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In pursuit of beauty BRITISH buyers undeterred by Brexit

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A rare sighting HUGE cruise ship makes emergency stop AN enormous American-owned cruise liner captivated the attention of crowds in Mojacar and Garrucha after a passenger health emergency struck and it was forced to divert its Tangier bound journey. See page 14

Swedish stars MOJACAR shone on Swedish reality show MILLIONS of lucky Swedes caught a glimpse of beautiful Mojacar on a popular reality television programme featuring the trials and tribulations of elite athletes. See page 22

Eco warriors ALBOX goes solar to save the world THE sunny climate will be a key partner in Albox Town Hall’s ambitious plan to run the municipal building with 100 per cent renewable solar energy derived from a pioneering panel system. See page 68

By Adele Land Property sales in Spanish coastal areas continue to improve despite the uncertainty regarding the so-called Brexit. Online data recorded by property valuation expert, Tinsa, showed the turnover of property in resort areas including Mojacar has steadily risen over the past 12 months. While figures showed that the market in some coastal areas was very active, other areas with large amounts of unsold newly-built housing stock, such

as Roquetas del Mar, were more static. Almerimar was the only town in the Poniente area of the province to show any signs of improvement. National figures for Spain show the housing market to still be stagnating but the figures are diluted by cities such as Madrid and Valencia, where local people are struggling to get on the property ladder. There has been much discussion on local community forums on how expatriates and UK property purchasers would

be affected if the UK was to leave the EU. Some people said they had chosen to rent before buying until they know the outcome of the referendum, while others remained unperturbed and continued with their plans. Mojacar estate agent, Alex Lawson of New Wave Villas, told Euro Weekly News: “We saw a continued improvement in 2015 with a 33 per cent increase over 2014, with buyers from the UK taking advantage of a seven-year high exchange rate, combined with competi-

tive property prices.” He went on: “The first few months of 2016 have seen this trend continue, despite a weakening pound.” Recent data showed that around 40 per cent of property buyers were foreign with an emphasis on the second-home market. While property prices have yet to reach those of the height of the boom around the start of the new millennium, prices in some areas have risen in accordance with increased demand.

The saga continues FORMER Albox mayor defiant in defeat THE strange soap opera that is fast becoming Rogelio Mena’s life saw another bizarre plot twist, as the maverick politi-

cian published a statement quoting Nelson Mandela and claiming a moral right to the mayoral throne. See page 70

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LOCAL NEWS

Mobile phone masts safe for residents VERA Council has told its residents there is no danger from mobile phone masts in the area. The council issued a statement reassuring the public the masts do not emit radioactive waves.

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Vera awarded YOUTH policies are a main priority of the regional government

The statement included a report from the Scientific Advisory Committee which said there is no evidence of mobile telephone frequencies being related to adverse health conditions.

Crafts in spotlight ALMERIA is seeking to achieve more recognition for local crafts, a very important sector which provides employment and income to many families. Macael marble, ceramics

from La Rambla and leather from Ubrique are all in the process of applying for European Union ‘protected geographic indicator’ status, which recognises a certain area for its crafts or materials.

Sports improvements A HAMLET of Cuevas del Almanzora is undergoing a facelift. Sports facilities in the Los Guiraos area are being improved, including the flooring of the playground and the perimeter fencing. The football pitch is also undergoing renovations. Mayor Antonio Liria visited the area with local mayor of Los Guiraos, Antonia Perez.

AWARD CEREMONY: Programme one of the first of its kind in the country. By Eleanor Hawkins VERA Mayor Feliz Lopez was presented this week with an award from the Andalucian Youth Institute to recognise the town as a Municipio Joven de Andalucia (Andalucian Youth Town). The award, which the regional government gives to places which pay particular

attention to their youth by carrying out specific activities and schemes aimed at them. During a ceremony at the Vera Youth Information Centre, provincial youth institute coordinator Ramon Soto said: “this programme, one of the first of its kind in the country, requires councils to have facilities, infrastructure and specific policies aimed at this sector of the population.”

Youth policies, Soto reported, are a main priority of the Junta de Andalucia regional government which intends to continue working to fight youth unemployment among other things. Mayor Lopez thanked the Junta and youth institute for the award, and for their work to help the younger generations which are, he stressed, the future.

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EURO WEEKLY NEWS recently had the opportunity to contact both the mayor of Pinoso, Lazaro Azorin, and the Chief of the Local Police, Quintin Mohedano, to hear their versions of the events. Mayor Azorin was not in Pinoso last week when the events took place. He was, however, adamant in his assertion the Local Police of Pinoso work hard to protect the rights of all citizens of Pinoso, regardless of their race or nationality. He stated that he believes the work of Peter and other animal charities is admirable and important, and supports it wholeheartedly, but that he does not condone illegal behaviour. In regards to the situation of Peter and the donkey, he stated that “even if the intention was good, the action was incorrect.” Meanwhile, Police Chief Mohedano pointed out that Pe-

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ter and his wife failed at any point to report the situation to the Local Police or any animal protection service. He emphasised that the actions of Peter and his wife were illegal, just like the theft of any other personal property. He vehemently denied the fact the police had treated Peter in a racist manner, and noted that Peter “spoke very little Spanish” and may have misconstrued the situation. He also disagreed with Peter’s assertion that the donkey had been abused. He acknowledged that the animal had problems with its hoof and eye, but said that these issues were attributable to age. He further went on to underline that the decision to pay €2,000 to the owner of the donkey was a decision reached between the two men, and that the responsibility of the police in such situations is simply to report illegal situations to the appropriate legal authorities.

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Gender violence strikes again WOMAN was admitted to hospital with burns By Eleanor Hawkins ALL of Spain was shocked at the weekend by a case of gender violence which saw a 29-year-old Romanian woman admitted to intensive care with horrific burns to 80 per cent of her body. Before falling unconscious, the victim told National Police officers and paramedics sent to her

makeshift dwelling on a waste ground in the La Goleta area of Almeria City at 10.30pm on Saturday, April 2, that her partner had poured petrol over their home before setting it alight and fleeing. A search began for the suspect, and the 33-year-old fellow Romanian man, who has a previous police record for sexual aggression and

had been reported to the authorities by the victim for domestic violence on February 14, was arrested at El Toyo medical centre after arriving to seek treatment to burns on his arms. The woman was initially admitted to Torrecardenas Hospital in Almeria and later transferred to a burns unit at Virgen del Rocio Hospital in Sevilla.

More people on the dole TWO hundred and fifty eight people joined the dole queue in Almeria Province in March, bringing the total to 70,025 according to the latest figures published by the Ministry of Employment and Social Security. Services continues to be the most adversely-affected sector, with 41,282 claimants, followed by agriculture (9,314), construction

(8,627), those without previous employment (7,580), and finally the industrial sector (3,222). In contrast, the overall figure for Andalucia dropped by 6,543 over the same period, with a total of 981,950 representing a fall of 47,150 (-4.58 per cent) compared with the corresponding dates in 2015.

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Spring breakers get into a scuffle THREE-DAY weekend attracts students and young people

TRAFFIC INCIDENT: Two vehicles clashed near the Spring Break venue. By Adele Land

MORE than 2,000 young revellers descended on Mojacar last weekend as the 2016 edition of Mojacar Spring Break took place. The first groups began to arrive on Thursday filling the Pueblo Indalo complex and adjacent Mojacar Beach apartments. The three-day weekend attracts students and young people from across Spain and takes place every April. The weekend package in-

cludes accommodation and meals along with entrance to Mandala Beach where top DJs kept the massive crowds entertained until the early hours. Despite the high numbers, the weekend passed with only a few reported minor incidents, one of which involved a group of Spring-Breakers and a British holidaymaker. The Spanish driver of a mini-bus carrying SpringBreakers and the British driver of a small van got into an altercation on Saturday

following a traffic incident. According to witnesses the two vehicles were travelling in opposite directions along the narrow stretch of road in front of the Pueblo Indalo when the two cars clashed, breaking the wing mirrors of both. After both drivers had parked their vehicles to assess the damage, a scuffle broke out and the Local Police and Guardia Civil were called. The British driver attended the medical centre in Mojacar.

It’s a bad weekend for Almeria IT was a bad weekend on Almeria’s roads with two killed and one seriously injured in three separate incidents on Sunday (April 3). The first accident occurred at 7.30pm, when a man, aged 35, was killed at a junction of the A-1201 between Pulpi and Cuevas del Almanzora. Later on at another junction, in Pulpi itself, a 29-year-old man suffered serious injuries and was admitted to hospital in Huercal-Overa. In El Ejido a man, also aged 29, was fatally struck by a vehicle on the dual carriageway,

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Event to raise social awareness BLUE balloons were also launched by children By Eleanor Hawkins ALBOX has celebrated World Autism Awareness Day for the first time this year. In collaboration with the family of Pedro Maria Soto, who belongs to the provincial Autismo Darata association, Albox Council lit up the municipal Centro del Agua y Salud in blue, the colour chose to mark the day.

Relatives of members of the association attended the event, accompanied by most of the local council team including Mayor Sonia Cerdan. During a ceremony on the evening of Saturday 2, the official awareness day, blue balloons were also launched by children. The event was aimed to raise social awareness and give sufferers more of a voice, the

council said. Albox members of the association, which encouraged organisation of the event, wished to thank the council for standing by them on such an important date for the group, and Mayor Cerdan responded by thanking the association and its members for all their hard work and promised to do everything possible to help them.

Brits visit the area

TABERNAS DESERT: One of the attractions students were introduced to. A GROUP of students from the University of Salford in Manchester have been on a visit to the Almeria Provincial Council headquarters to discover the attractions of the Costa de Almeria and how they are promoted. Technicians from the Provincial Tourism Board explained the area’s tourism potential to the students and showed them the promotion

tools and channels used both inside and outside Spain. Attractions the students were introduced to included some of the main ones of the area such as the beaches, the Tabernas desert, Sierra Nevada Natural Park, clear skies, a rich and varied gastronomy and more than 3,500 hours of sunlight per year.

Improvements approved ALMERIA Provincial Council has approved improvement works for provincial roads and infrastructures for an amount of €800,000. The projects which received the green light at the latest plenary session include improve-

ment and resurfacing works on the AL-3117 between Almeria and Rioja at the junction leading to Pechina, the AL-3155 between Retamar and Cabo de Gata, the AL-6103 between Purchena and Somontin and the AL-7102 which connects Can-

toria to the A-334 in Albox via Almanzora. Work has also been approved for the Turillas Town Hall building, access roads to Olula del Rio and renovations to the AL6102 between Somontin and Urracal.

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Small scale drugs arrest by Guardia OFFICERS received a tip-off about a home in Pulpi By Eleanor Hawkins A FORTY-EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Pulpi resident has been arrested by the Vera Guardia Civil for alleged drug pushing. Officers confiscated 280 grammes of cocaine, in powder and rock form, during a search along with scales and cutting tools used to prepare doses. The arrest was part of activities carried out by the police force in the Bajo Almanzora to put a stop to small scale drug pushing. After receiving a tip-off about a home in Pulpi where drugs were possibly being sold, officers heard that the person involved was carrying them to nightlife areas to sell it and set up surveillance operations. On the evening of March 21, police sources reported, officers discreetly watching the suspect saw him parked in a car park checking his mobile phone and looking from side to side in a nervous fashion. Half an hour later he

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Earthquake rescue drill THIRTEEN members of Almeriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Proteccion Civil volunteering group travelled to Sevilla and Ceuta this week to take part in SUR16 earthquake emergency drill, running from April 4 to 7 under the direction of the UME Military Emergencies Unit direction. Almeria Provincial Council explained in a note that rescue and security teams totalling 4,000 people were taking part in the drill. The local team included

three canine guides, nurses and rescue volunteers, who travelled with two four wheel drive vehicles, a pick-up truck and a lorry. The large scale drill was intended to prepare for the eventuality of a strong earthquake which would cause many victims and important damage to homes and infrastructure, but was planned many months ago and was not due to recent seismic movement in the Alboran sea, the authorities stressed.

A healthier place HIDDEN DRUGS: Found in the glove compartment of the car. turned on the engine and made to leave, at which point the officers decided to intervene and found a bag of cocaine in the glove compartment.

The arrestee has been placed in custody of a Huercal-Overa court, where the judge decided to send him to jail to await trial.

ARBOLEAS is turning itself into a healthier place to live one step at a time as the council is gradually improving access routes between the neighbourhoods and the central area, adding gardens and bike paths as it goes. Apart from the almost five kilometres of bike paths already in place across the area, several hundred more metres have been included in current work on Avenida de Limaria. Public benches, street lighting and trees are also planned, along with an area for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Huercal-Overa puppies rescued

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Campaigning for clean air in Bedar A PETITION to protest the Carboneras power plant By Adele Land

RESCUED DOGS: Eight young puppies were found in a bin. IN Huercal-Overa, two people were detained on suspicion of committing a crime against animals. JCA, 29 and GPP, 63, both residents of the town, were apprehended after witnesses allegedly spotted the pair dumping a sack, containing young puppies, in a wheelie bin. They described the car used by the suspects to police, and this information was used to catch the suspects. Agents from Seprona, the Guardia Civil’s nature and environment department, attended the scene and discovered six puppies inside the bin. Two were found the previous day in a nearby bin. The animals, which were only weeks old, were said to be extremely distressed and emaciated. The detainees will appear in court in Huercal-Overa.

A BRITISH expatriate in Bedar has started an internet campaign to raise awareness of the poor air quality in the area. Phillipa Vickery, originally from Leeds, has set up an online petition to protest about the pollution allegedly generated by the power plant in Carboneras. The plant has been at the centre of controversy over a number of years, due to the large plumes of smoke observed pumping into the surrounding air. In 2014 the power station was listed as the most polluting in Spain, according to the European Environment agency. According to data captured by air pollution monitoring stations

in the area between 2013 and 2015, Bedar suffered the worst air pollution, with some 55 incidents of above average measurements.

55 incidents of above average levels of pollution recorded between 2013 and 2015 Daily air quality data is published on the Junta de Andalucia regional government website, which is accessible by the public. Ecological pressure group, ‘Ecologistas en Accion’ has urged the Junta to implement plans, aiming to reduce the level of ground-level ozone being ex-

pelled into the air in the region. Vickery, who has lived in the area with her family for 11 years, told Euro Weekly News: “I can’t just stick my head in the sand any longer, there are EU safety regulations in place and these money-making factories should adhere to the rules.” She added that she was recently diagnosed with a thyroid problem, which, although unproven, she is sure is related to the air quality. Within 24 hours of its launch, the online petition, ‘Stop Air Pollution in Almeria’ had more than 100 signatures. Vickery plans to take the petition to Ecologistas en Accion, the European commission for the environment and the European environment agency.

