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ISSUE NO. 1572

20 - 26 August 2015

AXARQUÍA - COSTA TROPICAL YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

The crowds are back ‘THERE are more people here this summer than we have seen for 15 years!’

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Surprising view Hundreds of reasons to look up in Torrox MORE than 600 colourful umbrellas have been suspended above the streets in Torrox Old Town to provide an unusual view and shaded area thanks to an initiative launched by the See Page 4 town council.

One year after tragedy Competa fire consequences still experienced to this day LAST year, Competa residents and visitors experienced one of the most serious fires in the history of the town. An affect-

ed resident of the area has contacted the Euro Weekly News to give his side of the story. See Page 5

Too ‘sexi’ for Facebook Word confusion forces club to change its name THE Sexitanos Athletics Club of Almuñecar was told by Facebook moderators it could not use the word ‘sexi’ on its page name, despite it being the historical name given to the town by the Phoenicians. See Page 7

Heroes save the day Firefighter and nurse join up to save a man’s life A MAN who suffered a heart attack in a Motril street was saved thanks to the fast reactions of an By Eleanor Hawkins This year had been forecast by many hopefuls as one of recovery for tourism and judging by the crowds in Nerja this week they could well be right. Walking the streets of the popular seaside town, Euro Weekly News was pleasantly surprised to see how busy everything appeared to be and stopped for a chat with local policemen to see what

they had to say about the season so far. One officer, while attempting to organise queues of cars cramming the streets and fighting for space in the public carpark, told us: “Busy? There are more people here this summer than we have seen for 15 years!” While the police have their work cut out keeping the traffic under control, local business-owners are once again starting to smile, safe in the knowledge that,

for this season at least, things are finally looking up. Along with generally improving circumstances, activity in the town has undoubtedly increased due to the 56th International Festival of Music and Dance, nicknamed the Caves Concert, which attracted 10,000 people, according to official figures. Concerts were held both at the nearby caves and in Plaza de España.

off-duty firefighter, and a nurse who was jogging in the area at the time. See Page 8

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LOCAL NEWS

Man arrested NATIONAL POLICE officers have arrested a man in the Malaga district of El P alo, w h o i s b e l i e v e d to have s t o l e n m o r e t h an 2,000 kilos of mangoes in Cajiz (Velez-Malaga).

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A sleepless night MANY cultural activities will take place until late in the evening

The events took place on A u g u s t 6 , w h e n th e 2 8year-old detainee allegedly cut the fence at a farm in C ajiz to s tea l th e fru i t which was valued at more than €6,000.

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Boat capsizes A LARGE sailing boat capsized 20 metres off the coast of the San Cristobal beach in Almuñecar on Saturday (August 15) due to strong waves. Two people had to be

rescued from the boat by Salvamento Maritimo (Spanish sea search and rescue), helped by Guardia Civil and Local Police officers as well as Civil Protection volunteers.

No hungry children A TOTAL of 155 children aged between three and 14 years old, who live in the poorest areas of VelezMalaga will receive at least one meal a day in August thanks to the Junta de An-

dalucia summer project. These children participate in the activities organised by two summer schools in the town, with a total cost for these projects of €64,771.

Culture councillor Jose Alarcon and Youth councillor Zoila Martin presenting the event at the Beniel Palace. By Maria José Fernandez VELEZ-MALAGA is gearing up for a sleepless night (La Noche en Vela), to take place on August 21 all across the town. The Nuestra Señora de Gracia Monastery is to host a flamenco guitar concert by Rafael Nuñez from 9.30pm to 11pm. In addition, participants will be

able to enjoy guided visits around the facilities from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. The Real Convento de Santiago, a convent which was constructed back in the 16th century and is the oldest one of its kind in Malaga, will host a violin and flute classical concert starting at 10pm. Many other cultural activities will take place in venues at the Casa Cervantes, Palacio de Beniel and outdoor

events will take place at the Plaza de la Constitucion, Plaza de las Carmelitas and Plaza del Carmen, until late at night. A free bus service from Torre del Mar to Velez-Malaga has been launched from 8.30pm until 2.30am departing from the station every hour. The complete programme of activities can be found at http://www.velez malaga.es/.

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Euro Women 10

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European Press 22

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Finance 25 - 30

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SUSPENDED: Colourful umbrellas hang in the old town. By Maria Jose Fernandez

Daily TV 32

Pets 35

Time Out 36 - 37

Letters 38

Health & Beauty 39

Social Scene 40

Homes & Gardens 41

Our View 42

Mike Walsh 42

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WHEN looking to the sky in Torrox one will not only see blue but a rainbow of colour thanks to a new initiative using more than 600 umbrellas. Mayor Oscar Medina said

the initiative launched by the council had been designed as an original, unique and innovative new feature of Torrox, which is also expected to become a tourist attraction. The installation was set up by a local company and will re-

main in place until the winter. Deputy Mayor Paola Moreno said the project had coincided with the local fair in the El Morche district, which meant that a large number of tourists had already been able to enjoy the shade provided by

the umbrella extravaganza. The picture is courtesy of Council Secretary Salva Escudero, who told Euro Weekly News that more umbrellas were expected to be set up in the town to expand the shaded area.

Pool and park projects on shaky ground IT would appear that Rincon de la Victoria Council, which is facing a â‚Ź73.4 million debt, has got cold feet over two important projects launched by the former governing team.

The four-way coalition in charge of the current local council has put the La Comarca park and the indoor swimming pool projects on hold while a comprehensive feasibility study is carried out.

The two major projects were designed by the former governing team controlled by the Partido Popular (PP) conservative party. The projects had sparked controversy as they represented a huge public investment.

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EWN EXCLUSIVE

THE AFTERMATH: Bracken and fallen trees remain untouched.

Great fire of Cómpeta THOSE whose properties back on to the forest are still waiting 14 months later By John Smith IN 2014, one of the worst fires in 40 years broke out in the Cómpeta area. Despite the fact the Junta de Andalucia has spent nearly €350,000 on reforestation of the Pinar de Cómpeta and Sier-

ra and Pinar de Canillas de Albaida areas, Adrian Wilkinson, resident of Cruz Del Monte contacted Euro Weekly News to give a different side to the story. Mr Wilkinson, 64, saw the article in last week’s edition concerning the mayor of Lujar’s observation that he has

waited over one month for emergency works to start following the fire there. According to Mr Wilkinson, he and his neighbours whose properties backed on to the forest have now waited for 14 months for bracken and fallen trees to be removed.

He said a number of trees were felled following the fire but they remain untouched and as well as being a potential fire hazard today, they are unsupported and when wet weather returns to the region, they could easily slip down the hill and damage his and other houses.

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Irrigation issues IRRIGATION for crops and other areas of the Costa Tropical has been one of the most discussed issues in the region during the past years. A new commission has been created to act as intermediary between those affected and the institutions. Representatives from Almuñecar, La Herradura, Jete and Otivar Councils and other bodies have set up the ‘Right Verge of Rio Verde Commission’. Its aim is to promote meetings with central and regional governments to achieve a project which will bring water from the Rules Reservoir to the area of Rio Verde. One of the main issues is pouring the water treated by the water treatment station in Almuñecar into the course of Rio Verde, as is currently being done in La Herradura, where it is poured into Rio Jate.

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SCHEME aims to prevent the catching and commerci Olga Ruano Agustin Barajas presented the show.

Flamenco tribute by talent show star A NEW show by renowned dancer Agustin Barajas will open at the El Majuelo auditorium of Almuñecar on Saturday. Culture Councillor Olga Ruano, who presided over the presentation event, thanked the dancer for choosing Almuñecar once again for the show’s debut. Barajas, who became famous as a dancer on the Canal Sur TV talent show ‘Se llama Copla’, said the performance was a tribute to legendary flamenco artistes including Manolo Caracol and Lola Flores. The show, ‘Entre copla y flamenco’ is to take place at 10.30pm. Tickets can be purchased at Soho Lounge, Restaurante El Corzo, Peluqueria Dali, Bocateria Ole Ole and also at the theatre’s box office one hour before the show.

By Maria José Fernandez A CAMPAIGN to raise awareness on the importance of only capturing ‘size-appropriate fish’ has been launched in Almuñecar and La Herradura. The initiative was set up by the Agriculture, Fishing and Rural Development Department of the Junta de Andalucia regional government and took place on August 19 and 20 at the Puerta del Mar beach, and will run again on August 24 and 25 at La Herra dura be a c h, be tween 5.30pm and 9.30pm.

PROTECTING THE INDUSTRY: A fishing boat in La Herradura.

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ialisation of immature fish “The actions taken aimed at raising awareness of the problem of the commercialisation of ‘immature’ fish and the consequences it has on all species,” said head of the environment department of the tow n c ounc il, Luis Aragon. He added: “We want to encourage all residents and visitors to take part of the proje c t to le a rn more a bout issues including the correct labelling of fish products, the ne e d to prote c t a ll species of fish and the importance of this sector in Andalucia.”

ATHLETICS: For the pure of mind.

Too ‘sexi’ for Facebook! SEXITANOS Athletics Club based in Almuñecar has been given the runaround by the moderators of Facebook. When trying to set up a Facebook page, it had a very unexpected response. Apparently the club’s name had connotations of a sexual nature and was not acceptable to the Americanowned social network. Investigation would have shown that the town was originally settled by the Phoenicians and named Sexi. Those who came from the town became known as Sexi-

tanos. After trying a number of times to have its name accepted without any luck, the club

changed the first letter and can now be found on Facebook as Atletismo Çexitano.

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MOTRIL PORT: No cruise ships to be seen.

Cruise tourism sinking THE port has lost more than 80 per cent of visitors By Maria JosĂŠ Fernandez CRUISE tourism is not faring well in Motril this year. During the first six months of the year, that means, the high season for this kind of trip, the port has lost more than 80 per cent of visitors compared with the same period of the year before. This represents the highest decrease in cruise ship passengers in the whole of Spain, only beaten by Ceuta Port, which

has decreased by 100 per cent, and then Motril with 83 per cent. Almeria with a loss of 29.5 per cent, Ferrol (-19 per cent) and Bilbao (-14 per cent). But the rest of Spanish ports have all registered growth. The National Ports statistics corresponding to June of 2015 shows that Motril only received 71 cruise passengers, a stark contrast with those received in the same month of 2014, which were 3,006. Between January and June of the present month, Motril

received 2,104, as opposed to the 12,629 received last year. Figures represent the first decrease registered since 2010, since then and until now, numbers had not ceased to increase. In total, the cruise tourism has increased by 8.55 per cent during the six first months of the year, with a total of 3.5 million passengers. The Barcelona port has sat in first position in terms of total passengers, followed by Las Palmas and the Balearic Islands.

