Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 8 - 14 October 2015 Issue 1579 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1579

8 - 14 October 2015

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

People power DECISION to halt park not taken lying down By Gemma Quinn Residents leapt into action and collected more than 2,400 signatures for a petition calling for work to resume on the park in La Siesta. Whe n n e ws h i t t h a t w o rk h ad been halted before completing the large park area, residents took action to demand answers and a public meeting was called. The new mayor, Jose Manuel Dolon (Green Party), had sai d t h e r e wa s n o p ro je c t in place or remaining funds left for its completion. Former Councillor Carmen Gomez attended the meeting, bringing with her all the necessary paperwork concerning the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial approval and the funding that had been set aside for its completion. As a result, Ken and Lyn Adams (Lyn pictured second from left) spearheaded the campaign efforts to get things moving, assigning a small Turn to Page 4 army of volunteers

with petitions to be signed.

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Wedding queues MANY loving partners spent the night in the open air in a bid to reserve a date to get married in the Blue Room at Alicante City Hall. Every year on October 1, dozens queue at the gates of

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the town hall to try and guarantee a particular date for the following year, many already with reservations and bookings paid at restaurants to hold their reception.

Trial for fraud THE trial takes place this week of a municipal secretary of Orihuela accused of allegedly authorising invoices issued by his son for services not rendered, amounting to â&#x201A;Ź36,000. The prosecution is calling for a year and three months in prison for the municipal secretary for attempted fraud and five months in prison for the son for a crime of attempted scam.

Trains to U2 RENFE is offering an additional 2,200 seats this week from Alicante to Barcelona. The service has been enhanced for the U2 concert in Barcelona tomorrow (Friday 9) and Saturday October 10,

having already performed on Monday and Tuesday this week. Discounted tickets are available from â&#x201A;Ź23 each way. Tickets and timetables available at www.renfe.com.

Unemployment up REGISTERED unemployment in the Valencia Region rose by 2,238 in September compared with the previous month, leaving the total number of unemployed at 483,732. In Alicante Province, the total number of unemployed reached 186,513 in September, 1,273 more than the previous month, but the figures represented a fall of 7.97 per cent compared to September 2014.

INCREASED SECURITY: New detectors are to be installed for added security at airports.

New detectors for faster inspection at local airports LATEST scanners will be able to detect explosives and liquid drugs By Gemma Quinn NEW detectors are to be installed at Alicante-Elche and San Javier airports under new EU security proposals, to further alert officials to illegal substances. Airport operators AENA said the EU implementations are now in force and airports like Ibiza already have the necessary equipment in place.

The objective is to increase the screening of passengers and their hand luggage at security checkpoints to detect substances not permitted inside the aircraft. Using the latest generation scanners, explosives and any type of liquid drug will be immediately detected by taking a small sample. As the equipment is progressively installed, there will coexist two types of inspections for passengers and

baggage: manual (to remove liquids or objects not allowed) and detection equipment to further look for substances not permitted inside the aircraft. AENA officials say the new technology allows in most cases, faster and convenient inspection for passengers and it is expected that through the equipment the manual inspections will be reduced.

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Halting of park project stirs residents into action LA SIESTA gathered 2,408 signatures

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to collect signatures for the petition. Now, just a few short months later and the group gathered at the town hall in Torrevieja with a petition complete with 2,408 signatures of support, “just short of the number of votes the current mayor received in the elections!” Lyn pointed out.

Former PP councillors Carmen Gomez and Rosario Martinez, now in the opposition, said: “These neighbours don’t have political grudges, they are simply residents who care about the environment and want their problem solved.” The PP has said it will “co-operate and develop” together with residents. They reiterate that work on the park

was to be carried out in two phases with the involvement of students in an employment workshop. Lyn said: “We just want the park finished. It will benefit everyone but is now just being left to fall into further disrepair.” The i ssue i s now expect ed t o be ra is e d at t he next counci l pl enar y meeting, scheduled for the last Thursday of the month.

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New electricity tariffs introduced on October 1 DIFFERENT method of charging based on hourly usage

ELECTRICITY COSTS: Consumer bodies ambivalent as to whether there will be savings. By John Smith WITHOUT a great deal of publicity, a number of the larger electricity companies introduced a new method of charging for electricity based on hourly usage with each hour having a different tariff, which can also change depending upon the day of usage. In theory, there could be 168 different tariffs each week and even they could change depending on whether it’s a windy day, as if it is, more wind power comes into play and electricity could get cheaper. Organisations such as the Citizens Advice Bureau seem a little ambivalent as to whether there will be any real saving although they think on balance there may be. They do point out, however, that a high percentage of the bill from the electricity companies is in respect of taxes and fixed charges rather than consumer usage. They also point out that all those with a tele-operated digital meter and on a contract with the PVPC (Precio Voluntario al Pequeño Consumidor) tariff will be affected by this change. Those on a contract that offers

a fixed price for a whole year are not. Practically all electricity companies can offer an hourto-hour billing system, but the system as regulated by the state can only be offered by ‘commercializadores de referencia’ amongst which are Endesa, Iberdrola, Gas Natural Fenosa, EDP España and E.ON España. With the new regulation in force, more companies can join if they meet certain requisites. There is some confusion as to the likely cost of changing the meter (and the government aim is for all meters to be replaced by 2018) but according to information received, one of the ‘main players’ has indicated a €9 charge for changing the meter followed by an 81- cent monthly rental charge.

Beware the unscrupulous who may try to take advantage of this change and always contact your electricity supplier as they are the ideal company to make any changes for you. It would be almost impossible for any consumer to be completely aware of all of the costs, but it is fairly obvious that peak charges are likely in the morning and the evening whilst low costs are more likely after midnight and at weekends especially Sunday. This change will affect everyone who uses electricity over the next three years, but whether the companies have come up with a solution which will benefit the consumer is yet to be seen and the fact that no consumer organisation was consulted in the drawing up of these plans may be ominous.

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€15,000 for woman who fell on Torrevieja street

GROUP: Gathered outside the town hall in Torrevieja.

Protest against gender violence COUNCIL has now placed a permanent banner on balcony By Gemma Quinn A GROUP gathered outside the town hall in Torrevieja to denounce and protest against gender violence. Armed with banners and the names of all those that have suffered at the hands of their

partners they wanted to raise awareness against the plight and will continue to do so every Friday this month. As a result, the council has placed a permanent banner from one of the balconies of the town hall stating Torrevieja is against gender violence.

A TORREVIEJA resident it to be compensated with €15,000 for serious injuries she suffered after a fall in a public street. The accident happened when the elderly woman was walking down Calle Ramon Gallud in the city when her walking stick got caught in a sewer manhole cover causing her injury as she fell. The town hall initially refused to recognise the claim of the neighbour who then took it to court claiming €25,000 for the damages and malpractice of the municipal services. The court ruled in her favour but lowered the compensation she was to be paid to €15,000.

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Call for action as rubbish mounts up RESIDENTS fear for the public health By Gemma Quinn THE issue of rubbish is once again raising its ugly head on the Orihuela Costa. Residents and the opposition party are calling for action. The PSOE opposition party has been meeting with residents to hear their concerns and say the amount of rubbish piling up on the roadside is becoming hazardous to people’s health. This is particularly so in the urbanisations of Cabo Roig, La Zenia and Los Dolses. They say cleaning was quick on the beaches following the heavy rains but the council has not demonstrated the same urgency for the urbanisations where there is still evidence of mud and remnants from the rains.

HAZARDOUS: Residents report bins are overflowing. One reader who lives close to the Pyramid roundabout near La Regia, told the Euro Weekly News that smells from the nearby pumping station were ‘disgusting’, adding: “During heavy rain raw sewage and used toilet paper

is forced up through manhole covers and there is a totally inadequate collection of rubbish in the area.” He raised his concerns with Councillor Sofia Alvarez but said that no action had yet been taken.

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Are you paying too much? RESIDENT urges everyone to check water bills By Gemma Quinn ONE Villamartin resident is urging all Euro Weekly News readers to check their water bill to see if they are paying a higher standing charge than is necessary. June said: “Some years ago I discovered that there were different size water meters and supplies.” She continued. “A 13mm one is the norm but we had a 20mm fitted and were paying a lot more, around €50 more on the standing order before any water usage was taken into account.” Looking into the situation she found that 69 homes on her urbanisation all had a 20mm diameter supply but they were receiving no better supply or benefit than having a 13mm supply, but had a substantially larger bill.

METER: Different sizes can mean different charges. Now, after six years of trying, June has managed to change her meter down to a 13mm supply and has since helped nine others to do the same. Water company Hidraqua required an official certificate from a plumber saying the property was suitable for the change to a 13mm supply, be-

fore charging her €280 for changing the meter, but she said it will not be long before she recovers these costs. To check your size, look towards the bottom of the bill on the left underneath the bill price. Next to ‘Contador’ there is a section that says ‘mm’; below that it should state if you are on a 13 or 20mm supply.

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EDUCATION: Orihuela police in training to further enhance their professionalism.

Drug offences take up most police time ORIHUELA drug arrests up by 9.4 per cent By Gemma Quinn DEALING with cases of drug use monopolises Orihuela police station. Whilst the number of thefts was down 12 per cent in the municipality, arrests related to the use or possession of drugs was up 9.4 per cent to 567 arrests over the last year. According to Chief Inspector Luis Lombarte, “all criminal offences in general, except drug use and possession, have decreased by

5.36 per cent; crimes against property fell 8.07 per cent and robberies fell 3.03 per cent.” The work of officers was highlighted after a mass in the cathedral to mark the feast of the Guardian Angels. Officer Antonio Villabrille was also honoured with the Police Merit for his 12 years of service and 10 years in Orihuela. “He has professional and personal qualities that make him deserving of this distinction,” said Lombarte.

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Vega Baja waste disposal chaos SOLUTION still needs to be found 10 years down the line By Gemma Quinn TEN years after the contracts were drawn up to sort out rubbish collection in Vega Baja, neither the council nor the leaders of the Valencia Region have managed to implement a zoning plan for the waste. The only outcome so far is the opening of an investigation into potential corruption in the Brugal case. Now, with the sudden closure of the waste plant in Crevillente, the government has authorised the emergency sending of rubbish trucks to Elche, Villena and Jijona, but this is only a temporary solution to prevent the mounting costs of diverting waste to landfills that are up to 120km away. For now, Vega Baja re-

quires a transfer station for compacting waste every day in heavy trucks and taking the waste to authorised landfills. This is the only way to reduce the extra mileage involved in moving trucks, one by one, to other parts of the province. The government has offered to manage this service through the public company, Vaersa, which keeps three other similar plants operating in the province, but there is still the need to find a suitable location. Currently, Almoradi is the only town that has said it has a possible location, in a warehouse on the industrial estate, close to the AP-7 motorway, allowing ease of movement of trucks, but nothing has materialised so far. The controversy generated by the waste facilities issue is something political leaders

are well aware of, especially in Albatera, Granja de Rocamora and Cox, where the former zonal plan wanted to place a landfill and plant to treat the 247,000 tonnes of waste being generated each year in Vega Baja. The ‘Albatera No To Landfill’ action group has been instrumental in preventing the plants being situated locally and now, with new plans needing to be formulated, they say; “the citizen must be the first link in the chain, the first factor to be considered, instead of moving the problem into the final stages of management (treatment and disposal).” They believe that part of the solution lies in the principles of being able to recycle and reuse and put in place more organic matter and composting programmes.

WORRIES: Closure of the plant in Crevillente has caused trucks being sent to Elche, Villena and Jijona but this is only a temporary solution to prevent mounting costs.

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Grants made to improve poultry health THE prevention and eradication of salmonellosis, an infection caused by salmonella bacteria, is the objective THE Department of Agriculture will allocate a total of â&#x201A;Ź397,560.40 in investments to improve poultry health in

the Valencia Region, in particular the prevention and eradication of salmonellosis, an infection caused by salmonella bacteria. Valencia is the region with

most aid grants of this type and the department will collaborate with producers when performing checks to help maintain the health of farm animals. The aid will assist in the purchase and administration of vaccines, slaughter

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8,000 people are employed in the poultry sector across the Valencian Community

and destruction of infected animals, as well as cleaning, fumigation and pest control facilities. The department is also working to ensure livestock production is carried out under conditions that ensure public health is protected, so that the products obtained do not undermine the health of consumers and any potential diseases are not spread. It is also hoped this measure will strengthen the competitiveness of the sector; the

AID: Money being allocated in Valencia to protect health of poultry and increase competitiveness in the sector. production of poultry, in tonnes, is the largest livestock production in the Valencian Community and directly em-

ploys 8,000 people with 623 farms across the region. In 2014, the community sold poultry meat worth â&#x201A;Ź9.8

million, 12 per cent more than in 2013, with South Africa and France as key customers.

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Calls for coastal day-care centre ORIHUELA COSTA not being treated fairly, says CLARO ADIS, the specialist association for the handicapped in the Ve g a B a j a a r e a , i s to open its new headquarters in the centre of Orihuela, in a build i n g o wn e d b y th e town hall. The association will receive a su b si d y o f o v er €80,000 from both Orihuela Town Hall and the Valencia R e g i o n a l Go vern ment enabling it to employ five social workers, a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist. It will operate as a day-care centre and provide physiotherapy, psychological and occupational therapy in the evening. Whilst the news is welcomed amongst the community with ADIS being a worthy o rg a n i sa t i o n , th e CLARO political party say residents on the Orihuela Costa will be effectively denied use of these new services due to the 60-kilometre round trip needed to get there. Bob Houliston from CLARO said: “Compared to the city, Orihuela Costa has poor, even non-existent social services. In relation to social services, Orihuela Costa is not being treated fairly and equally compared to the c i t y, d e sp i t e c o n tributing more than 60 per cent of t h e i n c o m e o f th e municipality.” In Ja n u a r y, i n a m otio n approved at the full council plenary session, CLARO called for a day-care centre to be o p e n e d i n Or i h u ela Costa which would provide organised activities for the elderly with medical supervision. It was suggested it could be located in a new privately owned residence in Villamartin built on municipal land with the provis o that su b si d i se d p l a ce s would be available for local residents in both its medical and day centre facilities. Locating a day-care centre in this new residence would avoid the need to refurbish a publicly-owned building and the cost to Orihuela Town Hall of provid-

ing subsidised places would be minimal. “Nothing has

been done to follow up this agreed proposal while, in

the meantime, the city continues to improve its social

services thanks to the financial resources provided by

Orihuela Costa’s taxpayers,” said Houliston.

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Digger in distress A MECHANICAL digger which was preparing to start work clearing debris away from the banks of the Segura River in Cieza, Murcia, fell into the water. The driver is believed to have lost control of the vehicle with it toppling off the bank into the water. The driver, who has 30 years of operating diggers, managed to escape from the cab and was not hurt in the accident.

