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What do you do? A QUICK-WITTED coach driver saved the day as a kamikaze car driver almost took out her vehicle and its 55 occupants as they made their way towards Malaga from Almeria. See page 2

Fall from grace THE recession which hit Spain in 2008, when the real estate bubble burst, was particularly tough in Almeria, provincial data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) has revealed. See page 7

Trial underway A JURY has the daunting task this week of determining the truth behind the case of the so-called ‘dinghy of death’

which saw a number of African migrants disappear at sea during a storm in December 2014. See page 10

Legalise it By Matt Ford Controversy surrounding construction of the high speed AVE train line past Cuevas de Almanzora shows no sign of abating, with residents up in arms over the location chosen for an endangered species reserve. Up to 270 families, most in the hamlet of Los Lobos, expect to be told on Monday their land will be forcibly taken. Village spokesman Serafin Garcia said his neighbour “doesn’t know if they will steal an orange grove or his house.” EWN has been following the story since 2011, when it was

announced a protected area would be created for the population of spur-thighed tortoise. Initial space outlined was vetoed after complaints from 131 farmers who would have to cede land currently cultivating citrus fruits, olives and lettuce. In 2015, a second proposal revealed the situation for the local community was far worse. The boundaries of the reserve had indeed been moved, but the new space occupies an area including farmland and family homes, farmhouses, and commercial greenhouses. Protests led politicians to promise an alternative but a

year on nothing’s been done. Residents are expecting letters confirming forced expropriation of land to be delivered by September 26. Last week, officials from rail administrators ADIF appeared at the site, placing stakes around the boundaries of the future reserve further infuriating

residents, particularly those of Los Lobos. Homeowners don’t know how much of their land will be taken. Mr Garcia added ruefully: “We have no problem with the tortoises or the AVE, just the measures that will leave us without a future.”

OWNERS of 10 illegal homes in Albox are celebrating as the council has signed documents which will make them the first in Andalucia to have their situation legalised following modifications to the LOUA planning law approved recently by the regional government. See page 53

Only seven years ALMERIA Provincial Council has approved a project to complete the Olula del Rio health centre after construction on which ground to a halt in 2009. See page 58

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Heritage horror ALMERIA’S provincial prosecutor has filed an official complaint with the city court over the appearance of 20 holes in the wall of La Alcazaba. The move comes after the

civil group ‘Friends of the Alcazaba’ informed the Junta de Andalucia that the damage was done during maintenance work, when contractors erected scaffolding attached to the historic building.

Cat’s the only way A PROPOSED by-law in Almeria aims to nominate carers for stray cats, who will be the only people authorised to feed felines at strictly regulated points in the city. Anyone caught putting out food for strays, which can attract rodents and cause public health risks, will be fined by the authorities, the regulation states.

Cousins to face court TWO cousins have been accused of attempted manslaughter and face hefty prison sentences after shooting an acquaintance during a row about money. The pair and their victim were ejected from a bar before the incident. The victim was then shot twice in his left buttock as he fled the scene, leaving him with a noticeable limp.

WRONG WAY: Car appeared in the same lane.

Coach driver saves lives By Matt Ford A QUICK-WITTED coach driver saved the day as a kamikaze car driver almost took out her vehicle and its 55 occupants as they made their way towards Malaga from Almeria. The group was on its way to walk the famous Caminito del Rey, known as the world’s most dangerous walkway prior to its refurbishment, but encountered an un-

expected peril close to Almuñecar (Granada). As the bus approached the Cantalobos tunnel on the A-7 motorway around 8.45am, a black car suddenly appeared in the same lane, hurtling headlong towards them and forcing driver Maria Hernandez to take evasive action. She managed to swerve the coach in such a way that the car only brushed a wing mirror, while several passengers alerted the po-

lice using their mobile phones. After travelling 7.5 kilometres on the wrong side of the motorway, the 30-yearold driver was eventually picked up by the Guardia Civil and found to have excess levels of both alcohol and cocaine in his bloodstream. “Not even I know how I did it,” confessed Hernandez, as she received congratulations from the relieved passengers following the dramatic incident.

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THE intensive work of environmental officers in Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park has significantly reduced the number of cases this year, the Junta de Andalucia regional government has reported. Although fishing is the main sustenance for many families in Almeria Province, like most things in life it has rules and limits which not everyone follows, meaning there are some who continue attempting to fish in protected areas within the natural park, however the Junta has officers keeping an eye on the coast at almost all times. Important operations carried out so far this year by the officers, which have been noted in the press and seem to be helping deter others from the illicit activity, include a case where two fishermen abandoned their equipment, including wetsuits, diving gear and underwater rifles, along with their catch at Los Escullos dock and fled up-

ON THE CASE: Fisheries inspectors prepare to board a trawler. on spotting inspectors. Elsewhere, an illegal octopus trap was found off Playa de Monsul, a dozen fish traps were unearthed in Cala de Enmedio before being removed

by the environmental department’s Isla de Tarifa boat, and various cases of people fishing with rods from the beaches being caught and fined. The fact that the dock at Los

Escullos has been fenced off, the Junta reported, has also led to fishermen desisting as it has made it harder for them to get between their vehicles and the water.

A summer of love in Mojacar THE Local Police force in Mojacar has received 732 fewer ‘denuncias’ from citizens over this year’s busy summer than in 2015. This represents a reduction of 30 per cent, and is considered particularly significant given the well-documented increase in tourists visiting Almeria Province in 2016.

In July and August 2015 the police received 3,004 complaints, whereas 2,272 were submitted over the same period this year. Objections regarding vandalism, drinking in the street, noise pollution and cleanliness of public spaces were among those

which reduced by over 50 per cent, according to police sources. Conversely, the increase in visitors brought more vehicles to Mojacar’s streets and provoked an associated rise in trafficrelated grumbles from locals, particularly with regard to hire cars.

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Where has all the water gone? By Eleanor Hawkins THE people and councils of the Los Velez area who, fed up with watching as the Sierra de Maria-Sierra de Orce aquifer which they have historically had the right to make use of is exploited to transform dry land into irrigated horticultural land, have found support in an unexpected quarter, as Velez-Rubio born Ciudadanos senator Luis Crisol, has asked the government for answers. Over the last 15 years, locals have watched in dismay as more and more land in Maria (Almeria), and Orce (Granada), the Guadalquivir hydrographical basin, has been converted to grow lettuce and broccoli, and the springs in the area gradually dry up as the aquifer is tapped into. The new areas are extracting an estimated five million cubic metres of water per year, leading to a drastic reduction in the water in Los Velez’s springs, so much so in fact, that those at higher altitudes have dried up with the current drought serving only to worsen the situation. Chirivel, Velez Blanco and

Land has been converted to grow lettuce and broccoli. Velez Rubio, have been fighting for their rights, recorded in the Register of Waters of the Segura Hydrographic Confederation, in accordance with the contents and regulations of the 1985

Waters Law, and their cause has now been taken up by the newly formed Platform for the Defence of Los Velez’s Water. Yet the platform’s letters and requests for explanations have so far been ignored, a situation they hope will now change as the matter has been taken to the national government by Ciudadanos senator for Valencia, Luis Crisol.

EXPLOITED: The mountain aquifers around Los Velez are drying up.

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FEATURE

Putting ‘the Forgotten’ on film EXPATS VIDEO: Getting voices out there.

BREXIT PAGE By Simon Firth WHEN the period post Brexit vote, is pored over by historians to examine which concerns became a reality and which did not, the work of Gemma Middleton will feature prominently. A filmmaker and scriptwriter who has lived in Spain for seven years, she felt strongly that the voices of the expats were not being taken into account by policy makers in the UK. “We are immigrants. We are no different. We need to get our voices out there,” she says. When she first devised the project and began to test the water, she was bombarded by offers and views. “We have no voice and this was the one way I could get these voices out there,” says Gemma, for whom the film is her second solo project for her production company, Girl

Friday Films. In conjunction with Spanish director Samuel Sebastian, they have put the first part of the film on YouTube

and are looking to interest major players in the UK TV and film market. As an expat herself, although she does not like the term, Gemma said

she was shocked by the outcome of the vote, particularly when her family in the UK voted to leave, and fears those living in Spain will now find

themselves dictated to from afar. “My family at home voted to leave without thinking twice about it and what it would mean for me. That made me see that if they didn’t, what chance was there the British government would? “We are pawns in the whole thing. I’m convinced of that,” said Gemma, a mother-of-two, who refers to the UK immigrants in Spain as The Forgotten Voices. The PM Theresa May, she believes, has deliberately appointed the three most prominent individuals behind the Brexit vote to oversee the UK’s departure. “If they make a mess of it, she can turn round to the nation and say: ‘I didn’t do it, it’s what they have done’.” An aspect that appears to some to be increasing in the aftermath of the vote is racism in the UK towards immigrants, some of whom have been in the country for many years. “There are very worrying signs that it’s increasing,” said Gemma who is part of a post-Brexit anti-racism group. To view Gemma’s film visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt _FNZuaxq8.

Brexpats in Spain group THE next meeting of the Brexpats in Spain group will take place at La Cala de Mijas Town Hall on September 30. In just seven weeks the group has enlisted the support of 2,000 members and say the figure is “rising daily.”

“Our immediate plan of action is to e xte nd our m em ber shi p and strengthen our voice,” said president Anne Hernandez who lives in Mijas Costa. Their Facebook page is Brexpats in Spain and their website is brex-

pats.es. The group are planning to tour a number of different areas but want to share their advice as far afield as possible. An October meeting is already planned for the 4th at Benalmadena Town Hall.

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An alleged revenge seeker stands trial By Eleanor Hawkins A MAN who tried to set fire to a judge’s brother’s home seven times, is on trial in Almeria this week, and could be facing nine years in jail if the public prosecutor gets his way. The accused, with initials LTG, developed a strong resentment towards the judge back in March 2007,

The signs of a recovery THE recession which hit Spain in 2008 when the real estate bubble burst, was particularly tough in Almeria, provincial data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) has revealed. Although all of Spain and Andalucia suffered the effects of the financial crisis, nowhere in the southern region was this more apparent than in Almeria, according to the report in GDP per capita in each province between 2008 and 2013. Altogether this figure fell 19.56 per cent for Almeria, almost double the average drop for Andalucia, or Spain as a whole. Malaga was the next worst affected of the eight Andalucian provinces with a drop of 13.3 per cent, followed by Huelva 11.78 per cent, Cadiz 11.35 per cent, Sevilla 10.9 per cent, Cordoba 9.49 per cent, Granada 8.33 per cent, and Jaen 5.83 per cent. Although the lowest GDP was registered in 2010, it took until 2013 for the first signs of recovery to appear and the province continues climbing out of the rut, albeit slowly.

Cold crash A DRIVER, aged 31, was injured when the refrigerated lorry he was driving overturned on the A7 motorway near Balerma last week. Firefighters had to put out flames and close off one lane while the area was cleared.

when she decided to send his mother to a municipal old peoples’ home. He was found guilty some months later of attacking and threatening her brother

in revenge. Yet years later in November 2014, the public prosecutor declares in his initial report, the accused went to the judge’s brother’s home

in the e a rly hours of the morning on seven separate days and set piles of materials, cardboard, and paper doused in flammable liquid, alight under a wooden win-

dow hoping to set the home on fire. He was finally caught red-handed by National Police officers on November 19, and arrested. These ac-

tions, the prosecution maintains, put the victims’ safety and neighbouring properties at serious risk and should be considered as attempted arson.

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Regional prices on the up and up THE real estate market and the construction sector are slowly crawling out of the recession if the latest figures are anything to go by. A new report from the Ministry of Public Works and Development on the second three-month period for 2016, reveals that Almeria has registered the greatest increase in property prices per square metre in all of Andalucia. The average price per square metre in Almeria Province at the end of June this year was 1,102.60 euros, 2.2 per cent more than at the end of March. Whereas the region as a whole registered an increase of one per cent, and Spain as a whole an increase of 0.9 per cent. However, prices are still far from the maximums reached at the height of the real estate bubble, which touched the roof at 1,730 euros per square metre in September 2008.

Preparing for change THE University of Almeria is one of seven investigation groups which will be taking part in LIFE, The Green Link, a project aimed to study new methods to encourage germination of native endangered plant life. Hermelindo Castro from the Almeria University, will be experimenting with four different types of almond tree in the Sierra Maria Los Velez Natural Park, and hopes the study will provide new ways to assist agriculture in the unique area, and help overcome problems likely to be caused in the future by drought and irregular rain cycles, due to climate change. The European project has a 2.8 million euro budget, and is part of the LIFE Climate Change Adaption programme.

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A square with a great view

ON TOP: Alcudia de Monteagud town hall and village. By Eleanor Hawkins A NEW square and lookout point has been officially opened in Alcudia de Monteagud, following completion of a project on municipal land at the site of the former cemetery. The project has also provid-

ed a new public car park with space for 27 vehicles and a public toilet, with a staircase leading up to the new village square. Local Mayor Blas Martinez, and Provincial Council President Gabriel Amat, opened the new facilities to the public last week, explaining that it is an

important improvement which will give locals somewhere to meet up, and visitors another place to enjoy the views. Altogether the project has cost 144,000 euros, 10,000 euros less than the initial budget, and help was provided by the provincial council which paid for the plans to be drawn up.

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‘Dinghy of death’ suspect on trial By Eleanor Hawkins A JURY has the daunting task this week of determining the truth behind the case of the socalled ‘dinghy of death,’ which saw a number of African migrants disappear at sea during a storm in December 2014. Twenty-nine survivors were found by the coastguards and carried to safety. However, a few days later the police arrived in Algeciras and arrested two of the men, as

fellow passengers on the dinghy had told a horrific tale of violence. After hours of storms, they claimed, some of the migrants began to pray. Alain NB, and another man, they said, thought the prayers were worsening the storm and tore planks of wood from the floor of the dinghy, which they used to beat six people before throwing them into the sea. One of the accused has since died in jail, leaving Alain NB to

face the accusations alone, with the public prosecutor requesting a 90-year jail sentence for manslaughter. All is far from clear, the defence lawyer Esteban Hernanedz Thiel insists. The accused has always denied any involvement in the incident and although searches went on for days, only one body was found off the coasts of Motril, nobody knows how many migrants set sail, and only four of the passengers made the accusations.

