Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca North 6 - 12 October 2016 Issue 1631 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1631

6 - 12 October 2016

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

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Sinister cover up? By Matt Ford An inquest into the death of a British great-grandfather in Benidorm has heard that Spanish police covered up a brutal murder. Alan Rankin, 75, from Nottinghamshire, was found at the bottom of a cliff roughly one mile away from the Costa Blanca city in October 2014. He became Turn to page 4

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A personal thank you from Michel Euesden… I AM back! Not completely tiptop but getting there. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their good wishes and kind thoughts over the last few weeks. A period of illness always knocks you sideways whether expecting it or not. A special thanks must go Helicopteros Sanitarios who responded with

expediency and professionalism from the moment I entered ICU until my departure - which could not come quickly enough! They are without doubt responsible for my recovery and Steven and I cannot thank them enough. It’s not been easy, but I’m getting there. Finally a special thanks to my fantastic EWN family who have covered for me excellently and proved to me again how lucky I am to work with the best team in the business. Getting back into the swing of things is great. Once again, thanks to everyone who kept me in their thoughts; family, friends and my brilliant clients who after 20 years have become personal friends, and of course, you, our EWN readers. Your support to Steven and myself is appreciated in a way words cannot express. The flowers and gifts were wonderful to receive. Lots of love, Michel X.

THANKS: For all the kind thoughts.

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ALICANTE AIRPORT: The suspect was arrested sitting in a car outside the airport. By Simon Firth AN Irishman accused of involvement in a raid on a van carrying cash for a bank after kidnapping a man and his family, has been arrested at Alicante airport. Jeffrey Melvin skipped bail before his 2012 trial following the raid on the Brinks Allied transit van in Dublin. He is alleged to have falsely imprisoned a Brinks Allied worker’s elderly mother and an eight-year-old child before forcing the man to intercept the

transit van containing cash. Melvin is said to have got away with more than €130,000 in the so-called tiger kidnapping raid which took place in 2010. The 34-year-old was detained in Alicante on a European Arrest Warrant ‘accused of committing 11 crimes’ in Ireland, a Spanish National Police spokesman said. These include robbery, illegal detention, possession of firearms and membership of a criminal organisation. A police statement said Melvin was thought to have been living in the Ali-

cante Province using a fake ID. He had adopted high levels of security to avoid being detected but was eventually arrested sitting in a car outside the airport. Extradition proceedings will take place in Madrid but they could be extended by months if he does not consent to a return to Ireland. Melvin’s case has been described in the media as a ‘tiger kidnapping’ which involves two separate crimes: first a person or persons are abducted and then a second crime is committed on behalf of the captor.

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New school hours FOLLOWING the decision by some Benidorm schools to adopt a continuous day, Local Police have confirmed they have amended arrangements for officers covering traffic control. They have established an experimental schedule, which will be adjusted according to the flow of students and at least 14 officers will be available. At the moment it is not known how many students will leave their schools immediately, and how many will stay for lunch and for the extra activities, therefore the situation will be monitored and changes made as necessary. Ten schools have adopted the new timetable.

One way THE stretch of Calle Berlin between Avenida de Estocolmo and Avenida de Montecarlo has been changed to one-way traffic in the name of safety, according to the Department of Transportation. The change coincides with general improvements in the area, which include wider pavements with ‘ears’ to improve visibility.

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Trying to beat the con THE Ciudadanos (Cs) party have proposed fines for punters duped into trying their luck with Benidorm’s ‘potato men.’ They play ‘Find the Lady’ on the resort’s streets using hollowed-out potatoes to hide a tiny ball in a rigged game and have been around for decades. Despite campaigns to warn tourists against playing, the ‘potato men’ (‘trileros’ in Spanish), return time and time again to the Avenida del Mediterraneo and the Levante beach promenade. Police wrote out 145 fines during high season this year, and confiscated amounts ranging from €50 to €700. Cs now suggest introducing fines for the players, too, even those bullied into playing and losing. They might have been conned but they are also breaking the law by playing a game of chance in the street, explained Cs’ spokesman Rafael Gasent. Benidorm Council’s Public Safety department is not considering fines for cheated members of the public. “They are victims,” objected Public Safety councillor Lorenzo Martinez. It would not be right to fine them and make them suffer twice.”

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Illegal base-jumping filmed in Benidorm

SHANGHAI: A base-jumper in flight. By David Humphrey FIVE daredevils were filmed base-jumping from skyscrapers during the early hours of the morning in Benidorm on the Costa Blanca. The illegal jumps occurred just days before the official World Base-Jumping Championship is due to begin in the city. The five individuals

managed to evade the law, fleeing the scene as soon as their feet touched the ground. The organisers of the Championship have distanced themselves from the unauthorised jumps. Some base-jumpers prefer the thrill of illegal jumps to the official event, even though it could mean being fined up to 600 euros for illegally climbing buildings if they are caught.

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Still no decision SOLVIA, the real estate subsidiary of Banco Sabadell, sold the land it owns in Benidorm’s Armanello district. The 565,000 square metre tract of unbuilt land, has been due for development since 2002 when the concession was awarded to the controversial Alicante businessman Enrique Ortiz. The project faltered amid legal wrangles between the town hall, Ortiz, and Armanello landowners, and the town hall officially dispensed with his services as developer more than a year ago. Solvia sold 90,000 square metres of its land for approximately €2 million according to sources quoted in the local Spanish Press, although neither the buyer’s name nor a company were revealed. Sources close to Ortiz rejected suggestions that he had acquired the Solvia land and planned to buy up more. Benidorm Town Hall is still undecided as to whether it should take over the development itself or look for a contractor.

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LES CALETES: Experts inspect the 16th century lookout. By Linda Hall REGIONAL government experts inspected the ruined Les Caletes tower in Benidorm to decide how to save it. Built in the 16th century at the Benidorm end of the Sierra Helada, it formed part of a chain built by Felipe II to defend the Spanish empire against its enemies and Barbary pirates. It is the only remaining lookout tower inside

the town boundaries and is a protected Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) but “rather deteriorated” admitted Culture councillor Ana Pellicer. The stone walls are crumbling and masonry is falling away in some places, affecting its structure and endangering visitors, she said. It is now up to the Generalitat’s Heritage architect Santiago Varela to decide how to prevent further deterioration. The town hall now plans to fence the site off to prevent access to the tower.

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Estate planning is a high priority for many expatriates in Spain. They want to ensure that their wealth is passed down to their family and heirs according to their wishes, that the inheritance process is as straightforward as possible, and that their heirs are not faced with high tax bills. Living in Spain makes this more complicated, as you have to deal with foreign rules and also the interaction of two countries’ succession laws and tax regimes. How could the UK’s decision to leave the EU affect estate planning in Spain? Brussels IV Under the 2015 EU succession regulation ‘Brussels IV’, the succession law of your country of residence will apply to your assets when you die – and Spanish succession law is restrictive – but you can opt for the law of your country of nationality to apply instead. Although Brussels IV is an EU regulation, it applies to third party countries. Brexit has no effect on the ability for British expatriates to elect to use UK succession law.

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Will Brexit Affect Your Estate Planning In Spain?

By Brett Hanson, Partner, Blevins Franks Spanish succession tax In Spain the local autonomous regions are able to adjust the state succession and gift tax rates and allowances, and the local regime can be much more beneficial than the state one. For example, under the state rules the tax free allowance is €15,957 for spouses, descendants over 21 and ascendants, €7,993 for other close

relatives and nil for everyone else. In Comunidad Valenciana, spouses and children receive an allowance of €100,000 and can benefit from a 75% reduction in the amount of tax payable. In Murcia, the taxable inheritance for children under 21 is reduced by 99%, while older children and spouses get a 50% reduction. Until last year the regional rules could only be applied if the deceased was habitually resident in the region. The EU ruled that this tax treatment was discriminatory and Spain changed it rules. Local rules now also apply to those who reside in an EU/EEA country. • If you are not resident in Spain when you die, but are resident in another EU/EEA country, your Spanish assets benefit from the rules of the region where most of your assets are located. • If you are not resident in Spain or another EU/EEA country, state

rules apply to your Spanish assets. • If you are resident in Spain and your beneficiaries are resident here or an EU/EEA country, regional rules apply. • If you are resident in Spain but your beneficiaries are not resident in Spain or the EU/EEA, state succession tax rules will apply. So it is possible that UK residents, or heirs who live in the UK, will be affected if the UK ends up outside both the EU and EEA. It is still early days and this could be an issue that is negotiated between the two countries. And the exit process will take at least two years, so there is time to review your succession tax planning if necessary and take advice on how to protect your heirs.

paid in one country can be deducted against taxes due in the other, and there is no reason for this to change with Brexit.

UK inheritance tax and Brexit UK domiciles in Spain are liable to both Spanish succession tax and UK inheritance tax. Taxes already

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Cross-border estate planning is complex, and needs to take multijurisdictional succession law, taxes and probate into account. There are compliant opportunities available in Spain that allow you to do all this, which provide significant tax advantages. This is a specialist area, so take professional, personalised advice. Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change. Individuals should seek personalised advice.

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in the mortgage deed that fixed a delayed interest of 18per cent , f or bei ng an abusive and unfair term, as al r eady decl ar ed by t he Supreme Court of Spain. Therefore, the bank will need t o pay back t o t he client any delayed interest charged. The cour t al so has decl ar ed nul l and voi d t he Mortgage Floor ‘Suelo Clause’ stated on the mortgage deed, asking the bank to: Pay back to our client all t he over charged i nt er est from the beginning of the mortgage contract. Recal cul at e t he l oan amortization table, which meant that the actual pendi ng capi t al was t o be r educed. The bank, in a partial fulfilment of the court decisi on, has al r eady pai d 29,500 euros in the courts deposit account to face their liability with our clients.

So, review your mortgage loan deed and your last recei pt , and check whet her the interest you are paying corresponds to the one agreed at the time. Look to see if there is any minimum interest rate affecting you. If you do not know if you are affected or not, send us an e- m ai l wi t h a copy of your m or t gage l oan deed and your last receipt, and we will inform you without any commitment. Contact us. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues. Carlos Baos (Lawyer) Alicante, Denia, Costa Blanca Marina Alta White & Baos 2016 – All rights reserved. Telephone 966 426 185 email, info@white-baos.com.

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Bike lane agreement THE cycle lane between San Gabriel and the EU’s Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in Alicante City, is a step closer to reality. City Mayor Gabriel Echavarri and Cesar Sanchez, president of the Alicante Diputacion, recently signed an agreement to go ahead with the much requested lane. This is a project dear to the heart of EUIPO president Antonio Campinos, a keen cyclist who likes to go to work on his bike and encourages EUIPO employees to follow suit. According to the recent agreement, the Diputacion will meet 67 per cent of the cost, roughly €1million, and city hall will pay the remainder of €500,000. The outlay comes into the Diputacion’s Financially Sustainable Investment Plan aimed at increasing road safety in the area for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. The two kilometre lane is expected to take around five or six months to complete and should be in use by mid-2017.

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PINAR DE GARAITA: Work in progress. By Linda Hall THE road, and occasionally houses, in the lower section of La Nucia’s Pinar de Garaita urbanisation will no longer flood during heavy rain. A €32,246 outlay provided new storm gratings to carry off rainwater to a new collector in the area adjoining the sports stadium. From here it will be channelled to a nearby gully. The Alicante Diputacion funded 65 per cent of the project and La Nucia Town Hall paid the remainder.

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During torrential downpours, rainwater regularly accumulated at the bottom of Pinar de Garaita and as a result storm drains were unable to cope, producing occasional floods. “We promised the president of the Pinar de Garaita community and residents that we would tackle the long-standing problem and now it has been remedied,” said La Nucia’s Mayor, Bernabe Cano. “This is proof that we are concerned about problems experienced by all La Nucia residents and take action throughout the municipal area.”

THIEVES in Alicante Province are ignoring copper cable and homing in on wooden pallets. Paid at five euros each on the black market, they are more profitable and less hazardous than copper wire which fetches four euros a kilo. Pallet robberies have shot up over the last year, police said, and specialist gangs are particularly active in Alicante City, Elda and Elche. Practically all of their members are already known to the police and have been charged in the past with copper theft. If caught the consequences are usually less serious, as Spain’s Penal Code classes this type of offence as simple theft. The gangs have plenty of favoured targets, ranging from motorway service areas, forecourts of industrial estates, supermarket service entrances, and agricultural land during harvest time.

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SCRUTINY FROM THE SKY: Aerial inspections are being planned.

By Linda Hall TAX authority, the Ministry of Hacienda is planning an aerial inspection of the Marina Alta to detect unlicensed properties and building work. The scrutiny will be carried out by drones to detect extra floors, rooms or other improvements not declared to the Catastro rating authority. According to ministry sources they will concentrate on Benissa, Ondara, Orba, Castell de Castells, la Vall d’Alcala, Murla, Sagra and Senija. Anyone caught out will have to pay a €60 handling charge for registering the undeclared modifications and applying a new, and higher, rateable value to the property. Owners also face fines of up

to €6,000 for having ignored regulations and dodging taxes. Denia and Calpe are excluded from the search as they have already received similar inspections which produced countless complaints. In some cases householders found that ministry employees misinterpreted an awning as a terrace, a shed as another room or a portable swimming pool as an excavated one. Land measurements were frequently inaccurate, they protested. The paperwork and bureaucracy involved in modifying rateable values after these were spotted in Denia and Calpe by the drones also created problems for owners, the Jovempa business association claimed.

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KYRGYZSTAN: Barrachina and Schneegluth at Moldu Ashu Pass.

Out on the (silk) road By Linda Hall BIKERS Jaume Barrachina and Hans Schneegluth are back in La Nucia after their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Silk Road 2016â&#x20AC;&#x2122; adventure. Setting out on July 30, they travelled 21,300 kilometres by motorbike through 20 countries, emulating the 13th century journey of Marco Polo. After crossing Europe, Ukraine, Russia, and Kazakhstan as far as the Chinese bor-

der, Barrachina, aged 62, and 58-year-old Schneegluth, returned by the ancient Silk Road linking Asia and Europe that merchant caravans used more than 2,000 years ago. During their 59 days on the road, the two bikers endured temperatures that ranged from 44 degrees in the Kazakhstan desert to six degrees below in Tajikistan. They followed paths, roads and motorways that took them from the steppes of

Kyrgyzstan, where they camped amongst herds of wild horses and yaks, to the fabled cities of Tashkent, Samarkand and Persepolis. La Nucia Town Hall was one of their backers and on their return to the Costa Blanca, Barrachina and Schneegluth visited the local mayor Bernabe Cano, and sports councillor Sergio Villalba, to describe the journey that took the name of La Nucia halfway round the world.

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Give and take over IBI rates FINESTRAT householders can expect their IBI rates to be 15 per cent cheaper next year. “We have been planning for some time to lower rates for residents,” said Finestrat’s mayor Juan Franciso Perez adding “We can do this now because the town hall increased its income in areas like building licences.” There has also been extra income after detecting approximately 500 properties in outlying areas and 260 inside the town that were paying lower rates than they should be, he explained. A further 100 were paying none at all, Perez added. These new additions brought income from IBI up to €6.2 million and in turn this will bring reduced rates for those who have always paid up. Councillors from the PSOE opposition party objected that the reduction was “a farce” because rates had risen by 10 per cent during the present year. Perez replied that the local government was not responsible for the increase: “The national government did that but the 15 per cent reduction almost certainly means that we’ll be paying less.”

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Swoop on of avocad By Linda Hall FOUR men were arrested and charged with stealing four tons of avocados worth €9,000 in Callosa d’en Sarria. These they later sold in open-air mercadillos in Polop and La Nucia, sometimes charging as little as 50 cents a kilo, four times cheaper than their usual wholesale price. The present investiga-

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quartet o thieves tion and arrests were made possible thanks to cooperation from members of the public, the Guardia Civil revealed. Callosa produces most of Alicante Province’s avocados and investigators are scrutinising similar robberies during the previous avocado campaign when local growers lost produce worth €36,000. The Guardia Civil believe all the robberies were carried out by the same quartet, three of whom are brothers, sources said.

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Continuing land row over hospital expansion plans VILLAJOYOSA Council has rejected two appeals against the compulsory purchase of land to extend the Marina Baja hospital. By mid-October the land will be municipal property despite the owners’ dissatisfaction with the compensation they have been offered. Although they cannot appeal against the compulsory purchase orders, they can instead apply for a review to the Provincial Evaluations Tribunal. Negotiations over the 25,000 square metres of land, which is valued at €300,000, began over a year ago and can now be made over to the Generalitat prior to construction. The need for extensions to the hospital which provides care for the entire Marina Baja area was first discussed 10 years ago. The hospital has one of the worst bed-to-patient ratios in the Valencian community and only 207 beds for the Marina Baja’s 300,000 population. Funds for the extension will be included in the Valencia Region’s 2017 Budget and work should start next year. The draft plans are already being drawn up and will be based on reports from Marina Baja doctors who have requested more beds, more operating theatres and a larger Intensive Care Unit. They also asked for improvements to A & E as well as the Radiology, Haemodialysis, Rehabilitation and Outpatients departments.

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Complaint over anti-feminist comments made TEACHERS’ Union STEPV, has complained about sexism by some speakers at a course in Denia and called for an apology from the Valencia Region’s education department. One speaker who covered micro-machismo, in which small put-downs are said to accentuate the inequality between men and women, claimed there was no scientific evidence to show it was instrumental in gender violence. Neither was the man who ‘arrives home, puts his feet on the table and tells his wife to bring his food,’ guilty of violence. The view that children’s stories about princesses and romantic love were not responsible for such gender-based aggression, was also criticised. Speaker Ramon Flecha’s claim that “real feminists write in journals published by Yale or Cambridge, and never repeat the lie that science is patriarchal,” was similarly badly received. After calling for an apology, a STEPV spokesperson said it was worrying that 21st century teachers should be instructed by speakers who believed the feminist movement merely responded to ideology, and “not an intimidating reality that causes the death of women at the hands of their partners and expartners.”

