Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca North 28 July - 3 August 2016 Issue 1621 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1621

28 July - 3 August 2016

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

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Lost and found market

By Linda Hall

Altea residents and visitors who have visited the openair mercadillo in the past did a double-take however this week.

“Where’s it gone?” asked those who usually enter the Tuesday market at the Cami de l’Algar end. A short walk solved the my s te ry as th e s ta lls tha t previously lined the road had been moved to the car

pa rk ne a r the munic ipa l sports stadium and the river. Two objectives prompted the move , e xpla ine d the tow n ha ll’s C omme rc e councillor Anna Alvado. Turn to page 4

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Help at hand TWO people out sailing called for help when their launch developed a mechanical fault that they were unable to repair. They were off Albir at the time and the

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emergency services contacted the Altea Red Cross who sent a rescue boat which towed the couple and their dog safely into Altea harbour.

Well-connected THE Ciudadanos party on Benidorm Council will table a motion asking the regional government to salvage discarded plans for a TRAM stop at the local bus station. This would connect tourists with neighbouring towns and enable Imalsa-Els Tols residents to reach Villajoyosa hospital and the La Marina shopping complex, the Cs’ spokesman said.

Another goring A 55-YEAR-OLD man was badly gored at a bull-running event during Tibi’s fiestas but paramedics on duty at the scene were able to control a suspected haemorrhage

and he was taken by ambulance to Alicante Hospital. A spokesman later said that the injured man was making good progress and was out of danger.

TOURIST ACCOMMODATION: How many holiday apartments are complying with the law? By Linda Hall AS the high season peaks, how many holiday apartments are complying with the law? Estimates vary but 23,163 apartments are registered as tourist accommodation although 200,000 properties are let out on this basis. All unregistered pirate properties risk fines of up to

€90,000, and the regional government reminded online rental sites like airbnb that all associates should register with the Valencian Tourist Agency if they want to avoid a fine. The Generalitat began to take a tougher line some summers back, sending out inspectors who literally knocked on doors, verifying the accommodation’s status.

These tough controls bore fruit recently with the discovery of a Javea apartment block functioning as an aparthotel. According to the Provincial Tourist Board, 73 per cent of Costa Blanca tourists stay in apartments or villas. These are either their own property, or they belong to a friend or relative or they are rented. Most rentals are outside of adminis-

trative control and also from the gaze of the taxman. But if the State loses an estimated €800 million a year, this situation is grossly unfair to those who rent out legal tourist accommodation. “We have to take the part of the regulated sector, the part of people who pay their taxes,” a Tourist Board spokesman said.

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Changed plans AS plans to replace the underground refuse containers at the Plaza de la Constitucion in Benidorm’s old town have been discouraged by municipal technicians, the council is to propose reallocating the €50,000 to six other projects. Following meetings with residents and business owners in the area, the council has produced a series of measures to minimize the misuse of the containers. These include limit-

are 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 3pm on Saturdays. Jenny’s telephone number is 696 447 415.

ing the permitted times for their use to avoid accumulation and noise, more collections, and encouraging businesses to have their own containers. Daily inspections to ensure compliance have helped to achieve virtually no build-up of waste outside the containers, thus reducing dirt, odours and noise. The proposed new projects will cover resurfacing the Plaza de la Constitution and improving the pavements, repairing the cobblestone pavement at the junction of Calle Santa Faz and Calle Alicante and attending to paving on Calle Carmela Martinez. Also improving disabled access at the Piazza della Signoria and dealing with damaged paving stones on Paseo de la Carretera.

New parking payment system introduced A NEW app enabling motorists to pay to park in Benidorm’s blue zones has just been introduced. Named ‘Whoosh!,’ the app is free to download and use, and is available on Play Store and Apple Store. One major advantage of the system is that it is possible to extend the ticket from the beach or bar without returning to the car. It is possible to park in the

same place for four hours, the equivalent of buying two two-hour tickets at a machine. Using the application is simple. You just register and create a user account, select the vehicle license plate, mark where it has been parked with the help of geolocation, select the duration of parking and validate the payment. Approximately 10 minutes before the parking time is complete, the application sends an alert warning that the ticket is about to expire. Whoosh! also allows payment via its website, www.whoosh.es. An information campaign is running until the end of next week, informing motorists of the new payment system with 5,000 leaflets in Castilian and 2,000 in English being distributed in hotels and shops, as well as being put on vehicles in the blue zones. Information is also available on the payment machines.

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Concert security TONIGHT’S Low Festival concert on Levante beach will take place under the watchful eyes of 20 Local Police officers, two ambulances provided by the Red Cross, and five private security personnel. The concert begins at 8pm, and runs through to 1am Friday morning.

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Natural learning setting LA NUCIA Council is building a hostel at the El Captivador Environmental Education Centre (CEM). “The Albergue complements El Captivador’s extensive educational offer including 20,000 m2 of land dedicated to environmental knowledge,” said La Nucia’s Mayor Bernabe Cano. The €409,000 project is 65 per cent funded by the Alicante Provincial Council and should be completed by the end of the year. The building has been designed to blend in with the surrounding countryside. Construction will follow bioclimatic architectural guidelines based on the local climate. The energy-efficient building, which requires neither central heating or air-conditioning, uses solar energy and other environmental resources.

The hunting game is big business

BIG PULL: Hunting brings home the Euros.

By Linda Hall HUNTING brings €56.5 million to the Valencian Community, the region’s Hunting Federation said. The Federation analysed 16 economic subsectors that bene-

fit from hunting which range from hotels and restaurants to guns and insurance policies. Hunters also buy 5 per cent of all off-road vehicles sold in the region. Dogs contribute around €13.6 million to the cash that

hunting brings to the Valencian Community, the Federation said, and change hands at prices that range between €50 and €3,000. On top of this there are annual expenses that include vaccinations, registration, vets’ fees and feed bills.

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Horses die TWO horses died near Villena after they were run down by a car. They were harnessed to an open carriage whose two occupants needed hospital treatment for non-life threatening injuries. The driver tested positive for alcohol.

Joint effort A SURFER off a Sueca (Valencia) beach alerted lifeguards after finding a large package of hashish. They dragged the bale, which weighed approximately 40 kilos, to the shore before handing it over to the Guardia Civil.

Fiesta prize VILLAJOYOSA revived the tradition of awarding prizes for the best-decorated balconies during its Moors and Christians celebrations, but the winner decorated her windows.

Brain drain slowdown By Linda Hall THE number of doctors leaving Alicante for jobs abroad is no longer increasing. In the first five months of this year 40 doctors from Alicante Province applied for the Competency Certificates th at a llo w them to practise abroad, according to Spain’s Organisation of Medical Colleges (OMC). These figures exactly match those for the same period in 2015 and reverse the previous s te a d y in cre a s e in d o ctors

who left the province to work abroad, the OMC said. This trend is not reflected in overall national statistics as the OMC issued 1,566 Competency Certificates for emigrating doctors, a 22 per cent increase on 2015.

DOCTORS: Fewer are leaving Spain.

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THE Alicante High Court acquitted a Pakistani national accused of smuggling heroin. He had spent the last two years on remand after 11.9 kilos of heroin worth €500,000 were found in luggage belonging to him. The suitcase was lost in transit but when it arrived at Madrid’s Barajas airport from Pakistan in September 2014 the Guardia Civil suspected that it contained drugs. They obtained a court order to detain the owner but when he picked it up at Alicante airport he denied all knowledge of the heroin. The clothes inside the case were not even his, he protested.

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Brexit And Expatriates’ Pensions One area of concern for British expatriates living in Spain is how the UK’s decision to leave the EU will affect their pensions. As with issues like residency and healthcare, the rights you have now should remain in place until the UK is officially no longer an EU member state, a process that may take two years or more. We may find that nothing materially changes after that in how we draw and receive UK pensions in Spain. How could Brexit affect your state pension? UK residents receive annual inflationary increases to their state pension benefits. Expatriates living in Spain are protected by EU law and continue to receive these increases, but those resident in countries like Australia and Canada do not. The UK does not currently have bilateral agreements in place with EU countries, other than at a general EU level, so what will happen after Brexit? If we look to the past as a

By Robert Croizat, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks guide to the future there is some good news. The legal framework and administrative processes are already in place to give the state pension annual increase to retirees living in the EU. The UK has also proved willing to adopt a positive approach to the entitlement of increases in times of change (the breaking up of Yugoslavia into Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo etc.) If however the government was

under pressure to raise money following Brexit, it could potentially take steps to prevent those not contributing to the UK economy from receiving benefits like the annual state pension rise. Only time will tell, but comfort can be taken by the fact that recent history, coupled with the existing framework, suggests that the annual increase may well continue for those living in EU countries. How could Brexit affect your registered pension scheme? The UK pension freedom is solely a matter of UK law and so whether the UK is an EU member state or not is irrelevant. Overseas pensions are not discriminated against under the general law of Spain and this will not change with Brexit. The taxation of benefits should not be affected either since this is determined by the double tax treaty which is an individual agreement between the UK and

Spain. What about the ability to transfer into QROPS? Although the core of the legislation can be traced back to an EU directive, the UK has a long history of permitting transfers to bona fide overseas pension schemes. QROPS are a function of UK law and can be based in both EU and non-EU countries. There is some speculation, however, that the UK could introduce a new ‘exit tax’ for pension transfers. This is not substantiated, but if you have a defined contribution scheme and are concerned about the potential of an exit tax, you could consider transferring your UK pension funds into a QROPS. UK SIPPs and QROPS have basically the same structure; you can continue with your current benefits, but in a potentially future-proof QROPS. Another significant benefit of QROPS is that you are able to

choose the currency, which would protect your pension income from falling exchange rates. This is also a good time to review the underlying investments. Many UK pension funds are predominately exposed to UK investment assets, and with the period of uncertainty ahead for the UK economy you should look to have wider diversification in your funds, with an investment strategy based on your risk profile. The best approach for your pension funds depends on your circumstances and objectives. It is important to take personalised and regulated advice, ideally from a locally based firm which specialises in advising expatriates, to explore your options and determine the most suitable solution for you. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.

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CAMPELLO Town Hall has rejected a request from concessionary company FCC to install a second pit at Les Canyades landfill site. The town hall was responding to the Asociacion de Afectados por el Vertedero, local residents affected by the proximity and bad smells from the landfill site since opening in 2009.

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The dump serves 52 municipalities including resorts like Benidorm and Denia whose populations – and the rubbish they generate – triples during summer. A combination of high temperatures and the 1,000 tons of rubbish arriving at the site each day seriously affects their quality of life, members of the Assocation complained.

TABARCA HARBOUR: Not enough room for Sunday sailors.

Port patrols step up for the summer By Linda Hall AS holiday sailors converge on Ta ba rc a , the A lic a nte M a ritime A uthority is watching to ensure the rules are kept. The island received fewer private craft than usual during the first half of July, due to exceptionally high winds a nd he a vy s e a s , but vigila nc e w ill be s te ppe d up throughout August with additional patrol boats. Between now and the end of August the island’s small ha rbour w ill be out of bounds for the ferries bringing tourists from the main-

land, which must now return to their port of origin or moor offshore. Even small pleasure craft cannot use the port where, like cars that wait on busy shoppi ng st r eet s, hopi ng that someone will pull out, they tend to slip into a full har bour, wai t i ng f or a chance to tie up. The situation is particul ar l y chaot i c on Sundays when the entire bay is routinely collapsed. They, and anyone el se who br eak t hi s r ul e, f ace €600 fines, the Authority warned. Like the ferries, all boats must drop anchor off-

shore, keeping at least 25 metres between them. Boats may not be left unat t ended, t he off i ci al s added, and there must always be at least one person on board with a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket. Lack of this incurs a fine, as do unregistered boats as well as craft with no third-party insurance, incomplete safety equipment or out-of-date flares. The principal objective is to prevent accidents and at the same time to conserve the officially-protected marine reserve, the Authority stressed.

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Cannabis smoke By Linda Hall THE Guanyar party on Alicante Council is tabling a motion during today’s (Thursday) plenary meeting to legalise the city’s cannabis social clubs. “Five clubs already exist and there will now be a place for them inside the law,” claimed the city council’s Culture councillor, Dani Simon. Legalising the clubs will also set in motion the regulations that will apply to them and future clubs while defining the characteristics of their premises. Only groups that are registered as associations will be eligible. “The advantages of legalising the clubs are obvious,” Simon said. “They can be located at a safe distance from schools and there will be health and safety regulations. We can create safe places for therapeutic use of cannabis so that patients undergoing chemotherapy or those with multiple sclerosis will no longer have to resort to the black market.” The proposal will be approved with five votes from Guanyar and five more from Ciudadanos. They have received specific permission from the party’s

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LEGAL JOINTS: Alicante plans to regulate cannabis clubs. Barcelona headquarters, as the C’s leader, Albert Rivera is in favour of legalising personal use of marijuana so long as this is regulated by government legislation. The six PSOE councillors and three from C omprom i s have not yet announced which way they will vote al-

though sources from both parties indicat ed t hat under no ci r cum st ances would they vote against the motion. An earlier proposal from Dani Simon two years ago when the Partido Popular controlled the city council with an overall majority did not prosper.

Office on the doorstep THE Generalitat announced recently that some government employees will be able to work from home. This applies only to those workers whose jobs do not involve the public, the regional

Administration said. Valencia-based journalist David Blay, author of “Why don’t they let us work from home?” described the decision as “an enormous advance. “It will help to break existing pat-

terns. There has always been a feeling that working from home is for the self-employed, he continued “Many ‘second line’ employees are already demonstrating that it is not necessary to go to their workplace to function efficiently.” Nevertheless, the regional government would have to act carefully before implementing the scheme, the writer warned. “The Administration will have to decide who will train the teleworkers and how,” Blay said. “We are talking about something that’s not been done before and does not have a training plan.”

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All adrift in a plastic sea By Linda Hall THOUSANDS and thousands of tonnes of discarded plastic are floating in the Mediterranean. This practically enclosed sea possesses one of the planet’s six large concentrations of plastics detected by scientists, said Andres Cozar. A marine biologist and researcher at Cadiz University, he was speaking at the Fifth Inter-

national Symposium on Marine Sciences at Alicante University. The Mediterranean’s accumulation of rubbish is similar to those in the Atlantic and North Pacific, although Cozar warned that this is merely the tip of the iceberg. “Only plastic found on the surface of the Mediterranean entered the calculations and could represent just 1 per cent of the total. As for the seabed, we don’t know,” he said.

“There is already a high concentration of plastic one kilometre off the Mediterranean coast, pushed there by currents and storms,” Cozar continued. Studies from the US and Thailand show between 25 and 40 per cent of fish and shellfish contain micro-plastic. Similar investigations have not been carried out in Spain - a nation of fish-eaters - but the results would be similar, Cozar predicted.

Skater’s good Samaritan A BADLY injured Alicante City skater received immediate medical attention thanks to Enrique Vives, a quick-thinking road sweeper. The 36-year-old man was bleeding profusely after he ran into a lamppost and hit his head. The street cleaner at Alicante Port first of all staunched the wound as best he could with paper handker-

PLASTIC LITTER: Seas are filling up with discarded rubbish.

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chiefs then put him aboard his two-seater van. Although this can do no more than 70 kilometres an hour, he got him to the nearest Samu ambulance post within five minutes. “I could see it was a bad cut and thought instead of calling an ambulance, it would be quicker to take him myself,” said 29-year-old Enrique.

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CAMPELLO NEEDS: Ticket to ride on the new and better route.

‘All change!’ for C2 bus line By Linda Hall SUBUS, the company that runs Campello’s re-routed C2 bus line is satisfied with the initial results. The twice-daily bus was always underused, not least because stops duplicated those of the Tram in zones like Coveta Fuma. Now it’s a case of ‘All change!’ because the buses run every hour with four times as many passengers

than in the past, Subus revealed. The old C2 route was used by around 30 people a day but this has steadily risen to 150 passengers on busy days. Residents were consulted before the route was modified and on their advice extended to include areas like Alkabir, Albaina and Barrio Bonny. So far the most popular stops are proving to be Plaza Ciudad Alger, the Centro Social, Venta Lanuza and

Barrio Bonny, confirming that the new route is better suited to the needs of Campello residents and visitors, Subus said. More people use the bus during the central part of the day, although that is likely to change when the high season is over. Once the school term starts in early September and local residents go back to work, the route will get more use during the early morning and evening.

Benefits of backing bicycles ALCOY’s next Urban Development Plan (PGOU) will incorporate bicycle lanes. The council is backing proposals from the Bike4Alcoy working group that represents 16 local bodies including city hall, the Polytechnic University of Valencia’s Alcoy campus and tourism companies. The group also plans to promote bicycles with an additional Via Verde green route. “This is a participatory project that we

are going to integrate into the PGOU,” said deputy mayor Manolo Gomicia, who also heads the Urban Development department. “We would like this to be functioning before long.” “The benefits are obvious,” said Bike4Alcoy spokesman David Pla. “This boosts sustainable transport, reduces pollution levels and is also a tourist attraction. We need 21st century cities without cars, cities for citizens.”

Nurses voice intrusion fears THE Valencian Community’s Nursing Committee (CECOVA) and the region’s Colleges of Nursing claimed that pharmacies are invading their territory. The region’s Health department plans to allow pharma-

cies to carry out tasks restricted until now to registered nurses. These include monitoring private first-aid equipment and medication and carrying out the regular checks on patients taking blood-thinning anti-coagulants like Sintrom.

The nursing bodies pointed out that the regional government is opposed to outsourcing public medical care to private hospitals but at the same time “hands over extensive healthcare areas” to totally private pharmacies.

