Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 29 September - 5 October 2016 Issue 1630 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1630

29 Sep- 5 Oct 2016

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The ‘cruellest case ever seen’

By Matthew Elliott State prosecutors and animal rights activists are calling for a historic prison sentence to be handed out to four men accused of torturing pigs at a Murcia farm. A Cartagena court is the venue for proceedings against the former El Escobar farm workers, four years after shocking video footage was leaked by a colleague showing them laughing as they stabbed, beat and killed sows. The footage was sent to animal welfare organisation Animal Equality in 2012 by Marcos Verduga, who witnessed the torture and mistreatment daily. The group’s international director Javier Moreno has described the case as “the cruellest thing we’ve ever seen.”

Posing for the camera, while flexing their biceps and drenched in blood, the video shows the men stabbing pigs with rusty swords, beating sows with iron bars, throwing piglets against a wall and carrying out other actions too graphic for EWN to publish. Moreno has demanded a “historic and exemplary sentence” and his organisation has launched a petition, so far signed by more than 66,000 people, calling for harsher punishments for those convicted of animal cruelty. The prosecution is requesting the maximum penalty under the law, which is one year in prison and disqualification from working with animals for three years. Lower sentences are, however, usually suspended in Spain if under two years in

length and involving a first time offender. This means the men could walk free regardless of a guilty verdict. That prospect is intolerable to Moreno and to the thousands of signatories demanding a change in the law. They want the court to send a clear message that there are consequences for such mistreatment and to reflect the changing tide of public opinion. There is some precedent for a harsher judgment: in October 2015 a Mallorcan court refused to suspend the sentence of a man given an eight-month term for beating his horse to death after it lost a race. But just one month later, the court reversed its decision and allowed the man to walk free.

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LOCAL NEWS

On your bike ORIHUELA has joined the Valencian Plan for Sustainable Mobility. Councillor for Transport, Miguel Angel Fernandez, said they hope to design a better-connected municipality that respects the environment and encourages

more environmentally friendly transport. The council is waiting for European funds that will be used to create a network of bike paths that could potentially link Orihuela with the coast.

In the line of fire THE Valencian government have announced that wild fires have consumed 6,700 hectares of territory in the region so far this year, which is within the annual average over the last decade. Almost half of the fires recorded so far, 46 per cent, have been sparked intentionally, with a further 31 per cent being caused by ‘negligence.’

Smell disguised A TRIO of drug traffickers were nabbed as they allegedly attempted to smuggle a whopping 130 kilos of cannabis to Holland, using fresh garlic to top boxes containing the nar-

cotic in efforts to disguise the pungent smell. The Dutch, Polish and Ukrainian nationals were picked up by National Police as they neared a motorway.

Asbestos alert RESIDENTS have denounced an abandoned industrial unit in Callosa de Segura. The roof is reported to be covered in asbestos cement, a substance banned in Spain in 2002, with chunks continually falling off. The unit is surrounded by buildings and is close to the IES Vega Baja school, where hundreds of children pass by daily.

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Modern-day slavery By Gemma Elvins-Quinn AN investigation has opened into two people allegedly exploiting illegal immigrants in Montforte del Cid. The two family members, aged 50 and 60, are accused of crimes against the rights of workers on their vineyard. The victims are North Africans a ge d be tw e e n 20 a nd 30 ye a rs , who were performing all sorts of tasks on the vineyard. It is reported they endured slave-like conditions , ha ving to w ork up to 13

13 hours straight were worked with limited breaks.

hours straight with limited breaks, and being paid ‘well below’ the minimum wage. They were forced to work in the hot fields with only limited water to drink and no food, while on many occasions they had to w a lk ba c k from the fa rm to Monforte as the boss did not come and collect them. It is claimed that the workers did not want to report the situation to the authorities as they were residing in Spain without paperwork and did not want to risk being deported.

VINEYARD WORKERS: Were forced to work in the hot fields.

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MOBILE DEVICES: Are used to search for restaurants and accommodation offers. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

Daily TV 64, 66, 68,

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Our View 75

THE digital transformation has revolutionised the way we understand and access the world of tourism. Books and road maps for travellers have been replaced by apps and boarding passes can now even be accessed through smart watches. A report by the IMF Business School showed that 45 per cent of tourists visiting

Alicante Province used their mobile phone to book activities while travelling. Over 70 per cent used mobile devices to search for restaurants and 34 per cent used them to check accommodation offers. The IMF Business School said the traditional tourist or consumer is known as a Tourist 1.0. This person seeks the help of an external agency to plan and organise their trip from start to finish. There are now more

Tourist 2.0 types which use the internet to book flights and hotels, but the Business School said the province should now try to attract more Tourist 3.0 types, who are true visionaries of the sector, doing practically everything online and sharing their experiences through social media instantly. The challenge is now to connect the industry more to this type of traveller and to meet the needs of these new consumers.

John Smith 75

Plane and simple for local tourism

Time Out 77 - 80

LOW-COST specialist Jet2.com plus their tour operator subsidiary Jet2holidays have announced a new route connecting London Stansted Airport with Alicante/Elche from March 2017.

Letters 81

Health & Beauty 84 - 88

Social Scene 91 - 94

Homes & Gardens 95 - 97

Pets 98

Services 99 - 104

Classifieds 107 - 109

Motoring 110

Sport 111 - 112

In a statement, the no frills carrier confirmed that it is due to open its ninth ‘base’ at Stansted, and Alicante will be one of the 21 ‘top European destinations’ to which the company will fly direct.

The first flight is due to take off on March 30, and the intention is to vary the number of journeys depending on the time of year, with daily return trips during the peak summer season.

Rates will also vary, but the airline has already announced that the cheapest flights will cost just €39 each way. Jet2 believe the new addition will solidify their continued growth in Alicante region.

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Right to an education demanded By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A FAMILY in Guardamar are calling on the government to take action to ensure their child gets the necessary help he needs in school. The 13-year-old boy attended his

first day at school in the IES, Les Dunes of Guardamar, weeks after everyone else as there was no special needs teacher for him. He is in a wheelchair with a muscle disease and has 65 per cent disability. Guardamar Council has now

Temporary loss of jobs AN early morning fire destroyed a shoe factory located in the Carrus industrial area in Elche. Owners expressed their shock at the loss of thousands of pairs of shoes, raw materials, and machinery, as they arrived on site to see the damage. But they pledged to continue activity once the damage had been repaired, and get their 25 employees back to work and meeting orders. Fire crews fought for over three hours battling the blaze, and their rapid intervention prevented it spreading to adjoining buildings in an area where there is a high concentration of businesses. It is believed that an electrical short circuit was the cause of the fire.

hired a caregiver to help so he does not lose any more classes, but the family is urging the Regional Government to ensure there is a properly qualified person to help him to guarantee his right to an education. The teenager ’s mother said he

had a teaching assistant throughout primary school, and in April 2016 received a letter from the government saying he must begin the course with a special educator. However, this teacher has not been forthcoming, ‘The school has

done everything possible but the responsibility lies with the Ministry of Education.’ He has no psychological disability but needs help to do basic tasks, such as going to the toilet, and move around the school.

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Family row escalates A WOMAN in Alicante has stabbed a family member three times. The victim managed to flee the scene and ran out into the street to escape her attacker, believed to be her niece, who she was visiting at the time. Witnesses said they saw the bloodied 59-yearold running down Plaza Manila, as a man man-

aged to step in and grab the knife away from the aggressor, and held her until police arrived at the scene. She had also stabbed herself in the stomach, the woman is known to have mental health problems. The victim was taken to Alicante’s General Hospital with injuries to her chest, arm, and back.

A fishy tail told to judge TWO men have been sentenced to eight months in jail for stealing from a tuna farm in Cartagena. The men were caught by the Guardia Civil with one large red tuna, and five white tuna, stolen from nets, with a value of nearly 2,000 euros. They were seen coming back to shore by a security guard who called the police. The pair appealed the sentence saying no one had seen them stealing the white fish, and they had ‘caught’ it outside the perimeter of the fish farm. The judge upheld the eight month jail sentence. They also had to compensate the owner of the fish farm 1,800 euros.

REAL TARGET: Marihuana plantation uncovered in property.

Nipped in the bud By Matt Ford NATIONAL POLICE in Alicante are searching for a trio of shady individuals who broke into a house owned by two brothers in order to steal their illegal marihuana plantation. According to police sources, calls were placed on Friday, September 23, warning them that a rob-

bery was taking place at a private property in the Villafranqueza neighbourhood. Patrols arrived at the scene and made their way into the building, discovering two men, aged 31 and 52, respectively, lying bruised and battered on the floor, their ankles and wrists bound with cable ties. The victims recounted that three masked men with

firearms, had broken into the house to steal money, but had scarpered when the alarm was raised. However, when the officers came across a cannabis plantation comprising 29 plants, plus five kilos of prepared buds, and a precision scale, they concluded that the illicit vegetation was the true target of the would-be thieves.

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The pensioner’s rights and fights BREXIT PAGE By Simon Firth WHILE the dust of the Brexit result settles, but no one knows where, the issue of pensions will be uppermost in many people’s minds and if not now, they will be eventually. Those within what is known as the European Economic Area (EEA), which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, have always received an annual increase in their UK state pension. The figures for the number of Britons of state pension age living abroad are large: more than 65,000 in France, 42,000 in Germany, 135,000 in the Irish Republic and around 108,000 in Spain. But what will happen in the aftermath of the Brexit vote? Those pensioners outside the EEA have historically had their pensions frozen. One man fighting to overturn this policy and fighting for the currently uncertain future of UK pensioners in Spain, is Canada-

FROZEN PENSIONS: Fighting the government to overturn UK policy. based Nigel Nelson. He is a volunteer with the Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners, headed by the chair of the group, David Morris. He says: “It is our goal to remove the frozen pension policy once and for all, thereby helping all overseas state pensioners. “We encourage every UK pensioner living in an EU country to join us in this battle.” The group hope that by joining together in the umbrella organisation, the International Consortium of British Pensioners (ICBP), the UK government “will not be able to ignore the

new frozen pensioners in the EEA.” For Nigel Nelson the choice is a blunt one. “Many of these pensioners may not be able to afford to live in their country of choice and they may be forced to return home.” Having made a life, and a long life, in Spain over so many years, for many pensioners the thought of having to return to the UK in the aftermath of what might come out of Article 50, will be a far from welcome prospect. The strain it would place on the NHS, social housing and other social benefits, should not be underestimated by politicians. “Every overseas state pensioner saves the UK government on average about £1,575 per year because of the NHS and benefit savings,” said Nelson. In the present uncertain climate, no one can predict what terms the UK government might negotiate when it comes to UK state pensions currently being paid in Europe. But, he says: “Anything negotiated as part of Brexit may set a precedent for the ‘frozen’ pensioners living elsewhere in the world.” If you want to join the fight to stay ‘unfrozen’ you can contact Nigel Nelson at the International Consortium of British Pensioners at nigel@britishpen sions.com

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Crown jewel is put on the market THE La Loma, located between Torre Pacheco and Los Alcazares, is considered the ‘crown jewel’ of the many assets belonging to Juan Antonio Roca, acquired by amassing illicit money. When Roca was arrested, accused of being the leader in the so-called ‘Malaya Plot,’ he was

found to be living in excessive luxury with a cabinet full of hunting trophies, elephant tusks, antelopes, and rhino souvenirs. Now, a court has ordered La Loma to be sold, the agricultural estate, complete with 82 hectares, a 10 bedroom mansion with nine bath-

rooms, three kitchens, gym, and chapel, has been valued by experts at 27.5 million euros. It went on sale through the website, www.ventade bienesmalaya-roca.com. The Malaya case was an investigation against urban corruption in Spain, dating back to No-

vember 2005. It investigated city leaders in Marbella, businessmen and lawyers across Malaga, Madrid, Huelva, Cadiz, Murcia, Granada, Cordoba, Seville and Pamplona. It led to the opening of numerous other cases of bribery and embezzlement of public funds.

Lateness leads to lost aid By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE PP party has accused the local government of Torrevieja of losing more grant opportunities for the city. PP Councillor, Carmen Gomez, said the Municipal Government, “has again lost another grant for failing to file the necessary documents on time.” Gomez explained that in this case, the call was made by the Delegation of Alicante for granting aid for conservation and improvement of municipal natural areas of the Province, with grants available of up to 40,000 euros.

TORREVIEJA: Grant aid lost as application not filed in time.

The actions covered by this grant included the conservation of local biodiversity, fixing populations of native fauna and flora, and fire prevention by

clearing forests. Gomez said, “Unfortunately the city of Torrevieja will not benefit from the subsidy because their application was dis-

missed, having been filed out of the time period.” She added, “We must not forget they have already lost 1.5 million euros in aid, which is a scandal.”

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Assaults are on the increase By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ASSAULTS on doctors in the Region have increased. Last year in the Valencian Community there were a reported 50 cases of assaults on doctors, nurses, orderlies , an d a u x i l i a r y st a ff, compared to 32 attacks in 2014, an increase of over 50 per cent. This figure compares to the 361 complaints registered in Spain, meaning that 14 per c e n t o f a l l v i o len t episodes on health personnel takes place in Valencia. The College of Physicians of Valencia said, “cases may be more,” as some will go unreported, and they urged all health professionals to

Fourteen per cent of violent episodes on health staff takes place in Valencia.

report any violence. T h ey c a lle d o n th e M in is try o f H e a lth , and those responsible for management o f p riv a te h e a lth centres, “to provide emergency services in clu d in g h u man and technical res o u rc e s , to h elp prevent assaults on health workers.”

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Explosive case A MAN has received a three year suspended sentence for possession and storage of explosive substances. The Superior Court of Valencia exonerated two others accused in the case. The only person convicted pleaded guilty to being in possession of the substances. The explosives were stolen from a mine in Cox in 2002, and were found at the man’s home in Torrevieja, and also in a rural area of Granja de Rocamora where he had been storing them and planned to sell them. Due to the undue delay and collaboration with the authorities, the man accepted a one year sentence which the court agreed to suspend for three years.

Elderly care triggers tension

DOCTORS: Urged to report all violent attacks. Photo by Shutterstock

TENSION was triggered in the regular plenary council meeting in Elche after complaints about the Altabix nursing home. The Compromis party called for apologies to be made in ‘cuts in elderly care,’ and urged action to be taken. It comes after the PP proposed to improve the conditions in the care home following complaints made by both relatives, and workers themselves. Spokeswoman, Maria Dolores Serna, said the motion

“did not seek confrontation” between the parties, but the move was “difficult to digest” for the Compromis party, which said the situation had been ‘inherited’ from the former PP governing team which continually made budget cuts. They called for priority to be given to the welfare of the elderly. It comes as the Valencian Government announced they are promoting inspections at nursing homes to improve the services provided.

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LEOPARD TORTOISE: Was found to be in a good condition.

Turning turtle By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A MALE leopard tortoise was found and recovered in Bigastro by the SEPRONA Nature Protection Service of the Guardia Civil. The animal weighed 40kg and had a shell 70cm long and 40cm wide and was found by the roadside by a citizen who immediately called the authorities.

40 kilograms is the weight of the animal. Officers found it to be in good condition and did not require veterinary care. The animal has been collected by the Raul Merida Foundation for the Protec-

tion of Animals whilst attempts are made to locate its owner and investigate its origin. The leopard is the fourth largest tortoise species in the world and hails from the savannah of Africa. Its trade is protected by international law, meaning enthusiasts are required to have legal documentation relating to the ownership of endangered wildlife.

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No love for a child like a grandmother’s By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ALMOST 200 people rallied on the streets of Orihuela calling for the mother of a woman killed in 2014, to have her grandchild returned. Maruja Cuenca’s daughter was killed two years ago in the city allegedly by her partner, and Maruja received custody of her grandchild. During a family visit, social services

took the child to a foster family which has outraged relatives, friends and neighbours. Maruja Cuenca has asked to have returned “the only thing left of my daughter” and rejects the arguments made by social services that she could not care for her due to her age and socio-economic circumstances. She said despite being 60 years of age, she is still working and earning a salary:

“I think with that you can support a family without problems. My granddaughter never missed a meal or a day at school.” She added: “I will not rest until I get her back.” The child’s teacher also added: “She has always been a happy girl. I do not understand this decision.” Following the protest, a petition has also been launched to have the pair reunited.

Welcoming language students ALICANTE has hosted one of the most prestigious events where language tourism is concerned, the FEDELE Annual Meeting. The Spanish Federation of Schools of Spanish as a Foreign Language has chosen the city of Alicante to host the celebration of the 17th Annual Meeting, bringing together specialist agencies involved in selling courses

abroad from 16 countries. The FEDELE network receives more than 90,000 students each year wanting to learn Spanish and growth of 10 per cent is estimated for the next courses. Alicante’s councillor for Tourism, Eva Montesinos, welcomed the conference and announced the Tourist Board has published a new brochure on language tourism.

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Bringing English to the schools By Gemma Elvins-Quinn SIX years ago the ADAPT Association of San Pedro was approached with an idea for a new scheme whereby volunteers would assist in the teaching of English in San Pedro schools. ADAPT rose to the challenge and some members came forward to give up a few hours of their time each week to help alongside the teachers. Initially volunteers only went during Summer School and taught the children English nursery rhymes and played English board games. The project has gone from strength to strength and now ADAPT has a total of 17 volunteer members in five San Pedro and Lo Pagan schools. SCHOOL COORDINATORS: Eithne and Nicky step down from project after six years.

Eithne Lawler and Nicky Kehoe, were co-ordinators for the School Monitor Project for six years. They have worked tirelessly and enjoyed the task but now, due to relocation and work commitments, they have stepped down. The President of ADAPT, Janet Pierce, thanked them for their dedication. w w w. a d a p t sanpedro.com

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An alleged sex offender detained 10 By Matt Ford

NATIONAL POLICE investigators on the Costa Blanca have arrested an unnamed British man wanted by authorities in Newcastle-uponTyne, England, over a case of sexual abuse against two minors. The sex crimes were first reported over 20 years ago, after the suspect allegedly abused a child repeatedly between October 1994, and spring 1995. He is said to have first befriended the 16-year-old boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, before arranging cla n d e st i n e m e e t i n g s with the child at his home, and subjecting him to a series of assaults that became increasingly serious. Police say that the victim later convinced a friend to

years behind bars if found guilty of sexual abuse against two minors.

accompany him in exchange for tobacco and alcohol, before he too was abused. The alleged offender has

been detained in Alicante under a European Arrest Warrant. A closed court hearing in Madrid will now determine whether he will be extradited to the UK to face charges. Newcastle courts have c ha rge d him w ith e ight counts of abuse against a minor, me a ning he c ould face 10 years behind bars if found guilty.

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Concert held especially for pooches RAFELBUNYOL (Valencia) recently held Spain’s first concert for dogs. ‘Fantasia Canina,’ incorporating ultrasounds audible only to dogs, was featured during the fifth edition of the Rafel Festival of Contemporary Music.

The music was composed by Rafelbunyol resident, Jesus Salvador Chapi, who has twice been nominated for the prestigious Premios Max performing arts awards. The six pieces, which were inter-

preted by saxophones, a trombone, drums, piano, violin, cello, double bass, and synthesisers, included a solo by Alexander who howled to a harmonica. The open-air concert, “unprecedent-

ed in Spain,” according to Rafelbunyol’s Culture councillor, Alicia Piquer attracted 400 humans and 150 dogs. The latter responded to the music with barks, howls, or silence. Regional president, Ximo Puig was also present.

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Aeria By Gemma Elvins-Quinn DRONES are being used by the Hacienda to detect changes to houses that have not been declared to the tax authority. The move has been made to assess whether people are paying the correct tax for their properties, and whether homes have been changed, such as by adding a swimming pool, or enclosing a balcony to increase the square metres of the floor space, all factors that affect Suma tax bills. The drones will take photos, with the Ministry of Finance reviewing the taxes paid by owners. Alicante Province is reviewing 40 areas this year, including Elche, Crevillente and Orihuela. Those with irregularities on their properties will receive notification by post. Owners will have to pay the increase and could face a fine, but they will have 15 days in which to lodge an appeal.

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al robot war

EYE IN THE SKY: Catching up with illegal building renovations.

Quick get-away A MAN was arrested in Alicante for trying to break into a bar. A call alerted police of a suspected burglary at a premises in the Rabasa district of the city. As National Police officers arrived they found the man trying to force entry to a bar. Noticing the officers, the 33-year-old

fled the scene to a vehicle parked nearby, and as he made away he rammed one of the police motorcycles, causing injury to one of the officers. Others chased the car and managed to stop it in the Lagos de Rabasa area where he was arrested, accused of crimes of burglary, road safety and vehicle theft.

Ready for the rains THERE are more than 665km of tunnels under Alicante, a maze of pipes for the municipal sewage system. They are monitored by TV cameras and robots to ensure they work correctly, and that the collection, transportation, and disposal of rainwater is maintained and the flood risk is low. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These robots and cameras allow us to have a precise knowledge of the state of the network,â&#x20AC;? said Luis

Cutillas from Aguas de Alicante. Proper cleaning is also essential for the operation of the network, with annual campaigns and maintenance. It means the city is now much more protected in case of heavy rains and damage, as seen in the floods of 1997, and should not be repeated. Aguas de Alicante also s a i d t h a t s i n c e t h e E m e rgency Anti-Flood campaign was introduced, infrastruc-

ture works means that the drainage capacity of Alicante has increased by 500 per cent. In the area of San Gabriel there are two separate vessels with a total capacity of 60,000 cubic metres to collect water which is then sent to the treatment plant at Rincon de Leon. The park of La Marjal can accumulate around 45,000 cubic metres of rainwater that the sewer can not assume.

