Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 9 - 15 April 2015 Issue 1553

ISSUE NO. 1553 // 9 - 15 APRIL 2015

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SOS Save Our School!

AFTER years of campaigning and complaints, Rojales could finally be getting a new school.

The Valencian Government has just put out to tender the works on the Principe de España school with a value of more than €4 million. However, a new building is still a long way off and parents want urgent improvements.

“We need answers regarding our children’s safety in the interim. We have just been very lucky so far that no one has been hurt,” said mother Rachel King, whose daughter was in one of the buildings close to where a pile of render fell off the roof last week, crashing down on to the patio area where the children play.

What concerns parents is that this latest incident was in a block of buildings newer than the main building,

yet cracks are clearly apparent across all the overhanging roof ledges.

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INDEX News 1 - 36 Finance 37 - 42 Leapy Lee 43 Daily TV 44, 46, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60 Letters 61 BUSY BUSY: Costa Blanca recorded the best Easter trading in 10 years.

Time Out 62 - 63 Health & Beauty 65 - 68 Food 69 - 72 Homes & Gardens 74 - 75 Services 84 - 89 Classifieds 90 - 92 Motoring 93 - 94 Sport 95-96

Costa has best Easter in decades

THE best Easter of the decade. That’s how Costa Blanca hoteliers and restaurateurs are describing the Easter weekend.

Hotel occupancy in towns like Benidorm reached nearly 100 per cent and restaurants said they had seen a very positive result from the first major holiday period of the year.

President of the Hosbec hotel association, Toni Mayor, said hotels, restaurants, cafés and other hospitalityrelated businesses had a ‘spectacular’ week. “In terms of the volume of visitors and spending, it has been the best of the last 10 years,” he commented.

Mayor believed there were two reasons which led

to the flood of tourists. The first was the good weather with Easter Sunday recording temperatures of 22ºC in Alicante City, 24ºC in Elche and 20.6ºC in Torrevieja.

The second was down to the improved economical situation. “It seems people are not afraid to spend and that we are finally out of the crisis,” he remarked.

Brotherhood president dies after procession THE funeral has taken place of the president of the religious brotherhood La Soledad in Catral.

Jose Maria Cabrera was taken to Vega Baja Hospital after passing out

during the Easter procession on Good Friday. He had previously complained of feeling unwell. He was with the procession but was not one of those carrying the float at the

time. Maria Cabrera was then transferred to Vinalopo Hospital in Elche for heart surgery but suffered complications.

Mayor of Catral, Pedro Zaplana,

confirmed that the 80-year-old died the following day in hospital.

Tributes have since flooded in for the man who was called the “embellishment of Easter in Catral.”

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Forgotten not stolen POLICE recovered a German passenger’s luggage containing €8,000 and a laptop, reported stolen from AlicanteElche airport. It was found on a bench as it appears the man had forgotten it!

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Innovation spending doubled COMPANIES in the Valencia Region have doubled their spending on technological innovation.

The survey on technological innovation by the Valencian Statistics Institute (IVE) showed evidence that in 2013 spending in this area soared by 108.3 per cent compared to a year earlier, standing at €1.19 billion.

The President of Coepa (the

confederation of businesses in Alicante Province) Moises Jimenez, said these figures are evidence of economic recovery - not only as a consequence of the recovery itself, but of companies becoming increasingly aware of the need to conquer the crisis: “Companies know they must adapt their goods and services to current needs.

They are now more confident and

also companies that have survived have realised the importance of innovation in order to stay, and that it is necessary for quality, design and differentiation.”

According to the IVE report, more than half of the investment in innovation went on machinery, equipment, software and buildings. aaltair / Shutterstock.com

Spring festival AROUND 6,000 people gathered for the spring festival at the University of Alicante; more than double the number at last year’s festival.

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Father’s assault A FATHER has been arrested in Banyeres, Alicante, on suspicion of assaulting his nine-year-old daughter. The mother reported the incident which led to the 45-year-old man being arrested.

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Copper thieves

PORT police arrested two fishermen in Alicante for having stolen copper wiring in their van.

Hikers rescued TWO female hikers have been rescued and evacuated. The first, aged 41, broke her ankle on Cartagena’s Mount Roldan.

The second, aged 51, sustained a broken ankle after a fall on Mount de las Cenizas.

Natural gas MOORS AND CHRISTIANS: The medieval decorations make this festival a spectacular affair.

Spectacular celebration of Spain’s history

Crew search AIR NOSTRUM is today (Thursday) starting the selection process for new cabin crew at the NH Hotel in Alicante.

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A TEENAGER has been arrested accused of robbing seven cars in one night in San Javier. Police also recovered a range of stolen items from cash to stereos and sunglasses.

ONE of the most colourful and well-known festivals in Spain - the Moors and Christians festival of Alcoy - is fast approaching.

The streets of the Costa Blanca town will be packed with locals and curious tourists alike from April 22 to 24 as they vie for the best spot to see the vibrant processions that mark the occasion.

Similar festivals celebrating the conquest of the country by the Moors, followed by its reconquest by Christians, are held around Spain, but particularly in the Valencian region as

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City parking MORE than 100 new parking spaces have been completed at el Porton, near Santa Cruz, Alicante.

They will be rented for €85 per month with local residents having priority.

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No pay CLEANERS at Alicante’s General Hospital have protested at the gates as they once again complained of delays in payment of their salaries.

Boat show MORE than nautical companies were present at the fifth Boat Show at the Puerto Marina de las Salinas in San Pedro del Pinatar, showing off latest models, special offers and boating information.

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Quote of the Week The Spanish and Moroccan governments killed Jose Antonio,” said Jose Morilla, a fellow climber speaking of policeman Jose Antonio Martinez, who died after spending six and a half days waiting to be rescued after a climbing accident in the Atlas mountains.

well as Andalucia.

In Alcoy, where the festivities attract thousands of people, the festival is held around April 23 - St George’s Day - as according to legend England’s Patron Saint played a key role in securing the town’s future against the Moors.

As the story goes, James I of Aragon had reconquered Alcoy but the Moors were poised to launch a counterattack.

As the fighting was about to resume a miraculous appearance by St George caused consternation and panic amongst the Moorish army. The soldiers scattered and fled in defeat.

Most Moors and Christians festivals date back to the 16th Century.

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billion is the amount the Spanish taxman (Hacienda) expects to hand back to tax-payers due to make their 2014 declarations in this year’s campaign, which runs until June 30.

A DANISH freighter has become the first large cargo ship to receive natural gas as fuel in the port of Cartagena, one of 10 reloads expected this year after the port obtained the necessary authorisation to supply natural gas.

Visitor centre THE visitor centre within Elche’s Municipal Park has reopened following a renovation project which has cost €60,000 to introduce new technology. Admission is free until April 12.

Crossing calls THERE are calls for a pedestrian crossing in Elche at the junction between Avinguda de Les Salines and Camino del Pinet, La Marina, as “its current state makes it virtually impossible to cross.”

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A BET with friends was reported to be behind an impromptu Robin Hood’s breakfast antics in A Coruña. The man ‘borrowed’ a baker’s van, which a deliveryman had left unlocked with the keys in the ignition, and drove it through the city streets before throwing the doors open and inviting passersby to help themselves.

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Mona gatherings THOUSANDS gathered in the region’s parks and recreational areas for the traditional eating of the ‘mona’ cake on Easter Monday.

Palm attack THE palm weevil has attacked Elche’s historic palm grove with a tree in the centre of the park being felled.

More than 100,000 palm trees have been lost to the weevil in Elche.

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School SOS finally heard by authorities From Front Page AMPA parents association has long campaigned for improvements and a new building to be erected but parent Andy Lee explained that they don’t want a flash new building.

“We just want a safe school,” he said.

Another of the parents with children attending the school is Louise, with four

daughters. She was appalled when she arrived at the school and found a pile of rubble and brick smashed on the floor and now she is seriously having to consider moving her children to an alternative school.

“I don’t want to move them, but if something isn’t done quickly, I will have to.

It’s really hard when you know you are sending

them to a dangerous school,” Louise said.

Today, the block where the render fell off remains taped off following an inspection by technicians from Valencia.

The inspection team made a thorough examination of the area and within days of their visit, the tender was put out for work, giving parents and teachers hope that the authori-

ties are finally taking the situation seriously and action will be taken as a matter of urgency.

In the meantime, many parents are facing a difficult decision as to whether they will send their children back to school after the Easter holidays, with the worry that still more of the buildings will fall away or even collapse completely and cause injury to a child.

Prison officer assaulted THERE has been a new assault on a prison officer in the psychiatric unit at Fontcalent Prison in Alicante.

The man attacked two other patients within the unit during breakfast and when escorted back to his room, attacked the officer.

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Street-light removed

FIREFIGHTERS have removed a lamp-post from the Torreta III urbanisation in Torrevieja, which was is danger of falling down.

Party row SOCIALIST Mayor of San Isidro, Francisco Damian Sabater, has denied that the PSOE has used municipal premises to host the PSOE over the past 20 years, following complaints by the PP.

Plant fire

The incident comes just weeks after a man, accused of wounding a policeman in Torrevieja, assaulted an officer at the prison’s psychiatric hospital. He attacked the member of staff, kicking and punching him as two colleagues had to fight him off.

THREE workers required medical attention following a fire at the Ceuti recycling plant in Murcia. It is the third fire in 10 years at the facility.

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The calm before the storm

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PRIL Fool’s is just a memory, and Easter has ‘Eastered’ for another year. So now we can expect the Christmas rush to start in the shops. Ahhh! Only joking. That nightmare is still 38 weeks away.

However, very shortly, and before we can say: “I’m off to the beach,” the season of ‘Touristicus Invadeus Spanicom’ will be upon us. You know, that time when you realise what ‘living in Spain’ is all about. Or is it?

Spain isn’t just beaches, bars and restaurants, it has so much more to see and experience. There are more than 25 world heritage sites including: the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, the Alcázar of Segovia, the Alhambra of

Granada, Burgos Cathedral, and the Royal Palace of Aranjuez, to name a few, all waiting to be discovered before the hordes of tourist queues and summer heat make it impossible.

This is the perfect time of year to get out and experience Spain. The cold of winter has gone, the heat of summer hasn’t arrived. That little peaceful gap in the middle. The quiet before the storm when everything comes to life and beckons you to come visit before the ice-cream dropping, attraction filling, public transport hogging tourists, that we all love and need, arrive and book everything solid.

No more excuses! No more: “It’s too hot, it’s too cold.” Just get up and do it! You will love it!

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Medical malpractice case of baby death A SUM OF €70,000 has been awarded to a family in Murcia as compensation following the death of their baby.

The Ministry of Health must compensate the family of an infant who died at the Virgen de La Arrixaca Hospital of Murcia aged three months old. The baby died in June 2002 due to complications after it suffered a

lack of oxygen during birth. The Board of Administrative High Court of Justice (TSJ) of Murcia believes it is likely that hypoxia occurred with the umbilical cord being wrapped around the foetus and ruled there was a lack of monitoring during the birth in March 2002.

The family sued for medical malpractice and the Ministry of Health has

€19.5m for water investments WATER company Hidraqua is to invest more than €19.5 million during 2015 in various works to create new infrastructure, improve networks and incorporate new technologies.

The company manages the complete water cycle in 74 municipalities of Valencia and said technological advances will allow for more efficiency and to make better use of water and water saving networks to benefit the environment. Amongst the projects includes the construction of a new reservoir to improve supply in Ibi. In Orihuela, Catral, Almoradi, Guardamar de Segura, Rojales and San Fulgencio, there is a planned investment of €1.39 million for renovation and expansion of the potable water and sanitation, as well as the replacement of pipes. In Villajoyosa and Benidorm works to improve storm water drainage will also be carried out.

been ordered to award €60,000 to the parents and €10,000 to the brother of the infant.

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Non-EU residents high in Murcia MURCIA has the third largest population of nonEU foreign residents in Spain, with 151,698, representing 7.07 per cent of

the total number of foreign residents.

This figure is only surpassed by the number of settlers from Madrid and

Normal school for special girl A CHILD with medical problems will be able to go to mainstream school and get the help she needs.

The girl’s mother filed a complaint denouncing the failure of healthcare resources for her daughter at a primary school in Dolores. The three-year-old has a tracheotomy and the mother wanted her to continue at school as normally as possible.

Following mediation by the Ombudsman, the Education Minister has arranged a special needs teacher in the mornings and a support teacher in the afternoons. The Department of Health has asked the local health centre in Dolores to develop a specialised care plan for the youngster. A nurse will also visit her twice a day at the school.

Barcelona, with Murcia being ahead of Alicante, which has 104,160 and Valencia’s 98,075 non-EU foreign residents.

The figures are from the official statistics of residence permits updated by the Permanent Immigration Observatory, correct as of the end of last year.

Almeria is the only province where the number of non-EU foreign residents has reduced.

More than 77.7 per cent of immigrants from nonEuropean countries residing in Spain have a longterm permit, 1.6 million foreigners being permitted to live and work here or in another member state of the EU with the same rights as Spanish citizens.

The groups most settled in this sense are Moroccan, Chinese and Ecuadorian.

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Web of families PARENTS of schoolchildren in the Valencia Region will have access to their children’s reports and records via the internet.

All academic information will be accessible from the next school year after the Ministry of Education announced it was working on a new online platform called ‘web of families’, which

aims to improve communication between parents and their children’s school.

In the third quarter of this year they will begin a pilot in 40 centres in the region before being rolled out across all schools next year.

Parents will be able to check school schedules, consult with teachers, get information on ex-

tracurricular activities and test dates. They will also be able to request appointments and inform of any absences online.

The website will feature multi-platform access, so it can be accessed, for example, from a mobile phone, and with the same password parents can access information on all their children who are in school.

Drop-out rates are rising SCHOOL drop-out rates rose in the Valencia Region last year.

Early school-leaving has fallen by more than four points in Spain since 2011.

However, Valencia and the Balearic Islands recorded an increase, showing educational indicators differing across regions.

The population of 30-34 years with a level of higher education in the Valencian Region is 40.6 per cent, be-

low the 42.3 per cent national average, while ages 25 to 64 participating in education and training is 12.9 per cent, above the average of 11.1 per cent.

The population of 30-34-year-olds in higher education in Murcia stands at 30.2 per cent.

The European Union average at a higher education level in that age group is lower than Spain’s, standing at 36.9 per cent in 2013.

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Priests ordained THE Diocese of Orihuela-Alicante and Valencia municipalities received 26 new priests in the last year, nine more than the previous year.

Walker killed A MAN has been killed after being struck by a vehicle while walking along the A-31 in Petrer. The 53-year-old was walking in the direction of Alicante.

Pinoso tops PINOSO recorded the maximum temperatures over the Easter weekend in Alicante Province, reaching highs of 24 degrees.

Juvenile aid A TOTAL of 3,522 youngsters in the rehabilitation system in the Valencia Region benefited from retraining last year in an open environment to aid the integration of the child into the social, family and educational environment.

New crops A FARM in Caravaca de la Cruz is promoting the cultivation of new crops in the Murcia Region. They are investigating growing pistachios, walnuts and truffles to make local agriculture more competitive.

Thousands still forced to emigrate THE economic recovery continues without reaching hundreds of families in Alicante Province. Since the start of the economic crisis seven years ago, thousands of Alicante residents have been forced to emigrate in search of a brighter future. Many have succeeded.

Others, however, undertook a journey of return. The government has now released figures showing emigration figures of Alicantinos, although the reasons for them leaving is not stated.

In 2012, 2,242 left, in 2013 the figure rose to 2,870, while in the first six

months of 2014 it was 1,637. In total, 6,749 left from 2012 to June last year, the fourth highest province for emigration figures behind Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia.

Deputy Secretary of Economy, Julian Lopez Milla, said: “The reality is that thousands of people are leaving our labour market for various reasons, either to another community or another country.”

There are now calls on the Regional Government to stop the drain and to work with universities to support young people and encourage self-employment.

Torrevieja’s spring cultural programme TORREVIEJA has released their Spring cultural programme with 15,000 copies of the agenda printed showing what is on offer throughout April, May and June.

Councillor for Culture, Luis Maria Pizana, was accompanied by the coordinator of Culture, Manuel Esteban Moreno, as they presented the programme which has a total of 224 acts and an overall budget of €58,000.

Among the scheduled activities in Torrevieja for the public there are 65 concerts, 18 workshops of various kinds, 17 plays, ballet performances, exhibitions, acts for children and film screenings.

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CULTURE: Councillor and coordinator of Culture launch Torrevieja’s latest programme of events. gramme was launched at the weekend when Spanish girl band Sweet California performed at the Eras de la Sal. Other highlights include the national premier of ‘Stars of Russian Ballet’ at the Municipal Theatre on April 16 and the annual

traditional May Fair from May 6-10.

On May 3, the Municipal Theatre hosts a tribute to Eric Clapton, and on May 16 there will be a Dire Straits tribute.

Pick up the full guide from the Tourist Information Office.