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New role for unused hotel NOU PETRER hotel in Elda adjoins the bus station and w as b u i l t i n 2 0 1 0 a t th e same time. The concessionary company that runs the bus station has given up the hotel which now reverts to the municipality. Elda’s mayor and the respective councillors for Urban De v e l o p m e n t a n d F inance v i si t e d t h e h o tel recently, accompanied by town hall maintenance officials. Although fully equipped and furnished it has never opened, but is in good condition a n d se v e r a l p eo p le have sh o wn a n i n t e re s t in taking it over, the Urban Develop m e n t c o u n c i l lo r re vealed. Meetings with the interested parties are scheduled for the coming weeks.

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Police maintaining a fine balance By Linda Hall THERE’S no chance of tearing up the fine on your windscreen and forgetting about it in Alfaz del Pi. All Local Police officers have discarded their pens and notebooks and substituted them with palmtop computers (PDAs). “They will speed up procedures, avoid errors and improve efficiency,” said New Technologies councillor Toni Such. And up until now there has been a wide margin for error, especially over registration plates and street names, but handwriting has also posed its own problems in the past. “Each PDA is programmed with an Alfaz street plan and GPS as well as a list of traffic offences so any errors when making out a fine show up immediately,” added Public Safety councillor Genoveva Tent. Better still - at least from the Local Police’s

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THE Calvari chapel in San Juan was again defaced with graffiti. The walls of the chapel, a Listed building, were cleaned two weeks earlier to remove spray-painted slogans but more graffiti with the same tags has since reappeared.

Budget talk COUNCILLOR for Citizens’ Participation Maria Jesus Pinto met representatives from Benidorm’s Neighbourhood Committee to discuss the 2017 Participatory Budget. Together they will decide which projects should benefit from funding next year.

PDAs: Now there is no avoiding traffic fines. point of view - the PDA has a camera to provide visual proof of the infraction. The handheld devices are connected to the data bases of both the General Directorate of Traffic and the Guardia

Civil and the Local Police in Alfaz can receive full information regarding the situation and status of any vehicle. The PDA still issues a ticket that can be left under the windscreen - but now it’s all there in the computer too.

Drug funds THE Alicante Provincial Council has allocated €1,300 to Alfaz del Pi’s Drug-Addiction Prevention Programme for schools.

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Unsafe start to swimming season By Eleanor Hawkins SWIMMERS were up in arms in Denia last week over the delay in putting marker bouys into place off Marineta Cassiana, el Raset and

Better beaches DENIA COUNCIL will be installing a walkway at La Punta Negra beach in Les Rotes to once again make it accessible for people with mobility issues following extensive work on the local coastline. The coastal authority has built a stone-clad concrete stairway where there was previously a ramp which allowed elderly and disabled people to get down to the beach at a cost of €6,000. Government delegate for the area Juan Carlos Moragues has been on a visit to Denia to inspect the €106,000 worth of work the coastal authority has carried out there, the priciest of which was construction of a containing wall at Marge Roig, which cost €65,000, to avoid landslides such as those which happened last winter and protect users of the Marineta Cassiana promenade. Pine trees which could fall onto the promenade have also been removed. The wall is next to the Cementeri dels Anglesos plot, a magical abandoned 19th century cemetery. The land is private but can be entered. Finally sand lost from Blay Beach during winter storms has been replenished with 4,500 cubic metres carried in from Punta de l’Alberca. This beach, along with Marineta Cassiana and Les Deveses, is marked as high priority on the Environmental Ministry’s Anti-Erosion Strategy.

Blay Beach. The delay, they protested, was putting swimmers in danger as boats had no indication of the channel they may use to approach the beach and bathers had no in-

dication of where they were safe to swim. Although most beaches were marked on July 7-8, the weather turned bad and the company in charge of the work delayed the final three

beaches, Beach Management Councillor Oscar Mengual explained. In the meantime two buoys, one red and one green, were placed at the point where boats can access

the sailing channel as a temporary measure and the company promised to complete the work as quickly as possible. Mengual also reported that tourists had been complain-

ing of being asked to vacate rented sunbeds on the beaches as early as 7pm. After discussing the matter with the service provider, the councillor said it had agreed to allow an extra hour.

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Good use for Altea building VILLA GADEA, a fine municipally-owned property in Altea, will house Alicante University’s future Enric Valor Chair. Enric Valor i Vives was a writer who made important contributions to compiling Valenciano dictionaries and standardising its grammar. The Chair will, according to the university, be “a nucleus of reflection, debate and investigation in the fields of contempo-

rary literature, popular culture and music studies.” It will be based in Villa Gadea and Valor’s birthplace, Casa Museo ‘Enric Valor’ in Castalla. Altea’s mayor Jaume Llinares and the rector of Alicante University, Manuel Palomar recently toured the Altea building. “We have seen for ourselves it will be perfect for the new department,” he said.

Spain’s richest NO Valencian Community municipality figures amongst the 20 richest in Spain. The closest the region could get was Rocafort’s 25th position on tax authority Hacienda’s list of taxpayers in municipalities excluding cities - that have more than 1,000 inhabitants. According to Hacienda statistics for 2013 this Valencia Province town has a population of 6,819, of whom 3,112 made tax declarations. They earned an average salary of €38,673 a year and had a disposable income of €29,098. Spain’s most prosperous municipality was Pozuelo de Alarcon in Madrid, where the average taxpayer earned almost €60,000 gross in 2013.

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Not so bitter lemons By Linda Hall THIS year ’s citrus fruit season is now over and growers await the autumn crop. Ninety-five per cent of Spain’s lemons are grown in the provinces of Alicante and Murcia and for once growers are reasonably happy with the 2015-2016 campaign. Owing to the continuing drought and extremely high temperatures in May and June 2015, production fell by around 30 per cent, but despite these two factors this has been the most profitable lemon campaign in the last 10 years. According to the province’s association of Farmers and Growers, Asaja, the lower yield was compensated by prices that in some cases rose by 71 per cent in comparison with the 20142015 campaign. Prices of €1.20 or more

LEMONS: No longer fetching rock-bottom prices. per kilo in origin were a vast improvement on the situation some years back when one of the large supermarket chains

was giving away bags of lemons with purchases of fish and shellfish. “This campaign shows

that with good quality products, it’s not necessary to pay growers rock-bottom prices because they fetch a good market price and everybody benefits,” said Asaja president Elado Aniorte. “This year growers, middlemen and retailers have all profited and that should set a precedent as well as an example for other produce,” Aniorte said. With growers earning more, the countryside also benefits as neglected citrus groves are recovered or replanted. If the trend for better prices continues, the volume of Alicante Province’s citrus fruit production could return to that of the past, Asaja predicted.

Low Festival brings high stress levels RESIDENTS in Benidorm’s Foietes neighbourhood complained of being increasingly

stressed by the difficulty in parking. Thanks to the forthcoming

Low Festival this weekend that will be attended by around 70,000 people, they have lost 32 parking spaces. The town hall plans to use the parking area adjoining the site of the new Foietes park and gardens, for the Festival. Owing to the necessary safety measures and setting up the stage, this area is already barred to residents’ vehicles. “We understand that parking needs to be restricted for the festival, but we are also asking for a solution,” a resident said. “It takes ages to find anywhere to park and the towaway ‘grua’ is merciless.” Many residents who come home for lunch have little time to spare, they explained, and are on edge all the time because they know the ‘grua’ will be there straight away if they are badly parked. “We’d just like the town hall to be a little more benevolent,” they added.

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Complaints and tourist numbers on the rise By Simon Russell A BUSY July for Gandia (La Safor) has also led to a rise in complaints of mainly minor incidents in the busy resort. In one weekend there were over 200 complaints regarding noise, mainly made by local residents. Gandia is a popular site for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;botellonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parties where large groups of youngsters congregate outside and drink. While they are usually moved on by authorities the groups often quickly reconvene using social networking. These botellon sites are often in large urban public spaces such as car parks and in

the middle of residential districts. Over the same period there were also 38 people sanctioned for possession of drugs, 90 for general uncivil behaviour, 13 for urinating in the streets and 13 for disorderly conduct. The drug offences usually involved softer drugs such as marihuana and were dealt with by a fine. Policing is higher over July and August in the city and a degree of public unrest is expected at this time of year due to the influx of young tourists. Police try to take a tolerant approach where possible although they still take any complaints made seriously.

Accident black spot A STRETCH of the N-332 in the Calpe area had to be closed briefly on Thursday morning (July 21) when a car with French registration plates with four people inside crashed into the side of a lorry and the rails of the bridge at the Pou Roig bend at 6.50am. The front of the car was severely damaged

and one of the passengers had to be taken to Denia with minor injuries. The local council has for some time been requesting a roundabout be built at the site of the crash which is known to be dangerous. The area was clear and traffic returned to normality by 9am.

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Hotel scam POLICE raided an apartment block in Javea believing it to be operating illegally as a hotel as part of a wider crackdown on unregistered rental accommodation in the Valencian Community started in June.

Ethiopia run DENIA nurse Yael Carbonell took part in this years ‘Runners for Africa’ project over 10 days in July. Participants combined running with distributing several hundred sports equipment items across Ethiopia to encourage local athletes often undiscovered.

Beach ‘park’ TAVERNES will be open an area of the beach (acess via Calle Baleares) to ease parking problems in July and August, creating extra parking for 200 vehicles.

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Highest honour for WW2 pilot By Simon Russell JOHN MCMULLEN served in the Royal Navy from 1942 until 1946 and flew as a pilot in the Fleet Air Arm. During his service he took part in Operation Dragoon in the south west of France, a major and vital operation to complement the D-Day landings, though probably not as well-known. During Operation Dragoon John flew the US manufactured Grumman F4 Wildcat and took part in activities including bombing enemy airfields and strafing their bridges and railway installations. He was also involved in destroying enemy planes including ME109’s. He took part in Operation Dragoon in 1944 from August 15 to 29 and undertook a total of 82 sorties. For his part in this vital operation he has been awarded the Legion d’Honneur at the Colina Club in Calle where he is a resident. To illustrate the prestige of the award, the presentation was made by the French Defence Attache, Colonel Olivier Fabre and Colonel Frederic Richaud, the senior French officer based in Valencia, was also in attendance. Colonel Fabre gave a speech thanking John for his invaluable wartime contribu-

John Mullen with Colonel Fabre. CALPE HERO: John McMullen with Colonel Fabre, left and, Colonel Richaud. tion on behalf of the French people. Members of the Aircrew Association Costa Blanca,

of which John is a long serving member, also attended as did John’s daughter Jane and grandson Tom.

Police officers’ surprising and unexpected discovery LOCAL POLICE officers in Calpe found 15 kilos of marihuana in the boot of a car which had crashed with another at the Refugio de los Vien-

tos roundabout on the outskirts of town. The officers noted a strong smell of the drug while helping one of the drivers out of his car

and, after discovering the surprise in the boot, confiscated the marihuana and charged him with an offence against public health.

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Attack on kittens By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE ‘Felines Lo Morant’ association, a group dedicated to helping homeless cats, has reported on their Facebook page a case of violence against some newborn kittens in the port area of Alicante. The animals were sprayed with corrosive liquid, which the group said was probably a

kind of industrial detergent, causing loss of fur. The kittens were transferred immediately to the emergency department of veterinary clinics working with the platform. One suffered a burnt tongue and another is receiving oxygen treatment. To follow their progress or to help the charity, visit the charity’s Facebook page by searching ‘Felinos Lo Morant.’

Children suffering due to gender violence GENDER violence has left 35 children without a mother in the Valencia Region in the last five years. After an aggression, children often become the other victims of this type of violence. Not only because they suffer directly, but because they also have to live with the consequences of their father’s actions. In the region, 35 children have lost their mothers at the hands of their father since 2011,

leaving them practically orphaned. In 2011, 2013 and 2015, there were also cases of male violence in which the child was also killed. This year already there have been four women murdered by their partners: two in Valencia, one in Benidorm and the last happening just last week, in Benicassim, Castellon Province. The children of this couple, an 11-year-old girl and a 13year-old boy, were wounded

during the attack on their mother and remain at the General Hospital of Castellon. When children are involved, the judicial institution resolves their situation first. The judge considers whether extended family, members of both the maternal and paternal field can take care of the youngster, although when a mother has been killed at the hands of her partner, children have often left the care of the maternal family.

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SUPER SUMMER: Predicted to be one of the best in history.

Midweek madness By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE momentum of foreign tourism, the revival of the domestic market, especially on weekends, and the fact that July is a month which has traditionally been full of activity, has allowed hotels in Alicante to predict they will have one of the best summers in history. Hotels are filled almost daily, which at othe r time s of ye a r only happens at t he weekends or during special events in the city. Cristina Rodes, president of Hosbec, the Provincial Association of Hotels of Alicante, admitted that having 100 per cent occupancy on a Wednesday is something that has not happened since practically the mid2000s before the housing and economic crisis arrived. “There has been a lot of labour movement and the opening of new direct destinations from Alicante-Elche airport which has benefited us a lot,” emphasised Rodes, who fore-

sees August being just as positive: “Reservations are going well, but in a destination like Alicante City, they come slower, but no one can doubt that this is a great summer.” Hoteliers believe, however, that the city needs more to be attractive throughout the year and not only in summer and on weekends during the low season, with greater momentum given to the Volvo Zone all year round and not only the two months of the year in which the output of the Volvo Ocean Race is held. Regarding the possible integration of Hosbec into the new ‘lobby’ that is developing tourism in Valencia at a Regional level, Rodes said: “We are in contact with them and it seems interesting but still nothing is decided. It is something that we have left for 2017.” Alicante-Elche airport is expecting over a million passengers each month this summer as it is preparing to handle 57,000 movements.

Five people absolved in work irregularity case FORMER Alicante deputy mayor and Urban Attention councillor Andres Llorens has been absolved in a case relating to alleged irregularities in work on Plaza Magallanes. The sentence, issued on Thursday (July 21), also absolved former head of Urban

Attention Victor Lopez, two municipal technicians and the manager of the company the work was awarded to as the judge found no indication that irregularities in the contract were for personal gain or aimed to harm or damage municipal property or other com-

panies and decided they simply aimed to speed up the process and avoid work having to be halted. Sonia Castedo, who was the city’s mayor at the time, was the first to congratulate Llorens on Facebook after hearing the news.

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IN SHORT SUPPLY: Restrictions are in place due to the lack of water. By Eleanor Hawkins GATA residents may be in for water cuts unless something happens to improve the situation this summer. As happened last year, the council has issued an edict forbidding excess use of water. Anyone caught filling

swimming pools, overwatering private gardens or using mains water to water farm crops will face fines of €150€901, the council has warned. The measure is due to a serious lack of water the area is suffering, with one of the two wells water is drawn from too dry to use and the other becoming

salty as levels drop. For now, the council has bought water from Xabia to mix with the supply a nd s olve the proble m, how e ve r if there is not enough for everyone the neighbouring town will close the tap, PP opposition spokeswoman Maite Signes has warned.

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Healthy hearts ALICANTE’S Hospital de Sant Joan is celebrating 15 years of its cardiovascular haemodynamics unit, which has carried out 20,000 operations and places it as the second most active in the Valencia Region, surpassed only by the General Hospital of Alicante. The unit specialises in catheterisations where a long thin tube is inserted in an artery or vein in your groin, neck or arm and threaded through your blood vessels to the heart to destroy clots, open a blocked artery or allow for insertion of a stent. The unit is open 365 days a

year and the treatment considered amongst the best for a stroke or a heart attack. “It has reduced mortality rates from 10 per cent to 3 per cent, said Ramon Lopez Palop, head of Cardiology at the Hospital de Sant Joan, adding: “The age of patients is increasing, 20 per cent are now over 80. However, over the past three years they’ve also seen 31 patients younger than 40 and are seeing an increase in the number of athletes suffering a heart attack.” The hospital has also pioneered perfecting the technique of catheterisation and insertion via the wrist.

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Boy rescued JAVEA emergency services were sent to the rescue on Saturday evening (July 23) when an 18-year-old boy climbed 20 metres up a cliff by Cala del Frances beach and got stuck. Relatives reported the teenager was scared but not injured.

Day centre ONDARA Council has decided to ask the provincial council to contribute to construction of a day care centre for elderly people on Calle Josep Grimalt Mauro with â&#x201A;Ź337,500.

More buses THERE will be extra buses running on the Les Rotes route at weekends this summer at the request of Denia Town Hall following complaints regarding a lack of parking produced by changes to traffic.

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Fire risk displayed By Eleanor Hawkins JAVEA and Denia Councilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Environmental and Civil Protecion departments have clubbed together to install fire risk warning signs in the Montgo natural park area. The signs have been put up in areas where people can enter the park, with seven within the Javea boundaries in the La Plana area and by Carretera Jesus Pobre. They include a colour code system to show the fire risk and Civil Protection volunteers will be in charge of posting the risk level in accordance with that determined each morning by the weather agency and emergency services. The councils wished to remind people that lighting fires is strictly forbidden during extreme fire risk periods and that extra precaution must be taken with machinery which could create sparks and with cigarette ends and asked anyone who sees smoke to alert the authorities by dialing 112.

WARNING SIGNS: Include a colour code system to show the fire risk.

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Clear-up team moves in JAVEA Council has obtained permission from a judge to enter the grounds of the abandoned social club in El Tosalet and clear overgrowth to reduce the risk of fire. The club, once a popular hideout for the rich and famous, closed its gates in 2000 and has remained untouched ever since, causing the community of owners of the 700 vi l l a r esi dent i al com pl ex t o dem and something be done to reduce the health and safety risks it poses. Municipal workers will be on the 32,665m2 site for a month clearing up and the council will send the bill to the owners, who are expected to auction the property off in the near future.