Alcazaba has a busy Easter week THE Alcazaba of Almeria has had itself a fantastic first part of the year with a record number of visits. The first quarter figures re-

vealed that 59,179 people visited the famous site, dwarfing the same period last year which saw a miserly 42,286 guests. Easter week was the busiest for the monument, which boasts a fantastically interesting history as the protective site of Almeria’s blossoming Islamic culture of yesteryear. Its stunning architecture has seen the Alcazaba used in films, including Conan the Barbarian and Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade.

Motorway mayhem A HUGE car accident which rocked the A7 motorway near El Alquian in Almeria, saw firefighters help to remove a badly injured man from his completely destroyed vehicle. The 42-year-old remains in a serious condition in Torrecardenas Hospital.

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In his eighth Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne announced very few changes that are likely to affect expatriates on 16th March 2016. The Personal Allowance is increasing to £11,500 in 2017/2018 (it will be £11,000 per person in 2016/2017), and the higher rate band will apply to income in excess of £45,000 in 2017/2018. One of the biggest changes announced that will affect individuals is actually no change at all: the Capital Gains Tax rate is to decrease to 10% where gains fall into the basic rate band, and 20% where such gains fall into the higher rate band. However, this will not apply to non-residents of the UK, who do not generally pay UK Capital Gains Tax on such gains in any case (unless disposing of assets used in a trade in the UK). That said, if you leave the UK and dispose of UK assets you already own at departure and return to live in the UK within five complete and consecutive UK tax years, this will affect you, as such gains will become taxable in full in the UK tax year in which you return to the UK.

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Budget 2016 By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks Non-UK residents are still subject to UK Capital Gains Tax on disposal of UK residential real estate, and the rates for such disposals have not changed – the gain is taxable at 18% where it falls into the basic rate band, and 28% where such gains fall into the higher rate band. The good news is that, where the property is held personally or in trust, tax only

applies on the gain accruing since 6th April 2015. For UK residential properties held within companies, the date from which the gain is taxable varies and advice should be sought if considering selling such a property. ISA contributions are increasing again, to £20,000 from 6th April 2017, although as non-UK residents can no longer contribute to an ISA, this should not be relevant to expatriates. From April 2018, Class 2 National Insurance Contributions will be abolished. These are usually paid by the self-employed in the UK, but in certain circumstances can be paid voluntarily by individuals working or selfemployed outside the UK, so that they can ‘top-up’ their contributions to the UK state pension. These are much cheaper than Class 3 voluntary

contributions which expatriates often pay, so that they can increase their entitlement to the UK state pension if they have not worked enough years before they have left the UK to entitle them to the maximum UK state pension. Most of the changes that will affect non-UK residents from 6th April 2016 were announced previously. These changes include: • Abolition of the tax credit on dividends. • Payment of UK bank interest gross of tax. • Abolition of ‘wear and tear’ allowances and mortgage interest relief in excess of the basic rate of tax on rental properties. • An additional levy of 3% of Stamp Duty Land Tax where a second property is being acquired. • Changes to the non-domicile rules.

So this Budget has not made many significant changes, but there are big changes applying to those who have moved or intend to move from 6th April 2016 onwards. It is always a good idea to take advice when moving country, but if you have concerns over how these changes will affect you, you should take advice sooner rather than later. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com

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Torrecardenas Hospital reduce waiting lists EARLIER starts lead to increased efficiency of hospital By Eleanor Hawkins ALMERIA’S Torrecardenas Hospital Complex has come up with a way to reduce waiting lists for surgery, and improve functioning of operating theatres which is surprising patients. Since March 7, Theatre Coordinator Emilia Mancebo has explained, times have been brought forward an hour, meaning the first patient of the day is expected to be at the hospital by 7am. “Many people don’t believe us when we ring with their appointment,” Mancebo said, yet the move (although resulting in an early start for the punters) is already giving great results at the complex, where more than 15,000 oper-

TORRECARDENAS: More than 15,000 operations are carried out at the complex each year. ations are carried out each year. Crowds of patients all cited for 8am, who then had to

hang about and wait for their turn, are a thing of the past, the coordinator said. This is resulting in more efficient use

of theatres, and fewer operations having to be postponed when others run longer than expected, he added.

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Mother arrested A WOMAN has been arrested for alleged negligence, after a National Police patrol in Almeria City discovered her 12-yearold son locked inside a room, in what they referred to as insalubrious and inhumane conditions. Officers spotted the boy waving from behind a barred window on Calle Gran Capitan, and after no sign of his parents or guardians, managed to cut through a padlock to rescue him.

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Cruise ship drama SHIP diverted due to medical emergency

SAILING SURPRISE: Cruise ships are a rare sight in Mojacar. By Adele Land RESIDENTS of Mojacar and Garrucha were amazed to see a large cruise ship sailing very

close to the coast on Thursday evening. The 103,000 tonne Costa Magica, with a length of some 271 metres is a modern, fortuna class ship, built for Costa Cruise line, which is owned by American company Carnival. The ship carries up to 3,500 passengers and just over 1,000 crew members. The ship was spotted sailing towards Garrucha port being led by a lifeboat. Crowds gathered along the Mojacar beachfront with onlookers taking photos of the unusual sight. The largest vessels normally seen in the area are cargo

ships carrying gypsum and containers from the port. According to the port authority the reason for the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unscheduled visit was to evacuate a passenger who had suffered a suspected stroke. After a slow, steady approach, the ship anchored some 200 metres from the commercial area of the port. A port authority vessel sped out to the cruise ship where the sick passenger was transferred aboard the smaller boat, taken to the port and moved into a waiting ambulance. In the case of medical emergencies at sea, there are different options to evacuate the

New cleaning company for Vera VERA Council has awarded a public cleaning contract to a new company. Seralia Onet, will be responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of all public buildings including schools, museums, sports facilities and administrative offices. The two-year contract, signed last month, stipulated the use of ecological products and environmentally friendly cleaning systems. The company has already employed 20 local people with an emphasis on hiring employees from underprivileged backgrounds. Public services councillor, Francisca Garcia, added that the company also has a policy of employing people with disabilities.

sick person depending on the nature of the emergency and the location of the ship. Sick passengers are often rescued from the ship by a specialised helicopter team, but in the case of certain illnesses, the stress can cause the patient to deteriorate. If the ship is located close to a port, a ship to land evacuation would be the preferred option, as in the case of the Costa Magica. The ship was on a 13-day itinerary which began in Marseille on March 28, and was travelling to Tangier when the diversion took place, according to a ship tracker it arrived at its destination on time.

Elderly man run over AN 80-year-old man died near Olula del Rio on Thursday March 31, after being hit by a car on the A-334 road, 112 Emergency Services reported. Although Local Police and Guardia Civil officers, along with paramedics, were sent to the scene, the elderly man was pronounced deceased on their arrival. The driver of the car, who a breathalyser test found was not over the legal alcohol limit, was uninjured and the Guardia Civil is investigating the causes of the accident.

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Bus service extension A NIGHT out in Mojacar pueblo will be much easier from this week as a late bus service was added to and from the beach. Following a series of meetings between the council and a business association, a number of additional bus services were added, running up to 11.15pm from the pueblo. The announcement was well received by the Mojacar community and business owners in the pueblo.

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Dead sea turtles

MARINE creatures found washed up on the coast

TURTLE: One animal was found on a beach in San Juan de Los Terreros. By Adele Land A LARGE sea turtle was found washed up on a beach in San Juan de Los Terreros this week. The creature, measuring one metre in length, was a loggerhead turtle, which are quite often spotted in the area. Volunteers from marine res-

cue organisation, Equinac, attended the scene and checked if the animal was microchipped but this was not the case. The following day a second animal was discovered floating dead in the sea near Almeria. This turtle had been previously microchipped by a team in Valencia.

Many sea turtles found alive in the area have been implanted with the microchips in order to track and observe their activities for research purposes. The group thanked the members of the public who reported the findings by calling 112, and also thanked the team of volunteers.

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The wrecking ball inches ever closer THERE is no turning back on the demolition ENVIRONMENTAL and Land Development Minister of the Junta de Andalucia regional government Jose Fiscal has reaffirmed the demolition of the Hotel Algarrobico in Carboneras is “irreversible” although “it won’t happen overnight.” Fiscal confirmed that a second meeting between the Junta and the national government to address the issue will happen soon. Although the protocol signed by both administrations

had agreed upon a broader timeframe, representatives from both governments have decided that “the meetings will be more frequent.” Fiscal also stated “there is no turning back” and claimed the objective is for the demolition to happen as soon as possible. Following the first meeting of the committee, both parties agreed to the development of an action plan that will allow the demolition to proceed with

Violent muggers sentenced in Almeria court THE Almeria Criminal Court has sentenced two residents of Almeria City to three years in prison each for assaulting and mugging another man. The two men ran into their victim at around 3am in a pub located on Calle Arquitecto Guillermo Langle. They began to chat and all of them went in a vehicle to the Plaza de San Roque, where the two perpetrators dragged the other man out of the vehicle, threw him face down and immobilised him. They then stole numerous items from him, including sunglasses, a jacket and a mobile phone, before taking flight and leaving the man injured on the ground.

all the necessary legal guarantees. This plan will be discussed and approved at the second meeting, to take place no later than the second week in April. As agreed at the first meeting, the committee will feature a rotating presidency, initially chaired by the Junta. Following the meeting on February 29, the national government agreed to assume half of all costs associated with the operation and subsequent restoration of the beach.

Full speed ahead THE road linking the municipality of Viator with the El Alquian neighbourhood in Almeria City will soon be looking sleeker and smoother. A new remodelling project has been planned, which will allow for the repaving of more than 600 square metres of the road, as well the placement of a new railing that will stop pedestrians from falling over. The project has been given a budget of more than €62,000.

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Mojacar the star of Swedish TV SOME two million Swedish TV viewers will have caught a glimpse of Mojacar after the town was featured on a popular TV show in the country. The eight-episode sports reality show ‘Mätarnas Mästare’ features elite athletes training and taking on feats in the area. Filmed last September, the first episode aired this week and Mojacar Council hopes the publicity will en-

courage more Scandinavians to visit the town. The Spanish tourism office in Stockholm has already confirmed that there has been an increased interest in the area. Producers of the show visited this and other areas before making the decision to choose Mojacar. During the filming of the show, much of the construction and logistical team were contracted locally, bringing business to the area.

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Local football writer scores again TONY MATTHEWS has written his 147th book By Adele Land A WELL-KNOWN local writer and sports journalist has just reached a milestone after his 147th book was published. Tony Matthews, a resident of Cabrera, is a former semiprofessional footballer who had a spell playing with midlands team, West Bromwich Albion. After hanging up his boots, Matthews was asked to be the official statistician and historian for the club and so his writing career began. Matthews’ articles became a regular feature in the match day programme and a few years later, together with his good friend and West

Bromwich Albion director, wrote his first book on wartime football. Since then Matthews has had numerous books published, mostly with a footballing theme. His subjects have included 30 different clubs and football celebrities, including, Jose Mourinho, Steven Gerrard and Ryan Giggs. The latest book ‘Alan Shearer: Fifty Defining Matches’, takes in the career of the Newcastle United and England legend. Matthews told Euro Weekly News: “I have enjoyed writing and compiling every book but one of my favourites was one entitled ‘Football Oddities’, some of the things I discov-

ered were amazing.” At 72, Matthews is not taking an easy retirement, in addition to his books he also writes for the Euro Weekly News and is sports correspondent for a local radio station. During his time in Spain he has raised more than €100,000 for good causes and is involved with a number of local charities. Matthews said he

SHEARER: Matthews with his latest book.

has more books planned for the future and this footballer turned writer, shows no sign of slowing down.

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Hunters THE Guardia Civil have arrested several men who were allegedly hunting illegally in the Los Velez area of Almeria Province. The arrests occurred after Guardia Civil Officers observed some lit lanterns in the middle of the night and heard the squeals of an animal and the barking of dogs. They went closer to the noises and lights and found a dead wild boar near the road. Eventually they lost sight of the lights and the barking but they managed to find a vehicle with three people inside and a trailer full of hunting dogs. After having a conversation with the men, the officers noticed blood on their trousers and hands and found lanterns and machetes inside the vehicle. The men were arrested as the presumed perpetrators of the crime of unauthorised hunting in a private area.

GROUP WALK: Ninety people turned up to walk the 14km route.

Walking towards equality VISITS were made to the Cuevas de Calguerin caves By Eleanor Hawkins CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA’S busy Social Services department recently organised a Walking Together Towards Equality (Caminando junt@s hacia la igualdad) walk which proved highly popular, with 90 people turning up on

the day. The group covered a 14-kilometre route, paying visits to the Cuevas de Calguerin caves, the lake, the rowing channel and the Marques de Los Velez castle. Social Services and Equality councillor Melchora Caparros later declared the event a great success.

Almeria woos Irish tourists ALMERIA Provincial Council is trying to tempt the Irish tourist market back to the area with a tourism action plan which has seen representatives from five travel agencies visit. The plan was hatched at this year’s ‘Holiday World Dublin’ event in January, during which representatives of the provincial tourism service met with counterparts at the Spanish tourism office in the Irish capital. With addi-

tional support from the Andalucian Tourist Board, five travel agencies - EU Tours, ClickandGo, Limerick Travel, and Freedom Travel - plus the tour operator Sunway, were able to sign up for the trip. Representative of the local tourism board Javier Aureliano Garcia said “the council intends to improve our share of this market, and strengthen relations with tour operators.”

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Power outage FALLING tree destroys power line in Mojacar By Adele Land RESIDENTS in some parts of Mojacar were without power for more than eight hours last week, after a tree brought down a power line. Work was being carried out cutting back trees in an area of La Parata, when a large

part of a tree fell onto a power cable. Witnesses heard a large bang and a small fire broke out in the immediate location. Fire and police services were dispatched to the scene and made the area safe. Traffic was also temporarily diverted.

Muggers caught thanks to witness A QUICK-WITTED witness has allowed two alleged muggers to be arrested in Almeria City. After witnessing an attack on a woman leaving the Centro Comercial Mediterraneo shopping centre on Avenida del Mediterraneo, the man followed the attackers as they fled to a car and alerted the police. The victim of the violent mugging received punches and kicks to the head and later required stitches. The police later tracked the vehicle down and arrested two men: one from Ecuador and another from Romania.

The section of the power line provided electricity to La Parata, the Cueba de Lobo area on the beach front, and some parts of the neighbouring Indalo mountain. Technicians from electricity company Endesa worked in the area for most of the day to reinstate the electricity supply.

