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Tourist beach tragedy By Gemma Elvins-Quinn Orihuela Costa witnessed its first summer fatality on the waterfront as a 57-year-old British woman died on Monday June 27 at La Glea beach. Her husband raised the alarm at around 4.50pm after seeing that his wife could not get out of the water. Rescuers tried to reach the woman, who was holidaying with her husband in San Pedro del Pinatar, but crews from

the SAMU ambulance service were unable to save her. A post-mortem will be carried out to determine whether she died from cardiac arrest or from drowning due to strong sea currents. It is understood that the red flag was flying at the time of the accident, warning people against swimming. Council authorities have offered their condolences to the family and urged bathers to remember the importance of

respecting warning signs. Meanwhile in neighbouring Torrevieja, there are concerns that bathers are being exposed to unnecessary risk. The opposition PP party has furiously complained that the lifeguard service is unprepared and the warning flag system is not working, despite Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon claiming for several weeks that both will be ready “within days.” Protection and surveillance

cover has also come under fire with the Red Cross losing their contract, sparking an exodus of health workers and support staff.

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Totally burnt out A CAR fire required the assistance of several fire crews in Callosa de Segura. The vehicle had been parked in Avenida Juan Pablo II and although no-

one was hurt, the car was completely burnt out and neighbouring vehicles were also affected. Police are currently investigating the cause.

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Alicante bonfire bandits arrested photo by Renmus, Flickr

Supplies fight A MAN has been sentenced to six months in prison and to pay â&#x201A;Ź280 compensation for pushing his ex-wife out of the house. The fight broke out during an argument whilst the man had their children during a visit and they got into a heated argument about forgetting to bring the school supplies the children needed to do their homework.

Payments rising AFFILIATIONS to the Social Security system topped a high in Elche during May, when a total of 77,475 workers were registered on the system, reaching levels before the crisis.

However, despite the figures, unions warn that the level of contributions is not the same as in the good economic times with mostly temporary and part time new contracts.

Murcia accidents TWO SUVs collided on the N-301 at Cieza, Murcia. As a result of the accident a 35-year-old male was trapped in a vehicle and had to be removed by fire crews. The following morning, another car accident occurred in Mula when the driver crashed in to the middle guard rail. The 54-yearold driver was arrested by police for driving under the influence.

HOGUERAS ARRESTS: Gang targeting fiesta visitors is arrested in Alicante. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn EXTRA police patrols and prevention plans put in place in Alicante as part of the holiday operation has resulted in the arrests of seven people. Devices set up for crime prevention during the Hogueras fiestas saw the

criminals arrested accused of shoplifting and theft with violence and intimidation in the city, with most of the crimes occurring in the leisure areas and beaches. They mainly stole bags, cash, jewellery and any other valuable items being carried and that were easy to grab.

The group appeared to select victims of an advanced age and those who were unable to defend themselves, taking advantage of the busy crowds during the fiestas. Of those arrested, three were minors and police believe they are responsible for at least 15 reported crimes.

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Gentle hike becomes a nightmare ordeal By Linda Hall GUARDIA CIVIL officers were called out at night to rescue two women walking on the Cabezon de Oro Mountain near Busot. They set out at 6pm with their dog, taking the signposted path but inadvertently took a wrong turn. They were soon lost and by 9.50pm, aware that their mobile batteries could run out, they called the Emergency Services who alerted the Guardia Civil in El Campello. Two officers sent out to locate the women, aged 37 and 49, were joined by another who was off-duty, but knew the mountain path very well as he uses regularly it for training. The women’s position was easily pinpointed thanks to their mobiles but they were in an inaccessible spot that could only be reached on foot.

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CABEZON DE ORO: Where two women were rescued by Guardia Civil officers. As they neither carried torches nor wore high-visibility clothing, it took the three men an hour to find them af-

ter leaving their vehicle. They were finally located and reported to be in a ‘frightened and disorientated’ state,

in a gully 200 metres from the top of the mountain. At 12.15am they were back in Busot.

Rescue mission for fishing crew MARITIME rescue recovered six crew members of a fishing boat that was drifting out at sea, around 18 nautical miles south-east of Aguilas. Cartagena coastguards reported they

received an alert from the ‘Pepe Lopez’ fishing boat saying there was a fire on board. The crew indicated it was controlled but they were drifting out to sea. As a result, the Salvamar Algenib

boat, based in the port of Garrucha, Almeria, arrived two hours after the call to the location of the boat, and towed the vessel and its crew to the port of Carboneras.

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DUI driver is arrested A LORRY driver was arrested by Murcia police for driving whilst under the influence of drugs. Officers reported the man was “driving recklessly with conscious disregard for the lives of others and under the influence of toxic drugs.” They chased him for more than 70km from Archena to

the vicinity of Yecla, after he was spotted driving erratically and ignoring stop signs whilst driving the 40-tonne articulated lorry. With Local Police following the driver, Guardia Civil traffic officers were called in to assist, and when the vehicle still failed to stop metal spikes were thrown across the road to

blow the lorry’s wheels, although the driver still carried on until his speed was reduced enough for officers to physically get inside the cabin and force him to stop, some 70km after officers begun the chase. The man was identified as a 40-year-old Spanish resident from Murcia, who tested positive for cocaine.

Guardia Civil officer is linked to housebreakers A GUARDIA CIVIL officer was amongst 10 people detained in Alicante, Alfaz del Pi, San Vicente and Alicante City. Despite a court blackout on the case, sources confirmed to the local Spanish Press that the officer was charged and released. His role and links to the gang were not revealed. All are charged with breaking and entering, receiving and belonging to a criminal organisation. They were accused of stealing from at least six properties in different parts of the province, and a search of several homes linked

to the detainees located allegedly stolen items. As the enquiry is still open, investigators expect other robberies to come to light, and do not rule out further arrests in coming days. The operation was triggered by the Policia Judicial in Benidorm. This unit, which is similar to the CID in the UK, was investigating suspects living in Alfaz who, officers believed, were linked to a gang of housebreakers. Five people were released after making statements to the police, and three, who were transferred from the police station to the Alicante Courts, were later remanded.

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Homeless house up in flames AN abandoned warehouse that for years has been inhabited by homeless people was the scene of a serious fire in the Alicante district of San Agustin. Firefighters called to the scene helped to rescue four homeless people who had been trapped inside and could not leave as the building began to collapse around them. Residents in the area say there are about a dozen people around the property during the day but the number of homeless people resting there increases at night. Onlookers watched as the building went up in flames, for many the only home they know. Investigations have now launched into the cause of the fire but some reported to police that they saw two people appear to throw a bottle inside the building which they claim could have been gasoline. Technicians will now assess the structure of the building to determine the extent of the damage.

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Popular Party rules across the Vega Baja By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE victory of the Popular Party (PP) in the general election has been strong in the Vega Baja. Mariano Rajoy’s party was the most voted in all and each of the 27 municipalities of the region, thus improving the results obtained in the previous election. The PSOE party has remained as second force in all locations except for Daya Vieja and Torrevieja and in Granja de Rocamora, where the second place was occupied by Ciudadanos. In the largest municipality of Vega Baja, Torrevieja, the PP earned the confidence of 41.81 per cent of voters (10,720 votes), representing an increase over the 36.29 per cent (9,484 votes) obtained in December’s previous elections. Second place went to A la Valencia party receiving 21.9 per cent of votes, displacing the PSOE into third place with 20.57 per cent of the vote. In Orihuela, PP obtained 51.56 per cent with 15,882 votes: over 1,000 votes more than they received in December’s election.

PP SUCCESS: Party members celebrate the PP’s continued success. The PSOE obtained 18.83 per cent of the ballots with 5,801 votes against 6,018 for the December session. In Orihuela by 6pm on Sunday, 24,314 people had placed their votes at the 37 polling stations.

The PP also received more than half the votes cast (51.7 per cent) in Pilar de la Horadada. In Almoradi they received 43.19 per cent and had support of 47.24 per cent of the voters in Callosa de Segura.

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Held at gunpoint By Gemma Elvins-Quinn AN Elche store was held up at gunpoint. The man, dressed all in black with a handkerchief covering his face, entered the 24-hour shop with a sawn-off shotgun demanding money from the till. The cashier reported that

the man appeared visibly nervous, with the incident happening at around 6am as his night shift was due to finish. Under pressure with the gun in his face, he said he emptied the till, which had around €1,000 in it, and handed it to the robber. As he made his way out of

the shop he shouted at the young cashier not to run out after him saying “otherwise I’ll shoot.” Police are now investigating, as the owners of the store said the young worker is now too fearful to do the night shift, and they have not heard of any other attacks in similar establishments.

Terrorism victims to get more support MURCIA is preparing to present its support strategy for victims of terrorism. The Ministry of Presidency intends to present to the victims of terrorism in the region a comprehensive support strategy and recognition of their memory and their families. General Secretary of the Ministry of Presidency, Maria Robles, explained that the plan consists of 81 measures and specific actions to implement amongst the regional administration.

Robles stated that the plan will be announced at an event organised to coincide with the day dedicated in Spain to the Victims of Terrorism, a day established in 2010 and refers to the date on which the first terrorist attack occurred resulting in a fatality in Spain. The strategy to support victims of terrorism is a five-year plan of continuous and coordinated action, with the collaboration of the major associations of victims.

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Business as normal for expatriates By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A WEEK ago the voting public chose for Britain to leave the EU. As the fallout of that result still remains largely unclear,

many expatriates in Spain are still concerned and discussing what lies ahead for their future in Spain. Simon Manley, British Ambassador to Spain, issued a statement to British nationals

living in the country and said: “I am very aware from the questions that we have been getting that some Britons living in Spain are uncertain about what the referendum result means for them. As the

Prime Minister has said, there is no immediate change. “You still have exactly the same rights. You can still live and work here, travel back and forth in the same way, and access Spanish healthcare and other public services just as before. “There is no change to your residency status, nor any need for visas for travel to other EU countries, and you don’t need to change your passport. Your pension rights continue. “Leaving the EU will be a gradual process. The negotia-

tions could take two years or more and until they are concluded, the UK remains a full member of the European Union.” President of the PIPN party based in San Fulgencio, Samantha Hull, said locally the result has concerned many: “We in the PIPN fully understand the concerns and worries of British workers and residents in Spain after the vote to leave. “My phone has not stopped ringing and buzzing from people since the very early

hours of Friday morning.” She added: “Over the coming days, weeks and months the PIPN will continue to liaise with the British Consulate in Alicante and bring people all the information they need, as well as being there at all times to listen to understandable concerns that will then be put to the Consul.” A video clip from the Ambassador can be found on Twitter at @ukinspain and on the British Embassy Madrid’s Facebook page.

GABRIELA BRAVO: Signs the register during a visit to Torrevieja to look at the criminal system.

Court cases double national average time CRIMINAL cases in Torrevieja take double the time to be resolved than in the rest of the country. The Regional Minister of Justice, Gabriela Bravo, revealed in a visit to the judicial district of Torrevieja that criminal cases take nearly three years to resolve and be judged, which is double the national average. During her visit, the regional minister held meetings with criminal judge Mariano Gomez as well as the coordinator of the prosecution, court clerks and professional associations of lawyers and solicitors. “This situation concerns us all,” said Bravo, “and needs a lot of support from the administration and by the Consell. For us justice is a

priority. We know the big traffic jam is in the courts of first instance of the need to create a new court of first instance and the need to create another criminal court. It cannot be that the average resolution (of criminal cases) is 36 months, while the national average is 16 months. The residents of Torrevieja deserve quality justice. They cannot be second-class citizens.” Bravo added that the government has already been informed of the urgent need to provide these two new courts to Torrevieja. The city got its own judicial district in the late 1990’s and is one of the highest growing judicial areas registered in Spain, and one of the most overworked.

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City claim A RESIDENT of Torrevieja has been awarded €70,000 after falling and breaking her leg on a path in the city. The accident occurred six years ago at the intersection of Calle Tomillo and Apolo and the court has sided with the woman who argued her fall and injuries occurred due to the lack of maintenance of Torrevieja’s streets. She presented photos showing broken tiles and two pipes protruding about 15cm out of the pathway which was also poorly lit. As a result of her break she required rehabilitation and physio for almost two months.

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Population ageing throughout Spain By Linda Hall DEATHS outstripped births in the Valencian Region by more than 1,000 last year. A total of 43,311 babies were born in the three provinces that make up the Valencian Community; Valencia, Alicante and Castellon, between January and December 2015. In contrast there were 44,320 deaths, resulting in a negative population balance of 1,009, although this is a situation that exists in 10 other autonomous regions according to the latest figures from the National Statistics Institute (INE). There were 419,109 births in Spain last year, 8,486 fewer than in 2014. The number of deaths increased by 26,446 to 422,276 and created a negative balance of 2,753 deaths. This is the first time this has been known to occur since an-

FEWER BIRTHS: There were 43,311 babies born in the Valencia Region last year compared to 44,320 deaths. nual records began in 1941. At present, an average of 8.8 babies are born in the Valencia Region for every 1,000 inhabitants and there are nine deaths, compared with Spanish averages of nine and 9.1 respective-

ly. INE attributed the fewer births to a continued fall in the number of women of childbearing age which has steadily diminished since 2009. This, the statistics office said, was caused by the pronounced reduction in

births in the 80’s and first half of the 90’s. Immigrants who returned to their countries during the economic crisis and an increase in the number of young Spaniards who have emigrated are also responsible, INE said.

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Passport warning: take care in towns and cities Euro Weekly News HOLIDAYMAKERS and residents should take extra care of their passports, with thefts in towns and cities on the rise, the British Consulate in Alicante has warned. The number of Brits needing an Emergency Travel Document (ETD) is up 11 per cent so far this year, with the Consulate having issued some 500 to date. Getting hold of an ETD costs time and money: they cost £100 (€120) and can take around two hours to issue, plus the time needed travelling to and from the Consulate. The singleuse document will get you home, but you will then need to apply for a new passport. Two-thirds of stolen passports are taken in town or city centres, according to figures compiled by the Consulate. As tourist numbers rise for the summer, passport theft often soars as this year’s figures are already demonstrating. Consul Sarah-Jane Morris says, “It’s frustrating to have your holiday ruined through a lost or stolen passport, and costly too. Be vigilant and keep it away from

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DON’T RISK IT: It could cost you time and money. thieves. Think about where you store it, make sure it’s secure and can’t be grabbed. If you need to carry it keep it in a zipped pocket or money belt under your clothes.”

This year is seeing a significant increase in British tourists visiting Spain so an increase of passport thefts is likely. Avoid a last minute dash to the Consulate.

Evictions on the increase EVICTIONS are not coming down in the Murcia Region. It was one of only three regions in Spain that saw higher first quarter eviction figures for 2016. From January 1 to March 31 there were

1,031 eviction orders issued which marked a 15.8 per cent rise compared to the same period of 2015. This rise equates to a worrying number of evicions with an average of 11.32 occuring every day.

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Religion takes back seat for civil baptism By Gemma Elvins-Quinn TORREVIEJA has announced an initiative to allow parents to carry out a civil baptism. Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon (Greens) said it will take the form of a “welcome ceremony or presentation of their children to the community,” and is something that has already been introduced in other municipalities. Dolon said he has consulted the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces, and the Valencian Federation about how they are performing this type of ceremony in other municipalities, and has gathered information to put into practice in Torrevieja. The idea, he explained, “is that Torrevieja will join the current initiatives that are being offered in many Spanish municipalities. It is a result of the new relations between people, after having overcome the years of religious imposition. It meets the needs of families who, for their beliefs,

CIVIL CEREMONIES: Mayor Dolon announces plans for civil baptisms. cannot baptise their children in a formal religious ceremony.” These civil baptisms would be presented in a symbolic act of recognition, welcoming children born in the city with ceremonies taking place in the town hall. He explained democratic values will be very present in this celebration, taking

parts from the European Charter for Human Rights in the City, the Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Child and some articles of the Spanish Constitution. The mayor pointed out that a plenary agreement to formalise this ceremony will be necessary and above all “to give continuity” for all future ceremonies.

Getting a greater firefighting service TORREVIEJA’S fire station is to be made a central park by the end of the year, and will no

longer be classed as a support service. Torrevieja is part of the Pre-

vention Service and Fire Fighting and Rescue of Alicante within the Vega Baja, which serves 24 municipalities. Councillor for Security, Emergency and Fire, Javier Manzanares, said this status will “lead to more human and resource allocation that will be available to residents and parks that we will support.” He said it means a greater force of firefighting personnel similar to that of Orihuela, with improvements to infrastructure and services.

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Dead sheep mystery By Linda Hall TWO HUNDRED sheep’s heads appeared in organic matter recycling bins in Sax over the last month. The first few dozen were found during the first week of June and were followed a few days later by the

animals’ carcasses. More were left over the following weeks, sometimes in the recycling bins but on other occasions the heads and carcasses were left on the ground beside the bins. Most were found near the Alicante-Madrid motorway and the branch to Castalla,

although others were discovered behind the castle, on the Salinas road or in the town’s industrial area. A ll w e re a dult a nima ls a nd la c ke d the numbe re d identification tags in the ear that are required for all livestock. Police are investigating

Large sea shipment of drugs is blocked THE Tax Agency, in collaboration with the French Customs, intercepted a fishing boat named ‘Eki’ which was flying the flag of Sierra Leone, and discovered 2,120kg of cannabis resin on board which had been loaded aboard hours before from an inflatable boat. The Customs Surveillance Service (SVA) confirmed that the intervention took place about 90 nautical miles south of Cartagena, as part of the naval operation which has been working for the last few years on

blocking the transit of drugs through the socalled ‘Eastern Mediterranean route.’ The operation has already seized 170 tonnes of drugs from various ships and drug trafficking gangs. The seven crew members on board the Eki, five of Egyptian nationality and two from Sierra Leone, were arrested and the boat was transferred to the port of Cartagena. T h e d r ugs ha d a n e s tima te d va lue of around €4.5 million.

the case and Sax Town Hall’s Department of Health has also contacted the Public Health Authority in Elda to try to find out more information.

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Invading crabs could decimate local waters By Linda Hall

AN investigation has been l a u n c h e d i n t o alleged fraud within several schools in the Valencia Region and 11 in Al i c a n t e Province. Police suspect the fraud relates to the payrolls of teachers at concertado (semi-private) schools with teachers aged from 69-83 years of age still receiving a wage for teaching. If true, this would make them the oldest teachers around. Th e c o m p l a i n t s w ere m a d e i n 2 0 1 4 and include teachers at sc h o o l s r u n b y Cath o l i c c o n g r e g a tions.

ATLANTIC blue crabs have been detected at the mouth of the Barranco de las Ovejas watercourse in Alicante City. This crab, so-called because of its bright blue legs, is an exotic invader species with a voracious appetite. With no natural predators it is feared that it could strip the Bay of Alicante of marine wildlife, said Jose Manuel Santa Maria who lives near the watercourse. He and friends spotted and captured blue crabs like those first found in the Albufera in Valencia by researchers from Universidad Polytecnica de Valencia. The Barranco de las Ovejas crabs are now being investigated by the Alicante University’s Marine Science department. The blue crab has also already become a regular catch further south along the coast in Guardamar del Segura. Just a few months ago fishermen of the Brotherhood of Guardamar del Segura expressed concern that they have not been given special instructions from the administration about treating catches.

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RESIDENTS have denounced the abandonment of the coves of Alicante City. They say the beaches are cleaned and cared for but the area of Cabo de las Huertas and Albufereta are “greatly forgotten” with poor maintenance

Top teacher SONIA LOPEZ, professor of Advertising and Public Relations at the University of Alicante, has been ranked amongst the top five most valued lecturers across the university network.

Field trip BLUE CRABS: First spotted in Guardamar, now in Alicante. Whilst an invasive species, fishermen recognise its commercial value and were calling for permission to legally capture and market it for sale where it could reach

around €9 per kilo. Fishermen are concerned about the colonies appearing locally that could cause concern for bathers, with their claws also destroying fishing gear.