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Hard work for David last weekend at Motorland ON the weekend of July 23 and 24, the fourth stage of the Spanish championship (CEV) took place in Motorland, Alcaniz. Local team and rider CRT racing and David Slader had their work cut out for them in this race due to not being able to attend the last race in Barcelona and Slader not being on the bike for over two months. Friday was a practice day and time to set up and adapt to the bike, but on Saturday it was time for qualifying and due to not being able to find a good set up on Friday, the team made some changes overnight that did not help and David was not able to better his time and qualified on 20th position on the grid. Sunday was race day, and with some new tyres and some modifications to the bike David got off to a good start and started gaining back positions all the way up to 12th, but overnight the team and David had made some modifications to the riding position and David, five laps from the end started to get arm pump, and lost two positions on

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Video plans BENISSA has decided to create a lip-dub promotional video to show off the tourist areas of the municipality to coincide with the Tour of Spain cycling race on September 9.

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RACE DAY: David finished in 14th position. the last two laps, finishing in 14th position. David and the team are now looking forward to the next race on September 17 in Valencia. The team would like to say a very big thanks to their main sponsors Currencies Direct and Eurona Telecom. Without the help of these two companies all of this would not be possible.

GATA Council has announced it will be putting the final plan to renovate the industrial estate on display. It has taken 15 years to get the renovation plans completed and ready for approval.

First race TWENTY-THREE children aged between eight and 10 took part in Benissa’s first ‘aquatlon’ race last week, running 800 metres and swimming 50 metres. All were given medals, t-shirts and snacks by the organisers.

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Brexit discussions JAVEA’S councillor for Foreign Residents, Doris Courcelles, attended a conference in Alicante on July 20 to discuss the implications of the UK’s recent vote to leave the European Union. Speakers included Tim Hemmings from the British Embassy and British consul Sarah Jane Morris. Ms Courcelles secured a promise from Ms Morris that she would come to Javea soon to speak personally to residents who had concerns or more general queries. There was also the announcement that the Facebook page ‘Brits in Spain’ run by the consul would keep the expatriate community updated with information. The overall message for the 5,000 UK residents in Javea was don’t panic - there will be no changes for at least two years and probably longer. As information comes out the appropriate advice and guidelines will be released.

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Slowdown costs jobs By Simon Russell FORD MOTORS have announced the loss of 430 jobs at their Almussafes plant just to the south of Valencia City. Production of the cars has been reduced by 200 a day leading up to the layoffs which appear to be in addition to the 160 losses announced recently, though that is yet to be fully confirmed. T h e d ro p in s a le s is more to do w ith a g en era l s lo wdow n in s a le s across Europe, where most of the cars manufactured at Almussafes are destined for, than the Spanish economy. The massive factory, known locally as Ford City, employs around 9,200 staff and is one of the largest in Europe. While 160 of the layoffs involve temporary staff, management a n d th e u n io n s w i ll ne e d to go

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Better area BY popular demand, Javea Council has had Calle Tesalonica resurfaced and is also working on resurfacing and creating pavements on the entire area between El Arenal and La Caleta.

On display EIGHT photographers competed in Benissa’s eighth nature photography competition, presenting a total of 31 photos which will be on display at the Aula de la Mar until December.

Green glass

FORD MOTORS: Production has been reduced by 200 cars a day. through due process to determine the remainder of the staff to be let go. The union has asked the company

to delay the formal decision in the hope that there will be a recovery in the coming months.

BENITACHELL’S Tourism and Environmental departments have announced that this year the council will be providing 5,000 recyclable, re-useable glasses for the bar at the fair. Drinkers will pay €1 for their glass, which will hopefully mean they will not drop them.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES: Underway thanks to the funding received. By Eleanor Hawkins JAVEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Social Services de pa rtme nt ha s re c e ive d

funding from Alicante Provincial Council for three social projects and to buy furniture for its social centre.

Overseas performance LOCAL band La Gossa Sorda rubbed shoulders with the big boys at the weekend, performing at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan with names including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beck, Sigur Ros, Ben Harper, Disclosure and Battles.

The pr oj ect s have each been provided with just under â&#x201A;Ź2,500. This is being used to fund an attitude improvement workshop to be r un by a psychol ogi st i n Sept em ber, educat i onal summer activities for the summer which are already well underway in the Arenal district, and finally there will be an intercultural fair t hat i s bei ng pl anned f or September.

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Three arrested in feed fraud By Eleanor Hawkins THREE cattle breeders have been arrested in Benidoleig for allegedly using fake cheques to pay for animal feed. Guardia Civil investigations began when a Sevilla provider reported having been paid with a cheque which bounced for a delivery of 22 tonnes of oats. The three arrestees, aged 36, 29 and 26, had set up an elaborate system whereby they ordered from companies in other provinces to extend transport times and always insisted deliveries were made in the afternoons when banks were closed. The agreed delivery point was a wasteground which had nothing to do with their

farm, and after the feed had been transferred from one lorry to the other they said they had no cash and would have to pay by cheque, giving the provider little choice but to accept this and hope for the best. One of those conned in this way told the police that he had managed to get a name for the alleged fraudsters’ farm and gone to demand his money but that one of the men had become violent and tried to run him over with his car. Investigations continue as Calpe investigators have determined that 36 cheques were used to pay for 91 tonnes of feed worth €18,000 and 20 of these still have to be found.

Protective detainment measure A YOUNG man has been placed under arrested in Benissa for an alleged gender violence offence. The 24-year-old Colombian is believed to have mistreated his 19-year-old girlfriend and this led the Local Police force to leap into action in order to protect the possible victim.

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Pilgrims get prepared COSTA DE ALMERÍA

TOWN HALL: The group were presented with t-shirts and accreditation documents.

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Pilgrims prepare A GROUP of 35 people from Huercal-Overa who are setting off on July 31 to do the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage were invited to the town hall last week and presented with t-shirts so they can take their hometown’s image with them on their travels. The pilgrims will be walking from Lugo to Santiago cathedral, covering just over 100 kilometres in five days. Local Mayor Domingo Fernandez said: “We’re always working to promote Huercal and this group will be taking its name and our emblem, the symbol of the Tree of Life, with them on their adventure.” Along with their t-shirts the pilgrims received their accreditation documents from the Almeria Jacobea pilgrims association which will be used to register their itinerary.

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Convent closing

Crowd surfer

No reservations

Spanish cricket

THE religious sisterhood of Jesus Maria in Albox will say goodbye to the town at the end of this month (July). After 40 years of serving the congregation and community, the group will be disbanded and the nuns will move to pastures new.

A 20-YEAR-OLD injured three people in a bar in Playa de Palma in Mallorca when he jumped from the first floor balcony into the crowd. Apparently he wanted to be caught by the people standing below who were, however, not aware of his intentions.

LOCAL POLICE in Torrox have taken a combative approach to people reserving spots on the beach. Police in the town have begun removing umbrellas and other items used to keep a space on the town’s beaches.

THE prestigious La Manga Club has joined forces with Cricket Ireland and Cricket Scotland to create a European Cricket Performance Centre. The agreement has seen the sports and leisure resort based on the Mar Menor sign a 10-year agreement with the two organisations to develop an overseas warm-weather training base.

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Refugee drugs

Strings attached

A MOROCCAN man who escaped from Almeria courts through a fire escape some weeks ago has been caught burgling a house in the El Zapillo district and arrested, a government spokesman has reported.

SOLDIERS stationed on Cabrera found 30 kilos of hashish during a clean-up operation on the island off the south of Mallorca. The drugs were hidden in a coloured bag near the Es Burril Beach. The island is a military restricted area and the material found was handed over to the Guardia Civil.

NERJA councillor Jorge Bravo Gallardo will be managing the presentation of the first Nerja Puppet Festival from August 11-13. The event promises to be a spectacular for people of all ages.

Garrucha-Go GARRUCHA Council has issued a warning to users of the new PokemonGo game. Some users have been crossing the street without being aware of traffic while looking for the character. The council acknowledged however that the game had attracted people to the town.

Risk reduction EMERGENCY repairs to the north wall of the first precinct of the Alcazaba of Almeria have been announced by the Junta de Andalucia regional government after an archaeologist discovered the wall was seriously deteriorated and could put passers-by at risk.

Disco Queen GLORIA GAYNOR, the queen of disco music converted Port Adriano into a real dance floor on Saturday July 23. An audience of all ages danced to her legendary hits Never Can Say Goodbye, I Am What I Am and I Will Survive.

Drought action IN view of the prevailing drought in Mallorca several municipalities on the island have decided to rationalise water consumption. Particularly in the Tramuntana region and in the middle of the island consumption will be limited and controlled by the Local Police.

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Dog beach DOG-OWNERS in Torre Del Mar will soon be allowed to let their furry friends roam free on the beach. A dog beach, measuring 250 metres is currently being planned by the municipal authorities. Swimming will be banned in the area as required by Spanish law.

Youth aid VELEZ-MALAGA Town Hall has received €110,000 in funding to aid young entrepreneurs in the town. The money has come from the Cameral Foundation Institute for the Creation and Development of Business, through the Youth Entrepreneurship Sustainability (YES) scheme.

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Local jobs GUARDAMAR Town Hall has released a number of job vacancies through the local employment agency including positions within restaurants, pharmacies and shops. A native English teacher is also needed. Call 965 729 014 for information.

Biking success SUPERCROSS rider David Braceras from Guardamar, participated in the Spanish Supercross Championship 2016 in Fuente Alamo, Murcia. He took part in the SX85 category and came second.

Brain activities A COGNITIVE impairment programme has been organised by the AFA association of relatives of Alzheimer’s disease in San Fulgencio. It runs from 10am-12pm, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Civic Centre.

Easier to park FOLLOWING an agreement with the owners, a plot of land in Aldea Beach, by Manilva’s Playa del Negro beach, is to be conditioned as a parking area for beachgoers. Municipal Parks and Gardens Department staff are currently preparing the grounds for use.

First visit THE TUI Discovery made its first stop at Malaga Port on Thursday (July 21). The 264metre long cruise ship with capacity for 2,074 passengers arrived from Cadiz at 8am and stayed until 6pm before leaving for Cartagena and is expected to stop off in Malaga three more times this year.

Fore play COSTA DEL SOL Tourism are trying to encourage families to get involved in golf, with a number of summer schools and other offerings for club-wielding children across the area’s many courses.

Centre news THE pedestrianisation of Torremolinos centre appears to be bearing fruit, with the number of applications for new business licences up 41.3 per cent on last year and sparking a bout of council back-slapping.

Body found A 53-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, after the badly decomposed body of a woman who appeared to have been hanged was discovered in the Malaga district of La Palmilla.

Olive branch THE National Police has donated 345 litres of extra virgin olive oil seized during various raids this year to 500 needy families in Antequera, ensuring they will count on at least one luxury table item.

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Go ahead SWEDISH energy giant Vattenfall has confirmed it will develop a wind farm off the coast of Scotland despite fierce opposition from Donald Trump, who owns a nearby golf course.

Castle dreaming SWEDEN: A fairytale castle on a lake two hours south of Stockholm has gone on sale for the price of a one-room apartment in the capital. It costs ‘just’ 3.5m kronor (€370,000) but the new owner will have to dig deep as its interior was completely destroyed by fire.

Body recovered THE body of a woman was pulled from the water when a car careered off the road after clipping two parked cars and plunged into a Scottish river next to a busy shopping centre in Renfrew, near Glasgow.

Baggage claim A ‘TECHNICAL fault’ which occurred at Heathrow airport meant

BRITISH PRESS thousands of passengers went on holiday without their luggage. The glitch affected all airlines.

High alert

A RAID on a home in Bavaria uncovered an assortment of knives and guns as well as more unusual weapons. The owner had come to the attention of police for making racially hateful comments against foreigners and Jews.

THE UK was put on high alert as armed police arrested a knifeman and suspected gunman in incidents at seaside towns. A 35-year-old man was arrested in Brighton for brandishing a knife with a 30-year-old arrested in Ramsgate armed with a gun.

Cop out

BOB GELDOF: Stopped his performance in Essex.

A WOMAN has been fined €8,500 for refusing to show a plain-clothed police officer her ID following a minor accident. She said she did not believe he was a police officer and almost ran him over trying to drive away.

Fans trapped AROUND 500 football fans were trapped on a train on the way to the Allianz Arena in Munich when it broke down. No one was seriously hurt, but two people had to be treated for exhaustion.

Medals gone NORWAY: Cross-country skier Martin Sundby has been stripped of his wins in the 2015 Tour de Ski and banned for two months for using banned asthma drug Ventoline.

Female crime DANISH women are closing the gender gap when it comes to crime as figures show that since 1980, the proportion of law violations committed by women has doubled from 10 to 20 per cent.

No fakes

Weapons cache

SWEDEN: An international team has been sent home from the World Youth Club, a major Swedish children’s football tournament, after their manager was arrested for allegedly groping teenage girls at the opening ceremony.

NORWAY: A couple took their wedding photos to new heights as the newlyweds from Tromso asked their photographer to carry his equipment on a 3.4 kilometre hike to 900m above sea level to the peak of Vasstinden on the island of Kvaloya.

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SIXTY per cent of Germans think internet users should be forced to use their real names on social networks and internet forums. More than 80 per cent of those aged over 59 thought real names should be obligatory.

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Wedding hike

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Boring and tame HUNDREDS walked out of a music festival in Essex after Bob Geldof launched a foul-mouthed tirade at the crowd for wearing Primark. He stopped his performance after one song, complaining the family event was ‘boring and tame.’

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HIGHEST RISE: In Amsterdam house prices have rocketed.

House prices increase HOUSE prices rose in the Netherlands 4.6 per cent last month compared with June 2015, the highest rise in almost nine years. In Amsterdam, house prices have rocketed and are now 7 per cent higher than their precrisis peak.

DUTCH PRESS according to a study of fundraising at 40 of the country’s largest charities.

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Fallen walkers

DUTCH charities are benefiting from the economic recovery, with donations rising 3.6 per cent last year,

THREE people remain in intensive care after falling ill during the Nijmegen Vierdaagse, a four-day march-

ing event. Some 2,000 of the 44,000 walkers dropped out on the second day of the event, which was the hottest day of the year so far.

Pay back A MAN jailed eight years ago for money laundering and forgery has been ordered to pay back €58.5m to the State as part of Dutch legislation which aims to strip criminals of their ill-gotten gains.

AIRLINE Lufthansa has cut its full-year profit forecast “due to increasing political and economic uncertainties.” In the first half of the year Lufthansa reported earnings of €529 million: 13 per cent more than 2015.

Recycle bomb A DISTRICT court in Bochum has issued arrest warrants for two suspects in connection with a bomb that was set off in a recycling station at a Lidl in April. The married couple are accused of attempting to extort the supermarket chain for millions of euros.

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Money talks A SKI resort in Sochi has come under fire for expansion plans which threaten the survival of rare Persian leopards who used to roam the region freely. A recent vote in the Russian parliame nt w e a ke ne d e nvironmental regulations leading to the U N de s c ribing the a re a a s a ‘w orld he rita ge site in danger.’

Crushing dissent A PROMINENT critic of authoritarian rule in Russia, B e la rus a nd U kra ine w a s murdered in a car bomb atta c k in K ie v. Pa vel Sheremet, a renowned journa lis t, is thought to ha ve been targeted for his work which has seen him awarded internationally for his s e rvic e s to both fre e dom and democracy.

Super Sharapova D ESPITE a rough ye a r which saw her admit to taking ba nne d s ubs ta nc e s, Maria Sharapova has once again been named Russia’s highest earning celebrity. The tennis player and spons ors hip que e n took in roughly €20 million in 2015-16 a c c ording to

Monumental mistake LOCAL residents in the city of Oryol are furious over plans to erect a massive statue of 16th century Tsar Ivan the Terrible next to a children’s theatre to celebrate the city’s 450th anniversary. A petition has been launched and politicians have denounced the associ at i on wi t h I van’s barbaric reign.

Forbes magazine who declared the second-highest earner to be ice hockey star Alexander Ovechkin.

Close encounters A TROLLEYBUS travelling through the northern city of Petrozavodsk was st r uck by l i ght ni ng and promptly burst into flames but all the passengers and driver miraculously escaped with no injuries. The subarctic city is known for its cel est i al si ght i ngs wi t h wi despr ead r epor t s of ‘glowing balls’ and UFOS.

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been rehabilitated in Kamchat ka af t er t he r egi on’s highest court revoked a ruling describing the Disney icon’s adventures during the Nazi period as ‘extremist material’ in 2010. I t t ook l awyer s year s to explain that the cartoon was m eant t o sat i r i se t he Nazi r egi m e not suppor t it.

Quack Quack ANOTHER Donald, who may well have his paws on the nuclear codes, has said that he would not automatically leap to a NATO member ’s defence if they were attacked by Russia. Donald Tr um p, t he Republ i can presidential nominee, has called NATO obsolete and pledged to make pals with Putin.

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Eurotunnel profits hit by Brexit By John Smith COMPANIES that have to make large payments in foreign currencies or like Eurotunnel have to report sterling sales in euros, have found that the drop in the value of sterling has caused them considerable difficulty and forced them to reduce their profit forecasts quite considerably. In the case of Eurotunnel, this means

is the amount that Eurotunnel estimates it will have to reduce 2016 forecasts by because of the Brexit vote.

MARIO DRAGHI: President of the European Central Bank.

