Guardamar Saturday mornings. 667 879 399 kruger canopies@yahoo.co.uk (237293)

SPAMA GANDIA SHELTER. Dog and cat rescue registered charity, La Safor area. 500 animals awaiting re-homing. Shelter open 7 days a week 12noon - 2.00pm & 3.30pm 7.00pm. (Spanish speaking staff) or phone Gail 962 896 118. Visit our website for directions. www.spama.org and view our new blog at www.spama-safor.blog.com.es PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THEM (95707) P.E.P.A. VOLUNTEERS & FOSTER HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED. By fostering an abandoned dog, or spending a few hours each week on our telephone helpline, you could help save the lives of many animals. Please call: 650 304 746. For more information browse our website: www.pepaspain.com EURO WEEKLY NEWS CLASSIFAX AGENT (95708)

LA SIESTA (209) 1 bed studio, F7F. Close buses. 250€pcm, contract incl. Ref 209. Tel 966 707 074 (238418) Nth TORREVIEJA (238) End 2 bed G7F Bungalow Apt, com pool, F/F, terrace, A/C, 400€pcm, contract incl. Ref 238. Tel 966 707 074 (238418) TORREVIEJA (214) Av. Paris, 1 bed apt, furnished, balcony, A/C, com. Pool, 330€pcm, long term, contract incl. Ref 214. Tel 966 707 074 (238418)

NEW RENTALS REQUIRED URGENTLY Tel 966 707 074. Rent-2-Go. Further choices at office – Calle Diana, Torrevieja – www.rent-2-go.com / www.sell-2-go.mobi (238418)

REMOVALS/STORAGE UK - SPAIN - Anywhere Europe! Masses of experience. New clean vehicles. Insured with Royal Sun Alliance. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! www.bmceuropean.com UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 FIND US ON FACEBOOK! (239719) SPANISH MOVES Small removals and deliveries. Spain/UK Budget prices. Last minute jobs undertaken. www.spanishmoves.net. Pet transport also arranged in our air conditioned pet/people carriers. Telephone UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 (236009) VAN leaving Spain to UK October 5th. Space available. 722 711 998 / 0044(0) 755 298 5343 / keithvanman9@gmail .com (225947) MAN AND VAN UK - Spain. 2 vans travelling twice a month, Murcia - North / South UK. Storage in Spain. Tel 610 846 260 or 0044 751 918 6355 email van.man@hotmail.co.uk (237501)

SEWING QUALIFIED SEAMSTRESS 40 years experience, turn-ups to tailoring patterns taken from your favourite cloths, reasonable prices. Torrevieja, Sandra: 966 799 188 / 680 486 336 (228946)

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NR Blue Hills (233) 2 bed t/house, secure urb, front terrace, back 2/3 covered yard, extended veranda terrace with dining area, lounge/diner, main bed dbl, balcony, com. Pool 400€pcm, contract incl. Ref 233 Tel 966 707 074 (238418)

Nth TORREVIEJA (239) 1bed G/F Apt. New kitchen/bathroom, com pool, private garden, 320€ pcm, contract incl. Ref 239. Tel 966 707 074 (238418)

PET TRANSPORT PET TRAVEL UK Family pet transporters Spain/UK. Travel with your pets for free. All air conditioned vehicles (no vans) www.pettraveluk.co.uk. Removals also arranged in other vehicles. Tel UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 (236009)

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RELIABLE, motivated Salesperson and Sales Administration wanted. Must speak perfect English. Gogo Estates. In the first instance, email info@gogoestates.com (226906) www.sell4lessspain.com require commission based salespeople to sell our property marketing services. With prices from just €199 we save homeowners €1000’s in agents’ commissions making this an easy sale! Clients pay on signup – we pay you as soon as payment received. If you think you can sell this service email us for more information. You could make €1000’s every week! contact@sell4lessspain.com WE ARE looking for a person with experience in the Real Estate business to build up a portfolio. English and Spanish required. We need more properties as we have many potential clients willing to buy. Tel: 966 798 222 (238398) WE are looking for people that want to earn 500 3,000 euros a month. Home based business opportunity with plenty of training and support. Contact Pat Jay 610 774 408 (237206)