STUDENTS from an Alicante school are completing their studies on the Second World War and Nazi concentration camps with a visit to the Auschwitz concentration camp, at the end of the month.

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More officers By Gemma Elvins-Quinn SAN FULGENCIO has welcomed three more Local Police officers to the force, with a fourth officer joining tomorrow (Friday). In addition, the town hall has also purchased a new, fully e q u i p p e d p a t r o l c a r taking the police force to

six patrol cars, three motorcycles and two patrol bicycles. The announcement will be welcomed by residents who have complained about a spate of robberies in recent weeks in urbanisation La Marina, and particularly around the area of Consum Commercial Centre, as pre-

New home for 12 Syrian refugees A GROUP of 12 Syrian refugees have arrived in Murcia. The regional government spokesperson, Noelia Arroyo, announced that they landed safely at Barajas airport, before travelling on to Murcia. The refugees will be assisted by the Ministry of Social Policy and Government Delegation and their arrival will be coordinated with Red Cross and Accem to provide all the resources that they need. Just last week the region said they were prepared and willing to accommodate around 350 refugees in hostels and apartments.

viously reported in the Euro Weekly News. Councillor Samantha Hull spoke with the Chief of Police about people’s concerns and said they have promised more patrols, so it is hoped with these enforcements of new officers residents can rest assured their safety is being protected.

Computers donated HIDRAQUA has donated six computers to the Social Welfare department of Orihuela. Councillor for Social Welfare, Sabina Galindo, visited the building and said: “The almost 20 associations and 500 people using these facilities will now be able to use the equipment to access the internet, and take courses.”

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Consequences of Brexit for the UK info@pellicerheredia.com 965 480 737 - 606 056 282

What implications could the UK leaving the European Union have on other European countries? The answers depend heavily on the political approach. But leaving ideology to one side, Britain brings each year €1 billion to European reserves, which could disappear, warns Matthew Beesley, head of Equity Henderson. Although the maths are not that simple because a number of things are not reflected, for example, benefits the country receives from Brussels and what offsets that amount. The fall of British GDP, which AXA IM estimates to range between 2 per cent and 7 per cent, will also have an impact on trade relations with its current partners on both sides of the border. If demand decreases in the UK, exports fall and companies that trade with each country also have fewer transactions. According to data from the UK’s National Statistics Office, Britain’s trade deficit with EU countries reached highs of £89 billion (€107 billion) in 2015. That means that purchases of French wines, German cars, Spanish vegetables or Italian clothes exceeded

what Britain was able to sell to its neighbours, while exports to EU countries fell by 8 per cent. Do I have to renounce British citizenship to acquire Spanish nationality? Yes. Except for citizens of countries with whom there is agreement of dual nationality (which is not the case of the UK). When you complete the process of acquiring Spanish nationality, the regulations require, that when you swear loyalty to the constitution, you renounce your nationality in order to obtain Spanish nationality. If I renounce British citizenship, will I still be entitled to a pension from the UK? Yes, of course. For the right to a retirement pension you do not have to be a British national but you have to have contributed to the British Social Security. You are required to contribute at least 30 years to collect a full basic pension. Those who do reach this period will receive a basic pension proportional to the amount contributed, with the minimum requirement of one year of contributions. If the UK leaves the EU, will I still have the right to use the Spanish health service? Yes, provided you are registered in Spain and have requested healthcare cover because of limited income, if you are not working. Will pensions be frozen if the UK leaves the EU? No not at all. The system for calculating pen-

sions will remain the same: • Basic pension: Consisting of £113.10 (€144.53) per week, which equals approximately 16 per cent of the average wage. This pension is currently revalued in line with the consumer price index. • Pension linked to income: It is calculated based on the average salary of the professional life of the taxpayer, updated based on rates of economic growth salaries initial years, and from the calculation based on the consumer price index. The average rate in the UK is around 40 per cent, compared with 75-80 per cent in Spain. This means that public pension is normally about 40 per cent of the last salary of an individual. Therefore, what we see is a fairly low coverage rate and left to the private savings to supplement retirement prior to the same levels. • Pension credit: This is a welfare pension, tax free, for people most at risk of exclusion. It is based on income and not what has been contributed over the period of your working life and it aims to cover a minimum income for those who have reached retirement age and cannot survive with their own resources and other pensions. If the UK leaves the EU, will I lose the right to stay in Spain? No not at all. British citizens remain entitled to enter and move freely throughout the territory of the EU, either because they are considered ‘similar’ to EU citizens or because they pass the gen-

eral arrangements for foreigners in Spain. What about Spaniards living in United Kingdom? It is still to be decided that in the case that the Brexit is approved, that EU citizens may no longer have benefit or ability to enter UK simply with a passport, and so to enter the country in search of work may not be easy. Would Spaniards in the latter case need work visas? Yes, if this scenario were to take place a work permit for professionals who want to develop their career in the UK would be necessary. Authorisation for a work permit would be obtained and governed by the rules established in this regard by the British domestic law. Logically, the principle of reciprocity would mean that a British work permit in Spain would also be necessary. Would the British need a passport/visa to enter EU countries? In the case that no agreement between the EU and the UK is reached, that has been signed with the integrated EEA block, then yes, since this scenario would not be included within the space of European free movement. What will happen to Gibraltar? If the UK leaves the EU it threatens access to their territory. According to negotiations the gate of ‘La Linea de la Concepcion’ could be resealed with the havoc that entails for daily transit workers on either side of the border.

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Builds are delayed photo by Henar Lanchas, Flickr

NUMEROUS plans in Cartagena municipality have been affected by the recent cancellation of the General Municipal Urban Plan (PGMOU) by the Supreme Court (TS). Among those which is up in the air is the construction of a nine-storey building with 40 homes in an adjacent plot to the Adoratrices school, at the confluence of Paseo Alfonso XIII and streets Príncipe de Asturias and Jimenez de la Espada Adorers.

The developer expects the city council to now push it through with new legislation as soon as possible. The lands were classed as available for development back in 1987, but it was changed in 2012 as not possible for residential use. Builders that had licences now fear delays as companies that had designed hundreds of homes now await a solution from the city. One developer, Eugenio Castejon from Promociones Sierra Minera who had plans for 200 homes near the village of San Felix, said they are “prepared to wait a year before

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URBAN PLAN: Development plans have been affected by the cancellation of the Urban Plan. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

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we start thinking about something else. “But for now we prefer to trust the city council will cancel the amended plan before next summer.” Urbincasa is a developer with interests in the Mar Menor who are also now in urban limbo. The company has a project with 132 homes on the edge of the salt lake of the Mar Menor. The company said they will not wait and will continue to build in accordance with the rules of 1987. But now the plan has changed, the builder will have to seek permission for occupation.

POLICE in Alicante have arrested a Dutch man, aged 48, for alleged offences against intellectual property. The man was accused of selling counterfeit goods in Guardamar del Segura with around 500 pairs of slippers and some 350 items of clothing seized by officers. The detainee was travelling around to different markets to sell the items.

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Heavy fines for waste dumpers By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ORIHUELA has a new campaign “to raise public awareness of the process for the withdrawal of garden pruning waste.” Councillor for Street Cleaning and Urban Solid Waste, Noelia Grao, said the campaign is particularly targeting residents on the Orihuela Costa, highlighting the new schedule of waste collections. Grao explained that the objective is “to seek the commitment of residents with urban cleansing” so that the collection is carried out in an effective manner. As a result, posters and brochures have been produced in English and Spanish to inform of times and locations of collections, as well as a QR code to access town hall information on being able

GARDEN RUBBISH: Residents are being asked to do their bit and abide by the law. to dispose of rubbish. Prunings, according to the by-law, must be bagged and residents can only deposit a cubic metre at one time. The councillor reminded people that penalties for non-compliance

of the by-law are up to €1,500. On Sundays, collections will be made from Villapiedra, Cabo Roig, Zenia II and Playa Flamenca. On Mondays from Campoamor, Mil Palmeras, La Regia and Lomas de Cam-

poamor. Tuesdays from La Zenia, Punta Prima, La Ciñuelica, Los Balcones, Aguamarina, Los Pinos, Los Altos-Villarosa, Horizonte-Citrus and Alameda del Mar. From La Chismosa-Lago Sol, La Florida, Pau-9, Las Piscinas, Las Ramblas, and Lomas de Campoamor. On Wednesdays and on Thursdays from Villamartín, Filipinas, Pau-8, El Galán, Villacosta-Blue Lagoon, El Baranco, Pau-26 and Pau-27. Collections on Friday will be from Los Dolses, La Solana, Lomas de Don Juan, Montezenia, Lomas de Cabo Roig, La Cuerda, Playa Flamenca and Pau-9. Residents with large items of waste or garden rubbish, can call 966 760 000 extension 29 or email residentes@orihuela.es to arrange collection.

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Special swings SAN JAVIER’S municipal open air swimming pool has opened a new playground next to the children’s pool with special swings for disabled users.

Summer school SUMMER school for children at risk of social exclusion will run from July 4-29 in Crevillente’s Francisco Candela school. Registration is now open within the Department of Social Welfare for children aged three to 16.

Funds raised A DANCE festival in Elche has helped raise funds for Saharan children who spend their holidays in the municipality.

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The golden mile By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE strip of front line cafes and bars in Torrevieja along the Paseo de Juan Aparicio to the casino, is known as the ‘golden mile’ of hospitality and trade. Whilst some businesses are still struggling, these monopolise the tourist demand along the sea front and are thriving: from ice cream parlours to clothes shops and restaurants. However such a prime location is not cheap. Reports suggest that to rent a commercial space along the ‘golden mile’ exceeds €6,000 a month in some cases and costs €3,000 a month at the lower end of the market depending on size. Added to this is the payment of surface occupation of public roads to the City to allow tables and chairs on the terraces. Around 90 per cent of consumption is done on the terraces with businesses fighting for space. As a result, the city had to mark out agreed limits to prevent abuse and to ensure businesses stay within their limits. Much of the terraces have been revamping their image and style to provide maximum comfort to the client

GOLDEN MILE: Along the Paseo de Juan Aparicio of Torrevieja lies the hustle and bustle of hospitality and trade. and to draw in more customers away from their competitors. Gone are the old aluminium plastic tables and chairs and in comes the comfy armchairs and sofas with new and

varied food and cocktail menus. These entrepreneurs claim they are doing their bit to improve the image of the city and offer an attractive area for tourists and they are benefiting from a

crackdown on illegal hawking, but want more from the city saying thefts from the beach are too frequent, street cleaning is better than other areas of Torrevieja, but lack of lighting is an issue.

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Heart unit reduces hospital stays By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE Heart Failure Unit of the Hospital of Elche has seen patient readmissions reduced by 73 per cent. Other patients have had their hospital stay reduced by 61 per cent. That’s according to data provided by professionals of the unit which has handled more than 600 patients in 2015 and more than 200 treatments on an outpatient basis. Pedro Morillas explained that this unit works for patients who are hospitalised for heart failure and then after discharge undergo “close monitoring during the first months” as this is “when relapses often occur.” Dr Antonio Garcia Honrubia specified that “if the patient has symptoms of heart failure during follow-ups, they can then go directly to the Cardiology Day

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HEART UNIT: Offers continual monitoring for patients hospitalised for heart failure. Hospital for medical treatment without going through the ER.” The unit can then offer intravenous treatment with certain

drugs that stabilise and improve the patient, “thus avoiding hospital admissions and improving their quality of life.”

Heart failure is a serious disease that is the third leading cause of death from cardiovascular kind in Spain.

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Still no accessibility A START date for the accessibility facilities at the Elche beaches of Levante and Grand Playa, has not yet been confirmed as more workers are currently being assessed to provide these services.

In school TRUANCY in Crevillente has fallen. The municipality has a 1.5 per cent drop-out rate amongst students, two 10ths less than the previous year and with lower rates of absenteeism.

Patron saint ROJALES have held their fiestas in honour of St Peter the Apostle, with dozens taking to the streets to participate in the traditional offering of flowers in honour of town’s patron.

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By Gemma Elvins-Quinn CAMPSITES are seeing a revival this year. More and more people are choosing to camp in Alicante Province with the industry reporting they are confident that this year they will exceed over four million overnight stays for the first time ever. The recovery has been much anticipated, but it has not come out of chance. Like many other businesses, campsites have been forced to take on the economic crisis head first and transform and innovate, in addition to having taken the opportunity to adapt to European standards to strengthen and expand their services. Juan Delgado, provincial president of the Association of Campsites of Alicante notes that, if last year was a very good year, with growth of 12.65 per cent, they expect this year to be even better and in the first quarter they have already experienced a rise of 6 per cent on bookings compared to the same period last year: “Since 2013 we are soaring after the crisis,” said

CAMPSITES: Over 4m overnight stays expected in the province’s campsites this year. Delgado, who notes that in 2015 they were just 20,000 overnight stays short of reaching four million. As a result, the association believes that 2016 will be “historic.” The province has around 38 campsites with 9,561 plots and spaces for around 28,000 people.

This business in the province employs about 500 people, although that number is usually double in summer, all without counting the indirect jobs they generate. Alicante Province is the third in Spain in terms of occupation behind Girona and Tarragona, but the

province are leaders when it comes to the length of holiday with the average stay almost 14 days. The tourist demographic is made up mainly of those from the Netherlands (20 per cent) followed by French visitors at 10 per cent. Only 2 per cent of the Spanish population are campers.

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Funds boost for rural developments TOURISM entrepreneurs in the villages and towns in the Murcia Region can now apply for aid grants from the EU for rural development. Up to €5 million will be distributed between eight municipalities: Murcia, Cartagena, Lorca, Aguilas,

Cardinal has been let off the hook By Linda Hall A VALENCIA CITY court will not follow up official complaints against Cardinal Bishop Antonio Cañizares. Red Española de Inmigracion (Spanish Immigration Network) and LGBT collective Lambda lodged the complaints which accused Cañizares of breaking laws penalising hate crimes and discrimination. Amongst other things, Cañizares has asked if the “invasion of refugees and immigrants could be trusted,” and he abhors gay marriage. He also urged churchgoers to ignore equality and gender legislation which he dismissed as “insidious and destructive.” Based on rulings by the Supreme and Constitutional Tribunals in Spain and the European Human Rights Tribunal, Cañizares’ declarations are protected by freedom of speech legislation, the Valencia judge ruled. Tolerance towards all types of ideas imposed by ideological and free speech rights does not imply accepting or understanding them, the judge said. “Ideas, as such, should not be pursued as crimes,” he claimed. The judge gave both collectives leave to appeal, which Red Española de Inmigracion has already. “Cañizares is not a private citizen expressing an opinion in public or private,” a spokesman said. “He is a cardinal of the Catholic Church and his declarations attracted a great deal of publicity because of their content and context.”

Mazarron, Fuente Alamo, Totana and Puerto Lumbreras. The grants will go toward projects that generate wealth and economic activity. Murcia’s councillor for Employment, Tourism and Culture, Jesus Pacheco, encouraged the presidents

of the municipal boards of local towns to give maximum publicity to the opening of the grant application period so that all local businesses can apply and aid be allocated among the best projects. The plan, available until 2020, is

part of European aid and aims to achieve an improvement of entrepreneurship in rural areas and create jobs, boost the development of local infrastructure and basic services in rural areas, including leisure and culture.

Grants can be used to promote rehabilitation of villages and activities aimed at the restoration and enhancement of cultural and natural heritage, making rural areas more attractive and reducing obstacles to their development.

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New president ALVARO GARCIA has been sworn in as the new president of the Rotary Club of Almoradi in front of more than 100 guests and prominent business men.

Late night shopping WHITE NIGHT has been held in Elche. Organised by the Merchants Association and Department of Commerce, the event saw stores open late night from 10pm-midnight along with street entertainment.

Fiesta queen ELCHE has crowned their new fiesta Queens and their maids. The ceremony was carried out at the La Asuncion school.

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Co-working entrepreneur By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

‘CO-WORKING SPACE’ is a new initiative launched in Orihuela to promote and foster entrepreneurship. Councillor for Industry, Miguel Angel Fernandez, presented the ‘Go2work’ programme in collaboration with the School of Industrial Organisation (EOI), the Provincial Council of Alicante, and co-financing from the European Social Fund (ESF) of which Orihuela has received €200,000 to develop this initiative. The councillor said: “Orihuela wins in all respects, as it is a great opportunity to promote the creation of new businesses at local level, through different activities which will take place in our city from

CO-WORKING: New initiativ September until February 2017.” He was accompanied by Fernando Garrido, manager of EOI Mediterranean, and the councillor for Employment, Victor Valverde. The ‘co-working space’ is an

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ve launched for entrepreneurs in Orihuela and Vega Baja. idea for entrepreneurs to locate their business in a communal office area, allowing them to share resources, network, have the help and guidance of mentors and training facilities. Fernando Garrido believes it will help and benefit around

70 entrepreneurs in Orihuela and the Vega Baja. Registration is now open and people interested in presenting their business idea can get more information through emailing cworihuela@eoi.es or calling 966 658 155.

Repairs needed ELCHEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Municipal Park Rotunda is crying out for reform. The esplanade which often hosts concerts and other cultural events has not been renovated for decades with users saying it is not being used to full capacity. They say lighting has been added and improved in the municipal park, but not in the concert enclosure areas. The roads and paths are raised with loose stones which can cause problems at night where there is less visibility and cabling used to connect audio equipment during shows is exposed, elevated and impractical. Renovations were made to the stage 10 years ago, but the wear and tear is now becoming impractical.

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Shuttle votes GUARDAMAR’S Red Cross offered a shuttle service for residents to take them to the polling stations to vote in the national general election.

1st Course PRESENTATIONS and awards have been handed out for 18 students who took part in Guardamar’s first cooking course. Students spent a total of 160 hours training and working in different restaurants and hotels.

Waste left RESIDENTS have denounced the lack of control of waste being dumped at the Les Canyades landfill, El Campello, with items including a mattress and even a small bulldozer being left there.

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No April showers around this year By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ALICANTE Province had a drier and cooler spring than normal. Records show rainfall was s o me 5 0 p er ce n t lo w e r tha n what is considered normal for spring, which is traditionally the wettest season. The average temperature was 13.5 degrees centigrade in the last quarter according to the N atio n a l M e te o ro logic a l Agency. The three spring months had average rainfall across the whole Valencia Region, but Alicante Province was below average and not sufficient to reduce the deficit accumulated during the winter and autumn. Alicante City saw 37.6 litres of rainfall compared to the usual 79.5 and Torrevieja had 36 litres when it would normally have around 72 litres.

FEWER SHOWERS: Not much singing in the rain this spring which has been drier than normal.

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Uncertainty over opening in September THE future of the Science Museum of Vega Baja (MUDIC) is uncertain. The educational project, covered by Orihuela and operated under the Miguel Hernandez University and a group of teachers has closed with the end of the school year without knowing if it will reopen again in September. Socialist councillor Carmen Gutierrez said there is uncertainty hovering over the educational project, as the city of Orihuela had not paid the annual subsidy: “The situation was resolved thanks to the intervention of the university and monitors paid their own Social Security contributions.” However, Gutierrez explained “the situation of the museum is again anxious with another three months of work owed to the monitors.” The councillor said meetings have been held with the mayor who said it was a minor issue and pledged to fix it as soon as possible “but there has been absolutely no progress.” The PSOE party is now calling for explanations and assures the issue will be resolved to guarantee the future of MUDIC which has been enjoyed by thousands of schoolchildren not only in Orihuela, but from the rest of the province and neighbouring Murcia.

