ISSUE NO. 1568
23 - 29 July 2015
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Golden firefighter
DOMINGO SEGUÍ returns from world games with four medals By Jason Bailey BENIDORM Mayor Toni Pérez and Sports Councillor Ana Pellicer congratulated firefighter Domingo Seguí on taking an impressive four gold medals in the 2015 World Police and Fire Games in Washington. The games, which took place between June 24 and July 2, attracted 300 multi-national firefighters and police officers. Domingo took four gold medals, winning two in a team event involving stairs and intervention without equipment and two more in separate categories.
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Heat hazards The hottest July in nearly 150 years AS extreme temperatures cause deaths and disrupt sleep patterns, which can have a major effect on everyday life,
researchers at the University of Alicante are investigating high-tech ways to cope with See Page 6 the heat.
Water crisis Councils seek new sources as reservoirs dry up BENITACHELL officials are looking to raise water from wells, and while restrictions have just
been lifted, they urge caution with water usage as the supply See Page 12 remains fragile.
Rabbit risk
Grape harvest under threat from plague of bunnies WINEGROWERS in the Vinalopó region are desperately battling voracious rabbits which are destroying the grape crop,
and have asked for an extension to hunting licences to keep the furry population under See Page 16 control.