Interest rates held IN its first meeting since the results of the British referendum were made known, the European Central Bank (ECB) decided on July 21 to keep interest rates on hold and not to increase as some had anticipated. It now appears that the central bank, which exists to cover the needs of the members of the Eurozone, expects rates to remain at record lows or fall to lower levels for an extended period of time. Although primarily owned

the 2016 forecast is reduced by 4.5 per cent to €535 and 2017 forecasts are also reduced by a little over 4 per cent. This particularly affects Eurotunnel as 80 per cent of its passenger traffic is with UK customers paying in sterling and the bulk of profit comes from passenger rather than freight traffic. Shares in the company saw a major fall following the Brexit vote and although they have recovered to some

Access to the single market cannot be guaranteed unless free movement of workers is respected.” French President Francois Hollande on Brexit.

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by the members of the Eurozone, the Bank of England also technically holds nearly 14 per cent of unpaid share capital in the bank, third only to Germany and France and 60 per cent more than Spain. All economic eyes will be on anticipated statements from bank president Italian Mario Draghi who is yet to make a definitive observation on the thorny topic of how Britain leaving the European Union is likely to affect Europe’s economy.

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HSBC arrest ON the evening of July 19, Mark Johnson, head of global foreign exchange trading for HSBC, was arrested at Kennedy airport and has been charged, with former colleague Stuart Scott, of being involved in a $3.5 billion (€3.18 billion) insider trading scam. This arrest follows recent revelations by the American authorities of the pressure brought to bear by the British government to protect the same bank from prosecution for alleged money laundering and may be seen as a reaction by the US Department of Justice to that news.

Bankia benefits FOLLOWING an announcement made in January 2016 that it would be removing fees for up to 2.4 million retail customers Bankia now reports that after six months, it has not only retained its core base but has attracted more than 100,000 new customers who benefit from reduced charges when they credit their salaries or pensions to their accounts on a monthly basis.

Sophisticated Malaysian fraud THE Government of Singapore has announced that it will be taking action on any bank which it considers to have been involved in any irregularities which may include money laundering in association with the scandal affecting 1MDB, a Malaysian state fund. Four banks including Standard Chartered and

£40 million (€48 million) is the amount of income lost by easyJet in the four weeks following the Brexit result due to the drop in value of sterling.

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UBS have been implicated in the Singapore enquiries and $177 million (€160 million) has been seized from individuals said to be involved in a sophisticated fraud which it is alleged has seen $3.5 billion (€3.18 billion) removed from the Malaysian economy according to US investigators.

extent, they are still some 16 per cent lower and it is not just caused by the Brexit but also the fact that Eurostar has suffered a drop in passengers due to fear of terrorist activities in both Brussels and Paris. Conversely, some luxury companies such as McLaren Automotive who export their luxury cars mainly to the USA should see an increase in sales as prices drop in dollar terms.

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Spanish deficit THE Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility has published the fact that it does not believe that the Spanish economy will meet any of the targets that were set by either the Stability programme or the agreement that was reached with the European Union. It fears that with the lack of a settled government and a deterioration in public accounts during 2016 that the deficit could exceed agreed targets by as much as 1 per cent.

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Surprising news from Chancellor NOT unsurprisingly, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond is being closely monitored by the world’s financial sectors and now on his first trip to a G20 meeting in China, he has caused quite a surprise by saying that he may use the Autumn Budget Statement to ‘reset’ Britain’s financial policy if this was considered necessary. After the statement by Theresa May that the government would not look to return to surplus by 2020, this announcement by Mr Hammond at such an important meeting certainly indicates that the government may well be ready to change fiscal policy quite dramatically as it seeks to steady the economy in the wake of the Brexit vote. Mr Hammond said at the meeting with fellow Finance Ministers on July 22, “Over the medium term we will have the opportunity with our Autumn Statement, our regular late year fiscal event, to reset fiscal policy if we deem it necessary to do so in the light of the data that will emerge over the coming months.” For someone who has been considered as conservative with a small c, this came almost as a bolt out of the blue as it suggests that Britain may well follow a much more radical course than that set by the previous Chancellor. Already public borrowing has begun to show

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HAMMOND’S HOME: The Treasury building in London where the new Chancellor may ‘reset’ the Autumn Budget Statement. signs of slowing down although it is still likely that the 2016 figure could still exceed the original forecast but a new policy could see additional borrowing to allow further investment in housing and the infrastructure of the UK but a lot depends upon the financial position over the next few months and the state of sterling.

Britain still sees China as a potential major trading partner with investments going both ways especially after leaving the European Union but the Chinese who were reportedly not happy with the Brexit result as they feared it would hurt their economy, may decide to adopt an inscrutable position.

The government also continues to court America, but with accusations against HSBC, takeovers of British companies and the looming presence of Donald Trump who may become a particularly unpredictable president, there is still a great deal to consider before embarking on any radical policy change.

YAHOO, one of the internet’s mighty starter companies which was once valued at $125 billion (€114 billion) and rejected a 2008 offer of $44 billion (€40 billion) is now being sold to Verizon Communications for a little under $5 billion (€4.5 billion) to join other ‘lame duck’ former internet star AOL. The deal is for the main internet business and Yahoo will continue to exist through its shareholdings in its Chinese business site Alibaba, but Verizon will gain both photo sites flickr as well as tumblr which hosts numerous micro blogging and social media accounts. Marissa Mayer, chief executive of Yahoo was brought into the company in 2012 in order to try to reverse its fortunes, but has not been successful and it has been running at a significant loss for some time. She is anticipating that she will continue to remain with the company once the takeover is completed by early 2017 saying “I love Yahoo, and I believe in all of you. It’s important to me to see Yahoo into its next chapter.” It would appear that Verizon, a

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MARISSA MAYER: The CEO of Yahoo is anticipating she will remain with the company. significant broadband telecommunications company is looking to compete with Google and Face-

book by the acquisition of Yahoo and AOL, giving it the ability to promote the entire group to a still

large number of users but by rolling the two companies into its group, making economies of scale

Deal is about unleashing Yahoo’s full potential. and maximising potential profit. There is a huge market which generates significant income from digital advertising sales and this is almost certainly where Verizon wishes to focus the attention of its recent acquisitions. AOL chief executive Tim Armstrong said the deal was about “unleashing Yahoo’s full potential,” and creating a major player in mobile media. It is interesting to follow the fortunes of some of the companies that first appeared during the days of the internet boom, often two or three launching the same concept at the same time, yet often one would have that magic touch and a perfect example is e-bay which effectively saw off all competition after its launch and even the mighty Amazon which decided to launch its own auction site in 1997 was soon sent packing.

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By John Smith IN the second major purchase of a British company by foreign investors in a week, the government appears excited whilst many suggest that it’s more like selling off the family silver. American goliath MasterCard is taking over Vocalink, the company responsible for the bulk of Britain’s cash machines and also the owner of the BACS clearing house which processes direct debits for £869 million (€1.025 billion). Vocalink is owned by a number of major banks including Barclays, Lloyds and HSBC and chaired by the Bank of England’s former deputy governor Sir John Gieve but it appears that this isn’t an opportunistic move by MasterCard due to the weakness of the pound, but has been the matter of discussion for some eight months. No doubt however the timing has been of particular

This isn’t an opportunistic move by MasterCard due to the weakened pound, it’s been in discussion for months.” benefit to the American company as the cost in dollar terms will be so much less due to the advantageous exchange rate following the referendum vote. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, said that this latest sale “shows that Britain remains an attractive destination for international investors.” It is fairly common knowledge that unless it can be proven that any sale could damage the security of the UK, there is little, if anything, that the government could do to stop the sale anyway. To some extent, this sale is in accordance with government approval as the Pay-

ment Systems Regulator had earlier in 2016 commented that the banks should not continue to own the Link payment system as it gave them too much control and discouraged research and invention in the field due to a lack of competition. The deal which sees more than 90 per cent of the shares in Vocalink whilst the banks will continue to hold the balance initially is being heralded as a good move as it should benefit a number of smaller companies and consumers in the long term by improving banking competition, although the best way of helping companies and consumers would be in increasing interest rates for investors and decreasing them for borrowers. In justifying the sale, a spokesperson for Vocalink said that all parties, including the government, Payment Systems Regulator and the Bank of England, had been fully consulted.

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OTHERS THINK IT HEAVEN only knows I am certainly by no means perfect. However one thing you can be perfectly certain of is that I am not a downright liar. I also take severe umbrage at being inferred as one. Over my 25 or so years as a columnist, I have received a fair number of what is commonly termed ‘hate mail.’ As long as it contains even a smidgen of constructive criticism, it presents no problem whatsoever. It is when the attacks become personal that the lines of unacceptable are crossed. Up until a couple of months ago, mail of this ilk was considered negative rubbish and consigned to the ap-

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propriate bin. Of late, however, a number have seemed important enough to be given some form of prominence on the letters page. Therefore I have no alternative but to use my already limited space to exercise my right of reply. So Mr Hall, who accused me of being a ‘delusional dingbat’ (not terribly creative, but not bad!) I would just like to inform you that I do not consider myself a ‘latter day Nostradamus.’ All my opinions have been well chronicled in past columns, as my regular readers will I’m sure concur. I have come to most of my conclusions through a lifelong mistrust of politicians, a degree of common sense, knowledge of human nature and an adamant refusal to view the world through a pair of rose coloured glasses. My eight year stint in Saudi

Arabia, where I was trying to provide some light relief to the entertainment starved expat community, involved, as can be imagined, considerable guile considering the Islamic attitude toward entertainment. Primarily it meant obtaining three month visitors visas as truck drivers. When we outstayed our time, we would subsequently bribe the customs officers at the airport to stamp our exit visas. Finally managing to become legit, I did indeed obtain a likeminded, extremely pleasant and bona fide Saudi sponsor. In conclusion, although I never ran one, at that time there were actually quite a number of illicit pubs dotted around the Kingdom. Goodbye Mr Hall. Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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Brexit and the ‘Iron Mayden’ 27

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EU countries that the UK needs to canvass support from before invoking Article 50.

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AS usual, conspiracy theorists are hard at wo r k . Fo r th e m, P M Theresa May handed key foreign affairs posts to the Three Brexiteers - alpha males Boris Johnson, David Davis and Liam Fox who, as far as Remainers are concerned, “creat e d t h e m e ss” in th e firs t place - hoping they’ll screw up. However, the ‘Iron Mayden’ as she’s already been dubbed isn’t silly. Whatever the outcome, Leavers will be able to blame them, NOT her. A s a R e m a i n e r, s h e k n o w s she’ll have done her duty (“Brexit is Brexit” she has often stated) to Leavers in carrying out their mandate. To Mrs May’s credit is her indifference to currying favour with cliques, cabals, the media, even the electorate. Only someone with genuine self-confidence and deep

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convictions could have kept herself apart from all these temptations while simultaneously rising to the top of government. Let’s hope she can retain that independence throughout her premiership. There have been too many fracture s and di vi si ons r ecent l y. Someone like her former rival, Andrea Leadsom, would have delighted one half of the country and seriously alienated the other, like for instance, her daft talk of immediately triggering the starting gun on Article 50. The problem is, the moment the UK invokes Article 50, it puts itself into a tight corner. The longer it can hold out and canvass support among the other 27 EU countries the more leverage it will have. Several contentious

issues are coming to a head within the EU: the refugee/migration crisis, the Italian banking crisis plus both Merkel and Hollande face reelection next year. The whole environment could soon change. Incidentally, one MP provoked laughter when he sniggered that Bor i s Johnson’s appoi nt m ent “m ust be t he m ost r em ar kabl e since the emperor Caligula appointed his horse as a senator.” The same jibe was made by the Daily Mirror in 1960 when Harold Macm i l l an appoi nt ed t he Lor d Home as foreign secretary. Lord Home went on to become PM. What do you think: Boris, too, will fulfil his ultimate ambition or end up sam pl i ng Mar y Ber r y’s special Humble Pie? Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.no ra-johnson.com) available from Amazon i n paperback/ eBook (€0.89; £0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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8:00pm Roger Bannister: Everest on the Track 9:00pm Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered History documentary aiming to uncover the extraordinary truth of the boy behind the golden mask. 10:00pm Beck: The Silent Scream 11:25pm Imagine Investigative documentary series in which various aspects of the arts are explored. 12:40am Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace 2:10am Kinks at the BBC 3:15am Cilla at the BBC 4:15am Top of the Pops Tommy Vance presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 11 February 1982.

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OPINION & COMMENT

Takeover bids Cassandra Nash A weekly look

Thanks but no thanks

- and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

SPAIN failed to meet its deficit target and faces a fine from Brussels which is also demanding €10 billion in cuts. All of which turns heading the next Spanish government into a poisoned chalice that Pedro Sanchez, Albert Rivera and Pablo Iglesias should thrust away in relief.

SUSANA DIAZ backed Carme Chacon when the former Minister of Defence took the first steps towards challenging Rubalcaba in 2011 for the PSOE secretary generalship. In the end, and following the PSOE’s dismal showing in the May 2011 municipal and regional elections, Chacon went no further, claiming that she did not want to weaken the party further. Rubalcaba, apparently reinforced, went on to lead the PSOE to the first of a succession of worst-ever results. It’s tempting to speculate what would have happened if Chacon had won the day in 2011 or Diaz in 2014. But ‘if’ is nothing more than a two-letter word that speaks volumes, all of them unwritten.

Of primary concern

SUSANA DIAZ: Backed Carme Chacon’s challenge.

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THERESA MAY became Britain’s Prime Minister almost by default if you can ignore the carnage littering the route. Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba resigned as secretary general of the PSOE party in 2014 and Susana Diaz was expected to step into his shoes, practically by default. Instead Eduardo Madina, Pedro Sanchez and Jose An-

tonio Perez Tapias insisted on primaries with the participation of paid-up party members. Diaz backed out, believing like many other party grandees that there should be no challenge. Sanchez won and took the PSOE to crushing defeats in December 2015 and June 2016. All of which suggests that, as with Jeremy Corbyn, card-carriers’ preferences matter least of all because they’re already committed. It’s a waste of time preaching to the converted because it’s the undecided and politically uncommitted who decide elections.

One and only THIS time round the Speaker of the national parliament is Partido Popular stalwart and former Minister of Public Works, Ana Pastor. She is the least bespattered and disliked of Rajoy’s former ministers, a combination that puts her in a class of her own.

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More than meets the eye LEAPY, as I don’t know you personally, I cannot begin to ascertain your level of common sense, but some of your remarks need to be considered and addressed. You may feel that a leave vote was a good thing but the vote was only in ‘leave’ favour by the slimmest of margins. You say ‘in a wholly democratic event, the UK voted to leave the EU.’ No they didn’t because 15 million voted to Remain. Most of the MPs still believe that it is best to Remain and a high percentage of their constituents want to Remain. Yes they will upset 17 million (or maybe less now that they have seen the beginning of the problems - (perhaps 12-hour delays at Dover?) but they will certainly upset the 15 million of us who still think it was best to Remain. Are these 15 million just supposed to say nothing and watch the destruction of the UK and its position in the world markets? The referendum was an unbelievable error, allowing the populace to vote on such a serious issue with a simple ‘in or out’ as if they were voting for the England football manager. Do you really think that the 17 million ‘leave’ voters knew exactly what the effect would be? I ‘keep the faith’ that someone sees sense before the UK does something most of the population will regret. Colin Granville

A helpful note JUST to let you know that not all banks close your joint account on the death of one partner. My husband passed away on June 8, and our bank, which is Banca March here in Mallorca, has kept our joint account open whilst opening a new account in my name. They have been most cooperative and sympathetic in every aspect and made certain that I haven’t had any difficulty by making sure I have access to money from our joint account whenever I needed it. I hope this reassures your readers. Gina Harrop, Mallorca

Not frozen WHAT to do in an emergency. The information given is not correct. Joint accounts are no longer frozen on the death of a partner. That used to be the case, but banks are no longer able to do that. I speak from my own experience with Banco Sabadell and Unicaja Bank. I’ve also helped three friends to

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one Tory MP in Westminster and 56 SNP MPs, but what did it get? Tory policies forced on it by the Tory majority in England - policies that cannot be overturned in the Scottish parliament. Perhaps now, he might understand why the majority of Scots want to quit England in exactly the same way England wanted to quit the EU. More than 60 per cent in the current polls want to exit the union with England. Just think - the majority of Scots actually want their country to maintain its existing links with a union of 27 other nations, but quit the union with the UK. What does that tell you about Scotland’s relationship with Westminster? Says it all really. How deep can the mistrust of a nation get? Brian

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I READ with pleasure, the letter from Mary Groser about Bertie’s love of Mozart’s music. We gave a home to a Russian Blue kitten that was left in a box by the basura. I play the piano and it was not long before we realised that when I was playing, the cat would arrive, jump on a chair near the piano and sit with her eyes closed, listening to the music. As she got older, she would tap me on my bottom, to let me know that she was there. Her favourite composer was Debussy! Her particular favourite was his first Arabesque

do the inheritance papers and not one of them had a problem with the bank. I enjoy reading your paper each week. Mary

Happy reading WE just wanted to express our sheer enjoyment of this week’s EWN, and congratulate you on this week’s superb reporting! We haven’t enjoyed reading a newspaper so much before. The articles I will refer to are all written in superb time-relevant eloquence by Matt Ford. We have read so many informative articles that have also made us laugh until we have cried by the use of his terminology. We have Chameleons as ‘boggle-eyed reptiles,’ cars ‘going like

and if we needed to know she was indoors, before we went out for the evening, I would play a few bars of this piece, receive the usual pat on the behind to say she was there, and we could then go out knowing she was safely at home. This gentle creature gave us 15 years of affection and after she died, I could not bear to play her piece of music, and although she has been gone a few years, I still cannot play this music. Yes, animals do appreciate music and I hope that Bertie will give Mary as much pleasure as our cat gave to us.

the clappers,’ lads who have been ‘suitably flabbergasted’... a poor lady ‘screaming blue murder’ and a Risqué Rozer with ‘lusty wishes’ who skedaddled! By this point our sides were hurting with laughing and we lost the ability to read out loud the wonderful articles to each other... breathing was actually becoming problematic. We then got to ‘well-padded whippersnappers’ and a cannabis dealer who was smoked out... this is the point the EWN became a soggy mass as our tears of laughter were uncontrollable! Please do not lose this journalist, we will now be most avid readers and will be totally up to date with the local news and ‘goings on,’ but we will make sure in future we get ourselves two copies of this fabulous collection of journalistic and editorial genius!