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Finding the right work life balance ELCHE is trying to unite families and workers. The Departments of Employment and Equality have launched a campaign reconciling work and family life. A letter and video have been sent to 15 companies in the municipality, asking them to promote equality plans. Tomorrow (Friday) the Congress Centre will also host the official presentation of this campaign as a radio programme airs to discuss the issues and problems faced by employees struggling to find the right balance between working and spending time with their families. Councillor for Social Welfare, Tere Macia, said they are working on the creation of a series of initiatives to help reconciliation of work and family life which they will invite all companies to sign up for.

More flight options ALICANTE welcomed two new direct routes into the airport this week. The first is a new connection with London City Airport adding to the services of connections to Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow. The flight is operated

by BA CityFlyer, a subsidiary of British Airways and will fly four days a week. Ukraine Airles has also launched direct connections between Alicante and Ukraine with flights on Wednesdays and Sundays to Ivano-Frankivsk airport.

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Greater controls for cat colonies By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A MANAGEMENT plan to manage and reduce the feline colony in Santa Pola has been developed. The town hall has been working and meeting with local animal charities and volunteers for the last year to assess the problem of the population of dogs and cats in the town and to look at the best ways of ethically managing and controlling the population. The town hall said the colonies are beneficial as they help control urban pests, but overpopulation can cause discomfort to residents as well as dirt and noise. Plans are in place to inform, mediate and facilitate colonies to aid coexistence with citizens and to promote adoption of the animals. Santa Pola is also signing an agreement with veterinary clinics to perform sterilisation of feline colonies.

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CAT COLONIES: Management plan developed in Santa Pola.

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Nurses’ handbook will help chronic patients A HANDBOOK on therapies in rheumatology has been produced by the University Hospital Sant Joan in Alicante. It includes information on biological therapy (TB) and non-biological subcutaneous treatment in rheumatology and is the first document of its kind in Spain. It was an initiative of the Working Group of Nursing of the Spanish Society of Rheumatology which aims to facilitate knowledge, training and management of the various injection devices available aimed at chronic patients with inflammatory diseases, autoimmune (such as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic back pain and tendinitis) and diseases of bone metabolism such as osteoporosis. The head of the Nursing Consultation at the Rheumatology Unit of Sant Joan, Amelia Carbonell, has been responsible for managing this work along with 22 participating authors from different hos-

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HANDBOOK: Will advise and guide on treatments for rheumatology patients.

pitals: “Therapies that have appeared in the last 15 years, especially biological, have changed the course of chronic inflammatory disease, assuming a before and after in the history of rheumatology.” She added that the proliferation of these drugs “makes it necessary for nurses in rheumatology, which have an essential role in education and health information of the patient and his family, to learn and instruct them on proper management of biological therapies and nonbiological therapies.” The manual was created for educational purposes for nursing professionals, so that in turn, they can better inform, educate and train the patients with rheumatic disease in more self-management treatments as proper information and training on available treatments is fundamental in addressing chronic disease. The manual will be going to primary care nurses and will be sent to other regions across Spain.

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Beach path A PROJECT has been approved for a bike path linking La Marina village to Camping La Marina and the beach. The 1.5km path will be financed thanks in part to Provincial Government grants.

Lucky ticket A WINNING La Primitiva lottery ticket, with a prize of almost €300,000, has been sold from the El Corte Ingles store in Elche. The ticket holder has yet to come forward.

Public fine ALICANTE High Court judges ruled that travelling on public transport without paying is a minor crime. Those found guilty face fines, but transport firms will receive only the unpaid fare without compensation.

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LONG-AWAITED: KLM are offering flights between Alicante and Amsterdam once again.

25 years later, they’re back By Gemma Elvins-Quinn DUTCH national carrier, KLM, is investing in Alicante, and has announced from July it will be operating a daily flight between Alicante-Elche airport and Amsterdam. KLM abandoned its operations in the province 25 years ago when it left Holland connections to its subsidiary

Transavia, but it is now returning. From July 2 it will fly Sunday to Friday, departing from Alicante at 12.55pm and arriving at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam at 3.40pm. Flights from Amsterdam w ill retu rn to A lic a n te a t 5.15pm. On Saturdays the schedule is leaving Alicante

at 5.15pm and from Amsterdam at 1.50pm. KLM, which since 2003 has been part of Air France, is not a ‘low cost’ company and markets their connections from €119 for a one-way flight. Holland is one of the EU states that sends the most tourists to the Costa Blanca, with around 800,000 visitors a year.

Valenciano mandatory SCHOOLS in Alicante and other areas where Valenciano has never been spoken are at present exempt from teaching it. This applies to the Vega Baja and also inland towns, particularly those adjoining the Murcia’s wine-making areas but the regional government wants to change that. Valenciano is not a ring road, but “a direct communications route,” emphasised the head of the regional government’s Department of Education, Vicent Marza. He said the Generalitat will devote 20 per cent of the budget for promoting Valenciano to mono-lingual areas. “We don’t ask parents whether or not they want us to teach their children maths,” Marza reasoned. Knowledge of Valenciano opens another door, he added: “It is a right that we must promote with all our might, so that it can be enjoyed

throughout the region without discrimination.” The Generalitat is preparing a new multi-language decree, and Marza made it clear that there will be no exceptions: “We don’t want anyone excluded from this right, we can’t deny them this opportunity.” Sixty-five per cent of the Valencian Community’s population cannot write Valenciano correctly and 47 per cent cannot read it. A further 49 per cent no longer speak it fluently, Marza said, compared with 51.5 per cent in 2010 and 27.6 per cent either do not understand it, or understand very little, he added. Referring to English, Marza admitted that only 3 per cent of state school teachers were capable of giving lessons entirely in English: “We can’t make promises like those of the past,” he said, but pledged a “new and powerful” teacher training system.

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Doubling the flow of water THE Ministry of Agriculture has finally stepped forward to improve the performance of the desalination plant in Torrevieja, which has a €300 million investment, and flow of 30 cubic hectometres (hm3) to the Tajo-Segura irrigators. Until December there is a guaranteed supply to 54 municipalities in the province, including Alicante, Elche and the whole Vega Baja, and this will be a new relief for agriculture. In particular, energy amendments made to the desalination plant allows it to obtain a flow of 18 hm3 for farmers, and seven hm3 to be sent to the Mancomunidad de Canales del Tabilla for urban supply. Farmers will pay €0.30 per cubic metre, a rate that is half the price of the current desalinated water used, thanks to a grant of €6 million from the government to help secure the agricultural sector following a year of drought. Over 100,000 families live and work in agriculture in Alicante Province, with losses amounting to close to €90 million as a result of reduced crop yields and quality of the fruits, due to not having enough quality and flow of water. The products most affected were citrus and table grapes, with an average reduction of 25 per cent of production. The Tajo-Segura basin provides water for the Murcia Region and Alicante Province. It has a low power consumption and its use for agriculture is complicated. Brussels has urged the government to implement desalination plants, but without subsidies the water has been expensive, costing from €0.70 to €0.90 per cubic metre.

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SUMMER FUN: This year the region’s beaches can be enjoyed by everyone.

By Gemma Elvins-Quinn SUMMER has arrived on the shores of the Mar Menor Murcia Region and with it, a range of services. The main changes for this season include the

opening of the canine and nudist beaches of Mazarron and Aguilas, and incorporating new water points and expanding access and services for the disabled. Las Moreras, El Gachero and Cobaticas are the three main areas of Mazarron that the city

Buildings of distinction named THE College of Architects has selected the 25 most unique architectural projects in Alicante Province in the last two years. The buildings have been chosen by their distinguished design or renovation work, selected by judges and the public through social networks. An exhibition of the projects will be on display throughout the summer from 9am2pm at the Exhibition of Recent Architecture in Alicante 2014-2015, at the College of Architects headquarters in the Plaza Gabriel Miro, Alicante.

has marked out for dogs to use. New drainage systems have been added in La Isla, Bahia, la Pava, Nares, Castellar, Alamillo, Rihuete and Paseo, said Councillor Maria de los Angeles Roman, who added: “We have also put shaded areas on some beaches, along with firstaid posts and facilities for people with disabilities, including amphibious chairs and walkers.” Toilets have been installed at all the beaches along with children’s activities and inflatables in El Mojon, El Alamillo, El Puerto and Bolnuevo. For those looking to take to the open waters, yacht rental services are available in Mazarron. Environmental workshops, tai chi and pilates are just some of the activities on offer. A physiotherapy service is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am till 12pm and Wednesdays from 5.30pm till 6.30pm.

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For richer and for poorer WITH an average income of €34,668, the centre is the richest area of Alicante City. Just minutes away, but also a world away, with an average household income of €13,116, are the districts of Juan XXIII and Virgen del Carmen. These are the poorest areas of the city, as revealed by the European project Urban Audit and the National Institute of Statistics (INE). In addition, the north of Alicante is the third poorest of Spain, behind only two Sevillian neighbourhoods, according to the INE. With a density population of 22,846 registered inhabitants in the centre of the city, and 23,790 in the north, the demographic difference marks the weight of the immigrant population. In the centre foreigners account for 19 per cent of the population, and in the poorest neighbourhoods, 27.71 per cent. This second zone also has a much younger population, with more than 19 per cent of the population under 14 years of age, compared to 8.3 per cent in the city centre.

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ALICANTE: One city, two worlds divided. There is also an older population in the centre, which marks the move by those who are retired to enjoy more of the services in the city centre. Therefore the younger population in the north are in a much more pre-

carious situation. Unemployment in these neighbourhoods borders on 20 per cent, versus 13 per cent on average in the city, according to the Urban Audit project. “With the crisis the situation has worsened in the

neighbourhoods,” said Nicandro Perez, priest from the Mary of Nazareth chapel in Juan XXIII. “Many families have lost jobs they had and survive on subsidies that barely reach €400 a month.”

The difference is also apparent in housing. In Juan XXIII neighbourhood the average price of apartments is around €20,000, while in the city centre it is hard to find one below €100,000.

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Flamingos flock to local fishing village SANTA POLA is welcoming more and more flamingos. Their population has grown steadily in recent years in the area of the Western Mediterranean and despite their migrations being variable and sudden, the Natural Park of Salinas de Santa Pola, remains the favourite place of these birds in the Valencia Region with their numbers increasing. Currently, the fishing village has 2,469 wintering flamingos, around 786 birds more than the number during 2015, according to the census that is conducted annually. This represents a considerable increase of 46.7 per cent maintaining a stable population that remains in the town

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NUMBERS UP: More flamingos are returning to Santa Pola’s salt lakes. throughout the year. The Natural Park of El Hondo has also experienced strong

growth over the previous year and today, this area recorded 1,288 birds of this type, com-

pared with 871 which lived in the area in 2015. The increase in the number

of flamingos at a general level in the Western Mediterranean lies somewhat in the increased protection of the colonies. However, at the local level “flamingos are a bit special and move over large areas of wetlands depending on water levels and the food they would find,” said Juan Antonio Gomez, head of the Department of Wildlife and Environment. This is one of the main reasons why migration of flamingos can be so variable, and could lead to a change of thousands in a very short period of time as one week. However, this is also the reason why Santa Pola is the best area for flamingos in the region and is among one of the most important colonies nationwide.

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Book banks THE province of Alicante has so far submitted 46,202 requests for the €100 grants for school books during the second phase of the Xarxa Llibres books programme. As well as giving money back to parents on what they had already paid for school text books this year, the programme, open to all students in public and private schools, special education, primary, secondary and basic training, aims to create a bank of free books involving the entire educational community, with parents invited to return books in good conditions for another student to use the next year.

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Record catches FISHERMEN in Puerto de Mazarron have been enjoying bumper catches this week. Late June is not traditionally one of the most productive times of the year, but last week a total of 45,000kg of fish, mainly sardines and anchovies were unloaded in one day from the men on board the 35 fishing boats. The haul followed an even bigger catch of 80,000kg of fish: a figure not reached in Puerto de Mazarron for around 25 years. With news of the prosperous trips at sea spreading, Mayor Alicia Jimenez and Regional Minister for the Environment, Agriculture and Water, Adela MartinezCacha, were in Mazarron to welcome the fishermen back to dry land and to see for themselves the large bounty of fish before it was sent to the local fish market.

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Euro Weekly News gives interviews to seven different BBC radio stations By John Smith CLEARLY the Brexit result is big news in the United Kingdom and the BBC decided that it needed to find out how expatriates in Spain were handling the news and what they thought would happen in the future, so they naturally turned to Euro Weekly News for comment. On Monday June 27, this writer appeared as a guest on seven different radio shows on BBC stations running as far south as the Solent up to Scotland and plenty of places in between including Merseyside, Teesside and Humberside. Each presenter asked a number of surprisingly different questions but all were interested in how expatriates had reacted to the result, what they thought about the future and what the Spanish thought of the decision. They also expressed some surprise that a person living in an EU member state could even consider voting to leave the EU but understood that many said they were thinking of their families ‘back home,’ even though they weren’t

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Friends excel in Beaches spotless after San Juan sea swimming By Gemma Elvins-Quinn TORREVIEJA hosted the ‘15th City of Torrevieja Travesia,’ where 160 swimmers of all ages came together to compete in a 2,250m sea swim. After the brilliant sunshine of the previous weeks the competitors arrived at Playa de Los Locas, Torrevieja, on a dull and windy Sunday morning. The sea looked less than inviting over the grey skies and the water felt cold. However, all competitors went off at a fine speed, and struggling with waves that hid the marker buoys, all swimmers finished their race at Playa del Cura, Paseo Juan Aparicio, about 35 minutes later. Club Natacion Torrevieja had six swimmers entered into the competition, and all six made their club proud. First to finish for the team was Zoe Connolly, the first female of the competition to finish and the fourth swimmer to finish overall with a time of 33.27 minutes. This placed her first in the Junior Female category and first in the local female competition. Followed directly after her, being placed

sixth overall, was teammate and friend Piroska Rideg, coming second in the Junior Female category and second in the local female competition. To finish an outstanding set of results, fellow teammate and friend Skye Burns came in third in the Female Junior category and third in the local female category. Skye’s time was 35.55 minutes; She was the 18th fastest swimmer in the competition. Not to be ‘out swam,’ the only male member of Club Natacion Torrevieja team, Yuriy Lymar, matched the girls results finishing first in the Male Senior category and first in the local male category, with a time just behind Piroska of 34.09 minutes, placing him sixth of the 160 swimmers. The two older swimmers of the club kept up the winning streak with Vicki Connolly, being the oldest of her category, placed second in the Female Masters B group with a time of 37.10 minutes and finishing 25th of the 160 swimmers. Fellow teammate and friend, Beth Altabas, then followed and placed first in the Female Masters D category with a time of 42.52 minutes, resulting in 10 trophies for Torrevieja’s six swimmers.

SAN JUAN: Torrevieja cleaned up 40,000kg of rubbish following the bonfire fiestas. TH O U SA N D S of pe ople took to the beaches of Torrevieja to enjoy the night of San Juan for the fiestas. The events went without incident with just one arrest of a person for disrespecting authority, and following San Juan the cleanup operation was put into place.

The beach cleaning service, focusing on El Cura and Los Naufragos, began at 2am following the celebrations, and carried on until noon to ensure the beaches wer e cl eaned and i n perfect condition to accommodate the following day’s beachgoers.

Thirty workers were invol ved i n t he oper at i on which cleaned up 40,000kg of rubbish, exceeding last year’s amount. Councillor for Security, Javi er Manzanar es, sai d more efforts were made this year to ensure a quicker and more effective cleanup.

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Summer school costs rise THE PSOE party in Orihuela has denounced the price increase for this year’s summer school programme. They said the ruling government had reduced its subsidy for July and August, meaning parents had to pay more per child for them to attend. Socialist spokesperson Carolina Gracia also said there has been a reduction in services offered including pool hours at the municipal pool in Orihuela being reduced by five hours.

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Campaigning for sea turtle survival By Gemma Elvins-Quinn TORREVIEJA has presented the regional campaign to recover sea turtles captured accidentally by fishermen. The Real Club Nautico was the venue for the announcement of the initiative with Councillor for the Environment, Fanny Serrano, joined by other regional authorities, fishermen representatives and biologists. Councillor Serrano thanked “the collaboration of the fishing industry which is essential in the recovery and delivery to recovery centres of the turtles that accidentally get caught in their nets.” Territorial Director of the Environment, Carmen Catala said pollution, human pressure and influence were elements that all endanger the survival of

TURTLE RESCUE: Campaign launched in Torrevieja to advise and alert fishermen of protocol when they accidentally catch a sea turtle. the sea turtle, and urged all fishing boats to alert the authorities if they catch a turtle accidentally, “regardless of their physical state, since in many cases, a good general condition

may be hiding serious problems that are undetectable to the naked eye.” The capture and fishing of sea turtles is strictly prohibited by national and

European legislation, and one of the main threats to their survival in the region’s waters is their accidental capture in fishing nets and equipment.

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WARMING UP: The Arctic ice is melting fast.

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By Matt Ford SAN PEDRO DE ALCANTARA will host the travelling exhibition ‘The Arctic is Broken’ until July 20 on the seafront boulevard. The aim of the installation is to publicise the important role that ecosystems of the North Pole play in global climate management, and demonstrate the importance of their conservation, as subsurface ice continues to disappear at an alarming rate. These changes are triggering an acceleration in climate change that will affect the entire planet. The exhibition is open seven days a week from 11am to 2 pm, and 5pm to 11pm, while guided tours are available at 6pm daily, with an extra 1pm slot on Saturdays and Sundays.

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School’s out!

SCHOOLCHILDREN in Albox took part in the first of a series of educational concerts organised by the town council. The event was described as a great success and enjoyed by all.

HOTELS in the Balearics have closed contracts for the 2017 summer season with German, British and Scandinavian tour operators which include price rises as high as 15 per cent. The increase is mainly due to high demand caused by safety concerns of terrorism elsewhere.

WORK is to be done to reduce heat inside the municipal market on VelezMalaga’s Avenida Vivar Tellez following complaints from users, the council said.

THE children of CEIP Santa Maria in Denia celebrated the end of the school year with an end of term ‘school prom.’ This included a play performed in English, dances and other performances.

Taking a dip THE municipal swimming pool in Albox has opened for the summer season. Entrance costs at the pool remain the same as last year, €2 for adults and €1 for children. Children under four are free.

Record figures A TOTAL of 5,342 passengers and 1,231 vehicles were registered boarding ships in Almeria Port during the first week of Operacion Paso de Estrecho, the annual migration of Africans travelling home for the summer holidays.

Costlier water THE Balearic government has increased the rates of desalinated water by 45 per cent for golf courses which will now have to pay €1.45 per cubic metre.

ITV tests CAR inspection services in Palma and Inca have been saturated recently after new security cameras were installed resulting in a multitude of fines for drivers who hadn’t passed the ITV.

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ALMERIA has once again become the Andalucian province with the most blue flags flying on its beaches this year. Almeria’s more than 200 kilometres of beaches have received 25 flags.

THREE minibuses will connect Sa Rapita and Ses Covetes in an effort to alleviate the problem of vehicle access which began last summer with the closing of two illegal car parks.

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ENVIRONMENTAL officers have confiscated 12 illegal mollusc traps from the sea off Cala de Enmedio in Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park during a surveillance operation.

WORKERS in Son Espases Hospital have been summoned by the board of personnel to protest the lack of free parking for all employees of the hospital. Workers will hold a three-day protest.

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Migrants caught WHILE some headed to the beach on Thursday evening (June 23) to celebrate San Juan, others arrived from the other direction as a dinghy with 31 African migrants, five of them 16 and 17-year-olds was intercepted by the Guardia Civil.

Discovery visit A GROUP of Spanish travel bloggers were invited to stay in Salobreña last week to discover its attractions and enable them to write about them for their readers, the council reported.

Paragliders injured TWO people, a 56-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were injured in a paragliding accident on the A7207 road between Competa and Canillas de Albaida just after midday on Friday (June 24).