Small wildfire in Mojacar A SCRUB fire broke out near the beach in Mojacar last week. Fire services were called to a patch of waste ground adjacent to an apartment complex where the fire was located. Plumes of smoke were seen in the sky in the area behind the Mojacar Parador. The fire was extinguished and fire services monitored the area for the remainder of the day.

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Know Your Village tour FOREIGN residents treated to a guided visit of Cuevas del Almanzora By Eleanor Hawkins CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA’s Municipal Immigrants Attention Service, part of the Social Services Depart-

ment, recently organised the fifth edition of its ‘Know Your Village’ guided visit. The route visited the most emblematic parts of the municipality and was widely accepted and attended by foreign residents. During the visit, which Social Services Councillor M e lc hora C a pa rros took pa rt in, the y w e re introduced to: the Marques de los Velez Castle, the Antonio Manuel Campoy Contemporary Art Museum, the La Tercia exhibition hall, the C a ve M us e um, the Fuente Alamo Archaeologi-

VISITORS: Enjoyed a guided tour of the local sights. cal Museum, the Sala Goya hall, and the Poeta Alvarez

de Sot om ayor Museum among others.

Cuidadanos demands Palomares site action NATIONAL political party, Ciudadanos, has weighed in to the ongoing row relating to the long-awaited clean up of the Palomares bomb site. The problem dates back 50 years when a US B-52 bomber, carrying four hydrogen bombs, collided during a refuelling exercise and crashed into a field near the village. An agreement was reached last year between US Secretary of State, John Kerry, and Spanish Foreign Affairs Min-

ister, Jose Manuel Garcia, to have the contaminated earth removed and the area cleaned up.

An agreement was reached last year to clean the Palomares site Ciudadanos deputy, Diego Clemente, wrote to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs questioning why, despite the

agreement being signed, the area has still not been cleaned. According to reports, the delay has been attributed to Spain not currently having formed a government following December’s general elections. Clemente said it was essential that the clean up be carried out, pointing out that in 2010, it was discovered that some 50,000 cubic metres of land remains contaminated.

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Tourism plan R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S from the Junta de Andalucia regional government and Almeria City Hall have met to set out a new collaboration scheme to boost tourism to and promotion of the city and province.

Out of sight ELECTRICITY and telephone companies are working in various areas of Huercal-Overa to remove overhead cables and place under ground to increase safety and improve the area’s image.

Station asset A CAMPAIGN launched by citizens of Almeria has attracted more than 1,000 signatures online in the hope of declaring the former Almeria train station an asset of cultural interest. The building lies abandoned and neglected.

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Dancing with the mayor to improve relationships WORKSHOP to help users experience new possibilities and activities By Eleanor Hawkins USERS of Huercal-Overa’s Centro Ocupacional Virgen del Rio are learning to dance traditional dances thanks to free weekly lessons laid on by the local council. The classes given by Cristobal Salvador will allow the users of the centre, which caters for the local disabled, the chance to share a fun new activity with their fellow users and improve their physical abilities, explained local mayor Domingo Fernandez, who joined the first session. The mayor explained that: “the town hall wanted to provide this new workshop at the centre to help the users experience new possibilities and activities which not only help them learn our traditional dances but also improve their physical development and harmonious relations. The first session was well received, they all seemed very enthusiastic and eager to learn something new. The idea arose following meetings between our education councillor and the centre’s management.”

FIRST SESSION: Was well received by those who attended.

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Promoting Levante area THE Sports and Tourism Minister of the Junta de Andalucia regional government, Francisco Javier Fernandez, has unveiled a new special promotional plan in Cuevas del Almanzora which seeks to unify the image of the Levante area as a tourist destination in international markets. Fernandez has explained details of the plan to the mayors of 14 different Levante municipalities (Antas, Bedar, Carboneras, Cuevas del Almanzora, Garrucha, Huercal-Overa, Los Gallardos, Lubrin, Mojacar, Pulpi, Sorbas, Turre, and Vera). He also indicated that the ultimate goal of the project is to increase the overall amount of overnight stays in the Levante area by 5 per cent. The minister noted the widespread appeal of Levante, pointing out that the area offers sun and beaches, a grand variety of tourist resources, archaeology, gastronomy, mining, nature, and recreational and sports tourism. The initiative has been given a budget of €140,000 and will include 20 separate projects over the course of 2016.

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Proposed plan for the Playing together AVE and the tortoise in harmony

RAFAEL HERNANDO, spokesman for the Partido Pop-

ular party at Congress, has expressed hope that appropriation

of land needed in order to remove spur-thighed tortoise which inhabit the area proposed for a high speed railway line between Pulpi and Cuevas del Almanzora be resolved soon. Following a party meeting last week, Hernando said: “I trust we can get things moving and work on the infrastructure can begin again this year.” The spur-thighed tortoise is endangered in Spain, with Almeria containing a substantial proportion of those that remain. Responsibility for translocation of the tortoises lies with the construction company that will build it, but a suitable habitat must first be identified. Carmen Crespo, spokesperson for the PP in the Andalucian Parliament, also addressed the issue, admitting the council did not have any concrete plan regarding the relocation of tortoises, although they have resolved to find a quick solution.

HELP encourage equality, tolerance and respect

HARMONY EVENT: The first one was well attended by all age groups. By Eleanor Hawkins ON Sunday (April 3), Nijar held its first harmonious relations event in the Camino del Campo. Organised by Almeria Acoge association in collaboration with Nijar Town Hall, the event was attended by councillors Alexis Pineda, Victoria Calatrava and Yolanda Lozano. There was a distinctively family feel to the day, which aimed to encourage youngsters of many

different nationalities and races to mix harmoniously. While the younger children played games, the older ones shared opinions and concentrated on clearing up racist graffiti from a wall. Finally the Nijar Muslim Community offered a typical meal for the more than 50 people who attended with their children. Social Welfare councillor Victoria Calatrava said: “these events are very important, they help encourage equality, tolerance and respect.”

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Raising for equality under the European umbrella STUDENTS from the Alto Almanzora secondary school have participated in the Euroscola 2016 competition, selling specially-designed tshirts at Tijola market in order to raise money for the Blind Association of Olula, and promote solidarity.

Official visit ANDALUCIAN Tourism and Sports delegate Francisco Javier Fernandez recently honoured Cuevas del Almanzora with a visit, including a trip to Desert Springs golf course. Accompanied by local mayor Antonio Fernandez Liria, other Cuevas councillors and provincial authority members, Fernandez was told of the future plans of the course, one of the area’s most popular attractions for thousands of tourists each year.

One student said “Although we know that many children and teenagers are different, we think that we can live in equality, and that we will create this equality with our actions, not only words.” Euroscola is an event for

schools which this year celebrates three decades of Spain’s integration into the European Union; the children celebrated with a commemorative cake. Balloon animals and flowers were also handed to small children passing by.

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Bittersweet news for Gador parents

Fugitive arrested in Almeria Port AN Algerian man with an arrest order in his name for suspected drug trafficking has been arrested in Almeria port by the National Police, while attempting to pass through passport control. The 49-year-old, named as Mohamed A, had been wanted by the Moroccan authorities since February, when a man arrested in Beni Ansar carrying 30,514 doses o f ec s ta s y n ame d him a s one of the tra ffic king group’s ringleaders. The arrest and extradition order was issued by authorities for alleged crimes of possession and transport of drugs, and violating border controls; he may now face a 10-year jail sentence.

MORE PLACES: But not as many as expected. WORKING parents with young children in Gador are in luck, as the council has announced there will be more nursery school places available for youngsters under the age of three for the 2016-2017 school year. However, explained local mayor Eugenio Gonzalvez, the news is bittersweet; Instead of the 20 extra places initially planned for, regulations regarding class numbers have meant that only 13 new places can be offered, bring-

ing the total available places at the Dama del Ruini nursery up to 81. Yet, the mayor said, it is a step in the right direction, and a written application will be made to the Education Department for a mixed-age class, allowing more parents to make use of the nursery. “The modern centre is perfectly equipped to meet the needs of the number of children we are asking to be able to cater for,” Gonzalvez stressed.

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Mijas gawker gets shown the door WOMAN was accused of staring at the mayor in an insolent way By Sam Croft

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THE PP faction in Mijas has r epor t ed t hat on March 31, Mayor Juan Carlos Mal donado ( Ci udadanos) , threw a Mijas resident out of a plenary session, for, according to the mayor, “staring at me in an insolent way.” The incident apparently occurred when the mayor realised that a woman who did not belong to any political part y was st ar i ng at hi m . The mayor instructed four police officers to remove the woman, who did not put up resistance.

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THE statue of the Virgen de las Injurias, dropped during Callosa’s Moors and Christians fiestas has returned to the parish church. The €12,000 restoration was paid for by private donations, local businesses and the town hall.

THE Council of Mallorca’s Fire Department is calling for residents who want to light fires in agricultural and wooded areas to be cautious and take preventative measures. The recent heat wave from the Sahara has caused a reduction of humidity and an increase in temperatures which can easily set off a forest fire.

A MOTHER’S day concert will be performed by the UMT Youth Band of the Unión Musical Torrevejense, on May 6 2016 in the Palacio de la Música, Calle Unión Musical Torrevejense 47, Torrevieja at 8pm.

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A CONSTRUCTION worker from Torrox, aged 29, was seriously wounded after falling from a height of five metres, when, for unknown reasons, the roof of the building collapsed. The man was working on an agricultural irrigation tank in the area of Menchon de Pizarrin near Frigiliana.

A 2.7 intensity earth tremor registered at a depth of 20 kilometres in wine-producing Requena was followed almost 12 hours later by another that measured 2.9 on the Richter scale in neighbouring Utiel.

THE Supreme Court has stopped the macro-urbanisation project in the Serra de Tramuntana which included the construction of 105 homes, premises and garages and would have meant an increase of 700 inhabitants, confirming a decision made in 2014 by the Balearic High Court.

Lift repair MAINTENANCE workers were sent to repair a lift in Alicante that links Calle Juan Bautista Lafora with the walkway of Postiguet Beach after some of the people using it apparently received a 12-volt shock when they pressed the outside button.

Teenage truancy THE Valencia Criminal Court has ordered a man to pay a fine of €720 due to his teenage daughter repeatedly failing to turn up for her school classes. The judge considered it proven that the man had failed to provide the appropriate example and leadership that his young daughter needed.

Train line POLITICAL parties in Arta are joining together to urge the Balearic Government to negotiate with Madrid for the drafting of a new railway agreement. The groups want to push the local government to review the initial project and combine the railway infrastructure with the current greenway.

Rubbish complaint THE Neighbourhood Association Orson Welles de Son Gotleu has posted photos on its blog of the massive amounts of rubbish collecting on streets in the area. President of the Neighbourhood association Gines Quiñonero who is responsible for the blog explained that neighbours are “fed up because the city does nothing.”

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Frigiliana spirits AFTER the success of several mysterythemed events recently held in Frigiliana, the organisers are bringing a new session about parapsychology and mystery to the town. The session will take place on April 16 at 7pm in the Casa del Apero. Entrance will be free and capacity will be limited.

Local police THE Local Police of Almuñecar are joining the new technology platform which connects with the emergency service of Andalucia. This platform will permit officers to find out in ‘real time’ about all incidents they have to go to.

Under surveillance AFTER the unwarranted removal last month of several files related to various departments in the town hall in Nerja by unknown sources, half a dozen video surveillance cameras have been installed surrounding the building.

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Tapas path ALMORADI will be enjoying the 11th Almoradi Tapas Path, known as the XI Sendero del Tapeo from April 8 to10 and 15 to 17. You can collect your Folleto, your Route Passport, from the Tourist Information Office or any of the bars, cafes or restaurants.

Dance festival THE fifth Festival Abril En Danza, La Terreta Balla takes place on April 17 at the Teatro Principal de Alicante. This April’s performance features: Theatre Basel Ballet, Tejido Conectivo, Estonian National Ballet, OtraDanza plus Alba Alberola, Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, Tanz Luzerner Theater and others.

Scuba find ON Wednesday March 31, an off-duty Guardia Civil officer discovered a bundle of drugs whilst diving off the coast of Pilar de la Horadada. The officer was practising diving in his leisure time when he found the 16 kilo bundle, with an estimated value of €26,000 around a kilometre from the coast.

Malaga blackout SEVERAL parts of Malaga were plunged into darkness on April 4 during a blackout which affected the Ciudad Jardin district, Avenida Doctor Marañon and Avenida Luis Buñuel. According to the Endesa electricity company, the blackout was caused by a breakdown in an underground section of the lighting grid.

Bad hangover CORRUPTION scandals could cost Marbella €20 million from its budget this year according to estimations from Mayor Jose Bernal. Stretching back more than a decade, the various corruption inquiries bring a tangled web of legal fees and inherited debts to the present day administration.

Light savings THERE will be a savings programme in the lighting networks of residential areas in Mijas as the council hopes to save €500,000 per year on bills. The news comes after contract negotiations which highlighted maintenance and improvement works.

Keeping busy THE Youth department of Benalmadena Council has presented a new springtime schedule which includes more than 50 different and exciting activities. Theatre, social media, art history, cosmetics, gardening, sport and language classes are among the options.

Cleaning up AN enormous €230,000 investment from the province will allow Casares to improve key urban areas by creating green spaces, enlarging parks and refurbishing alleyways. The work will be part of a wider investment plan.

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AirBnB tax DENMARK: Parliament is to tax Danish users of AirBnB by registering all earnings made through shared economy schemes. AirBnB currently allows users to make an easy profit by renting out their home when away.

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BRITISH PRESS March 31 and said in a statement that the 85-year-old was surrounded by his family.

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DENMARK: Police in northern Zealand have fined two people for distributing a video on social media which shows extreme sex acts between a young girl - 15 at the time of recording - and four similar aged boys.

The UK’s national living wage has gone up as of today April 1 which will affect millions of workers. Everyone over the age of 25 will receive £7.20 pe r hour, a n inRONNIE CORBETT: UK entertainer.

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crease of 50p per hour on the previous minimum wage.

Lynx effect FARMERS in the UK are worried about Romanian immigrants once again but, rather than chefs or cat-burglars, these intrepid adventurers are actually Eurasian lynxes, which have been reintroduced to the British Isles after an absence of more than 1,000 years.

Steel works fire MORE than 100 firefighters tackled a fierce fire at a Birmingham scrap metal plant. The fire started on Clarel Avenue at around 2pm on Tuesday March 29 after it ignited accidentally.

SWEDEN: Part of Landvetter airport in western Sweden was evacuated on Thursday morning after a number of suspicious plastic bags were discovered in the domestic flights terminal.