Local heroes save manâ€™s life in Motril THE fast reaction of an off-duty fireman and a nurse who was jogging has saved the life of a man who suffered a cardiac arrest in a Motril street. The events took place on Wednesday at around 8.30am, according to a statement released by the town council, when a fireman who had just finished working was heading home on his motorbike. A few minutes later he found a man aged around 50 years old who had apparently collapsed on the ground. The fireman stopped his motorbike and ran to assist the man who was unconscious with no heartbeat. A nurse who was jogging in the area also stopped and helped the fireman perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The man remains in intensive care.

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Three injured on holiday roads A NUMBER of accidents in Granada By Maria José Fernandez TH E h o l i d a y r o a d s h av e seen a number of accidents as three people have been injured in different areas of Granada. On Monday (August 17) at around 8.50pm, a young man swerved violently off the roa d i n Or c e . E v en ts

took a dramatic turn when his vehicle fell into a reserv o ir an d b e c a me imm obilised in the mud. The man was able to get out of the car and was taken to hospital shortly afterwards. In Motril, a vehicle careered over a cliff in the El Puntalon area. The 56-yearold driver had to be rescued

by Motril Fire Brigade who had to cut through the vehicle’s roof. He was taken to Santa Ana Hospital with minor injuries. Also in Motril, around the area of Playa Granada, a cyclist was injured after being run over by a car at around 11.55pm. He escaped with minor injuries.

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Strong believer that anything is possible Our Euro Women series is featuring women who have made a success of their lives in Spain. These outstanding ladies have been shattering glass ceilings whether in business, charity work or sports. Sam has been an inspiration to others, a true rock. THE first impression you receive from meeting Sam Bayley is warmth and openness as her smile tells you that everything will be OK. This is the philosophy that has made Sam strong, and she generates that in others around her. Sam graduated in the UK with her Master’s degree in English Literature at Glasgow University at the age of 21. Later she began work as a merchandiser for C&A where her career took her to Dundee, London and Brent Cross. Sam’s senior manager steered her away from what she originally wanted to do which was to become a buyer, as they had realised her skills were creative and so she succeeded in her role as merchandiser. In 1989 Sam’s parents moved to Spain, and so she decided to try it too, just for one year, but that soon became permanent. Within that time she met Joe, who later became her husband. Together they worked hard building up their furniture business, working long hours producing it and many hours spent at markets to sell their wares. This is where success begins, as you only reap what you sow, and both Sam and Joe were busily planning for their future. During this time Sam also raised her family, five beautiful children, and still she managed to work the business with Joe working all hours around the clock. Some years later, Sam noticed that things were not going too well in life for one of her daughters, Hannah, and there were problems that needed to be addressed to put things right. It takes a special person, like a mother to know when something is not quite right. Hannah was suffering depression

SAM BAYLEY: Practises mindfulness, she tries to be positive, not to look back or regret, but to live in the moment.

Has made an amazing contribution to fundraising by Wendy Ann Cowham

My grandmother was an amazing woman whom I looked up to, a light in my life.

Fact file Name: Sam Bayley Age: 50 and proud Family: Husband, 5 children, 1 granddaughter Where from: Kidderminster, West Midlands, UK Where now: Torremolinos

which is a condition that many suffer which goes unnoticed. Being a loving mother, Sam was quick to respond and began to study eagerly in order to offer help first hand. After some years, Hannah came back to the light with the love and strength that had been given to her by her loving family. Sam was so passionate about the need to raise awareness of conditions such as these that she decided to do much more to help. The Mental Health Foundation is an organisation that Sam has raised money for by using her skills and also her sheer determination. Sam trained to do the London marathon after months of getting herself fit and earning a place to run. Despite the odds after tearing her calf muscle, Sam soldiered on to still enter the run with her two friends Jen and Kerry.

Pets: 1 dog Languages: English / Spanish Book or TV: Book Favourite title: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving What are you strengths: Enthusiasm, patience What are your weaknesses: Naivety and crisps Who is your hero: My husband Carl What is your greatest success: My family and my Degree

She recalls the emotions that flowed when she ran past Buckingham Palace and the Mall to the finishing line to earn her medal. Before this wonderful achievement, Sam organised a concert to

raise money for the Mental Health Foundation. Divas, Nikki Rae, Laura Elen, Jordana, and Laura Oldfield put together a spectacular show earlier this year which was a huge success and the total

fundraising amount so far has been a staggering €5,211. This is an amazing contribution towards not only raising money but raising awareness of this type of condition. Sam is a strong believer that anything is possible; she is a tower of strength. Maybe it is because Sam practises mindfulness which is a guide to help your mind be in a better place, to be positive, not to look back or regret, but to live in the moment. This is why Sam has been an inspiration to others, a true rock, within the family and the workplace too. When asked who were the people that she looked up to the most she said: “Paula Radcliffe for running, Hillary Clinton as she is an amazing woman, and Maya Angelou as there are many quotes that are so true by her.” Today Sam’s daughter Hannah has a beautiful baby girl herself named Ella after her great grandmother. Sam added “Ella was my grandmother who was an amazing woman, strong and independent, and who I looked up to, and was always a light in my life.” Sam Bayley is a replica of that inner strength and understanding that continues to radiate upon others around her.

Do you know a Euro Woman? If you do please drop us a line at eurowomen@euroweeklynews.com giving full contact details and why you feel they deserve to be honoured. As well as being featured in the EWN a book is being produced for Christmas with all profits going to charitable organisations.

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Shop assistant held for drugs trafficking RINCON police closed down the establishment

SEIZED: 125 grams of different kinds of marihuana. By Maria Jose Fernandez THE Guardia Civil have charged a man with a suspected crime of drugs trafficking in Rincon de la Victoria. He was an employee at a shop in the town where, amongst other services, customers received advice on how to grow cannabis. Products for this purpose were also sold in the store. Officers seized 125 grams of different kinds of

marihuana, which were packaged in small plastic bags and ready to be sold. At the time of the intervention inside the shop, there were several youths consuming these substances, according to the Guardia Civil statement. In addition, the site was open to the public without a municipal permit, so the officers also proceeded to close down the establishment, thus deactivating a suspected drug sales point.

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THE ROCK: Just one of the interesting points to be visited during the trip.

Visit Gibraltar with the Lux Mundi group VISITORS will also have a chance to buy duty free goods By Community reporter WHY not join Lux Mundi Torre del Mar and visit Gibraltar scheduled for Thursday September 17? For a price of €12, which includes transport and insurance, participants will have the chance to visit the top of the Rock by cable car, the town’s Nature Reserve and other interesting points such as the Gibraltar

Museum, the Government House and St Michael’s Cave. Information can be requested at the Tourist Office or by hiring a taxi and enjoying the chat of the ever-so-knowledgeable drivers, who will explain interesting facts on ‘The Rock.’ Visitors will also have the chance to purchase duty free items and English products from the Morrisons Supermarket.

The departure points will be Hotel Romero at 6.45am, Algarrobo (Lidl) at 7.15am, Caleta at 7.20am and Torre del Mar (Bus Station) at 7.30am. Return from Gibraltar will be at 3pm. Participants are requested to carry their passports. Tickets can be purchased at the Lux Mundi centre (952 543 334). More information from luxmundi@lux-mundi.org.

Residents asked to save water COLMENAR Council has released an emergency statement requesting neighbours to reduce as much as possible their water consumption as the town is in short supply of water. To avoid future problems, all neighbours have

been asked to collaborate and avoid superfluous use of water. Several activities have been banned including watering gardens, grass, land plots, filling up pools, cleaning vehicles and similar activities.

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Beach work carried out on Salobreña beaches SALOBREÑA beaches are getting a makeover launched by the town council. Strong winds registered during the past days in the Costa Tropical greatly damaged the beaches, especially in the final stretch of the sea front, specifically, between the Salomar 2000 residential complex and Punta del Rio. Heavy waves uncovered big rocks which had been buried during the restoration works carried out before the summer, which represented a hazard for boats and beach-goers. Works similar to this one will be intensified as the cold temperature and winter season arrives in the region.

Free swimming FREE-STYLE swimming will be free at the Torre del Mar indoor pool during August. The Velez-Malaga Council’s Sports Department announced this new project which is to allow residents and visitors to enjoy the facilities between 5pm and 11pm for free.

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Grants available to cover book costs

Books paid for by the council CHILDREN aged between three and five will benefit By Maria Jose Fernandez ALMOST 1,750 children in Velez-Malaga will benefit from a financial grant to help them pay for schoolbooks for the 2015-2016 year. The aid, called Cheque-Libro, has been allocated to help children aged between three and five years, and the total budget for the

project has been set as €125,000. Each pupil is to receive €70 for this purpose, while those children from families at series risk of social exclusion (at least 130 of cases), will have all their books paid for by the town council. A voucher will be given to the families, which can be exchanged at any bookshop in the town.

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NEWS EXTRA

New bus stop A NEW bus stop has been set up in the Rincon de la Victoria Los Morenos district, on the road which connects Benagalbon with Moclinejo and Almachar. It started on August 17 after being requested by neighbours.

Nerja app A NEW app has been launched by the Nerja Council which allows the user to check the menus, location and other information of all bars and restaurants in the town. It can be downloaded at https://goo.gl/AC5uOO.

Extra seats RENFE added an extra 6,000 seats to its highspeed service between Madrid and Malaga last weekend due to the fair, with 18 trains providing a total of 29,000 places.

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New helipad in VelezMalaga will save lives CONSTRUCTED on a plot of land which was donated by the town council By Maria José Fernandez MANY lives in Axarquia are expected to be saved with the new helipad of VelezMalaga. The Hospital Comarcal of La Axarquia, located in Velez-Malaga now has a new helipad which has been built in the El Tomillar residential complex and will facilitate the transfer of patients by helicopter. The Junta de Andalucia regional government has paid for the new structure, which cost €62,400, and was constructed on a plot of land donated by the town council. Mayor of Velez-Malaga Antonio Moreno Ferrer, together with other council and Junta de Andalucia representatives, took part in the inauguration of the new helipad. “This new structure will save many lives in the Axarquia Region as well as significantly improve medical assistance in the area,” said the mayor.

NEW HELIPAD: The mayor took part in the inauguration.

“This is the fifth of seven scheduled to be constructed in the province,” added provincial government delegate Jose

Luis Ruiz Espejo, who reminded that Malaga has four other helipads in Coin, Campillos, Nerja and Archidona.

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Suspected thieves arrested at El Tajo LOCAL POLICE in Rincon de la Victoria caught two men red-handed when they were allegedly attempting to steal from the handbags of two women on El Tajo beach. Head of the Citizens’ Safety Department, Sonia Jimenez explained in a press conference that the arrested men are 18 and 25-year-old residents of Almayate who were taken into custody at around 12pm after the authorities were alerted by a witness who reported seeing them stealing. During the same intervention, officers confirmed that one of the men did not have an ID and was carrying a large knife, which was seized. Both men have been remanded to prison.