Smoke inhalation THREE men aged 23, 38 and 40 required medical treatment after inhaling smoke when the lid of a fish tank and a number of plugs caught fire in a flat on Motril’s Calle Cuartel de Simancas on Sunday (June 26).

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Madrid promotion A DELEGATION from TeuladaMoraira’s tourism office travelled to Madrid to promote the municipality’s beaches. Under the name ‘Aqui hay Playa’ the presentation was made at a tourism fair in time for the summer.

Benissa beach PLAYA LA FUSTERA announced itself fully open for the summer season from Monday June 27. The Blue Flag beach has a full lifeguard service and there is also a Red Cross station.

Post Office BENIDORM’S main Correos post office is to move before the end of the year. It will vacate its present location in Avenida de L’Aiguera and move to premises in Calle Marques de Comillas.

Dog fines DENIA Town Hall has announced a proposed increase from €200 to €400 maximum fine for any owners caught not clearing up after their dogs in the municipality.

Flipping heck MORNING strollers were treated to the sight of a trio of playful dolphins frolicking around Malaga’s port on the morning of Saturday June 25.

Contemporary cops NATIONAL POLICE have come up with a novel way to encourage younger informants, by setting up a profile on image messaging app Snapchat, after the body amassed more than two million Twitter followers.

Free parking TORREMOLINOS Council has announced that the pilot initiative to offer free parking to shoppers visiting the town’s centre, which was introduced on April 29, has been so successful it will be extended by 12 months.

Finding fault SAN PEDRO DE ALCANTARA Council is investigating whether damage to the town’s flagship boulevard is the result of poor maintenance or construction defects, in order to determine who should fork out for repairs.

For sale A MERCHANT SHIP named ‘Just Reema,’ which has been moored in Malaga’s fishing port for almost a year, after being seized in a drug-trafficking operation with 15.7 tonnes of hashish on board, is to be auctioned off with a minimum starting price of €401,000.

Down boy MALAGA is to be among the first Spanish cities to have its own pet cemetery, with plans expected to be finalised and approved in the next six months, following the opening of successful ventures in Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza.

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Surgeon suspicion SWEDEN: Prosecutors have told the renowned Italian surgeon Paolo Macchiarini that he is formally suspected on two counts of involuntary manslaughter. He was sacked in March by Sweden’s Karolinska Institute following controversy about his methods.

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Rita breaks down BRITISH pop star Rita Ora broke down in court while giving evidence against two men charged with breaking into her home in North London and stealing £200,000 (€260,000) worth of jewellery and items.

Birthday tribute THE widower and children of the late MP Jo Cox joined her friends, colleagues and high-profile campaigners to mark what would have been her 42nd birthday. The MP was shot and stabbed in an attack in Birstall near Leeds.

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SWEDISH fashion giant H&M has reported lower profits in the three months between March and May, a fall of 17 per cent compared to last year. The company is still expecting to open 425 new stores this year.

QUESTIONS are being raised over whether smokers should be paid less after figures emerged showing that the average UK smoker takes seven minutes

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RITA ORA: Her London home was broken into.

to have a cigarette costing businesses an average £1,815 a year per employee who smokes.

Whale killers NORWAY: Animal rights groups have criticised Norway’s whaling industry. The country now leads the world in whaling, killing more whales than Iceland and Japan combined within the past two years.

A 12-year-old was hospitalised after her father fed her magic mushrooms. The man had already eaten some of the mushrooms which have a psychedelic compound. He now faces charges.

Boss sorry THE boss of Volkswagen has issued an apology to angry shareholders over the emissions cheating scandal that cost the company billions and a 40 per cent drop in the company’s share price.

Child adventure A CHILD was left to travel 80km on a bus on her own on the Autobahn after the mother went to use the bathroom during a stop and the driver left without her with her 1-year-old still sleeping on the bus.

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DENMARK has convicted its first Daesh foreign fighter. The 24-year-old was convicted on terror charges under Denmark’s terrorism law.

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A YOUNG Jewish man reported being beaten in Berlin for wearing his religious skullcap. The 21-year-old said three men of Arabic appearance reacted to his kippah and began insulting him before kicking and punching him.

BIRMINGHAM Crown Court has heard how a woman tried to kill her exhusband with a pepper grinder before stabbing him with a carving knife. The court was told she feared he was trying to take their daughter to Pakistan. The man survived.

DENMARK: A Scottish councillor has upset Legoland after leaving his taxpayer-funded trip to Denmark after just two hours because the cabins didn’t meet his “certain standard” calling the chalets “basically sheds.”

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DENMARK: A music fan died after sustaining injuries at a concert by the punk band NOFX at the Christiania venue Den Gra Hal. The venue said the young man died as the result of a fall after the show.

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Gun registry AMSTERDAM AIRPORT: A man threatened that he was a terrorist.

Fined for airport scare A MAN who sparked a security scare at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport in April by saying he was a terrorist has been fined €500 by judges.

DUTCH PRESS be 100 per cent smoke free.

Smoke free AN anti-smoking group is taking the Dutch state to court in a bid to have smoking areas in Dutch cafes and bars closed down. International agreements require that the entire catering sector

Ocean project AN experiment to clean the ocean of plastic with a 100m long barrier begins 23km off the Dutch coast. The project uses long floating arms to capture the

floating plastic, but allows fish and plankton to pass through unharmed.

Holiday pay JUST over four in 10 people will use their annual holiday pay for a holiday according to the family spending institute Nibud. Dutch workers get an additional 8 per cent of their annual salaries to cover the cost of a holiday, but many will be saving it.

GERMANY wants to strengthen the gun registry in its fight against terror. The plan would make it easier to exchange information about weapons across the EU. In Germany there are around 5.8 million privately owned guns registered.

Mural horror BERLIN residents are shocked and upset by a 42m high mural on a wall in the Tegel neighbourhood of a bloodied girl. It is supposed to be reflecting the refugee crisis and is part of a series of five murals by the street art network Urban Nation.

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THE FSB: Raided 14 locations. THE FSB raided 14 locations linked to the Church of Scientology as conflict between the controversial cult and the Russian government notched up a gear. Accusing the church of illegal business dealings, the authorities have long denied its claim to be a religious organisation courtesy of its name’s registration as a US trademark.

Decadent divorce D ESC R IB ED a s the biggest divorce case in history, a w e a lthy R us s ia n businessman is embroiled in a bitter battle with his exwife who is claiming €6.5 billion of his fortune . Vladimir Potanin’s wife Natalia is currently exiled in London and says her husband is hiding his wealth through a Kafkaesque netw ork of c orpora te s truc tures.

Lake horror TRAGEDY struck the north-west region of Karelia when 13 children and their instructor died in a boating accident. A storm capsized several boats containing children on a trip from Moscow with experts saying they like-

duce the threat of violence ahead of the 2018 World Cup to be held in Russia. Experts have criticised the programme for only working with good fans who aren’t likely to cause trouble anyway. MOSCOW: Local fury.

Modern madness SOVIET ‘workers’ villages’ in Moscow are under threat from developers despite once being protected due to their cultural heritage. The Pogodinskaya Ulitsa district is set to be demolished to make way for luxury housing igniting fury among locals and architects hoping to preserve the iconic buildings.

ly died of hypothermia in the cold waters not far from the Finnish border.

Clockwork Orange AFTER being widely condemned for fan violence during Euro 2016, the government has unveiled a new programme seeking to re-

Rolling ruble A REPORT on the world’s most expensive cities for expats to live in has seen Moscow drop by 17 places. In 2013 the city was considered the second most expensive city but now occupies no 67 on the list. St Petersburg has also fallen dramatically, from 23rd three years ago to 152nd in 2016.

Crash conspiracy RELATIONS between Poland and Russia were further strained when Polish prosecutors announced they would exhume the bodies of the 96 victims of a presidential plane crash in 2010. The Polish president and other top brass perished in the crash near Smolensk in western Russia with conspiracy theories speculating as to the cause.

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matically against the euro as well. The Bank of England has issued encouraging words of how it will protect the economy if it needs to but for the first time in a long time, the value of Great Britain plc fell below the value of France plc, even though that country is in t h e g r i p s o f a v i c i o u s s t a n d o ff with unions over proposed new labour laws.

ASSUMING Boris Johnson wins any leadership election and becomes prime minister, then the very real possibility is that those who joined him in the Leave camp will be rewarded for their loyalty rather than the government by picking up some of the juicier jobs. The politician most likely to get the choice of jobs is Michael Gove and it is not beyond the realms of possibility he may choose to become the next Chancellor of the Exchequer.

By John Smith ACCORDING to a tweet from the Financial Times correspondent Jim Pickard, the amount wiped off the value of British stocks in the first couple of hours of trading following the announcement of the referendum result was “equivalent of 24 years of UK contributions to EU” and it seems that

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£200 billion was the amount wiped off the value of UK shares within two hours of the opening of the market following the Brexit result.

there is a general panic not just in Britain but in world markets, with Madrid having one of its worst days ever. Generally speaking, individual markets do bounce back, but for those expatriates based in Spain with pensions being paid in sterling, it is likely that they will see a definite lowering of the value of their income as the pound fell dra-

Some market and economic volatility can be expected as this process unfolds.” Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England on the leave vote.

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Nigel Farage and the NHS

STATE PENSIONS: Keep alert about developments.

And what about state pensions? ALTHOUGH the exit vote is unlikely to have an immediate effect on the state pension, as a vast number of British expatriates in Spain are either in receipt of the British state pension or are near to becoming eligible, there will be some fears concerning its real worth in the future. Currently, pensioners living in any EU member country receive any increase in the basic rate of pension as and when it

occurs in the UK, but those who reside outside of the EU (except in Switzerland) do not receive the same increases. For the next two years or so, Britain will remain a member (albeit on the periphery) of the Union and it is unlikely any changes to pension laws will take place, but with a new Prime Minister due to take office and an election no later than 2020, it is possible pensions for expats will be frozen.

HAVING spent a great deal of campaign time explaining that should Britain leave the EU then the NHS would expect to have an additional £350m (€420m) a week made available to it, Nigel Farage declared on the day of the result of the referendum that this actually wasn’t the case. Considering he is an MEP with absolutely no power within the House of Commons to direct any expenditure at all, it is surprising anybody took his statement at face value, although it is not surprising he now says that he regrets making the claim.

Exchange woes APART from the fact the London Stock Exchange is seeing colossal falls which doesn’t hurt its profitability, the proposed merger with the Frankfurt exchange is now under pressure with the Germans wanting Frankfurt to become the legal headquarters of the new group.

The ‘Leave’ banking casualties ONE major question now is whether banks and financial institutions will decide to desert London and the UK as imagined by a number of financial journalists in the lead up to the referendum in the event that an exit vote was successful. Whilst the possibility had been brushed off by

the Leave campaigners, the next few weeks will see exactly how the financial world, which tends to put profit over country will behave as within hours of the result it appeared that the first evacuee would be US bank Morgan Stanley who could move 2,000 staff to Dublin or Frankfurt for efficient euro clearing facilities.

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By John Smith WHEN the IBEX (Spanish stock market) reacted very badly on Friday June 24 to the news of the British vote to leave the EU, it was considered as possibly the start of a major slump in the Spanish financial market. The good news however is that the results of the election on June 26 has seen a very positive reaction from the market, and whilst shares in other exchanges continued to fall, the IBEX gained 3 per cent upon opening. Once again the opinion polls in Spain (as in many other countries) proved to be unreliable as the Unidos Podemos group did not knock the traditional left wing PSOE into third place as predicted, but just won the same number of seats as it did in 2015. The PP current interim government saw an increase in seats to 137, and it is considered that the instability of the markets following the Brexit result and fears of a drop in tourism business may well have persuaded ‘floating voters’ to look for the traditional right-wing party to take control of government. Once again, there is no individual party able to form a majority government and no two parties are even able to work together to form a workable coalition, unless the unheard of happens and a ‘Grand Alliance’ between right and left takes place. Whilst it may well be that the left-wing par-

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POSSIBLE COALITION: Albert Rivera and Mariano Rajoy.

ties decide not to veto the appointment of the PP as the official government of Spain, even if it recruits the fourth-placed Ciudadanos party (whose leader Albert Rivera has already indi-

cated that he would work with Mr Rajoy) into a coalition, any government is going to face the risk of being voted down over any controversial law it wishes to introduce.

For expatriates living in Spain, this last week was one of the most important ever, and now we will have to wait and see who goes to bed with who in both Britain and Spain, and how the markets react. The politics of these past two elections have not just been about political policies but also about individuals and morality. Supposedly some of the biggest stumbling blocks for coalition have been over the alleged dishonesty of certain members of the PP, a general dislike of Mariano Rajoy, a massive difference of opinion over a possible independence referendum for Catalonia and allegations of Iranian and Venezuelan involvement with Podemos. If Mr Rajoy does continue in power as leader of the government then he will have to explain at some point how he will implement EU demanded austerity measures whilst reducing income tax for all. For expatriates living in Spain, this last week was one of the most important ever, and now we will have to wait and see who goes to bed with who in both Britain and Spain, and how the markets react.

By John Smith DESPITE the fact that George Osborne had indicated before the referendum that in the event that Britain voted to leave that there would be a need for a speedy and fairly draconian ‘mini budget,’ he kept quiet until Monday, June 27 when at a press conference, aimed at settling a jittery financial market, he said that the UK is ready to face the future “from a position of strength,” and let drop that there wouldn’t be an emergency budget after all. He did confirm that there would be a need to ‘adjust’ the British economy following the results but had no intention of doing this until such time as a new prime minister was in place, but in the meantime, he had no intention of resigning his position. With regards to Britain’s actual departure from the EU, he said: “Only the UK can trigger Article 50. And in my judgement, we should only do that when there is a clear view about what new arrangements we are seeking with our European neighbours. “In the meantime, during the ne-

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STAYING PUT: David Cameron has resigned but George Osborne says he does not intend to. gotiations that will follow, there will be no change to people’s rights to travel and work and to the way our goods and services are traded, or to the way our economy and fi-

nancial system is regulated.” It is not just the economy which is feeling the fallout from the Brexit vote, as the Conservative party knows that it should elect a new

leader and prime minister by October (the time of the next party conference) although some Leave campaigners and potential candidates such as Liam Fox have been call-

ing for the election to be even later. It appears that the ‘leader’ of the Leave campaign Boris Johnson, and in the eyes of many the natural successor to David Cameron, has been caught somewhat ‘wrong footed’ by the vote and one of the Leave campaigners admitted that there was actually no plan to deal with a withdrawal from the Union, and that was the job of the incumbent prime minister. On the other side of the house, Labour saw itself fall into disarray over what many shadow ministers referred to as a lacklustre display from leader Jeremy Corbyn, and following the sacking of Hilary Benn, 14 shadow ministers and aides have resigned, leaving Mr Corbyn possibly facing a vote of no confidence and in the meantime appointing a shadow cabinet of little-known personalities. Early trading in Asia saw a drop in the pound against the dollar of a further 2.6 per cent and the FTSE fell by just 1 per cent, and Britain must hope that rather than continue to slide, the economy and the pound will settle over the next few days.

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LONDON’S CANARY WHARF: Home to headquarters for numerous major banks.

Hopefully the rats won’t desert the sinking ship By John Smith WHILST it is painful to say anything nice about bankers, who have definitely taken over from estate agents and lawyers as those ‘professionals’ we most love to hate, to some extent it is understandable that they should be considering leaving London and the City for pastures new. In the same way that the dolphins said ‘so long and thanks for all the fish’ in the fourth book of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series, so various banks, having in many cases been rescued by the British Government are now seriously considering relocating many of their staff to different EU cities. Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Dutch politician and leader of the Eurogroup of finance ministers has already made it clear that by leaving the EU, Britain would limit its access to the single market and for the Banks who trade in euros, if they lose access to the ability to ‘passport’ their funds throughout Europe without

restriction or delay, there is little incentive for them to keep that part of their business at least within the UK.

Many banks are now seriously considering relocating many of their staff to different EU cities.” In theory it should be possible for Britain to apply to join the European Economic Area, joining Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway which enjoy such ‘passport’ rights as does Switzerland in its own right but that will be yet another treaty to enter into and have signed. It seems that the first financial organisations likely to move at least some of their operations out of the UK are Morgan Stanley and HSBC. Whilst HSBC has indicated that it intends to keep its headquarters in London, it had previously announced that it planned to axe up to

8,000 jobs in the UK as part of a cost-cutting exercise. The general opinion from overseas observers in both government and banking circles is that whilst job losses may not be catastrophic for the financial sector, there is little doubt that London and the City would lose much of their influence in the European Financial Sector. Those who advocated Brexit believe that the City can replace the European losses with increased business throughout the world, although why bankers have been ignoring what they consider to be an overlooked and lucrative area of business is not explained. Although there will be a two year period for exit of the EU once article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is triggered, time moves very quickly and it is more than likely that members of the financial industry will act sooner rather than later in order to cover their backs and open additional EU offices.

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Britain has decided, what a historic week it has been LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

WELL, that really was the week that was. Now thoughts must be turned to the future. The first responsibility is to begin weighing up all the wonderful positive opportunities that have now opened up. I cannot believe the negative doom and gloom response most media outlets have been putting forward since the out vote was secured. What Britain needs now is the emergence of leaders, eager to take advantage of its new historic role with optimistic enthusiasm; safe in the knowledge that they can now embrace business from all over this wonderful planet of ours. Let us see

LEAD ON: With optimistic enthusiasm.

corporate executives and politicians from all parts of the world invited to Britain’s shores. The UK is now a new huge shopping mall. A business that can make its own deals and decisions free of the shackles and destructive regulations of unelected, unhelpful bureaucrats. Without these trade barriers the UK can conduct and complete its business ventures virtually overnight; a tremendous plus in the world of commerce. They must also begin to throw out all the ridiculous PC and health ‘n’ safety regulations that have been foisted on the British public by idiots with nothing better to do. The sooner the UK is able to change the rules on the prompt deportation of various undesirables is also a priority, and of course borders must be severely tightened. Come on GB the future is

exciting and full of fascinating possibilities. Let’s get it on. Couldn’t let this week go by without a comment on the highly vitriolic letter that was almost inexplicably given such prominence on the letters page last week. The writer of course got the whole point wrong. When I referred to Mr Izzard, I was not casting aspersions on his highly commendable fundraising or indeed his cross-dressing. I was referring to the pantomime farce he reduced David Dimbleby’s Question Time to last week. His arrogant, inane comments and ranting behaviour, most certainly proved to me (and indeed the audience) that he should most certainly keep his political observations firmly under his pink beret. Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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Gunsmoke Minder Ironside Quincy, M.E. Ax Men The Chase Gunsmoke Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Saint Minder Quincy, M.E. Ironside The Saint Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Counting Cars Counting Cars Kull the Conqueror FYI Daily Kull the Conqueror American Gangster FYI Daily American Gangster Oscar-nominated drama based on a true story. 3:00am The Saint 3:55am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping

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Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy: Toyland Detective Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bananas in Pyjamas The Wright Stuff To B&B the Best 5 News Lunchtime Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Baby Sellers 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Alex Polizzi’s Italian Islands Loch Lomond: A Year in the Wild Big Brother: Live Eviction Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

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8:50am The Italian Job 10:55am Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 1:05pm San Andreas 3:10pm Taken 3 5:10pm Poseidon 7:00pm The Italian Job 9:00pm San Andreas 11:00pm Taken 3 1:00am Sword of Vengeance 2:35am The Marine 4: Moving Target

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Barely Lethal Failure to Launch And So it Goes Get Hard Pitch Perfect 2 Pitch Perfect 2 Special The 40 Year Old Virgin Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story Get Hard Pitch Perfect 2 Search Party

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Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Immortals The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

Irrational Man Bad Bromance The Runner Vacation Regression Irrational Man The Visit Bad Bromance The head of a high school reunion committee travels to LA to track down the most successful guy from his graduating class. 9:00pm The Visit 10:45pm Vacation The Griswolds go on a cross-country road trip in this raucous follow-up to classic comedy National Lampoon’s Vacation. 12:30am Regression Supernatural thriller about a cop investigating the case of a teenage girl abused by a satanic cult.