Celebrating the Spring festival MURCIA’S Spring Festival is under way celebrating the end of Easter and the arrival of Spring. Events, parades and celebrations are on until Sunday.

Visit your local tourist information office for more information.

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More people are finding work MORE than 3,500 people came off the unemployement registry in the Murcia Region in March.

The number of those registered at the offices of the National Employment Institute (INEM) in the Region at the end of March

stood at 140,601, representing a decrease of 3,831 people from February.

The decline in unemployment in the month was 2.65 per cent compared to February. During the last 12 months unemployment

Spain to build a new solar plant A MAJOR new solar energy plant is to be built in the municipality of Lorca, Murcia.

The plant, able to generate 330 Mega Watts, will be built in an area surrounding the town and has been given the go-ahead by the Spanish Ministry of the Environment.

The project is classified as a major strategic project by the local government and once constructed, by Spanish Solar developer Gestamp, will sell electricity to the national grid at market prices.

fell in Murcia by 9,387 people (6.26 per cent) the 13th largest decline by communities, against a fall of 7.17 per cent nationally.

Unemployment also fell in March in Alicante Province with 4,401 people coming off the unemployment registry. Compared to March 2014 the figure has fallen by 15,667 (7.27 per cent).

The number of unemployed registered in the Valencia Region stood at the end of March at 510,616, 1.50 per cent less than the previous month.

In Alicante, 90,036 unemployed are men and 109,715 are women with 14,123 of these under 25.

The services sector has the most unemployed in the Region, followed by industry and construction.

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Successful year for police canine unit THE Local Police’s canine unit in Elche has been in operation for a year.

During this time there has been an increase of more than 150 per cent in the number of proceedings for public consumption or possession of toxic drugs and narcotics.

The introduction of the unit has also led to a 400 per cent rise in the number of arrests for drug-trafficking.

There are now five trained drug detection dogs, mostly Belgian Shepherds, within the unit to search specifically for cannabis, cocaine and heroin.

“These are dogs that have a great willingness to work and they are strong and skilled,” explained the police headquarters. “They are animals which like to please their owners and thus obtain very good results.”

Most of the activities have focused on public areas, bus stations and the environments around schools.

The unit is now waiting to sign a protocol ELCHE City has seen the second largest property price with school principals to rise in Spain. A report reveals the price per square start performing inspecmetre in March stood at €1,132, nearly 12 per cent tions within the schools more than last year. But despite being one of the few themselves as there is a places where the cost of housing has risen, the averhigh prevalence of drug age per square metre is still below the national avertaking amongst youngage of €1,538. Across the region as a whole, the aversters, particularly those age cost of resale homes fell by 8.97 per cent over the aged between 16 and same month last year to €1,293 per square metre.

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Waiting complaints COMPLAINTS have been made about the waiting time to see a doctor in San Miguel de Salinas.

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Mountain mission REDOVAN is to employ 18 people from the special agricultural scheme to carry out reforestation in the mountains of the municipality.

The recruitment has been made possible thanks to a grant amounting to â‚Ź56,176.

Staff will begin work on April 26 and finish on July 10. The work will focus on supporting teams working in the Redovan mountains and maintenance in La Ermita recreation area.

in the town, Maria Jose Costa, said patients attending the outpatients’ clinic in San Miguel were having to wait eight to 10 days to be seen by their GP. Costa complained that the situation had occurred since the centre removed one of

the physicians, with their workload now having to be shared between other medical personnel. This has caused the delays and resulted in people going to the emergency unit at the hospital to avoid the wait and to be seen quicker.

Music across the borders ORIHUELA Music Conservatory is this week hosting the 10th International Music Forum with the participation of 100 students and teachers from different countries across Europe.

The conservatory, which has pupils from all over Spain, has welcomed international students who are being taught in Orihuela as well as offering open concerts to the public.

The concerts take place at the auditorium in La Lonja at 8.15pm every night, finishing tomorrow (Friday) with a concert by Iagoba Fanlo on cello and Fernandez Cruz on piano.

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Plastics linked to pregnancy diabetes RESEARCHERS at the University Miguel Hernandez (UMH) in Elche have been studying the links between exposure to plastics in pregnancy and diabetes in mothers.

Exposure to the plastics chemical endocrine disruptor, bisphenol A (BPA), a compound that blocks or interferes with hormones during pregnancy, may increase the susceptibility of mothers to gain weight and develop diabetes in the future.

BPA is a chemical used widely in plastics and epoxy resins, which are found in many everyday products such as

plastic bottles. The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 96 per cent of Americans have BPA in their body.

Some 100 epidemiological studies show an association between BPA and its health effects. According to notes from the UMH, the study showed ‘pregnancy represents a new period of susceptibility to mothers exposed to BPA’.

To examine the effects of long-term exposure to BPA during pregnancy, researchers focused their study in pregnant rats. They studied three groups: one exposed to daily doses of BPA; another exposed to a higher dose a day over the same period; and a control group not exposed to BPA. At the end of pregnancy, mothers FEBRUARY retail sales rose 2.8 per cent in were subjected to glucose the Murcia Region, according to figures tolerance tests to assess showing Murcia had the ninth largest retheir ability to metabolise. gional growth, higher than the national Those exposed to BPA were average. producing less insulin and Employment in the retail trade also intended to have a higher creased by 1.6 per cent, the second highbody weight, which could est rise by any region. lead to diabetes.

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Santa Pola bike parking bays SANTA POLA has installed new bicycle parking bays around the town.

Loreto Serrano from the Department of Infrastructure, said 21 parking areas have been installed “with special emphasis on coastal areas.”

These are situated in areas including the end of the paseo of Tamarit beach; Calle Cristobal Sanz next to the beach; Calle Monovar by Gran Playa; Calle Campoamor with Avenida Gonzalez Vicent; Cala de Santiago

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Roma day TOMORROW (Friday) Santa Pola hosts a flamenco evening at 8pm in the Casa de Cultura to mark World Roma Day.

Payments approved ORIHUELA has agreed payments of €1.85 million to cover rentals, current contracts and contracts for the fire consortium.

PARKING: New secure bike parking at the beach.

Bernabeu at the traffic lights by the shelter of the Red Cross; IES Cap

de l’Aljub; at the two entrances of the market and by the Tourist Office.

An award winning guide A GUIDE to ensure the continuity of care in the treatment of chronic pa-

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tients after surgery has been produced by the University General Hospital of Elche.

Dr. Andres Navarro, who headed the team behind the publication, said the guide aims to provide a tool to ensure continuity in the treatment of patients whilst respecting their specific needs.

He said the preparation of the guide “would not have been possible without

the confidence the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery deposited in the Pharmacy Department over four years ago when both services became aware we needed to establish traceability of medicines prescribed for chronic diseases through different levels of care.”

The guide has been awarded nationally in the Awards for the Best Initiatives in 2014.

Cultural activities ORIHUELA has signed a collaboration agreement with the University of Valencia for cultural activities in the town.

According to the document the city will yield different municipal buildings for organising cultural activities programmes, with the University aiming to develop exhibitions of painting, sculpture and photography as well as host conferences, celebrations and cultural tourism visits.

There is also the possibility students of Heritage and Cultural Management could learn the disciplines by studying at the town hall.

Councillor of Culture, Rosa Martinez, said: “This agreement was one of our goals as it reinforces the Valencian roots of Orihuela.”

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White lions arrive at Rio Safari Park RIO SAFARI Animal Park in Elche is the only zoo in Spain to house white lions.

The park welcomed the new family of four white lions from Germany, aged between five months and a year old.

To mark the occasion and to celebrate Rio Safari’s 32nd anniversary, a new lion enclosure has also been opened which will house the brown lions, with the white lions kept separately.

Manager Abel Ibanez

Murcia’s Muslims MURCIA is the region of Spain with the fifth highest number of Muslims.

According to the Demographic Study of Muslim Population, prepared by the Union of Islamic Communities in Spain, there are more than 92,000 Muslims living in the region. The authors of the study noted a “general decline” of the Muslim immigrant population compared to an increase in the Spanish Muslim population due to “streamlining of procedures for acquisition of nationality.”

said: “These wild animals are less likely to survive because they are easy targets for hunting. So many times they are banished from the pride.”

Ibanez added: We try to keep them in a semiwild state here so the animals do not lose that natural instinct if they were to be released back into the wild.”

A display of pizza tossing THE World Pizza Acrobatic Champion, Luigi Acciaio, attended the opening of the pizzeria Cibo Ricco in Murcia.

The Italian tossed pizza dough in the air to display the acrobatic talent that won him the title.

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Positive response for city tour bus MURCIA’S city tour bus has carried 1,200 tourists in the first six months since it was launched in September last year Called the ‘Murcia City

Tour’, it offers visitors a hop-on, hop-off approach to sightseeing.

Those in charge of the service said: “The assessment of the service

Storm-water work completed WORK on the new storm-water network on Torrevieja’s Rambla Juan Mateo has been completed.

The work, which has taken four months, was implemented to alleviate the continuing problems of flooding from rains that occur both at this point and along the Paseo Vista Alegre.

The area is particularly prone to accumulations of water as it is in a low-lying area of the town.

Around 96 metres of reinforced concrete frame, which connect to the 304 metres of pipes to channel water away, has been constructed with a total investment of €480,479.

is very positive. Our goal is to provide a responsive quality service that puts the city of Murcia at the head of Spanish tourist spots.”

An average of 200 users are on the bus each month with the service still being classed as being in a period of ‘settling in’, available only at the weekends during the winter months.

Throughout April and May, the tourist bus will be available every day with scheduled departures from 10.30am.

The open-top bus has an audio-guide service in 10 languages.

Tickets cost €12 per adult and €6 for children and can be purchased on board at any stop, with the tour starting and ending in La Glorieta.

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Foreign residents library reopens THE Foreign Residents Library in Benijofar reopens its doors on April 14 to the public.

The library has been closed for renovation since mid-December and will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9.30am to 1pm.

The reopening by the mayor of Benijofar, Luis Rodriguez, will include a coffee morning and raffle for which the first prize will be a Kindle.

A juice maker and a free excursion with the library members, SIXTIES NIGHT: Back in time for Maria and the Pink on one of their days Ladies and Panthers. out, are just some of the prizes up for grabs.

Membership of the library is free and A SIXTIES night raised over ₏800 for the AECC cancer charithere is a large range ty for their screening and research programmes. of books, jigsaws The event was hosted by Maria and the Pink Ladies at the and DVDs. Sunrise Bar and Restaurant, Playa Flamenca with around The library is situ120 guests enjoying dinner and dancing with popular star ated in the Medical Dan Davy providing non-stop sounds of the 60’s.

Centre/Correos buildMaria thanked everyone for their support, including and ing, next to the town especially her volunteer Pink Ladies and Pink Panthers. hall in Benijofar.

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Bublé is feeling good for home BENIDORM’S top Michael Bublé tribute act Kriz K is in Guardamar this weekend raising funds for the Elche Children’s Home.

Kriz is at Los Rosales Restaurant on Saturday: doors open at 7pm.

Tickets cost €13 including a two-course meal.

Kriz is not only the Costa Blanca’s top Michael Bublé tribute act

but he also has the honour of being registered in the USA with Michael Bublé’s agent as the number one sound alike.

As if that accolade wasn’t high enough, Kriz also has the astonishing ability to sound exactly like Gary Barlow.

Volunteers from Elche Children’s Home will host a raffle on the night to help raise money for

the home and the 18 children it cares for aged between 12 and 18.

Since the cessation of government funding, volunteers have relied on public donations to pay for many essentials such as books, glasses, clothes and dentistry.

For tickets to the show call 697 501 992 or email letsrockshowslive@gmail. com.

New venue for Chatters THE Chatters Group, part of the HAH Help at Home charity, host their next social event on April 15 at 11am at their new location at The Pasty Shack, Rio Nalon, Los Alcazares.

This is not only a new venue but also sees a new format to the group. Bill Hulse, group co-ordinator said: “We

are delighted to be moving to the Pasty Shack. To start our new format, we are pleased to welcome Miguel from Liberty, to explain how he and his organisation can help expats.

There will be a short, fun quiz and then time to put your questions to Miguel.”

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Free tours FREE guided tours to the La Bastida Argaric in Totana are available every Saturday from 10am. The tour will be available in English when enough interest is generated: call the tourist office on 968 418 153.

Clay courts THE Aguilas sports centre has opened its first public clay tennis courts. The installation of the new courts cost €225,000.

Easter funds THE Fountain Bar in Dolores raised €316.80 for the Elche Children’s Home from a recent fundraising event. Customers also donated Easter eggs for the children.

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VOLUNTEERS: AAN helpers celebrate their first anniversary.

AAN celebrate year of helping families THE AAN Charity in La Marina has celebrated the first anniversary of their shop opening. To mark the occasion an open day welcomed volunteers, customers and supporters with music by Jimmy Dene.

President of AAN (Ayuda Al Neccesitado De San Fulencio) Pauline Prior, said: “This year has meant a lot of hard work but with the help and support of volunteers, customers, local businesses and all those who have donated goods, money and their

time we have been able to provide at least €1,000 worth of food to the needy of the area every month. We currently support 80 families. The charity has achieved its aim this year and we look forward to an equally successful year to come.”

Pauline added: “Thank you to everyone who has donated and supported the charity and to all the volunteers.”

Volunteers are always needed, for more information call Pauline on 660 934 615.

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Pirate goods ALICANTE port area hosted a piratethemed market over the Easter weekend with craft stalls and home-made products.

Theme park BENIDORM’S Terra Mitica theme park has reopened for the 2015 season as it hosts a range of activities and events to mark their 15th anniversary.

Artisan market LO PAGAN is hosting an Artisan Market on April 19 along the seafront. It is open from 10am-2pm.

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Happy ending with a new foal THE Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre has welcomed a healthy foal into the world, in a happy ending to a terrible case of animal abuse and neglect.

The little colt, named Arthur, was the rescue centre’s Easter new arrival, born to mum Guinevere, one of three terribly thin mares and a stallion rescued from Granada last December.

“The owner of these horses was a breeder and because of the financial crisis he literally stopped feeding them. The police prosecuted and then a court order was

raised and we were asked to bring them here,” said co-founder of the Rojales rescue centre, Sue Weeding.

The rescue was a joint operation with Malaga-based rescue charity El Refugio del Burrito, which took at least four donkeys into care. All animals found at the Granada property were severely malnourished and at least one dead foal was found: “We were very apprehensive about this birth because the mare really was in a terrible condition when she arrived three months ago. However, with the

NEW ARRIVAL: Mother and baby safe and well at Easy Horse Care. good food and nutrition she has received since, little Arthur looks to have arrived safe and well,” Sue added: “Another of the Granada mares, Morgana, is due to give birth in the next few weeks and we

Academic performance awards TWELVE students from six different schools in Torrevieja have been recognised at the town hall after they received a certificate of excellence in academic performance from the Valencian Region.

The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon, praised the students and teachers for their achievements. He said it was “an honour” to welcome the students he sees as the future of Torrevieja.

all have our fingers crossed that her birth will go well, too.”

The centre is fully funded by donations, sponsorships and the help of volunteers. Every cent donated or spent in the rescue centre’s network of eight charity shops across the Alicante Province goes towards the feeding and care of the more than 90 horses, ponies and donkeys that live at the centre.

Donations are welcome. Call 652 021 980 for more information.

The EHCRC opens to the public for free on the first Sunday of every month between 1pm and 4pm. Visit www.easyhorsecare.net

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Rugby for the ladies and girls COSTA COBRAS RFC are now looking to set up a ladies’ team for ladies and girls of all ages interested in playing rugby.

The newly formed club, which trains at Daya Vieja, are continually attracting new players each week and are

now starting to look for sponsors to go that next step forward with the club kit.

At the moment club members range from seven to 58-year-olds and some have never played before, so you are never too young or old to start.

Easter lunch raising funds for local charity HELP Murcia Mar Menor held an Easter lunch in Luis restaurant at the San Javier Caravan Club where a grand raffle raised €492 for the charity.

The star prize, a hamper of Easter goodies, was won by Edith, a customer of FX Hair who had kindly helped to sell tickets.

There was also a Best Easter Bonnet contest which enabled the ladies to show off their millinery skills and even the men had a contest for the best decorated walking stick.

Training is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm - 7.30pm for the juniors, while the seniors will be training from 8pm - 9.30pm. There is no training on April 13.

For more information on the club call Dutch on 692 767 242 or Robert on 697 286 416.

HELP May carnival A MAY Carnival takes place on May 2 at La Zona Bar, Calle Penelope, Los Alcazares for HELP Murcia Mar Menor.

There is free admission from 2pm. For more information call 968 570 059 or www.helpmurcia marmenor.org.

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Deaths in Gibraltar POLICE believe a British father, found stabbed to death in Gibraltar alongside his baby daughter, was killed by the little girl’s mother, according to unconfirmed reports in British newspapers.