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Going to the beach could cost you an arm and a leg! SOME activities can result in hefty fines By Maria Jose Fernandez NOT much of the summer is left but for those who are yet to go on holiday, it is a good time to be reminded that not all beach activities are appropriate across Spanish coasts. If yo u t h o u g h t t h a t something as natural as lis tenin g t o m u si c o r

playing beach tennis was acceptable everywhere, think again. E n tran ce to S p a n is h beaches continues to be free as always but webs ite L eg a lita s has relea s e d a lis t o f th in g s which could result in you having to pay hundreds of euros. Listening to music on loud speakers or playing

instruments is banned on beaches across Motril. Thos e w ho w a nt to play with a ball or with rackets can only do so in authorised areas of Cadiz beaches, while in Malaga it is OK to play as long as you do it at a distance of six or more metres from other beach-goers. N udis m is only a llowed on nudist beaches.

Users seen unclothed on regular beaches can face fines of up to â‚Ź750. Using soap or shampoo to wash yourself in beach showers is also forbidden in all Spanish beaches. The s a me goe s for a nyone s e e n w a s hing themselves with products in the seas of Valencia, Malaga and Benidorm.

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MOTRIL BAN: Playing instruments on beaches.

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COSTA DEL SOL

Please mind the gap! SIX metre strip from shore should be left free By Linda Hall

BENIDORM: Not much room to spare on Levante beach

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BEACHGOERS occupying Benidorm’s crowded shoreline might not know it but they are breaking the law. Coastal Laws state that a six-metre strip measured from the water’s edge must be left clear to provide access in case the emergency services are required. The previous town hall attempted to enforce this regulation last year after receiving a warning from the Coastal Authorities. Police tried unsuccessfully to move the public back from the shoreline but their attempts were discontinued within days. The new council is taking a softly-softly approach, with police explaining to sunbathers the need to leave enough space for emergency access. “It would be impossible with the number of police that we have at present to spend time ensuring that the six-metre strip is respected,” municipal sources said. “Right now our priority is pursuing illegal vendors selling drinks, food and clothes on the beach.” The same sources maintained that few beaches respect the six-metre rule although the town hall is conscious of the need to safeguard the thousands of people who visit Benidorm’s beaches.

Child drowns at villa A FOUR-year-old British boy drowned after falling into a swimming pool at a villa in Mijas Costa during a dinner party. One of the guests was a doctor but neither his nor ambulance staff’s attempts were unable to save the boy’s life.

Fire suspect A WOMAN has been arrested in Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa, suspected of being responsible for nine recent fires in the area. Guardia Civil investigators caught her near the scene of a blaze on Friday evening (August 14).

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Extra water

Storm havoc

Crews welcomed

Bank raid foiled

PEDREGUER has water to spare and will send up to 600,000 cubic metres of it each year to Javea whose municipal water company Amjasa will pay €10,000 a month for the water.

THE Balearic Islands registered almost 70 emergencies over the weekend, 56 of them in Mallorca due to storms and heavy rains.

PECHINA has opened its arms to setbuilding crews which are at work preparing for the filming of scenes for the sixth season of popular HBO series Game of Thrones in October.

A MAN was arrested following an attempted bank robbery in Elche. He held two customers and two employees at gunpoint while he demanded money but they managed to grab the man and take the gun which was loaded with blanks.

Local prize A EUROMILLIONS coupon processed in Carrefour in San Juan won €206,760 for its owner. The winner shared a second-category prize with six other participants, one of them from Valladolid.

Rubber ducks

Sporting feat SPORTSMAN Ricardo Garcia Castro water-skied non-stop from Magaluf to Santa Eulalia in Ibiza. Despite wind, rain and large waves he made it across the 60 nautical miles in just over three hours.

Calls for resignation

THERE was something different about the Sagunto (Valencia) fiestas this year. Historically the town’s men compete for ducks in the harbour waters but this year, only rubber ducks were allowed.

ANIMAL associations are calling for Alcuduia Mayor Antoni Mir to resign for allowing a bullfight. Mallorca Sense Sang and ASSAIB groups said they would take legal action as children were allowed to attend, breaching local laws.

Slightly cooler

Bumper visits

AFTER the hottest July in decades, August is proving to be a little cooler with Saturday’s overnight temperatures being the coolest so far this summer in Alicante Province.

LOW-cost airlines flew 2.81 million passengers to the Balearic Islands between January and July this year, a 5.7 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2014.

Spare change

Card cloners caught

A €100 MILLION grant to generate employment for the Valencian Community’s jobless young has not been used. Only €150,000 - just 0.15 per cent of the €100,205,422 that arrived from the national government - was spent.

FOUR men and 16 women have been arrested for allegedly cloning the credit cards of drunk tourists at two Magaluf clubs and tricking them into confiding PIN numbers, stealing an estimated €45,000, the Guardia Civil reported.

Tough competition LOS Genoveses beach is facing tough competition in Antena 3 national TV station’s competition to find the best beach in Spain as it is up against Alicante’s Granadella, which has won the last two editions.

Storms ahead NIJAR Council is to present a new project to open up accesses to Cabo de Gata beaches to the public by reclaiming private land, a measure which is bound to spark plenty of rows if it goes ahead.

Boat blows up A SPANISH woman was taken to Huercal-Overa’s La Inmaculada Hospital with second and third degree burns after her boat exploded in Garrucha Port when she turned the key in the ignition.

Water rationed AUTHORITIES in Berja have put their foot down and ordered police to make sure people do not collect more than 30 litres of water per person per day from public fountains, as stated in a bylaw.

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Family rescued

MALAGA-Costa del Sol Airport could face chaos tomorrow due to a strike by Iberia baggage handlers called by trades unions for August 21 and 28. Airlines which use Iberia’s services include British Airways, Tui Group and Vueling.

Fair evacuated

A COUPLE and two children were rescued without injury from a pleasure boat that caught fire off the coast of Benidorm. Red Cross and emergency crews picked them up from the sea and extinguished the fire.

VISITORS to Benahavis fair had a nasty fright at the weekend as a forest fire approaching the village square forced the authorities to evacuate more than 2,000 visitors as a safety measure.

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FUEL prices in Alicante Province remain amongst the most expensive in Spain. The latest report relating to June’s prices showed that Alicante was seventh highest in the cost of 95octane gasoline and 11th most expensive for diesel.

THREE Marbella policemen had to be taken to hospital, and one remains in intensive care, after a young driver allegedly jumped a red light and smashed into the police van they were travelling in.

Inherited debt CONSTRAINED by debt; that’s how the new mayors of major municipalities in Alicante Province have described their position after their takeovers following the elections. The Partido Popular (PP) has left reported debt of more than €479 million in provinces including Alicante and Elche.

Ohh, la la! FRENCH police officers will be patrolling the streets of Malaga City and Madrid for two weeks as part of a collaborative project between European Union authorities.

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PARENTS make traditional choices THE UK’s most popular baby names have been announced, with Oliver and Amelia topping the lists for 2014. The office of National Statistics said Jack, Harry and Jacob were next most popular for boys, with Olivia, Isla and Emily runners up for baby girls.

More men

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SWEDEN: There are more men than women living in Sweden, with the country’s population climbing close to 10 million, says the national statistics agency.

A REPORT on the earnings of Britain’s bosses found that CEOs of FTSE 100 companies take home 183 times the average salary of a full-time worker. The top directors earn an average of £4.964 million per year, compared to the median full-time employee’s wage of £27,195.

Stowaway alive SWEDEN: A man was found alive in the hold of an Ethiopian Airlines plane that landed at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, having survived the almost eight-hour journey from Addis Ababa.

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SWEDEN: A fire has left the historic, wooden town of Eksjo looking like a war zone, say locals. One woman was killed, and firefighters battled for a day to put out the blaze.

Rugby revelation BRITISH rugby league’s first openly gay player, Keegan Hirst, said he had received overwhelming support since coming out about his sexuality. Hirst is captain of National League One side Batley Bulldogs.

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BRITISH PRESS TWITCHERS have flocked to Cumbria for a sight of rare and colourful bee-eater birds. Two pairs have set up home in a quarry near Brampton. The RSPB said the chicks were doing well.

A THIRD suspect has been arrested as police investigate the theft of thousands of pounds worth of biscuits from a south Wales factory belonging to Burton’s Food Ltd. A trailer was taken and later found empty and abandoned in Cheshire.

Risk of collapse BUSINESSES on Brighton’s seafront are being relocated, as their historic premises are in danger of collapse. The

POLICE have warned about the risk from pickpockets in German train stations, with the number of incidents on the rise.

Missing worker

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Victorian Madeira Terraces buildings have suffered “decades of neglect” by the council, said one of the business owners.

Glen run GLEN COE in the Scottish Highlands hosts a challenging endurance race on Saturday. The tough event, which includes a climb up Buachaille Etive Mor, has attracted 170 elite mountain runners.

A WOMAN aid worker with the charity Gesellschaft for Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ, Society for International Co-operation) is reported to have been kidnapped in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Coming clean GERMAN Olympic discus gold medallist Robert Harting has joined other athletes in publishing his drug test results in order to clear up any doubt over his performances. The move follows speculation over a number of athletes’ results.

Racial right Chalk works

WHEN a man of Turkish descent was racially abused on a Munich bus, the driver stopped the vehicle and insisted the abuser got off, to applause from fellow passengers. Bayram Yildiz said he wanted to say thank you to everyone who had helped him.

DENMARK: Around 25,000 people took part in creating the world’s largest chalk drawing in Nørrebro, which covered 18,598 square metres of the Copenhagen neighbourhood.

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DENMARK: Some 30,000 people turned out for Copenhagen’s Pride festival at the weekend, a record number of attendees for the gay rights event.

Five barred DENMARK: Five people have been barred from the Faroe Islands after taking part in efforts to disrupt a pilot whale hunt, which many locals defend as a tradition.

Virus risk NORWAY: Vets have warned of high incidences of ‘Cat Aids’ diagnosed amongst strays in Hadeland region, putting pets at risk of the virus.

PRIME MINISTER: Mark Rutte.

No apologies for the war ATTENTION to be paid to the events DUTCH Prime Minister Mark Rutte stopped short of apologising for the war which followed the Japanese surrender in Indonesia at the end of WWII, when local people fought the Netherlands for independence, but called for “attention” to be paid to the events.

Launch plan CONTROVERSIAL taxi App Company Uber plans to launch in the Nether-

DUTCH PRESS lands later this year. Although the company says its service will not use private cars, its ‘chauffeurs’ will not need blue taxi licence plates.

Cool means coal CARBON dioxide emissions in the

Netherlands rose 4.1 per cent between May and June, according to figures released last week. The rise was put down to cooler weather and an increasing use of coal-fired power stations.

Woodwind saviour A CAMPAIGN to save the bassoon, which launched in Holland earlier this year, is spreading. Dutch maestro of the woodwind instrument, Bram van Sambeek, says it is an’ endangered species.’

THOUSANDS of protestors demonstrated at Rhineland coalfields over the weekend against the use of the fuel. They aimed to stop the diggers working at the RWE-owned opencast mine.