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Football Gold Football Gold WWE Main Event WWE From the Vault Super Heroes - Ali Williams Live Super Rugby The Premier League Years Super Rugby Super Rugby Super Heroes - Ali Williams Super League Gold Super League Gold Live Super League 20 Years of Super League Super League Gold Super League Highlights Action from the First Utility Super League. Premier League 100 Club Football’s Greatest Super League Highlights The Premier League Years Premier League Legends

Cricket Classics T20 Blast Cricket Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricket Gold Cricket Gold T20 Blast Cricket Sporting Triumphs Crickets Greatest Crickets Greatest Live T20 Blast Cricket Sporting Triumphs Pro Kabaddi 2016 Time of Our Lives T20 Blast Cricket Yorkshire Vikings play Lancashire Lightning at Headingley in the NatWest T20 Blast. 4:45am Sporting Triumphs 5:00am Cricket Classics A chance to relive the fourth Test in the 2005 Ashes series at Trent Bridge.

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites 1:00pm BBC News 1:05pm Weather 1:10pm Wimbledon 7:30pm BBC News 7:40pm Regional News 7:45pm Weather 7:50pm The Getaway Car 8:40pm The National Lottery: In It to Win It 9:30pm The Musketeers 10:25pm Casualty 11:15pm BBC News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Live at the Apollo 12:05am Match of the Day Highlights and reaction to all of the latest football action. 12:50am Old School with the Hairy Bikers 2:20am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:25am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

7:10am The Women’s Football Show 7:40am Angel on My Shoulder 9:25am In Which We Serve 11:15am Talking Tennis Game Changers. 12:00pm Wimbledon 1:10pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm Escape to the Country 2:30pm The Great British Sewing Bee 3:30pm Wimbledon 9:30pm Today at Wimbledon John Inverdale and guests bring the main action and stories from the All England Championships. 10:30pm QI XL 11:15pm Versailles 12:15am Best of Glastonbury 2016 2:15am Football: Euro 2016 Match Replay 3:55am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

8:00pm The Mary Rose: A Timewatch Guide 9:00pm The Last Seabird Summer 10:00pm The Hypnotist 11:55pm Storyville Documentary about the world’s most notorious gang of diamond thieves, featuring exclusive and unprecedented interviews with the Pink Panther members for the first time on television. 1:25am Top of the Pops Simon Bates presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 28th January 1982. 2:05am Top of the Pops 2:35am Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and Elo 3:35am Jeff Lynne’s ELO at Hyde Park

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Salvage S.O.S Gillette World Sport Motorsport Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond The Morning Line Car S.O.S The Superhumans Show The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Come Dine with Me Channel 4 Racing A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Formula 1 Gogglesprogs Following on from the successful Christmas special, the Gogglesprogs return. Avatar Wanted Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Hollyoaks Omnibus Posh Pawnbrokers

7:00am Milkshake! Programming aimed at children aged two to seven years old. 9:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Underground crimefighting escapades with the heroes in a half-shell. 10:30am The Saturday Show Live 12:30pm Police Interceptors 1:30pm Police Interceptors 2:25pm Wyatt Earp 6:00pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 7:00pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 7:55pm 5 News 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm NCIS 9:55pm NCIS 10:55pm 5 News 11:00pm Big Brother 12:05am Danniella Westbrook: In Therapy 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am Big Brother 5:00am Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

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7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:15pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 12:45pm You’ve Been Framed! 1:15pm Catchphrase 2:20pm Rumour Has It... 3:20pm FYI Daily 3:25pm Rumour Has It... 4:15pm Beethoven’s 2nd 5:15pm FYI Daily 5:20pm Beethoven’s 2nd 6:05pm Charlotte’s Web 7:05pm FYI Daily 7:10pm Charlotte’s Web 8:00pm Evan Almighty 9:00pm FYI Daily 9:05pm Evan Almighty 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:50am Family Guy 1:20am American Dad! 1:50am Friends with Kids 2:50am FYI Dail

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7:00am World Cup Rivalries: Brazil v Italy 7:15am Ax Men 8:00am Motorsport UK 8:50am British Superbike Championship Highlights 9:55am Goodwood First Glance 10:55am Shed and Buried 12:00pm Tour de France Live 5:30pm Pawn Stars 8:00pm Tour de France Highlights 9:00pm Jackie Chan’s First Strike Martial arts movie about a Hong Kong detective contracted to recover a stolen nuclear warhead. 10:00pm FYI Daily 10:05pm Jackie Chan’s First Strike 10:45pm Terminator 2: Judgment Day 11:50pm FYI Daily 11:55pm Terminator 2: Judgment Day 1:30am Motorway Patrol

1:05pm Kingsman: The Secret Service 3:25pm John Wick 5:10pm Smokey and the Bandit 7:00pm The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 9:00pm Kingsman: The Secret Service 11:10pm John Wick 12:55am Rambo

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CITV ITV News Weekend Murder, She Wrote Who’s Doing the Dishes? ITV News and Weather The Wine Show Big Box Little Box Doc Martin Formula e Round 10 You’ve Been Framed! Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Catchphrase Euro 2016 Quarter Final3. ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. Pop Gold Carry on Again, Doctor

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On the Buses Judge Judy Judge Judy Where the Heart is Where the Heart is Columbo Columbo Foyle’s War Feature-length drama about an enigmatic detective working on the south coast during World War II. Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Doc Martin Comedy drama series about a top London surgeon who developed a phobia of blood. Lewis A Touch of Frost: Hidden Truth The Jury City Lights ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Splash Calendar Girls Me, Myself and Irene Get Smart Crocodile Dundee Crocodile Dundee II Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles Dumb and Dumber Dumb and Dumber To Ali G Indahouse Cop Out Sex Ed

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Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Jane the Virgin Made in Chelsea Suburgatory Suburgatory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory This is 40 Gogglebox Gogglebox The Inbetweeners

7:00am Super Heroes James Horwill 7:05am Super Heroes - Ali Williams 7:10am Super Heroes - Jean De Villiers 7:15am Live Super Rugby 9:15am Sporting Triumphs 9:30am Live Super Rugby 11:30am Super Heroes - Ali Williams 12:00pm Time of Our Lives 1:00pm Live Austrian GP: Qualifying 3:35pm Sky Scholars 3:45pm Sporting Triumphs 4:00pm David Beckham Special 5:00pm 20 Years of Super League 6:00pm Live Super League 8:00pm Fight Night Highlight 10:00pm Sky Sports Originals 11:00pm Super Heroes - Ali Williams 11:30pm Live Super Rugby 1:30am Super Heroes James Horwill 2:00am Sporting Triumphs 2:45am Sporting Triumphs 3:00am Sky Sports Originals 4:00am GAA

Irrational Man Bad Bromance The Runner Regression Vacation The Griswolds go on a cross-country road trip in this raucous follow-up to classic comedy National Lampoon’s Vacation. Irrational Man Drama about a tormented philosophy professor struggling to find purpose in life. The Visit Bad Bromance The Visit Vacation Regression Supernatural thriller about a cop investigating the case of a teenage girl abused by a satanic cult. The Conjuring 2: Special

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T20 Blast Cricket Sporting Triumphs Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Sky Sports Originals Football Gold Football Gold Super Heroes - Ali Williams MLS Live Cricket Football Gold Football Gold Cricket Adam Gilchrist Masterclass Glenn Mcgrath Masterclass Cricketing Yorkshire An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Yorkshire’s 2015 campaign. Cricketing Yorkshire

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7:00am Breakfast 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm The Muslim Pound 2:45pm Homes Under the Hammer 3:45pm Escape to the Continent 4:45pm Animal Super Parents 5:40pm Songs of Praise 6:15pm Pointless 7:05pm BBC News 7:20pm Regional News 7:25pm Weather 7:30pm Countryfile 8:30pm Match of the Day Live 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Room 101 12:10am No Strings Attached 1:50am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:45am Great British Garden Revival 8:45am Gardeners’ World 9:15am Countryfile 10:15am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:45am Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes 12:15pm A Cook Abroad 1:15pm The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure 2:15pm The Caine Mutiny 4:15pm Triathlon World Series Stockholm. 6:15pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving. 7:00pm Gardeners’ World 7:30pm Top Gear 8:30pm Catch Me If You Can 10:45pm Mock the Week 11:20pm Serena 12:35am Football: Euro 2016 Match Replay 2:15am Countryfile 3:10am Holby City

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7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:35am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:45am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:15pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 12:50pm You’ve Been Framed! 1:15pm Love Island 1:50pm Baby Mama 2:50pm FYI Daily 2:55pm Baby Mama 3:45pm Small Soldiers 4:45pm FYI Daily 4:50pm Small Soldiers 6:00pm Scooby-Doo 7:00pm FYI Daily 7:05pm Scooby-Doo 7:45pm Sweet Home Alabama 8:45pm FYI Daily 8:50pm Sweet Home Alabama 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy

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CITV ITV News Weekend Countrywise Peston on Sunday Forumla e Highlights ITV News and Weather Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh Off Their Rockers Love Your Garden Formula e Round 10 Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed! Euro 2016 Quarter Final4. ITV News and Weather River Monsters Peston on Sunday Jackpot 247 Motorsport UK British Superbike Championship Highlights Nightscreen

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Five Children and It Five Children and It Five Children and It Legends of the Deep: Giant Squid War of Words: Soldier-Poets of the Somme Hidden Histories Time Shift Wonders of the Universe Horizon Series exploring topical scientific issues. Rise of the Continents Two hundred million years ago the continent we know as Eurasia - "the vast swathe of land that extends from Europe in the West to Asia in the East" didn’t exist. This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

7:00am Agatha Christie’s Marple 8:50am Heartbeat 9:50am Heartbeat 10:55am Columbo 12:50pm A Touch of Frost 2:55pm Agatha Christie’s Marple 4:50pm Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory 5:50pm FYI Daily 5:55pm Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory 7:00pm Midsomer Murders 9:00pm Sunday Night at the Palladium Live variety show from the London Palladium featuring musicians, comedians and more! 10:00pm The Bletchley Circle Series based on a group of four former Bletchley Park code breakers. 11:00pm Lewis 1:00am Wire in the Blood 2:05am Wire in the Blood 3:00am A Touch of Frost

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Salvage S.O.S Salvage S.O.S King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Frasier Frasier Frasier Sunday Brunch The Simpsons The Simpsons Clueless Location, Location, Location A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Formula 1 China’s Forgotten Emperor Pitch Perfect Piranha 3DD Cyberbully Play French Collection Fifteen to One Fifteen contestants go head to head in the iconic quiz hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

Motorway Patrol Ax Men The Saint Motogp Highlights Goodwood Festival of Speed Goodwood Festival of Speed Coverage of the Goodwood Festival of Speed from West Sussex. Counting Cars Pawn Stars Tour de France Highlights Tour de France Live Pawn Stars The Wine Show A magazine show especially for wine lovers. Tour de France Highlights River Monsters The Fugitive FYI Daily The Fugitive Dawn of the Dead FYI Daily

7:00am Milkshake! 10:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30am Now That’s Funny! 12:25pm Now That’s Funny 2:25pm Igor 4:00pm Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole 5:45pm 5 News 8:00pm The Secret Life of Kittens 9:00pm Now That’s Funny 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm TV’s 50 Greatest Magic Tricks 1:50am Lip Sync Battle 2:15am Super Casino 4:10am GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5:00am Now That’s Funny Clip show compiling the best internet videos. 5:50am Wildlife SOS Documentary series about the work of dedicated animal lovers who save animals.

11:25am True Lies 1:50pm Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 4:05pm Smokey and the Bandit II 5:50pm Smokey and The Bandit III 7:20pm Rush Hour 2 9:00pm Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 11:15pm Blade 1:15am Last Knights

8:10am Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 10:05am Unfinished Business 11:50am The Inbetweeners 2 1:30pm Ghostbusters 3:20pm Ghostbusters II 5:15pm The Wedding Singer 7:00pm How to Lose Friends and Alienate People 9:00pm Unfinished Business 10:40pm The Inbetweeners 2 12:20am Think Like a Man Too 2:10am Jersey Girl 4:00am Just Before I Go 5:45am King Ralph

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Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Suburgatory Suburgatory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Hollyoaks Omnibus Made in Chelsea Couples Come Dine with Me Couples Come Dine with Me The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 Gogglebox

7:00am Football Gold 8:00am Sporting Triumphs 9:00am The Premier League Years 11:00am Sporting Triumphs 12:00pm Boxing Gold 12:30pm Live Austrian GP: Track Parade 1:00pm Live Austrian GP: Pit Lane Live 1:30pm Live Austrian Grand Prix 4:30pm Live Austrian GP: Paddock Live 5:15pm Sporting Triumphs 5:30pm Premier League 100 Club 6:00pm MLS Live 8:00pm Premier League 100 Club 8:30pm Spanish Gold 8:45pm Spanish Gold 9:00pm Premier League Legends 9:30pm Premier League Legends 10:00pm Sky Sports Originals 11:00pm Super Rugby Try Time 11:30pm Boxing Gold 12:00am Sporting Mavericks 12:30am Sporting Mavericks 1:00am MLS Live

Irrational Man Bad Bromance Vacation The Runner Regression Irrational Man Drama about a tormented philosophy professor struggling to find purpose in life. The Visit Bad Bromance The head of a high school reunion committee travels to LA to track down the most successful guy from his graduating class. Vacation The Visit Regression The Frankenstein Theory The Conjuring 2: Special The Runner

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Cricket Classics Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Classics Cricket Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Pace Like Fire Pace Like Fire Cricket’s Greatest Live Cricket Writers on TV Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs A B De Villiers Masterclass Crickets Greatest Cricket Cricket Classics Pace Like Fire Pace Like Fire Cricket

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Wanted 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Wimbledon 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Fake Britain 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Forces of Nature with Brian Cox 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Just Call Me Martina 12:45am The Graham Norton Show 1:30am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:35am BBC News

7:15am Homes Under the Hammer 8:15am Escape to the Country 9:00am Close Calls on Camera 9:30am The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm The Daily Politics Political show examining the latest news, views and moves in the world of politics. 12:30pm Wimbledon 9:30pm Today at Wimbledon 10:30pm The Great British Sewing Bee 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Top Gear 1:15am Iraq: The Final Judgement 2:15am Celebrity MasterChef 3:15am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Five Children and It 9:00pm The Taff: The River That Made Wales 9:30pm The Secret Life of Children’s Books 10:00pm Life and Deaf 11:00pm Twin Sisters: A World Apart 12:00am Legends of the Deep: Giant Squid 12:45am The Last Seabird Summer 1:45am Nigel Slater: Life is Sweets 2:45am Sex and Sensibility: The Allure of Art Nouveau 3:45am Life and Deaf 4:45am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Wild France with Ray Mears 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Brief Encounters 11:00pm ITV News 11:40pm The Big Fish Off 12:40am In Plain Sight 1:25am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55am Nightscreen

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:30am Psych 11:20am Scorpion 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Love Island 8:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am American Dad!

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In Loving Memory Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is In Loving Memory On the Buses Man About the House Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe Someone’s Daughter, Someone’s Son Mrs Biggs A Touch of Frost Judge Judy Judge Judy ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. Teleshopping

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Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun Posh Pawnbrokers Fifteen to One Countdown Three in a Bed Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dispatches The Real Story 999 Britain’s Benefit Tenants Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Bodyshockers

7:00am World Cup Top Goalscorers 7:10am Gunsmoke 8:05am Minder 8:55am Ironside 10:00am Quincy M.E. 11:00am Ax Men 12:00pm Minder 1:00pm Pawn Stars 1:30pm Pawn Stars 2:00pm Tour de France Highlights 3:00pm Tour de France Live 5:30pm Storage Wars 6:00pm Ironside 7:00pm The Saint 8:00pm Tour de France Highlights 9:00pm Storage Wars 9:30pm Storage Wars 10:00pm Passenger 57 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pm Passenger 57 11:50pm Eraser 12:55am FYI Daily 1:00am Eraser 2:00am Tour de France Highlights 3:50am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping

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Cliffgate: Sir Cliff Richard, the police and a trial by media Nora Johnson

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THERE’s no denying he has that ‘Marmite’ effect, you either love him or loathe him. Yes, I’m referring to Sir Cliff Richard who’s in the news again, alleging “illegal collusion” in the police raid on his home and considering legal action for the “gross intrusion” into his privacy. This saw him named - and “hung out like live bait” - as part of a criminal investigation which has now been closed. There’s no denying, either, the shambolic “investigation” by South Yorkshire Police: the televised raid, the BBC “deal” and the grandstanding, all without the singer’s knowledge. Then they virtually sat back and waited for people to roll

CLIFF RICHARD: Considering legal action for ‘gross intrusion’.

up and have a go at this celebrity. With the prospect of compensation for ‘victims,’ did they expect no takers? By now, people surely know anyone can make a claim of “historic abuse.” And as for the CPS: is it acceptable to leave a permanent cloud of suspicion over someone with its “insufficient evidence” statement? How about: “We have rigorously reviewed the case and there will be no prosecution?” The real issue here, though, is the anonymity of any person under investigation until a formal decision has been made to prosecute, which should only be made if the CPS consider there is sufficient evidence to proceed. And “investigating” should always mean establishing the facts, then assessing whether they warrant a reasonable likelihood of conviction. Until the investigation has been completed, the person under investigation is, legally speaking, wholly

innocent of any offence. This cornerstone of the British legal system has been systematically undermined by both the police and the media. Those in the public eye immediately become fair game for anyone to slag off, regardless of whether there is any substance that might ultimately lead to a prosecution. Anonymity for both parties is the only answer. Whether you’re for or against Cliff, if he’s guilty of anything, surely it’s crimes against music! Even Costa Coffee refused to play his Christmas song Mistletoe and Wine. And he’s responsible for Congratulations: I rest my case. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer ’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.norajohnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/e-book (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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Smarty pants WELL, I owe 51.8 per cent of the average British Joes an apology as they do have the sense they were born with. Unfortunately, this doesn’t apply to the average Scottish Joe who appears to hate the English so much they would prefer to be ruled by Germany. As one German politician said today “No one will take the European Union away from us.” Jes Allen

Puzzling polls ONCE again the experts got it wrong. Why do we listen to pollsters and financial geniuses when the answer, invariably, is to trust your own instincts? Thursday, June 23, 2016, will go down in history as the day the British people showed the world that they believe in their country’s ability to stand on its own feet and to survive and prosper in the greater world by dint of its own ability.