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JACUZZI, SPAS, HOT TUBS WANTED. Working or not 650 722 905 (238279 WANTED Quad Bike and Jet Ski. Call 650 722 905 (238281) RECORDS & CDs WANTED. Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues. Top cash paid. Henry 630 665 363 (237222)

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SOPHIE. Escort, sexy, slim, elegant, naughty lady, home or hotel. 693 357 526 (236497) GENERIC Viagra extra strength 120mgs. Also Kamagra 100mgs and Weekenders (Cialis). www.costablues.com or phone Colin 680 878 735 (227940) BEAUTIFUL Dutch girl, 36, slim, blonde hair, big breasts, all fantasies. Campoamor, 676 067 381 (237544) SEXY MATURE ENGLISH BLONDE, gives discreet massage, 1 hour or overnight stay. 15 mins Alicante airport. Tel Karen 662 049 021 (239999) www.chicosorihuela.com. Guys, transvestites, complacent, feisty. We are eager and hot. DARE!!! 616 804 411 (233059) TORREVIEJA. Bianca. Massage, sexy-relax. Very beautiful, spectacular brown hair. C/la Loma, N74. 610 680 778 (231087) SPANISH lady - classic. Playa Flamenca, private house, 35 years, attractive. All erotic services, massage, sexy lingerie. From â&#x201A;Ź40. Ana 865 646 437 (237520) EXPERIENCE a great 1 hour massage with Veronica. Qualified. Call 679 292 678 for appointment. (237555) www.euroweeklynews.com

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Recall of Toyota RAV4 RAV4 models, 423,500 of them, from 2009-2012 have been recalled in the USA due to a fault with their windscreen wipers. According to Toyota, water can corrode the link between the wiper and the motor crank arm over time which could cause the two parts to separate, meaning the wipers would stop. There have been no reports of injuries.

New electric speedsters AS the concept of electric performance cars becomes more acceptable, the Frankfurt Motor Show, on until September 27 has seen announcements of quality developments from Audi with their e-ton Quattro and Porsche with Mission E which promises speed, distance and quick recharging.

Speed queen EVA Håkansson is the world’s fastest female motorcycl e r i d e r h a v in g reached a speed 241.9mph driving a n e l e c t r i c b ik e she designed herself. Her target is to reach 300mph and is participating in a speed trial in the US in October.

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HIGH hopes for this new car inspired by the F-Type which has the DNA of a sports car By Steve Walsh JAGUAR’s exciting new F-Pace, has been billed as the company’s first family sports car, and has already set tongues wagging at the Frankfurt Motor Show, where it would appear the theme for this year’s event can be summed up in one word: Crossover! Jaguar has set the tone early, and has high hopes for the new car inspired by the F-Type, the new Jaguar F-Pace is a performance Sports Utility Vehicle that has the DNA of a sports car. It looks like the F-Pace breaks with convention to drive the Jaguar brand into an entirely new direction. This exciting sports crossover concept vehicle extends Jaguar’s portfolio by entering the fastest growing segment in the global automotive market. Based on Jaguar’s all-new aluminium monocoque architecture, F-Pace adds to the existing Jaguar range and provides a vision of the potential, technical innovation, and progressive design. Jaguar tell us, the F-Pace combines the refinement and dynamics of saloon car-like handling with superb all-weather, all-road performance thanks to allwheel drive and increased ground clearance. The range of engines on offer will include the 3.0 litre V6 380 PS Super-

Winkler, Head of Smart. “I am sure that we will delight our 220,000 cabrio customers to date and win lots of new fans with this successful lifestyle icon.” The new cabrio will initially be available with two state-ofthe-art three-cylinder engines rated at 52 kW/71 hp and 66 kW/90 hp. Both engines can be combined with the five-speed manual transmission or the fully automatic twinamic dual clutch transmission. The new Smart cabrio will be available for ordering from mid-November. Prices will start at €14,305 and the first models will reach dealers in the spring of 2016.