Cat in the house RESCUED tigers have moved into their new home in a disused American military base in Massweiler. The big cats had been pets in private homes, but can now roam a 34-acre sanctuary which includes swimming pools and ‘chill-out lounges’ for the stressed animals.

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Crisis deepening COUNTRY in worst recession for six years

ECONOMIC CRISIS: Oil prices fell 4.6 per cent.

RUSSIA’S economic crisis deepened this week as oil prices fell 4.6 per cent, plunging the country in to the worst recession in six years

More bans RUSSIA has added Albania, Montenegro, Liechtenstein and Iceland to a list of countries from which it has banned most food imports in retaliation for Western sanctions over the Ukraine crisis. The ban includes meat, fish, dairy products, fruit and vegetables.

Negative view A GLOBAL study has shown that most people around the world take a negative view of both Russia and President Vladimir Putin. Just 24 per cent of respondents approved of his behaviour in world affairs.

Sub’s 15th anniversary RUSSIA has marked 15 years since the Kursk nuclear submarine sank in the Barents Sea. All 118 men on board died after a torpedo exploded during an exercise.

No extradition MOSCOW has voiced re-

Face of war A PORTRAIT of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been created by a Ukrainian artist out of 5,000 bullet shells. The piece is called ‘The Face of War.’ PUTIN: 5,000 bullet shells.

gret over the decision by the authorities of Cyprus not to extradite Andrey Nekrasov back to Russia, but to send him to Lithuania. He is wanted in relation to extortion-related crimes.

Troops in training BRITISH troops are in the Ukraine and have already trained 1,000 Ukrainians in life-saving battlefield medicine and basic infantry tactics to help them battle the Russian-backed separatists.

Condolences sent PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin has expressed condolences to China’s President Xi Jinping following the two major blasts and explosions in the port city of Tianjin that killed dozens of

people and destroyed more than 1,000 cars.

Media blackout SOME pages on social news site Reddit have been banned in Russia for discussions about growing marihuana. The block was enacted by Russia’s federal service for the Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media.

Disabled debate RUSSIAN supermodel Natalia Vodianova has started a debate about rights for disabled people after taking to social media to complain that her sister, who has autism and cerebral palsy, was asked to leave a cafe in the city of Nizhny Novgorod.

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Spain warned that its economic growth will start to slow down IMF five-year prediction shows growth dropping to 1.8 per cent

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finish 2016 with 2.5 per cent growth (slightly above the European average) but followed by a steady decline over the next five years, where it anticipates it will level out at 1.8 per cent in 2020. The statement added: “Deep structural problems limit Spain’s growth potential going

Together, we have looked into the abyss. But today, I am glad to say that all sides have respected their commitments.’ Jean-Claude Juncker, speaking on the Greek bailout.

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€23 billion initially EUROPEAN officials have recommended that eurozone finance ministers disburse an initial €23 billion in a first aid tranche to Greece under its new bailout deal, a Greek official said on Friday.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

IMF to take part in Greek bailout ANGELA MERKEL has attempted to reassure doubtful lawmakers that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would play its part in the new bailout plans for Greece. Merkel told German media ZDF she was sure Christine Lagarde, head of the IMF, would ensure the participation of the fund if conditions on Greek pension reform and

debt relief were met. “Mrs Lagarde made very clear that if these conditions are met, then she will recommend to the IMF board that the IMF takes part in the programme from October," Merkel said. “I have no doubts that what Mrs Lagarde said will become reality,” she concluded.

THE fund owned by the influential billionaire George Soros has sold most of its shares in the Chinese online retail firm Alibaba. Soros Fund Management now holds just 60,000 shares worth €4.4 million, according to a regulatory filing.

Euro strength THE 19 eurozone countries that have the euro have seen their econemies grow by approximately 0.3 per cent between April and June, according to official Eurostat figures.

Ortega doubles income AMANCIO ORTEGA, the world’s secondwealthiest man, has seen profits of one of his property companies almost double last year as Spain’s economic recovery gathered momentum. Pontegadea Inmobiliaria SL reported net income of €182 million, up from €93.4 million a

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year earlier, according to accounts filed to Spain’s mercantile registry. The Coruna-based company, which employs eight people and leases commercial properties across Spain to businesses including Apple Inc. and Primark, said the value of its real estate last year climbed to €5.6 billion from €4.5 billion.

forward.” And while the IMF commended the “strong policy implementation” of Spain’s Popular Party (PP), which has helped create jobs, it noted that “more than five million people remain unemployed and new jobs still rely heavily on temporary and part-time contracts.”

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Keeping Greek depositors safe EUROZONE finance ministers protected Greek bank depositors from any losses they might incur during the restructuring of the Greek financial system, as part of Friday’s deal on the €86-billion bailout. Eurozone finance ministers agreed to a deal that would this week see €10 billion deposited into the Greek Bank Recapitalisation Fund, with another €15 billion available if required.

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Back-to-school expenses can cripple cash-strapped parents THESE costs come all at once with no phased scheme for payment to pay off bills gradually

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FROM fancy folders and trendy backpacks to USB drives and other techie gadgets, ballooning back-to-school costs are pinching families’ budgets. The cost of everything school-related keeps going up, which makes trying to pay everything else in the household a struggle. A recent report from the UK revealed that 60 per cent of parents are struggling financially because of back-to-school expenses, which is causing great stress as a result. School costs nowadays range from books, uniforms, voluntary contributions, registration fees and after-school activities. But they can also incorporate the cost of expensive technology as some schools now require that parents pay for technological advances like iPads or

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Firing line for banks NINE banks have agreed to pay €1.8bn in settlements to US investors over claims they rigged foreign exchange rates, according to lawyers who are taking action on behalf of investors. Clients including hedge funds and pension funds accuse banks of conspiring to manipulate rates. The banks include HSBC, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Bank of America, JP Morgan, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, RBS and UBS.

Secure future THE Goldman Sachs Group has declared that it will be buying GE Capital Bank’s US online deposits, with the idea that will give the largest American investment bank a more constant source of funding should it need to weather future crises.

IMF advice “SPAIN needs to improve conditions to allow small- and medium-sized enterprises to grow,”said the IMF, and recommended keeping wages in line with productivity and strengthening the skills of long-term jobless.

SCHOOL TECH: Some parents have to pay for expensive items like iPads. contributing to the cost of such devices. Parents might also be asked to pay for schoolbook downloads, an additional charge that does not

appear on the book list. And the main problem for parents is that these costs come all at once, with no phased scheme

for payment that might allow them to pay off the bills gradually. Meanwhile, another study from the US shows that “most” kids will lose items! And while peer pressure often dictates to parents that children have to get the most popular branded items, it is actually best not to splash out too much on coats, books, lunchboxes and tablets, as many children end up losing many of their shiny new supplies by year’s end. Before dashing out to the shops, check what is left over from last year. Why bother buying a brand-new pack of pencils, pens and highlighters when you have loads sitting in your kitchen drawer? Likewise, making an inventory of your child’s wardrobe can also prevent overbuying. Parents can often save money too by shopping online, or remembering that items are priced highest at back-to-school time, so if it is possible to wait until the end of September sales, it would be worthwhile. And as always, make a list of everything you need to buy and stick to that list.

Spain expected to break record for car sales this year NEW vehicle deliveries in Spain are predicted to move past the one million vehicles threshold for the first time in five years, thanks to a strong economic rebound and the government’s subsidy programmes. According to ANFAC, the country’s industry association, the 2015 forecast finds passenger car registrations increasing by 23 per cent to 1.05 million vehicles. In 2014, a total of 855,308 cars were delivered in Spain, which was an 18 per cent rise on the previous year. The ANFAC guideline sees all registrations, including industrial and commercial vehicles, jumping 22.7 per cent to 1.21 million units. ANFAC President Jose Luis Lopez-Schuemmer said: “The economic forecast is good, we expect 3 per cent GDP growth this year, and the jobless rate will also fall.”

DRIVING FORWARD: Forecast sees passenger car registrations increasing by 23 per cent to 1.05 million.

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Moving the goalposts CHINA has set the guiding rate for its yuan currency lower three times in a week. But the latest drop to the rate of 1 per cent down against the dollar was a smaller margin than the shock cuts earlier in the week.

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In rehab GOOD news for UK banks as rehabilitation plans look up. The prominent fund manager Hermes, which manages almost £10bn in stocks as part of a £30bn investment portfolio, is looking to buy back into the industry, even while lenders continue to struggle with looming problems in their finances and culture.

£19m fine PRESSURE builds on BP to pay a £19 million fine after a US judge ruled its traders had manipulated the natural gas market in 2008. The fine relates to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's investigation findings in 2011 into possible price fixing.

WE scratch our heads when a corporate business enterprise spends a million or so from petty cash to redesign a brand logo. Yes, they are spendthrifts, aren’t they? However, one must never underestimate the pulling power of brand symbolism or business identity. A corporate logo is just as impressive as the old school or regiment tie once was. It suggests credibility, reputation and standing in the business community. A logo carries much street cred with the buying public. It helps if you are seeking credit and dealing with your bank. Arranging a logo is easy enough. If you are light-fingered, in a laptop keyboard sense, there are online logo designs to draw inspiration from. Once you find something that inspires you the next step is to find a graphic designer. These unique craftsmen and women tend to work from home; their fees, unfortunately, are buttons and they deserve bet-

BRAND SYMBOLISM: Never underestimate its pulling power. ter. Tony Perrin was a master at creating company logos. My friend created designs to a marketing company for £50. His artwork was then sold on to the end user company for £2,000. Once you have your new logo your signwriter and printer complete the job. You now have business premises, vehi-

cles, advertisements and company stationery carrying your unique corporate identity. It is yours; no one can steal your copyright. There is the occasional reluctance to use a company brand logo. Common perception suggests the public will presume brand identity firms charge higher prices. This is not necessarily so. We

do business in a competitive environment. A limited plumbing firm found a way to get around this problem. In addition to their large press advertisements they advertised a different telephone number for a household plumbing service in the classifieds. The two phones sat together on the company’s reception desk.

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British pride delivers a message VJ DAY celebrations demonstrate the resolve of Western beliefs and faith LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT I SINCERELY hope our enemies took careful note of the glory and power of our VJ Day celebrations this week. L e t u s a l so h o p e th a t th e Britis h demonstrations of remembrance and pride toward those who suffered and died to allow us to remain in democratic freedom, delivered a strong message to the primitive extremists who believe they can, with acts of cowardice and terror, overcome the resolve of our Western beliefs and faith. Take heed all of you. For all your messages of hate, your willingness to give up your earthly existence for some mystical ShangriLa, your notion that oppression and violence are the paths to travel on this earth, and your dangerous misconception that one day, all who exist on this planet will follow your misguided philosophies,

PRIDE: Remembering those who have fallen for freedom.