Tortoise is confiscated THE Guardia Civil has rescued an African spurred tortoise from a disused pig farm in Turre, and opened investigations into a possible case of animal cruelty and smuggling of protected species. Officers on patrol in the area, known as Carretera Agua Nueva, on August 22, spotted a bro-

ken window at the farm. Inside, they saw a large tortoise which looked to be dehydrated. The officers took the tortoise, found to be of a protected species, to the barracks. Seprona (the Guardia Civil’s nature protection branch) officers took charge of the animal, and transferred it to a tortoise foster centre in Tabernas.

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The international tax planning landscape has changed dramatically over the last decade or so. When the Common Reporting Standard went live in January 2016, financial privacy was consigned to history. This affects everyone who owns financial assets and/or receives income outside their country of residence, including bank accounts, investments, pensions and property. Cross-border tax mitigation can be a minefield for expatriates, and specialist wealth management guidance is necessary to have peace of mind that you are not paying more tax than necessary and that your arrangements are fully compliant. Governments want to make sure their taxpayers’ affairs are in order. This includes those who have not taken enough care to get their tax right as well as those who deliberately chose not to declare all their income and wealth. Tax authorities now have access to much greater levels of information about offshore financial assets, including trusts, and will start to use this data to detect irregularities with offshore income and gains. HMRC’s new ‘Requirement to Correct’ The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs released a consultation paper on 24th

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HMRC Announces ‘Requirement To Correct’ Tax Obligation

By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks August 2016 called ‘Tackling offshore tax evasion: A requirement to correct.’ The proposed new legislation gives UK residents with outstanding tax liabilities in relation to offshore assets a deadline of September 2018 to come forward and correct those liabilities. This applies to income, capital gains and inheritance taxes. At the end of this period, a

simplified but tougher set of sanctions for ‘failing to correct’ will come into effect. Penalties will rise to up to three times the tax that should have been paid. There will also be the increased possibility of criminal charges. The consultation closes on 19th October 2016. This follows on from a number of other recent steps against offshore tax evasion. These include increased civil penalties for offshore evaders, a new criminal offence for tax evasion and civil sanctions against those who deliberately enable offshore tax evasion. Worldwide Disclosure Facility Alongside the requirement to correct obligation, HMRC announced that it will open its Worldwide Disclosure Facility on 5th September 2016. This was initially announced in the 2015 budget and follows the early closure of the Liechtenstein and

Crown Dependencies disclosure facilities. Automatic exchange of information These latest HMRC initiatives look ahead to when it starts to receive data under the Common Reporting Standard. This new global automatic exchange of information regime is a sea change in how tax authorities share data on taxpayers and their offshore assets and income. HMRC will receive a wide range of data on offshore accounts held by its residents, and the same applies for other tax authorities in Europe. Over 100 countries have committed to automatically exchange taxpayer information. The 54 ‘early adopters’ began collecting data this year, ready for the first exchange in 2017. The other countries will begin a year later. All committed jurisdictions will be sharing data by September 2018.

HMRC actually starts receiving information earlier, as the UK’s Crown Dependencies and Offshore Territories will provide data to HMRC this October. Whether you are resident in Spain or the UK, you need to review your tax planning from time to time to make sure it is up to date. Consider the changes to local and UK tax legislation and the new exchange of information regime, and review the rules about what income and gains you should be declaring here in Spain, to make sure you are getting it right. Take advice on the effective and compliant tax efficient arrangements that are available for your investments, pensions and assets to establish the most effective solution for you.

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It’s a dog’s life inside the city By Eleanor Hawkins

BEEKEEPERS: High temperatures seriously affecting honey production.

Honey in crisis THE weather is far from being Almeria beekeepers’ best friend at the moment, in fact, they complain their situation is becoming impossible due to the high temperatures and drought this year. Honey production during the latest season, the Almeria agricultural organisation co-ordinator Coag, complained, has fallen an estimated 70 per cent in the province, and unless something changes beekeepers

have no idea how they will survive. Matters are further worsened, Coag’s apiculture director in Almeria, Antonio Garcia reported, by ever-falling honey prices which are resulting in beekeepers earning less than their production costs. Leading the sector to seriously consider asking the Junta de Andalucia regional government for help before it goes out of business completely.

A NEW proposed pet by-law in Almeria City, seeks to improve life for pets, and also for those not so keen on animals, with specific regulations for all matters including where dogs may and may not, sleep. If voted in, the regulation will ban owners from making their dogs sleep on terraces, balconies or patios. Although it will allow for owners with a garden to put a kennel out for their fourlegged friends, as long as it is considered to provide adequate comfort and protection.

Particular emphasis is placed on dogs being banned from balconies and similar areas where they could disturb neighbours between 10pm and 8am. Dogs must also, the proposed by-law states, be allowed to roam freely outside their sleeping area for at least eight hours per day, and they may not be kept in vehicles, garages, storerooms, or areas which fail to meet the required hygienic conditions. Owners will also be banned from leaving pets unattended for more than one day in an attempt to

avoid them going away for long weekends for example, and leaving their pooches home alone. When in public, dog-owners should avoid using lifts whenever possible, and the person in charge will be held responsible for any damage caused by the pet. Dogs must be kept on a lead in the street, except for specific areas such as dog parks, and extending leads may only be used for pets weighing less than 20 kilos while those over this weight must be muzzled.

New way for pilgrims A NEW route for pilgrims wishing to travel the Camino de Santiago (Santiago Way) from Almeria, the Algar Route, has been announced, and local authorities and representatives of the Almeria

Jacobeo association are marking out the path to follow. The route sets off from the city and heads up the coast to Villaricos and Cuevas, where it turns inland, passing

through Huercal-Overa. This, Huercal Mayor Domingo Fernandez explained, will allow locals to start the Camino from home and will also put the town on the map for visitors.

NEW BY-LAW: Ensuring both animals and humans have a comfortable life.

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Going Dutch on TV By Matt Ford MOJACAR has once again been chosen as the setting for a television series that is set to place the town in the sights of European viewers. Dutch television broadcaster KPN has joined forces with producers Endelmolshine for the new series ‘Brussels,’ which is due to air from January 2017, and is predicted to be a huge ratings success in the Netherlands. Although the plot revolves around the Belgian capital, the cast visit a number of far flung destinations, from Afghanistan to Africa, and they descended on Mojacar for four days of filming. The team comprised 40 Spanish members and 20 Dutch, while over 400 cast

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MOJACAR: The setting for a new TV series. members feature throughout the series. Aty Soesbergen is chief of

production for the Spanish jaunt and expressed her delight at the time spent in Mo-

jacar, reserving particular praise for the accommodating town council.

Elderly in England suffering CARE for the elderly in England is getting worse acc ording to a joint re port from the King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust, which only reports on the situation up to the end of 2014 and suggests that things may still be deteriorating. Effectively it accuses the government of reducing the amount of money available for care for those over 65, which meant that the num-

ber of people actually being assisted had dropped by a quarter in the period under review which covered 2011 to 2014, de s pite the e ve r ageing population. Government funded care, which includes residential home s a s w e ll a s home help, is means tested, and in many cases those with their own properties who are unable to care for themselves are being forced to sell up

and spend t he m oney on care. Som e argue t hat t hi s i s only fair as if they have the f unds, al bei t t i ed up i n property, then in difficult financial times they need to pay for themselves. Whilst others suggest that they are bei ng penal i sed f or t hei r prudence, even though it is likely that they will have paid large amounts on tax and social security during

their working lives. Unsurprisingly, the government said that it was investing in the future of the elderly, with £5 billion (€6 billion) being earmarked for joint ventures between the NHS and private care sectors. In addition it argues that it has allowed local councils to increase council tax by up to 2 per cent for investment in care and has found another £1.5 billion (€1.8 billion) for investment in care by 2019. There is no doubt however that many elderly people are left in a very difficult posi t i on, and even t hose com pani es i n t he pr i vat e sector who supplied services to local authorities are finding it increasingly difficul t t o pr ovi de a good service and make profits, so a large number are actually closing down or going exclusively private. Apart from the government, others such as charities involved with the elderl y and l ocal counci l s, believe that the care system is at breaking point and that unless more money is invest ed, t hi ngs wi l l get worse as the population continues to get older.

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A public health risk RESIDENTS of Almeria’s Villablanca area are going to ask the city council to step in and do something about what they have referred to as an increasing health risk caused by squatters in abandoned luxury homes. La Vaguada, between Calle Piscis and Avenida de Torrecardenas, was built as a luxury complex of duplex homes, put on sale for more than 300,000 euros each. Yet while some signed on the dotted line and struggled to pay up for their new homes, others moved in after the developer went bust and took over the empty properties. The squatters, residents complain, are causing no end of grief with piles of rubbish and dog mess attracting cockroaches and rats, not to mention the dangers of roaming potentially dangerous dogs in the communal areas. While one bank entity carried out work to clear up its properties back in June and installed anti-squatter doors, other homes remain accessible and the developer has done nothing to solve the problem. Therefore residents intend to ask the council to do something about the problem before disaster occurs.

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World H By Matt Ford ANDALUCIA could become the first Region in Europe to have a National Park listed as ‘in danger,’ as fears grow over the status of the Doñana wetlands. The enormous reserve covers portions of Huelva and Sevilla Provinces, and houses around 2,000 wildlife species, including Iberian lynx and imperial eagle, as well as being a hugely important stop-over point for millions of migrating birds each year. It covers 540 square kilometres of sandy dunes, Mediterranean pine forest, cork oak, and freshwater to saline lagoons, but its water resources are under severe threat. The most recent estimates concluded that the park has lost some 80 per cent of its water due to drainage of marshes, pollution from the mining industry, and abstraction for intensive agriculture. Around five million litres of untreated wastewater are dumped into the surrounding area on a daily basis, while more than 1,000 illegal wells have been drilled around its perimeter by local farmers, whose produce includes 3,000 hectares of unlawfully planted strawberries. Further concerns have been raised over plans to reopen the Aznalcollar mine, the scene of one of Spain’s worst ecological disasters in 1998, and dredge the lower

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Heritage site at risk

WWF SPAIN CAMPAIGN: Protesters hoping to save the important wetland site. Guadalquivir river to allow access for cargo and cruise ships. The national government has also authorised exploration and drilling work by Gas Fenosa in the area, which ecological groups say is against the law. Spain now has until December 1 to declare Doñana permanently off-limits to such practices, in a report the country must submit to UNESCO, or the park will be the

first in Europe to be classified as ‘in danger’. WWF Spain has launched a campaign to save one of the most important wetland sites on the continent, and spokesperson Eva Hernandez said, “Doñana’s biodiversity has eroded over the last 40 years and we are reaching a point of no return.” “We could do things to recover the park – and some things are being done – but the

pressures on it from private and public companies are becoming unbearable. We must decide whether it is more important to consume all of Doñana’s resources, or to preserve its biodiversity and services to the people.” If you wish to help WWF Spain in their mission to change the future of Doñana, visit https://makeyourmark.panda.org/es/do nana.

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Green light for plans THE Junta de Andalucia regional government has given the goahead to the creation of a new PDS (sustainable development plan) for the Sierra de Maria-Los Velez natural park. The new plan will replace one in use since 2006, which has proved positive with areas dedicated to ecological cultivation and more rural accommodation and tourism businesses appearing. In accordance with the Andalucian Protected Areas Law, the new plans will include regulations and specific measures to boost local sustainable development schemes with support from the authorities.

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Tragedy averted by police officers

TWO National Police officers saved the day last week when their fast moves s toppe d a young w oma n

from falling from a ledge on the fifth floor of a block of flats. While on patrol in Alme-

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ria City just before 10pm, the spontaneous heroes saw the 18-year-old balancing precariously on the ledge and, as she failed to respond to their calls and seemed to be in a daze, they quickly rushed up the stairs. Al t hough t hey t r i ed t o talk to her, the policemen l at er sai d t he wom an seem ed t o be i n a vacant st at e and unawar e of t he danger she was in. After calling for help from emergency services, the pair decided they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait as any slight shift of her weight could cause her to fall 15 metres to the ground and agreed to grab her and pull her to safety, averting what could have been a tragedy. The pr ovi nci al pol i ce headquarters has congratulated the officers on social media for their outstanding work.

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Keeping abreast of of life after Brexit A HISTORIC REFERENDUM On Thursday June 23, the people of Britain voted for a British exit, or Brexit, from the European Union in a historic referendum. This decision has prompted jubil a n t c e l e b r a t i o n , w h ils t s en d in g shockwaves through the global economy. Over the next two years or so, Britain will negotiate its exit under article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER BRITAIN EXITS THE EU Through the withdrawal negotiations, nothing will change for British expats in Spain because the UK will remain part of the EU during this transitional period. However, what happens after Britain has left the EU and how this may affect you is still unclear. LEGAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE Whilst many questions remain unanswered, Linea Directa would like to remind all its customers that its Legal Assistance service comes as standard in all their insurance policies. If you have a query you can call one of our lawyers. They offer information and advice on a wide range of matters such as inheritance, family, taxes, purchase and rental of property, etc.

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A FIFTY-FIVE-year-old man from Antas has been arrested by the Guardia Civil for allegedly faking a robbery to try and claim 1,700 euros from his insurance company to pay off debts. The business owner, with initials EF.J, initially told the police that two men had approached as he closed his premises and threatened him with something he was unable to see properly, stealing 500 euros and speeding away in a getaway car driven by a third person. Yet when he went to lodge an official report at the Vera barracks, the arrestee declared that the amount stolen had been 1,700 euros and provided little in the way of details to help the investigation, sparking officers’ suspicion. Later, when called back to be interviewed by the police, the man admitted that he had made

the crime up and was arrested. The case has been handed to the Vera courts.