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Check mate PERHAPS many Brexiters do not realise it yet, but they have actually lost, and it is all down to one man: David Cameron. With one fell swoop, Cameron effectively annulled the referendum result, and simultaneously destroyed the political careers of Boris Johnson, Michael Gove and leading Brexiters who cost him so much anguish, not to mention his premiership. Throughout the campaign, Cameron had repeatedly said that a vote for leave would lead to triggering Article 50 straight away. The image was clear: he would be giving that notice under Article 50 the morning after a vote to leave. In the midst of the sentimental nautical references of his speech on June 24, he quietly abandoned that position and handed the responsibility over to his successor. And as the day wore on, the enormity of that step started to sink in: the markets, Sterling, Scotland, the Irish border, the Gibraltar border, the frontier at Calais, the need to continue compliance with all EU regulations for a free market, re-issuing passports, Brits abroad, EU citizens in Britain, the mountain of legislation to be torn up and rewritten ... the list grew and grew. The referendum result is not binding. It is advisory. The Conservative party election that Cameron triggered will now have one question looming over it: will you, if elected as party leader, trigger the notice under Article 50? Who will want to have the responsibility of all those ramifications and consequences on his/her head and shoulders? Mike

During the referendum, a great deal of hype and disinformation served only to confuse and scare voters and in view of the importance of the decision people were expected to make, this was unforgivable. Fortunately, the British public saw through it and voted for the chance to decide their own destiny outside of the EU. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to really make a difference to the futures of our children, grandchildren and generations to come; the great pity of it all was that so many young people saw the result in a negative light. So much of today’s thinking is short-term, aptly demonstrated by the hysterical comments following the referendum result. The focus of the ‘Leave’ campaign

was taking back control of matters which concern Britain specifically, whether that relates to the economy, immigration or making and abiding by our own laws and there should, surely, be no stigma attached to that; neither should the desire to preserve the character and culture of our country, together with the health, education and welfare of its citizens, be the subject of criticism. Ken, San Fulgencio

Brexit blues I AM gutted. I’ve been a patriot all my life but have just thrown my England football shirts in the bin and have no

more desire to be British. The shortsightedness and arrogance of so many Brits brought up on the “Brits are better than Johnny foreigner” dogma has left me disillusioned and demoralised. I never wanted to be Spanish but now I have no choice. The insular British nation can now go and stew in its own juice on their horrible rainy little island and suffer the consequences of their folly. I quit. Jonathan Allso, Valencia

Homecoming horror EMPATHISING all too well with Cath

of Albir from last week’s letters re bloody boring British boors. Their behaviour and lack of manners or basic decency often make you cringe. Having given up my business, friends, lifestyle and income to be in Rojales full-time over the past two years to care for the old folk, I have witnessed the downturn in society and standards. Our community used to be a mixture of nationalities, now it’s a British backwater dominated by low lifes, C3/C4s with all their boorish uncouth habits, drunken rants at wife (for winning booby prize for lowest score in local quiz, yet again) or poor dogs, and their infernally repetitive soap opera-style “seeyalaters....” The Dutch and Belgians are well-mannered and educated, the standard of their spoken English shaming most Brits. The Germans and French have largely disappeared. And of course a Brit cabal now controls the local community through their “I second you if you propose me” version of ‘democracy’. Our annual charge has been raised from €200 to €450 even though the pool is used mostly by visitors, loud unruly Brit families renting as holidaymakers, a euphemism for noisemakers. I cannot wait to be back somewhere civilised where people have manners; Taipei, Texas, Penang .... Peter/Pedro, Rojales

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OPINION & COMMENT

The scourge of bullying Bullying was not restricted to just peers, one teacher used to openly sneer at me.”

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

IF there is one kind of person that I find hateful in this world, it’s a bully. Bullying in UK schools seems to have reached epidemic proportions if you believe what you read in the media, but I suspect that it is simply no longer swept under the carpet as it was in my day. My own nemesis was a kid called Norton. He was an ugly git, with fingers like courgettes, and cauliflower ears. He was a greengrocer on legs, though of course I never told him that. He would actively seek me out with his apprentice bully and do his best to make my life a misery. Norton was three years older than me and in the lowest grade, with an IQ that was measured in fractions. Thankfully I was shot

SHAMEFUL BULLIES: Physical or mental, bullying can have a long-term detrimental impact. of him fairly early on. Quite by accident on the internet, I came across a fellow pupil from my secondary school days who was himself a bully. Not physical bullying, but with taunts and

humiliation which believe me, can be every bit as damaging. When I reminded him of this, he seemed genuinely shocked that he had been guilty of these activities.

These people go through life completely oblivious to the fact that they may have inflicted misery and perhaps lasting damage. It wasn’t done in my day to go complaining to those

in authority because ‘grass’ in the ‘Bullies Bumper Duffing Up Manual’, was another excuse for a chinning session. Bullying was not restricted to one’s peers. There was one teacher who took such a dislike, he openly sneered in distaste every time he had dealings with me. He once wrote in an end of term report, “This boy lacks personality”, a seemingly innocuous statement, but to an insecure 13-yearold (and I cannot explain why) it was devastating. Illogically, I felt deeply ashamed when I took the report home and reluctantly presented it to my parents, who were thankfully very supportive and reassuring. But it left its mark and I have never forgotten the experience.

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John Smith Random thoughts... TWO surprises in one week, both of which could have lasting effects on expatriate residents in Spain. First of all came the vote to leave the European Union which apparently came as something of a surprise to a lot of people, especially those who now say that it was a protest vote and they didn’t actually expect it to have any meaning! It now seems that two of the three most voluble Conservative members of the Leave campaign Boris Johnson and Michael Gove weren’t really expecting to succeed, which perhaps explains the fact that they have both kept a very low profile after the announcement and one of their supporters mentioned on Sky News that they didn’t actually have a plan for withdrawal in place but they assumed that

SURPRISE RESULT: MPs debating inside the House of Commons.

the British government would. Nigel Farage committed the gaff of the year, possibly the century, when in his excitement he blurted out “we will have done it without having to fight, without a single bullet being fired,” not

realising how upset so many people would feel following the shooting of Jo Cox just a week earlier. Having used him to promote the Leave case, he has now been told that he won’t be invited to participate in a

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No Brexit blues THE result of the referendum came as a major surprise and as previously mentioned, we at Euro Weekly News were both hoping and expecting that there would be an overall majority to remain. However, it’s over and barring some very unusual decisions being made in parliament, the decision is made and within two and a half years at the most, Britain will no longer be a member of the EU. What we all have to do as expatriates living in Spain is to ensure that we don’t go into a flat spin but use the time to ensure that we are ready and educated about what the future holds for us. There was bound to be some disruption with stocks and exchange rates following the announcement but the market has been lower in the past and whilst the dollar has smacked sterling, the euro is not as strong and no doubt many will remember when it was almost on par with the pound and we managed to get over that. Yes, those who are receiving sterling pensions are going to have to get used to converting their pounds into fewer euros but history suggests that the pound will recover as it invariably does and if any of the larger European countries even hint that they are considering a referendum then watch what happens. It’s not a catastrophe and as Brits in particular we just need to take a deep breath and make the most of what the next few years bring especially as we still have friends around the world. To quote Monty Python let’s “Always look on the bright side of life.”

cross-party committee which will negotiate Britain’s exit from the European Union, which as an MEP has irritated him, although there are still a number of decisions to be made before anybody is appointed to that committee. So certain was at least one person that Britain would remain, that a proleaver William Healey set up a petition in May which asks for the EU referendum to be re-run if the remain or leave vote is less than 60 per cent, based on a turnout of less than 75 per cent. He is, naturally, uncomfortable that it has been hijacked by disgruntled Remain supporters and has already received over 3.5 million signatures although David Cameron has indicated a second referendum is unlikely. Spain took a turn for the better or worse depending upon your view, by Now we voting in a manner which still didn’t see want to any party with a majority and any coalihear your views. tion, right or left, would have to negotiate with some of the minor YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE parties, such as those who repre- YOUR OPINION sent the Canary Islands and the www.euroweeklynews.com Basque country, to obtain a majority.

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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Life is a waste of time. Time is a waste of life. Get wasted all the time and you’ll have the time of your life.” Billy Connolly

in history 1483 - King Richard III of England was crowned. 1537 - Pope Paul III banned the enslavement of Indians. 1543 - England and Scotland signed the peace of Greenwich. 1596 - An English fleet under the Earl of Essex, Lord Howard of Effingham and Francis Vere captured and sacked Cadiz. 1776 - The amended Declaration of Independence, prepared by Thomas Jefferson, was approved and signed by John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress in America. 1839 - Africans on Cuban slave ship Amistad mutinied, killed two crew members and seized control of the ship. 1885 - Louis Pasteur successfully tested his anti-rabies vaccine. The child used in the test later became the director of the Pasteur Institute. 1909 - Thomas Edison began commercially manufacturing his new ‘A’ type alkaline storage batteries. 1916 - The huge Allied offensive known as the Battle of the Somme, the first to use tanks, began in France. 1936 - Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, one of the bestselling novels of all time and the basis for the blockbuster movie was published. 1946 - The bikini made its debut during a fashion show at the Molitor Pool in Paris, modelled by Micheline Bernardini. 1948 - Britain’s National Health Service Act came into effect. 1953 - Queen Elizabeth II was crowned as monarch of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon at Westminster Abbey. 1957 - Althea Gibson became the first black athlete to win Wimbledon’s women’s singles tennis title. 1969 - Prince Charles of Britain was invested as the Prince of Wales. 1979 - Sony launched its Walkman. 1990 - A stampede of religious pilgrims in a pedestrian tunnel in Mecca left more than 1,400 dead. 1992 - Stephen Hawking broke British bestseller records with his book A Brief History of Time selling more than three million copies in 22 languages.

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I’ve owned more sofas than I’ve had husbands. Both sag in the end, but I generally fall out of love with the furniture quicker than the men.” Janet Street-Porter

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The Brothers Grimsby Directed by: Louis Leterrier Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Isla Fisher, Rebel Wilson CO-WRITER and star Baron Cohen plays Grimsby native Norman ‘Nobby’ Butcher, a lagerswilling football fan long separated from his brother Sebastian, who is now a sleek secret service agent. Reunited in the wake of accidental bloodshed, the Butcher boys hole up briefly in their caricatured northern home town before jetting off to South Africa for a showdown with a hotel chambermaid, an assortment of hitmen, a herd of randy elephants, and a blocked toilet.

Miguel Angel Muñoz, actor and singer, July 4 A popular Spanish actor who began his career at the age of nine in the film El Palomo Cojo and appeared in many TV series before finding relative fame on Un Paso Adelante, a Fame-style series set in a performing arts school. In 2004 he released a song, Diras Que Estoy Loco, which ranked #1 in Spain for 11 weeks.

Mike Tyson, boxer, June 30, 50 Referred to as a boxing legend, Tyson became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in August 1987. He infamously bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear during a match in 1997. Liv Tyler, actress, July 1, 39 Daughter of rocker Steven Tyler, Liv appeared in a music video for Crazy by her father’s band Aerosmith alongside Alicia Silverstone, appeared in the film Armageddon and starred as Arwen in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Jerry Hall, model, July 2, 60 This former model and actress is best known for her highprofile and several decade-long relationship with Rolling Stones member Mick Jagger, with whom she had four children. She married Rupert Murdoch earlier this year. Sebastian Vettel, racing driver, July 3, 29 This German driver started off racing go-karts at the age of three and won four Formula One World Championships in a row between 2010 and 2013. In 2012 he was awarded Germany’s prestigious Silver Laurel Leaf Award. Susannah Doyle, actress and playwright, July 5, 50 This British actress, playwright and film director is best known for her roles as Joy Merryweather in the 1990s comedy series Drop the Dead Donkey and Ballykissangel. The daughter of Irish actor Tony Doyle, she decided as a young girl she wanted to follow in his footsteps. George W Bush, former US president, July 6, 70 Bush became the 43rd president of the United States after narrowly defeating Al Gore in the 2000 elections. He called for war on terror in Afghanistan and Iraq after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the US, which happened just eight months into his first presidential term.

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Unscramble the name of a 1960s British pop group (two words): ROC NEAR MEN Unscramble the name of a famous British snooker player: MARBLE SKY

Hexagram

Our ice cream man was found lying on the floor of his van covered in chocolate sauce; police think that he might have topped himself.

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

ARREST ASSENT BYPASS CRANIA DECREE EXTENT FARINA FRIGHT ICICLE RAISED

RUDDER RUSTIC (10) SERVER SINTER SODDEN STATUE STEREO STRIVE THREAT

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1 Spread 2 Depart 3 Rating 4 Powder 5 Regent 6 Bestir 7 Turret 8 Orient 9 Errant 10 United 11 Loosen 12 Coward 13 Strode 14 Within 15 Stance 16 Girdle 17 Motion 18 Filter 19 Malice

YOUR STARS LEO (July 24 - August 23) A close relationship seems to be changing. You need to know why and maybe believe that you do. However, be sure to get all the facts. Asking outright questions of the person involved is your best chance of getting the right answers. Someone may urge you to ‘read between the lines’ but it is hardly necessary. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) With so much energy around you, it will be hard to concentrate on business matters. Finances, however, do require your attention and a brief period of scrutiny will show you why. Someone close may be spending too much or undermining the situation by making big plans. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Nostalgia overtakes you and an urge to look back into the past is strong. Perhaps you are thinking of tracing your family tree. It may be that you have received a letter or phone call that aroused your curiosity. Whatever it is, do be aware that any decisions made this week could have far-reaching effects, for the good as well as the ‘not so good’. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) When you start to worry too much about things, it is time to take a step back. Senseless worrying is when you really cannot do anything to change the situation. Take into account how, in the past, worrying has affected your wellbeing. Maybe it is time to walk away and take another path

CANCER

(June 22 - July 23)

Time is of the essence when pursuing a pet project this week. Having been given the opportunity to go ahead with a plan, do not waste time. Some opportunities do not come twice so be sure to show your enthusiasm.

entirely. Some may not be happy about this. You must come first now. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) This is a creative week and one in which you seek to find your talents. For some time now you have toyed with the idea of joining a club or group. This will enhance your social life and bring you laughter. Although your confidence has been a little lower than usual, you have the chance to impress someone important to you. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Life can get complicated at this time of the year and you may feel pulled in more than one direction. You are perfectly entitled to change your mind about an arrangement. Those who try to make you feel guilty may be thinking only of themselves, and what does that tell you? AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) There are enough people in this world who will be willing to tell you what to do. Although it is in your nature to value your freedom, have you been compromising? Think of the time you have left to get to grips with a particular situation.

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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your opinion of someone is in the process of changing. It is not through any particular action of theirs towards you, rather it is a feeling that you should not be involved with their business. Trusting our instincts is something that we do not do enough. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There is a lightness to this week that is welcome. After more than a little bit of aggravation and frustration of late it is overdue. Someone you believed had lost interest in you suddenly surfaces. You may be unsure of how to react, so save judgment. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) A need to listen to your innermost feelings and needs has perhaps been overlooked. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, philosophical thoughts are often pushed into a corner. Even so, you owe it to yourself to truly consider what you want as opposed to going along with what others want from you. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Someone you would not normally consider to be a friend shows an interest in you. Your immediate reaction may be joy or suspicion. In fact, you are not quite sure what to think. All the same, try to put aside preconceived ideas and give them a chance.

MAGIC MOMENTS 1. First published in 1983, what was the title of the first book in Terry Pratchett’s comic fantasy Discworld series? 2. For which National Basketball Association (NBA) team did Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson play over 900 games between 1979 and 1996? 3. In which year was the organisation dedicated to promoting and advancing the art of magic The Magic Circle founded: 1905, 1925 or 1945? 4. One half of which German-American stage magic duo was very badly injured by a sevenyear-old male white tiger named Mantecore during a live performance at the Mirage hotel-casino in Las Vegas in 2003? 5. ‘Piff Paff Poof’ was the catchphrase of which comedy ‘Spanish’ magician, whose real name is Geoffrey Durham? 6. Which animated children’s television programme, first shown on British television in 1965, was originally known in French as Le Manège enchanté? 7. Which Beatle starred in the 1969 comedy film The Magic Christian? 8. Which British rock group topped the UK singles chart in 1981 with Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic? 9. Who composed the two act opera The Magic Flute, which premiered in Vienna in 1791? 10. Who presented the BBC children’s television series that ran from 1962 to 1983, Animal Magic? Answers 1. THE COLOUR OF MAGIC, 2. LOS ANGELES LAKERS, 3. 1905, 4. Roy Horn (born Uwe Ludwig Horn) of SIEGFRIED AND ROY, 5. THE GREAT SOPRENDO, 6. THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT, 7. Ringo STARR, 8. The POLICE, 9. Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART, 10. Johnny MORRIS

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

TARGET: • Average: 5 • Good: 7 • Very good: 11 • Excellent: 13

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION airy boar brag bray brig brio garb giro gory grab gray grip gyro hair harp hoar orgy pair pray prig ropy abhor graph grapy hairy harpy hoary porgy BIOGRAPHY

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Across:

Across 1 Liar cut-off limit (7) 5 Frivolous, as in an Emily Bronte novel (5) 8 See me about French river (5) 9 Go past different park as a temporary solution (7) 10 Make a speech about gym function (7) 11 Tapestry returned in disarray (5) 12 CIA not about for encounter (6) 14 Ordinary Seaman Ford to finish in Belgian port (6) 17 VAT, as for instruments (5) 19 Rearranges holiday locations (7) 22 Give up part of attic once de-cluttered (7) 23 Fall in with eager eccentric (5) 24 Doctor Lee is a female (5) 25 Cooking utensil for a large ship (7) Down 1 Orchestra leader is after chamber instrument (5) 2 Minaret fashion clothing (7) 3 Sports ground in Delaware Naval Academy (5) 4 A good man, being guided around, survived (6) 5 As Biros spoilt map lines (7) 6 Annoyance when decrepit old car doesn’t start (5) 7 Former lover sat for a photo uncovered (7) 12 Newspaper report about recital (7) 13 Offensive outside broadcast location (7)

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1 Nags, 4 Sparse, 9 Trouble, 10 Phial, 11 Chase, 12 Concede, 13 Scanty, 15 Border, 19 Carbine, 21 Email, 23 Ringo, 24 Apostle, 25 Tea set, 26 Sang. Down: 2 Aroma, 3 Subject, 4 Sketch, 5 Aspen, 6 Stipend, 7 Stocks, 8 Clue, 14 Arrange, 16 Ocelots, 17 Relief, 18 Decant, 19 Cord, 20 Icons, 22 Acton.

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15 It receives sounds of a Red Rum running wild (7) 16 Gives instructions for underpants (6) 18 Additional payment is British duty (5) 20 Fend off a vet’s mongrel (5) 21 She starts every race perfect (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 13 represents B and 22 represents M, so fill in B every time the figure 13 appears and M every time the figure 22 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Warning of danger (5) 4 Patron (7) 7 Glazed currant bun (7) 8 Musical instrument (5) 9 In a softened tone (5) 10 Admit to a wrongdoing (7) 11 Cheap and shoddy (6) 13 Express opposition (6) 17 Small fatty fish usually canned (7) 19 Decided on (5) 21 Mentally quick (5) 22 Female singer (7) 23 Marked by extreme anger (7) 24 Flowers with prickly stems (5)

Down 1 Make an effort (7) 2 Modify (5) 3 Wander aimlessly (7) 4 Unpleasant smell (6) 5 Open and genuine (7) 6 Chambers (5) 8 Prohibit (3) 12 Skilled fighting man (7) 14 Embarrassing mistake (7) 15 Tiresome (7) 16 Playing in opposition to (6) 17 Neck warmer (5) 18 Anger (3) 20 Pulls apart (5)

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

1 Search, 3 Pamper, 8 Liaison, 10 Needs, 11 Extra, 12 Collide, 13 Steep, 15 Cadet, 20 Stretch, 22 Argue, 24 Idiot, 25 Sincere, 26 Target, 27 Absent. Down: 1 Sullen, 2 Apart, 4 Annul, 5 Precise, 6 Rested, 7 Snack, 9 Stake, 14 Terrier, 16 Again, 17 Assist, 18 Ghost, 19 Resent, 21 Title, 23 Grebe.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Cachorro, 7 Shade, 8 Agree, 10 Real, 11 Caro, 14 Llave, 15 Arena, 16 Perezoso. Down: 2 Azafata, 3 Heel, 4 Road, 5 Fregonas, 6 Estrella, 9 Readers, 12 Beer, 13 Raiz.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Equipo (deporte) (4) 3 Nicknames (6) 8 Sobrinos (7) 9 As (naipes) (3) 10 Boniato (5,6) 11 Oreja (3) 12 Our (7) 14 Por favor (6) 15 Ass (donkey) (4)

Down 1 Estaño (mineral) (3) 2 Manzano (5-4) 4 Shepherds (8) 5 Diamonds (9) 6 Floor (of room) (5) 7 Windows (8) 10 Dormir (5) 13 Gold (metal, commodity, currency) (3)

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Play on Words CARRIE: One of our great modern tragedies. ful, and like all of the best horror films, the finale will stay with you. 5) Alien (1979) This film has more than stood the test of time, as it remains every bit as claustrophobic, sinister, and skincrawling as it was upon its release. What makes the film so effective is the gradual build-up of dread, as the titular alien is painstakingly revealed to the audience glimpse by glimpse. Meanwhile, the infamous chest-burster scene is just as gruesome as always, and certainly shouldn’t be watched while eating. 6) Jaws (1975) The film that made millions of people terrified to go in the water, and changed the way that people look at sharks forever. It was also the original summer blockbuster, and put Steven Spielberg’s name on the map. From the very first few notes of the soundtrack, it’s obvious that the viewer is in for a terrifying treat. 7) The Brood (1979) This disturbing film by renowned Canadian director David Cronenberg was inspired by his divorce proceedings and subsequent custody battle. Like all of his films, it is a visceral and gruesome experience with shocking imagery that lingers in the memory

long after the film ends. 8) The Exorcist (1973) The film that absolutely blew the lid of horror cinema. Audiences were so terrified when it was originally screened that they were fainting in the cinema and having panic attacks. The film may not be as shocking today as it once was, but it is just as engaging thanks to the unforgettable performances of Linda Blair as the possessed Regan and Ellen Burstyn as her mother. 9) Black Christmas (1974) Although Halloween started the slasher craze, this film actually pre-dated Carpenter’s film by four years, and utilised many of the same tropes, such as the POV shot of the killer, the holiday theme, and the innocent, wide-eyed heroine. This is also the film that started the famous ‘the killer is calling from inside the house!’ cliche, but here it was fresh, original, and frightening. 10) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) A remake of the 1956 film of the same name, this one features an all-star cast, a brilliant script, and a corker of an ending. The film, like the concept of otherworldly invaders from outer space stealing the identities of our nearest and dearest, remains timeless and terrifying.