I suggest you think again. When all the death, destruction and misery you can deliver is at an end, when your evil regime lies rotting in the tat-

tered remnants of its own beliefs, the future veterans of the West will once again gather together to remember with pride those who fought and died to destroy our

enemies, and you and your bunch of savages will have joined the list. The list of all those who were misguidedly led to believe that our love of peace and democracy is a western weakness; your egotistic naivety will be your downfall. It is Christian strength that has survived pretty much intact for over 2,000 years. Most of us who follow it are in awe of death and love our lives. That makes us far more dangerous than those who hate this earthly journey and lay out a welcome mat to some mystical afterlife fallacy filled with virgins. Have no fear, your evil actions will never be forgotten. When the future veterans of the war on terror gather to remember those who died fighting to stamp out your despicable regime, none of you will be there to witness it. There will actually be so many of your followers in Shangri-La the virgin supply will have ground to halt long since. God bless our heroes! Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Using headlights AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS: Since 2011 all new cars have them. A LOT of cars are seen with their lights on during the day but these lights are usually different to ones referred to as ‘headlights.’ Since 2011, all new cars and trucks sold in the EU were required to have Daytime Running Lights (DLR) which turn on automatically with the engine in accordance with a new directive designed to improve road safety. The rule then became mandatory for trucks and buses from August 2012. The DLR is a new method of illumination with low energy consumption, but it is not designed to provide additional lighting for the driver, but rather they work to improve the vehicle’s visibility to other road users. With regard to headlights, there are times when you must turn your lights on during

the day and in certain locations, as marked by road signs, such as when you enter a tunnel. During the winter months when the sun is lower and visibility becomes problematic as a result, the DGT recommend having headlights on during the day. Under normal circumstances there is no mandatory requirement to have your headlights on during the day and that also applies when driving through roadworks. However, they should be used in certain road conditions, such as when travelling on a reversible lane, which can at times, be used by traffic in either direction. These lanes are more common near to city centres where the flow of traffic can alter to give more space for vehicles in one direction.

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Is it one vote per property at AGM? C a n y o u c o n firm th at ea c h house or apartment in a Community has one vote? I ask because at our AGM meetings the Presiden t a sk s p e o p l e w h o ag ree o n a proposal to raise their hands and then he counts the hands. It is the same proYou are quite right. The law provides that each property has one vote only. If a husband and wife each own half the flat, they must decide on one of them to attend the AGM, to speak, and to cast their vote. If one person owns three apartments, he has three votes, one for each unit. The law also provides for considering the percentage

cedure for anyone who wishes to vote against. However, I have noted that sometimes two people from the same household vote. Surely that is not correc t? S h ould it not be one vote pe r household? D.R. (Costa Blanca)

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The law provides that each property has one vote only.

share each unit has of the whole building. Often some units will be much larger than others. These units pay a higher share of Community expenses and they have a larger vote. The law specifies that a positive vote must be both the majority of owners and the majority of percentage shares.

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

NATIONAL parliament MPs claimed €2.6 million in travel expenses in the first six months of this year. Since the parliament chamber looks empty most of the time it begs the question of how they manage to spend that much on getting there.

However much Rajoy complains, the Catalans are never going to feel they are primarily Spanish first, no more than most Scots would describe themselves as primarily British. Meanwhile Sanchez has given the PP a stick to beat him with, even though flexibility is a better way of keeping Cataluña within Spain than Rajoy’s autocratic rigidity.

Not his cup A question of of tea UNLOVED former Education identity Minister Jose Ignacio Wert high-

THE Partido Popular (PP) believes it has found the weak flank of the PSOE socialists. That flank is Cataluña, not because the PSOE is pro-independence but because its secretary general Pedro Sanchez suggested constitutional changes recognising Cataluña’s own identity and uniqueness.

Soria admitted spending two nights there, prepaying by credit card. Wert insisted that he did not stay in a hotel that he had never heard of in a country he has never visited. Doubtless he should be believed: a brash Caribbean honeymoon paradise doesn’t sound Wert’s style at all.

Some plea bargaining WHY did disgraced ex-Vice President Rodr i go Rat o and cur r ent I nt er i or Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz meet? They spoke at the ministry, triggering rumours that they discussed Rato’s run-ins with the law over Bankia, of which he was president, and his own finances. It was personal, insisted Fernandez Diaz, prompting further incredulity. What personal matter could link the man who claimed that St Teresa would help Spain emerge from the crisis and a man who spent thousands at discotheques on his undeclared ‘black’ credit card?

tailed it off to Paris to live but enemies are still out to smear him and, in passing, Jose Manuel Soria, the current Minister of Industry, Power and Tourism. Together with their respective spouses they allegedly had an expenses-paid holiday in a Dominican Republic hotel, invited by the owners.

RODRIGO RATO: Has had run-ins with the law over Bankia.

How did Britain get into this state? Nora Johnson

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ACCUSATIONS against the late PM, Sir Edward Heath, are just the latest in the never-ending round of alleged child abuse cases. Whilst there is no doubt these matters should be investigated and the guilty brought to justice - like Max Clifford, Rolf Harris, Gary Glitter there have also been notable failings. The example of Lord McAlpine (falsely identified as a child abuser by BBC2’s Newsnight) clearly shows that mistakes of identity or false allegations aren’t impossible and that justice and fair procedures should apply to the living as well as the dead. As Sir Edward Garnier, former solicitor-general, said: “This country is the poorer if it continues to allow allegations to be bandied around as if they are the unvarnished truth and

LORD MCALPINE: Justice and fair procedures should apply to the living as well as the dead. for that to be . . . supported by police forces holding press conferences in front of Ted Heath’s house or for them to tip off the BBC to fly helicopters over Cliff Richard’s apartment.” So, we see another nail in the fail-

ing reputation of the UK’s justice system and public trust in the police? The suspicion is that the police are yet another British institution that’s become removed from the concerns of the vast majority of peo-

ple who pay for it. Too easily influenced by fashionable political issues; too eager for the spotlight; and fairly useless at doing what people really want them to do. Incidentally, the entertainer Lionel Blair recently declared, after 60

years in showbiz, that he’ll no longer work with kids because of the risk of being falsely accused of inappropriate behaviour. This is after an incident in Stockport while he was doing panto. Blair asked a little boy, aged about seven, his name. The child looked up at him and replied: “If you touch my nuts, you’re dead.’’ What a sad indictment of these depressing Savilesque times. But time to get used to the fact that Britain is rapidly changing. Uncontrolled immigration; incompetent politicians; overpaid, over-pensioned public-sector bosses who couldn’t organise a you-know-what; a health service on life support despite huge increases in ‘managers’; schools that teach little and allow young people to leave unable to read, write or do simple sums. But then, we’re all in it together, right? Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Cudeca charity.

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o f D a i s y a n d J u l i t a ’s home while she was away. One way they helped both pet and owner stay in touch was by connecting via Skype and letting the dog talk to the owner. It worked a treat. Though a little confused by the screen at first, Daisy was excited and l o v e d h e a r i n g J u l i t a ’s voice. Having used HouseSitMatch two years in a row now, Julita feels she has found a good solution for her annual pet-sitting challenge and is recommending the online network to her friends. The house-sitters care for her garden and cherish her dog, and they get free a c c o m m o d a t i o n . I t ’s a win win!

PET rabbits are animals that need lots of attention, especially in Spain with its extremes of temperature, as well as interaction with their owners. But many owners abandon them or pay them little attention, according to the Scottish SPCA. There have been 550 rabbits taken into care since the start of 2015 and as many as 728 rabbits were rescued last year in their areas. While children often stop paying attention to them as soon as the novelty of

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A change in family life or home can lead to the onset of barking and destruction.

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THE University of Warwick has recently carried out a survey into the causes of separation anxiety to try to identify any common factors. The survey showed almost 75 per cent of vets reported seeing up to five cases per month with the other 25 per cent seeing more than this. That totals to one case every single week for every vet in the country! Separation disorder is rarely the reason that a pet dog owner will take the dog to the vet, since most owners do not understand the problem. One of the worrying aspects of the survey is that 57 per cent of owners stated they could not keep their pets because of the barking or destruction. Male dogs between one and three years of age from the working or terrier breeds were most prone to these problems. This does not mean that you will never encounter barking or destruction if you have a female collie aged four. The survey has so far shown that in many cases, a change

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Daisy does Skype… WHEN dog owner Julita goes away every year it is for a good four weeks to see friends and family abroad. Although she loves living in Spain, and has done for a few years, she really looks forward to a break back in Blighty catching up with everyone there. Daisy her dog does miss her though. One way Julita has found to minimise Daisy’s distress when she goes away is to bring house-sitters into her home to take care for Daisy in her own home. Although only three years old she still acts like a puppy and a rather jealous one at that, she is very much an ‘only dog.’ Recently Alex and Chloe, international house-sitters registered with HouseSitMatch an online network, moved in for the month to take care

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having a pet wears off, the rabbits become lonely and isolated and are left to languish in small hutches with only the occasional visit by owners. Some owners complain that they don’t have time to look after their bunny, or say that the children have lost interest in taking care of them. Mike Flynn, chief superintendent of the SPCA says: “These poor rabbits are literally left suffering in silence, living a miserable and lonely life.” In the UK, rabbits are the country’s third most popular pet but are, sadly, the most ne-

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in family life or the home led to the onset of barking and destruction. Forty-three per cent were due to a change in the owners working hours, followed by 23 per cent from house moving, a new member of the family showed a 19 per cent change, and 13 per cent from the death of a member of the family. Of course all surveys will produce different results. I personally find that questions prepared by companies with a commercial interest and asked by vets who know little if anything about triggers, which cause behavioural problems, can be very misleading. MALE DOGS: Those aged between one and three are most prone.

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

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Time is of the essence when pursuing a pet project this week. Having been given the opportunity to go ahead with a plan, do not waste time. Some opportunities do not come twice so be sure to show your enthusiasm.

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Someone you would not normally consider to be a friend shows an interest in you. Your immediate reaction may be joy or suspicion. In fact, you are not quite sure what to think. All the same, try to put aside preconceived ideas and give them a chance.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There is a lightness to this week that is welcome. After more than a little

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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your opinion of someone is in the process of changing. It is not through any particular action of theirs towards you, rather it is a feeling that you should not be involved with their business. Trusting our instincts is something that we do not do enough.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Life can get complicated at this time of the year and you may feel pulled in more than one direction. You are perfectly entitled to change your mind about an arrangement. Those who try to make you feel

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) A need to listen to your innermost feelings and needs has perhaps been overlooked. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, philosophical thoughts are often pushed into a corner. Even so, you owe it to yourself to truly consider what you want as opposed to going along with what others want from you.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) There are enough people in this world who will be willing to tell you what to do. Although it is in your nature to value your freedom, have you been compromising? Think of the time you have left to get to grips with a particular situation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) This is a creative week and one in which you seek to find your talents. For some time now you have toyed with the idea of joining a club or group. This will enhance your social life and bring you laughter. Although your confidence has been a little lower than usual, you have the chance to impress someone important to you.