Mr Shannon’s partner was reportedly suffering from post-natal depression. Anarda De La Caridad Perez Friman, 37, is believed to have killed him, their six-weekold daughter Eve Shannon Perez, and her four-year-old daughter Amanda Kristoffersen Perez, before killing herself.

It is also believed Mr Shannon had suffered defensive wounds which suggested he had been trying to protect the children before being killed.

The family had been reportedly living in Malaga, and had gone to Gibraltar for a short break, before a trip to England.

Acting superintendent Wayne Tunbridge, leading the investigation in Gibraltar, said: “We are not looking for anyone

KILLED: Family of four in Gibraltar. outside the family at this stage, but we have numerous lines of enquiry. We are in communication with family members of the deceased who must come to Gibraltar before we release any further details.”

Pantoja pays off debts after sale FOLLOWING the sale of her Marbella home, Isabel Pantoja is reported to have paid off a hefty tax bill the property held with the local council.

The singer, who is currently doing time in a Sevilla jail for money laun-

dering, has transferred almost €10,000 from Panriver 56 SL, the company which figured on the title-deeds for the property, to Marbella Council, allegedly to settle property tax and rubbish collection bills.

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Best March since 2002 for jobless THE latest figures on unemployment in Spain gave some hope, revealing that 60,214 jobless people found work in March.

The Ministry of Employment has released its report for last month, which ended with a total of 4,451,939 registered as unemployed.

Spanish gazelles go to the Sahara SPAIN is pioneering the reintroduction of a highly threatened species of gazelle in Mauritania, north Africa.

The species, known as the Dama Gazelle, has been bred and protected by the Estacion Experimental de Zonas Aridas (EZAA) in a conservation project in Spain since a few of the endangered animals were purchased in Mauritania. At the time Mauritania was known as Spanish Sahara.

The gazelles were shipped to Spain by Jose Antonio Valverde, a conservationist and founder of Parque Nacional Do単ana. Now two male gazelles and four females are set to be taken from Spain to Mauritania, in co-operation with the Mauritanian government.

The ministry reported that the drop was the biggest for the month of March since 2002, and that over the last 12 months the overall figure for people registered unemployed in the country fell by 343,927.

March was the second month in a row that saw unemployment fall, as 13,500 fewer jobless people were registered at the end of February.

Meanwhile the number of people paying into the social security system rose by 160,579 last month, reaching a total of more than 16.8 million.

The sectors that saw the highest numbers of people find work during the month were agriculture with 4,061, and construction with 8,847.

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Our Mediterranean fish stocks are overexploited NINETY-ONE per cent of the Mediterranean is now heavily overfished according to a recent report from the European Commission.

Much of the exploitation of the Mediterranean is now happening illegally, with illegal driftnets, longlines and dynamite fishing being an almost non-stop problem in all areas of the sea.

One of the most shocking aspects of the illegal fishing problem is that many of the animals killed are what is known as ‘by catch,’ seabirds, turtles, whales and dolphins that are accidently drowned by illegal devices and then thrown back into the sea or left to rot.

The environmental organisation The Black Fish has been attempting to re-

verse the decline in the oceans, particularly in the Mediterranean. The health and productivity of the sea is very much part of Spanish life, culture and economy along thousands of kilometres of coastline and the Balearic Islands.

The organisation has been working with local authorities and training volunteer ‘citizen inspectors’ to alert authorities when illegal operations are suspected. The organisation also uses drones and is constantly developing innovative approaches. This has led to several confiscations and prosecutions as a result.

More than 120 citizen inspectors have now been trained but more are needed and the organisation is currently looking to expand and extend its operation.

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Banderas with new girlfriend ANTONIO BANDERAS has been making the news again in Malaga, where he was photographed on Monday getting romantic with girlfriend Nicole Kimpel, a Dutch investment consultant.

The pair looked relaxed, laughing and sharing jokes from the same balcony were he had watched the Holy Week processions with her. The actor was also seen casually socialising with some of Nicole’s

ANTONIO BANDERAS: With Nicole Kimpel. friends while looking down from their exclusive balcony. The actor is currently

preparing for his role as Pablo Picasso in a new movie.

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THE number of road deaths in Spain during the first three months of the year has gone up for the first time since 2002, the DGT traffic authority has reported.

A total of 248 people lost their lives on major roads across the country, 28 more than during the same three months in 2014.

However, 2015 has still seen the third lowest figure for road deaths for this period since 1976, beaten only by 2014 with 220 and 2013 with 241, and was far better than a decade ago

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Road deaths in Spain up for first time in over 10 years

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: A total of 248 people died in the first three months of 2015. as 2005 saw 754 deaths in the first quarter.

Campaign groups have called for the authorities to

introduce new measures to halt the increase.

Police name Scot drowned in private pool A SCOTTISH tourist who was found drowned in a swimming pool in Puerto Banus on the Costa del Sol has been named as Brian Nicol, aged 32.

Mr Nicol, from Glasgow, was dis-

covered floating in the pool by friends, who tried to save him and pull him out of the water.

In a police statement released on Monday, Spanish authorities said they

did not suspect any suspicious circumstances. An ambulance was called to the holiday villa at 8.40 on Sunday morning, but despite efforts to revive him nothing could be done.

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Organisation to stand up for sex workers A NEW organisation created to help and protect the rights of sex workers in Catalonia has been promoted in Barcelona.

The association is called the Assembly of Sex Work Pro-Rights Activists of Catalonia and is designed to pressure and lobby political parties to help create and enforce laws to protect prostitutes in the city.

The group combines representatives from women’s rights groups, trade unions and feminist movements. At the organisation’s launch, the group’s spokesperson Monte Neira said that sex workers were some of the most discriminated against and

criminalised women in society and it was felt nobody else was going to speak up for sex workers if the assembly did not.

Violence against sex workers, both from brothel owners and clients, is a considerable problem in Spain and prostitution itself lies in a strange political limbo in the country.

Brothels and sex workers are a common sight in many urban areas in Spain and paying for sex is not illegal, but making a living from the trade is.

Numbers of sex trade workers are thought to be on the increase in Spain since the beginning of the financial crisis.

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Theme park BENIDORM’S Terra Mitica theme park has reopened for the 2015 season as it hosts a range of activities and events to mark their 15th anniversary.

Home cooking DENIA Council and the Association of Hospitality and Tourism (AEHTMA) has launched a cooking competition promoting the virtues of home cooking with recipes to be published. Open until April 30, Participate via hashtag # Saboréala.

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Bullfight protest

Full house A RECORD number of visitors were recorded at the El Faro cultural information centre next to the lighthouse in Albir over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Hands up POLICE have arrested a man who was found to be carrying a stolen Walther 9mm gun in the early hours of Sunday morning on Calle Mallorca in Benidorm.

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Charitable tournament THE Costa del Sol-Axarquia Padel Club collected 180 kilos of food at the second Charity Easter Tournament held in VelezMalaga last week. The food will be donated to the soup kitchen at EMAUS.

New residents THE Animal Park ‘Loro Sexi’ in Almuñecar has seen the birth of a new lemur and a meerkat, which are now adapting to the park’s environment.

Videogames success MORE than 1,500 people of all ages attended Rincon de la Victoria’s Weekend Play, a video-gaming and entertainment event celebrated on April 4 and 5. The council is now planning a larger edition which will aim to have national impact.

Path improved THE rural path Galindo in Motril has been renovated thanks to the Agriculture Development Plan, which had a total budget of €330,000 to improve several rural paths around the town.

called for a link between Beninar and Almanzora reservoirs. The creation of a ‘water motorway’ would distribute water more fairly to different production areas, FERAL said.

IVF figures AROUND 8,500 couples seek help for fertility problems each year in Andalucia, the public health system revealed. Approximately 700 live in Almeria, where 400 in vitro procedures were carried out in 2014.

Help needed THE Red Cross helped 62,941 people in Almeria Province last year. This was 5 per cent more than in 2013 and 300 per cent above the 2009 figure, the organisation revealed.

Roundabout landing A CAR left the road and landed on the lawned centre of a roundabout in Calpe at 1.30am on Tuesday. The driver, who was slightly injured, tested positive for alcohol.

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PROTESTORS: Painted their palms red.

MORE than 120 animal right campaigners took part in a relatively peaceful rally outside the bullring in Benidorm on Good Friday.

Activists arrived from across Spain to join in the protest where they held up placards to abolish bullfighting and collected signatures from passersby in an attempt to bring an end to animal

Drug vendor busted A 24-YEAR-OLD man was arrested in Velez-Malaga for allegedly selling hashish and marihuana. In a home search police found 500 grams of marihuana, 37 grams of hashish and €203 in cash, which were confiscated.

COSTA DEL SOL

Dangerous fumes A RONDA family had to be taken to hospital for treatment after becoming intoxicated by fumes from a faulty heater. The parents and two children all reported vomiting episodes and strong headaches.

Floral decoration CASARES is holding a street and façade floral decoration competition on April 1819 to coincide with the village’s gastronomy days, and maps of the participating areas will be distributed.

Busy month A TOTAL of 18,608 people requested information from tourist offices in Torremoli-

cruelty.

Many of the protestors painted the palms of their hands red to symbolise the blood on the hands of the matadors and spectators. Representatives of several political parties, including Compromis Los Verdes, Codemos and IU as well as several animal associations also took part in the protest.

nos in March, the council reported. Most visitors were Spanish (7,016) followed by Britons (4,885) and French (1,199).

Gardeners’ heaven THE ninth Plant Fair in Arroyo de la Miel received more than 3,000 visits to see the thousands of plants on show including cacti, Venus flytraps, bonsais, orchids and others from a variety of countries.

Busy holiday EMERGENCY services (112) reported a total of 2,421 incidents that required assistance in Malaga Province over Easter.

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Buttocks shot A DRUNK who fired a gun in La Mojonera shot a pedestrian in the buttocks when a bullet ricocheted off a car. He received a 12-month sentence for illegal possession of firearms.

Fair shares PROVINCIAL irrigation syndicate FERAL

FESTIVAL DEGUSTHO ALMERIA will be held from April 11-13 in Huercal-Overa.

Participants include celebrity chefs David Muñoz, Mario Sandoval and Kiko Moya, plus the jury from the ‘Master Chef’ programme.

MALLORCA

Fatal accident A SENIOR couple in their mid-80s, died on Monday (April 6) after being involved in an accident when their vehicle swerved off the Felanitx and s’Horta road in Mallorca.

Free wifi AS much as €235,000 will be spent by the Balearic Islands Regional Government to expand the wifi network across beaches.

The busiest areas will be prioritised, for instance, Magaluf and Alcudia Port.

Price goes up THE price of second-hand properties in the Balearic Islands has gone up by 0.8 per cent during the first three months of 2015 if compared with the same period of last year, reaching €1,815 per square metre.

Sales increase CAR sales have increased by 59.5 per cent during the first three months of 2015 in the Balearic Islands, compared with the same period of 2014.

Garden accident A 77-YEAR-OLD man has sustained severe injuries in Marratxi while he was working in a garden in Pla de na Tesa. For reasons still unknown, the man’s leg got trapped under a tiller, whose blades caused severe cuts.

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NEWS No RE for Muslim students A NEW report published by the Union of Islamic Communities (UCIDE) in Spain has concluded that 90 per cent of Muslim children in Spanish schools lack access to regular Islamic religion classes.

Based on the report by UCIDE, released on Monday, even access to basic Islamic schooling is only available in Andalucia, the Basque Country, Aragon, Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla.

The report went on say that nine out of 10 Islamic teachers are unemployed and that, with over a quarter of a million Muslim students in Spain and the overall Muslim population at nearly 4 per cent of the Spanish population, they should have greater access to their preferred religious education.

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House lottery sets a new trend in Spain THE first house to be sold in Spain by lottery could be just the start of things to come.

Unlike the famous ‘El Gordo’ Christmas lottery, where the winners of the world’s biggest lottery payout get a share of a €2.5 billion pot, the winner of the ‘lotohome.es’ first ever property lottery has won a house.

The €90,000 property, which is located in Calle Esperanza, Segorbe, just north of Valencia, was offered for raffle with the tickets priced at just €10 each. They were sold to vast numbers of people, some from as far away as Australia and Florida, who became increasingly interested as word spread via social media.

Pepe Bolumar, 35, became disheartened with trying to sell his late grandmother’s house the traditional way. So after a family discussion, they decided to sell it via a lottery.

The administration required was a little more than they had originally thought, due to Spanish tax and lot-

LOTTO HOME: First house to be raffled in Spain. tery laws, plus the sheer weight of paperwork, and seemingly endless amounts of red tape. But finally they became the first family to raffle off a house.

The family, which estimated that it had made the €90,000 value of the house plus an extra €10,000 after administrative costs, will now act as consultants for others who want

to offer their home through a lottery system.

“We were the first to do this in Spain but it could benefit others,” said Bolumar, who believes it offers benefits to both the vendor and the lottery winner. “If you’re trying to sell your home and it’s not working, this might be the solution for you,” he said.

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Suspects held for nail bombing AFTER several raids across Madrid, Barcelona, Palencia and Granada, police have remanded in custody five suspected members of an organisation known as the ‘Co-ordinated Anarchists Groups’.

They are suspected of being members or leaders of an organisation which left a nail bomb in Madrid’s cathedral and damaged more than 100 bank machines across the country.

Ten other suspects who were arrested on Monday in the raid were released, but the investigation into their involvement is ongoing.

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Stories making headlines in Europe

BRITISH PRESS Begging ban

Post box birthday

Dover bust

SWEDEN: Almost half of Swedes want begging to be banned, but the Prime Minister has ruled out a prohibition. A newspaper poll has shown that, a huge increase of 49 per cent of the public now support a ban on begging.

NOVELLIST Anthony Trollope, known for introducing freestanding post-boxes to the UK from 1852 is being honoured by the Royal Mail by issuing a limited edition commemorative sheet of stamps which goes on sale on the 200th anniversary of his birth this month.

BRITISH police arrested six people in Dover on suspicion of terrorism offences related to the ongoing conflict in Syria. The five men and one woman, all aged in their 20s, from Birmingham were detained on Friday morning.

$10m champ SWEDEN: Martin Jacobson, 27, who started his poker career playing online after working late in a restaurant, is $10 million (€9.08 million) richer after winning the ‘World Series Poker’ main event.

Electric link NORWAY: Energy distributor Statnett has announced the construction of the world’s largest underwater electricity cable.

The 1400 Megawatt subsea cable will connect the UK and Norway’s power supply for the first time.

Extreme ski NORWAY: The government is becoming increasingly worried over extreme skiers. While wishing to attract as many snow sports enthusiasts as possible, it blames extreme skiers for setting off 70 per cent of all avalanches.

Arctic Sunrise DENMARK: For the first time in six years, the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise was in Copenhagen. Nearly 1,500 people queued on Saturday and Sunday for a chance to tour the famous ship and talk to the crew.

Glamorous granny

Easter Bunny mystery

SHOCKED gran Helen Dunn, opened a newspaper this week and found herself looking at a saucy magazine picture of herself from 1955. The 78-year-old quickly got over the shock and shouted: “That’s me! I think it’s great, I have no secrets.”

A MYSTERIOUS Easter bunny has delivered chocolate eggs to every house in a village of 3,000 people. Residents from Alderholt, Dorset, were happily surprised when they woke to discover a chocolate egg on their doorsteps.

Hidden tobacco A BAN on showing tobacco products at the point of sale in small shops across the UK has come into force. The display of such goods has been illegal in large stores and supermarkets since 2012. Now small stores, and other outlets such as pubs and clubs, will also have to keep cigarettes out of sight.

Terror suspect A 14-YEAR-OLD BOY from Blackburn and a 16-year-old girl from Manchester were arrested on suspicion of preparing for acts of terrorism and as part of an ongoing investigation. They have been bailed until May 28.

POST BOX: To be commemorated on stamps for its 200th birthday.

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GERMAN PRESS Nuclear shut down EMSLAND nuclear power plant was shut down after a leak was discovered. The plant was taken offline pending an investigation.

Berlin theatre BERLIN’S theatre and arts season is looking difficult after a major leader of the Volksbuhne (People Stage) resigned.

The heavily subsidised arts scene in Berlin is now looking for new leadership and a way to deal with major cuts.

Motor tax THE German Parliament has passed a new road toll which requires drivers to buy an emissions sticker when entering Germany for a 10 day stay or longer. It has been criticised for giving reductions to German citizens.

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RUSSIAN PRESS Oil expansion

Argentines visit

RUSSIAN oil company Gazprom signed a major deal with Petro Vietnam. The deal will open a partnership to allow exploration of oil and gas fields in the Pechora Sea, Northern Russia.

A VISIT by Argentine President Fernandez de Kirchner to Moscow in late April is likely to cause significant alarm in the USA according to Argentine journalists.

A FIRE that broke out in the town of Troglitz at a house built for asylum seekers is suspected of being arson. The fire followed weeks of protests by the right wing NPD party which severely opposed the project.