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COSTA DEL SOL

Upgrading the fleet

By Keith Baker

Photo Credit Ayuntamiento de Cuevas.

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BUS SERVICE: The mayor and councillors checked out the latest additions.

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LLORENTE BUS, the company with the contract for running Benidorm’s bus service, has added five new buses to its fleet. Two different models have been introduced, and their presentation coincided with the start of European Mobility Week. The mayor, Toni Perez, and the councillor for Mobility, Jose Ramon Gonzalez de Zarate, together with several other councillors, were shown the new vehicles, and given the opportunity to learn about their benefits. Two of the new buses will be used exclusively for school transport. The mayor noted that both models “comply with all required provisions on accessibility and comfort, as well as the demands of school transport.”

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Beach champs

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A GROUP of German journalists from Munich and Stuttgart have been in Mazarron to witness first-hand the type of nautical tourism the municipality can offer. They showed interest in the organised tours for whale watching and kayaking as well as snorkelling and diving.

AN A-320 airbus was forced to make a dramatic emergency landing at Palma de Mallorca after it collided with an enormous vulture at around 5,000 feet on its descent to land.

MUNICIPAL lifeguards working on the beaches of Almuñecar and La Herradura this summer were called into action over 1,000 times, although this represents less than a third of the total for summer 2015.

A MEETING was held by the Masonic Homes of Valencia on September 12, at which they decided to donate €10,000 to the Bomberos of Javea to help replace badly needed equipment which was destroyed or worn out in the recent fires in that area.

Palm protection AN emergency cleaning plan has been launched for Elche’s palmerals. Councillor for Parks and Gardens, Antonio Garcia, said the Department will create a specific brigade to act on ‘black spots’ in Europe’s most southerly palm grove.

Tax fraud THE Anti-Corruption Prosecution has filed a High Court indictment against the former owner of the Sidi San Juan Hotel and the Sidi Group. The German businessman is charged with three offences for evading tax plus hiding funds and assets in Liechtenstein.

School work ELCHE has confirmed the city will invest around €20,000 for the renovation and repair of the facade of the IES Torrellano high school. Brickwork is often seen falling off and cracks are appearing so the work will be undertaken quickly.

Drunk driver A LOCAL POLICE officer and his son from Sineu, were cycling together when they were hit by a car occupied by two drunken French woman on the Vella de Sineu road. The father later passed away whilst the son was uninjured.

Larger taxis THE Councillor for the Govern has approved a decree that authorises seven seat taxis to operate on the island. The measure has been put in place to meet demands for larger taxis by tourists.

Tyre slasher A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Llucmajor on suspicion of slashing over 100 cars’ tyres. An investigation was launched after repeated acts of vandalism to vehicles in the town.

Electrician dies A 61-YEAR-OLD electrician has died after falling from an electrical post he was repairing in Costa de los Pinos, Son Servera. The man was attended to by paramedics but died shortly after.

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Causing damage A 33-YEAR-OLD man in Nerja has been arrested by the Guardia Civil after allegedly trying to run over the mother of his former partner on two occasions and whilst he missed her, he caused damage to a number of parked cars before fleeing the scene after local residents alerted the authorities.

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TORROX which boasts the largest number of German speaking residents on the Iberian coast makes sure that they are catered for by promoting a regular Oktoberfest with the latest taking place from September 16 to 18 to great acclaim.

A YOUNG Muslim woman has been barred from a Valencia City secondary school for wearing a hijab. The 22-year-old attends evening classes for a vocational training qualification in Tourism but refuses to remove the head-covering while in class.

Nerja thanked THE Irish film director Paul Mercier has chosen Nerja to premiere his latest film, Pursuit which will be presented at the Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre on September 22 as a gesture of thanks to the town for the cooperation that he was given during the shooting of the film.

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VILLAJOYOSA’S accessible beach service is over for another year. More than 6,400 people with mobility problems used the adapted section marked out at the Centro beach between June 15 and September 15.

Shifting rubbish MORE than 60 people helped to clear the small pinewood near Benidorm’s Sequia Mare roundabout. The trees border what remains of the Main Irrigation Channel or Sequia Mare that was constructed in 1666 to bring water from Polop.

Butterfly children ON Thursday September 15, a very special event took place at the Butterfly Children Charity Shop in Marbella, as the Obra Social a charitable foundation of La Caixa Bank donated the sum of €24,000 to the ‘Well-Being’ appeal of the Butterfly Children Charity.

La Linea arrest OFFICERS from the National Police and Customs Surveillance of the Tax Authority swooped on a house in La Linea de la Concepcion and discovered three tons of hashish which filled the house as well as three stolen vehicles and have arrested a 40-year-old-man who was at the house guarding the haul.

Office Girls CHELSEA GREENE the singer from Alhaurin who is one of the quartet known as the Office Girls has told Euro Weekly News that the girl band auditioned for this year ’s X Factor and the girls have been chosen to go through to boot camp.

Arson attempt A MAN has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for an arson attempt on the home of his former partner. The woman and her new boyfriend managed to hide in the bathroom of the property in Ronda until firefighters could get to them.

Violent thefts A MAN and two women have been arrested by police investigating thefts of jewellery from a number of elderly people. Police said the accused are from Romania and used excessive violence and intimidation when carrying out their crimes.

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Rental horror SWEDEN: A woman has reported to police her horror at finding out her apartment was used as a brothel while she was in India for two months. Putting an ad on a popular website, she rented it to an English-speaking couple who then rented it on.

MORE than 10,000 supporters signed an online petition calling for The Great British Bake Off to remain on the BBC within days of it being announced the show had been sold to Channel 4 for £25 million (€29 million).

Big bucks for book FORMER PM David Cameron has left politics and signed up a star literary

BRITISH PRESS agent to help secure him a deal for his memoirs. He will be hoping to emulate the success of

his predecessor Tony Blair who got a £4.6 million (€5.4 million) book deal.

Not at weekends STEPHEN HAWKING and eminent medics urge the PM to investigate health secretary Jeremy Hunt’s claim that 11,000 patients die every year because few doctors work weekends.

Cycling city DENMARK: Copenhagen has once again been named the world’s most liveable city, according to New York-based magazine Metropolis. The honour was largely based on its accessible infrastructure and named it best city for cyclists.

THE Bavarian interior minister criticised Chancellor Angela Merkel’s refugee policies after police raided refugee homes and arrested three suspects linked to Daesh. He said thousands are arriving in Germany without thoroughly reviewed identification.

DANCERS in the Berlin Ballet have launched a petition against the appointment of Sasha Waltz as one of the company’s new directors saying it is “insulting” as she lacks the background and is politically motivated.

ROBOTS: Will take over certain fields of work.

NORWAY: A man was sentenced to 90 days in jail for stabbing his two family dogs with a kitchen knife. The man said in court that his rampage was a result of his partner ending their 17-year relationship. He also has a three-year ban on owning pets.

NORWAY: Home sales have reached their highest point since 1988. There were 29 per cent more new homes sold last month compared to August last year.

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THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: Has been sold to Channel 4.

Parent fine SWEDEN: A mother who was in the car with her teenage son as he was learning to drive, has been fined after he was caught speeding. He was clocked at driving 180km an hour; 80 km over the limit.

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THE chairman of Germany’s World Cup organising committee, who said he worked for free, drew a fee of more than €5 million according to a news website which claims Franz Beckenbauer tried to hide the sum from tax authorities.

Island stay SWEDEN: Leaders have decided to station soldiers on the island of Gotland immediately. Some 150 soldiers were training on the island in the Baltic sea and have now been ordered to stay for security.

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No puppy love A SHEEPDOG began giving birth to puppies on a highspeed train in central Germany. Two from the litter died but the dog’s owner threw the others away in a bin at the train station.

Jobs for robot workers A REPORT believes that nearly 300,000 students in the Netherlands are being educated in a field of work which will be taken over by robots or computers within the next 20 years with their job becoming obsolete.

DUTCH PRESS anti-smoking lobby group had gone to court in an effort to have all smoking rooms abolished.

Smoking rooms

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JUDGES in The Hague have ruled that cafés and bars can set up special separate smoking rooms. An

ALMOST half of adults found guilty of sex crimes against children are given suspended sentences or

community service according to a new report which found the maximum sentence of between six and 12 years in jail is rarely given.

Yes unless MPs have voted in favour of a ‘yes unless’ system for donor organs. If the draft bill becomes law, everyone in the Netherlands will be considered a donor unless they specifically request to be taken off the list.

Friendly flipper A DOLPHIN befriended a group of children in the Baltic sea. It turned up at Kiel harbour and took children for rides on its fins.

GP visits A H EALTH i nsur ance company said Germans are going to the doctor twice as much as they actually need to. But opponents claimed health insurance companies t hem sel ves dr i ve up t he number of visits to the doctors.

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RUSSIAN P RESS

HERMITAGE MUSEUM: Has been voted the best in Europe.

Top Winter Palace RUSSIA’s State Hermitage Museum has been voted the best museum in Europe by users of the TripAdvisor website. Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great the vast collection also fared well on the world stage, finishing third behind New York’s Metropolitan museum and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Higher power called for WITH time running out before Russia holds the 2018 World Cup, St Petersburg politicos sought help from a higher power in their struggle to get the Zenit Arena fit for purpose. An unofficial ceremony saw 20 priests pray for the successful completion of the stadium, which has bedevilled the city’s administration since 2007.

Officer Oliver A POLICEMAN infuriated his superiors so much that they demanded his resignation after the cheeky officer uploaded a video of his service lunch online, comparing it to dog food. The Spartan lunch box included two slices of bread, ham pate, half a tomato, a third of a cucumber and a plastic spoon.

Men of steel CHICKEN eggs crushed under a sledgehammer, a scythe wielding candidate, Terminator 2 tribute, and a room full of bears. Election season in Russia was full of some choice campaigns before the Duma vote as candidates brought out a creative touch in a bid to connect with wary voters.

Polar panic BESIEGED scientists finally managed to drive away the polar bears who had staked out their remote weather sta-

ZENIT ARENA: Has to be ready for 2018 World Cup. tion after capturing and eating one of their dogs. The meteorologist team on the Izvesti Tsik islands were surrounded for 10 days by dozens of bears until rescue teams delivered flares to scare them off.

Virtual vengeance A CRACK Russian cyber squad hacked the World AntiDoping Agency’s (Wada) secure database and accessed confidential athlete data, including that of American stars Simone Biles and Serena Williams. The hackers

then claimed that Americans were clearly on drugs as they likely sought revenge for Wada’s banning of Russian athletes for doping offences.

Pardon please? CIA whistleblower Edward Snowden launched an attack on the Kremlin, lambasting its human rights record and online monitoring of private data. The American has been stranded in Russia since 2013 after he blew the lid on the National Security Agency’s vast electronic surveillance programme, simultaneously becoming a hero and public enemy No 1.

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Bayer agrees takeover bid By John Smith NOW with its third bid accepted, the German pharmaceutical company expects to take over genetically engineered seed company Monsanto in what is considered to be the largest ever merger in this agricultural market. The agreement values Monsanto at $56 billion (€49.8 billion) but as the German giant will also take over $10 billion (€8.9 billion) of debt, the total spend will be $66 billion (€58.7 billion).

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$2 billion (€1.78 billion) is amount Bayer has agreed to pay to Monsanto in the event international regulators refuse to grant approval for the takeover.

According to Bayer, despite resistance from environmental groups in Europe the

constant growth in population worldwide means it is imperative to obtain the best possible yield from agricultural land and this means there will be a huge market for genetically modified crops in future. This combined company will control more than 25 per cent of the entire world’s market for seeds and pesticides and is an example of how so many companies are merging in order to tackle the ‘brave new world.’

We are still in the dark about crucial details - when the railway will open, how much it will cost and where it will go.” Meg Hillier MP on HS2 rail link speaking to the UK Treasury Select Committee.

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MORE RESISTANT: Made from a thin, flexible plastic.

New £5 note A BRAND new £5 note made from polymer and depicting Sir Winston Churchill entered into limited circulation within the UK on September 13. The initial print run is 440 million and they are being distributed widely throughout the UK with the intention that they will replace the paper note speedily as the old note will cease to be legal tender with effect from May 5 2017. This new £5 note is made from a thin, flexible plastic material which is resistant to dirt and moisture, and lasts around 2.5 times longer than paper. It has also allowed the Bank of England to introduce a new

generation of security features, making it even harder to counterfeit. The new polymer notes will still have tiered sizing, bold numerals and a similar colour palette to the current notes to help blind and visually impaired people tell the difference between them. A polymer £10 featuring Jane Austin will also be introduced in 2017 followed in 2020 by a £ 20 depicting the artist Turner. The note was unveiled in June of this year at Blenheim Palace birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and celebrates one of Britain’s greatest statesmen.

FOLLOWING a meeting of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on September 15, it decided to leave the main interest rate at 0.25 per cent but left the door open for a further cut if considered necessary. This news has not been received with any great surprise as it was only a month ago the rate was halved which was the first cut for seven years and the economy appears fairly buoyant following the surprise Brexit result. The next meeting of the MPC will be in November and some analysts forecast that the rate will then be cut to 0.1 per cent.

INE latest FIGURES just released by the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) show in 2014, Spanish companies employed 656,000 people and earned €183 million from their overseas subsidiaries whilst foreign companies in Spain employed 1,273,000 and earned €464 million. It also revealed that although the rate had slowed down, inflation continues to fall in Spain.

Apple 7 said to be a success THOSE who were hoping to visit an Apple shop to order the new iPhone 7 plus or the jet black smaller iPhone 7 have been disappointed as the company reported that it had sold all available models through orders received on its website, although customers are welcome to

€200,000 is allegedly the amount of money which appeared in PP funds between 2004 and 2011, the source of which cannot be accounted for according to the Spanish Supreme Court.

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place an order at their local shop. Breaking with tradition it did not declare the number of phones sold, so if initial production was low no-one would be any the wiser but the excitement caused by the words ‘sell out’ immediately pushed share prices up by more than 3 per cent.