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1) Carrie (1976) Not only a great horror film, but also one of our great modern tragedies. Watching the shy, naïve Carrie White struggle to believe that she could indeed have the perfect high school moment, it is impossible not to root for her, even as she barrels her way towards the film’s inevitable and nowiconic climax. Based on the hit novel by Stephen King, and directed with flair by Brian de Palma, the blood bucket scene is one of the most memorable sequences in cinema history. 2) The Wicker Man (1973) A quintessentially British horror film about a devoutly Christian man who travels to an isolated Scottish island to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a young girl. He gets more than he bargained for, in more ways than one. With a haunting, dreamlike atmosphere, the film also features several memorable musical sequences as well as one of the most chilling endings of all time. 3) Suspiria (1977) Italian blood and gore wizard Dario Argento took the horror world by storm in the 1970s with a string of flamboyant and dramatic shockers. This film, which tells the story of a young woman who begins to suspect that the German ballet academy she attends is run by a coven of witches, has been described as an ‘adult fairytale’ and a ‘waking nightmare.’ It isn’t hard to see why, as the film’s bold use of primary colours, driving prog rock soundtrack, and swirling direction grab the viewer in from the very first frame. 4) Don’t Look Now (1973) A couple, mourning the loss of their young daughter, decide to go on a much-needed getaway to Venice. Once there, however, they are plagued by sinister visions and a growing feeling of unease, as a small, mysterious figure in a red raincoat seems to lurk just around every corner…Tragic, beauti-

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All political lies Drivers beware Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I DON’T like politicians at the best of times but this last few weeks they’ve managed to hit an all-time low with their out and out lies that they’ve told to sell Brexit or Brexin. Let’s start with the £350 million the NHS would get if the UK left the EU. It’s a lie! An absolute untruth and now I’m watching the slimy toerags distancing themselves from it. I have to state I didn’t vote as I live in Spain. I love living in Spain and haven’t voted in the UK for years and I’m ready to accept whatever people living in the UK vote for. But I never realised how much they would use hatred and fear to try and convince people to leave. My 90-year-old mother-in-law voted to leave. My 28-year-old daughter voted to stay. The mother-in-law voted out because she wants things back how they were. Too many immigrants and all that stuff. My daughter, a doctor by the way, voted in because she believes it’s better long term. See what I don’t get is a great proportion of the older, very old generation voted out and have lumbered the young with that decision.

As an immigrant in Spain I’m very pleased with how I’m treated here but there is a difference. When you live in Spain you do things their way, end of. If you go to the hospital, town hall or post office, if you don’t speak Spanish you have to take someone with you who does because they speak Spanish and if you don’t understand that’s tough. The forms aren’t in 40 different languages they’re in Spanish. You might get the odd one in English now and again but for me that’s fine, I’m an immigrant and it’s up to me to sort it. If you don’t have a job – tough, get one or do one – there are no handouts here. All I do know is that all our pensions and savings in the UK dropped by 8 per cent Friday and all the punters’ holidays went up in price. Only time will tell how things will evolve. So be careful folks what you wish for you might just get it. I can’t wait for PM Farage or Johnson sitting down to talk immigration with President Trump. I also have this picture in my head of Johnson running around Friday morning ringing everyone up saying “what are we going to do now?” Now people are hoping for another referendum as their petition has been signed by three million people. It’s like when you were a kid and lost a coin flip and then said, “No it’s always the best of three, yeah it is honest.” The world has gone a little bit crazy!

AS part of the series, we answer some common driving questions and keep you updated on the latest driving and road news 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.

BIN IT: Avoid throwing anything from cars, especially cigarettes. SPAIN is currently on a heightened alert status for the risk of forest fires, a devastating phenomenon that can take lives, livelihoods and homes, and a situation which is usually caused by simple neglect. In Spain, it’s estimated that more than 80 per cent of all forest fires are caused by human interaction. While some are started deliberately the vast majority are caused by accidental ignition, but these can be prevented. The heightened state runs to the end of October, although can be extended depending on the weather. It’s a time when everybody is asked to be alert and vigilant to the risks any of us can pose on a regular basis. According to the Ministry of Environment, Rural and Marine Affairs, of the 21,000 forest fires in Spain last year, 3 per cent were caused by a cigarette butt thrown from a vehicle. Despite the decline in the number of smokers and the public awareness of the risks of fire, it still remains one of the

gravest dangers to forests and fields. It’s not only cigarettes as litter can pose a risk if discarded by the roadside. In searing summer heat paper based products can get so hot they combust. Glass can have a magnifying effect and can instantly cause a flame to ignite as the sun’s rays amplify through it. For that reason throwing any object from a vehicle is considered a serious offence. You can be fined €200 and lose four points off your licence. Become a continual offender and your licence can be withdrawn. Vehicles also poses a risk of fire, as the engine and motor components heat up whilst driving they too become a potential threat. A hot exhaust catching dry and arid shrubbery for example could quickly ignite. If you spot a fire, or smoke which could soon become a major problem, contact the 112 emergency centres as soon as possible. The DGT are also supporting the campaign at the moment.

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They removed his car I HAVE an apartment in a community which also has a private parking space. I bought a Spanish car and parked it on my space but over time a complaint was made that it had been abandoned. This was placed on the agenda of the community meeting and a motion was passed to remove the car. I resisted this action even after the community administrator advised me that it would be removed and I would bear the costs. When I arrived in Spain for a holiday, I was shocked to find that my car was missing. Neighbours told me that the car had been removed and left on the road and was later taken away by the police. Can this be legal? T P (Costa Blanca) If the community voted to have your vehicle removed from their private car park and they warned you of the consequences, they

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SUGAR is largely considered the devil of the dietary world with it leading to spiralling obesity rates and ill health. More and more people are attempting to banish sugar from their diet but it may not be as difficult as you think with some simple steps to get you on the path to a sugar detox: Choose wisely Sugar can be hidden in a lot of products so pay attention to food labels when shopping. Look at the ingredients list and anything ending in ‘ose’ such as glucose, sucrose and fructose, is a form of sugar, as are honey, agave, molasses and syrups like corn and rice syrup. The higher up the ingredients list the more sugar the product contains. Smaller steps For those who particularly eat a lot of sugar, going cold turkey can be difficult so take smaller steps and don’t beat yourself up if you fall off the wagon once in a while. But if you do, immediately go back

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to better eating the next day. After a week or so, most people report feeling more alert, having more energy and a clearer mind after not eating sugar so start feeling those benefits and you are less likely to want to go back to eating it. Balance your gut Scientific studies are producing a growing amount of evidence about the importance of the microscopic bacteria that inhabit our guts. Taking probiotics can help balance the microbes and reduce sugar cravings. Stay fuller for longer When hunger strikes, it is hard to resist the urge to quickly grab the chocolate or other sweet treats but these hunger pangs are more likely to signal that your body is needing protein. One way to help prevent sugar cravings is to try and ensure you include a portion of protein with every meal as this is broken down more slowly and therefore stays in the stomach longer, helping you feel fuller for longer.

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Football reduces A&E attendance A NEWLY released study by a group of doctors in the Canary Islands has proved what A&E staff have known for some time: football is one heck of a doctor. Juan Toral, an emergency doctor and football fan who works at Hospital Negrin in Las Palmas had for some time noted there was less work when there was an important football match going on After posting a photo of an empty waiting room on Twitter during a Barcelona-Real Madrid match and receiving comments from many other doctors saying they were seeing the same phenomenon, he de-

KNOW YOUR VITAMINS: Make sure you are getting enough and if not consider supplementing your diet. SALES of vitamins and supplements are rising after a six-year slump, with the market growing 1.8 per cent in the past year according to research in The Grocer, the retail industry journal. Analysts said a combination of guilt over rushed meals and a desire for quick ‘pick-me-ups’ sparked the revival. But what supplements and vitamins should you be taking? Memory boost Vitamin B12, in particular, may help some people stave off the memory problems linked to old age as the nutrient helps keep nerve and blood cells healthy, and helps make DNA. One of the advantages of vitamin B12 supplements is that there’s no evidence of a risk of overdosing, whatev-

er your age. It is naturally present in liver, meat and foods such as fortified cereals. Over 50’s B12 can also be beneficial for those over the age of 50, particularly those with type 2 diabetes or heartburn should consider taking B12. Glucosamine sulfate is another supplement that may help ageing people as it is a natural chemical compound in your body which helps maintain healthy cartilage with levels dropping with age. It can help prevent osteoarthritis. Teenagers The NHS recommends children aged six months to five years have vitamin D drops, needed for healthy

bones. There is also a deficiency danger with teenage girls who consume lots of fizzy drinks and very little dairy produce. Supplements of iodine and selenium can also be beneficial as research has showed iodine deficiency in pregnancy may damage children’s mental development and a selenium deficiency can harm immune systems and fertility in men and women. Beauty vitamins There are question marks over an increase in new ‘beauty’ supplements that claim to hold back the signs of ageing. European Union analysts say there is no accepted scientific basis for these claims and some claim they should not even be legally allowed to be sold or advertised.

cided to get together with some colleagues and carry out an official study. The results of this study were revealed at the National Emergencies Conference in Burgos. They showed that on four Saturdays in May 2014, when there were Spanish and Champions League finals happening, the number of people who went to A&E was 33 per cent lower than on a normal, football-free Saturday. When cases which were not really emergencies were ruled out this increased to 44 per cent. This has led the doctors to adopt a name for the phenomenon, ‘Doctor Football’.

Good news for coffee lovers COFFEE, which was classed in 1991 as having a possible link to bladder cancer by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, has now been moved down the agency’s black list as studies have revealed it probably isn’t all that bad as long as it isn’t drunk too hot. The group has concluded there is insufficient evidence to say it causes cancer but stated that drinking any drinks over 65ºC probably can cause

esophageal cancer following reviews by 23 scientists of hundreds of studies. However this doesn’t mean everyone needs to rule out hot drinks, Dr Rachel Thompson of the World Cancer Research Fund said: “It is the very hot temperatures that have been identified as a cancer risk, and so, when drinking tea or other hot drinks, just let it cool down for a few minutes, especially if you’re not adding any milk,” Thompson advised.

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Look out for your elders THE World Health Organization has reported that at least 10 per cent of the elderly suffer some sort of abuse, either physical, sexual, psychological, financial, or negligence and has classified this as an important public health problem. Most cases are at homes in developing countries, but this is a reminder we should all look out for our elders and report any suspicions.

BREAST BEHAVIOUR: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now believed breastfed babies develop less behavioural problems.

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Breast feed for better behaviour RESEARCHERS believe that babies who are breastfed until six months of age are better behaved as children. Experts from Glasgow University monitored the behaviour of 1,500 children aged between seven and 11 and found those who had only been breastfed for the first month of their life, or less, were twice as likely to display behavioural problems than those who were breastfed until six months. The findings further add fuel to the fire that experts have, for years, recommended women breast feed for at least six months leading to a stronger immune system and improved digestive system in infants. Figures show that 34 per cent of British children are breastfed until six months, compared to 49 per cent in the US, 50 per cent in Germany and 62 per cent in Switzerland.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. This week a reader asked the doctor whether she really needs sunscreen: DEAR doctor, The other day we went to the beach for the first time this year and as it isn’t that hot yet I didn’t think to take sunscreen with me. We all ended up with sore, red skin and now it’s starting to peel. Do I really have to start using sunscreen already? I want a tan and if I start this early I think I’ll be stuck all white and pasty all summer. What can I do about the state of our skin now? I know there are special after sun creams but some people say yoghurt or vinegar will work just as well… I guess I’ll have to go and buy some sunscreen now anyway. Do we all need a different one or can I get one for the whole family? They’re so expensive….. Dear reader, Protection from the sun is vital for absolutely everyone, regardless of their skin type. Obviously, those with paler skin need a higher level of protection than those with darker colouring. Sunscreen shouldn’t just be used in the summer or on very sunny days, it should always be used from the

moment you go outside and even on cloudy days. The best way to get a tan is to start off with sunscreens with a high protection factor and gradually reduce it as your skin becomes accustomed to the sun, however you should never stop using sunscreen and always avoid being in the sun for too many hours. Everything possible should be done to avoid burns. If your skin is already red, the only way to treat it is to moisturise well with after sun creams, two or three times per day. For more serious burns you may need anti-inflammatory medication to reduce inflammation and pain. It’s important to stay out the sun until your skin is fully recovered and to use special clothes which completely block out the sun’s rays. You shouldn’t use home remedies like yoghurt or vinegar. One cream isn’t a good idea unless you all have the same skin type. Different people need a different level of protection. Children and those with pale skin need a higher protection factor.

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Blood donor day thanks volunteers THE World Blood Donor Day has thanked donors for their voluntary and selfless contribution, which helps to save millions of lives each year and allows increased life expectancy and quality of life of patients with potentially lethal diseases. Spain recognised the day with the main objective to raise awareness of the need to donate blood regularly to ensure the quality, safety and availability of blood and blood products to those in need. Currently, there are only 62 countries in the world where the national blood supply comes almost entirely from voluntary unpaid donations, while 40 countries remain dependent on donations from family or paid donors. According to the Spanish Red Cross, the most common blood groups in the Spanish population are A positive and O positive, with 36 per cent each. However, the universal and most versatile group is O negative, since it can be used for all blood groups in an emergency.

Walking can help bonding A SIMPLE walk could be the best way to bond with your family. A study suggests that getting a w a y from the TV, video games and computer s c re e ns a nd ha ving a 20 minute walk with family in the park or countryside areas can improve family tensions, calm children down and lead to less arguments and irritability. Researchers based their findings on the a tte ntion restoration theory which describes how interaction with natural environments can reduce mental fatigue and restore attentional functioning. A s w e ll a s a tte ntion restoration and getting away from the day-to-day humdrum, the researchers suggest that nature-based rituals, such as walking the dog toge the r c ould boos t family morale.

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Summer of good food and live music at Taj Mahal THINGS are hotting up at the Taj Mahal this summer. This popular Indian Restaurant in Benimar Commercial Centre has been open for more than 12 years and yet continually welcomes regular diners and attracts new customers all eager to sample the superb cuisine. Last year the restaurant took part in Benijofar’s first ever ‘I love aubergine’ tapas route where they were voted ‘best tapas dish’ by visitors and welcomed more than 600 people on the town’s sixth tapas route. They are now currently awaiting confirmation of the dates of the next tapas route. The popularity of these two events brought new customers to the Taj Mahal who were so impressed with their tapas dishes, they decided to sample their delights in full and one of the best ways to do this is with

SUMMER NIGHTS: Special event nights planned for summer.

TAJ MAHAL: Open for 12 years in Benimar commercial centre. their set menus. Served at lunchtime from 12-4pm a three-course Menu del Dia costs €8.95 including a drink, with the Menu de la Noche served from 6pm, costing €10.95. These menus allow customers to sample the best and most authentic

curries made with spices from India and no food colourings, at the most affordable prices. Any dish can be prepared to a customer’s preference whether they want it mild, medium or hot. Tandoori dishes, cooked in a loam oven and served on a hot sizzler

are a speciality but there is something for everyone from salads and samosas to biryani and baltis. Diners can choose anything from a mild korma to a hot vindaloo and there is a choice of speciality rices, noodles and breads to accompany your meal. Platters and set menus are also available for two, four or six people. An a la carte menu is also available, as well as a children’s menu. With summer here, the Taj Mahal

has opened up their spacious outdoor terrace offering views over the mountains and is the perfect area to enjoy al fresco dining. Now is also an exciting time to book your table as a number of special events are being arranged for the summer months with live music, with full details to be announced soon. Reservations will be necessary. Tel: 966 712 645 or 606 017 950

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Time for the One night in Vegas Cobras to get training By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

IT has been a busy week of rugby with the Spanish seven’s team qualifying for the Olympics Games next year, the England U20’s winning the Rugby World Cup, and last but not least England winning again in Australia making it a clean sweep and a whitewash. All of these successes make the Costa Cobras RFC team more determined than ever to develop the sport locally on the Costa Blanca. Costa Cobras RFC are the newest ‘kids on the block’ and they have many things in the pipeline with teams coming over to tour and it looks like they will have a ladies team coming over in May next year so they will be looking for teams to play in a tournament against them. If you want to stay fit and

active this summer, Costa Cobras welcomes you to join them for training on the beach every Monday and Wednesday from 8-9pm on Guardamar beach in front of the restaurants, throughout July and August.

The club has many things in the pipeline so need new players. All ages, gender and nationalities are welcome, from beginners to experienced players, the more the merrier, as they are based on the true traditional ethics of the sport. For more information about the club contact Dutch, on 692 767 242.

TICKETS are now available for ‘One Night in Vegas: The Show that Never Was.’ The show offers great music, super vocal ability and showmanship and takes place at the Hotel Playa Grande in Puerto de Mazarron on July 10. This is one of four concerts. The first was held in Albox last month featuring Europe’s top three tribute acts; Neil Diamond (JJ Jones), Tom Jones (Andy Wood) and Elvis (Simon Fitzpatrick). The concerts are exclusive to registered charity Helping Hands and have helped to raise €2,242 for the charity. Helping Hands is a small group of people based in Aguilas and Lorca that currently have over 40 rescue dogs in their care. They also support people in emergency situations such as the Lorca earthquake and more recent floods. Tickets are on sale at Helping Hands sponsors Furniture Plus at Puerto de Mazarron and at Mister Print in Camposol, or call Linda on 634 456 701.

VEGAS NIGHT: Elvis (aka Simon Fitzpatrick) is one of the top performers to be at the Hotel Playa Grande.

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Train fans are in for a real treat EVERY month the Friends of the Railways Association host a miniature train event at the railway museum in Torrellano. The model sized replica of a steam train makes a journey around the model sized track attracting visitors of all ages. The museum is open every Saturday and donations of €1.50 per visit are requested. The train rides run on the second Saturday of every month throughout the summer from 4.30-7.30pm. Tickets cost €1.50. The museum has a collection of equipment used in the past including some uniforms and a large collection of caps. It is run by the friends of the railways association.