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Legal professionals gather in Elche ELCHE hosted a lawyers conference at the Congress Centre, with around 300 law professionals from across Spain attending. The collapse and slowness of the courts of the Valencia Region, and in particular Elche, was at the heart of the talks, the Dean of the Bar of Elche, Vicente Pascual, himself, admitted they

were, “Champions of Spain in court delays.” Mayor, Carlos Gonzalez, addressed the conference and called for greater investment in judicial bodies, as well as material and human resources that could deal with this situation of collapse. Topics such as refugees and asylum, civil law, and the welfare of lawyers were also on the table.

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Greater care for Alz By Gemma Elvins-Quinn GREEN balloons were released into the skies of Torrevieja to mark International Alzheimer’s Day. The release took place outside the AFA Alzheimer’s Centre, with carers and patients being joined by Councillor for NGOs, Carmen Morate, and Councillor for Social Welfare, Africa Celdran. As the balloons were released into the sky, the centre read out a manifesto calling for various measures to increase the visibility and protection of those with Alzheimer’s. They called for greater recognition of the family caregiver, citing that the family is, in 94 per cent of cases, responsible for caring for the sufferer, having to deal with the physical and emotional overload involved. For the patient, they want the disease to be recognised as a disability, with support from associations and greater information available. The AFA manifest also spoke of greater awareness campaigns, focused on both caregivers and patients, and to develop intergenerational programmes in schools aimed at children and youth, along with continuous training for workers in specialised centres.

ALZHEIMER’S ACTION: Balloons released

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More certainty for irrigators PRODUCTION of Torrevieja’s desalinisation plan is to double from 40 cubic hectometres to 80 cubic hectometres a year. The move comes following extension of the drought decree, as announced by spokesperson for the Murcia regional government, Noelia Arroyo. The decree also includes the construction of a pipeline from the desalination plant Valdelentisco, Isla Plana (Cartagena) and the reservoir of the promenade of Algeciras, between Alhama de Murcia and Librilla.

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Schools to change language education By Linda Hall THE Valencian Government intends to transform how languages are taught in state schools. Under the new plans, no schools will teach predominantly in Spanish, Valenciano or, like an experimental handful of regional schools, English. Instead state schools will teach in all three languages so that pupils should be able to, in theory, switch effortlessly from one to the other. The new guidelines cover six levels from ‘basic’ to ‘advanced’ and the schools themselves will decide which level they teach to. “This is a return to educational freedom for parents who can decide whether their child has an education that is entirely, moderately or only partially multilin-

gual,” said Manolo Mata, PSOE spokesman in the Regional Government. Proficiency in Valenciano is a

must for anyone hoping for a job in public administration, even in areas where Valenciano is rarely spoken. Vicent Marza, who heads the Generalitat’s Education department, made no secret of their hopes of ‘converting’ the Vinalopo area and Vega Baja to Valenciano. Although schools can select their preferred level of Valenciano the Generalitat will en-

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STATE SCHOOLS: Will teach all three languages. courage them to choose the advanced option. This combines more subjects taught in Valenciano with the advantage of more English lessons

and officially-recognised language certificates for schoolleavers. However, in response to the proposals, student teachers at the

School of Education of Alicante, said, despite its advantages, many do not feel prepared for such multilingualism and it will take time to implement.

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LIVESTOCK: Suffering due to the lack of rain fall.

Land as dry as a bo By Matt Ford THE oven-like conditions which have prevailed throughout Alicante Province this summer, have provoked economic losses to local agriculture estimated at a staggering 40 million euros. Several municipalities have been forced to bring in the tankers to top up their dwindling drinking water supplies, and the huge losses could yet increase â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;markedlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; should it fail to rain in early autumn. These losses relate only to the agriculture and beekeeping sectors, and do not include livestock, which is also suffering due to a lack of either rain-fed or irrigated grazeable pasture. Where water is available, irrigation and pest treatment costs have risen, while in drier areas some

50 per cent of crops have been lost. Citrus fruits have been hit particularly hard, since they occupy the largest area and are worth the most money, with losses said to be worth 18.5 million euros. The olive industry has lost around 11.6 million euros as trees were scorched in the sizzling early September temperatures, leading many to shed their fruit to save energy. Wineries are expecting a shortfall of 3.7 million euros due to vines producing less grapes, while almond producers say that the drought has caused the nuts to be smaller, and estimate their loss at 4.2 million euros.

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WATER NEEDED: Millions of euros are estimated to have been lost in the agricultural industry, due to the unseasonally dry weather.

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More cash given to cancer research By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE Murcia Region recorded nea r l y 6 , 0 0 0 c a se s o f cancer from 2008 to 2013. As a result, scientists and researchers are advancing the ap p r o a c h t o c a n ce r, working on prevention and quality of life for patients.

The Ministry of Health, through the IMIB research centre, which manages the Foundation for Training and Health Research in the Region of Murcia (FFIS), has created 142 jobs in the last five years related to cancer research. At the moment there are

55 IMIB professionals working on clinical cancer research, with 19 projects on the disease underway. Director General of Planning, Pha rma c y, a nd R e search, Maria Teresa Martinez, explained, “Research should be a constant in the work of any health profes-

Afternoon classes still to continue against wishes THE Regional Ministry of Education has rejected the request of El Toscar school in Elche to adapt their schedule to the continual day programme. It was reported last week that following the vote by parents to decide about changing to the continual day, with all classes taking place in the morning from

9am-2pm, it was a ‘no’ result, as the ‘yes’ did not reach the required 55 per cent. However, with 54.3 per cent in favour, it was reported to the school management there was an error in the voting process, as 19 families on the electoral census had left the school. With these removed, the

school would have the necessary 55 per cent to change. Presenting this to the Ministry, with their second proposal, it was still rejected. The Ministry has published its final list of schools, and El Toscar was not amongst it. Three schools in Elche will continue with afternoon classes from October.

sional, as it is the only way to le a rn more a bout ne w health care challenges. Research is the key to enable pa tie nts to e njoy a be tte r quality of life.”

These research projects have been assisted thanks t o donat i ons t ot al l i ng 120,000 euros from the Spanish Association Against Cancer.

Cancer i s t he second l eadi ng cause of deat h i n the Murcia Region. It is responsible for 27 per cent of all recorded deaths.

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ORIHUELA City Council has demanded compensation of more than 11 million euros in liability relating to the Brugal case. The now infamous Brugal case, involved a plot by politicians and businessmen, who allegedly orchest r a t e d t h e r i g g in g o f th e award of the rubbish collection contract in the Municipality.

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The City claims compensation Former mayors of Orihuela, Jose Manuel Medina, and Monica Lorente, both from the PP party, are alleged to be involved in the corruption. The council asks for a sentence

of four years in prison for each of the former mayors, while for the entrepreneur, Angel Fenoll, who had the contract for rubbish collections, they request up to 28 years in prison.

The indictment has been filed in district court No. 3 of Orihuela, with up to 30 people accused for their alleged involvement. The compensation claim made by the City relates to the expenses

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of the local administration in reporting all the facts in this case, and potential lost profits in the contract going to Fenoll, without the correct tendering process being followed. The former mayors and councillors are accused of using their personal interests to award the contract.

Burgers smash the world record

LINE OF BURGERS: Winning burgers which were later donated to the fiestas. CREVILLENTE was in the record books at the weekend, for making the longest line of burgers in the world. The Guinness World Record attempt saw 5,200 burgers placed in a line which measured 475.10 metres. The company, Carnicas Or-

tola, surpassed the previous record held by the Kuwait Food Co. Americana, in Kuwait, which was at 306.27 metres. Crevillenteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempt along the Paseo de la Rambla, was validated by a judge from Guinness World Records.

In order to get the record, the diameter of the hamburgers could not exceed 12.7cm and there could not be a space between the burgers. The food was then donated and enjoyed as part of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moors and Christians fiestas.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS: Fear of escalating pollution problems. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE ‘delegation of the lagoon’ has landed in Brussels to call on the European Parliament to find a solution to the problems of pollution of the Mar Menor. The delegation is formed by professors from the universities of Murcia and Ali-

cante, members of Ecologists in Action, Platform Mar Menor, Neighbourhood Associations, the Fishermen’s Association of San Pedro, as well as a group of politicians. The members are exposing the environmental crisis they believe is facing the Mar Menor, and urge MEP’s to visit

the area to see for themselves the delicate situation of the lagoon. Angel Monedero and Nane Benedicto from the Mar de Cristal Neighbourhood Association, said: “We expect the European Parliament to take action on the matter because there are many European directives that are broken there.”

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Fire mapping the region THE Government is preparing a map of vegetation fires that occur in the Valencia Region, the aim is that by having this chart, new strategies can be put in place to better prepare and fight against fires. “The repetition of fires in some parts of the Region is surprising,” said Director of the Agency for Safety and Emergency Response, Jose Maria Angel, “We are evaluating and making analysis by areas, observing behaviours, hours, fire type, and how it spreads.” He said the 112 Emergency Centre received more than 700 calls from January 1 to early September this year alerting to fires.

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Decade old plan revived THIRTEEN years ago a major urban development initiative was agreed in Alicante. The Benalua Sur partial plan was approved in 2003, and involved a project of 750 homes in the location between Oscar Espla and Federico Mayo, and Catedratico Soler and Avenida de Elche. In 2009 the works were stopped amidst the crisis. However, improvement in economic conditions has encouraged landowners to move forward. Alicante’s Planning Department has also confirmed that the last step to finally revive this plan, the signing of the development agreement, will be ready before the end of the year. After meeting with local residents, the plan will undergo modifications to meet their demands and requirements, and as well as the construction of hundreds of homes, there will be 12,000 square metres of green area and a cultural centre. Promoters hope to finish the urbanisation works within 15 months, once approval has been granted.

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The citrus gang are arrested in Murcia By Gemma Elvins-Quinn LEMON thieves have been arrested in Murcia. Police dismantled the criminal gang which comprised of 22 people, 20 Romanians and two Spaniards, who are accused of committing the theft of more than 100,000 kilos of lemons from farms in the municipali-

ties of Murcia and Alicante. Following an increase in complaints of citrus thefts, officers from the specialist Roca rural crimes team, launched an investigation to catch the culprits. The gang targeted a farm, then

studied the access and escape routes, the working hours of employees, and then rented vehicles to avoid detection as they stole the lemons. The produce was then sold on to the public.

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Nature call ENVIRONMENTAL associations are calling for 200 hectares in the Carrizales de Elche to be officially declared a wildlife reserve to protect against the impact of hunting.

Rubbish key A NEW electronic key system in recycling containers could be introduced in Alicante. It serves to recognise when, and who, opens the bins to ensure their proper use. The system is already used in other European cities.

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ORGANISED CRIME: The gang studied their targets before making a move.

VANDALS have targeted the statue of the Virgin in Elche for the second time in a year. The Councillor for Culture said, “It is intolerable that there are a few that are dedicated to damaging the artistic heritage.”

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The ‘Reach Out’ fashion show rocks O NCE a g a i n , t h e ‘ R ea c h Out’ fashion show was a huge success, raising an impressive 738 euros. The Marina Bar was abuzz on Friday, September 16, with people looking for a bargain while enjoying the clothin g m o d e l l e d b y th e ‘Reach Out’ recruits. A tombola, raffle, name the gorilla, and a variety of other st a l l s se l l i n g Av o n cosmetics, chutneys, cakes etc, ke p t t h i n g s m o v in g , while Rita, Dave, and their team at the bar, worked tirelessly to provide food and drinks for the large crowd. The organisers would like to say thanks to all of those who went along to support the show, and to those stall holders who once again donated to the charity.

A special mention goes to ‘Purdy’s Plaice’ fish and chip restaurant in Torrevieja, for donating a meal for two for the raffle, and also to Izzy’s bar in Torrevieja, w h o a ls o d o n a te d a me a l voucher for the raffle, while the Marina Bar itself, donated a Sunday Roast for two. E v e n t o rg a n is ers a nd managers of the Torrevieja Re a c h O u t s h o p at Ca lle Dona Sinforosa 8, David and Lorraine Whitney, were thrilled with the results of the show and would like to thank all models and volunteers who helped to achieve this success. Their next charity event will be the Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 19 at 2pm, which will again be held at the Marina Bar.

Fundraising event to help reunite parents with their children THE Costa Blanca Lodge of Tranquillity No 52, Ladies Masonic Lodge, held their annual Gentlemen’s evening at La Casa del Reloj, in San Pedro. The event was thoroughly enjoyed and helped raise a lot of money for this year’s worthy charity, Reunite International, a leading UK charity specialising in international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders. The ball was attended by representatives of Reunite International both from Spain, Steve Monk-Dalton, and the UK, Joanne Orton and Samantha Chapman. Madam President, Jenny Bassett, had already met Alison Shalaby (OBE), Chief Executive Officer, on one of her previous visits to Spain. They were able to give guests an overview of the charity’s role in raising awareness of international parental child abduction, whilst they work closely with the Ministry of Justice, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the Home Office. They provide specialist training for government departments, lawyers, academics, the police, and others who have a professional interest in international parental child abduction. For more about the Lodge, or to become a member, email nestarhay@hotmail.com.

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IBERIAN PALM TREE: Location kept secret to protect the palm. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE Region’s first example of the native Iberian palm tree has been discovered in Elche. A panel of experts said it was found during Biodiversity Week, held in the city in April. They have only just announced the finding after studies confirmed it met the pure genetic characteristics for the Iberian palm. It has certain characteristics that distinguish

it from the date palm, and other species introduced into the area. Councillor for Environment and Palmeral, Antonio Garcia, said its presence was “of enormous importance.” Its exact location has not been disclosed to protect the palm. Biodiversity Week also resulted in the registering of more than 200 new species of flora, a dozen new species of beetles, and a water micro-crustacean, not normally found in the area.

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Bison likely killed by trophy-hunters THE Guardia Civil’s nature protection unit, Seprona, discovered another headless European bison in Benageber (Valencia). Six days earlier Seprona was called to the Valdeserrillas reserve after Sauron, the herd’s young alpha male who weighed almost 800 kilos, was found decapitated. Since then officers had been seeking three other bison missing since Sauron was killed. Two were found alive six days later, but a third had been decapitated. No cartridges or cartridge casings were found, and Guardia Civil investigators who had found a ball which they believe could have contained poison, believe both bison must have been neutralised first. The rest of the herd were unwell and had clearly eaten something that left them in a weakened state with diarrhoea. Sauron, the first to be decapitated, was named after the Lord

of the Rings character, explained Valdeserrillas spokesman Rodolfo Navarro, “because he was the biggest and most powerful.” As the dominant male who ate first, and would have eaten most, he was also the first to die. Other animals on the reserve, which include buffalos, horses, donkeys and deer, were unharmed. The herd’s nine European bison living on the 365-hectare reserve, are part of a conservation project. The area is fenced and the Seprona officers are inspecting the two metre high perimeter fence to discover if it has been deliberately cut at any point. They are also inspecting adjoining properties, and talking to farmers and residents living close to the reserve which is crossed by 22 kilometres of paths. More than one person must have been involved, and trophy hunting is the most probable motive for the killing, Valdeserrillas sources said.

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Helping hand for needy

DONATION: Milk supplies to help ‘Reach Out’ provide for city’s homeless and needy. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ONE HUNDRED litres of milk has been donated to the NGO ‘Reach Out’ in Torrevieja. Councillor for Social Welfare, Africa Celdran, made the delivery to Jacinto Ares Rodriguez, and charity president

Elizabeth Thompson, at the Terraza bar, on behalf of the participants of the first darts tournament of Torrevieja. “The donation was obtained with the registration of participants in the tournament, and goes to ‘Reach Out’ to continue their social work with the homeless of Torrevieja, and families

experiencing need.” said Councillor Celdran. ‘Reach Out’ attends to around 100 homeless people, and daily provides breakfast and lunch for around 40 people. They operate a charity shop in Calle Joven Pura, 8, along with a food bank for families in need.

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Burning body SWEDEN: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police found a female body burning on the roadside near Helsingborg.

Badger hunt SWEDEN: A badger is being hunted in Sodermalm, Stockholm after it killed a neighbourhood cat which residents had cared for, for 14 years.

Family life SWEDEN has been ranked as the best place in the world for expat families and bringing up children, beating the Czech Republic and Singapore to top spot and retaining its crown from 2015.

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Deadly banana bunch A FAMILY from Leicester have moved out of their home after finding a nest of poisonous and deadly Brazilian wandering spiders in a pack of bananas brought from their local Asda supermarket.

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Glasgow to Ibiza were delayed as a flight attendant was arrested for being too drunk to fly. The 50 year-old has been suspended from Thomson Airways.

Til death us do part

No fines DERBYSHIRE COUNCIL has become the first in England to say pupils can take 11 days off a year without parents facing fines for taking children out of school, as long as pupils have had a 94 per cent attendance over the previous year.

Drunk attendant

THE bodies of a husband and wife were found at their home in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. The wife, aged 46, is understood to have been stabbed to death by her 55 year-old husband before he killed himself. BRAZILIAN SPIDERS: Turned up in a bunch of bananas from Asda.

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NORWAY: Airline Norwegian has admitted it charges US-based customers more for the same flights than customers in Norway explaining it was ‘simply a matter of letting the market dictate prices.’

DENMARK: An Elvis museum is to pay 500,000 kroner (€67,000) to Elvis Presley’s estate after a court ruled its name ‘Graceland Randers’ was too like the original in Memphis.

A TEENAGE Syrian refugee has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of having ties to the Isis jihadist group. Police described the 16-year-old as a “serious threat.”

Peace concerns THE government is warning that growing xenophobia and right-wing extremism could threaten peace in eastern Germany. The fears come following a series of attacks against refugees in the region.

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THE world’s first zeroemission, hydrogen passenger train is expected to launch next year in Germany. The train has been in development for two years and was presented at the Berlin InnoTrans trade show.

SWEDEN: The captain of a Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight had to remove a snake that slithered on board ahead of the flight from Stockholm to Oslo. The captain carried it out to the grass before taking off.

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DENMARK: Copenhagen has hosted its first car-free day since the 1970s. The city was closed to vehicle traffic until 9pm and locals took advantage bringing furniture onto streets.

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AT least six German citizens suspected of supporting a failed coup attempt in Turkey have been banned from leaving the country by the Turkish government.

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Fatherhood claim AUTOMATIC HAZARD: Self-driving bus was stopped after just two days.

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TRIALS of the first self-driving buses in The Netherlands have been stopped after just two days, because they were a potential hazard to cyclists. Tests found that cyclists needed to move out of the bike lane to allow them to pass.

from China has been delayed for six months as the Rhenen zoo constructs an indoor and outdoor environment for the pandas. The space will then be inspected by Chinese panda experts.

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THE arrival of two giant pandas

A FAULT with the elastic is be-

lieved to be to blame for a fairground ride accident. An elastic cord came loose on a catapult ride in Hengelo, leaving two people with mild injuries.

Drivers beware A BUDGET shortfall is expected to be reduced by handing out more traffic tickets. More speed cameras are being put in place and more police officers will be assigned to traffic duties.

A GERMAN man has lost his case concerning his fatherhood over nine embryos that were created in the USA several years ago. The court ruled that under German law fatherhood only comes into effect once a child is born.

Airline deal GERMAN airline Lufthansa and Air China have signed a deal to jointly operate all their connections between Europe and China. It means they will coordinate schedules, offer common fares and improve services for corporate clients.

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NEW ENTITY: KGB could be reborn as security and intelligence services merge.

Spy agency reborn THE KGB could be reborn as the Kremlin hopes to merge federal security and foreign intelligence services into a unified outfit. Known as the MGB, the new entity would fight corruption, tackle important criminal cases, oversee the country’s vast intelligence operations and play the baddie in future Bond films.

Little surprise U N ITED R us s ia took more than half the votes in parliamentary elections that w ill furthe r c e me n t V la dimir Putin’s pow e r. Pro-K re mlin pa rtie s w ill ma ke up the bulk of the newly formed Duma which ha s little re a l influe nc e . Turnout was the lowest in mode rn R us s ia ’s his tory w ith le s s tha n ha lf of the electorate participating.

Cabbie conundrum TAXI drivers in Moscow are up in arms against a Yandex app offering low rates to passengers who book online. A violent protest took place in the capital as drivers rallied against the internet giant, Russia’s equivalent of Google. They argue the market is now saturated with moonlighters driving down fares.

Paradise found THE Russian Oscar Committee has selected Andrei Konchalovsky’s film Paradise as Russia’s entry for Best Foreign Film at the 89th Academy Awards. Set during World War II, the film weaves together the different tales of three people amid the French resistance movement and debuted at the Venice Film Festival in September.

OSCAR ENTRY: For Andrei Konchalovsky’s film.

Not bothered CONVENTIONAL wisdom in the west suggests that Russia is becoming increasingly isolated as a nation but that doesn’t seem to trouble its people. A survey found that less than a third are worried about sanctions and tension over Ukraine and many believed that relations with the west were healing.

Virtual passion THE main Russian media watchdog is battling the online ‘entertainment’ industry after it blocked the entire country from accessing two

of the world’s biggest adult websites. The state-owned agency Roskomnadzor responded to criticism by suggesting that upset viewers go and ‘meet someone in real life.’

Judge dread AN exiled artist who fled Russia after his art collective defaced FSB security offices has been released by a Prague court while his extradition case gets underway. An Interpol warrant was issued for Oleg Vorotnikov’s arrest in 2011 and he was held in the Czech Republic last week following a random search.

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£1.46 billion (€1.7 billion) is the profit earned by Lloyd’s of London in the first six months of 2016.

be an immediate threat to profits and it may be that the insurer, which has been

active for more than 325 years, will have to set up subsidiary units within the EU. Although Lloyd’s is an international operator with strong links to the insurance market around the world, it is estimated that just over 10 per cent of its underwriting is for companies and organisations within the EU and the loss or disruption of that business would significantly reduce its profitability. One thing is certain

We judged the case for an increase has strengthened but decided to wait for further evidence of progress.” Janet Yellen chair of the US Federal Reserve on the decision not to change interest rates.