Paradoxically a number of these high cost mergers have been brought about because the general financial difficulties of the past decade caused a reduction in purchases of high priced seeds and pesticide leading to a reduction in profits and these mergers are in part intended to allow for a reduction in operating costs. In the event however that regulators don’t approve the deal, then Bayer is committed to paying a substantial ‘penalty’ to Monsanto.

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Airbus woes THERE was bad news for Airbus when Singapore Airlines the first airline to operate the super-jumbo A380 announced that it would not be renewing the lease on the first of its aircraft to reach the expiration of a 10year-contract. Ironically, it still operates four other A380s which are still under contract and has a further five on order which are due for delivery over the next few years. The development of this aircraft has been very expensive and has only recently delivered any profit to Airbus and large aircraft now appear to be going out of fashion.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group PLC 638.00 6.50 Admiral Group PLC 2035.00 33.00 Anglo American PLC 840.90 26.36 Antofagasta PLC 499.65 7.90 Ashtead Group PLC 1241.50 12.19 Associated British Foods PLC 2737.00 25.40 AstraZeneca PLC 5090.50 -4.00 Aviva PLC 438.95 5.10 Babcock International Group... 1098.50 9.77 BAE Systems PLC 538.75 4.34 Barclays PLC 167.40 2.70 Barratt Developments PLC 480.10 6.60 Berkeley Group Holdings 2598.50 45.76 BHP Billiton PLC 1018.75 32.90 BP PLC 428.85 8.45 British American Tobacco PLC 4745.25 32.00 British Land Co PLC 623.00 8.00 BT Group PLC 386.43 5.25 Bunzl PLC 2312.00 24.00 Burberry Group PLC 1318.00 17.00 Capita PLC 965.50 -5.50 Carnival PLC 3532.50 33.00 Centrica PLC 227.85 2.60 Coca-Cola HBC AG 1691.50 10.00 Compass Group PLC 1481.00 11.00 CRH PLC 2489.50 5.00 DCC PLC 6880.00 60.00 Diageo PLC 2144.00 23.00 Direct Line Insurance Group 375.55 4.70 Dixons Carphone PLC 364.45 2.60 easyJet PLC 1080.50 5.00 Experian PLC 1559.00 21.00 Fresnillo PLC 1659.00 43.00 GKN PLC 319.65 4.40 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1634.50 18.50 Glencore PLC 190.05 4.95 Hammerson PLC 571.50 8.00 Hargreaves Lansdown PLC 1282.00 10.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 2144.50 28.00 HSBC Holdings PLC 577.90 11.20 Imperial Brands PLC 3968.25 18.00 Informa PLC 732.25 1.00 InterContinental Hotels Grp 3252.00 12.00 International Consolidated 421.40 2.60 Intertek Group PLC 3521.50 32.00 Intu Properties PLC 290.25 3.40 ITV PLC 195.85 2.90 Johnson Matthey PLC 3231.50 41.00 Kingfisher PLC 372.95 5.60 Land Securities Group PLC 1017.50 11.00

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NET VOL 59.04 26.77 539.85 218.43 71.97 26.82 166.75 588.33 38.52 578.47 2,050.09 365.78 33.55 672.43 2,136.78 132.43 226.10 749.49 20.51 79.92 232.36 8.86 1,022.68 9.95 93.46 314.17 1.88 240.05 119.63 251.98 99.57 74.86 57.97 392.46 335.47 7,811.06 134.69 16.77 22.18 5,822.81 89.76 51.93 30.25 376.52 6.10 176.43 1,178.32 9.89 260.78 136.77

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Legal & General Group PLC 211.15 2.60 Lloyds Banking Group PLC 56.95 0.45 London Stock Exchange Grp 2748.00 14.00 Marks & Spencer Group PLC 320.25 2.80 Mediclinic International PLC 931.00 12.00 Merlin Entertainments PLC 479.80 6.30 Micro Focus International PLC 2156.00 19.00 Mondi PLC 1595.50 19.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 215.55 3.90 National Grid PLC 1063.75 11.00 Next PLC 5032.50 30.00 Old Mutual PLC 192.50 2.20 Paddy Power Betfair PLC 8855.00 90.00 Pearson PLC 795.00 14.00 Persimmon PLC 1776.50 28.00 Provident Financial PLC 2980.00 17.00 Prudential PLC 1364.25 15.00 Randgold Resources Ltd 7507.50 145.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC 7190.50 62.00 RELX PLC 1445.00 15.00 Rio Tinto PLC 2341.75 62.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 742.75 15.50 Royal Bank of Scotland Gr 189.30 3.67 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 1919.25 30.50 Royal Mail PLC 522.00 5.50 RSA Insurance Group PLC 534.50 2.50 SABMiller PLC 4439.75 0.00 Sage Group (The) PLC 736.25 8.00 Sainsbury (J) PLC 243.65 3.40 Schroders PLC 2708.00 29.00 Severn Trent PLC 2433.00 28.00 Shire PLC 5096.50 1.00 Sky PLC 865.25 25.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 1243.50 13.85 Smiths Group PLC 1364.00 19.00 SSE PLC 1533.50 14.00 Standard Chartered PLC 622.40 15.50 Standard Life PLC 345.50 5.50 St James's Place PLC 943.00 12.00 Taylor Wimpey PLC 150.10 2.25 Tesco PLC 173.80 4.50 Travis Perkins PLC 1582.00 20.00 TUI AG 1067.00 -1.00 Unilever PLC 3557.00 40.50 United Utilities Group PLC 990.50 11.50 Vodafone Group PLC 220.83 2.30 Whitbread PLC 4093.00 34.00 Wolseley PLC 4424.50 44.00 Worldpay Group PLC 296.90 1.00 WPP PLC 1785.00 26.00

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New power station now approved By John Smith THE British government having agreed in principle with the Chinese government that the Hinkley Point power station expansion in Somerset could go ahead with significant Chinese investment almost a year ago, waited until July of 2016 to see whether the board of French company EDF which will be in partnership with the Chinese would decide to pull out of the project. Once EDF had confirmed their support for the project, the new Prime Minister surprised everyone by announcing that the government was postponing any decision whilst it considered whether it was in Britain’s national interest to allow such a vast amount of foreign investment in such a vulnerable area. Now, either convinced that it won’t be a problem or alert to the lightly veiled threats from the Chinese that future cooperation and investment would be under serious threat if it was cancelled, the government has announced that after reviewing the situation and adding safeguards to the deal, the new nuclear power station can go ahead. It appears that the government was most worried about the fact that there was no protection should investors decide to sell their stake to third parties and has insisted that no sale could be made by EDF without government approval. In addition, it has announced that it will take a percentage of any future deal of this sort in order to

NUCLEAR PLANT: Will create jobs.

POWER STATION: The government has announced it can go ahead. maintain a modicum of control. With an £18 billion (€21.6 billion) cost of building the plant of which the French firm will pay two thirds, with the balance coming from

China, there is some fear that EDF may be overstretching itself financially, but the fact that this new efficient power station looks likely to supply more than 5 per cent of Britain’s energy needs and

will employ some 25,000 workers over a period of years must have been the deciding factor. This is just the first of two additional nuclear plants that China has indicated that it wishes to be involved with, one with shared investment and one to be built entirely by the Chinese and no mention has been made by the British government about these, although presumably it will want to have some form of interest in these plants as well. With Brexit approaching and the need for Britain to enter into formal trade and other agreements with countries around the world, it would have been somewhat unwise to make the Chinese government lose face by vetoing the project at this vital time.

By John Smith WITH a poke in the eye for Donald Trump, the Ford Motor Company clearly more interested in profits than patriotism ‘Trump style,’ has announced that it will transfer all of its US-based smallcar production to Mexico in order to reduce costs. The company has already had to reduce its profits forecast by $600 million (€533 million) to $10.8 billion ( € 9 . 0 7 b i l l i o n ) d u e to slowing down of sales and a significant charge to the accounts of $640 mi l l i o n ( € 5 6 9 millio n ) caus ed b y a f a u l t i n th e d o o r catches which has required a major reca l l o f a l a rg e n u mb er o f models. The company alerted shareholders and journalists to the fact that it will be investing billions of dollars into developing a large range of electric cars as well as self-driving models which it sees as being the future for the business and expects for its range to consist of more than 40 per cent of this type of vehicle by 2020. Mark Fi e l d s, t h e c o mp a n y ’s

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WORLD HQ: The Ford headquarters in Michigan. chief executive has explained that Ford has to move from its relatively comfortable ‘old style’ of busi-

ness in order to adapt to a new world with very ‘new style’ products and customer expectations.

Ford is now faced with competing not just with traditional vehicle manufacturers but with major

high tech companies such as Appl e and Googl e whi ch ar e cash rich, technology savvy and are already testing their own self-drive vehicles. Apart from expanding its range of vehicles and updating the whole business, the company finds itself in the unusual position of needing to save money from day to day oper at i ons f or ecast at $3 bi l l i on (€2.65 billion) per year for the next three years whilst investing huge amounts in research and development. What i s cl ear however at t he moment is that whilst a number of companies are pouring cash into self-driving cars and are being allowed to test early prototypes provided they are accompanied by a human driver - there is no guarantee if or when Congress will approve a law allowing those vehicles on the road. One thing is likely however and that is if Donald Trump is elected the next President of the USA that Ford may face some problems in importing their new cars across the border from Mexico!

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BORDER CONTROL: Scheme may be introduced to every airport in the UK. By John Smith IT rather looks as if someone from Ryanair or one of the other budget airlines has been giving advice to the British Government as it has been announced that travellers who want to get through passport control quickly at Gatwick Airport will be invited to pay an extra £17.50 (€20.50) to get this special treatment! This piece of blatant profiteering which also allows fast tracking at security on departure has been confirmed by the Home Office with rumours that it may be introduced at every airport in the UK and will certainly be introduced at Edinburgh in the future. Union leaders representing those responsible for implementing the scheme at the airports are up in arms over the decision and are derisory in their comments about what they see as an unworkable idea. The plan would assume an extra lane to allow the fast

It is not clear whether the charge applies to UK and EU passport holders. tracking but unions say that staff can’t cope with the volume of visitors now and unless staffing is increased, delays for those not paying the extra amount will be even worse. The Home Office believes that the additional funds raised will help fund the immigration service but with an initial plan to allow just 50 people an hour through the new fast lane, an income in the region of £15,000 per day is hardly likely to secure the border and improve the overall process of entry. What is not made clear is whether this charge applies to UK and EU passport holders or only to those who are en-

tering on visas. The passports containing microchips which take passengers through an unmanned series of gates are so unreliable that staff are employed before the automatic machines to explain how they work and to then send those whose passports are not recognised to dedicated immigration officers who have half of the work of their colleagues. This writer has been told that as his name is John Smith, it is too complicated for the computer to cope as so many people have the same name! The concept of retinal passports barely lasted a year and was not only erratic, but had to be scrapped after significant development cost. One good thing about Brexit will be that if Britain refuses to allow members of the EU to have the automatic right of entry into the UK then at least the queues for the British passport holders should reduce dramatically.

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Extremists make life hell LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT BY now it must be painfully obvious, even to the ‘luvvies,’ that the extremists of Daesh are hellbent on making life on our beautif u l p l a n e t a l i v in g hell. Every aspect of their existence is firmly geared toward turning the miracle of our glorious human manifestation into one that is evil, utterly lacklustre and totally devoid of all its happiness, love and fun, and boy is it succeeding! It has managed to repress the glamour and personality of its female members: restrict dancing and singing: all but destroy the wonderful joys of travelling, particularly by air (who can forget the heart-lifting excitement of being invited into the cockpit by the pilots of yore?).

AIR TRAVEL: Increased security due to terrorism has taken the joy out of travelling. It has blighted our holiday destinations and beaches with death, destruction and the sight of op-

pressed women in Burkinis. It has attacked our sporting events, s la ughte re d pe ople e njoying

shopping malls and made just about every happy public occasion a reason to keep glancing

over our shoulders in case a rampagi ng gunm an or sui ci de bomber is sidling up behind us. There is of course a method in their undoubted madness. The m or e hor r i f i c t hey m ake t he earthly journey, the easier it is to i nduct new r ecr ui t s i nt o t hei r twisted organisation. Promises of heavenly paradise are far more easily welcomed by those whose lives are hardly worth waking up for. The most ludicrous of all is of course the 72 virgin offers. What I would like to know is what they offer female terrorists? Sevent y- t wo vi rgi n Br ad Pi t t lookalikes? Ha! If it weren’t so serious it would be laughable. But it is of course, deadly serious. We must never waver in our firm commitment to wipe this evil from the face of our Earth; thereby allowing us to enjoy its glorious gifts and simply take our own chances on any possible life hereafter. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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More unity, less division post-Brexit we can all wait to see what Dave thinks of him... in his soon-to-berushed-out memoirs. (The same Dave, you’ll recall, who said he wanted to spend more time with his family... if he could remember which pub he left them in.) Seriously, shouldn’t Juncker have been put out to grass long ago? He was always a loose cannon but is now seriously out of step, and certainly not the man to initiate the changes the EU badly needs. Whether you’re an ardent Remainiac or Brexiteer, it’s hard not to find his rantings bizarre. Rather reminds me of a sad Canute-type figure who just can’t contemplate that maybe the EU is fragmenting and he has no control over it. Time to lie down in a dark room, dear...

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IN his recent State of the Union address, EC President, JeanClaude Juncker, warned that the EU is facing an “existential threat” as major splits emerge between eastern and western EU countries following Brexit. He pointedly condemned the murder of a Polish man in Harlow, Essex, as an example of what could happen if Europe doesn’t unite. Declaring that the next 12 months would be crucial, he claimed that the EU “doesn’t have enough union... leaving scope for galloping populism.” More worryingly, he also alluded to plans for a European travel information system, which could mean British travellers end up paying about £10 to visit the continent post-Brexit. Hmm! Juncker speaks of splits and fragmentation but doesn’t realise he (plus Mrs Merkel) bears

JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER: Not the man to initiate the changes the EU so badly needs. most responsibility for it. He epitomises so much what is wrong with the EU. Unelected, no mandate for these ideas, no understanding of the electorate. Take his claim that the EU’s in a battle with

“galloping populism.” A battle with reality, more like. Only he could have been vindictive enough to mention the tragic murder in Essex. Have there been no violent incidents in the EU?