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Finally m room fo By Linda Hall AFTER 26 years, Avenida Beniarda in Benidorm finally has spacious pavements on each side. The pavement was less than a metre wide in front of Hostal Roca, obliging pedestrians to walk on the road for 20 metres at the approach to El Cruce, Benidorm’s biggest and busiest crossroads. “The narrow pavement was particularly hazardous for people with mobility problems or mothers with pushchairs,” said Town Planning councillor Lourdes Caselles. The 1990 Urban Development Plan (PGOU) envisaged Avenida Beniarda free of front patios, and until now successive councils had negotiated fruitlessly with the hostal’s owners to purchase some of its frontage. A deal was struck in August, and 136,20 square metres of land was acquired for €155,160. Work began last month and the 6.83 metre pavement is practically finished. All that remains is to substitute some existing steps with a small ramp which, said Benidorm Mayor Toni Perez, “will ensure that Avenida Beniarda is 100 per cent accessible.”

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WIDER PAVEMENTS: Toni Perez (second left,) with councillors Jose Ramon Gonzalez de Zarate, and Lourdes Caselles.

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Workshops for senior citizens THIRD AGE ‘health workshops’ have begun in Albir and Alfaz, and will continue until June next year. Memory training, coordination and dance, urban sport, and art therapy, are just a few of the activities planned for the town’s senior citizens at the Hogar del Pensionista in Alfaz, and the Centro Social Platja in Albir. The workshops are held on Mondays and

Wednesdays between 11am and 12.30pm in Alfaz and on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11am and 12.30pm in Albir. The courses given by instructors from the Centre for Early and Aquatic Stimulus (CETA), are entirely free. More information is available on 965 888 265 (extension 3250), and at the Hogar del Pensionista or the Centro Social Platja Albir on the mornings when sessions are held.

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Time for the circus to leave town By Linda Hall THE regional government’s cabinet recently approved a ban on wild animals in circuses. The veto has been incorporated into the existing Pet Ownership law and follows on from a proposal in the Valencian parliament last June that was unanimously backed by all five parties represented there. The regional MPs agreed the use of wild animals in circuses is not justified and has no edu-

CIRCUS BAN: No more wild animals. cational, environmental or economic value. Circuses of this type “reflect an outdated vision that shows little respect towards the nature and behaviour of living creatures,” they maintained.

The Valencian Community is following Catalaña’s example, in July 2015 it banned all circuses where wild animals are forced to appear. Forty circuses tour Spain with lions, elephants, seals, horses and dogs. According to environmentalist group, Ecologistas en Accion they’re barred from over 170 municipalities.

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Mayor’s plea to omit the national anthem THE mayor of Albaida (Valencia) has suggested that local brass bands should not play the national anthem during religious processions. A parade is due on Friday October 7, but there is no longer any legal requirement to play the anthem – officially the Marcha Real - said Josep Antoni Albert. “This custom was inherited from the Franco dictatorship when the Marcha Real was played during processions because Christian images had

to be afforded military honours by law.” This law was repealed in 1984 and from his point of view playing the anthem did not make sense in the present democracy and was not representative of Valencian society, the mayor added. It was only a suggestion, Albert stressed, prompting the Unio Musical d’Albaida to say that the band would play whatever the organisers told them to play, “as long they clarify what they do want.”

Bankrupt ex-developer pensioner’s property fight AN 81-year-old bankrupt former developer is fighting to stay in the Javea home he bought for his retirement. Manuel Mir never handed over the properties and in 2009 the courts allowed him to occupy his apartment after a two-year battle. The remaining uninhabited five apart-

ments now belong to Sareb, Spain’s ‘bad bank.’ Mir maintains Sareb has equipped its apartments with burglar alarms but there’s no lighting on the stairs or a TV antenna. Poor upkeep means the property is becoming dilapidated and could easily be affected if there was a flood.

Sareb has agreed to the repairs, but said Mir would have to pay €15,000 of the cost. Mir said this is beyond his means and he’s concerned once Sareb sells the apartments he and the new owners would be asked to settle the developers unpaid water bills and IBI rates.

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Stiletto used to attack woman A WOMAN was arrested in Melilla after attacking her love rival with the heel of her shoe. The two women, who are both Moroccan, came to blows during a quarrel over a man, police said afterwards. The argument became increasingly heated and the suspect, a 39-yearold Alicante woman, eventually grabbed her high heel and stabbed her rival in the head with it. The Local Police’s Prevention and Reaction Unit (GPR) had to be called in to separate the two women. The victim was taken to Melilla’s Hospital Comarcal with a head wound requiring seven stitches.

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Acuamed ge By Linda Hall MODIFICATIONS to the Rambla de la Gallinera watercourse should help to prevent flooding in Oliva. Work was carried out by Acuamed, the public sector company responsible for water supply infrastructure which earlier this year was hit by irregular contract scandals that precipitated ministerial resignations. Although the company’s alleged corruption centred on Andalucia, some Alicante Province projects were also affected. These included damming and channelling the Gallinera and diverting the Alfadali river into the watercourse to prevent the disastrous floods that have affected Oliva in the past. In July last year Oliva mayor David Gonzalez, accompanied by town hall officials, visited the Environment Ministry in Madrid for top-level meetings that focused on Rambla de la Gallinera and the

OLIVA: Often at the mercy of problems it caused. As they feared, the project remains suspended, but the Ministry

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disastrous floods. announced in February that it would alleviate the flood risk by channelling the Gallinera

and diverting the Alfadali. Work began in September and has been concluded in

time to cope with potential flash floods this autumn and winter.

Thieves like wooden pallets THIEVES in Alicante Province are ignoring copper cable and homing in on wooden pallets. Paid at â&#x201A;Ź5 each on the black market they are more profitable and less hazardous than copper wire which fetches â&#x201A;Ź4 a kilo. Pallet robberies have shot up over the last year, police said, and specialist gangs are particularly active in Alicante City, Elda and Elche. Practically all of their members are already known to the police and have been charged in the past with copper theft. If caught the consequences are usually less serious as Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Penal Code classes this type of offence as simple theft. The gangs have plenty of favoured targets, ranging from motorway service areas, forecourts of industrial estates, supermarket service entrances and agricultural land during harvest time.

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MAMACTIVA: Mothers and babies out for a stroll.

Not money down the drain THE drainage system in Albir and the Cautivador urbanisation is getting a 700,000 euro makeover this autumn. The Hidraqua concessionary, which maintains the local water supply and drainage infrastructure, starts work in November in Albir at Calle Mitra and Calle Trito. The intersection between the roads will be repaved, and improvements made to the rainwater run-off system. Main drainage in Calle Eurim and Calle Orio is due for attention in December, with a separate system for surface water and sewage for Calle Orio. The storm drain collector will also be enlarged at the intersection between Calle Eurim and Calle Saturno. Branches of the main drainage system will be replaced in the network of collectors at the lower zone of the Cautivador urbanisation. The cost will be met by Hidraqua’s yearly contributions to a fund set aside for renewal and upkeep of the drainage network.

MAMACTIVA, an association whose members have recently given birth, recently celebrated its sixth anniversary. Now that the summer is over, young mothers from Alfaz del Pi and Albir are meeting once more for exercise and activities, organised by the town hall and the Centre for Early and Aquatic Stimulas (CETA). Mamactiva gives members the chance to get back into shape after giving birth with gentle exercises that can be carried out with a baby in tow. The activities carried out together, also assist the bonding process between mother

and baby, Associations councillor Marisa Cortes added. “Mamactiva members meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Centro Ocupacional in Alfaz, and on Fridays we go out for walks in the area,” said Jose Luis Gascon, director of the Centre for Early and

Aquatic Stimulus (CETA). All mothers who have given birth in the last four months and are registered on the Alfaz padron are eligible to join in the free meetings. More information is available on 673 472 525 or at the CETA centre.

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Open Fotosub Geas photo shoot THE event has become an institution and this year the conditions couldn’t have been any better, resulting in spectacular photographs. The tourism departments of TeuladaMoraira and Benissa are jointly responsible for organising the competition, and this year the participants, amongst them some provincial champions of underwater photography, made two dives off the Les Basetes marina. The prize-giving took place at the Espai de la Senieta in Moraira, and the winner in the reflex category was Javier Ferrer, with David Mocholi second, and Ricardo Acosta third. In the compact camera category the winner was Pablo De Luis Benipesca, Bega Larrauri was

second, and José Luis Cerón third. The best bycatch award went to Javier Ferrer, the most creative to Uwe Kühne and best model to Inma Zafra. Carlos Linares, mayor of Teulada-Moraira, and Juan Bautista Roselló, mayor of Benissa, congratulated the winners and were grateful that the event could once again take place in the two municipalities. They also thanked everybody who helped to make this event so successful such as the Red Cross, the civil defence FASCV, and the underwater specialists of the Guardia Civil who organised a safety crew for the participants. In 2017 the boats will leave from Moraira marina and the prize-giving will take place in Benissa.

SPECTACULAR: An underwater scene.

A second art event THE second event of Triologia3Arts was ‘Architecture and sculpture: a glance at space,’ and took place on October 1 and 2, organised by Fotoclub L’Andragó. Ouka Lele, winner of the National Photography Award 2005, and one of the most individual and international Spanish personalities of this art discipline, was the guest during the contest. The artist, real name Barbara Allende, talked about her experience as a professional photographer and her specialty of black and white hand-painted photographs. The guiding theme throughout the

event was the relation between the architecture of the Auditorio and the sculpture of Quico Torres, ‘Krion/Porcelanosa.’ Torres also gave a lecture detailing the creation of his art work and its relationship with the architecture of the Auditorio Teulada-Moraira. Lele acknowledged that the digital revolution has forced her to change her working style, “Now I often use photoshop, and sometimes I take pictures with a mobile phone, because each method has its own charm and you have to adapt and make the best of it.”

Parents have their say VOTER participation was 66.8 per cent at Cap D’Or Moraira, and 82 per cent at Sant Vicent Ferrer in Teulada. The CEIP in Moraira received 141 votes in favour of implementing uninterrupted school days, and 40 votes against, but since the required 55 per cent was not achieved the system is not

going to change. The story is different for the CEIP in Teulada, where 534 votes in favour, 38 against, and six empty votes were registered, resulting in a change of the schedule. In collaboration with the teaching staff and the AMPA, the town hall of Teulada will thus offer activities, which are free of charge,

outside normal school hours. There will be workshops on two days of the week, such as dance classes or popular games. First grade children will have the choice between multi sports offers and the “Coneix Teulada Moraira” project, which gives them the chance to get to know their village.

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Biggest illicit tobacco seizure ever in Spain IN a joint investigation between the Guardia Civil and the Spanish Tax Office, an organisation which was smuggling tobacco plants into Spain and then drying and distributing it has resulted in the arrest of 13 people and the seizure of 100,000 kilos of tobacco valued at €16 million, the largest seizure of its kind ever. In an operation which has taken more than eight months to bring to a close, officers became aware of an internet site where a range of tobacco and associated products were being offered for sale. After investigation it became clear that the owners of the site were attempting to avoid the payment of tax whilst selling the products on a retail basis and it transpired that the tobacco itself was not

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JOINT INVESTIGATION: Some of the tobacco seized.

Potential loss to the Treasury was almost €2 million. being checked for impurities or disease. Raids were undertaken in five Valencian towns which re-

sulted in the arrest of 10 men and three women from Poland and Spain as well as 100,000 kilos of tobacco, 1,866 machines used in the tobacco trade, five vehicles and a number of motor bikes. It is estimated that the potential loss to the Treasury had all of the seized tobacco been sold would have been in the region of €2 million.

No cast-iron excuses accepted for theft THE manager, buyer and cashier of an Alicante City scrap metal firm will stand trial for receiving stolen goods. They face 15-month sentences for knowingly acquiring 89 stolen manhole covers, 30 metal beer barrels and 40 gas bottles. They were arrested after the National Police searched the premises while investigating robberies of objects clearly taken for their scrap value. The stolen objects were still there, including the manhole covers with the inscription ‘Aguas de Alicante.’ Those who carried out the robberies

were never located, but the Prosecution Service has chosen to bring the three men to trial for receiving stolen goods. Charges against two other employees were dropped as no evidence linked them to the case. Two of the three arrested men already have criminal records for offences totally unconnected to the present case, sources revealed. A close watch is being kept on dealers who acquire used goods without verifying their origin, the Alicante Province Prosecution Service said. This applies not only to scrap metal but all previously-owned objects including jewellery and gold.

STOLEN GOODS: Included manhole covers and metal beer barrels.

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Wining and dining Rough justice for JAVEA U3A members raised more than a glass or two at the most recent gathering of the Wine Appreciation Group at La Cocina restaurant in the Port. Forty-eight members of the group, affectionately known as WAGs, tasted four wines presented by Miriam Socer from the Hacienda del Carche winery located in Jumilla, near the Sierra del Carche nature park. Miriam was introduced by Thamar Kolsteren from Casa del Vino in Javea, which stocks all the wines sampled. The one white and three red wines tasted, ranged from a Sauvignon Blanco-Macababeo (Taus Blanco) retailing at €4.50, to a Monastrell/Cabernet Sauvignon (Hacienda del Carche) at €9.95. After a tasty one-course

FROM LEFT: Miriam Socer from Winery Hacienda del Carche, WAGs group leader Trevor Rush, and Thamar Kolsteren from Casa del Vino.

lunch, WAGs group leader, Trevor Rush, drew the raffle with prizes including wines donated by the guest winery. The event concluded with a toast and chorus of ‘Happy Birthday’ to fellow group member, Peter Speer, on the eve of his birthday. The following day, the U3A’s second wine appreciation group – WAGs Too – met at La Cocina to enjoy a similar tasting. For details of future wine tasting events as well as other Javea U3A activities, visit the website www.u3ajavea.org.

Photo Credit Ian Rogerson.

Valencian mother By Linda Hall LAWYER, Maria Jose Carrasco was released on probation from a US prison 18 months ago. She was imprisoned for 14 years after an American jury found her guilty of c onte mpt of c ourt i n 2009. Her crime? She returned to Valencia with her young daughter after her marriage to a US citizen broke up. Maria Jose met her exhus ba nd in the la te 90 s but the marriage ran into diffic ultie s a fte r the i r daughter, Victoria, was born in 2004. Then living in the US, s he ha d c us tody a nd i t

Maria Jose was accused of kidnapping her daughter.

was agreed that the child woul d spend al t er nat e weekends with her father. Mot her and daught er returned to Spain where she was again given custody, but Victoria’s father com pl ai ned t o t he US cour t s t hat she had l ef t without authorisation. Maria Jose was accused of kidnapping her daughter and ordered to return, but once on US soil, her passport was taken away. She was given 10 days

to send Victoria to her father, but refused to comply and was arrested. Maria Jose now lives in a r ent ed apar t m ent i n New Jersey and is writing two books recounting her experiences. She speaks to her family in Spain via Skype, as well as her daughter who is now 16-years-old and whom she has not seen in person since she was fiveyears-old. It was thanks to Victoria’s plea to the US courts that she was paroled 18 months ago, Maria Jose’s parents revealed. No dates have been set but she could be free to leave the US in August 2017.

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Choirs in concert for Jalon Valley Help ON Saturday evening, two fabulous local choirs, the Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir and Valley Voices, sang at the Careline Theatre in Alcalali to an appreciative, near-capacity audience. The choice of music from the Male Voice Choir included Rhythm of Life, Can You Feel the Love Tonight and the South African Zula Protest Song Senzenina, whilst Valley Voices chose Bridge Over Troubled Water, Something Inside So Strong and Mamma Mia, among others. Elaine Horton, President friends the charity had of Jalon Valley Help, thanked lost so far this year, and the Sponsors of the evening in particular Keith Hart, and in particular Garcia Vilwho was a member of the las and Careline for the loan Costa Blanca Male Voice of the theatre, the volunteers Choir and desperate for who organised the event and the event to take place. most of all, the audience, As a fitting finale, the who raised the fantastic two Choirs joined togethamount of €1,760. She exLOCAL CHOIRS: Sang to a near-capacity audience. er to sing Keith’s favourite plained that the money would song You Raise me Up, before would also be donated to a hostel in be used to feed the hungry, help people rounding off with the Anthem from Gandia and a local women’s refuge. with learning disabilities, and aid the Chess. Elaine also paid tribute to the many sick and terminally ill, while portions

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Christmas fairs for the children BE sure not to miss the Early Bird Christmas Gift Fair which takes place October 30 at Salones Carrasco, Javea. Oodles of Christmas gifts and lots of time to parcel them up to send to your loved ones! Santa Claus will be there from 11am to 5pm to kick off your Christmas cheer! He will be at the same venue on November 20 where, again, there will be loads of stalls to help you with your Christmas gift choices.

The ultimate ‘Christmas Gift Fair’ in aid of the Children of Emaus is moving from its venue of the past five years (Denia Marriott) to the Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova. Carrasco stalls had all been snapped up, but some changes in layout might mean half a dozen more stalls becoming available. If you were turned down previously, please contact Lesley Clark as soon as possible by emailing lesleyclarkjavea@gmail.com.

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Karaoke twist SWEDISH company Spotify has announced it is launching a streaming service with a karaoke twist in Japan, the world’s second-biggest music market.

Best brand SWEDISH furniture giant Ikea has topped the Evimetrix Brand Awards as resident’s favourite brand. Thousands of Swedes responded with national brands topping the list.

Bloodbath SWEDEN: A man ran onto the stage during a concert by US rappers Ghostface Killah and Killah Priest in Stockholm and attacked a member of concert security staff. Witnesses said it was like a ‘bloodbath on stage.’

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Druid king at war KING ARTHUR is suing the police and English Heritage over a £15 parking charge at Stonehenge he reckons is illegal. Arthur Pendragon, the self-styled king of British druids, says that it’s “grossly unfair” that he should have to “pay to pray” at the pagan site.

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Bullied to death AN 11-year-old-boy was found hanged in his bedroom after telling his mother he was being bullied just weeks into his first term at secondary school in Bradford.

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25 years on POLICE have resumed the search in Greece for British toddler Ben Needham who disappeared from a farmhouse in Kos in 1991. The focus is said to be on a plot of land which includes a fig tree supposedly planted after he went missing.

BRITAIN’S cheapest and most expensive car parks have been revealed. The Railway Street car park in Dewsbury is the cheapest at just 5p to leave your car for an hour, compared to £13 an hour in the heart of London’s West End. DRUID KING: Unfair he should have to pay to pray.