Losing your rubles

Baltic fleet

Bear call

THE continuing decline in the Russian ruble against the dollar has hit Russian tourism in South-East Asia. Russian tourism has dropped 27 per cent in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand since 2012.

THE Russian Baltic fleet has been given the goahead to conduct extensive ‘open sea’ military exercises, according to the Russian Defence Ministry.

BERLIN’S last living mascot may have to be put down suggested an animal rights group. According to the Berlin Bear Alliance Schnute the bear suffers from poor health and it may be better to put it out of its misery.

New space station RUSSIA and the USA have confirmed that discussions on the possibilities of building a new international space station are taking place. Both countries wish to combine resources and work together in this major space project.

Bone cement RUSSIAN doctors have developed a technique to substitute and repair damaged human bones. The pioneering technique has been described as a kind of human bone ‘cement.’

MAJOR PROJECT: Russia and the US discussing an international space station.

Snow riding HEAVY snow failed to stop horse riders from taking part in a traditional Easter Procession in Traunstein, Bavaria. Some 400 horses led by riders in traditional costume took part on Monday.

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Another title for Nadal RAFAEL NADAL now smiles from posters that proclaim in English ‘Born in Spain, admired in the world.’

He fronts a Ministry of Agriculture campaign promoting national products and the slogan refers not only to the tennis ace but also Spanish specialities like olive oil, wine, olives and Iberico

cured ham. The campaign highlights the qualities they share, said minister Isabel Garcia Tejerina at the official launch of the two-year campaign.

“Spain’s agri-foods are a worldwide number one and we wanted a number one like Rafa Nadal,” said Garcia Tejerina, a known tennis fan.

AVE network “not there for gain” SPAIN’S high speed AVE rail system, globally the most extensive after China’s, is not a money-maker.

A succession of Spanish governments have spent over €40 billion on the network, plus €12 billion more on related projects.

This has benefited neither business nor society, found Fedea (Foundation for the Studies of Applied Economics) after analysing principal AVE routes.

Savings on the cost of air travel or time used on road journeys did not compensate the investment, Fedea said.

Spain has 2,515 kilometres of AVE track with 1,200 kilometres under construction but the network is under-used. There

are 54 kilometres of track per million inhabitants and each kilometre is used by 11,800 passengers. France has 31 kilometres of high speed track per million inhabitants but each kilometre is used by 61,400 people.

The government was not looking for AVE profits, said Manuel Niño, junior minister for Infrastructure at the Ministry of Public Work.

Generally the social advantages of road and rail infrastructure were more important than financial profitability, Niño argued recently. He also pointed out the Tokyo-Osaka link and “possibly” Paris-Lyon, were the only economically viable high speed lines.

Spain’s agriculture, fishery, food and forestry exports totalled €40.8 billion last year, 3 per cent up on 2013. The agriculture and fishery sector accounts for 17 per cent of Spanish exports.

The €2.3 million campaign will earn Nadal €1.4 million in image rights.

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Fast work TELEFONICA will contact clients with Movistar Fusion packages, informing them of a €5 price hike.

Connection quality will increase, tripling speeds to between 30 and 300 megabits per second, Telefonica said.

Oil deal SPANISH multinational Cepsa signed an agreement with distributors Relevo to market its lubricants for vehicles and motorcycles in Colombia. Sales are expected to reach an annual 1,800 tons by 2020.

Spain beckons big makes TWENTY-THREE per cent of international brands intend to open premises in Spain this year.

Despite continued economic uncertainty, higher rents and a shortage of quality sites they are still interested in international expansion, found a survey by commercial real estate firm CBRE. Spain is fourth-favourite in Europe, preceded by Germany where

40 per cent plan new stores, the UK (33 per cent) and France (31 per cent).

Europe is now the retailers’ first choice for middle-range products, especially fashion, while luxury brands look towards Asia and the Pacific. These are preferred destinations for all retailers, CBRE said, with 85 per cent planning to open at least one store in these regions.

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STAT OF WEEK IBERIA, Iberia Express and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum are launching 39 new routes and adding 19 destinations this summer while increasing flight frequencies or seats on 22 existing routes.

RAFA NADAL: Heading up a two year campaign promoting national products like wine olive oil and ham.

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A little bit of work doesn’t hurt Loose change A look at finance for females

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IN a recent interview mega-rich footballer David Beckham admitted that his eldest son Brooklyn, who is 16, works a part-time job at a local coffee shop in their neighbourhood.

Meanwhile celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has also revealed that he intends to make his daughters work in his pub when they are teenagers.

However, a new study has stated that working part-time could be detrimental to the studies of teenagers - and most especially girls. Students who work weekend jobs were said to spend less time on their studies and therefore their grades were found to have dropped. The study also re-

WEEKEND WORK: Students get lessons on spending wisely. vealed that there is a high possibility that the extra cash such students earn might be spent on risky behaviours like drinking or smoking.

Personally I take this latest study with a large pinch of salt.

Taking on a part-time job while studying is hard work, but the benefits typically always outweigh the disadvantages. Students who work during their studying years may have better

time-management skills than their counterparts.

They must understand responsibility and apply it to their daily lives. They earn money that can be used for fun or for tuition, while gaining experience in the workplace that will be attractive to future employers after graduation.

In Spain it doesn’t seem as common as in countries further north for students to work part

time while they study, but this is something that I feel is to their disadvantage. When I was 15 years old I was babysitting for various neighbours.

I had a paper round for two years and I packed bags at the end of a checkout in a supermarket for a while too. I think all this work as a teenager gave me a great sense of responsibility, instilled in me a respect for money, and also an independence that many Spanish children lack, because culturally their parents don’t want them working part time.

But working a few hours a week as a student is a great thing! As students earning their own money get lessons on spending wisely. They may be less likely to spend their hardearned money frivolously and learn to delay gratification to pay for necessities, such as text books and rent. At the same time, they can save for non-essential purchases, such as their own car - without having to pester mum and dad too much!

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Bitter end FIESTA, the now-bankrupt company that manufactured Chupa Chups and other sweets that generations of Spanish children grew up with, is for sale.

For the first time in Spain, potential buyers have until April 15 to apply via app https://dataconcursal.com / in a procedure designed to avoid “subjective valorations,” the administrators said.

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Never judge solely on one’s appearance IT was Oscar Wilde who said that anyone who doesn’t judge by appearance is a fool. Well, Oscar, I hate to disagree with a fellow Irishman but the latter comment doesn’t necessarily hold water.

We do judge on appearance, which is not to our credit. Furthermore, such an attitude doesn’t add to the credit in one’s bank account.

I recall the story of a shiftless looking character who ambled into an upmarket show home. This doubled as a sales office for the new housing development then nearing completion.

In fairness he did look out of place.

Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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To say he was dressed down would be to flatter him. Clearly a farmer, his distressed corduroys and shabby jacket set him far apart from the usual house buyers.

This was after all a blue chip toffee-nosed Cheshire property invest-

ment where one’s neighbour might well be a celebrity or sports icon.

As the man entered the company’s sales office, two fashionably dressed sales clerks paused in polishing their nails to scornfully put the man down when he politely enquired as to the purchasing price and buying process of two homes.

You know what is coming don’t you? It turned out that he was the owner of the land and the sales staff now polish their fingernails elsewhere.

The lesson learned, don’t judge on appearance.

I know several millionaires, I am sure you do. Not a single one of

them could be picked out in a crowd as being wealthier than the rest of us; two look down at heel.

In my long experience, those who flaunt their wealth have very little of it; those who do don’t advertise it.

If you lose a customer by forgetting he is king then your business takes a double hit. You lose his custom and your rival pockets your profits.

If you think the poor man’s shilling is worth less than the rich man’s shilling you shouldn’t be running a business.

Treat all customers with deference and respect.

It’s called business.

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N the name of sanity please, PLEASE don’t let the first picture we see after the next election depict Miliband, Balls, and that bird from the SNP, grinning us all into oblivion from the steps of Number 10.

I find it almost impossible to believe that the Labour party is still in business, let alone running neck and neck with the Conservatives. Somehow, out of the ashes of a party, which after its last term of office, left millions unemployed, took us into a disastrous war on a tide of lies. Filled the country with immigrants.

Paid millions of layabouts billions in welfare handouts, sold all our gold for a pittance and left the country hovering on the

brink of bankruptcy; is actually in close combat, with a party which gathered up the scattered pieces and over the next five years put two million people into employment, established zero inflation, made Britain the envy of Europe and turned it into one of the most successful economies in the world.

I mean it simply doesn’t make sense. OK, there are of course dissenters, who gripe that the ‘improvements’ have yet to find their way into their pockets, but for heaven’s sake give it a chance. The British economy is growing stronger by the day and sooner, rather than later, everyone will be feeling the benefits.

Also, what must not be forgotten is that should the vote go against the Conservatives, there will be no referendum on Europe. At least Cameron is not insulting everyone’s intelligence and refusing to even listen to the sceptics.

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Spare us a grinning Miliband...

ED MILIBAND: Hopefully won’t be grinning from Number 10.

So if, heaven forbid, a Labour coalition were to find themselves in power, you can expect a whole deluge of unchecked and unmanageable immigrants, you can get used to Brussels actually being inside the gate to

Britain’s backyard and be prepared to rely on a simpering, hypocritical left-wing representative, unwilling or simply unable, to negotiate the British rights of just about anything.

Make no mistake, Labour has

consistently been elected on the back of other people’s money; income usually earned by capitalist predecessors. They then pass this ideology onto their subjects, multitudes of whom also revel in living off unearned incomes. Because they don’t have the capabilities of actually earning themselves, they then endeavour to buy popularity by throwing the contents of the coffers at the public, waste the hard-earned money of their predecessors in ill-fated schemes.

Borrow even more to stay solvent and sooner or later, once again bankrupt the country. And so the vicious circle continues.

Well now is the chance to break it. Vote for Cameron.

He may not be perfect, but at least he’s not a leftie hypocrite.

Frankly any other result than a Conservative win doesn’t bear thinking about.

Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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OPINION & COMMENT

Fifty Shades of Grey photos of...

Brad Pitt - well go on then!

Nora Johnson

Breaking Views A Costa del Sol resident for a number of years, Nora is the author of psychological suspense and crime thrillers. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/nora-johnson

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ESTON BLUMENTHAL, owner of three Michelin-starred restaurant The Fat Duck and famous for unusual dishes such as bacon and eggs ice cream, fish eyeball cocktails and snail porridge, has banned diners trying to capture their meals from using flash photography (some even standing on chairs to get the perfect shot).

Why? Understandably restaurants want t o

ban behaviour that might be disruptive or annoying to others. Sometimes, though, there can be another reason. At Michelinstarred restaurant Marcus (formerly Marcus Wareing), diners were reportedly asked not to photograph the food because the restaurant didn’t want substandard photos getting out that might misrepresent it.

One New York restaurant, however, has banned food photography for rather more cynical reasons: not because it was disruptive or annoying but because it was affecting their table turnover.

The owner noticed diners were taking longer to have their meals than a few years earlier and found mobile phones were to blame.

Photographing their meals and sending the photos to friends takes time and, for a

busy restaurant, if each table takes 10 minutes longer to have a meal the number of customers they can serve per day is significantly reduced.

It seems to be a phenomenon of the modern world that something hasn’t happened unless you’ve snapped it! This dates to long before the invention of the mobile phone camera. Years ago, I recall admiring the magnificent view of New York from the Empire State Building.

I was the only person there looking at it with my naked eyes. Everyone else was looking through the viewfinders of cameras, including one guy with a huge video camera hoisted on his shoulder.

Can’t the obsessional dinner snappers remember what their steak or whatever looked like without a pictorial record? And then upload it

all to social media? I mean, who really wants to see endless pictures of other people’s food? After a while it gets plain boring. I couldn’t be any less interested in seeing what someone else’s entire dinner looked like if every plate were being held up to camera by a naked Brad Pitt. (Well, OK, Brad.

Go on, then!)

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Delivery far outweighs connection A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

THE Partido Popular needs to claw back votes in the aftermath of the Andalucia rout.

“We have been excessively analogical and too slow to adopt the digital era,” said a party source.

Failure to connect with the public will be remedied, he continued. “The party has more people in the studios, interviews with ministers have tripled and the president is talking more.”

Nice try, but communication is the least of Rajoy’s worries. After his general election triumph in November 2011 he scored 4.79 in a Sociological Investigations Centre (CIS) survey where 0 indicated ‘very bad’ and 10 ‘very good.’

Rajoy’s evaluation in early 2015 had faltered to 2.24 for a simple reason: he didn’t keep his

A legal team player FSA – PSOE FLICKR

Cassandra Nash

FELIPE GONZALEZ, President of Spain between 1982 and 1996, will join the legal team defending Leopoldo Lopez and Antonio Ledezma in Venezuela.

They are political prisoners, imprisoned for opposing Nicolas Maduro’s regime and Gonzalez can expect a cool welcome.

The ex-president might well be meddling but what really irritates Caracas is the attention Gonzalez has aroused in Latin America. No less galling is the fact he is a socialist: a hardline right-winger on the legal team would be more tolerable and far better for Maduro’s image.

Out on a limb

FELIPE GONZALEZ: President of Spain from1982 to 1996. election promises.

Had he done so Rajoy could communicate in sign language and the public would still vote for him.

On the whole they attempt to come across as decent, likeable human beings but Finance Minister Cristobal Montoro isn’t bothered about that.

“I’m here to give explanations, not affection.”

It’s an oxymoron, but there goes one sincere politician.

Keep your distance WHATEVER Spanish politicians do in their spare time, they don’t have to be touchy-feely in public.

They are not obliged to snog their wives at party conferences or after major speeches and they can give dribbly babies a wide berth.

A RECENT survey indicated just over half of Cataluña’s population does not support independence.

Cheerfully ignoring the possibility that not all voters share his appetite for going it alone, Cataluña’s regional president Artur Mas, egged on by Oriol Junqueras, recently announced his latest plan.

If their respective parties CiU and ERC obtain a joint overall majority in September’s regional elections they will proclaim independence no later than March 2017, Mas announced.

Sounds as though he’s hit upon a formula for losing an election.

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Lottery of historical correctness but sometimes not all they seem Colin Bird Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

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T would be interesting to peek into the future and observe how the world will view Jeremy Clarkson.

Will he be seen as a free spirit who cared nothing for authority and therefore a bit of a folk hero, or simply an ill-mannered buffoon, carried away by his own publicity?

It is said that history is the great arbiter and no matter how well you pull the wool over the eyes of your contemporaries, history will judge you.

The truth is that many personalities who are revered as great heroes, have sometimes been placed on jerrybuilt pedestals and were not all that they seem. Conversely it is a sad fact

that genuine greatness is often overshadowed by other less notable events.

Take Alfred the Great.

As a child I was taught that poor old Alfie burned a couple of Victoria sponges that he was asked to keep his eye on and that was pretty much it.

But as King of Wessex he gave those nasty Vikings a long overdue pasting, and sent them and their silly hats back to Scandinavia, so that they could concentrate on dreaming up new wheezes like Volvo and Abba.

ALFRED THE GREAT: Got rid of the nasty Vikings.

Alfred, more than any other monarch, was instrumental in starting a process that led to the eventual unification of the many kingdoms and warring factions into a single entity that later became England.

He was a great administrator, a renowned religious reformer and a sponsor of literacy.

Then there is Wat Tyler, that supposed great working-class hero and leader of the Peasants Revolt in the 14th century.

What started out as the duffing-up of a local tax collector, grew into a massive rebellion by the serfs against the ruling classes, and resulted in them entering London and causing mayhem.

This scared the boy King Richard II so much that he gave in to their many - and it has to be said - justifiable demands.

But instead of returning home with the knowledge that life would soon take a turn for the better, many of the serfs decided they quite enjoyed the murder and pillaging lark, and stayed on to cause more havoc.

To get them out of London, the king arranged to meet Wat and Co. At Smithfield, where the Lord Mayor of London - a sort of Boris Johnson in tights - duly dispatched old Wat with a sword thrust and that was the end of that.

The king later revoked all of his concessions, so it could be argued that because of Wat’s stupidity, the course of history was changed to the detriment of the working class.

I only hope that in the case of a certain Anthony Blair, history will get it right

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3:00pm RSPCA Animal Rescue 3:30pm RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm Modern Family

6:15pm Celebrity Fifteen to One 7:15pm Channel 4 News

6:30pm Most Shocking Talent Show Moments

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Entertainment series counting down the best talent show controversies.

6:00pm Wild Things 7:00pm Modern Family 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

Nick Luck introduces Channel 4's coverage of the world's greatest steeplechase from Aintree - the race that stops a nation.

6pm 7:35pm BBC News 7:45pm Regional News 7:50pm Weather 7:55pm Pointless 8:45pm Atlantis

7:40pm Independence Day

9pm 9:30pm The National Lottery: In It to Win It 10:20pm Casualty 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day

All the action from the latest golfing events.

Rose Byrne, Rafe Spall, Anna Faris and Simon Baker star in writer-director Dan Mazer's offbeat romcom set in London.