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FOR SALE: RBS must sell Williams and Glyn division.

Santander no go WHEN the British Government stepped in to bail out the Royal Bank of Scotland with a staggering £45 billion (€52.3 billion) injection, the European Union ruled that it would have to divest itself of the Williams and Glyn business which consisted of slightly more than 300 branches of former RBS and Nat West banks. The group which still has a 72 per cent holding owned by the government has been trying to do this for several years but without success. An early offer from Santander in 2012 broke down when the Spanish Bank withdrew due to fears over the safety of the bank’s IT system and an apparent exo-

dus of customers but they returned in 2016 for further discussions. Now Santander has announced that it cannot agree a purchase price with RBS which was said to be looking for £1.9 billion (€2.2 billion) although it is said that it would be interested at a lower price. This may be a matter of brinkmanship as RBS currently has until the end of 2017 to make a sale or face either a heavy EU fine or a forced sale although it has been suggested that the government should simply refuse to let it make a sale and then ignore any resulting penalty as Britain is leaving the EU soon after.

A SPOKESMAN for the McLaren Formula 1 group has denied that it is in negotiation with Apple concerning an investment or takeover of the car company by the tech group despite comments to the contrary published by the Financial Times. This may seem like a strange target for Apple but there’s no secret it is trying to develop a driverless car and companies like McLaren are at the forefront of innovation and development of vehicle materials and technology.

Job losses IN what can generously be described as a piece of twisted logic, Barclays Bank has announced that it will be shedding 250 call handling jobs at its Coventry call centre in order to “improve customer service” and efficiency! This follows a decision three years earlier to close a similar operation in the area with the loss of 350 jobs although the Bank does say that it will try to find other jobs for current permanent staff who could be laid off just in time for Christmas and the New Year.

Hanjin Shipping is limping on IT looks brighter for South Korean shipping firm Hanjin - which as reported in EWN 1627 is in financial difficulty – as Korean Air Lines, its largest shareholder with 28 per cent of the equity, has approved a 60 billion Korean won (€48.3 million) loan which should help them to continue trading.

€8.2 billion is the value of damage claims from 1,400 investors that Volkswagen is facing in Germany alone according to the regional court in Brunswick.

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By John Smith HAVING seen a jump in profits in the first half of 2016, insurance group Lloyd’s of London has announced that it is currently working on contingency plans in order to ensure that it will be able to continue to trade within Europe when the UK finally leaves the Union. One fear is that unless the Brexit agreement will allow for Britain to retain its ‘passporting’ rights which includes easy access to euro exchange, there could

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This, when added to investments from the parent company and chairman of the board will give time to develop a restoration plan for December which has to be put to creditors for approval but in the meantime shares in the world’s largest container shipping firm have jumped by 28 per cent.

that with possibly as little as just over two years before Britain leaves the Union, businesses in Europe will be considering their future option and other insurers will also be offering their services as an easy and guaranteed option. The first thing that Lloyd’s recognises it will have to do is to decide whether to set up subsidiary companies within individual countries or whether it would be more sensible to set up a single EU wide company.

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EU punishment DESPITE the fact that the European Commission did not impose a €2 billion fine on Spain for missing its annual financial targets, there is still plenty of pressure to make an example of the country in certain quarters. Firstly, the Commission has to consult with the European Parliament about the decision and secondly it appears champagne lover Jean Claude Juncker, president of the Commission, wants to take a harder line and possibly freeze a €1.3 billion grant that is due to Spain although this is contrary to the advice of Pierre Moscovici EU Commissioner of Economic Affairs.

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COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Lloyds Banking Group PLC 54.69 -1.29 London Stock Exchange Gr 2779.50 -50.00 Marks & Spencer Group PLC 316.25 -4.40 Mediclinic International PLC 951.25 4.00 Merlin Entertainments PLC 465.95 -4.30 Micro Focus International 2114.50 -9.00 Mondi PLC 1635.00 -14.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 216.00 -2.40 National Grid PLC 1074.75 0.00 Next PLC 4760.50 -65.00 Old Mutual PLC 197.40 -3.30 Paddy Power Betfair PLC 8857.50 -60.00 Pearson PLC 746.25 -11.50 Persimmon PLC 1787.50 -51.00 Polymetal International PLC 979.00 -2.00 Provident Financial PLC 2921.00 -46.00 Prudential PLC 1376.25 -31.00 Randgold Resources Ltd 7825.00 -75.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC 7187.00 -12.00 RELX PLC 1456.50 -8.00 Rio Tinto PLC 2504.75 -14.50 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 716.75 -5.50 Royal Bank of Scotland Gr 180.05 -2.60 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 1929.50 -24.50 Royal Mail PLC 515.00 -5.50 RSA Insurance Group PLC 538.75 -7.00 SABMiller PLC 4448.50 -4.00 Sage Group (The) PLC 733.50 -5.50 Sainsbury (J) PLC 248.90 -4.90 Schroders PLC 2693.50 -44.00 Severn Trent PLC 2466.00 -7.00 Shire PLC 5147.50 -61.00 Sky PLC 839.50 -13.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 1251.00 -15.00 Smiths Group PLC 1408.00 -12.00 SSE PLC 1525.50 -9.00 Standard Chartered PLC 627.85 -11.30 Standard Life PLC 346.55 -6.50 St James's Place PLC 957.50 -15.00 Taylor Wimpey PLC 150.70 -4.80 Tesco PLC 178.70 -2.85 Travis Perkins PLC 1526.50 -20.00 TUI AG 1082.50 -9.00 Unilever PLC 3608.00 -23.50 United Utilities Group PLC 991.50 -9.50 Vodafone Group PLC 220.55 -0.15 Whitbread PLC 3871.00 -64.00 Wolseley PLC 4348.00 -37.00 Worldpay Group PLC 295.60 -2.30 WPP PLC 1800.50 -22.00

% CHG. -2.30 -1.77 -1.37 0.42 -0.91 -0.42 -0.85 -1.10 0.00 -1.35 -1.64 -0.67 -1.52 -2.77 -0.20 -1.55 -2.20 -0.95 -0.17 -0.55 -0.58 -0.76 -1.42 -1.25 -1.06 -1.28 -0.09 -0.74 -1.93 -1.61 -0.28 -1.17 -1.52 -1.18 -0.85 -0.59 -1.77 -1.84 -1.54 -3.09 -1.57 -1.29 -0.82 -0.65 -0.95 -0.07 -1.63 -0.84 -0.77 -1.21

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$ 4.36 $ 4.70 $ 13.26 $ 23.10 $ 2.08 $ 15.06 $ 8.46 $ 13.19 $ 4.42 $ 2.29 $ 8.50

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Most Declined Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ViewRay, Inc. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Gulf Resources, Inc. Everbridge, Inc. SAExploration Holdings, Inc. Capitala Finance Corp. Pershing Gold Corporation Burcon NutraScience Corp Lantheus Holdings, Inc.

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Inditex just keeps on growing WHEN one considers that there has been a worldwide recession and no economies are doing a great deal more than expanding slowly, Inditex, the world’s biggest clothing retailer and still a private company just sees the business grow and grow. Profits are €1.26 billion in the six months to the end of July, 8 per cent up on the previous year. Sales were also up 11 per cent to €10.5 billion and much of the increase is thanks to the steady development of the online stores for the eight brands in the group which include Zara, Zara Home, Stradivarius, Pull & Bear and Massimo Dutti. They can be accessed from no less than 40 countries and as the group has shops in 90 countries, there seems to be plenty of scope for continued expansion. Chairman and chief executive Pablo Isla explained that the company had invested a great deal into its online operations with 11 new countries added during the six month period under review. It is in the process of producing a special app covering the whole group which will be known as InWallet. Spain continues to be a healthy market for the group and accounts for about 20 per cent of total turnover and even here, profits are up by about 3 per cent, helped by the fact that customers can

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€1.26 billion profit was made by the company in the first six months of 2016, 8 per cent more than the previous year. now pay for their purchases with certain mobile phones and the group is looking to expand this service to other countries. Unlike its competitors, Inditex does not take chances by investing in purchasing large volumes of stock for each new season. Instead it develops a range of options and designs of which it produces relatively small stocks in order to test customer reaction and once it knows what is likely to sell in volume it then turns additional production around very quickly. Rather than have to find completely new markets in the future, it is only the Zara brand that has been promoted in a number of countries outside Europe. Logic suggests that the next sensible step is to introduce the other brands to those countries. Founder and major shareholder, the reclusive Amancio Ortega continues to be the second richest man in the world after Bill Gates, although every so often he pinches the top spot for a few days when his shares rise and those of Microsoft drop.

PABLO ISLA: Chairman and chief executive of Inditex.

Roaming charges in EU scrapped POSSIBLY alert to the good publicity that it will receive, the European Commission has decided to change the rules concerning roaming charges within the EU for EU residents and instead of there being no additional charges for 90 days in the year, with effect from June 2017, there will effectively be no roaming charges at all... perhaps. There will be certain safeguards built in to ensure that users don’t purchase chips in cheap mobile areas and then use them permanently in more expensive areas and phone companies will be entitled to register complaints if they find that their profits are hit disproportionately. A reduction in roaming charge costs was introduced in 2016 and now the extension should ensure that from the summer of 2017 that travellers from one EU country will not suddenly be hit with enor-

mo u s ro amin g cha rge s w hic h should be good news especially with parents whose children are quite happy to experiment with all manner of downloads. Some smart suppliers have been encouraging new customers to sign up with them by scrapping the roaming charges already, although as far as those with UK mobile contracts are concerned, this could all disappear by the end of 2019 at which time Britain may no longer be a member of the Union. Having announced that this is what is due to happen, it actually transpires that it is a re-draft of the original legislation which is going to be presented to a range of regulators, member states, mobile operators and associations before a final set of rules is adopted in December of this year, so what can be altered once, could still be altered once again.

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FREE ROAMING: For EU residents within EU countries. W hils t the pos s ibility of the cancellation of roaming charges c omple te ly ha s be e n ge ne ra lly well received by the public, there are critics who suggest that the loss of profits from roaming charges may encourage operators

to increase their general charges which would then adversely affect those who do not travel across Europe. It is interesting that the mobile revolution has become so important within Africa where it is much

cheaper to install transmitters than it is to put up telephone lines particularly within remote areas. In many countries the number of mobile phones that are registered far exceeds the number of landlines.

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MARISSA MAYER: The CEO of Yahoo will be under scrutiny. By John Smith IN what could turn out to be a major scandal and the possible death knell of internet pioneer Yahoo, it has been discovered that it suffered a major hacking incident as long ago as 2014 which it kept under wraps, possibly even from its purchaser Verizon which paid $4.8 billion (€4.3 billion) for the company as recently as July of this year. Data that it admits was taken included names, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords but not it appears any credit card details and according to Yahoo this information was in its opinion, “stolen by what we believe is a state-sponsored actor” although it does not name the state that may have been behind the attack or indeed the reason. In a case of what can best be described as ‘shutting the door after the horse has bolted,’ the company is recommending that users change their password details as soon as possible but the

Information on no less than 500 million users was taken. The FBI has been alerted and is investigating.” confession has only come to light as one hacker attempted to sell details of 200 million Yahoo users recently which then prompted questions from the media. Yahoo now admits that information on no less than 500 million users was taken and that it has alerted the FBI to the problem and that agency is investigating but it is impossible to understand why this information concerning what is probably the largest corporate hack ever was kept quiet and that those whose details were stolen were never told and the breach of security is only being admitted now after pressure from the media. A spokesman from Verizon

told the BBC that it became aware of this fact within the last few days and that it still had limited information. Depending on the outcome of its investigations, it could certainly prompt the company to take action against the board of Yahoo for possible non-disclosure. There seems to be little encouragement for an act of statesponsored intrusion on this scale when the information taken would be of very limited political use and it is unlikely that the money raised from selling the information would be of any interest or worth to any state unless it simply wants to embarrass a large US corporation. There are many questions left unanswered by this revelation, not the least of which is why the company decided to keep the information a secret, although in fairness they seem to have done a very job of covering up the attack for nearly two years! Marissa Mayer their chief executive will however have a lot of explaining to do and will be under the magnifying glass.

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Holier-than-thou leaders LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT PE R SONAL LY, I th in k w e should butt out of Syria altogether. E v e r y t i m e we ta k e th e s o ca l l e d m o r a l h i g h g ro u n d , w e finish up causing even more misery death and carnage. We have to stop judging people from other c o u n t r i e s, p a r ticu larly th e Mi d d l e E a st , b y o u r o w n lifestyle. Our democracies and the freedoms they bring, are virtually un k n o wn i n t h e M id d le E as t. Most of these countries are not ready for our standards and the independent lives we lead in the west. Some are still tribal and have basically been at each other’s throats for a thousand years. The only thing that keeps them in order and relatively peaceful, are strong dictatorial leaders, who rule by fear and strength.

BUTT OUT: Are we causing more misery, carnage and destruction than the dictators? Saudi Arabia is run by a nononsense royal family with a rod of iron. Result? Peace and har-

mony. Syria is presided over by a despot with a shocking record of human rights, but until we inter-

fered on ‘moral grounds’ he also ran a country of relative peace and harmony.

As soon as we decide to ‘level the playing field’ we cause more misery, carnage and destruction, than their dictators ever did. Libya, once prosperous and peaceful under Gaddafi, is now rubble in the wake of thousands dead. Iraq, under Hussein thriving and prosperous, remains a war zone, flattened and still spewing out terrorists after experiencing some of the worst atrocities in human history. No, I’m afraid interference by the West has brought more death and destruction than they would ever have experienced if we had simply left them alone to work out their own problems. And I’m still convinced that our so called morals come a very poor second to greed and other ulterior motives by a number of our hol i er- t han- t hou l eader s. Some of whom should already be behind bars. Keep the Faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Costa Blanca treasures By John Smith THE Costa Blanca is a large area which is divided north and south with Alicante and its airport in the middle of the two. This is generally a flatter area but enjoys the same temperate climate, great beaches and lots of opportunities for sports, gastronomy and healthy living. There has been a great deal of property development and with easy access through Alicante and Murcia airports, it’s become popular with expats and seen a wide range of property investors for holiday use and year-round living. Alicante is a historic city with a population of more than 300,000 so it attracts some of the best shops and restaurants. It’s been one of the fastest growing cities in Spain although this slowed down for a while, thanks to the global downturn, but things are beginning to look up again. Cartagena, a city on the coast is one of the main Spanish naval bases. Its wealth of history, combined with a modern outlook and growing population, makes it ideal to live in or visit and it has a number of lovely beaches.

city inland from the coast which was founded in the 9th century by the Emir of Cordoba. With the Segura River flowing through, it has an array of bridges and historical architecture, its own university and international schools. More sophisticated than many on the coast it’s an impressive city to live in and offers great opportunities for overseas purchasers. Santa Pola, one of the closest resorts to Alicante Airport, is popular with the Spanish with many having holiday homes there. The water is shallow and calm so is ideal for children and families whilst beaches to the north offer good fishing. Torrevieja, one of the fastest growing regions, is located midway between Alicante and Murcia airports so is popular destination for visitors from northern and eastern EuATTRACTIVE PROSPECT: Whether on the coast or inland Costa Blanca offers lots of opportunities. rope, due to the reasonable property prices and excellent climate. A popular area with expats for holiday and those who want to live away from the hustle Elche, a 20-minute drive inland from Alicante, retirement purchases, although prices did fall, it and bustle of the coast but still access the beach. is not a resort but a busy town of some 200,000. could now be an attractive long-term prospect. Murcia, with its own airport is an important Located 15 kilometres from the coast it’s good for

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Forget the prenup, just buy a house A DUTCH architectural company has come up with a novel way of reducing the trauma of divorce by building a house which can be split into two when a couple decide to go separate ways. Prenuptial Housing, as the project has been named, was thought up by pop culture and public relations expert Omar Kbiri while looking for a house to buy with his girlfriend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While house hunting, he started to think about the problems friends and relatives had when they split up and had to fight over the house or sell it and split the money. He decided a home like this would reduce some of the pain,â&#x20AC;? architect Xander den Dujin, from OBA Studio, explained. Expected to be available in 2017, the houses will consist of units made of light materials which can be easily separated to make two independent homes in the future while still looking and feeling like a single one in the meantime. Although couples will still have to be neighbours, they will be able to lead separate lives without the hassle that comes from splitting up and selling up at the same time. They could also, den Dujin said, be very useful for modern families who may need to add rooms in the future or decide to split the property in two to give older children a home of their own. The modular houses will be shipped all over the world on order and there has been some interest already, although only time will tell whether this rather pessimistic view of the future will convince newlyweds or those about to embark on life as a couple.

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FOREIGN BUYERS: Helped to bolster property sales this summer. By Matthew Elliott VISITING Spain is apparently such a terrific experience that one in five tourists who flew, sailed, or drove to the Mediterranean country this summer are considering purchasing a second home in the sun.

A survey from Iberia Real Estate found that the variety of property destinations considered by foreign residents has expanded considerably in recent years. Desire continues to be concentrated on the eastern Mediterranean coastline in Andalucia, Valencia and

Catalonia, as well as the Balearic Islands but interest is also peaking in Cantabria and Galicia. According to the data, the typical buyer looking at a second home in Spain is a middle-aged male with a family wary of risking a purchase in locations threat-

ened by terrorism, including France, Egypt and Tunisia. Foreign buyers have helped bolster the sales market this summer which saw a spectacular 30 per cent increase in purchases as bankowned properties in particular could be bought for extremely attractive prices.

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Righting wrongs for British buyers IN what could prove to be another important milestone for British buyers who lost huge savings in their dealings with shady Spanish developers, a judge has ordered two banks to refund substantial payments one individual made to the (now bankrupt) Aifos group. The British man paid more than €70,000 to Aifos in staged payments in expectation of securing an apartment in a new Costa del Sol development under construction in 2003. In a now familiar story, the firm went out of business before the development was completed and the buyer’s right to be refunded was essentially voided by Aifos’ bankruptcy. Now Santander and Banco Popular have been ordered to return roughly €50,000 between them for failing to ensure that the developer had followed the appropriate consumer protection laws designed to prevent such situations unfolding. The ruling does not act as a definitive precedent for similar cases but follows a string of legal victories for British individuals affected by the shambolic situation throughout the housing boom that may eventually see some measure of justice done. Better late than never.

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Squatter gang threats By Matthew Elliott PROPERTY owners across Spain are advised to beware of a new scam which sees squatters sneak into empty homes and simply stay there until they are either evicted – a lengthy process under Spanish law – or pay a ransom to the organised gangs masterminding the scheme. The phenomenon is on the rise across the country, particularly in Catalonia, and takes advantage of strict laws on evictions which see homeowners bear the burden of proof, rather than the invaders. Unless the police actually catch the squatters breaking into the property there

Intimidation from the gangs means that many homeowners are afraid to take retributive measures such as turning off the water or electricity supply.”

is very little they can do, while the gangs operate in the knowledge that it is usually far cheaper to simply pay the ransom rather than fork out for legal fees. Intimidation from the gangs means that many homeowners are afraid to take retributive measures such as turning off the water or electricity supply and they are loathe to risk the squatters simply destroying their homes from within. Now private security groups are springing up with pledges to keep a watchful eye over properties when the owners go away for lengthy periods, although the legality of some of the tactics they use has been questioned.

A NEW report from Halifax, Britain’s largest mortgage lender, has suggested that first-time buyers in England’s south-east face an additional seven year wait to get on the housing ladder than their counterparts across the UK. Those in London and the capital’s sprawling surrounds are typically significantly older and pay far more when they reach their first property milestone. Halifax found that the average age of a British first time buyer is now 30, not a substantial increase given that it was 28 in 1983, but this masks huge regional differences. In parts of the south-east the average age is 34 and purchase prices north of £400,000 (€466,000), while in south Wales ages drop to 27 and costs to just £122,000 (€142,000).

Balancing pensions THE chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority is at loggerheads with the Bank of England’s top economist over whether investing in property is the best bet for a comfortable retirement. Andrew Bailey, of the FCA, believes pension savings remain the smartest option for soon-to-be retirees and it’s foolhardy to rely entirely on property portfolios. His statement came as a response to Andy Haldane, of the BoE, who courted the ire of the pension industry when he suggested it was safer and more profitable to count on returns from property investments rather than pension schemes.

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BUYING OR SELLING: You’re in the best hands with Residencial Playa Flamenca. THE price of housing in Spai n r o se i n t h e first quarter of this year by 6.3 p e r c e n t c o m pared with the same period last year. This repres ents t h e l a rg e s t increase since the third quarter of 2007, according to data from the statistics office, Eurostat European Union. Spain was amongst the countries with the highest annual p r i c e i n c r e as e s recorded between January and March. Hungary leads the table where the houses appreciated 15.2 per cent in this pe r i o d , f o l l o we d b y Austria, with an increase of 13.4 per cent; Sweden, with 12.5 per cent and the UK, with an 8 per cent increase. New-build houses have also seen an 8.4 per cent increase in their price yearon-year, marking the largest increase since 2007, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). These price rises come as the industry hints at signs the country is coming out of the recession and the property industry is once again returning. This is despite concerns from industry insiders about the impact of the UK leaving the EU. Speaking just before the Brexit result, Mark Stucklin, director of Shario.org, an observatory for the housing sector and holiday resort of Spain, said: “If the British vote yes to Brexit it will have a negative impact on the property market in

These price rises of housing come as the industry hints at signs the country is coming out of the recession and the property industry is once again returning.”

ra’s box of uncertainties for British buyers and these uncertainties will put off future purchases. But local agents disagree

Spain, at least in the shortterm. Given the importance o f th e B ritis h d ema n d on the coast, it could be a blow to the housing market recovery in areas such as the Co s ta d el S o l an d C o s ta Blanca.” Instead of that, according to figures, British demand in th e firs t q u a rte r o f t he year was high with 2,814 British buyers of Spanish properties (22 per cent of the foreign market) record-

e d, c ompa re d w ith 1,014 Fre nc h (8 pe r c e nt of the foreign market). A recent study by the Association of Real Estate Developers of the Province of Alicante (Provia) said that last year the sale of properties in the province generate d fore ign inve s tme nt of €2.271 billion, in addition to €1 billion annually in tax re ve nue for the G ove rnment. However, many believe Brexit has opened a Pando-

and say there is strong evidence that the property market is moving and Brits are still buying, with serious buyers waiting for the right

property to come onto the market. British residents on the Cost a Bl anca ar e al so recognising the changing exchange rate and the value of the pound to the euro. For those looking at returning, they are able to actually drop the price of their hom e i n eur os t o st i l l get the same in sterling as they did previously.