Top of the league table FINLAND: Finland has topped a league table of the most tightly regulated places in the EU to eat, drink, light up or vape, with Sweden coming a close second.

No nanny state ACCORDING to the Nanny State Index released on Thursday, Germany is less of a ‘nanny state’ than most of Europe when it comes to the everyday pleasures of boozing and smoking. Germany is second only to the Czech Republic in this regard.

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THERE’S little change in the 2015 list of new parents’ favourite baby names, with some German classics holding on to the top spots. Sophie and Maximilian were two of the most popular.

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Politician found dead

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GERMANY’S Ministry for Families is making up to €200 million available to fight sexual abuse of women and children in refugee homes. The scheme is slated to start on April 1 and will provide funds to remodel refugee camps with protected spaces for women and children.

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DENMARK: The A-listers rock band Hollywood Vampires, featuring Alice Cooper, movie star Johnny Depp and Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, will perform on June 1 at Fængslet at Horsens, a former state penitentiary that now serves as a cultural centre.

SWEDEN: Alexander Bengtsson, a centre-right local politician and high-profile anti-racism campaigner is reported to have died, with Swedish media suggesting that he was found in a burntout car.

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RIP Ronnie Corbett ONE of the UK’s most popular entertainers and personalities, Ronnie Corbett, has died. Corbett’s publicist announced his death on the morning of Thursday

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A SUSPECT suitcase that caused a border crossing between Switzerland and Germany to be evacuated on Wednesday turned out to contain an electric shaver that had turned itself on inside the bag. PROPERTY FORECAST: Prices set to rise because of low interest rates.

House prices on the up SET to rise by 4 per cent this year and 3 per cent next year DUTCH house prices will go up by an average of 4 per cent this year and 3 per cent in 2017, according to economists at ABN Amro. The bank has revised up its price rise forecasts because of low interest rates.

DUTCH PRESS have earned from corruption.

Claw-back claim THE public prosecution department is trying to claw back €111 million from Dutch businessman Joep van den Nieuwenhuyzen which he is said to

No Molenbeek AN area of Rotterdam where French terrorist suspect Anis B was arrested on Sunday is ‘no Molenbeek,’

according to the city’s mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb, in reference to the Brussels district where many of Belgium’s suicide bombers lived.

EU treaty NEXT week’s referendum on an EU treaty with Ukraine is really about ‘putting pressure on the Dutch relationship with Europe,’ two of the organisers said in an interview with the NRC.

Scare labels THE German Health Ministry announced on Friday plans for mandatory warning labels on alcohol, similar to those used on cigarette packages.

Heavy snow RESIDENTS of the central states Hesse and Thuringia were surprised to find snow ringing in the start of April on Friday April 1, bringing a bit of chaos to the morning commute. The heavy snowfall essentially shut down the Autobahn 5 in north and eastern Hesse due to traffic jams.

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Fields of Gold €1 MILLION was spent on the wedding

STING: Attended lavish wedding in Russia. A BEVY of global stars performed at the wedding of a Russian oligarch’s son in Moscow. Jennifer Lopez, Sting, and Enrique Iglesias were among the top attractions as billionaire businessman Mikhail Gutseriev forked out close to €1 million on the lavish affair, which also featured a nine-tier wedding cake.

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THE youngest chess player to be recognised as a Grand Master voiced his full support for his native Crimea’s return to Russia. Sergey Karjakin won the status aged just 12 and will compete for the world chess champion title. He was delighted Crimea had been returned as he considers himself 100 per cent Russian. SUPPORT: For return of Crimea.

Ancient puppies A PAIR of perfectly preserved puppies found buried in the permafrost of Russia’s far north-east region of Yakutia has captivated scientists. The remains date back more than 12,000 years, are intact with skin, fur and internal organs, and could help biologists uncover the origin of domesticated dogs.

Who us? THE Russian Embassy in London has criticised the claim made by UK energy secretary Amber Rudd that a Brexit could see Putin bully Britain over gas exports. A statement pointed out that such a move would defy business logic and said she had misrepresented the true situation.

Tough love A BABY box scheme has ignited controversy across Russia with opponents saying it contradicts traditional family values. There are 19 schemes which allow mothers to deposit babies in secure boxes without any repercussions. The babies are put up for adoption six months later unless the family change their mind.

Paradise found MOROCCO is hoping to attract more Russian tourists by taking advantage of turmoil across other North African countries. Russians are avoid-

ing Egypt after a terrorist attack, Tunisia has been targeted and Libya is a mess. A 400 per cent increase is being targeted by Moroccan authorities in the coming years.

Burke and Hare A LAWMAKER in St Petersburg has requested that social media companies remove the accounts of deceased people to prevent their details being used by scam artists. The news comes after an anonymous group began selling souvenirs of people killed in the Egyptian aeroplane bombing, igniting public outrage.

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SANTOS legend is suing the electronics company for millions

THE Sainsbury’s group has finally managed to buy Argos after its owners agreed to a £1.4 billion (€1.75 billion) takeover, which is likely to be completed in the third quarter of 2016. Although it may appear slightly strange, it does ensure the supermarket chain is no longer quite so reliant on the vagaries of food business, and with up to 200 Argos store leases terminating shortly, it can encourage additional footfall to its supermarkets by incorporating the Argos business.

By John Smith REGARDED by many as the best footballer of all time, Brazilian legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, has decided to sue South Korean electronics company Samsung for improperly using a lookalike in an advertisement in the USA.

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€26 million is the amount that former footballer Pele hopes to receive from Samsung in compensation for using a lookalike.

After talks broke down between the ex-player and Samsung, over his appearance in an advertisement for HD TVs, they simply booked a lookalike and used him in the advert which ran in the New York Times. His lawyers will claim that his ability to sponsor advertising will be dam-

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WITHDRAWN SNACKS: An Aldi store in the UK.

Aldi health worries WHILST unlikely to trigger widespread illness, a number of biscuits and snacks sold through the UK branches of UK supermarket business Aldi are being withdrawn from sale due to a remote possibility that they may have been contaminated by what are described as pests. The snacks which include cheese thins, shortbread, chocolate chip cookies, ginger nuts, potato bakes and fudge brownies, were made

by a company called Baketime, in their Middlesbrough factory and whilst they deny that there has been any evidence of contamination, they do accept that they had discovered some “evidence of pest activity” during 2016. Consumers have been advised not to eat any of the possibly contaminated food and if in doubt, they should contact Aldi for further information on the product withdrawals.

LIDL please their staff IN the same way that the LIDL group in the UK and other supermarkets have increased the salary payments of their staff, LIDL Spain is now following suit and although it is not a great deal more, the average annual wage of a permanent contract LIDL employee is just over 100 euros per annum more than some other Spanish supermarkets.

Caja Madrid investigation SPAIN’S oldest savings bank, Caja Madrid, is to be investigated for irregularities in the value of mortgages granted between 2003 and 2009, at the height of the property boom. According to reports which appear to be backed by the Bank of Spain, many of the mortgages granted were for sums far in excess of the value of the properties involved and there is a suspicion of possible fraud.

New head of Telefonica AFTER 16 years at the helm of Telefonica and seeing it grow to an international organisation with branches in more than 20 countries, its president, 70-year-old Cesar Allerta has decided to step down in early April and to give way to current CEO Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete. He will still be involved with the board of

Telefonica, but the new president, who has been on the board of the company for many years, will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the business. Telefonica now turns over in excess of €45 billion annually with the bulk of its income now being produced outside of Spain.

aged as the advert includes a photograph of a man who “very closely resembles” him. The case itself is likely considered a test by his lawyers to ensure that no other advertisers imply that he endorses any product unless he has approved it, but any financial settlement will no doubt be welcome.

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2015 deficit worse than forecast NEARLY a full percentage point over the target agreed with Brussels CRISTOBAL MONTORO: Interim Minister of Finance.

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THE National Statistics Institute released figures on March 31 which showed that the Spanish deficit over GDP for 2015 was 5.16 per cent, nearly a full percentag e p o i n t o v e r th e targ e t agreed with Brussels and even greate r t h a n t h e d o w n b ea t E U forecast from a few weeks ago of 4.8 per cent.

per cent was the Spanish deficit over GDP for 2015

The immediate response from the Spanish Finance Ministry was that these figures were not officially announced by the government, and therefore no comment would be made until the interim minister Cristobal Montoro appeared at a press conference,

where effectively he confirmed the figure s but bl am ed t he autonomous region for missing targets rather than the national government. This will be the eighth-year running th at t he t arget has been missed, and it is likely that the EU will call for further budget cuts in order to try to regularise the situation. This i s of cour se goi ng t o be very difficult when there is an interim government only and the policies from those on the left, who may be able to form a coalition, require greater rather than lesser public spending. Spain continues to float bonds and borrow money on an almost weekly basis, and despite some fears for the future, a 30-year bond was recently several times

oversubscribed, but the fact is that the economy is not that healthy, although in fairness, the majority of t he Eur opean and wor l d economies are struggling. The uncertainty of the Spanish government certainly doesn’t help and each day brings a different option. Pablo Iglesias offered to step aside to allow a coalition between the two left-wing parties and Ciudadanos, but then the leader of the centre right party has indicated t hat he woul d not ser ve i n any coalition that allowed Podemos any power at all. It does seem that a new election is the most likely option and perhaps if any party is able to form a stable government, even in coalition, the economy may look forward to a period of sustained gr owt h, al t hough i n t he background there is always the spectre of Catalonian independence and the removal of its income from the exchequer.

FOLLOWING the poor figures announced by Spain with regards to their deficit on the 2015 trading year, Britain has not only matched them but has gone even further into the red for the last quarter of that year, creating a record for the worst figures since records started to be kept in 1948. The annual deficit for 2015 was 5.2 per cent at £96 billion (€121 billion), much higher than Spain’s unexpectedly bad result but for the fourth quarter of the year, it shot up to 7 per cent which some pundits blame on fears of the Brexit. Basically, this means that the UK is importing more goods than it exports and there can be many reasons for this, not least being the value of the pound which has been slipping against other major currencies, and a lack of manufacturing capacity. On the plus side, there is a little good news in as much as the economy itself grew by 2.3 per cent during 2015 compared to an optimistic forecast of 2.2 per cent, which has surprised a number of analysts. The problem with trade deficits however is that if companies or governments need funds to pay for goods or services, in theory, there will not be enough cash ‘sloshing around’ in the UK to satisfy all of the borrowing needs and this means that foreign

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DEFICIT: When imports exceed exports, problems can arise. money will be required. This is why long-term investment bonds are issued and sell fairly well, but if overseas investors start to be unworried about any economy, then they may well try to offload these bonds even at a loss, and it makes it more difficult to sell future bonds. Despite criticism of Mark Carney, Gover-

nor of the Bank of England, who warned a select committee that a Brexit could adversely affect the British economy, the Bank’s Financial Committee has recently indicated that uncertainty about the Brexit vote could itself cause instability and hurt the future of UK borrowing. In all of this uncertainty however, one thing

is certain and that is that following June 23 a decision will at least have been made, even though a vote to leave would still cause speculation and a possible financial backlash whilst exit negotiations take place. Perhaps with the furore over the collapse of the British steel industry, tariffs against cheap imports will be introduced.

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Sterling volatility to remain in focus Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

IT has been a rocky start to 2016 with the great British pound crashing lower from levels of 1.40 down to the mid 1.20s. Volatility is expected to remain very high in the coming months through an ongoing easing bias by the European Central Bank (ECB), and given the approaching Brexit vote which is the elephant in the room for the pound. In March the European Central Bank expanded their bond purchase programme in both size and scope. In addition the deposit rate was cut further into negative territory. However the aggressive action actually led to a stronger euro in the aftermath which on the face of it looked unusual. Previously the ECB have targeted a weaker currency through their easing policy and to some extent it was successful with the euro experiencing broad weakness through 2015. However it seems the ECB have now changed their tactics and for now at least they have laid down their weapons in the currency war. Weakening the euro further especially when other central banks were actively trying to devalue their currencies

at the same time was getting harder. Instead the ECB are targeting the credit channel and are trying to push and streamline lending to the private and business channels in an effort to stoke growth and inflation. Time will tell if this will work and all ears remain on the ECB for hints on future policy direction. It does seem that the ECB are running out of ideas and with inflation still low and falling their credibility could come under scrutiny. However for now at least the euro should be a little firmer given the change of tactics in the short term by the ECB and with the UK still a long way from a rate rise this leaves GBP/EUR consolidating between 1.25 to 1.30. Some have argued that the recent depreciation in the pound has been overdone. However as we get closer to the UK vote on Europe on the June 23 2016, the uncertainty could create huge volatility for the pound, especially if it looks like a Brexit is likely. The sheer uncertainty of a Brexit is hard to quantify and we have seen arguments both positive and negative for a Brexit event and the future health of the UK economy. For the pound the uncertainty alone, if a Brexit is looking likely, is almost certainly going to lead to a sizeable sell off. It is a huge risk event for the pound in the short term regardless of the actual longer-term impact. Fasten your seatbelts!

STERLING: Some have argued that the recent depreciation has been overdone.