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Smart choice THREE cars in one: at the touch of a button the new Smart ForTwo cabrio is transformed from a closed twoseater into a car with a large sliding canvas sunroof, or a fully-fledged cabriolet with the soft top completely open. This enables the fresh air driving experience to be adapted to the weather or the driver’s mood and flexibility is offered by the ‘tritop’ folding soft top and the removable roof bars. At the same time, the new smart cabrio is the only ‘true’ cabriolet in its vehicle class. “Our new smart cabrio really exudes ‘joie de vivre’ in the city - which is what our brand stands for,” says Dr Annette

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charged Petrol, and the new 2.0 litre four cylinder 180PS Turbocharged Diesel Ingenium engine, which can achieve 4.9l/100km and CO2 emissions as low as 129g/km. As Jaguar tell you themselves on their website: F-Pace keeps you safe, connected and entertained. It has the capability for every road and the capacity for every day. F-Pace is a Jaguar for you, a Jaguar for your family. For more information, go to: www.jaguar.com/jaguar-range/fpace/index.html

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MASERATI: At Frankfurt Motor Show. IN a year of consolidation and in the run-up to the launch of the Levante SUV scheduled for 2016, Maserati lined up its complete Model Year 16 (MY16) product range for the first time in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show. With the MY16 range, Maserati upgrades all current engines to the Euro 6 standard and adds exclusive new contents for the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans. Other areas to benefit from new contents are driver aids and safety,

with the Blind Spot Alert and Rear Cross Path system, user-friendliness with the Power Boot (motorised boot opening and closure, also featuring hands-free activation), the sound system with the debut of a Harman Kardon system. There is an update to the existing Bowers & Wilkins system, and the user-car interface, which now includes voice commands by means of the Siri smart personal assistant in combination with iOS devices.

First update for Fiat 500 to keep it fresh IT was eight years ago that the Fiat 500 returned to the busy streets of Italy and then the world and there have been no significant changes to this iconic car since then, although there has been the launch of the raunchier 4x4 version. Now, however, even though they are not apparent at first glance, Fiat have announced a number of updates for the model, with some claims that there are 1,800 changes, even if some of them are difficult to see or only available on the more expensive models. The interior sees an updated console with an

infotainment centre transplanted from the larger models within the group, the exterior sees some changes to the layout of the lights and grill with some additional chrome fittings, but the important difference is that the engine has had an overhaul aimed at reducing both consumption and emissions. The car has been highly popular but thes e tweaks are obviously aimed at keeping the model fresh and appealing to a younger market that needs to have all of the latest communication hard and software.

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THIS weekend saw the first competitions of the new swimming season. with Club Natacion Torrevieja acheiving very positive results. Masters swimmer Rafael Bordes Alonso won gold, silver and two bronze medals at the Panteresports 2015 competition in Barcelona. At the ‘XXIV Trofeo Carthagineses y Romanos’, Piroska Rideg, Zoe Connolly, Yuriy Lymar, Paul Matthews and Vicki Connolly swam 1600m in Cartagena Port. Zoe came first for the Torrevieja team, placing 11th in her age category. In the Masters II category (42-52 yrs), Vicki took first place with Piroska, Yuriy and Paul all placing sixth in their respective categories. For more information on the club, please contact Rosa on 665 454 126, Vicki on 669 637 015 or email: info@clubnatacion torrevieja.com.

LAST Wednesday the Society travelled south to play the popular Mar Menor golf course. The course was in great condition, the weather hot and sunny with a breeze getting up in the afternoon. There was a good turn-out of 26 eager golfers for an individual Stableford with two divisions. Highlight of the day was Charlie Wallace, in his buggy, close to a bunker. Gordon McGregor asked him to move as it was in the line of his shot. As Charlie reversed, Gordon shouted “hit the brakes!” Charlie did so but the buggy slid down a steep bank into the bunker, with Charlie in the buggy holding on to the steering wheel. The buggy toppled over but he got out unscathed. The four Scotsmen in the four-ball lifted the buggy back up but the seat came away and Ronnie Spiers got his hand trapped. Had it been videoed it would have gone viral on youtube!