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Better quality and lower prices THE Vega Baja, Marinas Alta and Baixa and the municipality of Alicante, are leading recovery in the construction sector. Planning this year has been processing around 7,000 permissions to start building residential and commercial homes, compared to 4,120 last year, according to data by the Provincial Association of Architects. They said banks have again started approving mortgage loans but in a more orderly way than during the times of the boom. That, coupled with general lower prices and an improvement in build quality, has got the market moving again. Antonio Macia, president of the Provincial Association of Architects, said: “The recovery is a fact as evidenced by the request for permits for new housing which increased by 67 per cent as of August 31.”

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Not so slim pickings By Matthew Elliott MEXICAN telecommunications tycoon Carlos Slim, who often swaps shifts with Warren Buffett and Bill Gates as the world’s richest man, has purchased around €100 million worth of shares in Spanish building firm FCC and construction company Realia. Slim’s Grupo Financiero Inbursa made the splurge at a share sale launched by Caixabank, Spain’s third largest lender. The magnate, who made his money spearheading Latin America’s largest mobile phone carrier, has an expansive international business empire with a strong focus on the construction sector. First setting his sights on Spain in 2015, the confidence placed by one of the wealthiest men on the planet in the Spanish construction and real estate market will be well received by investors.

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Leading the way for construction growth THE latest data on the construction sector in the European Union (EU) revealed this month by the official Eurostat statistics office has placed Spain in the lead for growth. The figures, which relate to July this year, reveal that construction activity in the country was 12 per cent up compared to July 2015, well ahead of Sweden with a year-on-year increase of 10 per cent and France with 3.3 per cent. The average year-on-year increase for the whole of the EU was reported at 3.1 per cent, well under the figure for Spain.

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CARLOS SLIM: Invests in Spanish construction.

UNLIKE the UK and other countries, data protection laws in Spain mean that interested buyers can’t check how much particular houses sold for online. On different British property portals it is incredibly easy to perform a quick search on a neighbourhood to gauge actual valuations of properties in an area. There is, however, an option for those determined to get an accurate valuation online for a fee. Consult with your local property specialist to see if they can help. Historical prices can be an incredibly helpful tool in evaluating your next purchase and, though it’s a shame that they’re hard to find in Spain, where there’s a will there’s a way.

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Your home improvement guide Time to start your home improvements without breaking the bank John Graham The property expert

AFTER another hot summer of outdoor living, it’s now the time of year when EWN homeowners start thinking of doing some home improvements or DIY around your home. Over the next few months, millions of euros will be spent on home improvements along the Costa’s and Mallorca. If you live in an apartment you will be focused on the interior as the exterior and all other areas of the building will be maintained by the community. If you live in a town house or villa you’ve got more to think about, you need to maintain the interior,

HEART OF THE HOME: The kitchen is the most important room. the exterior and your garden. So over the next few weeks I will be talking to you about how you can improve your home, without breaking the bank, so DIY will be an option. However, you should consider that any DIY im-

provement is normally not as good as improvements carried out by tradesmen and on some improvements I strongly recommend that you use professional tradesman. Over the years I’ve seen some dangerous DIY work,

which could have caused serious injuries or worse, so when I suggest using tradesmen for a particular job, please take my advice. Before we start, let’s answer the most common question asked by homeowners:

why bother spending money on home improvements, or why not put it off until this time next year and save money? The answer is simple, your home is probably your biggest investment, by maintaining and improving your home you are actually increasing the value of your home or investment, so it’s logical that you should look after your home, and of course living in a well maintained home with regular improvements is far better than a home that’s neglected. Now where shall we start, yes of course, the most important room in the home, the kitchen or kitchen diner. It doesn’t matter if you live in a small apartment or a mansion, the kitchen is the heart of the modern home. If you have the money, you could change your old kitchen

very quickly by taking everything out and arrange for a top kitchen company to design and fit a brand new state of the art kitchen for you. However, if your budget doesn’t run that high or you don’t want a bank loan to cover the costs, there are several affordable ways to improve your kitchen and still have some change left over for this years Christmas Turkey. One of the first things that you need to do, is decide if the size of your kitchen is big enough for you. Is it well laid out, is there space to extend the kitchen, could you knock down a few walls, remove a door and have an open plan kitchen-diner? To be continued... John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveying Institute. Contact John by email gk.ipad@me.com.

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Minimising retirement income tax in Spain ONE of the most important decisions expats need to make when retiring to Spain is how to take pension benefits from their retirement plans. For those who qualify, it is possible to take your pension as a ‘threeyear temporary annuity.’ This form of Spanish annuity allows an individual to withdraw equal amounts from his/her pension fund over a three-year period. Annuities are taxed favourably in Spain with the authorities treating a proportion of the income as non-taxable capital; only the balance is subject to income tax. The taxable income element of the annuity is determined by applying a fixed percentage of between 8 - 40 per cent to the amount received, depending on the age of the beneficiary at the time the annuity vests. QROPS holders qualify for this special tax treatment in Spain; the net effect of using this legal loophole is a pension income tax rate of between 3 - 5 per cent per annum. An example may look like the following. Case Study Example: A retiree

SPECIAL TAX TREATMENT: Annuities are taxed favourably in Spain. aged between 60 and 65 with a QROPS fund worth €500,000 has an income requirement of €25,000 per annum for the first three years of his/her retirement. It is necessary to apply two separate tax rates to the gross income: • Normal Spanish tax on lifetime annuities, which is banded according to age.

• The special temporary annuity rate applied to foreign pensions, which is banded according to time. Normal Spanish tax in this case on the lifetime annuity would be 24 per cent. The retiree thus begins the calculation by applying the tax rate of 24 per cent on the €25,000 income drawn down, which would be €6,000.

In choosing the special temporary annuity option for international pensions, the second percentage rate thereafter needs to be applied to the €6,000. The rate of tax for a temporary annuity of under five years is currently 12 per cent. As such, tax is only payable on 12 per cent of the €6,000; this equates to €720, or 3.33 per cent of each €25,000

tranche of annual income drawn down. In order to facilitate this, the pension trustees would reserve €75,000 in a protected account and provide an official document confirming that the temporary annuity option for foreign pensions has been claimed. The remaining capital in the fund of €425,000 would stay invested and will hopefully grow in the meantime. After the first three-year period, you would simply repeat the exercise, if your situation is the same and the allowance is still in place. If either your situation has changed or tax rules have been altered, you would need to create a tax strategy that works under the new circumstances. We are not alone in finding tax issues somewhat daunting. As Albert Einstein once said: “The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax.” I hope he had a good adviser! Phil Loughton Director at AXIS Strategy Consultants www.axis-finance.com

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Rugby League 3:15pm Bargain Hunt 4:15pm Escape to the Country 5:00pm Final Score 6:10pm BBC News 6:20pm Regional News 6:25pm Weather 6:30pm Pointless 7:20pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:25pm The National Lottery: Five Star Family Reunion 10:15pm Casualty 11:05pm BBC News 11:20pm Weather 11:25pm Match of the Day 12:45am The NFL Show 1:15am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:20am BBC News

7:00am The Women’s Football Show 7:35am From This Day Forward 9:05am Berlin Express 10:30am Golf 1:00pm Great British Menu 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm Great British Menu 2:30pm Homes Under the Hammer 3:15pm Nature’s Weirdest Events 4:15pm Flog It! 5:10pm Hairy Bikers Chicken and Egg 6:10pm Gardeners’ World 7:10pm Inside the Commons 8:10pm The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 8:40pm Dad’s Army 9:10pm Betjeman and Me: Rick Stein’s Story 10:00pm Railway Nation: Across Britain in a Day 11:00pm Performance Live: Kate Tempest 12:00am Poets at the BBC 1:00am Live at the Apollo

8:00pm Lost Kingdoms of South America 9:00pm Clydebuilt: The Ships That Made the Commonwealth Documentary exploring the stories of four ships built on the River Clyde. 10:00pm Beck 11:30pm Do We Really Need the Moon? 12:30am Horizon Special 1:30am Top of the Pops Simon Bates presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 6th May 1982. 2:05am Top of the Pops 2:40am Top of the Pops 3:20am Do We Really Need the Moon? Space scientist and lunar fanatic Dr Maggie AderinPocock explores people’s intimate relationship with the moon.

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7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:45am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:30pm The X Factor 2:30pm The Xtra Factor Live 3:30pm Ninja Warrior UK 4:30pm The Bachelor 5:30pm FYI Daily 5:35pm The Bachelor 6:25pm Nanny McPhee 7:25pm FYI Daily 7:30pm Nanny McPhee 8:20pm Kindergarten Cop 9:20pm FYI Daily 9:25pm Kindergarten Cop 10:30pm The Xtra Factor Live 11:30pm Celebrity Juice 12:20am Family Guy 12:50am Family Guy 1:20am Family Guy 1:50am American Dad! 2:20am American Dad! 2:45am Mom 3:10am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 3:30am Planet’s Funniest Animals 3:55am Teleshopping

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CITV ITV News Murder, She Wrote Judge Rinder ITV News and Weather River Monsters Tipping Point The Chase The X Factor Ninja Warrior UK Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed! Go for It The X Factor Newzoids The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. Columbo: Agenda for Murder

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Movies Now Where the Heart is Where the Heart is The Return of Sherlock Holmes Carry on Screaming FYI Daily Carry on Screaming Les Miserables FYI Daily Les Miserables Rosemary and Thyme Rosemary and Thyme Agatha Christie’s Marple Midsomer Murders Doc Martin Midsomer Murders Lewis You’re Only Young Twice You’re Only Young Twice ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

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Motorsport Mobil 1 The Grid Formula 1 The Morning Line Formula 1 Murray Walker Meets Jenson Button The Simpsons The Simpsons Gok’s Fill Your House for Free Channel 4 Racing Formula 1 Channel 4 News Grand Designs Walking Through Time 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Transcendence How I Live Now Hollyoaks Omnibus Kirstie’s Vintage Gems Kirstie Allsopp is challenged to create a fun bedroom for young girls Daisy-May and Amy. Location, Location, Location

7:00am Milkshake! 9:25am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:00am The Saturday Show Live 12:05pm Police Interceptors 1:00pm Police Interceptors 2:00pm Police Interceptors 3:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 4:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 5:00pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 6:00pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 7:00pm 5 News 7:05pm NCIS 8:00pm NCIS 8:55pm NCIS: New Orleans 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Football on 5 11:00pm Football on 5 11:25pm Gotham 12:25am Gotham 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am Aircrash: Terror at Take-Off 5:00am Secrets of the SAS: 5:50am Wildlife SOS

Motorsport UK Bundesliga Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars All Quiet on the Western Front FYI Daily All Quiet on the Western Front The Green Berets FYI Daily The Green Berets Fishing Impossible Fierce Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey FYI Daily Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey A Dangerous Man FYI Daily A Dangerous Man Manny

7:00am The Day the Earth Stood Still 8:50am Eragon 10:40am Superman 2 12:55pm San Andreas 2:55pm Minority Report 5:25pm Poseidon 7:10pm The Day the Earth Stood Still 9:00pm San Andreas 11:00pm Minority Report 1:30am Underworld

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7:15pm 11:45am Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 1:35pm The Bad Education Movie 3:15pm How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 5:15pm Failure to Launch 7:00pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 9:00pm The Bad Education Movie 10:40pm The Interview 12:40am Search Party 2:25am Billy Madison

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Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy New Girl Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Die Hard 2 Wanted

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Grandma The Benefactor Daddy’s Home Girl on the Edge Frog Kingdom Bridge of Spies Careful What You Wish for Trouble brews when a wide-eyed teenager begins an affair with the seductive young wife of his wealthy neighbour. Girl on the Edge A troubled teenage girl struggling to deal with the aftermath of a traumatic event is sent to an innovative treatment centre. Bridge of Spies Daddy’s Home The Benefactor Some Kind of Hate Grandma

7:00am Cricket Classics 7:30am Sporting Greats 8:00am Cricket 9:00am Game Changers 9:30am Fnf Highlights 10:00am The Fantasy Football Club 11:00am Soccer A.M. 12:30pm Football 4:00pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 6:15pm Football 9:00pm Live Fight Night International 12:00am Cricket Classics 12:30am Sporting Greats 1:00am Football 3:00am MLS Live 5:00am Football Gold 5:15am Football Gold 5:30am Football Swansea City host Liverpool at the Liberty Stadium in the Premier League.

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Barclays Premier League Preview Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Heroes Live Ryder Cup Breakfast Ryder Cup - Live Ryder Cup - Live Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs A look back at some of sport’s greatest triumphs. How the 1997 Ryder Cup Was Won A look back at The 1997 Ryder Cup at Valderrama. Sporting Triumphs Wind the clock back to 2010 and take a look at recordbreaking jockey AP McCoy’s victory. Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs

OPINION & COMMENT

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Brexit Britain on the naughty step Nora Johnson

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

THERESA MAY has made several enemies in the Tory party who will be quietly waiting to get her, and have p l e n t y o f o p p o r tu n itie s . I mean, just look at what she’s done in the short time she’s been PM. First, there was her ruthless cabinet purge of David Cameron’s inner circ l e , t h e n h e r r e v e rs a l o f many of his flagship policies. His plans f o r p r i so n r e f o rm, To ry housing policy, tackling obesity and northern powerhouse ideas have all been watered down. Most controversially, May wants to increase t h e n u m b e r o f g ramma r schools. As the opposition parties repeatedly remind her, she is an accidental prime minister with no general election mandate who washed up at No 1 0 o n l y a s a r e s u lt o f th e Brexit t su n a m i wi t h a w o rk in g majority of just 17. If Labour had

HONEYMOON PERIOD: Well and truly over for Theresa May. a halfway effective leadership, the Tories would be toast, but all the evidence suggests that Mr Corbyn will be the gift that keeps on giving for the Tories. However, her honeymoon peri-

od is well and truly over. She was be a te n by C orbyn in the PM Q s over grammar schools which the majority of Brits don’t want and experts say don’t help social mobility. And as for Hinkley Point, it

was a pointless delay, annoying China, a country Britain is becoming increasingly more dependent on for investment. Watering down policies, plus the gra mm ar school s- Hi nkl ey

Point shambles! With Brexit to deal with, a wafer-thin majority and no direct mandate of her own, Theresa May may soon realise the downside of sticking her neck out quite so much. Meanwhi l e, m or e cr acks ar e starting to appear in the EU. Italy and Greece still have their problems, and next year sees general elections in both France and Germany. And anything that any Euro-politician – Juncker, especially - says right now about Brexit is just part of the inevitable pre-negotiation process. Yes, divorce (yours too, Angelina) wi l l hur t bot h si des, cost a shedl oad of l awyer s’ f ees and probably alimony for a decade or so. They’re all pretty upset with us Brits and in no mood to be nice to their ‘ex’... Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.norajohnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/ eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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7:00am Breakfast 8:40am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Escape to the Country 3:00pm Ingenious Animals 4:00pm Points of View 4:15pm The Great British Bake Off 5:15pm Songs of Praise 5:50pm Animal Babies 6:50pm BBC News 7:05pm Regional News 7:10pm Weather 7:15pm Countryfile 8:15pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Poldark 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:50am Brooklyn’s Finest

7:00am Glorious Gardens From Above 7:45am Gardeners’ World 8:45am Countryfile 9:45am The Beechgrove Garden 10:15am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:45am Golf 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Reggie Yates: Touchdown USA 2:45pm NFL Live 7:00pm Rugby League 8:00pm Ireland with Simon Reeve 9:00pm Hunting the Nazi Gold Train 10:00pm Louis Theroux 11:15pm QI XL Panel-based quiz where it is more i mportant to be interesting than right. 12:00am Golf 2:00am Countryfile 2:55am Holby City 3:55am This is BBC Two

9:00pm Natural World 10:00pm Horizon Horizon follows the search for the smallest thing in the universe, a journey where things don’t just become smaller but also a whole lot weirder. 11:00pm The Sky at Night A look at the world of astronomy. 11:30pm Britain’s Star Men: Heroes of Astronomy 12:30am Lulu: Something to Shout About 2:00am Big Hits: TOTP 1964 to 1975 The biggest musical hits from the years 1964 to 1975. 3:30am Natural World The killer whale is one of the most feared predators in the ocean and most would consider it madness to enter the water with one.

7:00am Motor Sport Volkswagen Racing Cup The VW Racing Cup heads to Donington Park for the next round. 7:30am Triathlon 8:00am Formula 1 11:45am Sunday Brunch Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer host the chilled Sunday show with recipes and previews. 2:45pm Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty join forces for a third series at their endof-the-pier caff. 3:45pm The Simpsons 5:20pm Channel 4 News 5:50pm Formula 1 8:30pm Speed with Guy Martin 10:00pm Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls 11:00pm Gogglebox 12:05am Red Eye

7:00am Milkshake! 10:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30am Football on 5 12:30pm Football on 5 1:00pm Fail Army 1:30pm The Hotel Inspector 2:30pm The Hotel Inspector 3:30pm A Knight’s Tale 6:05pm Now That’s Funny 7:05pm Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas 8:00pm Ice Road Truckers 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm The Expendables 2 12:05am Total Recall 2:15am Super Casino 4:10am The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies Comedian and dog lover Alan Davies follows the work of RSPCA officers around the country. 5:00am Criminals Caught on Camera 5:50am Wildlife SOS Documentary series about the work of dedicated animal lovers.

7:00am CITV 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Bear Grylls Survival School 11:00am Peston on Sunday 12:00pm Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 12:30pm Chopping Block 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:35pm Judge Rinder 2:35pm Victoria 3:35pm The X Factor 5:05pm Tipping Point 6:05pm Doc Martin 7:05pm Local News and Weather 7:15pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm The Chase Celebrity Special 8:30pm The X Factor 10:00pm Victoria 11:05pm ITV News and Weather 11:20pm Peston on Sunday 12:15am Rugby Highlights 1:10am Jackpot 4:00am Motorsport UK

7:00am You’ve Been Framed! 7:20am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:05am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:00pm The X Factor 2:30pm The Xtra Factor Live 3:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 4:05pm Kangaroo Jack 5:05pm FYI Daily 5:10pm Kangaroo Jack 5:55pm Despicable Me 6:55pm FYI Daily 7:00pm Despicable Me 7:50pm The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 8:50pm FYI Daily 8:55pm The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 10:00pm The Xtra Factor Live 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am American Dad! 1:25am American Dad! 1:50am The Cleveland Show 2:15am The Cleveland Show 2:40am Dating in the Dark

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7:00am World Cup Rivalries: England v Argentina 7:20am Storage Wars Texas 7:40am Storage Wars Texas 8:10am The Classic Car Show Documentary looking at the phenomenon of the classic car. 9:10am Motogp Highlights 10:10am Scarborough Gold Cup Highlights 11:15am MSA British Touring Car Championship 7:30pm Goodwood Revival 8:30pm Mr. Bean 9:00pm Rugby 10:00pm Car Crash Britain Caught on Camera 11:00pm Cliffhanger 12:10am FYI Daily 12:15am Cliffhanger 1:15am Steve Mcqueen: Motorcycle Movie Star 2:15am Pawn Stars 2:45am Pawn Stars 3:10am Hell on Wheels 4:00am Teleshopping

11:10am Superman IV: The Quest for Peace 12:45pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2:45pm Night at the Museum 4:40pm Troy 7:25pm Rush Hour 2 9:00pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 11:00pm Walking Tall 12:35am Kite

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Inspector Morse Heartbeat Heartbeat Agatha Christie’s Marple Rosemary and Thyme Columbo A Touch of Frost Carry on Again, Doctor FYI Daily Carry on Again, Doctor Midsomer Murders It’ll be Alright on the Night Another life Wire in the Blood Wire in the Blood The Three Musketeers FYI Daily The Three Musketeers May the Best House Win May the Best House Win

8:00am The Jewel of the Nile 9:50am Into the Woods: Stage to Screen 10:20am The Benchwarmers 11:55am Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion 1:35pm Welcome to Me 3:15pm Pixels 5:10pm Click 7:10pm St. Vincent 9:00pm Pixels 11:00pm Welcome to Me 12:40am Ali G Indahouse 2:15am This is Where I Leave You

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Stage School Stage School Stage School Stage School Stage School Hollyoaks Omnibus Postman Pat: The Movie The Frozen Phenomenon The GoldbergsThe Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian Tattoo Fixers on Holiday Body Fixers Rude Tube Containment Empire

7:00am The Benefactor 8:45am The Top Ten Show 2016 9:00am Girl on the Edge 10:45am Frog Kingdom 12:30pm Bridge of Spies 3:00pm Victor Frankenstein 5:00pm Bridget Jones: Renee Zellweger’s Baby 5:30pm Girl on the Edge A troubled teenage girl struggling to deal with the aftermath of a traumatic event is sent to an innovative treatment centre. True-life drama with Peter Coyote. 7:15pm Daddy’s Home 9:00pm Victor Frankenstein 11:00pm Bridge of Spies 1:30am Daddy’s Home A mild-mannered stepdad and bad boy biological father battle for parental supremacy. 3:10am Some Kind of Hate

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7:00am Football’s Greatest 7:30am Football’s Greatest Teams 8:00am Football 8:30am Football 9:00am Football 9:30am Football 10:00pm Football 11:00am The Sunday Supplement 12:30pm Goals on Sunday 2:30pm Live Nissan Super Sunday 5:15pm Live Nissan Super Sunday 8:00pm Ryder Cup - Live 1:30am Nissan Football Special 2:00am Nissan Football Special 2:30am Premier League Legends 3:00am The Premier League Years 5:00am Football’s Greatest 5:30am Football’s Greatest Teams A look at the success of the Brazilian national team at the 1958 and 1962 FIFA World Cups.