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€100,000 penalty for 222 DISCO pub had numerous safety issues including insufficient fire evacuation systems By Gemma Quinn ONE of Torrevieja’s largest and most popular disco bars could face fines exceeding €100,000. The Tropic 222 was closed in August with documents citing “serious risk to workers and users” as one of the reasons behind the decision made by the local council. Now, municipal officers and Guardia Civil have reported there was insufficient fire and evacuation systems in place with fire hydrants not being

TROPIC 222: Popular disco bar faces fines of over €100,000.

connected to a sufficient water supply, wiring going through uninsulated wooden decks and the main emergency exit door blocked by traffic on Avenida Mariano Ruiz Canovas. The Generalitat Valenciana has confirmed the injunction to initially close the premises ordered by the council with a proposed penalty of over €100,000. It is reported that the owners of the premises have begun investing in works to solve the problems.

Unemployment falls in Murcia A TOTAL of 179 people left the unemployment register in Murcia Region during September, 0.14 per cent less than during the previous month. It puts the number of unemployed in the Region now at 130,354.

Murcia is one of the seven autonomous communities that recorded a positive figure last month with fewer registered unemployed. In the last 12 months, it has fallen by 11,360. Regarding unemployment of foreign-

ers in the Murcia Region in September, it stood at 17,336 people, representing a decrease of 446 persons compared to August. Of all foreign unemployed, 13,902 are from non-EU countries and 3,434 belong to the European Union.

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A passion for getting things done 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. Past experiences spur Jayne Fisher on to help mistreated and abandoned animals. JAYNE FISHER has always used her skills to help others who are less fortunate than most. She is a woman who sees the bigger picture, and is focused on how to achieve the desired results. She arrived in Spain in 2005, after working in Edinburgh as the Chief Executive of a home for the disabled. She was responsible for finding suitable homes for those who needed special physical requirements and she made sure that ongoing support was at hand. From this background, it is no surprise that Jayne still possessed the passion to get things done when she and her husband Bill bought their home here in Spain. She had witnessed terrible sights and many abandoned animals - two being left to starve in the mountains which rang alarm bells in her conscience that something had to be done. Being in a position to volunteer help, Jane contacted a small charity that had been operating, named ADANA, which was in desperate need of obtaining ongoing funds. She recalled: “I began to distribute tin money boxes all around the area just to get money coming in for the shelter. The problem was plain to see that you need ongoing funds, and not just the one-off influx from an event.” Jayne began to help organise events along with other volunteers, and being treasurer she has to make sure that that tap always flows.

FORWARD THINKER: Jayne believes in educating the young about being responsible for their animals.

Jayne always gives 100 per cent When you see an unwanted animal in a new home, it is a feeling that money cannot buy”

Fact file Name: Jayne Fisher Age: 57 Profession: Treasurer of ADANA Family: Husband, Bill Pets: 3 ADANA dogs and 2 cats Where from: London

The ADANA shelter needs €9,000 per month to keep it going, and depends entirely on funds raised. During the course of the years, Jayne has become a well-known figure in the community, which has assisted her in being able to raise thousands upon thousands of euros to keep up the good work. Jayne also thinks outside the box, as she believes that educating children on how important it is to avoid unwanted breeding and be responsible for chipping their pets, is vital. She has visited schools in the area, including Calpe School, where she

Where now: Sabanillas, Estepona, Malaga Languages spoken: English, Spanish Book or TV: Book Favourite title : Salman Rushdie novels Strengths: Organising, getting things done What irritates you about some people: Those who are judgemental

gives talks to the classes. Always thinking, and always giving 100 per

cent is why Jayne really does achieve her goals.

She added: “In five years from now, I would like to see the ADANA shelter with electricity and be up to a high standard without having to constantly battle on with short-term projects.” It is her rewards that drive her on, as she remarked: “When you see an animal that has been through the rough times and totally unwanted, to witness them in their new home is a feeling that money cannot buy. “It’s not just about animals, but it is also how animals can bring joy to children or an older person. It works for both parties and makes me happy to see comfort in others in that way.” Between organising and overseeing programmes including the ‘Sponsor a Dog’ programme, Jayne is also the president of her home community. She admits that she has a desire for team work, moving forward and making a change. She is always grateful for support from organisations, including Euro Weekly News, in sponsoring dog shows and the like. Her faith in the community and her need for giving things back is what is at the heart of her persona. She also finds strength in her local church and is always there to support others around her.

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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Elche doctors create drug for blindness POSITIVE results in treatment of eye disease By Gemma Quinn OPHTHALMOLOGY specialists at Elche General Hospital have patented a new drug they say can help combat blindness resulting from diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. It occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the cells at the back of the eye and if not treated, it can cause blindness. It is a leading cause of blindness in developed countries. The new drug is the result of a project of original and unique research, born in Elche General Hospital with the involvement of the Foundation for the Promotion of Health Research and the Biomedical Valencia (FISABIO) and the University of Castilla La Mancha. Elche’s leading ophthal-

SPECIALIST RESEARCH: Doctors at Elche General Hospital could have made a breakthrough in the battle to prevent diabetic blindness. mologist, Doctor Fernandez, said: “An industrial patent culminated from a study that has been conducted in animals and has shown positive results in the treatment of this serious eye disease.” According to the research,

the new drug would be administered directly into patients and would offer a greater result and fewer side-effects than existing drugs. Pharmaceutical companies have already expressed interest in launching clinical trials.

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Transparent PP PRESIDENT of the Popular Party (PP) in Alicante Province, José Ciscar, has said the party is committed to transparency and will follow the law introduced by the previous PP government in Valencia. Ciscar said: “It is true that after the elections it was necessary to reset the hard drive of the PP in Valencia and provide it with new programmes, ideas, commitments, actions and initiatives...we will be an example and a model of transition from one government to a responsible opposition stage to return to rule within four years.”

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Summer lifesaving TORREVIEJA plans to extend service next year By Gemma Quinn THE summer season may just have finished, but Torrevieja is already preparing the new contract for the lifeguard service on the city’s beaches. Councillor for Beaches, Javier Manzanares, said the new contract will be awarded through open competition with the previous contract with the Red Cross now coming to an end. The councillor explained that the city was looking to improve the service with extended surveillance along the coastline. The Red Cross in Torrevieja ended their summer service on September 20 and had operated from 20 surveillance points and towers on the beaches. The 75 lifeguards on duty this summer attended to 3,244 assists on land and

BUSY BEACHES: Despite people still flocking to Torrevieja’s beaches the lifeguard service has ended for the 2015 season. 290 seas assists and rescues. During the summer three people died on Torrevieja beaches, of natural causes.

Meanwhile, the National Drowning Report shows that 321 people lost their lives in Spanish waters between Jan-

uary and September with 45 of them in the last month, according to the Spanish Lifesaving Federation.

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The precious gift of blood DONORS urgently needed By Gemma Quinn BLOOD donors are urgently required in Alicante Province, especially after the summer months, which drastically reduce blood supplies. In the province of Alicante, 250 donations are needed daily to meet the needs of hospitals and there has been a worrying decline in the number of donors nationwide. To boost donations, the 17th marathon blood drive took place last week at the Alicante Transfusion Centre and in De-

nia, where almost 200 people gave blood. Donors must be aged over 18 and under 65 years old, weigh more than 50 kilos and must not fast or drink more than usual before going to donate. Those who wish to donate blood and help save lives can do so at many hospitals throughout the province or at special locations during blood drives. For more information including dates and times visit the website at www.centrotransfusion.san.gva.es

GIVE BLOOD: Red Cross promotes donor initiatives to increase number of donations.

More extracurricular activities ELCHEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Ciudadanos party have urged the tripartite council to expand the range of extracurricular activities in schools. The political group said there should be an increase in pro-

moting municipal facilities with greater participation of students, and that schools should play a greater role in expanding activities.

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Casino to tone down its ‘flashy’ facade BRASH design ‘not in keeping with environment’

CONTROVERSIAL: Casino exterior to be replaced with a simpler design. By Gemma Quinn ALICANTE Casino is to remove its controversial facade by the end of the year. Owner Jesus Alamo said it will be replaced by a simpler design and will be ‘adapted

more to the environment’ having less impact on the entrance to the marina area. There were often complaints about the bright and bold design that was not in keeping with the style of the area and when asked about

the reasons that led to its installation, the casino manager said: “It was chosen by business circumstances that are difficult to explain.” Mayor Gabriel Echavarri has also called for the carousel to be removed.

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Local engineer caught up in African coup HELD for four days by a military order AN ELCHE resident has told of his ordeal about being caught up in the conflict in

Burkina Faso, Africa, two weeks ago. The engineer was held for

four days by a military order following the closure of the airport. He said he was trapped as a result of the coup that had occurred when the president had been kidnapped. “We had a curfew and I heard shots scatter from the hotel pool. I feared that the military could come and complicate everything,” he said. It was not his first time travelling to Africa for work to sell telecommunications equipment in countries that have begun to expand their technological networks but he has never been caught up in conflict before. He explained: “Soldiers closed the airports and Europeans were moved to a hotel until further notice. When travelling to such countries you know you can be at risk but you never believe it will happen.” On the fourth day he was able to get a flight home.

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Charity calendar goes on sale THEME for 2016 edition is ‘Passion...for Torrevieja’ By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA’S solidarity calendar for 2016 has been launched and is now available for €5. The calendar, produced by Andy Ormiston, will be available from various charity shops, NGOs and associations and all of the €5 from the calendars they sell will go to their cause. It raises on average over €8,000 each year for local charities. The 2016 calendar follows the same format as in recent years: a 16-page bound A-3 size, with over 70 photos under the theme ‘Passion... for Torrevieja’. Several photographers have contributed, and printing and design have been paid for by local businesses including Aroca Sequier Abogados, Alamo Costa Blanca Real Estate, Brithol MAPFRE Seguros, Currencies Direct, and Atlas Insurance Brokers.

SOLIDARITY: Andy Ormiston launches this year’s calendar which will raise thousands for local causes. The calendar launch was made at the office of Aroca Sequier Abogados in Rocajuna, who presented a cheque for

€4,842 to Reach Out charity in appreciation for the work done throughout the year for the homeless.

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Father completes skydive for funds JUMPED to raise money for the church By Gemma Quinn FATHER Marcus Ronchetti, Senior Chaplain of the Church of England on the Costa Blanca, has jumped out of a perfectly good aircraft at 4,000 metres to raise funds for the continuing work of the church. During the weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event he was accompanied by his wife Sandra, to help raise money for the church and the Stroke Association, whilst friend Colin McNae jumped to raise money for the church and for RAFA. The Church is self-funding and provides comfort and support to the sick and the dying, care for the bereaved and counsel to many. They carry out wedding blessings and funerals, as well as the worship in the eight centres in the parish, which extends from the Costa Blanca south up to Valencia. The congregations support the work of the local various charities, including Cartitas food banks and the children of Emaus. The parachutists hope to raise over â&#x201A;Ź2,000 for chaplaincy funds and you can still do-

SKYDIVE: Father Marcus takes to the skies to raise money. nate now the skydive has been completed by visiting crowdfunding.justgiving.com/ marcus-ronchetti or email marcusronchetti@yahoo.co.uk

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A model community RESIDENTS join together and set up their own crisis response team By Buster Smith ISOLATED communities and countryside urbanisations are being encouraged to follow one group’s example and set up their own Crisis Response Team. The Castalla International urbanisation, located just outside of the town of Castalla, Alicante, came together to create a response team with the aim to offer emergency response and social care services to the residents and in particular to the vulnerable members of their urbanisation. An incentive originally put together by Jill Henderson and Jackie Scarisbrick, their team now comprises 42 people in total, including 18 fully trained emergency first responders trained in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use, plus a team of 14 support workers and 10

CRISIS RESPONSE: The team now counts on over 18 fully qualified CPR and AED first responders who are available on the urbanisation 24 hours a day. fundraisers. Jill Henderson is a retired ex-army and psychiatric nurse with over 35 years experience working with the NHS who retired to Spain some eight years ago, which is where she met Jackie, an ex-surgical nurse for the NHS.

After numerous incidents involving elderly residents on their urbanisation and the realisation that they now lived in a relatively isolated area where a rapid response from emergency services could not always be guaranteed, they set about creating their own crisis

response team. “The benefits of having CPR and AED trained people on site are huge,” explained Jill: “Effective CPR provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival and survival rates can reach as high as 50 per cent in communities with comprehensive AED programmes that include CPR and AED training and have AEDs available.” After some negotiating they managed to gain the support of the local town hall that agreed to purchase an AED for the urbanisation. The team then set about organising fundraising events and initiatives in order to raise funds to pay for professional training and now count on over 18 fully trained first responders living on the urbanisation, offering 24 hour a day emergency response. “We have developed the programme to include a support team as well,” said Jill, “so it’s not just life threatening emergencies we can deal with, we provide a very valuable service to the 700 or so residents on our urbanisation.”

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Mosquito attacks THE mosquito became a political issue last week with the plagues of the pest being raised in the Murcia Regional Government. Opposition parties said not enough had been done to prevent them.

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Costa businesses show support for cancer charity SUPPORT floods in for kayaking duo

ELCHE is to create a new tourist police unit that will serve El Altet, La Marina and Torrellano and will particularly deal with crimes like theft and illegal street selling and hawking.

Change time TOTANA is renaming streets to eliminate references to the Franco regime as it moves to comply with the Historical Memory Law passed in 2007.

SPECSAVERS: Show their support in sponsoring the kayak challenge. NEWBIE: Mitch (inset) had never been in a kayak before September when they decided to do the sponsored row. By Gemma Quinn ORGANISERS of the Kayak Challenge, a fundraising event for AECC cancer charity, are overwhelmed by the response. When Dave Bull and his son Mitch announced they were to embark on the epic adventure down the Segura River in a kayak with just 90 days to prepare for the challenge, fundraising and support flooded in for the father and son duo. Supporters include Specsavers Torrevieja and Guardamar. Elaine Gunter from the Torrevieja store said they

have supplied the pair with sunglasses with polarised lenses to protect from the glare of the sun on the river and bought them shorts and polo shirts. “In store I am arranging to have sponsor forms and collection buckets for customers to donate and Torrevieja will hold a homemade cake sale on November 27 with all proceeds going to AECC,” said Elaine. Dave and Mitch also thank Dave Diggle from Blacktower Financial Management, who is sponsoring some of the team’s T-shirts, La Piedra the host restaurant and bar for the after party, and Coys Cars for two helmets and an extra oar, plus MASA International. The pair have also been overwhelmed at the support and ‘likes’ on the Rowing for Cancer Facebook page, with people following their intense, almost torturous training with Bea Cota, whom they joked had “progressed from lovely lady to slave driver and she is now on her way to Cruella de Vil status

but without the dogs.” The training is proving particularly hard for 23-year-old Mitch. Whilst he shares his father’s love of motor bikes and racing, he’s not exactly the sporty type. While Dave has trained and worked out regularly for most of his life; he was a semi-professional footballer for Sleaford Town back in England, and has played for Alicante Airport’s team since arriving in Spain, Mitch is finding it hard adjusting to the discipline of training. Unlike Dave, who has been kayaking since secondary school, Mitch had never even been in a kayak until September when they decided to do the challenge. The 52-kilometre row will take place on November 28 down the Segura from Murcia City to Guardamar. It will raise funds for AECC and and highlight the work of the Samaritans in Spain, of which Dave is patron. Follow Rowing for Cancer to continue their progress.