9:10pm 5 News The latest news coverage.

9:15pm NCIS 10:10pm NCIS 11:10pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

9:00pm Hawaii Five-0 10:00pm Con Air Paroled US Army ranger Nicolas Cage becomes trapped on a hijacked prison plane.

12am 12:55am The Football League Show Highlights from the day's Football League games. 2:15am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report. 2:20am BBC News

Inspector Montalbano investigates cases in the town of Vigata in Sicily.

11:45pm Kings of Rock 'N' Roll 12:45am Rock 'n' Roll Britannia Documentary about the history of British rock 'n' roll.

1:45am Top of the Pops 2:20am Time Shift 3:20am Wild China 4:20am Sounds of the 70s

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5:40am The Karate Kid, Part II

Comedy 7:00am Saving Mr. Banks Special 7:30am The Lone Ranger Unmasked 8:00am Wayne's World 2 9:45am Night at the Museum 11:45am Grudge Match 1:45pm Good Luck Chuck 3:35pm The Flintstones 5:15pm Alien Autopsy 7:00pm Night at the Museum 9:00pm Grudge Match 11:00pm Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa 12:45am Good Luck Chuck Every girl Dane Cook sleeps with finds true love, but not with him.

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8:00am Veronica Mars 10:00am Plastic 11:55am Ocean's Twelve 2:05pm The Fast and the Furious 4:05pm 2 Fast 2 Furious Former LA cop Brian now makes his living driving in illegal street races in Miami.

6:05pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 8:00pm Veronica Mars 10:00pm Ocean's Twelve 12:15am Kill Bill: Vol. 1 2:10am Pulp Fiction 4:55am Fast and Furious 6 Special A special show looking at the return of the full-throttle franchise.

7:00am The Smurfs 2 8:50am Cinderella Special 9:20am Doctor Dolittle 2 10:50am Mr. Peabody and Sherman 12:25pm Rio 2 2:10pm Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 3:50pm The Smurfs 2 5:40pm Mr. Peabody and Sherman 7:15pm Rio 2 Macaws Jewel and Blu take their three kids on a flight into the Amazon to meet their ancestors.

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7:50am Gunsmoke 8:55am Gunsmoke 10:00am The Frozen Dead 11:50am The Wrecking Crew 1:50pm Tarzan and the She-Devil 3:15pm Tarzan and The Trappers

Two environmentalists and an ex-marine concoct a plan to blow up a hydroelectric dam. Taut thriller.

1:45am Felony

The jungle king is being hunted by the angry brother of a ruthless trapper he killed.

4:40pm Tarzan and the Great River 6:20pm Tarzan and The Valley of Gold 8:00pm Longmire 9:00pm Longmire 10:00pm The Dark Knight 12:55am Longmire

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Who rebuilds the Berlin wall?

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ESTERN media bullhorns Muslim intolerance, yet we too pull up the drawbridge on free debate.

In the embassy of a friendly nation a journalist of international reputation seeks sanctuary.

His offence, for no one can be under any illusions, is his bringing to light illegalities practised by government.

Whistleblower Edward Snowden, who prefers being stateless to voiceless, seeks sanctuary in Russia.

Chelsea Manning, not so quick to make good his escape, faces a 35-year jail sentence for disclosing information that exposed his government to international scrutiny.

In Germany, journalists are verboten to debate Udo Ulfkotte. The former editor of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung exposed the level

Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

of CIA corruption undermining the integrity of Western journalism and the West’s political elite.

John Pilger, one of Britain’s most revered investigative journalists, has been sidelined to ‘alternative media’. Like Paul Craig Roberts, he is one of many Western journalists who ‘disappear’.

Jeremy Bowen, a BBC news presenter, was obliged to take a sabbatical after criticising Israel. Expect him to be a yesterday person any time soon.

In order to give a semblance of free expression, pot shots are allowed but buried in the detail. Columnist Peter Hitchens: “Is there any

WALL OF SHAME: Guarded, mined and electrified. point in public debate in a society where hardly anyone has been taught how to think, while millions have been taught what to think.”

Facebook defends publication of ghastly images of human and animal depravity. It gives a false impression that anything goes but ‘revisionist’ comment is still taboo as the noose tightens further.

There is now an insidious selective intolerance of opinion. Debate is not keenly contested with facts or figures but with slur, innuendo, character assassination, boycott and blackmail. Dissenters are dismissed as ‘trolls’.

If this fails, then censorship completes the gagging process. Western beheadings are less messy.

I grew up detesting a system that, in order to

survive, built the Berlin Wall and erected frontier barriers stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea. Then we wondered at the Soviet people’s apathetic acceptance for their confinement and denial of access to the outside world.

When, 26 years ago these ghastly inhuman barriers were torn down, I was mocked when I prophesied that the West was merely changing

places with the USSR. Now, explain to me your apathetic acceptance, even support for €100 million of EU taxpayer’s money being spent on a Wall of Shame currently being built to stop fellow Europeans fleeing to modern Russia.

Described by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yatsenyuk as ‘constructed after the Berlin model,’ this 2,000km frontier is guarded, mined, fenced and electrified.

It is not there to keep the Russians out, it is there to keep desperate Ukrainians confined to their own collapsing country.

Ukrainan Army squads, trained by the US, today raid campuses to capture conscripts.

Perhaps you can now better understand the Soviet people’s acceptance and support for their confinement and denial of access to the outside world.

Welcome to the future.

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BBC TWO 7:00am Great British Garden Revival 8:00am Countryfile 9:00am Gardeners World 9:30am The Beechgrove Garden 10:00am The Football League Show 11:20am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:50pm Back in Time for Dinner 1:50pm A Taste of Britain 2:20pm Triathlon World Series

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CH4 8:05am British GT 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 2:30pm The Big Bang Theory

CH5 7:00am Milkshake! Programming aimed at children aged two to seven years old. 11:00am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Access 11:40am The Dog Rescuers 12:10pm The Hotel Inspector Returns 1:05pm The Hotel Inspector 2:05pm Are We There Yet? Adventure comedy drama about a man having to deal with his girlfriend's kids.

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3pm 3:00pm F1: Grand Prix 4:55pm Escape to the Country 5:25pm Points of View 5:40pm Songs of Praise

3:30pm Britain's Got Talent 4:50pm All Star Family Fortunes 5:35pm Ninja Warriors UK

3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:25pm The Simpsons 4:25pm The Simpsons 4:55pm Location, Location, Location 5:55pm Channel 4 News

3:55pm Nim's Island 5:40pm Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

3:00pm Harrow: A Very British School 4:00pm Modern Family 4:30pm Modern Family 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm Modern Family

6:30pm Penguins on a Plane: Great Animal Moves 7:30pm Golf

6:35pm You've Been Framed!

7:05pm Regional News and Weather 7:15pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 8:30pm Off Their Rockers

6:20pm Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 8:00pm Three in a Bed

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7:30pm Golf

9:00pm Vera 11:00pm ITV News and Weather

9:00pm Britain's Winter: Storm Heroes 10:00pm Indian Summers 11:05pm Gogglebox

12:20am Ultimate Action Movies with Vinnie Jones

3:50pm Little Women 5:50pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving.

6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:05pm BBC News 7:20pm Regional News 7:25pm Weather 7:30pm Countryfile 8:30pm MasterChef

The latest news coverage.

7:45pm Spider-Man 10:00pm Olympus Has Fallen

9pm 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Poldark 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2

All the action from the latest golfing events.

A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast.

Entertainment programme.

9:00pm The Flash 10:00pm Hawaii Five-0 11:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

11:15pm The Olivier Awards 2015 Awards show honouring the best in British theatre.

12am 12:30am The Last Castle 2:35am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report. 2:40am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

1:00am First Snow 2:35am Countryfile 3:30am Holby City 4:30am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

1:00am Rugby Highlights 1:50am The Store 3:40am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:20am British Superbike Championship Highlights 5:10am ITV Nightscreen

12:10am The Final Destination 1:40am Bhuvan Shome 3:25am Come Dine with Me 3:50am Come Dine with Me 4:15am Come Dine with Me

3:05am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heart-thumping casino experience every night. 5:00am House Doctor Home improvement series that works its magic on neglected homes.

12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00am Hawaii Five-0 2:00am Road Wars 3:00am Hawaii Five-0 4:00am Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men 5:00am Inside Gatwick

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8:00pm Horizon 9:00pm Voyager: To the Final Frontier 10:00pm Do We Really Need the Moon?

11:00pm The Sky at Night 11:30pm Biggest Band Breakups and Makeups 12:30am More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played on 1:30am Tubular Bells: The Mike Oldfield Story 2:30am Horizon

6:40am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:25am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:05am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:35pm Take Me Out 1:45pm Scorpion 2:45pm Honey 4:40pm Despicable Me 6:35pm Britain's Got Talent 8:00pm Britain's Got More Talent 9:00pm The Back-Up Plan 11:10pm The Bourne Identity 1:30am Almost Married

8:20am FYI Daily 8:25am Seabiscuit 10:00am Heartbeat 11:05am Heartbeat 12:10pm A Touch of Frost 2:20pm The Sign of Four 4:35pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:40pm Inspector Morse 9:00pm Inside Asprey: Luxury by Royal Appointment 10:00pm Gosford Park 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Gosford Park 12:50am Angela's Ashes

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5:40am The Next Karate Kid

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2:00am Kill Bill: Vol. 2 4:25am Kid Cannabis A teenage loser rises to prominence when he sets up a drug smuggling ring in this true-life drama.

7:00am Delhi Safari 8:45am Wreck-it Ralph Special 9:15am Doctor Dolittle 3 11:00am The Croods 12:40pm Contest 2:15pm Despicable Me 2 4:00pm Bean 5:35pm The Croods 7:15pm Delhi Safari 9:00pm Despicable Me 2 10:40pm Bean 12:15am Contest 1:45am Doctor Dolittle 3 3:25am Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger 5:20am Stone of Destiny

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7:40am Tarzan and The Valley of Gold 9:20am Tarzan and the Great River 11:00am Tarzan and The Trappers 12:20pm Tarzan and the She-Devil 1:50pm An American in Paris 4:00pm Fort Yuma 5:30pm Arctic Flight 7:00pm Night Raiders 8:00pm Longmire 9:00pm Longmire 10:00pm Longmire Of Children and Travelers.

11:05pm We are Marshall 1:35am Longmire 2:30am Menace II Society

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9:00pm Transformers: Age of Extinction 11:45pm Felony 1:35am Night Moves 3:35am The Entitled

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Is more security a good thing?

Since the Germanwings disaster in which 150 died when their plane crashed into the French Alps, airports will now put in place extra security measures. This may well delay passengers through having to undergo more luggage checks. Would this annoy you or do you welcome more peace of mind from the extra wait?

Andrew Brown, Head of Eastern Spain for Currencies Direct, said: “Anything that provides extra security for passengers has to be worth the wait. I know it is frustrating when it takes more time to check in but it is important to be safe.

IMPORTANT TO BE SAFE: And Angela Ovenden, from Ibex InSo, yes, I believe those extra security Angela Ovenden from Ibex. surance’s Costa del Sol office, said: “I measures are a good thing.”

Simon Lambert, General Manager at think it is very important to be safe while quite a lot in the past; in fact, I was Area Blanca Estates in Torrevieja, Ali- travelling and if that means there are in the States at the time of 9/11 cante, said: “I travel at least 100 times more delays through security checks, and that was very scary; it was awthen I don’t ful to hear the terrible news. I am per year throughout Eumind the de- all in favour of more security to rope and also transatlay if it is for keep us safe.” lantic routes. Although that reason.

Over in Mallorca Frank Ebert, ownit is annoying to be I have trav- er of easy Mail, agreed with the need held up with stringent security checks they e l l e d for more security: ”I fully support the idea of more security checks. I have are absolutely necesbeen travelling that very same route sary. It is better for the past 15 years and so I know exto travel safely actly the area where the disaster hapthan not to pened. Living in Mallorca, I travel a fair arrive at all!” amount anyway and so, of course, it is WORTH THE better to tighten security.”

WAIT: Andrew

STREET TALK

Brown of Currencies Direct.

NECESSARY: Simon Lambert of Area Blanca Estates.

FULLY SUPPORTIVE: Frank Ebert of easy Mail, Mallorca.

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CH5 7:00am Milkshake! Programming aimed at children aged two to seven years old. 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm The Hotel Inspector Returns 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm Britain's Horror Homes 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours

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3:30pm Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge 4:15pm Floyd on France 4:45pm Are You Being Served?

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6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

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Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories.

12am 12:30am The Graham Norton Show 1:15am Taken in Broad Daylight 2:35am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report. 2:40am BBC News

12:15am Weather 12:20am Rooms, Rogues and Renters 12:50am The Great Property Race 1:20am Back in Time for Dinner 2:20am The Truth About Sugar 3:20am This is BBC Two

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12:35am The Island with Bear Grylls 1:30am The Secret Millionaire 2:25am Mary Portas: Secret Shopper 3:20am The Fairy Jobmother USA 4:10am Hugh's Three Hungry Boys 5:05am Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

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8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 9:00pm The First World War From Above 10:00pm Kim Philby: His Most Intimate Betrayal 11:00pm North by Northwest 1:10am Do We Really Need the Moon?

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1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm Dinner Date 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm You've Been Framed!

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9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Mom 10:30pm Mom 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Almost Married 1:45am Two and a Half Men

12:10pm Judge Judy 12:40pm Judge Judy 1:05pm Murder, She Wrote 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:05pm Where the Heart is 4:10pm The Royal 5:15pm Never the Twain 5:50pm Rising Damp 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 8:55pm Wycliffe 10:00pm Long Lost Family 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:00am Wire in the Blood

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6:25am Malpractice 8:05am Captain Phillips: Sky Movies Special 8:20am Derailed 10:20am American Hustle 12:50pm The Art of the Steal 2:35pm The Pelican Brief 5:15pm Conspiracy Theory 7:40pm American Hustle 10:00pm The Art of the Steal 11:35pm The Firm 1:10am Green Street After he's expelled from Harvard, journalism student Matt moves to London.

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7:00am Ella Enchanted 8:50am Monster House 10:30am Free Willy 12:30pm Journey to Dinosaur Island 2:00pm Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Deloris Van Cartier is back in front of the big band, but not for long.

3:50pm Monster House 5:30pm Free Willy 7:30pm Journey to Dinosaur Island 9:00pm Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Deloris Van Cartier is back in front of the big band, but not for long.

10:50pm Ella Enchanted 12:35am Doctor Dolittle

Premiere

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7:00am Night Moves 9:00am Cinderella Special 9:30am Seve the Movie

7:00am Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura 8:05am An American in Paris 10:20am Fort Yuma 11:55am Sam Whiskey 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Solomon and Sheba 6:40pm Atlantis, the Lost Continent 8:30pm The Enemy General 10:00pm The Hangover 11:55pm Money Train 2:00am Conan 2:50am Conan 3:40am Conan 4:25am Conan

The rags-to-riches story of legendary Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros. Docudrama.

11:45am Felony 1:45pm Mark Millar's Superhero Playlist 2:00pm The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box 3:45pm Transformers: Age of Extinction 6:45pm Seve the Movie 9:00pm Transformers: Age of Extinction 11:45pm Night Moves 1:45am Felony 3:35am The Entitled

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3pm 3:30pm Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge 4:15pm Floyd on France 4:40pm Are You Being Served?

5:10pm 'Allo, 'Allo!

5:45pm Just Good Friends

3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point

3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Deal or No Deal 5:00pm Come Dine with Me

3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm My Daughter Must Live

3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm The Holidaymakers 5:00pm Futurama 5:30pm Futurama

6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 6:55pm Party Election Broadcast by the UK Independence Party 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Antiques Roadshow 8:00pm Collectaholics

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:25pm Party Election Broadcast 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm UEFA Champions League Live

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11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm UEFA Champions League: Extra Time

9:00pm Burger Bar to Gourmet Star 10:00pm One Born Every Minute 11:00pm My Big Fat Asian Wedding

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9:00pm A League of Their Own 10:00pm Critical 11:00pm Forever

12:35am Moonlight Mile 2:25am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report.

2:30am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

12:15am Weather 12:20am Inside Harley Street 1:20am Antiques Roadshow 2:20am The Ladykillers: Pest Detectives 3:20am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

12:40am Benidorm 1:10am Jackpot247 4:00am Loose Women 4:45am ITV Nightscreen

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8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 9:00pm Crossing England in a Punt: River of Dreams 10:00pm The Plantagenets 11:00pm A Very British Airline 12:00am Voyager: To the Final Frontier 1:00am Ice Age Giants 2:00am Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 2:30am The High Art of the Low Countries 3:30am The Plantagenets 4:30am Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 5:00am This is BBC Four

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9:00pm Educating Joey Essex 10:00pm Hell's Kitchen 11:00pm Keith Lemon: The Film 12:50am Two and a Half Men

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Far Right and Proud.

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Docudrama.

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5:15pm 'Allo, 'Allo!