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Cricket Classics Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Rugby Championship Highlights Rugby Championship Highlights Fight Night International Football Information not available Live NFL Live NFL Live NFL A match from the National Football League. Sporting Rivalries Series profiling some of the greatest sporting rivalries of all time. Sporting Greats A profile of the legendary longdistance runner Haile Gebrselassie.

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Street Auction 12:45pm Thief Trackers 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Decimate 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Going Back Giving Back 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Diabetes 10:30pm Mrs. Brown’s Boys 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Would I Lie to You? 12:15am The Graham Norton Show 1:00am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Local News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Who’s Doing the Dishes? 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Celebrity Home Secrets 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Cold Feet 11:00pm ITV News 11:30pm Local News and Weather 11:45pm The Agenda 12:20am The Jonathan Ross Show

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Rip Off Britain Caught Red Handed Yes Chef Ingenious Animals Victoria Derbyshire The Daily Politics Coast The Edge Hi-De-Hi! Yes, Prime Minister To the Manor Born The Animal’s Guide to Britain The Link Flog It! Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two Golf University Challenge Only Connect Ripper Street Morgana Robinson’s the Agency Newsnight Weather Today at the Conference Conviction Conviction

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

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Brushing Up on... 9:00pm The Victorians 10:00pm Capability Brown’s Unfinished Garden 11:00pm British Gardens in Time 12:00am The First World War 12:50am The British Army of the Rhine 1:50am The Victorians Historical documentary series in which Jeremy Paxman takes his love of Victorian paintings as the starting point for an exploration into Victorian Britain. 2:50am Horizon 3:50am Capability Brown’s Unfinished Garden

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Movies Now In Loving Memory Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Man About the House You’re Only Young Twice On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. Doc Martin Britain’s Busiest Airport - Heathrow Law and Order: UK Wycliffe

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7:45am King of Queens 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 2:05pm Posh Pawn 3:10pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Four in a Bed 5:30pm Come Dine with Me 6:00pm My Kitchen Rules 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Extreme Food 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm 999: What’s Your Emergency? 11:00pm First Dates 12:05am Tattoo Fixers on Holiday

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Movies Now Football Rivalries Magnum, P.I. The Chase The Sweeney Ironside Minder Magnum, P.I. The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas The Sweeney Minder Ironside Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Storage Wars From Russia with Love FYI Daily From Russia with Love Bundesliga Rugby Motorsport UK

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff House Doctor 5 News Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: New Orleans Fatal Friends 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News FIA World Rally Championship Highlights - France Police Interceptors Raw Recruits: Squaddies at 16 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! Alex Cross Super Casino Gps Behind Closed Doors Criminals Caught on Camera Great Scientists

12:30pm The Top Ten Show 2016 12:45pm Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 3:00pm Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods 5:00pm Black Sea 7:00pm Collateral Damage 9:00pm Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 11:15pm 12 Rounds 1:15am Assassin

7:25am The Top Ten Show 2016 7:40am 1941 9:45am Vijay and I 11:25am Crocodile Dundee 1:10pm Crocodile Dundee II 3:10pm Three Amigos! 5:00pm Get Smart 6:55pm Hitch 9:00pm Drillbit Taylor 10:45pm Superbad 12:45am City Slickers 2:45am Mr Woodcock 4:20am Superfast

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Animals Unleashed Animals Unleashed Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Charmed Charmed The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Animals Unleashed Animals Unleashed The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Stage School The Big Bang Theory Body Fixers Empire First Dates Abroad

7:00am Bridget Jones: Renee Zellweger’s Baby 7:30am Girl on the Edge 9:15am The Benefactor 11:00am Grandma 12:30pm Victor Frankenstein 2:30pm Bridge of Spies 5:00pm The Top Ten Show 2016 5:15pm Girl on the Edge A troubled teenage girl struggling to deal with the aftermath of a traumatic event is sent to an innovative treatment centre. 7:00pm Victor Frankenstein 9:00pm Bridge of Spies 11:30pm Julia 1:10am Some Kind of Hate 2:40am Careful What You Wish for 4:25am Grandma Drama about a sharp-tongued septuagenarian who comes to the aid of her pregnant teenage granddaughter.

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7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Local News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Who’s Doing the Dishes? 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Fishing Impossible 9:00pm Parking Wars 10:00pm The Forgotten Children 11:00pm ITV News 11:30pm Local News and Weather 11:40pm 100 Year Old Driver Rebooted 12:40am Murder, She Wrote 1:35am Jackpot247 4:00am Loose Women 4:50am Nightscreen

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Rip Off Britain Thief Trackers Antiques Roadshow Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Coast The Edge Hi-De-Hi! Yes, Prime Minister To the Manor Born Hidden Kingdoms The Link Flog It! Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two Great British Menu Great British Menu The Hairy Bikers’ Chicken and Egg Great Continental Railway Journeys Later Live... with Jools Holland Newsnight Weather Today at the Conference NFL Parkinson’s: The Funny Side

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Brushing Up on... 9:00pm The Himalayas: Natural World 10:00pm Legends of the Deep: Giant Squid 10:45pm When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies 11:45pm Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines 12:45am Hurricanes and Heatwaves: The Highs and Lows of British Weather 1:45am Gods and Monsters Homer’s Odyssey with Simon Armitage. 2:45am In Their Own Words: 20th Century Composers 3:45am Hurricanes and Heatwaves: The Highs and Lows of British Weather

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:30am Psych 11:20am Royal Pains 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You’ve Been Framed! 8:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Little Man 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Little Man 11:55pm Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:55am American Dad!

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7:00am World Cup Rivalries: Brazil v Italy 7:15am Magnum, P.I. 8:05am The Chase 8:55am The Sweeney 9:55am Ironside 11:00am Minder 12:00pm Magnum, P.I. 1:00pm The Chase 2:00pm Pawn Stars 2:30pm Pawn Stars 3:00pm Storage Wars Texas 3:30pm Storage Wars Texas 3:55pm The Sweeney 5:00pm Minder 6:00pm Ironside 7:00pm Storage Wars Texas 7:30pm Storage Wars Texas 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm World Superbike Highlights 10:00pm Benidorm 11:00pm American Gangster 12:05am FYI Daily 12:10am American Gangster 2:10am Fishing Impossible 3:05am The Sweeney 4:00am Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

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Charmed Hollyoaks Stage School Coach Trip Animals Unleashed Animals Unleashed Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement How I Met Your Mother Charmed Charmed The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Animals Unleashed Animals Unleashed The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Stage School The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Body Fixers To be Announced First Dates Abroad The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Live ATP Beijing/Tokyo 5:00pm Premier League Legends 5:30pm Premier League Legends 6:00pm Football’s Greatest 6:30pm SPFL Round Up 7:00pm Premier League Review A look back at all of the best action from the latest round of fixtures in the 201617 Premier League. 8:00pm Live World Grand Prix Darts Day three of the Unibet World Grand Prix from Citywest Hotel in Dublin. 12:00am Sporting Mavericks A look at sport’s greatest mavericks those stars we love for more than just their talent. 12:30am Premier League Review 1:30am La Liga World 2:00am World Grand Prix Darts

Bridge of Spies Girl on the Edge The Benefactor Backtrack A grieving shrink tormented by the ghosts of his past retreats to his hometown to unearth a sinister truth. Tense horrorthriller with Adrien Brody and Sam Neill. Victor Frankenstein The classic gothic horror gets a revamp as a medical student (James McAvoy) and his hunchback assistant (Daniel Radcliffe) let their imaginations run wild in the lab. Girl on the Edge Bridge of Spies Victor Frankenstein Backtrack Julia Some Kind of Hate Careful What You Wish for Frog Kingdom

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

THERE is always one member in any group of blokes, who stands out in the crowd through his style and personality. ‘Flash’ is a common adjective used to describe such individuals. I am talking here of young men, and a time gone by when trouser waistlines got as low as the hips and that was it. Not shapeless strides that look as if they have an urgent appointment with your ankles. The only builder’s bums you saw then, were um, well builder’s bums. The resident ‘Jack the Lad’ in our group was Alan. Alan had Italian antecedents and although he was brought up in England, he still retained a very slight but alluring accent. Alluring to the girls that is. He took for granted his popularity with women, and whilst

PETER WYNGARDE: Always had a babe on his arm or in his Bentley Continental. the rest of us had to work hard to attract the opposite sex and continuously come up with new and corny chat-up lines, Alan would simply swagger

over to his target, lift his eyebrows suggestively, and he was in. Even his swagger and eyebrow actions were delivered

with a Mediterranean accent. A television series of the time was called ‘Department S’ and the main character, Jason King, was played by the

actor Peter Wyngarde. This oily devil wore sharp suits and sported fashionable long hair and a Zapata moustache. And he always had a babe on his arm or in his Bentley Continental. Alan and Mr Wyngarde could have been brothers and attended the same school for smooth operators. I stayed with my old friend in England recently, and nothing has changed. Whilst age has been a bitter enemy of mine, it seems to have simply ignored Alan and moved on to richer pickings. During my stay he would swan around wearing a granddad shirt, faded blue jeans held up with braces, and scuffed desert boots. And dammit, he looked great. When I returned home it inspired me to buy a pair of braces on Playa Flamenca market and try to emulate the look. The result was a fair photofit of what the father of Worzel Gummidge must have looked like. The Princess thought I had finally flipped. But that’s the way it is with blokes like Alan. When you’re hot you’re hot, and if you’re not you’re not.

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John Smith Random thoughts... THERE seems to be a major problem brewing between black and white people in the USA which is being highlighted through a wave of protests caused by the shooting of various African Americans over the past few months. The latest in Charlotte, North Carolina, is particularly poignant as the both the person shot and the police officer who did the shooting were black. But, as a number of people have said, if you put on the blue (uniform) then you might as well be white! This phrase suggests there is a form of inbred racism within the police forces throughout the USA and the demonstrations are not just about the shootings but represent an overall distrust of authority and hundreds of years of pent-up hatred for the very fact that so many black Americans can trace their arrival on the continent to ancestors who were transported as slaves.

BLACK LIVES MATTER: Demonstrations are occurring across the USA. Whilst the Civil War was fought ostensibly to free the slaves, it has to be remembered that for a hundred years after the war, the American south still implemented its own form of Apartheid and this was generally accepted across the nation, hence the fact that during the two world wars, black only regiments were formed but with white officers and even black nurses were only allowed to minister to

black soldiers and German prisoners of war, who actually had more rights as prisoners than ‘free’ black soldiers. The 1960s saw the freedom movement as promoted by Martin Luther King and a great deal was achieved during his short life but although the rights of black Americans were improved and many did break through the ‘glass ceiling,’ overall African Americans contin-

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Spain and animals IT is said that there are 12,000 events across Spain each year which involve animals suffering some form of harm. They are often associated with religious festivals which seems to be more than a little strange yet Spain also has one of the few political parties (PACMA) anywhere in the world which stands in elections in the name of animal protection. Many expats are in favour of changing laws concerning bullfighting and the like but so are many Spanish. Councils all over Spain are beginning to tighten laws and ban bullfighting in an effort to change the views of the population. It has to be remembered it’s relatively recent that Spain returned to democracy after nearly 40 years of a very traditionalist view and therefore things move slowly but they’re certainly moving in the right direction. There are still examples of old hunting dogs being hung from trees when no longer needed. Dogs and kittens are dumped too but many Spaniards love to own dogs as pets and lavish a great deal of affection and quite a lot of money in looking after them. Yes, there are expat charities looking after abandoned animals but they also receive support from Spanish contributors and there are Spanish charities as well who look after animals of all kinds. One continued blot on the animal landscape however remains with donkeys such as those in Mijas Pueblo and it does seem people still treat working animals with less care and attention than pets. Things are getting better and the expat community could and should recognise this even though there’s still a long way to go.

ue d to be a si gni f i cant par t of a huge underclass which is looked down upon by many white Americans. Supposedly America is a polyglot cul t ur e and t her e ar e huge numbers of new Americans from Africa and South America flowing into the count r y whi ch, dur i ng times of recession, has helped to fuel animosity between the various ethnic groups. It is quite interesting that Donald Trump has picked upon Mexicans and Moslems as his targets of interest and sensibly has said little about African Americans, many of w hom can pr obabl y t r ace t hei r American heritage further back than he can. The USA is such an enormous country with such a large population of so m any di ver se backgrounds that it could be considered a number of different nations in one geographical area rather than a single nation under a common banNow we ner. want to Unless it manages to recognise hear your views. that skin colour does not denote a sub-species then the civil YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE unrest seen during 2016 will - YOUR OPINION not just continue but is likely to www.euroweeklynews.com escalate.

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Street Auction 12:45pm Thief Trackers 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Decimate 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Going Back Giving Back 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:00pm Our Girl 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm A Question of Sport 12:15am Ambulance 1:15am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:20am BBC News

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Rip Off Britain Thief Trackers See Hear The Hairy Builder Victoria Derbyshire The Daily Politics Coast The Edge Hi-De-Hi! Yes, Prime Minister To the Manor Born Hidden Kingdoms The Link Flog It! Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking Great British Menu Coast Great Guides A World Without Down’s Syndrome? Live at the Apollo Newsnight Weather Today at the Conference Dominic Sandbrook: Let Us Entertain You See Hear The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great Irish Journeys with Martha Kearney 9:00pm King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons 10:00pm Britain’s Lost Masterpieces 11:00pm Rome: A History of the Eternal City 12:00am Lost Kingdoms of South America 1:00am Legends of the Deep: Giant Squid 1:45am Clydebuilt: The Ships That Made the Commonwealth Documentary exploring the stories of four ships built on the River Clyde. 2:45am Time Shift To mark 100 years of romance publishers Mills and Boon, literary novelist Stella Duffy takes on the challenge of writing for them 3:45am Britain’s Lost Masterpieces

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Local News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Who’s Doing the Dishes? 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm All Star Mr and Mrs 10:00pm DCI Banks 11:00pm ITV News 11:30pm Local News and Weather 11:40pm Caught on Camera 12:40am River Monsters 1:10am Jackpot247 4:00am Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries.

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am You’ve Been Framed and Famous! 10:30am Psych 11:20am Royal Pains 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm The Guide to You’ve Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You’ve Been Framed! 8:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Hell’s Kitchen 11:00pm Ibiza Weekender 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am American Dad! 1:30am American Dad!

7:00am Man About the House 7:25am Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960’s. 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:30am Wild at Heart 10:30am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:20am Judge Judy 11:50am Murder, She Wrote 12:50pm The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 1:55pm Heartbeat 3:00pm Wild at Heart 4:05pm Where the Heart is 5:10pm Man About the House 5:45pm You’re Only Young Twice 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Rosemary and Thyme 10:00pm The Queen’s Garden 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:05am Wire in the Blood 1:05am Wycliffe 2:10am Law and Order: UK 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping

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6:20am The Grass is Greener 8:10am Barely Lethal 10:00am Spud 2: The Madness Continues 11:40am Calendar Girls 1:35pm Bruce Almighty 3:25pm The Top Ten Show 2016 3:40pm Never Been Kissed 5:35pm Hot Shots! 7:10pm Analyze This 9:00pm Bruce Almighty 10:45pm The Wedding Ringer 12:35am Bad Bromance 2:25am Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo 3:55am Bad News Bears

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Backtrack Bridge of Spies The Benefactor Girl on the Edge Bridget Jones: Renee Zellweger’s Baby Victor Frankenstein The classic gothic horror gets a revamp as a medical student (James McAvoy) and his hunchback assistant (Daniel Radcliffe) let their imaginations run wild in the lab. Bridge of Spies The Crow’s Egg Julia Some Kind of Hate Driven to breaking point, a bullied teenager accidentally summons a vengeful spirit who targets his tormentors. Backtrack A grieving shrink tormented by the ghosts of his past retreats to his hometown to unearth a sinister truth.

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Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi

in history 1197 - Emperor Henry VI died in Messina, Sicily 1399 - Henry Bolingbroke was proclaimed King Henry IV of England upon the abdication of King Richard II 1493 - Christopher Columbus set off from Cadiz on his second voyage to the new world 1513 - Spanish explorer Vasco Nuñez de Balboa discovered the Pacific Ocean 1547 - Celebrated Spanish author of Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes, was born near Madrid 1758 - Britain’s most celebrated naval hero, Horatio Nelson, was born in Burnham Thorpe 1762 - A British fleet bombarded and captured Spanish-held Manila in the Philippines 1791 - Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute was performed for the first time in Vienna 1836 - British naturalist Charles Darwin returned to Falmouth, England, on board the HMS Beagle, ending a five-year surveying expedition of the southern Atlantic and Pacific 1880 - Alonzo T-Cross patented the first ball-point pen 1906 - SOS was adopted as a warning signal at the first conference on wireless telegraphy in Berlin 1918 - Allied forces breached the so-called Hindenburg Line, the last line of German defences on the Western Front during World War I, following a 56-hour bombardment 1936 - General Francisco Franco was named head of the rebel Nationalist government in Spain during the Civil War 1938 - Neville Chamberlain and Edouard Daladier, prime ministers of Britain and France, signed the Munich Pact with Adolf Hitler, averting war but giving Czechoslovakia over to German conquest 1962 - Dr No, the first James Bond film starring Sean Connery, debuted 1979 - Pope John Paul II became the first pope ever to visit Ireland 1990 - East and West Germany reunited on what has become known as Unity Day, less than a year after the Berlin Wall was destroyed.

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If I want to knock a story off the front page, I just change my hairstyle.” Hillary Clinton

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Some words in English, known as ghost words, exist simply due to printing errors in dictionaries. The word dord, for example, means nothing but appeared in a dictionary for eight years in the mid-20th century.

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

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The White Helmets Directed by: Orlando von Einsiedel Starring: Khaled Farah, Mohammed Farah, Abu Omar A Netflix original short documentary set in Aleppo, Syria and Turkey in early 2016. As the violence intensifies, The White Helmets follows three volunteer rescue workers as they put everything on the line to save civilians affected by the war, all the while wracked with worry about the safety of their own loved ones. Moving and inspiring, The White Helmets, directed by Academy Award (R)-nominated director Orlando von Einsiedel and producer Joanna Natasegara, is both a snapshot of the harrowing realities of life for ordinary Syrians who remain in the country, and a humbling portrait of the power of the human spirit.

Dani Pedrosa, Motorcycle Racer, September 29

Born in Castellar del Vallè he became the youngest world champion in the 250cc Grand Prix event in 2004 and after moving up to larger engine bikes has consistently finished in the top four, every season.

Ola Jordan, Dancer, September 30, 34 Polish born professional Latin American dancer who is married to fellow dancer James Jordan came to UK fame as a member of the cast of Strictly Come Dancing, from 2006 to 2015. Having left the show, she is now dancing with her husband again and modelling lingerie. Theresa May, Prime Minister, October 1, 60 Conservative politician who was Home Secretary under the Cameron administration from 2010 to 2016 when she became the second British female prime minister following the Brexit vote and the resignation of David Cameron. Sting, Musician, October 2, 65 Originally a school teacher, Gordon Sumner CBE played in jazz bands in Northumberland before moving to London to form the Police who after a slow start went on to become one of the biggest bands of the late 70s and early 80s and when they broke up he has had continued success as a solo artist. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Footballer, October 3, 35 Born in Sweden to Bosnian parents, he has been hailed as one of the great players of the modern game and was a regular in the Swedish national team for 15 years. His club record includes Juventas, Barcelona, Paris St-Germaine and is now a striker at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho. Ashley Banjo, Dancer, October 4, 28 Found fame whilst at the University of London when his highly trained dance troupe Diversity won the Britain’s Got Talent TV show in 2009. After appearing in the Royal Variety Show the group has gone on to present a number of different dance shows.

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What is small, red and whispers? A hoarse radish. I ordered a wake-up call the other day. The phone rang and a woman’s voice said, ‘What the hell are you doing with your life? Men don’t care what’s on TV, they only care what else is on TV.

Unscramble the name of a dessert popular in many countries' cuisines (two words): DID PUB GARDEN FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: SANDI TOKSVIG, BREAD PUDDING.

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

BATEAU BRIDGE BRUTAL CHISEL DECEIT DEFACE ENABLE EXCUSE FREEST GAZING

GHETTO GRILLE HEREBY HOARSE NEATER PELLET SLEIGH SPECIE (10) USABLE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Penmen 2 Torque 3 Citron 4 Center 5 Potent 6 Potato 7 Second 8 Tragic 9 Entice 10 Decant 11 Teeing 12 Instep 13 Attain 14 Tissue 15 Entire 16 Chaise 17 Speech 18 Either 19 Inhere

YOUR STARS SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) This week will see more progress on a health issue. Maybe you have recently given up something or taken to the gym. Recent weeks may have conspired to upset your best efforts. It is never too late to make a fresh start, though, especially right now. Someone who gives your confidence a boost also leads you to believe that anything is possible. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Avoid like the plague people who would dampen your spirit. It may not be deliberate but, if you are near repressed or depressed people, it may rub off. Find positive, active people to be near. If you have not started a form of exercise, then now is as good a time as any. Make it group activity if you want more social contacts. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Romance will find you this week if only you are in the right frame of mind. You may be inclined to refuse festive social gatherings that hold no prospects for you, but don't close the door on anything. The right kind of companions are sometimes found in the strangest places. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Don’t chance your plans being disrupted by ill health. Get any problems sorted out now even if you think they are ‘nothing’. When you are feeling good it is easy to take that for granted.