Strange how he fails to mention sectarian assaults on immigrants in EU countries which haven’t voted to leave. People like Juncker are on the wrong side of reality. Never mind,

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Will people never learn? WHY do people insist on keeping as pets the dogs they know are banned? A baby girl was mauled to death and now her mother and grandmother have been jailed. Do the owners really think they can control them or don’t they really care and the dogs are just fashion statements? If you really have to have such a dog, why put it in a house where there is a very young child? Email

‘Winterval’ was last straw IN 1998 Birmingham City Council decided that Christmas was racist so they renamed it ‘Winterval’ in case it offended Muslims. That was one of the main reasons for my leaving the UK for Spain. I told my friends that I would rather be a foreigner in a foreign country than a foreigner in my own country. Roger, Benichembla

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Stop paying the taxes AS long as Britain keeps paying Angela Merkel her austerity tax, pensioners will suffer, especially us expats, but once this is stopped altogether, we would see sterling gradually strengthening against the Euro again and with our global trade (unfettered by the EU ) our GDP will rocket. If Clinton fails to become US president we will NOT be ‘at the back of the queue.’ Also due to many EU members ie Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal etc defaulting on their austerity payments, we could expect the Euro currency to weaken considerably against all other currencies and if we sacked ‘doom & gloom’ Mark Carney, we expats could see the Pound Sterling equal to two Euros!! Brian, Benalmadena

DAVID CAMERON was defeated in the end by the same issue that has ripped the Tories to shreds on so many occasions - Europe. He chose to take the country to referendum on a really complex issue totally unsuited for that kind of blunt ‘democratic tool.’ And he has paid the price, but so will all the rest of us. With no UK who will counterbalance the Germans? They have been handed almost total domination of the EU, the sort their politicians didn’t even want. He will be remembered for his vicious austerity packages imposed on cowering town halls, the farcical Brexit vote and, though I hope not, the man who broke the Union. What does he see when he looks in the mirror??? Mike, Malaga

The truth needs sharing THE 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Centres has just taken place. These attacks were used as justification for a ‘war against terrorism’ which has created more terrorists, created more invasions and brought us close to another World War. These attacks and the people behind them were planned in America. The Twin Towers and the WTC building were destroyed by controlled demolition, not by hijacked planes. This information needs to be shared so that everyone out there can see the truth. Austin, withheld

It just goes too far

topless and whose miniscule bikini bottoms do nothing to cover up rolls of cellulite and lard, which would almost certainly be more attractive if encased in the aforementioned bathing costumes adopted by ladies of the Muslim faith. Jonathan, Valencia

Keep it covered folks You don’t I CAN’T help wondering on which beach Leapy was ‘offended’ by a have to swear burkhini clad woman. However, I have been offended by hairy pot bellied men in ‘posing pouches’ with just a string running through the cleft of their rather unpleasant buttocks and by certain rather obese ladies whose pendulous breasts should never have been exposed

fighting on the front with our troops! Mike, withheld

IT’S very rare we watch any TV after 9.00pm because of the profanity. Movies have become a no-go for anything rated over 12! I know many people who dislike profanity but put up with it rather than switch off so the producers aren’t getting

the message. As I always say: no one loses an audience because the language/content is decent. Hazel, withheld

Careful with the water IT is up to all of us to use less water. I know people have gardens and they are very dear to our hearts, but drought is drought. There is a finite amount of the clear stuff unless they dig down for miles and that takes a lot of money. No-one’s suggesting we won’t have enough to drink. But if you have to leave your car a little dirtier for a little while longer then accept it. If we don’t economise

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Not what was expected SO not only did he turn his back on the country after making a dogs b***** of the referendum campaign he puts another two fingers up to his constituency! We all might have guessed this about him as his U turns and various daft taxes like the bedroom tax and misleading speeches would have told us all what we should expect of him as a person... and that is one of low character. I am glad he was not

I AM constantly shocked at the behaviour of young men and women flying on the budget airlines. Why do we have to put up with this? Is their money so important? Instead of a shortish trip back to the UK, I dread sitting next to a group who are often drunk and feel the need to swear loudly. Why aren’t they refused permission to get on the flight in the first place? It is very intimidating to be on the same flight. Ryanair and easyJet only seem to do anything about it when it’s already gone far too far. If you say anything to these groups you risk being on the receiving end of a foul-mouthed tirade. It’s not funny, and worse, it’s not fair to the rest of us. Val, Alicante

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When ‘ventas’ ruled the roads Ric Polansky Ric Polansky moved to Mojacar in 1969 as a pioneer developer. He reads extensively and has travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.

ONCE they were your home away from home. Where you knew almost no one but felt relaxed during your arduous journey. Travel in those past days wasn’t easy. ‘Ventas’ (sales places) is where you broke the expedition. Most were famed for their cooking or special wines. Of course you could buy a shirt, shoes or some paraphernalia you had been lacking. The most famous was the ‘Venta de Compadre’ on the (now) old back road to Almeria about 10kms outside Sorbas heading toward Almeria, and still there. One stopped for advice, a huge bocadillo (sandwich) of cured very chewy jamon (ham), accompanied by cloves of garlic, olives and washed down with a thick red wine from Jumilla that could take the enamel off your teeth. If that wasn’t enough, you could get all your problems solved by the local proprietor, Compadre, who had

VENTA VISIT: Worthwhile for the great food on offer.

RED WINE: That could take the enamel off your teeth. answers for everything, except his own problems. You never had to look for him, he always wore the same outfit, dark pants, white shirt, long white silken scarf and a black cowboy type hat. Our family competition was to see how many garlic cloves you could stomach while gnawing on a sandwich. And, when you left you could

drive all the way home without being able to finish chewing that damn jamon. Compadre was a quiet gentle man, not ostentatious in manner or movement, but rumoured to have been quite a ladies’ man in the district. His wife always tracked his burro down to far afield cortijos and complained the-

atrically about his antics. He never said a word, just smiled with a gleam in his eyes and kept serving you more wine... vigorously. On exactly the other side of the region, at the confluence of the Carboneras turn-off and still in existence is the ‘Venta del Pobre,’ likewise an interesting place run then by the mayor

of Agua Amarga, Ramon, and today, his son. Over the years both establishments have expanded and thrived. ‘Pobre’ from just four tables and chairs in a tiny bar has grown into a major roadside stopping place, not just for the local farming community but for all travellers, weddings and celebrations. Once, they made their own rum which had something green floating in it, but went down a treat... once you swallowed. Food was (and still is) good. I like ‘ventas’ as they are old and worldly. Home cooking, easy, the way things were done 100 years ago and 400 years before that. They remain my living connection with the past which was my childhood, coming of age here. They reek of a familiarity that helps me feel contented. There are some other really good ‘ventas’ nearby. On the old road to Murcia is the Pereton, a must stopping place on a journey to Murcia or Alicante. Wonderful food and where you can purchase many delicacies not found in most supermarkets. They can serve up to 700 people at once. Well worth the trip. Be sure you take a camera, you’ll be astounded.

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Quick Across 1 Western European kingdom (7) 5 Permit (5) 8 Got away (7) 9 Respond to (5) 10 Dance club (5) 11 Unwilling to share (7) 12 More industrious (6) 14 Giggles (6) 17 Becomes restricted (7) 19 Sugary (5) 22 Tailless, web-footed amphibians (5) 23 Previously (7) 24 Chores (5) 25 Commends (7) Down 1 Merge (5) 2 Fastening devices (5) 3 Make better (7) 4 Unpretentious (6) 5 Fourth month (5) 6 Bounding (7)

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1 Resisted, 5 Mane, 9 Geese, 10 Traitor, 11 Respite, 12 Shame, 13 Scroll, 15 Berths, 19 Ships, 21 Example, 23 Awesome, 24 Anger, 25 Efts, 26 Released. Down: 1 Regards, 2 Seems, 3 Special, 4 Esteem, 6 Attract, 7 Eerie, 8 Nabs, 14 Raiment, 16 Emanate, 17 Sheared, 18 Serene, 19 Scare, 20 Slog, 22 Pages.

QUICK Across: 7 Small portable timepieces (7) 12 Financial assistance in time of need (7) 13 Of great consequence (7) 15 Mountainous republic in central

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1 Botany, 4 Elated, 9 Scraggy, 10 Chips, 11 Chose, 12 Risotto, 13 Sleuth, 15 Accept, 18 Amiable, 20 Nasal, 23 Prior, 24 Distant, 25 Obeyed, 26 Tanker.

Europe (7) 16 Dormant (6) 18 Fertile desert tract (5) 20 Departs (5) 21 Revolves (5)

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1 Basic, 2 Torso, 3 Neglect, 5 Locks, 6 Thistle, 7 Distort, 8 Myrrh, 13 Shampoo, 14 Edifice, 16 Canasta, 17 Ready, 19 Barge, 21 Shack, 22 Later.

Across 1 Papel de lija (9) 8 Hasta (5) 9 Bee (5) 10 Empujar (4) 11 Thing (object) (4) 15 Igual (5) 17 Friend (5) 18 Handball (game) (9)

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

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Invoke 2 Accede 3 Beyond 4 Cereal 5 Creaky 6 Bubble 7 Fleece 8 Bodice 9 Breath 10 Fringe 11 Odious 12 Chalet 13 Candid 14 Scythe 15 Gasket 16 Addict 17 Centre 18 Escape 19 Donkey

Across 1 Well, well, they could be seasons (7) 4 Marks spies (5) 7 Studies rushes, on the radio (5) 9 Eric is upset after girl’s greediness (7) 10 Attacks a fool but suffers afterwards (7) 11 Note overdue lift (5) 12 Belts out songs as he signs letters (6) 14 A heap of snow lost at sea (6) 18 Pub credit is rubbish (5) 20 Memory loss is initially a mind numbing experience, so is academia (7) 22 Stuart Goddard’s alter ego is determined (7) 23 Rebukes some driver's lap signals (5) 24 Military blockade includes an Aussie general (5) 25 In the black acetone (7) Down 1 Burns master's pie (7) 2 Harvests pears, maybe (5) 3 Scattered boxes over Spain (6) 4 Tapes funny series (5) 5 Every other hour ring barmaid for Japanese art (7)

6 Screen showing some Aussie vegans (5) 8 Beam is a part of athleticism I lean towards (5) 13 A new gas made in Dorset town (7) 15 Send a variety for Scandinavians (5)

16 Transfer trains somehow on time (7) 17 Convictions if hats are damaged (6) 18 Catches horse in centre of Brussels (5) 19 Dodge back inside Alfred Avenue (5) 21 Cracked slate is musty (5)

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ON THE BILL: Alicante-based group Maniatica will headline Rock Albox this year. sica Solos cycle starts on October 8 with Luis Prado performing, followed by Sonora on October 24 and Itziar Baiza on December 14, all at 10.30pm at the Federico Garcia Lorca hall.

Children are invited to a craft workshop on October 14 while their parents will be treated from 10pm onwards to a performance of the We Love Jazz 2016 swing and jazz circuit.

Literature bounces back onto the agenda on October 22 with presentation of two books, Eternas Cicatrices (Eternal Scars) by Juan Carlos Azkoitia and Una Batuta en busca de

Director (A Baton in search of a Director) by Pilar Lopez. Library Day will see numerous book-related activities for the younger members of the family at the public library on October 24.

An exhibition worth visiting ART fans who have yet to see the permanent collection at the Museo Antonio Manuel Campoy are encouraged to pay a visit to the museum, located within the governor’s palace at Cuevas del Almanzora Castle on Plaza de la Libertad. Entry to the exhibition is free of charge and opening hours are 10am to 1.30pm and 5 to 8pm Tuesdays to Saturdays and 10am to 1.30pm on Sundays. The collection includes pieces by important Spanish painters and sculptors of the 20th century (Palencia, Manrique, Tapies) and a series of original work by Goya, all of which was donated by the art historian Antonio Manuel Campoy.

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FAMILY FLAMENCO: Featured six dancers in total.

Classy flamenco gala mesmerises crowds By Rebecca Orr MORE than 400 people of all nationalities from Mojacar, Carboneras, Almeria, and even Lorca, gathered together in the breathtaking Castillo de San Andrés, Carboneras, to see a first-class Flamenco Gala. The Gala, entitled ‘Entre de Carillos y Carretes’ is a production artistically directed by Ana Alonso Carillo and Isabel Ramírez, which features all four artistic generations of their family from their aunt down to little six-year-old Alba. The large crowd was blown away by the immense talent of every member of this family, featuring six dancers in total. Accompanying them were Almeria’s top singers; brothers Edu and Antonio García and Cristo Heredia. Prestigious guitarist David Delgado also kept the audience mesmerised with his skills. The project was organised by Eduardo

and Francesca Girone ( better known as La Gitana Inglesa) in collaboration with Carboneras Town Hall. They brought it to Mojacar back in May and due to its immense success decided to repeat the performance, this time in a wonderful outdoor location. More than 100 people arrived by coach for the event on Saturday September 10, which was organised by The Dames of Spain and Francesca. The Girones will continue to bring their top class flamenco projects to this area and further afield outside Spain. Indeed they are taking a prestigious group of Flamenco Artists from Granada over to the UK in October, and have several productions planned for autumn and winter in collaboration with the town halls of Mojacar and Carboneras. Anyone who wishes to keep informed may join the mailing list by emailing info@lagitanainglesa.com.