5:45pm Just Good Friends

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3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Deal or No Deal 5:00pm Come Dine with Me

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12:50am Celeb CSI: Sharon Osbourne 1:45am True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 2:10am Super Casino 4:10am The Classic Car Show 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:20am Divine Designs 5:45am House Doctor

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11:00pm Godzilla Legendary monster Godzilla is reawakened, striking fear into the hearts of humankind.

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8:10pm Cellular 10:00pm White House Down 12:15am A Man Apart 2:20am Falling Down Things become too much for a reserved father as life's annoyances push him to breaking point.

4:25am The Canyons

6:30am Monsters University Special 7:00am Dennis The Menace 8:45am The Good Witch's Wonder 10:20am Turbo 12:10pm Ice Age: The Meltdown 1:50pm How to Train Your Dragon 2 3:40pm Doctor Dolittle 2 5:25pm Turbo 7:15pm Ice Age: The Meltdown 9:00pm How to Train Your Dragon 2 10:45pm The Good Witch's Wonder 12:15am Doctor Dolittle 2 1:45am Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger The sea-going hero tries to free a pirate from a curse which has turned him into a monkey.

3:40am Stone of Destiny 5:20am Dennis The Menace

Premiere

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7:00am Night Moves 9:00am Cinderella Special 9:30am Seve the Movie

7:00am Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura 7:55am Gunsmoke 8:55am Gunsmoke 10:00am Funeral in Berlin 11:55am Yesterday's Enemy 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Escort West 5:25pm Ghost of the China Sea 7:00pm Valley of The Kings 8:35pm Bad Men of Tombstone 10:00pm Belly of the Beast 11:50pm Longmire 12:50am Longmire 1:50am Romper Stomper 3:30am Conan 4:20am Conan

The rags-to-riches story of legendary Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros.

Docudrama.

11:45am Mark Millar's Superhero Playlist 12:00pm Felony 2:00pm The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box 3:45pm Transformers: Age of Extinction 6:45pm Seve the Movie The rags-to-riches story of legendary Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros.

Docudrama.

9:00pm Transformers: Age of Extinction 11:45pm Night Moves 1:45am Felony

OPINION & COMMENT

Language lesson “I WOULD walk a mile for a Camel!” Do you remember that old advertisement?

I say: “I would walk a mile for my Euro Weekly News!” (To be honest, I would rather drive.) I’m a retired teacher with almost 30 years’ experience in German schools. Spain is my native country, where I learnt French, Latin and a little Classic Greek. Later, I studied German Language and Literature at the University of Hamburg.

And what about English? I ignored this language although I still don’t know the reason.

I’ve lived in Aguilas for 15 years and decided to learn English and I must admit it was really gratifying. Besides my English lessons I found your newspaper by accident. It kept me up-to-date about the news in our region and at the same time improved my English.

Thank you very much for the useful information: the Euro Weekly News is my tablemate while I’m having breakfast every morning.

I would be glad to make contact with British people for sharing opinions about our different (or maybe not so different?) mentalities and customs.

In conclusion, congratulations on the way you are running your publication. I apologise for any mistakes in spelling or grammar. Don’t forget: I began learning English aged 72!

Amelia Tejada, Aguilas (Murcia) Editor’s note: Your spelling and grammar would put many native English-speakers to shame.

Good manners I WOULD like to assure Bill Campbell that yes, I do sing the national anthem whilst standing to attention as I was taught. I also respect the Spanish ‘himno’ after living here for 26 years.

It’s really just a question of education or, in some cases, the possible lack of it.

Jonathan Allso, Valencia

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THE lovely yellow flowers growing everywhere are Yellow Sorrel. They are wild flowers, not weeds, and we should enjoy the way they brighten up the countryside for a few weeks each year.

P Newton, Mijas Costa (Malaga)

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A COMMENT in the Euro Weekly News stated that the Royal Navy is saying goodbye to bellbottom trousers. This actually happened in 1977 when they were replaced by flared trousers that were pressed ‘fore and aft’. That is, front and back, instead of the seven horizontal creases that were a feature of bell-bottoms.

The new uniform may be the first for 70 years but there have been many minor changes during that time. For example, the sailor’s jumper (jacket to the man in the street) which was originally put on over the head, was replaced by one with a zip at the front. The ‘silk’ - originally a wide piece of black fabric became a fixed part of the jumper and the woolly pully and beret were introduced.

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from the Kiev government and privately-funded, right-wing brigades.

Cliff Lague, Valencia

Promises to keep DURING the television appearance of David Cameron and Ed Miliband, the PM was asked about looking after pensioners.

He replied that if he is re-elected then all the benefits, including the Winter Fuel Allowance, would be ‘paid to all’.

Let’s remind him of that before September when it stops for expats. Make sure everyone writes to their Member of Parliament after the elections to remind them of this.

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BLACK cats supposedly bring bad luck in Spain, so perhaps that’s why my neighbour’s moggy has this mean expression.

Albie Greenwood (by email)

No choice WE can choose between revealing the existence of a debilitating acute depression responsible for the deaths of 149 innocent passengers (murder would be the correct definition) aboard Flight 9525 or completely ignoring the warning because of the pilot’s ‘right to privacy’. As we used to say so succinctly: “Sorry, but that ain’t no choice.”

Practically the whole world is also deeply depressed as a side-effect of this tragic and avoidable slaughter of innocent victims due to the cold, suicidal brutality of a sick, demented pilot.

His recent claim that his name would go down in history will be achieved although his relatives, friends and acquaintances will remember him only with tears, sadness and grief.

Richard M McBride, Benidorm (Alicante)

Vital statistics I REFER to the recent article

by Mike Walsh ‘Moscow’s Victo-

ry Parade’ regarding the snub of prominent Western leaders in ignoring the invitation to attend the 70th Victory Day anniversary to be held in Moscow on May 9.

To readers unfamiliar with the part played by the USSR in the Second World War, a reminder of the deaths suffered by the major participants might be enlightening.

Germany lost in the region of five million, France lost 200,000, the UK 450,000, the US 420,000 and the USSR over 26 million. During the siege of Leningrad (now St Petersburg) which lasted for nearly 900 days between 1941 and 1943, somewhere in the region of 1.5 million died, both civilians and soldiers.

It would not have been possible for the Allies to overcome the Reich in the time they did without the sacrifice paid by the peoples of the USSR. Shame on you, Mr Obama and Mr Cameron, although one might understand the reluctance of Frau Merkel to attend.

Presumably this snub is a result of the current situation in Ukraine, where fascism is again raising its ugly head

Richard Prowse, Cartagena (Murcia)

Double trouble IF you are resident in the UK you pay UK tax on your income. If you are resident in Spain, you pay Spanish tax on your income. That is the law of the land.

However, if you have a pension paid by the government in the UK but live in Spain it will be subject to the UK tax laws unless the UK government pays your pension free of tax.

You do not have to pay Spanish tax on your pension as it can’t be subject to a double taxation.

But now the bureaucrats have decided differently. Your pension that is taxed in the UK has to be declared in your income in Spain where it will be added to any other income you declare in Spain and a new rate of tax decided. This is, in effect, chicanery as they are indirectly taxing your alreadytaxed UK pension twice.

This is grossly unfair and the UK government should be asked to pay pensions free of UK tax.

You cannot be expected to be double-taxed on your UK government pension.

H V Petty (by email)

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) While counting your pennies, also count your blessings. Money can be a big problem or merely an irritation but the lack of it must be kept in perspective. You are right to think twice about accepting something that seems to be for nothing.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Someone who is usually quite the opposite to you will surprise with an offer. Although you are naturally suspicious, give them the bene-

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Across 1 Buy a grip (8) 5 Trees found in Chelmsford (4) 9 Noisy talk about a ratchet (7) 10 Clear strategy contains Iran initially (5) 11 Left one on Leo (4) 12 Wishes of French parents (7) 15 Take over at sea, Seamus (6) 16 Harsh to cut off drug (6) 19 It ends a shot as a substitute (7) 21 Plenty of luggage (4) 24 Porter right on his toes (5) 25 Poorly aligned head (7) 26 Some require a system that’s simple (4) 27 Royal person in front of crowd, surrounded by journalists (8) Down 1 Strange clue: 'Pair off'' (8) 2 Grounds are ruined by boys (7) 3 Detest the atomic explosion (4) 4 Block out weird, never-ending scene (6) 6 Permission to quit? (5) 7 Perfume, we hear, that's dispatched (4)

8 Cook sold pie, but it's off (7) 13 Oddly, is my in-tray the duplicate? (7) 14 Reports gas seems a problem (8) 17 Look at old dictator taking drug (7)

18 Seaman overhauled Polaris after power cut (6) 20 Takes in one Ed Sullivan Show (5) 22 Nude featured in 'Cabaret' (4) 23 Merit some expensive gear nevertheless (4)

Code Breaker Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 16 represents T and 19 represents Y, so fill in T every time the figure 16 appears and Y every time the figure 19 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.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 3 Slipper, 7 Apart, 8 Belts, 9 Specimen, 10 Danes, 13 Asp, 15 Basalt, 16 Alerts, 17 End, 19 Beats, 23 Lemonade, 24 Caged, 25 Liege, 26 Neptune.

Down: 1 Eager, 2 David, 3 Stress, 4 Prepared, 5 Entreaty, 6 Task, 11 Lacerate, 12 Tastiest, 13 Ate, 14 Pad, 18 Needle, 20 Cower, 21 Caper, 22 Bear.

QUICK Across: 3 Answers, 7 Spins, 8 Crisp, 9 Graceful, 10 Bible, 13 Pen, 15 Banana, 16 Agreed, 17 Tag, 19 Baked, 23 Organise, 24 Aimed, 25 Steps, 26 Reasons.

Down: 1 Usual, 2 Bites, 3 Assume, 4 Warriors, 5 Resolved, 6 Dogs, 11 Magazine, 12 Careless, 13 Pat, 14 Nag, 18 Across, 20 Dates, 21 First, 22 Herd.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Balonmano, 8 Aviso, 9 Newer, 11 Ruta, 12 Peso, 14 Roto, 16 Lies, 19 Roads, 21 Ounce, 22 Delantero.

Down: 2 Adios, 3 Olor, 4 Mint, 5 Now, 6 Lampara, 7 Grooves, 10 Ear, 13 Old, 15 Owner, 17 Isla, 18 Soft, 20 Age.

19 Allow (6) 20 Assistant (6) 22 Snow leopard (5) 24 Connection (4)

16 Weather in some location averaged over some long period of time (7) 17 Timepieces (6)

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

Across 1 Escuchar (6) 4 Caderas (4) 8 Sombra (zona sin sol) (5) 9 Limpio (casa, cuarto) (5) 10 Religious (beliefs, leader, service, reason) (9) 13 Joven (persona, animal) (5) 15 Only (5) 16 Jabón (para lavar) (4) 17 Castillo (6) Down 1 Último (4) 2 Etapa (de viaje) (5) 3 Tardes (últimas horas) (8) 5 Hielo (3) 6 Hijo (3) 7 Olive (8) 11 Falda (prenda) (5) 12 Twelve (4) 13 Sí (como respuesta) (3) 14 Grape (3)

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

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Funagram Unscramble the name of a tasty pasta dish (two words): RENAMES A CHOICE FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: PRESTON NORTH END, MACARONI CHEESE

Unscramble the name of a famous English football club (three words): TORN PHONE TRENDS

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FROM time immemorial the principal way of controlling dog behaviour has been with a collar, leash and the strength of the trainer’s hand.

But over recent years a new form of dog training has developed based on the way marine mammals like dolphins and whales are trained.

The pioneer of this system was Karen Pryor known as The Clicker, and she based it on positive reinforcement - primarily a bucket of fish.

Pryor’s experiences planted seeds in the minds of many trainers and behaviourists who thought if marine mammal trainers can control 600-pound sea lions without shouting and

INSPIRATION: Marine mammal training can be applied to dogs. force, then why not dogs?

Marine mammal trainers use whistles and clickers since they are aware that before they can even say the word ‘good’ the mammal has jumped 30 feet in the air. As soon as a mammal reaches the highest part of a jump it will know that unless it hears a click it will get no fish. The mammal has learned that unwanted behaviour gets no click, and thus no food.

I have often mentioned that the more we talk to our pets in training the less they understand. I also

urge owners to never punish or correct a dog unless they are able to give a positive reinforcement of either a kind voice or a treat of some sort, like a liver treat.

It is important to try and shorten praise words to one word like ‘good’ rather than ‘Now that’s a clever boy.’ In other words, a good behaviour ‘click and treat.’

If any dog knows you have a treat he will sit; when he does, ‘click and treat.’ The dog might get up; as he does, say ‘up,’

click and treat. If he lays down, just as he does, say ‘down,’ click and treat.

When the dog comes to you, then say ‘come,’ click and treat.

You will be amazed at how quickly the dog will understand simple oneword commands that are followed by the click and treat. Remember he only gets the click when he carries out the required command.

Clickers are all the rage in the USA and are now getting started in the UK and Spain.

Fiona finds a friend for her fur family

By Lamia Walker of PetSitMatch FIONA lives in a rural part of Malaga, up in the hills. She has five acres of farmland for her dogs, cats and donkeys.

It is beautiful, and utterly peaceful, a great place for her fur family to live.

She acquired her pets gradually over the last 15 years; the dogs came first then the cats, all rescued. And when an elderly neighbour decided to retire to England to be near family, Fiona took on her four donkeys.

She rarely leaves her farm but once in a while she enjoys a trip to see family and friends, usually in the holidays when it gets too hot on the farm or at Christmas.

And finding someone to care for her pets is usually the most stressful thing about the arrange-

ments. But a friend recently recommended an online network that allows you to meet suitable pet and house-sitters online.

With a little effort and some luck she met Ella, an English vet’s wife based in Spain who was listed on the site, who adores pets and needless to say has lots of experience with all kinds of animals.

They got on well and agreed to meet to get to know each other face to face before Fiona’s holiday.

The meet and greet with the pets went well and they made a match, a HouseSit Match.

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Dangerous dirty dog-owner detained DOG mess may be the bane of many pedestrians’ lives, but be warned that

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A Spaniard has been arrested for allegedly breaking another’s finger after he was told off for not clearing up after his dog.

The victim reportedly reprimanded the dog-walker when he failed to pick up his animal’s mess on a Malaga City street, to which the 53-year-old pet owner responded by insulting him and leaving.

But it would seem firing off a few insults was not enough for the owner, he returned soon afterwards and allegedly began to hit the complainant.

The victim used his arms to try to ward off the blows, and he suffered a broken finger, police say.

The dog owner is thought to face charges of assault, but whether he will be fined for failing to clean up after his dog is as yet unknown.

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31st March SO it is officially Spring!

When the clocks change it always puts a bounce in my step but even more so this year.

It marks the end of dark evenings and dark times and hopefully the end to bad news. The children’s grandfather died yesterday, which was expected but nonetheless sad.

The children have been navigating their way through the grief that they

feel over the loss of their father and seem to have learnt from it.

On hearing their grandpa had died, their reaction was one of stilled sadness followed quickly by resignation and comprehension. Instead of crying they talked about how funny he was and what a fabulous and full life he had lived.

I remember him telling the children to look after me especially in the early stages of my diagnosis and post op when I could do very little around the house.

He told them that cooking was easy ‘Grandpa style’!

This meant that you had to chuck everything into a pan and when you smelled burning it was ready!

He added that if Mum isn’t too impressed you just have to add curry powder.

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Fond memories of the children’s grandfather attempts Grandpa laughed his head off as the children jokingly told him that I had complained that everything tasted of curry.

They saw a lot of their grandfather in their father and both said that they imagined they would be united in Heaven.

Angus’s father was very ill and the week before Angus died he had gone to visit his father in England to say goodbye.

Little did we know that Ian would be bidding farewell to his son. I honestly believe that brought

about his rapid decline although his condition was terminal. No parent should have to bury their child. I was extremely fond of Ian and he loved me like a daughter. I shall miss him.

The last few days have been spent in the ‘campo’ recharging our batteries and catching up with friends. The children love being in the countryside and the peace and freedom it gives them.

I love living near the sea but there are moments when I remember my lovely house in the country perched on top of a hill nestled amongst the almond and olive groves and surrounded by mountains.

The tranquillity is something I miss particularly as we live next to a friendly yet noisy Spanish family. A five-minute stroll to the

beach makes up for it though!

Tomorrow is session number seven, marking the penultimate one in my chemo treatment. Hard to believe but I am getting closer to finishing.

So, as always, in preparation, I will make sure the house is spick and span and all the shopping is done. I will spend a relaxing afternoon with the children, perhaps a stroll along the sea front and an ice cream and then an early night in preparation for the day ahead.

I am so used to the needles and injections now but being in the hospital all day is probably the most tiring thing of all.

I always tell myself it is just one day out of my life and soon this will all be a distant memory.

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A healthy house Young sippers are more IS your home affecting your health?

New research suggests that as well as looking at your lifestyle to safeguard your health, you should also overhaul your home too.