LIBRA

With your enthusiasm socially at a peak, now is the time to get involved with anything that takes your fancy. A project involving music or painting will give you the chance to make new friends.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There are moments of boundless energy which really urge you to ‘get up and go’. Make use of this at work, where most progress is to be made this week. Be you a politician, pensioner or anyone in between, the opportunities are there to be had. Slow progress on the love front should not see you fretting. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Bring more zip to your life by putting the spotlight on your health. Getting out and about lifts the spirits, while perking up the diet with new foods brightens the system. As energy levels come up this week, be aware of what is happening around you. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The chance to travel seems exciting but

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10-Star Quiz COFFEE BREAK According to the International Coffee Organisation, Saturday October 1 is International Coffee Day 1. In which European country was the coffee brand Douwe Egberts founded in 1753? 2. ‘Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht’ (Be still, stop chattering), also known as the ‘Coffee Cantata’, is a secular cantata by which German composer? 3. Since 2006, which British coffeehouse company has sponsored a set of annual literary awards recognising English-language books by writers based in Britain and Ireland? 4. ‘The American handed Leamas another cup of coffee and said, “Why don’t you go back and sleep? We can ring you if he shows up.”’ is the first line of which famous 1963 John le Carré novel? 5. The root of which blue-flowered Mediterranean plant of the daisy family is roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee? 6. What is the name of the Manhattan coffeehouse where the characters of the US television sitcom ‘Friends’ regularly met? 7. What name is given to a coffee pot in which boiling water ascends through a central tube and filters back down through a basket of ground coffee beans? 8. What was Winston Churchill’s reply to Lady Astor when she commented:, “Winston, if you were my husband I’d poison your coffee”? 9. Which English-Canadian girl group topped the UK singles charts in October 2000 with ‘Black Coffee’? 10. Which Latin American country produces the most coffee per annum (2,594 million kg)? Not a lot of people know that… in 1675 King Charles II issued a proclamation banning coffee houses, claiming they were places where people met to plot against him

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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your mind is positively buzzing with ideas. There has been so much progress in your personal life during the past year that it is hard to believe. However, you are capable of being very dynamic and single-minded.

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can be made even more so by including a few people who are on your wavelength. So busy have you been on the more mundane aspects of life that the ‘big picture’ may have faded into the background. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) An authority figure may also be seen as a possible romantic attachment. Your talents and charm serve you well when approaching this person. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Keeping up the activity level physically is really in your best interests this week. It is a pivotal point where your resolutions in this area could fail. With life very busy, it is still important to retain your priorities. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Does someone in the family need your attention? Don't begrudge time spent with them, even if you are busy. Consider what you would want others to do if you were in the same position. After all, you love a challenge so see this as a bit of a juggling act.

Answers 1. NETHERLANDS (Joure), 2. Johann Sebastian BACH, 3. COSTA COFFEE, 4. THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD, 5. CHICORY, 6. CENTRAL PERK, 7. PERCOLATOR, 8. NANCY, IF YOU WERE MY WIFE, I'D DRINK IT, 9. ALL SAINTS, 10. BRAZIL

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

TARGET: • Average: 8 • Good: 11 • Very good: 16 • Excellent: 21

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION anew awed dawn draw drew gnaw grew wade wadi wage wain wand wane ward ware warn wean wear weir wend wide wind wine wing wire wren awing awned drawn rawer wader waged wager waned wared weird widen wider wined wired wirer wrier wring drawer earwig gnawed gnawer inward redraw reward rewind wading wander warden warder warier waring warned warner warred warren winder winged winger drawing redwing warding warring wearing windage wringer REDRAWING REWARDING

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

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Across:

Across 1 Declines kitchen items (5) 4 Lover is married, sadly (7) 8 Tenderising mixture for recipe items (11) 9 Go to the next page for an apple pastry (8) 10 Warm up for a preliminary race (4) 12 Spirit label beginning to yellow (6) 13 Says there is nothing in bad habits (6) 16 Article about a piece of ground (4) 18 May be in bars in Australian city (8) 21 Environmentally friendly tradesman? (11) 22 Some Arthurian legend lessons are boring (7) 23 Listener gets directions and wins (5)

1 Springs, 4 Spots, 7 Reads, 9 Avarice, 10 Assails, 11 Elate, 12 Sashes, 14 Adrift, 18 Slate, 20 Amnesia, 22 Adamant, 23 Slaps, 24 Siege, 25 Solvent. Down:

Down 1 Change the work period (5) 2 I regain building in West Africa (7) 3 Celestial bodies initially lacking banned substances (8) 4 Remains in taxicab I'd escaped in (6) 5 Herb makes cash (4) 6 Girl got up about one (5) 7 Discounts are best organised (7) 11 Make sense of prisoner’s right (8) 12 Blackberry bush discovered by bishop on a leisurely walk (7) 14 English poet found tea around the middle of saucers (7) 15 Parts of trees and of elephants (6)

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1 Streams, 2 Reaps, 3 Sparse, 4 Spate, 5 Origami, 6 Sieve, 8 Smile, 13 Swanage, 15 Danes, 16 Transit, 17 Faiths, 18 Snags, 19 Evade, 21 Stale.

QUICK Across:

17 Cutting Guardian leader is penned by two journalists (5) 19 Laser treatment for noblemen (5) 20 Inheritance from Plantagenet line (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 7 represents Z and 20 represents G, so fill in Z every time the figure 7 appears and G every time the figure 20 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Easy (6) 3 Convenient (6) 8 Most immense (7) 10 Reigns (5) 11 Perhaps (5) 12 Sanction (7) 13 Experiences pain (5) 15 Angry (5) 20 Check closely (7) 22 Commence (5) 24 Bring up (5) 25 Daybreak (7) 26 Modest (6) 27 Bonbons (6)

Down 1 Extremely serious (6) 2 Wed (5) 4 Discard as worthless (5) 5 Comes after (7) 6 Pay attention to a sound (6) 7 Water vapour (5) 9 Occurrence (5) 14 Radioactive metallic element (7) 16 Red-breasted bird (5) 17 Look for (6) 18 Lowest amount (5) 19 Goes in (6) 21 Perfection (5) 23 Someone who shows the way (5)

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

1 Belgium, 5 Allow, 8 Escaped, 9 React, 10 Disco, 11 Selfish, 12 Busier, 14 Laughs, 17 Narrows, 19 Sweet, 22 Frogs, 23 Earlier, 24 Tasks, 25 Praises.

Down: 1 Blend, 2 Locks, 3 Improve, 4 Modest, 5 April, 6 Leaping, 7 Watches, 12 Benefit, 13 Serious, 15 Austria, 16 Asleep, 18 Oasis, 20 Exits, 21 Turns.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Sandpaper, 8 Until, 9 Abeja, 10 Push, 11 Cosa, 15 Equal, 17 Amigo, 18 Balonmano. Down: 2 Antes, 3 Doll, 4 Abad, 5 Eye, 6 Puppies, 7 Cazador, 12 Onion, 13 Also, 14 Farm, 16 Uva.

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Across 1 Wash house (8) 7 Monedas (5) 8 Suit (for man) (5) 10 Costra (medical) (4) 11 To gnaw (4) 14 Opaque (5) 15 Down (physical movement) (5) 16 Teacher (in secondary school) (8)

Down 2 Goddaughter (7) 3 También (4) 4 Eastern (side, part) (4) 5 Remolacha (8) 6 Tijeras (8) 9 Aguacate (7) 12 Mole (animal) (4) 13 Puerta (de jardín, ciudad) (4)

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Love Is More than Just a Pearl Necklace

By Caroline Dowdall EVERYONE remembers how much love hurts when you’re young, and everyone can recall the mistakes they’ve made on the path to happiness. Caroline Dowdall has written a warm, witty and highly relatable coming-ofage tale containing all the anxiety, hilarity and expectation of a girl’s formative years. Whether you’re young or just young-at-heart, Chloe’s thoughts will probably serve as a comforting reminder that eventually, good things come to those who wait... or do they? The book is now available through Amazon, good bookshops or by contacting the publisher at their website www.austinmacauley.com books@euroweeklynews.com

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie movies

1. MR & MRS SMITH Take The War of the Roses, inject it with some loud, glossy, big-budget action, add a dash of potent sexy chemistry between your stars, and you’ve got 2005’s Mr and Mrs Smith. The movie could easily have been overshadowed by all the tabloid speculation that dogged Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s relationship; this is, after all, the movie that gave the world Brangelina. 2. FIGHT CLUB He started the 1990s on a hot streak but by the end of the decade, Pitt was suffering through a bit of a slump, appearing in a string of movies whose box office tallies reflected their disappointing reviews. Pitt rebounded with Fight Club, a reunion with Seven director David Fincher that paired him with Edward Norton in an adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk’s hit novel. Though some critics found the film’s overpowering violence and homoerotic overtones repugnant , most writers responded to Fight Club‘s social criticism and thought-provoking themes. 3. BEOWULF How do you turn one of humanity’s oldest works of literature into a $200 million hit at the box office? Hire Robert Zemeckis to turn it into a 3-D burst of motion-capture eye candy and cast Angelina Jolie as Grendel’s mother, whose decidedly reptilian appearance stands at odds with her disdain for clothing. 4. 12 MONKEYS Pitt’s role in the Terry Gilliam-directed 12 Monkeys proved he not only had good taste in scripts, but the talent to back it up. As the institutionalised activist Jeffrey Goines, Pitt tapped into a nervous energy he’d never been asked to draw on, holding his own against Bruce Willis and helping the twisty dystopian sci-fi thriller become one of 1995’s biggest surprise hits.

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App of the Week Samorost 3 This point-and-tap adventure has you assist a space faring gnome on a quest to deal with a mad monk. Said monk, drunk with power (or possibly just drunk), used a mechanical hydra to smash up a load of tiny planets, making everyone rather sad and, frankly, more than a little terrified. It is a beautiful, beguiling game with stunning visuals and detail.

Play on Words STARRING COUPLE: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. 5. GIRL, INTERRUPTED Winona Ryder stars in this adaptation of Susanna Keysen’s memoir about her stint in a Massachusetts mental hospital during the late 1960s. But if Interrupted was Keysen’s story, it was a story largely told through her relationships with her fellow patients; especially her conflicted friendship with Lisa Rowe, played by Angelina Jolie, a diagnosed sociopath whose deep rage and utter lack of boundaries help Susanna confront her own problems. 6. MONEYBALL Moneyball is a by-the-numbers account of how the Oakland A’s used newly adapted metrics to turn conventional baseball wisdom on its head. With Bennett Miller behind the cameras and Pitt lending his rumpled charisma to the role of A’s GM Billy Beane it ended up being not only a sixtime Academy Awards nominee, but a $110 million box office hit. 7. SALT When original lead Tom Cruise departed, the script for Salt underwent a significant overhaul, re-emerging as a starring vehicle for Angelina Jolie. Fortunately, Jolie’s just as capable as anyone of playing a butt-kicking spy on the run, and Salt‘s roughly $300 million in worldwide grosses offers compelling proof that audiences agree.

8. INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS When Quentin Tarantino came to Pitt with the role of the cheerfully violent Nazi-hunting Lieutenant Aldo Raine in Inglourious Basterds, he clearly knew better than to say no. The result was a tense, colourful, funny, and terribly bloody World War II revenge fantasy that set loose a terrific ensemble cast in a spellbinding parallel dimension. 9. WANTED Timur Bekmambetov’s big-screen adaptation of Mark Millar’s comic book mini-series boasted a mighty fine cast, including Morgan Freeman, James McAvoy, and as the deadly, perfectly named Fox Angelina Jolie. Its storyline is about a guild of constantly double-crossing assassins who draw their assassinated colleague’s son into a web of murderous intrigue. Wanted generated $350 million in worldwide grosses. 10. OCEAN’S ELEVEN A loose remake of the 1960 Rat Pack feature of the same name, Eleven blended the original with the nod-anda-wink light touch of The Sting. Pitt’s turn as the food-obsessed Rusty Ryan gave him an opportunity to flash the pearly whites and old-fashioned Hollywood cool.

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

TARGET: • Average: 13 • Good: 18 • Very good: 25 • Excellent: 33

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION bleep bleeps bleeper bleepers bevy belt bent bene benes bens bees beer beers beery beep beeps been beeper beepers bros brose brew brio briny beet beset eery ewes ewer ewers ires cent cense ceps cope copes coper copers cops copse dire dies dweeb dweebs dowry dowries dower dowers dowery dope dopes doper

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Storm clouds are brewing AW, bless Brian and his rose-tinted vision of a post-Brexit Utopia in which £1 could equal €2. This is what happens when you inhabit the dubious world of The Sun, Mail and Express, whose multi-billionaire, taxdodging/non-domiciled owners manipulate their readers for their own personal agenda. In the real world, however, on the strength of the referendum alone, a huge collapse of confidence caused the value of the pound to plummet and necessitated the injection of billions into the economy by the Bank of England as a means of life support. Incidentally, Mark Carney was the only face and voice calming the public in the post ref days when everybody else ran for the bushes. But, when a ‘hard’ Brexit looks certain (early next year?) there will be much worse to come for the economy. The Japanese have already issued their statement of intent to withdraw UK investment and the City financial institutions (major tax payers) will relocate to the EU... that’s just for starters. Also, worryingly for us Brits abroad, top UK lawyers have said there will be ‘zero chance’ of us retaining our acquired rights of residence, so I hope Brian’s Spanish is fluent should he need to apply for citizenship. Oh, and regarding those ‘global trade deals,’ I doubt very much if any of us pensioners will be around long enough to see UK GDP rocket. Dream on! PS As for hoping for a Trump victory... get a grip man! Elaine, Torremolinos

Grammar matters I HAVE a good life here in Spain and still work as an engineer which I have a degree in. I went through the school system from late 1950s to 1970. I think grammar schools were very important and offered a choice to kids. I never went to a grammar school but a secondary modern where I learned manual skills, like woodwork and metal work. Then onto a college when I started work at 16. I failed at English, it seems a common fault in Engineers, I now know I am dyslexic. I am sure that if I were at school now I doubt very much I would be able to get the job I have now, or anywhere near it. We have to have the top five to 10 per cent of the brightest children in a system where they can

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eventually help raise the desperately needed funds for the Peace Justice and Security Foundation to help alleviate so much injustice and cruelty that currently exists in various parts of our world. Every little positive action really does count. Thank you. Dario Poli

Top tip I HAVE just read the article on saving water. My top tip is when showering, first wet the body and sponges or equivalent and get a good lather on it. Then turn off the water, clean your body and hair, then rinse off. Not only does this method leave the aroma on you longer but saves water and high bills, also the same technique can be used while cleaning your teeth. Marco, Huércal-Overa

Tourist prevention officer? MY wife and I went down to Fuengirola port on Sunday to see the great local two piece band, Mita i Mita, who play at the White Rose most weekends. We just managed to get a table in the shade, sorted! The band started and there must have been a couple of hundred people sat there, tapping their feet and generally enjoying the music these guys were knocking out. Tourists, enjoying themselves, listening to great music over a couple of drinks. It’s the kind of afternoon that they will remember and take home with them to share with friends and family. Then, after about an hour, what happens? A panda car turns up and out gets ‘El Ploddo’ with a whistle, a shooter and dirty shoes! They told the band to stop playing and that was it. A couple of hundred perfectly sensible and happy adults, sat there with their mouths open in complete bewilder-

achieve the best, not having everyone pass the exams. If this means separate schools, so be it. Rant over, keep up the rants/views as I always look forward to them, even if I disagree. Freedom of speech should not be an option. Les, Alicante

Selfish statement I READ with astonishment the comment made by Gemma Middleton (Brexit Page Sept 22 edition). She says “My family at home voted to leave

ment. Who called the cops? There is no residential housing in the port area, passers-by were stopping for a nosey and a quick foot tap, everyone was having a great time. What on earth can be wrong with that? So, I have to ask the question: Does Fuengirola employ a tourist prevention officer? If so, he or she does a fantastic job. Here is a town that lives off tourism, where pickpockets are rife, they put a dog beach between two of the biggest tourist destinations in town (Club la Costa and the IPV Palace Hotel), and they don’t allow a local band to entertain perfectly happy and peaceful tourists. On the other hand, they spend what would appear to be half of their annual budget on roundabouts which resemble the hanging gardens of Babylon. I wonder if the roundabouts officer sits next to the tourist prevention officer at the town hall? Stuart

without thinking twice what it would mean for me.” What an utterly selfish statement and one I am hearing too often. Well sorry my love, but most people choose to move to Spain. Have you not thought of the problems that your family are now facing in the UK: can’t see a doctor for six weeks, rise in crime, few school places. There are too many things to mention here. Perhaps like many people in the UK, they can’t just up sticks to move abroad. We chose to have a home here and the UK. It will affect us in some way, but people voted Brexit for their future generations.

Please, Remain bleaters, let’s just accept it and get on with it. Jan, Murcia

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Scary encounter I READ your piece ‘Keep safe on the road’ and agree using mobile phones whilst driving is dangerous. Something I have never done and never will do. However there’s another side to this. Recently I was stopped by police and fined for using my mobile. It didn’t matter that I strenuously denied it although it was on charge in the car. I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which makes it difficult to use a mobile at the best of times never mind when driving. My passengers confirmed I hadn’t used it but the police said I did. I paid the €100 fine quickly as it would’ve been €200 had I delayed. I was also given three points. It was a scary experience being accused by two armed policemen for something I didn’t do. I could see no way to prove my innocence and now I’m worried this will happen again. It could be an even worse offence next time. What happens if I end up in prison for something I did not do? Anne, Monte Pego

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Surviving the summer with the help of the HiFX team HiFX EUROPE LTD, the International Payments company, hosted an end of summer party in Torrevieja for their affiliated partners as a thank you for their continued support. Overlooking the Torrevieja marina, the Bianco Sea Club was the venue for the evening, and with the canapés and cocktails flowing, it was a chance for local companies to come together and network. Julia Rose, Regional Sales Manager for the Costa Blanca and Balearics, said the event was largely to thank businesses since they opened their office in Villamartin over three years ago and to look forward to the future, “There was a lot of uncertainty this summer following Brexit, but we have all worked together and got through it, and helped our mutual customers, giving them continued confidence in the market. We are now all looking forward to a positive rest of 2016, and into 2017.” The company has been helping expatriates in Spain exchange their currency for nearly 18 years, and are the company of choice for many estate agents, solicitors, and financial advisers,

HIFX TEAM: End of summer networking in Torrevieja. all recommending their services. With a number of these businesses at the Bianco Sea Club, all were keen to stress that it

was the customer service that stood out, “They are fantastic,” said Linda Rodriguez from Casas Manuel, “You get a very personal service and

they are always on hand to explain to our clients how it all works.” The Connect Conveyancing team agree, “We have built up a great relationship with them and they drop everything to help us and our clients.” Part of this expert service comes from their years of experience, the professional team on the Costa Blanca, and the introduction of Clive Smith as the Relationship Manager, whose sole job is to ensure clients receive exceptional service and support in what can be, for some customers, a very stressful and daunting time. Julia said, “This role is unique to the industry, and allows us to exceed our customers expectations when they make their international payments, either to buy or sell property or to transfer their pensions or regular monthly payments.” For more information on making fast, easy and secure International Payments, speak to the team in Villamartin on 0034 966 764 934, or visit their office at Avenida de las Brisas 5, Villamartin, opposite Villamartin Plaza. Alternatively, you can register via their website www.hifx.co.uk/villamartin.

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

NO surprises in the Basque and Galician elections. The PNV nationalists squeaked home in the Basque region and will need an ally for an overall majority. Alberto Nuñez Feijoo (pictured), as predicted, was re-elected with an overall majority in Galicia and there were self-congratulatory smiles all round in the Partido Popular. It was no coincidence Feijoo took great care during the election campaign not to be seen with Rajoy or the PP hierarchy because the Galicia result was not a PP victory. It was Feijoo’s triumph and Feijoo’s alone (get it Mariano?).

No means no HOW does Pedro Sanchez feel now? Last Sunday’s regional elections were going to show which way the wind blew, and they did:

Barbie sits tight RITA BARBERA, ex-mayor of Valencia City and still a senator, is under investigation by the Supreme Court for alleged money-laundering. Nine former Partido Popular councillors are being investigated for the same offence but this is only the tip of a very grubby iceberg. Barbera reluctantly succumbed to party pressure and severed her ties with the PP but remains superglued to her Senate seat. Mariano Rajoy shrugged off the political farce by explaining that Barbera no longer belongs to the party and he has no authority over her. Not the wisest admission, since Barbera’s alleged misdeeds occurred while she was inside the party and it is damningly obvious that Rajoy had no authority over her then, either.

the PSOE lost seven seats in the Basque elections and four in Galicia. The party suffered its worst defeats in almost 40 years in both regions and were overtaken by Podemos and En Marea. Sanchez understood ‘no’ when he said it during Mariano Rajoy’s investiture attempts but doesn’t recognise the word when he hears it. Voters – not the paid-up party members that Sanchez listens to most – said ‘no’ to him in December, they said it in June and now they’ve said it again in September.

Nowhere to sit C IU D A D A N O S fa ile d to w in a seat in either Galicia or the Basque Region. That’s a shabby way to thank Albert Rivera for putting the electorate before his own political ambitions by trying to help first Sanchez and later Rajoy to form a government. Further proof that being decent is not an advantage in Spanish politics, but a drawback.

ALBERTO NUÑEZ FEIJOO: Triumphed in Galicia.

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Migraines are a severe disability MORE than 3.5 million people suffer from migraines in Spain and another one million suffer from chronic headaches for more than 15 days a month. The Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN) has marked the European Day of Action Against Migraines, a disease they said has considerable medical, social and economic impact, and mainly affects patients aged between 20 and 50 years old. A study conducted by members of SEN in patients who visited the neurology department, said that more than 70 per cent have a severe disability and 14 per cent a moderate disability. At least 25 per cent of patients have not consulted their illness with a doctor and 50 per cent do not follow up their first consultations and take the correct medication. Dr. Patricia Pozo Rosich, coordinator of the study group recommends suffer-

ers seek an appointment with the neurologist as “almost all cases are likely to improve if they are handled in an appropriate manner.”