A NUMBER of activities planned for October 1-20 across the province in honour of International Bird Day were presented this week by the regional environmental department. The calendar of events begins with birdwatching hikes in Punta Entinas-Sabinar nature area on October 2 and 8. The walks will be led by the environmental department’s monitor, Jose Manuel Lopez Martos, who will also be giving a talk at the University of Almeria’s first Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Conference the day before. Other activities included on the agenda are ringing workshops in Adra, Punta EntinasSabinar, Cabo de Gata-Nijar and Sierra de Maria-Los Velez at which ornithologists from SEO/BirdLife Almeria and Serbal will be training volunteers to help with the task of ringing birds. Other workshops will cover attracting birdlife to help control insect population within forests and will see volunteers building and hanging nesting boxes and feeders in the Calares de Filabres special protection zone on October 4 and Sierra Nevada Natural Park on October 16, guided by members of the environmental

BIRD DAY: Will include talks and workshops. and water departments, members of SEO / BirdLife Almeria and the Sierra Nevada volunteering network. Photography exhibitions and talks will help teach those interested how to identify different types of birds and there will be various birdwatching expeditions to put the new knowledge into practice at Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural

Park (October 4, 5 and 6 coordinated by Natures), Sierra de Maria-Los Velez (October 6, coordinated by Elisa Exposito and Angel Montalban) and Sierra Nevada (October 2, coordinated by Al-Mirhas and Natureda). Finally, on October 20 there will be a day of talks on birds and global change at the University of Almeria.

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AFTER 10 years in Spain, I have never lost my love for the English countryside; the quirkiness of our traditions and the incredible history of our islands. Nor during the long hot summer months here, have I lost the desire for my alltime favourite English cream tea, with freshly baked scones, home-made strawberry jam and thick lashings of rich clotted cream. I have enjoyed them in Berkshire, Devonshire and the Lake District. I’ve had them in Suffolk and Wales and once in a Japanese tea house in the Cotswolds. But it is still Cornwall that invokes my fondest memories. A bit like that first fumble behind the bike sheds, I have always remembered

MOUSEHOLE: Most memorable cream tea in a pub garden overlooking the harbour. my very first one, partaken in the town of Falmouth. The cream tea, not the fumble. It was such a tasty introduction to my new life in Cornwall, I immediately ordered another. A massive mistake. The fourth scone and jam

topped with a cushion sized dollop of cream, proved to be a step too far. I felt decidedly green as I made for the exit between tables packed with devotees, purposefully keeping my eyes averted, looking neither to jammy left nor creamy right.

It was a just reward for my gluttony. Although the ingredients for this most English of English delicacies can be obtained here in Spain, location is paramount in order to enjoy the experience to the maximum. And for me this means a country garden or

waterside setting in the Mother country. If the day is warm with a clear blue sky and our avian friends are in evidence singing their feathered backsides off, then we have my idea of perfection. My most memorable cream tea therefore was in a pub garden overlooking the harbour in the achingly pretty fishing village of Mousehole - pronounced Mouzal. We had sampled the famous Star Gazey Pie at lunch - the one with pilchards head-butting their way to freedom through the crust - and had decided that it would be a fine ending to the day to overindulge in a clotted cream tea. With the luscious platter set before us and the wonderful ambience created in that idyllic setting, it was a snapshot in time of an unforgettable interlude - and only slightly marred by the seagull poop on my polo shirt. Colin can be contacted by email on badbirdnow@ gmail.com.

Britain and Argentina agree John Smith Random thoughts... AFTER years of rhetoric from the former president of Argentina Cristina Kirchner claiming the Falkland Islands and threatening those companies who undertook business with it, the new Argentine government has taken a much more phlegmatic position and following a visit to Buenos Aires by Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan has indicated its wish to cooperate. This is the first visit by a Foreign Office to Argentina since 2009 and the minister met with a range of high level politicians including the President Mauricio Macri and Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra which has resulted in a joint statement between the two countries over the Falkland Islands. The two countries have agreed to work toward removing restrictive measures around the oil

and gas industry, shipping and fishing affecting the Falkland Islands in the coming months. Both delegations also expressed support for a project to identify the remains of unknown Argentine soldiers buried in the Falkland Islands emphasising the humanitarian nature of this work. None of the discussions or the statement in any way affects the

sovereignty of the islands and the UK remains absolutely clear in its support of the rights of the islanders. The statement sets out areas of closer co-operation for the two countries, including through increasing trade links, uncovering new investment opportunities, strengthening cultural ties, tackling corruption and organised crime, and increasing links in science and technology as well as encourag-

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ing new and better air services. According to a release from the Foreign Office, Sir Alan Duncan said: “The UK and Argentina are building a positive relationship based on areas where we so clearly agree.” “Over the past two days I have held meetings which have helped us to reach agreements. The UK and Argentina have a broad relationship that goes beyond our differences.” “I am pleased we have agreed the Falkland Islands are free to set up flight connections with other countries in the region. A monthly stopover in Argentina will see a further arrangement similar to that which exists already.” Not only will this come as welcome news to the 3,000 Falkland Islanders but should be welcomed by the Gibraltar Government who are used to Argentina and Spain mutually supporting each other over claims of the sovereignty of the two Overseas Territories. It must be remembered that Argentina continues to be in severe financial difficulty and it may well be that it sees definite benefits in backing down over imagined sovereignty in order to reap the advantages of a closer relationship with the UK. Sir Alan Duncan and Susana Malcorra met.

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Keep safe on the road A FRIGHTENING report from the RAC in the UK suggests the number of people using handheld phones whilst driving has quadrupled in two years and it’s not just phone calls they are making but also sending texts and uploading messages on social media. Here in Spain, anecdotal evidence suggests that the situation is quite similar and because of the way that many Spanish people drive without using indicators, one has to be even more alert than in the UK. There is an added danger as so many Spaniards walk straight onto zebra crossings expecting that drivers will halt but if drivers are distracted by their phones there could well be an increase in accidents. The fact Spanish observe different driving customs to the British and other expats doesn’t mean their ideas are worse but it does mean we as visitors or even long-term residents should be aware of the road and the possible dangers. Recently the authorities have started to install special cameras on roadsides which supposedly detect those not wearing seatbelts or using their phones but if drivers in Spain are anything like their counterparts in the UK, they will either forget the cameras exist or assume they won’t be caught on film. Driving can be enjoyable for many and an absolute necessity for others but as more and more cars appear on the roads, it is absolutely imperative that everyone acts in a sensible manner and doesn’t take risks, especially when behind the wheel of what is potentially a lethal weapon. Always remember that no call or text can justify the potential death of yourself or another person.

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Homes are legal at last By Eleanor Hawkins OWNERS of 10 illegal homes in Albox are celebrating as the council has signed documents which will make them the first in Andalucia to have their situation legalised following modifications to the LOUA planning law approved recently by the regional government. The modification, which was given the green light at Andalucian parliament a few months ago, will allow more than 350 families in Albox and 100 more across the rest of Almeria and further afield who bought their homes in good faith, unaware that they had been built illegally to finally access services such as electricity and water and put an end to years of suffering. Town Planning councillor Sonia Cerdan signed the necessary paperwork accompanied by Environmental delegate Antonio Martinez, PSOE representative at the Andalucian parliament Rodrigo Sanchez and Albox Tourism councillor and head of AUAN association Maura Hillen. “We’ve

GREEN LIGHT: Access to services such as electricity and water will now be available. been working hard for years alongside affected owners to

achieve this and have received great support from the Junta de

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Protecting women By Eleanor Hawkins OLULA DEL RIO has signed up to join the FEMP (Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces) and the Ministry of the Interior and establish a collaboration agreement between the Local Police and Guardia Civil to handle gender violence cases. This is the first step towards inclusion in the Viogen system, which provides integral surveillance and management in domestic and gender violence cases through the Ministry of the Interior’s State Security department.

SECURITY MEETING: The paperwork was signed up. The paperwork was signed at Olula’s latest Security meeting last week, attended by local Mayor Antonio Martinez Pascual, government

representatives for Almeria Andres Garcia Lorca and Raquel Contreras and the area’s heads of both police forces.

Further report now required THE National Toxicology Institute has been drafted in to determine whether the 26-year-old man who died in a head on collision on the Almanzora motorway on September 6, also killing a 14-month-old girl, had been drinking or taking drugs. The conclusions of the post mortem examina-

tion sent to the Huercal-Overa courts by the Legal Medicine Institute centred solely on the causes of death, stated as multiply injuries, but gave no clues as the whether he was drunk or drugged. Investigations continue into the possible reasons why the man, who lived locally, ended up on the wrong side of the road.

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It’s all about exporting By Eleanor Hawkins THE seventh of a series of talks for business people and entrepreneurs was held at the town hall in Cuevas del Almanzora last week, this time focused on internationalisation. Organised by Almeria Provincial Council in collaboration with ICEX (exterior commerce institute), the event included talks by various experts and attracted a large audience. After a welcome and introduction from local Economic Development councillor Maria Isabel Alarcon, Cecilia Navarro Garrida, regional commerce director and Almeria delegate for

SERIES OF TALKS: Attracted a large audience. ICEX, took the floor to describe the grants the institute

has available for companies looking to begin exporting.

Internationalisation advisor Pilar Quereda Escoriza then took over to explain how these grants can be used and the best ways to manage them before handing over to Raul Delgado Dueñas from Lealtadis legal offices who covered fiscal aspects. The talks are just another part of the Provincial Council’s Employment and Economic Promotion department which aims to help companies and boost employment. There are currently two projects underway to revitalise business, one in the Levante area and another in Valle del Almanzora-Los Velez.

Weapons for sale to the public A MAN trying to sell second-hand goods was arrested in Arboleas by the Guardia Civil after officers on patrol spotted items on his stall which were not your average car boot sale goods. The officers were surprised to see military and police items

including nunchucks, flick knives, and a bayonet amongst the things on display and, after asking the stallholder for his ID, also found a cardboard box containing another bayonet, 22 machetes, knives and exclusive police weapons. The illegal weapons were all confiscated.

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Health centre work approved By Eleanor Hawkins ALMERIA Provincial Council has approved a project to complete the Olula del Rio health centre, construction on which ground to a halt in 2009. The final stage of works, with a €970,486 budget included in the provincial municipal spending plan, will finish off the five storey building on Avenida Antonio Lopez and provide the area with a modern, new facility including doctors’ and paediatri-

cians’ offices, an emergency department, theatre for minor surgery, x-ray department, physiotherapy room and health education hall plus parking for 32 vehicles on the lower level. The new building will consist of two separate wings linked by stairway, lifts and bathrooms with a central patio to provide light and ventilation. At the same meeting, the provincial council also approved projects worth almost €200,000 for urban fittings in Carboneras.

Police seize plants A MAN aged 57 from Olula de Castro has been arrested for growing marihuana outside his country property. Guardia Civil officers spotted three large plants with hearts ready to harvest through binoculars and after approaching the property spoke to the owner, who admitted that the plants belonged to him, but argued they were for personal use. This however failed to convince the officers, who noted that he had a police record and decided to confiscate the plants and arrest the suspect.

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A year of celebration By Eleanor Hawkins THIS is a particularly important year for Albox’s Virgen del Saliente primary school as it marks its 50th birthday. The primary school is an important part of the town which has seen various generations of locals sit at its desks after singing its very own hymn, Virgen del Saliente, Gracias, a tune many remember to this day and has various events and projects planned to celebrate the special anniversary. The parents’ association, president Catiana Soto explained, is working on activities and has planned meetings with the local council and the Junta de

Andalucia regional government’s Education delegate for Almeria to discuss celebrations.

We are all working to provide quality public education in the area.” “This year is one of pride for the school, because it’s our 50th anniversary and also the 300th anniversary of the shrine to the virgin with which we share our name. We are all working to provide quality public education and put our school at the centre of primary education in the area,” Soto said.

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Makes my blood boil Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man PEOPLE’S use of language these days can invoke the grumpiness in me. I don’t profess to be the most articulate or grammatically correct, but there are a few language habits that drive me nuts. Some people, when they finish every sentence, have to say ‘you know what I mean?’ You know what I mean? Of course I know what you mean! I absolutely know what you mean so stop asking me at the end of everything you say! And why start every sentence with the word ‘so’? What does that even mean? You don’t need to say it. It’s a waste of a word and oxygen! And what do you mean when you say something was ‘like’ it’? Either it is or it isn’t! It’s not ‘like’ anything. Example ‘It was like really raining.’ Was it raining or wasn’t it? Was something falling out of the sky that resembled rain? Makes no sense at all! It should be used when you enjoy something not to punctuate your chat as in ‘I like chocolate’ which Mrs S says all the time. Also, don’t use the word ‘basically’ as every other word in your sentence because

‘basically’ it gets annoying! Hearing someone say, ‘So, like, basically I went out for lunch and it was great you know what I mean?’ makes my blood boil. Now, if you really want me to give you the Mr Grumpy death stare, pepper your chat to me with the word ‘innit.’ Which actually is not a word, it’s ghetto speak and some people use it because they want to sound like they come from a tough neighbourhood and they survived. The funniest guy I ever met spoke like it all the time. Every other word he said was ‘innit man.’ It was bad enough to listen to his claptrap, but when I found out his parents were very wealthy doctors from Hampstead, in an upmarket part of London, and he went to a posh private school I had to ask why he spoke like he did. The answer was it was his way of being ‘cool’ and I had to tell him that he just sounded like a dickhead! But the most misunderstood phrases are women-speak. For instance, I’ll say to Mrs S, ‘I’m just going out to play poker, that ok?’ And she says. ‘Sure. Do whatever you want.’ Now for years what I heard was, ‘Of course darling, you go out and enjoy yourself.’ It wasn’t until much later I found out what it really meant which was, ‘Sure you can go out, you selfish git. But don’t expect anything to eat when you come home, if I’m even talking to you!’ Email me - mikesenker@gmail.com.

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Child car safety 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.

CHILD SAFETY: Make sure you purchase the correct size and know how to fit it. RECENT changes to laws in Spain requires children measuring 135cm in height or less to travel in the rear seats of vehicles, irrespective of their age. They must also travel in the correct and approved seat appropriate to their size and weight. The use of the correct child restraint system reduces injuries by up to 75 per cent in the event of a collision. According to data from the DGT, road traffic incidents are the leading cause of death amongst children under the age of 14. Tragically, 40 per cent of those children who lost their lives were not correctly strapped in. Group 0 chairs are baby carriers used from birth for infants up to 10kg in weight and are placed with the baby facing the opposite way of travel to minimise possible injury in the event of a crash.