NORWAY: Oslo City Council passed a ‘climate budget’ to ensure that a number of green initiatives get implemented. The budget calls for greenhouse gas emissions to be halved in just four years by boosting public transport and adding around 10km of new cycle paths.

DENMARK: A new project based in Copenhagen was launched this week to promote a more sustainable lifestyle. Think.dk is a sustainability think-tank that will provide a location and platform for connecting with like-minded people.

Escaped lion A MALE lion was shot dead at Leipzig Zoo after he broke out of his enclosure and the sedative failed to work. The zoo said at no point had visitors been in danger but are investigating how the lion escaped.

Tourist tax GERMANY is being taken to the EU Court of Justice over its plan to impose a road toll that would mainly charge foreign drivers. German residents would pay but would get a rebate on their vehicle taxes.

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Go green THE Green party wants German cars to be petrol and diesel free within the next 15 years. They said they want all new cars to be electric as the increasing number of cars is one of the biggest threats to the climate.

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A MAN was sentenced to four years in jail for heading to Paris with assault rifles and explosives hidden in his car shortly before the November attacks. He was arrested during a routine check on a Bavarian motorway a week before the attacks.

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NORWAY: The Rafto Prize for human rights was awarded to Yanar Mohammed of Iraq for her efforts to help women subjected to sexual abuse in the war-torn country. She is cofounder of the Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq.

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Bomb found EUROPEAN UNION: Fewer people now want to come out of the EU.

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THE Dutch are more positive about the European Union, with 46 per cent now thinking membership is ‘a good thing’ according to new research by the government. Fewer people now want to come out of the EU.

communicating their tax affairs by letter after a change in law allowed the government to communicate via email.

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ALMOST 60,000 people have told the tax office they wish to continue

DUTCH women up to the age of 50 will soon be eligible for IVF fertility

treatments if their eggs were harvested before they turned 43. The current age limit is 45 but this is to be extended.

Teaching costs NINE out of 10 primary school teachers buy teaching materials themselves, but one third are unable to claim back the cost from their school budgets, according to a union survey.

A DISTRICT of Cologne was evacuated after a Second World War bomb was found in a parking lot. Over 3,000 people within a 700m radius of the bomb were evacuated as a precaution.

Airline loss AIR BERLIN,Germany’s second-largest airline, is to cut around 1,200 jobs and halve its fleet as it ‘concent r at es on i t s cor e oper ations.’ Last year the company reported a record loss of €447 million.

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ORTHODOX CHURCH: Has called for a complete ban on abortion.

A pagan sacrifice A NEW petition launched by the Russian Orthodox Church calling for a complete ban on abortion has been signed by more than 300,000 people. Activists also want to ban the morningafter pill which they liken to a “pagan sacrifice of children.” A Senator has blamed guilt over abortions for increased aggressiveness in society.

Great escape A PENAL colony prisone r w a s c a pture d a fte r he broke fre e during a s tin t working on the vegetable pa tc h a nd w a lke d 200km across the Tomsk region in Siberia to look for his eightyear-old daughter. The convicted drug trafficker now faces an extra four years in the camp and will be fined for the cost of the manhunt.

Plot thickens RELATIONS between Moscow and the West were strained further after an international investigation saw that the missile which destroyed a Malaysian Airlines flight over Ukraine had come from Russia. The Kremlin has dismissed the findings and blames the 298 deaths in July 2014 on prowestern Ukrainian rebels.

Modern art A PRIVATE art gallery in

WILDERNESS: A toddler survived for three days.

Tale of survival A TODDLER miraculously managed to survive three days stranded in the Siberian wilderness surrounded by wolves and bears. The three-year-old vanished from his great-grandparents home in the small village of Khut. A huge search effort found him days later in nearby forest with a bar of chocolate in his pocket explaining that he’d followed a puppy.

Moscow has closed down an exhibition from American photographer Jock Sturges after a protestor threw urine over the portraits. A Russi an senat or descr i bed t he exhi bi t i on, which features images of naked school-age girls, as child pornography. It follows a series of attacks on modern art by furious traditionalists.

Terrible tragedy A HUGE blaze broke out at a warehouse in eastern Moscow taking the lives of eight firefighters as they fought to extinguish it. Moscow mayor Sergei

Sobyanin has described the men as heroes and announced an investigation into the cause. Several deadly fires have struck industrial estates across the capital this year.

Cheeky customer A VLADIVOSTOK resident has been caught on camera several times entering local shops, picking up a bottle of vodka and downing it in one gulp before leaving without paying. He was caught one day after collapsing in a shop but was undeterred and was filmed performing the same money-saving trick days later.

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ernment have denied there is any truth in the report but the newspaper stands by its story, saying that as the fine is some three times greater than the bank had provided for in its accounts, there was every reason for the government to be involved. According to the CEO of Deutsche Bank, the record fine was never expected to be paid and it was an ‘opening gambit’ from the US Department of Justice

George Osborne will go down in history as a particularly inept Chancellor. He created fiscal targets that entrapped him,” said former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis.

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SHARING MUSIC: Daniel Ek of Spotify.

Soundcloud and Spotify in talks AS the digital age progresses, so the legal downloading of music is becoming more sophisticated and Swedish company Spotify formed by Daniel Ek is now apparently in takeover talks with German platform Soundcloud. The concept of file sharing for music was launched by American company Napster which was nullified due to problems with copyright infringement, but Spotify appeared on the scene and offers subscribers the opportunity to stream music of their choice after it has signed formal deals

with record companies around the world. Soundcloud had a different motive as it simply allowed bands and musicians (often unsigned) to upload their works to the site which was accessible to fans around the world. This has now changed as Soundcloud has also started to charge for certain services. Some believe this was done deliberately at the request of shareholders who want to see the company sold as it is yet to make a profit and an existing pay to play service would appeal to potential purchasers.

AFTER revelations that the new Samsung Galaxy telephone could catch fire because of battery problems, it now transpires it is about to face a lawsuit in the USA after one of its top loading washing machines ‘exploded.’ The company accepts there may be some problems with machines sold between March 2011 and April 2016 and said certain models could be affected when washing bedding or bulky loads. Owners in Europe need not panic, however, as the problem is confined to models sold within North America.

Hidden funds IN 2012, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy granted a partial tax amnesty to approximately 30,000 people when it was revealed billions of euros were held in overseas accounts and at that time, they were forgiven their actions, provided they confirmed their assets and paid 10 per cent in tax. Now it appears the Treasury will be investigating those persons involved anew to see if they have other hidden assets.

OPEC reduces oil production AFTER the announcement from OPEC it intended to cut oil production by up to 700,000 barrels a day, the market reacted immediately and increased oil prices, but within 24 hours it emerged this was a recommendation which would have to be approved at a November meeting of the organisation.

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By John Smith A WELL-RESPECTED weekly ‘highbrow’ newspaper published in Hamburg, Die Zeit has revealed its understanding that the German government is preparing a rescue plan for Deutsche Bank, which is facing massive fines for the improper selling of mortgage bonds in the USA and like the British government before it, may have to take a significant stake in the bank rather than let

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The sticking point with any OPEC agreement is invariably over the relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia and whilst it appears the Saudis have agreed they will restrict their production and allow Iran to increase its, many analysts fear this situation could be reversed by the next meeting.

and that a lower figure would be negotiated, although it does seem a little unusual for the US government to be effectively ‘playing a hand of poker’ to see how much it can win. In a step towards raising funds to pay the eventual fine, the bank has sold its UK based Abbey Life Assurance business for £935 million (€1.08 billion) and may be forced to sell other assets once the total fine is agreed.

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Corruption trial THE trial of Rodrigo Rato and 64 others accused of improperly using bank issued credit cards for personal purchases and cash withdrawals has started in Madrid to boos and accusations that he is a thief and a fraud from protestors outside the court room. A former minister in the PP government, chief of the IMF and director of the government rescued Bankia group, Rato is a prime target for the prosecutors who are looking for a four and a half year prison sentence and significant fine while opponents of the interim government use him as an example of alleged corruption within the party.

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$ 3.63 $ 14.01 $ 3.01 $ 5.88 $ 23.05 $ 16.75 $ 19.26 $ 6.33 $ 3.45 $ 4.60 $ 38.15

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Most Declined CalAmp Corp. Ophthotech Corporation Gaming Partners International Corporation Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Arbutus Biopharma Corporation Highpower International Inc VelocityShares Daily 2x VIX Short Term ETN SPI Energy Co., Ltd. Novan, Inc. Zions Bancorporation Arotech Corporation

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Pound brightens on post Brexit data Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

FOLLOWING the Brexit vote the pound tumbled as expected but the downturn thus far has not been as big as some had feared. In fact, recently the pound has found its feet again and has managed to claw back across a range of currencies. Recent UK data has surprised many observers with stronger numbers than expected in retail sales and across the PMI surveys including manufacturing, construction and services. Britain could argue it is on safer soil and the doom and gloom is behind them. However, before anyone gets too carried away they need to remember that it is still early days. The Bank of England (BoE) is likely to echo this point and ongoing UK data releases will continue to be scrutinised. The BoE was the first to react to the Brexit vote by cutting interest rates and expanding the Quantitative Easing programme. It also downgraded the growth

GBP WEAKNESS: Could be mitigated with smooth Brexit negotiations. forecast for the remainder of 2016 and 2017. Attention will now be upon whether the BoE eases further, however given the more upbeat data this is less likely. Although the BoE will highlight ongoing risks and uncertainty it may improve the forecast slightly given the improvement in data, if

so this would prove pound-positive. It is a similar picture here in the Eurozone with post-Brexit data holding up reasonably well. Again the focus ahead will be on any additional measures taken by the European Central Bank (ECB). In September it held fire and will now wait for a

clearer picture of growth and inflation. December is now being eyed as a month in which the ECB could ease further by extending and possibly expanding the current Quantitative Easing programme. This opens the possibility of an easing ECB against a BoE holding current levels. This sentiment could help boost GBP/EUR as we move closer to December. In 2017 the real challenge begins and it is now up to the UK government to negotiate a deal for Brexit. The triggering of Article 50 presents a big stumbling block for the pound. If the UK government can smooth this process with negotiations, then GBP weakness can be mitigated. This remains a big area of uncertainty going into 2017 and as things stand the UK government are not rushing or playing an early hand in negotiations. In the coming months the key drivers for GBP/EUR will be ongoing economic data, the policy actions of the central banks and Brexit negotiations. Volatility is expected to remain high and we anticipate some opportunities for pound gains in the short to medium term for 2016 before facing fresh headwinds in 2017.

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By John Smith AS has been speculated for some months following the arrival of new British Airways Spanish CEO Alex Cruz from low cost airline Vueling, it is now certain that economy passengers on BA flights lasting less than five hours will no longer receive a free snack and drink. In fairness, the actual food served was effectively a fairly boring half sandwich and to dress up the decision, it is being explained that sophisticated modern passengers want a greater choice of high quality food which they can purchase. The only slight surprise is that rather than tie up with Waitrose which was originally muted, the airline will instead offer a range of Marks and Spencer products at prices which it believes are highly competitive with other ‘budget’ airlines such as Ryanair and Norwegian, the latter airline really attracting a large number of new passengers. Mr Cruz was quoted as saying “We know our customers expect a great experience with British Airways. They’ve told us we are experts in flying and service, but when it

British Airways scraps free inflight food

FOOD FOR SALE: BA flights will offer premium products from M&S for passengers to purchase. comes to catering on short-haul flights, they want to choose from a wider range of premium products. Like British Airways, Marks & Spencer is a well-known, premium

British brand that is respected and trusted, so it’s an ideal partnership, providing our customers with a choice of products they recognise and value.”

At the moment, it appears that the maximum price of any food item will be £4.95 (€5.75) and that choices will be aimed at the time of day of the flight with regular changes of

menu to also reflect the season. There will clearly be a significant saving overall for the airline but it is highly unlikely that any savings will be seen in the price of individual airfares as the cost of a sandwich and a drink is insignificant but does mount up to a decent amount over a year. It is planned that these food free (as opposed to free food) flights will start from Gatwick and Heathrow with effect from January 11 of next year although passengers from London City and Stansted can continue to gorge themselves on half a sandwich until the middle of next year. As what may be considered more complicated than it is worth, it will also be possible for frequent travellers to use their bonus Avios points to pay for inflight snacks and drinks in the future. It has also been revealed that the airline will be attempting to make its fare structures more understandable as having introduced options for travel with or without baggage and payment for seat choices, consumers appear to have had some trouble in fully understanding what is available and at what cost.

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COMPARISON WEBSITES: May steer towards companies paying the best commission. By John Smith IN the UK, there has been a major growth in comparison web sites which infer that they will help to find the best prices for a whole range of products including gas, electricity, insurance, credit cards, and broadband suppliers, in fact almost anything is fair game for them. These companies have in many ways been a lifeline for television stations as they spend huge amounts with long running and highly creative (except for the men in shorts and high heels twerking) commercials which captivate audiences and bring them to the various comparison sites. One thing that is often unexpected is the level of information that is required before any comparisons are available and it should be understood that all of the information provided can and will be disseminated to other parties unless the enquirer specifically indicates that the information may not be passed to third parties indiscriminately. There have been some sugges-

The CMA ruled that comparison sites didn’t have to show consumers the best deals.” tions that as these free sites often receive payment from companies who gain new clients through the site, they cannot be completely impartial and consumers may not always be made aware of the best deals but may be steered towards companies that pay the best commissions. Now, alert to this fact, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) intends to review a number of these sites to see whether they are offering the best advice to consumers and whether consumers understand the financial benefits that the sites may receive for the information that they receive. This decision comes just a few months after the CMA ruled that the comparison sites didn’t have to show consumers the best deals

and could show just those where they received commission if this suited them. That decision by the CMA which reversed an earlier ruling by energy regulator Ofgem has been heavily criticised by MPs who are also worried that the sites are becoming profit making machines which have changed from being a useful consumer tool to actually stifle genuine competition. Naturally the CMA which is a government organisation and its minister won’t want to admit that the decision taken earlier this year was the wrong one, so they are dressing this latest exercise as a study which will take several months to complete and they then have a further year to publish the findings. Critics suggest that the answer is ‘simples’ and investigators need the brain capacity of a stuffed animal to recognise that any company will take advantage of the opportunity given to reap the greatest profits even if it does not work to the best advantage of the consumer.

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Build camps across Europe LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT SO, certain charities are refusing to bring aid to the infamous Calais ‘Jungle Camp.’ Apparently after visiting and witnessing unwanted clothing and foodstuffs being dumped and burnt, the Human Relief Foundation has decided to suspend its charitable expeditions into these areas. Another reason given is that, despite the bias of the BBC, who mainly feature women and children in their news reports, the charity found the camp contained over 95 per cent of young ablebodied men. Why does that come as such a surprise to them and so little surprise to the rest of us!? This rag-bag collection of trainer-shod, mobile-clutching cowards should never have even been allowed to get as far as the English Channel. Countries en route should have been weeding them

CALAIS CAMP: Aid being left to go to waste. out and turning back thousands of this rabble bunch of feral opportunists. At last however, the French authorities are making

closing down moves, and not before time. As I wrote a couple of years ago, the only way to solve this problem is by building camps

across Europe. We simply cannot allow them to flood into the towns and the cities of the West, where they will only cause disruption and

unrest with the distinct possibility of ultimate violence. These camps should be orderly places, evenly distributed between countries. They should be controlled and inspected regularly with all amenities, medical care, and acceptable living conditions. Over a period the refugees should be interviewed and assessed, and either given permits to work in allocated countries or deported back from whence they came. Problem solved. Wonderful to see Corbyn reelected as leader of the Labour party. At least this means we won’t be seeing this lot in power for many years to come. Probably not in my lifetime anyway. Bliss. What about the mother who pointed out a black car to her 11year-old daughter stating that she didn’t like the colour? Her shocked offspring immediately accused her of racism! Sometimes I really do despair of it all. Keep that mail coming and always. Keep the Faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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7:00am Premier League Legends 7:30am Premier League Legends 8:00am Live ATP Beijing/Tokyo 3:00pm Football’s Greatest 3:30pm Barclays Premier League World 4:00pm Boxing Gold 4:30pm Darts Gold 5:00pm Premier League Legends 5:30pm Premier League Legends 6:00pm Football’s Greatest 6:30pm Barclays Premier League World 7:00pm MLS Goals Round Up Show 7:30pm Boxing Gold 8:00pm Football 11:15pm Barclays Premier League World 11:45pm Sporting Triumphs 12:00am NFL 1:00am NFL 2:00am Live NFL:Arizona San Francisco 5:30am Great Sporting Moments 5:45am Great Sporting Moments

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Cricket Classics Cricket Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricket’s Greatest Racemax Cricket Racing News Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Classics Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Heroes Sporting Rivalries Sporting Greats Cricket Motorsport Mundial Cricket Classics Football Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Greats La Liga Show Barclays Premier League World Football Football Cricket Time of Our Lives

E W N 6 - 12 October 2016 / Costa Blanca North

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 at One 2:30pm BBC London 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 at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Would I Lie to You? 10:00pm Have I Got News for You 10:30pm Still Game 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:25am Josh

7:45am Rip Off Britain 8:30am Thief Trackers 9:00am DIY SOS The Big Build 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:15pm The Edge 3:00pm Hi-De-Hi! 3:30pm Yes, Prime Minister 4:00pm To the Manor Born 4:30pm Ultimate Swarms 5:30pm The Link 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Mastermind 9:30pm Gardeners’ World 10:30pm The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Later... with Jools Holland 1:10am London River

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 ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Who’s Doing the Dishes? 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Countrywise 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm The Level 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:40pm American Pie 1:30am Jackpot247 4:00am Murder, She Wrote 4:50am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Emmerdale 10:00am You’ve Been Framed! 10:30am Psych 11:20am Royal Pains 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm 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 7:50pm Funniest Ever You’ve Been Framed! Gold 8:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Knocked Up 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Knocked Up 12:35am Family Guy

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World News Today Top of the Pops The Good Old Days Sounds of the Sixties Pop Go the Sixties The People’s History of Pop Classic Albums: The Wailers - Catch a Fire Island at the BBC Top of the Pops Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 20th May 1982. The People’s History of Pop Series telling the story of pop music through fans’ memories and memorabilia. Classic Albums Island at the BBC This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