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The human race is not ready WHAT a mixed up, hysterical and confused race the Americans have turned out to be LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT WHAT a mixed up, hysterical and utterly confused race of people the Americans have turned out to be. They are now such a mishmash of creeds, religions, cultures and beliefs they have become a beacon of proof that human beings of such diversity, simply cannot harmoniously live together. It is a sad fact, that the human race is simply not ready. One of the consequences of this manifestation is the quality and diversity of leaders they elect. Their choice of presidents has, over the years, been simply appalling. They’ve elected ignorant war mongers, bible punching peanut farmers, film stars, those with links to organised crime, actual criminals, those of questionable patriotism, and blatant liars. The quality of candidates for high office is a direct reflection of the electorate. It therefore comes as no surprise that they now

WHITEHOUSE: The choice of presidents has, over the years, been simply appalling. have the choice between a dangerous, egotistical billionaire buffoon, and a woman who didn’t turn a hair when her husband used the White House as a knocking shop,

was a disastrous Secretary of State, and is an even bigger liar than her spouse. Heaven help us all. Before I evoke outrage from the whole

American race, I am of course, perfectly aware that a large percentage of its citizens are intelligent, reasonable and completely level headed. How horrified they must be to see their country spiralling toward a chaotic and precarious future, in the control of either one of two people who really should not even be considered for such a high office of responsibility. Bearing in mind our so called ‘special relationship’ the outcome will, whether we like it or not, also have a very real effect on us all. Be afraid, be very afraid! As a footnote to this piece, I couldn’t help experiencing an ironic chuckle, when Trump stated that he would never allow immigrants to take over the country. This from a man whose ancestors virtually wiped out an ancient race of people before moving in and stealing the whole shebang! Thanks for all your correspondence. Keep ‘em coming. And whatever ya do. Always Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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RAISED urgent questions across Europe about whether the EU could have prevented the outrage Nora Johnson

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

A STRING of failures and missed opportunities by Belgian intelligence services prior to the recent Brussels bombings inevitably raised urgent questions across Europe about whether they could have prevented the outrage. The suicide bombers repeatedly outwitted Belgian authorities, one of them remaining free to attack despite having been deported by Turkey as a jihadist just months earlier. And all this followed by a Europe-wide manhunt for the surviving terrorist of the bombings after Belgium’s embattled police admitted they’d arrested the wrong man! But just consider how many different police forces Belgium has, each with its own area of responsibility! From all accounts, they don’t even talk to each other, let alone other EU countries. Hardly surprising, then, the

EUROPEAN UNION: Simply not set up to handle the refugee/terrorist problem. series of blunders, given such poor coordination in a dysfunctional political system divided between French and Flemish speakers, and a failure to infiltrate networks of jihadists. There is plenty of blame for this failure but what is the point of blaming Belgium alone? It’s a Europe-wide problem, many of these terrorists hav-

ing been in numerous countries before ending up in Belgium, last year’s million-plus refugees infiltrated by countless fully-trained jihadists. Basically, it demonstrates the weakness of the EU as a coordinating body for European security matters and a weakness of the USA, which claims to be the leader in so many areas. If US

intelligence is so superior why didn’t it alert Belgium? The answer is because it hasn’t got to grips with European terror cells any better than individual countries in Europe. True coordination between countries will only happen when they stop trying to blame each other and really work together proactively, not reactively.

However, as far as the EU’s concerned, it’s gone strangely quiet since the refugee ‘deal’ with Turkey. To date, no proposals, no announcements, no agreements. No clue either, presumably. It’s simply not set up to handle the refugee/terrorist problem (or any other problem of similar enormity). The decision-making is snail-paced and the conflicting interests of 28 member countries virtually rule out effective, practical solutions, never mind any coordinated follow-up action. This Inspector Clouseau-approach to dealing with terrorists, epitomised by the bungling Belgians, demonstrates this yet again in a nutshell. Home Secretary, Theresa May, says we’re safer in the EU. But so are terrorists! Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Cudeca charity.

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PIETY might be waning but enthusiasm for the trappings is growing in direct proportion Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

VERY few Spaniards go to church these days and those who do are usually very young or quite elderly. Nevertheless during Holy Week, Spanish streets were full of drumbeats, incense and sweating penitents who hauled statues and floats weighing tons through fleetingly fervent crowds. Next up are the May first communions when, thanks to a huge financial outlay and regardless of their parents’ opinion of the Transubstantiation, little girls get the chance to dress up like mini brides and preview their wedding day. Piety might be waning but enthusiasm for the trappings is growing in direct proportion.

All in the family POLITICS make strange bedfellows, it’s agreed. But voters, even the prurient, are finding it increasingly difficult to feign interest in what’s going on between the polit-

FIRST COMMUNIONS: Little girls get to dress up like mini brides. ical sheets. So what if the PSOE’s Pedro Sanchez and Ciudadanos’ Albert Rivera have managed to get it together and – at the time of writing at least – are maintaining a semblance of fidelity?

They can’t conceive a government without assistance and they need a donor. Mariano Rajoy would happily do the honours but wants sole custody while Pablo Iglesias is likely to kidnap the child. Looks as though this particular union will be barren.

Inherited heirloom BALEARES’ regional government was accused of snubbing Spain’s royals when they paid their usual Easter visit to Mallorca. Perhaps it mattered to Felipe VI and his family that there was no official representation when they went to Mass as tradition demands. If it did they were too well-mannered to let it show and there were enough royal groupies outside the cathedral to make them feel loved.

Making a sacrifice CRISTINA CIFUENTES, the Partido Popular president of the Madrid Region, claimed it would be political suicide not to change the party. Mariano Rajoy is the only person who can do this and he won’t because that would condemn him to political martyrdom.

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IT was all so ‘England’ and I felt glad to be home Colin Bird We are all immigrants.

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Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

THE hotel’s promise of ‘A good night’s sleep or your money back’ having been fulfilled, I arrived in the restaurant ready for a full English. Barring my way was the familiar lectern with a sign commanding me to ‘Wait to be seated’. No one was in attendance, although a staff member could be heard nearby, having a high level summit with a customer about world issues. The place was half empty, so ignoring the sign I selected my own table and deliberately avoiding it, plonked myself nearby and waited. Sure enough a waitress appeared from nowhere and smilingly indicated the other table where she reseated me. It was the one I had originally se-

WILL it actually work?

FULL ENGLISH: I am perfectly able to recognise a grilled tomato and can identify a sausage at 100 metres. lected. I am familiar with the way these people think. Although I am perfectly able to recognise a grilled tomato and can identify a sausage at 100 metres, and had confirmed that I was a regular client, she was insistent on showing me to the servery to point out each individual item. I was enjoying my second

pot of tea, when a lady from an adjacent table, informed her companion in a heavily accented voice, that her pancakes were cold. Then with her plate held before her and with a pout that Victoria Beckham would have been proud of, she hurried off to voice her discontent elsewhere. Simultaneously a family ar-

rived and with his timid wife and two cowed children not two feet from him, the husband bawled: “WHERE DO YOU WANT TO SIT? IN THE WINDOW OR OVER THERE?” This loud, one-sided debate went on for a full two minutes before they were shown to a table a good distance from me.

Though unmercifully, still in the same hotel. As I was leaving, two young men dressed in identical black entered, one of them wearing one of those action camera thingy’s strapped to his head. He thought he looked cool. Actually he looked a dweeb. It was all so ‘England’ and I felt glad to be home.

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THE security police made a decision to go on strike which means the airport is still closed John Smith Random thoughts... WHEN the news that Brussels Zaventem airport was finally ready to reopen was released, it coincided with a decision by the security police who guard the airport to go on strike which means that the airport is still closed. To some extent understandably, Vincent Gilles, the president of their SFLP union said that his members were worried about security and therefore were not prepared to go back to work. He is quoted by the BBC as saying: “We are on strike because of what happened on 22 March - we cannot continue as if this day has not happened. “The police feel the security measures put in place by the airport company are insufficient for those who work and use the airport. “We also need to check if all the

BRUSSELS ZAVENTEM: The airport before the attack. people and luggage that pass through the area are in fact flying to further destinations.” He also called for controlled access to the departures hall, including the use of metal detectors, body scanners and Xray machines for luggage no matter

how much delay that would cause to passengers. In fairness, there is still a lot of reconstruction work to be undertaken and any opening planned for this weekend would have seen considerable restrictions on the number of

IT appears that with the new agreement in place for the return of unwanted migrants to Turkey and the acceptance of approved refugees to the EU, the situation with the flood of both desperate and disparate groups into the EU may be stemmed, but is that really likely? On the face of things, the Turks are exchanging genuine refugees for, in many cases, simple migrants for a load of money and a fast track to allow Turkish passport holders to enter the EU without visas. A number of political groups around Europe, who may not be in power but will attract many new followers, see this as yet another breakdown of the rights of European countries to properly police their borders and the potential for even more ‘fanatics’ to enter into the EU. Realistically not every one of the more than 80 million Muslims who hold a Turkish passport is a potential terrorist, but right wing groups will certainly use the opportunity to not only suggest that a high percentage could be, but it could be that the Turks will use the opportunity to include disaffected Kurds, and indeed even suspected security risks in the ranks of those being granted refugee status and being transferred to Europe. It has precedence as Britain showed, when it chose Australia as the ‘go to’ colony for all of its unwanted criminals, so perhaps the agreement isn’t quite as sensible as it may have appeared at first.

people allowed to check in, and therefore the number of flights that would be allowed to take off. Amazingly in an open letter to authorities supposedly produced by police officers which was published by Belgian broadcaster VRT, it is alleged that the police had reported to authorities on a daily basis that security at the airport was weak and a number of airport staff had criminal records. The sad matter of fact is that in addition to causing chaos, confusion and indiscriminate carnage on that one day, Daesh have managed to cripple the main airport of the capital of not only Belgium but some would argue the European Union. It is true to say that due to the size of the country and the proximity of additional airports both inside and outside Belgium, that moveNow we ment by air is not impossible but to want to actually have the airport remain hear your views. closed because the very police officers who are supposed to enYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE force security are on strike, - YOUR OPINION must give Daesh leaders a great www.euroweeklynews.com deal of satisfaction.

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THANK YOU for placing the article concerning Keith Phythian’s whereabouts, but regret to say that it didn’t yield any news or contact. So sad, his family are so upset and disappointed, they had felt so optimistic. They won’t just give up their search. I believe they are now contacting the Red Cross to see if they are able to help. Many thanks to you and your newspaper, should there be success in the future I will certainly let you know. Of course, Keith may not be residing in Spain now, he could be anywhere. For the sake of his elderly brothers I wish the article had brought some comfort to them. Barbara from Manchester via email

Leapy and the Donald IT looks like Leapy really has lost the plot this time. Donald Trump is a dangerous megalomaniac on a power trip. He will come down hard on Daesh but he does not say how. Does this mean ordinary American families will once again wait for the body bags to return while he is safely tucked away in the White House helping his trophy wife choose new curtains? In some parts of the UK a trump is a blast of smelly hot air. At least the name fits. Ian T via the website

I loved it I’VE never written in to a newspaper before but today but I really wanted to say how much I loved your article on Donald Trump. My husband says that he is ‘what America deserves’ but he says that about everything so I pay no notice! I always tell my friends that the truth is important and Mr Trump always tells the truth, after all, how else would he be such a rich businessman! It’s a big and scary world out there and not at all like it was when I was young, my husband says that this is because I’m getting older and that the world really stays the same, but I just tell him to shush! Anyway thank you very much for all of your wise words, I’m certain that if you were in charge of things the world would be a more wonderful place. Maybe you could be Mr Trump’s vice-president! Deirdre from Alicante

THANK YOU for your wonderfully uplifting Costa del Sol front page this week. I had seen the newspaper running wild with their 100 Brits leaving Spain a day piece and I thought blimey, I’ve lived here nigh on 20 years and haven’t met anyone who wanted to leave, personal reasons maybe on occasion, but everyone I know loves their life out here and wouldn’t change it for the world! It’s high time we took some pride in living here, why else did we come! Sean from Calahonda

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LET’S hope that Altea Mayor Llinares and his council use the opportunity to clamp down on arrogant, or ignorant, cyclists riding along pedestrian pavements at the seafront. While I am all in favour of encouraging cycling, this should not be done at the expense of pedestrians. Lycra louts and casual cyclists are putting children, pensioners and walkers in general in danger. Create cycle lanes, yes, but carve them out of roads, and reduce the traffic flow to discourage motorists. Altea’s previous attempts to accommodate bicycles included creating a bike lane by painting a blue path through the pedestrianised central and northern parts of the Paseo. The council then belatedly reversed track by creating a cycle bypass on the central part. The problem is that cyclists rarely use it, and instead prefer to cycle, often at high speed and/or in groups along the pavement, putting the safety of walkers at risk. Why is this loutish behaviour permitted? The council needs to put up ‘cycling forbidden’ signs, and raise money to build better facilities for bikers, by hitting them with on-the-spot fines. Nearby Alfas de Pi has managed to sharply reduce car traffic along its seafront and create paths to separate walkers and cyclists. Hopefully Altea can up its game and do the same! Simon Hall via the website

Spanish passion I MUST admit that, although I have lived in Spain many a year, having first arrived in the late 1960’s after a few tussles with the law, I remain pleasantly surprised by the Semana Santa festivities. I suppose that it’s because there’s a real passion here which has been lost in Britain. I always found the Anglican church to be disappointingly hypocritical in the sense that, if you really are to believe such nonsense, then why not celebrate it! I currently live in Denia but rather enjoy travelling to the small-

er towns to take in the religious events (and enjoy a sly glass of vino) with my copy of the Euro Weekly News (although I must chastise whoever makes the crossword puzzle!) I jest of course, I enjoy a good challenge! I’m slowly realising that what I cherish most about Spain is the raw passion you find in these strange little places, and I can’t help myself but contrast with my experiences from home. Growing up in the post-war generation there was more a sense of putting things together rather than being part of a long line of tradition. I write in because the more I read the paper the more I can see us Brits trying to change this wonder-

ful country to suit their tastes more. Stop I say! Let it alone and enjoy the ride. Patrick from Denia

Water rip-off IF Mallorca wants to keep its tourists it needs less of this rubbish. A café in Palma charged me €4.90 for an agua con gas today. The agua con gas in question was a Mercadona own-brand that retails at 20 cents. That is a percentage increase of 2,350 per cent. And then they had the gall to write ‘Welcome to Mallorca’ on the bill. Am never going back. And breathe... Sarah in Mallorca via email

IT’S about time Spain realised that old business is not new business. The hotel industry cannot continue to lobby this obvious rubbish to save their buildings. Instead they need to find new ways and be innovative like the rest of us. The fact that the general public is clued up on this and the politicians are not, shows clearly the egotism of this stagnant industry. Air BnB all the way I am afraid, Spain...you need to grow up... John via the website

Liberator of Belsen I WAS unhappy with the implication in the last sentence of the article on my father Leonard Berney, so I wanted to put the record straight. It was impossible for my father to defraud investors because the funds were paid to a registered broker, not to him. The broker only paid him a commission when his clients made a profit. Despite having over 400 clients, not a single case was ever brought against him. All accusations are completely unfounded. John Wood, son of Leonard Berney

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This should be a great time for your finances. Any glitch is likely to be because you have overspent. Even if things still need close attention, you can win if you concentrate. A bit of plotting and planning can work wonders at the moment. Most of your big expenses are behind you and if you can just tighten that belt a wee bit more.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Money is good and this can make you over-confident. Beware bank managers offering loans in large amounts. Nothing is for free and you need to look carefully at interest rates right now. Another, more personal, investment also needs looking at right now. Are things going exactly the way you want them to?

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) This is a time to consider finances and keep your options open. Someone who tries to get a fast decision out of you by pushing you into a corner is doing you no favours. You will decide what (if anything) needs to be done when you are good and ready.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Although things seem fine, this is not a time to overstretch your finances. Spending a lot this week without thought is problematic later. This is a week of shifting and changing and that certainly means your finances. The other area is your social circle, where people come and go, sometimes without warning.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Aim a bit higher than usual and you may be surprised at your success. When seeing the bigger picture, you realise that it is not so daunting after all. If one person can do it, then so can another. It is a matter of how you approach it. What you have to ask yourself this week is why you should accept the minimum when the maximum is so close by.