Sylvia Griffiths, Torrequebrada

One huge pat on the back for Matt Ford and may we suggest a pay rise for this genius of news reporting? With much appreciation, painful sides and sore jaws. Stephanie and Henry

Deepening SCOTLAND is not just some region of England. It is a separate country with a different identity, but it is a member of a Union with England and others, a bit like a smaller version of the EU in some ways. Ironic that. People like ‘Leapy’ wanted England to leave that other union and got their wish, so why shouldn’t Scotland also leave its union with England if it so wishes - especially when that union is so undemocratic? Scotland put only

DEAR Leapy, I have just finished reading your column and yet again I agree with all that you say. Europe or is it just the UK that is in a hell of a mess. I think it won’t be long before England is attacked, Hal Rockliffe

Missing parrot PLEASE may I make an appeal through your newspaper to ask if anyone has found an African Grey parrot to contact us on 671 063 686. Her name is Lucy and she has a leg ring and a deformed toe and she is now six years old. She is very timid and is a man’s bird - she does not tolerate women unless she wants to. She escaped on Friday night and my husband is heartbroken, so if anyone can help us we will be eternally grateful. She lives with us on Dan park 3, Baranco Hondo, La Nucia and was last seen flying over Las Palmeros. Thank you for your help. Theresa Wilson

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in history 1492 - Christopher Columbus left Spain on his voyage to the new world 1540 - Henry VIII of England married Catherine Howard. Thomas Cromwell was beheaded on Tower Hill on charges of treason on the same day 1588 - The Spanish Armada was sighted off the English coast 1610 - Henry Hudson of England discovered a great bay on the east coast of Canada and named it for himself 1703 - English novelist Daniel Defoe was made to stand in the pillory as punishment for offending the government and church with his satire The Shortest Way With Dissenters 1740 - Thomas Arne’s song Rule Britannia was performed for the first time 1819 - Charles Guille made the first parachute jump from a balloon in New York City 1834 - Slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire 1836 - The Arc de Triomphe was inaugurated in Paris, France 1866 - Beatrix Potter, children’s author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, was born 1898 - Spain requested peace terms in its war with the United States through the offices of the French embassy in Washington DC 1914 - Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, beginning World War One 1921 - Adolf Hitler became the president of the Nationalist Socialist German Workers’ Party 1945 - A B25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building in New York City, killing 13 people 1972 - Former Beatle Paul McCartney announced formation of his new group, Wings 1981 - Charles, Prince of Wales, married Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, an event viewed by a worldwide audience of more than 700 million 1987 - British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and President of France François Mitterand signed an agreement to build a tunnel under the English Channel 2005 - The IRA announced an end to its 30-year armed campaign in Northern Ireland

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

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Miles Ahead Directed by: Don Cheadle Starring: Don Cheadle, Emayatzy E Corinealdi, Ewan McGregor, Keith Stanfield DON CHEADLE co-wrote and stars in his directorial debut, a whimsical account of an encounter between a Scottish Rolling Stone journalist and jazz legend Miles Davis in 1979. An out-of-control Davis is rumoured to be mounting a comeback, but the publicity stunt descends into a caper involving drug deals, shootouts and stolen tapes, replete with flashbacks to Davis’ relationship with Francis Taylor, his first wife. The plot hinges on a recording Miles has made but doesn’t want the record company to take, which is subsequently stolen.

Fernando Alonso, July 29, Formula One Driver

Spanish Formula One racing driver born in Oviedo and a double World Champion who is currently racing for McLaren-Honda. He is the only Spanish driver to have won the coveted World Championship.

Jim Davis, July 28, Cartoonist, 71 A cartoonist who created the famously sarcastic cat, Garfield, his gormless owner Jon and much put upon dog Odie who appear in newspapers around the world, on TV and now in feature films. Garfield first appeared in print in 1978. Arnold Schwarzenegger, July 30, Film Star, 69 Austrian born bodybuilder who first came to the film world as Conan the Barbarian and has since gone on to star in many films, playing comedic as well as action roles. He was elected Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. JK Rowling, July 31, Author, 51 English author who went from rags to riches after creating the bestselling Harry Potter series of books which spawned seven movies and Harry Potter theme parks across the world. Bastian Schweinsteiger, August 1, Footballer, 32 One of Germany’s great footballers who has played in more European Cup matches than any other German player. Although he has suffered with injury problems he has regularly captained the German international team and is currently with Manchester United. Charlie XCX, August 2, Singer, 24 British singer born Charlotte Emma Aitchison, she has released two albums and her first single was released when she was just 16. She has performed with a number of well-known artists including Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora. Tony Bennett, August 3, Singer, 90 Born in New York and one of the last of the old style crooners respected for his recordings and live performances of classics such as ‘I left my heart in San Francisco’. He has also found a second career as a very successful artist with some of his paintings fetching high five figure amounts.

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

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1 Beyond 2 Motley 3 Kaiser 4 Borate 5 Sleety 6 Spread 7 Feeble 8 Allied 9 Woeful 10 Fellow 11 Retard 12 Curfew 13 Larger 14 Urgent 15 Corbel 16 Garter 17 Gullet 18 Berate 19 Sleepy

YOUR STARS VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Your outgoing attitude is spot on. Some may say you are a little crazy, the way you go for things. Each person has their own way and yours can be quite unique but that certainly does not make it wrong. People who make the world around us that little bit more colourful are gems. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Some legal matters need your attention. That's not really what you want at this time of the year. A decision has to be made and it needs a fine balance. Asking others may just confuse matters, so only seek expert advice. At the end of the day, you will know what is both best and acceptable. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A last-minute invitation turns out to be just the ticket in more ways than one. An invitation to join a holiday may be proffered. This is unusual, certainly, but keep an open mind. Your company is clearly well appreciated so why not make that a point of pride? Let's face it, who is best equipped to blow your trumpet? SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Someone you mistrust offers to add to your celebrations. Why not call a truce? We both know that little long term will come out of it, but who cares? Sometimes, it is better to share one good moment with someone than none at all.

LEO

(July 24 - August 23)

A business partnership takes on a romantic tinge this week. It is possible that the other party sees this as more significant than you. To avoid problems later it would be best to let them do all the running. Unless, of course, you are determined to run yourself. With a lot of excitement in the air it is possible for you to show just what fun you can be. Enjoy! CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) As you are in the limelight, it comes as no surprise that admiration comes your way. What may surprise you, however, is the direction it comes from. Who would have thought that such a situation would arise?

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A man just tried to sell me Supergirl, Lara Croft and Wonder Woman. I think he might be a heroine dealer.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Being totally inspired this week, you could be tempted to let enthusiasm run away with you. It is a lovely feeling, like being a child again. Be sure to have fun, but do keep as much money in your pocket as possible. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There will be a certain amount of discussion regarding holiday plans. You know what you want but how do you persuade others? It's quite easy really. All you have to do is to get someone else to suggest a certain place. You then agree and it looks like their idea.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) There is a wonderful enthusiasm about you at the moment. Seeing the reaction of others to you, it occurs that you should have taken this attitude before. Therefore, make a resolution to put more energy into everything that you do.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You are so sharp that there is a danger you will cut yourself! Seriously, though, try not to appear pompous over a certain matter. You may be right and you may be clever, but smarty pants are rarely popular. Some of that sharpness gets things going for you in the love department, though.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Something new which you started in recent weeks becomes more than a passing interest. Although it may be surprising to you, it is owing to a predictable situation. In opening your mind, you also seem to have opened your heart. Many people do that at this time of the year and so you are not alone.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) With everyone busy round you, the chance may be taken to show what you are capable of. Instead of watching someone make a pig's ear of a work project, offer to help. It's important, though, to let them think any bright ideas were theirs. Giving praise now will mean it coming back to you tenfold.

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1. According to legend, which British leader created a ‘Round Table’ to prevent quarrels among his knights, none of whom would accept a lower place than the others? 2. Call Up the Groups (1964), Pop Go the Workers and Merry Gentle Pops (both 1965) were all UK Top 10 hit singles for which humorous pop group? 3. Originally consisting of Merald and Brenda Knight plus William and Eleanor Guest, what was the name of singer Gladys Knight’s ‘backing group’? 4. What is the name of the American actor who starred as high-tech modern crime fighter Michael Knight in the 1980s television series Knight Rider? 5. What was the name of the fictional female rough collie dog character created by Yorkshire-born novelist Eric Knight? 6. Which famous footballer was awarded an honorary knighthood (KBE) in 1997? 7. Which famous sailor was knighted in 1967 by Queen Elizabeth II for becoming the first person to sail singlehanded around the world by the clipper route? 8. Which Mediterranean island was owned by the Knights of St John from 1530 until it was captured by Napoleon in 1798? 9. Who, in 1953, was the first (and, so far, only) flat race jockey to be knighted? 10. With which sport would you principally associate both the Newcastle Knights and the York City Knights? Answers 1. King ARTHUR, 2. The BARRON KNIGHTS, 3. The PIPS, 4. David HASSELHOFF, 5 . LASSIE, 6. PELÉ (Edson Arantes do Nascimento), 7. Francis CHICHESTER, 8. MALTA, 9. Gordon RICHARDS, 10. RUGBY LEAGUE

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

TARGET: • Average: 10 • Good: 14 • Very good: 20 • Excellent: 26

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION abed aide arid bade band bard bead bend bide bind bird brad bred dare darn deaf dean dear dine dire drab drib fade fend find idea nard nerd raid rand read rend ride rind abide aider aired bared beard braid brand bread bride darer debar dinar diner direr drain drear drier fader fared fiend fined fired fried nadir rabid rebid rider arider barfed barred binder birder brined darner errand faired finder friend inbred raider rained rebind riband bandier brained brander drainer randier infrared FIREBRAND

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Across 7 Horse the French produce is fit for farming (6) 8 Banker finally maintains they’re party goers (6) 10 Get a different baby’s bed first for the country residence (7) 11 Search for centre of Canberra (5) 12 Brute makes the ruler go back (4) 13 About time for detail (4) 17 Drop a heroic tale (4) 18 Locks in permanently (4) 22 Lacks pounds by the sound of it (5) 23 Sales patter about a new dog (7) 24 Applause for toast (6) 25 Elk in soy mixture for country folks (6)

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Down 1 Furry creature ran around cricket club's old oak, initially (7) 2 Performer consumed by extremely funny plant (7) 3 Sadly, British lake is rather desolate (5) 4 Boat has sufficient models (7) 5 Of French, German, English county (5) 6 Very pale, like the female (5) 9 Small cup is steamed by mistake (9) 14 Genius sat more awkwardly (7) 15 Console a group of ministers (7)

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1 Stamen, 4 Way-out, 9 Avoided, 10 Tithe, 11 Tot, 12 Restrains, 13 Rocket, 15 Repeal, 19 Landscape, 21 Pen, 22 Swami, 23 Extract, 24 Series, 25 Dashes. Down: 1 Starter, 2 Aloft, 3 Endorse, 5 Aster, 6 Outline, 7 Treks, 8 Odist, 14 Centaur, 16 Electra, 17 Linctus, 18 Gavel, 19 Lists, 20 Swine, 21 Peach.

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16 Pupil, for example, not so much drunk (7) 19 Put last prawn in fire, for a light meal (5) 20 Ward off a returning pariah (5) 21 Meat from Jacob, a contractor (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 12 represents F and 23 represents Z, so fill in F every time the figure 12 appears and Z every time the figure 23 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Earnings (5) 4 Vocalists (7) 8 Associate (7) 9 Articulate (5) 10 Reserve (5) 11 Put in order (7) 12 Drowsy (6) 14 Shuts down (6) 17 Make good as new (7) 19 Ray or beam (5) 21 Look after (5) 22 Part (7) 23 Gracefully thin (7) 24 Curves (5)

Down 1 Rubs with cloth (5) 2 Trash (7) 3 From that time (5) 4 Unbroken series of events (6) 5 Impartial (7) 6 Consumed (5) 7 Thoroughfares (7) 12 Contracts (7) 13 Go on (7) 15 Railway stopping place (7) 16 Assistant (6) 18 Wait on (5) 19 Clean with hard rubbing (5) 20 Takes care of (5)

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

1 Dispatch, 4 Bars, 8 Cocoa, 10 Spaniel, 11 Abysmal, 12 Best, 14 Equate, 16 Decree, 19 Near, 21 Resolve, 24 Abandon, 25 Torso, 26 Data, 27 Connects.

Down: 1 Declared, 2 Alarm, 3 Costly, 5 Alias, 6 Sole, 7 Gamble, 9 Coypu, 13 Generous, 15 Tirade, 17 Ruler, 18 Bronco, 20 Exact, 22 Satin, 23 Wand.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Godmother, 8 Peaje, 9 Argue, 10 Rios, 11 Amar, 15 Ancho, 17 Lento, 18 Apologise. Down: 2 Opalo, 3 Miel, 4 Trap, 5/16 Egg cup, 6 Aparcar, 7 Bedroom, 12 Menos, 13 Boil, 14 Flag.

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Across 1 Peluquero (6) 3 Celery (4) 7 Fin (3) 9 To chat (7) 10 Pintor (7) 13 Camiones (7) 14 See 1 Down 15 Train (railway) (4) 16 Tejón (6)

Down 1/14 Posavasos (4,3) 2 To write (8) 4 Peregrino (7) 5 Another (4) 6 Ghost (8) 8 Sport (7) 11 Plano (4) 12 Estrella (4)

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By Geoff Dyer GEOFF DYER’S restless search for the fundamental questions in life continues in this evocative series of fascinating adventures and pilgrimages: with a tour guide who may not be a tour guide in the Forbidden City in Beijing; with friends in New Mexico, where D H Lawrence famously claimed to have had his “greatest experience from the outside world”; with a hitchhiker picked up on the way from White Sands; or with Don Cherry (or a photo of him, at any rate) at the Watts Towers in Los Angeles. books@euroweeklynews.com

MAYHEM and controversy dogged this year’s Running of the Bulls festival in Pamplona, one of the world’s largest theatres of the absurd, but far from the craziest. While Spain certainly has its fair share of outlandish festivities, there are plenty others across the world. Here we take a look at some of them, from Spain to Germany, and even as far afield as Japan. 1) Known locally as ‘tomcat poking’ this obscure ‘sport’ dates back centuries but is now illegal in Germany although isolated incidents persist. Tomcat poking sees villagers gathering together to force a cat into a sack, and then the sack into a box, and then whacking the box with sticks until the cat screams. It is not thought to be the origins of Schrodingers Cat. 2) A slightly friendlier festival taking place each year in Gloucestershire sees hundreds of participants chase a block of cheese down an extremely steep hill with the winner being the first to catch it. Funnily enough this year’s champion, a decorated veteran of the event, absolutely detests cheese but loves the thrill of the chase. 3) The Spanish aren’t all about animal cruelty and take a leaf out of the English book with the annual La Tomatina in Bunol, Valencia, which, like similar festivals, features a flurry of tomato throwing. It all begins with one person scaling a greased pole to capture a cooked ham before hundreds of tons of tomatoes are fired on the scene by water cannon. 4) Valencians, however, wouldn’t want to acquire a reputation as softies and so counter La Tomatina with an annual quail catapulting event. This sees squads of excited residents gather baby quails, crush them into a canon and blast them into the sky where they then attempt to completely

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ITALY: Sienese residents get together to celebrate the Palio. destroy them with shotguns. Whole clubs are dedicated to the cause. 5) Across the seven seas in Japan, festival goers in Kawasaki celebrate Kanamara Matsuri every spring which involves a giant steel phallus being paraded around as part of a Shinto fertility rite. People buy vegetables, sweets and gifts all shaped like the male organ while prostitutes hop along in the hope of protecting themselves from disease. 6) A small town in Belgium enjoys their annual Krakelingen festival with the usual marching, singing and speechmaking but when it’s all done and dusted the townsfolk gather to watch the mayor swallow a live fish. Dating back centuries the tradition usually saw all the villagers swallow a fish, but a 2001 ruling limited it to just the lucky mayor and a few special guests. 7) Over in Italy Sienese residents get together twice a year to celebrate the Palio, an infamously dangerous 90-second horse race around a minuscule racetrack packed with baying tourists. Animal rights groups estimate that around 50 horses have died in the past 40 years and the Italian government has

begun slowly clamping down on the ‘sport.’ 8) Not to be outdone, in Spain’s Galicia province some men don’t content themselves with racing horses, but prefer to wrestle them instead, gathering each year for the Rapa das Bestas festival where they get drunk and chase wild horses into the local town, struggle to subdue them and then shear the bewildered beasts. 9) Animals aren’t always the victims fortunately and in Thailand the focus is on pleasure rather than pain as a nationwide Monkey Buffet Festival sees locals furnish huge tables with fresh fruit and let wild monkeys loose to stuff their faces and generally have an absolute whale of a time. Just don’t ask about the dogs... 10) Last but not least it’s back to merry England where real Yorkshiremen prove their manliness by stuffing live and very hungry ferrets down their trousers for as long as they can handle, the presumably ticklish, sensation. Originally invented by competitive-minded coal miners, the Animal Welfare Act and growing social squeamishness puts the practice under threat.