7:00am Movies Now 7:10am Man About the House 7:35am Heartbeat 8:35am Where the Heart is 9:35am Wild at Heart 10:35am Judge Judy 11:05am Judge Judy 11:35am Judge Judy 12:00pm Murder, She Wrote 1:00pm The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:10pm Wild at Heart 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm You’re Only Young Twice 6:25pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Rosemary and Thyme 10:00pm Long Lost Family 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:05am Wycliffe 1:15am Case Sensitive 2:15am Case Sensitive 3:05am Long Lost Family

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Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun Channel 4 Racing Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me My Kitchen Rules The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Unreported World Jamie’s Super Food Travel Man Gogglebox The Last Leg First Dates It’s a Weird World

8:10am Pip Ahoy! 8:25am Thomas and Friends 8:40am Noddy: Toyland Detective 8:55am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:05am Wissper 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:35am Paw Patrol 9:50am Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm House Doctor 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm The Yorkshire Vet 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Fatal Justice 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Gadget Show 9:00pm The Cars That Made Britain Great 10:00pm Carry on Caravanning 11:00pm Killer Elite 12:00am 5 News

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Magnum, P.I. The Chase The Sweeney Ironside Test Match Bowls Live Pawn Stars Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Steve Mcqueen: Motorcycle Movie Star Goldfinger FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. Goldfinger A Dangerous Man FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. A Dangerous Man River Monsters Pawn Stars Reality series. ITV4 Nightscreen

9:50am Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens 12:20pm Everest 2:35pm The Golden Child 4:20pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 7:30pm Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens 10:00pm Everest

7:00am The Benefactor 8:45am The Top Ten Show 2016 9:00am The Crow’s Egg 10:45am Black Mass 1:00pm A Promise 3:00pm Victor Frankenstein 5:00pm Bridget Jones: Renee Zellweger’s Baby 5:30pm Girl on the Edge 7:15pm A Promise Rebecca Hall stars as a married woman who falls for her ailing husband’s young protégé. 9:00pm Black Mass 11:10pm Victor Frankenstein 1:05am Julia 2:45am The Benefactor Drama about a guiltwracked philanthropist who meddles in the lives of a young couple. 4:30am Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 5:00am Girl on the Edge

8:10am Stretch 9:50am This is Where I Leave You 11:40am Twins 1:35pm Big Daddy 3:20pm Pixels 5:15pm Me, Myself and Irene 7:20pm Welcome to Me 9:00pm Pixels 11:00pm Horrible Bosses 2 1:00am South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut 2:30am Blazing Saddles 4:10am Lake Placid

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FRIDAY TV

7:00am Live ATP Beijing/Tokyo 12:30pm Sporting Triumphs 12:45pm Sporting Triumphs 1:00pm Sporting Triumphs 1:15pm Sporting Triumphs 1:30pm Live ATP Beijing/Tokyo 3:30pm Spanish Gold 3:45pm Spanish Gold 4:00pm Football 4:30pm Football 5:00pm Premier League Legends 5:30pm Premier League Legends 6:00pm Football 6:30pm Football 7:00pm The Fantasy Football Club 8:00pm Live World Grand Prix Darts Day six of darts’ Unibet World Grand Prix from Dublin. 11:00pm Super League Grand Final Preview 12:00am Sporting Mavericks 12:30am Sporting Mavericks 1:00am World Grand Prix Darts 4:00am Darts Gold

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Cricket’s Greatest NFL Highlights Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricket Game Changers Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs An in-depth look at one of Joe Calzaghe’s career defining moments. Information not available Live Fight Night International Sporting Greats Sky Sports Years Cricket Cricket The third ODI between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. Sporting Heroes Live ATP Beijing/Tokyo

E W N 6 - 12 October 2016 / Costa Blanca North

2:00am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:00pm Football Focus 1:30pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Homes Under the Hammer 3:15pm Escape to the Country 4:00pm Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out 4:20pm Shrek The Third 5:45pm Can't Touch This 6:35pm BBC News 6:45pm BBC London News 6:55pm Pointless 7:45pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:50pm The National Lottery: 5-Star Family Reunion 10:40pm Casualty 11:30pm BBC News 11:50pm Iron Man 3 1:50am The NFL Show

7:00am 10:25am 10:30am 11:25am 12:25pm 1:25pm 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:30pm 8:15pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:30am 1:50am 4:00am 4:50am

CITV ITV News Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote Judge Rinder ITV News and Weather Tipping Point The Chase The X Factor Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather World Cup 2018 Qualifier Live ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed! The X Factor Newzoids The Jonathan Ross Show World Cup 2018 Qualifier Highlights Jackpot247 Murder, She Wrote Nightscreen

7:30am They Flew Alone 9:10am Evening 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Lost Land of the Jaguar 1:00pm Lorraine’s Fast Fresh and Easy Food 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm Great British Menu 2:30pm Great British Menu 3:00pm Nature’s Weirdest Events 4:00pm Flog It! 5:00pm Hairy Bikers Chicken and Egg 6:00pm Gardeners’ World 7:00pm Inside the Commons 8:00pm The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 8:30pm Dad’s Army 9:00pm A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley 10:00pm Michael Palin Meets Jan Morris 10:30pm Boy George’s 1970s: Save Me From Suburbia 11:35pm Cabaret 1:35am Marnie

4:35am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. 8:00pm Lost Kingdoms of South America 9:00pm Scotland's Vital Spark: The Clyde Puffer 10:00pm Beck Swedish detective drama. 11:30pm It's Only Rock 'N' Roll: Rock 'N' Roll at the BBC 12:30am Totally British 1:30am Totally British 2:30am Top of the Pops Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 20th May 1982. 3:05am It's Only Rock 'N' Roll: Rock 'N' Roll at the BBC 4:05am The Good Old Days 4:50am This is BBC Four

7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:00pm The X Factor 1:30pm The Xtra Factor 2:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 3:15pm Kangaroo Jack 4:15pm FYI Daily 4:20pm Kangaroo Jack 5:00pm The Flintstones 6:00pm FYI Daily 6:05pm The Flintstones 6:45pm The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 7:45pm FYI Daily 7:50pm The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 9:00pm The Mask 10:00pm FYI Daily 10:05pm The Mask 11:00pm The Xtra Factor 11:30pm Celebrity Juice 12:20am Family Guy 12:50am Family Guy 1:20am Family Guy 1:50am American Dad! 2:15am American Pie Presents Band Camp

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Doctor at Large Doctor at Large Where the Heart is Where the Heart is The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes Carry on Again, Doctor FYI Daily Carry on Again, Doctor Columbo Inspector Morse Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Doc Martin Comedy drama series about a top London surgeon who developed a phobia of blood. Midsomer Murders Lewis You’re Only Young Twice You’re Only Young Twice ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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SATURDAY TV

Gillette World Sport Motorsport Triathlon Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Morning Line The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Sarah Beeny’s Four Rooms Formula 1 Channel 4 Racing A Place in the Sun Ugly House to Lovely House with George Clarke Channel 4 News Grand Designs Walking Through Time 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Limitless Good Morning, Vietnam Hollyoaks Omnibus

7:00am Milkshake! 10:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 12:00pm FIA Formula E: Season Preview 1:00pm Police Interceptors 1:55pm Police Interceptors 2:55pm Police Interceptors 3:55pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 4:55pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 6:00pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 7:00pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 8:00pm 5 News 8:05pm NCIS 9:00pm NCIS: New Orleans 10:00pm NCIS: New Orleans 10:55pm Gotham 11:55pm Football on 5 12:55am Access 1:00am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heartthumping casino experience every night.

10:15am Postman Pat: The Movie 12:00pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 12:05pm How I Met Your Mother 12:35pm How I Met Your Mother 1:05pm Baby Daddy 1:35pm Baby Daddy 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:35pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Goldbergs 3:30pm The Goldbergs 4:00pm The Goldbergs 4:30pm The Goldbergs 5:00pm The Big Bang Theory 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Contraband 12:10am Gogglebox 1:15am Gogglebox 2:15am Rude Tube 3:20am Rude Tube

7:00am Live Japanese GP: Qualifying 9:45am Great Sporting Moments 10:00am The Fantasy Football Club 11:00am Soccer A.M. 12:30pm Football 3:00pm Live Pro 12 Rugby 5:30pm Super League Gold 5:45pm Super League Gold 6:00pm Live Super League Grand Final 9:30pm Live World Grand Prix Darts 11:30pm More Than a Game 12:00am Super League Highlights 12:15am Super League Gold A chance to relive the 2002 Super League Grand Final between St Helens and Bradford Bulls. 12:30am More Than a Game 1:00am World Grand Prix Darts 3:00am Football’s Greatest 3:30am Super League Highlights 3:45am Super League Gold

7:50am World Superbike Highlights 8:45am Bundesliga 9:50am Ironside 10:50am Storage Wars Texas 11:25am Pawn Stars 11:50am Pawn Stars 12:25pm The Alamo 1:35pm FYI Daily 1:40pm The Alamo 3:40pm British Superbike Championship Highlights 4:40pm British Touring Car Championship Highlights 6:10pm Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey 7:10pm FYI Daily 7:15pm Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey 8:00pm Fierce 9:00pm Storage Wars 9:30pm Storage Wars 10:00pm Cliffhanger Outdoor action thriller. 11:10pm FYI Daily 11:15pm Cliffhanger 12:10am Public Enemies

7:00am Lawrence of Arabia 10:35am Sahara 12:45pm Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation 3:00pm Twister 5:00pm Dante’s Peak 7:00pm Ghost Rider 9:00pm Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation 11:20pm Taken 1:00am Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

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8:00am Meatballs 9:45am And So it Goes 11:30am The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 1:40pm Hot Pursuit 3:15pm Bridget Jones: Renee Zellweger’s Baby 3:45pm Get Hard 5:35pm Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story 7:20pm The Simpsons Movie 9:00pm Hot Pursuit 10:35pm Get Hard 12:25am Cop Out

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A Promise Girl on the Edge The 5th Wave Bridget Jones: Renee Zellweger’s Baby Bridget Jones is back. Black Mass Girl on the Edge A Promise Rebecca Hall stars as a married woman who falls for her ailing husband’s young protégé. The 5th Wave Black Mass Victor Frankenstein Julia Backtrack Bridget Jones: Renee Zellweger’s Baby Bridget Jones is back. The Crow’s Egg Delightful comedydrama.

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Cricket Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Live ATP Beijing/Tokyo Sporting Greats Sporting Greats Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Live ATP Beijing/Tokyo Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Football Gold Football Football Gold Football Football Darts Gold Darts Gold Cricket Cricket Classics

E W N 6 - 12 October 2016 / Costa Blanca North

7:00am Breakfast 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Homes Under the Hammer 3:00pm Escape to the Country 3:45pm Points of View 4:00pm The Great British Bake Off 5:00pm Lifeline 5:10pm Songs of Praise 5:50pm Animal Babies 6:50pm BBC News 7:05pm BBC London News 7:15pm Countryfile 8:15pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Poldark 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm BBC London News 11:30pm Room 101 12:10am War of the Worlds 1:55am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:00am BBC News

7:30am A to Z of TV Gardening 8:15am Glorious Gardens From Above 9:00am Gardeners' World 10:00am Countryfile 11:00am The Beechgrove Garden 11:30am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 1:00pm Food and Drink 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm Great British Menu 2:30pm Great British Menu 3:00pm Natural World 4:00pm Heir Hunters 5:00pm Flog It! 6:00pm Rugby League 7:00pm Modern Times 8:00pm Ireland with Simon Reeve 9:00pm Wild West: America's Great Frontier 10:00pm Sir Chris Hoy 11:00pm Begin Again 12:40am Wonder Boys 2:25am Countryfile 3:20am Holby City 4:20am This is BBC Two

4:50am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. 8:00pm In Their Own Words: 20th Century Composers 9:00pm Gypsy: Live From the Savoy Theatre 11:15pm Darcey Bussell Dances Hollywood 12:45am Tales From the Royal Bedchamber Lucy Worsley gets into bed with our past monarchs to uncover the Tales from the Royal Bedchamber. 1:45am Light and Dark 2:45am Impact! a Horizon Guide to Plane Crashes 3:45am Dissected: The Incredible Human Hand 4:45am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

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 1:40pm The X Factor 3:40pm Midsomer Murders 5:40pm Victoria 6:40pm Doc Martin 7:35pm Local News and Weather All the very latest local news and weather. 7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm The Chase Celebrity Special 9:00pm The X Factor Results Show 10:00pm Victoria 11:05pm ITV News and Weather 11:20pm Peston on Sunday

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:00am The X Factor 12:00pm Coronation Street Omnibus 2:25pm Catchphrase 3:10pm You’ve Been Framed! 3:40pm Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 4:40pm FYI Daily 4:45pm Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 5:55pm Despicable Me 6:55pm FYI Daily 7:00pm Despicable Me 7:50pm Paranoia 8:50pm FYI Daily 8:55pm Paranoia 10:00pm The Xtra Factor 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:55am American Dad! 1:25am American Dad! 1:50am The Cleveland Show 2:15am The Cleveland Show

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Movies Now Inspector Morse Heartbeat Heartbeat Sherlock Holmes Rosemary and Thyme Rosemary and Thyme Columbo Carry on at Your Convenience FYI Daily Carry on at Your Convenience Rosemary and Thyme Lewis It’ll be Alright on the Night A Touch of Frost Wire in the Blood Wire in the Blood A Touch of Frost May the Best House Win May the Best House Win

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Shipping Wars Motorsport Triathlon Frasier Find it, Fix it, Flog it Sunday Brunch Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast Formula 1 The Simpsons The Simpsons Location, Location, Location A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Posh Pawn Speed Special: Guy’s World Record Attempt Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls Gogglebox Stoker Grand Designs Gordon Ramsay’s Festive Home Cooking it’s never too early to think about Christmas.

7:00am Magnum, P.I. 7:50am British Touring Car Championship Highlights 9:10am Fifth Gear 10:10am The Classic Car Show 11:10am Storage Wars 11:40am Storage Wars 12:10pm Storage Wars Texas 12:35pm Pawn Stars 1:00pm Pawn Stars 1:30pm Pawn Stars 2:00pm Pawn Stars 2:30pm Pawn Stars 2:55pm Pawn Stars 3:25pm The Hanging Tree 4:25pm FYI Daily 4:30pm The Hanging Tree 5:45pm The Alamo 6:50pm FYI Daily 6:55pm The Alamo 9:00pm Rugby Highlights 10:00pm Car Crash Britain Caught on Camera 11:05pm American Gangster 12:15am FYI Daily 12:20am American Gangster 2:10am Steve Mcqueen

7:00am Milkshake! 8:30am FIA Formula E Live: Hong Kong 10:30am Football on 5 Goal Rush. 11:30am The Gadget Show 12:30pm Fail Army 1:00pm The Hotel Inspector 2:00pm The Unbeatables 3:45pm Disney’s Hercules 5:30pm Robin Hood 7:10pm Now That’s Funny 8:00pm Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas 9:00pm Ice Road Truckers 9:55pm 5 News The latest news coverage. 10:00pm Parker A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is doublecrossed by his crew and left for dead. 12:20am Safe 2:00am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heartthumping casino experience every night.

7:00am Eight Legged Freaks 8:45am Cloverfield 10:15am The Top Ten Show 2016 10:30am Batman Begins 12:55pm The Dark Knight 3:30pm The Goonies 5:30pm Serenity 7:35pm Batman Begins 10:00pm The Dark Knight 12:35am Cloverfield 2:05am Swordfish

7:50am The Top Ten Show 2016 8:05am Death Becomes Her 9:55am Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 11:50am Norbit 1:40pm Valentine’s Day 3:50pm Bruce Almighty 5:40pm Happy Gilmore 7:20pm Bad Words 9:00pm Ricki and the Flash 10:45pm Bruce Almighty 12:35am The 40 Year Old Virgin

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Rude(Ish) Tube Stage School Stage School Stage School Stage School Stage School Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Hollyoaks Omnibus Come Dine with Me Made in Chelsea Does Come Dine with Me Dr. Seuss' the Lorax Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 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 Shallow Hal Tattoo Fixers on Holiday The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners Gogglebox

7:00am A Promise 8:45am The 5th Wave 10:40am The Top Ten Show 2016 Which movies are doing the best business at home and across the pond? 11:00am Girl on the Edge 12:45pm Black Mass 3:00pm Sisters 5:15pm Backtrack 7:00pm The 5th Wave 9:00pm Sisters 11:05pm Black Mass Compelling crime drama starring Johnny Depp as notorious Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger. 1:20am Victor Frankenstein 3:20am Julia 5:05am Girl on the Edge

SUNDAY TV

9:30am Live Japanese GP: Paddock Live 10:15am Sporting Triumphs 10:30am The Sunday Supplement 12:00pm Goals on Sunday 1:00pm Football 3:15pm Football 5:30pm Football 8:15pm Football 11:15pm Football Gold A chance to relive classic matches from English football’s top flight. 11:30pm Goals on Sunday 12:30am Football Wales play Georgia at Cardiff City Stadium in a 2018 FIFA World Cup Group D qualifier. 1:00am Football 1:30am Sporting Triumphs 1:45am Sporting Triumphs 2:00am Football Wales play Georgia at Cardiff City Stadium in a 2018 FIFA World Cup Group D qualifier. 2:30am Football

7:00am Football 7:30am Football 8:00am Football Scotland play Lithuania at Hampden Park in a qualifier for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 8:30am Great Sporting Moments 8:45am Great Sporting Moments 9:00am Cricket The second ODI between Bangladesh and England, held in Dhaka. 6:00pm Darts Gold 6:15pm Darts Gold 6:30pm Sporting Greats 7:00pm Live NFL 10:00pm Live NFL 2:00am Live NFL Action from the National Football League. 5:30am Sporting Greats

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Alarm bells were ringing 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.