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1,200 people in Valencia Region are homeless REPORT highlights plight of those at risk of social exclusion By Buster Smith POVERTY and social exclu-

sion in Spain remain a large and unresolved issue. According to the RAIS foundation, an organisation that monitors homelessness and works on numerous social transformation projects to identify and eradicate the causes that lead to homelessness and social exclusion, there are an estimated 40,000 people currently living on the streets throughout the country. Data compiled by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) reveals that approximately 1,200 of those are in the Valencia Region. On top of these figures, more than 1.5 million people are currently living in substandard housing. According to the 2014 FOESSA report, one in 20 households is severely affected by intense processes of social exclusion with a total of 11.7 million people (3.8 million households) affected by different social exclusion. The average income of households has fallen by 11 per cent between 2008 and 2012 and the report also highlights that the situation in Spain with regard to inequality is in danger of continuing for a prolonged period of time, resulting in it

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HOMELESSNESS: Resources needed to tackle problem. becoming chronic. Although more recently figures have been suggesting that Spain is emerging from this crisis, economic growth and development do not necessarily imply a decrease in poverty rates immediately and the RAIS foundation believes it is necessary to have a network of basic social re-

sources in the fight against exclusion, and that the people also need relationship, dialogue and processes to help facilitate their recovery and bring them back into society. For more information on the RAIS foundation, its work or to donate visit www.raisfundacion.org

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Fashion supporters raise over €1,000 SUCCESS for HAH annual fashion show By Gemma Quinn THE annual HAH fashion show raised over €1,000 for the charity. The event at La Vereda Restaurant in Sucina attracted the visitors and the HAH team turned out in force with their clothes, cakes, cards, tombola and raffle. There was something for everyone, and some great bargains to be had.

Following the fashion show, the clothes were auctioned and the final total raised for HAH was €1,048 with the charity wishing to thank organisers Heather McKelvey and her team, Carole Duff and Pam Prince and all the HAH volunteers. If you would like to join this fun team, either fund raising or caring email helpathome spain@gmail.com.

Love is strange showing at the cinema THIS week’s film in English at the cinema in Pilar de la Horadada is ‘Love is Strange’ showing today (Thursday) at 7pm and on Saturday October 10 at 5pm.

Next week’s film, showing at the same times, is ‘Bernie.’ Tickets cost €5 and the cinema is located in the Duplex Espacio Cultural in Calle Canalejas, 4.

To keep updated on latest films and monthly specials such as classics and children’s films, search Cinemapilar on Facebook or visit http://cine mapilar.blogspot.com.es/

Local artist hosts new painting exhibition A NEW painting exhibition by local Orihuela artist Pedrol, opens today (Thursday) at the city’s San Juan de Dios Museum at 8pm. The exhibition, titled ‘Retrospective, Landscapes and Orihuela’ will consist of 55 works on

various subjects and is on until November 8. Councillor for Culture, Begoña Cuartero, said: “It is a special exhibition with which we can appreciate the best of Orihuela in the different works of this great painter.”

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Music in streets of Orihuela THE city streets will be alive with the sound of music By Gemma Quinn ORIHUELA has launched the eighth edition of the event ‘Music in the Street’ which runs from tomorrow (Friday) until October 16. Councillor for Culture, Begoña Cuartero, said that unlike last year, the performances will be separated more to allow the public to have the opportunity to attend more of the concerts. Tomorrow (Friday) at 9.30pm in Calle Obispo Rocamora-Campoamor, Riverside Blues will be performing, followed by ‘Alberto y los tranquilizantes’ at

9.45pm in Placeta de Europa. At 10pm ‘The backyard session’ are at the Plaza Alfonso XIII, and the group ‘Los Escorpiones’ will perform in the Plaza del Teatro Circo from 10.15pm. On October 16 the first performance will take place at Pasaje Pepe Baldó with the group ‘Vintagers’ at 9.30pm followed by ‘Milchakas’ on Avenida Teodomiro from 9.45pm. ‘Los Escorpiones’ return at 10pm in the Plaza de San Sebastián, while ‘5 Sentidos’ will be in the Ocarasa neighbourhood from 10.15pm.

Calling all market traders ORIHUELA has now opened the application period for vacant positions amongst the various markets in the municipality. The Department of Trade and Markets said interested parties may submit their

places available at Orihuela central market

documentation in the General Register of the City until October 17 in a bid to

get a stall. Markets currently with vacancies are San Bartolome where 11 spaces are available; Campoamor has six; Orihuela centre has 31; Playa Flamenca two and La Aparecida 27.

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Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to raise funds for rescue centre DEDICATED supporter and fundraiser begins training By Gemma Quinn A 60-YEAR-OLD British woman has begun training for the gruelling 26-mile Yorkshire Three Peaks run next year to raise money for the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre in Rojales. The brave goal comes just months after Elaine Sissons completed a sky-diving jump to celebrate her 60th birthday, raising €571 for the rescue centre in the process. “Not content with throwing herself out of an aeroplane for us, she’s now going to do this mammoth run for us,” said rescue centre co-founder Sue Weeding. Elaine will tackle the mountains of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, which are collectively known as the Three Peaks and form part of the Pennine range in England.

SUPPORT: From left: Emma, Jenni and Sue. Elaine lives in Leeds, England, but has a holiday home in Spain and is a long-time supporter of the rescue centre, even volunteering at the centre’s La Zenia charity shop during her summer vacations. Sue said: “We just think it’s lovely that British residents who have holiday homes here in Spain are willing to support us, both by volunteering at our shops and by fundraising.”

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Elaine is now actively fundraising for her run. Anyone wishing to support her can get in touch by emailing info@easyhorsecare.net. The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre now houses 96 horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from terrible situations of abuse and neglect. “It’s only via donations to our network of eight charity shops of things like furniture, clothes and bric-a-brac,

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AID: Money allocated to protect health of poultry. THE Department of Agriculture will allocate a total of €397,560.40 in investments to improve poultry health in the Valencia Region, in particular the prevention and eradication of salmonellosis, an infection caused by salmonella bacteria. Valencia is the region with most aid grants of this type and the department will collaborate with producers when performing checks to help maintain the health of farm animals. The aid will assist in the purchase and administration of vaccines, slaughter and destruction of infected animals, as well as cleaning, fumigation and pest control facilities. The department is also working to ensure livestock production is carried out under conditions that ensure public health, so that the products obtained do not undermine the health of consumers and any potential diseases are not spread. It is also hoped this measure will strengthen the competitiveness of the sector; the production of poultry, in tonnes, is the largest livestock production in the Community of Valencia and directly employs 8,000 people with 623 farms across the region. In 2014, the community sold poultry meat worth €9.8 million, 12 per cent more than in 2013, with South Africa and France as key customers.

TAABS singing group are looking for an experienced musical director and sound person from the New Year when Shirley and Kevin Godfrey will retire from TAABS. For more information call 677 313 073.

Bands unite YOUTH bands came together in Torrevieja as part of a ‘musical interchange’ of groups from across the Valencia Region. Torrevieja’s own Unión Musical Torrevejense led a concert.

Fair time 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.

IN TRAINING: Elaine pounds the footpaths in Spain. that we can generate enough money to keep going as well as fundraising events,” Sue said. One such event was a flamenco and horse show with stunt rider Emma Tytherleigh, at Casa La Pedrera. The event raised €300 for Easy Horse Care and in a fateful twist, one of the horses starring in the show had a strong tie to the rescue centre. Sue said the centre was called three years ago to

rescue two horses owned by a German woman who was forced to leave Spain in a hurry. Emma stepped in to rescue the younger horse, Romero, who is now one of her key stunt horses. Sue said: “No one wanted the second horse, Vinnie, because he was old and had arthritis and couldn’t be ridden. So we’ve given him a home here at the centre for the rest of his life. If we hadn’t taken him,

he would have been put to sleep.” Sue thanked Emma, Jenni and everyone who attended the show for their generous support. To make a donation or to volunteer in the shops, call Sue on 652 021 980. A pick-up service is available to collect large donated items. The Guardamar shop has now also been reopened, after it was forced to close amid location difficulties. The store offers secondhand clothes, furniture and other bargains in Calle Cartagena, just up from the Eclipse Pub. Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, located just outside Rojales at Partido Lo Garriga 59, opens to the public on the first Sunday of every month from 1pm to 4pm. For more details and directions, visit www.easyhorsecare.net.

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Dick Whittington is on the road again

Book online TORREVIEJA is to introduce a new online booking and reservation system for users of the Cecilio Gallego sports pavilion. It should be fully operational in 2016.

PANTO season is coming soon By Gemma Quinn

Social aid SANTA POLA has received a grant of nearly €30,000 from the province of Alicante to fund its primary care programmes such as the Home Help Service (SAD) and Integration Programme.

Open day THE Patrulla Aguila, Spain’s equivalent of the Red Arrows, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Santiago de la Ribera with an open day on October 17 and acrobatic display on October 18.

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DRESS REHEARSALS: Dame Sarah.

IT is hoped hundreds of euros will be raised for local good causes from this year’s pantomime production by Studio32. The Costa Blanca musical company are now stepping up their rehearsals for their November production of Dick Whittington. They are fortunate to have a talented cast line up in the principle parts, with a special mention to Jenni Hardy-Rooney and Bev McEwan. Jenni has only recently found that she has a talent for comedy acting as portrayed in last year’s panto Cinderella as Dandini and an outstanding performance as Aunt Eller in Oklahoma.

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Bev on the other hand has undertaken roles in a variety of productions before joining Studio32 to play flirty Ado Annie in Oklahoma. Now the pair star as Dame Sarah and Barrow Billy Boy. The actors are backed up by a strong chorus line of seasoned singers and dancers, including once again the children of Footwork dance school. Performances are at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio on Thursday November 12, Friday 13 and Saturday 14 with a matinee performance also on the Saturday at 2.30pm. Evening shows start at 7.30pm. To reserve tickets costing €7 for the evening performance and €5 for the matinee, call Philip on 642 080 258 or email tickets@studiothirtytwo.org.

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Game of Thrones spoiler alert for Almeria City

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IF rumours are correct, La Alcazaba will be closed to the public on October 20 and 21. This is regarded as unspoken confirmation that these are the days when the Moorish monument overlooking Almeria City will become a Game of Thrones location. The production company is giving nothing away, especially after leaked photographs of filming in Belfast were circulated on the internet. The regional and local government are agreed that choosing Almeria as one of the locations for the sixth season of the HBO fantasy season will bring free international publicity for the province and more employment. Rosa Aguilar, who heads the Junta’s Culture department admitted that at present it not impossible to calculate the direct benefits to Almeria, especially as filming has yet to start. Lucia Ayala, a Podemos party regional MP for Almeria is unconvinced. Speaking in the Sevilla parliament she claimed that the province would be called on to provide nothing more than extras, runners, gofers, waiters and drivers.

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Teachers not paid

Councillor dies

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TEACHERS in Valencia are complaining they have not been paid for September. The teachers union, STEPV is carrying out a survey to identify those affected in order to denounce the situation. There are so far over 300 teachers who have not been paid.

MATEU VIDAL BALAGUER, councillor for Sports and Culture in Estellencs, died last week in a motorbike accident on the Banyalbufar-Estellencs road. Although ambulance staff tried to revive him their efforts were in vain.

ALMOST 1,500 senior residents are currently taking part in the different workshops offered by the VelezMalaga Council. Among the courses offered are memory workshops, painting courses, sevillana dancing, theatre and choir singing.

THE third series of British-American horror drama television series Penny Dreadful will be partly filmed in Almeria Province. Until now it has been shot in London and Dublin.

Deer extinction XIXONA Town Hall has called for measures to be put in place to prevent the extinction of the native Carrasqueta Deer, urging the regional government to increase surveillance in mountain areas and increase punishments for illegal hunting and poachers.

Free parking THE Department of Transportation in Benidorm has announced that from October 1 it is no longer necessary to pay for parking in the blue zone, offering a total of 1,126 more free parking spaces in the town.

Promoting sports JAVEA Town Hall has renewed cooperation agreements with various sports entities in the municipality as a contribution to the promotion of sport among young people. Funding will be provided to the Rhythmic Gymnastics Club and others in the town.

Clubs raided POLICE raided four hostess clubs in s’Arenal last week in an operation against credit card fraud which led to 30 arrests.

Better force AS OF last week Calvia’s Local Police force has a new chief, Justino Trenas, an experienced officer who now faces the challenge of reorganising the force and meeting expectations to create a better force closer to the community.

New connections FLIGHT Company Vueling has announced an increase of connections to and from the Islands which are to be launched from November 2015.

Beach damaged THE Port de Pollensa suffered damages due to the strong waves registered on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Waves flooded on the beach and removed a large amount of sand into the water.

Migrants rescued A TOTAL of 28 Sub-Saharan migrants were rescued from a dinghy 55 miles off the coast of Granada and were taken to Motril in good health. The boat was spotted at around 2pm on September 30 and migrants were rescued by the Salvamar Hamal craft.

Lucky number THE first prize of the National Lottery has been awarded to a lucky resident of Almuñécar and another one in Ojén (Malaga). The two lucky winners will share the staggering amount of €1 million thanks to the 55,458 winning number.

School for parents THE Secondary School Villanueva del Mar in La Herradura has launched a pioneering initiative. The ‘School for parents’ has been designed as a way to provide parents with information revolving many different aspects of their children’s education.

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Multiple stings TORREMOLINOS’ lifeguard team reported that the majority of the incidents dealt with this year involved jellyfish, with 2,266 people suffering stings in July and 1,639 in August.

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LA ALCAZABA is closed later this month which may be due to filming taking place

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TERESA and Catalina, rare identical twins born at Malaga’s El Angel private clinic after a ‘mo-mo’ pregnancy, where the babies share an amniotic sac and placenta but have separate umbilical cords, have been sent home after spending two months in incubators.