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DRAMA as buggy topples over in bunker and saviour’s hand gets trapped

WOUNDED: Ronnie Spiers displays his injury (bottom left). The winner was the Italian Stallion Nick Capasso, with 41 points. In second place was Welshman Mike Thomas with five and third on C/B was

scouser Big Roy Kavanagh. In the Silver division the winner was Mike Thomas’s better half Glenys with 34 points. In second place was young

Trevor Hobbs on 33, just pipping Sergio Spiers on C/B. The Nearest the Pin winners were Nick Capasso, Terry Rogers, Darryll Wright, Chris Nield and Bert “Put on your dancing shoes” Morl with two. The best guest was Brian Shaw.and in the knock-out, Sergio Spiers beat fellow Scotsman Gordon McGregor. The twos pot was shared by Nick Capasso and Sergio Spiers. After the game, the golfers returned to the Quesada Country Club for the presentations, a drink or two and a hot and cold buffet laid on by the hosts. The next game is theAway Day on Wednesday September 30 at theLas Pinaillas golf course, near Albacete, Anyone in the Quesada area looking to join a friendly golf society and play fortnightly at a wide variety of reasonably priced courses should contact Membership Secretary Les Pancott on 966 716 723.

Thank you, readers, for your support CAMPBELL LAMONT expresses his appreciation on behalf of the whole team Getting in the swing with Campbell Lamont

By Tony Myles THOUSANDS of EWN readers have played a major role in helping Campbell reach his market leading position and on behalf of his whole team, he wants to convey his sincere appreciation for that support. The business has grown beyond all expectations. Here are a few highlights and comparisons. Just a few years ago, Campbell was operating from a single office suite with limited space for product displays. The main thrust of

SUCCESS STORY: Campbell’s business has surpassed expectations. the business was based on securing discounted green fees for his clients. This was an extremely difficult task as, at that time, the mindset of the clubs was that green fees should not be discount-

ed but should be retained at an ever increasing high level. How times have changed! Today there are no popular courses that do not undertake to provide Campbell with the very

lowest possible rates, which he passes on to a burgeoning client base. This year, you will book more than 40,000 green fees with him. The process will be handled efficiently and smoothly. Move to the mall This single office was replaced by one of the largest Golf Stores in Spain based alongside the busy shopping mall in Ondara * Here Campbell has 650 square metres of space and incorporates a driving range and a putting green. *You will also find all the major brands on display and available for you to try before you buy. * The clothing part of the business has also grown significantly from a few caps just a few years ago to a full range of all the latest fashions for men and women. With this amazing success to build on, Campbell has now undertaken to supply six additional

stores in the North Costa Blanca where you will have access to the full range of goods and services offered by the company. Leagues One of the biggest successes for the Campbell Lamont team has been the meteoric rise in the number of players in the International Campbell Lamont Golf Leagues. From a handful of society members, who were early participants, this now attracts over 10,000 competitors and with expansion into other countries this will quickly become the European number one amateur golf competition. There are so many other success stories but space is limited and so we confirm our gratitude to those who have made this possible and our commitment to continue offering the very best prices for everything you need in order to enjoy the very best sport in the world.

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Eurogolf Society STABLEFORD and Non Winners Cup EUROGOLF Society's first Stableford of the season was played at La Marquesa Golf Club on Thursday September 17 along with the Non Winners Cup (for members who did not win a trophy last season!) . It was also their first Stable-

ford off the plates (back tees) as a qualifying handicap scoring competition, under the new EGS handicap system which, it is hoped, will result in fairer and more effective handicaps. The course at La Marquesa has had a few problems over

GOLF IN THE SUN: Society members at La Marquesa Golf Club the last few weeks, but is improving and, with the current warm weather, all the members and guests enjoyed their games. Results were: Overall Winner & Winner of Non Winners Cup was Colin Hobden on 38pts. Gold Division: Malcolm Foskett, 34pts; second, Sue Gillett, 30pts (c/b); third, Pino Perito 30pts. Silver Division: Gordon Bourne, 35pts; second, Dave

K i n g 32pts: third, Ken Brett 30pts. Bronze Division: Colin Hobden 38pts; second, G. Evans 33pts; third, Sandy Holland 32pts. Toffs Results for Tuesday September 15: Overall Winner;

F. Berndt. Gold Division: P. Perito 37pts; second, D. Gregson 36pts (c/b); third, I. Pegg 36pts. Silver Division: F. Berndt 39pts; second, R. Richards 36pts; third, J. Fairhurst 31pts.

Bronze Division: C. Hobden 34pts; second, A. Berndt 33 pts; third, C. Green 32 pts. Anyone interested in joining them for a game should check their website: eurogolf-quesada.co.uk