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guilty may be thinking only of themselves, and what does that tell you?

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Nostalgia overtakes you and an urge to look back into the past is strong. Perhaps you are thinking of tracing your family tree. It may be that you have received a letter or phone call that aroused your curiosity. Whatever it is, do be aware that any decisions made this week could have farreaching effects, for the good as well as the ‘not so good’.

really cannot do anything to change the situation. Take into account how, in the past, worrying has affected your wellbeing. Maybe it is time to walk away and take another path entirely. Some may not be happy about this. You must come first now.

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) With so much energy around you, it will be hard to concentrate on business matters. Finances, however, do require your attention and a brief period of scrutiny will show you why. Someone close may be spending too much or undermining the situation by making big plans.

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THERE’S NO QUIZZNESS LIKE SHOW QUIZZNESS 1. ‘I’m in charge’ and ‘Nice to see you, to see you, nice’ were two of which famous showbiz personality’s catchphrases? 2. In which television quiz show that originally ran from 1981 to 1995, did contestants throw darts at a board in which each sector represented a different category of questions, such as Pot Luck, Faces, Places, Sport, Showbiz, Affairs, History, Books, Words, Britain and Spelling? 3. Learning to Fly was the title of the 2001 autobiography of which British showbiz personality? 4. Which American soul singer and dancer was often referred to as the ‘Godfather of Soul’ and the ‘hardest working man in showbiz’? 5. Which actor-turned-director, famous for playing the role of Richie Cunningham in Happy Days was born in Oklahoma in 1954 and began his showbiz career at the age of two as a member of the Kraft Theatre? 6. Which showbiz veteran recorded over 90 ‘Singalonga’ albums between 1972 and 1996? 7. Which television sketch comedy show featured the character Smeeta Smitten, Showbiz Kitten? 8. Whose showbiz marriage to her third husband, Arthur Miller in 1956 provoked the newspaper headline ‘Egghead Weds Hourglass’? 9. Which famous showbiz couple announced in August 1975 that they were going to remarry after being divorced for one year? 10. On January 23, 2014, which showbiz megastar was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida together with singer Khalil, on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), driving with an over six month expired licence and resisting arrest without violence? 1. BRUCE FORSYTH, 2. BULLSEYE, 3. VICTORIA BECKHAM, 4. JAMES BROWN, 5. RON HOWARD, 6. MAX BYGRAVES, 7. GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME, 8. MARILYN MONROE, 9. ELIZABETH TAYLOR and RICHARD BURTON, 10. JUSTIN BIEBER

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bit of aggravation and frustration of late it is overdue. Someone you believed had lost interest in you suddenly surfaces. You may be unsure of how to react, so save judgment.

A close relationship seems to be changing. You need to know why and maybe believe that you do. However, be sure to get all the facts. Asking outright questions of the person involved is your best chance of getting the right answers. Someone may urge you to ‘read between the lines’ but it is hardly necessary. LEO

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Quick Across 1 Private room on a ship (5) 4 Pleasantly occupied (6) 9 Disperse (7) 10 Ray or light (5) 11 Lowest in rank or importance (4) 12 Gain with effort (7) 13/18 Delay (3,3) 14 Celestial body (4) 16 Finishes (4) 18 See 13 20 Made fit or suitable (7) 21 Large, perching black bird (4) 24 Free from dirt or impurities (5) 25 Having no knowledge of a situation or fact (7) 26 Strive against (6) 27 Jobs (5) Down 1 Having a high price (6) 2 Strikes repeatedly and violently (5) 3 Short informal written message (4) 5 Playful misbehaviour, especially by children (8) 6 Marine algae (7) 7 Obligations (6) 8 Deal with (5) 13 Makes believe (8)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 12 represents Z and 22 represents T, so fill in Z every time the figure 12 appears and T every time the figure 22 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.

1 Desist, 4 Berths, 9 Narrate, 10 Osaka, 11 Amend, 12 Theatre, 13 Acupuncture, 18 Acrobat, 20 Cocoa, 22 Drama, 23 Origami, 24 Ranged, 25 Better.

Down: 1 Denial, 2 Serge, 3 Stand-up, 5 Elope, 6 Traitor, 7 Scaled, 8 Destination, 14 Certain, 15 Tactile, 16 Wander, 17 Caviar, 19 Blake, 21 Chart.

QUICK Across: 7 Repair, 8 Around, 9 Bare, 10 Specific, 11 Adapted, 13 Dares, 15 Wages, 17 Possess, 20 Basement, 21 Send, 22 Dental, 23 Scared. 15 Merchants (7) 17 Ballerina (6) 18 Smell (5)

English - Spanish

19 Candies (6) 22 Streets (5) 23 Lure (4)

Down: 1 Demand, 2 Hate, 3 Dressed, 4 Eager, 5 Holidays, 6 Invite, 12 Prevents, 14 Contest, 16 Amazed, 18 Singer, 19 Heals, 21 Stay.

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

Across 1 Too much (excessive) (9) 5 On (indicating place, position) (5) 7 Western (side, part) (5) 9 Boniato (5,6) 10 Autumn (5) 11 Unharmed (person, animal) (5) 13 Diente de león (9)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:

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Down 1 Two (3) 2 Maíz dulce (9) 3 Disculparse (9) 4 Grandson (5) 6 Good (5) 8 Smooth (skin) (5) 9 Tormenta (5) 12 Poseer (3)

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1 Bucket, 4 Hand, 8 Awake, 9 Rooms, 10 Story, 11 Sheep, 14 Ahora, 16 Nuera, 17 Orar, 18 Arrows.

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1 Brass, 2 Clavo, 3 Every day, 5 Año, 6 Dos, 7 Prisoner, 12 Enero, 13 Plans, 14 Ajo, 15 Oca.

Cryptic The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 sixletter 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 (ORDAIN) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ARREST

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CANTON

PENMEN

CASINO

QUARRY

DELETE

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ERRANT

SPECIE

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INROAD

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THREAT

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Batter 2 Splash 3 Turned 4 Stacks 5 Bushes 6 Cursed 7 Writhe 8 Tested 9 Gaiter 10 Whence 11 Steeds 12 Treaty 13 Enters 14 Storey 15 Traced 16 Breeze 17 Strand 18 Boards 19 Patrol

Across 1 Was confused in her cable (6) 5 Coven I broke up as a beginner (6) 8 Gave birth to dull person (4) 9 Burn a bus, run amok, out of town (8) 10 Adjustment of halter making horse sweat (6) 11 Schemer gets more than enough to break through (6) 12 Drug discovered by a police department (4) 14 One politician is a little devil (3) 15 Fish swallowing end of angler’s line (4) 16 Soldier workers are big fellows (6) 18 City model does South Africa (6) 20 Vented at organisation? That’s how it started! (8) 22 Middle Eastern oil is hard work (4) 23 Invent lipstick say? (4-2) 24 Oriental flower for a religious festival (6) Down 2 Fragrance from a Roman perfumery (5) 3 Boiled the seed furiously (7) 4 Checks wet periods after the

holiday (9) 5 Flipping ban results in arrest (3) 6 The French writer was discovered in a tavern, evidently (5) 7 One who makes you pay for a horse (7) 11 Bond activity is Page One drama (9)

13 Throw me a rich fire-breathing Greek (7) 15 Makes a secret stew (7) 17 Prod people without clothes, including George (5) 19 The summit of the damaged piers (5) 21 Pecuniary bonus is mine in return (3)

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A genuine war hero who deserves every benefit going JUST a line to say how proud the family of Ernest Hall, former Far East prisoner of war, who was 100 years old, (as per your Costa del Sol edition front page story 30 July–5 August) should be, and how humble we his fellow countrymen and women should be. A real hero who failed to mention in the article that all those freed from the Japanese POW camps were made to pay for their ‘subsistence whilst in enemy hands’ by the British Government after the war!!! Absolutely shocking, but true! One would hope Mr Hall is receiving his winter fuel allowance, summer cooling benefit, and anything he requires in his old age. God bless you, Mr Hall, and all your generation who gave us our present-day freedom. Pompey Gary, Benalmadena (Malaga)

Festival rip-off MY granddaughter and her partner recently attended the Dreambeach festival at Villaricos. They had paid for tickets to get in but, to their amazement and disgust, they were charged €18 (eighteen) to leave!! Not only that but they were charged the same amount for just two drinks. As they were just visitors to Spain, and spoke no Spanish, what could they do but pay up? Needless to say, they will not return to a Spanish pop festival and will tell their friends to do likewise. Grumpy Grandad, Alan Baxter (by email)

Pile of filth HOORAY for Pope Francis’s acknowledgement that “The earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth.” Can we now look forward to further pontification on the cause of it. Overpopulation? Probably not. In 1900, the world population was 1,600,000,000; in 1950, there were 2,500,000,000; in the year

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MAY I through your Letters column express a big thank you to the lifeguards/socorristas at the Tropicana Beach, El Faro. Today when we were leaving the beach, my partner tried to climb on to a small ledge leading on to a pathway. Unfortunately, she lost her balance and fell backwards onto some small rocks. I was behind her and managed to prevent her head falling on to the rocks, which would have made things more serious. However, she landed on her left hip and was unable to get up. This incident took place approximately 20 metres from the lifeguard lookout post and they were on the scene immediately. They took my partner to the lookout post and treated the bruise on her hip. Throughout they were very professional and even offered to escort my partner across the main road to our car as I was laden with beach chairs, parasol, towels, etc. The downside of all this was despite the beach being very busy and a cry from my partner as she fell backwards, only a young Spanish couple came to see if they could assist. Disappointing to think it could have been something more serious yet no one bothered to come and see if they could help. Thank you again the lifeguards/socorristas.

(again not the case in Russia). Putin makes sure he wins the elections and when he has to stand down he makes sure he has a puppet in place. How does he do this? Simple, you can vote for him, vote for someone else or not vote at all. If you don’t want to vote for Putin then you simply don’t vote at all. If Putin supporters get the slightest hint that someone either intends to vote against or actually votes against him, they are subjected to violent abuse. Ian Terry (by email)

More rubbish AFTER reading a recent letter on your page about the rubbish piling up in the street, I went to the local council to ask about ours. We have been looking at a smelly pile of waste overflowing for four bins and a skip for two weeks. Their answer was: “It gets cleared regularly.” I asked how regularly because it’s been there for two weeks. They said: “Regularly,” and then I was asked to leave. If bi-weekly is regular, is it any wonder there are rats running around in the street? Bernard, Fuengirola (Malaga)

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Roadworks!!! 2000, 6,700,000,000; and the projection for the year 2050, according to the Population Institute of Washington, is that there will be almost 12,000,000,000 human beings on Planet Earth. Birth control, anyone? Richard M McBride Benidorm (Ex-altar boy: 10 years’ service, youngest of five children with 17 nieces and nephews, retired DINK: Double Income No Kids) I learned my lesson well!