I HAD been hearing alarm bells for some time. That’s nothing unusual where you have properties that remain unoccupied for months on end, often sounding false alarms. Some are so sensitive that a sparrow breaking wind in Alicante will trigger that infernal high pitched peeping that drives everybody nuts. But that’s not the type of alarm I am talking about. The kind I am referring to are the ones that had been going off as I left certain stores in the Zenia Boulevard shopping centre. I had become quite accustomed to being challenged leaving Zara Man which happened with such frequency, that when assistants came hurrying up to see who was half inching their gear, they simply shrugged and turned away when they saw it was

CONSTANT SEARCHES: By store security guards. yours truly. I was constantly being searched at Leroy Merlin as I left with my purchases. I got to know the security man quite well there, but he had his job to do, and he always

kindly but firmly asked to inspect my man bag. Yes I’ve got a man bag. Get over it. We tried testing my house and car keys, phone and anything else metallic that might be the culprit, on the scanner,

but all with a negative response. It was weird. Then last week the same thing happened as we were leaving Media Markt. We had simply been in to compare prices, but again that

familiar honking as we attempted to make our getaway. Leaving I mean. What did security think I had in my cute little man bag? A coffee machine or a 72” TV? But fair do’s, he was merely doing his job. But the whole mystery was solved a few minutes later in Marvimundo, from where the Princess needed to replenish some of her smelly stuff. Again that familiar sound as we attempted to leave. But with the usual fruitless search completed, a charming young lady assistant suggested that for my own peace of mind, she tested every single item in my bag. Bingo! It was my leather wallet. But why? On close inspection, deep down and sewn inside one of the compartments was a plastic doody with two slivers of metal inside. Its purpose is still a mystery, but having removed it, I can now leave shops without feeling like a master criminal.

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9/11 families may sue Saudi Arabia John Smith Random thoughts... CONSIDERING the number of years western leaders have tried to cultivate the Saudi Arabian Royal Family, often seeming to humiliate themselves in order to stay friendly with this oil-rich desert kingdom, which is one of the mainstays of conservative Islam, it is interesting to see how opinion has so radically changed. Jeremy Corbyn has stated publically that if elected Prime Minister, one of his first acts will be to suspend arms sales to a number of countries throughout the world. The most prominent is Saudi Arabia which is using British-produced arms in its surrogate war with Iran and literally tearing Yemen apart. As new sources of oil become available with fracking and increased output from Iran as well as the development of decent electric motors for cars then Saudi domination of the oil market has been significantly eroded meaning it is no longer able to just bank its oil cash

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Meets Saudi Royal Family. but has to consider the world market and become somewhat more amenable. The big news however is that despite a veto by President Obama, the US Congress has backed a call for a new law which would allow the families of those who died in the terrible 9/11 attack to sue Saudi Arabia. This is causing ‘great concern,’ according to the Saudi foreign ministry which added: “The erosion of

sovereign immunity will have a negative impact on all nations, including the United States.” The argument which has been accepted by Congress, is that as 15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudi nationals then it is reasonable to take action against their government although the Saudis deny having any involvement whatsoever in the attacks. Sovereign immunity is generally accepted in most countries and is

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OUR VIEW

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Carles Puigdemont.

Interesting times ahead WHILST a great deal of Spanish newspaper space has been given over to the rapidly disintegrating main left wing opposition party PSOE, two separatist groups have taken the opportunity to make their positions clear. With the former king, Juan Carlos in Colombia witnessing the signing of the peace treaty between the government there and the FARC rebel group, the Basque terrorist group ETA which announced a ceasefire in 2011, called for Spain to follow this example, release imprisoned ETA members and enter into a dialogue with the group concerning the future destiny of the Basque country. In the Catalonian parliament, a plan presented by President Carles Puigdemont to call a referendum on independence next September was approved, although it was forced upon them since the CUP party demanded it in return for its vote to accept the proposed 2016 Catalan government budget. The vote was tight at 72 for and 63 against and he is now committed to proceed in the knowledge the referendum is unlikely to be approved by the Cortes regardless of who is in power next year and that former president Artur Mas is to be prosecuted for holding an informal referendum last year. The latter part of this year will hopefully see a national ruling government in power, either because PSOE agree to allow Mariano Rajoy to form a minority government, PSOE manages to put together a coalition to take power or a third election takes place from which a government emerges. Whatever the result, expats in Spain can expect to see some very interesting developments in 2017.

something of an anachronism in as much as it effectively says that an individual or group is prohibited from taking legal action against an overseas government unless that government agrees the action can go ahead. This change will also affect most of Europe if the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is signed as it will allow American firms to sue European governments in the event that their laws hurt a company’s profits! Now, the decision by Congress removes this immunity within the USA but when a precedent is set, then it can spread very quickly and the USA will need to look at its own house to see whether it could be sued for damages in respect of any action it may have taken over the years. In a congressional election year, there could have been a loss of votes if individual congressmen or one of the two parties had been seen to vote down such an emotive issue. But it seems that the decision was more Now we emotional than rational and now want to many political observers are sughear your views. gesting that those same congressmen and women are having YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE second thoughts as they recog- YOUR OPINION nise the immensity of their deciwww.euroweeklynews.com sion.

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4:30am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. 8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Great Irish Journeys with Martha Kearney 9:00pm Castles: Britain's Fortified History 10:00pm Britain's Lost Masterpieces 11:00pm The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons 12:00am Lost Kingdoms of South America 1:00am The Last Explorers Archaeologist and writer Neil Oliver follows in the footsteps of four Scottish explorers. 2:00am Scotland's Vital Spark: The Clyde Puffer 3:00am Rosslyn Chapel: A Treasure in Stone

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7:00am Man About the House 7:25am On the Buses 7:50am Heartbeat 8:50am Where the Heart is 9:50am Wild at Heart 10:45am Judge Judy 11:10am Judge Judy 11:35am Judge Judy 12:05pm Murder, She Wrote 1:00pm The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:10pm Wild at Heart 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm You’re Only Young Twice 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Law and Order: UK Crime drama based on the hit US series Law and Order. 12:00am Life of Crime 1:05am Wycliffe Drama series about a Cornish police detective. 2:10am Law and Order: UK

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Girl on the Edge Sisters Extraction Black Mass Compelling crime drama starring Johnny Depp as notorious Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger. Extraction The 5th Wave Sisters Black Mass Compelling crime drama starring Johnny Depp as notorious Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger. Colt .45 Continuum Julia A Promise Rebecca Hall stars as a married woman who falls for her ailing husband’s young protégé.

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Super League Gold Super League Gold WWE Experience The Premier League Years Football Football The Premier League Years Cricket South Africa host Australia in the fifth and final ODI in the series at Newlands in Cape Town. Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs An in-depth look at one of Seb Coe’s finest moments. Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Football Football Football Football Football Football’s Greatest A profile of Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta.

Football Football Football Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Cricket Football Premier League Legends Series profiling some of the greatest players to grace the Premier League. Football Barclays Premier League World Wc Qualifiers Round Up Cricket Cricket Day five of the third Test as India host New Zealand at Holkar Stadium in Indore. Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket

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Find your balance Sally Trotman www.sallytrotman.com Sally Trotman is a qualified Counsellor who works with Astrology, Numerology and the Tarot. Each month she will deliver the forecast as an intuitive tool to aid increased self awareness.

WELCOME to your Astrological Forecast! How can you create more balance in your life this month? Read on to discover what October has in store for you and how you can make the most of the month ahead... Astrology: Find your balance Sun in Libra: The sign of Libra encourages you to be fair this month, with yourself and with others. In order to be fair you must assess people and situations from all angles and judge impartially. When you balance justice with compassion, you will be able to exercise fairness. Often we judge others based on what they say and do. This month keep an open mind and heart. Listen to your inner wisdom as you talk to others, and ask yourself how you can be more useful to your friends and family. As always, your primary relationship is with yourself. Quieten your inner critic and communicate with yourself in a more loving and compassionate way. As a result

you will feel better about yourself and will have much more to give. Moon time : October begins with the new moon in Libra, which is an air sign. Talk honestly with those close to you this month. Truth has a resonance that causes others to trust you intuitively. Speak from your heart and focus on the good and positive. The outcomes of your discussions will reflect this. Communication works both ways, so be truly present when listening. This will improve all your relationships. Be mindful of what you say and speak wisely. Let go of gossip and negativity. Instead chose inspiration and honesty and watch as your relationships blossom. On October 16 the full moon is in the sign of Aries. Use the fiery energy of this moon to give you the motivation to pursue your goals. When you have decided on your goal, picture the outcome in as much detail as possible. Positive focused thoughts, combined with conviction and passion, are an unstoppable force. Remember though to enjoy the journey, as this is where the most joy and gratitude can be found. Numerology: What inspires you? October is a number one month. Con-

nect with your inner wisdom this month and know that real power is not given but comes from a place of deep knowing within your being. When you truly know what you want, you will easily attract everything you need to bring your desires to fruition. By empowering yourself to live your truth, you will inspire others to do the same. Remain centred by practising a daily routine such as Meditation, Yoga, walking or some other activity, which helps you to quieten your mind. From this point of stillness you will find clarity and courage to act on your inspiration. The Tarot: Expect the best! The Wheel of Fortune: In the Major Arcana Tarot deck the 10th card is the wheel of fortune. In order to make the most of the opportunities which lie ahead for you this month, expect the best! Expectancy is a powerful quality that will help you to create a positive outcome. It enables your intentions and beliefs to manifest. Your focus can be positive or negative so ensure your thoughts

remain optimistic. Align your imagination, words, feelings and actions with the result you desire. Then detach and accept, knowing that the outcome will be right for you. Your personalised forecast! Would you like to become clearer and more confident about your direction in all areas of your life? Sally offers Astrology, Numerology and Tarot Readings via Skype to help you understand your relationships, work direction, health and much more. Email at sally.trotman@btinternet.com or visit http://www.sallytrotman.com/ to book your appointment today.

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We’re builders trying to be waiters ONE can only applaud Malaga Town Hall for the new Gran Hotel Miramar and the proposed port based 34-storey hotel potentially funded by Qatari investors. Hotels of these standards ‘could’ be the equal of any hotel in Madrid, Barcelona or further afield, and I for one cannot wait to have a luxury city break in one of these hotels even though we only live half an hour away. What I do worry about are the people that are going to staff these places. I find to my regret that many of the hotels and restaurants in Malaga and on the coast still have employees that are very much of the ‘dame y dime’ school of service that will just not do in such spectacular hotels. As a Malagueño friend of mine who is a sales rep in the city selling ‘embutidos’ said, five years ago we were all builders and now we are trying to be waiters! Best of luck to these projects and here’s to hoping that my scepticism is proved unfounded. Robert

Cyclist anger I READ with interest the article in Issue 1630 on the rules that govern cyclists. I have been waiting a long time for these issues to be clarified. I have asked people on many occasions why they proceed the wrong way down a one way street. I have been told to get a life and only this week called a tosser. I have on two occasions nearly been run down from behind and told to watch where I was walking. I live near Quesada, where Calle Los Arcos is rampant daily with such law breakers. This particular street is dangerous enough with motorists parking on both sides outside the old Post Office. Perhaps we might see some action by the Local Police? Philip

Fuengirola fightback REGARDING the ‘Tourist Prevention Police in Fuengirola’ letter from Stuart last week, who was complaining, in extremely rude language, that police had moved on a ‘two piece band’ who were playing in the port area, watched he said “by 200 people.” The port area has many bars thus each has a

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Witless water wasters I CANNOT understand the mentality of people of all nationalities who live in a semi-desert region in one of the worst droughts for many years and who still think a good way to use water is to a) fill their swimming pools with a hosepipe and b) wash down their patios, terraces, windows and cars with a hosepipe. A hosepipe ban should be made across the region during such times as these and anyone caught using one should be fined on the spot. Also anyone without a valid annual receipt for a tanker of water to fill their pools should be fined double the cost of a tanker load on the spot for a first offence and then face prison if they persist in

very small area which they are licensed, and pay taxes, to use. Two hundred people would have swamped the area. I understand from enquiries I made the police are often called by bar owners to that area to move on the unlicensed performers when they attract too large a crowd. Far from interfering with the facilities which visitors might enjoy, the police were ensuring bylaws were enforced and complaints from bar owners were respected. We residents of Fuengirola are very proud of our very well kept, law-abiding town, which is enjoyed in safety by an increasing number of visitors, both music loving and others seeking more tranquil surroundings, whilst enjoying sitting by the sea. Elaine

doing so. Yes, they pay for it with their water bills but it is the quantity they use solely for personal pleasure in such times which causes a problem. Car washes are quick and cheap with only the minimum of water being used and what’s wrong with cleaning windows the old fashioned way with a bucket, a proprietary window cleaner or a steam cleaner? As for washing patios and terraces down why not use a brush or vacuum them? It’s quick and easy. Please stop and think before you turn on the tap - don’t take water for granted in such a cavalier way - it is the one thing we all need to survive. Jen, Almeria

Overseas pensioners IN response to the letter from Jan in Murcia in Issue no 1630. We, like many pensioners abroad, chose this lifestyle as we wanted to spend the rest of our lives in the sunshine and have a more active and better quality of life. The majority of pensioners in UK have this same choice to ‘up sticks and leave.’ Unfortunately the referendum was not a fair and democratic vote as a good many pensioners living abroad were not allowed to vote. How different the result might have been! I don’t think Mrs Middleton is self-

ish, she’s just concerned about her future, as are a good many. How would you feel if, through no fault of your own, you were told you had to leave Britain even though you had nowhere else to live? Printed in this newspaper is an article regarding pensioners having to return to UK due to Brexit, “the strain it would place on the NHS, social housing and other social benefits, should not be underestimated. Every overseas pensioner saves the UK government on average £1,575 per year because of NHS and benefit savings.” And there are thousands of overseas pensioners! No one knows what the outcome of Brexit will be. Only time will tell. Pat, San Fulgencio

Growing old disgracefully! ONE of the reasons I wanted to leave the EU was because of the lack of democracy and the power of a nonelected EU commission. However it seems there is no change. We now seem to be in a very similar situation with a non-elected prime minister. Theresa May was barely competent as home secretary tinkering with things and making change for the sake of change, rather than the need for change. Now here she is with a mandate from the Tory Party faithful and the pro-out campaigners, not necessarily representative of the view from the majority of people of the UK. I have been speaking to lots of people with a variety of political affiliations and it appears to be very likely Theresa May would not be the people’s choice. Corbyn is totally unelectable and has no chance of winning a general election so why not have one now and let the people decide who they want as prime minister? Yanto

Subtle slavery WHEN you think about it, western nations are bringing in uneducated, poor immigrants who will never integrate in western society. This is the same as modern slavery! With no language, skills or education and no prospects of having any, they are destined to be slaves. Working for poverty wages, if they can get a job. Or being used by controlling gangs in their own society under Sharia law. Kept virtual prisoners and trapped in ghettos. I can see future history telling the tales of the bringing in of economic slaves who were used to oil the gears of a failing ageing population and to work as domestic slaves for starvation wages. Viv

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in history 28 BC - The Temple of Apollo is dedicated on the Palatine Hill in Rome. 1470 - Henry VI of England is restored to the throne. 1492 - Italian explorer Christopher Columbus arrived on an island in the Bahamas, believing he had reached East Asia, and claimed the land for Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. 1536 - William Tyndale, the English translator of the New Testament, was strangled and burned at the stake for heresy in Vilvoorde, France. 1537 - Edward VI, the only son of Henry VIII by his third wife Jane Seymour was born. 1547 - Miguel de Cervantes was baptised in Alcala de Henares. 1609 - Three Blind Mice, believed to be the earliest printed secular song, was published in London. 1727 - George II of England was crowned. 1731 - English physicist Henry Cavendish, who measured the density and mass of the Earth, was born. 1760 - Austrian and Russian troops entered Berlin and began burning buildings and looting. 1779 - The Luddite riots began in Manchester in reaction to machinery for spinning cotton being installed. 1847 - Charlotte Brontë’s novel Jane Eyre was published in London under the pseudonym Currer Bell. 1940 - The dome of St Paul’s Cathedral in London was hit by a bomb dropped by the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain. 1940 - John Lennon, The Beatles member, was born. 1949 - East Germany was created less than five months after Great Britain, the US and France established the Federal Republic of Germany in West Germany. 1984 - The Provisional Irish Republican Army set off a bomb at the Grand Hotel in Brighton in an unsuccessful attempt to kill British PM Margaret Thatcher, killing five and injuring 31.

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Directed by: Taika Waititi Starring: Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rachel House, Rima Te Wiata Raised on hip-hop and foster care, defiant city kid Ricky gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside in this road comedy come rousing adventure story. He quickly finds himself at home with his new foster family: the loving Aunt Bella, the cantankerous Uncle Hec, and dog Tupac. When a tragedy strikes that threatens to ship Ricky to another home, both he and Hec go on the run in the bush. As a national manhunt ensues, the newly branded outlaws must face their options: go out in a blaze of glory or overcome their differences and survive as a family.

Judit Mascó, Model and TV Host, October 12

First appeared on TV in an advert at 13, she signed up to a modelling agency and travelled the world for five years before moving over to Spanish TV as a presenter.

Gerry Adams, Politician, October 6, 68 Controversial Northern Irish politician who was allegedly linked for many years with the IRA and at one time when a non-sitting MP, whenever he appeared on British TV news, an actor was used as a voice over. Now the president of Sinn Féin, he has rejected violence. Simon Cowell, Producer, October 7, 57 Former record producer and now creator of incredibly successful TV programmes the X-Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, both of which have conquered TV throughout the world, he is also a director of Sony Music in the UK and has worked with a number of famous names in music. Matt Damon, Actor, October 8, 46 American heart throb actor who has starred in any number of movies but is yet to win an acting Oscar although he did win one as scriptwriter for 1998 film Good Will Hunting in which he also starred. He is married and has four children. David Cameron, Former Politician, October 9, 50 The youngest prime minister for 200 years, he led a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats from 2010 until 2015 and then formed a Conservative government before resigning in 2016 following the result of the Brexit referendum. Chris Tarrant, TV Presenter, October 10, 70 Originally a teacher, he gave that up to become a newsreader and then found national fame as one of the founders of the children’s programme TISWAS which was watched by just as many adults. From there he became a DJ and presenter of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? which made him one.