Group 0+ is a new category that extends the weight up to 13kg for children up to around 18 months in age. It is a back-facing chair to further protect the neck and spine. Group 1 for children between nine-18kg and approximately one to four years of age use seats strapped in via the seat belts of the vehicle and are always facing the direction of traffic. Group 2 for children aged three to six with a weight between 15-25kg. The child restraint consists of a booster cushion with backrest to provide protection for the head and uses the vehicle’s own seatbelts. Group 3 for children aged between five and 12 years weighing between 22-36kg can use a booster seat. When purchasing your child’s safety seat use a reputable retailer who can give advice.

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I live in Spain, drive a Spanish-registered car, and have a Spanish driving licence. I also own a car in the UK on UK registration, which my sister uses and I drive it when I visit. My sister recently got a speeding ticket which came to her house in the post, to my name as registered owner. If I wish to name another driver, I can do this on the form. If I simply pay the fine and list myself as driver on my Spanish driving licence, what will happen to the points off my permit? By email Your Spanish driving licence is perfectly legal for use on your visits to the UK. It is perfectly legal for you to own a UK-registe re d c a r, e ve n if you live in Spa in. The U K c a nnot ta ke points off

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your Spani sh per m i t . They wi l l keep t he record of the points. If you should return to the

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A few clever adjustments John Graham The property expert

YOUR home appliances account for around 30 per cent of your home’s energy bills, so let’s take a look at a few more energy efficiency top tips. 1.Washing Machine and Spin Dryer If you are looking to replace your old washing machine, choose a modern energy efficient model, which uses less energy and water. Also choose a spin dryer that will reduce your energy bill the most which are B energy rated models. 2. Air conditioning and heating You can reduce unnecessary energy use by managing your

LIGHT BULBS: Energy saving bulbs last around 12 times longer. systems efficiently. Fit programmable thermostats in your home, they will save you money on your energy bills and pay for themselves within a few months. Set thermostats a little higher

Downturn in foreclosures welcomed ANDALUCIA accounted for the highest number of mortgage repossessions in the country during the second quarter of 2016. Overall, the figure for mortgage foreclosures on residential properties was 30.4 per cent down on the same period last year at just shy of 12,000. The figure for proceedings on all types of properties showed a drop of more than 33 per cent for the first six months of the year. Research has shown that nearly 60 per cent of the mortgages on which legal proceedings were initiated, had been taken out in the three years to 2008 when

prices, and therefore repayments, were at their highest. The breakdown of the figures shows 8,050 homes belonging to individuals, rather than companies, were repossessed and of these just less than 6,400 were classed as main residences as opposed to second or holiday homes. The foreclosure figure for Andalucia stands at 3,520 while second place is occupied by the Comunitat Valenciana at nearly 2,100. As the Spanish economy continues its slow recovery figures showing the number of people being forced from their homes continues to fall and is one of the more welcome economic indicators.

in the summer and a little lower in the winter, especially in rooms used less often. 3. Light bulbs Interior and exterior light bulbs are used every day, so

any cost savings will impact your energy bills. Switch from standard incandescent light bulbs to new energy saving light bulbs, they are more expensive, but last around 12 times longer, so save money.

Bid to fill skyscraper A PHILIPPINES-BASED property group has launched its bid to fill the Torre Espacio skyscraper in Madrid, home to the British Embassy. The 57-storey tower of glass in the north of the city, first opened its doors in 2007 just before the financial crisis. Since then, occupancy of the building has hovered around the 85 per cent mark. Now, in a link-up with London-based international real estate advisor, Savills, it hopes an aggressive strategy can find tenants for the 15 per cent of the building still unoccupied. The tower is home not only to the British Ambassador, but to the embassies of Canada, the Netherlands and Australia, along with Red Bull and British American Tobacco. Manager of the property Eduardo Corral, the CEO of Tower Space Management, said: “The financial crisis was a big shock so we did not get to 100 per cent but with the marketing boost we aim to fill the remaining 15 per cent.”

You can mix standard and energy saving light bulbs, use them efficiently by placing them in rooms and areas of your home which are constantly lighted and this will save you the most money. Halogen lighting is best for outdoor use.

your water heater to around 120F to 130F and fit insulation to the water heater. New modern water heaters / boilers are more energy efficient than older models so if your water heater is old or inefficient, buy a new one.

4. Dimmer Switches Fit dimmer switches in your most used rooms, they reduce the light intensity in rooms and reduce your energy bills.

7. Home office Many EWN readers work at home and have an office or office station. To save on your energy bills use your laptops more than desk top computers as they use much less energy. You can save money by switching to an ink jet printer which uses much less energy than a laser printer. Save energy by putting your computer to sleep, instead of using the screen saver mode. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveying Institute. Contact John by email gk.ipad@me.com.

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IF you have grown a few vegetables in your garden or in pots on your terrace or balcony, you have probably grown tomatoes. They are by far the most popular of items grown for the kitchen at home. I could call a tomato a vegetable and be

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legally correct, but botanically wrong as it is a fruit. This is an example of the tax office defying botanical science to ensure a healthier budget. Tomatoes are used in the kitchen, in most cases, with vegetables so it is legally classified by use rather than what it grows as. The plump produce of the tomato plant is a delight to grow and add to salads, pizza, paella, sandwiches and so much more. From mini cherry sprays to beefeater giants there is a tomato for every occasion. I have grown golden, pear shaped, roman, pink, siberian, early, late and lots in between. Each season is different with too much or little rain, early/late frost, overcast skies or scorching sun. If your tomatoes haven’t done well this year, next year could be a bumper crop. We can help them along with well composted soil mix and regular watering to ensure constant soil moisture, add appropriate nutrients during the different growth periods, put structural support to keep the tomatoes elevated off the ground and maximise light ex-

posure while minimising sun scorching, prune lateral growth and tips that may interfere with the form you need the plants to grow and check regularly for pests and diseases that may need action taken. This a lot of work and commitment to do well but usually improves the quality of the crop enormously. A gardener wanting to grow abundant tomatoes may need skills in meteorology, structural engineering, soil science infirmity management and plant nutrition to perfect their crop, but I have seen bountiful crops grown, albeit not always the best quality, at ‘fin de la semana’ weekend hideaways with the least consideration or care. The main secret seems to be to plant loads of seedlings at the traditional time in mid-late spring, in manured soil, water profusely at planting and just leave them to grow. After that water when you can and harvest when ready. Tomatoes are not usually so expensive to buy in season but nothing is more precious than your own flavoursome garden fresh queens of the garden.

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Dog’s instinct vs intelligence In issue 1628, our resident columnist, David the Dogman, was criticised for his views on dogs and their ‘intelligence.’ Here, edited, is his reply: “I do not train dogs, I teach pet owners to understand their pet from the point of view of a pet, and not a hairy baby! If you think your dog understands your language I would like you to tell him that the next time he does something bad or wrong you will have him put down. Now, according to you he understands so you and all those multimillions of pet dog owners around the world (once you let the secret out) will never have problems again! This of course is nonsense! Of course your dog knows when you’re unwell by your behaviour pattern and they know when it’s time for a walk by various actions and sounds, etc. It’s proven by the police, fire brigade, diabetic alert dogs, rescue, taking dogs into residential homes, sniffing cancer, tracking, leading the blind and so much more that with the correct training our canine friends are brilliant and are able to assist people who suffer stress. Physiologically all of us would like to believe that our pets understand everything that we say to them. During

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the past 10 years I have run schools in Spain and have not allowed anyone to speak or give any kind of command other than hand signals to their dog which includes the exercise of the recall. Dog’s natural instinct recognises human body movements which become a language; tone of voice indicates the behaviour of the human. All training is based on positive reinforcement of rewarding with a treat. I find it very difficult to understand why so few dog owners can differentiate between instinct and intelligence. Instinct is an urge from within which makes a dog act in certain ways and has no connection with intelligence. Instinct can be strengthened, weakened or diverted, it cannot be put there and it cannot be taken away, it might lie dormant, but once developed it can never be weakened again.” I have a radio show every Saturday on Talk Radio Europe, tune in via http://talkra dioeurope.com/listen-live/ and my own website www.thedog man.net carrries around 1,000 articles.

Barry: the mini Napoleon 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.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on 00 44 (0) 777 214 2742. YOU hear people say that ‘size isn’t everything,’ but in some cases one can say that size is absolutely irrelevant. Take Barry for example, the tiny long haired Chihuahua I cared for recently at a house-sit assignment. Barry was the smallest of the four rescue dogs in my charge, and it has to be said the youngest at only 18 months old. But in terms of impact within the dog pack he was probably the most dynamic, and the most protective little chap I have ever met.

CHIEF CHIHUAHUA: Barry is strong and fearless. Within that tiny frame beat the heart of a Napoleon, dogmatic and strong, determined and fearless. Where the other dogs might scurry around the house and garden barking to chase a car up the road from within their compound, Barry would leap to the best win-

dow position and bark like crazy to direct the traffic. Then on arriving at the front door of the house he would be first in pole position to attack, defend and eventually welcome the newcomer, playing guard and chief diplomat at the same time.

Barry is ferociously loyal, he’d circle a newcomer until he was sure all was well, yapping and yapping to establish the rules on his territory. He was first in line for dinner, first in line for treats, and would swing by a second round in case any of the bigger dogs dropped a morsel on his watch. What a joy to petsit. Do you need a sitter? Get in touch. House-sitting can be win-win for both parties, free house and pet-sitting, and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! Register as either housesitter or homeowner now with a 20 per cent off introductory offer using coupon code PERFECT20. To find a house pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com.

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Gary Barlow’s reality show dream team for Let It Shine features actual X Factor LEGEND Dannii Minogue Richard Shanley

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WHEN Gary Barlow returns to reality TV next year on BBC One’s Let It Shine, he’ll have a proper X Factor legend at his side. In news that is probably sending Simon Cowell through the roof at this very moment, Dannii Minogue has confirmed that she’ll be a mentor on Gary’s ambitious new musical theatre reality competition Let It Shine. “I’m so excited to be returning to the UK and joining the judging panel of Let It Shine,” she told The Sun. “To be a performer, you must have a burning desire to per-

LET IT SHINE: News is that Dannii Minogue will be a mentor on Gary Barlow’s new reality show.

form, then you train at all the skills you need to shine. This show gives everyone that chance. I can’t wait.” Let It Shine chronicles Gary, Dannii and two more celebrity mentors in searching for five young men to star in a new Take That musical. The BBC revealed back in June that Let It Shine would essentially replace The Voice, which the Beeb lost to ITV earlier in the year. As if the Great British Bake Off ’s move to Channel 4 wasn’t controversial enough, it now looks like we really won’t get a full series next year. Once news broke that Bake Off would leave its original home for C4 on Monday (September 12), there were rumblings that a contractual ‘holdback’ clause would prevent it from airing anywhere besides the BBC

for a full 12 months. According to The Mirror, Channel 4 insiders are now acknowledging that there are ‘no plans’ to screen a full series before the end of 2017. A spokesperson for the show declined to comment when asked. If you would like me to answer any questions you may have on satellite TV or to expand on anything I have written about please call me on 678 332 815 or email richard@europa-digital.com. I look forward to your comments and questions. Don’t forget to listen to my radio show every weekday from 10am on Spectrum 96.1 & 106.8FM, now covering almost 3,000sq kms of Costa Almeria and Calida or listen online at costaalmeria.spectrumfm. net for the latest news and views.

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There’s a kind of a hush ernment, Pedro Sanchez has alienated roughly half of his own voters and many more of the undecided.

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

PEDRO SANCHEZ, leader of the PSOE socialists, is allegedly on non-speaking terms with some regional leaders. Although Sanchez was not everybody’s choice for secretary general, the present lack of communication is attributed to the absence of anything to discuss until the results of Sunday’s regional elections in Galicia and the Basque Region. It’s a foregone conclusion that Galicia’s current Partido Popular president Alberto Nuñez Feijoo will be re-elected, probably with an overall majority. In the Basque Region the PNV nationalist party is expected to squeak home but could need shoring up by other parties. Galicia and the Basque Region will tell Sanchez where he is heading and if voters continue to desert the PSOE as they did in December and June, it could be towards a door marked ‘Exit.’

Forgiveness is all BY doggedly refusing Mariano Rajoy the chance to form a precarious minority gov-

Sanchez claims that his refusal to abstain during Rajoy’s two recent investiture bids corresponded to the wishes of the party’s 190,000 paid-up members. PSOE voters would never forgive him for facilitating another Rajoy government, he declared. Meanwhile a Metroscopia poll shows that the PP would increase their share of the vote and parliamentary seats in a third election. Presumably the 190,000 card-carriers will find that easier to forgive.

Don’t do as I do ROSA VALDEON, the Partido Popular vice-president of the Castilla y Leon Region resigned after a breath-test following a scrape with a lorry. She was three times over the legal drink-driving limit but had only drunk two beers, she insisted. She won’t be the first politician to drive under the influence and won’t be the last, but fell foul of today’s dogma that politicians must do what voters demand but fail to do themselves.

Going it alone APPROXIMATELY 850,000 people attended independence rallies in five Catalan cities on Cataluña Day - La Diada - compared with 1.4 million last year. Despite the fall in numbers, regional president Carles Puigdemont pledged a referendum and to begin “disconnecting” within a year. Makes you wonder who wants independence most: Catalan politicians or the people they are supposed to represent.

RESIGNED: Rosa Valdeon was over the limit.