False surgeon A MAN who masqueraded as a plastic surgeon in Marbella and caused serious harm to a patient in 2006 during a botched boob-job has been jailed for 19 months and ordered to pay €36,200 in damages.

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ONCE work finishes on the false tunnel for heavy traffic bound for Garrucha port, all 585 moorings for private craft are expected to be taken. At present only a quarter are used.

MARBELLA and San Pedro now have their own cocktails, which will be presented at Madrid’s Fitur tourism fair in January. The recipes were created by local barmen Oliver Cintrano and Juan Antonio Bernal.

Promise kept

Trail to success

AFTER January 1 Gador residence will no longer pay the Impuesto de Construcciones tax when improving or modifying their properties. He is honouring his election pledge, the mayor said.

THE Caminito del Rey mountain trail near El Chorro has attracted more than 160,000 visitors since it opened on March 28. As of 2016, Malaga Provincial Council has announced that it will be charging a small entry fee.

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High hopes EIGHTY-TWO-YEAR-OLD Francisca Funes from Almocita fulfilled a lifelong ambition by reaching the top of Mulhacen, Spain’s highest mainland mountain in the Sierra Nevada. She completed the final kilometre of the 3,478 peak.

Epic fail “THE capital city of Asturias? Almeria!” answered Gran Hermano (Big Brother) contestant, Ivy during one of the show’s weekly tests. Originally from Mexico, she now lives in Barcelona.

Four years A SEVENTY-TWOYEAR-OLD woman from Coin has been sentenced to spend four years in a prison psychiatric facility for stabbing her daughter-in-law, who she believed was trying to poison her and her son.

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Consumer office to move from La Mata HOPED relocation will generate greater activity in the area By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Municipal Consumer Office (OMIC) is to move from its current home in La Mata to the La Plasa market in the centre of Torrevieja. The aim is to prevent residents who want to learn about their consumer rights or process claims, having to make the journey to La Mata when the main commercial area is in Torrevieja centre. The OMIC will be situated next to the market on the corner of Calle Joaquin Chapaprieta. Until a few months ago the unit housed a frozen store and according to the council is municipal property. It is also hoped that the relocation of the consumer office will generate greater activity in the vicinity of the

NEW LOCATION: OMIC office is to be relocated to Torreviejaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s La Plasa market area. municipal food market, albeit of an administrative nature as traders in La Plasa have been calling for action to regenerate the area for years. The OMIC office records around a thousand claims for

service companies a year, with the most commonly complained about sector being telephone companies, but it is also the place to register complaints about any business or service received.

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EUROPEAN PRESS SCANDINAVIAN PRESS

Survival success SWEDEN has the highest cancer survival rates in Europe according to a study by the European Cancer Congress in Vienna. Survival rates in northern Europe averaged 59.6 per cent with Sweden’s at 64.7 per cent.

Wealthy Swedes SWEDES are the fourth wealthiest people in Europe and fifth richest in the world behind the Swiss, the Americans, British and Belgians according to a wealth study by insurer Allianz.

Repeat offender DENMARK: A Palestinian, aged 25, who stabbed a police officer at an asylum centre in Denmark is the same man who is accused of attacking a Swedish minister earlier in the year.

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Project wastes money BEECH tree had no fruit AN art project in Bristol that aimed to capture the sound of beechnuts falling from a 100-year-old tree is scuppered as the tree chosen had no fruit wasting £37,000 (€50,000).

Airport fine A DRIVER has been fined £150 (€200) after getting lost at the Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster and stopping ‘for seconds’ to get her bearings and turn around in a dead-end road.

Mad cow A COW on a Welsh farm has been confirmed as being infected with mad cow disease. The disease has not entered the food chain and there is no risk to human health according to the authorities.

Price hike UK telecoms regulator Ofcom just announced an inflation-busting price hike that will triple the licence fees

OLD BOYS CLUB: Theatres hostile environments for women.

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paid by UK mobile network operating companies. The likes of EE, O2, Vodafone and Three must pay the government to use the 900MHz and 1800MHz radio frequency spectrum bands, which from October of next year will cost the industry £199.6 million per year.

THE number of German universities among the world’s top 200 has almost doubled since last year. LMU Munich was Germany’s highest ranking at number 29.

Rent-a-bunker A HIDDEN Stasi bunker on the outskirts of Berlin is available for rent for €3,000 a month. The nuclear bunker was built in the 1980’s.

A giant step THREE of the world’s tallest people have been in Germany to visit the specialist shoemaker who helps make their lives bearable. Georg Wessels has produced 500 pairs of shoes for the world’s tallest people over the last 30 years.

Job shift DENMARK: Almost 4,000 government jobs in Denmark will be moved out of the Copenhagen area to 38 other cities and towns to help create ‘better balance.’

Training help NORWAY: The Norwegian Army’s Combat Training Centre is to receive advanced training and simulation systems and system support from Saab. The order was issued by the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation and is worth about $16.8 million.

POWER generated by Germany’s wind farms by September surpassed last year’s total, thanks to favourable weather conditions and an expansion of wind farms, producing 59 billion kilowatt-hours so far this year.

THE new British Ambassador to Berlin, Sir Sebastian Wood, has said he hopes relations between the UK and Germany will become closer and that more young British people will move to Germany.

A LEADING female surgeon from Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has criticised operating theatres for being an ‘old boys club’ and being hostile environments for women.

SWEDEN: Residents in Jarbo in central Sweden are concerned about increasing wolf attacks after a wolf snatched a puppy from its garden in the town.

DENMARK. Postage costs in Denmark will almost double from January 1, 2016. First class letters will increase from the current 10 kroner to 19 kroner (€2.55).

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ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS: Number of foreign students at Dutch universities and colleges soared.

More and more people going Dutch CHEAPER student fees are a draw, particularly for British students THE number of foreign students at Dutch universities and colleges soared to 62,000 last academic year and now accounts for 9 per cent of the student body. Cheaper student fees are a draw, particularly for British students.

Police resignation HEAD of the Dutch national police force has resigned saying he no longer feels capable of seeing

DUTCH PRESS through the current reorganisation of the merger of 26 police regions into one single national police force.

Early English AN advisory body recommends

that children should learn English from the age of four, as soon as they begin at a Dutch primary school.

Weaker growth DUTCH industrial growth has weakened slightly, but companies report they are not too worried about problems in China and other developing countries.

Best place ACTRESS Claire Danes has spoken of her love of Berlin where she is filming the new season of Homeland. Speaking on the Ellen DeGeneres show she said the notorious Berghain club was the “best place on Earth.”

Dead or alive A WOMAN who was declared dead over 30 years ago after a man admitted to her murder, is alive. The woman, now 55, staged her own disappearance but refuses to tell police why or to contact her family.

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RUSSIAN P RESS

Underwater church HOPED to attract tourists to the peninsula

BLACK SEA: The world’s first underwater church for divers. CONSTRUCTION of the world’s first underwater Russian Orthodox church has begun in Crimea with divers placing a giant cross at the bottom of the Black Sea. It is hoped the underwater temple will draw tourists to the peninsula.

No tarmac A 500M stretch of a motorway in northern Moscow, that was stripped of its tarmac during a renovation programme, has still not been covered with new asphalt, worsening congestion on one of the city’s busiest roads.

Uni rising MOSCOW State University climbed 35 places to 161st on the Times Higher Education world university rankings list for 2015-16. It shares its place with the University of Miami in the USA.

Cemetery auction AN online auction for 100 family burial plots located in 13 of Moscow’s cemeteries is being held in November. The auction is part of a wider

Clinton hackers IT has been reported that Russian hackers tried at least five times to hack into Hillary Clinton’s private email account when she was secretary of state.

bid to improve the quality of the funeral services sector.

History change THE Kazakh Education Ministry will correct geography and history textbooks to remove references to Crimea as a Russian region. Moscow annexed Crimea

from Ukraine last year, but few nations have officially recognised the region as part of Russia.

End of conspiracy A RUSSIAN space enthusiast is asking for 800,000 rubles (€10,800) to fund the building of a spacecraft to prove that the Apollo moon landing really happened and finally ending conspiracy theories.

Baby sale A RUSSIAN woman is on trial for attempting to sell her five-month-old son through WhatsApp for 1.5 million rubles (€20,000).

Deep recession NOW, for the first time in the country’s history, millions of Russians who cannot pay back their debts will be able to file for bankruptcy. The measure is meant to ease the financial situation of people struggling with repayments amid a deep recession.

HILLARY CLINTON: Hacking attempt.

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MANOS LIMPIAS, a trade union which has a history of taking action against public figures, including the king’s sister, has laid a criminal complaint against Volkswagen AG’s three Spanish units and their chairmen.

MO FARAH: Gold medal winner promotes food company.

Quorn is gobbled up by Filipino firm QUORN FOODS, the meat substit u t e c o m p a n y, h as been sold to Monde Nissin in the Philippines for £550 million (€770 million). Produced in Yorkshire and advertised as a healthy product by Olympic gold medal winner Mo Farah, the food is produced from fungus and is available ei-

They are accused of defrauding consumers and the tax authorities as well as damaging the environment whilst the Spanish state could also face a civil liability case for failing to adequately supervise the carmaker. To add to their troubles, SEAT announced that the

‘My job is to think always about the future of our company’ Ralph Lauren on announcing that he was stepping down as CEO of his company.

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The amount SEAT will repay to the Spanish government for each ‘rogue’ diesel car sold.

ther on its own or in ready me a ls in clu d in g b u rg e rs and sausages. Currently employing 620 people in the UK and exporting to 15 countries, the management expect to not only increase the number of staff employed, but to also expand into the lucrative Asian market.

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Mint security GUNNEBO SPAIN, a subsidiary of a Swedish group, has won a €1.8 million contract to increase security at a banknote factory belonging to the Spanish Royal Mint. The factory contains a paper mill from which banknotes are printed and Gunnebo has been appointed to provide armoured panels to shield the factory.

Repsol sale REPSOL has announced that it has sold part of its piped gas business to Gas Natural Distribution and Redexis Gas for €652m. It has now surpassed its goal of raising €900m from the sale of non-strategic assets.

Battle is over EIGHTEEN lawsuits had been active between the companies, Microsoft and Google, relating to the use of technologies in mobile phones, Wifi and other areas but in a joint statement they have now said that they would ‘collaborate on certain patent matters.’

Worst quarter for four years STOCK markets around the world ended the third quarter of 2015 with a slight flurry of positive activity but overall it has been their worst quarter for four years. There were falls of between 7 per cent

‘$48.5 million (€43.4 million) are the single weekend gross takings in America for the children’s film ‘Hotel Transylvania 2,’ almost four times as much as the takings for its nearest rival.

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and 15 per cent with the Shanghai Index falling furthest, down 25 per cent. Confidence in stocks has been hit by the crisis in Greece, the Chinese slowdown and the threat of higher interest rates.

Spanish government, which offered subsidies of €1,000 for energy efficient car purchases, requires the manufacturer, rather than the consumer, to repay the money where emissions have been tampered with and now awaits details of the number of cars affected.

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New Spanish fund started FERNANDO BERNARD and Beltran Parages, former executives of Bestinver Asset Management, are starting a fund focused on undervalued equities in Spain and abroad. AzValor Asset Management SGIIC will be registered with the Spanish regulator and will include a mutual fund focused on Spanish and Portuguese equities with another for international equities.

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NET VOL 4,545.28 3,930.62 4,178.25 7,780.19 4,939.14 13,168.12 4,645.87 26,544.84 52,580.13 18,193.73 4,646.17 14,035.50 41,455.44 6,425.65 4,616.28 32,925.84 21,733.22 62,579.87 66,896.26 8,456.35 35,038.75 6,004.58 6,009.70 8,042.19 7,379.48 11,018.59 5,024.98 17,517.60 14,192.07 44,393.35 5,638.50 4,898.32 7,010.72 10,625.59 4,454.52 3,633.83 4,451.40 61,703.51 13,276.36 4,862.73 5,810.40 4,544.41 98,151.47 32,119.97 4,383.35 5,440.14 11,828.14 3,987.25 4,343.80 9,942.76

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NET VOL 5,057.37 8,327.37 9,897.60 14,060.17 53,687.32 8,706.33 8,257.80 3,785.24 3,817.77 6,695.79 3,773.51 34,404.21 11,824.77 9,379.40 9,449.72 6,244.26 35,852.40 3,661.87 42,676.83 12,574.62 31,229.35 12,621.95 20,543.89 61,807.06 39,070.97 4,529.00 4,090.42 59,814.18 5,451.63 4,917.56 6,281.16 5,232.91 26,624.33 17,894.97 10,258.67 3,930.01 4,518.41 14,856.27 4,452.55 16,492.71 7,671.95 6,402.81 14,503.32 4,916.92 7,338.41 34,422.38 6,304.06 54,165.45 8,518.12 9,835.35 17,907.82

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Most Advanced Edge Therapeutics, Inc. Sphere 3D Corp. XenoPort, Inc. Wynn Resorts, Limited EDAP TMS S.A. Carbylan Therapeutics, Inc. Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. REGENXBIO Inc. CalAmp Corp. Mid-Con Energy Partners, LP 3X Long Silver ETN Velocityshares

$ 17.48 $ 2.72 $ 4.32 $ 63.52 $ 4.31 $ 4.09 $ 9.21 $ 22.19 $ 18.20 $ 2.42 $ 13.85

4.54 0.67 0.84 11.81 0.66 0.62 1.34 3.18 2.55 0.32 1.75

35.09% 32.68% 24.14% 22.84% 18.08% 17.87% 17.03% 16.73% 16.29% 15.24% 14.46%

7.3699 0.53 10.3273 0.69 2.02 1.23 2.63 3.10 4.43 0.91 0.835

53.60% 17.79% 15.16% 14.50% 11.82% 10.29% 10.26% 9.79% 9.09% 8.90% 8.62%

Most Declined Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. $ 6.3801 Horsehead Holding Corp. $ 2.45 3X Inverse Silver ETN Velocityshares $ 57.79 Lantheus Holdings, Inc. $ 4.07 Capital Southwest Corporation $ 15.07 Daily 2X VIX ST ETN Velocityshares $ 10.72 Progress Software Corporation $ 23 ProShares UltraPro Short NASDAQ Biotechnology$ 28.56 Liberty Global plc $ 44.29 Adaptimmune Therapeutics plc $ 9.31 Dynamic Materials Corporation $ 8.855

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SOONER or later, Greece will start to dominate Euro-related news again, now that Alexis Tsipras and his left-wing party have been sworn back into power. After the latest general elections, Mr Tsipras breezed back into the poisoned hotseat with even more power than before. The anti-austerity leader had managed to strike a last-minute deal with its creditors for a sum of €86bn, preventing Greece from defaulting on its debts and being forced out of the Eurozone. Investors are still pointing to Greece’s long-term issues as the key indicator for Euro deterioration against most major counterparts into the first quarter of 2016.