Getting musical on the Orihuela THE AIDOC Orihuela Costa School of Music, in collaboration with the Torrevieja Musical Union, have announced plans for instrumental lessons, along with music classes for younger children and signing lessons. The registration period starts tomorrow (Friday) and application forms are available from the Orihuela Costa Town Hall in Playa Flamenca and at the

Ecumenic Centre in Calle Diamante, 7 on Saturdays from 11.30am -12.30pm. The completed forms should also be returned here. You can also state which instrument you are interested in learning including flute, percussion, trombone, clarinet or saxophone. For further information email AIDOC at despertarorihuela costa@gmail.com.

Success for an THE Summer Ball at La Finca Golf and Spa Resort in Algorfa was attended by more than 100 people, all out for a great night and to raise money for The Elche Children’s Home. Guests were greeted with a cava reception kindly sponsored by Vincent Real Estate who took a whole table. Meet and Greet was down to Golden Leaves and the guests gathered poolside to see mermaids and synchronised swimmers along with scuba divers take to the pool with ABBA music and songs by K’ABBA’M an Abba tribute band from Albox, Almeria. The first call for dinner had everyone seated by 8pm and Lady Toastmaster Patricia Creighton MBE introduced Dave Diggle, International Financial Adviser for Blacktower Financial Management and volunteer accountant for the charity, who welcomed everyone and thanked the other main sponsors Vincent Real Estate; Golden Leaves; Quesada Computers; Media Promotions and Da Silva’s

GUESTS: Over 100 people enjoyed the annual event at La Finca. Restaurant. The tables looked splendid with centre arrangements in true 20’s style provided by Christine Worthy of Mist in Quesada. Patricia kept the evening running smoothly and to time and her partner Gerry Hemmet did an amazing job over-

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SUMMER SIRENAS: Entertainment at the summer ball. seeing the raffle and the auction. More surprises and a touch of magic as the ever popular

magician Graeme Mykal visited each table and then there was popping as well as bopping as the raffle was done

with playing cards in ‘Blacktower blue’ balloons. Kayleigh and Melanie who are K’ABBA’M kept everyone entertained with their ABBA tribute performance. Richie Sparks DJ and owner of BIG FM worked as auctioneer but also kept everyone on their dancing feet. Barrington who will be at Winter Wonderland II event in December was a guest at this event along with his wife Julie but he stepped in to do his version of ‘Heads and Tails’ and demonstrated how to shake your tail feather. There was one final surprise when Janice and Gareth Jones took to the floor to do the Charleston. Organisers also wish to thank Pablo Saura and his amazing staff at La Finca Golf who were as courteous and helpful as ever and to all the local businesses who donated prizes for the raffle and auction. In total, everyone’s support and donations helped to raise €1,508 during the evening for the charity.

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The Welsh legend visits SIR TOM JONES is in the Murcia Region ahead of his concert tomorrow night (Friday). The legendary Welsh singer is at the Plaza de Toros as part of a promotional tour for his album Long Lost Suitcase: the third in a trilogy of albums. It is his 41st studio album and has been described as ‘the heart and soul of a performer who is still willing to push the boundaries.’ All seats for the concert are available at €40-90 with last minutes tickets available from El Corte Ingles and Ticketmaster.

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Three Murcian charities again benefit from Help HELP Murcia Mar Menor has made its last three donations to charities in the Murcia Region from monies raised during 2015. Pat Massingham president of HELP presented Rafael Ros Bobadilla of Afacmur with a cheque for €2,000. This charity assists families who have children who have been diagnosed with cancer by means of visits from psy-

chologists who assess the home situation and then offer the help needed. Children in hospital receiving chemotherapy treatment are guided through the process by people who are able to help them understand and cope with the situation they find themselves in. Afacmur also organise summer holiday camps where the children meet oth-

ers in the same situation. Afacmur is based in Murcia and works together with La Arixaca hospital: this is the only hospital in Spain with a specialised programme to assist children with cancer and their parents. It is partly funded by the government but lately this funding has been greatly reduced due to the economic crisis in Spain. Later in the day it was the turn of Prometeo Torre Pacheco where once again President Pat Massingham was able to hand over a

cheque for €2,000 to enable the charity to carry on its good work. Founded in 1997, Prometeo runs a day centre for mentally and physically handicapped children and adults with differing levels of incapacity from the age of 16 to 65 years. Their service covers physiotherapy, aquatic and occupational therapy, and training in social skills which enable them to lead more independent lives. Last but not least, a donation was made to AFEMAR in Lo Pagan. This organisa-

tion was set up in 2008 by families who saw the need to help people with mental illnesses. All the clients have mental illnesses and attend a day centre where they are assisted in social and contact attitudes to help them to better function and be accepted into wider society. As with all organisations these days AFEMAR struggles financially and the donation of €2,000 from HELP Mercia Mar Menor was much appreciated and will be used for their workshops and projects.

Step into summer fashion STEP into summer with Glamour Fashions at Da Silva’s Restaurant in Quesada today (Thursday). The fashion show is from midday with organ-

isers hoping that the event will raise lots of money for the Elche Children’s Home. Tickets are available on the door with fashion, sandals and jewellery stalls also for guests.

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Some sensible summer month plants for absentee owners Dick Handscombe

Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

THIS week’s column is written especially for the many property owners arriving for a summer in Spain if their penthouse, apartment terrace or villa terraces look bare and uninteresting. We look at what can be purchased to immediately brighten up your living area for the next two months. The most practical way of looking at plants for absentee owners who only visit for the summer months, and do not have a fully planted garden looked after by a gardener, is to see an investment in colourful plants at the beginning of your stay as the equivalent of buying cut flowers for the next eight to 12 weeks. So focus on buying colourful and perfumed plants that can be given away or allowed to die at the end of the summer. The following are some practical suggestions based on those that will flower continuously during the time you are in Spain and in some cases add a magic touch of perfume for al fresco cooking and siestas. We have also added in

PRACTICAL PLANTING: To give colour and perfume for summer. some herbs for their attractive leaf colour, perfumes and in some cases flowers and a useful addition to cooking flavours. 1. Small shrubs in pots: • Hibiscus • Fuchsia (semi shade) • Lantana • Gardenia 2. Climbing shrubs in pots: • Dipladenia – Mandevilla • Bougainvillea – purple • Jasmine – officinale common white.

• Plumbago. 3. Annuals: • Petunias • Busy Lizzies – Impatiens (semi shade) • Cinerarias Pericallis • Portulacas • French marigold – Tagetes 4. Perennials: • Argyranthemums • Euryops • Gazanias • Geraniums/pelargoniums. • Carnations.

• Bigonias. • Verbena 5. Herbs: • Mint • Basil • Curry plant • Lavender • Rosemary • Sage • Marjoram • Parsley • Stevia Care of Plants: a. Potting: Buy pots at least twice the size of the pots in which the plants came from the garden centre and fill with a dampened high quality general potting compost. Tap the bottom of pot to loosen plant, remove and plant in pot to same level. If your intention is to give the plants to a keen gardening friend when you leave you could plant the plants without taking them out of the pots so that the roots would be intact when passing them on and you would still have your terracotta pots to plant up for the next summer. b. Position: Generally all the above will survive in full sun or semi shade with the exception of fuchsias, begonias and busy lizzies which definitely

need semi shade. Use your awning or blind to keep the midday sun off your plants to stop them drying out too quickly. c. Watering: All potted plants in full sun at the height of the summer need daily watering. Annuals may need to be watered twice a day. d. Feeding: Feed once a week with a proprietary liquid feed suitable for flowering plants. e. Dead heading: Dead head regularly to stimulate a continuous show of flowers. f. Use of gels: Water absorbing/retaining gels such as TerraCottem are very useful for the absentee gardener. Firstly the crystal and jelly like gels material can be worked into the bottom half of the soil in pots. This ensures a reservoir of moisture where plants need it most, alongside the expanding root ball. The reservoir means that you have a day or two grace should you forget to water. There are also gels for placing on the surface of the soil of pots but we prefer the former. Enjoy a colourful summer stay. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com July 2016

‘Healthy’ house plants SOMETIMES it’s hard to admit air within our homes can be more polluted than outside. Yet acetone, ammoniac, dust mites and even fungus spores can float about. The best way to clear the air is by using anti-contamination plants. They have also been found to reduce frequency of colds, coughs and sore throats by up to 30 per cent and dry skin related problems by up to 23 per cent. If there are smokers about, Chlorophytum or spider plants are very good at clearing formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, benzene and trichloroethylene and shut in a small smoky room can absorb up to 96 per cent of bad air in

24 hours. Raphis palms, weeping figs (ficus benjamina), dracaenas and ferns are also air-cleaners. Many flowering plants have similar properties e.g. Spathiphyllum, chrysanthemums or gerberas. Two or three help keep air in a 1720m2 area clear and healthy. To combat the effects of cleaning products ivy, Sansevieria, and pothos are best against the trio of formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene. Butterfly orchids and bamboo palms are others to bear in mind. Yuccas, palms, canes and azaleas are great to get rid of the smell of ammoniac.

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Concept becomes a reality By Matthew Elliott UNVEILED as a concept just one month ago at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the now production ready Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato has seen all of the planned 99 models already snapped up despite the cool €650,000 price tag.

powerhouse Zagato, the new Vanquish boasts an uprated 600hp version of the regular Vanquish 6.0-litre V12 engine, with manufacturers expecting a 0-60mph time of just three and a half seconds. Revamped suspension and a carbon fibre, handmade lower body with the iconic ‘Z’ logo emblazoned across it has motoring en-

thusiasts licking their lips with anticipation, with many predicting the Vanquish Zagato will go down in history as one of the finest outcomes of a 50 year partnership. A double-bubble roof continues the Zagato trademark signature in use since

the 1950s, while other touches include badge-mimicking tail lamps replaced by LED blade lights, huge singlepiece panels, and door mirrors identical to those of the

legendary One-77 supercar. Only 99 will be made, built to order at the British firm’s Gaydon factory, and all are sold after what Aston Martin described as unprecedented customer interest following the concept’s debut.

models are being produced and have already been snapped up.

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PRODUCTION READY: The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato.

A car fit for a king UNVEILING its very first driverless vehicle, RollsRoyce has joined the modern quest for dominance of the highways of the future with the new Vision Next 100. The zero-emission model boasts a silk throne as the driving seat. It is aimed at “the most discerning and powerful patrons in the world” by rejecting “the notion of anonymous, utilitarian and bland future modes of mobility”. A high-definition TV screen, classic interior luxury, and an artificially intelligent virtual assistant named Eleanor awaits the opulent occupants, who will be treated to a ‘carpet like’ red laser beam announcing their arrival at a destination. Expected to hit the streets in the 2040s, the concept car will likely change dramatically over time as technology marches ever onwards.

Enthusiasts cram the Festival of Speed LAST weekend the Goodwood Festival of Speed took place in Sussex with more than 150,000 spectators cramming in to catch a glimpse of some of the world’s finest cars in living history. Enthusiasts were treated to a vibrant selection of F1 cars from seven different teams, including the Bugatti Chiron, which struck 236mph at Le Mans, the McLaren 570S Sprint, and the new Abarth 124 Spider. There was also an auction on Friday June 24 boasting an excellent mix of old and new with a

heavy focus on classics. Organised by Bonhams lucky buyers and onlookers were treated to real history with the appearance of a 1949 Aston Martin DB team car that finished seventh in the Le Mans of that year. Just about intact, with the regulation Le Mans seals still on the radiator cap, auctioneers expected it to fetch almost €1 million. Veteran hippies would have been delighted to see a Volkswagen type 2 Microbus under the hammer, particularly a 1957 23window Samba version repainted

in its original colours of Sealing Wax Red and Chestnut Brown. It wouldn’t have been a proper car auction without a few Ferraris and Goodwood didn’t disappoint with a 275 GTB/6c Berlinetta, hoped to go for upwards of €2 million. Described in 1965 as “a thoroughbred, with luxury devoid of excess, and a fiery temperament,” it’s powered by a 300hp 3.3-litre V12 with six carburettors. Two iconic Jaguars were on stage, the SS100 3½-litre Roadster and E-Type 3.8-litre coupe,

the former being produced by Nazi-linked SS Cars in 1936, and the latter representing the E type in its earliest and purest form. Other highlights included a Jenson Interceptor Mark III Convertible formerly owned by Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham; a 1978 BMW M1 supercar designed by Giugiaro; a pop-art themed Bentley Continental GT V8 S convertible; a sleek Maserati 3500 GT coupe; and an original Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA. Not a bad collection to behold on a summer’s day in Sussex.

Pseudo rev sounds THE roar of a powerful car is one of life’s pleasures and industry executives have cottoned on to the potential profit involved ensuring that your new car strikes that chord. Ford has now patented technology especially designed to amplify engine noise, using computer advances to ef-

fectively mimic the roaring engines of time gone by. Think of the shutter click made by a smartphone camera as a small scale example and you have a picture of what has been described as motoring’s ‘dirty little secret’. Regulations limiting car noise are

part of the issue as manufacturers seek to provide ample volume to satiate drivers while not raising decibels too high. Synthetic sounds may not be the romantic ideal of hardcore petrolheads but, as a growing business, look set to dominate an ever-changing future.

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Dismal England humiliated by Iceland and out of Europe twice in a week Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

ONCE again we have an action-packed weekend of sport with Euro 2016, tennis, cricket, Formula 1 and lots of horse racing. FOOTBALL - Results of the last-16 round in Euro 2016 were: Croatia 0, Portugal 1… England 1, Iceland 2… France 2, 10-man Republic of Ireland 1… reigning world champions Germany 3, Slovakia 0… Hungary 0, Bel-

gium 4… Italy 2, 2004 and 2008 winners Spain 0… Switzerland 1, Poland 1 (Poles won 5-4 on penalties)… and Wales 1 (an unfortunate own-goal by Gareth McAuley), Northern Ireland 0. After all that, the quarterfinals are: Poland v Portugal (tonight), Wales v Belgium (tomorrow), Germany v Italy (Saturday) and France v Iceland (Sunday)… all have 9pm kickoffs. In the final of Copa America in

New Jersey Chile beat the favourites Argentina 4-2 on penalties, and after the game Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football, saying “I’ve done all I can for my country.” RUGBY UNION – Hearty congratulations all round to England who plastered Australia with the proverbial ‘whitewash,’ by beating them in all three Test matches down under for the first-time ever. After earlier wins of 39 points to 28 in Brisbane and 23-7 in Melbourne, England clinched the Cook Cup and a 3-0 series victory, with a terrific 44-40 triumph in Sydney with the surefooted Owen Farrell kicking 24 points. In

fact, Farrell booted over 61 p o i n t s o u t o f E n g l a n d ’s overall tally of 106. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, I r e l a n d and Wales ended their summer tours with 19-13 and 46-6 defeats against South Africa and New Zealand respectively, while Scotland beat Japan 21-16. Meanwhile, England’s stars of the future beat Ireland in Manchester to win the U20 World Championship. RUGBY LEAGUE – The Super League Challenge Cup semi-finals on July 30/31 will feature Hull FC v Wigan Warriors (chasing their 20th title) and Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Wildcats. CRICKET – The first of five ODIs between England a n d S r i L a n k a a t Tr e n t Bridge ended in a tie (286 runs each – thanks to Liam Plunkett’s last ball six).

England (256-0 with Jason R o y 11 2 a n d A l e x H a l e s 133) then won the second at Edgbaston by 10 wickets but the third, at Bristol last S u n d a y, w a s a b a n d o n e d through rain. The fourth game took place at The Oval yesterday and the final encounter will take place in Cardiff on July 2. BOXING – All three bouts last Saturday in front of a packed London O2 Arena, ended in British wins! IBF heavyweight champion Antony Joshua knocked out Dominic Breazeale in round seven… super-middleweight George Groves out-pointed Martin Murray and middleweight Chris Eubank Junior decked Tom Dorran in round four.

HAZARD: On form as Belgium won 4-0.

MESSI: Has retired from international football.

DID YOU KNOW Graeme Armstrong is the only Scottish footballer to appear in over 1,000 first-class matches, doing so for five clubs, Stirling Albion, Berwick Rangers, Meadowbank Thistle, Stenhousemuir and Alloa Athletic between 1975 and 2001. And the recent Wales v Northern Ireland game was the first time ever that two British nations had played against each other in the knockout stage of a major tournament.

JACK MILLER: Won the Dutch MotoGP.

MOTORSPORT – Jack Miller (Australia) was a surprise winner of last Sunday’s Dutch MotoGP at Assen. Spain’s Marc Marquez was second with GB’s Scott Redding third. This weekend we have the Austrian F1 Grand Prix f r o m S p e i l b u rg w h e r e Lewis Hamilton will be aiming to reduce the 24 point gap his fellow Mercedes teammate Nico Rosb e rg h a s o v e r h i m i n t h e driver’s championship. TENNIS – And Wimbledon fortnight is now well underway with Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams hoping to retain their singles’ titles, but there are plenty of players ready and willing and, indeed confident, to make glory on centre court. Wa t c h o u t f o r D o m i n i c Thiem and Andy Murray in t h e m e n ’s s e c t i o n a n d Madison Keys and Angelique Kerber in the women’s tournament. And for the first time there will be a wheelchair competition at the All England Club.

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ROY HODGSON: Quickly resigned on Monday night after England were embarrassingly knocked out of Euro 2016 by massive underdogs Iceland.

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TMGS at Alenda Report from Eurogolf Golf, June 22 EVERY time that TMGS visit this course they seem to be making improvements to it, and for the better. This visit’s surprise was that work was being carried out on the parthree third. So the clever guys at Alenda decided to use one of the holes on their ‘academy course’ that conveniently runs alongside the third. What a fantastic challenge it made! Approximately the same length and very pleasing on the eye, some members commenting on it had said that it’s a pity that it isn’t a fixture on the course. The rest of the course

was, as always in great condition, and as you will see from the results, this is a firm favourite with our members. Results for the NTP Competition; Hole three Joe Dean, hole five Mick Kennedy, hole 16 Colin Marsden. Our best guest was from Iceland, Henrik Bjarnason who scored 27 pts. The two’s pot contained just €22 and this was picked up by Mick Kennedy for his two on hole five. Silver category: Third on L/H Alex Goslan 31pts. Second Mick Kennedy 32pts, and winner Colin Marsden with 35 pts. Gold category: Third Alan Rixson on L/H 34pts. Second Kjell Aasebo 36pts and winner Dutchman Fred Kras with 39pts. To find out more about the Society please visit www.tmgs.org or our page on Facebook/TMGSGOLF @TMGSGOLF or call the secretary on 661 524 101.

EUROGOLF: Played a better ball pairs competition at La Marquesa. ON Thursday June 23 Eurogolf played a better ball pairs at La Marquesa. First - David Gregson and Bob Shorley 46 points, closely followed by Ken Brett and Morag Turner with 46 points but lost on count back. Third - Hedy Paehlig and Franco Gentili. NTP - fifth and 11th Fred Reeve, 15th David Gregson (again!) 17th Arthur Crammon. Football draw - Sue Gillette, Alan

Venables, Steve Sayers and David Gregson, bonus ball Marilyn Eckersall. Tuesday Toffs On Tuesday June 21 Toffs played their usual stableford and some amazing scores were recorded. Cat 1 (0-15) - First Ian Pegg 33, second Arthur Crammon 33. Cat 2 (16-24) - First Damien Levy 38, second Ken Enever 35. Cat 3 (25-31) - First Steve Sayers 44, second Jan Shorley 41.

Cat 4 (32+) - First Franco Gentili 38, second Chris Stanley 34. Best front nine - Peter Sanderson 19 . Best back 9 - David Valentine 21. NTP - Fifth David Gregson, 11th Damien Levy, 15th Cary Grierson 17th Clive Horne. If you would like to play with Eurogolf please visit the website www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk. They do break up for July and August but resume in September.