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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Keep things simple. Getting involved in other people's problems is not for you at the moment. It may be necessary to delay a decision to give yourself time to think. Could you manage a few days away somewhere? Maybe you could stay with a friend or relative.

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remember that there is no point in worrying over something that you cannot change. Sitting tight and waiting for this period to pass could be the best solution. Certainly, it will prove less stressful than fighting a losing corner.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Partnerships see you leap ahead on something that was a bit stuck in the mud. A leap in your bank balance follows. Some quick decisions may be called for so it is better to share responsibilities, whatever the outcome. You have a chance to show just how clever you can be, but do it because it gives you personal satisfaction rather than to impress.

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‘I CAN, DARLING - I CAN SMELL HORSES’

Although things are going pretty well, there are some things that could be just a little better organised. The time and money that this saves could be small, but it’s the ongoing positive attitude that counts. There have been times recently when you have wondered if your progress on a certain matter would ever start up again.

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Answers 1. AER LINGUS, 2. SEVEN (1970, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1996), 3. The highest PEAKS/MOUNTAINS in Ireland, 4. HIBERNIA, 5. GIVE IRELAND BACK TO THE IRISH, 6. PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON, 7. SHERGAR, 8. CORK, 9. MARY ROBINSON, 10. BALLET/DANCE

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Quick Across 1 Small North America lynx (6) 4 Frank (6) 9 Expertness (5) 11 Leg joint (5) 13 Perhaps (2,3) 15 Very intense and uncontrolled fire (7) 16 Give out (5) 17 Ingrained dirt (5) 18 Move slowly (5) 20 Study intensively, as before an exam (3,2) 21 Expensive spice (7) 22 Remove from memory or existence (5) 24 Mock or make fun of playfully (5) 26 Blood sucking worm (5) 27 To or in a foreign country (6) 28 Bring into existence (6) Down 2/6 Abandon one's position (4,4) 3 Not present (6) 5 Not well (6)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents K and 20 represents T, so fill in K every time the figure 9 appears and T every time the figure 20 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.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Surpass, 5 Arras, 8 Aroma, 9 Unaware, 10 Roster, 13 Pester, 15 Ail, 16 Earn, 17 Opal, 19 Got, 21 Chaste, 24 Sherpa, 28 Respite, 29 Apart, 30 Spent, 31 Pitcher.

Down: 1 Stairs, 2 Riots, 3 Adage, 4 Snug, 5 Abase, 6 React, 7 Sherry, 11 Teams, 12 Range, 13 Plots, 14 Scale, 18 Scores, 20 Batter, 22 Aisle, 23 Twist, 25 Heart, 26 Roach, 27 Heap.

QUICK Across: 6 See 2 7 Became varied (11) 8 Unoccupied positions or jobs (9) 10 Tried (9) 12 Female lion (7) 14 Large amount of wealth (7)

English - Spanish

1 Praises, 5 Throw, 8 Unaware, 9 Acute, 10 Event, 11 Dislike, 12 Decade, 14 Spread, 17 Visible, 19 Small, 22 Sauce, 23 Opinion, 24 Dread, 25 Manners.

19 Spanish rice dish (6) 20 Female parent (6) 23 Slightly open (4) 25 Space or piece of ground (4)

Down:

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

1 Pause, 2 Aware, 3 Started, 4 Steady, 5 Teams, 6 Routine, 7 Weekend, 12 Devised, 13 Costume, 15 Passion, 16 Reform, 18 Blend, 20 Alike, 21 Lends.

Across 1 Puddle (6) 4 Puerta (4) 8 Tunnel (5) 9 Wide (street, river, trousers) (5) 10 Maletas (para equipaje) (9) 14 Milk (5) 15 Rhythm (5) 16 Chica (4) 17 Customs (6)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Relampago, 6 Poder, 7 Poner, 9 Despierto, 12 Desks, 13 Reina, 14 Passenger.

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Down 1 Appointment (with client, bank manager etc) (4) 2 Locutor (entre programas, en anuncios) (9) 3 Cabbage (3) 5 Orquesta (9) 6 Tejado (4) 7 Bed (furniture) (4) 11 Árbol (4) 12 Bandera (de país, ciudad) (4) 13 Soup (thick) (4) 15 Rojo (3)

Hexagram

Down: 1 Ropa, 2 Ladders, 3 Mariposas, 4 Apple-tree, 5 Cura, 8 Nothing, 10 Edad, 11 Caer.

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

DOLLOP FOUGHT FRILLY GAUCHE GLOOMY INDIGO LARVAE MARAUD METTLE NORMAL

PELVIC PILFER (10) POLISH PROMPT SCYTHE SIMPLY SONNET SPONGE THEISM

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Theory 2 Meteor 3 Inhere 4 Teethe 5 Morris 6 Wright 7 Seethe 8 Regret 9 Ethnic 10 Either 11 Tariff 12 Hereto 13 Heater 14 Knotty 15 Cheery 16 Attack 17 Theist 18 Easily 19 Clique

Across 1 Course father’s wise (7) 5 Spleen contains good tripe (5) 8 Ascot designed jackets (5) 9 Minister on left started never increasing price for a vegetable (7) 10 Bars son also, for a change (7) 11 Article about professional cooking attire (5) 12 Block out computer part (6) 14 Intimidate males with an expert (6) 17 Horrible slime? Just look happy (5) 19 A terribly nice mid-morning time for the very old (7) 21 Newspaper bosses’ steroid abuse (7) 22 School head isn’t a good man (5) 23 Claim the championship (5) 24 Refits a building as the weather’s fine (3,4) Down 1 Choices of plectrums (5) 2 Mix plaster for paper fastener (7) 3 Pompous fool in glasses (3) religious order (7) 18 For starters I drove into one town like a 4 Uncover a former stance (6) 13 I saw and heard something very ugly and fool (5) 5 Bombard gunners in a boat (7) offensive (7) 20 Coach tour around junction (5) 6 Cosmetic material for a ship (5) 22 Meet up in the practice area (3) 7 Wide area of river contained vessels (7) 15 Cream Eric advertised in the States (7) 12 Have doubts about American President in 16 Leads to exotic sauces (6)

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Wearing kilts can damage your brain KNOCKING back as much whisky as we could get down our necks helped our bravado Ric Polansky Ric Polansky moved to Mojacar in 1969 as a pioneer developer. He reads extensively and has travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.

IT was a quiet Saturday and I was sitting in my office in the Gaviota complex. Suddenly the door flew open and in popped my friend and business associate Bill Hyman. “Ric, I’m in love. You gotta meet this girl. She’s in the bar now… come across.” I had never seen Bill so anxious before so off I trod to inspect the situation. He introduced me to a petite Scottish lady, terse in her comments but totally in control of the situation of fending off her fawning admirer Bill. He indeed was swept off his feet and could barely contain his effervescence and happiness. A drink or two and she departed. Bill immediately announced that he was going to marry her. And that came to pass as predicted. As the wedding was to be in distant Scotland it was agreed that Bill and I both being Yanks must attend with aplomb and dignity; wearing kilts. Sounds fashionably easy, but not so in real life. Renting the rig was no problem; wearing it was. The first factor was the authenticity of the

SCOTTISH WEDDING: Wearing a kilt was not so fashionably easy. bearing. Fresh. Once resolved there was nothing else to conclude in my mind, other than being corrected to swivel the pleats behind me. Naturally knocking back as much whisky as we could get down our necks helped our bravado. But I supposed that’s what being a true Scot was all about! And I talked just like

em, that is, no one could understand me. The second faux pas was not learning to sit wearing the outfit. At the register I just plunked myself down in the first row waiting for my turn to sign the wedding document. When called forward the damn kilt had wadded itself up into an unpleasant ball,

pleats clinging to my bare backside so when I leaned over to sign I exposed a fresh full moon to all blushingly present. Kate’s background as a dancer had been with many celebrities. That and the fact her childhood neighbour was none other than Ronnie Corbett, whose wife was too in shame faced attendance. That fall she visited us for a week in Mojacar. The next summer I took my family back to Edinburgh for a summer thrash about the hillsides. Drove all over but finally quit as the distilleries were getting further afield and some even hidden on some small islands so we returned to our loaned house of the Hyman’s three days early. We weren’t there but two minutes and the phone rang. It was none other than the little big man himself Ronnie Corbett inviting me to golf at his club Morningside. Well, I had seen that name posted on a club on the West coast near Oban so politely declined. It was “just too far for me to drive” even for a game with the great comic. It wasn’t until four years later that I learned that his golf course was right on the outskirts of Edinburgh about nine miles away. Of course, a world explorer like me knew differently. And it most certainly gave Mr Corbett plenty of “lazy yank jokes to tell.” I hope you haven’t heard any?

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Hide your tiredness with make-up tricks! QUICK make-up tips to hide those dark circles By Emily Chettle OUR busy everyday lives can be shattering in the modern world. There may be many reasons why you’re tired such as job stress, insomnia, burning the candle at both ends, or personal issues. In a perfect world we’d take a week off to relax and catch up on sleep but hello... this is not a perfect world - chin up and let’s get on with it - we need a quick makeup fix! Tiredness can be hard to cover but here are some tips: • Fo r b l o o d sh o t e y e s , e ith er from exhaustion or crying, fleshtoned eyeliner is your new best friend. Go for a shade only slightly darker than your natural skin tone to cover those red rims. Matte shades are more subtle but shimmery ones have some great brightening power. • A touch of blue mascara can w ork w o n d e r s o n m ak in g th e whites of your eyes appear whiter and also in eliminating the appear-

Which detox is right? THERE are numerous types of detox available promoting a variety of health benefits, although most of them contain some standard elements. Whichever detox you choose, the first thing to do is lighten up your toxin load. Eliminate alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, refined sugars and saturated fats, all of which act as toxins in the body and are obstacles to the healing process. Some believe the detox can be taken to the next level by minimising the use of chemical cleaners and chemical based healthcare products like shampoos and deodorants. Natural alternatives can be used instead. Stress can have a hugely adverse impact on the body, triggering stress hormones and contributing to excess toxins in the system; it is important during a detox to keep your mind calm and in a stress free environment. Practices such as yoga and meditation are simple and effective at reducing stress by bringing your body and mind into harmony.

MAKE-UP: It can transform a tired face into a fresh face look if applied correctly.

ance of red tones. • For those dark circles which may be anything from grey to blue to dark purple try a peachy or yellow-toned concealer. Peach looks more natural but yellow is brightening. • Your skin may be showing the tell-tale signs of tiredness even if the rest of your face isn’t. Dull, lifeless skin can be perked up with a refresher spray. If it’s kept in the fridge then it’ll help refresh skin and reduce puffiness. Light foundation or BB cream is always a lifesaver in these situations but go easy, as t r owel l i ng i t on never helps. • A cream blush is a great fix for t he f ace as i t i nt r oduces a sof t glow for a fresh- faced look, instead of harsh unnatural colours. For cool undertones use a babypink shade, and for warmer complexions, opt for something a little more peachy.

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DETOXING may help you feel on top form again By Emily Chettle WHETHER you’ve been burning the candle at both ends or just feeling sluggish and out of sync there are many reasons to take a detox. It can help with skin problems, aches and pains, digestive problems, losing weight or maybe just to feel on top form again. For centuries, different cultures around the world have understood the benefits of cleansing your body for a short period of time. Indian ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicine are a couple of ancient medicinal practices that include detoxing; according to them it is about resting, cleaning and nourishing the body from the inside out. By removing and eliminating toxins from the liver, then feeding your body with healthy nutrients, detoxifying can help protect you from dis-

BENEFICIAL: The act of detoxing is practised around the world. ease and renew your ability to maintain optimum health. Detoxing is about cleansing the blood by removing impurities in the liver where they are usually processed for elimination. The body also removes toxins through other organs and systems such as

the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymphs and skin. Detoxing should be carried out at least once a year although please consult a doctor if you are pregnant, or have any underlying illnesses you are worried about. Some tell-tale signs your

body is craving a detox can be: unexplained fatigue, constipation or diarrhoea, irritated skin, lowered immune system leading to frequent colds, puffy eyes or bags under the eyes, bloating, menstrual issues or feeling out of sorts.

Health focus – avocado THE avocado is a wonder fruit. Yes it’s a fruit in case you wondered, and a wonderful fruit at that. The fruit grown on the branches of the avocado tree, or Persea americana as it’s known scientifically, is not only loved for its unique flavour and texture but is prized for its high nutritious value. Most fruits consist primarily of carbohydrates and sugars, while the avocado is high in healthy fats; numerous studies show that it has some hugely beneficial effects on health. Here are some health benefits: Avocados contain around 20 different health-boosting vitamins and minerals such

as vitamin K, C, B5, B6, E, folate, potassium and many more. As stated, avocados contain potassium in higher quantities than bananas. Several studies show that having a high potassium intake is linked to reduced blood pressure; a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. The avocado is one of the fattiest fruits there is, but the mono-unsaturated fatty acids and specifically oleic acid have been linked to healthier hearts, having cancer fighting properties and also lowering inflammation. Avocados tend to be high in fibre, about

7 per cent by weight, which is very high compared to a lot of other food. Fibre can have various important benefits for weight loss and having a healthy metabolism. Avocados are high in antioxidants which are especially good for eye health and help lower the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. Some studies have shown that the nutrients in avocados may have benefits in preventing prostate cancer, and lowering side effects of chemotherapy in some patients. Studies have also shown that an extract from the fruit can significantly reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis.

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. Dear Dr Perez Belmonte, I have read with interest your comments in the Euro Weekly News. Like the 77-year-old lady (I am 76) I have high blood pressure. I was on Captopril 50 mg twice a day and then my doctor at the Salud put me on Captopril 50 mg in the morning and Alodipino 5 mg at night, as he said the Captopril would not last 24 hours. The only upset I have is a slight dizziness in the morning but this could be unrelated. I would very much like your thoughts on my current medication as my doctor has now left the Salud and is working in the local hospital. Kind regards, Val Giles Dear Patient, High blood pressure is a chronic condition

which needs adequate daily control, not only by medication but also by following a correct saltfree, low fat and sugar diet. Captopril is a good medicine for controlling blood pressure but its effects only last a few hours, therefore I think you should be prescribed another, more modern and safer drug which acts for 24 hours. Regarding the Amlodipino, if you do not suffer side effects it can, in combination with another drug, work very well to control your blood pressure. Lastly I would remind you that before asking for a change to your treatment you should note down your blood pressure readings and show them to your doctor.