Sleeping patterns Start by dimming the lights. Having bright lights on at night is said to confuse our natural sleep and wake cycle, which can interfere with other bodily functions, such as hormone production, and has been linked to health problems, including obesity, Type 2 diabetes and possibly even cancer. This is similar to recent reports suggesting that we should turn off computers, tablets and mobile devices as the blue light from them can affect our sleep patterns.

Stressed out?

This could be down to the colour of your walls. According to an NHS advice report on lighting and hospital design, red and orange walls should be avoided as these colours increase stress and anxiety and are more likely to make skin itch. But, if you want stimulation, go for bright colours.

Big TV? If you have a big TV ensure you are sitting far enough away from it.

Modern television-makers suggest

the perfect TV viewing distance is 1.5 times the diagonal width of the screen. So for a 32” TV, you should be around four feet or 120 centimetres away. Getting too close can increase risk of eye strain and headaches. Don’t watch TV in the dark as eye strain is found to be worse when the room’s lighting is darker than the TV. Move away from the pub People who live within one kilometre of a pub or bar are 13 per cent more likely to drink heavily than those who live further away, according to research from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.

Even if you resist the temptation to pop in on the way home, just seeing the pub can trigger what psychologists call a ‘conditioned response’ in the brain, which puts the thought of alcohol into your head.

Busy streets Noise pollution in the home, either from traffic, aircraft or neighbours, is linked to higher blood pressure, even if you’re not conscious of it. A 2008 study found that sounds of more than 35 decibels (equivalent to a car going past) increased blood pressure even when people were asleep.

likely to become binge drinkers later in life CHILDREN who have sampled or sipped alcohol by the age of 11 are five times more likely to have a full drink within a couple of years and four times more likely to become binge drinkers.

US researchers believe some parents are allowing children to try alcohol supervised in a bid to put them off later on and lessen the taboo appeal of drinking. However, lead researcher Kristina Jackson of Brown University in Rhode Island, said: “Our study provides evidence to the contrary.”

Previous research suggests parental attitudes are one of the most important factors involved when teens start drinking. The study involved

NO ALCOHOL: Sticking to water is a good idea for children.

561 Rhode Island middleschool students being surveyed over three years. By the age of 11 almost 30 per cent said they had sipped al-

cohol and by 14 and 15, one in four early ‘sippers’ said they had had a full alcoholic drink, compared with 6 per cent of those who had not.

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THIS year is proving to be a good year for fat. Since the 1980s, it’s been shunned as health-conscious shoppers seek out ‘low-fat’ labels, but as nutritionists increasingly concentrate on the harm sugar can do us, so fat is experiencing something of a redemption.

The historic problem with the low fat trend has been, says a recent publication from Harvard Medical School in the US, to replace fat with sugar, which could have been making us even more unhealthy.

Before you shout hurray and switch on the deep-fat fryer, this isn’t about chips.

This year the chat is all about ‘good fats’, the kind we get from vegetables, fish, nuts and seeds.

‘Trans-fats’ – the manmade fats that lurk in processed foods, of which one medical panel judged: “There is no safe level of consumption,”

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GOOD FATS: The kind we get from olive oil, avocados, nuts and oily fish. are now more carefully labelled, and being phased out in much of the food industry.

And while we’re getting wise to that diabetes disaster, so we’re looking more in-

to the beneficial fats which occur naturally in food, and which can do our bodies the

world of good. That’s monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat, and maybe just a little saturated fat, from dairy, which may not be the monster it was previously made out to be.

Medical journalist Michael Mosley said: “I predict some types of fats will replace the sugar in our diets, as reputable studies this year have restored the reputation of dairy products like butter and full-fat yoghurt.

“Sweetened with berries (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries or blueberries) plain yoghurt makes a filling, nutrient-rich, low-sugar breakfast.”

So when you’re filling your basket, stick to avoiding trans-fats in processed food, cakes and biscuits, sometimes labelled ‘partially hydrogenated oil’. But seek out olive oil, avocados, coconuts, oily fish such as salmon or sardines, and maybe just a yoghurt or two.

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E-cigarette concerns ONE in five teenagers have bought or tried electronic cigarettes. That’s the finding from a British study.

The researchers also found that some of those who had tried the e-cigarettes had never smoked regular cigarettes with experts warning that rather than being an aid to quitting smoking, e-cigarettes are increasingly being seen as a recreational drug in their own right and youngsters using them could move on to tobacco cigarettes.

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A decade of decadent food at Christ ESTABLISHED for over a decade in the centre of Mar Azul, Torrevieja, Restaurante Christopher is one of the most welcoming and friendly eateries along the coast with first class cuisine which, during our every visit, simply gets better and better.

Established for so long and with many returning customers, it would be easy for Christopher’s to rest on its laurels, but owner Christopher Cain, along with head chef Neil Lloyd are continually striving to produce new menus and dishes and offer something different to customers.

They have recently introduced the new Menu Italiano as well as bringing in Wagyu steak

DUCK: Great alternative to beef or chicken for the Sunday roast. and having lobster specials.

With lots of variations to the evening a la carte menu, one thing that remains constant is the traditional Sunday lunch.

Their Sunday menu has all the same flair and finesse as their evening a la carte menu and comes with the

SUNDAY SPECIAL: Remains highly popular for diners. friendly and dedicated service you would expect from Christopher’s.

Every week there is a choice of 10 starters and a minimum choice of 10 mains. As well as the traditional offerings of prawn cocktail and

soup, there is an eclectic and exotic selection including cajun chicken salad with a chilli mango drizzle and fillet of beef carpaccio.

The mains include fish dishes for those looking for a lighter option and

for meat lovers try the confit of duck and roast silverside of beef, it will not disappoint.

Desserts are as delicious as the previous two courses and will delight anyone with a sweet tooth and if all that food leaves you feeling a little full then you can take full

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SWEET TOOTH: Chocolate brownie for dessert. advantage of their location and walk it off with a stroll along Torrevieja’s seafront.

Christopher’s is open Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm to late and for Sunday lunches from 1pm until 4.30pm.

To reserve your seat to the hottest eatery in town call now.

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Musical entertainment night at The Royal Oak THE ROYAL OAK is hosting another sensational singers night on April 22.

The friendly bar, situated between Campoamor and Blue Lagoon, will be alive with the sounds of four popular entertainers with Kevin Tyler, Chloe Leigh, JJ Soul and Gemma all performing in one special night of live musical entertainment.

The event is one of The Royal Oak’s regular entertainment nights and tickets cost just €12.50 including a two-course home cooked meal with diners able to select from two mains and two desserts.

Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Booking is recommended, call 687 106 871 or email info@theroyaloak.es.

There is always something going on at The Royal Oak and they are proud to be a family friendly pub with a children’s play area outside and a pool table and internet connection to keep older chil-

FAMILY FRIENDLY: The Royal Oak between Blue Lagoon and Campoamor. dren and teenagers entertained inside.

Food is served daily with weekly offers available so a visit at any time is always worth it.

For more information on this or any other events at The Royal Oak or to host your own party or celebration, with children’s parties costing from just €3.50 per child,

call 687 106 871.

Find them just minutes from the N-332 in Villa Costa between Mercadona and Blue Lagoon where a warm welcome always awaits.

The Royal Oak Tel: 687 106 871 or 693 656 124 Visit: www.theroyaloak.es Email: info@theroyaloak.es

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Harry’s Bar PLENTY of attractions are on the horizon for some great summer days ahead at Harry’s Bar, Quesada.

Tucked away at the top of Calle Azul this lively bar restaurant lends itself to all kinds of entertainment, and the owner Joanne was eager to tell us what is in store for the months ahead.

As the summer days are hotting up, why not cool down with a cool beer and relax on the large outside terrace as BBQ season is here.

The areas for dining are comfortable and spacious so it goes without saying that many BBQ treats are inevitable and whether it is just a romantic two or large family event you are sure to have a pleasurable time.

Daytime offers full English breakfast, lunches and snacks and a Sunday roast at an incredible price of €7.95.

HARRY’S: Friendly bar.

There is an evening meal menu and also forthcoming are themed nights which are popular with many, so watch this space! Joanne welcomes all old and new customers to try the new menu which has more choice for the summer and you can follow Harry’s Bar on Facebook for any additional updates.

This thriving, friendly bar has lots going on so it pays to keep up so you don’t miss out. Be sure to visit and enjoy the good food at great value for money, welcoming company and great views.

Tel: 965 999 973.

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by Pete Woodall TALKING rodents tell you it is simple, in many cases it is legally compulsory, at best it is confusing and usually it is hardly ever fully understood, it’s your insurance policy.

Insurance for homes, motor vehicles, pets, travel, medical costs and business. Even your life can be insured or rather assured, banks sell it as do supermarkets. Funnily enough so do insurance brokers.

So what are the options; talking rodents, the busy bank cashier, the supermarket checkout or an experienced professional. Take away two probably wrong answers and let’s phone a friendly professional, not the rodents.

Edward William Insurance Services have been successfully building their business in Spain over the last fifteen years.

Originally specialising in just marine insurance under the banner, “Any boat, Any waters,

NEW PET POLICIES: Edward William makes it easier to insure ‘dangerous dogs’.

Any use, Anywhere” Edward William Marine Insurance have happy customers from the South of France to the Caribbean via Australia. Last year and mainly due to repeated requests from existing clients, Edward William

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Of particular interest is their new insurance for pets, especially dogs, specifically “dangerous dogs” or at least

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Rightly or wrongly, some dog breeds, cross-breeds and large dogs are listed as “potentially” dangerous, consequently canine cover although compulsory is not always easy to obtain and often expensive.

The new pet insurance policies at Edward William specifically address these issues and with individual adjustments, medical and public liability insurance is now available for “Any dog, Any breed, Any size, Anywhere”.

Dog owners are given the same personal service as home and boat owners etc and your pet’s insurance premiums are no longer punitive. Happy days and good news all round.

Whatever your insurance needs call Edward William Insurance Services. As with many family firms, their emphasis is on providing good value and looking after the customer, from finding you the right policy in English and/or Spanish, to explaining the details. Quotations are easily available online or over the phone, just telephone (0034) 952476090 or visit the www.edwardwilliaminsurance. com website.

Spanish corners - An occasional look at hidden gems

A chilled view of the Sierra Nevada

By Steve Frankham

NIGÜELAS, in the Durcal Valley is the beautiful ‘white town’ giving access to snowy peaks and the spectacular river valleys of the Sierra Nevada. Little visited, but easy to access off the main Malaga to Granada road, the town also has daily buses connecting to Granada’s central bus station and to the larger town of Durcal.

Small as it is, Nigüelas boasts a myriad of beautiful winding cobbled streets opening out onto a lovely central Plaza.

In the main square itself, there’s a couple of friendly café/bars, all placed around an elegant church. Both Nigüelas and Durcal have some bed and breakfasts and hotels if you want to stay the night.

Beyond the village itself some clearly marked hiking trails lead into spectacular valley of the Rio Torrenta. Steep rocky mountains hem in the valley from the north and

DURCAL VALLEY: With access to snowy peaks and Nigüelas. south, and you’ll find yourself walking in a landscape of small flower meadows and woods.

A driveable track also heads up the valley - good if you have a four wheel drive car.

However energetic you’re feeling, the valley offers some magnificent vistas, whether

you want a short stroll or wish to turn your journey into a multi-day hike amongst the 3,000 metre peaks of the Sierra Nevada National Park Whether you just want to explore a traditional ‘white village,’ get away from the big cities for a day or have a multi-

adventure, Nigüelas is a village worthy of further exploration!

For further information on buses and times ALSA’s website www.alsa.es has detailed timetables.

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EASTER was early but with some unusually hot days gardens were amazingly colourful and continue to be so, especially helped by the wide variety of spring bulbs that enjoy the Spanish climate and likewise the daisy like plants and some succulents. Some frequently successful plants are listed below.

Useful bulbs The most reliable spring bulbs include the following: clivias, crocosmias, freesia which in a few years build up large thick patches through self-seeding, grape hyacynths, irises - flag, Dutch and Spanish, and the exotic flowered Peruvian lilies. All these are

best sown as bulbs during the autumn or winter.

As these die back they will be followed in late spring and summer by others such as the following; agapanthus, canna lilies, day lilies, eremurus, Society garlic, mirabilis - San Diego which often selfseeds, gladioli, and summer lilies. These are again best and most economically sown as bulbs or in the case of miribilis as seeds from the autumn to spring.

Many varieties are available as established plants about to flower or in flower in well stocked nurseries.

Spring and continuing daisy flowered plants Garden centres are well stocked with these in April and many are imported.

Popular ones are as follows; Argyranthemums marquerites, Osteoperums - African daisies, Euryops Paris daisy, Felicuia - blue

AMAZING COLOURS: To brighten up your garden. daisy, Arctosis - African daisies, Dianthus - carnations and various forms of Gazanias.

Smaller rather than large plants are generally easier

to establish as well as costing less. Some of these plants can self-seed. Young plants can be left in situ or potted up and brought on to develop strong plants

for planting out after three or four months. Plants can also be propagated from cuttings.

Dead heading keeps all these varieties flowering for months.

Early flowering succulents Naturally the flowering of succulents depends on how many hours of sunshine they enjoy daily and how sheltered they are from cold winds. The ones out for Easter in our inland 400 metre high south facing garden are as follows; cotyledons, crassulas, euphorbias, mesums, lampranthus - ice plants and several forms of kalanchoas.

General information Details and photographs of most of these collections of plants will be found in Part Four of the book ‘Your garden in Spain - From planning to planting and

maintenance’ now most easily available from major internet book shops including Amazon Books.

All the plants listed can be grown successively in pots, raised beds and the the open garden.

Regarding soils, all do best in fertile, rich in humus water retaining but free draining soils. However to prevent rotting setting in, it is helpful to place a little grit under each bulb when planting them.

Succulents also benefit from special treatment. In this case a mulch of rock chippings or ground volcanic ash.

All of the plants mentioned can be used to brighten up apartment terraces as well as villa and townhouse gardens.

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AS a qualified professional in the property industry, I give advice to multinational investors and to owners of commercial and private

property throughout Spain and they all ask me the same question: “How do I increase the value of my property?”

With 30 years’ experience under my belt, I would like to share some advice and tips with Euro Weekly News readers in my upcoming articles on how to increase the value

of your property by a minimum of 20 per cent.

First let’s take an overview of what’s happening in the property market in Spain today.

Some of Spain’s biggest banks such as BBVA, BankInter and the Banco Santander’s Research Departments are now forecasting that the Spanish

property crisis should be over this year.

So now you are probably thinking that this is the ideal time to start looking at ways to increase the value of your home, office, restaurant, bar or hotel. Correct.

Tip of the week You need to start with the fundamentals.

When I carry out a building survey, one of the first things I will look for in a property are signs of damp - this is a common problem throughout Spain.

Damp can severely reduce the value of your property, it deteriorates the fabric of your property, it is a health hazard,

unsightly, an unpleasant smell, dangerous when in contact with the electrical system and can cost a small fortune to fix if left unchecked.

There are many causes for damp in your property but there are four common causes of damp: 1. Rising damp is caused by water penetrat-

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the customer is the number one priority, whether that be the buyer, seller, or both.

With properties for sale across the Costa Blanca from Guardamar down to Pinar de Campoverde, they are confident they can find buyers their perfect home in the sun. Colin said: “We always listen carefully to your specific

requirements and will only show you properties that match your criteria. We endeavour to locate the best value for money properties on the Costa Blanca and work alongside other trusted, like-minded real estate companies and developers to offer more variety and choice.” By working with agents in countries like Scandinavia and Russia, sellers are as-

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PROFESSIONALISM: Visit El Siglo in Cabo Roig. sured their property is being internationally marketed and has the best chance of being sold. Colin will also use his 15 years’ experience in guiding you on the true and fair value of your property and, cru-

cially, will give you an indication of the sort of taxes and costs you can incur during the selling process: “The process is very transparent now so I will look at your escritura which states the value of your home and sometimes, by actually dropping the price of your property you can actually end up with more money as taxes and fees will be lower.”

A full range of services can be provided with reputable companies for currency transfers, insurances, legal work and mortgage advice. An after sales service is paramount

with advice on changing locks, gardening and pool services also on hand.

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PROPERTY ing the foundations, interior and exterior walls of your property, due to a breakdown in the existing damp-proofing or broken pipes under the property.

2. Leaking roof damp is caused by water penetrating the roof areas and exterior walls of your property, due to a breakdown in the roof surfaces, cracked walls and cement joints or poor quality exterior paintwork.

3. Condensation damp is caused by inadequate ventilation, humidity and poor insulation.

4. Drainage damp to exterior and interior walls is caused by a breakdown of the guttering, water drainage system and poor quality paintwork.

If you are trying to sell your property and a buyer finds signs of damp, it could easily put them off buying or they will want to reduce the asking price.

My advice. Check if your property has damp and arrange for a professional, independent inspection to

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Next week I will be talking about other fundamentals that your property will need to meet on the road to increasing the value of your property.