Unscramble the name of a famous Irish novelist and philosopher: HORRID MUSIC FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: LEANING TOWER OF PISA, IRIS MURDOCH

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Just Joking A man was walking down the streets of Washington DC one night. All of a sudden a mugger sticks a gun in his ribs and says. “Give me all your money!” He replied, “Do you realise I am an important member of congress?” The robber said, “In that case give me all my money!”

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

CLOSER INSANE INTERN JIGSAW LACUNA REGENT REOPEN RETAIN (10) RETIRE RETORT

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1 Brutal, 2 Enable, 3 Bateau, 4 Hereby, 5 Pellet, 6 Hoarse, 7 Freest, 8 Ghetto, 9 Deface, 10 Specie, 11 Sleigh, 12 Neater, 13 Chisel, 14 Deceit, 15 Grille, 16 Excuse, 17 Gazing, 18 Usable, 19 Bridge

YOUR STARS SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) This is a week to let yourself be heard. Be it writing letters, sending emails, making phone calls or making conversation, you must express yourself. Being honest and outspoken need not mean upsetting people. Think of the way that a child gets its point over. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Having problems with that new computer? Fallen foul of the new mobile phone? That wouldn’t be surprising this week. As you are prone to mistakes and misunderstandings, try not to tackle anything vital. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) You are in for a bit of a bumpy ride this week. Some things will go well but other outcomes can be quirky. People change their minds, technology doesn't work, phone calls don't come. Be assured, however, that if you keep your sense of the absurd it could all be quite amusing. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) When it comes to throwing wobblers, please don't. It is so important this week to stay cool and unruffled. Change nothing that you can avoid changing.

LIBRA

(September 24 - October 23)

This is an important week for both your physical health and your mental wellbeing. Because of things beyond your control, you may have let your diet or exercise slip. Having sorted out any problems that side-tracked you, there is a need to be particularly strong.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) This month, there is much to be celebrated. So much has happened in the latter part of the year. Certainly, congratulations are in order. When you have made such an effort and are rewarded for it, satisfaction is high. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) The importance of making the right choices is clear to you. Where to begin seems to be a sticking point. Starting by taking away the things you really do not want is essential. Be practical and logical. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Although you have the feeling that younger members of the family are not interested in your point of view, this is far off the mark. They, in their inexperience, may not know how best to approach you in this regard. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The prospect of travel sets you thinking. Have you been spending too much time

considering others? Should you take steps now to get time alone then these plans cannot be changed. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) With the best will in the world it is only possible to spend money once. We are all guilty of trying to get over this truth, but it never works. Have patience when looking to improve your possessions. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Going over old ground is counterproductive. There is nothing to be gained from repeating methods that did not work in the past. If it is not possible to find a fresh approach then seek the opinions of others. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Getting together with others to entertain is sure to be successful after the 26th. Before that there may be some irritations, particularly with people who refuse to be positive and make decisions. Those moving house or going on a journey need a lot of patience, and forward planning is essential.

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10-Star Quiz SPACE PROBES October 4 to 10 (2016) is World Space Week 1. Developed concurrently with Stanley Kubrick’s film version and published after the release of the film, who was the author of the 1968 science fiction novel ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’? 2. Established in 1958 as an independent agency of the US government responsible for aviation and spaceflight, what does the abbreviation NASA stand for? 3. ‘I’m The Urban Spaceman’ was a UK Top Five hit single for which ‘surreal’ pop group in November 1968? 4. In astronomy, what name is given to a region of space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape? 5. In which year did the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin become the first human to journey into outer space? 6. Meaning ‘barker’ in Russian, what was the name of the Soviet space dog who, in November 1957 became one of the first animals in space and the first animal to orbit the Earth? 7. What is the name of the British chemist who, in 1991, became the first British astronaut and the first woman to visit the Mir space station? 8. What space first was achieved on March 18, 1965 by the Soviet cosmonaut Alexey Leonov? 9. Which 1979 British-American science-fiction horror film was promoted by the tagline ‘In space no one can hear you scream’? 10. Which TV variety show featured the recurring sketch ‘Pigs in Space,’ a parody of science fiction programmes like ‘Star Trek’? Not a lot of people know that… the Kármán line (or Karman line) lies at an altitude of 100 kilometres (62 miles) above the Earth’s sea level and commonly represents the boundary between the Earth’s atmosphere and outer space. In theory if you could drive your car upwards, you could be in space in less than hour. 1. Arthur C CLARKE, 2. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION, 3. BONZO DOG DOO-DAH BAND (also known as the BONZO DOG BAND or THE BONZOS), 4. BLACK HOLE, 5. 1961 (April 12), 6. LAIKA, 7. Dr Helen SHARMAN, 8. SPACE WALK or EXTRA VEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA), 9. ALIEN, 10. THE MUPPET SHOW

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

TARGET: • Average: 25 • Good: 35 • Very good: 50 • Excellent: 64

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION gelt, gent, gift, gilt, glen, ling, nigh, ting, eight, feign, fight, fling, genii, glint, hinge, ingle, legit, light, neigh, night, thegn, thing, tinge, feting, filing, flight, hieing, ignite, length, tiling, tingle, felting, hefting, lifting, lighten, lignite, nightie, NIGHTLIFE

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Across 1 Former lover modelled in the open (7) 5 Today I join the EU and say farewell to the French (5) 8 Do come back to Spain for a poem (3) 9 Forgive for breaking axe on tree (9) 10 Waste second tablet (5) 11 Exhibit a fast train (7) 12 Finishes ahead of crazy beast (5) 14 Earliest evergreen found by holy man (5) 19 Priest is around a power plant (7) 21 Wait to start a tennis match (5) 22 Block news to all by mistake (9) 23 Expert in bracelets (3) 24 Court orders corsets (5) 25 Kindly get pudding for heartless lady (7) Down 1 Self-love in San Diego is mutual (6) 2 Accurate summary at the end of June (7) 3 She will be a hard case (5) 4 Goes on and on about one in doctor's (6) 5 Had pile repaired for a London theatre (7) 6 The brigand, needing no introduction, is very angry (5) 7 Use any doctor if anxious (6) 13 Del Boy's family have no registered Rolls (7) 15 Helper raves about centre of fountain (7) 16 Judge ways to make appointments (6) 17 Really fears what head of department studies (6)

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1 Sinks, 4 Admirer, 8 Ingredients, 9 Turnover, 10 Heat, 12 Brandy, 13 Voices, 16 Area, 18 Brisbane, 21 Greengrocer, 22 Endless, 23 Earns. Down: 1 Shift, 2 Nigeria, 3 Steroids, 4 Abides, 5 Mint, 6 Rosie, 7 Rebates, 11 Construe, 12 Bramble, 14 Chaucer, 15 Trunks, 17 Edged, 19 Earls, 20 Gene.

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18 In this place some youngsters start religious dissent (6) 20 A halo used as a greeting (5) 21 Explain Costa del Sol vegetable smuggling (5)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents S and 16 represents M, so fill in S every time the figure 3 appears and M every time the figure 16 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 Not often (6) 3 Fasten together (6) 8 Comprehend completely (7) 10 Lag behind (5) 11 Expenses (5) 12 Absence of sound (7) 13 Conceals (5) 15 Containing nothing (5) 20 Watch (7) 22 Coach (5) 24 Gain knowledge (5) 25 Make good (7) 26 Obligations (6) 27 Law-abiding (6)

Down 1 Rigidly accurate (6) 2 Shows the way (5) 4 Whole amount (5) 5 Opposed to (7) 6 Assisted (6) 7 Compact (5) 9 Edition (5) 14 Immediate (7) 16 Legendary tales (5) 17 Made less hot (6) 18 Very tired (5) 19 Clothe with insignia of office (6) 21 Kitchen appliance (5) 23 At a higher position than (5)

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

1 Simple, 3 Useful, 8 Largest, 10 Rules, 11 Maybe, 12 Approve, 13 Hurts, 15 Cross, 20 Examine, 22 Begin, 24 Raise, 25 Sunrise, 26 Humble, 27 Sweets.

Down: 1 Solemn, 2 Marry, 4 Scrap, 5 Follows, 6 Listen, 7 Steam, 9 Event, 14 Uranium, 16 Robin, 17 Search, 18 Least, 19 Enters, 21 Ideal, 23 Guide.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Lavadero, 7 Coins, 8 Traje, 10 Scab, 11 Roer, 14 Opaco, 15 Abajo, 16 Profesor. Down: 2 Ahijada, 3 Also, 4 Este, 5 Beetroot, 6 Scissors, 9 Avocado, 12 Topo, 13 Gate.

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Across 1 Nightmare (9) 7 Juez (5) 8 Cockerel (5) 9 Radiación (9) 13 Acordar (5) 15 Only (5) 16 Great grandfather (9)

Down 1 Straw (agriculture ) (4) 2 Cider (5) 3 Sixteen (9) 4 Bombilla (5,4) 5 Todo (en su totalidad) (3) 6 Cuervo (4) 10 Aceituna (5) 11 Bebé (4) 12 Well (for water) (4) 14 Costilla (3)

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1 - Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 - 28 million Artist: Eagles The band already had enough hits under its belt by 1976 to release this album way before rock classic ‘Hotel California’ had even been released. The songs are skillfully produced to the point where it’s impossible to tune them out. Many bands have imitated their style over the years, but true music aficionados are aware that the Eagles were the original ground breakers. Best songs: ‘Lyin’ Eyes,’ ‘DesperaEAGLES: The original ground breakers. do,’ ‘Take It Easy’ 2 - Thriller - 26 million Heaven,’ which tops most ‘Best Rock Artist: Michael Jackson Songs of All Time’ lists, has become This 1982 album won eight Grammys iconic among rock tunes. and spawned seven Top 10 singles. This Best songs: ‘Stairway to Heaven,’ wasn’t Jackson’s first solo effort, but it ‘Black Dog,’ ‘Rock and Roll’ was the one that elevated him to the sta5 - Greatest Hits Vol I & II tus of ‘King of pop.’ The ground-break- 21 million ing music videos that accompanied the Artist: Billy Joel singles practically launched MTV. Billy Joel’s 1985 album compiles his Best songs: ‘Thriller,’ ‘Billie Jean,’ ‘Beat greatest successes of the ‘70s and early It’ ‘80s, combining rock ‘n’ roll rhythms, 3 - The Wall romantic ballads and hymns to happi- 23 million ness. These are true classics; it’s no Artist: Pink Floyd wonder Billy Joel has sold so many Instead of a simple collection of songs, copies. the 1979 album tells the story of Pink Best songs: ‘Uptown Girl,’ ‘Piano Man,’ Floyd’s songwriter and founder, Roger ‘New York State of Mind’ Waters. It is a tale of desperation, loneli6 - Back In Black ness, alienation, and drugs. The songs - 19 million portray these emotions so vividly that a Artist: AC/DC cult motion picture based on the album AC/DC fans believed the loss of Bon was released in 1982. Scott was the end of an era. After Scott’s Best songs: ‘Another Brick In The Wall death, Brian Johnson joined and helped (Parts 1, 2 & 3),’ ‘Comfortably Numb,’ the Australian band break into the main‘Hey You’ stream. Back In Black achieved this in 4 - Led Zeppelin IV 1980 with its catchy style. This album - 22 million came at the right time, as it was exactly Artist: Led Zeppelin what fans were looking for. This album propelled Led Zeppelin to Best songs: ‘You Shook Me All Night the status of demigods. Harbouring a Long,’ ‘Hells Bells,’ ‘Back in Black’ medieval theme, rockers Jimmy Page 7 - The White Album and Robert Plant combined hard rock - 19 million and blues. Fans loved it and this is the Artist: The Beatles album for which the British band is most The official name of this record is ‘The famous. The timeless ‘Stairway to Beatles’ but most people refer to it as

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‘The White Album’ because of its plain white cover. After three long years in the studio it was finally released in 1968 and pushed rock ‘n’ roll to places it had never been before. Best songs: ‘Helter Skelter,’ ‘Back In The USSR,’ ‘Revolution 1’ 8 - Come On Over - 19 million Artist: Shania Twain This was the third album from the Canadian star. She started to get known for her country music but as she grew in popularity it was obvious that she had also struck a chord with mainstream audiences. Released in 1997, Come On Over was an instant hit. It fused country and pop, and made sure to use Twain’s sexiness to its full advantage. Best songs: ‘Man! I Feel Like A Woman,’ ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much,’ ‘You’re Still The One’ 9 - Rumours - 18 million Artist: Fleetwood Mac Release in 1977, when America was in a transition phase. The hippie movement was dying out, as was the widespread tendency to revolt against the establishment. Still, the era of über commercialism that would soon follow hadn’t started yet. Fleetwood Mac transcended all this. They had moved away from blues and fashioned with this album an ode to love that still wasn’t too ‘pop.’ Best songs:’Don’t Stop,’ ‘Dreams,’ ‘Go Your Own Way’ 10 - The Bodyguard [Soundtrack] - 17 million copies Released in 1992, it’s the soundtrack to the blockbuster romantic thriller starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. Whitney only sings on half the tracks, but it’s her songs that sold the album. Best songs: ≠ ‘I Will Always Love You,’ ‘I Have Nothing,’ ‘I’m Every Woman’

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

THE PSOE secretary general Pedro Sanchez wanted primaries to underpin his leadership. Theoretically that gave him time to prepare his third election campaign and the socialists’ third election defeat. Instead the Federal Committee voted against his proposal for a party conference and after 11 hours of tug of war he resigned. Just like that. Removing Pedro Sanchez from the PSOE party leadership should help Mariano Rajoy form a minority Partido Popular government, the only sensible option after two inconclusive general elections. It was also the only way to prevent the PSOE from imploding after a third election defeat. Meanwhile, Sanchez prepares for the last laugh, eternally reminding the party and fickle supporters that the PSOE put Rajoy back into power. Critics could instead remind Sanchez that this occurred only because his unconvincing leadership

Matter of choice PEDRO SANCHEZ is a salutary example of what happens when signed-up members of a political party choose its leader. Appealing to the grass roots does not necessarily appeal to the floating voters who decide the outcome of general elections. Before the Madrid bloodshed, Andalucia’s regional president Susana Diaz declared that the party belongs to all PSOE voters, not just the card-carriers. Or, as someone else put it, squaddies don’t select the generals.

earned the PSOE just 85 seats in the June election and a rout in the recent regional polls. And no one’s laughing.

Default position PEDRO SANCHEZ became a Madrid city councillor after the 2003 municipal elections when someone vacated their seat. He became an MP in the national parliament in 2009 because someone vacated their seat. He failed to get into parliament again in 2011, but hang on: someone vacated their seat and he was an MP again.

As the first name on the PSOE’s list of candidates in the December and June general elections Sanchez had the equivalent of a safe seat and managed to get elected. Says it all, really.

Losing streak SANCHEZ was right on many counts. Mariano Rajoy does not deserve to govern after tacitly or negligently permitting corruption and introducing spending cuts that affected those leastequipped to survive them. But being right does not automatically win votes and being wrong, as Rajoy has demonstrated, does not necessarily lose them.

PEDRO SANCHEZ: Has resigned.

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Early screening helps you to protect yourself OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Medcare British GP practice on the Costa Blanca is doing its bit by providing subsidised mammograms. Throughout the month, Medcare is offering mammograms at the special price of €65, which is less than half the usual price. Medcare GP, Dr Najma Hussain said: “Too many women are dying from breast cancer, yet if caught early, before the cancer has spread, treatments can be very effective. Mammograms can detect cancer before any physical symptoms appear and remain the best way to diagnose breast cancer at the earliest stage, therefore saving lives.” Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, affecting around 50,000 women each year.

Thanks to screening, research and better treatments, more than 80 per cent of women with breast cancer are still alive five years after diagnosis. Yet, about 11,500 women and 80 men die from the disease each year. Many of these deaths could be avoided with earlier diagnosis. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is supported by all the major breast cancer charities. There are many ways to support the event, from fundraising to wearing pink to show your support on ’Wear It Pink Day’ on October 21, and of course, you can mark it by protecting yourself with a mammogram. Cervical cancer is the second most common female cancer, and Medcare GP clinics in Benijofar and Alfaz del Pi are urging

women to come forward for cervical smear tests as well as mammograms. Almost 2,000 lives are saved every year in the UK by the cervical screening programme, yet many more deaths could be prevented if all women attended their screening appointments. As with breast cancer, cervical cancer responds well to treatment if caught early. If it goes undiagnosed for too long it is a killer. Dr Hussain said: “Cervical screening is so successful it can actually detect abnormal cells even before they become malignant. It is a simple test, yet many women are missing out.” Dr Hussain also expresses concern for the many British expats living in Spain who are not being screened for cervical

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More spots, less wrinkles SUFFERING from acne can be pretty miserable, especially during those difficult adolescent years, but sufferers can take heart that come middle age they may be the envy of their peers. British research has revealed that acne sufferers’ cells have built-in protection against ageing that is likely to keep them looking younger later in life. A team from King’s College London studied tiny structures called telomeres; caps on the ends of chromosomes that protect the DNA in them from damage. Thought of as tiny biological clocks, telomeres get shorter during the ageing process and eventually become so short that cells die. Studies have found men and women with long telomeres tend to be biologically younger than those of the same age but with shorter ones and these telomeres were significantly longer in those who had a spotty adolescence. The King’s College study

ACNE SUFFERERS: Have built-in protection against ageing. measured the telomeres in the white blood cells of more than 1,200 twins, a quarter of whom had suffered from acne. The team hope that by

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Donor sign up exceeds target SINCE 2013 and the launch of the National Plan, the Spanish Registry of Bone Marrow Donors (REDMO) has exceeded 200,000 donors one year ahead of schedule and will close 2016 with a quarter of a million donors. There are around 120 new donors a day who also automatically go onto the World Register, where they are available to any patient in the world. This has helped a donor be found for patients within an average of 33 days in 90 per cent of cases. Acute Leukaemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma are the main diseases that may benefit from a bone marrow transplant. In Spain each year around 5,000 people are diagnosed with acute Leukaemia and around 7,000 with lymphoma. Leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer and in many of these cases, bone marrow transplantation is the only hope as it replaces diseased cells with healthy cells from a donor. But how can you become

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. POOR posture results from certain muscles tightening up or shortening while others lengthen and become weak, which often occurs as a result of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily activities. There are different factors which can impact on posture, and these include occupational activities and biomechanical factors such as force and repetition. Workers who have higher job stress are more likely to develop neck and shoulder symptoms. BONE MARROW: A transplant is often the only hope for childhood Leukaemia patients. a bone marrow donor? The National Transplant Organisation establishes a series of requirements to ensure maximum success. Donors have to be aged between 18 and 55 (although people on the register can be

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What long and shortterm effects can an incorrect posture have? Cor r ect si t t i ng and walking posture is essential in keeping our spine and other joints healthy. In fact, adopting an incorrect posture can cause pr obl em s i n bot h t he short and long-term. It can start with backaches and muscle spasms but over t i m e can devel op into much more severe disorders such as hernias and slipped discs.

t hi s. I t i s al so r ecom m ended t o m ove your l egs r egul ar l y and t o stand up often to stretch both the back and legs.