ANTICIPATION: It is believed that the pound to euro rate could head towards 1.40. There is an air of anticipation that GBPEUR could start to head back towards

1.40 once the US finally starts to move its own interest rates.

In other news, the EU Quantitative Easing Programme (QE) may be allowed to continue beyond its scheduled expiry date of September 2016. After its early success and signs of real economic improvement, questions are starting to surface again as to whether the bond-purchasing programme may need to be extended, due mainly to slow growth and weak inflation figures. The latest figures for September actually showed that the Eurozone had ‘deflated’ as prices fell by 0.1 per cent. This is the first time in six months that the numbers have fallen into negative territory. President of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, had warned this could happen, so there were no sudden shocks for the market. There are expectations that Mr Draghi wants to keep the Euro relatively weak, especially against the greenback, as exports have been gaining from a frail currency pairing of EURUSD.

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SEPTEMBER saw consumer prices in Spain fall at their fastest rate in seven months, according to early estimates from the country’s National Statistics Institute (INE), partly due to lower energy costs. While retail sales continue to grow on the back of increasing demand, the overall view from the EU is that Spain is currently enjoying a period of negative inflation. There are indications that, for the first time in eight months, Germany will also record negative inflation during September. While high inflation is considered to be bad for any economy, less prominence is given to negative inflation but this latest news may not be welcomed by the European Central Bank, which has a programme of quantitative easing aimed at an overall inflation rate of 2 per cent across Europe, which it considers will help economic growth within the Eurozone.

Precious metal prices are under scrutiny from Swiss Authorities FOR many years, it has always been a tradition that in times of financial disturbance, precious metals in general, and gold in particular, are an ideal home for investments rather than stocks and shares. The metal has been particularly volatile since the global market turndown and both gold and silver have hit record prices. Although they have retrenched to some extent, they still stand at much higher levels than before the turn-down; gold more so than silver. Like so many other areas of finance, however, the question now arises as to whether these prices have been orchestrated over the years as authorities in Switzerland have announced a probe into global banks over the suspected manipulation of the price of precious metals. The Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) has said it will investigate seven banks saying it had “indications” that the banks had “possibly concluded illegal competition-defying deals.” Comco said its investigation will include Barclays, Deutsche Bank, HS-

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Further fall in Spanish inflation rate

GOLD EXCHANGE: Global banks are being investigated for the alleged price-fixing of a number of metals. BC, Mitsui, Morgan Stanley and Swiss banks Julius Baer and UBS over what it said were “possible price-fixing deals, especially in connection with spreads.” A ‘spread’ is defined as the differ-

ence between the bidding price and the actual price of a commodity or other asset. HSBC is already involved in a case of metal price-fixing in New York, where it is among several companies

that were accused of having conspired since 2007 to rig the twice-daily platinum and palladium fixings. Apart from these two metals, gold and silver are also included in the Swiss investigation.

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Sharp practice is a business killer reparably by a few letters in a national newspaper, a poor news report or negative comments in social media.

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

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ACCORDING to Forbes Entrepreneurs, 90 per cent of business start-ups will fail. I imagine the troops at Ypres had a better chance of survival. It seems rather disheartening to write out your company’s obituary before it is born. Running a business is akin to running a gauntlet. You set your hopes high, you invest, you set out your business plan and you work hard to make your business a success. Facing hard times, many businesses resort to dishonest practices to survive. I believe ‘sloppiness’ at the till to be institutionalised robbery. Overcharging or failure to record a discount happens far too often for it to be an oversight. I recall the Benidorm bar owner who advertised €1 pints. When the half-pint glasses were questioned, he replied: “These are Benidorm pints, señor.” In another Costa resort, a large beer and baguette was advertised for just €4. It was irresistible but fool’s gold, as the baguette was the

The number of business startups that are expected to eventually fail.

HARD TIMES: Many companies resort to dishonest practices to stay afloat. size of a finger. The assumption is that tourists are unlikely to return or remember. However, there is a drip-drip, toxic, effect on a resort’s reputation and also on the better-run businesses.

Thanks to the Internet and social media, people now enjoy a power to influence that a 1960s provincial newspaper editor could only dream of. A resort’s prosperity can be damaged ir-

Tourism thrives or fails on visitor experiences. It is not hard to imagine the negative outcome if tourists, returning to their home countries, slate a country or resort. Yet the solution is simple. It would take only a couple of tourist office staff to invite complaints and patrol tourist areas looking out for evidence of sharp practice. Those businesses resorting to cheating should be shown a ‘red card’ and their trading licence removed if they are repeat offenders. This simple solution would help to launder a resort’s image and all legitimate businesses would benefit as a result. Who knows, it may well reduce the number of failed businesses.

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Corbyn’s intent is hidden by rhetoric LABOUR leader promises equality but he intends to deliver us to our enemies LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT WATCHING ‘Comrade Corbyn’ address last week’s Labour Party Conference, I found myself experiencing odd twinges of deja vu. Then it dawned on me; his rhetoric was exactly like the conversations we had back in the 60s. The long ‘flower-power,’ ‘pot-inspired’ exchanges of young enthusiastic ideas on how we could change the world. Deep into the night we would discuss the dreams and ideals that would enable us all to live happily ever after in a conflict-free, loving environment; all with no idea at all how to turn our schemes into reality. Of course, we were hopelessly naive and, most important of all, extremely young and painfully ignorant of the ways of the world and its workings. However, in the main, we were completely harmless. And that’s where the similarity between Mr Corbyn and the flowerpower idealists of old falls down. This man is not some starry-eyed, naive youngster, hoping to turn the world into a

PEACE AND LOVE: Naive beliefs are for the young, not for experienced politicians.

peace loving Shangri-La. In my opinion he is a deceit riddled, extremely experienced, highly dangerous far-left operator, using these ideals to snare as many (mainly young) people as possible into embracing him as a kind of 21stcentury saviour who will lead his people to some euphoric Utopia. Of course, nothing could be further from the truth. I believe this man is fully aware that his policies will deliver us into Communism and the clutches of our enemies. Not his enemies of course; his record of embracing our adversaries has been well chronicled over the years. His are the politics of stealth. I shudder when I see the faces that gaze up at him. I saw the same look on the followers of David Koresh, Jim Jones and Charles Manson; all dangerous manipulators who also promised their followers they could lead them to the ‘Promised Land’ and who held far less influential positions than Jeremy Cobyn and his TUC cronies. No, I would be very wary indeed of Mr Corbyn. The devious leopards of the left seldom change their spots. Keep the faith, Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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8 - 14 October 2015 / Costa Blanca South

Be grateful you weren’t here

EWN

OUR VIEW

WE were warned against visiting the Baltic State, but decided to go anyway Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

SQUATTING between Poland and Latvia is insular malevolent Lithuania. After 10 blissful days in Latvia and Estonia we were warned against visiting this Baltic State but decided to go anyway. Speak English not Russian was the advice given. Problem; the Lithuanians dislike Russians but few speak English. At the border our documents were scrutinised by grim-faced border control officers. The Red Army departed in 1991 but left the Soviet mind-set behind. The following day our tetchy bus driver took us to Kaunas, parts of which resembles Berlin 1945. There, the clown hit the brakes so savagely an unfortunate lady passenger was catapulted against the bus windscreen shattering it. The ambulance and police arrived 20-minutes later; for all the use they were why did they bother? It doesn’t get any better in chip-on-its-shoulderland. It was now clear why a Lithuanian explained that commuters prefer the impersonality of the train as a travel alternative. That afternoon, our bus driver from hell examined our tickets; in large letters KAUNAS to KAUNAS AIRPORT €1.04. Having twice reassured my Russian speaking non-Russian wife of

Catalonia now dust has settled BUS SERVICE: Lithuanian commuters prefer the impersonality of the train. the airport destination we took our seats. We were 30-minutes into the 15km journey when she again sought reassurance. He brusquely told her; “We are not going to the airport, we are going to Vilnius,” which is in the opposite direction. Despite her distress and passengers’ alarm the driver refused to allow us to alight. As a consequence we were stranded in Lithuania for a further three days and incurred airline and hotel costs exceeding €750.

Of course we rattle the Lithuanian cage but the monkeys inside offer only a one-fingered salute. The State Department of Tourism and police are indifferent; if a driver of a public service vehicle doesn’t allow a passenger to alight it is false imprisonment; this is the law. The complicit bus companies suggest the labyrinth process of bureaucratic complaint simply to consider the issue. A Latvian friend tells me Ecolines Bus Service offer tickets for the 300km four-hour Riga to Vilnius trip at €4. No thanks, we prefer North Korea.

Two species of humanity! I HAVE come to the conclusion that there are two orders of humans on this planet 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.

WHAT the hell is wrong with people? Last week it was reported that a dog whose legs had been tied together had been rescued from a canal in Rojales. The week before, a disturbing picture of a number of dead cats was published in one of the local papers. They were subjects of a mass poisoning in Pilar de la Horadada and more are thought to have died the same way. In our own Los Dolses neighbourhood, two cats - both wearing collars and obviously somebody’s pets - have also been poisoned. On Saturday whilst enjoying our regular morning coffee, we observed a young girl struggling with a decrepit looking pet carry basket which she took into the nearby Little Pod charity shop. We could see her in conversation with one of the volunteers, gesturing toward the basket, after several minutes of

ENCHANTING KITTENS: Our three temporary residents.

THERE has been something more than a little suggestive of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland about the run up to the Catalan elections. There were however a few jokers in the pack as Tweedledum was played by Artur Mas, president of the pro-secession party and Tweedledee was well portrayed by prime minister Mariano Rajoy. As the simple election became a referendum in the eyes of Mr Mas, so he became the Knave of Hearts in the eyes of Mr Rajoy. Rather than shout ‘Off with his head,’ the prime minister became the King of Hearts as first Mr Mas and his party were investigated for alleged fraud and then members were charged with conducting an illegal referendum in 2014. The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party saw Jean-Claude Juncker, assisted by March Hare Angela Merkel and Dormouse David Cameron all join in on the side of Spain warning Mr Mas of the dire consequences of declaring independence. The fact that less than 50 per cent of those who voted supported the secessionist parties didn’t really bother Mr Mas and he indicated that within 18 months the autonomous community of Catalonia would be ready to launch itself as the newest country in Europe. Then - they all woke up. Hopefully after the ritual clashing of horns, there will be a sensible solution.

which, curiosity got the better of my wife and she went to investigate. The upshot is, we now have some new temporary residents in the shape of three enchanting kittens. Little Pod, like all such animal charities are simply overflowing with strays and were unable to take in these three, and although it is out of the question that we can accommodate them on a permanent basis, we felt bound to provide temporary protection. It seems that the young girl had found them dumped beside a rubbish bin near the market in Playa Flamenca and had struggled for over half a mile to the charity shop only to be told ‘no room at the inn.’ We already have two rescued cats of our own, so as much as we would love to give these guys a permanent address, we now have the problem of finding safe homes for these lively and thoroughly engaging characters.All because Now we somebody regarded them as trash. want to When I think of these extremes of huhear your views. man behaviour - cruelty and compassion - I have come to the YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE conclusion that there are two or- YOUR OPINION ders of humans on this planet - one www.euroweeklynews.com a sub species of the other.

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New partner hard to please What’s in a (bridge) name?

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

THE Puente de la Constitucion de 1812 - Cadiz’s new bridge uniting the capital and Puerto Real - is already called La Pepa. Spain’s anachronistically democratic first constitution was declared in 1812 on March 19 and because this is also the saint’s day of every Jose and Josefina, La Constitucion de Cadiz was soon known as La Pepa. Some memories appear to be very near the surface, even as long as 103 years later.

ARTUR MAS has a habit of calling early elections and reducing his parliamentary majority each time. When, in 2012, he lost CiU’s overall majority, he negotiated support from the radical nationalist republican party, ERC. True to form, Mas’s 2015 ticket, Junts pel Si, also lacks an overall majority and he needs the anti-system separatist party CUP. If Mas thought he had problems satisfying ERC’s Oriol Junqueras’s independence demands, his work will be cut out for him with Antonio Baños.

Two bad losers THERE was no Third Way of dialogue before the Cataluña regional elections; that plebiscite that wasn’t. There was only national president Mariano Rajoy’s way and regional president Artur Mas’s way. Neither listened to the other before and neither is listening now. Both men are bad losers and the only way either of them can go is along

ARTUR MAS: Cataluña’s Regional President will have his work cut out. a one-way street leading to absolutely nowhere. The pro-independence faction, Junts pel Si and CUP, won more seats in the Cataluña parliament than the other parties together but only received 47.8 per cent of the total number of votes. Ironically, had the national government atho-

rised an independence referendum, the majority of Catalans would not have voted for it.

Dream on, boy A 13-YEAR-OLD BOY in Madrid is indignant because the mayor, Manuela Carmena, is

going to withdraw the Bullfighting School’s subsidy. “They can’t play like this with aficionados and a boy’s dreams,” complained Daniel Perez, one of its pupils. Let’s hope that they can and they do. If he wants to wear pink stockings and tight satin trousers embroidered with sequins while he slaughters bulls, he should try asking an overpaid celebrity matador to subsidise his apprenticeship instead.