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Can you buy a Spanish castle?

DRIVING through the twisting roads and constantly changing landscapes of Spain, there’s a reappearing feature: castles and fortresses, squatting atop hills and nestled in valleys.

Since the time of the Greek traders, the Romans and the Carthaginians, Spain has been a land in which military power and defences have been highly important. You’ll pass castles and fortified homes in various states of repair that cover more than almost 3,000 years of epic history.

Most people wouldn’t consider it a possibility to buy and live in a Spanish castle – but could this really be done? We decided to investigate and see whether buying a castle is

an option in Spain.

We came across the option of buying a six-bedroomed castle in Palma, Mallorca. The price tag on the three-storey property, with great views over the city and a building that may well need extensive renovation, is €2 million.

Another option was an 18th century castle in Galicia, with two-metre-thick walls that have witnessed historic battles. The 700square-metre living space has been restored and all rooms have sea views.

There’s a kitchen, large sitting room with stone fireplace, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Extras include your own wine cellar and courtyard with 3,000 metres of space. The castle has five hectares of

land, the whole package coming in at €4 million.

Another property on the Costa Blanca, not quite as authentic, being a luxury mansion built in a castle ‘style’ more than 100 years ago, is beautifully renovated and only 30 minutes from the sea. The castle has 430,000 square metres of almond trees and pine forest. The property is priced at € 2.6 million Before you rush out to consult an estate agent, always remember that when buying a castle, you’re also buying a piece of history.

You may be able to change and update some features, but these might well also be protected sites with special rules applying to them. Always check beforehand.

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City apartments in Southern Spain LOOKING for properties in Spain you might instantly think of houses on the beach or remote mountain villas in the Sierra. These are obviously some lovely options, but there are some great flats for sale in Southern Spain’s elegant, historic city centres and towns.

Depending on whether you want to take up residence in one of Spain’s provincial capitals, like Malaga or Granada, or whether you’re more inclined to find a place in a smaller, historic mountain town, you’ll find the places on offer and the prices widely divergent.

Here are a couple of starting possibilities to consider: A newly-renovated ground-floor flat in the historic centre of Valencia, located next to most major public services and near the Rio Turia park, looks like a good option at €110,000. This property features a spacious modern kitchen, one double bedroom and bathroom. There are transport links with bus and metro routes close by.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IS ALCOHOL COSTING YOU MORE THAN MONEY? Drinking to excess not only affects your health it can spill over into every other aspect of your life – damaging everything that is important to you. Englishspeaking AA meetings are held throughout the Costa Blanca from Valencia City to Murcia. Anyone wishing to attend a meeting or discuss a possible drinking problem contact Costa Blanca North: *648 169 045* or Costa Blanca South: *625 912 078* or Costa Calida *679 385 105*.

All calls are treated in the strictest confidence. AA in German: 645 456 075; Spanish: 679 212 535; Flemish: 635 047 053; and Scandinavian: 659 779 222. www.aacostablanca.org (93323) ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are now into summer and very soon we will be feeling the heat! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two. Choose from the clothing selection, jewellery, household goods, books or bric a brac. There is usually something there for everyone —- but not always.

Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still need your help with donations etc.

Please keep them coming in!

During July and August the shop will only be open Wednesday to Saturday from 09.30 until 13.00. We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Roundabout and immediate left by Don Colchon bed shop.

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SPIRITUALIST CENTRE, BENIJOFAR meets at new premises, Hamilton’s Bakehouse, Calle Vicente 62, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar. Ray Bailey will take the Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday, 12th April at 11.30am. AnnaMarie will take the Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday 14th April at 7pm. David Darnbrough will take the Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday 19th April at 11.30am.

Every Thursday there is an opportunity to develop your skills at the Open Circle at 6.30pm. Spiritual Healing is available on Sunday and Tuesday after the service. Contact Wendy on 965 323 029. Web address is www.spiritualist centre-benijofar.com. New email is phoenixchurch23@ gmail.com. New email is phoenixchurch23@gmail.com or info@spiritualistcentrebenijofar.com. Identificacion Fiscal G54713789. (95454)

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CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (MABS) MURCIA/MAR MENOR Help and support is just a phone call away, Avda Rio Nalón, Tel: 693 275 779 (95462) PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Calle Canalejas, 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am & Thursday at 5pm for Prayer and Praise and Worship. Home groups meet during the week.

All welcome from any church background or none. For further information, contact PilarChristian.Community Church@gmail.com / 968 575 417 / 966 848 806. Reg No: 2009-SG/A (95463) TCF is a multi-national English speaking church now located on Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68, Torrevieja. The Sunday Service, including Communion and Creche/Sunday School, commences at 10.30am with a Bible Study/Prayer Meeting on Wednesday evenings at 6.00pm. Telephone 966 700 391 or call in to the Church any day between 9.00am until 1.00pm. Monday to Friday to find out more about Church activities. (95464) THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.aca costablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 (95465) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION JAVEA BRANCH meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month @ Scallops Rest on the Arenal at 11.00am. Everyone is welcome to attend as a visitor and join the branch if they wish. Anyone needing any help or advice on welfare, or any information regarding the branch can contact either Sheila on 965 791 270 or Roger on 965 790 123 (95472)

tary helpers are needed and guest speakers with relevant knowledge or experience are very welcome. (95473) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets 1st Monday of every month (except July and August) at Bar Sioux , Avda Escandinavia GA at 7pm for 7.30pm prompt. For further info contact Brian, Branch Secretary on 639 917 971 / email secretarybr3606@ gmail.com (95474) CAMPELLO CONTRA CANCER in conjunction with AECC Association Español Contra Cancer has opened a charity shop at C/Virgen de los Desamparados No 13 (next door to Mas y mas) El Campello. The shop is open Mon-Fri 10 - 2pm and is run by unpaid volunteers and all monies raised goes to the AECC. We urgently need donations of clothes, books, large and small furniture etc, and we will arrange collection of large items. We need volunteers to help out in the shop and also clothes rails, shelves etc. for display. Please support your local Cancer charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone. Please stop by at the shop. Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hotmail.com (95475) International Christian Assembly Calle Pilar de Horadada 5, Torrevieja Evangelical non-denominational Sunday services 11am Children’s church 11am House groups in Torrevieja, Los Balcones, San Javier Ladies meeting Thursdays 11am. Pastor, Rafael Restrepo All nationalities welcome 966 799 273 / 660 127 276.

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MOBILE HOMES WE BUY, Sell, Store, Remove all types of Mobile Homes. We pay CASH and cover all of Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzicaley@gmail.com

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GATAMI ORGANISATION, to help kittens and cats, looking for good homes, also spaying wild cats in the community.

Kittens require adoption, fully vaccinated, de-wormed, defleed. We also need volunteers to help Car boot sale in Polop on Sundays Tel Anna: 966 806 976 / 654 729 977 (95709)

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THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.thedog mover.com (220443) PET TRAVEL UK Family pet transporters Spain/UK. Travel with your pets for free. All air conditioned vehicles (no vans) www.pettraveluk.co.uk. Removals also arranged in other vehicles. Tel UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 (236009)

MR FIXIT. For all your electrical, plumbing, general & appliance & boiler repairs. No call out charge. 698 320 434 (236230)

SPAMA GANDIA SHELTER. Dog and cat rescue registered charity, La Safor area. 500 animals awaiting re-homing.

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PENTHOUSE under construction in the centre of Calpe, external walls completed, with garage. Price 77,000 euros.

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POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE Repairs, Spares and Leak Testing. Call 965 725 565 / 676 945 360 www.pooltechspain.com (208721)

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SPANISH MOVES Small removals and deliveries.

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Most luxurious 4x4 Range Rover ever THE most luxurious, exclusive and powerful production Range Rover ever launched has hit the catwalk in New York, sporting a very fashionable £150,000 (€205,499) price tag - the SVAutobiography.

From the company that is providing most of the villains’ cars in the new 007 movie Spectre, the new flagship 4x4 has been specially engineered at Jaguar Land Rover’s new, elite Special Vehicle Operations unit (JLR).

The supercar 4x4 was unveiled last week at the New York International Motor Show in the US, one of the company’s biggest export markets.

At a cost of £150,000 (€205,499), it’s twice the price of the entry level Range Rover, however it’s more than twice the

SUPERCAR 4x4: Unveiled at the New York Motor Show.

car. It has enhancements such as tailgate chairs, deep-pile carpet, start-stop surround and rotary controls machined from solid aluminium with beautiful knurled details, as are the foot pedals.

The ‘special ops’ arm of JLR

has fitted the Range Rover SVAutobiography with a powerful, supercharged five-litre V8 engine which develops a staggering 539bhp of pulling power, equivalent to five Ford Fiestas - all of which means that this beautiful,

catwalk supermodel has the sort of power normally found in an Italian supercar.

A spokesperson said: “The SVAutobiography is the most luxurious and powerful series-production Range Rover in the mod-

el’s successful 45-year history.”

Prices for the Range Rover SVAutobiography start at £149,000 (€204,129), around the same price as the long-awaited Bentley Bentayga 4x4, which goes on sale next year.

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Tow the line: A-frame or not?

MANY motorists seem to be unclear on whether or not it is OK to tow a

vehicle using an Aframe in Spain. Well, here is the latest guide

from the Guardia Civil: No! Quite simply, you’re

Clarkson, Hammond & May live THE trio of ex-Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are to keep the petrol-head public happy with a series of live Top Gear-style events. The live shows will not however carry the name or branding of the BBC Top Gear franchise.

The new title for the events will be Clarkson, Hammond and May Live.

It’s hardly the most imaginative name, but we suppose it does what it says on the tin.

A spokesperson for BBC Worldwide said: “We have agreed with our joint venture partner Brand Events that the re-

mainder of the tour can continue. These events will not, however, feature any BBC Top Gear brand-

ing or content. We believe this is a sensible approach in the circumstances.”

not allowed. A-frames are forbidden in Spain, so you will need a trailer to carry your car.

The law that covers this question is in the ‘Reglamento General de Circulacion’ or ‘Rules of the Road,’ and the same rules apply whether you are a tourist or resident in Spain.

Very often, motorhomes, for example, carry secondary vehicles, usually bicycles, mopeds, or small motorcycles. These are allowed if they are fixed to the motorhome using an officially approved rack.

The total length protruding from the rear of the vehicle should not exceed 10 per cent of the motor-home’s length.

You can find more information directly from: www.n332.es/drivinglaws/motorhome-andcampervan-legislation

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Good scores with Eurogolf Great conditions for TMGS at La Serena AS forecast, the weather was just a tad cooler for the visit to La Serena Golf Course. However, the course was in great condition with the greens fooling many players.

Thirty-eight points was recorded by Vernon Brown playing by himself due to his partner being the only ‘no show’ of the day. Nick Spicer’s ghost card added one point to Vernon’s score, which earned him and Vernon third place.

The battle for first and second places was between Roger Nilsen and Tove Roed, who lost out to Gunnel Thunstrom and Ove Cederberg, both teams coming home with 41 points.

NTPs this week were for all players and all were taken by: Ove Cederberg, Sue Owens, Vernon Brown, and Hermes Woerdemann.

The ‘Twos’ pot is growing nicely; it now stands at €57 after a second week of no one making a two on the par threes.

Surely it will be taken at next week’s venue where we visit La Finca for our club Championship.

If you fancy a game next Wednesday at La Finca, just call the Match Secretary on 661 524 101 or visit our website and reserve your place online www.tmgs.org

SOME good scores were achieved this week, and the unequivocal winning team of Franz Berndt, Debbie Weedon, Eamonn Devine and David Valentine came in with an impressive score of 153 points.

In second place was the team of Bob Buckeridge, Gordon Bourne, Franco Gentili and Bev Fairhurst with 148 points.

And third place was taken by Robin Richards, Tony Stanley, Ian Stewart and Claire DayeGretton with 145 points.

Nearest the pins were Chris Stanley, Gordon Bourne, Robin Richards and Harry Armstrong.

The results of the TOFFS weekly Stableford competition played on Tuesday were:

GOOD DAY’S GOLF: Eurogolf Quesada members.

(32) in third. Fourth place went to Bill Martin (32).

Silver Division: First place was Morag Turner with 35 points. Second was Tom Corbett (35). In third place was Ian Stewart (34), and fourth was Bob Shorley with (33).

Bronze Division: First Eamonn Devine with 34 points, followed by Sue Pegg (34). Third place went to Angelika Berndt (34), and fourth, Sandy Holland (34).

NTPs were: Harry Armstrong, Keith Wright, Debbie Weedon, David Gregson.

Winning best front nine was, Mike Gillett with18 points, and best back nine was Jan Shorley (19).

Overall Winner: Sue Gillett 36 points. Gold Division: First place,

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Winning line-up: Lynn Harrison (second left) and Andrew (third left) with Jim Thomas, Helen Jones, Roger Mallaburn, Rob Westlands, David Blakely and Steve Head.

A Good Friday for the Harrisons!

ANDREW and Lynn Harrison, ‘did good’ on Good Friday at Oliva Nova.

Both won the divisional prizes at Levante Golf Society’s meeting, and both scored 35 points. Andrew led Division One and Lynn won Division Two. Second in Division One was Steve Head also with 35 points and Roger Mallaburn (16), took third spot with 33 points.

Jim Thomas, with 34 points, finished second to Lynn in Division Two, two points ahead of third-placed Eric Edwards.

Cup for Amigos Belgas THE Las Salinas Petanca winter league saw some hard-fought battles when they held their Cup and Plate matches last week.

There were some tough matches that finally saw the cup won

by Amigos Belgas 1, who defeated, Blagul II, leaving Rocajuna to take third place.

The Plate was won by

worthy champions, Blagul 1, after a stiff match that saw them defeating the Falcons. The honour of third place was given to, Dominos Red. The presentation dinner will be held at the Asturias restaurant at 2pm on Friday April 10.

All the proceeds from recent competitions will be presented to the charity, Caritas.

Sue Gillett with 36 points. Then Keith Wright (35), and Stan Low

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Gold, silver and bronze for siblings THIS weekend, Torrevieja Masters Adam and Lucy Stewart competed in the Down’s Syndrome Swimming Federation’s European Swimming Championships, held in Southampton, England, on March 28 and 29.

Adam won a silver medal in his 800 Freestyle, and managed to retain his previous European Down’s Syndrome Masters record. He then continued this winning theme adding a bronze medal in the 10m Butterfly and with two first places in the 25m Freestyle and 25m Butterfly.

Finally he ended the

OUTSTANDING: Lucy aand Adam Stewart. competition in great style with a gold medal in the 100 Freestyle with a new personal best time.

Sister Lucy won gold in the 50m Breaststroke

smashing her previous time by seven seconds, followed by two more personal bests in the 25m Freestyle and 25m Breaststroke.

SMGS’s monthly gathering THIRTY-THREE members and seven guests arrived for SMGS’s monthly gathering at Villamartin Golf Course.

All round average scores were very good, and five players had particularly stand out returns, with Ivan Hanak’s 41 points being the pick of the bunch.

In the Bronze Category fourth was Norman Padmore (32), third was Ellen Drakesmith (32), second was Les Wilton (39), and the winner was Norman McBride with

40 points. In the Silver Category fourth was Phil Birtwistle (36), with Ken Flaherty (36) third, Robin Eastman second (38), and first placed Keith Wickham, won with 39 points.

Fourth in Gold Category was Tony Smale (35), Brian Staines (35) was third, second place was Steve Davis (36), and the winner was Ivan Hanak with 41 points. NTPs went to John Osborne, Keith Stevenson, Glen Rapley, and James Tattersfield.

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Spanish Championship first race of 2015 is held in Albacete

THE first race of the 2015 Spanish Championship took place in Albacete.

The CRT team headed by the local and leading rider David Roy Slader decided to take part this year in the Spanish Championship after win-

ning the MotoDes Championship in 2014.

With not being able to do a full pre-season testing down to lack of funding, the team turned up to this meet not knowing what to expect, with 45 bikes registered for the race, nine bikes would not qualify, as the rules only allow 36 bikes to compete. Additionally, this category had two races this week, one on Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday after having started on the back foot in trying to get their

CRT TEAM: Headed up by David Roy Slader. bike set up, the team managed to get it working on the new track and David qualified in 17th

position. The race on Saturday saw David get off to a good start, but this was soon changed as on

the second corner he was knocked off track. After being able to restart, he passed the finish line on the first lap second to last.

David started to gain position and overtook more and more bikes, 15 in total, and crossed the line in third place in the Open 1000 class.

On Sunday, David got off to a very good start and was with the leading group, but after the eighth lap he started to suffer from a common problem (Compartment

syndrome) in his right arm, and was forced to retire with four laps to go. David is now looking to have an operation as soon as possible to be ready in time for the next race at the end of May in Jerez.

He would like to thank his sponsor TRUE IP and EURONA TELECOM, and would like to mention that the team are still looking for more sponsors for this year. If anybody is interested do not hesitate to contact the team on 609 181 974.