SEEK HELP: Sufferers should consult a neurologist.

Ask the Optician: How do contact lenses work? Saher Shrief, Store Director from Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja Contact lenses are really popular in the summer, when people want to play sports, enjoy nights out and wear fashion sunglasses, so in this month’s article we wanted to give you an overview about what they are, how they work and how you can care for them. WHAT are contact lenses? Contact lenses are very thin, domed discs made up of complex plastic materials. They are positioned in front of the transparent outer layer of the eye called the cornea to focus images onto the retina at the back of the eye in the same way that a spectacle lens does. They stay in place by floating on the film of tear fluid covering the surface of the eye and are practically invisible when worn. Who can use them? Contact lenses are available to correct most conditions for which glasses are prescribed, including long and shortsight, presbyopia and astigmatism and almost everyone can use them comfortably and safely. However, the type of lenses you choose must be the right ones for your particular lifestyle and take into account any conditions you may have.

What are the most popular type of lenses? Soft contact lenses: they are very pliable and soft, which makes them easy to get used to and comfortable to wear, although they do need careful handling. Soft contact lenses cannot be dislodged v ery ea s ily from the e ye s o the y a re ideal for sport. Because they are easy to wear, they are suitable for occasional use and even people with sensitive eyes can usually wear soft contact lenses successfully. Ho w s hould you c are for the m? Keep them really clean, read the instructions carefully and make sure you follow them properly in order to avoid complications and make sure you are replacing them as frequently as necessary.

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Heart checks on World Heart Day TODAY (September 29) is World Heart Day, and to mark the event Medcare GP clinics are offering special-price heart checks for just €75. The checks will include cholesterol and blood pressure readings, a BMI assessment, an Electrocardiogram (ECG) and a consultation with the nurse. Checks will take place at Medcare’s clinics in Benijofar and Alfaz del Pi. Medcare’s GP, Dr Najma Hussain, says the tests are important because cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer. “Each year more than 17 million people die prematurely due to CVD, which includes stroke and heart disease,” said Dr Hussain. “By 2030 this is expected to rise to 23 million and it is a silent killer.

People can die without ever knowing they have a problem. This is why heart health checks are so important; any issues can be detected and action taken before it is too late.” High blood pressure is the main risk factor for CVD, so getting blood pressure measured is essential. High levels of bad cholesterol and a poor BMI score can also indicate a greater risk of CVD. An ECG will reveal any abnormality in heart rhythm, also a warning sign. The good news, though, is that even if you are found to have a high risk of CVD there is a lot you can do to avoid becoming ill or dying due to the disease. Simple lifestyle changes, including eating a healthier diet, exercising more and quitting smoking drastical-

ly reduce the risks. The World Heart Foundation, which organises World Heart Day, has broken this down into three steps. • Fuel your heart: Eat and drink well to give your heart the fuel it needs for you to live your life. Cutting down processed and prepackaged foods, drinking water and unsweetened juices instead of sugary

drinks, eating five portions of fruit and veg a day, and reducing alcohol intake will all help your heart. • Move your heart: Stay active as regular exercise will reduce your risk of heart disease. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise five times a week. This doesn’t have to mean hitting the gym; playing, walking and even doing the housework

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In a silent world you may not know what you’re missing MANY people suffer hearing problems as they get older, but there is now no need to suffer in silence. Gary Hagerty, of Apple Hearing & Healthcare, is committed to bringing the clarity and volume back to sufferers on the Costa Blanca. He has more than 20 years experience and esteemed qualifications as a fully registered hearing aid dispenser. He is also a member of the UK’s Health and Care Professional Council. Keeping updated with the latest advancements in hearing aid technology from the world’s leading suppliers, Gary is ambassador to his profession. He works to provide precious relief for those with the most severe hearing impairments and other conditions such as tinnitus (ringing in the ears). The Apple Hearing & Healthcare team is the best choice. They have paved the way for expats to receive expert hearing care along the whole of the Costa Blanca by way of home visits, or from the main hearing testing centre at Quesada. Gary and his team aim to deliver the same high quality UK standard of care and services, as well as being agents, and are able to repair most recognised brand names in the hearing aid industry. The hearing professional is helping many people hear with clarity and with confidence again, using the very latest invisible hearing aids and the next generation of new wireless hearing systems. Allowing you to hear better in noisy situations using the most current high speed miniature microprocessors and other optional assistive devices, this opens up

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Slimmer spouses BEING married could help you stay slim. A Japanese study of people with type two diabetes revealed that single people were twice as likely to become overweight than those who were married. The researchers also found that married men were less likely to suffer metabolic syndrome; a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. The findings were presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes meeting in Munich. The researchers said living with a husband or wife was the ‘most fundamental’ form of social support and that people in a loving relationship were more likely to eat healthily, take their medication, and go to the doctor if they are sick.

DEPRESSION is far more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. When you’re depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months. Some people still think that depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition, but they’re wrong. Depression is a real illness with real symptoms, and is definitely not a sign of weakness or something you can ‘snap out of ’ by ‘pulling yourself together.’ The good news is that with the right treatment and support, most people are able to make a full recovery. What are the symptoms of depression? Depression is a mood disorder, which translates into a state of severe psychological and biological slump alongside feelings of exclusion. It manifests itself through psychological (lack of interest, sadness, hopelessness, low self-esteem) and physical symptoms (loss of appetite, loss of weight, fatigue, sleep disturbances with periods of insomnia and lethargy). What causes it? Depression can be due to genetic factors, migraines, thyroid disorders, some diseases such as diabetes, or changes in one’s personal situation that could cause them stress or anxiety. How is it treated? Once depression is diagnosed the patient should start treatment

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which in most cases is a combined drug therapy together with counselling. It is very important that before the patient begins any therapy, they are informed by their doctor of the duration of the treatment, the benefits they will achieve and side effects that may develop. How I can get help for others (family/friends?) To get help for others who, for whatever reason do not want to see a specialist, there are associations of people with psychiatric disorders that could help convince the person to go to the doctor. Caution should be taken at all times so that the person with depression is not seen as being forced since they could respond by rejecting any further help. Your family doctor could also help with this problem.

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Controversial head transplant could go ahead next year THE doctor planning the world’s first head trans p l a n t sa i d h e i s p re p arin g fo r th e surgery by reanimating human corpses. Dr Sergio Canavero, director of the Turin Advanced Neuromodulation Group, believes he and his team may be able to conduct the first human head transplant next year on Russian volunteer Valery Spiri-

donov. Mr Spiridonov suffers from a genetic disorder leaving him wheelchair bound. The controversial procedure would see him being decapitated and then his head being reattached to a donors body. T h e s u rge ry w ill involve c utting the spinal cord of the donor body and then re-

pairing it before using electrical or magnetic stimulation to ‘reanimate’ the nerves and even movement in the corpse. Critics say Dr Canavero’s plans are ‘pure fantasy’ and the Italian doctor has been compared to the Dr Frankenstein character. Dr Canavero said the results of the experiments should dispel the hysteria around full

head transplants. Experiments on dead bodies will continue before attempting the head transplant with Valery Spiridonov. He said the operation on a living patient would only be carried out when he was sure that there would be at least a 90 per cent chance of the patient surviving the operation.

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Rising stars in Christmas Carol By Gemma Elvins-Quinn STUDIO 32 musical theatre company, are in full rehearsals for their winter production. This year they are putting on the Broadway version of ‘A Christmas Carol; the Musical’ based on the Charles Dickens classic tale. The show features lots of memorable songs, dance, humour and the wonderful storyline that most people will know. The company welcome performers of all ages, and are keen to promote younger talented individuals in their shows. Alice Wakeford is taking on the role of the Ghost of Christmas Past, taking Scrooge back to his past to teach him the error of his miserly ways. Alice, 14, has already completed three shows with Studio 32 including playing the role of Chava in their recent production of ‘Fiddler On The Roof.’ She is joined by Jacob Baylis, also 14, who is playing Tiny Tim. Jacob has played the role before in the UK, as well as taking on several roles in

YOUNG STARS: Alice and Jacob are in rehearsals for A Christmas Carol; The Musical. Studio 32’s previous shows. So why not start your Christmas season off to a flying start with a visit to this entertaining show. Studio 32 will be supporting the Alzheimer’s Association once again, so make

sure that you book early to get a seat as tickets are already selling fast. Call 642 080 258 or email tickets@studiothirtytwo.org. The show is on at the Cardenal Bellugal Theatre in San Fulgencio

on November 30 and December 1 -3 with doors opening at 7pm. Tickets Cost €9. For more information on Studio 32 and information on tickets, visit www.studiothirtytwo.org.

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Poppy appeal launch 2016 THE official launch of this years Poppy Appeal will take place in Benidorm on October 14. There will be a parade of standards led by the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums from midday from Calle Castello, proceeding along the Paseo of Levante Beach to the Dais at the Rincon de Loix. The launch will take place in the presence of the mayor of Benidorm Antonio Perez, Defence Attaché Captain Paul Lemkes, RN, and the British Consulate. Representing The Royal British Legion will be Chairman of the Membership Council Lt Col David Whimpenny and Chairman of Dis-

POPPY APPEAL: 2016 campaign officially launches October 14 in Benidorm. trict North, Nigel Hails. The generous people in the District of Spain last year helped to raise over €171,000 for The Royal British Legion.

This money is used in welfare projects to help those who have served in the Armed Forces or their dependants. If you feel the Legion may

be able to help you or a relative you can either call the welfare team on 676 451 780 or email welfare.rbl.dns@gmail.com.

Photographs going back in time MAZARRON has opened a photographic exhibition of one of the pioneering figures of archaeology of Murcia The exhibition, in the Factoria Romana in the Puerto de Mazarron, is a graphic homage to the figure of Don Emeterio Cuadrado (1907-2002), an engineer of the Region’s roads, canals and

ports. He also discovered and excavated for 40 years the Iberian complex the Cigarralejo (Mula), creating an important collection which is the basis of the current National Art Museum Iberian Cigarralejo. The son of Don Emeterio, Manuel Cuadrado, attended the inauguration of the exhibition, which is on until October 23.

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Get in the party mood, Diwali will soon be here FOLLOWING yet another successful, sellout Summer Party at Punjabi Palace in Los Montesinos, the Indian restaurants are now looking forward to the autumn season and welcoming back some of the regulars who return home for the summer. Thanking all of their customers, Punjabi Palace is now preparing for the Diwali Indian festival at the end of the October with full menus and event news being released soon. Punjabi Palace is the premier Indian restaurant, at three locations on the Costa Blanca. The restaurant first opened in Los Montesinos over nine years ago. After realising the demand and the distance some people were travelling for a quality meal, they then opened in La Murada to serve more inland based customers and the La Marquesa restaurant in Rojales is now in its third year. Each restaurant is spacious and modern and serves the same quality, authentic Indian food no matter which one you visit. La Marquesa has now also extended their outdoor terrace offering more al fresco eating areas, perfect for the long lazy summer nights with views overlooking the golf course. The restaurant has achieved a five star rating on

TripAdvisor and lists first in Ciudad Quesada with over 450 reviews. A total of 475 customers gave it the ‘excellent’ rating. “Best food, best service, best Indian restaurant” was the comment from one happy customer, with another saying “the food and service is always wonderful, it’s the best curry house I’ve ever been to.” Thanks to such rave reviews by regular customers and holiday makers visiting for the first time, they also have a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The menu del dia, which offers great value for money at just €8.95, is s e r v e d from 123pm and t h e evening’s a la carte menu is served from 6pm. A children’s

PUNJABI PALACE: Now with an extended terrace at La Marquesa for more al fresco dining.

DIWALI: Festival fun coming at the end of October. menu is also available as all Punjabi Palace restaurants are family friendly and welcoming for younger diners. So to see for yourself AWARD WINNING: Top food at all three Punjabi Palace restaurants.

why they are continually winning awards, visit now. Bookings are recommended for evening tables as they continue to be busier than ever and customers old and new alike are welcome to try their food and hospitality. Restaurants are also ideal for gatherings and celebrations and can cater for larger parties. The Diwali event will be held at Punjabi Palace in Los Montesinos and La Marquesa, so book early to ensure your table as the event is always a sell-out. Punjabi Palace Los Montesinos Tel: 966 720 383 La Marquesa: Tel: 966 714 963 La Murada: Tel: 966 779 169

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Thousands of euros raised from annual butterfly ball Mel Young from Caledonia Masonic Lodge 68 presented Mary Chambers, manager of the La Marina DEBRA charity shop and organiser of the event, with a cheque for €400 which was gratefully received. The charity wishes to thank Richie Alexander who kept the dance floor full all night, the camping staff, Tommy Rogers for hosting and Mary Chambers and Sue Rogers for their continual work to ensure this event is such a success. Next year ’s event has already been confirmed for September 29, 2017.

By Gemma Elvins-Quinn IT was another outstanding success for the DEBRA Butterfly Children Charity Ball which once again raised thousands of vital funds for the charity. This year ’s ball at the popular Camping International, La Marina, was another sell-out. Guests arrived to a poolside cocktail reception and were greeted with magic tricks by Graeme Mykal before a three-course meal in the restaurant. Host Tommy Rogers encouraged everyone to dig deep and the event raised an impressive €6,254.15, for DEBRA to help the charity support children with EB, a rare genetic condition that causes extreme fragility of the skin that blisters and tears at the slightest touch. There were three winners of the Lucky Numbers on the night who won €50 each: Sheila Valentine, Sean Bradfield and Chris Wolfe and the main prize of the evening which was a 32-inch LCD TV won by Carol Burrall with many other prizes won such

COCKTAIL HOUR: Guests enjoyed the poolside scene ahead as they arrived at the Butterfly Ball. as a Kindle tablet, travel vouchers, vouchers donated by hair and beauty salons and local restaurants. Many of the guests entered into the spirit of the auction obtaining prizes from La Escondida Hotel, Gran Hotel Pensacola, Gran Hotel Benahavis, golf vouchers and two caps signed by

ORGANISERS: Mary Chambers (right) and Sue Rogers work tirelessly to ensure the event is a success.

Miguel Angel Jimenez. Peter Rabbit also put in an appearance and raised an amazing €180.

Turning the skies pink for cancer TO mark Breast Cancer Awareness Day, Maria Wilson and the Pink Ladies will be hosting their annual balloon race at Zenia Boulevard shopping centre on October 9. Everyone is welcome to attend and purchase a balloon for €2 and write a message on it. All balloons will be released at the end of the afternoon. The message which is found the furthest away and is returned will receive a cash prize. All money raised on the day and through the purchase of balloons, will go to the AECC cancer charity to help in research and prevention of the deadly disease. The day will be full of entertainment and starts midday. Sunshine FM will also be hosting, before the balloons are released at 7pm. Last year over €3,000 was raised from the event.

Jaguars jolly weekend THE Jaguars Enthusiasts Club (JEC) enjoyed a special two nights at the Parador Hotel in Albacete. The trip included a BBQ with music and dancing and a visit to Lagunas de Ruidera with a stop off in a sleepy little town called Munera as guests of the mayor. A total of 58 people joined the weekend event, including seven from the Costa del Sol, all bring their much-loved Jaguars which made an impressive line up outside the hotel. The next meeting is planned for October 30 with location to be announced shortly. This will be followed with the Christmas event then a couple more local meetings before The Big One 2017

JAGUARS TAKE OVER: JEC members went on the road for a weekend away. which will be held at Parador de Leon in Northern Spain in April 2017. Built in the 16th century this building was originally the headquarters for the Military Order of Saint James. It is now Parador’s flagship five star hotel. Already organisers are expecting 300 people and

150 Jaguar cars. The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest of the world’s Jaguar Clubs. If you live in Spain and own a Jaguar and are interested in becoming a member, email jaguarspain@outlook.com or call 609 931 647 or visit www.jec-spain.com.

International tapas day TORREVIEJA hosts International Tapas Day on Saturday October 1. There are over 40 establishments taking part in the tapas route offering tapas and a drink for €2.50. The town hall is also putting on a free bus from La Siesta and La Mata so residents can make the most of the event from 11.30am to 4pm. For more information visit www.shoppingtorrevieja.com.

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THOSE of us town dwellers who are not blessed with acres of land at our disposal can still nurture a range of plants to brighten up our balconies. But even just two or three pot plants can be tricky. The direction of the balcony or terrace will clearly make a huge difference to how your plants develop, if you don’t take steps to shield them from solar rays at particular times of the day. Blinds or awnings can be useful, especially if your terrace faces south, east or west. Make sure they are pulled down at the hottest part of the day, shading them and you into the bargain. Whilst tempting to fill with overflowing plants, be economical with floor space, hanging plants in wall pots, along balustrades or on trellis. Choose plants that suit your balcony direction. South facing will take geraniums, petunias, herbs, fuschias and carnations. East takes begonias, orchids, and aloes. For west use petunias, spider plants, and miniature conifers and north facing can host aspidistras, cyclamen, and many indoor plants. Stop plants drying out by using water retaining gel in the compost or self-watering pots, especially important on south facing terraces.

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JAPANESE KARESANSUI: Should be contemplated from the side or above and not walked around. KARESANSUI is a Japanese style of garden which consists of an expanse of shallow sand which contains gravel, rocks ,and occasionally herbs, mosses and other natural elements. They are used as a form of meditation by Japanese Zen monks. Zen gardens originate from

the M uroma c hi pe riod of Japan (1336 to 1573) and were s uppos e d to s ymbolis e the beauty of emptiness and the elegance of simplicity. These are considered ‘scene gardens’ and, as such, they are generally quite small. A large one would be 10 X 30 metres and a small one would be 10 X

30 centimetres, but there are no rules. The combed sand represents the sea and it is supposed to be undulating around the rocks, which represent the Japanese isl ands, t o sym bol i se t he movement of water. The rest o f t he sand i n t he gar den s houl d be ei t her l ef t f l at or

combed parallel to the sides of the garden which should always be straight and the corners perfect right-angles to sym bol i se conf or m i t y and structure. These gardens are supposed to be contemplated from the sides or above and not walked around.

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Leather care LEATHER sofas and other items of furniture require special care to keep them in good condition. The f i r st t h i n g t o d o to avoid t h e m d e t e r i o r atin g fast is to make sure they are put in the right place. Direct sunlight and heat (be it from the sun or radiators) will not only dry out your prize possession and cause it to crack but w i l l a l so m a k e th e colour fade very quickly. Leat h e r n e e d s m o n th ly treatment with a specific oil or wax p r o d u c t t o k e e p it supple but in a fix, a general moisturising lotion from the

b ath ro o m is b e tte r tha n nothing. This will keep it shiny and flexible. Any marks or stains s h o u ld b e c le a n ed b e fore w ax in g th o u g h to a v o id them sticking. Alcohol and solvents will damage the colour and red u c e s h in e s o s h o u ld be avoided, and any new product should be tested in an out-of-sight spot before use. For tough stains, try rubbing with a piece of cotton w o o l d o u s ed in b ee r or b ea te n eg g fo r lig ht coloured leather.

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THE current climate means water is liquid gold in Spain. Beautiful green gardens can go wrong if water is scarce. Here’s a few tips to help economise water and still have a garden to be proud of. 1. Invest in a drip watering system (goteo) and an automatic timer. 2. Plant drought-resistant species requiring less water. 3. Place padding (leaves, straw, pine bark, etc.) around plants to block evaporation. 4. Plant delicate species in the shade e.g. under walls, pergolas or trees. 5. Group plants by water requirements with those which need most on the edges of the lawn. 6. Water in the morning or at sunset to lessen evaporation and boost absorption.

AUTUMN changes our routines as summer celebration, holidays and hot days pass by and cooler weather approaches, often rapidly. It’s much more pleasant to work in the garden at this time of year. When the rain does fall in the Spanish autumn, the garden greens up like a second spring. Even the roses have a new flush of blooms while the carpet of green meadow grasses and wild flower plants emerge in the countryside. It’s a great time to set out herbs in smart pots near the kitchen or in the garden where you might enjoy to stroll before dinner time. It’s always best that they’re handy if you use them often. Once established, herbs usually need little care through winter, if they receive enough rain. The Mediterranean climate allows the easy growing of most commonly used herbs and many spices. It’s great to have them fresh and they can be used for herbal teas if you like a variety of tastes. A Bay tree (Laurus nobilis) is a good example of an easy to grow flavoursome tree for pot or garden that will give you and your neighbours all the bay leaves you could need for the seasoning of your cooking. Most nurseries and community markets will have a wide selection of herbs available now that will enhance any gardeners cuisine with aromatic scents and flavours. It can include parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme (especially for Simon and Garfunkel fans) as well as marjoram and oregano. There is at least one herb however that is often sold by well meaning nursery people in Spain which is very

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CURRY PLANTS: Not as easy to grow as some other Mediterranean herbs. misleading. The curry plant is as mysterious as India. The commonly sold curry plant (Helichrysum italicum), of the daisy family that looks similar to wormwood plants, smells like curry powder but has a bitter taste and is not a culinary herb. It’s used more for essential oils than in the kitchen. The more true curry plant (Murraya koenigii) is a native of north India to southern China and is used for flavouring but is still not really the curry used in Indian or British cooking. The origin of the yellow powder we mostly know as curry is actually a mixture of various herbs and spices that can vary in content.

The herbs and spices include cumin, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, capsicum, fenugreek, allspice, black pepper, cardamom, cloves, mustard, fennel, mace and more. The word curry is apparently derived from the Hindi word kari which means sauce. It appears to have adapted into English as curry. In India, curry is called masala. So it is all a mystery. Before you start showing off your curry plant, make sure you know what you have and what it’s for. The curry of India is shrouded in family secret recipes and ayervedic guidelines on its use and is not an easy to grow herb like many of the Mediterranean garden.