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8:50am Minder Modern-day reimagineering on the classic comedydrama. 9:50am The Chase 10:50am Magnum, P.I. 11:50am The Professionals Action-packed drama series about two criminalintelligence agents. 12:50pm The Sweeney 1:55pm Minder Modern-day reimagineering on the classic comedydrama. 2:55pm Motorway Patrol 3:25pm Motorway Patrol 3:50pm Gunsmoke 4:55pm Magnum, P.I. 6:00pm BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge 11:00pm Benidorm 12:10am Maximum Conviction 1:10am FYI Daily 1:15am Maximum Conviction 2:15am Hell on Wheels 3:10am Hell on Wheels

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I, Frankenstein The Package Brick Mansions Jaws Ironclad: Battle for Blood Gravity Noah Brick Mansions Rage I, Frankenstein Starship Troopers

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7:00am Sex Ed 8:45am The Top Ten Show 2015 9:00am Superfast 10:45am Miss Meadows Dramatic thriller about a prim elementary school teacher who moonlights as a guntoting vigilante. 12:30pm The Gambler 2:30pm Lovesick 4:15pm Pan: On Set Special 4:45pm Unbroken 7:15pm Miss Meadows Dramatic thriller about a prim elementary school teacher who moonlights as a guntoting vigilante. 9:00pm The Gambler 11:00pm Unbroken 1:20am Sex Ed 3:00am Superfast 4:45am Lovesick

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Tourists are getting fed up with all animal abuse in Spain I REFER to your article about the Mijas donkeys in last week’s paper (1578). Like many other tourists we love the Mijas Pueblo and there is nothing against people trying to make a living with donkey carts. But there are rules to follow all the way. These are living creatures with the same feelings like humans, so if they need to work, they need to be taken GOOD care of. Meaning getting proper food and being able to drink in the extreme heat of Spain. Also standing and waiting for the next ride they should have shade. And of course they shouldn’t be beaten! If the owners fail on these points, their licence should be taken away and they shouldn’t be allowed to execute their profession any more. The video of the beating and dragging the donkey is not only harmful to the animal, but also to tourism! Fact is that tourists are getting fed up with all animal abuse in Spain, whether it is concerning the donkeys, the hunting, the bullfighting and abandoning domestic animals. It gives Spain a very bad name. Wietse Haak, Netherlands by email

Good for her! WHILE reading your newspaper I came across the article where Amina Axelsson jumped the bullring with a protest sign. All I can say is : GOOD FOR HER! Same as Peter Janssen from Holland and Victoria Ruiz from Spain. We have to get more attention for these atrocities that are still being done to these poor creatures. Let us not forget we are talking about mammals. They have the same feelings as human beings, like pain and fear. What is wrong with people that they can enjoy the torture, pain and death of an innocent animal? On top of that it is subsidised by the European Union. Also a lot of town halls support the bullfighting. In the meantime, thousands of people can’t get proper health care or education because of the lack of money. In other words: This cruel-

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needs to be given back to the homeless man and a full investigation started. The homeless man was so very upset and the puppy why the people watching did not help is beyond me. Are we all not willing to help a fellow human beings? Norah Button, via website

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Keep up the good work CONCERNING the article, ‘Mijas donkey taxi the next step’: I hope all this works out as it sounds as if this man is very sincere in this situation and it sounds a very good idea! There must be quite a few people that live up there who would volunteer a couple of hours a week to this scheme... wish I lived there, I know I would! Beautiful place and especially only children/light weight teenagers on the donkeys. I was there in June and they are lovely creatures. I have been and visited on a few occasions over the years and they are one of the attractions, but I always feel sorry for them with heavy adults sitting on them. Keep up the good work. Barbara Russell, via website

ty HAS to stop NOW. Don’t EVER visit bullfighting. Thank you. Mary Bloemendaal, Mijas, by email

Nothing new WITH reference to Leapy’s column, I have an acquaintance here in Holland whose sole function is to provide Saudi money to build mosques. I guess they finance the building of mosques in most countries.

Nothing new there. Perhaps they feel that it puts them in the good books of their almighty. It would appear that they are not building enough, because the loss of devotee’s lives in Mecca continues to be horrendous. Year in, year out. As good catholics often say. ‘The Lord works in mysterious ways.’ You bet your butt he does. When an Iraqi journalist friend of mine in London, chided his Saudi bosses for constantly knocking the decadent west, he politely

pointed out, ‘Who Built your Car, your Boat, your Computer, your Watch, your Radio, your iPhone… etc..’ They arrogantly replied that they did not need to develop any of these things because the West provides them in exchange for OUR oil. ‘Hmmn,’ Roy Leon, via website

Paris puppy snatch SHAME on you madam the puppy

THE main problem on Spanish roads are: Driving too close to the vehicle in front, talking while on the phone, cutting people up when exiting a road and not respecting the give way signs, but then if you don’t actually teach people how to drive properly then what do they expect! For years they have been going on about speeding and fining people as much as they can to bring more money in. Although speeding is a factor for some road accidents it is the above that are the main cause of accidents as I see it. Mike, via website

Sounding the death knell ANYONE who is **** enough to vote Corbyn in as the new PM at the next election will sound the death knell for this once great country of ours. Mind you, when more people understand what a buffoon he is he will disappear. Roy Peters, via website

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

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Unscramble the name of a famous retired British track and field athlete: CREAM VEST

...the interviewer slid his laptop across the table and said “sell this to me.” I closed the screen, unplugged it, and left. I ignored his calls for about three hours. When I did answer, he said “Where is my laptop?!” “You wanna buy it?”

Unscramble the name of a South American capital city (one word): EMOTIVE NOD

Hexagram

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

Cast: Rosamund Pike, Shiloh Fernandez, Nick Nolte, Camryn Manheim, Illeana Douglas, Rumer Willis, Alexi Wasser, Billy Slaughter Director: Fouad Mikati Miranda (Rosamund Pike) is a nurse and lovely friend who agrees to a blind date and is faced with the wrong man. William (Shiloh Fernandez) attacks her brutally and is later convicted and locked away for the crime. However, Miranda can no longer navigate the world after her trauma and begins contacting William at the prison, first by letter and then face to face. When he is paroled and comes looking for her, Miranda takes the opportunity for revenge.

Susanna Griso, October 8, TV presenter.

Spanish journalist and TV presenter. She has two children and is married to Carles Torras who, like her, is a journalist.

David Cameron, October 9, Politician, 49 Conservative politician who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2010. He helped form and led the first coalition government of the United Kingdom since the Second World War and is the youngest Prime Minister in almost 200 years. Chris Tarrant, October 10, TV Presenter, 69 Came to prominence as presenter of children’s Saturday morning programme TisWas, went on to become a DJ on radio and then received mainstream recognition as the original host of the popular UK game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Bobby Charlton, October 11, Footballer, 78 English soccer legend who spent 17 years with Manchester United and 12 years with England's national team in a career that spanned from 1956 to 1976; led England to a World Cup Championship in 1966. Hugh Jackman, October 12, Actor, 47 Australian actor best known for playing Wolverine in the X-Men film series. His other credits include Prisoners, The Prestige, Les Miserables, Pan, Van Helsing and Australia. David Haye, October 13, Boxer, 35 Professional boxer from England and WBA Heavyweight champion known as The Hayemaker. He also held WBA, WBO, WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titles Sir Cliff Richard, October 14, Singer, 75 British singer born in India who has sold more than 250 million records internationally and has a very loyal and protective female fan base.

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YOUR STARS SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Your workaday, family and financial trends offer little respite from ironing out a variety of comings and goings. This is partly because not everyone is being co-operative, but it would be a big mistake to rock any boats close to you. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) If you’re single, get out and about, and if you’re job hunting or working towards a particular result, stay on course. This is definitely a phase to follow your instincts. With the spotlight on your social, home and self-motivated activities, you could be in for some unexpected surprises. Nothing is ever lost by trying. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your ambitious streak will be in full flow. Stay glued to what you do best, and it will be much easier to get others on your side. The new Moon in Capricorn will heighten your chances of making the right contacts or receiving some useful advice. If you’re tempted to buy homerelated items or useful gadgets, budget with care. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) During at least one part of your week the glamorous Sun comes out to shine, and together with the new Moon in realistic Capricorn, sweeps across your working, home and social life. Go-getters will definitely benefit from whatever moves are afoot. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Trust your instincts about those who

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Regardless of the weather or other mixed blessings, you should try and get off the grindstone. Although the emphasis seems to be on home, family and practical property tasks, you’ll be running true to Libran form, trying to help everyone around you. Don’t forget that the planets are positively geared towards fresh steps and new projects. chop and change. Chill out on Tuesday, and start planning next year’s ideas with the Sun making friendly aspects with determined Saturn, you should be concentrating on promoting all you have to offer. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Be ready for a refreshing cycle of possibilities, as the Sun is in charge of your short and long-term aspirations. Regardless of what is happening in the background, or whatever thankless tasks niggle you on Wednesday and Friday, your efforts will reward you at work, or wherever you need to improve your situation. Meanwhile, watch your diet. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) You, of all the signs, best know the value of taking each day as it happens. It’s the old story of making time to catch up with life’s little routines. Spread your efforts, and you’ll reach your goals much faster. The tempo is picking up, and what you encounter will confirm that you’re getting somewhere. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Both kind-hearted Venus and butterfly

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10-Star Quiz THE APPLE OF MY EYE 1. According to Greek mythology, what was the name of the group of nymphs who were guardians (with the aid of a watchful dragon) of a tree of golden apples in a garden located beyond the Atlas Mountains at the western border of Oceanus, the river encircling the world? 2. The mnemonic ‘always eat an apple says a nurse’ is used to remember the seven what? 3. What are the surnames of the two ‘Steves’ who co-founded Apple, along with Ronald Wayne, in April 1976? 4. What is the French word for apple? 5. What name is often given to the projection at the front of the neck formed by the thyroid cartilage of the larynx, often prominent in men? 6. Which French region of Lower Normandy (Basse-Normandie) gives its name to a dry apple brandy? 7. Which fruit was once known as a ‘love apple’? 8. Which of the following is not the name of a variety of apple: Beauty of Bath, Charles Ross, Egremont Russet, Laxton’s Epicure or Scots Dumpy? 9. Which salad, named after a famous US hotel, is typically made from apples, walnuts, celery and mayonnaise? 10. Which US city is often nicknamed the ‘Big Apple’? Not a lot of people know that… apples are a member of the rose family 1. HESPERIDES, 2. CONTINENTS (Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa, South America, Antarctica, North America), 3. STEVE JOBS and STEVE WOZNIAK, 4. POMME, 5. ADAM’S APPLE, 6. CALVADOS, 7. TOMATO, 8. SCOTS DUMPY - which is a breed of chicken, 9. WALDORF SALAD, 10. NEW YORK

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Mercury flutter with luck. This week’s planetary sound-bites suggest that you widen your social circle and conquer new horizons. Also, the lively Sun is ready to dawn on a positive outlook for any long-term changes. Forget the hassles, and dig deep. Take Thursday and the weekend in your stride. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) If you cannot avoid conflicting opinions or certain odds and ends, accept them and show just how tactful you can be. You might not hold a winning hand, but at one point you’ll be able to teach as well as learn. In your head-to-head discussions, leave things as they are until the signs are right. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Even if you’ve been feeling out of sorts or confused about a certain person or your future, it won’t be long before you get a clearer picture. All things change eventually, so don’t apply any unnecessary pressure to yourself or others. You’ll be surprised at how much better you feel, especially if you’re expecting a gleam of hope. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Considering some of the things that are about to happen, you’ll be wise to follow your feelings. Your ability to analyse and understand other people is one of your supreme assets. The links between your job, personal and family lives suggest that you need to be a jot more flexible. Remember, you were born to succeed.

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

TARGET: Average: 7 Good: 9 Very good: 13 Excellent: 16

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION calf fact fail fair fiat flat flit frat frit haft half lift raft rift calif craft faith filar filch filth firth fitch flair flirt frail flitch airlift CHAIRLIFT

SOUND OF THE WEEK Disclosure Caracal Released by Island The second studio album by English DJ duo featured three official singles: Holding On, Omen and Jaded. They have been praised by the critics thanks to their hook-happy pop structures.

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Across 1 Mix curds at teatime for this dessert (7) 5 Races around troubles (5) 8 Brave group from Mount Ribense (5) 9 Sweet desert traveller buries Egyptian god (7) 10 Sage going out for a long time (4) 11 Eight are odd-looking lot (8) 13 Current form for master? (6) 15 Romeo following beam (6) 18 Torn, battered Bible swapped for summer shirt (8) 19 Prohibits saloons (4) 22 High ground cleft by rushing stream? (7) 23 An advance, we hear, on its own (5) 24 Breaks useful for snooker players (5) 25 Woman with others on a mountain (7)

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5 Icon’s car damaged coming from a Mediterranean island? (8) 6 Rent man injured in scrap (7) 7 Dorsal vertebra contains soothing ointment (5) 12 Anonymous travelling salesmen (8) 14 Gives back about turns (7)

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16 In regard to deference (7) 17 Fellow the French say is kind (6) 18 Coach tour diverted going round square (5) 20 Rebuilt abode using clay (5) 21 Ignoble foundation (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 22 represents B and 26 represents Z, so fill in B every time the figure 22 appears and Z every time the figure 26 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 Specimens (7) 5 Categories (5) 8 Break down (7) 9 In the middle of (5) 10 Whole amount (5) 11 Have an aversion to (7) 12 At all times (6) 14 Consider or hold as true (6) 17 Heating apparatus (7) 19 Reposes (5) 22 Coldness (5) 23 Form a mental picture (7) 24 Threaded metal fastener (5) 25 Digits of the hand (7)

Down 1 Beginning (5) 2 Had in mind (5) 3 Feelings of allegiance (7) 4 Standing firm (6) 5 Sides (5) 6 Supply (7) 7 Part or division (7) 12 Acts upon (7) 13 Brave or experienced fighter (7) 15 Sure, confident (7) 16 Faith (6) 18 Permit (5) 20 Take hold of (5) 21 Small hard fruits (5)

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

7 Repair, 8 Leaves, 9 Fade, 10 Presents, 11 Adapted, 13 Reply, 15 Eager, 17 Leisure, 20 Organise, 21 Half, 22 Severe, 23 Solved. Down: 1 Demand, 2 Wage, 3 Gripped, 4 Sleek, 5 Careless, 6 Dental, 12 Prepares, 14 Reverse, 16 Agreed, 18 Relief, 19 Fires, 21 Hill.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Cena, 3 Stamp, 8 Respuesta, 9 Acebo, 10 Spade, 12 Ama de casa, 14 Loyal, 15 Para. Down: 1 Cucharas, 2 Nurse, 4 Thursday, 5 Más, 6 Espoleta, 7 Cacerola, 11 Araña, 13 Ajo.

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Across 1 Pleasant (9) 8 Salir (5) 9 Usuarios (5) 11 Room (in a house) (4) 12 Mass (religious) (4) 14 Fecha (día preciso) (4) 16 Side (of person) (4) 19 Temprano (5) 21 Corto (longitud, distancia) (5) 22 Direcciones (9) Down 2 Vidrio (material) (5)

3 Birds (4) 4 Blue (4) 5 Mentira (embuste) (3) 6 Fontanero (7) 7 Seat (place to sit) (7) 10 Triste (persona) (3) 13 Todo (en su totalidad) (3) 15 Arriba (indicando situación) (5) 17 Yesterday (4) 18 Bears (animals) (4) 20 Rojo (color) (3)

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The following set of phobias may sound odd, amusing or even funny but they are not so humorous for those who suffer them, as they usually include fears of objects or situations regarded as normal for the rest of us mortals. 1. Phobophobia - Fear of phobias This ‘fear of fears’ includes symptoms such as intense anxiety and panic attacks. It is also described as the fear of developing a phobia. It is linked to the generalised anxiety disorder and it differentiates itself from other kinds of phobias by the fact that there is no external stimulus which triggers it, but rather internal sensations.

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2. Ablutophobia - Fear of washing Ablutophobia (from Greek ebliut, ‘to wash’) is an abnormal fear of bathing, washing or cleaning that appears to be more common amongst children and women. Like many phobias, it is usually linked to a traumatic past event. Others claim to have developed the condition after watching Alfred Hitchcock’s movie Psycho. 3. Coulruphobia - Fear of clowns This surprisingly common phobia is believed to be caused by sufferers not being able to know who lies behind the excessive make-up, red nose and colourful wigs. Some researchers have found a link between the release of the movie IT by Steven Spielberg, about a killer crown, and an increase in diagnosed cases of coulruphobia. 4. Neophobia - Fear of new things Also known as cainotophobia, it’s the fear of anything new or unfamiliar. It can be manifested by an unwillingness to try new things or change a situation due to a fear of losing what one has or never being happy again. It can also manifest as food neophobia, which is common amongst young children. One of its causes has to do with parents showing an avoidance of situations or foods.

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OMPALOPHOBIA: Some fear the mere sight of a bellybutton. 5. Philophobia - Fear of falling in love This phobia has been described as an abnormal and persisting fear of falling in love or creating an emotional bond. It can result in physical symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath and the need to escape from a potential love interest. Most doctors believe it is caused due to the person’s memories of failed past relationships or the fear of being rejected.

extreme panic or desperation when the sufferer’s separated from his or her phone. It also includes symptoms such as not being able to focus on work or conversation and feeling as though the phone is ringing when it is not. Phone ‘detox’ camps are taking place in different corners of the world, where the use of smartphones and other electronic devices is completely banned.

6. Ompalophobia - Fear of belly buttons Sufferers are terrified of having their belly buttons touched or touching other’s; sometimes even the sight can throw them into a panic attack. Main causes involve having hurt their belly button when children after poking it or finding dirt inside it; others are scared their guts could ‘spill out’ from it.

9. Hypnophobia - Fear of sleep Also known as clinophobia or somniphobia it is believed to be caused by irrational fear of losing control or from frequent and recurring nightmares. Sufferers also claim to feel anxiety over the loss of time which could be spent doing other tasks. Patients can also become hypnophobic after sleeping through a traumatic event such as a fire or a break-into their homes.

7. Triskaidekaphobia - Fear of the number 13 It is described as the fear and avoidance to use the number 13. It is closely connected with the notion of this number as ‘unlucky’ due to the idea that Judas, who was the 13th disciple to sit at the table during the Last Supper, was who betrayed Jesus. It is common in certain Asian countries to avoid the number 13 floor in buildings. 8. Nomophobia - Fear of being without your phone No-mobile-phone phobia can cause feelings of

10. Pteronophobia - Fear of feathers The phobia also includes a fear of being tickled by feathers; it is also related to the fear of tickles. Some sufferers recall events of being tickled until being out of breath and later associating being tickled with being unable to breath, or having the risk of dying if tickled too hard.

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Apparently I went away on holiday! I’M quite happy to wind up cold callers Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man AS I have been retired now for some years I have a lot of time on my hand. This, of course, is something cold callers don’t know and although I don’t need someone to sort out my PPI I’m quite happy to wind them up! “Hi, is this a good time to talk to you about PPI?” Me: “Sure”. Fifteen minutes later I say, “Excuse me, can you start again as I have short term memory loss and I don’t remember why you called me or did I call you? Is that you? Mum/Dad?” Then they hang up and I’ve killed more time. But my favourite phone call is from the bank: “Hello is that Mr Senker? This is Mary from HSBC”. “Yes it’s me.” Mary: “OK I just need to ask you some

security questions”. Me: “What? You called me, you know it’s me!” Mary: “Yes but before I can continue I need you to answer a few questions.” Me: “How do I know you are Mary from HSBC? I need YOU to answer some questions. So what’s your mother’s maiden name? Your first car? The name of your first pet?” This goes on for a few minutes and we finally decide that we are both who we say we are, or in her case I am the person she phoned. On MY mobile phone! So what’s the problem? Apparently I went on holiday without telling them! “Sorry why do I have to tell you I’m going on holiday?” “Because we noticed your card was used in a hotel in Las Vegas.” “You mean the hotel I booked with this credit card six months ago and the same card I paid for the flight with?” “Err yes.” So another 20 minutes gone. What shall I do now? Maybe Movistar or Orange will phone me and I can listen to someone rattling off to me in Spanish for 10 minutes before I say “Lo siento no hablo Espanol.”

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New traffic laws for children in vehicles 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. NEW traffic laws came into force last week in Spain with the main objective of protecting children in cars. Now, all children measuring 135cm in height or less must ride in the rear seats of a vehicle, irrespective of their age, and they must be in the correct seat and restraint according to their age and weight. There are a number of exceptions to the rules, for example, when the vehicle does not have rear seats, when all rear seats are already occupied by others under the same characteristics and where it is not possible to install approved child seat restraints in those rear seats. Children can then sit in the front seat but must still wear the appropriate restraint until they are taller than 150cm and then they can use the vehicle seat belt. This amendment of article 117 also stipulates that child restraints must be installed in the vehicle in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer. The modification of this law reflects the scientific evidence from numerous studies that demonstrate the benefit of children travelling in the rear seats of vehicles in order to strengthen their protection. A study in the USA looked at 5,751 vehicle occupants under the age of 15 who had suffered a serious car incident. The study showed that sitting in the back seat had a protective effect with respect to serious injury or death. A further study in Aus-

CHILD SAFETY: Rear seats to be used. tralia concluded that the risk of death in children under the age of four involved in an incident whilst travelling was doubled if they sat in the front. The risk of death was four times higher if the child was under the age of one. Not only is the risk of injury higher in the front seats, but also the severity of injuries sustained, according to the Crash Injury Research Engineering Network (CIREN). Spain’s DGT has also seen growing concerns for safety of children in vehicles. In 2014, two of the 14 children under 12 years of age who were killed whilst travelling in vehicles were not wearing any safety device at the time of the accident.

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Can the President act on his own? At our AGM in 2014, an item on the agenda was eventually withdrawn by the President after a debate in which every speaker opposed his plan. Now in 2015, this item from the 2014 agenda item As you describe it, the item was discussed but never voted. This means the President was never authorised to put the measure into effect, especially if it requires the spending of Community money. Yes, the proper procedure now is to call an EGM to discuss the plan and to vote on it. In fact, the proper procedure would

has been implemented. Other than a health or safety issue, is this in order? Should there have been an Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss the merits of the issue again? RD (Mallorca)

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have been to vote on the issue at the time rather than dropping it. Unless there is some specific information missing, it seems the President acted improperly. Note also any member present at the meeting can call for a vote on the issue at hand when he feels that further discussion is not helpful.

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World Before your weightSight loss journey, take a Day photo of yourself OCTOBER 8 is World Sight Day, with the theme of eye care for all. To support this initiative and offer quality eye care for everyone, Specsavers Opticas has introduced a cutting edge new way of selecting and fitting customers’ glasses, using imaging software on tablet devices. Digital Precision Eyecare, ensures everyone receives the right professional care and advice in frame selection and dispensing for their prescription, vision and lifestyle needs. José Ángel Moral-Tajadura, Business Development Director of Specsavers Opticas says: ‘This is very clever kit and gets customers much more involved with the frames and lens selection. It’s a quick and easy process which ensures a perfect fit every time.’ Following an eye examination, the optical team assists customers in selecting their preferred glasses. Imaging software on a tablet is then used to take an image of them wearing the glasses, which in turn captures a range of essential dispensing measurements. These are unique to the customer and their chosen glasses.

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Children’s day in fiesta celebrations OCTOBER fiestas continue with the Big Heads parade in San Fulgencio and Moors and Christians in Crevillente By Gemma Quinn CHILDREN get their turn tomorrow (Friday October 9) as the local towns in fiesta mode dedicate a day of entertainment to younger members of the community. San Fulgencio In San Fulgencio at 10am there is a parade of the Big Heads accompanied by flute and drums through the village at 10am and children’s games at 10.30am with sandwiches and drinks provided for the children before a foam party at 12.30pm. There is the paella competition at 2pm and traditional ribbon race at 5pm in the municipal marquee. The fiestas in honour of the patron saint, the Virgen del Remedio, then continue on Saturday October 10 when there is the Techni Music Festival at the municipal marquee and a tractor driving contest on October 11 at 10am in Calle Pau Gasol. The annual neighbourhood dinner is at 10pm with music by

FIESTA: Last year's children’s games entertained the little ones all day. La Vendetta band in the municipal marquee (bring your own food and drink). Urbanisation La Marina hosts the fifth annual fun run on October 18 from 10am and a concert takes place in the Cardenal Belluga Municipal Theatre at 7.30pm. The fiesta celebrations close on

October 25 with a children’s musical at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre from 8pm. Los Montesinos The town also hosts their day dedicated to children on Friday October 9 from 11am with bouncy castles and family games. At 5pm there is a parade in the

streets accompanied by participants of the ribbon race and Queens and Ladies in Waiting. Then the traditional Ribbon Race takes place in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento at 6pm. Make your own ribbon and participate, although you must first register at the town hall in advance. At 7pm there is the slow bike race where the ultimate goal is to be the last across the finish line. The day then ends at 10pm with the third edition of the contest ‘feel like a star’ in search of talented singers in the Plaza Sagrado Corazón. Register with Esther on 646 858 629 or Javi on 649 138 063. The festivities continue on Sunday with the family bicycle day which leaves at 10am from the Colegio Público Virgen del Pilar. Registration takes place from 9.30am. At 11.30am the sports centre hosts the infant, junior and senior ping pong championship followed by a parade from 7.30pm with the participation of many

groups and dance schools. After the parade there will be a party at the fairground. Crevillente The town of Crevillente is this weekend hosting its annual Moors and Christians fiestas. Tomorrow (Friday) there is the children’s entrance parade at 6pm from the Puertas de Orihuela in the Parque Telmo Vela, finishing at the Plaza de la Constitucion. The enactment commences at 8.30pm with the Moors in the castle and the Christians send their ambassador to ask for a surrender resulting in war. On Saturday October 10, at 7.30am there is the early morning parade of the Moors and Christians through the streets of the town with the official parade of the Moors through the Plaza de la Constitucion at 11am. The same commences on Sunday October 11 but at 11am it is the official parade of the Christians.

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Firahogar exhibition FIRAHOGAR is the next event to be hosted by the IFA exhibition centre by Alicante-Elche airport. It opens from October 16-18 and October 23-25, offering a wide choice in furniture and décor from the province with more than 100 businesses showing their products at the best prices. Whilst able to view the latest trends in home furnishings and décor, exhibitors will also have special feria prices. Admission is €8 or in advance at €5 via www.tienda.feria-alicante.com/es

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Holistic healing THE next Chatters meeting will take place on October 21 starting at 10.30am for 11am at the Pasty Shack in Rio Nalon, Los Alcazares. Guest speaker is Rob McLernon from the Acacia centre who specialises in Holistic Therapy and Healing. Rob will be on hand to tell you more about holistic therapy and to answer questions. You can also enjoy free refreshments, join in the quiz and other activities. Tickets will also be on sale for the Chatters’ Christmas Lunch which will take place at the Pasty Shack on December 16.

The group provides invaluable advice and information to stroke victims and their carers in addition to physical and psychological therapy to aid rehabilitation. Members meet every Friday from 2.45pm at the annexe behind Age Concern in La Siesta. For further information please visit the website at: www.torreviejastrokesupport.com or email: strokesupportgroup@hotmail.com

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More mortgages taken out so far this year in Spain JULY was the 14th month in a row to show an increase although the rise was smaller than in June cent more mortgages were t aken out f or hom es i n Spain than in the same period last year, and the total amount borrowed increased by 25.5 per cent, the statistics revealed.

By Eleanor Hawkins THE number of home mortgages taken out in Spain increased in July for the 14th consecutive month, new data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) has revealed. Altogether, 21,863 mortgages were signed during the mo n t h , 2 1 . 8 p e r c e n t more than in July 2014, although t h e i n c r e a se w as smaller than in June, when 26.3 per cent more people took o u t m o r t g a g e s c o mpared to a year before. O ver t h e f i r st sev en months of the year, 21.2 per

€2.2bn total amount borrowed by home-buyers in July this year

BORROWING: Andalucia has registered the most new mortgages.

The average amount borr owed i n Jul y r eached €104,402, 3.9 per cent more than last July and the total amount lent reached more than €2.2 billion.

Meanwhile, the average interest rate for mortgages on hom es f el l t o 3.37 per cent in July whereas a year beforehand it was 3.9 per cent. Andalucia was the Spanish region that registered the most new mortgages on homes in July (3,737), foll owed by Madr i d ( 3,418) and Cataluña (3,406), yet when i t cam e t o t he t ot al amount borrowed positions wer e swapped wi t h t he hi ghest f ound i n Madr i d (€541.7 million), followed by Cataluña (€410.2 mill i on) and Andal uci a (€329.6 million).

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Figures show an increase in new builds NEW building licence applications have increased again this year, the Ministry of Public Works and Development has reported. Da t a r e l e a se d b y th e min is try h as reve a l e d t h a t o v e r th e firs t s e v en months of this year a total of 28,870 applications were made for new building works, 70 per cent of them for blocks of flats. The upward trend, which began last year, therefore continues and if the average monthly figures continue to the end

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Spain has some of the best wine and properties but beware; there’s a catch John Graham The property expert

A FRIEND of mine recently invited me to join him for a glass of wine at his place. Nothing unusual about that, I know; it happens every day, but this was no ordinary wine or place. Oh, did I mention that my friend is seriously wealthy and when I arrived at his place he had a bottle of Vega Sicilia ready to serve in a crystal glass accompanied by jamon serrano. That’s the one that’s fed on acorns. He’s a true connoisseur of wine and of all high-quality things and he explained why we were having a bottle of Ribera del Duero’s finest; it was a ‘thank you’ for providing him with the luxury villa he wanted but didn’t think he could find. Well, the villa was designed and

SCARCITY: Just like fine wines, the best properties are hard to find. built by one of my top architect friends and I had controlled the building process to ensure quality throughout and yes, it was a Jaw-Dropping Design in a Wow-Factor Location, with state of the art fittings. As we sat drinking our wine, he explained that Vegas Sicilia, founded

in 1864, rivals the best wines in the world such as the great Bordeaux and Burgundy wines. It is made with Tempranillo grapes and blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec, which age very well. They even have their own oak forest on the estate to control the

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real estate, but there’s a catch. Similar to the shortage of Vegas Sicilia wine, there is a small supply of readily available, Jaw-Dropping Properties in Wow-Factor Locations in Spain and that is a problem. With 75 per cent of all luxury properties being bought by foreigners, there is a concern that we could run out of suitable properties to meet the growing demand. However, unlike the lack of availability of one of Spain’s finest wines, the good news is that the construction industry can respond to the demand by building many more luxury properties in top locations throughout Spain which the wealthy foreigners can buy in the future. And I can drink to that; Salud! If you are looking for luxury property or wish to sell your luxury property please contact me for more information: John Graham, Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. email: gk.ipad@me.com

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When Sandra returns to visit her children in Scotland, she leaves the dogs in the care of experienced sitters that she finds online through a housesitting network. The people who run the network helped her build a profile and create an advert, describing what was needed to care for her dogs and her home. She knows the site and its staff well. The sitters are friendly, trustworthy and offer references. It’s easy to find sitters this way and it means she can get away knowing someone is there to take care of Bella and Beau.

Spain to adopt EU pet guidelines DOCKED tails and clipped ears are set to become a thing of the past for dogs in Spain as the Council of Ministers has agreed to adhere to European Union pet protection guidelines. The guidelines, put in place by the EU in 1987, forbid all surgical interventions with aesthetic intentions including tail docking, ear clipping, cutting of vocal chords and removal of claws or teeth, the Ministry for Agriculture and the Environment has explained. Having received the government’s approval, the Environmental Ministry said last week that the text will now be sent to the General Courts for approval, which if given will make Spain the 18th EU member state to adopt the guidelines. Use of pets for publicity and entertainment is also limited amongst the measures to ensure their health and wellbeing are not endangered. The National Association for Animal Defence (ANDA) has expressed its satisfaction at the news, explaining it has been asking the government to adopt the guidelines for more than 10 years. “The text acknowledges the fact that pets have a special relationship with humans. Also it underlines their contribution to quality of life and their value for society,” the animal rights group stated.

Instinct can be made stronger or weaker SELF-PRESERVATION has lessened with breeding but never completely removed

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DOGS are telepathic and able to sense your emotions and frame of mind instantly. This is one reason that a dog who has misbehaved while you have been away knows that you are reacting angrily and, therefore, comes to you saying ‘sorry’ or cowers away. It does not remember past misdemeanour but it does know your present reaction. Canine instincts vary in strength between breeds and individuals of the same breed. It is either there or not. It can be strengthened, weakened or diverted, but it cannot be put there and it cannot be taken away. It might lie dormant and, once developed, it can never be weakened. A dog with an obsession for chasing balls can be controlled by training and by providing other outlets for its energy. If a young dog is corrected the first time it

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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 donations 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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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) GATAMI ORGANISATION, to help kittens and cats, looking for good homes, also spaying wild cats in the community. Kittens require adoption, fully

PROPERTY TO LET 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)

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Tesla pounce after scandal WHAT with the bombshells still dropping from VW’s emissions scandal, it is perhaps not surprising that the alternative fuel lobby has been quick to promote the advantages of less polluting cars, whether electric or not. While Tesla couldn’t have been any more prompt with the launch of their new crossover, another campaign proposing the reintroduction of autogas LPG powered models has come to the fore. Cars running on autogas LPG are significantly cleaner than their diesel and petrol counterparts, emitting 80 per cent less NO2.

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BMW announce the new top model in its X4 series GERMAN manufacturers unveil the X4 M40i, setting new standards for Sports Activity Coupes X4 M40i by courtesy of BMW Group

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British MPs claim €5.8m TAXPAYERS in the UK were shocked to discover that MPs’ expense claims for tolls, parking and the London Congestion Charge amount to over £4 million (€5.4m). The Auto Express website says UK MPs have claimed nearly £4.3m (€5.8m) in motoring expenses in three years. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), says that £1.4m (€1.9m) is claimed each year.

PERFORMANCE: New car’s makers believe that their latest X4, with its brand new TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine, will lead the field.

By John Smith BMW have announced a top model in their X4 series, the X4 M40i which they believe sets new standards in the Sports Activity Coupe segment. They say that the exterior of the BMW X4 M40i shows the high stan-

dards set by BMW M Performance cars. In the interior, the character of the BMW M is also present. The M leather steering wheel, the M gear shift lever, the sport seats and model-specific door sills. The new M performance TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder petrol engine gets its world premiere in the BMW X4

Cars crashed in latest Bond film cost €33.5m THE James Bond franchise is renowned for the quality of cars featured and the numbers that are destroyed on a regular basis in thrilling chase scenes. According to a recent article in the Mail on Sunday, reports suggest that around £24 million (€33.5 million) out of a total budget of £200 million (€280 million) was spent on cars which appear in the new movie, ‘Spectre,’ which is due for release in Spain on November 6. As usual, Aston Martin have a very good presence in this film and no less than seven spe-

cially designed DB10 sports cars were destroyed in a series of high speed chases within Rome and Vatican City. A further three DB10s, all with the classic ejector seat seen in the DB5 in Goldfinger, were also used. Everyone understands the concept of product placement in modern films but this is the ultimate with additional appearances from a Land Rover which collides with an aircraft being piloted by James Bond (played by Daniel Craig for the fourth time).

There is also a thrilling chase between Bond and a Jaguar CX75 driven by the villain (played by Christoph Waltz).

M40i. This engine delivers 265 kw/360 hp at between 5,800 and 6,000 rpm from its three-litre capacity, providing a maximum torque of 465 Nm. With this highperformance engine and the advanced M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology, the BMW X4 M40i accelerates to 100 km/h in less than five seconds and

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can reach a top speed of 250 km/h. The specially tuned chassis of the BMW X4 M40i provides adaptive dampers tuned to M Performance specifications and the BMW xDrive four wheel drive system with its rear wheeldrive ensures a neutral, self-steering response and reduced roll tendency.

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Honda to unveil its new Fuel Cell Vehicle TOKYO Motor Show will feature car which also produces electricity CAR giants Honda have announced that they will unveil the tentatively-named FCV, the world’s first production model of a fuelcell powered saloon to house the entire fuel-cell powertrain in the space normally occupied by the engine and transmission, at the Tokyo Motor Show, which opens on October 29. This powertrain layout has enabled a full cabin package that seats five adults. Also, the all-new FCV has a cruising range of more than 700 kilometres, while ex-

hilarating driving is made possible by the high-output motors. The FCV can also act as a mobile power plant, due to its external power feeding inverter, meaning that it will generate and provide electricity to communities in case of an emergency. A fuel cell vehicle (FCV) is a vehi-

cle which uses a fuel cell to power its electric motor using Oxygen and Hydrogen. In theory, such a ‘motor’ emits only water and heat, so it is considered a zero-emissions vehicle. Depending on the process, however, producing the hydrogen used in the vehicle can itself create pollutants.

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Model X will be safest AMERICAN electric car manufacturer Tesla have launched the Model X which they claim will be the safest car on the road today as crash tests indicate it will receive a five star safety rating in all categories, the first SUV to ever do so. The Model X has a large crumple zone to absorb the energy of a high-speed impact. The battery’s location on the floor gives it a very low centre of gravity, reducing the risk of rollover, common in many SUVs. Standard on all models is automatic emergency braking and side collision avoidance to prevent accidents in the first place. Every Model X carries a forward-looking camera, radar and 360 degree sonar sensors to enable advanced autopilot features.

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Torrevieja Swimmers SATURDAY, October 3 was fantastic for Torrevieja swimmers. Five members of Club Natacion Torrevieja participated in the first ever 2.5km sea swim from the Isla Grosa, just off the Mediterranean side of La Manga. The event was organised by El Patronato Deportivo Municipal de San Javier. For Torrevieja’s team it was trophies all round; Zoe Connolly came first (38 mins, 55secs) followed by Piroska Rideg (40mins, 28 secs) and Yuriy Lymar (40mins, 58 secs). Masters, Vicki Connolly (44mins, 27 secs) and Paul Matthews (46mins, 44 secs), followed shortly after. Zoe’s swim gave her first place in the girls’ 15-20yrs category and Piroska got second. Yuriy came second in the male 21-30yrs category. Vicki’s swim gave her first place in the female Masters (46-50yrs) and Paul swam to fourth place in the men’s Masters (56yrs and over). Zoe and Piroska won more trophies, placing first and second in the overall race; the first two female swimmers of any age to finish. Zoe was also awarded the trophy for the youngest female swimmer.

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ALL SMILES: Some of the day’s participants take a break from play to pose for the camera.

Eurogolf Medal GAME switched to non-qualifier on the shorter course THIS month’s Medal on Thursday, October 1 was a non-qualifier as the groundsmen failed to put the blocks on the plates, so the Medal was played on the shorter course off the blocks. As such, the Medal qualifier will now be later in the month. The results were as follows: Silver category: 3rd, Tony Stanley; 2nd, Debbie Weedon; 1st, Joe Ogden.

Gold category: 3rd, David Gregson; 2nd, Malcolm Foskett; 1st, Stan Low. The overall winner was Stan Low. Best front nine: Marilyn Eckersall. Best back nine: David Valentine. Toffs results for the Tuesday Bronze Division: 2nd, Morag Turner; 1st, Joe Ogden. Silver Division: 2nd, Hadge

Armstrong: 1st, Tony Stanley. Gold Division: 2nd, Pino Perito; 1st, and overall winner, was John Barraclough. Best front nine: Malcolm Foskett. Best back nine: Debbie Weedon. If you would like to join Eurogolf and take part in the monthly Medal and Stableford plus fun team games, please visit the website: www.eurogolf.co.uk.

AFTER last week’s large turn out at La Finca for Captain’s Day, another good showing of 40 members and eight guests made it to the Murcian course of El Valle for Captain Phil de Lacy’s final society day in the role before handing over to Barry Roehrig. The course was in fine condition, the weather perfect and, with the men’s tees mainly well forward due to work taking place on the yellow boxes, good scores were expected for the Stableford competition. These were delivered; with 30 members scoring 30 or more points. Half of these were 34 and above, despite the greens being somewhat irregular in pace and a number of pin positions very difficult. Marg Birtwistle merits a special mention as the sole lady to make the prizes given the large disadvantage the ladies had due to the forward tee box positioning for the men. Glen Rapley returned the best score of the day (40), closely followed by Mike Frankish (39). Competition results, by category and in reverse order, were as follows: Bronze Category: 4th, Marg Birtwistle (36); 3rd, Keith Stevenson (38 on CB); 2nd, Pat MacLaughlin (38 on CB); 1st, Glen Rapley with a superb 40 points. Silver Category: 4th, Mike Jordan (32 on CB); 3rd, Paul Kelsall (32 on CB); 2nd, Theo Boelhouwer (33); 1st, with 34, Steve Belshaw. Gold Category: 4th, Bjorn Pettersson (38 on CB); 3rd, Paul Griffin (38 on CB); 2nd, Mike Freeman (38 on CB); 1st; Mike Frankish with 39 points. Keep up to date with SMGS on the website: www.smgs.org or call Barry Roehrig on 966 731 033.

England lose, Uniteds thrashed, Rodgers and Advocaat are fired FIRST host nation to be knocked out during group stage after losing 33-13 to Australia ELIMINATION: Pressure is now on coach and several players.

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FOOTBALL – Last weekend, Sergio Aguero bagged a five-timer in Manchester City’s 6-1 demolition of hapless Newcastle. The Argentinian striker touched the ball only 14 times during the match and had just six attempts on goal. Only four other players, Dimitar Berbatov, Jermain Defoe, Andy Cole and Alan Shearer, have netted five goals in a PL game. Elsewhere, Arsenal, with a trio of excellent strikes in the first 20 min-

utes, whipped out-of-sorts Manchester United 3-0. Everton drew 1-1 with Liverpool and defending champions, Chelsea, were humbled 3-1 at home by Southampton. There were also wins for Stoke (at Aston Villa), Leicester (at Norwich), Crystal Palace (v WBA), while the Bournemouth-Watford, 10-man Sunderland-West Ham and SwanseaSpurs games all finished level. By the way, Villa have LOST more matches (18) than any other PL club in 2015… and German Jurgen Klopp is set to replace sacked Brendan Rodgers at Anfield bur who will succeed Dick Advocaat at Sunderland? Brighton, Burton Albion, Plymouth and Aberdeen (despite losing 5-1 at home to St Johnstone) lead the Championship, Leagues 1 and 2, and the SPL respectively, while in La Liga, after losing 2-1 at Sevilla, Barcelona have slipped down to fourth. Villarreal are top after Atletico and Real drew 1-1 in the Madrid derby.

There are several European Championship qualifiers (some vital) over the next five days. Tonight it’s the Republic of Ireland-Germany, Northern Ireland-Greece and Scotland-Poland. Tomorrow we have England-Estonia and Spain-Luxembourg. On Saturday, it’s Bosnia-Herzegovina-Wales (the Welsh need a point); followed on Sunday by GibraltarScotland, Poland-Republic of Ireland and Finland-Northern Ireland. Next Monday, England visit Lithuania and Ukraine play Spain. There are no Premiership or Championship games this weekend. RUGBY UNION – Disappointing, disjointed and dismal England became the first host country to be knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage after crashing 33-13 to Australia, who coasted into the last eight. Coach Stuart Lancaster is now under pressure to quit along with several players who simply didn’t perform!

The other countries already into the quarter-finals are France, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and Wales. Battered and bruised Scotland, despite losing 16-34 to South Africa, can join them if they beat Samoa in their final ‘pool’ game on Saturday. Argentina, Japan and Tonga are also still in the race. FORMULA ONE - This weekend the drivers will race around the Sochi circuit in the Russian Grand Prix, and it has been confirmed that Jensen Button will serve McLaren again next season. SPEEDWAY – Scunthorpe-born Tai Woffinden (25) is the 2015 World Champion after winning in Poland. He last won the title in 2013. CRICKET – England are now in the UAE to play a series of Test Matches and One Day Internationals against Pakistan, with James Taylor set to return to the batting line-up for England.

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TMGS at Las Ramblas, September 30 THE course was in great condition and was a credit to the new green-keeping staff. The NTP’s competition was won by Robbie Ray on hole six, Norbert Spaniol on hole 10. On hole 12, no one managed to hit the green so the bottle of Rioja stays in the captain’s stock. On hole

14, Joe Dean was closest. The Silver category results were: 4th, Robbie Ray, (28pts); 3rd Lennart Holmberg (29pts); 2nd, Karin Alm (32pts). But, with a lower handicap, Mick Kennedy won the category with 32pts. Gold category results: 4th, Kenneth Persson (31pts);

WINNING PLAYERS: Members appreciated the great condition of the course on the day. 3rd, Ger Nicolasen (33 pts); 2nd, Arne Hansson, but Norbert Spaniol had a lower handicap so took 1st place with both players on 34pts. Their next outing is on October 7 at Roda Golf. Please visit the website at: www.tmgs.org Or visit: Facebook/TMGSGOLF. Do you tweet? Then you can reach us @TMGSGOLF. Call: 661 524 101.