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

TARGET: • Average: 19 • Good: 26 • Very good: 37 • Excellent: 48

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION crash carr cars carob carol caroler cash carp carps carpel carper bosh boor boors boos bogle born borne bops bole arcs aspen asper goral gorals gosh gospel goos goop goops glob glop glops glen hasp harp harps harper frosh frog epos enrol infra inert

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Move from the start word (FULL) to the end word (BEER) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time. Solution FULL FUEL FEEL PEEL PEER BEER

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A better night’s sleep THERE is nothing worse than lying in bed, feeling exhausted, but unable to sleep, tossing and turning for hours. Removing electronic devices from the bedroom and avoiding caffeine late at night are all popular recommendations to assist in a peaceful night’s sleep, but there are other things you can do: Get a routine: Try and manage your day so that you get into the routine of finishing everything within 16 hours so you can have the all important eight hours sleep. The body clock thrives on regular habits so try and keep to the same bed time. Limit stress: It can be easier said than done but try leaving your work or any big issues outside of the bedroom. Deal with the day’s problems in the day

and put the day to bed before you go to bed. Healthy lifestyle: Exercise and a healthy work-life balance is key to a restful night’s sleep but try and avoid exercise too close to bedtime as it can be too stimulating. Don’t eat late: The Spanish are famous for late night meals and eating late is preferable during the long hot summer months, but be careful what you eat. Big heavy meals do not aid the sleep pattern and can cause indigestion too close to bed. Bedroom: Reserve the bedroom for sleeping and marital affairs and avoid watching TV or using electronic devices. This will help programme the brain in to knowing the bed is for sleep. Keep the room cool and dark for comfort and a better night’s sleep.

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Textitis is a growing concern ‘TEXTITIS’ is a growing concern amongst a generation of phone a nd iPa d users. Doctors say swollen and a c hing finge rs a re be ing caused from texting and excessive use of electronic devices and is leading to cases of arthritis in younger people. Arthritis, inflammation and joint stiffness usually affects only older people. While there are several causes for osteoarthritis, the de ge ne ra tive form of the condition is often caused by general wear and tear. R he uma tology e xpe rts say gaming and texting can c a us e tw o proble ms in

hands. There is the immediate problem of the overuse of tendons from the thumb to the forearm. Then there is the overuse of the c a rpo-me ta c a rpa l joint a t the ba s e of the thumb which can lead to a clicking or cracking sensation due to ligament strain w hic h c a n le a d to os teoarthritis in later years. Several other ailments are already being linked to new technology such as texter’s ne c k (pa in in the ne c k caused by looking down at the screen for too long) and s e lfie e lbow (c a us e d by continually stretching your arm out to take a photo).

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. This week a reader has asked the doctor about his blood test results: DEAR Doctor, For some years I’ve been under treatment for high blood pressure and recently I’ve been having trouble keeping it under control. My GP sent me for blood tests and the results said my triglycerides were very high, twice as much as they should be, but he didn’t explain what that means, just said that could be what’s sending my blood pressure up and told me to go on a diet and get some exercise. Could you please explain what they are, what they do and why I need to lower them? I’d also appreciate some detailed advice on ‘diet and exercise.’ The doctor replied - High blood pressure is a chronic complaint which usually shows no symptoms to begin with but can cause problems in various internal organs such as the heart and kidneys over time. Treatment consists of an adequate, balanced, low in salt diet, regular moderate exercise (a 50 minute walk

five days per week or 50-60 minutes swimming three of four days per week) and medication. This is often enough to keep blood pressure under control but sometimes it can remain a problem. If this is the case, you should see a specialist in Internal Medicine to rule out certain causes which may need more specific treatment. In your case, your triglycerides are high which has nothing to do with your high blood pressure levels but can usually be controlled with a low-fat diet and by avoiding alcohol. High triglyceride levels are dangerous as they are a cardiovascular risk and can increase the chance of suffering a heart attack. Diet is the most important thing to change. Follow a diet low in fat and sugar, rich in vegetables, fruit and fish. Red meat should be avoided and swapped for white meat. Food should be boiled or grilled. You should avoid drinking too much alcohol and fizzy drinks.

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Overwhelming generosity By Keith Baker THE President of Cancer Care Javea Lynwen Buntrock and some of their members were invited to take a sneak preview of the progress being made at Jalon Valley Help’s new Drop-in Centre in Alcalali. Whilst there is still much to do in readiness for the formal opening in September, JVH volunteers were quick to show their visitors around and to bring them up to date in terms of the various services currently provided by the charity. Discussions quickly focused on Jalon Valley Help’s support to the sick and needy in the Marina Alta (and beyond), and in particular the charity’s respite, rehabilitation and end-of-life care resource within the Fontilles Complex which is situated in the Vall de Laguar. This initiative by Jalon Valley Help has, since its inception, been heavily oversubscribed and regularly provides multiple patients with care. It was during these discussions that Lynwen quietly slipped a cheque for €20,000 into the hand of Elaine Horton, President of Jalon Valley Help, who quickly informed the shocked JVH volunteers of

CANCER CARE: Making a big difference to Jalon Valley Help. Cancer Care’s generosity. In thanking the members of Cancer Care Elaine commented, “This sum of money is overwhelming and all of us at Jalon Valley Help are so very grate-

ful for Cancer Care’s generosity. These monies will be ‘ring fenced’ to Fontilles and will allow JVH to provide assistance to the sick and needy and their families in the darkest of

days. The number of requests for admission is growing and in particular the number of cancer referrals to us is increasing by the day. I know that those who benefit from the care we

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GENEROUS DONATION: Handing over the new equipment.

Ambulance updated By Keith Baker AN ambulance has had its equipment updated, thanks to the generosity of TeuladaMoraira Lions Club. The value of the new equipment is more than €9,700. The new state-of-the-art portable defibrillator unit cost €6,897 and a specialised evacuation chair €937.75. A new ambulance bed costing €1,928.74 is also on order and will go into service as soon as it arrives. During the 12-month period to June 30, 2016, total

donations made by T M Lions to their various charitable and local community projects had, for the first time, broached the €30,000 mark whilst, in addition, separate provision has been made to help fund a number of new projects currently ‘in the pipeline.’ This increase in the T M Lions welfare budget is due, in no small part, to the increasingly important contribution made by the Club’s fundraising shop, The Lion’s Den (located a couple of doors along from Letters R Us, beneath the Pepe La Sal

Jazz Festival schedule confirmed THE timetable for the second Denia Jazz Festival has now been announced by Culture councillor Rafa Carrio. The festival commences on August 4 with a concert by saxophonist Ernesto Aurignac. He will be performing in a quartet alongside guitarist Ivan Cebrian, bassist Ruben Carles, and drummer Juanma Nieto. They will be performing a selection of jazz standards. On August 11 jazz vocalist Sylvia Howard will be accompanied by pianist Federico Mazzanti, bassist Oscar Cuchillo and drummer Simone Zaniol. On August 18 there will be the Potato Head Jazz band with a collection of music and entertainment. The finale is August 25 when saxophonists Ray Gelato and Enric Peidro will accompany their rhythm section in US-inspired Dixieland jazz. All concerts begin at 10.30pm and tickets can be purchased online or on the day, although there will be a discount for online purchases. JAZZ FESTIVAL: Tickets can be purchased online or on the day.

supermarket in the Centro Comercial, Moraira, as well as the superb group of volunteers who give their time to staff The Den and whose hard work has made it such a success). Any readers who have any good quality clothing, (nonelectrical) household items, etc which are surplus to requirements and which they would be willing to donate to The Lion’s Den then please contact The Den’s General Manager, Ken Langridge (tel: 966 492 037), who will be delighted to hear from you.

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Colour and Light By Keith Baker FOR the whole of the month of August, the Painting for Pleasure Art Group from El Rafol d’Almunia in the Orba valley is holding its hugely popular annual exhibition in Calpe’s Casa de Cultura, called ‘Colour and Light.’ If you like art, beautiful silk paintings and textiles, you’ll want to come and see the show, which begins with an opening night party on Thursday, August 4, from 7pm to 9pm. All are welcome. Eleven British and Spanish artists will be showing around 60 works in all media and with a huge variety of styles and subjects from flamenco to floral, landscape and seascape to still life and more. The exhibition runs from August 4 - 30, and is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 10pm. There will often be the opportunity to meet one of the artists and buy cards and prints as well as original art. The Calpe Casa de Cultura is on Avenida Masnou, a short walk from the sea. There is parking on the street before it as well as in the underground car park.

ANNUAL EXHIBITION: Just one of around 60 pieces on display.

All made by hand THE Craft Fair in Calpe’s old tow n s ta rte d e a rlie r this month w ith a mode s t 10 stalls. Each one of those stalls is a genuine craft stall, however, with a man or woman there who makes everything on the stall. Nothing importe d, nothing ma de in s ma ll factories, all made by hand and with attention to detail. Amata, the regional crafts association, hopes to gradually increase this number to 15 or so this year. It starts every evening at 7pm and goes on until late.

It’s right in the middle of the old town, on Calle de Libertad. There are four or five old and new restaurants nearby offering a choice of supper or just a little aperitif. For more information, call 639 979 678 a nd s pe a k t o Elvira in English. You can also look at some of the work on http://www.amata.es/Calp Sum16.html. Some of the participants will be there every day until September 11; others take turns and come only for one or two weeks.

An evening to look forward to THE opening concert of the 2016/2017 season, pr esent ed by Concer t s Cost a Bl anca, wi l l feature Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Schuberts’s ‘Unfinished’ Symphony No 8 and Mendelssohn’s ‘Italian’ Symphony No 4, and will be held at the Concert Hall (Auditori) of the Valencia Opera House (Reina Sofia) on Sunday September 25, 2016 at 7pm. Tickets cost €45 pp, and include bus and dinner afterwards at the Italian Restaurante Lambrusqueria in the Conde de Altea. For details go to www.concertscostablanca.com or email info@concertscostablanca.com.

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Receiving and giving By Keith Baker CHUMS (Friends of Charity) have now collected sufficient cash donations to enable them to start donating to other charities. Four members of CHUMS went to the Lidl store in La Nucia recently with two members of the staff of La Nucia Social Services, Anna and Rita, to buy groceries and chilled goods at a cost of €408 for their Food Bank. It was a joy to see them taking boxes of

foodstuffs from the shelves and loading up three trollies with food destined for 125 families on their registers. Anna sent for a van which whisked the food back to the Social Services cold store where the volunteers later had a guided tour. CHUMS would like to thank all their members for making this possible. If you would like more information about CHUMS (Friends of Charity) please phone Marilyn on 965 864 394.

Javea U3A barbecue ONE hundred members and guests of Javea U3A enjoyed a summer barbecue at Quo Vardis on Thursday evening (July 21). This was the first big event organised by events coordinator Shirley King - and it was voted a rip-roaring success! There was no shortage of freshly cooked food, including home-made burgers, sausages, ribs and spicy chicken followed by generous portions of apple crumble and ice-cream. After enjoying the food, washed down by their favourite tipples, guests danced the night away to the music of popular singer Matt Curtis. In his welcome speech, Javea U3A president Eric Atkins thanked Shirley and her band of helpers for putting on such an excellent event - and said he hoped to see another

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Lovely gift DOBLE AMOR, the association for the promotion of people with intellectual disabilities in Benidorm and the surrounding areas, has received a cheque for €5,000 from CaixaBanc for its Industrial Laundry, LIDA. Those attending the presentation ceremony included the councillor for Social Welfare, Angela Llorca, the Doble Amor vice president Jose Luis Calvo, Maria Isabel Mariana, manager, Luis Alfonso Munoz, centre director, Juan Jose Munera, director of LIDA and Guillermo Campos. The guests had previously toured the facility to learn for themselves about the work of the association.

HELP receives €500 donation SUMMER BBQ: A rip-roaring success. good turnout at the next big get-together, the annual barn dance in October. For full details of the barn dance and other Javea U3A activities, visit the website at www.u3ajavea.org.

ON Friday July 15 Candida Wright, President of HELP of Denia and Marina Alta, received the generous donation of €500 which had been raised by the Benitachell Charity Shop. She received the cheque from Karen Bruce-Lockhart of the Charity Shop.

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THE latest property sales figures for Spain are very encouraging and show more and more buyers are heading to Spain this year to buy their dream home. Driving the demand are low property prices which currently offer excellent value for money compared to prices back in 2007 when prices were around 40 per cent more expensive for the same property. Another important driver is the historically low interest rates available on bank mortgages and some banks are even offering fixed rate mortgages. Connectability to popular regions also helps sales and has never been better, driven by about 70 million tourists heading to Spain this year, flights are frequent and inexpensive.

DREAM HOMES: More buyers are heading to Spain. Spain’s motorways and toll roads are excellent and many tourists find it easier and more fun to drive down to the Costas. Mallorca and the Costas are burst-

ing at the seams with tourism not just those flying in but also the increase in cruise ship port visits: it seems everyone wants to visit Spain. For those lucky enough to buy a

Prices on the up By Eleanor Hawkins

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EUROSTAT has reported the greatest property price increase in Spain since the property bubble burst. The statistics office reported that prices of homes in Spain registered a year-on-year increase of 6.3 per cent during the first quarter of the year, the greatest since the third quarter of 2007 before the crisis hit the Spanish property market. During the last quarter of 2015 the price of property in Spain had registered a year-

on-year increase of 4.3 per cent, two decimal points below that of the previous quarter. There have actually been year-on-year increases registered now for eight quarters in a row (two years), following six consecutive years of market correction. In the euro zone, property prices registered a year-onyear increase of 3 per cent during the first three months of 2016, the greatest increase since the first quarter of 2008. The countries with data available and which registered the greatest increases in

POSITIVE MARKET: Property prices continue to rise.

price were Hungary (15.2 per cent), Austria (13.4 per cent) and Sweden (12.5 per cent) while Italy and Cyprus were at the other end of the scale, both registering 1.2 per cent falls in prices.

place in the sun the latest official property sales figures make positive reading for EWN readers looking to sell their property and real estate agents on the Costas and Mallorca.

The latest sales figures released confirm that around 36,000 homes were sold in the month of May 2016 in Spain. The official report also shows there was an increase of 26.7 per cent in sales of second hand homes or resale homes in May, compared to May 2015. There is also some good news for the construction industry as official figures show an increase of 12 per cent in new build homes sold in May compared to May 2015. The current top five foreign buyers of Spanish property in 2016 are: 1st UK, 2nd France, 3rd Germany, 4th Belgium and 5th Italy. All in all property sales in Spain continue to improve month on month and I’ll keep EWN readers informed throughout 2016 on how the market is performing. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. If you’re looking to buy or sell property in Spain contact John for professional advice email gk.ipad@me.com.

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JULY is now hot for all and very very hot for some. Plants, like humans and pets, are perspiring unless precautions are taken. And plants have other summer problems, unique to themselves. The soil or compost in which they are planted, especially in containers, can dry out in a day if in full sun. But despite that many container gardens on apartment terraces, balconies and window sills are thriving, as are shady patio gardens. Here are some tips for taking care of plants in the stifling summer heat: 1. Use the blind to shelter plants from the hot sun except for those that love the sun such as succulents and cacti. 2. Double or even treble watering compared to June. 3. Deadhead as flowers die to stimulate follow on flowering buds and flowers. 4. Mist spray plants in the early evening. Evergreen plants: 1. Mist spray leaves fortnightly and clean leaves with a beer and milk solution monthly. 2. Watch out for mealy bugs and

HERB GARDENS: Ideal for harvesting, decoration or their lovely aroma. scale and treat ASAP. 3. Watch out for drooping and falling leaves that could indicate under watering. 4. Watch out for the yellowing of leaves and white rings around the bottom of the trunks that could indicate overwatering. Herbs: 1. Ensure compost does not dry out.

2. Harvest herbs regularly to stimulate new growth. 3. If you can’t use all the new growth harvest it and dry or freeze for winter use or hang up bunches for decoration and the aroma therapeutic effect. 4. Move plants that were in full sun in the spring to semi shade. Fruit growing: many can be grown

successfully in containers. 1. Thin out excessive growth of grape vines. 2. Spray trees and vines monthly with a neem/propolis mix. 3. Double or even triple the watering. 4. Give a monthly general feed. 5. Thin out fruit to increase size of those left on the trees.

Vegetable growing: Many can be grown in containers on the ground, on a growing table or in window boxes hung on end or inside walls. 1. Ensure composts are damp at all times. 2. Dust fruit vegetable plants with yellow sulphur powder every two weeks. 3. Give leaf vegetables a fortnightly rich in nitrogen feed 4. Mist spray climbing beans weekly. A timely project or two: 1. Install a mini water feature with a mini recirculating solar pump. 2. Buy a solar cooker kit from www.alsol.es. 3. Buy a mini composter from www.wigglywigglers.co.uk. These two addresses are included in the ‘Useful addresses and sources of information’ included at the back of ‘Apartment gardening Mediterranean Style’. You can find a description of the full contents of the book in the ‘Our Books’ section of our website www.gardenspain.com. We look forward to seeing more signs of apartment gardens, even green jungles as we walk or drive through today’s coastal concrete jungle. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com July 2016.