What posture is recom m ended f or of f i ce workers who sit for excessive periods of time? Office workers or peopl e who ar e si t t i ng f or l ong per i ods of t i m e must maintain a posture in which the back is as straight as possible, if possible, with a proper chair that helps support

Can poor posture be associated with older people taking falls? Older people lose muscle mass and tone so this of t en causes t hem t o have a bad sitting posture, causing back probl em s. I n advanced and sever e cases t hi s can cause the elderly to have frequent falls.

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Ride a roller coaster to pass kidney stones RIDING a roller coaster could be the most pain-free and cost-efficient way to pass kidney stones. That’s a c c o r d i n g t o a tea m at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, who rode Disney World’s top rides 60 times to test their theory. They rode three roller coasters 60 times in a row with a model kidney and thr e e d i ff e r e n t siz e d k id n ey stones to see if it helped to stimulate passing kidney stones. By the end, they concluded it did. Independent of kidney stone volume and location, findings by the researchers showed sitting in the back of the roller coaster resulted in a pas sa g e r a t e o f 6 3 . 8 9 p e r c e n t compared to a passage rate of 16.67 when sat in the front seat of rides. The urologist behind the study s aid th a t t h e st u d y su p p o rts th e anecdotal evidence that a ride on a moderate-intensity roller coaster

could benefit some patients with small kidney stones. “Passing a kidney stone before it reaches an obstructive size can prevent surgeries and emergency room visits.”

THRILLING TREATMENT: Take a ride to get rid of kidney stones.

Fighting inflammation

NATURAL MEDICINES: To help combat inflammation. INFLAMMATION can strike almost any part of the body, and at any time. Fortunately there are herbs that help combat inflammation and reduce pain. Perhaps the simplest is black pepper, which contains piperine, an alkaloid that can suppress pain perception and inhibit arthritis development. Black pepper works in concert with turmeric, helping the

body digest the herb’s active component curcumin, a powerful anti-oxidant that reduces activity of two key enzymes believed to contribute to inflammation. If you are fond of spices then add cardamom, ginger and cayenne pepper to the mix. All possess potent anti-inflammatory properties. If you prefer a calmer ap-

proach, or get an unsettled stomach from too many spices, then you can also fight inflammation by including chamomile, aloe vera, green tea and pomegranate in your diet. Though herbal antidotes are no substitute for the advice of a good doctor, it’s certainly worth having a few of these natural medicines around the kitchen.

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Having a baby take its toll on mum and dad A NEW report has revealed that 35 per cent of UK parents were not prepared in the slightest for how hard having a baby would be. Almost half (49 per cent) said they felt shocked as they adjusted to their new lifestyle. The research was commissioned by toy company Little Tikes and quizzed 1,500 UK parents in their first year of parenting. The poll found the hardest part of being a parent is the constant tidying up (25 per cent) closely followed by bedtime issues, including the sleepless nights (22 per cent) and the battle to get the baby to sleep (14 per cent). Over a third admitted they only enjoyed being a parent ‘some of the time.’ However, on the flip side, the survey found the smallest things the most rewarding, with 38 per cent of respondents saying that seeing their little one smile was the most fulfilling

PEER PRESSURE: Makes people feel they need to be ‘perfect parents.’

feeling, giving it a happiness rating of 8.5 out of 10. Parents also said they spent around 2,263 hours holding their baby in the first year, which equates to over six hours a day. Almost three quarters (73 per cent) said that during the first year with a new baby they feel pressure from friends and family to be a ‘perfect’ parent and 66 per cent of parents said they regularly get annoyed with

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Three-parent baby born THE world’s first ‘three-parent baby’ has been born in Mexico. The baby boy was born using a revolutionary technique that combines the genes of three parents. He carries DNA from both his parents, but also a tiny piece of genetic code from a donor that avoided him inheriting a genetic condition from his Jordanian mother. The technique is controversial and was engineered by a US medical team who treated the mother and her husband in Mexico, where there are no laws to block the procedure. Embryologists believe this birth should fast-forward progress around the world.

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Remakes, why bother? Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I AM a movie buff. I love watching films and one of the reasons is because I was in the business for over 20 years. I started renting out videos in 1979 and opened my first shop in 1980, one of the first in London. So until 2001 when I retired, my main job was to watch and buy movies. You may wonder what this has got to do with me now being a grumpy old sod? Well I am glad you asked. This week I watched ‘The Magnificent Seven.’ Not the wonderful 1960 original with Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, etc., but a 2016 version which was terrible. By the way, before anyone tells me, I know the 1960 movie was a remake of the even more wonderful Akira Kurosawa 1954 movie ‘Seven Samurai’ which is a must watch. I digress, my point to film-makers is ‘Don’t do it!’ There has never been a remake better than the original. This version of ‘The Magnificent Seven’ is nowhere near the quality. Why do they do it? It’s such a cop out! There are thousands of original scripts out

there but the film companies like to play safe. They made a remake of Hitchcock’s ‘Pyscho’. It was absolute garbage. How could a studio boss in his right mind think it could possibly work? They even tried to remake ‘Willy Wonka’ putting Johnny Depp in the title role. How on earth can you ever, ever even consider trying to remake a movie with Gene Wilder as the star? It’s an insult to ….. well to the whole world actually. Whilst on the subject, some of the dross which is being turned out at the moment is beyond bad. In fact, they could not ever actually have been released, they must have escaped! I allowed Mrs S to choose a movie to watch as she doesn’t always like my choice and likes to go for the gentler option. She found a movie called ‘Weiner Dog’ which was advertised as a comedy. Well if I tell you it was as funny as a smack in the mouth and just so nobody else has to suffer it I’m going to tell you how it ends. The beautiful little sausage dog gets run over and squashed by a truck, then two cars and then another truck!!! Laughing hysterically? ... my arse! She’s now banned from choosing. I once walked out in the middle of a movie it was so bad. ‘So?’ you might ask. ‘What’s the big deal? Many people have done that.’ Well I was in my house at the time! Mikesenker@gmail.com if you want to comment.

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Speed detectors 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.

MONITORING DEVICES: There are five types currently in use. NEWS about new radar speed detectors being carried on police motorbikes has caused confusion and speculation about the radars. The N332 Guardia Civil Traffico team are clearing up the confusion and said: “When we said the DGT has spent €1 million on new mobile cameras which can be carried by traffic police on their motorcycles, that sentence is entirely accurate.” They explained these cameras and radar detectors are not installed on the bikes, they are carried on them, allowing officers to set up temporary detection zones in any location. Some people believe they have seen cameras on the front of these new motorbikes but they are in fact lights which flash to advise a vehicle to stop. Other images have been posted in the media of hidden cameras inside a roof box on a car, but the Guardia Civil never hide cameras to catch speeding motorists: their aim is to slow traffic down to the legal and safe speed. In Spain, there are five types of monitoring devices currently in use: Fixed Cameras: Located on the road network they monitor vehicles as they pass, recording those who exceed the speed limit. Newer versions can also look for seatbelt

and mobile phone use. Mobile Radars: These have an operator and are often in unmarked Guardia Civil vehicles and marked cars belonging to traffic reinforcement groups, including the DGT. Fixed-section Radars: These devices operate over a fixed distance of road and monitor the average speed of the vehicle between two points using automatic number plate recognition technology. These devices are often considered to give a more realistic impression of the speed as the driver doesn’t usually react instantly when they see one. Red Light Cameras: This type of equipment takes a photograph if the vehicle failed to stop at a red light. Pegasus Equipped Helicopters: Pegasus is the name of the recording device fitted to most of the DGT traffic helicopters. Distinctive by their yellow and light blue colouring, these ‘eyes in the sky’ can catch offending motorists from a kilometre away and at a height of 300m, recording the average speed and vehicle characteristics. Across Spain, there are 800 fixed cameras, 16 fixed-section radars and six helicopters equipped with Pegasus.

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Is he interfering with post? MY question concerns postal mail delivery. A member of our Community of 20 units has taken it on himself to get the postman to put all the mail in his box and then, when he remembers, he distributes it to the other boxes. Sometimes he is away on holiday or in the UK and the mail is not distributed. Is this activity against the law? J.B. (Costa Blanca) INTERFERING with the delivery of the Spanish Postal Service is against the law. Correos is required to make every effort to deliver the mail to the person to whom it is addressed. So here we have a situa-

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tion where, probably with all good will, a person has asked the postman to put it all in one box. The person

committing the offence is the postman. He could lose his job if it is revealed. I suggest the Community members ask the person to tell the postman he should put each letter in the box of the person to whom it is addressed.

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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GREAT EVENING: Members enjoyed a barbecue.

The changing seasons By Keith Baker THE Calpe and District 41 Club’s September social was a well-attended barbecue at the home of Chairman David and Pauline Welpton. A total of 34 enjoyed the range of grilled meats and salads, as well

as the chairman’s excellent choice of wines. Members shared the cooking with Pauline. The conversation was so compelling that no one was tempted to try their hands at the outdoor games set up on the lawn. It was a great evening, and a perfect

way to mark the move from summer to autumn. 41 Club was established as a social forum for ex-members of the service organisation, Round Table. To find out more visit www.calpe41club.com. Use the Contact Us page to get in touch.

TWELVE teams will take part in ‘Euro 2016 Segway Polo’ in Denia this weekend. They will represent Germany, Sweden, Finland, the United Kingdom and Spain, plus there will be a mixed team representing the US and Barbados. More than 80 participants, chaperones and fans will be spending their time in the town, enjoying the event as well as the town itself, according to Mayor Vicent Grimalt. The event will take place on the Diego Mena football field, which will be divided into two for the occasion. On Friday, October 7, matches of eight minutes each will be played between 9am and 2pm,

and school students have been invited to spectate so that they become familiar with the sport. They will also have the opportunity to take part in other activities. There will be a raffle, with gifts donated by partner companies. On Saturday, October 8, matches will be played between 9am and 7pm, and the public is invited to spectate for free. There will also be a ‘Fun Zone’ around the stadium, where there will be exhibitors and activities. At noon a giant paella will be cooked. Finally, on Sunday, October 9, the competition will run from 10am to 6pm, with an awards ceremony at 7pm. All welcome.

Vouchers for the needy FOOD vouchers to the value of €2,000 have been presented to the Benitachell Department of Social Services by the Lions Club. In order to support the neediest in society, the club maintains its relationship with the council, which ensures Food Bank families have access to fresh food. The €50 vouchers can be redeemed at the Pepe la Sal supermarket.

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Special outing for some special cars By Keith Baker A TWO-DAY motoring treat was enjoyed by members of the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club Spain recently, and included two nights at the Parador Hotel in Albacete, a BBQ with music and dancing on the Sunday then on the Monday a visit to Lagunas de Ruidera. En route they were met by a police escort which took

them to a sleepy little town called Munera as guests of the mayor, where they displayed their cars in the town square. A total of 58 people in 28 beautiful Jaguars took part in the event, ranging from a brandnew F Pace to a replica D Type. To see more photos of this and other events held by the club, visit www.jec-spain.com

Two for one show ARTHOUSE is holding an exhibition celebrating two of its most prolific painters, Mary Roberts and Karen Williamson. The two artists complement each other beautifully. Both have taken inspiration from the figure and portraiture alongside flowers and landscapes, with the majority of the work in oils. Mary Roberts has had years of experience with a paint brush. In this exhibition she will be showcasing her oil paintings, but she is also a highly accomplished water colourist. Her collection includes figurative, portraiture and organic inspired pieces. She has a unique poetry to how she applies brush to canvas and this is apparent in all

of her subjects. In her latest work she is combining her natural talent for flower painting with her highly skilled portrait work with incredible results. Karen Williamson has been painting for around five years, and for four years at ArtHouse. Her work has developed at a fast pace, producing pieces of an extremely high skill level. She had a natural talent the moment she picked up a brush and has now become one of the strongest painters in the area. Her work is mainly inspired by dancers in movement which she captures with a luminescent and magical flow. Karen is also a highly skilled portrait artist working with

both brush and palette knife. The exhibition is to be held at ArtHouse Studio, 34A Calle Denia, Benidoleig, from October 17 to November 17, opening Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 5.30pm. ArtHouse has been running for eight years now. Classes are held five days a week, so not only will you be able to view the exhibition, you will be able to see Mary and Karen working alongside many other talented local artists. To learn more about ArtHouse, call Julia on 603 708 935 / 966 404 643 or visit w w w. a r t h o u s e o n l i n e . n e t where you can view paintings by the exhibiting artists as well as others in their online gallery.

Equestrian goods on sale IF you’re into horse-riding you’ll want to know about an Equestrian market at the Equestrian Centre of Calpe. It’ll be a great opportunity to buy second-hand equestrian equipment, from saddles to clothing, at great prices. Alternatively, if you have equipment to sell you can put up a stall for no charge (but bring your own table). Just call 676 008 213 to book. It takes place on Sunday, October 9, from 11am to 2pm.

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An opportunity for a masterclass By Keith Baker THE artist Pepe Azorin is to offer a drawing and painting ma s te rc la s s on Thurs da y October 13 at 5pm at l’Auditori de la Mediterrania, La N uc ia . C urre ntly the renowned artist has an exhibition c a lle d ‘A rre ls i Mans’ in la Sala Llevant de l’A uditori de La N uc ia , w hic h c a n be vis ite d for free until October 23. Interested parties should register at l’Auditori de la M e dite rra nia or c a ll 966 897 570. Registration is free, but places are limited. Pepe Azorin, who is from Altea, has a long career as a pa inte r, dra fts ma n a nd

A CHANCE: To learn from the master. sculptor. He has a degree in Fine Arts from the School of San Carlos de Valencia, and was a professor at the

University of Alicante for 37 years. He has exhibited his work all over the world.

In celebration mode BENIDORM will be celebrating Valencian Community Day (October 9) with several events, including a traditional market, theatre and music. Celebrations will be launched on Friday, O c tobe r 7 w ith the ope ning of the traditional market in Calle Martinez Alejos and Calle Gambo, with the Valencian musical ‘Festa Major’ starting at 9.30pm in Calle Gambo. It’s a lively comedy, and is free. On Saturday October 8, at 6.30pm, sixth gra de s tude nts from the A us ia s M a rc h school will present ‘La conquesta de Valen-

cia a l’any 1238,’ again in Calle Gambo. There will also be the family orientated ‘Holly Sound Festival’ at the Julio Iglesias Auditorium in Aiguera Park from 6pm to 10pm. The first 1,000 tickets for this will be priced at €6, and the remainder €8. On Sunday October 9, the day starts with an event in the Plaza del Castillo at 11 pm, where the ‘Ciutat de Benidorm’ will be pres e nte d, fol l owed by t he queens of t he ‘Festes Majors.’ Finally, a concert by the M us ic a l U ni on wi l l t ake pl ace i n Cal l e Gambo at 7pm.

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Charity calendar FOLLOWING the success of the 2014 Biker Babe Calendar which sold out in two weeks, the decision was made by the committee of Free Spirits HD Harley Davidson Enthusiasts Club to produce the follow-up calendar with Bikes, Babes and a Bumper amount of money being raised for two local children’s charities. So from October 5, 600 Charity Biker Babe Calendars will go on sale at the cost of €10 per calendar, with all monies raised being equally divided between Make A Smile and the Gandia Preventorio Children’s Home. The unique nature of this calendar being the purchase of a calendar also enters you into a Christmas Draw with €600 worth of prizes on offer. Details of the list of distributors of the calendars are available at freespiritshd@gmail.com.

A fresh start A FOOTBALL team for the over 40’s has had a rethink. The Albircans (formerly Albir Vets) have decided to allow younger players to join them. They meet every Tuesday at 9pm, and new members are very welcome. If you would like to join them, email albirvets@hot mail.com.

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Plan and budget for improvements John Graham The property expert

IMPROVEMENTS can increase the value of your home and make daily life much more comfortable. Once you have decided to carry out some home improvements, normally the first room to get a makeover is the heart of the modern home, the kitchen. Many EWN readers will be planning ahead and will want improvements to be completed for end of the year celebrations, so no time to waste. There are many do’s and don’ts when it comes to carrying out improvements DIY or using professionals, so over the next few weeks I will be giving you more tips. For the full set, keep a copy of the property ar-

GOOD LIGHTING: Under wall units and on the ceiling brightens up small spaces. ticle each week. My top tips on kitchen improvements dos and don’ts: 1. If you intend to leave your cabinets in the same place. Don’t: throw out your old kitchen cabinets if they are in

good condition. Do: save money and time by fitting new cabinet doors, drawer fronts, handles and hinges. 2. If you have a small kitchen.

Don’t: use dark wall or floor colours or dark coloured work tops. Do: fit light coloured doors, light coloured window blinds and install lighting under your wall units and good lighting to

your ceiling to brighten up a small space. 3. Budget before you start improvements. Don’t: forget that moving electrical, plumbing, gas connections and walls, is expensive. Do: save money and try to design your new kitchen by placing new appliances and the new sink in the same place or as close as possible to existing connections. 4. Be safe when carrying out your home improvements. Don’t: DIY on electrical, gas or plumbing work. Do: employ professional tradesmen to carry out the work and have your annual safety inspection certificate for your home electrics and gas appliances, system and connections done at the same time. You should also have a fire blanket, extinguisher and first aid box in your kitchen.