A touching tribute and heroic gesture BRIAN and Sheila Rodger have been visiting Vera in Almeria area for the past 11 years. Five years ago they moved here permanently from Lincoln in the East Midlands. Their dream of a long life together in Spain was cut short by Sheila’s death in March 2016. With the help of best friends, Brian is putting his life back together. Then Brian hit upon an incredible way to pay tribute to his loving wife and also to aid MACS, the Mojacar Area Cancer Support charity. Brian sought to raise funds for MACS in his wife’s name. His ingenious plan was to drive back to the UK to see friends and relations some of whom he had not seen for years. He asked everyone to guess how many miles

(British car) he would travel from Vera Playa through Spain, France, England and Scotland and back to Vera Playa. He requested €1 per guess, with no limit on guesses. He received permission to collect on MACS behalf and was supported with collection areas at Frankie’s Bar, The Blue Parrot Bar and the Forget Me Not shop. He travelled alone the whole journey and had an overnight stop at La Jonquera (Spanish/ French border) and another overnight stop at Saint Quinton (France). Then he drove up to Lincoln where he stayed with their son. Coming from Glasgow originally, Brian continued on through Bishop Auckland, Edinburgh, Kirkmuirhill, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, Bolton,

Bishop Auckland, Lincoln, Market Rasen, Folkestone, La Jonquara. and finally home to Vera Playa. He left home on August 9 and arrived back on August 31 having travelled a total of 3,917 miles which is 6,304 kilometres. Nobody guessed the exact amount, but the nearest was 3,915 by Sandy and Irene Crombie who will receive a bottle of brandy that he is donating to them. To date Brian has raised €473 for MACS. MACS has charity shops in Mojacar, Turre, Albox and Huercal-Overa. If you want information about the location of those shops, general enquiries or serving as a volunteer, call 634 328 334 weekdays between 11 am and 4 pm. If you or a loved one needs the

support of MACS, please call 634 655 555. Brian is shown in the photo along with Sheila’s favourite place in Vera Playa where her ashes are buried.

CHARITY DRIVE: Brian raised vital funds for MACS in memory of his wife.

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admirable CO2 emissions together with intelligent all-wheel drive. The new 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine was developed on the basis of the BMW Group’s latest generation of power units. Its BMW TwinPower Turbo technology includes multi-stage turbocharging with four turbochargers and common-rail direct injection, the latest update of which generates maximum pressure in excess of 2,500 bar.

These and other technological highlights allow significant improvements to the already exceptional power delivery, pulling power and efficiency achieved by the outgoing engine. The new BMW 750d xDrive accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.6 seconds a definite increase over its predecessor. Thanks to a new design and technological improvements, engine output has increased by 5 per cent whilst fuel consumption drops by 11 per cent, although if you can afford this luxury car, perhaps you don’t care too much about running costs. All in all an impressive new car which is just appearing at dealers throughout Europe now. BMW motors

ACCORDING to BMW it has just launched the world’s most powerful sixcylinder diesel engine as part of its new BMW 7 series. An impressive spread of innovations mark the new BMW 7 Series luxury sedan out from the crowd.

These run from a Carbon Core body structure and BMW eDrive technology in the three iPerformance models to BMW gesture control and Remote Control Parking. Add to this the world’s most powerful six-cylinder diesel engine which has very impressive fuel consumption for a luxury car and

The new BMW 7 series in action.

Paris Motor Show AS usual, a number of manufacturers are getting ready to unveil new models and concepts at the Paris Motor Show which runs from October 1 to 16 at the exhibition centre in the Porte de Versailles and even those who have nothing new will be trying to encourage sales. From Abarth to Volkswagen, diesel, electric and petrol there will be a range of different cars to suit every taste and pocket together with a few flights of fancy which may never see the road but will certainly raise a few eyebrows. The latest craze is for selfdrive cars with the main manufacturers, plus a few unexpected companies like Apple and Google, experimenting with them and despite not being approved for use on roads there’s certainly a great deal of money being spent in developing them.

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New Porsche Macan SANDERO STEPWAY: One of the new models.

Dacia launches four new models

PERFORMANCE PACKAGE: The upgraded Macan Turbo. ACCORDING to Porsche, the best sports car in the compact SUV segment is their Macan which has set high standards of performance and driving dynamics since its introduction and now they are upping the stakes by introducing the Performance Package Macan Turbo which gives increased agility and an even better drive. With performance enhancement, the twin-turbocharged, 3.6-litre V6 engine delivers 324 kW (440 hp). The car now accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds and achieves a new top speed of 272 km/h. It is not just the engine power that is

given a boost in the Macan Turbo equipped with the Performance Package, it also has a newly developed

4.4 seconds is all it takes for the Porsche Macan to go from zero to 100 km/h.

brake system, lowered body, controlled sports chassis, Sport Chrono Package and sports exhaust system that all come fitted as standard.

What’s more, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is available at the push of a button to deliver an exceptionally sporty position on the road. This system has also been optimally tuned to the body on the vehicle, which has been lowered by 15 millimetres. The Macan Turbo with Performance Package is available to order now. In Germany, the new top model costs €91,142.90 including VAT and country-specific features but potential owners in Spain will need to contact their nearest Porsche dealer for details of price and availability.

ACCORDING to Renault, Dacia, one of the manufacturers in their group will use the Paris Motor Show as an opportunity to celebrate a year of new sales records with their customers. It will also be a chance for Dacia to share with them the changes made to most of its line, including the new models, the Sandero, Sandero Stepway, Logan, and Logan MCV, which are more attractive than ever, but still at the best possible price. On the design side, the front end panel has been reconfigured on all four models, giving them a family look. The bumper, grille, and air vents go further, confirming these vehicles’ robust nature. The new lights, which now use LEDs, are more elegant and modern looking. They form four rectangles, which come together to make the new Dacia lighting signature. The rear lights on the Sandero, Sandero Stepway, and Logan have also been redesigned in the same spirit. On the interior, expect changes to the features, materials, ergonomics, storage areas, and more.

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‘Golden Glory’ for GB in Rio, Nico wins in Singapore and Davis Cup agony 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

PARALYMPICS: TEAM GB had a terrific time in Rio! They finished second behind China in the medal table with an overall total of 147 made up of 64 gold, 39 silver and 44 bronze. Spain gained 31 medals and came 11th. GB’s golds came in 11 different events – archery (3), athletics (15), boccia (similar to bowls - 1), canoeing (3), cycling (12), equestrian (7), rowing (3), swimming (16), table tennis (2), triathlon (1) and wheelchair tennis (1). GB’s most decorated paralympian, cyclist Dame Sarah Storey, won her 12th, 13th and 14th gold medals; equestrian rider Natasha Baker won four golds while swimmer Bethany Firth, horsewoman Sophie Christiansen and athlete Hannah Cockroft won three each. Sixteen-year-old Jess StretOUTSTANDING EFFORT: Team GB finished second at the Paralympic Games.

ton collected an archery gold; swimmer Ellie Robinson, aged 15, won bronze in 100m freestyle and GB’s youngest competitor, Abby Kane (13) took silver in the 100m backstroke. Two golds were won by swimmers Hannah Russell, Ollie Hynd and Stephanie Millward. Sadly in Rio, Iranian cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad (aged 48) died after a crash. FOOTBALL: This week’s 16 League Cupties include Derby-Liverpool, Everton-Norwich, NewcastleWolves and Nottingham Forest-Arsenal on Tuesday and Leicester-Chelsea, Northampton-Manchester United, SpursGillingham and West Ham-Accrington last night. There has been some terrific recent action in the Champions League, Europa League, Premiership, FA Cup and League Cup… and there’s more to come! There were CL wins last week for Leicester (in Bruges) and Manchester City (over Borussia Monchengladbach) and a draw for Arsenal (v PSG) while in the EL, Manchester United lost to

Feyenoord, Southampton beat Sparta Prague and Dundalk drew with AZ Alkmaar. Soon afterwards there were PL wins for Arsenal (4-1 at Hull), Crystal Palace (4-1 v bottom club Stoke), Everton (31 v Middlesbrough), Leicester (3-0 v Burnley), Liverpool (2-1 at Chelsea), unbeaten leaders Manchester City (4-0 v Bournemouth), Southampton (1-0 v Swansea), Spurs (1-0 v Sunderland), Watford (3-1 v Manchester United) and WBA (4-2 v West Ham). Huddersfield Town, Scunthorpe United and Plymouth Argyle (who beat Exeter 2-0 in the Devon derby), and Celtic (after a 2-2 draw at Inverness CT) are the respective leaders of the Championship, Leagues 1 and 2 and the SPL. In Spain, Real Madrid (2-0 victors at Espanyol), Barcelona (5-1 winners at Leganés) and Las Palmas, stand 1-2-3 after four games in La Liga.

Joe Hart kept a clean sheet on his home debut in Serie ‘A’ for Torino. Northampton’s record-breaking 31-match unbeaten run ended last Saturday at Chesterfield. A drone, floating over the ground, caused a delay in the Bradford City-Bristol Rovers game. Everton have made their best start to a League season since 1978 and their midfielder

DID YOU KNOW? ONLY Ryan Giggs (632) and Frank Lampard (609) have made more Premier League appearances than Gareth Barry (600). David James (572) has made the most as a goalkeeper.

NICO ROSBERG: Won the Singapore Grand Prix.

Gareth Barry celebrated his 600th PL appearance with a goal against Middlesbrough. The 16 League Cup-ties this week have included DerbyLiverpool, Everton-Norwich, Newcastle-Wolves and Nottingham Forest on Tuesday and Leicester-Chelsea, Northampton-Manchester United, QPR-Sunderland, Spurs-Gillingham and West Ham-Accrington last night. The big PL games coming up are Arsenal-Chelsea, Bournemouth-Everton, Liverpool-Hull, Manchester UnitedLeicester, MiddlesbroughSpurs and SwanseaManchester City on Saturday and West Ham-Southampton on Sunday. FORMULA ONE: Nico Rosberg celebrated his 200th F1 start with victory in last Sunday’s excellent night-time Singapore

ANDY MURRAY: And team GB are out of the Davis Cup.

Grand Prix. Daniel Ricciardo was second with Lewis Hamilton third. Rosberg leads Hamilton by eight points in the driver’s championship. The next race is in Kuala Lumpur on October 2. CRICKET: Warwickshire won their ninth final last Saturday by beating Surrey by eight wickets (with virtually 20 overs remaining) in the Royal London Cup in front of 21,000 spectators at Lords. The Bears, after bowling Surrey out for 136, knocked off the runs (137-2) in 30.2 overs with Jonathan Trott 82 not-out. And either Middlesex, Somerset or Yorkshire have, this week, won the 2016 County Championship. ROUND-UP: Holders GB lost 3-2 to Argentina in tennis’ Davis Cup semi-final. The Argies face Croatia in the final. In Gee Chun (South Korea) won the last women’s major golf event of the year, the Avian Championship, with a record 21 under par over 72 holes, beating the previous lowest of 19. Chris Eubank junior has vacated the British middleweight title. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez beat GB’s Liam Smith in his latest WBO light-middleweight fight. On Sunday, the next round of the MotoGP championship takes place in Aragon, Spain with Cal Crutchlow, Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi all in action.

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A DRAMATIC finish saw triathlete Jonny Brownlee helped over the finish line by his brother Alistair in the final race of the season in Mexico.

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Badgers off to Aguilon THE weather was a bit cooler as Badgers travelled to Lorca golf club on September 14 for their weekly stapleford competition. A full complement of 28 players turned out and with the order of merit competition concluding in a few weeks, scores are becoming more important for those players who have been consistent and still in with a chance of winning the trophy. Full Results: 1st Steve Dodd 40 points (on count back). 2nd Tony Waldren 40 points. 3rd Badger Bradley 38 points Nearest pin’s: 4th Tony Waldren. 8th Ray Farmer. 10th Steve Casburn. 18th Badger Bradley ( in 2 ). 2s: None. Badgers also play Saturday morning at Marina Del Torre. For further information call Mike Daily 664 876 995.

IBC Brindle Cup surprise THE Brindle Cup Hong Kong Pairs competition played recently at Indalo Bowling Club produced a surprise winner! John Colquhoun, the club’s competition secretary, had been out with a shoulder injury for a year. He entered the competition with playing partner, Stan Milton, and reached the final after beating in the semi-final Dave Ebdon, the club’s captain, and Linda Harvey 21 to 6. It was a great game full of wonderfully accurate bowling and really pleasing that John was back to his best after being side-lined for so long. The other semi-final, between Linda and Keith Lester and Jenny Thompson and Gill Atkinson, was a close affair but eventually Linda and Keith won 23 to 15. The final was a very exciting

BRINDLE CUP: The winners and finalists. match that went down to the last end all square. An extra end was played with Linda and Keith holding three shots. Stan delivered a bowl on John’s instruction and took the Jack which left them with two shots and the win! A fantastic display of bowling and an electrifying

match for the spectators to watch. Congratulations to John and Stan for a wonderfully played competition and thanks to John, who is now hopefully back to playing in the competitions he organises so well. www.indalobowlingclub.org

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Record field for PlasTech Golf Challenge IN conjunction with Forum Golf Society, Aguilon Golf Course again hosted the fourth annual Plas-Tech Challenge, and a record field of 96 local golfers enjoyed a superb day, with over €3,000 worth of prizes provided by Plas-Tech up for grabs, and including bacon rolls on arrival, free beer and a barbecue afterwards, all for just €20 including a buggy it was no wonder the event sold out weeks ago. Forum Golf Society’s Steve Vine continued his recent run of excellent form to take first prize with 42 points, with Aguilon’s Phil Miles just one point behind in second place. Lynne Whibley (37 points) was third, Keith Ryder (36 points) fourth, Terry Moore (35 points) fifth and Bill Gibb (34 points) sixth. Thanks to Plas-Tech’s generosity, each of the 18 holes was also a prize hole, either nearest the pin in one, two or three, plus two longest drives. These were won by Danny Brown (2), Gill Vine, Richard Swaine, Fran Elam (2), Rob Banton (2), Nigel Greenwood (2), Steve Vine, Phil Miles, Yvonne Mackay, Ann Miles, Adrienne Ruiz, Mike Esposito, Sean Halligan & Pat Garrigan. Forum Golf Society’s upcoming fixtures are September 23 Society Championship first round at Alboran, October 7 Society Chamionship Final round at Aguilon and October 21 Stableford at Aguilon. If you would like further information please contact Phil Elam by calling 666 847 840, emailing philje lam@yahoo.co.uk, or visit the website www.forumgolf society.webs.com.