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DOGS that ritualistically scratch and lick could be indicating there’s an allergic reaction to food or an ingredient in the food. If the body defence mechanisms are in action, this will trigger off cells, which release histamine. In dogs, these cells are located in greatest numbers on feet, legs, around the ears, eyes and nose, on the root of the tail and on the chest and abdomen. Frantic licking or scratching in these areas,

especially after eating, will eventually damage skin leaving it open to infection. Some behaviours are so extreme the dog or cat doesn’t want to sleep. It’s now been proven, according to Andrew Luescher, director of the Purdue University of animal behaviour, these compulsive disorders seem linked with genetics, increased endorphins and altered levels of neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly serotonin and dopamine. Tail chasing and chewing in Bull Terriers, flank sucking in Dobermans, hind end licking and sucking in Schnauzers is well reported as is imaginary flies that dogs chase. If your animal scratches or licks excessively speak to your vet who’ll be able to determine if it’s an allergic reaction to food or if there’s a medical cause. Parasites, skin problems, arthritis or liver disease could cause excessive licking; and bowel/anal problems need checked. Some vets understand the value of a canine behaviourist and often refer to enable study of a particular behaviour to see if it’s a learned response. If physical

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Rules for cyclists 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. MOST road users say they have witnessed a bicycle rider going through a red light or riding on the pavement and this always raises the same question; are they allowed to do this and is it legal? The simple answer is no. In terms of law, once a bike is being ridden it is classed as a vehicle and therefore covered by the same rules and laws as a car, truck, bus or any other vehicle on the road. It is only when the rider dismounts and walks with the bike is it considered otherwise. In this instance, the person has become a pedestrian. It is for this reason why cyclists are not permitted to ride across a zebra crossing as you would not expect a car to do that. The rider must therefore dismount before crossing. Listening to music using headphones or a mobile phone when riding a bike are prohibited in the same way as for other vehicles. Consuming more

than the prescribed limit of alcohol or using drugs before cycling is also not allowed. Some of the most common infractions made by cyclists is for not having a bell on the bike. This can incur a fine of €80. For having faulty or no brakes also carries a fine of €80; for not stopping at traffic lights you can be fined €200 as well as for not giving way at a junction, having no lights, having too many lights and failing to wear high visibility clothing. For riding under the influence of alcohol you can be fined €500.

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Choosing the president ONE of our owners has queried the article ‘Who shall be president’ in the EWN dated Sept 7, 2016. The owner emailed a copy of the ‘Horizontal Law.’ He questions your answer about electing a president by lot from full-time residents and not from all owners. Has the text below been superseded or does it still stand? “If no candidate presents himself or herself for election as president, the Horizontal Property Law lays down that the president may be chosen by lottery. The names of all owners are put in a hat, and the lucky (or unlucky) name chosen becomes president for the year.” J.B. (Costa Blanca) of the owners.’ Your THE Law of questioner has a freehand Horizontal PropDavid Searl English description of the erty states in Article l3.2 You and the Law Law, which is basically that: “The president shall in Spain correct. However, the abbe chosen from among sence of one word makes shall be compulsory…” the owners in the Coma big difference in this This is a direct translation munity by election or by case. The full-time resifrom Spanish to English. turns in rotation or by dents can protest. The law does not say, ‘all drawing lots. Acceptance Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

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Hemmed in on all sides Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man THIS week I’ve been grumpy over a few things, some I’ve mentioned before in passing. Our daughter was here last weekend and she likes to go to the beach so we went. After waking up from my afternoon nap I asked who would like an ice cream. Both Mrs S and Dr S (sorry, proud dad!) said yes so I set off to buy some. I bought three Magnums and was shocked to see the size of these mightily named ice creams. I thought they’d made a mistake and given me bite-size ones but was assured this was the actual size they now are. Well, it’s a diabolical liberty! I discovered, thanks to Google, they’d shrunk by up to 13 per cent to make sure they’re no more than 250 calories. How kind of Unilever to worry about my health but not my bank balance as the price stayed the same. What a load of cobblers. The truth is more like some suit in accounting has gone to someone in marketing and said ‘come up with a bull s**t idea for us to put prices up’ and the genius came up this under the guise of helping big fat diabetics like me

and stick-insect ladies like my daughter. Note to big companies: if you want to put prices up, put them up. Don’t nick a bit off your product and try to disguise what you’ve done. It’s crafty and underhand but, of course, you know that and don’t give a monkey’s! Here’s a bit of homework for you. Google and see how many companies have shrunk their products but not reduced the price pro rata. You will be unpleasantly surprised. Second thing is motor scooter riders, again! For information, the yellow box at the end of my car parked in the rare disabled bay, and the car parked behind, is there so I can get my wheelchair out the boot. IT’S NOT FOR YOU SELFISH, INCONSIDERATE PRATS TO PARK YOUR SCOOTER! OK? I had one this week so close I could not even manoeuvre my car out. I was tempted to smash into it but decided to hold my hand on the hooter until the owner appeared or the police turned up. After a few minutes the owner turned up and was upset when I verbally abused him. At no time did he apologise. He just came out with the usual claptrap he was only sitting across the road having a drink and he would move it now. Not the point! By the way, when at Carrefour look at the motorbikes and scooters parked alongside cars in disabled bays making it hard to even open doors. Am I overreacting or am I right? Let me know: mikesenker@gmail.com.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IS ALCOHOL COSTING YOU MORE THAN MONEY? Drinking to excess not only affects your health it can spill over into every other aspect of your life – damaging everything that is important to you. Englishspeaking AA meetings are held throughout the Costa Blanca from Valencia City to Murcia. Anyone wishing to attend a meeting or discuss a possible drinking problem contact Costa Blanca North: *648 169 045* or Costa Blanca South: *625 912 078* or Costa Calida *679 385 105*. All calls are treated in the strictest confidence. AA in German: 645 456 075; Spanish: 679 212 535; Flemish: 635 047 053; and Scandinavian: 659 779 222. www.aacostablanca.org (93323) ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are now into summer and very soon we will be feeling the heat! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two. Choose from the clothing selection, jewellery, household goods, books or bric a brac. There is usually something there for everyone —- but not always. Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still need your help with donations etc. Please keep them coming in! We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Roundabout and immediate left by Don Colchon bed shop. (93325) THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch, meet at 17.00 on the first Wednesday of each month at the Restaurante El Paraiso, Urb. Jardin del Mar 3 (behind Carrefour), Torrevieja. Contact Mike Wright, Chairman 966 722 895 or Margaret Forshaw, Secretary 966 921 996. (95455)

HELP VEGA BAJA. We are a non-profit making organisation that helps and supports anyone, without prejudice, in times of need or crisis within the Vega Baja area. Our offices are based in San Miguel at Calle Lope de Vega 46 (Tel 966 723 733), Torrevieja at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 4 (Tel 965 704 282). Both offices are open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 1.30 pm and the Helpdesk at La Marina is open every Thursday (10 am to 1.30 pm) at the Hope Fellowship Church (opposite the Thursday Market site) at Avda de Justo Antonio Quesada, Urb. La Marina (Tel 615770145). We are online at www.helpvegabaja.com and also on Facebook. You can email the San Miguel Centre at office@helpvegabaja.com We also have a 24 hour Emergency help-line which is available to both members and non-members on 966 723 733 (95456) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Orihuela Costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. The branch meets at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras on 3rd Thursday of each month at 19.00 - 19.30pm. More info can be found on branch website www.orihuelacostarbl. co.uk. (95457) THE BAKER FOUNDATION for SPIRITUAL AWARENESS. 16 Nicolas De Bussi Ave, Playa Flamenca. Sunday Service every week 11am to 12 noon, everyone welcome. For further details please phone/fax 966 760 665 (95458) THE PHILIP SCOTT LODGE No 10671 of the RAOB meets every Friday in the Bar Catorce, Benijofar. Please call the secretary, Colin Bird on 693 287 614 for further information. (95459) CHARITY BOOK STALL PEGO THURSDAY MARKET. Selection of over 500 books, all proceeds given to the elderly/disabled of Pego and local Animal Rescue. More stock always required please contact Chrissie 965 977 228/617 647 395 (95460) THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, La Fustera. For more info: contact Frank Bentley on 966 495 188 (95461) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (MABS) MURCIA/MAR MENOR Help and support is just a phone call away, Avda Rio Nalón, Tel: 693 275 779 (95462) PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Calle Canalejas, 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am & Thursday at 5pm for Prayer and Praise and Worship. Home groups meet during the week. All welcome from any church background or none. For further information, contact PilarChristian.CommunityChurch@gmail.com / 966 849 448 / 966 848 806. Reg No: 2009-SG/A (95463)

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support your local Cancer charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone. Please stop by at the shop. Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hotmail.com (95475) INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Calle Pilar de Horadada 5, Torrevieja Evangelical non-denominational Sunday services 11am Children’s church 11am House groups in Torrevieja, Los Balcones, San Javier Ladies meeting Thursdays 11am. Pastor, Rafael Restrepo All nationalities welcome 966 799 273 / 660 127 276. (95476) ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca). The aim of the Association is to bring together not just ex Royal Marines, but ex Service personnel with an affinity to the Royal Marines. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at Casa Ventura, San Luis Urbanisation, at 6.30pm. For further details Hon Sec 965 724 652 FREEMASONRY Are you aware that Freemasonry is thriving on the Costa Blanca? There are various lodges meeting up throughout the Valencia region. If you already are a Mason or simply wish to know more about Freemasonry in Spain please contact Harry Palmer Membership Committee Tel: 966 712 326 or email: palmers.quesa da@yahoo.co.uk (95477) ROYAL AIR FORCES Association Branch #1359 Costa Blanca The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the El Paraiso Restaurant located close to the Carrefour Supermarket in Torrevieja. The meeting starts at 1430 hrs. You do not have to be an ex-member of the RAF to join this friendly Association which supports the welfare of the RAF family and provides a social hub for ex RAF members and their friends. For further information about the Association and its activities please contact the Chairman on 692 508 916 or the Welfare Officer on 615 048 892 or visit our website: www.rafacb.com. MEETS at Hamilton´s Bake House, 62 Calle Vicente, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar 03178. We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30 a.m., a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7

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The McApple monster By Matthew Elliott BRITISH news journal the Financial Times has reported on a possible acquisition of Formula One superpower McLaren by reigning technology behemoth Apple. McLaren has dismissed reports they have been en-

gaged in talks with Apple over a potential €1.7 billion takeover, a figure that would be make a miniscule dent in the iPhone maker’s budget, but alluded to ‘regular’ and ‘confidential’ conversations with unnamed parties.

Although speculative at this point, if the move did go ahead it would make financial and technological sense for both parties. There have long been suggestions that the Silicon Valley outfit is hoping to add an ‘iCar’ to its iPhone, iMac and multifaceted range. Project Titan, Apple’s selfdriving

car effort is notoriously troubled and adding McLaren’s carbon fibre and electric propulsion expertise to its brand would help Apple successfully infiltrate a highly competitive market. Both firms are renowned for their innovative character and a hard sale would certainly benefit the loss-making British manufacturer financially, while Apple might avoid paying hefty US taxes on foreign profits by buying a UK-based company with offshore funds.

MCLAREN SUPERCAR: The 2016 570S.

Ready to detonate NOBODY is trying to predict the future more frantically than the gurus and mechanical geniuses behind the world’s biggest car manufacturers. Acutely aware their business is set to change beyond recognition in the near future the big guns are out and doing their best Nostradamus impressions. Honda reckons they hit the nail on the head when they identified hydrogen-fuel cell technology as the Holy Grail almost a decade ago. The Japanese leviathan floated the alluring vision of a car running on air and emitting water, in perfect symphony with nature. But having seen rivals Mercedes, Ford, Tesla, Audi, BMW, etc. hedge their bets on electric and autonomous options Honda have had an epiphany and will hold off on their hydrogen dream for another decade or so while the world catches up.

Classic week at treasure island

VINTAGE HIGHLIGHTS: Included a 1966 Ford Mustang. THE Mallorca Classic Week dominated the Balearic motoring scene last week as hundreds of old and brilliant cars descended on the island much to the delight of the thousands of spectators and enthusiast in attendance. Raising serious funds for local charitable endeavours the event took place in

Port Adriano and also featured classic yachts among the treasures on display. Considering vintage cars to be those built before 1991, the classics convention welcomed local Mallorcan and Spanish representatives and many others driven and shipped to the island from Britain, France and Germany.

Among the highlights were a BMW 507 shipped over from Germany, a 1966 Ford Mustang, a Ford Thunderbird Series 1, a 1957 Mercedes Benz 190 SL, and a 1968 Jaguar E-Type. For the seafarers a special treat came in the guise of a 1912 built Spirit of the Caribe yacht.

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Toby clinches title for Middlesex and golfers set for the Ryder Cup 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

THERE has been plenty of great sporting action to enjoy over the last seven days or so on cricket, football and rugby pitches, on a golf course, race tracks and even in the boxing ring. CRICKET A compelling final day of the season ended in dramatic fashion as Toby Roland-Jones claimed a hat-trick against Yorkshire to earn Middlesex their first County Championship title for 23 years. With five overs left, the seamer dismissed Azeem Rafiq, Andrew Hodd and Ryan Sidebottom in three balls to finish with 6-54 and match figures of 10-127 as Middlesex won by 61 runs to finish on 230 points. Somerset finished second (226) with Yorkshire (211) third. In contrast, Hampshire and Notts were relegated while Kent gained promotion from Division Two. Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin took his 200th wicket, in only his 37th Test, against New Zealand in Kanpur. He’s the second fastest to achieve this feat in Test match history. FOOTBALL Last weekend, Manchester United (starting without the axed Wayne Rooney) hammered Leicester 4-1…Arsenal whipped Chelsea 3-0… Everton lost 1-0 at Bournemouth… in-form Liverpool whipped thumped Hull 5-1… Spurs, with a brace from Son, won 2-1 at Middlesbrough… Stoke were held 1-1 by WBA for whom Tony Pulis took charge of his 1,000th game as a club manager… Sunderland (2-0 up) succumbed 3-2 at home to Crystal Palace… unbeaten and leaders Manchester City won 31 at Swansea… and hopeless West Ham were defeated 3-0 at home by Southampton. Watford met Burnley on Monday. The big Championship encounter finished Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 1, former leaders Huddersfield (replaced at the

top by Norwich) lost 1-0 at Reading and Hartlepool’s 772round mile trip to FL2 leaders Plymouth was not in vain as they drew 1-1 with the Pilgrims. North of the border, Celtic crushed Kilmarnock 6-1 to stay top of the SPL. In the Champions League on Tuesday, it was CSKA-Spurs, Borussia Dortmund-Real Madrid and Leicester-Porto, followed last night by ArsenalBasel, Celtic-Manchester City, Atletico Madrid-Bayern Munich and MonchengladbachBarcelona. This evening it’s DundalkMaccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel BSSouthampton and Manchester United-Zorya in the Europa League. The top PL matches coming up are Everton-Crystal Palace (tomorrow), Hull-Chelsea and Swansea-Liverpool (Saturday) and Burnley-Arsenal, Leicester-Southampton, Manchester United-Stoke and Spurs-Manchester City (Sunday). There are vital 2018 WC qualifiers on the horizon including Austria-Wales, Republic of Ireland-Georgia (October 4), followed by England-Malta, Northern Ireland-San Marino and Scotland-Lithuania two days later. After third round wins at Northampton and Swansea respectively, United play rivals City in the Manchester derby in the last 16 of the EFL Cup which also includes LiverpoolSpurs and West Ham-Chelsea. It’s Celtic-Rangers and Aberdeen-Morton in the SLC semi-finals. Manchester City Ladies beat Chelsea to win the Women’s PL for the first time. Ex-Arsenal, Swansea and Wales defender Mel Charles has died, aged 81. MOTORSPORT Last weekend’s Spanish MotoGP in Aragon was won by home favourite Marc Marquez with Jorge Lorenzo second and Valentino Rossi third. Marquez (248 points) leads the rider’s championship by 52 from Rossi. This weekend, it’s the Malaysian F1 Grand Prix from Kuala Lumpur where Lewis Hamilton will be seeking to regain the lead in the driver’s championship from Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.

RUGBY Wasps beat Northampton 2015 to go three points clear at the top of the RU Premiership following Saracens 17-10 defeat at Harlequins. And Denny Solomona of Castleford has set a club record with 42 tries in a season. GOLF The Ryder Cup starts tomorrow at the Hazeltine National Club in Minnesota, USA and Europe’s Rory McIlroy is bang in form after beating Ryan Moore

and Kevin Chappell in a playoff to win the Tour Championship and claim the FedEx Cup. The Northern Irishman rolled in a birdie from 15 feet to edge out Moore on the fourth play-off hole and win the £1.15 million tournament. Sad news… Arnold Palmer, widely regarded as the greatest golfer of all-time, has died, aged 87. DARTS Doncaster youngster Beau Greaves, aged just 12, is the

new darting sensation. She recently won the 2016 women’s Yorkshire Darts Classic title, defeating Louise Simmonds in the final. She’s now tipped to become a world champion and millionaire before 2020! BOXING GB’s Anthony Crolla, beaten on points by Venezuelan Jorge Lindares in his WBA lightweight title fight in Manchester, will get the chance of gaining revenge in February/March next year. And Tyson Fury may never fight again said British promoter Eddie Hearn.

ROUND-UP Ding Junghui (China) won the recent Shanghai snooker title. Phil Taylor is back on track after beating Michael van Gerwen to win his first Darts League championship. And on Sunday, we have the Prix de l’Arc de TriomPAUL phe, the Great Scottish POGBA: Run and the Cardiff For Man U. half-marathon.

Arnold Palmer – A golfer supreme A tribute by Tony Matthews American Arnold Palmer, recognised by many as one of the greatest golfers in the sport’s history, died last weekend at the age of 87, at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in his home city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was undergoing heart tests. During a long and successful career, golf’s ‘greatest ambassador’ won a total of 91 tournaments worldwide and his seven major victories in seven years included wins at the Open in 1961 at Royal Birkdale and 1962 at Troon. He also claimed a record 62 PGA tour wins. “Arnold Palmer is the most important golfer to play the game,” said BBC’s golf correspondent Iain Carter. “His force of charisma put the game on the map and it never dimmed.” Fellow golfing great and a close friend of Palmer’s, Jack Nicklaus, has already admitted that he will “miss him greatly.” “We’ve just lost one of the incredible people in the game of golf and in all of sports,” he tweeted. “Arnold transcended the game of golf. He was more than a golfer or even a great golfer, he was an icon, a legend.” Palmer attracted thousands of die-hard fans known as ‘Arnie’s Army’ as he helped to promote the game into the television age. “Today marks the passing of an era,” said Alastair Johnston, CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises. “His influence, profile and achievements spread far beyond the game of golf. He was an iconic American who treated people with respect and warmth, and built a unique legacy through his ability to engage with fans.” Tributes to the sporting star have poured in from the

stars of the golfing world and from many others elsewhere. “Thanks Arnold for your friendship, counsel and a lot of laughs. Your philanthropy and humility are part of your legend,” Tiger Woods tweeted. “He was a true pioneer for our sport. Forever remembered,” said Northern Ireland’s star Rory McIlroy. US President Barack Obama tweeted a picture of himself with Arnold Palmer at the White House, adding: “Here’s to The King who was as extraordinary on the links as he was generous to others. Thanks for the memories, Arnold.” Former President George W Bush admitted: “He brought golf to millions by his daring and caring. My wife and I are missing him already.” Palmer was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania in 1929. The son of the green keeper and groundsman at his local country golf club, he later became the professional at that very same golf club. He was one of golf's most dominant players in the late 1950s and early 1960s. R.I.P. Top man, top golfer.

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Plaza Golf Society at Villamartin IT was a fantastic day out at the club’s closest course Villamartin, with 25 players playing the last Sunday fixture. There was a special prize today for Kevin Adamson who scooped the bottle of wine for performing a fresh air shot. Nearest the pin winners were Andy Shaw, Billy Wilson, Kevin Harmison and Glenn Byrne, all receiving a €12.50 bar tab. Andy Shaw and Kevin Harmison both received €24 after getting a hole-in-two. Guest prizes were won by Chris Byrne and Barry

Mitchell, who took home wine and golf balls. The members category saw some great scores with Andy Shaw coming third, captain Simon Lee coming second on count-back with 36 points collecting €35 and the winner was Richard Allen with 36 points collecting €50. Well done to all the winners and the league cup is now hotting up, so please members try and get your 10 games in to qualify. Plaza Golf Society play every other Friday. For more information email them at theplazagolfsociety@gmail.c om or contact them on Facebook. Alternatively you can pop into The Alehouse. The next game is already a sell out with a reserve list so please put your name down early for October 14 at Vistabella.

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RUBY GOLF: The September Player of the Year trophy game was played at Font del Llop. THE September Player of the Year Trophy game took Ruby Golf to Font del Llop and, although it’s fairly late in summer, the weather was fantastic for golf, as was the course. A full 24 players enjoyed a great day out and there were a few new faces which was nice to see. The results were as follows, nearest the pin on the par 3’s were Steve Bramhall,

Theresa Wright, Dave Shelton, Rob Litton and Nigel Wright, nearest the pin in three was Roy Stanley. Best front nine El Stevo and best back Nigel Wright. The two’s pot with a rollover was shared this week between Dave Shelton and Captain Theresa. The gold division was won by another returning face Tony Harrison with the silver and overall prize going to

Captain Theresa. Back at Rayz Bar on El Raso the presentation took place whilst enjoying a lovely buffet provided by hostess Carol, and the football card was won by Vice captain Colin Fear. Next game is for the Bill Griggs trophy at Alicante on October 7. Anyone wishing to join for this game should add their name to the list in Rayz Bar.