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Don’t throw away leftover citrus fruit peelings! By Simon Russell CITRUS is the major crop fo r u s in th is p art o f t he world, you may even have your own orange or lemon tre e s in y o u r g ard en or smallholding. There are plenty of uses for the leftovers. Try th es e s u g g e s tions . Remember citrus fruits also in clu d e g rap efru it, k u mquats and tangerines.

• K umqua t pe e l ma ke s good marmalade. Cook the soft peel with sugar-water until it makes a syrup and the n proc e e d a s pe r your usual marmalade recipe. • Lemon peel can be used to infus e te a , a dde d to washing water for a fresh s me ll or e ve n a s a body scrub. • Fresh lemon peel can be candied or added to cocktails. • Orange peel added to a bow l of brow n s uga r is s uppos e d to ke e p it from getting lumpy.

Any citrus peel can be used to freshen up your microwave or dishwasher.”

• Similar to lemon fresh orange peel can be candied or added to your favourite cocktails or soft drink. • Grapefruit also makes good marmalade and can also be used to brighten up a sal ad, t hough f or l ooks only.

USEFUL PEELINGS: There are plenty of useful ways to use leftover peelings.

• Any citrus peel can be used to freshen up your microwave or dishwasher. • I n t he gar den when composted it helps the pile degr ade f ast er and sm el l better. • It can also remove tar from shoes and other stubborn stains.

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Decluttering your living room MORE space means a more relaxed environment and some easy actions can make all the difference. Try these to see real improvement. • Hide away visible wiring where you can from lamps, extension cords, TVs etc. You’ve probably grown used to them but they will improve things if you can hide them away. • Don’t overdo things like throws, cushions and so on, just leave out the functional minimum. • Don’t just dump stuff on the coffee table, make sure things have a home elsewhere. • Get rid of any seating you don’t use or don’t like. Chairs take up lots of valuable floor space. • Use your lighting wisely; do you need table lamps and ugly floor lamps if you have good ceiling lighting? Use your common sense when shopping. Avoid impulse buying, try and think where it will go and whether it will be in the way. Is it something functional? Try and have a place for things and make sure everyone who uses the living room knows where that is, including the remote control.

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AND RELAX: Improving your living room will provide a more serene space.

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Remaining free of Growing medicinal injury when moving plants at home heavy objects IF you don’t move heavy objects on a day-to-day basis, chances are on the odd occasion when you have to, such as moving house or buying furniture, you will be doing it wrong. People who make a living out of carrying and lifting things, such as furniture re-

movers, have a few rules they follow to avoid injury: • Take your time, think about where you are going before moving something. Measure spaces before trying to get something through that doorway or up those stairs. • Use your legs for lifting, never your back. Bend your

knees, keep your back straight and then lift. • Never lift things above chest height unless you have to. This is dangerous and likely to lead to strains. • Think about what equipment you can use to make the job easier. Again, the less lifting you do regularly, the less kit you are likely to have around that can help you. Trolleys, carts and straps (for grip) all help you get the job done. Think of yourself as well, gloves, hard hat, back braces and so on can all help. • Don’t do what you don’t think you’re capable of. Better to get a professional in other than damage the item you are moving, or yourself.

SOME plants are for looking at and some are for eating. There is a third type which is those with some medicinal qualities. Here are a few you should be able to grow even in a small garden or window box. • Aloe Vera is good for sunburn, so a good plant to have around for the Spanish summer. Grows best in direct sunlight. • Pe ppe rmint c a n h el p wi t h stomach upsets and makes your garden smell good. • Ginseng has been promoted by many as a ‘s upe rfood.’ It is supposed to be good for overall health and in particular the immune system. Many infuse it in tea. • Marigold helps relieve be e s tings a nd othe r ins e c t bite s . This thrives in any soil.

ALOE VERA: Great for soothing sunburn.

Before planting think of what common ailments you have that maybe you would want to find a more natural solution for. Of course, you should always consult your doctor if you have any serious illness but for minor ailments some plants are a great alternative to more conventional treatments.

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Bermuda: The Isle of Devils Somers and his crew must have been pleasantly surprised to find that Bermuda was in fact an island paradise.”

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.

WITH the eccentric English penchant for giving names to our houses - even though we have perfectly adequate street numbers - we decided as soon as we arrived in Spain, to christen our new home ‘Bermudez’. Far more exotic than plain 24. Being a fairly common name in Spain, people who do not know us and see the plaque, naturally assume that the occupants are Spanish. In fact it was named after the Spanish navigator Juan de Bermudez, who in 1503 or 1505 (historians are at slight odds here) discovered, en route from Cadiz to Mexico, the isles of Bermuda. Isles in the plural, because covering a total area of only 21 square miles, Bermuda is in fact a mini archipelago of 150 or so islands and islets.

ISLAND PARADISE: Bermuda, beautiful but surrounded by treacherous reefs. It is also where I lived and worked in the 70’s and where I met my present wife. In 1511 the name Bermuda first appeared on a map and although it was well known to Spanish and Portuguese navigators who occasionally

landed in order to replenish their food and water supplies, it was generally given a wide berth and inexplicably became known as The Isle of Devils. This was possibly because of the treacherous reefs sur-

rounding Bermuda, where many ships have come to grief over the centuries. The islands remained unclaimed and uncolonised therefore, for over a hundred years. Then in 1609 Admiral Sir

George Somers, aboard the flagship Sea Venture, became separated from his fleet en route to the James Town colony in Virginia during a violent storm, and was driven on to reefs off the east coast of Bermuda. It is thought that Shakespeare based his play The Tempest on this event. Somers and his crew, who all survived the storm, must have been pleasantly surprised to find that Bermuda was in fact an island paradise and able to sustain them in their 10 month long task to rebuild their ship – renamed Deliverance - and sail on to Virginia. Thus Bermuda became a crown colony and celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2009.

Malaria, mosquitoes and chickens John Smith Random thoughts... MALARIA is one of the greatest killers known to man and according to the World Health Organisation, there were an estimated 214 million cases diagnosed in 2015 with nearly 450,000 deaths caused by the disease which is transmitted by the bite of Anopheles mosquitoes infected with Plasmodium parasites. Now, according to a report in the specialist Malaria Journal co-authored by a Swedish scientist and a colleague from the university of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia they posit that th i s k i l l e r d i se a s e may b e cured by introducing live chickens into the household! Although this may appear as a rather far-fetched notion, it appears that chickens emit odours which

discourage mosquitoes from feeding on their blood and therefore, the birds need to be further examined to see whether they contain the secret of repelling the insects for humans. Currently, the use of mosquito nets, insecticides and anti-malaria tablets are the main sources of protection for those in vulnerable areas but whilst these help, the figures show that th e y are s imply not enough. Mosquitoes primarily use their sense of smell in o rd er to s ele c t suita ble host species and based on this fact, the researchers h a v e in v e s tig ate d w hic h smells the insects are both most and least attracted to through a series o f ex p e rime nts in Ethiopia where young children in particular are most at risk. They collected mosquitoes from inside and outside houses in three

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The ‘Playa in Marbella’ FOR six weeks, itvBe. will be following the life of former TOWIE star Elliott Wright with his family, fiancée Sadie and staff at Olivia’s restaurant which he launched last year. It would be easy to belittle the programme, aired on Wednesday July 20, especially as it faced criticism on social media of the voice over from comedian Tom Davis whose accent appears to have come via Bill Sykes in Oliver Twist. What can’t be denied is he shows the Costa del Sol is a vibrant area which welcomes new investment from the UK and reacts positively to help entrepreneurs who follow the rules of their host country. A great deal of the way the story unfolds will be due to editing of the hundreds of hours of film and the power of the director must never be underestimated as Elliott could be portrayed as a hero or zero, even though neither may be quite the true picture. This first week introduced viewers to Elliott and Sadie, members of staff (some didn’t last the first episode), together with Elliott’s mum, a successful restaurateur in her own right, and his father off camera who’s being treated for cancer. We know Olivia’s has survived its first year and is popular with expats along the coast. It doesn’t matter it’s not quite in Marbella, the ‘Playa from Cala’ hasn’t got the same ring! Let’s not criticise the show but applaud the young man for setting up a business and obtaining so much coverage for himself and the Costa del Sol (not Blanca as misreported in the Daily Mirror).

villages and discovered that whilst they seemed to be happy to bite quadrupeds and of course humans, t hey seem ed t o avoid chickens. The next step was to set traps in houses wi t h and without chickens and they discovered that those with chickens present at t r act ed f ar fewer mosquitoes. Whi l st t her e m ay be som e way st i l l t o go, as m osqui t oes becom e m or e r esi l i ent t o man-made repellents, it is just possible that ‘eau de Now we poulet’ may be a successful want to shield against mosquito bites. hear your views. If this is the case then one of the last great killer disYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE e a s e s m ay go t he way of - YOUR OPINION smallpox in the not too distant www.euroweeklynews.com future.

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ALL training should be based on the assumption that the dog does not reason and that he learns by association of ideas. For training purpose we try to create associations we want by reward. Reward: this can be applied in many ways depending on the individual animal and what has to be done. Although food is condemned by some, if applied correctly it can

be used, however, most dogs like to be fussed, petted and talked to in a friendly voice. Anything that a dog likes can be used as a reward. The end product is entirely dependent upon reward: a dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instinct plays a vital role. Most dog owners will never know or have any idea of the pleasure they are losing in not having a dog which is a faithful companion and partner.â&#x20AC;? The average dog owner does not have the haziest idea of the instincts inherent in the dog that he owns. Canine instincts vary in strength between different breeds and individuals of the same bred. All this can be explained by your trainer at question time. Within the family household it is

REWARD TIME: Food, if applied correctly, can be used.

common to find that a dog will link up with some members of the family but not others. A bully who rules by force may obtain implicit obedience, but at the loss of friendship and or affection often bordering on cruelty. Most dog

owners will never know or have any idea of the pleasure they are losing in not having a dog which is a faithful companion and partner. Dogs are not almost human and suffering can be caused by people who think they are. Human and ca-

nine social habits have many similarities. A dog will accept a human as a substitute for a canine and this willingness to accept a human makes him easier to train than most other animals.

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Chris and Kyla Little hope for dogs in Spain keep each other company House-sitting can be a win-win for both parties, free house and pet-sitting and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! To find a pet-sitter go to www.Housesit Match.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865 521508.

A DOG trainer and former TV show presenter, Borja Capponi, has spoken out on the matter of abandoned dogs in Spain and forecast that “while there is bullfighting, there is little hope for animals in Spain.” The trainer, who used to present Malas Pulgas, a pet show, on Cuatro TV channel has reported that he has tried to get back on television as he sees a need for dog owners to learn how to live with their pets and stop dumping them over minor issues which could be easily solved, but has been turned away by TV stations, which he claims told him: “pets aren’t fashionable at the moment.” And fashion is a big part of the problem, Capponi has said, as people choose pets for their looks and whether the

breed is currently fashionable or not rather than finding a type that suits their character and lifestyle. An estimated half a million dogs are abandoned per year in Spain, Refugiocan animal shelter in Valencia has said, and MINOR PROBLEMS: Dogs get dumped.

many due to minor problems which would have been easy to sort out. Shelter director Pilar de la Peña said: “people come to us to leave their dogs because they say they won’t stop pulling on the lead when they take them for walks or they have chewed a chair. Those are not reasons to abandon them!” “There’s a huge attitude problem in Spain regarding animals and it’s being ignored,” Capponi complained. He said politicians need to get involved and change the way pets are viewed, but explained he has a low opinion of socalled animalist parties which criticise and insult rather than teaching better ways of doing things.

Keeping your pet in good health with your vet if you’re not sure. • Most animals need regular exercise so get into the habit. It will help keep you fit as well as your animal. If your pet is beginning to gain weight think about the diet and exercise. Cats in particular may find themselves being fed by well-meaning neighbours as well as yourself. Of course, your vet should always be the first stop if you have any health concerns for your pet. However, you can take positive steps to avoid the problems arising in the first place.

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BEST BUDDIES: Chris and Kyla. KYLA the Alsatian was an only dog for five years keeping guard of the villa and taking care of her human family. Then the family found an abandoned puppy in their neighbourhood and decided they had to save him. Enter Chris. There were concerns how Kyla, who was usually jealous of other dogs, would react to a small interloper in her home. However, they were more concerned about the puppy’s wellbeing as he was malnourished with protruding ribs. So they adopted him and managed a careful introduction to Kyla. At first they kept Chris in a separate part of the kitchen where he would have company for much of the day. From there he could go into his own area of the garden and he could rest to build strength. Naturally they took him to the local vet’s to monitor his progress carefully. After two weeks he had gained weight, his eyes were more alert and he was looking much better and sleeping less during the day. His curiosity began to get the better

of him, and one time when the door to living room was left open he slipped through and found the sofa. Kyla was on the sofa and immediately noticed him. Everyone was suddenly worried about how she would react. She eased her way down and went over to examine him. He was tiny by comparison to her and still a little frail. She started to lick him and nurture him, and they became friends. For Chris’ sake the family keep the dogs at home when they go on holiday. He needs stability, and Kyla likes to look after him. House-sitters feed and water the dogs and make sure all is well in the home while the family holiday. The dogs take care of each other. House-sitting can be a winwin for both parties, free house and pet-sitting and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! Register now for a 20 per cent off introductory offer using coupon code PERFECT20. To find a house pet-sitter go to www.House sitMatch.com.

THIS is obviously quite a big subject to cover in depth. However, there are a few simple guidelines that will ensure you do what you can to avoid poor pet health. • Talk to your vet about your pet’s diet. There are a lot of misconceptions about what animals can and can’t eat. What is a treat for us may be harmful to your pet, such as feeding your dog chocolate. Don’t let your pet’s begging and pleading lead to you overfeeding an animal. Their food should contain all the necessary nutrients. Shop bought foods may seem unappealing to us but they may well be healthier for your pet than the foods we enjoy so don’t be tempted to ‘share’ your food with them • Make sure your home itself is a safe environment for the animals. Pesticides, wiring and even some houseplants can all be dangerous for your pets. Check

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Dumb sayings Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WHY do people ask such stupid questions or say dumb things? Like when you bump your head, some smart arse always pipes up ‘Mind your head!’ Err too late; I needed that information 10 seconds before, not 10 seconds after! Or ‘this goes without saying...’ Then they say it. One of my favourites is when someone starts a sentence, ‘With all due respect...’ then you know they are not going to be the least respectful. How about ‘I don’t mean to be rude but ...’ oh you so know they are going to be rude. ‘Just between us...’ ha ha, not a chance mate. ‘It will only take a moment...’ 20 minutes later I’m still standing there like a lemon. ‘To be completely honest...’ now that one really worries me because it makes me think the rest of what they said wasn’t!! Someone once said to me ‘for the most part.’ What does that even mean? Oh how about, ‘At the end of the day.’ I always finish that when someone says it by saying ‘you go to bed.’ They then say ‘what?’ and I say, ‘at the end of the day

you go to bed’ and stare at them. Security at airports. I know they do a great job but some of the questions they are just repeating to every single person that they see like ‘Have you had your suitcase with you at all times’? I know I should just say yes but sometimes I’m just forced to say ‘No it was in the loft for 11 months.’ How about when people phone you up and ask questions and finish up by asking your name. You give it to them and then they say ‘Can you spell it?’ Of course I can spell it, it’s my name. I’ve had it for 67 years and I’d be some kind of fool if I couldn’t spell it. Oh sorry what you meant was will I spell it for you. Sure I will. The English have an amazing knack of irony and sarcasm which sometimes just doesn’t translate especially to Americans. For instance I was in a bar in Miami with a crowd of friends and the waitress dropped a tray of glasses. We did what all good Brits would do. We all cheered and clapped and shouted ‘ladies and gentleman, a big hand for the juggler!!’ whilst the Americans just looked at us like we were nuts. I mean how stupid is that? Why would you cheer and clap? But we all do it. So remember: If at first you don’t succeed... skydiving is probably not the sport for you... to be honest!

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Hitching a ride 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.

UNWANTED PASSENGERS: Are unlikely to attack unless they feel threatened. DISTRACTIONS when driving are a major cause of traffic related incidents, from drowsiness, using your mobile, tuning your radio, to talking to other vehicle occupants. Many of those distractions can be dealt with easily, but others can be so far out of our control, they become an even bigger danger. What do we do when an insect enters our car, especially if we start to panic the insect, such as a wasp, might actually attack us? If an insect enters your vehicle, first and foremost, the advice is do not panic. Even though there is a fear and a risk, insects like wasps do not normally attack unprovoked and so remaining calm may reassure your insect passenger that you are not posing any kind of threat. Outside of vehicles, the most time wasps will sting is when they feel under attack, such as when people wave their arms around trying to deflect it. This action not only confuses the wasp, it too starts to feel threatened

and panics, resulting in a defensive attack. Remain calm and tell other occupants to do the same, keep your eyes on the road and keep driving as you look for a safe place to pull over. Simply opening windows when the vehicle is moving will not usually work, the force of the wind will blow the insect back inside. Although, if your vehicle is travelling slowly, this is a more realistic option. An insect in the car is not actually considered an emergency, so the hard shoulder of the motorway is not the place to stop and you should wait for the next service station. On any other road, the normal rules for stopping will apply, find a location that is both safe and convenient and does not cause problems for other road users. Once stopped open the window and doors if safe to do so and the insect should leave on its own accord. For more news and articles visit www.n332.es or search N332 on Facebook.