Mozzie solution THIS month has been very hot and sticky and has brought out the annoying mosquitoes in ever-growing numbers.

In Turkey in the late afternoon, a lorry would come around and spray the streets with an insecticide and that seemed to work. Maybe Spain could think about this? Just a suggestion. Trilby Belcher (by email)

Load of bull WITH regard to Mike Walsh’s article in last week’s edition, I have no doubt that there may be 1,400,000 Ukrainian passport holders wanting to move to Russia; however, there is a very strong possibility that the vast majority of these are actually ethnic Russians. Wherever you go in the former soviet states you will find large numbers of ethnic Russians. To this day they gen-

erally remain loyal to Mother Russia and firmly believe that the country they are living in should remain part of the Russian Federation (Putin’s new Soviet Union) and it’s no surprise that with so many actual non-pro-Russian people in Ukraine many of whom are looking toward Europe, the ethnic Russians would be disenchanted There are 8,334,000 ethnic Russians in Ukraine making up 17.3 per cent of the population. In a snap poll last year, 73 per cent of Ukrainians said they favoured moving closer towards Europe. I believe in freedom of the press and freedom of expression (pity it is not actually the case in Mike Walsh’s beloved Russia as all media is government controlled in one way or another). I also believe in true democracy

CAN you or any of your readers tell me why roadworks to main streets through towns are carried out in the middle of summer when it causes the most hassle? In the winter when it would cause very little congestion, you never see anyone fixing the roads! But as soon as the tourist season starts, they block all the traffic… do they do it on purpose? Annoyed, Malaga (by email)

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THERE are so many fitness and health gurus, articles and products available in the health and fitness industry that quite often you can become extremely confused and rightly so. The diet industry in the UK alone is worth two billion. So there are a whole lot of companies out there making an absolute fortune from consistently bombarding us with all sorts of fitness and health solutions. There really is NO Quick Fix to getting slim, fit and healthy. Common Mistakes • Restricting your food I have done regular weigh-ins with clients for years; I can confirm that not one of them has ever had a basal metabolic rate under 1,150 kcal. This is the amount of energy in calorie value that their body needs to function if they were do nothing more than sleep on a sofa all day. So my question is, how on earth do you expect your poor body to function on a daily restricted intake of 600-800 calories? So your body goes into panic mode, thinks it is being starved and slows the metabolism right down to preserve fat stores. • Over training Training at the gym for hours to the point of exhaustion, is counter-produc-

tive. Mix your sessions to include resistance training, cardio and High Intensity Training for around 45 minutes to an hour per session three to four times per week, this is plenty. • Alcohol Your biggest saboteur, it is laden with calories and has no nutritious value whatsoever. Your body cannot metabolise alcohol as it views it as poison, so as you are working off the alcohol calories, any food that is sitting in your stomach is busy being stored as fat. My Top 4 Tips: • Plan a long-term lifestyle change instead of following random fad diets. • Incorporate regular effective exercise into your life - minimum three hours per week. • Eat at least three well balanced nutritious meals per day. • Limit alcohol to a weekend treat. Over-training is not good.

SINGLE WOMEN: Choosing to have a baby alone.

More single women signing up for IVF FERTILITY starts to decline from the age of 31 By Gemma Quinn AN increasing number of single women are turning to IVF to have a baby. The number of women without a partner wanting fertility treatment has more than tripled in less than a decade with experts putting the rise down to women putting their career first and then choosing to have a child on their own before it’s too late. An increased acceptance of both single-parent families and IVF in general is also

thought to have played a part. In 2006, the number of single women with no partners registered at UK IVF clinics was 292. In 2013 it was 952.

Fertility starts to decline in women from the age of 31 and by the age of 35 the decline is ‘significant’ prompting more women to have treatment.

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The Hidden Village TAKE a trip into the unknown with an organised weekend walk By Wendy Ann Cowham IF you possess a sense of adventure combined with a love for a mystery tour, then a trail towards the hidden village will be right up your street. This is a walk which you can enjoy with others and take in some of the most beautiful hidden countryside in Nerja. The walks have been very popular, so the next date has been arranged for Saturday August 22. This is an easier version of The Hidden Village Hike which is designed to take the very steep ground out of the visit to El Acebuchal. Starting from Cuatro Caminos, you walk for two to three hours along a wide foresters’ trail and through a dry river bed. This is very easy terrain and trainers or walking shoes are suitable. Afterwards you can enjoy a meal (€10 per person) provided especially for the walkers. Then the group will

MYSTERY TRAIL: For those with a sense of adventure. turn back to Cuatro Caminos where the walk will finish around 3pm. The walk only rises about 100 me-

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FOR Axarquia residents and visitors who enjoy being terrified, Salobreña has organised a perfect weekend. The council’s youth department and association for festivities and leisure ASOF, have turned the town’s Casa de la Cultura into a haunted house, ready to be enjoyed on the nights of August 21 and 22. This Passage of Terror will count on the collaboration of 15 actors from the association. Everyone is encouraged to participate in this original and alternative summer event. Those under 14 need to be accompanied by an adult. It will start at 10pm and tickets are €3. Head of the youth department, Rocio Castañeda, told the Salobreña Radio Chanel that €1 from each ticket will be donated to the local food bank.

Art in Rincon de la Victoria PAINTING enthusiasts can enjoy two new exhibitions at different places in Rincon de

la Victoria en La Cala del Moral. The Casa Fuerte Bezmil-

iana is hosting an exhibition by Damaso Ruano, featuring pieces charged with emotion and feelings. Sixteen abstract paintings, with a special focus on geometry, light and colour can be visited, inspired by Tetuan and Malaga, where the artist has spent most of his life. The exhibition will remain open until September 18, from Tuesday to Saturday between 11.30am and 1.30pm as well as from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Sundays from 11am to 1pm. Entrance is free. The second exhibition is by young artist from La Cala del Moral, Lucia Duque, under the title ‘Amenece’. A total of 14 acrylic pieces inspired by her life with an indigenous tribe in Mexico are featured, in a Naive style which highlights colour. It will be open until September 11, with the same timetable as the one above. Entrance is also free.

ON THE CATWALK: Fashion show will feature Gocco, Velvet Nuri Acosta and others.

Fashion and cocktails combine for a good cause ENJOYING a fashion show and a cocktail, while contributing to a good cause at the same time, sounds like a great Friday plan. The Association of Alzheimer Patients and Nurses ‘Bezmiliana’ (ASALBEZ) is celebrating their very own Runway Gala, with all proceeds going to charity. The event will take place on September 11, at 8pm at Rincon de la Victoria’s Hotel Elimar, with a great variety of local artists providing entertainment including Pablo

Banderas, Carmen Marquez, Rocio Alba and Bosco Vida, amongst others. The evening will be conducted by host Robert Lopez and feature clothing from stores Gocco, Velvet Nuri Acosta and others. Tickets are €25 and can be purchased at the ASALBEZ headquarters located at Conjunto Peñas Blancas Bloque 3 (Rincon de la Victoria). More information can be requested on 951 921 303.

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bed’s celebrates 30 years OUTLET wishes to give more to its customers during this special time By Wendy Ann Cowham BED’S is part of a franchise which was established 30 years ago and is amongst 170 other outlets across Spain. This year the company is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the bed’s outlet also wishes to give more to its customers during this time. The bed’s franchise outlet has now been in Nerja for about 15 years. Their quality merchandise includes mattresses, bases, headboards, sofas, pillows and bedlinen. Juani, the owner of bed’s, always strives to offer her clients the very best with her range of furniture and accessories and her in- depth knowledge of the products she sells. The products are special because bed’s offers brands which are very popular in America, France, Belgium, Germany and the rest of Europe; there are also many top Spanish brands. bed’s boasts an international clientele, and Juani has catered for all nationalities from in and around Rincon de la Victoria to Motril. If there are any customer requirements outside of this area, Juani is only too happy to accommodate

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Essential garden herbs MANY can withstand both summer and winter extremes Dick Handscombe

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MANY herbs can withstand both extreme summer and winter temperatures. Many are used for cooking, infusions, and natural remedies for plants - and humans - as well as for their perfume, flowers and attraction for butterflies and other beneficial insects. No wonder herbs are an essential feature of Spanish gardens.

Herbs can be fitted into gardens of all sizes in various ways: • Planted in pots or larger containers, either in the garden or by the kitchen door. Or of course in a patio courtyard or the terrace of an apartment. • In a dedicated herb garden with a squared, wagon wheel or raised spiral, or medieval tied knot design. • Alongside the vegetable plot or paths. • Mixed in with alpines and succulents in a rockery. • Mixed into the front and mid depth of a mixed perennial/shrub bed.

• Creeping thyme and dichondra in shady areas. • As internal hedges. Rosemary, bay and lavender are especially useful. • Mints are best planted in large, sunken pots or barrels as the roots can spread evasively. • In the vegetable garden borage, cultivated and wild garlic, fennel and artichokes, tagetes menor not only brighten up a plot but are also useful companion plants that help protect vegetables from plagues like carrot fly, black and white fly and swarming beetles. A patch of comfrey has several uses.

HARVESTING HERBS For cooking and salads, best picked fresh as required. Can also be sun-dried and sealed in containers. Also try freezing in ice cubes for soups and sauces. Pick seeds such as coriander and anis and dry in the sun. For pot-pourri, pick a mix of leaves and flowers at any time. For adding to oils, pick flowers like marigolds and hypericum when in full flower. For infusions, pick fresh as required or sun dry in the summer and dry for winter use. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com

bed’s is located in Nerja: Calle Chaparil 8, Local 3. Contact directly at the shop or by calling 952 527 299 (Juani or Sheila) or by sending an email to: beds_nerja@hotmail.es Open 10am to 1.45pm and 5.30pm to 8.30pm Mondays to Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 1.30pm. The general website for all the shops is: WWW.BEDS.ES

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MOST deceptive lie is the half lie with intention to deceive Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

CONVENIENTLY, just six days from the anniversary of the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, mainstream media, in perfect harmony, focused on sections of a ‘Russian made BUK missile system being discovered near the scene of the incident. Russia has claimed it was not involved.’ Fact: This debris was not identified as such but we mustn’t let truth get in the way of a good story. This same media focused on trivia when damning evidence pointed to Washington and Kiev complicity. To this can be added the peculiar US, Ukraine and Dutch government ‘no comment’ response when asked to release vital evidence that would assist in getting to the cause of the tragedy. Mainstream media intention was clear: The most deceptive lie of all is the half lie with deliberate intention to deceive. It is common knowledge that Ukraine’s BUK missile systems are Russian made. In the same way NATO armaments are mostly American made.

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UKRAINIAN ARMY: Still uses BUK missiles, they went out of production in Russia in 1999. The Ukrainian Army still uses BUK missiles; they went out of production in Russia in 1999. Western media narrative is as beautifully orchestrated as the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Here is a clue: ‘The CIA owns everyone of any significance in the major media.’ Former CIA Director William Colby died suddenly after a freak canoe accident.