5. Efficient recycling. Do: fit recycling bins next to your kitchen for paper, plastic, rubbish, light bulbs and old batteries. 6. If you have the space. Do: fit a breakfast bar and stools, it’s an ideal space for the children to snack and for dinner guests to enjoy a predinner drink. Don’t: knock down walls to make a breakfast bar unless a professional builder has checked you can do so safely, you may need to fit metal or concrete reinforced beams. 7. If you have a little extra left over in your budget. Do: give your kitchen a touch of luxury, add a wine cabinet, flat screen TV or quality coffee machine, every day will also be more fun. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveying Institute. Contact John by email gk.ipad@me.com.

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Big Sam’s villa London on the verge WITH a sterling 100 per cent victory record former England manager Sam Allardyce left the post by ‘mutual consent’ after he was caught up in an undercover sting operation orchestrated by the Daily Telegraph. His comments on ‘getting around’ third-party ownership rules, and willingness to take a €500,000 gig as a ‘keynote speaker’ for a fictitious Singapore-based consortium, were the final straw for the beleaguered FA. But Allardyce doubtless has an eye for a deal and runs a lucrative set of assets and directorships away from the game. Chief among them is his ‘refuge from the madness of football,’ a €1.75 million hillside villa on the Costa Blanca. It took two years for the former Bolton defender to get the home built but he described it as well worth the wait and denied claims it was named Casa St James after

BURST BUBBLE: London is one of the cities at risk.

HILLSIDE VILLA: A luxury asset for Sam to escape to. being paid for in 2007 by a multimillion pound severance deal from Newcastle. It does, however, have a sandstone sign nailed to the wall which welcomes visitors to ‘Big Sam’s Villa,’ allegedly stuck up by a cheeky builder.

With the obligatory outdoor pool, BBQ, white stone pillars and a Buddha statue, the Moraira property keeps Big Sam close to his sporting neighbours Chris Eubank and Terry Venables who have homes close by.

THE only real surprise is the word ‘second’. A ‘bubble index’ designed by banking leviathan UBS suggests London has the second most overvalued property market in the world. Only Vancouver is worse according to the Swiss bank, which notes an invasion of Chinese buyers has pushed the Canadian to the brink. Hong Kong, Munich, Stock-

Renovations Spanish style THE average Spaniard spends just north of €26,000 on remodelling their home and the vast majority stay well clear of bank loans in order to do so according to a global survey from Houzz. Most renovate their properties simply to make life better for their families and stay in the same neighbourhood but feel they’ve made a significant change.

Around one in 10 do so primarily as an investment and only 3 per cent rely on bank loans to make the expensive transformations. Bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchens are the most popular and expensive design priorities and around a third of the hefty budget is devoted to systemic essentials such as plumbing, heating and electrics.

Painting, skylights, terraces and walls make up most of the difference. The survey also found that Spain, the UK and Ireland have all seen big increases in the number of people drafting in professionals to get the job done. It comes as figures released for 2015 show that furniture sales in Spain have increased for the first time in seven years.

holm and Sydney have also been declared at serious risk of a property bubble burst by UBS economists who point to price hikes in excess of 50 per cent in just five years as symptomatic of the problem. In fact the report finds all the European cities analysed are vastly over-valued, with prices bearing little correlation to local economic condi-

tions and inflation rates. USB admit property bubbles can’t be proven until they burst but are adamant the situation is fragile for particularly overvalued markets. All it would take to tip a city over the edge would be a slight change in interest rates or international capital flow, which could happen any time in an increasingly volatile financial system.

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By Eleanor Hawkins WHILE some people love spiders and find their presence helps keep midges at bay, other are frightened of them or simply do not wish to share their homes with companions of the eightlegged variety. Using natural scent-based remedies and reducing the amount of enticing

In Mediterranean countries and countries like Australia, with similar lifestyles, drowning in swimming pools is - or was in the case of Australia - the second highest cause of accidental infant death. Most expats either know, or know of someone who has suffered this life-changing tragedy. In Spain about 100 families a year experience it. But just as alarming, for each fatality there are about 1,000 near-misses that require medical attention. That is 200,000 officially recorded incidents. Spain is now at the same stage

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Pain free and spider free hiding places about the home can often persuade spiders to go elsewhere. Strong scents repel spiders and essential oils commonly used for their fragrance can encourage them to stay away. Peppermint, tea-tree, lavender,

rose and cinnamon are scents arachnids are particularly averse to, so for a nice smelling, spider free zone, add 15 to 20 drops of oil to a bottle of water and spray about the house. Although not as nice, a 50-50 mix of

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drowning in their family pool, they are also allowing families to relax more, with the total peace of mind that they will never have to say to themselves “If only…” Tony and Richard are convinced their children will look back on swimming pools without safety fences with the same incredulity as we now look back on drivers and their passengers who chose not to wear their seat belts. For more information visit www.neaterpoolguardian.es or telephone 634 312 171.

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Pomegranate tree. By Graeme Tyrrell THE fruits of the trees of the Mediterranean garden are bountiful at this time of year. If you have some land to grow trees and vines there is a rich variety of fruit trees to grow here. Lack of rain in many areas over summer has meant that many trees fruits are smaller than usual this year, even when they were irrigated. Natural rainfall provides the best watering as it is richer in atmospheric nitrogen which evaporates or dissipates when

water is stored. F i g s , quinces, grapes, olives, persimmons, pistachios, prickly pears, walnuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, and pomegranates are all in their fruiting season now. Many temperate fruits such as peach and apple may also be grown in Spain in protected zones but they nearly always require consideration of environmental impacts on the plants that will demand more care to produce good fruit. If you want an easy to grow

fruit for your garden or even in a pot for your balcony or terrace, few are as hardy as a self pollinating pomegranate. The red pear shaped or lamp like flowers of the pomegranate are a treasure in themselves to be present in any garden, with the fruit being a bonus. To grow one, select a good, sweet, soft seeded variety, such as Mollar, or one recommended for your area as it is very important. Pomegranate fruit can be very tart if wilder varieties are grown and the fruit is usually smaller. Seeds can be soft or very hard by variety selection. To plant, it is best to prepare a large hole filled with compost and the original soil mixed together before setting out in the ground or for containers, a good potting mixture. Pomegranates need care with watering for the first year but when established they are very drought resistant. Pruning should be in winter after fruit has finished ripening and har-

vested. Remove the excess centre growth and shape to the form required, usually three to six main branches. Remember to remove the dried fruit to reduce the chance of pests and disease for the next season and cut away suckers at the base of the trunk. The fruit is really a berry and it is the seed sac or arils that are eaten or squeezed to obtain the juice. The fruit is very precise on harvest time. It will not ripen off the tree and should be picked when it has reached maturity but before it cracks. After picking, let the unopened fruit dry out a little as this will concentrate the sugars, making it sweeter. The fruitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leathery skin gave the ability to be transported easily and it was used by desert travellers as a food and water source in ancient days. The Spanish introduced it to America. We are fortunate to have a perfect climate to easily grow this fruit of paradise.

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Another auction is on at Decor Denia DECOR DENIA’S next sale is on October 27 at 5pm. Already consigned is a large collection of Spanish, British and International stamps and coins, silver, porcelain and an assortment of early post cards and decorative furnishings. The business is open daily Monday to Saturday from 10am till 2pm and is currently looking for a variety of good quality antiques and decorative arts to be incorporated into its next sale. Sales take place directly from the shop, at auction events or online. Recent sales attracted bidding from across Spain, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Norway, UK, USA and Russia. Clients are requested to consign entries early in October. In order to meet current local and international demand for sleek and contemporary furnishings, Decor Denia has a shipment of contemporary mid-century furniture arriving towards the end of October suitable for new builds and fashion orientated interiors. Speak to owners Philip or Mark for information and the arrival date. They require good quality entries to feed the growing demand for antiques, art, jewellery and quality furnishings. The consignment shop is open daily from 10am till 2pm but closed Sundays. Bring items directly or arrange a viewing. Tel: 645 310 470 or 629 649 259 www.decordenia.com

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MANY people think they’re being kind giving their dog freedom to bounce around the car, but actually dogs will feel much safer secured in a travel kennel, wearing a harness, on the floor of the car, or behind a dog guard. The National Canine Defence League urge dog owners to give the same attention they would give a small child when they travel, and always make sure that the dog is restrained in the rear of the car.

CANINE CRUISING: It’s dangerous for dogs to hang out the window. Dogs must get used to travelling in vehicles, so it’s best to get them used to it when they’re young. Don’t hold puppies on your lap, this trains the puppy

that this is the place to travel. As it gets bigger and is put in the back of the car it won’t like the idea. This results in barking and jumping and in turn owners

shouting and turning around, thus being unattentive to their driving. Many owners think it’s okay to let dogs hang their heads out of the window. This is dangerous and can cause health problems to the eyes and nose. Also, many dogs have jumped out of a travelling car through the window, resulting in death. In parts of Europe it’s an offence for dogs to be loose or unsecured and fines can be costly. A dog should not be left in a car during hot weather for more than a few minutes. Park in shaded areas but keep in mind the sun moves. Even with open windows the temperature can reach 35 degrees in a few minutes. Dogs can suffer heatstroke in less than 10 minutes. From a training point of view make dogs sit before allowing them into the car. When opening a car door dogs should be trained to stay, so there’s no chance of them jumping out onto a road and causing an accident or killing themselves. There are many products to ensure your pets safety and that of the car!

Autumn pet health AUTUMN’S here, bringing weather changes which mean dog owners need to pay extra attention to their pets’ health. Prevention is always better than cure so follow these tips for dogs: - Keep protecting against parasites. Although there’s less parasites, benign autumns and winters are becoming the norm. Remember damp + heat = parasites. - Use a dog raincoat to keep it dry on walks and dry it off well once home to keep parasites at bay. - Watch their skin and coat. Some hair loss may be normal but bald patches or skin problems should be checked out by a vet. - Exercise is a very important part of a dog’s routine and reducing it could lead to stress so keep up the long walks.

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Willow enjoys paying a visit to the office

CAPTIVE AUDIENCE: For Willow with the people in the office. House-sitting can be a win-win for both parties, free house and pet-sitting and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on 00 44 (0) 777 214 2742. ONCE i n a wh i l e Wi l lo w the black Labrador comes to the HouseSitMatch offices on a little holiday while her Mum Mary goes away for work. Sh e se e m s t o lik e coming to visit and without a doubt we love having her with us. Needless to say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to resist stroking her if she passes by, she is calm and

v e ry affec tio n a te . S he mak es s u re s h e d o es t he rounds of all our desks on a regular basis, we are after all her captive audience. At 11 years old Willow is ageing gracefully, though she does walk with a little rh e u matic limp . C h a s ing other dogs and even running afte r h e r b a ll th o u g h a tempting proposition is a little mo re d ifficu lt n o w. And new environments can ca u s e h e r a little an x ie ty sometimes. So Mary her owner tries to k e e p Willo w â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ro u ti ne pretty stable by either having house-sitters at home or taking her to a familiar and friendly home. It also happens that she

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Cruising and storming about in the big smoke DAREDEVIL driver Mark Webber staged a wild stunt on the congested streets of central London when he took the Le Mans-winning Porsche 919 hybrid racing car out for a four-mile sprint from Park Lane to Westminster Bridge.

Webber was offering an early glimpse of the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid model and managed to stay under the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speed limit due to a tight outrider police escort, despite having almost 1,000hp under his toes.

Porscheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 919 Hybrid won Le Mans two years running after making its race debut in 2014 and boasts a 2.0 litre V4 petrol engine with an electric motor. Australian Mark Webber competes in the World Endurance Championship for

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Report on Orba Warblers LAST week the Warblers travelled to El Plantio for a stableford competition with the greens on the slow side. Thirty-three players took part of which two were guests James Daniels and a first timer with Warblers Mark Doyle, both were made to feel very welcome by all the members. The division one winner this week and his first time on the winners’ podium with the Warblers was Simon Elvery (Hcap 18.4) with a great 38pts and top scorer of the day ‘well done Simon.’ Second with a good 37pts was in form Glynn Braidley (Hcap 9.4), third with another good score of 36pts was low handicap player Steve Smith (Hcap 5.0). Division two winner was back in form Sylvia Mortensen (Hcap 20.7)with a very good 37pts ‘well done Sylvia,’ second with 36pts was Malcolm Robinson (Hcap 24.2) and third with 34pts and winning on countback was Margaret Wheatley.

EL PLANTIO: Thirty three players took part in a stableford competition. There were three nearest the pins on holes 7, 9 and 18 and won by Barbara Pollitt, Steve Harrison and Simon Elvery respectively. Two two’s were achieved by John Daniels on hole 9 and John Allen also on hole 9. One singles match saw Michael Morley beat Robin Wheatley 3 and 1. The football card this week was Chelsea

and won by the excited Margaret Wheatley who donated most of her winnings to the Captains Charity after treating her lovely husband Robin to a well-deserved drink, thank you Margaret for the donation. Congratulations to all winners today. To book, contact David at dr.knight1207 @googlemail.com or phone 634 307 407.

SLIGHT BREEZE: Made the day’s play a little more interesting.

TMGS play Alicante golf DUE to bad weather forecast for the visit to this sometimes hard to find venue numbers were depleted, but there was no need to worry because the threatened storm never arrived, just a slight breeze to make the day’s play a little more interesting. The real surprise came from the condition of the greens, which were almost unplayable in places. That said it didn’t affect the scoring. Results: NTP’s Hole 3 Alex Goslan, Hole 6 Ole Nygaard, Hole 8 Troy Norris, Hole 12 Sandra Twentyman, Hole 15 Alf Norland, Hole 17 Henry Steele. The two’s pot was a roll over from a previous week so the two lucky winners

shared €51, well done to Shelia Dean winning her first ever two’s pot and Troy Norris. Visitors’ category winner; Mrs Tucker 25 pt s. Si l ver cat egor y: 3r d M Myhrvold 25 pts. 2nd J Hillier 32 pts. 1st J Davidson 37 pts. Gold category: 3rd H Steele 30 pts, 2nd G Smith 37 pts. 1st A Rickers 39 pts. If you fancy a game with a friendly bunch of players on a Wednesday, you can reserve your place via the website, www.t mgs.org or follow them at www.facebook.com/TMGSGOLF or call the Secretary on 661 524 101. Our new m obi l e app can now be downl oaded from the website (Apple and Android).

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USA golfers win 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

GOLF Team USA won the 2016 and 41st Ryder Cup following three days of superb action at the Haseltine Club in Minnesota. The European Team were 40 and 5-1 down on day one, recovered to 5-3 and then trailed by three points at the end of day two. They failed to recover after that and eventually lost the contest by 17 points to 11 as the USA recorded their best win for 35 years. This is not ‘sour grapes’ but how disgusting were some of the idiot USA supporters who chose to boo successful European putts and misses, and regularly heckled at European players on the tee. And by the way the coverage by Sky was pretty poor, especially the camera-work!

FOOTBALL There were PL wins last weekend for Arsenal (just at Burnley), Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs, the latter ending Manchester City’s seven-match winning run. West Ham, Stoke and Sunderland sit in the bottom three. Huddersfield remain top of the Championship, Scunthorpe and Plymouth lead Leagues 1 and 2 and Celtic are setting the pace in the SPL. In the Championship last Saturday, the match between two founder members of the League ended Preston 2 Aston Villa 0… and as a result Villa sacked manager Roberto di Matteo after just four months in charge! Bayern Munich dropped their first points of the season with a draw against FC Cologne and here in Spain’s La Liga, it’s Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona. We have 2018 World Cup qualifiers this weekend with England-Malta, Northern Ireland-San Marino and ScotlandLithuania (Saturday) and Albania-Spain, Moldova-Republic of Ireland and Wales-Georgia (Sunday).

There are several U21 European Championship qualifying matches as well. Gareth Southgate will take charge of England’s next four games (at least) following the sacking of Sam Allardyce. And he has already added Jesse Lingard (Manchester United) to his squad. Manchester City beat Birmingham in the final of the women’s European Cup and victory gave City the double. David Herd, the ex-Arsenal, Manchester United, Stoke City and Scottish international has died, aged 82. FORMULA ONE Lewis Hamilton became the first Brit to have a century of front row starts in last Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix, but it all ended in disappointment for the Mercedes driver when, once again, his engine simply blew up (caught fire) on lap 43 when he was set to win the race. This has now severely dented his title hopes. Hamilton had dominated the race until flames started pouring from his Mercedes, promoting him to say on the radio: “Oh, no, no.” After a gripping contest,

Daniel Ricciardo beat Max Verstappen to a Red Bull one-two. Hamilton’s team-mate Nico Rosberg finished third to extend his lead to 23 points with five races to go and 125 points available. The next race is in Japan this Sunday, followed by those in the USA, Mexico, Brazil and Abu Dhabi. After the Malaysian GP, a disgruntled Hamilton told BBC Radio 5: “My question is to Mercedes. We have so many engines made, but mine are the only ones failing this year. Someone needs to give me some answers because this is not acceptable. It does not sit right with me.” CRICKET Tomorrow England - without James Anderson, Mark Wood and Eoin Morgan - play Bangladesh in the first of three ODIs in Sher-e-Bangla and there could be a senior debut for 19-year-old Lancashire opener Haseeb Hameed as well as Northants left-hander Ben Duckett. The second and third games take place on Sunday (in Dhaka) and next Wednesday in Chittagong. Wicketkeeper-bats-

man Jos Buttler takes over as One Day captain. RUGBY Rugby’s Super League’s Grand final will feature Warrington Wolves against Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford on Saturday. In the semis Wolves beat St Helens and Warriors defeated Hull. Wasps thrashed Harlequins 47-18 to go top of Union’s Premiership with a 100 per cent record. HORSE RACING Found (6-1, ridden by Ryan Moore) won last weekend’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, ahead of Highland Reed (20-1) and Order of St. George (14-1). Trainer Aiden O’Brien saddled all three horses… and for the first time since 1975, there wasn’t a three-yearold in the first four. ROUND-UP Bearded 25-year-old Dundee boxer Mike Towell has died after being knocked out during his welterweight fight by Dale Evans in Glasgow a week ago. He was taken to hospital with bleeding to his brain but failed to respond to treatment. Meanwhile, GB heavy-

weight Tyson Fury failed a random drugs test, although some say he may not fight again. Starting this weekend we have the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament (until October 16).

RYDER CUP: Three days of superb action.