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Can Community hire members? In line with several recent questions about Communities and money, we have in our building two owners who are retired people who take care of the gardens and do odd jobs around the place. We voted at the AGM several years ago to engage them in exchange for not paying their Community fees. Some members have now raised the question: Is this legal? S.D. (Costa del Sol) No, it’s not legal, unless they are registered with Spain’s Social Security system as self-employed workers who pay monthly contributions of about €250 into the system. Further, the Community must show any payments to them on its books, with the

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appropriate withholding tax paid into the Tax Agency. Your operation seems to harm nobody but Spain’s strict labour and employ-

ment regulations require anyone working must pay into the system. This means your Community is guilty of employing ‘black’ workers outside the tax system and this could draw substantial penalties of €3,000 for each unregistered worker.

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

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What to do in the event of an emergency IT’S all very well having a list of local numbers to call in the event of an emergency, but when you may well be in the grip of panic, confusion, injury or fear, it’s best to have a basic understanding of all the processes involved. This helps ensure that a difficult situation is not made worse by any un-

necessary mix-ups, time-delays or other problems that could easily be avoided. The following steps will provide you with a brief summary of what to do should you find yourself in certain emergency situations while in Spain.

When a death occurs Although it’s everybody’s worst nightmare, waking up or coming home to discover the death of a loved one is a tragic situation that calls upon you to be strong and keep your wits together. First call the Local Police on 092 and say “my husband/wife/partner is dead” in Spanish (“Mi marido/mujer/pareja esta muerto”), followed by “I live in ...” (“Vivo en…”) If your loved one was under medical supervision also call the doctor who was treating them. If the police were called they will normally call a doctor themselves to issue a death certificate. Unless the police keep the body (due to suspicious circumstances or a road accident), then you next need to call a funeral director. They will send undertakers who will require the full ID of the deceased. Beware ‘ambulance chasers’ who might try and pretend to be undertakers and ask politely for an ID representing the funeral directors you contacted. The doctor or funeral director will be able to direct you to the nearest civil registry where you must register the death within 24-hours, with the funeral or cremation to normally be held in 24-48 hours. If the body is to be repatriated you must tell the attending doctor and ensure that the passport is kept with the body.

SERIOUS INJURY: Call the emergency services on 112 or 061.

When a death occurs the doctor or funeral director

will be able to help you with registration of death.

When there’s a break in There are two types of break in, a burglary that takes place when you are out, and one which occurs when you are still at home, perhaps unknown to the thieves. If you return home to find that you have been burgled, then call 902 102 112 to report a

BREAK IN: Make a ‘denuncia.’

crime, known as making a ‘denuncia.’ You can say “I need you to send a police car, I have been robbed” (“necesito una patrulla, han entrado en mi casa a robar”) or “I live in ...” (“Vivo en…”). Bear in mind that for insurance purposes and to ease the police process, you should be able to prove that certain valuables have been stolen by producing a receipt. If you are at home and realise your home is being broken into then it is imperative that you stay quiet and contact the emergency services on 112 immediately. Tell them “I am at home and someone has broken in” (“Estoy en casa y hay un intruso”), “I live in ...” (“Vivo en…”).

In the event of injury Should you or a family member or friend suffer a serious injury at home the first thing to do is call the emergency services on 112 or 061 and say “I need an ambulance” (“Necesito una ambulancia”) and “I live in” (“Vivo en…”). If your own doctor speaks English and Spanish and is able to come out in the event of emergencies then it will be worthwhile to contact them too, as they may be able to give the ambulance team valuable advice about your medications or allergies. Hospitals must treat you in the event of a serious emergency, regardless of your financial or insurance situation, so put such thoughts to one side and concentrate on getting help. If you are on the road then asking people or taxis for an ‘urgencias’ will see you directed to a hospital emergency clinic or casualty ward. Remember always carry identification with you and your EHIC if you have one.

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“Telling people at a dinner party you drive a Nissan Almera is like telling them you’ve got the ebola virus and you’re about to sneeze.” Some might say...

A RECORD appreciation of value has been noted in the collector car market as classic supercars command far higher prices second hand than they did new. Porsche specialist dealers have confirmed 2016 911 R models now fetch upwards of €1 million, despite retailing in the US for just $185,000 (€168,000). The 911 R is something of a special case as only 991 models were ever built (a reference to the generation’s internal code) and so

it carries an air of exclusivity and rarity. It is thought unlikely that rampant motoring enthusiasts are behind the price surge as the collector car market is becoming more and more saturated with speculators who consider acquiring limited editions to be a sound investment rather than fulfilling a childhood dream. Indeed while it’s been suggested that a 911 is a more worthy investment than a London flat, the Carrera 2.7 RS is the granddaddy of appreciation, with

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prices climbing a staggering 700 per cent in just a decade. In 2004 a 1973 model would set a buyer back around €92,000 (adjusted for inflation) but today a second-hand purchase would command a lavish €710,000 and be considered a bargain. Bear in mind that’s for a standard model and rarer, more lightweight or historically intriguing models can fetch far higher sums. Recently a 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 with less than

5,000 miles on the clock went on sale for €101,000. The lucky buyer will benefit from cruise control, an electric sunroof, Blaupunkt cassette player, and graphic equaliser, as well as the original jack, toolkit and handbook. Not to mention the kind of pristine interior that comes with a car being driven an average of only 143 miles a year for 31 years. Motorheads will surely hope that whoever buys the model will be a true aficionado and not simply another investment banker trying to upgrade his portfolio.

CLASSIC SUPERCAR: The Porsche 911 R.

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Summer in gear FANS of Top Gear are in for a summer treat as the show returns in a live format to liven up motoring events across the UK. The show itself is on a break but the renowned stunt team will tour across Britain dazzling spectators with new cars and eye-popping skills. Key events will be the Carfest North festival in Cheshire this weekend from July 29-31, the Ignition Festival at Glasgow’s SECC from August 5-7, and the exclusive Beaulieu Supercar Weekend in Hampshire on August 20 and 21. There will be a total of 11 live action days with the stunt team’s participation expected to draw a total of 120,000 fans as stunt driver Paul Swift promises a brand new motoring line up for those lucky enough to attend.

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SPEEDY PIT STOP: The record-breaking Red Bull Racing team. MORE than any other passion, motoring has the potential for the weird, wacky and radically extreme, as shown in these bizarre record-breaking endeavours. In 2009 Michele Pilia of Italy managed to perform a side wheelie on two wheels for an astonishing 371km. In Finland Janne Laitinen managed to clock up 336km/h racing across the Gulf of Bothnia on ice. A slightly different record was achieved in the UK in 2012 by Colin Furze who

tested a motorised pram at a baby-blasting 86km/h. A reversing record is oddly held by the Nissan Leaf which stunt magician Terry Grant managed to conjure up the Goodwood Hill backwards for a mile in just 97 seconds. That timescale pales in comparison, however, to the record set by the Red Bull Racing team who stormed through a pit stop in the 2013 American Grand Prix in a spectacular 1.92 seconds.

Welcome to the fourth dimension LAUDED as the ‘third industrial revolution’ 3D printing is already with us, having a powerful impact on the healthcare and architecture industries, but its impact is yet to be fully felt in the motoring world. Jaguar Land Rover technicians now claim they can print a full-size 22-inch wheel in only hours, a process that previously took 10 days using clay modelling,

and is done far more accurately using 3D technology. At present 3D printing is restricted to engineering and design rather than fullscale production and experts believe that the first encroachment of the technology into mass production territory will come through niche, personalised adaptations demanded by the luxury market.

Though it’s probably too early to get excited about, even 3D printing is something of yesterday’s news as a 4D version of the technology is already being tested. In the not-so-distant future 4D car printing could see vehicles being printed out by computers and programmed to adapt and change form over time to deal with various mechanical faults or difficult terrains.

LATE LEARNERS: Many delay driving until older.

ALMOST half of all new learner drivers in the UK are more than 25-years-old, a startling statistic that suggests that the old days of teenage driving kicks are well and truly of the past. Only 34 per cent of current learners are in the traditional 17-20 age bracket, with the figures declining significantly in the past decade. Many of the older learners cite obstructive costs and other commitments as the key reasons they didn’t get on the road at an earlier age, a reasonable assessment given huge insurance premiums and driving lesson fees. The drawback is that many over 25s are considerabl y m or e wor r i ed about t he pr ocess t han t hei r younger counterparts, juggling jobs and family responsibilities while learning or often being forced to learn to secure a new position.

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Sporting Alfas secure win SPORTING ALFAS stay at the top of ECCL 1 with a decisive victory over the unbeaten Madrid Star Cricket Club. Winning the toss and inviting SACC to bat Madrid Star made a quick break through when Wright fended one off from left arm quick bowler Cheema and was caught. Algar played a majestic innings and reached his 50 off only 47 balls, then threw it away wafting at a long hop, out for 53. New man Bhati played himself in nicely before raining carnage on the Madrid attack, opener Laundon then followed Algar’s style with a disastrous shot from replacement bowler Waheed, out for 27. Perfect timing for Skipper Muñoz to join the fun, he and Bhati really piled on the runs until Muñoz, allegedly, middled one into his pads and was disappointed to be given out LBW for 51. K Perman walked in and out finding

Cheema a bit quick, closely followed by Roper, who also blamed temporary blindness for his demise. Two ducks with Bhati standing on 76 and the total at 223 saw SACC fail to take advantage of the last eight overs to reach maximum batting points. With Cheema bowled out Alfas took complete advantage of the tired Madrid bowlers and smashed a further 66 runs with Bhati ending his debut on 108 and Mohib striking a maximum four times in his 27 run innings. 289 for six, now the game begins for Sporting Alfas Bowlers. Ropers first ball disappeared to the boundary, but the next five flew by the bat at a good pace, Roper and Mohib then bowled a brilliant spell and reduced the Madrid team to 23 for four from the first 10 overs. Tiring quickly the lads carried on in the 38 degree heat but only took one more wicket in what was a fantastic effort

from both Openers with Mohib coming out on top with four for 13 from his seven over stint and Roper bravely finishing his nine overs and claiming one for 40 Madrid taking advantage of the drained quick bowler. Over to the never ageing and always up for it Paul Taylor, Rizwan had read the script well and after belting 26 runs from his 38 balls decided Taylor should be taught a lesson and spanked Paul’s first ball straight to gully like a red balloon. A brave rear guard was required but the truth is if the first batsmen cannot get runs then the tail should not be left with a mammoth task and other than a few mighty hard strikes from Madrid Stars quicky Cheema the innings fizzled out with only 92 runs on the scoreboard. Taylor ending with three for 25, K Perman one for 11. A magnificent win for SACC by 197 runs.

Michel wins MoJo Cup ON Friday July 15 Montgo Golf Society played a stableford competition at Oliva Nova for the MoJo Cup, kindly sponsored by John Costigan. John moved back to the UK several years ago but has continued his sponsorship of this lovely trophy ever since. Hopefully one day we will be able to entice him back to Spain to present the trophy in person, in the meantime all were grateful for his continued support and the excellent prize table he provided. Oliva Nova continues to be in excellent condition, and with the recent rain showers taking some of the fire out of the greens today’s scoring was really impressive. In first place, and winner of the MoJo Cup, was Swiss member Michel Grin with a terrific 41 points off 7.4. In second place, with a score that would have won most competitions, was Penny Barden with 39 points off 15.3. Third place went

to another one of the International members, Wolfgang Schuster, with 38 points off 16.4, whilst John Day and Nigel Siddall, also with 38 points, missed out on the prizes on countback. 38 points and no prize, it’s a tough old school at Montgo!!!! There were three nearest the pin prizes, with Robin Thatcher taking the 3rd, and Arthur Burrows winning both the 16th and nearest the pin in two shots on the 18th. Arthur and Michel completed a good day by scoring the only two’s on the day for Montgo balls. Next event is on July 29, when they will be playing a stableford competition at Oliva Nova, sponsored by Robin Thatcher. Guests are welcome subject to availability and a current handicap certificate, and should register by visiting the website at www.montgogolfsociety.net and completing an online booking form.

Racing legend passes away OUTSTANDING amateur jockey John Thomas McNamara, who rode more than 600 winners in his career, has died aged just 41, three years after he was paralysed in a fall at the 2013 Cheltenham Festival. Born in Limerick in 1975, McNamara saw some terrific successes including riding Rith Dubh to victory at the 2002 National Hunt Chase and Spot The difference to glory in the 2005 Cross Country Chase. He forged a successful longterm partnership with owner JP McManus and was well regarded by his peers and supporters. In 2013 during the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup held at Cheltenham, McNamara, riding locally trained Galaxy Rock, fell at the first

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL: The scene of McNamara’s triumphs and tragedy. fence fracturing his neck. He was airlifted out and underwent treatment in England for 15 months before returning to Ireland in a wheelchair. On July 26 he died at home after suffering complications leaving behind a wife and three children. He’s described as a

fighter to the very last and was establishing himself as a trainer in recent years despite his injury and was one of a few amateur jockeys to have more victories than many professionals. He leaves a legacy as a racing hero, true friend and family man who’ll be sorely missed.

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Froome and Hamilton complete ‘Great’ British double success 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 there has been some terrific sporting action over the last week and there’s plenty more to come. • CYCLING: Last Sunday, brilliant Chris Froome (team Sky) became the first British rider and the eighth of all-time, to win the Tour de France three times. Fellow Brit Adam Yates (4th) took the young rider award while Mark Cavendish won four stages. Froome’s team-mate, Spain’s Mikel Landa, joined 214 riders in the 2,103 mile race. • MOTORSPORT: The Hungarian Grand Prix was won (lamentably) for the fifth time by Lewis Hamilton; Nico Ros-

berg was second and Daniel Ricciardo third. Hamilton is now six points clear of Rosberg (192-186) in the driver’s championship. On Sunday, it’s the German F1 from Hockenheim. • GOLF: The last major tournament of 2016, the US PGA, starts today in New Jersey, while the women’s British Open is underway at Woburn. • CRICKET: Hopefully England won the second Test at Old Trafford! Alastair Cook (105) and Joe Root (a majestic 264, the highest individual knock on the ground since 1964) guided England to a first innings total of 589-8 declared. It was Cook’s 29th hundred (in 130 Tests) and he’s now level with the great Sir Don Bradman (29 in just 29 matches). Pakistan were dismissed for 198 before England batted again, setting the tourists a huge total for victory. The third Test is at Edgbaston from August 3-7. Virat Kohli has become the first Indian to hit a double Test cen-

tury outside his own country, doing so in the West Indies, and the inaugural women’s League starts this weekend at Leicester. • SAILING: In Portsmouth, Britain’s America’s Cup campaign got off to a great start under Ben Ainslie. The four-time Olympic champion won two of the first three races with his Land Rover BAR team to take the lead with 26 points. •HORSE RACING: Frankie Dettori hopes to ride his 3,000th career winner this week at Goodwood and Francesca Cumani, daughter of Newmarket trainer Luca, will be the new face of ITV racing next year. •FOOTBALL: England have appointed Sam Allardyce as manager on a two-year contract. His first game in charge is a friendly against Slovakia on September 1. David Moyes is Sunderland’s new boss and FA Chairman Greg Dyke has quit. Celtic came back from a goal down to beat Gibraltar’s part-

timers Lincoln Red Imps 3-1 on aggregate in a Champions League qualifier. The Buoys played Astana last night in another qualifier. Hearts and Hibs are out of the Europa League but Aberdeen, West Ham and Cork are still in and play tonight in qualifying games. • BOXING: Ex-Norwich striker and now a middleweight fighter Leon McKenzie (38) will face Jahmaine Smyle in London on November 12 and former Irish light-middleweight Des Rea has died aged 72. • DARTS: Michael Van Gerwen retained the World Matchplay title, beating 15-time champion Phil ‘the Power’ Taylor in the final. • ENGLAND WORLD CUP WINNERS On Saturday, 50 years ago to the day (July 30, 1966) England won the World Cup, beating West Germany 4-2 after extratime at Wembley with a Geoff Hurst hat-trick. Under manager Alf Ramsey,

England began with a 0-0 draw against Uruguay in Group One before Mexico and France were both defeated 2-0. Bobby Charlton and Roger Hunt scored against the Mexicans while Hunt netted twice against the French. In the quarter-finals, a Hurst header saw off 10 man Argentina who had Antonio Rattin sent-off before Bobby Charlton scored twice in a 2-1 semi-final victory over Eusebio’s Portugal. With quality players like Franz Beckenbauer, Helmut Haller, Uwe Seeler and Sigi Held, the Germans were favourites to win the final. Indeed, Haller fired them in front on 13 minutes after a poor header by Ray Wilson, but Hurst nodded in the equaliser six minutes later from Bobby Moore’s free-kick. After some tense and nervy moments at both ends, England went in front on 77 minutes through Martin Peters. But with

Swiss referee Gottfried Dienst ready to call time, Wolfgang Weber struck a dramatic 89th minute equaliser to take the game into extra-time. The England players (and fans) were gutted but Ramsey’s men raised their game and although controversy surrounded Hurst’s 101st minute ‘over the line’ effort that put England 3-2 ahead from Alan Ball’s cross, there was nothing wrong with the striker’s hat-trick goal in the dying seconds which sealed a famous victory, prompting commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme to shout out: “Some people are on the pitch - they think it’s all over - it is now”. A crowd of 96,924 attended the final with 32 million watching on TV. England’s victorious 1966 team was: Banks; Cohen, Wilson, Stiles, J Charlton, Moore, Ball, Hunt, Hurst, R Charlton, Peters. * I wonder if we’ll ever say this again: England World champions at football?