Here is another clue: ‘We’ll know our disinformation programme is complete when everything the American public believes is false,” CIA Director, 1981. It seems he got his wish. Two weeks before the outbreak of WWII, a solemn British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain remarked, “History will judge the Press to have been the principle cause of war.”

Nevile Henderson, the British Ambassador to Berlin echoed the premier’s words. France’s President Lebrun and Foreign Minister warned the Press ‘not to abuse their so-called Press freedom.’ In September 1941, U.S Senator Clark: ‘Half a dozen men controlling the film industry clamour for war.’ I do think the public deserve a far more honest mainstream media.

Wildlife returning to the Costa IF IT carries on like this, David Attenborough himself will be paying us a visit WHEN we arrived here in 2006, the bird life was conspicuous by its absence - indeed wildlife as a whole was non-existent. Building was continuing unabated and it was not conducive to our little furry and feathered friends who had obviously scarpered to quieter and greener surroundings. Then construction came to a shuddering halt and on the tracts of land previously earmarked for new houses - in some cases where infrastructure had commenced and been abandoned - Peter Rabbit and his pals started to arrive.

HOOPOE: Returned to the area.

It wasn’t Watership Down, but it was good enough for the bunnies. Sparrows were the first birds to re-colonise this area, which is expected from these resourceful little blokes; then a few wagtails, and more recently families of blackbirds. There is a Hoopoe or two, finches and - because of the rabbit population - hawks are quite a common sight.

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But thanks to the erratic collection of rubbish and green waste from our streets, and the vigorous growth of shrubs through the cracks in the kerbs, the wildlife has increased tremendously. Hoorah! Even when the assortment of refuse bins have been emptied, the overflow that has, by necessity,

THE number of deaths of members of the public who have taken part in Spain’s bull running festivities has been shockingly high in 2015. During the weekend of August 16-18 alone, four participants were killed in bull running events and a total of 10 individuals have died taking part so far this summer. While bull running and bullfighting activities remain controversial, when so many spectators or participants are killed or injured through these celebrations, there surely has to be some serious attempt to prevent further fatalities. Different regions of Spain have different rules regarding these events, with some even allowing children to accompany their parents in the festivity, and while each municipality has their own regulations governing these events, incidents still occur. As debates about the cruelty of Spanish customs such as bullfighting and bull running continue, the first priority must be to address the issues regarding the safety of those taking part. It may be traditional to celebrate events like these but when so many people are dying for the sake of a festivity, isn’t it time organisers seriously consider the safety procedures of these celebrations and take measures that will stop more people being killed? The current complacent attitude that “these things happen” should be challenged, and formal regulations that ensure public safety should be established across Spain.

been left on the roadside is only partially shovel l ed up and r emoved. This leaves an assortment of detritus and muck that is a natural habitat for Periplaneta americana (American cockroach) which can be seen in greater and greater numbe rs a s t he hol i day season pr ogresses and are a common sight whilst walking home from local hostelries. Obviously many of the holidaymakers that choose to spend their time here in Orihuela Costa, are keen naturalists judging by the way they strategically place their bags of rubbish and food scraps at random locations along the byways of the area, in order to attract these elusive creatures. But most exciting of all are the Now we sightings recently of that furry want to rogue, the brown rat. Oh joy! hear your news. Thank you Orihuela Costa town hall and thank you tourists. YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE If it goes on like this, David - YOUR OPINION Attenborough himself will be www.euroweeklynews.com paying us a visit.

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Racing ahead with special BMW Concept M4 GTS ITS new echnologies will be released in mass production models in the future By Carol Irving

A NEW high-performance model has been unveiled by BMW’s M Division that promises race track power combined with every day reliability. BMW’s special models such as the BMW M3 range have focused not just on efficiency but on technology that allows drivers to power up their drive, on or off the ra c e tra c k. The ne w BMW Concept M4 GTS is conceived on the race track but is actually road

legal and features new technologies that will be released in mass production models in the future. Making its debut at Monterey Car Week in California, the special designed model is limited in terms of the numbers produced but shows off what is possible on the road with the latest technology, giving us a glimpse of where the automobile industry will be taking us in the near future. One such innovation is the water injection system that increases output a nd torque but ensur es t he t ur -

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Gins Golf highlights AT Anoreta on Monday August 10, the Singles Stableford Overall Winner was Gary Miles with 40 points. Best Man was Ian Hanratty with 37 points, and Best Lady was Lola Montero on 31 points. At Baviera, on Tuesday August 11, a Dubai Stableford was played, which saw the winning team of Ray Craig, Neilma Jary, Colin McMorris and Jon Rose come in with 105 points. The second place was taken by Rafael Martin, Clive Akid, Mike Elsey and Marlyse Blair on 104 points, and in third place came Pepe Gil, Gill Sibson, Cliff Elliott and Bill Dinsmor on 99 points. The Dubai with two Jokers has a Team Par score of 88, so the winning scores of 104 and 105 are impressive. The highlight of the round was on the ninth hole, where Neilma had a Par 4, and 1, a birdie 3, both with Jokers, netting 16 points on that one hole alone! However, the ‘lowlight’ (if there is such a word) was the fourball in front, which comprised two elderly Spanish couples who lost more than a complete hole on the fourball in front, and certainly had no knowledge of golfing etiquette, forcing them to wait on every shot.

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Manx Machine returns MARK CAVENDISH back in the saddle to take a medal From Back Page

CYCLING - The GB trio of Mark ‘The Manx Machine’ Cavendish (back on his bike after injury), Sir Bradley Wiggins and Joanna Rowsell all won medals at the Revolution Series in Derby. FOOTBALL - Albeit briefly, last Saturday teatime Leicester City topped the PL for the very first time after winning 2-1 at West Ham who had goalkeeper Adrian red-carded five yards outside Leicester’s penalty area. The Foxes took over pole position from Manchester United who won 1-0 at Aston Villa the previous evening. Twenty-four hours later Manchester City shot back to the top after whipping Chelsea 3-0 (their second successive win by

this scoreline as Vincent Kompany netted again) and Arsenal won 2-1 at Crystal Palace, while Liverpool played Bournemouth on Monday. Elsewhere, Norwich equalled a club record 10 away games without defeat with a 3-1 win at ‘desperately poor’ bottom of the table Sunderland whose rivals 10-man Newcastle (also looking poor) lost 2-0 at Swansea while Everton won comfortably by 3-0 at Southampton. In-form Middlesbrough beat Bolton 3-0 to head the Championship and in FL1, Coventry won 4-0 at Millwall, while in FL2 the ‘sea port’ derby ended Plymouth Argyle 1, Portsmouth 2. Ingolstadt won their first-ever game in the German Bundesliga last Saturday, beating Mainz 1-

0. Reigning champions Bayern Munich began with a 5-0 drubbing of Hamburg while Borussia Dortmund hammered rivals Borussia Monchengladbach 40. In Spain’s Super Cup first leg, Barcelona were thrashed 4-0 by Athletic Bilbao where midfielder San José scored a stunning goal from 50 yards. DIARY of EVENTS • This weekend’s top football matches are (PL) Manchester United-Newcastle (Saturday); Everton-Manchester City and WBA-Chelsea (Sunday) and Arsenal-Liverpool (Monday). Tonight it’s Southampton v Midtjylland in the Europa League.

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And the winner of the Major Wager is... HERE we reflect on the successes and failures we have seen Getting in the swing with Campbell Lamont

By Tony Myles THE final Major of the year is now concluded and we can reflect on the successes and failures that we have witnessed at each location. The Masters is always the first Major event and it is permanently located at Augusta National Park. The outstanding player of the Masters and of the year was Jordan Spieth, who opened the competition with nine birdies

in the first round and remained on top of the leaderboard throughout. In Campbell’s Major Wager our eventual winner placed large amounts on Rory and Jordan. Nobody risked anything on Hideki who was fifth. The US Open was once again the domain of young Jordan. Still only 21 and claiming his second Major. The also-rans from the remaining 155 players included Louis Oosthuizen, Cameron Smith, Dustin Johnson and Branden Grace. The Major Wager punters skilfully avoided each of them. The Open - When you play golf in Scotland you can always expect that the weather will have an influence and indeed it did just that to such an extent that the final round was delayed until the Monday and

o n t h i s o c c a s i o n J o r d a n ’s fans would have been in agony as they watched him four putt on a par three. The plaudits go to Zach Johnson who collected the Claret Jug following his emotional speech. The other names in the frame included Marc Leishman. The PGA Championship wrapped up the Major season at one of the circuit’s toughest courses, Whistling Straits alongside Lake Michigan. The final result was a popular win for Jason Day with Jordan close behind. Rory had returned to competitive golf very early according to many qualified experts who agreed that he would need three months rather than six weeks to

GEORGE BRADDICK: The overall winner.

allow his damaged ankle to heal. The Campbell Lamont Major Wager is now conc l u d e d a n d i t w a s V E RY close. Most wagers were placed on the rock-solid favourites and no one really found any of the outsiders which would have made a significant impact on the results, which are as follows: Close but no cigar - Ann Gibson was third with an impressive 1,538.9 points. Second and sooooo close was Ian Evans who secured 1,573.75 points. But the overall winner, who will bring a partner for golf and lunch at La Sella with Campbell is GEORGE BRADDICK. George scored 1,592.5. We l l d o n e G e o r g e ! D o y o u have any tips for next year?

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Day devastates in US PGA THE Australian finished on a record 20 under par Tony Matthews International Sports A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains. Costa de Almeria

GOLF - The final major of the year, the US PGA, was won by Aussie Jason Day who finished on a record 20 under par, three shots ahead of American and now world number one Jordan Spieth with Branden Grace third and Britain’s Justin Rose

fourth. Spieth was attempting to win all three major events in the USA in the same year. MOTOGP - Jorge Lorenzo, Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi finished 1-2-3 in last week’s Czech Republic Grand Prix. Lorenzo and Rossi (211 points) are joint leaders, ahead of Marquez (159). CRICKET - The semi-finals of the T20 Blast competition at Edgbaston in nine days time will feature Birmingham Bears (Warwickshire) against the holders Northants and Lancashire v Hampshire. The final takes place on the same day

(August 29). RUGBY UNION - Last weekend’s friendly internationals (ahead of the World Cup) saw potent England, with sinbinned Sam Burgess making his ‘Union’ debut, beat France 19-14 and gritty Ireland defeated Scotland 28-22. TENNIS - Andy Murray claimed his 11th Masters title (and his 35th championship win overall) by beating world number one Novak Djokovic for the first time in two years in the final of the Rogers Cup in Montreal, Canada, breaking a run of eight successive defeats

against the Serbian. Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic defeated world number one Serena Williams in the women’s semi-final before defeating Romania’s Simona Halep in the final. The Cincinnati Open is now under way which will be followed by the US Open at Flushing Meadows: August 31 to September 13. Turn to Page 47

JORGE LORENZO: Finished first in Czech Grand Prix.