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How can it be right? Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man TO be honest I wasn’t feeling particularly grumpy this week but of course that didn’t last for long because I’ve decided that governments and town halls, or at least the ministers and rule-making people that work there, do not live in the real world. They come up with stuff that if it was a b u si n e ss o r a c o mp a n y th ey ju s t w ou l d n ’t b e a b l e to g et aw ay w ith . Three things spring to mind. 1 . T h i s we e k t h e y h a v e ju s t in tro duced this new living wage increase. I think it’s now £7.20 (€9) an hour in the UK … but only if you are over 25. What d*** decided you can have a 24-yearold and a 25-year-old both doing the same job but earning different amounts? Why on earth would you not pay them the sa m e ? T h e 2 4 -y ea r-o ld co u ld b e married with three kids and the 25-yearold a singleton. It’s nuts! What about this one? If you are an expat, when you started work say at 15years-old, which we did in my day, you

were told that if you do 50 years hard work as a man and 45 for a woman, you will get back a little bit in the form of a pension, so that, to me, is a contract. Then all of a sudden, a few years ago, they started changing the rules. Mrs S gets to 60 and is told: “Nah sorry love, we moved the goal posts you have got to be 66.” In one foul swoop five million people are no longer going to get their pension when they thought they would. All the plans they had financially are gone, changed just like that. If it was a company they couldn’t do it. You can’t treat people like that. It should be illegal. When the banks forced you to take out PPI the law came along and said: “Oi that’s a liberty, give them their mone y b ac k .” B ut w he n the gove rnme nt does it to over five million people, nada, nothing. How can it be right? T h e re is one he re tha t is going to catch a few people out too. Make sure that if you rent out your place for holiday rentals that you check this new law. You have to register, that’s fine, so you pay tax on the income. Which I do agree with too. Just look at all the other stuff, you may be in for a nasty surprise. See how quickly I can get a grump on!

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Always monitor your route CONTINUAL monitoring can help you avoid delays 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.

ROAD MONITORING: Total reliability on modern technology can pose problems. that a bridge he was approaching was too low, although his stopping did paralyse traffic on one of the major routes for a while. The vehicles were successfully delivered to the Guardia Civil, with only the minor inconvenience of delays on this occasion.

MODERN technology can help with some of the most stressful and complicated areas of driving such as route planning, but total reliability on such devices can pose problems, and so the importance of ensuring all route characteristics are checked and correct for your journey and your vehicle are vital, as well as continual monitoring of the road. This week, six Guardia Civil vehicles stopped traffic in Cuenca, which might not seem like such a dramatic occurrence, until we discover that they were brand new vehicles on the back of a vehicle transporter heading to their new homes. Luckily, the truck driver was paying attention to his route and surroundings and spotted

More followers The N332 Facebook page has reached another milestone this week, now having over 40,000 followers. There has been even more interest in some of the recent posts, with a growing audience of just under seven million views for the videos posted, and each article reaching tens of thousands of people.

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What are voting requirements? I HAVE two questions after our community AGM. 1. The administrator said a 60 per cent approval vote is required for any agenda item. If this is true, it means nothing will ever get changed due to non-attendance by owners. Article 17 of the revised Law of Horizontal Property sets out the voting requirements. Changes made in 2013 require a three-fifths majority to approve many major changes which formerly re-

2. The second problem is that I am sure I read in your book that non-attendance by an owner is taken as a ‘Yes’ and they have 30 days to question this. If this is true, we who attend could pass anything due to owner apathy. RL (Costa Blanca)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

quired a unanimous vote. This prevents a small group or even one person

from blocking progress. Nevertheless, most items require only a simple majority of 51 per cent. This includes electing the president, approving the budget, and deciding to paint the building, for example.

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Holy Mass in English A HOLY MASS in English is held at 1pm on the first Sunday of each month at San Fransisco Javier Roman Catholic Church, Palomares, which is situated between Garrucha and Villaricos. The next mass will be on May 1. Contact for the church is by mobile 673 266 529 or to Father Enrique at enrique.cortes @diocesisalmeria.es.

Swing night in Turre COMING soon, courtesy of the Cabrera Music Club, a fun evening of fabulous music at the Hostal Rural. The Troupers, swing band, will take to the stage at 8pm, nd tickets €10. Food and drink will be available for purchase. The date is April 18. For tickets call 950 100 230.

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A round up of all the weekend music LOCAL bands provided the theme tune under perfect skies By Adele Land WARM sunny weather and blue skies provided the perfect backdrop for the weekend and local bands provided the theme tune. On terraces and inside bars, there was something for everyone in the local music scene. Saturday afternoon got off to a great start with The Fat Lizard band entertaining a packed beachside terrace. Every table was taken and the band soon had everyone up dancing to some rock and pop classics. South America was the theme at Joe Beach with salsa music from Grupo Caiman and similarly at the Oasis Hotel where Rolando the Cuban took to the microphone. Songstress, Kay Frances, took diners

CRAZY COWBOYS: The Wild Bunch with a little bit of country. through the decades at El Gaucho with music from the 50’s to the present day. Things got crazy at Cowboy Cocina, when better late than never, Kenny and The Wild Bunch got down with some good ol’ country music.

On Sunday, there was a taste of the USA with Drivin’ South at El Patio and Route-66 in La Cava. Miss Starry jazzed things up at Bar La Montana and the ever-popular, Hysteria, brought down the house at Dolce Vita.

OCIAL Two top acts for the price of one MUSIC lovers in Mojacar can get their dancing shoes on, on Saturday April 30, as Kay Frances events, presents two fantastic shows on one amazing night. Direct from Benidorm, comes a tribute to the hit m u s i c a l We Wi l l R o c k Yo u a n d t h e m u s i c o f Queen. This spectacular show is followed by the fabulous sounds of the 80s with ‘Stand and Deliver.’ The show takes place at the hotel Puerto Marina and tickets are €10, to include a glass of cava to help get the party started. Call Kay Frances on 689 404 244.

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Fitness classes for all abilities NOBODY is too old to exercise. This is the philosophy of organisers of a new fitness class starting up in Albox. People of all ages and physical conditions benefit from exercise and physical activity. Sometimes older adults, who may not currently exercise, are reluctant to begin. There is a common belief that exercise is too strenuous or that physical activity can cause harm. Research undertaken by the NHS disputes this and in fact proves that the opposite is true. The benefits of exercise are not restricted to people who have full mobility. If injury, disability, illness or weight problems have limited someone’s ability to exercise, it is even more important to experience the mood-boosting effects of

keeping fit. While exercising, the body releases endorphins that energise the mind, relieve stress and trigger an overall sense of well-being. Cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility exercises are all possible from a seated position. Seated, group exercise classes are beginning at Maloan’s bar in Albox every Wednesday from April 13. Classes start at 10am. Everyone is welcome to begin a journey to a healthier, happier lifestyle. The cost of each class is €5, which includes a donation to Age Support, a local charity which aims to improve the quality of life for older people in the area. For more information about the chair fitness classes call Diane Walsh 634 349 139.

APSA raffle winner APSA animal charity in Albox, is delighted to announce the winners of its March raffle. Les and Doreen Skinner were the lucky winners of a twocourse meal for two people at Amigo’s bowling centre. A €10 voucher to spend at Colin The Card was won by Antony Watts. Olga and Neil Bunting won a €15 voucher for Eurowise and a €15 voucher to spend in Pricebusters was won by Eileen and Trevor Littlewood. The winning tickets were drawn by Marilyn Liddell, an APSA shop volunteer.

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Listen and lunch with author, Shelan Rodger HER novels are thought-provoking and beautifully written SHELAN RODGER, author of two novels, Twin Truths and Yellow Room, is giving a Listen and Lunch session at Albar, El Pilar, Lubrin-Sorbas at 12.30pm on Thursday April 14. The novels are thought-provoking, surprising, beautifully written and explore themes such as our sense of self, secrets, childhood events and the shifting nature of truth. The author says her life is a “patchwork of different landscapes.” Born in Nigeria, she moved to England aged 11. After graduating from Oxford in modern languages she lived in Argentina and Kenya. Her professional career has revolved around international education. She now lives in Rodalquilar, Almeria. Tickets to the event are priced at €15 and include cava and canapé on arrival and a special lunch in the restaurant after the talk. To book call 950 069 077/647 877 091 or email restaurantealbar@gmail.com.

SHELAN RODGER: Her life is a patchwork of different landscapes.

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Trial set to resume A NEW trial has been set to hear the case of the 12 illegally b u i l t h o u se s i n L o s Carasoles, Zurgena. Former Zurgena mayor, Candido Trabalon, was already g i v e n a 2 1 - m o n th sentence in a previous court hearing for the case which dates back to 2005. The trial, which has been s us pen d e d o n t wo oc c a sions, also involves former urban and works councillor, Manuel Tijeras, and former municipal architect, Carols Berbel.

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Albox powered by the sunshine PROVIDING 100 per cent energy By Adele Land THE installation of solar panels at Albox Town Hall began this week. A total of 38 panels will be erected at a cost of some €27,000 with the works being undertaken by Kitpvkit Photovoltaicos SL.

Motocross begins MORE than 80 riders took part in the Almeria Motocross championship 2016 first leg. The trials took place in Zurgena and were watched by hundreds of spectators. The La Tejera track is made up of tight bends, hills and jumps, which challenge even the most experienced of riders. The event was organised by a number of racing clubs together with Zurgena Council and continues throughout Almeria for the next stages.

Once fully installed, the solar panels will provide the building with 100 per cent of its energy while reducing C02 emissions and keeping municipal costs down. Albox Council is the first town in the province to have its municipal offices powered by solar and it is expected that other councils will follow suit. In order to ensure that the town hall maintains a continual power supply, the building will remain connected to the grid in case of cloudy weather reducing the power from the solar panels. Mayor, Sonia Cerdan, said the initiative shows a clear commitment from the council to protecting the environment and minimising costs. She went on to say that Albox Council’s efforts were “a small grain of sand in the fight against climate change,” adding that she hoped t he pr oj ect woul d encour age business owners and private residents to consider similar systems.

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DRUGS RING: Surveillance led to raid on a property in Albo GUARDIA CIVIL in Albox have dismantled a drugs ring at a property in the town. During the raid which took place earlier this week, three people were arrested and detained for crimes against health including alleged possession and distribution of

marihuana. The arrests come after a month’s surveillance operation on a property in the town, close to a children’s nursery. During the operation, agents observed unusual activity at the property and spotted numerous people, not recognised

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ox. as being from the town, entering and leaving the house. Almost half a kilogramme of marihuana was seized along with equipment used for preparing the substance for sale. RBP aged 49, CTB, 26 and CTF, also 49, will appear in court in Huercal-Overa.

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Mena remains defiant FORMER Albox mayor, Rogelio Mena, has published a statement in the Spanish press, maintaining his innocence and insisting he is the victim of character assassination. Mena was forced to step down last month after almost

two years of wrangling with the courts and opposition group Partido Popular (PP). Mena is accused of refusing to allow the PP to see certain public documents and of unfairly giving friends and former colleagues lucrative pub-

lic work contracts. The situation continues to rumble on as the PP recently accused him of removing boxes of files from the council offices and loading them into the boot of his car on the day of his resignation. In the lengthy statement, Mena said he was “morally, electorally and politically still mayor” and recounted all the positive changes he made in the town during his tenure. The ex-mayor referred to improvements in the town’s water supply, the building of the new sports centre and economic improvements in the town. Following Mena’s resignation, Albox elected its first female mayor in Sonia Cerdan. Much of the new mayor’s first month in office has been spent defending the party and attempting to create stability and improve the reputation of the council. Mena recently lodged a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights and has vowed to clear his name.

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A DEMOLITION company whose slogan is ‘We could wreck the world’, has allegedly destroyed a woman’s home in Texas after mistaking its location on Google Maps. On Boxing Day 2015 a series of vicious tornadoes swept through Rowlett, a Dallas suburb, destroying hundreds of buildings and killing one person. Lindsay Diaz had been thankful that her duplex was damaged but only needed superficial repairs, until she returned home in March to find that it had been reduced to a pile of rubble. Upon confronting the demolition company she was informed that they had been directed to demolish a home in the neighbourhood and that Google Maps had identified hers when they typed in the address.

POLITICAL uncertainty has not discouraged property investors both in Spain and internationally Ventdusud via Shutterstock

By Matthew Elliott THE spectre of political uncertainty which continues to linger over Spain has done remarkably little to discourage property investors both within the country and internationally.

An extremely positive survey has indicated that an overwhelming 89 per cent of the property investors consulted have a ‘high or very high’ interest in investing in the Spanish property market this year. The report was based on interviews conducted with 100 real estate investors between November

MADRID: Is one of the prime targets for property investors in Spain.

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per cent said Madrid or Barcelona were prime targets

2015 and February of this year. It revealed that despite various ailments repeatedly decried as economically volatile by the media, the business world has not been discouraged. Professional offices in the capital Madrid and financial powerhouse of Barcelona are the top priority for investors, with 53 per cent choosing them as prime targets. Logistic operations come a close second while shopping centres were also an extremely popular choice. Commercial premises, residential assets and land also performed strongly. A plurality of investors said that they would prefer a direct purchase of any new assets as opposed to making an indirect investment, while more than half said that they have plans to invest up to €100 million in Spain this year.

By Matthew Elliott SPAIN’s blossoming property market received another solid boost with the publication of a significant survey, which identified the resurgent Iberian nation as the third most attractive country for investing in real estate in Europe. The Global Investors Intentions Survey 2016, released by renowned real estate experts CBRE, revealed that 10.2 per cent of those interviewed selected Spain as their top investment priority. The terrific news puts Spain third in the rankings after first-placed Germany, which 17 per cent of respondents chose, and the United Kingdom, which came second with 15.1 per cent. In a further boon for the recovering market and investor confidence, Madrid was once again revealed as the second most attractive European city for real estate investment. The business-friendly capital received a strong 12.2 per cent of the votes, particularly astonishing given that 53 European cities were listed as potential options. The news is excellent on a myriad of levels. Firstly as an indication that the market

SPAIN: The property market is blossoming.

has performed well and, importantly, is viewed as having a positive future. It is also valuable as a means of highlighting Spain’s growing reputation as an investment destination. In this sense the report itself could easily contribute to further

investment as savvy agents look to jump on a profitable bandwagon. Although Britain and Germany will remain tough acts to follow, if Spain can maintain its top three position next year it will complete a remarkable turnaround.

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The mini skirts and rock ‘n’ roll generation retiring to Spain FORECAST is that they will head to Spain and buy their dream home in the sun John Graham The property expert MILLIONS of northern Europe’s baby boomers who were teenagers in the swinging 60s, will start to retire over the next few years and the forecast is that many will head to Spain to buy their dream home in the sun. Baby boomers who own property in northern Europe will be looking to sell up altogether or downsize, and then move to their retirement home in sunny Spain. Many will be heading for Spain to enjoy an excellent

lifestyle, chilled out quality environment, modern infrastructure, low industrial pollution, low humidity, excellent health care and of course the fantastic climate. Excellent schedule and charter flight connections between Spain and northern European countries make keeping in touch with family and friends easy. According to official figures, the top three foreign nationalities who buy the most property in Spain are first the British (by a long way), second the French and third the Germans. The charts are based on official data on property purchased and the top three destinations where the top

SPAIN: Teenagers from the 60s are now buying homes in the sun. three nationalities prefer to buy in Spain. The majority of foreign buyers prefer to buy property on the Spanish Costas and the

Balearics, but where are the top three nationalities buying? You may be surprised, so let’s take a look. The British are the number

one foreign property buyers in Spain, according to official property sales data, their top three locations are: 1. The Costa Blanca 2. The Costa del Sol 3. The Balearics islands The French are the second biggest, their top three locations for buying property in Spain are: 1. Barcelona 2. Madrid 3. Alicante The Germans are third, their top three locations for buying property in Spain are: 1. Balearic Islands, especially Mallorca 2. Barcelona 3. Canary Islands Well there you have it, the

top three foreign buyers and their top three location choices in Spain, but obviously they also buy property all along the Costas. With so many swinging 60s teenagers now heading for Spain to retire, don’t be surprised if you hear 60s music being played on balconies near you or maybe spot the occasional mini skirt. One thing is for sure, it’s going to be a fantastic rock ‘n’ roll time for property sales in Spain. Contact John Graham Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute if you are selling or buying property in Spain, email gk.ipad@me.com.

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IF you have moved into a new property and had some preEaster rain, April is the time to take steps to understand the plot before you plan. Thirteen things to look for are listed below. 1. Location of underground services Find out where electricity cables, water pipes and sewage pipes run and the location of the septic tank. 2. The variations in the depth of soil By digging holes determine the depth of the top soil in various parts of the land. 3. The quality of the soil Is it sandy, rocky, full of builder’s rubble or rich fibrous agricultural soil? Is it free draining or was it waterlogged? Did the builder kindly leave you the original top soil? 4. Previous uses If not obvious ask around to find out what the land was used for and how long ago.

GARDEN: Understand your plot before you make a plan. 5. Location of large rocks under the surface of the soil If rocks are visible try and determine how large they are. Bash an iron rod into the soil to try and find others. 6. Location and dimensions of the builders rubble tip Maybe your land is free of

rubble but if your house is at the end of a new street you may have rubble from other houses. 7. Pollution by painters Painters vary in how careful they are in tipping waste paints, and if concentrated in one or two places it is likely many plants will not thrive.

8. The spread of mature tree roots The roots may run for many metres sideways from the trunk and only shallowly under the surface of the soil. You may need to remove some or not build terraces over them as the growing roots could crack.

9. Location of rotting stumps and roots With luck the tops are still visible or under rocks placed on top of the stumps. Others may turn up when you dig holes or bang steel rods into the ground. 10. Heavily consolidated areas

If you have areas that were previously heavily-used paths you will notice they are bare. It is difficult to recover such areas so use as pathways or bury under terraces. 11. Where rainfall runs After recent heavy rain this is probably still visible. If not go out and have a look next time it rains heavily. 12. Where the rain water causes floods Watch out for low points which have obviously flooded. 13. Where the cement mixer stood Is there an area of rough cement that will need to be terraced over? A copy of ‘How to use less water in your garden’ would be a wise investment if you are new to Mediterranean gardening. The book can be obtained from Amazon Books or The Book Depository. © Dick Handscombe Facebook Gardening in Spain - Handscombe April 2016

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Cheap and effective decoration techniques WHEN thinking about redecorating the first thing that springs to mind is the colour of the walls. We only really think about the furniture as an afterthought. To create a beautiful interior and to achieve the perfect colour scheme, it’s not only about the walls and curtains, but also about the furniture and trims in the room. It really pays to get creative with the colour schemes, as different hues on different items around the room can really add interest and a burst of colour. By painting pieces of furniture or the interior trim such as dado rails, banisters and door

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David THE Dogman Listen to David on TRE every Saturday 10am to 11am Costa del Sol (Gibraltar/Sotogrande) 98.7fm (San Roque to Calahonda) 91.9fm (Calahonda to Motril) 88.9, Costa Calida 92.7fm Costa Blanca (Torrevieja to Elche) 105.1fm (Elche to Calpe) 88.2fm, (Calpe to Gandia & Ibiza) 104.6fm, (Denia to Valencia) 95.3fm Mallorca 103.9fm

NORMALLY, a person can feel the warning signals of low blood sugar (sweating, shaking, nausea, and confusion). How e v e r, so m e a r e u n able to feel these symptoms and are thus unaware that their blood sugar is dropping or is dangerously low. This can lead to seizures, brain damage, or passing

out while driving. D iab etic A lert S e rvic e D o g : A d o g th at g iv e s a train ed s ig n a l to ale rt its partner to low or high blood sugar levels. Animal behaviour consultants can train your dog to be a Diabetic Alert Dog by guiding and training your dog to alert you in advance of low (hypoglycemia) or high (hyperglycemia) blood sugar events before they become dangerous, so you can tak e s te p s to re tu rn the ir blood sugar to normal. T h e d o g s are tra in ed to ac c o mp a n y th eir o w ne rs wherever they travel in the manner of guide dogs and assistance dogs. The training process is done much like that of a termite detection dog. The dog is rewarded for finding high blood

s uga r (it is s uppos e d to smell like tutty fruity gum), or the low blood sugar that is s uppos e d to s me ll like rusty water or nail polish remover. Diabetes Alert Dogs are trained to detect the scent of low blood sugar levels and are right 90 per cent of the time, according to consultants. Dogs are trained to lick the hand if they sense a low. When a diabetic sleeps, the dog will stand guard and get on top of the person to try and wake them is she smells a low. If you w ould like more informa tion on how your dog can be trained in this and other ways, talk to your vet or you can email me at david@thedogman for advice.

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BRITISH insurers paid out a record sum in the last year alone By Matthew Elliott THE figures are in and British pet insurers paid out a record sum of €807 million in claims last year alone. The astonishing figure means that more than €2 million was paid out on average every single day and represented almost one million individual claims. The vast majority of the claims were for veterinary costs and re-

BRAGI: Cared for Scooby and Thomas in their home in Almeria while their owners were away. PEOPLE often ask us who are the house-sitters who choose to travel the world to look after other people’s pets and properties for free? We tho u g h t i t wa s a b o u t time we introduced you to some of the characters who choose this lifestyle. Let me introduce you to Bragi, seen here caring for Thomas and Scooby in their home in Almeria. The dogs are gentle happy boys, and they lo v e c o m p a n y. T h e house is a little remote so the owners prefer the home to be occupied and the dogs cared f o r a t h o m e w h ile they are away. Ente r B r a g i , a se c u rity

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Future of fuel cells HONDA is unleashing its new FCV Clarity later this year By Matthew Elliott HYDROGEN fuel cells are making their foray into a competitive renewable energy market as Honda unleashes its new FCV Clarity by the end of the year. It will immediately be launched into competition with other hydrogen-fuelled vehicles the Hyundai ix35 and Mirai from Toyota. Far more efficient than the previous FCX model, the new vehicle features a fuel

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CRICKET • West Indies star Carlos Brathwaite (34 not out) hit four sixes in four balls in the last over bowled by England’s Ben Stokes to win the T20 World Cup final by six wickets (160-4 against 155-9). Marlon Samuels was unbeaten on 85 at the other end as England simply threw it away in front of 50,000 fans in Kolkuta! A distraught Stokes could not speak after the game! • Victory completed a double for the Windies after their women had beaten three-time winners Australia earlier in the day. FOOTBALL • Last Saturday, Barcelona’s 39-match unbeaten run came to an end in La Liga when arch rivals Real Madrid, down to 10 men, won 2-1 at the Nou Camp. Cristiano Ronaldo struck the late winner two CRISTIANO RONALDO: Late winner.

SOCIAL QUIZ Don’t forget my general knowledge quiz at Fatima’s Riad Restaurant in Cabrera tomorrow night (7.30pm). Entry is €15 each to include a two-course meal. Please come and support this event.

DID YOU KNOW? In 1973, there were four players named Best, all from different countries, registered with Football League clubs – Clyde (West Ham United, born in Bermuda), David (Ipswich Town, English), George (Manchester United, Northern Ireland) and Scotsman Billy (Northampton Town).

minutes after Sergio Ramos had collected the 20th red card of his career. • Leicester City, now Premiership leaders by seven points with six games remaining, beat Southampton 1-0 after second-placed Spurs had drawn 1-1 at Liverpool. This was the Foxes fourth successive onegoal victory. • There were comfortable 4-0 wins for Arsenal (third) over Watford, Manchester City (fourth) at Bournemouth and Chelsea at doomed Aston Villa, whose manager Remi Garde has quit! Manchester United pipped Everton 1-0 at Old Trafford… the vital relegation sixpointer, ended Norwich City 3 Newcastle 2… And three games finished level: StokeSwansea (2-2), West HamCrystal Palace (2-2) and Sunderland-WBA (0-0). Jonathan Leko (aged 16) made his PL debut for West Brom. • In the Championship, Brighton drew 2-2 with leaders Burnley, Middlesbrough won 3-2 at QPR, Hull whipped Bristol City 4-0, Sheffield Wednesday won 1-0 at Huddersfield and bottom club Bolton were beaten by Reading. • Wigan (4-1 winners at Shrewsbury) are the new leaders of FL1 and Northampton,

unbeaten in 18, remain top of FL2. • Celtic, seven points clear of Aberdeen, are heading for their 47th Scottish League title, while victory for Rangers over Dumbarton this weekend will see them return to the top flight for the first time in four years. • Barnsley beat Oxford United 3-2 in the Johnstone Paint Trophy final at Wembley. • There’s already been Champions League action this week including BarcelonaAtletico Madrid, PSG-Manchester City and Wolfsburg-Real Madrid, while tonight Liverpool visit Borussia Dortmund in their Europa League quarter-final. • This weekend’s big games (in various divisions) are Sunderland-Leicester, Spurs-Manchester United, West Ham-Arsenal, Burnley-Leeds, MiddlesbroughPreston, Nottingham ForestB r i g h t o n , Wigan-Coventry and NorthamptonBristol Rovers. MARC MARQUEZ: Won the Argentinian MotoGP race.

• Ian Britton, who made 520 appearances for Chelsea, Blackburn and Burnley between 1971-87, has died, aged 61. MOTOR-SPORT • The incident-packed second F1 of 2016 in Bahrain was won by Nico Rosberg ahead of Kimi Raikkonen with Lewis Hamilton third. Next race: Shanghai, April 17. • Last Sunday’s exciting Argentinian MotoGP was won by Marc Marquez with Valentino Rossi second. • Former Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy will drive in the Le Mans 24-hour race in June. HORSE RACING • The 169th

Grand National takes place at Aintree on Saturday and my each-way tips are Boston Bob (Ruby Walsh riding for trainer Willie Mullins), Silviniaco Conti and Gallant Oscar. SAILING • British sailor Sarah Young (40) who died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean while competing in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, has been buried at sea. GOLF • The first ‘major’ of 2016, the US Masters, starts today in Augusta with 89 competitors taking part, including world number one, Jason Day. TENNIS • Novak Djokovic (for a record sixth time) and Victoria Azarenka (for the third time) won the respective men’s and women’s singles titles at the Miami Open.

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INDIVIDUAL MEDAL: Doubled as the first leg of the Club Championship. MARINA PHOENIX played an individual medal on Monday March 28, which doubles as the first leg of the Club Championship. On the day Ali Mahmud won the first prize voucher with an impressive nett 70. Jim Budd (72) was second followed by Brian Eccles (73) in third. The ladies division was a success for Isobel Jones on nett

74. A countback for second went to Carole Taylor (77) ahead of Glennys Oliver (77) in third. Thursday’s team game was two, three, one to count played in four balls. First with 88 stableford points were Bob Craig, Tony Cordingley, Glennys Oliver and Linda King. Second place went to Brian Eccles,

John Park, Don Atkins and Rhoda Elwick (87) followed, in third, by Jeff Williams, Maida McGowan, Steve Entwhistle and Rosalie Fardon (86). Marina Phoenix play Mondays (individual) and Thursdays (team game). To join for a €25 green fee. Ring Jim on 950 162 727 / 600 353 670 or Rosalie 950 397 117 / 697 512 882.

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19th Hole Golf THURSDAY March 31 found the 19th Hole Golf Society playing a very complicated Dog and Bone competition at Aguilon Golf Resort. With a wind gusting from a gentle breeze to a howling gale, conditions were difficult. Brian Lowden’s team consisting of Chrissie Dow, Mike Palmer and Mick Craswell overcame the wind and the complexities of scoring, romping home with 84 points winning both the enormous cash prize and the Kalevala Bar sponsored Tapas and Drinks prize. Brian also scored 41 points on his jolly jaunt around the course. Bob Tagg’s team of merry walkers Nekana Galindez, Bernie Obrien and Paco Ocaña Grajal were second with a sterling 79 points. Shot of the day was by young athlete Sharon Stevens scoring a really impressive Eagle on the par four -275 metre fourth hole hitting the flag with her drive and holing the two foot putt. Other youngster Nigel Greenwood had another rewarding day taking two Nearest the Pins and a two, as well as leading his team to third place. Results The Kalevala Bar Sponsored Dog

and Bone Competition 1st Brian Lowden, Chrissie Dow, Mike Palmer and Mick Craswell 84 points. 2nd Bob Tagg, Bernie Obrien, Nekana Galindez and Paco Ocaña Grajal 79 points. 3rd Nigel greenwood, Pat O Dwyer, Steve Tucker and Geoff Smith 76 points. Nearest the Pins 3rd Geoff Smith 8th Zeta Denyer 12th Peter Death 14th Bob Tagg 15th (in two) Nigel Greenwood 17th Nigel Greenwood Twos and better 4th Eagle. Sharon Stevens 12th Tony Mackay 17th Nigel Greenwood, Mike Esposito and Bob Tagg Good days golf completed by complementary paella back at the Kalevala Bar. The 19th Hole Golf Society arranges weekly games around the area playing Aguilon every other week. For more information ring 610 340 653 or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk.